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Bouddi Booby Trap

Central Coast Council and the State Government will work together on a longterm solution for erosion issues at Wamberal Beach. See page 6

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Bringing a glimmer of hope, nine adorable koala joeys have been born at the Australian Reptile Park... See page 17

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Brisbane Water Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a piece of wood holding a row of upright nails found hidden beneath leaves on a popular trail in the park, which is thought to have been set to target mountain bike riders. Continued page 4

Premier “strongly recommends” masks in NSW NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the next few weeks will “make or break” the state in its battle to keep COVID-19 under control as she issued a strong recommendation for the use of face masks in public spaces on Sunday. Stopping short of making mask wearing compulsory, Berejiklian urged residents to cover up their faces when grocery shopping, using public transport, attending places of worship and when in areas of high community transmission. She also encouraged any workers in “staff facing” environments, including in the hospitality and retail sectors, to wear masks. “We are holding the line but we are at a critical phase of the pandemic,” Berejiklian said. She said while the situation

remained critical in Victoria, it was vital for NSW to say ahead of the game. “No border is impenetrable and while we are doing okay with our high rates of testing and observing social distancing, we must continue to maintain a good balance between keeping people safe and going about our daily lives,” she said. The Premier said she herself would be wearing a mask while shopping and in any enclosed environment. One of the first people to take the Premier’s advice on board was Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who posted a photograph of himself donning a mask to go shopping in Sydney on Sunday on Instagram. “Had to pop out to pick up a few things here in Sydney, so followed the NSW Premier’s advice announced earlier today (and put a mask on in the

car before heading into the shops),” Morrison posted. Woolworths pre-empted the Premier’s plea by issuing a statement late last week saying that from August 3, all customers would be urged to wear a mask when shopping at Woolworths Supermarkets, Woolworths Metro Food Stores, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, BWS and ALH Hotels. “Masks and face coverings are a powerful and highly visible symbol that COVID-19 is very much still with us,” a statement from Woolworths said. “While wearing a face covering is not mandatory in NSW, we feel it’s important that collectively we make face coverings feel as normal as possible and do whatever we can to help reduce community transmission of COVID-19. Continued page 5

A Central Coast family is throwing its support behind Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Northern NSW’s first ever Raise Love-a-thon. See page 33

Sport

The Central Coast Roosters have recorded three wins on the trot in NSWRL’s elite women’s competition with a solid 20-4 victory... See page 40

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Man vs Ocean

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The Australia Reptile Park gave visitors a front-row seat to the milking process of five of Australia’s most venomous snakes. See page 19

Business

State-appointed Local Recovery Coordinator, Lee Shearer, has been assigned the task of working with the community on recovery. See our full coverage on pages 4-6

JobKeeper extension brings happiness to the arts and hospitality sectors

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The payment is set to continue at its current level until September 27, after which it will be extended for a further six months at a reduced rate. From September 28 until

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January 3, 2021, it will drop to $1,200 per fortnight and $750 per fortnight for employees who worked less than 20 hours a week in the month of February preCOVID-19. Continued page 25

He said the purpose of the Code was to improve housing affordability as well as encourage more housing diversity. The Central Coast was one of 46 Local Government Areas which had the Code implemented on July 1. “The Code only applies where a council has already zoned land for this type of development,” Mr Crouch said. “Every council in NSW has had more than two years to tailor the Code to their communities.” However, the State Opposition is calling for the Code to be scrapped or heavily amended. “The Code sets aside Council planning controls and allows more intense, unplanned development,” said Shadow Minister for Local Government Mr Greg Warren. “Under the Code, terrace houses, dual occupancy and manor houses will be fast tracked

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Out&About as ‘complying developments’ in as little as 20 days. “These do not require a full development application to a council, only a complying development certificate issued by a certifier. “This process removes Council oversight and community input. “The Code has been described

by many councils as overdevelopment by stealth and has the potential to overcrowd suburban streets across the state.” Local Government NSW, an association of councils, said it made it harder for councils to uphold community confidence in an orderly development system that supported the local character

of their areas. Association president Ms Linda Scott said the Government should allow councils to retain the power to decide on individual developments, ensuring the right balance between the need for different forms and size of housing that support existing amenity and local community expectations.

SOURCE: Media statement, 22 Jul 2020 Adam Crouch, Parilamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Media release, 7 Jul 2020 Greg Warren, Shadow Minister for Local Government Media release, 1 Jul 2020 Linda Scott, Local Government NSW

Councillors give themselves a pay rise

What might self-driving cars do for people with a disability in places like the Central Coast? See page 29

Council Watch

When Council discussed the proposal for a new regional library at its July 13 meeting, Cr Bruce McLachlan asked whether the community really wanted a new $30M library. See page 31

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The pay rise was supported by most Labor councillors as well as independents Cr Jane Smith, Cr Chris Holstein and Cr Louise Greenaway. Cr Greg Best, Cr Bruce McLachlan and Liberal Cr Jilly Pilon, Cr Rebecca Gale and Cr Chris Burke voted against it. Labor councillor Cr Doug Vincent also voted against the pay rise and one Liberal councillor, Cr Troy Marquart, was not at the meeting. A councillor’s remuneration now rises from $30,410 per year to $32,040. The Mayoral fee moves from $88,600 to $99,800. The full increase means an adjustment to the council budget of an additional $35,650. However, the matter will be discussed again at the next council meeting after Cr Best gave notice he would move a rescission motion. Cr McLachlan said he would support the rescission motion. Cr Best said: “This will give all concerned another opportunity to reconsider this totally out-of-touch self-awarded pay rise. “This Council recently raised

More than 900 tonnes of basalt rock and 220 tonnes of sandstone has been placed in front of homes along The Entrance North Beach as part of Central Coast Council’s emergency erosion remediation works.

26, and included maintenance of pre-existing ad hoc protection structures at the beach. However, there has been further erosion to yards and properties south of 15 Hutton Rd, due to powerful sea swells from the second low pressure system in the past week. A Council spokesperson said no houses were under immediate threat and crews

were undertaking repair works which continued until the high tide on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 28. All works have been in accordance with the expert coastal engineering advice received from Royal Haskoning and directions from the Local Emergency Operations Controller and state government agencies. A pozitrack machine, which

can operate during higher tides, was used to assist the dump trucks with the movement and placement of rocks to stabilise the base of the sand escarpment south of Hargraves St. Protection works comprised a 260m long engineer designed rock wall from the Hargraves St beach access, north to the Karagi Reserve beach access. A meeting at The Entrance

North on July 22 advised residents about the work to provide immediate protection to the base of the erosion scarp. A Council spokesperson said work over the weekend firstly focused on 50m of the most vulnerable coastline and other sections of the coastline were completed in stages.

appropriate for a council the size of the Central Coast to remunerate councillors at the higher level. “While this represents an increase, this needs to be considered in the light of the fact that Council has long held that it should be in a different category,” the report said. The council is now the only council in a new category of Major Strategic Area, with a remuneration range the same as for a Major Regional City. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.4 and 6.1, 13 and 27 Jul 2020

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The NSW Government announced on Tuesday, July 28, that it would support all recommendations of an independent review into the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996, including providing certainty to the community by immediately repealing the flight cap limit. Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, said that there was an overwhelming response from the community, with more than 75 percent of submissions received during the review supporting the

Council Watch, pages 28 & 29 • Council to hike fees and charges, cut capital works projects • Council to borrow $50M • Cost-shifting costs council $45M • Council amalgamation costs underestimated by almost $40M

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With work set to resume over the weekend on a temporary fix for severe erosion at Wamberal Beach brought on by wild weather and powerful tides two weeks ago.

Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, is looking forward to a bright future for Central Coast Airport...

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repeal of the Act. “The review found a range of problems with the Act, including that is overly complex, difficult to administer and that it was creating safety risks, and recommended that it should be repealed as soon as possible,” Stokes said. “We will continue to work with Central Coast Council on a staged repeal of the Act, ensuring that the appropriate planning controls and plans of management are in place to govern and manage the future operations of the airport.” Continued page 4

Central Coast Council’s Gosford Art Prize will be accepting online entries this year to ensure all COVID-safe processes are followed.

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Central Coast Council will increase fees and charges, shelve capital works projects and borrow up to $50M as it tries to navigate the impact of COVID-19 and high amalgamation costs.

MPs stood with members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association to attempt to stop the Berejiklian Government from privatising the local 24/7 mental health triage service. See page 23

He suggested it was quite easy to see from attendance records that some councillors found it hard to get to all meetings because of other commitments. He said his diary showed in one year he had attended more than 130 meetings, more than 80 events and more than 60 video meetings. The pay increase became available because the Local Government Remuneration Board had reclassified council. While councillors did not have to adopt the maximum amount, a report from council staff recommended that it was

COVID-19 and amalgamation drive Council deeper into deficit

Council has commenced planning for this year’s Lakes Festival and is calling for Expressions of Interest

Health

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Airport Restrictions Act to be repealed slap in the face of our ratepayers by an out of touch Council, clearly spending someone else’s money.” Gosford West ward’s Cr Holstein, whose ward covers the Peninsula, defended the increase. “This remuneration argument has been going on for 30 years and one reason council can’t attract a wide range of councillors is because the pay is woeful,” he said. “This is a reclassification of the work we do. “It works out about $30 a week. “It is the sixth largest council in Australia and one of the biggest financially in Australia.’’

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Bouddi Booby Trap

Central Coast Council and the State Government will work together on a longterm solution for erosion issues at Wamberal Beach. See page 6

Out&About

• Councillors’ pay rise will stand

Hundreds of tonnes of rock will only provide a temporary solution

Rock placement and emergency protection works started on Friday, July 24, and was completed by Sunday, July

rates by $4.4M after losing $41M last financial year and now the same people can somehow justify a pay rise with the mayor getting a further $11,000 bringing her total remuneration to $131, 000 plus a luxury car and expenses. “If this were a private corporation working on real KPIs and performance criteria, the administrators would have been called long ago. “Simply put, our community is really struggling under the weight of Covid-19, struggling to make ends meet and struggling to find a job, let alone to get a pay rise. “This just says it all, an absolute

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Residents in the northern suburbs have been on high alert for almost two weeks with two low pressure systems leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

Central Coast councillors have voted eight to six to give themselves a pay rise at the July 13 council meeting.

Photo: Klayte McSweeny, Photoslog

Residents from 18 beachfront homes at Wamberal remain locked out of their properties as the State Government and Central Coast Council install emergency measures to prevent even more erosion after heavy seas battered the coastline last week.

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Crouch welcomes low-rise planning code Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch has welcomed the introduction of a new Low Rise Housing Diversity Code on the Central Coast.

Since JobKeeper was announced on the 30th March it has provided a massive economic and psychological boost to the nation.

For many Central Coast businesses, an extension of the JobKeeper program announced this week by the Federal Government could prove to be the difference between staying afloat and going

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Sport

The curse of Central Coast Stadium prevailed on Monday night (July 27) when a late goal from the Western Sydney Warriors’ Simon Cox denied the Mariners a win. See page 31

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In a fiery meeting, the Mayor used her casting vote this week to approve the 2020/21 Operational Plan which projects a $13.3M operating deficit this coming year, following an expected deficit of over $40M in 2019/20. Continued page 6 Photo: Justin Stanley

Horse rescued It took four fire trucks, 10 firefighters, and several residents to save a horse stuck in a flooded dam at Matcham on July 28. The rescue took place at 11.30am in an area that is notorious for flash flooding. The female horse, Naaman Flaunt, became trapped under a fence and was struggling to keep her head above the rising waters. Local resident, Tarni Letherbarrow, was passing by and said she was trying to keep the horse calm. “I kept her head propped up on my knees to keep it out of the water,” Letherbarrow said.

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Two local football clubs have been given a financial boost to assist with getting their seasons up and running, courtesy of Minister for Sport grant funding. See page 38

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The NSW Government is planning to introduce legislation in September to implement the recommendations of an independent review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) (WAR) Act 1996. The Act imposes restrictions on the future development and operation of Central Coast Airport at Warnervale, which is owned and operated by Central Coast Council. NSW Planning Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, said last week that the government supported all recommendations in the report including repeal of the Act, that safety issues affecting the runway be addressed and that Council adopt a clear framework to govern the airport’s future management. Council says it is now

Photo: Central Coast Aero Club

reviewing the recommendations in detail and will respond to the impacts of this on Council’s operational management of the airport. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said that Council could only operate the airport under the legislative environment that the State Government had set. “I want to emphasise that

Council does not make the laws about the operation of this community owned asset,” she said. “Council must and does adhere to the State legislation that governs Warnervale Airport and this includes the current flight cap limits. “Minister Rob Stokes has publicly notified that this part of

the Act is proposed to be repealed, and once that is done, Council will respond to the legislation in its management of the airport.” the Mayor said. She said the airport management includes safety of the runway and Council has measures in place to ensure that airport users are aware of

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Bringing a glimmer of hope, nine adorable koala joeys have been born at the Australian Reptile Park... See page 17

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all conditions for runway use. Trimming the height of trees, particularly on the approach to the landing strip, has caused safety concerns for pilots. “Council is continuing to look at long term options to reduce the vegetation hazard and is required to comply with other State legislation to do this. “The report acknowledges that Council is keenly aware of this and cannot just remove the vegetation without appropriate approval.” Four councillors have given Notice of a Motion to Monday night’s August 10 meeting calling on Council to provide a comprehensive and publicly available report around expediting the three main recommendations of the review and, in particular, the critical issue of airport safety with regard to runway access. Continued page 4

Central Coast Local Health District has paid tribute to its security teams following International Security Officers Day on July 24.

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Sport

Stopping short of making mask wearing compulsory, Berejiklian urged residents to cover up their faces when grocery shopping, using public transport, attending places of worship and when in areas of high community transmission. She also encouraged any workers in “staff facing” environments, including in the hospitality and retail sectors, to wear masks. “We are holding the line but we are at a critical phase of the pandemic,” Berejiklian said. She said while the situation

It’s been 204 days since their last A-League victory, but the Central Coast Mariners... See page 32

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Shadow Minister for the Central Coast David Harris has ramped up his call for a Mountain Bike Plan of Management for the region following the discovery of a booby trap in Bouddi National Park last weekend. Brisbane Water Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a piece of wood holding a row of upright nails found hidden beneath leaves on a popular trail in the park, which is thought to have been set to target mountain bike riders.

Council to respond to repeal of airport Act Central Coast Local Health District has paid tribute to its security teams following International Security Officers Day on July 24. See page 33

Jacinta Counihan

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Lake Haven Shopping Centre Service Desk Manager, Meryl prepares to distribute 1000 copies of the Chronicle (Inset: Chronicle Senior Journalist, Sue Murray)

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Fire and Rescue NSW’s Leading Station Officer at Gosford Fire Station, Rodney Tobone, led the rescue operation. “We tried a couple of times to get the horse to its feet, but it did not have the energy, so it was slipping in the mud,” Tobone said. “We then called for a specialist Technical Rescue Vehicle to come from Newcastle that carries large animal rescue equipment,” Tobone said. “We managed to get the horse in a harness and onto a large animal slide [and from there] we were able to slide it up on to some solid ground.

The dedicated members of the Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek branch of Landcare...

Thank you Meryl ... and thank you to all our readers and partners in the North

A Central Coast family is throwing its support behind Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Northern NSW’s first ever Raise Love-a-thon. See page 33

Sport

The Central Coast Roosters have recorded three wins on the trot in NSWRL’s elite women’s competition with a solid 20-4 victory... See page 40

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Davistown Progress Association fuming over Wetlands Davistown Progress Association is irate that Central Coast Council will consider a recommendation at its meeting on August 10 to cease negotiations on buying the parcel of land known as the Davistown Wetlands. The Council has been negotiating to buy back the land, which was sold to a private company years ago by the former Gosford Council, for several years. But a recommendation from officers to be considered by councillors on Monday night would see negotiations cease, following a failure by the two parties to reach agreement on an amount that represents market value for the land. Councillors will be told an offer from Council was hand delivered to W.T. Martin and Associates on May 25 following a second independent market valuation. Another letter of offer was emailed to One Agency Platinum on May 26 in line with the first and second independent valuations obtained by Council but a representative of land owner

The area known as Davistown Wetlands Photo One Agency

Illoura Waters has advised that Council’s offer is rejected and offered the land for a price which Council says is “ not supported by the market evidence”. With the size of the offers being kept confidential, Progress Association President, Jenny McCulla, said the community wanted more detail.

“I have spoken twice at Council on this and (the Association) collected over a thousand signatures last year asking Council to negotiate with the owners to get the wetlands back into public ownership,” McCulla said. “They should never have been sold by a previous council 20 years ago. “Council has voted

unanimously twice in the past two years for negotiations to take place. “Unfortunately, the parties appear not to have reached a point where either will compromise on the cost of the parcels of land. “We are very despondent about this. “The price of the land and its value has always been in

question, ever since Tidal Shoals was advertised in 2018. “We would like be assured that Council has met with the owners to seek proper discussions. “We don’t wish to see Council take the compulsory acquisition route on some of this land if more, real discussion could bring forth a workable solution, but the land (is needed) for an

essential public purpose – flood mitigation - and there are precedents of compulsory acquisition of wetlands for such purpose.” McCulla said funds had been put in reserve in good faith by former councils to purchase at least some the land. “Those funds came from sales of land in Magnolia Ave, Davistown, and elsewhere here, and should be spent here in Davistown, and definitely not to be absorbed into general funds,” she said. “The people of Davistown will be very upset if Council can’t resolve this with some compromise.” McCulla said acquiring the land was definitely in the public interest, despite comments in the Council report. “(Buying the land) is absolutely necessary for flood protection of homes,” she said. “Without that protection flooding, which is already a major problem, will get even worse.” The wetlands comprise blocks of land in Lilli Pilli St, Pine Ave, Cross Rd, Kincumber Cres and Malinya Rd. Terry Collins

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Bouddi Booby Trap From page 1 Scott Uzelac of Kincumber was riding on the cliff track with two friends on Saturday afternoon when he made the grisly discovery. “It was around 2pm on Saturday and we were half way into the trail when one of my friends got a flat tyre,” Uzelac said. “We didn’t think much of it at first, but when I headed back to the car to get some parts, I got a flat as well. “We thought there might be a hidden tree root or something, so I started kicking the leaves

around to see what it was, and my shoe hit what ended up being a nail. “So, I got down on my knees and found a whole row of nails sticking up out of the ground, attached to a piece of wood. “It was a pretty scary find; I assume it was put there to stop mountain bikes.” What made the situation even more alarming to the father of two was the fact that the trail is often used by family groups and bushwalkers as well as bike riders. “If a runner had trodden on that it would have gone through

their foot,” Uzelac said. “As a dad I can’t even imagine one of my kids stepping on it.” Uzelac took photos of the dangerous trap before taking it in to Terrigal police station. Harris said the incident had highlighted growing tensions between various groups in the region. “I have been working with mountain bike groups for some time on developing a comprehensive Mountain Bike Plan of Management to capture the great opportunities this sport presents both economically and health wise,”

he said. “Mountain biking is one of the fastest and most popular family friendly lifestyle activities in the country. “It is now featured in numerous commercial promotions and the enjoyment, benefits and experiences that it offers individuals, friends and families is what encourages many people to get on their mountain bike and ride every week. “This is highlighted by the number of people riding trails every weekend, before work and after work.”

