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Council will seek community feedback on the ongoing management of Central Coast Stadium after knocking back a proposal from the Mariners. See page 5
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Mountain bikers have welcomed a decision by Central Coast Council to hold off on a decision that would have banned them from COSS lands...
After a tumultuous 12 months of fires, floods and pandemics, NSW Premier Gladys Berejikilian says the Central Coast is poised for growth, not as part of a Greater Sydney, but in its own right.
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But, she says, there are still big challenges it needs to address. The Premier visited the Coast on Tuesday, August 9, accompanied by NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch.
First stop was the “topping out” ceremony at Wyong Hospital where she and the Health Minister conducted the ceremony on top of the partlyconstructed, six-storey being
built as part of a $200M hospital redevelopment. Topping out is a builder’s rite traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure,
Business or in this case, the top floor is finished. “The top floor is complete and now we move to the next stage of construction,” the Premier
said. “What I’m looking forward to is construction to finish by the end of 2021 and refurbishment at the beginning of 2022. Continued page 4
Planning Panel rejects Bangaloe Stud development Kincumber & Picketts Valley Community Action Group has claimed the rejection of a controversial plan for an over 50s residential development on environmentally sensitive land at Kincumber as a “victory for the community”. The Central Coast Local Planning Panel knocked back the development application last week, following a recommendation from Central Coast Council for refusal. The $19.7M project, Choice Living Avoca, would have seen 202 manufactured homes and ancillary buildings erected on the former Bangaloe Stud site on Avoca Dr. It has been the subject of
Residents staged an on-site protest over the proposal in February
heated community opposition for months, with petitions and letters of protest lodged with Council. The panel refused the application on a number of grounds, saying it was
inconsistent with the area’s E4 Environmental Living zoning, would have resulted in additional stormwater run-off and increased downstream flooding, would have impacted the ecological values, visual and scenic quality of the area
and would have been an overdevelopment of the site. Kincumber & Picketts Valley Community Action Group (KPVCAG) spokesperson, Graham Murray, said the community was “breathing a
sigh of relief” following the panel’s decision. “Council officers did a thorough job exposing a raft of issues with the proposed development citing (amongst others) water catchment, potential contamination and pollution, flooding, heritage impacts, bush fire hazard and tree retention, loss of visual amenity contravening local character and the scenic buffer which is the intent of the E4 zoning,” Murray said. “The importance of maintaining local green hinterlands for the health of surrounding eco systems, and maintaining the local character of the area, has always been a primary concern for the community. Continued page 10
Five Central Coast businesswomen have been named as finalists in the prestigious AusMumpreneur awards, with the winners to be announced... See page 26
Sport
Central Coast Cycling Club’s U15 women’s dynamic duo, Liliya Tatarinoff and Nicole Duncan, were once again on the winners’ podium... See page 40
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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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Central Coast Council’s Gosford Art Prize will be accepting online entries this year to ensure all COVID-safe processes are followed. See page 17
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.
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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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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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Central Coast Local Health District has paid tribute to its security teams following International Security Officers Day on July 24.
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
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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
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.
Bringing a glimmer of hope, nine adorable koala joeys have been born at the Australian Reptile Park... See page 17
Central Coast Council is seeking comment on a planned upgrade of the intersection of Hobart and Melbourne Aves, Umina Beach.
It will include the reconstruction of Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide Aves. The proposed upgrade will consist of the installation of traffic lights, turn lanes, bike lanes, kerb and gutter, parking, pathways, lighting, storm water drainage, driveway reconstruction and replacement tree planting. The existing pedestrian crossing on Hobart Ave would be removed as part of the works. The project aims to make the existing road environment safer for all road users including motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Funding for construction has not yet been secured. Community members can view the draft designs for the proposed upgrade and give feedback until Thursday, August 20, on the yourvoiceourcoast.com website. SOURCE: Website, 6 Aug 2020 Yourvoiceourcoast, Central Coast Council More plans - Page 12
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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.
Council to respond to repeal of airport Act
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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
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It’s been 204 days since their last A-League victory, but the Central Coast Mariners... See page 32
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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
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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In a report to the July 27 Council meeting, water services section manager Mr Luke Drury provided an update “on the status of major infrastructure projects currently underway that contribute to water security”. “Operation of the Woy Woy Ground Water Treatment Plant was suspended due to a relatively secure water supply position in 2010,” he reported.
Council will seek community feedback on the ongoing management of Central Coast Stadium after knocking back a proposal from the Mariners. See page 5
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Ground water treatment starts again Central Coast Council has “recommissioned” the ground water treatment plant sited at its Woy Woy depot in Gallipoli Ave.
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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.
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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.
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• Councillors’ pay rise will stand
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.
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“Works to reinstate the supply of water from the Woy Woy Borefield and treatment of the water at the Woy Woy Ground Water Treatment Plant commenced in 2019. “Operation of the Woy Woy Bore Water Treatment Plant has recommenced. “Production volumes are approximately 1.8 million litres per day, which is enough water to keep the plant operating well and available for increase in supply volumes up to 2-3 million litres per day (based on yield from the available groundwater bores) as required.
“Treated groundwater is being supplied into the distribution network from June.” He said the “next milestone” would be to “review operating strategies to enable efficient and ongoing periodic operation of the plant to maintain availability of assets over the longer term”. The project is expected to be completed before the end of the year. In another report, the Council’s Catchments and Coast committee had heard that a case study was being conducted in the “Everglades Catchment” to help understand and
develop a model of the interaction between groundwater and surface water. The aim was to explore how effective the “integrated water management” approach was in improviing surface water run-off. The report said the study would “complement floodplain risk management studies and plans”, presumably including the one for the Woy Woy Peninsula which would have a consultation “with relevant stakeholders” to be completed by August next year. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.4 and 3.1, 27 Jul 2020
Our 500th issue This is the 500th issue of Peninsula News.
It started 21 years ago in April 1999. Peninsula News has been the result of a unique arrangement between a voluntary community group and a private business. To celebrate, this issue contains a four-page feature about the origins and purpose of the newspaper, its evolution and the people who have been with it from the start. It includes a reproduction of the front page of the first edition of the newspaper. See feature, pages 18-21
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NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, was on the Central Coast on Tuesday, August 9, for the Topping Out ceremony at Wyong Hospital and to mark the start of construction of a primary school at Warnervale. She and NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, conducted the Topping Out ceremony on the top of the six-storey building still under construction as part of the $200M Wyong Hospital redevelopment. In building construction, topping out is a builder’s rite traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure, or in this case, the top floor is finished. “The top floor of the building is complete and now we move to the next stage of construction,” the Premier said. “What I’m looking forward to is construction to finish by he end of 2021 and refurbishment at the beginning of 2022.
Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Year 12 student at Gorokan High School Jock Clenton, and NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, at the sod turning to mark the start of construction of Porters Creek Public School at Warnervale
“It’s a project that is coming to life and comes off the back of the enormous investment in health that we’ve made on the Central Coast, whether it’s the Gosford hospital or additional services. “This Wyong hospital redevelopment is a huge boost for health services on the Central Coast, but most importantly, during construction, it’s a huge boost for local jobs,” the Premier said.
There are 800 jobs on the Wyong Hospital project, 650 of them are local jobs, and many are apprentices being trained and employed in a range of trades. “It is a wonderful day for health services on the Central Coast, but also a reminder for us that this hospital will be full of amazing frontline health workers that are in constant battle keeping the community safe, especially during these COVID times, and I especially
want to thank all of them,” the Premier said. NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, said he had no doubt “that we have the best health staff already, but to actually be able to provide the facilities for them to work in is very exciting. “It will really take Wyong into the 21st century in terms of health,” he said. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said that with an extra 90,000 people calling the Central Coast home by 2041, it was vital to deliver this health infrastructure. “We’ve seen the delivery of Gosford Hospital and now we’re delivering Wyong, to make sure that we can look after all the people on the Central Coast,” he said. After the Topping Out ceremony, the Premier and Crouch went on to Warnervale where the first sod was turned to mark the beginning of construction on a new public primary school.
The Premier announced the name Porters Creek Public School for the new school, at 75 Warnervale Rd, Warnervale. “I’m proud that the NSW Government is delivering this new school for 500 students and with plenty of room for future growth,” she said. “I’m delighted to be here today to celebrate construction getting underway and I share the local community’s excitement about this very important project.” Crouch said Porters Creek Public School would provide 20 new permanent air-conditioned learning spaces, as well as a library, hall, canteen, administration facilities, a drop-off and pick-up zone and an Out of School Hours Care service. “The construction phase will deliver 225 jobs and $38M to the economy, which is a big boost for our local economy at this difficult time through COVID-19,” Crouch said. Sue Murray
Toukley Neighbourhood Centre will soon have a new mural, painted by local artist Colin Miller. See page 13
The Premier visited the Coast on Tuesday, August 9, accompanied by NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch.
Central Coast Primary Care and Doctor Do More are encouraging residents to join the biggest step challenge... See page 23
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Four teams all sit within a point of each other atop the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) Premier 1 ladder, after a weekend of soggy fields and high action. See page 30
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Mountain bikers have welcomed a decision by Central Coast Council to hold off on a decision that would have banned them from COSS lands...
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First stop was the “topping out” ceremony at Wyong Hospital where she and the Health Minister conducted the ceremony on top of the partlyconstructed, six-storey being
built as part of a $200M hospital redevelopment. Topping out is a builder’s rite traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure,
Business or in this case, the top floor is finished. “The top floor is complete and now we move to the next stage of construction,” the Premier
said. “What I’m looking forward to is construction to finish by the end of 2021 and refurbishment at the beginning of 2022. Continued page 4
Planning Panel rejects Bangaloe Stud development Kincumber & Picketts Valley Community Action Group has claimed the rejection of a controversial plan for an over 50s residential development on environmentally sensitive land at Kincumber as a “victory for the community”. The Central Coast Local Planning Panel knocked back the development application last week, following a recommendation from Central Coast Council for refusal. The $19.7M project, Choice Living Avoca, would have seen 202 manufactured homes and ancillary buildings erected on the former Bangaloe Stud site on Avoca Dr. It has been the subject of
Residents staged an on-site protest over the proposal in February
heated community opposition for months, with petitions and letters of protest lodged with Council. The panel refused the application on a number of grounds, saying it was
inconsistent with the area’s E4 Environmental Living zoning, would have resulted in additional stormwater run-off and increased downstream flooding, would have impacted the ecological values, visual and scenic quality of the area
and would have been an overdevelopment of the site. Kincumber & Picketts Valley Community Action Group (KPVCAG) spokesperson, Graham Murray, said the community was “breathing a
sigh of relief” following the panel’s decision. “Council officers did a thorough job exposing a raft of issues with the proposed development citing (amongst others) water catchment, potential contamination and pollution, flooding, heritage impacts, bush fire hazard and tree retention, loss of visual amenity contravening local character and the scenic buffer which is the intent of the E4 zoning,” Murray said. “The importance of maintaining local green hinterlands for the health of surrounding eco systems, and maintaining the local character of the area, has always been a primary concern for the community. Continued page 10
Five Central Coast businesswomen have been named as finalists in the prestigious AusMumpreneur awards, with the winners to be announced... See page 26
Sport
Central Coast Cycling Club’s U15 women’s dynamic duo, Liliya Tatarinoff and Nicole Duncan, were once again on the winners’ podium... See page 40
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Desal plant off the table as dam levels rise Central Coast Council is on track to keep the region’s water supply secure, but a desalination plant at Lakes Beach, Budgewoi, is no longer on the table as a long-term option. Council Director, Water and Sewer,Jamie Loader,confirmed a plant at that location was no longer under consideration as councillors considered a report at their last meeting on July 27 on major capital water security infrastructure and drought management procedures currently underway. Loader said staff were looking at what works would need to be undertaken if Council were to proceed with a desalination plant. “We are due to give an update on August 12 to the advisory committee and a councillor update a couple of days after that,” Loader said. “Part of the consideration of a desalination plant is that we’re not intending to go ahead with that structure in that location at Lakes Beach, Budgewoi.” Cr Doug Vincent asked for locations for the new structure that the desal group was looking at, but Loader was not spilling any more beans. He said operating models
A desalination plant like this one at Port Stanvac in South Australia is off the table for Lakes Beach Photo: Wikicommons
were being looked at and that there would be extensive community consultation when the time came but that no money has been allocated for construction of a desalination plant as yet. Councillors were told water reserves on the Coast were looking good, with storage 74 per cent (which had risen to 83.18 at August 10) at Mardi dam, 55.5 (57.06 at August 10) at Mangrove Creek and
overflowing at Mooney. Infrastructure works currently underway include: the Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline ($61M); the Mardi Water Treatment Plant Stage 3 Upgrade ($25M); the Mangrove Creek Dam Spillway Rectification ($7.1M); and the Mooney Dam Water Pump Station Upgrade ($4.4M). Drought management projects currently underway include: a system wide leak detection program; the Woy
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Woy Ground Water Treatment Plant recommissioning; a Drought Response Desalination Readiness Assessment; and a Recycled Water Scheme Review and Refurbishment. Mayor Lisa Matthews said water quality and security remain key priorities for Council. “It’s important to meet both the needs of our immediate population and also plan for future growth by ensuring
residents have access to high quality and safe drinking water,” Cr Matthews said. “The Central Coast community are passionate about water conservation and have fully embraced Council’s Live to 150L campaign. “Council is supporting their conservation efforts with a continued focus on good infrastructure, management plans and the introduction of restrictions.
“Together we continue to help reduce pressure on our water supply.” Two new draft water policies are also currently on public exhibition. Residents can have their say about both the Draft Drinking Water Quality Policy and Draft Recycled Water at Your Voice Our Coast. Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale
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On again, off again acquisition of Davistown Wetlands is … on again
The acquisition of the Davistown Wetlands by Central Coast Council is once more on the table, after councillors voted on August 10 to reject a staff recommendation that negotiations on buying the sensitive land back from a private developer cease.
Councillors deferred consideration of the proposed withdrawal of negotiations for 12 weeks following a successful motion from Councillor Troy Marquart. Cr Marquart told fellow councillors that acquisition of the land was possible, despite information in the past that had made councillors think it wasn’t. “There is $1.46M in the acquisition fund and there seems to be a hell of a lot of unanswered correspondence,” he said. “Has the dialogue been good enough?” Cr Marquart moved for Council to continue negotiations, with compulsory acquisition to be considered if negotiations continue to stall.
