COAST Community News 258 by Central Coast Newspapers

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Cafés and restaurants breathe life into Gosford CBD

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When Gosford’s new medical research institute opens its doors sometime in 2021, it will not only be a gamechanger for the CBD, but could become a global trend setter. See page 3

Out&About

The beach sculptures made by local, Pete Rush, have left many Central Coast residents smiling in awe, and now he hopes he will be able to continue his work... See page 17

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Cafes and restaurants are helping breathe life back into the Gosford CBD, with new shop fronts opening and trading hours extending into the weekend. Just some of the cafes which have made Gosford home are Baker Street Café, Bouffant Bakery, Recess and South End Social. See page 25 Chef Daniel in Baker Street Café

Letters make way for surge in parcels Member for Shortland Pat Conroy has slammed changes made recently to Australia Post services, which will see Central Coast homes receive letter deliveries only every second business day until at least next June.

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Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks confirmed that the reduced letter deliveries had already been introduced on the Coast, as many posties become temporary parcel carriers, delivering unprecedented parcel volumes during the coronavirus pandemic. “While posties continue to deliver letters, this will temporarily change to be every second business day, or five times each fortnight,” Wicks

said. “These changes are only temporary until June 30, 2021 as part of regulatory relief during the pandemic. “The changes were brought in to help Australia Post manage unprecedented parcel volumes being sent across the country, which on some days have almost doubled, as Australians adapt to living differently under COVID-19 restrictions. “At the same time, demand for other core products, including letters, have been volatile and many have halved. “Express Post, parcels and Post Office Box mail will continue to be delivered five days a week.” But Conroy is concerned the changes will become

permanent. “Intrastate letters will now take a minimum of seven full days to arrive, up from a previous minimum of three business days,” he said. “Having mail delivered five days a week meant posties could deliver parcels every day as well. “Because of these service cuts, delivery timeframes for small to medium sized parcels could also be delayed.” Conroy said Labor had moved to disallow the changes, which he said would see invoices from small businesses across the region take longer to land in customers’ inboxes. Terry Collins

Hopefully, you’ve been experimenting with some of the previous immuneboosting lifestyle hacks in this series and have made it through Winter... See page 32

Sport

The Wyong Roos stared down the Cessnock Goannas for a narrow 20-18 win in Round 7 of the Newcastle Toohey’s Cup to remain undefeated on top of the ladder. See page 38

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Scaffolding collapses in Mann St

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Bays meeting fills all committee positions

Community concerns are escalating over concrete waste which residents say continues to pour into Kincumber Creek. See page 3

Out&About

Council budgets $26 million for Peninsula projects Just on $26 million has been budgeted by Central Coast Council for projects on the Peninsula over the next year.

Adorable twin Tasmanian devil joeys Itchy and Scratchy are calling the Australian Reptile Park home for now... See page 19

Health One person sustained head injuries and several others narrowly escaped serious injury when a wall of scaffolding collapsed onto eight cars in the Gosford CBD, with a light pole falling on a ninth car, just after 3 pm on August 19. See page 8 for more Photo: Justin Stanley

New Woy Woy Wharf construction begins Boaties, shoppers, commuters and ferry operators all over the region are celebrating the beginning of major construction this week on the $5.6M Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf redevelopment.

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The largest wharf project ever undertaken by Central Coast Council has been a long time coming, with plans first mooted in 2009. Cr Chris Holstein, who joined Deputy Mayor Jane Smith, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and Council staff for the official announcement of the beginning of construction on August 18, said the project had been “left

An artist’s impression of how the wharf will look when completed

lagging” for years. “This is where the community gathers for festivals and events and the new wharf will be very

welcome,” Holstein said. Crouch said the NSW Government’s Regional Communities Development