Harris said developing a strategy could be a huge tourism boost for the region. “Our proximity to Sydney offers incredible opportunities,” he said. “The Coast must have a strategy that designates and highlights trails and tracks, allocates funding for infrastructure and identifies ways to attract riders to our area. “A world class facility is being developed at Ourimbah State Forest but designated facilities at places like Kincumber Mountain, around the Peninsula and in the Northern Coast are a

must. Meanwhile, Police and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are investigating the booby trap incident. NPWS staff are reviewing trails in the area and police are warning locals and visitors to the park to be extra vigilant when using trails in the area. They are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime stoppers online reporting page: https://www1. police.nsw.gov.au/ Terry Collins

Community Environment Network The Three CCC’s Whenever I go into the CEN office at Ourimbah campus to attend meetings or catch up on tasks as the volunteer in chief I am always greeted by the wonderful energy of community members in our centre. It is great to catch up with staff and the inspirational work that they do but I also love speaking with our other volunteers, who like me spend numerous hours of their week working to make our Community Environment Network the success story that it is. Volunteers care for the plants and get them ready for our monthly plant sales; work in the nursery developing the plants from seed; design flyers and brochures for our programs and events and enter data for our community nature programs. Our front-line volunteers answer our phone calls and respond to our emails. They are all members of our Central Coast Community who realise that Connecting with people who have the same vision for their community and our local environment is key for our well-being. Once we make this Connection we can Collaborate, bringing our thinking together to Create models of how our community should look and function. So it makes sense the energy I feel when I speak with volunteers like myself who share their skills and passions volunteering for CEN. We connect to something bigger than our individual selves in which everyone has a role to play. The current Climate the way it is and the inevitable Change that will take place, whether its forced on us or we prepare our human communities to face these Challenges, all we will have are these relationships that Connect us with one another and our natural environment. An essential first step is to ensure the Collaboration and Creation of community models follow. The stakes are high but the rewards will be world changing. Community is Everything Hale Adasal CEN Chair

SUNDAY THE 2ND AUGUST WAS NATIONAL TREE DAY

Even with the restrictions - 40 members of our community joined us over 2 sessions (20 person limit per session) to help plant over 900 trees and plants at Terrigal Lagoon.

Thanks to everyone involved: Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, CEN, CEN Youth and of course Central Coast Council and staff for supporting the event. Community is Everything

WILDPLANT COMMUNITY NURSERY Our plant sales are held on the first Saturday of each month - Saturday 5th September 9am-12pm CEN Office, off Brush Road, Ourimbah

Come along to our plant sale at the CEN Office, Ourimbah, buy a few local native plants and chat about local environment issues. We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Cash and EFTPOS.

PLANT A NECTAR FOOD FOREST – BATEAU BAY Saturday, 8th August – bookings essential - 10am-12pm Help create a nectar food forest to help save our Swift Parrots and other threatened native animals. Trees and planting tools provided. Bring gloves and drinking water. Other activities include Guided bird walk and Waterwatch demonstration. We will have 3 separate activities running

at 9am, 10am and 11am. Each activity will last approx. 45min. Numbers are limited due to Covid restrictions so bookings essential www.cen.org.au/events Contact: Nicole Heta 4349 4756 habitatforwildlife@cen.org.au

CENTRAL COAST WATERWATCH Central Coast Waterwatch will be running a series of events in the Tuggerah Lakes catchment over the coming 12 months. We were recently successful in receiving a Community Development grant from Central Coast Council. The project will focus on community and school water quality monitoring activities through the Waterwatch program, including community education and awareness raising activities. Some of the activities include a Wyong River catchment crawl, Frog spotlight walk

and talk, Clean Up Australia day event at Budgewoi, Foreshore walk and Talk at Berkeley Vale, Bird Walk and Talk at Lake Munmorah and our annual World Wetlands Day Breakfast with the birds at Central

Coast Wetlands. CEN will be running Waterwatch water quality training workshops to enable volunteers to participate in regular water quality monitoring of the Tuggerah lakes system. If you are interested in attending any of the events, or becoming a Waterwatch Volunteer please contact waterwatch@cen.org.au to sign up to our

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Labor slams State Government for costly council amalgamation The Central Coast’s Labor MPs have slammed the State Government for forcing an amalgamation on the former Wyong and Gosford councils, which has seen the new Central Coast council rack up a bill of almost $50M. Despite claiming NSW councils would be better off after amalgamating, a report presented to councillors this week revealed the amalgamation had cost ratepayers $49M, with the State Government contributing only $10M towards the cost, they said. Shadow Minister for Local

Government, Greg Warren, said the $39M could have been spent on projects to benefit the community. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the report revealed “just how difficult the Government has made it for our Council”. “The Government has saddled Central Coast Council with a $39M amalgamation bill, a $32.5M waste levy bill, pensioner rebate costs and emergency services levies,” Tesch said. “The Government has absorbed developer contributions that should stay with Council to build local

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community infrastructure.” Shadow Minister for the

Central Coast David Harris said ratepayers were bearing the

burden of the Government’s “ideological pursuit of council amalgamations through higher rates and less infrastructure”. “Every rate rise, every hike in charges, every infrastructure project cancelled is a direct result of underfunding the cost of amalgamation,” he said. But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Council’s own update report confirms that the amalgamation has resulted in more coordinated and aligned service delivery for the community. “The Government committed $10M for infrastructure and $10M for amalgamation costs

to the newly-merged Central Coast Council in 2016,” Crouch said. “In 2018 the Government committed a further $5.5M for Central Coast Council to deliver park upgrades, surf club renovations, roadworks, upgraded sporting and recreational facilities, and improved youth facilities. “Central Coast Council has also received more than $104M in grant funding from the NSW Liberal Government in the past two years alone. “This is more than almost any other council in NSW.” Terry Collins

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“Encouraging their use is one of the steps we can take together to limit the spread of the virus and help keep our teams and customers safe. “We won’t stop you from entering our stores if you don’t have a face covering with you, but we ask that if you don’t, you

remain vigilant on adhering to the social distancing and health measures already in place. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader, Jody McKay, is calling for things to be taken a step further, suggesting face masks should be mandatory on public transport, in supermarkets and shopping centres and in places of worship.

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Wamberal Beach taskforce established

Pictured at last week’s announcement: (from left) Central Coast Council CEO, Gary Murphy, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Lee Shearer, Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, and Taskforce Chair, Phil Watson

Central Coast Council and the State Government will work together on a longterm solution for erosion issues at Wamberal Beach.

The Government announced last week that it would establish a Taskforce to drive the delivery of a solution after recent storms saw waterfront homes endangered and residents evacuated. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the move followed a loss in community confidence and “years of go-nowhere discussions between Council and local residents”.

“The Coastal Management Act makes it crystal clear that Council has responsibility for the management of Wamberal Beach, and this will not change,” he said. “The Taskforce’s purpose is to bring together key experts and stakeholders and assist Council with the planning and delivery of this long-term solution. “Building a [sea] wall will be complex but is essential to protect the hundreds of millions of dollars of public and private assets along Ocean View Dr.” Crouch said key areas of focus will include the review and design of a terminal protection

structure for Wamberal, investigating sources of sand and the feasibility of beach nourishment as well as seeking priority capital and operational funding required. The Taskforce will be chaired by Dr Phil Watson, an internationally recognised coastal engineer with extensive experience in coastal management. Joining him on the Taskforce will be Crouch, Council CEO Gary Murphy, the recently appointed Local Recovery Coordinator, Lee Shearer, and representatives from various arms of the Department of Planning.

Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, who visited Wamberal for the announcement last Friday, said the Government was committed to helping councils respond to existing and future challenges arising from coastal management. Council welcomed the announcement and said the Taskforce would be integral in expediting approvals and the funding model needed to deliver a seawall, designs for which were progressing. CEO Gary Murphy said Council cannot deliver a permanent solution alone and it was great to see experts around the table committed to finding a solution.

Huge sacks of rocks have been craned in as a temporary fix

“While we have been focussed on the emergency works responses, and staff have done an amazing job, we have never lost sight of the need for a permanent solution to coastal erosion, not just at Wamberal, but up and down our coast,” he said. “A permanent solution has been worked on for some time now. “I understand residents’ frustration, but at the end of the day, it comes down to funding and who is going to pay for it.” Murphy said. Mayor Lisa Matthews said she was heartened by comments from the Minister that a review is

underway as to how coastal works are funded and particularly on freeing up more funding opportunities for councils across the state. “We can’t do this alone,” Cr Matthews said. “We need Government funding and support, we need coastal engineering experts [and] we also need our community as well and I want to assure them, they will be consulted at every step of the way.” Concept designs prepared by Manly Hydraulics Laboratory are expected to be completed late this year. Terry Collins

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Woolworths’ staff resume work after lengthy negotiations Workers at the region’s only Woolworths distribution centre were back on the job on Thursday, August 6, after reaching agreement with management on a range of pay and other issues. Earlier in the week, Woolworths had announced an indefinite lock out of the 550 workers after talks broke down on July 30, but lengthy negotiations throughout Wednesday saw workers deciding to accept an offer from management, with lodgement of a final agreement yet to be made. United Workers Union delegate, Brad Donnelly, said workers decided to accept a raft of concessions from the company, following 14 hours of negotiations. “Woolworths have agreed to a staffing ratio of 80 per cent permanent and 20 per cent casual except in peak periods, which was one of our major requests,” Donnelly said. “They have also agreed to a staged pay rise over three

years, with 4 per cent to be paid the first year, 3.5 per cent the second and 3.3 per cent the third. “This isn’t quite the parity with Sydney workers we were after, but it’s pretty close. “It still falls short, but the workers didn’t want a long fight.

“We have also achieved an MOU protecting casual site rates, an 82-week redundancy package, two days’ emergency leave for floods and bushfires, paid domestic violence leave and the resolution of a pay classification issue. “The pay isn’t quite where the workers wanted it, but with a lot of other issues resolved,

they did quite well.” Woolworths Chief Supply Chain Officer, Paul Graham, said the proposed annual pay increases over three years would deliver more than 12% over the life of the agreement. There would also be an increase to allowances in line with the wage offer and back

pay from the lodgement for approval with the Fair Work Commission. Graham said redundancy provisions would be doubled to a maximum of 82 weeks (up from 40 weeks) in the event of a site closure and permanent team members would be eligible for 10 days domestic and family violence leave (5

paid; 5 unpaid). Permanent workers would also be able to take up to two days paid leave if unable to attend work due to natural disaster and there would be three paid mass meetings of 30 minutes for all team members who are members of the UWU per year. “We’re glad to have our team back at work and look forward to hearing feedback on the proposed offer,” Graham said. “These have been tough negotiations, but we believe the offer we have on the table represents a reasonable compromise. “The proposed offer will deliver improved pay and conditions to our hard-working Wyong team, while also maintaining the viability of the site in our network longer term.” Graham said the site had taken supplier deliveries on Thursday afternoon and would start dispatching stock to stores from Friday. Terry Collins

Crouch seeks feedback on Narara Station upgrades Residents have until August 19 to provide comment on proposed accessibility upgrades at Narara railway station. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the upgrade is being delivered through the Transport Access Program, an initiative to deliver safe, modern and accessible public transport infrastructure. “It’s important that all train customers can easily access Narara station including people

with a disability, limited mobility, parents and carers with prams and travellers with luggage,” Crouch said. “I am encouraging everyone to provide feedback on the Review of Environmental Factors document, which outlines the plans for the project, potential local impacts and how these will be managed.” The proposed accessibility upgrade includes: two new lifts connecting the platforms to the existing footbridge; a new accessible parking space and

kiss and ride space in both commuter car parks; a new accessible path from the station to Narara Valley Dr; formalised Boarding Assistance Zones on each platform; formalised pedestrian crossing across Narara Valley Dr; and relocation of the existing southbound bus stop on Narara Valley Dr. More details are available on the Transport for NSW website. Source: Media release, Aug 5 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

The Shack Shop reopens Central Coast social housing tenants and other members of the community are again able to access low cost grocery items with Compass Housing reopening The Shack Shop at The Meeting Place community hub in Tumbi Umbi. Compass Housing had to close the service, which is largely staffed by volunteers,

as a health and safety measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hub’s community participation officer, Maureen Hunter, said the Shack Shop is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am and provides low cost staple foods and frozen goods made available through Food Bank. “Being able to access affordable groceries and fruit and vegetables helps reduce people’s living costs to free up

money for other living expenses such as rent and utilities,” Hunter said. “We also have lots of lowcost personal hygiene, washing and cleaning products.” Free Second Bite bakery items are also available most days and they sometimes have some free seasonal fruit and vegetables. “It encourages tenants to cook and eat well, rather than

relying on take away foods. “Our partnership with Food Bank and Coles’ Second Bite and our amazing volunteers makes the service possible.” Hunter said The Shack Shop is ensuring it is COVID-19 safe to protect customers and staff. Only two customers are allowed in the shop at any one time and temperature checks and hand sanitiser application is mandatory upon entering the

shop. The Hub is working to reintroduce other community services and events in the coming months, subject to Covid-19 restrictions. The Meeting Place is an award-winning community hub established in 2011 by Compass Housing, in partnership Housing NSW. It is designed to foster a more inclusive environment to

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Counting koalas Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) founder, Jake Cassar, has welcomed news that Central Coast Council will progress its Koala Survey program with field surveys scheduled to be completed during the koala breeding season this spring. The surveys will occur between September and November, when koalas are vocal and able to be detected through passive recording devices. Council staff will then engage a specialist contractor who has a koala call recogniser to analyse the results which will be summarised in a Council report in early 2021. “This is a timely and exciting development for the protection of the Central Coast koala populations,” Cassar said. “CEA has long advocated for the identification and preservation of koala habitat across the Central Coast, with the group recently officially

registering new sightings with a Government database. “I met with Council staff in March this year to discuss a proposed survey program to identify key koala habitat across the region and have also been in regular contact with Councillor Chris Holstein, who has been supportive and shares our enthusiasm for the project. “This survey is a critical starting point to a broader program to ensure that koala habitat is protected in our region.” Cassar said the group was also excited to discover that wildlife surveys undertaken by Council staff recently captured images of koalas on motion detection cameras in the Mangrove Creek area. “Council have expressed that this information will be included in the findings of the planned koala survey,” he said. “There have been over 70 registered sightings of koalas in our area over the past 20

years, and the sightings have been surprisingly widespread. “This doesn’t mean our koalas are not at risk of localised extinction. “We need to ensure that their habitat is urgently protected and that wildlife corridors between these populations are not fragmented through development. CEA has officially registered sightings of koalas in the Watagans, Mangrove Mountain, Dooralong Valley and Kulnura and even sightings within half a kilometre of the Gosford CBD. “CEA recently discovered that Brisbane Water National Park at Kariong is listed as an Area of Regions Koala Significance (ARKS); that’s why it’s so incredibly important to ensure that unsustainable development in this area is not allowed to go ahead.” Cassar said the group, with more than 5,000 members, would continue to push for the region to be declared a

sanctuary for koalas. “The Central Coast can play a pivotal role in the overall survival of this iconic and extremely vulnerable native animal, but our elected leaders need to act now and put a stop to development in or around koala habitat before it’s too late,” he said. “CEA will soon be writing to Central Coast councillors and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, in the hope that they will lobby the State and Federal Governments to make urgently protecting our local koala populations a priority. “In only a few decades Australia will be internationally recognised as either the country which brought koalas back from the brink of extinction, or the country which allowed them to quietly slip away for ever.” Source: Media release, Aug 3 Coast Environmental Alliance

Clr Jane Smith - Independent Deputy Mayor Central Coast Council

Our natural areas and biodiversity are under threat at all levels of government - your voice is needed Nature is critical to the wellbeing, health and prosperity of our community and region. On the Central Coast, we are fortunate to have natural areas that have been retained through community efforts and previous government support. However, the environment is under threat at all levels of government. At the Federal level, a key piece of legislation to protect the environment is the EPBC (Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation) Act. This year, a 10-year review of the EPBC Act has been undertaken with an interim report released on 20 July. The opening statement in the Executive Summary is: “Australia’s natural environment and iconic places are in an overall state of decline and are under increasing threat. The current environmental trajectory is unsustainable”. The Interim Report includes a number of recommendations including: • n ew, legally enforceable National Environmental Standards • a n increased focus on restoring environments • t he establishment of a strong, independent “cop on the beat” - an independent compliance and enforcement regulator that is not subject to actual or implied political direction from the Commonwealth Minister The Federal Environment Minister has already indicated that the government will not support the establishment of an independent regulator. This refusal has drawn broad criticism. At the state level, the NSW Government introduced a new Biodiversity Conservation Act in 2016. A report from the Natural Resources Commission was released in March this year that reviewed land clearing in NSW. The report found that •m ore than 37,000 hectares of clearing was approved in the 2018-19 year, almost 13 times the annual average rate of approvals in the decade prior to the law changes (that’s almost a quarter of the area of the Central Coast). • t here was 7100 hectares of ‘‘unexplained’’ clearing between August 2017 and January 2018. • t he government had failed to act on a pledge to set aside between 2-4 times

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the areas of land approved for clearing. Locally, as a Council, we struggle to implement strong biodiversity protection. There is development pressure and competing interests. It appears that an approach of continual compromise is viewed as the way to protect the environment. One of the tools established by governments to allow developments to proceed is “biodiversity offsetting”, allowing the loss of biodiversity values at one site on the condition that biodiversity values at other sites are protected and enhanced. The NSW Government has used offsetting for more than a decade, however, biodiversity continues to decline. At a Federal level, the Review of the EPBC Act highlighted that “environmental offsets are often poorly designed and implemented, delivering an overall net loss for the environment....It is generally not clear if the area set aside for the offset is at risk from future development”. Although offsets are intended to be a “last resort”, in practice, they have become the default negotiating position, and a standard condition of approval. They are often not in place before a development proceeds. Trading biodiversity has now also become a money making venture. Of course, there will be population growth and development that needs to happen however, biodiversity protection needs to be an expectation and equal priority, not a trade-off. As a Council and community we should celebrate the significant achievements of the former Gosford Council in establishing COSS (Coastal Open Space System) and use it as a model for environmental protection without a reliance on offsetting. A key part of strengthening biodiversity protection is our community. We know through much of Council’s consultation that the environment is important to our residents - it’s part of the local character of the Central Coast. We need to continually hear that voice as a reminder to make wise decisions now and for the future.