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Councillor Rebecca Gale backed the motion, saying she was concerned about mixed messages out in the community and would not rule out compulsory acquisition if it came to that. “This has been on the agenda since 1984,” she said. Councillors voted unanimously to reject the staff
recommendation, which was accompanied by a statement that agreement could not be reached for an amount that represents market value. A representative from Illoura Waters Pty Ltd, the owner of the land, had advised that Council’s offer was rejected, the recommendation said. “The counter-offer from
Illoura Waters Pty Ltd is so far above the two independent valuations obtained by Council that it is unrealistic that a mutually agreeable price will be reached,” it said. Council’s CEO will now continue to pursue an acquisition by agreement with the current owners and report back to Council by no later than
October 26. Davistown Progress Association President, Jenny McCulla, said residents were happy that there was finally a chance for face-to-face discussions to take place between Council and the land’s owners. The possibility of development taking place on the land could
see the already flood-prone township face even more extensive flooding, she said. “The successful motion includes an option for compulsory acquisition, but only if it’s needed,” McCulla said. “Hopefully it won’t be required, but we must get our wetlands back into public hands for any real protection to take place. “Let’s hope they get those talks underway soon so ‘a fairer go’ can prevail and an appropriate compromise can be reached. “We need (the acquisition) to happen - to protect both the biodiversity and our properties from any more flooding following some of the ‘eastcoast lows’ of recent years. “We are also pleased that a ‘last ditch’ opportunity remains open to help protect these very valuable natural community assets. “Who, in this day and age, allows ever diminishing wetlands to be sold off?” Terry Collins
Grow your own way From page 1 “The Wyong hospital redevelopment is a huge boost for health services on the Central Coast, but most importantly, during construction, it’s a huge boost for local jobs.” It was then on to Warnervale to turn the first sod to mark the beginning of construction on the newly named Porters Creek Public School at 75 Warnervale Rd. At the last moment, the Premier decided it was more fitting for Gorokan High year 12 student, Jack Clenton, who was on hand with his didgeridoo to welcome the Premier as part of an Aboriginal education group, to do the honours. “Here Jack, you turn it,” she said. “I’m proud that the NSW Government is delivering this new school for 500 students and with plenty of room for future growth,” she later said to the media. After the event, Central Coast Newspapers asked the Premier what exactly she envisaged our “future growth” would look like given the ongoing economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Let’s face it, the Central Coast is one of the most beautiful places in the world,” she said. “People are going to want to live here, but they are going to want good jobs, good roads, high quality schools and modern health facilities. “The State government is providing those things.” With an estimated 800 jobs created on the Wyong Hospital project, many of which are
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apprentices, Berejiklian pointed out the implications for the building industry of sustainable, long-term growth in the region. “I was delighted to hear from two of the tradesmen that they lived less than five minutes from the worksite – a year ago, they would have been driving an hour and half down the M1 before dawn to a work site in Sydney,” she said Crouch said it was forecast
that an extra 90,000 people would call the Central Coast home by 2041, making it vital to deliver this type of modern infrastructure. “The construction phase [for Porters Creek school] alone will deliver 225 jobs and $38M to the local economy, which is a big boost at a difficult time,” he said. We asked the Premier about perceptions the Central Coast is often forgotten about in the
shadow of the “Greater Sydney” area. “The Central Coast needs to set a course for growth, in its own right, not as part of Sydney, or Newcastle,” she said. It was clear, however, the Premier was not seeking growth for growth’s sake. “There are big questions the region needs to confront,” she continued. “We all want more growth and employment, but this year
has shown us how vulnerable the environment can be … and there are very significant social issues including mental health and the level of suicide, which need to be addressed as part of any growth strategy.” “It needs to be balanced,” she said. There is resolve in the Premier’s response, even a hint of impatience, almost daring us to pitch her solutions. It recalled her interview on the doorstep of the Conservatorium of Music earlier in the year where she cut a cheque for a long overdue refurbishment of the Con and promptly directed Central Coast Council to “hop to it.” Indeed, resolve appears to be something the Premier is not lacking, having stood alongside NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner, Shane Fitzsimmons, during the summer’s catastrophic fires, taken a lead role in the National Cabinet, hastily formed in March this year to tackle COVID-19 and, closer to home, installed a Local Planning Panel to unlock development bottlenecks on the Coast. Ross Barry
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COVID, Mariners sale cloud Stadium business strategy Council will seek community feedback on the ongoing management of Central Coast Stadium. The move comes just months after Council knocked back a proposal from the Mariners football club to take over the management. Council said the unsolicited proposal did not meet the “uniqueness criterion” of stage one of Council’s policy on unsolicited proposals. So it was not deemed appropriate to go to the next stage with the proposal. However, the stadium business strategy draft was put on hold while Council dealt with the proposal. At the August 10 meeting, Council adopted the Draft Business Strategy, for public exhibition, but noted that on August 4 the owner of the Central Coast Mariners, Mike Charlesworth, announced his intention to sell the club. “This creates uncertainty both on the future of the Mariners, as the Stadium’s anchor tenant, on the Central Coast and whether the Mariners would be able to respond on an Expression of Interest process
Council is looking for community feedback on the ongoing management of Central Coast Stadium
in the current environment,” CEO Gary Murphy said in an update to councillors on August 7. “Council staff still recommend that Council commence the process to seek Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced parties to manage and operate the Central Coast Stadium. “Council staff will require time to prepare for the expression process, and it will also be important to signal to the market (and prospective
buyers of the Mariners) that it is still Council’s intention to look at alternative management models. “However, staff will undertake further analysis on the optimal time to call for the Expressions of Interest and will update Council on this, with the objective to ensure that there is some clarity on the future of the anchor tenant before Expressions of Interest are called (and to) enable the Mariners, if they so wish, to participate in any Expressions
of Interest process.” The strategy defines the facility’s vision, purpose and strategic objectives as well as the value of a naming rights sponsor. Deputy Mayor Jane Smith said Central Coast Stadium was an important community asset that delivered significant economic and social benefits for the region. “We have a great stadium in an incredible location, complete with views over Brisbane
Water,” Cr Smith said. “The Stadium is one of our most important community assets and we want to ensure it remains as a focal point of community pride in our region. “Central Coast Stadium has already hosted and continues to attract great events, even during these most challenging of times, and we want to ensure it reaches its full potential.” Council will start the process of seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably
experienced parties to manage and operate Central Coast Stadium, which has a 20,000 capacity, including options such as Public Private Partnerships or other innovative opportunities. Following a Request for Tender for naming rights sponsorship Council will also receive a confidential report for consideration before deciding whether to appoint a naming rights sponsor for the Stadium. The Draft Central Coast Stadium Business Strategy will go on public exhibition for 28 days and Council will receive a report which summarises community feedback. The Stadium was built in 1999 and opened in 2000. It was managed by a private operator Central Coast Stadium Pty Limited until 2014, when the management rights were handed back to Gosford Council. A review into the management and strategy for the Stadium after two years of internal management was postponed due to the merger and creation of Central Coast Council in 2016. Merilyn Vale
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Council rejects motion to keep mountain bikers out of COSS lands The region’s mountain bikers have welcomed a decision by Central Coast Council to hold off on looking into a dedicated facility for the sport being established outside environmental lands. Councillors rejected a motion from Deputy Mayor Jane Smith which would effectively have seen bikers excluded from riding in Coastal Open Space System (COSS) lands. Cr Smith told fellow councillors the environmental integrity of COSS lands, which were established 36 years ago by Gosford Council in the face of community opposition, was under threat from damage inflicted by bikers. She was backed by Councillor Louise Greenaway, who said
Members of Central Coast Mountain Bike Club are happy with the decision, inset: Mountain bike rider Jonathan Curtis
while mountain bike riding was exhilarating, the sport was “death by a thousand cuts” for environmentally sensitive land.
“There is only so much the bush can tolerate,” she said. But Leif Arnebark, a representative of the Central Coast Mountain Bike Club and
a member of the Central Coast Mountain Bike Trail Alliance, told councillors during the public forum preceding the meeting that the Coast was a
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perfect environment for mountain bikers, yet had not one single metre of sanctioned mountain bike trail within its natural spaces.
Arnebark said the sport had no more environmental footprint than bushwalking and that the National Parks and Wildlife Service considers mountain bike trails to be an appropriate use of natural space. “Residents and tourists who engage in active lifestyle pursuits within bushland grow to value that,” he said. “It is time instead to focus on the positives that this amazing form of recreation offers Central Coast residents.” He said mountain bike riding was good for physical health, mental health, social interactions and conservation and could potentially be an economic driver through ecotourism. He said mountain biking essentially only occurs within environmental lands, with bushland being intrinsic to the sport. “Removing mountain biking from the bush is like trying to remove surfing from the beach, one simply does not exist without the other,” he said. He called instead for a mountain biking strategy which formalises a sustainable trail network. Fellow rider Jonathan Curtis said the terminology of the motion appeared to be intentionally vague and suggested an ignorance of what mountain biking is. “Much of the reason that I ride a mountain bike is to get into environmental spaces and appreciate the connection with nature that this type of recreation provides,” he said. “I am a PhD candidate in sociology and part of my research explores how naturebased recreation leads to sentiments of environmental stewardship.” Councillor Bruce McLachlan said the Coast’s land had to be shared by the whole community. Councillor Chris Holstein said while he was a great supporter of COSS, he preferred to wait for the results of a feasibility study currently away. After lengthy debate, councillors voted to defer action pending the results of the feasibility study and establish a working party to look into options for a sustainable trail network, with more community consultation to take place. Terry Collins
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Initial beach protection works completed at Wamberal, North Entrance Five and half thousand tonnes of rock have been placed at Wamberal and North Entrance beaches by Central Coast Council crews during the recent coastal erosion emergency response. A major operation has seen the majority of the rocks brought in from Hunter Quarries at Karuah, with extra bags to hold them flown in from Japan. At Wamberal, 1,800 tonnes of large basalt rocks have been placed directly on the beach with 1,720 more tonnes of rock filled bags craned in from Ocean View Dr. At North Entrance just over 2,060 tonnes of rock have been placed on the beach between Karagi Reserve beach access and Hargraves St beach access. Council CEO Gary Murphy said the response by Council had been successful in temporarily mitigating further erosion, despite further rains since as east coast low and high tides created the erosion emergency several weeks ago. “The results speak for
risk. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the long-term planning phase would now begin with Dr Phil Watson appointed as Chair of the Wamberal Taskforce. “The Taskforce’s first meeting was held on Tuesday, August 11, and we’re off to a flying start,” Crouch said. “To complement the Taskforce’s work, the NSW Government is requesting that Council employ a dedicated Project Manager to provide day-to-day oversight and ensure planning for the longterm solution remains on track. “Building a sea wall is absolutely essential to protect the hundreds of millions of dollars of public and private assets along Ocean View Dr.” Following the cessation of Ms Shearer’s role as the Local Recovery Coordinator, Council has established a Local Recovery Coordination Committee to oversee the remaining emergency works and address any residual issues.
Some of the rock bags which have been placed at Wamberal Beach as a temporary solution to ongoing erosion
themselves and show what is possible when you have the best coastal engineers in Australia working with committed crews, the best material available and the emergency orders needed to
get the job done,” Murphy said. “The success of this response will hold us in good stead as we plan further recovery works and a longer-term solution at both locations.” Works are expected to take a
further two to three weeks at Wamberal with more four tonne bags being placed this week and sand renourishment and rock armour to continue for the next few weeks. Meanwhile, Local Recovery
Coordinator Lee Shearer said residents of all but one of the 44 properties evacuated between July 16 and 18 had been given the all-clear to return home, with only one house still considered to be at
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Artificial reef to be considered in CMP Stage 3 Options to place artificial reefs at Wamberal and North Entrance will be considered next year as Central Coast Council works on a Coastal Management Program (CMP). Stage three of the CMP will look at all options for beach nourishment including reefs that would attract surfers to the area. The move comes after Councillors Jilly Pilon and Bruce McLachlan modified earlier calls for immediate research into reefs as a possible solution for coastal erosion. The pair had put a notice of motion to the Council meeting
of August 10 to pro-actively research beach nourishment measures such as the successful works carried out by various Queensland Councils, including Noosa, Maroochydore and Palm Beach. But Council staff explained that to attract grant funding, any options needed to be researched as part of the CMP, which must be finalised by 2021, as directed by State legislation. The two councillors then rewrote their motion to ask that the CEO check the performance of artificial reefs by talking to Gold Coast Council and other stakeholders, and for Council staff to include reef and sand
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nourishment options during stage three of the CMP. Stage three will see staff and stakeholders identify and evaluate the actions required to address coastal management issues in an integrated and strategic manner. The new motion was adopted with only Cr Louise Greenaway abstaining from voting. Cr Greenaway said she was concerned that any recommendation or endorsement of something that worked somewhere else may give rise to unrealistic expectations that it might work here. Cr Pilon said she understood, agreeing that the same ideas
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might not suit the Central Coast’s coastline, but it was worth approaching the engineers and asking the questions. “It would need to be considered by experts,” she said. The public forum before the meeting saw Justin Hickey and Keiran O’Doherty address the council. Hickey, a local board rider and patrolling member of Wamberal Surf Club, said the beach between Terrigal and Wamberal was an asset that needed protecting and he cited past studies that believed sea walls would not stop sand loss. He said sea walls were
banned in America because they moved the problem to the ends and caused erosion. He then cited the example of Stockton Beach, which got an emergency sea wall in 1989 and where Nippers was regularly cancelled due to sand loss. He said Byron Council does not fund projects that benefit a few homeowners at the expense of the general public. O’Doherty said he was speaking on behalf of Wamberal board riders which had operated for more than 30 years and whose members formed a big part of the surf club members. He talked about the Wamberal
sea wall cost benefit analysis report from 2017 which discussed the impacts of a sea wall and said Council should adopt planned retreat which was the expert’s advice from that report. Later in the meeting, Cr Troy Marquart asked Director Scott Cox to confirm that the rectification works for Wamberal would not be planned retreat. Cox would only comment that Council had engaged a consultant to do a design for a long-term solution for Wamberal in accordance with a Council resolution and that it was currently actioning. Merilyn Vale
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Council welcomes expert-led Bushfire and Climate Plan Following devastating bushfires in the region last summer, Central Coast Council has welcomed a new Australian Bushfire and Climate Plan put out last month by a coalition of 33 former fire and emergency chiefs. The Emergency Leaders for Climate Action, which includes former Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Greg Mullins, as well as experts from the ACT, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania, has made 165 recommendations for more effective bushfire readiness, response, and recovery. Developed with more than 150 experts and affected community members, the plan is the outcome of the National Bushfire and Climate Summit 2020. Priority points listed in the Plan include the need for the Federal Government to address the root cause of the climate crisis and worsening bushfires through a national commitment to net zero emissions. The plan calls for the strengthening of Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction targets, and the managed
Central Coast Council has welcomed a new Bushfire and Climate Plan put out by former fire chiefs
phase-out of all fossil fuels. It says Federal, State and Territory Governments should adequately resource emergency services and increase funding for bushfire risk mitigation and firefighting. There should be more money for volunteer recruitment, training and retention programs and a consistent national approach to sharing information and warnings on fires and other hazards, the Plan says.
It also calls for permanent community resilience hubs in every local government area in vulnerable parts of the country and a new federal law providing a clear role and accountability for the Federal Government before, during and following a major disaster, including triggers for when it is required to assist State and Territory governments. Other key recommendations include: the development of a National Security Strategy and
an expansion of research into climate change and bushfires; a more integrated and longterm approach to landscape management and hazard reduction; the development of an Indigenous-led National Cultural Fire Strategy; the development of a program for mental wellbeing in the face of climate change, including greater mental health support for firefighters and other emergency responders; enabling a community-led
approach to disaster risk reduction and disaster recovery efforts, streamlined disaster recovery payment processes; increasing the affordability and uptake of insurance for properties in disaster prone areas; better coordination and resourcing of wildlife recovery efforts; and a review of Australian standards on building in bushfire prone areas. A spokesperson said Council would review the
recommendations and consider how it can apply any that fall within its area of responsibility. “As always, we continue to work closely with the Rural Fire Service, other fire agencies and land managers to manage bush fire risk on the Central Coast,” the spokesperson said. “Council constantly reviews its bush fire program as part of continuous improvement. “The Bush Fire Management Committee has submitted the revised draft Risk Management Plan to RFS HQ for validation of new treatments, and we are finalising the Fire Access & Fire Trails Plan so the fire trail network is prioritised for upgrade works.” Council maintains more than 220 fire trails totalling approximately 260km in length and 260 Asset Protection Zones with a total length of approximately 55km and undertakes multiple planned hazard reduction burns in coordination with its Bush Fire Management Committee partners each year, the spokesperson said. Terry Collins
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year, 56 are still incomplete. “We know summers are getting hotter. “It’s not comfortable for kids in older school buildings in Western Sydney and regional NSW. “Children shouldn’t be forced to swelter at school.” But Crouch said Central Coast schools were on track under the program. He said Lisarow Public School, Point Clare Public School, Terrigal Public School, Toukley Public School, Wadalba Community School, Woongarrah Public School and Wyong High School had all successfully applied for funding. “At Lisarow Public School, the air conditioning works have been delivered and air conditioning works is underway at the six remaining schools,” Crouch said. “Air conditioning has also been delivered to the 25 new classrooms recently constructed at Terrigal Public School and Wamberal Public School.” Terry Collins
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From page 1 “We just hope that Living Choice (the parent company of Choice Living Avoca) gives due consideration to the panel’s decision, goes back to the drawing board and proposes something significantly more sympathetic to the zoning of the property.” Living Choice Australia Project Director, Phil Goodman, said the company was reviewing the decision and considering all available options. “We are disappointed in the Panel’s decision which comes at a time when the Central Coast is struggling to provide employment opportunities in the area,” Goodman said. “Obviously, those who have expressed an interest in Choice Living Avoca will be disappointed too as our research demonstrates the strong need for this product as
the population expands on the Coast. “In Lifestyle Communities the main consideration for purchasers has always been about the sense of place, a feeling of belonging, being connected to the location (land, sea, trees, nature) and being connected to their neighbours. “It remains our view that the proposed development achieves a greater balance in providing suitable accommodation for a growing and aging population, whilst still retaining key wooded hillsides and green corridor linkages, and re-establishing watercourses to mimic natural conditions. “We would have expected that the Central Coast Council officers tasked with assessing the application would have engaged in a more meaningful way.” Terry Collins
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As the coastal remediation works continue at North Entrance and Wamberal, it was a welcome announcement last week from the Minister for Local Government to establish a Wamberal Taskforce. This Taskforce will help deliver a long-term solution to coastal erosion issues experienced at Wamberal. It has always been said that we cannot do this alone. State government funding, other support and coastal engineering experts around the table all focused on a solution for the Wamberal community is a positive step and one that Council is excited to be a part of. As our crews continue providing support to emergency services and our residents currently impacted by severe coastal erosion, other work across the coast also continues. Further north, Central Coast Council has completed a major renovation of the Lake Haven Recreation Centre. Some of the upgrades to the facility include new gym equipment, making it ready for 24/7 operation when current restrictions are lifted, renovations to bathrooms and toilets, and installation of 24hour gym security infrastructure. The focus has been to ensure we have a full selection of the best gym equipment on offer – no matter what type of fitness you prefer. The Lake Haven Recreation Centre is looking better than ever, I encourage locals to check out what is on offer and get ‘fit for life’.