It was National Tree Planting Day on 2 August. Unfortunately, due to COVID19 restrictions Council’s public events were cancelled - however, the planting at The Runway Park Woy Woy went ahead with volunteers from Council’s existing Environmental Volunteer Program. It was lovely to call in to see volunteers from Umina Community Group and GUST (Grow Urban Shade Trees) - both groups that work so hard to bring benefits to the communities on the Peninsula. Well done to all involved!

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Repeal of WAR Act clears Warnervale Airport for take-off Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, has hailed the NSW Government’s announcement that it will support the repeal of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996 as a win for economic development on the Coast. The government plans to introduce legislation in September to implement recommendations of an independent review of the Act, which imposes restrictions on the future development and operation of the Central Coast Council owned and operated airport. A final report of the 2020 review made three main recommendations, starting with the repeal of the daily aircraft take-off and landing limits. NSW Planning Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, said last week that the government supported all recommendations

in the report including repeal of the Act, that safety issues affecting the runway be addressed and that Council adopt a clear framework to govern the airport’s future management. Council says it is now reviewing the recommendations in detail and response to the impacts of this on Council’s operational management of the airport.

Four Councillors have given Notice of Motion to next Monday night’s meeting calling on Council to provide a comprehensive and publicly available report around expediting the three main recommendations of the review and, in particular, the critical issue of airport safety with regard to runway access. In their motion, Councillors Greg Best, Bruce McLachlan,

Rebecca Gale and Jilly Pilon also highlight the urgent need to develop an airport operational plan. Andrew Smith said he was looking forward to a bright future for the airport. “It’s been a long road and the aero club’s main aim was to have the aircraft movement limit repealed, so that’s a pretty big load off our backs,” he said. The Act had restricted aircraft

take-off and landing movements to no more than 88 in one day between 6am and 10.30pm. “It was the movement cap that was really crippling for us,” Smith said. Smith said the aero club would like to work with Council on establishing a management plan. “Recent communications we’ve had with the Mayor, CEO and senior council staff have been quite positive, and the enmity that we have had in previous years hasn’t been there lately,” he said. “We anticipate continuing discussions with Council towards a mutually beneficial arrangement and with the air show coming up, which the Mayor says she is right behind, it looks like a bright future at the airport.” Meanwhile, Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Regional Transport and Wyong MP, David Harris, slammed the

Government for its “political engineering” of issues at the airport. “This has been a disgraceful political manipulation which has used the airport users in a deplorable political game,” he said. “The State Government hid recommendations on Warnervale Airport which could have fixed the issue of flight movements years ago.” But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the Government was accepting every recommendation of the review and that Harris “failed to appreciate that the needs of the airport and its usage by Central Coast Aero Club have changed over time”. “The review appropriately responds to these changing circumstances as well as the community’s expectations,” Crouch said. Sue Murray

Veteran advocacy groups share $40,946 in grants Four Central Coast organisations which provide advocacy services to veterans and their families will share in $40,946 of funding thanks to the Federal Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said ex- service organisations, community organisations and other local veteran groups play a crucial role in supporting the health and welfare of the veteran

community. “The BEST grants program provides these groups with an opportunity to expand on their services, therefore providing further support to veterans and their families,” Wicks said. As part of the latest round of funding Brisbane Water Legacy will receive $11, 737, which CEO Peter Lawley said would be very welcome. “We receive no government funding outside of this grant and rely on fundraisers, donations and return on our investments to care for more

than 1,600 war widows in the region,” Lawley said. “We have had grants in previous years, but this is the most we have received. “It will be used to fund administrative staff to aid our volunteers in applying on behalf of war widows for DVA Gold pensions. “Many of them are on aged pensions and there is a lot of work involved in getting them on the DVA pension. “Our pension committee, chaired by a volunteer legatee, conducts regular reviews and

makes many applications on behalf of our widows.” Also receiving funding are: Terrigal Wamberal RSL SubBranch ($2,000); Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers & and Peacemakers Association of Australia, Central Coast SubBranch ($24,631); and Woy Woy Ettalong/Hardys Bay RSL Sub-Branch ($2,577). “These organisations are committed to helping the veterans and their families across the Central Coast,” Wicks said. “I congratulate and thank

these organisations which continually support veterans and their families, as well as providing encouragement to veterans who may require additional assistance.” This latest round of BEST funding saw $4.2M provided nationally to support organisations. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said staying connected with local ESOs and other veteran groups is vital in ensuring our veteran community is receiving the support needed.

“These organisations complement the support provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and show just how deeply the community is committed to putting veterans and their families first,” Chester said. “At this time more than ever, advocacy services through ESOs can help our veterans and their families with their claims, entitlements and other services.” Source: Media release, Aug 4 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

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FROM THE MAYOR

OUR BUDGET

On behalf of Central Coast Council, it is pleasing to see an Operational Plan for the 2020/21 financial year adopted. This is an Operational Plan that has had to respond to the unprecedented times we find ourselves in. The Plan also ensures Council continues to deliver essential services within its financial means without jeopardising the long-term goals of the Central Coast Community. We have had to look at the 2020-21 Operational Plan with fresh eyes. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the way that we work, a huge impact on business, and Central Coast Council is no exception. This Plan is a financially responsible budget that continues to meet the needs and aspirations of the Central Coast community in line with the Community Strategic Plan. The Community Strategic Plan is our promise to the community. Whilst we have had to make income and expenditure adjustments, hundreds of projects are still planned across the coast. A vibrant and sustainable future for the Central Coast is our priority. I acknowledge this has been a tough time for many residents and local businesses, Council is here to support and do what we can through these challenging times. This Plan allows for us to get on with the job.

Council adopts 2020-21 Operational Plan

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COUNCIL MEETING

Council meetings are held twice each month. Full details: centralcost.nsw.gov.au/meetings. Meetings are livestreamed at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ meeting-support

Council’s budget for 2020/21 puts the community and the local economy first as we deliver essential services, plan for recovery, build community resilience and look toward the future. Overall, $564.3million will be invested in the delivery of services and $225million capital works for the growing Central Coast community, ensuring the Coast remains a great liveable region now and into the future. The Operational Plan and budget responds to the unprecedented times, ensuring we can continue to deliver essential services within our means in the current economic climate. Our priorities are ongoing investment in open space for our community to enjoy a healthy lifestyle; getting the economy moving through creating local supplier opportunities and major infrastructure progressing; supporting our community to be strong and resilient, and finalising some big strategic plans about climate change action planning, and environmental management. Additionally, we will ensure all our residents can access high quality services for childcare, library and learning support and enjoy arts and recreation facilities. The budget highlights are: • $17.4million - open space and recreation improvements across the suburbs • $59.8million - roads, transport and drainage • $80.8million - water supply and sewer infrastructure • $8.5million - waste services and business development • $2.7million - libraries, learning and education • $5.3million - environmental management • $1.2million - energy management Hundreds of projects are planned across the coast, in suburbs and town centres. To view Council’s 2020-21 Operational Plan and Budget, and Frequently Asked Questions, search ‘Operational Plan’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

OUR WATERWAYS Tuggerah Lakes estuary

In the lead up to a new Coastal Management Program for Tuggerah Lakes, Council has released a summary report on the implementation of the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Plan (EMP), and the achievements to date. The report further outlines our approach to managing the estuary and provides details about how funding has been spent, including the key outcomes of the program. In partnership with all levels of government and our community, we have delivered an extensive range of estuary catchment improvement works, with 86 out of the 100 individual actions set out in the plan completed or ongoing. View the EMP summary report, and accompanying video, at centralcoast.nsw.gov. au/tuggerahlakesestuary

OUR BEACHES Coastal erosion

After recent hazardous surf, we are responding with emergency and recovery works to significant erosion at Wamberal and The Entrance North beaches. Council is working with a Recovery Coordinator appointed by the NSW Government. Council is also undertaking the following actions: • Working under an emergency order, engaged coastal engineering consultants to assist with undertaking works in both areas. • Concept plans are underway for a long-term terminal protection structure at Wamberal, part funded by Council and the NSW Government at a cost of approximately $400,000. • Coastal Management Plans to be completed by the end of 2021. More information and FAQs at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/coastal-erosion

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Community Bulletin - COVID-19 Information YOUR SAFETY Keeping our seniors safe

Our senior residents are at greater risk of more severe symptoms if infected by COVID-19. There are no special restrictions for people aged over 70 about self-isolating and it is important to maintain friendships and relationships. However, NSW Health encourages older members of the community to be cautious about where and when they go out and who they see. If you have a pre-existing condition, please take even more care about maintaining social distancing and consider using an outdoor area when meeting others. If you feel unwell, stay home. The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line also provides information and support to seniors, their families and carers (Ph.1800 171 866). For more information about current restrictions, please visit nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-youcan-and-cant-do-under-rules Our Council-run 50+ Leisure and Learning Centres at Gosford and Ettalong are closed. Other management committee-run senior centres remain closed or have scaled back activities. To check the status of your local 50+ or Senior Centre, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/facilities

YOUR ACTIVITY

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YouTube channel draws fans

Even though our community is no longer as restricted as it was earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, our lockdown-launched YouTube channel Coast Connect continues to grow in popularity. Developed to share some of our most popular programs online, the channel continues to provide storytimes, workshops and entertainment while we are still unable to hold many physical events, programs and workshops. Coast Connect has now notched up more than 11,000 views and holds 92 videos ranging from library storytimes, activities for children and young performers to environmental and gardening presentations, artists and exhibitions and our popular Harvest and Live Well Festivals. Content is being added regularly, with part of Laycock St Theatre transforming into a “TV studio” for the filming of programs. Last week, we launched the first in a series for young people, designed to help them maintain good mental health. Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/youtube to see the growing range of entertaining, informative, and engaging videos.

Disability Inclusion Action Plan

We are making it easier for local businesses to supply us with products and services, as part of our commitment to supporting the local economy and helping the wider Coast community. Local businesses are being invited to register for the VendorPanel Marketplace, which we use to procure some of our goods and services. The VendorPanel Marketplace is also used by many government agencies, so once a business registers, they will be visible to these agencies as well. Businesses which supply low-risk goods and services unlikely to cause harm can register directly at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ vendorpanel There is an additional step for businesses which undertake medium to high-risk activities such as working at heights, with mobile plant or demolition work. These businesses should email Council for additional information at prequalification@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au before registering. We have provided a range of resources for businesses. For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/business-support

Central Coast Parking

We are inviting people who live with a disability, their family members or carers and people working in the disability sector to ﬁll in a survey or join a forum to help Council develop our new four-year Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2025. The Plan will set out actions that Council will take to give people with disabilities better access to mainstream services, facilities and information so they can fully participate in our community.

Don't forget to tell us what your parking needs are for your area – where you live, work and play on the coast – so we can finalise the Central Coast Parking Study and Implementation Plan for our community's benefit. We understand that car parking is a significant issue of concern to the community and we are actively working to ensure a plan is put in place to meet our region's short-term and future needs.

For details on how to have your say go to yourvoiceourcoast.com or contact:

The Central Coast Parking Study and Implementation Plan has been guided by previous community consultation activities and includes speciﬁc actions to deliver additional parking where required. The plan also looks at improved public and other transport options.

Celia Pennycook, Social Planner P: 4350 5340

The plan is available for viewing online and for the community to submit their comments.

Jodie Frost Foster, Disability Inclusion Oﬃcer P: 4325 8109

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The dangers of local government debt We should all be concerned that Central Coast Council ran a $5M deficit in 2018/2019 and a $40M deficit in 2109-20 and is now projecting a $13M deficit in the coming year (“COVID-19, amalgamation drive Council deeper into deficit”, CCN 253). Admittedly, borrowed money is cheap this year, but that is only significant if you are expending the borrowed money in ways that will make a return greater than the interest rate you are paying: the Federal Government can easily justify that, but a local council has few such options. There is no indication that any of Central Coast’s program is

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions oriented in this way. CEO Murphy’s assurance that ratepayers are protected because “the Council is audited yearly by the NSW Audit Office” is of little moment, since auditing is largely just a matter of adding up the numbers to see that the arithmetic is correct: we didn’t get much

protection from the Audit Office at the time of the GFC. A local council is not analogous to the Federal Government. The national government can run up all the deficits it likes (look at the US government), because a national government can always just print money to cover what it needs, or it can indulge in financial sleight of hand, such as buying its own bonds (as we are doing now), which amounts to the same thing. A local council has only the income it derives from rates and other charges, and it has to balance its books eventually, just as does any household, or go bankrupt.

Protect the trees in Susan Fahey Park I wish to again express my concern regarding Susan Fahey Park, Copacabana. In the eastern section of the reserve where the playground is proposed, there is Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodlands (UCSW),which is an Endangered Ecological Community (EEC). Central Coast Council has the responsibility to ensure this ecological community is protected and not destroyed. To even know a playground was considered in this area is very disappointing. The Rough Bark Apple and the Swamp Mahoganies are both part of this EEC. Council are obviously aware that the EEC is located there, as it is marked on the map which was published.

FORUM I wonder, were those who attended the consultation toldof the USCW and had explained that it is an EEC? Were the community told trees were to be removed for the equipment to be located there and were children even asked if they were happy that trees were to be removed for a playground? Did the Council consider the feedback from the extremely well surveyed One Central Coast when the trees to be removed were decided on? Was the consultant briefed on this when the design was sought? Residents of the Coast highly value our natural environment,

and it is so disappointing that residents have to forever be defending the natural beauty of the area. Surely considering the threat the UCSW is under, it would be prudent to ensure the same species of plants and shrubs were planted in the park and the EEC was left well alone? Surely Council realise they have responsibility to protect this EEC? I respectfully again draw your attention to my, and many others’ concerns and request that the UCSW be left alone and the flora from that EEC be planted in the Susan Fahey Park. Email, Aug 5 Joy Cooper, East Gosford

It would be interesting to see an exact account of how COVID-19 and amalgamation have brought about the present situation, because, on the face of it, it sounds more like an [deleted] excuse than a genuine explanation. It would also be enlightening to see a precise explanation of how the budget will miraculously return to surplus in 2021-2022, unless the Council is contemplating massive increases in rates and service charges. The point that population is increasing more quickly than revenues is well taken. Since new residents will almost certainly demand higher-level services than the

long-suffering, established residents who have accustomed themselves to minimum standards, we can expect that calls for expenditures will rise even more quickly than population. How will this be reconciled with financial constraints? A streamlined administration in an amalgamated city should be costing us less than the two councils paid previously, so why, four years after amalgamation, are costs not under control (leaving aside the councillors’ largesse to themselves from our money). Why is the administration still split between Gosford and Wyong:this is not a multinational company that needs branch

offices, particularly in the era of the worldwide web. There has been some talk that the Minister should dismiss the Council and appoint an Administrator. We have had experience of an Administrator and I think enough has been said about that. I should, however, like to know why the election has to be postponed by a year: we managed a by-election recently, so the problems are clearly not overwhelming. We made a hash of the original city election, but we deserve another chance. Email, Aug 1 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Time to buy Australian When you are in supermarket aisle it difficult to read miniscule print on labels.

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You are conscious of social distancing and taking up space with your trolley. I’ve spent some isolation time reading the fine print and I feel I should have done better. Glen 20 and Dettol disinfectant both made in Poland.

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Cedel toothpaste Australia. And Masterfoods – bless them – based on the Central Coast. Do you think some of your readers might simplify the choice procedure by sharing their Aussie finds? With so many unemployed it’s time to get 2020 vision on this. Email, Aug 2 F. Tattersall, Point Clare

Whither the benefits of amalgamation? I’m hoping to understand what I was told by many including the State Government that amalgamations were to reduce the waste of money and services.

FORUM Why are prices going up? Don’t use Covid as an excuse as this was happening well before this virus turned up.

Can someone educate me as to why Council is in a financial mess? Email, Aug 3 K. Broadhead, Bensville

Council tried to prevent development on Wamberal Beach Col Hodgson’s Forum email (page 14, CCN 253) raises a number of points regarding DAs on sites along Wamberal beach damaged during the recent east coast lows. I decided to investigate his first two points; For what reasons did Council oppose the initial DAs’ and on what grounds did the Land and Environment Court (LEC) overturn the initial opposition. One judgement dated January

FORUM 2015 provides the following insight: The Council rejected the DA on two environmental grounds, firstly that “the dwelling does not sufficiently avoid or minimise the potential risk of coastal erosion” and secondly “construction of the dwelling is not in the public interest as it will be impacted by coastal hazard processes resulting in property damage and loss”.

Interestingly historical information in this judgement states that the June 1978 storm destroyed two houses including one on this site. It is presumed that this was rebuilt and is the subject of the disputed DA to demolish existing dwelling and construct a new dwelling including basement carpark. During proceedings an expert witness for the applicant noted that a dwelling with an appropriate design could be constructed, that would

sufficiently minimise potential risk without the need for a revetment wall, the delayed construction of which is often raised as a criticism of Council. Given the LEC’s judgement in this case and similar examples from other council areas is it not unreasonable to observe that the lack of objections by councils could be attributed to a decision not to pursue litigation as a means of saving council funds, which after all are ratepayers money. My conclusions which I offer

for further comment are: Council has attempted to prevent a development that may suffer damage due to coastal erosion; the Land and Environment Court does not see a problem with development proceeding. Independent engineers note that the revetment is not necessary with proper design of the dwelling. As we have observed many properties, some quite new, have sustained damage with some possibly terminal.

There have been many calls to penalise Council but none that I have seen to hold the LEC or independent engineers accountable for “poor” judgement(s). This is a complicated issue and there is no single bad guy to blame. As Col notes sea level rise will ultimately decide what is sustainable, not legal argument. Email, Aug 4 D. Evans, Kincumber

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Two men charged after armed robbery in Blackwall Two men have been charged following an alleged armed robbery. At about 4am on Wednesday, July 15, police will allege in court that a 21-year-old man entered a service station on Memorial Ave, Blackwall, and threatened a 44-year-old male attendant with a rifle. The man demanded cash and cigarettes before he left the scene with another man along Warrigal St. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District attended and commenced an investigation. Following extensive inquiries, a 24-year-old man was arrested at Woy Woy at about 10am yesterday on Thursday,

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July 16. He was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with one count of in company rob while armed with dangerous weapon, one court of deal with the proceeds of crime, and three counts of possess prohibited drug. He was refused bail to face

Gosford Local Court on Friday, July 17, where he was formally bail refused to face the same court in September. Following additional inquiries, police arrested a 21-year-old man at Ettalong Beach at about 9:15am on Friday, July 17. He was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with robbery in company whilst armed with a dangerous weapon and possess unregistered firearm in a public place. He was refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court on Saturday, July 18. Source: Press release, Jul 17 NSW Police Media

Car crashes with Fire and Rescue Truck

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Occupants escape house fire in Narara

Central Coast Fire and Rescue NSW crews were successful in putting out a house fire in Tanunda Cl, Narara, on July 31. Just before 1pm emergency services received numerous Triple Zero calls reporting large amounts of smoke coming from the home.

Crews found the house well alight, but all occupants of the home had managed to evacuate. Eight trucks from several fire stations on the Coast attended the scene and fire fighters were able to extinguish the

blaze and prevent it spreading to neighbouring properties. Once mop up had been completed, the house was handed over to the occupant and Police. Source: NSW Fire and Rescue Facebook page

Strike Force Harle nets regional drug syndicate No serious injuries were sustained when a Mazda collided with a Fire and Rescue truck on Mans Rd, Gosford, at about 3.30am on August 2. The fire truck was travelling north after returning from a job when the Mazda approached on the wrong side of the road. The truck attempted to take

evasive action, but the car crashed into it, forcing it off the road. The driver of the Mazda, a 25-year-old woman, was trapped for a short period before being freed. She suffered a minor ankle injury and was taken to Gosford

Hospital for treatment and mandatory testing. The fire truck sustained significant damage, but the driver and six passengers were uninjured. Police investigations into the incident are continuing. Source: Police media

Police executed eight search warrants and arrested 15 people on July 31 following an investigation into an illicit drug distribution syndicate on the Central Coast. In February officers from the Tuggerah Lakes Proactive Crime Team established Strike Force Harle to investigate the distribution of illicit drugs, particularly

methylamphetamine, across the region. On July 31, police executed eight warrants at Gorokan, Lake Haven, Terrigal and Wamberal. Police will allege they seized drugs including methylamphetamine, GHB, cocaine, MDMA and cannabis with an estimated street value

of nearly $250,000. Police also located in excess of $210, 000 cash. Fifteen people – eight men and seven women – were arrested and taken to Wyong and Gosford Police Stations and are currently assisting with inquiries. Investigations are ongoing. Source: Media statement, Jul 31 Tuggerah Lakes Police

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COVID-19 compounds social housing shortfall With recent data revealing 1,000 people are homeless on the Central Coast, welfare groups are adding their voice to calls for more social housing in the region during Homelessness Week (August 2-8). Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said the data, from Homelessness Australia, also showed a shortfall of 6,500 social housing dwellings on the Coast and ramped up calls for the Federal Government to fund the construction of more. “This would be a win-win,” McBride said. “It would provide work for

thousands of tradies and put a roof over the head of Australians who desperately need it.” McBride said the COVID-19 crisis had emphasised how important safe and affordable housing is. “In the last few months, more than 7,000 people sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough have been provided with a bed in one of the many empty motel and hotel rooms,” she said. “The National Cabinet needs to make sure that the homeless Australians we helped at the height of the pandemic are not thrown back on the street in the next few months.” Coast Shelter CEO, Rachael

Willis, said the organisation had seen significant increases in the number of people needing help during the pandemic. “This month alone the number of phones calls for help have doubled since the same time last year,” she said. “We are seeing more women and children seeking help and looking for a safe place to stay than ever before. “Women escaping domestic and family violence continue to reach out in large numbers to us seeking a place to stay and the specialist support services we offer to help them escape the horrific domestic and family violence.

“We are certainly seeing the gap between supply and demand on the Central Coast continue to widen … and we are big supporters of the Every Body’s Home campaign this year and the call for more social and affordable housing to be built in our community. “With a 10 year plus waiting list for social housing across the Central Coast we need to (provide) more social and affordable housing options.” Coast Community Connections President, Sharryn Brownlee, said the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on homelessness across the Central Coast is much larger than most people realise.

“(There is a) dramatic increase in demand for support services as families and youth across the Central Coast grapple with the social, mental and economic impacts of COVID-19,” she said. “According to the latest ABS statistics, young people aged 15- 24 have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic with youth unemployment in Australia soaring to 16.4% in June. “This, combined with recent changes to government subsidies such as the Rent Choice program, have compounded the financial stresses faced by people struggling to keep a roof over their head.

“The thing about homelessness is that it is an issue that is largely hidden at the moment. “What most people are not aware of is the amount of people who might be living in a caravan in a friend’s backyard, or ‘couch surfing’ from house to house in an attempt to just keep a roof over their head. “Homelessness Week is a timely reminder that ‘everyone deserves a home’ and across our range of services including youth, families, aged care and our community centre, we are dedicated to ensuring we can be a reliable support network for Central Coast residents.” Terry Collins

“You really appreciate what you have after being homeless” As Homelessness Week (August 2-9) highlights the plight of Central Coast residents sleeping rough, Pacific Link Housing Chairman, Wal Edgell, said the devastating economic impact of COVID-19 has reinforced the importance of investing in social and affordable housing to break the cycle of disadvantage. The social housing provider, which operates on the Central Coast and in the Hunter, received almost $2M funding in July from the State Government’s Together Home project, which it will use to continue providing accommodation for locals such as Brett. Late last year, Brett was living in his car. A glazier with 47 years in the trade, Brett lost his job after 15 years with the same employer following a change in management.

Brett receives his hand-made quilt from Susan at Pacific Link

“It was a good job and a good crew,” Brett said. “I thought I would retire there; life was good.” When he lost his job, Brett invested his savings in a farm together with a friend, but when their venture fell through, they both lost their homes.

Finding himself homeless, Brett spent five years sleeping in his car at various locations including a commuter carpark where he became the unofficial caretaker of the area. “I kept the area spotless and decided that if I was living in my car, I wanted to leave something behind,” he said.

So, he built a garden next to his car filled with ruby red geraniums and sandstone blocks. With encouragement from Baptist Care, Brett was referred to Pacific Link and was offered a home on the Central Coast just before Christmas. He refers to his one-bedroom

unit as a penthouse. “I was so happy and emotional when Pacific Link told me I could stay here forever,” he said. “I bought a big bunch of flowers and chocolates to the staff. “You really appreciate what you have after being homeless.” Pacific Link reciprocated by gifting Brett with a donated hand-made quilt. Edgell said Brett was just one of many who were living rough in the region. “It is encouraging to see the NSW Government acknowledge that community housing providers, such as Pacific Link, are integral in providing solutions if we are realistic about ending homelessness in this country”, he said. Pacific Link Housing CEO Ian Lynch said the organisation has had many successful outcomes accommodating tenants who were previously homeless.

“The Together Home program is a fantastic opportunity for community housing providers to combine forces and provide lasting outcomes and a brighter future for those who are experiencing homelessness,” he said. Of the 1,053 households Pacific Link currently manages, 32 per cent had previously experienced homelessness. The Together Home program is a $36.1M investment by the NSW Government which aims to support people who have been sleeping rough during COVID-19 into stable accommodation linked with wrap-around supports. Based on a partnership between the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and Community Housing Providers (CHP) it began on July 1, 2020 and will run for two years. Source: Media release, Aug 3 Pacific Link Housing

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Breeding like rabbits koalas Nine koala joeys have been born at the Australian Reptile Park since the last devastating bushfire season

Bringing a glimmer of hope, nine adorable koala joeys have been born at the Australian Reptile Park following the terrible bushfire season which devastated much of the state, including areas of the Central Coast, earlier this year. Koala numbers have been

steadily decreasing for the past 20 years due to destruction, deforestation, fragmentation, car strikes and dog attacks, with the fires claiming even more of the endangered marsupials. The Australia Reptile Park has more than 40 koalas but is continually striving to expand this number through its conservation breeding

program. Park Director, Tim Faulkner, said every joey born holds great significance and the park has been working hard to ensure the reproduction of these animals continues to increase. “A year-long NSW parliamentary inquiry has found koalas are on track to become extinct in the wild in

NSW well before 2050 without urgent intervention to stop the destruction of their habitat,” Faulkner said. “The inquiry found previous estimates of 36,000 remaining marsupials in the state did not account for the effects of the 2019-20 bushfires.” One of the nine joey’s, Ember, had a challenging start to life.

During the fires, Ember’s mother, Polly, was found unable to move as she had suffered from a laceration to the pouch, causing a serious infection. Keepers from the park were forced to step in as the injury was making it difficult for her to care for her joey. The mother was taken to Somersby Animal Hospital for a successful surgery, and joey

Ember was bottle-fed by keeper Hayley Shute. Despite both mother and baby experiencing some difficulty during their recovery, their story represents a symbol of hope to the rest of the koala population fighting back after the fires. Jacinta Counihan

Local groups recognised during Landcare Week For Colette Livermore of East Gosford, working with one of the Coast’s 72 Council-supported Landcare groups produces feeling of achievement and frustration in equal amounts. Livermore belongs to the Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek branch of Landcare and highlighted the group’s work during Landcare Week (August 3-9). Landcare groups work all around the Coast in bushland, coastal and parkland areas, weeding, planting endemic species, monitoring wildlife and preventing erosion. “I belong to the Palm Grove

Ourimbah Creek Branch of Landcare and am a relative newcomer, having joined only about 18 months ago,” Livermore said “But the group itself has been going for around 20 years, rehabilitating degraded farmland left over from the construction of the M1. “It is now home to 206 species of plants, 127 species of birds and mammals such as wombats, swamp wallabies, possums and bandicoots as well as many reptiles, frogs and insects.” The group meets twice each week, with 8-10 members reporting for duty each time. “The work we do is terribly

important,” Livermore said. “We have just finished clearing a large area of lantana and planting natives. “Original member of the group, Brian Patterson, raises lots of natives at his home and I have started cultivating a few myself. “A lot of the work we do involves removing weeds such as lantana and privet and transplanting natives either from other areas with lots of seedlings or from our own stocks. “It’s essential for biodiversity. “We have several endangered animal and plant species in our area and sometimes Wildlife ARC will even release animals

there.” The group has members from Woy Woy to Watanobbi. “This is a good week to celebrate being able to work in our beautiful environment and preserve it for the future,” Livermore said. The annual Landcare Week campaign celebrates and acknowledges the thousands of Landcare networks and groups, facilitators, and other environmental care community groups, and volunteers across Australia working on conservation and sustainable land management activities in their local area. Terry Collins

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Harvest Festival 2021 - call for event partners Harvest Festival Central Coast has become a June long weekend tradition and, after moving to an online format this year, Central Coast Council is looking for new partners to make the 2021 event the best yet. Local businesses and groups are invited to submit Expressions of Interest to be event hub partners for Harvest Festival, which attracts 32,000 locals and visitors and injects more than $8M into the local economy. Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said the continued growth and success of the event was largely thanks to the new ideas and contributions of local businesses, companies, organisations and community groups. “Harvest Festival has become our largest and most successful

event and whilst it was extremely disappointing that we couldn’t celebrate the harvest this year, we are planning to be bigger and better in 2021,” Cannard said. “Our event numbers were up by 100 percent last year and we’re anticipating further growth for our next event.

“Harvest Festival is such a success because of our incredible event hub partners, and we are currently looking to lock in our partners for 2021. “We’re keen to continue to evolve our relationship with existing partners and invite new businesses and groups to further enhance this celebration

of farm, friends, food and fun in our picturesque hinterland region.” Harvest Festival features a range of experiences, activities and fantastic local produce and food across the event trail which spans Dooralong, Jilliby, Yarramalong, Kulnura, Mangrove Mountain, Peats

Ridge, Somersby and Calga. Expressions of Interest are sought across a range of offerings including, but not limited to, open farm gate sales, ticketed farm tours/ talks, pick your own produce, tours and talks, indigenous cultural experiences and bush tucker tours, cinema under the stars, art events and installations, live music events, family fun events, cooking demonstrations, food experiences with local produce, obstacle course races and fun runs. Mayor Lisa Matthews said she encouraged both existing and new business partners to continue to enhance the Harvest Festival success story. “We’ve been starved of events in 2020 and we look forward to a fantastic program of Central Coast events in 2021 including our beloved Harvest Festival,” Mayor Matthews said.

Rotary Park upgrade completed Terrigal Rotary Park now offers a safer and more welcoming play space following the installation of shade sails and new softfall surfaces. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the upgrade was made possible by combined funding from the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play program and Central Coast Council. “This jointly funded $50,000 upgrade has brought Terrigal Rotary Park up to the gold standard of inclusive design in play spaces,” Crouch said. “The new rubber soft-fall

surface under the swings will give parents and carers peace of mind as they let children explore, while the two new shade sails provide protection from the sun and light rain. “Terrigal Rotary Park is already busy and well-utilised by our community, but this funding will make it an even better space for children and families to enjoy.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council implements the principles of providing inclusive and accessible play spaces in line with the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play guidelines and Council’s own Disability Inclusion Action Plan to meet

the diverse needs of the community. “This project demonstrates our commitment to providing inclusive spaces and opportunities for all people to feel welcome and participate in community life,” Cr Matthews said. “With the NSW Government’s contribution of funding we have been able to deliver upgrades to improve accessibility and provide sun protection for visitors.” Source: Media release, Aug 2 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

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“This event is a unique celebration of our stunning hinterland region, our incredible local produce and sustainability. “Harvest Festival is made possible by the contribution of local businesses, organisations and community groups and we look forward to your continued contribution and enhancement of the event. “There is something very special about seeing both locals and tourists donning their winter woollies and heading behind the farm gate in our beautiful and fertile hinterland, which is home to wonderful communities and unique businesses.” Businesses, companies, organisations or community groups interested in being part of Harvest Festival in 2021 should complete an Expression of Interest by September 11. Source: Media release, Jul 31 Central Coast Council

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Food rescue organisation, OzHarvest, has expanded to the Central Coast to meet community demand increases due to business shutdowns and hardship caused by COVID-19. The need for food and supplies has exceeded the capacity of local Central Coast charities, promoting the expansion of the organisation to the area. OzHarvest is Australia’s leading foodservice rescue organisation, collecting more than 180 tonnes of quality excess food from commercial outlets and then delivering it to charities. San Remo Neighbourhood Centre Manager, Jillian Hogan, said the number of people suffering from food insecurity on the Coast is rising fast. “So many families are finding themselves in situations they have never experienced before,” she said. “The need in our community is so great and sadly predicted to increase. “It’s great OzHarvest is on the

Yerin Eleanor Duncan’s Alan Beal (far left) and Dean Murray (far right) with Central Coast OzHarvest’s Luke McKelvey and Annika Stott

Coast to help people access nutritious and healthy food to feed their families.” Five hundred food hampers are being packed at Eldersee Foundation in Tuggarah per week and OzHarvest’s NSW

State Manager, Richard Watson, said they are being distributed to more than 20 charities across the Coast. “We’re hoping to increase this service over the coming months to help meet demand

in the local area. It’s a really tough time for a lot of people at the moment, and we want to provide as much support as we can to the community.” Annika Stott heads up the chapter’s operations and has

seen firsthand how the pandemic has changed the face of food insecurity. “There is such an incredible need for food relief, so it feels great to be able to support our network of partner charities

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who have been struggling to meet the demand,” Stott said. According to Stott, there’s also an additional benefit to OzHarvest tackling food uncertainty, as it frees up of charity funding for other purposes. Stott said the chapter was now thinking of ways to step up operations. “We would love to expand what we’re doing on the Coast but to do that we need more local supermarkets to come on board with the food rescue,” she said. “We’d also need additional funding and community support.” Ronni Kahn founded the notfor-profit organisation in 2004 after noticing a large amount of food from the hospitality industry was going to waste. According to stats found by OzHarvest, over 5 million tonnes of food ends up as landfill each year and over 710,000 people Australia-wide rely on food relief each month. Jacinta Counihan

Men’s sheds share in $4,090 Gosford Men’s Shed and the Wood Glen Workshop at Erina will share $4,090 in funding from the Federal Government in the latest round of the National Shed Development Program. Men’s Sheds aim to improve and maintain men’s health by giving them a space in which to engage in craftwork and social activities. They operate under the Australian Men Sheds Association and exist in many communities all over the country. Gosford Community Shed President, Larry Lloyd, said as a non-profit organisation, funding was essential to the shed’s survival during the coronavirus pandemic. “With all that help that the Government gave out we didn’t

qualify for anything, so we did not have income for 14 weeks, but we still had expenses,” Lloyd said. “Even though (our share) is only $2,000 we will put it good

use. “We want to put in an electronic sign-in system, at the moment it is all done by a book.” Gosford Men’s Shed is only