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Since mid-July, our region has been impacted by strong winds, periods of heavy rain and destructive ocean swells. Many areas of our coastline were damaged - from Budgewoi to Pearl Beach. Coastal erosion is a natural process caused by storm wave action that moves sands from dunes into the surf zone. We’ve been on the ground every day, working alongside NSW Government agencies and emergency services to help our residents who have been impacted. Council has attended many areas across the Coast, monitoring and opening lagoons where necessary and closing some beaches to repair infrastructure such as stairs and car parks. Two beaches, in particular, experienced significant erosion and have required ongoing emergency works to protect the dunes and nearby properties. These were Wamberal and The Entrance North. What we’ve been doing in those areas: Wamberal • 18 properties, including 43 residences were impacted with approximately 54 residents asked to leave for safety reasons. All affected residents were provided with assistance and some have since been able to return to their properties. • Placed large rocks at the southern end of Wamberal Beach. • Placed many 2-tonne and 4-tonne rockfilled bags along the base of the escarpment as part of emergency remediation work, as advised by expert coastal engineers. At times, this required the closure of Ocean View Drive to allow a large crane to operate from the road to place the bags. • Carried out sand scraping during low tides to increase natural beach replenishment. • Crews continue to monitor the area and remain on standby.
The Entrance North • Coastal engineers have advised on the placement of substantial quantities of rocks along the 260metre base of the escarpment to repair existing coastal protection works. • Carried out sand scraping in the impacted area during low tides to increase natural beach replenishment. For updates visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ coastal-erosion What happens in an emergency? The management and powers to act in the prevention, preparation, response and recovery of emergencies is complex and governed by a series of legislations and plans at a national, state, regional and local level. In the case of an emergency, Council is NOT an Emergency Service Provider. Under the legislative requirements of the State Emergency Management Plan, Council’s role is to support the lead Emergency Service Provider with resources, people and equipment to assist their emergency and recovery plans. If an emergency is deemed a natural disaster, applications for emergency works are expediated and funding is made available to impacted residents and Council for recovery works. In NSW, key Emergency Service Providers include: • NSW Health • Ambulance Service of NSW • NSW Rural Fire Service • NSW Police Force • State Emergency Service In the recent emergency, the State Emergency Service was the lead agency before this power was transferred to the NSW Police Local Emergency Controller. Council operated under the SES’s, then the Controller’s direction.
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Community Bulletin - COVID-19 Information YOUR SAFETY Staying safe on the move
There have been increased cases of community transmission of COVID-19 in neighbouring regions, so extra resources have been provided to prevent transmission in point-to-point transport such as taxies or Uber cars. At 7 Merinee Rd, West Gosford the NSW Government has set up a free sanitisation station for cab and Uber drivers. Sanitisation includes disinfecting high-touch areas such as door handles, window controls, headrests and payment terminals. Operating 7am-7pm Monday to Friday and 8am-5pm Saturdays. Once per vehicle, per day. When out, help prevent the spread of COVID-19. • maintain physical distancing (at least 1.5m) • practise good hygiene • consider wearing a mask • remain at home if you are feeling unwell • self-isolate if you are waiting for test results or had recent contact with a COVID-19 case. More details: nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-toprotect-yourself-and-others Current restrictions: nsw.gov.au/covid-19/ what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules
YOUR FACILITIES
YOUR WELLBEING
New customer service point opens
As we comply with changing COVID-19 restrictions, some of our facilities have adjusted their operation – closing, opening with restrictions or being able to re-open fully. The most recent changes include: • re-opening our Wyong administration office’s customer service point. This is now open Monday-Friday from 8.30am-5pm. A duty planner is available until 12.30pm each day. Cash payments are not accepted. • Ensuring our gyms and leisure centres comply with updated measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in fitness settings. COVID Safety Plans are in place and hygiene marshals are monitoring gym usage. Please ensure you carry hand sanitiser, use your own towel and practise strict personal hygiene when exercising. • Closure of the Smart Work Hub at Gosford to help customers avoid being in a space for an extended length of time with potential COVID-19 cases. For updates on the operating status of all Council facilities, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
Community connections
Connecting with your community will help with staying mentally healthy. • Stay informed. Use information from reputable sources including NSW Health website, the Australian Government website, the NSW Government Facebook page or through Council’s website and social channels. • Support others in our community – look out for neighbours and family or volunteer to help others at volunteering.nsw.gov.au • Keep connected to your family, friends and work colleagues through phone, email, video calls and social media where possible. • Download the translated resources for the languages spoken in your family nsw.gov. au/covid-19/resources-other-languages For information on support services available, including: • housing and homelessness • children and family • seniors, people with disability and carers • domestic and family violence • Aboriginal Elders and communities Visit coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/services
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Alcohol-Free Zones across the Coast Central Coast Council is undertaking a review of current Alcohol-Free Zones (AFZ). The aim of an AFZ is to reduce alcohol related crime, violence and anti-social behaviour within the roadway, footpaths and carparks in identified locations in order to help create a safer environment for the whole community. Council is proposing to re-establish AFZ in the following suburbs: Avoca Beach; Bateau Bay; Berkeley Vale; Budgewoi; Chain Valley Bay; Copacabana; Empire Bay; Ettalong Beach; Gosford; Gwandalan; Killarney Vale; Kincumber; Kulnura; Lake Haven; Lake Munmorah; Long Jetty; Mannering Park; Narara; Niagara Park; Norah Head; Ourimbah; Patonga; Pearl Beach; San Remo; Saratoga; Shelly Beach; Summerland Point; Terrigal; The Entrance; The Entrance North; Toowoon Bay; Toukley; Umina Beach; Wadalba; Wamberal; Woy Woy; and Wyong. The proposed AFZ areas consists of public roads, car parks and footpaths. These zones will not restrict outdoor dining licences where Council approval has been granted. Zones will be established for a period of four (4) years and Council is currently seeking feedback from the community regarding the proposed locations. A complete list of the specific locations proposed as AFZ and a collection of maps is available at yourvoiceourcoast.com/AFZ Feedback is invited by Sunday 11 September 2020, marked to the attention of Sonia Dennehy and can be provided via Ÿ Email: ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Ÿ Post: PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259 or PO Box 21, Gosford NSW 2250
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Choose the best person, man or woman, for the job On Friday, we learnt that only 43 per cent of Australian women with a VET certificate ever reach the threshold annual income level of $46,620 that would apply for repayment of loans if certificate courses were part of the Commonwealth’s HELP Scheme. Part-time employment must be a factor.
FORUM But no doubt we are also seeing the consequences of many jobs continuing to be identified as typically ‘male’ or ‘female’ ones, where the former has been traditionally well-paid compared with the latter. That identification expresses itself in recruitment decisions
of employers, where assumptions operate regarding the gender of appointees. In turn, it affects young people’s choice of career, perhaps turning them away from their preference (and probably the one for which they are most suited). But like all cultural assumptions, they can live on beyond their relevance or truth, becoming handicaps to the
Getting back to normal I have watched our economy going backwards over the past 40 years. The major problem I think is that executive salaries are going too high, company directors want too much, the state payroll tax should be abolished, meanwhile our farmers are suffering because of cheap labour and foreign goods coming in from other
FORUM countries that use their people as slaves. Let’s get our country back on track and get our people back to work for a decent wage. Home prices are out of control; that needs to be investigated. Developers are greedy, our
roads in suburbs are too small, leaving residents in a potential life or death situation (waiting) for ambulance, fire and police to get down the streets. Many of my colleagues are asking when is this all going to stop and we (can) get back to a normal Australian society. Email. Aug 10 R. Findley, Point Clare
best operation of the systems they affect. Technological developments mean few jobs demand the sort of muscular strength the equivalent positions required decades back and which, as a consequence, precluded most women. And we know that many men have the fine motor skills and caring qualities that have typified jobs traditionally
thought of as female ones. Let’s call on all Central Coast employers consciously to question their gender-related assumptions when recruiting or taking on apprentices or trainees, so that they accept the best person for the job, not the best man for this one or best woman for that one. Yes, disproportionate gender representation among applicants will be at play.
But with conscious effort, that will change, both in the gender balance in training courses, and among job applicants. The Central Coast can become an exemplar to the rest of the country, of a workforce and vocational education provision moving towards gender equality. Email, Aug 9 S. Hopkins, Tascott
Full of news … and dry too It has taken me a while to write this, but I was determined to do so. Since I discovered this paper in Erina Fair and picked up a copy, I have been so thrilled to read it. Full of news, very few advertisements and an interesting read. Since the local Express Advocate ceased to exist my
FORUM sister first gave me a copy of this. I was actually fed up with having a local paper dumped on my driveway particularly when we were away, sometimes for several weeks when we asked neighbours to remove it. Now I can relax also knowing
the paper won’t be soaking wet as so often happened in bad weather. All this and a puzzle page as well, what more could I want? Thank you so much. Email, Aug 2 P. Watson, Holgate CCN Publisher: It’s why we’re here … and we’re glad you like it.
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Where did all the street numbers go? A few days ago, I had to collect some books from Central Coast Newspapers, but I wasn’t quite sure where number 86 - 88 Mann Street was. I parked the car at around 160 and began to walk back. Amazingly hardly any shops or offices display their street number.
FORUM However, it was fortunate that number 86 was very prominently displayed. There is room for further improvement. And why does Gosford have Mann Street and Mann’s Road? Sure, the locals know that of course, but what about
newcomers and tourists? This Mann person must have been a fantastic character to have two main roads named after him/her. Could I suggest (renaming) one of them to Woman Street or Woman Road? Email, Aug 10 K. Woldring, Pearl Beach
Libraries are much more than books I write in support of the forward thinking proposal to build a regional library in Gosford. Modern libraries are about much more than books. They are resource centres, study and work spaces as well as learning based activity
FORUM centres for all ages. Given the large number of schools and the Conservatorium nearby together with the rapidly increasing number of apartments in Gosford, this facility is to be supported.
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Where’s your mask, young man I read with interest your article on page 1 and 5 (CCN August 7) re masks being used by Woolworths staff. When I visited (mask on) the Umina Beach store on Thursday August 6 I encountered a staff member in the vegetable section who was not wearing a
FORUM mask. As Woolies have gone out to say that their staff will be wearing masks, I asked this man if that was not true. He looked at me rather defiantly and said, “it is not compulsory”.
I said “but your management have encouraged customers to wear masks”. “It is not compulsory.” Bad form, I think. The virus does not discriminate. I won’t be going back. Email, Aug 10 A, Johnsson, Umina Beach
Debt and deficits
The library would be a safe space for children to await delayed parents, a break-out space for residents living in small apartments nearby and a much needed community space. Jill Yates Gosford
And we are supposed to be surprised; no way; but yes, it was to be expected; the Central Coast Council running up a huge multi million dollar debt. And let’s not hear about the annual audit; that will tell us [if] there was or wasn’t negligence, but it won’t tell us [if] there has
FORUM been incompetence. The easy cop-out for running up a debt right now is COVID 19 but I’m afraid it doesn’t wash with thinking rate-payers. The Mayor and the CEO need to do better than that I’m afraid.
And how does Council intend to get out of this self-made disaster; up the rates and other charges; of course; stand by. But, we only have ourselves to blame; after all we, the ratepayers put them there. Email, Aug 1 J. George, Terrigal
How to protect yourself and our community
Self-isolate and practice social distancing
Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly
Use hand sanitiser
Wash your hands regularly
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Baby boy recovering
16yo faces court over Lisarow home invasion A 16-year-old Narara male is before Woy Woy Children’s Court after an alleged home invasion at Lisarow.
The baby boy was taken to Westmead in a stable condition
A 10-week-old baby boy is recovering from head injuries after falling off a table at Wamberal on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to a Wamberal home at around 11am following reports
the infant had fallen around 1m and injured his head. When crews arrived, the boy was initially unresponsive, with the CareFlight Rapid Response
Helicopter called in to fly the boy and his mother to Westmead Children’s Hospital after NSW Ambulance Paramedics provided initial treatment.
Brisbane Water Police allege that at about 7:50am on Wednesday, July 29, the young person entered a residence in Prings Rd, whilst the residents including four children were at home. Police say the young person was disturbed by two of the children stealing property, who continued to steal despite their presence, leaving via the front door. Police and the Police Dog Unit
attended the scene and whilst obtaining details saw the young person in an adjacent driveway. The young person was belligerent and aggressive to police, violently resisting. He was subsequently searched with police locating property from the residence on his person. He was placed under arrest with further property located from the residence as well as property located suspected as being stolen during a break and enter in Niagara Park in February.
Police also located a small flick knife. The Young Person was conveyed to Woy Woy Police Station and subsequently charged with: Resist officer in execution of duty; aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence; goods in personal custody suspected being stolen; custody of knife in public place; and breach of bail conditions. Investigations are ongoing regarding further offences. Source: Website, Jul 30 Brisbane Water Police District
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Brisbane Water Police have released a CCTV image of a person they wish to speak to in relation to the theft from a retail store at Gosford. At about 11:22am on Friday, July 17, the person entered a retail store within a shopping centre on Erina St, where the person of interest is alleged to have grabbed a bottle off a shelf and secreted it under clothing before walking from the store. Anybody with information about the person of interest’s identity is urged to contact Brisbane Water Police. Crime Report E 74836044 relates.