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allowing 20 people to come at one time because of the restrictions with spots filling up every week. “I think it is very important because we have a lot of single

people and people with depression and mental health issues and they need that company to get out of the house,” Lloyd said. “It is good for them to get here and have a cup of tea and talk to other men.” Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the funding had come at a great time. “Now more than ever, sheds offer men a critical avenue for social support and engagement,” she said. “To stay healthy, we need to do regular activities with the people around us, and our local men’s shed has become a focal point for the Central Coast community. “I’m pleased the Wood Glen Workshop in Wood Glen Retirement Village, Erina, will now be able to upgrade their

health and wellbeing equipment with this funding.” Regional Health Minister, Mark Coulton, said Men’s Sheds are particularly important for regional, rural and remote communities across the country. “Men’s Sheds are fast becoming one of the most important organisations, one where members make connections and serve their community,” he said. “More than 6,000 men across Australia are expected to benefit from the program, with 121 men’s sheds receiving funding under this round.” Since 2013, the Government has provided $5.4M through the National Shed Development program. Jacinta Counihan

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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: “All The President’s 1:00 Explore: Sights [s] Men” (M l) (’76) Stars: Dustin 1:15 Movie: “The Other Man” (M l,n) Hoffman, Robert Redford (’08) Stars: Laura Linney 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Devil Wears 7:30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v Prada” (PG) (’06) – A young Melbourne Storm *Live* From woman gets more than she TBA [s] bargained for when she moves to New York to become a writer 9:45 Golden Point (M) [s] and ends up as an assistant to 10:30 NINE News Late [s] the tyrannical, larger than life 11:00 Murdered By Morning: Smokey Mountain Murders (M) editor-in-chief of a major fashion [s] – At quitting time, guys belly magazine. Stars: Adrian up to the bar at a local Grenier, Anne Hathaway, Emily establishment. When the mood Blunt, Meryl Streep shifts, someone winds up dead. 10:10 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:50 The Fix: Ghost Whisperer (M) 10:40 Program To Be Advised 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:40 Program To Be Advised 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping

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

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

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

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Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] 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 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] – The candles are lit, the cheeseboards are chilling, and the red carpet is ready. Locky Gilbert, our tall, dark and handsome bachelor is about to meet a bevy of beauties who will take his breath away. 9:00 Tommy: Packing Heat (M) [s] 10:00 Bull: Fool Me Twice (M v) [s] 10:50 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

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

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

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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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CENTRAL COAST POETS INC

Would you like to read, write and share your poetry. We hold workshops and create anthologies. We meet the second Saturday each month. Wyoming Memorial Community Hall. Contact us by email info@centralcoastpoets.com.au

or you may ring Clive 0419120347

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

COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends”

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

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS

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

COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

Not for profit service providing

free legal advice Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm 4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

50+ SINGLE & SOCIAL GROUP

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

& social groups. 4340 1724

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TERRIGAL 50+ LEISURE & LEARNING CENTRE

for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-anon family groups meet weekly, please contact 1300 252 666 al-anon.org.au

TEMPO TERRIFIC CONCERT BAND

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

SPECIAL INTEREST CCLC BRIDGE CLUB

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

Fitness, yoga, bridge, ALCOHOLICS mahjong, zumba gold, line ANONYMOUS www.tempoterrific.com dancing, tai chi, painting, craft WINE APPRECIATION - Someone cares. & computer classes. www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Wed & Fri - 12.30pm, Progress POLITICAL PARTIES CLUB 4384 5152 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au Hall Henry Parry & Wells Central Coast Leagues Club 0437 699 366 Street East Gosford 2nd Wed 0407 003 214 WYOMING CENTRAL COAST GREENS CENTRAL COAST 4323 3890 Taste and be educated on wine COMMUNITY CENTRE Local, state wide, national and GOJU-KAI KARATE 4323 3890 by various wineries. Community support, Zumba, international issues and CCLC INDOOR BOWLS Traditional Karate & self Purchases not mandatory book club, community garden, campaigns Mon - Ladies Social defence for teens & adults Keith - 0420 722 529 CENTRAL COAST FAMILY facility hire, fine assistance, Council and parliamentary Wed Night & Sat - Mixed Social No contracts, cheap rates Fraser - 0416 831 088 HISTORY SOCIETY volunteer opportunity, CDAT & representation Tuition given Wamberal - Mon 6.30pm Tue to Fri 9.30am 2.00pm OSHC/Vacation Care 3rd Thur Level 2, Central Coast Kincumber - Thurs 7.15pm LEARN TO DANCE First Sat 9.30 noon 4323 7483 centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Leagues Club 0417 697 096 Social ballroom dancing for all accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au Thur 7pm - 9pm centralcoastgreens@gmail.com 4334 3800 www.centralcoastgojuwww.gosfordcommunity.org.au ages, all you need is a desire Other times by appointment. kaikarate.com.au to learn and dance, 4324 5164 LABOR PARTY GOSFORD NORTH no partner required. www.centralcoastfhs.org.au OURIMBAH/ NARARA PROBUS CLUB CENTRAL COAST meet every Tues - St Luke’s admin@centralcoasths.org.au BRANCH 4th Tues, Grange Hotel, Anglican Church, 7pm SOARING CLUB INC BETTER HEARING Discussion/action community Wyoming 10am & 15 Lorraine Ave Gliding Club, Learn to fly, HENRY KENDALL AUSTRALIA Issues – 3 levels of 4322 5560 Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm Instruction FREE to members COTTAGE & Hearing loss management Government Anne - 0409 938 345 14 and up Support and educational HISTORICAL MUSEUM Function Room, Grange Hotel, anneglazier@y7mail.com GOSFORD AND DISTRICT Bloodtree Rd, Mangrove groups providing practical Visit our c1838 Cottage & Wyoming Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun ORCHID SOCIETY experience and confidence Museum with exhibits of early 7.30pm 1st. Monday 0412 164 082 Persons interested in Orchids NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF 4321 0275 settlers. School and group 0410 309 494 AUSTRALIA CENTRAL 0414 635 047 and their culture bookings. Members & Kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com www.ccsoaring.com.au 4th Wed, 7.30pm COAST SUB-SECTION volunteers welcome. Open PROSTATE CANCER -Kincumber School of Arts, Meets on the 2nd Sat of each Wed/Sat/Sun 10.30am PUBLIC SPEAKING SUPPORT GROUP Tora Ave, Kincumber month at Gosford RSL - 10am, SPIRITUALITY 2:30pm. West Gosford Last Fri 9.30am 0405 669 707 new memebrs most welcome, 4325 2270 IN THE PUB Terrigal Uniting Church gosfordorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au serving or ex ran, rn and other BLUE GUM FLAT www.henrykendallcottage.org.au Ecumenical & interfaith 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal commonwealth navies. TOASTMASTERS Brisbane Water Historical Society speakers forum & Q&A. 4367 9600 0400 103 765 SENIORS’ COMPUTER Develop confidence by 1st Tues March to October www.pcfa.org.au brucesmith59@bigpond.com CLUB improving your speaking skills. 2nd Tues November FELLOWSHIP OF Non-profit club to help 1st & 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm 7.30 to 9pm FIRST FLEETERS DYING WITH DIGNITY COMMUNITY CENTRES members master computers, Ourimbah RSL Grange Hotel, Wyoming For anyone interested in early Campaigning to give those tablets, phones and keep up 4362 7227 4365 9197 history. suffering unrelievable terminal with grand children GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE or incurable illness the choice Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Friendly Volunteer Helpers AND LEARNING CENTRE WOMEN’S GROUPS Point Clare Community Hall to receive legal medical scccc@internode.on.net Mon-Fri 2nd Sat 10:30am assistance to die. Google scccckincumber Chess, darts, handicraft, indoor INNER WHEEL CLUBS 4392 1926 4311 6254 WOMEN’S HEALTH Quarterly mtgs, Erina Fair. 4307 9421 bowls, knitting, line dancing, Women working together to 0434 426 486 CENTRES origami, painting, pencil make a difference and improve Counselling, therapeutic and robyncameron@y7mail.com TERRIGAL WAMBERAL drawing, scrabble, lives while making new social groups, workshops, scrapbooking, sit & sew, table friends. RSL SUB-BRANCH domestic violence and abuse BRISBANE WATER BRASS MEALS ON WHEELS tennis, Ukulele Social outings and community issues. All services provided by Pension and welfare officers Delicious meals delivered free Brass Band entertainment for 4304 7065 involvment. available to assist with DVA women for women the community playing all Join us for a midday meal Wyong 3rd Wed 6.30pm compensation claims and 4324 2533 types of popular music Help with shopping and Terrigal 3rd Mon 12 noon benefits GOSFORD-NARARA www.cccwhc.com.au Wed 8pm -10pm cooking classes Gosford North 2nd Wed 7pm Breakers Country Club NEIGHBOURHOOD 0419 274 012 4363 7111 0417 480 549 Wed & Fri 10am – Midday CENTRE SOROPTIMIST 0407 008 555 Meet 2nd Sat 10am School Holiday activities, INTERNATIONAL CANCER INFORMATION COASTAL A CAPPELLA 4384 2661 playgroup, multicultural Award winning women’s BRISBANE WATER & SUPPORT SOCIETY Terrigal-WamberalSB@rslnsw. programs, community activities LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY a cappella chorus. Making a difference in the lives Promoting prevention, self-help org.au. Make new friends & have fun Rooms for Hire Music education provided. of women & girls through and freedom of choice in while serving your community 4329 4477 Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ awareness, advocacy & action therapies. Everglades Country Club U3A CENTRAL COAST admin@gnnc.com.au Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. 2nd Thur 7 pm Henry Kendall Gardens 3rd Monday of each month Enjoy a diverse range of Performance opportunities. Breakers Country Club, Summer 3rd Mon - 7pm, 0478 959 895 courses and activities for POINT CLARE Hire us for your next event. Dover Rd, Wamberal Winter 3rd Sat - 2pm seniors. Keep your mind active 0412 948 450 COMMUNITY HALL sibrisbanewater@siswp.org 0410 696 458 ROTARY CLUB OF and make new friends. coastalacappella@gmail.com cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com Community garden, paygroup, www.siswp.org 0408 704 701 GOSFORD craft & exercise groups www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Supporting local & overseas Function or meeting room hire PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE SPORT SOUNDWAVES communities. 4323 7483 A cappella harmony for men Mobile counselling service Share fellowship & fun. accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au VOLUNTEERING Mon 7.00 to 9.30pm supporting ALL people DOYALSON WYEE Gosford Golf Club 6pm Thurs www.gosfordcommunity.org.au CENTRAL COAST Central Coast Leagues Club, suffering from Domestic SOCCER CLUB 0414 777 748 Refer potential volunteers to Dane Drive, Gosford Violence Football club for the local www.gosfordrotary.org.au community organisations & KARIONG Max 4324 3631 Counselling services community. Juniors from under provide support to them. Kieran 4324 1977 NEIGHBOURHOOD Mon, Ettalong Baptist Church, 5 to senior teams. ROTARY CLUB OF Training to volunteers and 0417 472 374 CENTRE Kerry 0410 045 981 managers of volunteers Info GOSFORD NORTH penlighthouse@gmail.com president@doylowolves.com.au Early childhood clinic, free SYMPHONY www.peninsulalighthouse.info/ sessions held regularly. Active community minded club. family law advice, active CENTRAL COAST 4329 7122 Many projects focussed on playgroup, computer classes, Community Orchestra recruit@volcc.org.au assisting youth AL - ANON FAMILY OOSH services, fitness classes, Rehearsals Wed 7.30 - 9.45pm Graham Black - 0410 509 071 arts & crafts, over 50’s GROUPS HEALTH Erina grahamblack@outlook.com.au friendship group, youth group, We offer hope and friendship info@sympnonycentralcoast.com Fun & friendship Monthly progam of dinner, dancing, scrabble, cards, Tenpin etc.

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Take 3 upgrades online education for surf life savers

Umina nippers in a Take 3 For The Sea clean-up

Umina SLSC members in a Take 3 For The Sea clean-up

Take 3 for the Sea will be rolling out a new online education program next March for Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSC) across Australia, after the organisation was awarded a grant by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority. The new revamped online program will differ slightly by

offering clubs more flexibility with access to information. The aim of the initiative is to inform and empower clubs and their communities on how they can be part of the solution to plastic pollution washing up on coastal beaches. Education sessions will focus on the damage plastic has on coastal and marine environments and will strive to provide knowledge on how

SLSC’s can have a positive impact. Take 3 For The Sea CEO, Sarah Beard, hopes the program will continue to expand the hard work already being accomplished by many SLSC’s. “We’ve cleaned 1.7 million square metres of beach around Australia and removed 9,700 tonnes of rubbish from those sites,” Beard said.

“(Take 3 For The Sea) expects to see these impacts multiplied greatly in the years to come, thanks to the accessibility of the new program’s online format.” The environmental charity was founded on the Central Coast over 10 years ago by Roberta Dixon-Valk, Amanda Marechal and Tim Silverwood. It began by promoting a simple message to the

community - inspiring people to take three pieces of rubbish with them every time they leave a beach or any kind of waterway. Since then, Take 3 has become globally recognised and continues to be one of the world’s leading companies in plastic pick-up and plastic reeducation. The online SLSC program will focus on five specific areas:

litter education; litter reduction; the enforcement of the Hey Tosser! campaign; the training of how to run beach clean-ups; and the importance of data collection. In addition to this program, the charity also runs education sessions in schools, businesses and the broader community. Source: Media Release, Jul 30 Take 3 For The Sea

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Friends and Strangers Author: J. Courtney Sullivan Publisher: Two Roads

Elisabeth and Andrew and their infant son, Gilbert have moved from Brooklyn to a college town in upstate New York. “Before they left, when anyone asked where they were moving to, Andrew would say, Upstate. She felt the need to add, but not, like, cool upstate. Take wherever you’re picturing and add two hundred miles.” It could have been one of dozens of towns upstate where the only thing keeping it alive is the college and where, outside the college surrounds, there is little but empty buildings, industrial jobs that have disappeared, empty storefronts and houses no one wants. Elizabeth and Andrew moved there for a couple reasons. Firstly, Andrew quit his city job to work on his idea of a solar grill for which the University gave him a grant to assist with research and development. Secondly, they moved to be closer to Andrew’s parents, George and Faye. George had a fleet of town cars, but Uber came into town and that was that – now they are losing their house. George has a theory he calls “Hollow Tree”: “On the surface, this country looks more or less like it always did. But there’s nothing inside holding it up. No integrity, no support. Doesn’t matter if the leaves are green and the trunk is tall. A hollow tree can’t stand for long.” Elisabeth has written two books, the first of which was quite successful.

Her father is really, really wealthy, but because he is a womanizer and has interfered in her love life, she is estranged from him and goes to great lengths not to rely on his money. Now, she must make the adjustment from her artistic, uptown, New York City life – her friends, her Facebook group, her Influencers – to her new life, which basically involves spending all day alone with her infant son. She begins by making it pretty well known that she does not like the town or its people too much. She then hires Sam, a senior student at the local college to baby sit Gilbert, to allow time to work on her third book. Sam wants to be an artist. Her family isn’t wealthy but Sam’s room-mate, Isabella is. Isabella treats Sam to a trip to London where Sam meets and falls in love with Clive and they begin a long-distance relationship – one that

threatens her ambitions. Elisabeth takes a liking to Sam, who is the first person in town that she has actually likes. They become friends and we track the friendship throughout Sam’s senior year. Elisabeth struggles when Sam is away for winter and spring breaks. She finds her equal relationship with Andrew becomes seemingly far less equal after the birth of their child. She becomes more and more entrenched in Sam’s life while her own relationship with Andrew is falling apart. When Sam finds an unlikely kindred spirit in Elisabeth’s father-in-law, the true differences between the women’s lives are starkly revealed with major consequences. As the title suggests, Friends and Strangers is a story about friendship and, more specifically, the complicated friendship between two women

at very different stages in their lives. It is also about family, marriage, loneliness, power and privilege – all drawn out cleverly by the asymmetries in the relationship between Elisabeth and Sam. It captures poignantly the irony of moving out of a small (albeit plush) apartment in New York City only to feel “claustrophobic” in a bucolic country town with large houses and big yards. Perhaps most of all it shows just how much one single year can shape or change a person’s life. The story comes from the best-selling author of Saints for All Occasions, one of the Washington Post’s Ten Best Books of the Year and a New York Times Critics’ Pick, so who am I to judge it harshly. However, while the story itself is well written and quite enjoyable, it presents one of those writing/reading dilemmas – what if the main character (protagonist) is someone the reader just doesn’t like? That was the problem for me – I found Elisabeth really annoying. At one point she wants to commission Sam to paint a Madonna and child portrait, with the mother figure to be a combination of Elizabeth and Sam. Really? What’s that about? (And between Sam’s babysitting and her longdistance relationship I don’t think there was a lot of time to paint.) I suppose all that shows is the evocative power of the writing, but at the end of the day, the character of Elisabeth just seemed too contrived and the ending too convenient. The novel’s saving grace was that it does leave you reflecting on your friends and especially those friends that, over the years, have become strangers. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Business & Property Building a JobKeeper and JobSeeker “heat map” for the Central Coast Over 47 per cent of Central Coast businesses, some 11,453 organisations in total, were receiving JobKeeper payments in May. The JobKeeper data, compiled by local data analytics company, See Change, also reports the number of JobKeeper recipients by postcode and shows that the highest concentration of businesses receiving JobKeeper was the 2261 postcode, including The Entrance, Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale and Berkeley Vale, at 49.7 per cent in total. The JobKeeper data is sourced from the ATO and includes organisations that have had their JobKeeper applications processed for the April and May fortnights as at 8 July 2020, while the count of businesses as at 30 June 2019 is sourced from the ABS (8165.0). The initially-reported number of JobKeeper recipients for April was revised upwards in the latest data release from 10,649 to 10,833, with the number increasing by a further 620 businesses to 11,453 in May. Approximately 24 per cent of businesses in the Central Coast Local Government Area are in the construction sector, of which many are likely to be sole traders or have low numbers of employees or apprentices. Recent ABS data for Weekly Payroll Jobs and Wages data by Industry suggests that NSW saw a 7.8 per cent fall in construction jobs between 14 March and 11 July. Assuming these numbers are reflective of the Central Coast, this would imply approximate losses of around 1,500 construction jobs locally.