Brisbane Water Police wish to speak with this person
Source: Website, Aug 6 Brisbane Water Police District
A truck driver has had a lucky escape after his vehicle slammed into a road barricade at West Gosford. Emergency services were called to the southern end of Debenham Rd just after 5pm on Monday, August 10, to
reports a truck had collided with the barrier and begun leaking fuel onto the roadway. Upon assessment the driver was found to be uninjured, so crews immediately began
working to contain the fuel leak in preparation for the roadway to be sand swept by Council. The road was closed for around three hours as a result. Police are investigating the incident. Dilon Luke
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WWII classics remastered Tony Buckley (second from left) on the set of Heroes II: The Return with (from left) Craig McLachlan, Mark Lewis Jones, Director Donald Crombie and Executive Producer Graham Benson
The mini-series, The Heroes and Heroes II:The Return, about operations in Singapore harbour during WW11, were huge ratings success on Australian TV in the 1990s. And the multi award-winning producer of the series, Tony Buckley of Point Clare, has released a remastered DVD of Heroes II just in time for the 75th anniversary of the end of the war on August 15. Buckley has had a long and distinguished career in Australian film. He began as a film editor on Michael Powell’s Age of Consent, Ted Kotcheff’s Wake in Fright and Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote, before making his debut as a producer in the landmark Aussie film Caddie in 1975. Finding support for a film with a female protagonist in the ‘70s wasn’t easy. “I went to Columbia Pictures and they said ‘You want to
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make a film about a woman? What for?’,” Buckley said. “But Caddie still holds the record for the longest running Australian film – it played for 54 weeks in 1976-77.” Caddie took out multiple awards and Buckley went on to produce many memorable and award-winning feature films including The Irishman, The Night The Prowler, The Killing of Angel Street, Kitty and the Bagman, Bliss, On Our Selection and Oyster Farmer. For television he produced The Harp in the South, Poor Man’s Orange, Man on the Rim - Peopling of the Pacific, Celluloid Heroes, Mr Edmund and Bryce Courtenay’s The Potato Factory and Jessica. But The Heroes and Heroes II: The Return hold a special place in his affections. “The Heroes, which told of Operation Jaywick (where seven Japanese ships were sunk), was the highest rating series in British TV history when it aired in 1989 and had
a similar following here in Australia on Channel 10,” he said. The follow up series, Heroes II: The Return, followed Operation Rimau, which resulted in the loss of 23 men (who, it was learned later, were executed by the Japanese) and was largely filmed on Brisbane Waters. It aired on Channel 7 in 1991 and was extremely popular. “We waited a long time for the rights to remaster Heroes II but it’s now available on my website,” Buckley said. “Amazingly, both series have stood the test of time – they don’t look dated at all. “The first series was based on a book by Ronald McKie, and although Heroes II was a bit grim, we felt it was a story which also should be told. “The most important thing to me is that nothing was fictionalised; the series were both factual. “War shouldn’t be glorified
but it’s important for young Australians to know our history. “What men and women did for this country should always be remembered.” Buckley stumbled upon what was to become an illustrious career almost by accident. “As a young lad I was always interested in movies and projectors and when it came time to leave school someone found me a job in a film laboratory and that was it,” he said. “I remember there was a big walk-out on the film Bliss at the Cannes Film Festival and the papers here carried the headline Bliss bombs. “But we came home, and it ran for six months in Sydney. “You can always turn adversity into triumph.” Remastered DVDs of The Heroes and Heroes II: The Return can be ordered at https://anthonybuckleyfilms. com/ Terry Collins
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Fighting COVID-19 – one winter woolly at a time While some are bunkering down, the Forrester’s Beach Retirement Village ladies knitting group is helping those in need to fight the struggles imposed by coronavirus, one winter woolly at a time. The 30 women have been donating handcrafted blankets, beanies and scarves to charities on the Central Coast, after a surge in demand for warm clothing. The retirees reached out to a local St Vincent’s de Paul welfare officer to offer the gifts after the charity launched its National COVID-19 Winter Appeal in late June. Members of the group, who have been knitting together for 11 years, have been working hard to keep up with the demand. Group coordinator and resident, Noelene Hudson, said
been through, we hope it’s just one less thing they need to worry about.” With retirement villages being hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, Forrester’s Beach Retirement Village Manager, Julie Ramage, said the activity has helped battle some of the group’s anxiety about the possibility of a second wave in NSW. “Even though many of our residents are in the high-risk category, they’re constantly thinking about how they can help others in our community,” Ramage said. “They know there are families out there who have suddenly lost one or both incomes and are suffering mentally, emotionally and financially at the hands of this pandemic.” Members of the knitting group hard at work
donating her knitted beanies was the least she could do and hoped they brought some relief
to families during this time. “The crisis has been hard on everyone, but we know there
are community members and families in need who might benefit from a few extra
Source Media Release Aug 10 Retire Australia
essentials to keep them warm this winter,” she said. “After everything they’ve
New Empire Bay play space opened A new play space, offering facilities for parents, kids and the broader community, has officially opened at Empire Bay after spending 12 months in the design phase.
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The park has a pump track, boulder climbing unit, multipurpose court, fitness equipment, a drink bottle refill station and a new barbeque and picnic facilities. The $360,000 park was funded by the NSW Government and Central Coast Council, with $150,000 coming from the Stronger Communities Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said community consultation had been integral to the project. “I’m really pleased that this new space was designed in collaboration with local students and local residents –
the key beneficiaries of this infrastructure,” Crouch said. Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said the new play space, located just off Shelly Beach Rd, is great for the whole community. “Through workshops and surveys with the local community, Council was able to turn the community’s ideas into a design and construction of a play space which caters for older children and youth of the area,” Cr Matthews said. The funding from the Stronger Communities Fund is in addition to $20M the NSW Government provided to Central Coast Council in 2016 to kick-start delivery of community infrastructure. Source Media Release, Aug 6 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch
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Call for local gigs to be part of Great Southern Nights Music venues on the Central Coast can receive $2,750 from the NSW Government to host a COVID-safe gig during November, with $1,650 allocated to artists. The new state-wide music event, Great Southern Nights, will be run by the NSW government in partnership with Destination NSW and Australia Recording Industry Association (ARIA), as a way stimulate the live music and entertainment scene. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said that up to 1,000 gigs will be hosted at COVIDsafe venues around the state and is strongly encouraging Coast venues to apply. “I would strongly encourage Central Coast music venue owners and managers to apply to host and make the most of this exciting opportunity,” he said. “Half of the 1,000 gigs will be held in regional NSW, and as a region situated close to Sydney, the Central Coast
talent will need to be provided with the application. While all acts are considered, there has been a specific emphasis on encouraging original live music. “Our community has been confronted with the triple whammy of bushfires, floods and COVID-19 this year, and if any local music venues are selected to host Great Southern Nights gigs, this would be a fantastic moralebooster,” Crouch said. International artists already locked in by the NSW Government include Jimmy Barnes, Birds of Tokyo, Missy Higgins, The Jungle Giants, Paul Kelly, Thelma Plum, The Presets, Amy Shark, Tash Sultana, The Teskey Brothers, Tones and I, and The Veronicas. Applications close on August 14 with inclusion results released August 25. The Veronicas is one of the confirmed acts
community is placed to benefit.
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“Any venue that has previously hosted a gig and
can deliver a COVID-safe event will be considered.”
Venues can submit up to four gigs and information on
Source: Media Release, Aug 6 Parliamentary Security for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch
Repair Café seeks to build community … and reduce landfill Kariong Eco Garden and Permaculture Central Coast will host a Repair Café this Sunday, August 16, from 10am-1pm at Kariong Hall. At the same time, a small group of volunteers will sew Boomerang Bags for the local bag share box at Kariong Foodworks.
The main aim of the Kariong Repair Cafe is to reduce items going to landfill while following Permaculture’s core ethics of Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share. Café co-ordinator, Wanda Gomez, said a team of helpers brought all sorts of skills to share each month. “These range from jewellery
making to woodworking, hand or machine sewing to tool sharpening and much, much more,” she said. “This wide range of skills and know-how means visitors can be assured all possible repairs can be made to their item.” Visitors are welcome to bring along their broken items from home.
Toasters, lamps, hair dryers, clothes, bikes, toys, crockery... anything that is broken is welcome and can more than likely be repaired. If you don’t have anything needing repair, pop along to enjoy a cuppa, learn more about what goes on and help build the community. The Repair Café runs free of
charge to visitors with donations being gratefully accepted. Funds raised from each event help pay the ongoing costs of the group, including registration with the International Repair Café movement, purchase or replenishment of tools and/or materials with any leftover money supporting Kariong Eco
Garden. Kariong Hall is accessible and can accommodate 30 people safely with 4m2 physical distancing. Source: Email, Aug 13 Kariong Repair Café
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[s] 9:30 ABC News: 75th Anniversary 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 7:30 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 12:00 Rivals (PG) [s] (PG) [s] Of The End Of WWII [s] Adventures [s] 12:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 12:00 Beach Cops (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: 8:30 Which Car (PG) [s] 12:30 Surf Patrol [s] 12:30 The Sound [s] 9:00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Firebirds v Giants/ Magpies v 1:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 1:30 Father Brown (PG) [s] Carry On [s] Fever *Live* From Nissan 1:30 Program To Be Advised 2:30 Back In Time For Dinner [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Arena, Brisbane [s] 3:00 Program To Be Advised 3:30 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 12:00 Supercars: Darwin Day 1 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 4:30 Landline [s] *Live* From Hidden Valley 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Sydney Raceway, Darwin [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] FC v Western United *Live* 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] From Bankwest Stadium [s] – 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:30 Meghan & Harry - The New Front Line (PG) [s] Sydney FC secured the 7:00 Program To Be Advised Revelations (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] Premiers Plate and top spot 9:00 Movie: “Bridget Jones’s Baby” 8:15 Program To Be Advised heading into the finals. In their 7:00 Border Patrol: 9:30 Ambulance UK (PG) [s] (M s,l) (’16) Stars: Renée Biblical Visa (PG) [s] last game of the regular season – Call handler Brogan has to Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick 7:30 Movie: “Independence Day: they take on newcomers guide one caller through the Dempsey, Emma Thompson Resurgence” (PG) (’16) Stars: Western United. process of performing lifesaving 11:20 Movie: “He’s Just Not That Into Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman 7:00 ABC News [s] CPR. You” (M s,l) (’09) Stars: Drew 9:45 Movie: “The Predator” (MA15+) 7:30 Father Brown (PG) [s] Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson 10:40 Beecham House (M) [s] (’18) Stars: Olivia Munn, Boyd 8:20 Last Tango In Halifax (M l) [s] 11:40 NCIS: Los Angeles: 1:40 Award Winning Tasmania: Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes 9:20 Thirteen (M l) [s] Mountebank/ Can I Get A Strahan [s] 10:20 The Good Karma Hospital (M) 12:00 Criminal Minds: Suspect Witness? (M) [s] Behaviour: Devotion (M v) [s] 2:05 Home Shopping 11:05 rage Guest Programmer 1:30 Home Shopping 5:30 Wesley Impact [s] 1:00 Home Shopping (MA15+) [s] 6:00 Religious Programs [s] 6:00 Animal Tales [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 8:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 9:00 Insiders [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 9:00 Taste Of Australia With 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] Hayden Quinn [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: 1:00 Program To Be Advised 10:30 The World This Week [s] 3:00 Beach Cops (PG) [s] Lightning v Swifts *Live* From 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Compass: Jez (PG) [s] USC Stadium, Sunshine Coast 12:00 Supercars: Darwin Highlights 3:30 Border Security - Australia’s 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 3:00 NRL: Wests Tigers v Front Line (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] Canterbury Bulldogs *Live* 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 12:30 Landline [s] From TBA [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 7:30 Family Feud (PG) [s] – Who 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 2:30 The Human Body: Secrets Of 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] most deserves to win 7:00 Australian Ninja Warrior: Your Life Revealed: Survive [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] $100,000? Survey says, our State Of Origin (Part 1) (PG) [s] 7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 3:30 Brian Cox: Life Of A frontline workers! – One farmer receives 8:50 60 Minutes (PG) [s] Universe: End Of Days [s] 8:30 FBI: Crossroads (M v) [s] – A heartbreaking news, which puts 9:50 NINE News Late [s] 4:00 Todd Sampson’s Life On The loving husband and father is his road to love in jeopardy. And 10:50 Cold Case - New Leads Line: Air Pressure (PG) [s] kidnapped after accidentally Wanted: Tuitania Barclay (M) 4:30 The Mix [s] it’s the final date decision night getting involved in illegal where the ladies pull out all the 11:50 Mysteries And Scandals: 5:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] dealings far beyond what he Young, Famous And stops to make a lasting final 5:30 The Sound [s] imagined. Jubal must make a impression. Criminal (M v,s) [s] 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] difficult decision regarding his 12:40 Rivals (PG) [s] 8:30 The Lindy Tapes (M) [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] family and their future. 1:05 The Baron: 7:40 Shetland (M l,v) [s] 9:45 Between Two Worlds (M) [s] 9:30 FBI: Apex (M v) [s] Epitaph For A Hero (PG) [s] 10:45 Liar (M) [s] 8:40 Vera (M) [s] 10:30 NCIS: Double Down (M) [s] 2:05 Home Shopping 11:45 Autopsy USA: 10:10 Vanity Fair (PG) [s] John Denver (M) [s] 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 11:00 The Bletchley Circle: San 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Home Shopping Francisco: Iron In War (M v) [s] 1:00 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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Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Point NITV News: Nula The Truth About Racism (PG) The Death Of Hitler: Hitler’s Last Mystery (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes (PG) Secrets Of The Railway: Hitler’s Transpirenean Railway (PG) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) SBS World News Late The Late Session: Identity (PG) First Australians (PG) Myanmar’s Killing Fields (MA15+) (In English/ Burmese) CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Destination Flavour China Bitesize Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: A Railway Too Far?/ The Reunification Express - Vietnam (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury: Blue Mountains Ballooning Over Mount Everest (PG) Fall Of Japan In Colour (PG) SBS World News The Flying Scotsman: The Unstoppable Scotsman (PG) Movie: “Florence Foster Jenkins” (PG) (’16) Stars: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant The Vietnam War (M l,v) Borderlands: Life On The Line (M l) Shane’s Moorish Spice Journey Bitesize CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 France 24 News 6:30 Al Jazeera News 7:30 Worldwatch Continues Speedweek George Clarke’s Shed Of The Year Great Irish Railway Journeys: Haworth To Huddersfield (PG) Cycling: Incycle Inside The SS Intoxication (PG) (In English/ German) SBS World News Egypt’s Lost Pyramid (PG) Princess Anne At 70 (PG) Albert: The Power Behind Victoria (PG) How To Lose Weight Well (PG) Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (M l,s) Great British Railway Journeys: Chester To Conwy (PG)
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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Father’s Choice” (M) (’00) Stars: Peter Strauss 2:00 Criminal Confessions: Seneca Falls (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol Special: Taking A Dive/ Mr Vomit Man (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Wonder Woman” (M v) (’17) – When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Stars: Gal Gado 11:15 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:45 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls (PG) [s]
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Planet America [s] Australian Story [s] How To Build A Time Machine [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] Search For Second Earth [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] The Planets [s] The Repair Shop [s] The Drum [s] Sammy J [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] The Heights (PG) [s] Escape From The City [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One: Ash Barty [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Louis Theroux: Behind Bars (M l) [s]
6:00 Sunrise [s] 5:30 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 9:00 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 12:00 Movie: “Proof Of Life (M d,v,l) 12:00 (’00) Stars: Russell Crowe 1:00 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 3:00 9:30 Program To Be Advised 4:00 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 5:00 11:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] – Join 6:00 Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and 7:00 Andy Maher as they share a 7:30 laugh about the AFL world and catch up with stars. 12:30 Scandal: Over A Cliff (M v) [s] – 9:45 With the existence of B613 10:30 exposed to the world, the 11:00 Gladiators make the ultimate sacrifice in order to take down 11:50 Cyrus and Jake, but how far will 12:40 they go to get justice? 1:30 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00
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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)
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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Australian Ninja Warrior: State Of Origin (Part 1) (PG) [s] Tipping Point [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Australian Ninja Warrior: State Of Origin (Part 2) (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] – Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, James Bracey debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the games most influential figures. Lethal Weapon: In The Same Boat (MA15+) [s] Tipping Point [s] Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s]
6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:15 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 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 Masked Singer Australia (PG) [s] 8:45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:45 Just For Laughs Uncut (MA15+) [s] 10:15 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M) 11:05 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:05 The Project (PG) [s] 1:05 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Australian Ninja Warrior: State Of Origin (Part 2) (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Australian Ninja Warrior: Ninja Warrior Australia Vs The World (PG) [s] Movie: “The Equalizer” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas NINE News Late [s] Timeless: The Kennedy Curse (M) [s] Rivals [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s]
6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:15 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 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 Family Feud (PG) [s] 8:45 Movie: “The Great Gatsby” (M) (’13) – A writer and wall street trader, Nick, finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbour, Jay Gatsby. Stars: Lisa Adam 11:10 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:10 The Project (PG) [s] 1:10 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Explore: Rothko Sculptureum Australian Ninja Warrior: Ninja Warrior Australia Vs The World (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] RBT: V8 Dreaming/ Lovely Soul Hippy (PG) [s] Emergency (M) [s] Botched: Big Booty Problems (M n,l) [s] NINE News Late [s] New Amsterdam: A Seat At The Table (M) [s] Dr Miami: An Inside Job (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s]
6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 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] – After a surprise at last week’s group date, the ladies are already feeling their feathers ruffled. 8:30 Tommy: This Is Not A Drill (M) 9:30 Bull (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]
Today [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] Today Extra [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised Movie: “Married Life” (M) (’07) – 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] A 1940’s set drama where an 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] adulterous man plots his wife’s 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] death instead of putting her 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With through the humiliation of a Justine Schofield [s] divorce. Stars: Pierce Brosnan 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Tipping Point (PG) [s] (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] NINE News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] NRL: Parramatta Eels v 8:30 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M) Melbourne Storm *Live* 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: From TBA Hells Kitchen (M) [s] Golden Point (M) [s] 10:30 Law & Order: SVU: NINE News Late [s] Mea Culpa (M) [s] Murdered By Morning: Murder 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] In The Heartland (M v) [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] The Fix: Queen For A Day (M) 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Tipping Point (PG) [s] Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping 2:30 Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Perfect Body (PG) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 Who Do You Think You Are?: Justine Clarke (PG) 4:35 Secrets Of Tutankhamun’s Treasures (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Asian Railways Journeys: Jakarta To Borobudur (PG) 8:30 Insight: Hearing Voices 9:30 The Feed 10:00 SBS World News Late 10:30 United States Of Conspiracy (M) 11:35 Bad Banks: Paranoia (MA15+) (In German/ English) 12:35 Greyzone (M l,v) (In Danish/ Swedish/ English) 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00
CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Cannabis: Drug Or Miracle Medicine? (M d) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 Insight 4:35 Secrets Of Tutankhamun’s Treasures (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Tony Robinson - Britain’s Ancient Tracks (PG) 8:30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: What Lies Beneath (PG) 9:30 Luther (MA15+) 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 24 Hours In Emergency: A Stubborn Kind Of Fellow (M) 11:55 Movie: “Members Only” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Christy Chan (In Cantonese) 1:35 Years And Years (M s) 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:55 4:30 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:25 11:00 11:55 4:00
CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Over The Black Dot First Australians: There Is No Other Law (PG) Great British Railway Journeys: Northampton To Nuneaton (PG) London’s Super Tunnel Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Norway (PG) Cat Tales (PG) War Of The Worlds (MA15+) (In English/ French) SBS World News Late Tin Star (M l,v) The Name Of The Rose (M s,v) (In English/ Occitan) Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (M l,s)
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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Free social French conversation groups. Small classes at East Gosford & Bateau Bay Renee 0435 028 416 www.afcentralcoast.org.au afcentralcoast@gmail.com
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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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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
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HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD
Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au
TOUKLEY DISTRICT ART SOCIETY
Painting, drawing groups and classes, demonstarations and workshops. 7 days 10am-4pm, Cafe Tues-Drawing group 10am Wed - Painting group 9:30am 4392 4666 toukleyartgallery@gmail.com www.toukleyartgallery.com.au
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
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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
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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
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Duplicate Bridge, partner not required. Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Sat 1.30pm, Wed 7.15pm 4325 9854
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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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Toby’s Gift brings hope to Kids in Need A young man from Kincumber whose dying wish to give back to the charity that supported his family, has saved it from financial collapse. Toby Martin lost his battle with Leukemia at the beginning of July and to honour his wish, his parents, Ros and Chris, started the Toby’s Gift fundraiser to support Central Coast Kids in Need. The Bateau Bay based children’s charity financially supports hundreds of Central Coast families with seriously ill children, but thanks to the pandemic the voluntary run organisation was pushed to breaking point after vital fundraisers couldn’t proceed and regular donations began drying up. Their situation became so dire that the charity ended up with a $100,000 hole in their budget and volunteers were concerned they’d run out of funds before the new year. But thanks to Toby’s Gift the charity now has the funds to pull through. Since Coast Community News last covered Central Coast Kids in Need’s (CCKIN) plight, the country has rallied
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behind the fundraiser, with a further $30,000 being raised to bring the amount Toby’s Gift has raised to over $60,000. This coupled with the $30,000 donation from the charity’s major sponsor, Wyong Roos Foundation, and
the $15,000 it received in donations through its website, has meant CCKIN will be able to continue covering the cost of travel, accommodation and medical expenses for the 126 families already on their books for this financial year without
fear of bankruptcy. CCKIN Secretary, Lorraine Churchill, said the charity would be eternally grateful to the Martin family for coming to its aid in its time of need. “We have enough funding now to continue operating for
the next nine months and this was all brought about because of one amazing young man. “Strength, perseverance and courage; these three words explain Toby to a tee. “We at CCKIN feel privileged to have known Toby and we will make the most of his gift to support as many families as we can,” Churchill said. With donations pouring in from right around Australia, Churchill also extended her thanks to the hundreds of people inspired into donating by Toby. “CCKIN has been servicing the Central Coast for the past 27 years and in all that time we’ve never been in a situation like this. “We genuinely thought we’d have to close our doors, so we can’t thank everyone enough,” Churchill said. With their finances temporarily in the green, Churchill said CCKIN was turning its attention to rebooting its fundraising. “Along with the financial donations we’ve also received donations of prizes for our usual fundraising raffles and we’ve also had more people come on board to volunteer, so we feel very invigorated.