The accommodation and food services industry, also a major employer on the Coast, saw a 16.1 per cent fall across NSW, equating to around 1,800 jobs on the Central Coast. A significant number of remaining jobs in this sector are likely being supported by Jobkeeper. ABS data also shows women in NSW lost jobs faster than men in the second week of July, as the COVID-19 crisis fuelled a “pink recession” across the state. While payroll jobs held by men fell by 0.3 per cent in that week, they dropped by 1 per cent for women. Georgie Dent, Executive Director of The Parenthood, a community of mums and dads working together to create positive change for kids, said women were over-represented in part-time and casual work and in industries including the arts and hospitality, leaving many women vulnerable to unemployment or underemployment during the pandemic. “A ‘pink recession’ threatens to undo 30 years of progress and relegate another generation of Australian women into lifelong economic insecurity and even poverty,” Dent said. “Paid work has been decimated by the COVID crisis with women losing hours and full-time employment in greater numbers than men at the same time that their unpaid work has soared. “One of the best ways of increasing women’s participation in the workforce and solving the ‘pink recession’ is providing quality, affordable early learning education and child care. “(This) would pay dividends in supporting more women into paid work,growing employment in a female-dominated industry

and giving kids the best start possible.” See Change also reported data in respect of JobSeeker (including Newstart) and Youth Allowance recipients, sourced from the Department of Social Services and the Department of Education, Skills and Employment. Data for June showed that the number of both JobSeeker and Youth Allowance have

plateaued on the Central Coast since May at around 24,000 and 3,000 respectively. Patrick Snedding, Director of See Change, suggested a material number of JobSeeker recipients in April may be casuals who were stood down and who might now be returning to paid employment. The number of jobseekers however, continued to rise in some areas, including Woy

Woy, Narara and Saratoga/ Davistown. The overall number of Jobseeker payments is still highest along the Peninsula, most notably in Woy Woy and Umina, and the North Central Coast areas of Charmhaven, The Entrance and Bateau Bay. Finally, the number of job vacancies for the Central Coast, as measured by the Labour Market Information Portal, was

just over 700 in June, down by around 30 per cent from March levels. This means the number of job seekers per job vacancy on the Central Coast is 34, which has more than doubled since March and is significantly higher than the national average of 13 jobseekers per job vacancy. Ross Barry

Council’s VendorPanel Marketplace to support local procurement Central Coast Council is making it easier for local businesses to supply it with products and services, as part of its commitment to supporting the region’s economy and helping the wider Coast community. Local businesses are being invited to register for the VendorPanel Marketplace,

which Council uses to procure some of its goods and services. The VendorPanel Marketplace is also used by many government agencies, so once a business registers, they will be visible to these agencies as well. Council’s Acting Chief Financial Officer, Carlton Oldfield, said the opportunity to register as a potential supplier

is part of Council’s commitment to supporting the business community and local economy which has done it tough in the current economic climate. “Council is committed to purchasing locally whenever it can and it is feasible to do so,” Oldfield said. “Our recent local spend has been about $150M per annum, helping to support local

businesses and jobs.” Businesses which supply low-risk goods and services unlikely to cause harm can register directly at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/vendorpanel. There is an additional step for businesses which supply medium to high-risk activities such as working at heights, with mobile plant or demolition work.

These businesses should email Council for additional information at prequalification@centralcoast. nsw.gov.au before registering. Mayor Lisa Matthews said purchasing locally when possible is part of a range of ways Council is assisting the community. “We know that helping entrepreneurs and businesses

thrive has flow-on effects for our community - creating local jobs, reducing the need to commute out of the area for work and improving the quality of life for workers and their families,” Cr Matthews said. Source: Media release, Aug 5 Central Coast Council

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Simply Cups Program diverts 12 million coffee cups from landfill Two hundred thousand coffee cups have been diverted from landfill since last August through Erina Fair’s coffee cup recycling program. In August 2019, the centre partnered with Closed Loop and introduced a number of coffee cup recycling bins as part of its Simply Cups Program. Centre Manager, Stephen Ross, said the new recycling program is the newest addition to a recycling initiative already operating at the centre. “We listened to our community’s concern for the environment and their desire for local businesses to be more sustainable,” he said. “Erina Fair had already been

Erina Fair’s coffee cup recycling program has been hugely successful

recycling plastic bags, paper, cardboard, organic waste and harvesting rainwater for landscape irrigation and our amenities. “Our goal is to have Erina Fair be carbon neutral by 2030 and we’re on track to deliver this. “We’d like to thank our customers and stores for their support and efforts to recycle their disposable cups.” Despite many disposable cups displaying the recyclable symbol, the plastic inner lining can take more than 50 years to break down if it is disposed of in a co-mingled or paper recycling bin. Recycling incorrectly can also cause the whole contents of the bin of rubbish to be

contaminated meaning it will all be sent to landfill. A sustainability survey taken in 2019 by Central Coast Council showed that 85.6% of people thought that waste reduction and recycling was an extremely important issue. Since its launch the Simply Cups Program has diverted more than 12 million cups from landfill and has also been working on transforming disposable cups into new products such as roadside kerbing, furniture, car park wheel stops and other reusable consumer goods. Source: Media Release Aug 10 Erina Fair

Nominations called for 2020 SafeWork Awards Central Coast residents are being encouraged to nominate local businesses for the 2020 SafeWork NSW Awards, which acknowledge businesses that demonstrate an outstanding approach to work health and safety. Parliamentary Secretary for

the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the awards would recognise businesses which have implemented innovative and effective COVID-safe measures. “Nominations for the SafeWork NSW Awards are now open and, given this year’s unique circumstances, the

awards are focusing on businesses which have best responded to the challenge of COVID-19,” Crouch said. “With the triple whammy of bushfires, floods and COVID-19 it’s not an easy time to run a local business. “This year’s awards are a fantastic opportunity to say

thank you to the local business owners who have gone above and beyond to make sure their staff are safe. “I would encourage our community to go online to the SafeWork website and nominate one of our local businesses for their efforts over the last few months.”

Three categories of the SafeWork NSW Awards are: Small business – nongovernment (two regional and two metropolitan); Large business – non-government (two regional and two metropolitan); and Government. Each winner will be eligible for a $3,000 safety rebate.

Nominations are open until August 9, with winners to be announced in October. For more information, go to: www.safework.nsw.gov.au. Source: Media release, Aug 3 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Local online marketplace receives $10,000 from Facebook Locally administered online website, Spend With Us, has received a $10,000 grant from Facebook as part of its Groups Fund initiative. Fountaindale resident Sarah Britz created the online shopping marketplace and directory as a platform for businesses to promote their product or service for free, reach a wider community and accept online payments. When Britz started it back in January, it solely focused on businesses affected by the bushfires. However, this has now been extended to any rural and regional business across the country which has also been impacted by drought and the coronavirus. Spend With Us was selected for the grant because of its Facebook Group page, which helps members find collaborations and offers further information and tips. The funding will be put towards promoting and hosting local or virtual events and training courses, aimed at

One of the users of Spend With Us

supporting the more than 400 businesses listed on the site and their business owners who are members of the Facebook Group. Growing up in a rural part of the Central Coast, Britz has

sympathy for the challenges smaller regional businesses have faced over the past months. “We plan to invest in our rural communities in the simplest form, by getting more people to

support and purchase from bush and regional businesses in Australia and showcase beautiful things available from rural and regional businesses,” Britz said. “We aim to continue to

support their business owners who are members of our group to achieve more sales and raise awareness of their situation. “We can take huge leaps towards our goal, to provide a platform to directly support rural and regional families and their children who were suffering adversity and trauma following the bushfires, prolonged drought and coronavirus, and in turn, positively impact their wellbeing and livelihoods. “The impact it will create will be both immediate – putting food on the table, and long term, building sustainable businesses with the skills and platform to make sales, grow and attract a continual stream of customers wanting their goods,” Products and services which feature on the site come from businesses Australia wide and include goods such as clothing, jewellery, gifts, food, homewares, toys, accommodation, and even information on holiday destinations. The website serves as a

communication platform between the seller and buyer, with delivery organised by the seller. Britz said her website also gives Australians the ability to buy ‘pay it forward’ virtual gifts, which are then passed on to a local in need. Alisha Elliott, Policy Programs Manager for Facebook ANZ, said there has been an increase in community-run recovery groups forming on the social media platform. “The struggle and hardships faced by our country over the past year is a once in a century phenomenon. “However, in the face of adversity, Australians have come together in a show of resilience and generosity to help those in their local community.” The money comes out a $500,000 fund set up by Facebook and local businesses can apply for it until August 27 through the Facebook Australia Groups fund website.

Crouch refutes claims local mental health triage services will be privatised Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has denied claims by the Coast’s Labor MPs that the State government plans to privatise the local 24/7 mental health triage service. Shadow Assistant Minister for Health and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said NSW Health had advised that each Local Health District (LHD) has been given the green light to privatise the program or use additional funding to enhance current services. “Some LHDs have reported that no extra money has been made available, pushing the district towards privatisation,” McBride said. “I have worked in in-patient mental health at Wyong Hospital, so I have first-hand knowledge of the importance of this service. “It must remain in public hands so we can be certain that people seeking help are attended to by experienced and qualified personnel.” Fellow MP, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she was concerned that, if the Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD) opted for privatisation, the service might

not continue to be staffed by locals with knowledge of local services and resources. “The people in our community using this service are some of the most vulnerable and we need to ensure we’re giving them more than adequate support,” Tesch said. “It’s clear the NSW Government has failed to grasp why it’s so important for local mental health professionals, who access and appreciate our local community and issues, are the ones sending our vulnerable residents in the right direction.” Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong, David Harris, said any privatisation “by stealth” was beyond inappropriate. “We need to hold this government accountable, especially when it concerns the most vulnerable people in our community,” Harris said. The MPs said they would write to the NSW Minister for Health to stress the need for the CCLHD to retain responsibility for delivery of the service. But Crouch said there would be no cuts or privatisation to services or staff on the Central Coast, with local staff allocations actually being increased.

“In April, the NSW Government deployed more than 180 mental health workers across NSW as part of a $73M package,” he said. “This package included a $16M boost to the NSW Mental Health Line, which is staffed by specialist mental health clinicians who can provide immediate care and expert advice and make referrals to appropriate services. “It is hard to believe that Labor would argue that during a pandemic – when lives are most at risk – Local Health Districts shouldn’t use an accredited provider to ensure there is help at hand. “If Local Health District were not using this provider, they would have to pull staff from other frontline duties. “The NSW Government is committed to enhancing the mental health service capacity to support people in their homes rather than in hospitals and emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Crouch said approximately 16 new full-time equivalent positions were being created in the Central Coast Local Health District Mental Health Service. Terry Collins

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Third time lucky for HMAS Adelaide mast? The installation of the Mast of the ex HMAS Adelaide II at the Haven at Terrigal remains in limbo, more than two years after a decision was made on where to put it and almost 10 years after the idea first emerged. But now Central Coast Council has moved to speed things up - with a third attempt to get a development application (DA) approved. The councillors want a new DA submitted and that DA to feature the latest design including a current visual assessment. There has been some community criticism of the location in the past. CEO Gary Murphy has been requested to undertake detailed community consultation on the project. Councillors also want the disability access advice peer reviewed for inclusion in a new

The HMAS Adelaide mast is still waiting for a home

DA. The directions to the CEO were adopted at the July 27 meeting. During the meeting, Cr Rebecca Gale declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in the matter as she has been in contact with the key stakeholders.

She chose to stay in the meeting and to participate in any discussion. Cr Jane Smith declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in the matter as she has connections to individuals advocating for this through the diving community and perceived conflicts through the Marine Discovery Centre.

However, the matter went through undebated as part of a group of items passed enmasse. According to a report to Council, the project will be jointly funded by Council, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch, Wales and Associates, a grant from the NSW Government and in kind

contributions from Thales and Associates. A meeting was held earlier this year, on January 10 and attended by Adam Crouch, Sue Dengate, Mathew Wales, Debra Wales, Peter White and Len Ellis along with Council staffers Scott Cox and Brett Sherar. Discussions at that meeting identified inconsistencies with the design in a second development application that had been submitted and the desired final outcome. As Council was the applicant on behalf of the group, council staff withdrew the application. The report on July 27 said staff were still waiting for information for the next DA. So far, council, as the applicant, has submitted two DAs to itself and withdrawn both. Council’s DA Tracker shows council received submissions from locals who thought the location was wrong.

“It is the only open space on the Coastal Haven Walk that remains totally natural and unencumbered by man-made fixtures,” said one. “It is frequented by those seeking solitude, by picnickers, whale-watchers, wedding parties, early morning sun worshippers, romantics and lovers of nature.” Another said: “Locating the mast at the proposed site would create an eyesore, interrupting view of the natural cliff line, from all points in Terrigal. “The Steel Grey Pole structure could not be considered a thing of beauty.” The HMAS Adelaide was scuttled 1.8km off the coast between Terrigal and Avoca on April 13, 2011, and the mast given to Council to erect as a memorial. Merilyn Vale

Data and modelling shed some light on February flooding event Around 1,000 tonnes of kelp was removed from Terrigal Haven after the February storms, while some 500 tonnes of debris was removed from Terrigal/ Avoca, and hundreds more from Copacabana, MacMasters, Killcare, Ettalong, Umina, Pearl Beach and Patonga. These are just some of the many facts and figures coming from a study of the coastal storm that hit the area in February this year and resulted in widespread flooding around the Tuggerah Lakes. The information was tabled at

the May meeting of the Catchments and Coast Committee Brisbane Water and Gosford Lagoons, an advisory committee to Central Coast Council. Council’s section manager, Coastal Protection, Ben Fullagar, told the meeting the February coastal storm coincided with high tides resulting in widespread flooding. He said considerable erosion had occurred at Terrigal, Wamberal and Avoca between June 2019 and February 2020. The change in sand volume was largest at Terrigal and Wamberal, with Avoca

experiencing moderate erosion but he also noted in May that there had been recovery in the beaches since the February 2020 storm event. Fullagar told the committee that clean-up operations across Central Coast beaches had been a massive job for the Coastal Protection team. Debris from the Hawkesbury River continued to wash up for months and the issue was not unique to the Central Coast but was also experienced by other neighbouring councils. Council’s team leader for floodplain management and senior planner, Parissa Ghanem, provided a

presentation, identifying the status of current floodplain projects in the southern part of the Local Government Area. One was the Everglades Catchment on the Woy Woy peninsula where a Case Study Integrated Water Management model was being developed to assess the interaction between groundwater and surface water and explore how effective the Integrated Water Management approach was. Another project was underway for the Woy Woy Peninsula Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, with an anticipated completion date of August next year.

A Brisbane Water Catchments Overland Flood Study was also currently being undertaken with an anticipated completion date of September/October 2020. The Coastal Lagoons Overland Flood Study (Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone Lagoons) was at handover stage and near completion. Ghanem said the aim was to understand where flooding occurs in these areas. A total of 6,600 questionnaires were distributed to residents, with 650 responses received. The Davistown Empire Bay

Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan surveys have also been completed with an anticipated completion date for that study of February 2021. Meanwhile, the term of the Terrigal Water Quality Sub Committee has been extended by a year, to the end of July 2021, with the next meeting to be scheduled for this month. The committee has a new community representative after Nada Pantle resigned. Pantle has been replaced by Laurie Lewington as community representative for the Terrigal Sea Urchins Group. Merilyn Vale

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Council recommends Bangaloe Stud development be refused A proposal to turn the old Bangaloe Stud at Kincumber into a retirement village with 202 manufactured homes went to the Local Planning Panel on Thursday, August 6, with a recommendation to refuse the application. The panel met from 2pm to hear from both opponents and proponents before moving into confidential mode to make its decision which is expected to be made public within seven days. The $19.7M project would see 202 manufactured homes constructed on the 24.12ha site, along with short-term caravan sites and various community buildings and amenities including a clubhouse, an indoor swimming pool, a tennis court, bowling and putting greens.

An artist’s impression of the proposed development

The council listed 11 reasons why the application should be refused, news that was welcomed last week from Kincumber and Picketts Valley Community Action Group which has campaigned against the

plan. The owner of the land, Choice Living Avoca Developments, has argued that the project is consistent with government and industry research identifying a need for a greater

New rules make development easier New rules for Local Planning Panels which came into effect on August 1 could limit community input to development applications (DAs), according to Central Coast Deputy Mayor Jane Smith. DAs across the Coast which haven’t attracted public attention will not be discussed publicly under new rules. The local planning panel deals with sensitive, complex and high-value DAs while Central Coast Council staff determine the more straight forward DAs. The new rules now require planning panels to hold a public meeting only where the DA has attracted 10 or more unique submissions by way of objection. Panels have to make determinations within two weeks of being provided an assessment report, which is written by the council staff. The chair can allow applicants to attend a briefing, along with council staff, to explain complex matters or present confidential or commercially sensitive material. The Chair is now obliged to work with Council to ensure key issues are addressed during assessment in order to minimise deferrals by the

panels at the determination stage. The new rules now require the panels to provide reasons for deferring a decision and set timeframes in which any additional information must be provided in order to finalise the determination. The Chair now has the ability to require the Council to report a DA to the panel within four weeks for determination if the application has experienced unreasonable delays in excess of 180 calendar days from lodgement. Also, only certain larger-scale applications to modify development consents need to be referred to the local planning panel. Council staff will be delegated to deal with minor modifications. Central Coast Council lost its planning decision-making powers earlier this year when the State Minister for Planning Rob Stokes recommended the Council adopt the Planning Panel, taking councillors out of the equation on planning decisions. Development applications (DAs) now either go to the planning panels for a decision, or Council staff make decisions by delegated authority. There is also the Joint Regional Planning Panel for regionally significant proposals

and the new rules also apply to that panel. In addition, the regional planning panel can now delegate functions to Council staff. Previously, any DA subject to a regionally significant concept plan was considered regionally significant but now councils will check that a DA is consistent with the concept plan, Only a development that is subject to a regionally significant concept plan and is a regionally significant development in its own right will remain a regionally significant development. “The panels will help free up councils to focus on long-term strategic planning,” Stokes said when introducing the local panels. Deputy Mayor Smith has said the new rules have the potential to damage community input. She wants the Council to write to the NSW Minister for Planning Rob Stokes and the Premier Gladys Berejiklian to express its concern about the changes which have the aim of speeding up determinations of DAs. The matter is on the agenda for discussion at the August 10 meeting of Council. Merilyn Vale

housing choice to meet the needs of a growing aged population in the area. But Council’s summary to the planning panel said the development did not comply with the definitions of a caravan park or a manufactured home estate under the current zoning and was a prohibited use under the draft Local Environment Plan as well as not meeting one of the clauses in the State Environment Planning Policy. Council’s recommendations said the project was an overdevelopment of the site, inconsistent with the current and future desired character of the locality and approval was not in the public interest.