“We are now planning a major fundraiser for November, so watch this space,” Churchill said. In more good news for the charity, it’s appeals to local politicians for government support and guidance also appear to have been answered. “Part of the reason we ran into such a financial shortfall was the fact that we did not qualify for any government stimulus as a voluntary run charity. “We appealed to all of the coast’s local, state and federal representatives for help and I’m pleased to say we have met with Robertson MP, Lucy Wicks, who has promised to take our case to Charity Minister, Zed Seselja, to see what can be done. With the future at CCKIN looking brighter, Churchill said Toby’s legacy will forever live on through the charity’s work. “Aside from being a testament to the Australian Spirit, this experience has shown us what we already knew, that Toby was an amazing young man who brought joy and hope to everyone around him.” Dilon Luke
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All Adults Here
Author: Emma Straub Publisher: Penguin Random House
I finished a book called Grown Ups a few weeks ago and now I’ve just read All Adults Here. Given the number of birthdays I have had I would say that I am a grown up, an adult. However, shouldn’t adults be able to poach an egg? Source a decent mattress pad? Sometimes I feel like I am pretending to be an adult, and someone is going to call me out soon as a fraud. As the book All Adults Here points out “so much of becoming an adult was distancing yourself from your childhood experiences and pretending they didn’t matter, then growing to realize they were all that mattered and composed 90 percent of your entire being”. Ouch. Barbara Baker is hit and killed by an empty, speeding school bus. Astrid Stick, a 68 year old widow, is sitting in her parked car when she witnesses the accident. Astrid and Barbara knew each other for over 40 years, however Astrid did not like Barbara. The incident greatly affects Astrid and she seems to become obsessed with all things Barbara. She also starts to question how she raised her children and takes steps to become closer to
them. Astrid lives in Clapham, New York, a (fictitious) small town along the Hudson Valley. Her husband died when the children were entering adulthood. For the past few years, she has been in a relationship with Birdie Gonzales, her hairdresser, who owns Shear Beauty. She hasn’t told anyone about this relationship, but Barbara’s death has made her realise that life is too short. “There was no time to waste, not in this life. There were always more school buses.” Elliot is her eldest son and is married to Wendy.
They have over-active three year old twins and also live in Clapham. Elliot is up-tight – years ago, when his father was still alive, he overheard his parents talking about him in a not so flattering way, and now he carries this around with him. While he became a builder, some would say successful, he is still trying to over-compensate. Her daughter, Porter, also lives in Clapham and owns a goat farm and makes cheese. She is single and pregnant by a sperm donor. She is carrying on an affair with Jeremy, her high school boyfriend who himself is married with children.
Nicky, Astrid’s favourite, lives in Brooklyn with his French wife Juliette and their daughter Cecelia. Nicky was in a movie when he was in high school and became an instant teenage heart throb. However, he turned his back on Hollywood and became a hippie. Nicky and Juliette have shipped Cecelia off to spend the school year with her grandmother. Cecelia feels she has been abandoned by her parents. Astrid reminded me a lot of Olive Kitteridge – someone in their later years that regrets their relationship, or lack thereof, with their children. On the most part the writing was enjoyable however as the story went on, Straub threw so many social issues into the mix that it became clunky and confusing. I found myself having to go back and re-read sections as I just could not figure out what was going on. Straub hopes, I think, that we will all easily relate to the Stricks, who worry about work, money, sex, and gossip and that we will all fall in love with their quirky, insecure ways. It’s just didn’t go that way for me – the characters are just a little too cliché and superficial. As for the all-important ending, what can I say? mmmm … disappointing. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic
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Business & Property Bread, pastries and coffee – a lifeline for Bells at Killcare Bells at Killcare has chosen to make its pop-up bakery permanent, after experiencing overwhelming success and support from the local community. The 5-star boutique hotel started the bakery during the COVID-19 shutdown as a way to maintain business and keep staff employed. The establishment has commissioned a proper refrigerated pastry and coffee counter to sell fresh bread, pastries and coffees. During the lockdown, 55 of Bells staff went on JobKeeper, with all given three days of work a week. Co-founder and owner of Bells at Killcare, Karina Barry, said the idea saved the
establishment. “When we got shut down, we literally asked ourselves what are we going to do,” she said. “So we thought, let’s move this big granite kitchen table that we have in the restaurant, put it in the garden room at the front of the manor house, move all the long furniture out, and start selling bread and pastries. “The next morning there was a queue out the door. “It did not matter whether you were the restaurant manager or a casual kitchen hand; everybody just did three days. “Some staff who felt they had compromised immunity worked in the garden.” Despite staying open, Barry said no one was booking accommodation, making the bakery their only source of
income. “It was just a really galvanising time for all of us, and we were really scared we were going to lose everything, but our team just rallied and connected with the community,” she said. “It was a real silver lining, and it was really good for the mental health of those of us who were working at that time. “Anybody who is in their own business knows that their biggest worry is, how am I going to tell my team? Bread and pastries were previously being baked inhouse for the hotel and restaurant. However, Barry said that selling these staple food items gave people a reason to get outside. “I think that it was so devastating for everybody to be
locked up at home,” she said. “We almost created a habit over those couple of months where walking up to Bells to get bread was just what people did. Bells at Killcare is recognised as one of the only 5-star accommodations on the Central Coast, but Barry said the bakery changed the community’s perception of the property. “All of a sudden people were just able to come into Bells and get their bread and coffee,” Barry said. “If we get shut down, we have got that experience, and we know that we have the bakery, the hampers and the takeaway and we know our community is behind us.” Jacinta Counihan
Bells at Killcare will make its pop-up bakery permanent
$2,000 boost for Community and Business Women’s Network Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) will hold professional educational projects for small businesses during October, after winning the July round of the Greater Central Coast community funding program. The $2,000 CBWN received from Greater Bank will go towards running projects following two themes identified by the NSW Government’s Small Business Month financial foundations and futureproofing business. CBWN Founder, Sharyn Burgess, said she understood the pressure that small businesses on the Central Coast are going through after being heavily affected by COVID-19 restrictions. “Running a small business is not easy at the best of times, so we’re doing everything we can to stand behind Central Coast businesses, especially those run by women,” Burgess said. “Driving local investment and
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Community and Business Women’s Network has won the July round of the bank’s funding program
spending was one of the main reasons we created the Community and Business Women’s Network.” CWBN, which launched in 2018, provides more than 300 women in business with the information and knowledge they to need to succeed through networking events, business
showcases, online forums and professional development opportunities. “This very welcome financial boost from Greater Bank will allow us to better support our members through some of the toughest trading conditions we’ve ever seen,” Burgess said.
Runners up for the July round were Musicians Making a Difference and Community Fire Education, both receiving $500 to put towards operational costs. Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said he was glad to be supporting communities
through these tough times. “We’re proud to be able to support local business women with this small but generous funding contribution which will help them get back on their feet,” Swetnam said. Central Coast Kids In Need Incorporated, The Attic
Theatrical Inc. and Sport Central Coast will all be vying for this month’s funding, with nominations closing August 26. Source Media Release Aug 10 Greater Bank Central Coast
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Community Support Grant Program still open Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Central Coast Council’s Working Together Staying Strong program is … well, staying strong. Deputy Mayor Jane Smith said Council was continuing to work to connect people, build capacity and create local solutions and initiatives through the delivery of grants and sponsorships to support a range of community projects. Cr Smith said Council developed the program as a direct response to the pandemic and to help those most at need on the Central Coast. “We know our community are doing it tough and it is important that we support those frontline services who are there to provide the essential services our community need now more than ever,” she said. Seven applicants were successful in their request for funding under the grant program in June and will share in $44,959.90 of the $300,000 allocated to the program between May 1 and September 30. Latest recipients are: Catholic
Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre received almost $5,000 for its Socially Distanced Brekky Club
Care, Diocese of Broken Bay, Mary Macs Place, $10,000 for COVID-19 lunch packs; Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre, $5,762.90 for audio-visual equipment to support remote group therapy sessions; The Salvation Army Oasis Central Coast, $3,750 for resource packs for families and young people; Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, $9,649 for large fridge and freezer and other equipment; Central Coast Family Support Services, $7,500 for Winter Warmer Packs; Toukley Neighbourhood Centre, $3,800 for care packages to vulnerable, disadvantaged, isolated elderly local community members; and Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, $4,498 for its Socially Distanced Brekky Club. The Community Support Grant Program remains open for applications from not for profit groups throughout the year and provides up to $5,000 per project per financial year in combined funding and in-kind Council services to applicants. Source: Media release, Aug 10 Central Coast Council
Singer-songwriter one of five local Mum-preneurs Five Central Coast businesswomen have been named as finalists in the prestigious AusMumpreneur awards, with the winners to be announced at the end of August.
nominations nation-wide. Entrants must be Australian mums with registered businesses, with finalists selected by a panel of industry judges. Kristina Gowlland of Bubsibrain is thrilled to have been named a finalist in the Product Innovation category. The Saratoga mum is an award-winning singersongwriter with an Aria Award nomination to her credit.
But it is for a product she created in her effort to beat post-natal depression that Gowlland has been nominated. “I created something out of nothing when I realised how now, more than ever, amidst the challenging times we are living in, was the moment for Running since 2009, the us all to be looking at our awards are hosted by founders situations creatively,” she said. of The Women’s Business “I truly believe there is an School, Peace Mitchell and innovator in all of us. Katy Garner, with this year’s “When I gave birth to my first awards attracting 1,877 child, I was a mess; I had no idea what to do with a baby. “So, I turned to the NSW Government’s baby development guide, Love, Talk, Sing, Play. “However, because my baby cried all the time, I wasn’t able to do any of the activities with him. “Postnatal depression set in COMMUNITY and after a few weeks I basically CCN gave up. “I’m a singer-songwriter, so in ‘giving up,’ I just relaxed and started to do what I naturally do CCN anyway, which is sing. “And then, all of a sudden, as Imagine if it was a message I started to sing…he stopped crying. about your business. “That’s when I had my a-ha moment. “If I could write and sing a song coinciding with each or see the website developmental activity, I could www.coastcommunitynews.com.au stop the tears plus be able to
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actually do the developmental activities with him.” Enlisting the help and endorsement of top paediatrician Dr John Eastwood, Gowlland penned the album Sing Baby Sing and released the music under her brand, Bubsibrain. Her developmental music for infants aged 0-12 months was a world first. Discovering how the music also assisted in settling and establishing routine, she decided to take it a step further and create black-and-white books for babies, teaching herself Illustrator and learning the ins-and-outs of publishing. “Without all this, I would have spiralled into a deep depression,” she said. “If I hadn’t listened to that inner voice inside, who knows where I’d be today?” Bubsibrain has received 5-star reviews from grateful fellow mums. Other Coast award finalists are: Jo Pennington, Munchas Café & Catering (AusMumpreneur of the Year); Christine Mastello, Southlakes Incorporated (Big Idea); Kathy Hubble, Amelio Health (Digital Innovation); and Jodie Minto, iland co (Fashion). Terry Collins
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Lisarow industrial park application lodged
An aerial perspective of the proposed development
Residents have until September 4 to lodge submissions with Central Coast council on a Development Application (DA) for a mixed used light industrial park proposed for 27 Sunny Bank Rd, Lisarow. The $35M development will ultimately be determined by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel.
A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) lodged with the DA says the proposal would see eight separate one, two and three storey buildings constructed within two zones over seven stages. The General Industries Zone (Stage 1) would see a variety of compatible business, community and recreational activities within two buildings above basement car parking. The Warehouse Zone (Stages
2-7) would see six buildings accommodating self-storage units and a mixture of small, medium and large warehouse units with ancillary office components. The development would be arranged into three main terraced levels running east to west, each supported by waste, loading and parking facilities with vehicular access proposed via two separate driveway crossings to Sunny Bank Rd.
An artist’s impression of the General Industries Zone
Enhancement landscaping is proposed throughout the site, including a revegetated corridor along the western boundary. BHI Architects say in the SEE that site planning and design of the buildings aim to create a sense of place and identity in the community through architectural expression and sustainability strategies. “The range of activities and amenities provided by the
Few objections to relocation of ET Australia secondary college ET Australia Secondary College has released a response to issues raised in submissions regarding its planned relocation to two sites from next year. The college plans to relocate to 125 Donnison St and the Imperial Centre, with its current site at 123 Donnison St set to be demolished early next year to make way for a regional library. The proposal would see Year 7-10 students relocated to a rented site in the Imperial Centre and an expanded arm, catering for up to 31 places for Year 11 and 12 students, to be housed upstairs in a building at 125 Donnison St, which already contains ET Australia’s Adult Training College on its lower level. The $2.8M project is expected to generate 26 full time construction jobs and an
additional 14 full time employees upon completion. A total of 10 submissions were received, including five from private organisation submissions, four public authority agency submissions, and one community submission. Few objections were raised by private organisations, with Options Disability Support, Parkside Gosford, Gosford Uniting Church, Regional Youth Support Services and the Lederer Group offering support for the project. A submission from a nearby resident raised concerns over the use of the food court and other shopping facilities in the Imperial Centre by students during school hours and suggested students should remain on school grounds. But the applicant replied that it was unreasonable to restrict students from the use of
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facilities used daily by the public during recess and lunch breaks and said staff would supervise students during breaks. Several concerns were raised by the Department itself and other government bodies, including minimal access to natural light and ventilation for students during the day. The applicant replied that the site at 125 Donnison St has teaching spaces located near the external perimeter of the building, with direct access to natural daylight and ventilation. Areas of the floor plate which do not have an external elevation and windows are limited to internalised circulation, service zones and amenities. Natural ventilation is provided to the teaching areas and balanced with the existing mechanical system.
The applicant acknowledged the Imperial Centre site requires further works to address the which could involve minor construction works. All areas and teaching spaces, across both sites, have been reviewed by the certifier and satisfy NCC compliance requirements for natural daylight and ventilation, the applicant’s response said. In reply to concerns over lack of open space the applicant said the school has direct external access to nearby Kibble Park for outdoor education and breaks from both sites. It said students have used Kibble Park on a daily basis for the past eight years during recess and lunch and the arrangement would continue. Break times would be staggered to limit the number of students in the park at any one time. Some concerns were raised over car parking, with the applicant advising that it would be provided 12 reserved spaces in the Imperial Centre as part of the lease, with additional parking available on upper levels of the centre. Terry Collins
proposal will generate a vibrant, accessible industrial and services centre that meets the local industrial and broader community needs and appeals to a broad demographic,” the SEE says. Design features would include: retention of an ecological zone to the western edge as the interface to neighbouring residential areas; terracing of the site levels to minimise environmental
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impacts. a central landscaped circulation spine for pedestrians and traffic providing connections north to south; through site traffic flow and pedestrian connectivity; basement parking to minimise open hard stand areas; and environmental strategies to aim for Green Star accreditation. Source: Central Coast Council DA tracker, Aug 12
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Disability plan to help shape access and inclusion Residents have until September 4 to give their input into Central Coast Council’s new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), which will help shape access and inclusion in the community from 2021 to 2025. The Plan, which will come into force when the current plan expires next year, will set out actions Council will take to enable people with disabilities to gain better access to mainstream services, facilities and information so they can fully participate in the community. Council’s Director of Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said Council will be engaging closely with staff, the wider community and key
Central Coast Council wants input into its new Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the funding would create a lasting community benefit. “The $4M funding boost can be used for planning, design, construction or land acquisition costs for new and existing public spaces,” Crouch said. “This includes parks,
playgrounds, foreshore improvements, walking trails, picnic areas, waterway access points, and more walkable and inviting streets. “With a growing community as well as a critical need to generate employment in light of COVID-19, now is the time to deliver better public spaces on the Central Coast.” Crouch said to access the money, Council would need to develop and adopt a Local Acceleration Program. “The NSW Government has already fast-tracked dozens of development applications through the Planning System Acceleration Program,
including the new public primary school at Warnervale and a 41-unit affordable housing development in Gosford,” he said. “Every level of government needs to pull its weight and enable job creation at this difficult time.” Funding through the Public Spaces Legacy Program is only available to councils participating in the ePlanning system, which includes Central Coast Council. Central Coast Council was unable to provide a response prior to deadline. Terry Collins
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life. “People with disabilities are an integral part of our community and contribute on a daily basis to the social, cultural and economic life of the Central Coast region,” Cr Matthews said. “To be a truly responsive and inclusive community, our Coast needs to hear the voices of people who live with disabilities and understand the barriers they experience to full community participation.” For details on how to have your say in the Disability Inclusion Action Plan 20212025 visit yourvoiceourcoast. com. Source: Media release, Jul 7 Central Coast Council
Central Coast Council recognised for Waterways Report Card
Council eligible for $4M public spaces funding Central Coast Council is eligible to receive $4M for new and improved public spaces, under extra funding announced last week as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan.
stakeholders to develop the new Plan. “It is very important that the new Disability Inclusion Action Plan reflects the voices of people in our community with lived experience of disability and their carers, as well as local organisations and service providers in the disability sector,” Vaughan said. “We encourage the community to share their input and experiences by participating in one of our online forums or completing our online survey.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said the Plan would form part of Council’s focus on celebrating and continuing to create opportunities for inclusion where all people feel welcome and participate in community
Central Coast Council has taken out a top honour at this year’s RH Dougherty Awards for its innovative Central Coast Waterways Report Card. The annual Awards, established in 1981 by Local Government NSW, highlight best-practice council communication and liaison with the communities they serve. Council won the Reporting to Your Community Award for its inaugural Central Coast Waterways Report Card, which aims to educate the community about the impacts of their actions on local waterways and foster pride in these important natural assets. Council’s Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said Council was thrilled to be recognised for the program, which provides an important platform for sharing the story of waterway conservation with the community. “The Central Coast Waterways Report Card tells the story of waterway health in a language that is common to all of us and provides a tool to bridge the gap between science, management and community values,” Cox said. “Our vision is that the Waterways Report Card continues to be a focal point in a long conversation with our community about waterway health and will be part of the driving force behind improvements which can only truly come about if we all work together.”
Mayor Lisa Matthews said the initiative was the first of its kind on the Coast and set a standard for best practices in community education across the state. “The Central Coast is known for its natural beauty maintaining our natural assets is a critical component of what we value as a community,” Cr Matthews said. “Our Environment and Planning Team is to be commended for their involvement in this project, which plays an important role in protecting our rich environmental heritage and casts a positive spotlight on our region.” Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President, Linda Scott, said a challenging year of drought, bushfires and a global pandemic had not stopped councils from carrying out award-winning work for their communities.
“Councils provide local leadership and these awards, along with Local Government Week, highlight just some of the services and support they are committed to providing,” Scott said. “NSW councils have a history of punching well above their weight and making every local dollar count, as these awards ably demonstrate.” Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, said this year’s winners reflected the great outcomes hard working councils were able to achieve. “Local Government Week is a great opportunity to let people know the support and services at their fingertips through their local councils,” Hancock said. “Councils are the heart of our communities and the dedicated, committed staff are the heart of our councils.” Terry Collins
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Window closing for submissions on Parking Plan Residents have until August 16 to provide comment on the Central Coast Parking Study and Implementation Plan, now on public exhibition via Council’s website. The plan has been guided by previous community consultation and includes short, and medium-to-long term strategies to deliver additional parking where required. It also looks at improved public and other transport options and has assessed the commuter parking needs for Gosford, Woy Woy, Wyong, Warnervale, Ourimbah, Tuggerah and Lisarow. The plan attracted quite a bit of community comment when it was considered by Council in June prior to going on public exhibition, with options for Gosford especially contentious.
An option for a multi-storey carpark at Central Coast Stadium would see loss of community access to green space
It suggests three options for a new parking station close to the CBD – one at Central Coast Stadium, one at Gosford racecourse and at a site
owned by Council in Albany St. Central Coast Commuters Association vice president, Eddie Ellis, was critical of the
Council adopts Facilities Leasing Policy despite objections Widespread opposition to leasing arrangements has not stopped Central Coast Council adopting an updated Facilities Leasing and Licensing Policy. One sporting group wanted the changes deferred until next year, while a bowling club wanted a land lease only, to release Council from building maintenance responsibilities. From the Breakers Club to Mannering Park Progress Association, 25 different groups put in submissions complaining about aspects of the new arrangements. A report to Council on August 10, which was adopted without any debate, simply noted the submissions and said Council would reply individually. The Central Coast Sports Council (CCSC) wanted the changes deferred. A submission from the CCSC Executive and Members said they were in favour of a separate Facilities Leasing and Licencing Policy for sport because sport was unique in its delivery of service to the community. “The field-based sporting community on the Central Coast are not for profit (except for one code) and they have contributed and continue to contribute to the renewal and upkeep of sporting facilities,” the submission said. “In the current environment and (with) the impact of COVID19 the CCSC request that
the Draft Facilities Leasing & Licencing Policy Document be deferred until 01/02/2021. “This will allow Council and the community to better analyse the document, along with the immediate and potential lasting impacts of the COVID19 pandemic.” CCSC said there were several responsibilities under agreements that would transfer costs to clubs. “In the environment that will be presented to sporting communities post COVID19, Council should reconsider some of the eleven High Level Responsibilities in the High Level Tenant Responsibilities,” the submission said. In response to a three per cent rent increase for category three to seven tenants and market rent reviews every five years it suggested that any Lease and Licence on a sporting facility should only pay $1. “The clubs/associations are making improvements to sporting facilities all the time to the benefit not only to sporting organisations but to the whole community,” CCDC said. “The Central Coast Sports Council have completed this submission after consultation (with) member sports and request that the Central Coast Council strongly consider adopting the suggestions put forward in the submission.” By contrast, the Long Jetty Seniors were happy with the new lease.
“This submission was studied by our Committee at a recent meeting and all agreed it was most acceptable,” the group’s submission said. A neighbourhood centre said it was happy with the new lease but wished the negotiations were quicker. “The uncertainty around when new leases will be offered has been very stressful and left vulnerable community centres paying over $25,000 per year in hire fees while those who already have leases pay less than $2000 per year,” the submission said. “Some community centres have been pressured to pay the scheduled fee for their centres which can equate to $800 per week. “As the manager of a neighbourhood centre, I am looking forward to the day we will only pay $1200 per year and not have to manage the bookings for council spaces for little or no reward.” Council’s response was that the Property Officer would respond directly back to the tenant with specific feedback. Council said the new policy was developed to enable a consistent and transparent approach to the management, operation and planning of Council’s community facilities that operate under lease, licence, hire and volunteer models. Merilyn Vale
three proposals, saying they were more concerned with replacing parking spots which will be lost when the former Kibbleplex site is redeveloped than with using $30M pledged by the Federal Government for the purpose it was promised – alleviating commuter parking problems. Ellis said the plan ignores the most obvious solution, which is to add more levels to
the existing commuter carpark adjacent to Gosford railway station. Others were critical of a loss of green space adjacent to Central Coast Stadium which would be lost to the community if the first option were adopted. That option was believed to be the one most favoured by Council, but the matter was discussed most recently in a confidential session on June 9, with councillors’ views not made public and a final decision deferred until the plan comes back to Council following the public exhibition period. The study says parking demands are generally very high in the Gosford CBD, with more than 5,000 vehicles seeking a park during peak periods as shoppers, commuters and those accessing Gosford Hospital vie for a spot. There are currently 1,119 free parking spaces at the railway station and 706 paid parking spaces at the Gosford City Car Park, which is rarely full as motorists search for a
free spot. With the 535 free car parking spaces at the Kibbleplex Shopping Centre to be lost when the redevelopment of the site by the Lederer Group is finally approved, the need for more parking in the CBD is urgent. Mayor Lisa Matthews is urging the public to have their say. “Council understands that car parking is a significant issue of concern to the community and is actively working to ensure a plan is put in place to meet the immediate and future needs of the Central Coast and ensure the best outcome for Council’s future investment,” she said. “We will continue to explore all options and work closely with all levels of government into the future to address car parking issues for our residents.” The Central Coast Parking Strategy Implementation Plan is currently on public exhibition online at yourvoiceourcoast.com.
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Development Consents Notice is given of the granting of the following Development Consents and Complying Development Certificates pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. The consents are available for public inspection, without charge, at Central Coast Council offices in Gosford and Wyong, during business hours.
No
Date
493/2020 490/2020
Address
Suburb
Proposed Development
29-07-2020 7 Keats Ave
BATEAU BAY
Alterations & Additions
31-07-2020 65 Lakin St
BATEAU BAY
Additions to the Existing Dwelling & Formalisation of Use of the Existing Unauthorised Detached Secondary Dwelling
598/2020
27-07-2020 91 Berkeley Rd
BERKELEY VALE
Retaining Walls
53/2020
27-07-2020 15 Apprentice Dr
BERKELEY VALE
Construction of 5 Industrial Units for Light Industrial Use
574/2020
28-07-2020 214 / 15 Lorraine Ave BERKELEY VALE
Addition (Sunroom) Dwelling
603/2020
30-07-2020 14 Forest Oak Pl
BERKELEY VALE
596/2020
30-07-2020 4 Kenmare Ave
BERKELEY VALE
Alterations & Additions
618/2020
31-07-2020 55 Bundeena Rd
BERKELEY VALE
Dwelling
55362/2018
22-07-2020 370 Orange Grove Rd
BLACKWALL
Demolition of Existing & Proposed New Dwelling (Amended Application)
561/2020
28-07-2020 39 Coonanga Ave
BUDGEWOI
Home Based Business
687/2020
31-07-2020 9 Findlay Ave
CHAIN VALLEY BAY
Inground Pool
629/2020
29-07-2020 192 Geoffrey Rd
CHITTAWAY POINT
Alterations & Carport
58568/2020
29-07-2020 71 Del Rio Dr
COPACABANA
Dwelling House (New) & Demolition Residential
58488/2020
29-07-2020 28 Malinya Rd
DAVISTOWN
Timber Framed Infill Addition, Covered Pool Deck & New Swimming Pool
58630/2020
28-07-2020 76 Barrenjoey Rd
ETTALONG BEACH
Alterations & Additions to Existing Cottage & New Garage
627/2020
30-07-2020 1 Corona Ln
GLENNING VALLEY
Inground Pool
606/2020
30-07-2020 73 Bundeena Rd
GLENNING VALLEY
Dwelling
547/2020
31-07-2020 68 Manuka Pde
GOROKAN
Demolition of Structures & Secondary Dwelling
46256/2014
GOSFORD 28-07-2020 108 Donnison St, 110, 114, 116, 118 & 118A Mann St
Mixed Use Development, Commercial / Retail, Supermarket, Hotel & Shop Top Housing Development (JRPP) (Amended Application)
58450/2020
22-07-2020 3 Irwin Pl
GREEN POINT
Deck
58590/2020
23-07-2020 13 Quattroville Pl
GREEN POINT
Swimming Pool
611/2020
30-07-2020 19 Cecilia St
HAMLYN TERRACE
Dwelling
653/2020
31-07-2020 109 Loretto Way
HAMLYN TERRACE
Dwelling Dwelling
680/2020
31-07-2020 113 Loretto Way
HAMLYN TERRACE
56767/2019
28-07-2020 Lot 105 DP1184403 Hawkesbury River
HAWKESBURY RIVER Telecommunications Tower
681/2020
28-07-2020 583 Dicksons Rd
JILLIBY
Inground Pool
58679/2020
16-07-2020 13 Lowry Cl
KARIONG
Family Room Addition
35630/2008
23-07-2020 27 Manly View Rd
KILLCARE HEIGHTS
Re-design Upper Floor, add Laundry on Lower Floor (Amended Application)
58615/2020
28-07-2020 75 Melville St
KINCUMBER
Ground Floor Alterations, Garage & Pool
58001/2020
21-07-2020 129, 121 Newling St
LISAROW
Consolidation & 3 Lot Subdivision
524/2020
30-07-2020 1 Bloomfield St
LONG JETTY
Alterations, Additions & Carport
818/2019
30-07-2020 4 Solander Pl
LONG JETTY
Inground Pool (Amended Application)
446/2020
31-07-2020 12 Kevin St
MANNERING PARK
Manufactured Dwelling & Conversion of Existing Dwelling to Secondary Dwelling
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No
Date
58415/2020
Address
Suburb
Proposed Development
30-07-2020 52 Ocean View Dr
WAMBERAL
Alterations & Additions including New Swimming Pool
58610/2020
27-07-2020 21 Currawong Rd
WAMBERAL
Extension to Rear of Dwelling including Internal Lap Pool
320/2019
28-07-2020 5 Mitchell Tce
WARNERVALE
Dual Occupancy (Attached) & 2 Lot Subdivision (Amended Application)
649/2020
28-07-2020 6 Yengo Pl
WOONGARRAH
Awning
617/2020
29-07-2020 6 Wilton Grove
WOONGARRAH
Dwelling
58512/2020
29-07-2020 291 Davistown Rd
YATTALUNGA
Detached Shed
Development Applications
The following Development Applications are notified for public comment and are available for public inspection free of charge at the Central Coast Council offices in Gosford and Wyong, during business hours. Alternatively the applications can be viewed online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Written submissions close: 28 August 2020
No
Address
Suburb
Description
59034/2020
2002 Peats Ridge Rd
CALGA
Animal Boarding Establishment, Dwelling House (New) & Stables Applicant - S Sammut
58824/2020
139 Springwood St ETTALONG BEACH
Proposed Dual Occupancy & Demolish Existing Dwelling Applicant - KM Design Partners
Integrated Development
Written submissions close: 4 September 2020
No
Address
Suburb
Description
750/2020
14 Bottlebrush Dr
BERKELEY VALE
Attached Dual Occupancy & 2 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision Applicant - Valley Homes. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.