“The proposed development does not provide for low impact development in an area of special ecological and aesthetic value; the proposed development would result in an adverse impact on the area in terms of ecological and aesthetic values; the proposed development is not of a scale and character that is compatible with the area nor the future desired character of the area,” the report said. Council said it would result in significant cut and fill, earthworks, and removal of vegetation which would impact the ecological values, visual and scenic quality of the area. It suggested the proposed development would result in

additional stormwater run-off and increased downstream flooding. The site, which takes in 255, 255A 255B Avoca Dr and 19 Picketts Valley Rd, Kincumber, is close to the Kincumber shopping centre facilities but is not within walking distance of beaches, the report said. Council described the site as being steep with two watercourses running through it and covered in a large number of trees. Almost 500 trees are earmarked for removal as part of the proposal. Council said the desired character for the area, as set out in the Development Control Plans, was rural-residential buffers where the scenically distinctive semi-rural and natural qualities of prominent backdrops to Gosford City’s major roads and tourist routes were preserved. Development was expected to be very-low density residential and low-impact rural activities, or small-scale businesses or community and educational facilities that had a modest impact. Submissions totalling 120 plus petitions against the proposal were sent to council during the exhibition period earlier this year. Merilyn Vale

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Date

57974/2020

58027/2020

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

22-07-2020 122 Blackwall Rd

WOY WOY

Demolition of Existing Structure & Construction of 4 Unit Seniors Living Development

16-07-2020 15 Alma Ave

WOY WOY

Rebuild Workshop Using Existing Footprint of Damaged Workshop (Amended Application)

Date

Suburb

Proposed Development

517/2020

21-07-2020 20 Bottlebrush Dr

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling & Pool

559/2020

23-07-2020 51 Bundeena Rd

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

540/2020

23-07-2020 8 Forest Oak Pl

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

595/2020

24-07-2020 20 Kerry Cr

BERKELEY VALE

Alterations & Additions

544/2020

21-07-2020 88 Kerry Cr

BERKELEY VALE

Alterations & Additions

530/2020

21-07-2020 7 Larkswing Pl

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

509/2020

24-07-2020 5 Matumba Rd

BUFF POINT

Dwelling & Detached Secondary Dwelling

57995/2020

20-07-2020 84 Copacabana Dr

COPACABANA

Dual Occupancy Attached & Demolish Existing Dual Occupancy

592/2019

23-07-2020 1 Kanangra Dr

CRANGAN BAY

Use of a Rebuilt Clubhouse Ancillary to the Existing Mini Cycle Club (Outdoor Recreation Facility)

404/2020

20-07-2020 2 Bateup Dr

HAMLYN TERRACE

Dual Occupancy (Attached) & 2 Lot Strata Subdivision

58487/2020

21-07-2020 43 Gooriwa Rd

HOLGATE

Fence Adjacent to the Side Boundary

1165/2018

20-07-2020 290 Jilliby Rd

JILLIBY

Animal Boarding Facility, Shed & Dam (Amended Application)

Address

Suburb

Description

107 Berecry Rd

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN

Alterations to Existing Dual Occupancy Attached Applicant - F B Longley

Complying Development Certificates No

Date

58740/2020

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

22-07-2020 48 Webb St

EAST GOSFORD

4 Lot Strata Title Subdivision

58674/2020

21-07-2020 2 Warrah St

ETTALONG BEACH 3 Lot Strata Title Subdivision

342/2020

24-07-2020 3 Buttonderry Way JILLIBY

Demolition of Existing Dwelling

58760/2020

23-07-2020 9 Priestman Ave

3 Lot Strata Title Subdivision

UMINA BEACH

Development Applications

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

Written submissions close: 28 August 2020

58558/2020

14-07-2020 5 Simpson Cl

KARIONG

Steel Framed Shed

58954/2020

550/2020

22-07-2020 66 Brooke Ave

KILLARNEY VALE

Proposed Alterations & Additions Second Storey Addition

58950/2020

NORTH AVOCA

58559/2020

20-07-2020 17 Pauline Ave

KILLCARE HEIGHTS

Alterations & Additions to Dwelling

1/7&2/7 Ocean St

Short Term Rental Accommodation - Study Conversion to Bedroom 5 Applicant - J Martin

58441/2020

22-07-2020 141 Avoca Dr

KINCUMBER

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling (Amended Application)

58851/2020

52 Railway St

WOY WOY

Change of Use to Health Services Facilities Applicant - Urbis Pty Ltd

58499/2020

22-07-2020 57 Arakoon St

KINCUMBER

Decking to Existing Pool & Cabana

58246/2020

10-07-2020 11 Karuah Ave

KINCUMBER

Swimming Pool & Gazebo

56560/2019

09-07-2020 Lot 111 DP1184661 Brisbane Water Dr

KOOLEWONG

Telecommunications Facility

52978/2017

16-07-2020 960 Pacific Hwy

LISAROW

Staged Torrens Title Subdivision: Stage 1 - 1 Allotment into 2 Allotments; Stage 2 1 Allotment into 4 Allotments (Amended Application)

612/2020

23-07-2020 71 Campbell Pde

MANNERING PARK

Carport

58400/2020

21-07-2020 245 Oak Rd

MATCHAM

Alterations & Additions including 3 Car Garage

528/2020

23-07-2020 21 Pandora Pde

NORAVILLE

Alterations & Additions

58555/2020

20-07-2020 37 Coral Cr

PEARL BEACH

Carport

430/2019

23-07-2020 28 Brava Ave

SAN REMO

Alterations & Additions to the Existing Neighbourhood Centre including an Activity Room, 2 Counselling Rooms & General Storage

58560/2020

21-07-2020 22 Sumner Cct

TERRIGAL

Retaining Wall & Associated Earthworks

521/2020

24-07-2020 187 Bay Rd

TOOWOON BAY

Front Fence & Driveway

389/2020

24-07-2020 50 Wyong Rd

TUGGERAH

Alterations & Additions to Retail Premises (Loading Dock Extension & Internal Reconfiguration of Major Tenant)

51055/2016

20-07-2020 23 Abelia Pl

UMINA BEACH

Extend Existing Living & Veranda, New Entry Porch & Double Garage (Amended Application)

58476/2020

20-07-2020 52 Alexandra St

UMINA BEACH

Establishment of Use for Storeroom

58530/2020

16-07-2020 36 Calypta Rd

UMINA BEACH

Swimming Pool Inground

58682/2020

15-07-2020 47 Calypta Rd

UMINA BEACH

Awning

58321/2020

21-07-2020 269 Trafalgar Ave

UMINA BEACH

Dwelling House (New) & Secondary Dwelling

57103/2019

22-07-2020 39 Lea Ave

WAMBERAL

Studio, Storeroom, Cabana & Shed (Amended Application)

58680/2020

15-07-2020 21 Remembrance Dr WAMBERAL

Patio Roofing

614/2020

20-07-2020 30 Cadogan Cr

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling

583/2020

22-07-2020 5 Cardiff Ave

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling & Secondary Dwelling

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE PAGE 31 7 AUGUST 2020

Stirring Change: A Little Ray of Sunshine

Georgia Lienemann

Only 5 to 15 minutes of exposure within this window is sufficient for fair-skinned people, which is short enough to avoid burning. Perhaps the most important thing to realise is that vitamin D synthesis occurs in the 24-48 hours after sun exposure. During this time, showering with soap (at least on the sun exposed areas) removes the skin’s natural oils, which contain Vitamin D and its precursors, so aside from a quick rinse-off after the beach, it’s a good idea to forgo any vigorous washing for at least 12 hours whenever possible. Various other factors can hamper the effectiveness of this method. Because cholesterol is a precursor to vitamin D, low cholesterol diets (for instance low fat or vegan diets) or cholesterol lowering medications (such as statins or proton pump inhibitors), will reduce our skin’s ability to manufacture this nutrient, as will stress and ageing, more generally.

n this, the second part in our Alternatives to the Sun generally come with the nutrients in pressed) and Nordic Naturals. immunity theme, we’re The second richest source is pork fat, discussing ways to optimise There are only two alternatives to balance. It’s a shame that food, as a source of including bacon and lard, but only from vitamin D levels. sunshine: supplements and food, although In recent years, research has uncovered the central role that vitamin D plays in regulating our immune function. Indeed, it’s one of the most important nutrients in this domain and deficiency is associated with an increased susceptibility to infection and autoimmunity. Unsurprisingly, several studies have now highlighted associations between low vitamin D and increased risk of both COVID-19 infection and complications. Theme: Immunity Topic: Eating your Vitamin D When we think of obtaining vitamin D, most of us think “sunshine”. However, multiple factors can interfere with our skin’s ability to manufacture this nutrient and it’s important to know what they are if you’re relying predominantly on this source. Unfortunately, the anti-sun campaign has resulted in the pendulum swinging the other way, with 1 in 4 Australians having slip, slop, slapped their way to a vitamin D deficiency. And whilst sun safety is indeed important, nearly all the advice we receive in this domain prevents us from synthesising adequate amounts of vitamin D – the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive. A prime example is that optimal production of Vitamin D in the body occurs between 11am and 2pm, the very period we’re cautioned to stay out of the sun.

ideally, they’d be used in conjunction with sun exposure, given the myriad of other health benefits on offer. Supplementing should only ever take place under the care of a qualified practitioner as it’s extremely important to keep all fat soluble vitamins – particularly A, D and K2 – in balance, as a deficiency in one can create relative toxicity in another. Wholefood sources, on the other hand,

vitamin D, is so often overlooked. Traditional cultures, and even our grandparents, knew where to find this important nutrient. The richest food source is cod liver oil, which also offers a good dose of Vitamin A and omega 3s. Rancidity is a concern, and therefore purchasing a good quality oil is essential to avoid doing more harm than good. My personal favourites are Rositas (cold

‘pastured’ pigs. Pastured pigs are raised outdoors, which allows the vitamin D to be produced in their skin, similarly to ours. In Australia, less than 10 per cent of pigs are raised this way, so it’s a good idea to buy from a farmer like the Central Coast’s own locals, Full Circle Farm, or a reputable butcher such as the local online butchery, Ethical Farmers, who are committed to optimal animal and consumer health. And finally … oysters. Oysters, herring, sardines, mackerel and fish roe all provide good amounts of Vitamin D, and being lower on the food chain, they are also very low in environmental toxins like mercury. Check out Molly’s Local Seafood at West Gosford, or, if you can source them, the oysters grown by Australian Oyster Coast on the South Coast or Port Stephens. So, in the cooler months, when our requirement for vitamin D increases and chances are slim that you’re getting the required dose via sun exposure, ensure that plenty of these foods are featuring regularly in your diet. I’m tempted to recommend a fine glass of Riesling to go with those oysters. Alas, its generally understood that alcohol consumption lowers Vitamin D levels in the body. Well, I suppose some things can be designated as ‘soul foods’ and nourish us on an entirely different level. Georgia Lienemann

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Woolworths shares the dignity Three Woolworth stores on the Central Coast have partnered with the charity Share the Dignity to help collect sanitary item donations which will go to those experiencing period poverty in the region. In-store collection boxes will be located at Woolworths Erina, Gosford and Lisarow for the month of August. Woolworths will also be giving five cents of every sale of pads, tampons and liners towards funding more Dignity vending machines which dispense free sanitary items to women experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or facing difficult circumstances. The biannual initiative, Dignity Drive, collected 12,000 period products during the last drive in March. But there is a need to increase this number this month, after the charity recorded a 54 per cent increase in charities registering for the August drive. As a result of the economic and financial impacts of COVID-19, more women and girls around the Central Coast and NSW cannot afford simple

sanitary products such as pads and tampons. The effects of the pandemic have been felt by many across the community and Volunteer State Leader NSW, Leanne PittBarile, explained that women and girls dealing with period insecurity were not an exception.

“COVID-19 continues to have a profound impact on communities across Australia, and it’s so important that we come together to help those in need during these difficult times,” Pitt-Barile said. “Through no fault of their own, more women and girls in Gosford are not going to be able

to afford basic essentials and will have to resort to toilet paper, socks or washers to deal with their period. “Each donation is so valuable to us and will go towards supporting the lives of women across NSW.” Woolworths has been a

partner with the charity since early 2019 and Tim Burr, Group Manager of Woolworths Erina, Gosford and Lisarow, praised the local community for their effort in giving to the cause. “We’re always amazed by the generosity of our customers and the support they show for our Dignity Drives.

“At a time when community support and kindness is more important than ever, we are incredibly proud to be partnering with Share the Dignity for the August Dignity Drive,” Burr said. Jacinta Counihan

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A Central Coast family is throwing its support behind Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Northern NSW’s first ever Raise Love-a-thon, which is seeking to raise $50,000 for seriously ill children and their families. From now until August 17, individuals, community groups and businesses can join the Raise Love-a-thon and help provide a home away from home for families in need. Given the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, RMHC made the decision to move its annual Raise Love Ball online. RMHC Northern NSW CEO, Ross Bingham, said although the world around us is changing, childhood illness doesn’t halt. “Isolation, home-schooling,

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Ronald McDonald House raises the love

and the constant fear of infection isn’t new for families who need RMHC – it’s a way of life, often for months and even years while their child is seriously ill or injured.”

The Raise Love-a-thon fundraiser will culminate in a live-streamed event on August 17 where the final tally will be revealed.

For one Central Coast family, the fundraiser is very personal. Little Frankie was just three years old when he was diagnosed with cancer in 2019.

During the first week of his treatment, his dad Ben drove back and forth between the hospital in Newcastle and their Central Coast home every day. “Initially we thought we could do the trip each day; I don’t think we realised how intense Frankie’s treatment was going to be,” he said. Mum Amanda said the family moved into Ronald McDonald House soon after, even bringing Ben’s mother Julie to help the family and care for younger child Leo while Ben and Amanda were at the hospital. “It was our own quiet place in all of the chaos,” Amanda said. “The support from staff and volunteers at the House made each day that bit easier, from having a home cooked meal provided through Meals From the Heart, to a visit from the

Easter Bunny so the kids didn’t miss out on anything. “Cafeteria and hospital food get old fast, and a home cooked meal was just what we needed some nights. “It’s not until you are in this that you realise how important the charity is for so many families just like ours.” After 260 nights of calling Ronald McDonald House home, the family is now back on the Central Coast. Frankie is thriving and Amanda and Ben recently welcomed their third son, Mars, to the family. For details on the fundraiser go to the Raise Love-a-thon website Source: Media release, Jul 30 Ronald McDonald House Charities

Call for Parkinson’s sufferers and caregivers to participate in study A PhD candidate from Charles Sturt University is looking for Parkinson’s sufferers, caregivers and support networks on the Central Coast to take part in a study into the effectiveness of

Parkinson’s NSW support groups in rural and regional areas. Vincent Carroll is calling on members of the community to participate in the study, which will provide support groups and peak bodies like Parkinson’s

NSW, with more information on the disease. His study aims to help build the capacity and leadership of these groups by identifying the key indicators of an effective support network. “There is research out there

now that shows people have better health outcomes by participating in a support group – they are better informed, better connected socially, and have a better understanding of their chronic illness,” Carroll said.

“Ultimately, my study will involve listening carefully to my research participants’ stories, experiences, and journeys, so we can understand group leadership and what makes and creates an effective Parkinson’s support group.”

Participants involved will need to take part in a 45-90 min video interview, and Carroll can be contacted through his email; vcarroll@csu.edu.au Source: Media Release, Jul 21 Charles Sturt University

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Narara PS students learn about cyber safety Year three students at Narara Public School were given an insight into the world of the internet recently, when Police Youth Liaison Officer Constable Ryan Hall delivered a cyber safety talk. The school urged parents to follow up by discussing the issue at home with their children and plans to host a parent and stage two session on cyber safety later this year. Meanwhile, the school is celebrating a very different kind of Education Week this

week. While COVID-19 will preclude the school from hosting any community events, including the customary Open Day, students will be involved in a number of activities throughout the week including live streams through the Department of Education’s Intranet. As with other schools, before external visitors are allowed on the school site they must complete an External Visitor Declaration, which acts as evidence that the visitor is aware of, and will abide by, their obligations to comply with

the health advice when on site including hygiene and distancing requirements. The visitor must provide personal contact details to the school to be used in an emergency or when contact tracing is required. The school has also welcomed three Teacher Education Students (TES) from the University of Newcastle this term; Mr Burdon (3/4N), Mr Ryan (KG) and Mr Olsson (K/1M). Source: Narara PS newsletter, Aug 3

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New $4.2M multi-purpose centre for Fountaindale Steiner School Central Coast Steiner School at Fountaindale is planning to build a new $4.2M multi-purpose centre to house a theatre and general learning areas.

An artist’s impression of the new multi-purpose centre at the Steiner School

The school has lodged a development application (507/2020) with Central Coast Council to build a new centre on Station Rd East to replace the former facility which has been demolished. Plans include a 180-seat theatre including a stage,

entrance foyer, storage areas, amenities and upper foyer area. The new theatre is intended for school use only, in place of the previous use of the school gymnasium for school musical and theatre productions, assemblies and awards nights. There will be three classrooms for Year 7 to 10 students at ground level behind the theatre and an outdoor learning space with tiered seating facing the school oval.