58884/2020
27 Sunny Bank Rd
LISAROW
Staged Mixed Use Light Industrial Park, Subdivision Strata & Subdivision Community Title Applicant - Palladium Property Pty Ltd. This application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. The application is to be determined by the Regional Planning Panel due to the value of the development being $35,066,012. Submissions made in respect of the below application will be provided to the RPP and may be viewed on Council's website. During the exhibition period, the application, accompanying documents and statement of environmental effects can be viewed via Council's DA Tracker located on Council's website www. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au. Hard copy documents may also be inspected during business hours at Council's Customer Service Counter, Ground Floor, Council Administration Building, 49 Mann Street Gosford. During the exhibition period any person may make a submission in writing to the consent authority. Submissions can be also made online at http://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or in writing to Council's postal address. Submissions will be made available for viewing on Council's website. To help the efficiency of the assessment process, no late submissions will be considered. Any person who makes a written objection to the proposal and is dissatisfied with Council's determination of the application may appeal to the Land and Environment Court in accordance with Sections 8.8, 8.10 of the Act. If a Commission of Inquiry is held, the determination is final and not subject to appeal under Sections 8.8, 8.10 of the Act. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.
610/2020
31-07-2020 16 A Montrose St
MANNERING PARK
Alterations & Additions
58451/2020
23-07-2020 61 Maliwa Rd
NARARA
Steel Framed Shed
58534/2020
23-07-2020 13 Elm Rd
NARARA
Garage
558/2020
30-07-2020 5 Lawson St
NORAH HEAD
Alterations & Additions
578/2020
31-07-2020 14 Bungary Rd
NORAH HEAD
Dwelling
No
Address
Suburb
Description
465/2020
5 Scribbly Gum St
BERKELEY VALE
(Re-advertised) 97 Lot Residential Subdivision (Staged) Applicant - ADW Johnson Pty LTD. Consent Authority Central Coast Council. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. The application is Nominated Integrated Development and approval is sought from the Natural Resources Access Regulator (under Section 91 of the Water Management Act 2000). The application is Integrated Development and approval is sought from NSW Rural Fire Services (Under Section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997).
58523/2020
24-07-2020 15 Marangani Ave
NORTH GOSFORD
Steel Framed Shed
56000/2019
28-07-2020 68 Patonga Dr
PATONGA
Proposed Telecommunications Facility (Amended Application)
58401/2020
22-07-2020 163 Wells St
SPRINGFIELD
Secondary Dwelling
58209/2020
30-07-2020 56 Kurrawyba Ave
TERRIGAL
Dwelling Addition & Alterations
58465/2020
28-07-2020 2, 2 / 2 Marlborough Cl, TERRIGAL 2 / 55 Windemere Dr
New Deck at Front of Property & Demolish Existing Part of Roof
58606/2020
28-07-2020 33 Vicary Rd
TERRIGAL
Studio, Workshop & Swimming Pool
712/2019
29-07-2020 2 / 1 Reliance Dr
TUGGERAH
Establishment of Use to a Respite Day Care Centre & Internal Alterations
1189/2019
31-07-2020 10 Bakali Rd
TUMBI UMBI
Dual Occupancy (Detached) including Construction of a New Dwelling
50925/2016
24-07-2020 91 Pozieres Ave
UMINA BEACH
New Residential Aged Care Facility - 120 Beds, 3 Storey Building (JRPP) (Amended Application)
Nominated Integrated Development
Written submissions close: 11 September 2020
Central Coast Council is required to comply with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2019 which requires submissions on Development Applications to be published on Council’s website. In order to maintain privacy, all submissions lodged using Council’s DA Submission Form or online portal will have personal contact details and signature redacted. Submissions received not using Council’s DA Submission Form or via the online portal will be published in full. Your submission may also be reproduced in full in Council reports or in Court proceedings.
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Stirring Change: Cold Showers have more than one use Obviously, these things have their place, however the pathway to good health doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Very often it’s simply a matter of adopting certain habits which, if practiced consistently over time, produce surprisingly impressive results. And so, my first and perhaps most important lifestyle hack is … wait for it … cold showers.
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his week, as part of our immunity series, I thought I’d venture out of the kitchen and into the domain of simple, accessible, free and (mostly) enjoyable lifestyle hacks. I’ve been searching for some of the most effective in terms of boosting overall health and immunity and especially those techniques supported by genuine research. I’ve always found myself gravitating towards health strategies that are truly empowering. One of the most frustrating things to witness in the health and wellbeing sector is the heavily marketed notion that the latest gadget, the most expensive test, or the most elaborate supplement regime or powdered superfood is a prerequisite for good health.
I realise it’s probably the wrong time of year to run with this one, with temperatures already plummeting, but take my word for it, if you can master it mid-Winter, the rest of the year will be a cinch. And the tangible health benefits will make it worth your while, I can assure you! There’s not a single practice that has revolutionised my health and had me passionately preaching to friends and family, to a greater extent than this one. I am as devout a “cold-showerist” as they come. Cold exposure stimulates our immune system. It does this primarily by boosting the production of white blood cells. Studies show that not only does it increase the number of lymphocytes and natural killer (NK) cells, which defend against tumours and virus-infected cells, but it increases activity of those cells as well. One study found elevated levels of viruscombatting cytokines, gamma interferon and
interleukin-4, and that they worked more synergistically. The simple practice of taking cold showers is also an effective weight loss tool. It’s thought to convert white fat (the universally dreaded kind of body fat) into brown fat - the more favourable, active form, which burns calories, effectively transforming food into body heat. Cold exposure also boosts adiponectin, a fatburning hormone which reduces inflammation and improves insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation. Low levels of both brown fat and adiponectin are associated with obesity. Lots of other benefits There’s also a lengthy list of additional benefits. Cold exposure reduces inflammation and oxidative stress (one study hints at the possibility of it boosting glutathione production – the body’s master antioxidant); drastically enhances mood, energy levels and cognitive function; improves resilience and adaptation to stress; and increases circulation, with a tangible improvement for those suffering with cold hands and feet during Winter. Now, no doubt; some men may call out one or two disadvantages to exposing (parts of) their bodies to cold but, before you do, you should know that studies have also shown that cold showers are effective in fighting the most dreaded strain of flu: man flu! Finally, it goes without saying there are potentially significant environmental benefits from saving water, not to mention the financial benefits in terms of reduced power bills. A cold shower led recovery perhaps?
One warning Best to avoid cold showers if and when any acute illness does happen to strike. How-to guide Do you really need my help to explain how best to take a cold shower? Maybe not, but, according to the literature, some ways are more effective than others. The greatest physiological response to cold occurs during the first 30 seconds – so if that’s all you can manage, rest assured that you’ll still reap the majority of the benefits associated with this technique – consistency is the key. Alternatively, at the end of your regular daily (warm) shower, you can slowly reduce the water temperature to the lowest you can tolerate. Aim for 5-10 seconds of cold initially,gradually working up to 1-2 minutes, over time. For the faint of heart, Summer and Autumn are by far the best seasons to start, as it allows time to build the practice and reap the rewards throughout Winter when you really need them. And rest assured, it will get easier with time – in fact, cold exposure has an addictive quality thanks to the instant energy it generates. Just ask the Frigid Digits. They worked all this out a long time ago! Well, best of luck with this one! To any fence-sitters: give it a try – I promise you won’t be disappointed. Even a week should convince you that bravely sacrificing your morning comfort is worth it, for the energy and cognitive boost alone. Georgia Lienemann
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New website to support Crestani Scholarships For 15 years, Crestani Scholarships has relied on the goodwill of volunteers to help run the foundation, which raises scholarship funds for Central Coast medical professionals to undertake study in search of cancer treatments. Yvonne Crestani founded Crestani Scholarships in honour of her husband, Chris Crestani, who was the chief radiotherapist at St Vincent’s Hospital but sadly passed away from cancer in 2006. Crestani has relied heavily on volunteers since the beginning, and this month she showed appreciation to Jean Werk, who volunteered to design a website that was informative, attractive and accessible.
“When it came time to get a website, we needed to find the right person and one that understood our mission and purpose,” she said. “The Crestani Scholarships Foundation is a unique charity which raises funds for better outcomes for cancer patients.” Werk has a personal connection to the foundation, with his wife Sarah as the foundation’s IT support expert. After working in large IT companies for many years, in 2016, Werk launched his website designing company on the Central Coast called Bright Blue Gum. “When I heard the foundation was looking for a web designer, I was really happy to volunteer my services,” Werk said.
“I wanted to escape the overcrowding in Sydney. “It’s a different lifestyle, and I like working from home.” To ensure the website for Crestani Scholarship Foundation is accessible to everyone, Werk said he made a conscious effort in keeping it simple. “I have put a special emphasis on accessibility, especially for people with a disability,” Werk said. Crestani Scholarships Foundation, based at East Gosford, is always looking for volunteers from the community to help keep the organisation running. Source: Media release, Aug 6 Crestani Scholarships
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together to hammer out the details, they launched The Men’s Table Central Coast in March. But then the pandemic hit, and they were forced to hit the pause button. Ellis said the inaugural meeting proceeded via Zoom, with a handful of other sessions following, but on July 14, the table had its first official faceto-face meeting at Central Coast Leagues Club. Thirteen men from all walks of life came together for the meeting and Ellis believes it won’t be their last. “It was a good, diverse group and most have made the commitment to meet up again. “That’s how the table works, you meet with the same group for two hours every month to talk about what’s going on in your life or to just listen and spend time with other men. “And over time, that trust and camaraderie grows,” Ellis explained. For many, belonging to a table contributes to their mental, emotional and social wellbeing
whilst being a powerful support tool in their arsenal for when times are tough. “The thing about men is that we’re very good at talking about the footy or fishing, but not so good at talking about the important stuff,” Ellis said. “As we get older, we also struggle to keep up relationships as we lose touch with old friends and struggle to meet new ones, so for a lot of us, it’s just more comfortable to talk about what’s on the surface. “That’s where the table can help. “Over time, it puts people in a position where they feel comfortable to talk about their experiences and we only talk about experiences and what’s going on in our lives, no religion, no politics, none of that,” Ellis said. With feedback from the initial meeting so positive, Ellis said meetings will now continue in their monthly format at the Leagues Club for the foreseeable future. Dilon Luke
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Doctor Do More challenges Coasties to step up Central Coast Primary Care and Doctor Do More are encouraging Coast residents to join the Step Challenge this September to help raise money for the Cancer Council. Teams of up to 20 can register as a group, with the $10 signup fee and all other donations going towards cancer research. Participants are encouraged to log their steps through either a Garmin, FitBit or smartphone and prizes will be given to the person with the most overall steps; the team with the highest average steps per person; the person with the highest step count in a single day; and the team who raises the most funds. The challenge is a part of the national 10,000 steps initiative, which encourages people to
improve their physical wellbeing by increasing their daily step count. Dr Ashley Bowden, also known as Doctor Do More, is a local emergency doctor on the Central Coast and founder of the free physical activity search engine, Do More. He said he is excited to be a contestant in the challenge. “I am proud to be able to support Australia’s leading cancer charity who continue to make a colossal difference in the fight against cancer,” Bowden said. “The Step Challenge is a great way to get people moving more and the funds raised will be directed to the Cancer Council.” Central Coast Primary Care has been operating in the region for 18 years and is
recognised as a leading provider of NDIS and Mental Health services in the area. Bowden said the event was not just about raising money but was also important in encouraging residents to maintain optimal physical and mental health. “This fundraiser challenge is COVID-19 friendly, allowing people to stay mentally and physically active by encouraging the simplest form of movement,” he said. Registration forms can be found on the Central Coast Primary Care or Do More website, and all team captains must register on https://10000steps.org.au to be involved. Source: Media Release, Aug 3 Reality Marketing
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Concerns raised over health worker PPE Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has given assurances it has sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in its public hospitals and healthcare facilities, following concerns raised by the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) that PPE levels were inadequate in the face of the continuing coronavirus pandemic. The NSWNMA joined other health organisations in calling for improved protocols and better Work Health and Safety standards for all health workers responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
NSWNMA General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said despite a NSW Health issued amber alert last month for public health workers to wear masks within 1.5 metres of all patients, access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to enhance workplace safety was an ongoing concern. “At a minimum, nurses and other health workers in settings with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients should be protected with P2/N95 masks and fit tested to ensure they properly seal to their face,” Holmes said. “A recent survey of 1,270 nurses and midwives in NSW has found almost half (44.8%) of those required to wear P2/
N95 masks have not been fit tested to limit their exposure from the wrong size mask. “Alarmingly for public hospital nurses, only one-in-four working in a COVID-19 ward and one-in-three working in an intensive care unit said they had undergone a fit test.” But a spokesperson said CCLHD continues to maintain a detailed inventory and audit of stock with a focus on ensuring all areas have access to the appropriate PPE for direct contact with a patient suspected of or confirmed as having COVID-19. “Should the District require additional PPE stock, NSW Health has an escalation
process in place to support all Local Health Districts to access further quantities to ensure adequate supply can be maintained for ongoing requirements,” the spokesperson said. “As at August 9, state-wide stock on hand at NSW Health’s Whole-of-Government Warehouse included: 95 million surgical masks; 41.5 million P2/N95 masks; 45 million gloves; 24.8 million gowns; and 50.5 million face shields. “The health, well-being and safety of staff is of the utmost importance to CCLHD. “No member of staff is required or expected to undertake any work requiring
PPE unless the appropriate PPE is available. “Training is provided to staff required to wear PPE [and] includes education on the correct application and removal of PPE and highlights the need for all staff to fit check any mask they are wearing each time they are about to start caring for a patient. “Fit testing is a more formal and separate process which provides more information about the fit of the mask, it does not replace the need for fit checking immediately before seeing a patient and each time a mask is used.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Cost, Adam Crouch,
said the NSW Government has spent over $1B to procure a robust supply of personal protective equipment, particularly gloves, gowns and face shields, for the state’s health staff. “There are 140,000 health staff in NSW and keeping every single one of them safe remains of the utmost importance,” Crouch said. “Thanks to the Premier’s ‘call to arms’, which involved asking local businesses to re-skill and re-tool, the NSW Government has been able to establish new supply chains for personal protective equipment.” Terry Collins
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Tree Day is an important learning event for Terrigal PS students COVID-19 may have put a damper on the festivities, but that didn’t stop Terrigal Public School (TPS) from going green on Schools Tree Day. Held right around Australia on July 31, Schools Tree Day is an offshoot of National Tree Day that encourages teachers, staff and students to put the spotlight on the environment by rolling up their sleeves to plant trees, shrubs and flowering plants around the grounds of their schools. Aside from beautifying the grounds, the day also acts as an important lesson in sustainability for students and for many it’s often their first experience of environmental activism, as they take on the job of caring for their environment and safeguarding it for future generations. According to TPS Principal, Michael Burgess, the school has been keenly involved in Schools Tree Day for several years, with special precautions put in place this year to ensure
Terrigal Public School students planted 36 new plants around the grounds on Schools Tree Day
planting and associated activities could still go ahead. “At TPS we are very passionate about helping protect our environment. “Due to the pandemic we decided to space out our activities from just the one day to a week to comply with physical distancing among the student body,” Burgess explained.