The floor space of the development is 726sqm with the maximum building height at 7.19m for the theatre and 4.5m for the classrooms. According to the development application, the new multipurpose centre will be set back and screened by landscaping from Station Rd East and it will not generate an increase in noise, student or staff numbers, traffic or car parking. Sue Murray

Classroom one day … newsroom the next In a creative initiative to maintain school community engagement during these uncertain times, students at St Edward’s College, East Gosford, have started up a newscast called SECTV. The fortnightly broadcast is hosted by the seniors studying Screen and Media and Entertainment and covers essential school information, broader community news, and global stories. All content featured in the five TV broadcasts has been created and produced by the students, and Principal Mark Bonnici said he wants the project to continue as an ongoing legacy for the school. “Those boys are doing the background producing work for it and have now come up with what you see now – a live broadcast every fortnight,”

Bonnici said. “They drive the content, and they come up with the pieces they want to present, which is all linked to the school’s touchstones. “The touchstones provide an understanding of the values of what we are all about at the school.

“The boys have come up with this initiative to use this as a medium to promote things that we do around the school and promote awareness amongst our boys around global and local issues. “We really want to challenge them to be citizens of the world and take a look at what is happening around them.”

Previous topics have included the COVID-19 lockdown, the Black Lives Matter protests and racism within the local community. The broadcast is currently being created within one of the classrooms, but the school hopes to continue the project further by building a TV studio.

“We have a large drama room, and we are going to be developing part of that drama room next year into a studio,” Bonnici said. “You may have seen a photo where it is set up with a green screen behind it, well that’s a classroom. “We have to take over that classroom in the two days leading up to it. “I think the initiative is that good that I am willing to invest money into developing a studio next year if it continues.” The initiative began during the COVD-19 lockdown as a YouTube-based channel which showcased weekly online school assemblies to students and parents. Bonnici worked with the school’s 16 prefects over Microsoft Teams video calls every second Friday to develop the weekly broadcasts.

The content was generated at students’ homes and then arranged into a video. It even included interactive competitions and games such as offering prizes for the best video of a ‘trick shot’. Bonnici said that as soon as school resumed, teachers and students decided the broadcast would be a great project to run alongside Screen and Media and Entertainment subjects offered in Year 12. “We thought it was really important to come up with a way to keep the community feel going and also a way of touching base with families of what we are doing at the school,” Bonnici said. “We have been trying hard with our prefect group because we have not been at school a lot and there are a lot of restrictions on what we can do. Jacinta Counihan

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Welcome back to Planet Earth … and thank you for flying SpaceX It may seem timely, against a backdrop of climate change and a global pandemic, that this week’s successful mission by the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft raised the prospect of safe, commercial space travel. Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX completed its first crewed mission into space, with the Crew Dragon capsule

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Earth. NASA reported that the capsule was travelling at a speed of some 28,000kms per hour before entering the Earth’s atmosphere, at which point its outer surface withstood temperatures reaching almost 2,000 degrees. The capsule was then slowed by on-board thrusters and two sets of parachutes prior to splashdown. The crew reportedly spent close to an hour floating inside the capsule before being recovered and flown to NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas, for medical checks. The mission was also NASA’s first crewed mission from American soil in nine years, with recent expeditions to the International Space Station being launched out of Russia.

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The successful mission established the credentials of Elon Musk’s private company SpaceX to transport people safely through space and marks the culmination of a project now 18 years in the making. “This is a craft made by humans, for humans, I think it’s something humanity should be proud about … [it is the] first step on a journey that would see humans become a multiplanetary species,” Musk was reported as saying at the launch. US President Donald Trump reportedly responded to the successful mission of the Crew Dragon by saying: “a new age of American ambition has now begun”. “Under NASA’s Commercial Crew Programme, we will use rockets and spacecraft designed, built, owned and

launched by private American companies at a fixed price for the American taxpayer,” the President said. Musk is reportedly planning more adventurous commercial flights - to the moon and even to Mars. Indeed, an unmanned prototype of SpaceX’s nextgeneration Starship vehicle has successfully flown to an altitude of 150m (500ft) before landing again. The flight was carried out at SpaceX’s test site near the village of Boca Chica in south Texas. The stainless steel test vehicle, called SN5, looks a little bit like old Aussie water tank or wheat silo but, if Musk is to be believed, the final version which would stand 50 metres tall and be powered by six Raptor engines, could one day be capable of carrying as

many as 100 humans to Mars. “Mars is looking real,” tweeted Musk after the successful test flight. The big challenge of course, is clearing the gravitational pull of the Earth and that, apparently, will require much more firepower. And as for price – well, so far Musk has signed up Japanese fashion mogul and billionaire, Yusaku Maezawa, for the first round-the-moon trip on the SpaceX Starship (for an undisclosed sum). More than one Central Coast resident has written to us this week and pondered whether the repeal of the WAR Act (1996) opens up the opportunity for Council to pitch Warnervale Airport to Mr Musk as Australia’s own Cape Canaveral. Well, Elon, how about it? Ross Barry

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English does it again SURFING Central Coast veteran surfers took away a swathe of medals at the 2020 NSW Surfmasters Titles held last week at Boomerang Beach in the Great Lakes. The four-day event, from July 30-August 3, saw more than 150 competitors aged 35 and above battle it out in divisions including Over 35 Men, Over 35 Women, Over 40 Men, Over 45 Men, Over 50 Men, Over 55 Men, Over 60 Men and Over 65 Men. Joel Gribble of Terrigal came third in the Over 40 Men’s division, being pipped by Cameron Sharpe of Shelly Beach, wo managed to nail a handful of exciting snaps and carves to claim the title from Merewether’s Christian McCall in second place. Sandra English of Budgewoi added another NSW title to her portfolio of results by taking out the over-50 Women’s division and was awarded a Surfing NSW lifetime membership for

Sandra English

Joel Gribble of Terrigal came third in the over 40 men’s division

her decades of service to surfing in the state, managing surf schools and coaching. Long Jetty surfers, Andrew Symington and Col Bernasconi, let their years of experience do the talking in the opening rounds of the over-45 Men’s division, claiming some impressive victories, and as a result bypassed the repechage rounds and made their next appearance in the quarter finals. Also in the over 45s division and no stranger to the NSW Surfmasters finals, Marcus Davidson of Shelly Beach found himself shining in his opening repechage heat, demolishing a series of punchy five-foot right handers. The natural footer nailed a near perfect 9.33 wave score in his opening heat to take the win also earning himself a spot in the quarter finals. However, in the end it was Brett Bannister of Narrabeen who took out that age division. Sue Murray and Terry Collins

New funding for local surf clubs SURFING Amenities at three Central Coast Surf Life Saving Clubs will be upgraded thanks to the latest round of funding from the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program. Wamberal Club will receive $90,000 for construction of a storage room; Avoca Beach Club will refurbish its amenities and change rooms with its grant of $59,818 and The Entrance Club will use its $57,000 for the installation of solar panels and the refurbishment of amenities. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member

for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the Government wanted to ensure lifesavers have the best possible facilities to support their work patrolling beaches and keeping both locals and visitors safe. “Surf clubs are also valuable community gathering places used throughout the year for a range of activities and events,” Crouch said. Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steve Pearce said the grants would ensure surf clubs remained safe, accessible and secure. “Surf Life Saving Clubs are often the hub of their communities and our volunteer lifesavers should have access

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to fit-for-purpose facilities so they can focus on saving lives,” Pearce said. The Surf Club Facility Program awards grants to Surf Life Saving Clubs for the upgrade and construction of facilities that will make a significant contribution to improving the usage and safety of swimmers at NSW beaches. Grants of $30,000-$350,000 have been awarded to 26 Surf Life Saving Clubs for the upgrade and construction of facilities. Source: Media release, Jul 28 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, with members of Avoca Surf Club

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LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000

Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0514 0.44 0547 0.49 0624 0.54 0044 1.32 0140 1.23 0248 1.17 1122 1.38 1203 1.38 1247 1.38 0705 0.58 0753 0.63 0849 0.65 SAT 1706 0.61 SUN 1752 0.66 MON 1846 0.70 TUE 1337 1.39 WED 1433 1.42 THU 1532 1.46 2318 1.52 2358 1.42 1950 0.73 2105 0.73 2219 0.68 0509 1.18 0013 0.49 0058 0.39 0140 0.29 0221 0.21 0304 0.16 1045 0.62 0603 1.23 0650 1.30 0735 1.37 0820 1.44 0905 1.50 SAT 1723 1.62 SUN 1137 0.56 MON 1226 0.49 TUE 1314 0.42 WED 1401 0.35 THU 1451 0.32 1812 1.72 1858 1.82 1943 1.91 2029 1.96 2115 1.96

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

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Trojans defeat The Lakes; Lions notch up first win of the season RUGBY UNION Round 3 of the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) season produced some exciting rugby across the coast last weekend, with several matches decided only in the dying minutes of the game. The Woy Woy Lions returned to the winners’ list after coming from behind to defeat Kariong at Woy Woy Oval 20 points to 15. Woy Woy opened the scoring with an early penalty goal before Kariong took the lead with a try. After an intense first half, Kariong went to the break with a narrow lead of 12 points to 10. In an exchange of penalty goals, Woy Woy regained the lead 13-12, before Kariong took it back to lead 15-13 late in the game. In the dying minutes however, Woy Woy scored a try to secure the victory. Best on ground for Woy Woy were No.8 Lapana Vitale, flanker Joel Frazer and centre Junior Stowers, while for Kariong flanker Mitchell Parker, in his initial top grade match, lock Nic Outram and five-eight Mitch Clay, all made a big impact. In the match of the round, premiers Terrigal finished too strong for The Lakes, taking out the match 36 points to 24 at The Haven. In a tense match Terrigal crossed early for a converted try and, while they were never

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headed, The Lakes poured on the pressure. At half time the two teams were locked at 14-all after The Lakes Logan Hempopo landed a penalty goal right on the halftime whistle. Terrigal then put on two quick tries early in the second half but The Lakes fought back and it was only in the late stages of the match that Terrigal put the result beyond doubt. In a stand-out performance, the Trojans hooker Ethan McInnes, crossed for three individual tries, while lock Joe Taylor, and five-eight Jye Cornish also had big games.

The Lakes were best served by fullback Macui Rauluni, prop Tim Poese and hooker Zac McGuiness. At Woongarrah Oval, Hornsby put all other teams on notice with a dominant 19-5 win over Warnervale. Hornsby led 7-0 at half time with just the one converted try but were able to quickly build that out in the second half with two further tires to lead 19-0 before a late try to Warnervale made the score line a little more respectable. Best for Hornsby were No.8 James McCarthy, who continued his great form, five-

eight Sione Ala and hooker Hosea Fotukava, while for Warnervale, hooker Kye Haslem, fullback Mitch Riley and flanker Harry Sexton all put in strong performances. In the final match of the round, Ourimbah proved too strong for Gosford at Gosford Showground, running out winners by 40 points to 14. It was a comfortable victory in the end for the Ourimbah team, but they did not have it all their own way. Gosford got away to a great start with an early converted try in the first few minutes of the match, before Ourimbah

squared it all up with their own converted try. Gosford had the better of the territory in the first 40 minutes but were unable to break through the strong Ourimbah defence for a second try. A late first half try to Ourimbah saw the visitors go into the break ahead 14 points to 7. The second half saw play shift quickly from end of the field to the other, with both team’s posting a converted try. But in the final stages of the match, Ourimbah prevailed in a battle of attrition crossing for three tries to close out the

gamer. The Razorback’s No.8 Rob Peden was a stand out, crossing for two tries, while five-eight Daniel Jones, directed play efficiently to steer Ourimbah to victory. Gosford’s Sean Anzelark and Ben Shelley both had stellar games for Gosford. The results of Round 3 leave Terrigal undefeated at the top of the ladder on 15 points, Ourimbah on 10 points and Hornsby and The Lakes rounding out the top four both on 9 points. Next week promises more exciting rugby with Ourimbah taking on Avoca Beach at Ourimbah Rugby Park. Avoca Beach have played just the one match, losing by a point to The Lake and will be keen to notch up their first win for the season, while Ourimbah have a strong mix of youth and experience and showed last weekend they can play strongly for a full 80 minutes. Kariong will host Warnervale, with both teams coming off a loss, while Hornsby will start as firm favourites when they return to their home base of Mark Taylor Oval to take on Gosford. And in what promises to be a critical match for both clubs, the Woy Woy Lions will be keen to build on their first win of the season when they travel to Slade Park to meet The Lakes. Source: Match Report, Aug 3 Larry Marshall, CCRU President

For Sale: The Central Coast Mariners FOOTBALL Central Coast Mariners owner and Chairman Mike Charlesworth has announced that he will seek a new owner for the club and will step away from the Mariners. Having been involved with the Mariners for over a decade, Charlesworth said now is the time for him to move on and bring in a fresh face to take the Mariners forward. “After 10 years of involvement with the Mariners, I feel the time is right for me to now step aside and to look for a new investor to take on the ownership of the Club,” Charlesworth said. “With a host of young talented players having broken into our first team and with a new independently run A-League around the corner it’s an

exciting time for the club to grow and to now move forward under new ownership.” The club will now begin to work through a due diligence process with interested parties with the aim of finding the most suitable investor to take the club forward for the long term. The announcement from Charlesworth raises the prospect that the uncertainty around the club’s future may soon come to an end. In recent months, it was reported that Charlesworth had approached the Many Sea Eagles about a tie-up with the Northern Beaches club and a move to Brookvale Oval. This followed earlier reports that Charlesworth had sought to shop the club to other suitors, including Canberra and Brisbane as well as European based investors.

The decision by Charlesworth to exit has reportedly been linked to a rejection by Central Coast Council for the Mariners to take over the management rights to the Stadium and undertake an extensive redevelopment of the precinct. According to SBS (The World Game), the UK-based Charlesworth said he will hand the license back to Football Federation Australia if a majority investor can’t be unearthed, placing the future of the franchise in grave doubt. “We’ve struggled in recent years through a lack of investment, now is the time someone must be found to drive it forward,” Charlesworth told SBS, admitting his remoteness from Australia hadn’t helped in his oversight of the club. “We were in talks with a couple of clubs in Europe but

when the coronavirus came along everything changed” he told SBS. Charlesworth first bought into the Mariners 10 years ago with a 30 per cent shareholding and then injected further funds into the club in 2013. He enjoyed early success when the Graham Arnold-led Mariners beating the Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 in the 2013 grand final after successive seasons as grand final runners-up. In recent years however, Charlesworth has attracted criticism for running the club on a shoestring budget, leading to the loss of key players each year and, ultimately a string of four wooden spoons in just five years. Source: Press release, Central Coast Mariners SBS (The World Game)

Mike Charlesworth with the Premieres’ trophy

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Three in a row

RUGBY LEAGUE The Central Coast Roosters have recorded three wins on the trot in NSWRL’s elite women’s competition with a solid 20-4 victory over the Wests Tigers at Morry Breen Oval on Sunday (Aug 2). But it didn’t come easy. Ladder leaders Central Coast

were trailing early in the clash, thanks to a try from Tigers centre Tia Cook and the scores remained at 4-0 heading into the half-time break. “They were really good physically up the middle, they were really testing us, all credit to them because they came out and were really, really good,” veteran hooker Kylie Hilder said.

“I think we definitely needed a tough hit out.” The Roosters kicked into gear in the second half through enforcer Caitlan Johnston in the 40th minute. Eight minutes later, the home side were in again through Mounties recruit Brydie Parker then Harvery Norman NSW Women’s Origin lock Hannah Southwell crashed over to add

to the Roosters tally and take the lead and the final scores to 20-4. “The first couple of weeks we had it fairly easy, so to come out and have a tough first half has done us wonders especially leading into a bye and then we really had to fight hard and play some good footy to get on top of them in the second half,” Hilder said.

“Everyone is starting to understand their roles and it was hot today, it was the first time we’ve had to play in a bit of heat as well but credit to our girls because we stuck with our game plan and we got on top of them.” Hilder joined the Roosters this year having led the Newcastle Knights to a Premiership victory in 2019.

She is one of several players who have made the move down the M1, including Berkeley Vale junior and club captain Isabelle Kelly. Hilder says this will be her last season and she hopes to go out holding the first Premiership trophy for the Central Coast. Source: NSWRL website, NBN News

Final five minutes gives hope for future FOOTBALL It’s been 204 days since their last A-League victory, but the Central Coast Mariners snatched a win against Melbourne Victory in the final five minutes of their 2019/20 season, thanks to brace from youngster Dylan Ruiz-Diaz. Having already been assured of their fourth wooden spoon in five seasons, the Mariners trailed 1-2 in the 85th minute of the match at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Sydney on Monday night (Aug 3) following two goals from Melbourne star, Marco Rojas, one either side of half time. Rojas’ first goal came from an uncharacteristic error from Mariners keeper, Mark Birighitti while his second was the result of pure individual brilliance to manoeuvre his way through the Mariners defence and find

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the net. In a very high-tempo encounter, the Mariners were denied an opportunity early when the ball appeared to

clearly deflect of a Victory hand in the box. Veteran Matt Simon had two near misses, one from a penalty and the other from a long,

looping cross from the experienced Jack Clisby. On both occasion, Victory goalkeeper Matt Acton pulled off miraculous saves.

It was not experience however, but rather youth and speed that ultimately decided the match. With five minutes of regular time left, a deft pass from Tommy Oar found the 19 year old Ruiz-Diaz in space on the edge of the box. Diaz-Ruiz slid past the Victory defender before punching the ball into the top left-hand corner of the goal. Four minutes later, Ruiz-Diaz once again found himself on the end of pin-point pass from star midfielder Milan Duric and slotted the ball past the Victory keeper to snath the win for the blue and yellow. It was just the fifth win of the season for the Mariners … and the fifth straight loss for Melbourne Victory who finished the season in second last place. While the win does little to

arrest the slide in the Mariners’ fortunes this season, the strong performances of youngsters like Ruiz-Diaz, Sammy Silvera, Josh Nisbett and Lewis Miller since the season resumption has sewn seeds of hope for 2020/21. Ironically, the last Mariners win came from a late goal against Melbourne Victory back in January. Mariners coach, Alen Stajcic said after the game that it had been a disappointing season. “Tonight’s win doesn’t take the pain away from a season where we finished on the bottom again.” “[but] The fact we can beat a massive juggernaut like Melbourne Victory two times in a season is a feather in our cap.”

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