All up, 36 trees and shrubs were planted, including a real Gallipoli Pine sapling from Turkey, which now takes pride of place near the school’s entryway. Along with the planting, students across all year groups also enjoyed a handful of lessons focused on sustainability and the significant role trees play in
Earth’s environment, completed a general tidy up of the grounds and gave existing plants and trees some TLC. Burgess said the weeks’ worth of activities resonated with TPS’s commitment to be an environmentally conscious institution. “We run a number of programs that promote sustainability to our students,
particularly recycling. “We send all of our green waste off to be turned into compost and we also have a dedicated plastic recycling program to teach students the importance of resource management when it comes to their environment,” he said. And recently students were given a look at how their hard work had paid off, with the
school unveiling some new playground furniture made exclusively from recycled plastics. Burgess said the tables and chairs would serve as a tangible reminder to students about what can be achieved when it comes to recycling. But perhaps the most vivid reminder for students are the plants and trees themselves, many of which have grown up alongside them since their very first Tree Day as Kindergarteners. “All the kids have a great time on Tree Day, they love participating and watching the trees they planted grow. “We have one section of trees on the playground that has become quite established. “They were planted around five years ago and I’m sure some of our older students remember planting those saplings,” Burgess said. Dilon Luke
100 days of learning in a pandemic It’s been a school year like no other but for the coast’s littlest students the pandemic has been their first taste of big school. Around the coast schools have just celebrated Kindergarten’s first big milestone, 100 days of school, but what’s it really like starting school amidst a world health crisis? Coast Community News spoke to Central Coast Grammar School’s Kindergarten Year Leader, Amanda Williamson, to find out. Having spent around six weeks of their first 100 days of school learning from home, Williamson said the biggest challenge facing Kindergarten students at CCGS was readjusting. “When the pandemic began Kindy had just gotten used to school, their teachers, classroom and friends, so when all of that was taken away we knew it’d be tough for them to experience, so teachers focused their efforts on finding creative ways to keep students engaged as we went through remote learning,” Williamson said. With much of the Kindergarten program designed to familiarise students with school and to help get them used to routine, keeping Kindy connected to their new community was also a major goal of CCGS’s during
Kindergarten celebrating their 100 day milestone
lockdown. “We wanted to give them as close to a typical experience as possible and that meant incorporating a lot of activities that involved the school,” Williamson explained. Principal among these was the Virtual Easter Hat Parade, an event Williamson said was enjoyed from K-12. “The Easter Hat Parade is typically Kindy’s first real introduction to the whole school so we really wanted to have some version of the parade to ensure students had that opportunity to build their school spirit and it was great to see so many students and
families from all year groups support the parade by sending in their photos,” Williamson said. When Kindy did return to school there were a few anxious students, mums and dads, but according to Williamson the transition was relatively smooth. “We know that every child handles things differently but we found the majority were excited to be back at school and being able to spend time with their teachers and friends again,” Williamson said. Concerns about the academic impact of the shutdown have also lessened, with students
seemingly on track with their learning. “We have benchmarked Kindy and are pleased with their academic progress. “We are seeing positive academic gains and we’ll be continuing to monitor progress and benchmark each child’s individual learning as needed,” Williamson said. With routine restored, Williamson said the 100 day milestone was a welcome celebration of arguably the most unique Kindy experience the school has ever witnessed. “We did lots of activities centred around the number 100.
“Students got to join with their Year 6 buddy to make special 100 crowns that they were challenged to decorate with 100 different things and they also had fun doing lots of counting games and spelling out a giant 100 which is a tradition at our school,” Williamson said.
With the Covid situation in Victoria and the worrying resurgence of cases around Sydney what the remainder of this most formative school year will bring for Kindergarten is impossible to predict, but come what may, Williamson said CCGS will be there every step of the way to guide and support their youngest students through their first year of school. “At the end of the day everything we do comes back to making sure our Kindy’s feel happy and safe coming to school. “They have settled back into school life beautifully and we are confident that they’ll continue to excel as the year carries on. “It is such a unique year to be a Kindergartener and young children are so adaptable and whatever happens we will be here to support them and their parents through whatever 2020 throws at us,” Williamson said. Dilon Luke
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College finds new ways to raise funds School fundraisers are just one of the many activities that have been put on hold to minimise the potential spread of COVID-19, but the girls at East Gosford’s St Joseph’s Catholic College have found a fun way to keep up with the social mission of their faith. Each term the school’s Social Justice Group works towards a charitable project to enact the principles of Catholic social teaching and to emulate the life and work of Mary MacKillop, with this term’s project a fundraiser for Mary MacKillop Today. The charity supports a range of initiatives with students from St Joeys opting to fundraise in support of the Mobile Kindy Project, a targeted program
St Joseph’s students painting their Pastel Pots
working to deliver early childhood education to Fijian children living in informal settlements. But with classic fundraisers
such as the tried and true bake sale effectively disbarred due to physical distancing requirements, the group has had
to get creative with their fundraising and focus on smaller group activities. These take the form of a new
series of afterschool workshops where students can spend an hour and a half learning a new skill, getting creative and winding down after a long day. The workshop series kicked off on August 10 with a ‘Pastel Pots’ pot plant decorating session that raised $150 for the cause. “We came up with the idea of after school workshops because the only way we could proceed with fundraising was to do so in small groups and this model fit within the Covid regulations already in place at the school,” Youth Ministry Coordinator, Fiona Green explained. “Pastel Pots had 15 students attend and we have more fun workshops coming, including Kokedama making (ornamental Japanese plant), hair braiding,
scrunchie making and a few others.” The funds are raised through each workshops entry fee which range from around $10-15 based on materials used in each individual session and $10 from each workshop participant goes to Mary MacKillop Today. “Interest in the workshops is gradually growing and after Pastel Pots we’ve found the workshops also tick the wellbeing box for students. “It’s a stressful time to be in high school so getting to give the girls a creative and relaxing outlet while still raising funds for kids in Fiji is a win-win for us. “They’re also just a fun and uplifting way for our students to spend an afternoon,” Green said. Dilon Luke
Biligual library helps students connect through language There’s plenty of sayings about the power of a good book, but for many children who come from non-English speaking backgrounds often the transition between speaking and reading English can be tough, but a new resource at Gosford Public School is helping change that.
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languages to all students. Andrea Byrne is Gosford PS’s English as an Additional Language Teacher and spearheaded the project. “We currently have 250 students that are LBOTE (Language Background Other Than English) and, out of that, approximately 160 are bilingual, so the library reflects our diverse school population,” Byrne explained. “The languages that we have chosen are reflective of the languages spoken at our school and we are very grateful of the support of our wonderful P&C as they have been able to provide funding in order to purchase the
bilingual books,” she added. While still in its early days, Byrne said the new resource has been met with great enthusiasm by students and was hopeful it will become a great boon for the school in the years to come. “The bilingual library has so many benefits, but mostly it allows all students to embrace one another’s identity, cultural backgrounds, and bring an awareness and love of reading to our school. “It also allows students and their families to feel a sense of belonging and allows them to remain connected through language and it’s great to see students excited to take home
books in their first languages to share with their family, friends and peers,” Byrne said. The library has also been welcomed by native English speaking students, with many expressing a desire to learn a second language. “The bilingual library has started a lot of conversations among students and teachers about language learning and one of the great aspects of the books we are providing is that each one contains the English translation as well. “This allows all students to be able to read and interact with all languages regardless if they are bilingual or not,” Byrne said.
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With plans to develop the library further, including more diverse languages and titles, and with the Coast’s population continuing to grow, Byrne believes more schools in the region should consider adding a similar offering in the future. “I believe that with our multicultural population growing every year, it (language education and resourcing) should be something that schools could implement. “I would highly recommend the initiative as the benefits are well worth it,” she said. Dilon Luke
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One point separates four teams atop CCRU ladder RUGBY Four teams all sit within a point of each other atop the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) Premier 1 ladder after a weekend of soggy fields and high action. In a dour match at Ourimbah Rugby Park, the Razorback asserted their claims for this year’s premiership with a hard-fought 11 to 5 win over visitors Avoca Beach. In wet conditions, the match turned into a real arm wrestle with Ourimbah taking an early lead with a try to No.8 Rob Peden before kicking a penalty goal on the stroke of halftime break to go in with an eight point lead. Both teams then battled hard in the second half, with Ourimbah lock Josefa Biu excelling in the conditions, well supported by five-eight Daniel Jones. Avoca Beach centre Mitchell Jacob looked dangerous and lock Aiden King worked hard, but it was winger Toby Marks who crossed for a try mid-way through the second half to throw the match wide open. A final penalty goal to Ourimbah’s Daniel Jones gave the Razorbacks some breathing space and they were able to hold on until the final
Ourimbah’s Daniel Jones lines up a penalty goal
whistle. At Woongarrah Oval, The Lakes hit back after last week’s loss when they easily accounted for Woy Woy 48 points to 13 The Lakes backline clicked into action early posting two tries in quick succession and eventually taking them out to a
lead of 20 points to 6 at half time. The Lions fought hard but were unable to make inroads into their opponent’s defence with The Lakes finishing strongly to run in a total of eight tries. Leading the charge for The Lakes were flanker Noah
Haliapiapi, hooker Royce Smith, fullback Macui Rauluni, and No.8 Ishaq Kali Meehan, while Woy Woy were best served by centres Junior Stowers and Wade Hannell, and loose forwards Corey Fleming and Lapana Vitale. Over on Woongarrah Oval No.2 Hornsby took on Gosford in another exciting match.
Gosford took the early lead with a penalty goal to halfback Ben Shelley, and it was some time before Hornsby responded with their first try. Gosford then hit back quickly with a try of their own to winger William Sharp to lead 8 points to 7, before Hornsby crossed again just before halftime. The see-sawing continued into the second half, before a penalty goal and late try finally sealed the result for Hornsby in what was a high standard match. Hornsby had several standout players including flanker Tevita Puikala, hooker Hosea Fotukava, who crossed for 2 tries, and five-eight Sione Ala. Gosford centre Josh McGlynn, halfback Ben Shelley and lock Chad Sneyd also impressed. In the final match of the round, Warnervale defeated Kariong by 26 points to 8 at Kariong Oval. Warnervale led from start to finish with strong performances from No.8 Jacob Griffin, and backs Jack Hogan, Mitch Riley and Brennan Jaymz. At the end of Round 4, Terrigal remain on top of the ladder at 15 points, but Ourimbah, Hornsby and The Lakes all sit just one point below on 14. This coming weekend (Round 5) represents the halfway point
of the shortened 2020 season with some significant matches in store. The Match of the Round will likely be the Mark Taylor Oval clash between Hornsby and Ourimbah. Both teams are undefeated this season and this match will tell us lot about how both teams are shaping up for the finals. Hornsby are having their best season since they entered the Central Coast competition, while Ourimbah showed last week their combination of youth and experience will be very difficult to defeat. The Lakes will travel to Gosford Rugby Field and will start clear favourites in their match against Gosford, but Gosford have played well this year without converting that to wins and they know this is a do-or-die match if they are to reach the semis. Woy Woy will host Avoca Beach at Woy Woy Oval in another important contest with both teams coming off losses. And finally, Kariong will play Terrigal at Kariong Oval and will undoubtedly face a tough battle against the in-form Trojans if they are to get their first win of the season. Match Report, Aug 9 CCRU President, Larry Thomson
Just Chell-ing Out SURFING Avoca surfer Lennox Chell has taken out top honours in the Under-18 men’s division at the Woolworths NSW Junior State Titles at Sawtell Beach. Chell, the goofy-footed dynamo and former Under-14 NSW Champion, put on a consistent display of backside rail-surfing in the final on Monday (August 10) to finish with a 12.93 two-wave heat total and claim the title ahead of fellow goofy-footer Jarvis Earle from Cronulla. Earlier, over the weekend, Chell won his quarter-final with an impressive two-wave score of 17.33, one of the highest scores recorded for the event. He then progressed through
to the final after finishing second in the qualifying semi behind Earle. Chell’s win in the semi was not without some dramas after his leg cord snapped and he had to make some quick repairs. The Junior State Titles, which commenced last week and wrapped up on Wednesday (August 12), featured many of the State’s best junior surfers, all competing for a coveted state title. “There was plenty of good surfers here, so I was really happy to get the win,” Chell said after the event. “It’s just really nice to be competing again.” The Woolworths NSW Junior Title pres. by Ocean and Earth
Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.
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has been a major organisational success having been planned and managed in line with the current strict public health orders and a detailed COVID safety plan. Chell has a long string of titles to his name over many years of junior surfing. Earlier this year, he set his sights on the State titles after taking out second place in the 2020 Carve Pro World Surf League Qualifying Series 1000 at Maroubra Beach where he was narrowly edged out by Angourie’s Dakoda Walters in the men’s final. He will now set his sights on the Australian titles later in the year. Ross Barry
Lennox Chell (left) at the presentation
TIDE CHART
LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000
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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 0145 1.31 0430 0.18 0515 0.24 0600 0.34 0040 1.46 0303 1.21 1040 1.59 1130 1.61 1223 1.61 0650 0.44 0745 0.53 0849 0.59 SAT 1636 0.34 SUN 1734 0.39 MON 1837 0.45 TUE 1321 1.60 WED 1425 1.60 THU 1534 1.61 2344 1.63 2111 0.53 2251 1.78 1950 0.51 2230 0.50
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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A FUTURE TO LOOK FORWARD TO
The time is now
With all the current uncertainty in the world, there’s actually never been a better time to make that decision about your retirement lifestyle. Major events, such as those we are currently facing with COVID-19, inevitably bring a change in perspective.
With the current Coronavirus restrictions, society as a whole this year is experiencing isolation like never before. But seniors in particular are among those most heavily impacted, as families and friends do their best to keep their older loved ones safe and maintain their physical distance. Seniors are also quickly realising the burden that comes from owning and maintaining a larger home, and are looking towards the simple life
At Oak Tree, it’s reassuring to know that you can still have your own personal space, but that the village manager or a caring neighbour is never far away in times of need. Even in your own villa, you’re still connected as part of our village community. Being surrounded by neighbours who care, it’s comforting to know that we’re all in it together. In these uncertain times, the safety and security of a village environment offers some much needed comfort and assurance. Residents also have the peace-of-mind knowing that all the regular maintenance is taken care of so they can just focus on what’s important.
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JUST CHELL-ING OUT
Avoca surfer Lennox Chell has taken out top honours in the Under-18 men’s division at the Woolworths NSW Junior State Titles at Sawtell Beach. Lennox Chell in action at the NSW Junior State Titles Photo: Josh Brown / Surfing NSW
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Junior women’s cyclists dominate in State road cycling events CYCLING Central Coast Cycling Club’s U15 women’s dynamic duo, Liliya Tatarinoff and Nicole Duncan, were once again on the winners’ podium in last weekend’s (Aug 8-9) state road cycling events. In a topsy-turvy year due to Covid-19 restrictions, several major events in the junior road cycling season have either been modified or cancelled, with elite competition only resuming in the past two to three weeks. On Saturday, the Junior Tour of Sydney was held at Oakville. Normally staged over three days, the event was held on one day as a 35.5km road race
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– five laps of a 7.1km road circuit, including a 2km hill climb – in the rain as it turned out. Approaching the final stages, both Liliya and Nicole were well-positioned for the final sprint and it was Liliya who powered home over the top of the leader’s pack to clinch the win in what is becoming a hallmark for the young rider. Nicole finished close by in fourth position. On Sunday, it was Nicole’s turn to shine. The first event at Waratah Park in Sutherland was the NSW Metro and Country Road Championships involving 10 laps of a 1.5km circuit. In amazing scenes, a group of six riders, including both Nicole
and Liliya, broke away during the race only to come to a slowmotion, cat-and-mouse standoff in the final lap. One of the leaders eventually blinked and in the ensuing dash to the finish, it was Nicole who took out the win this time with Liliya placed fourth. In winning the race, Nicole was crowned the NSW U15 Women’s Country Road Champion. In the second event of the day, the NSW Junior Criterium Championships, which is held over a shorter 900m circuit at Waratah Park, the riders battled the cold winds and rain which arrived in force. Once again, Nicole proved too strong in another close finish to be crowned NSW U15 Women’s
Criterium Champion in the same weekend. With their respective wins, both girls added to their tally of points toward selection in the NSW State Team ahead of the Junior National Championships which have been postponed to November. The win on Saturday also gave Liliya enough points to be named the NSW winner of the National Junior Road Series. Another strong showing by Liliya and Nicole in the NSW Road Race Championships in October may well see both riders selected together in what would be a great outcome for the girls and the Central Coast Cycling Club. Ross Barry
Liliya Tatarinoff and Nicole Duncan in action in the State Road Cycling event
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