Fund contributed $3.99M to the project, with Council providing the rest. “The current jetty becomes

submerged during king tides, but the new pontoon wharf will rise with the tide to reduce disruption and improve disability access,” Crouch said. “The wharf is used by hundreds, if not thousands, of people every day. “The new wharf will be capable of accommodating 35-metre vessels up to 250 tonnes, making it a significant asset to the Woy Woy community. “This is just one of numerous wharf upgrades – including at Davistown, Empire Bay, Spencer and South Tacoma – that the NSW Government and Central Coast Council are delivering together.” Continued page 4

The Central Coast Local Health District has recognised the outstanding contributions and achievements... See page 32

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Of 54 projects totalling $25,957,202, more than $6.67 million of them are dependant on external funding yet to be approved. The most costly project is the $5.7 million Woy Woy wharf stage two construction. The $5 million Umina skate park project was approved “pending external grant”. The next most expensive project is the $4.29 million replacement of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. A further $110,000 will be spent on “rolling facility improvements and equipment replacement” at the leisure centre. A $1.35 million Rogers Park amenities building upgrade was also approved.

Central Coast Heart pulled off another clean sweep in the Origin Premier League Netball Competition... See page 40

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Just eight projects account for almost $19 million. Another eight projects account for a further three million dollars, with the remaining 38 projects totalling just four million dollars. The budget was approved as part of the Council’s Operational Plan at the council’s July 27 meeting. An upgrade of the Umina oval (Etta Rd) sportsground amenities building will cost $900,000 “pending external grant”. A further $200,000 was allocated to the investigation and design of an upgrade to the “Umina Oval (Melbourne Ave) sportsground amenities building”. An amount of $200,000 was also approved for the upgrade of the Umina Tennis Clubhouse, also at Umina oval. Another $10,000 will be spent on irrigation upgrades at Umina oval. An allocation of $650,000 has been made to Stage Three of the

Everglades catchment drainage upgrade. An upgrade to the Ocean Beach Holiday Park access road and associated car parking will cost $570,000. The intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Rawson Rd, Woy Woy, will be upgraded at a cost of $500,000. Gem Rd, in Pearl Beach, will be upgraded and associated drainage and pavement works will undertaken at a cost of $420,000. An amount of $405,000 has been budgeted for a stormwater improvement at Woy Woy tip. A similar amount has been allocated (“pending external grant”) for Stage One work on the Hobart Ave and Melbourne Ave intersection project, including kerb, footpath and pedestrian crossing. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 27 Jul 2020

However, the Peninsula’s seven plans are likely to be superseded when the Council’s 54 developer contribution plans will be joined in a new consolidated contributions plan expected to be ready around the middle of next year, according to the audit report. Councils collect local infrastructure contributions from developers to fund infrastructure

required to service and support new development, according to the Auditor-General’s report. The audit found the council was in breach of developer contribution plan provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act as recently as last year. “Central Coast Council breached the EP and A Act between 2001 and 2019 when it used local infrastructure contributions for administration costs,” the audit concluded. The audit found that the council used the contributions collected to pay for administration expenses under contributions plans.

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“Administration expenses were paid using funds collected under 40 contributions plans inherited from Gosford City Council which had no allowance for administration. “Following amalgamation in 2016, this practice continued until 2019 under Central Coast Council. “The Council made an adjustment of $13.2 million in the 2018-19 financial statements to reimburse the contributions fund from the general council fund. “This adjustment includes interest foregone since 2001. “These funds were repaid in late 2019.” The council has agreed to an Auditor-General recommendation

to “obtain independent validation of the adjustment made to the restricted asset accounts and general fund to repay contributions spent on administration, and adjustments made to each infrastructure category within the contribution plans”. The audit report said that developer contributions “can represent a significant source of council’s annual revenue and cash balance”. In Central Coast Council’s case, cash contributions amounted to 36 per cent of cash or cash-equivalent funds. Central Coast Council chief executive Mr Gary Murphy wrote

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SOURCE: Newsletter, 11 Aug 2020 Gwynneth Weir, The Bays Community Group

to the auditor in April accepting all the audit’s recommendations but asked that the December deadline to be pushed back a year. The Peninsula’s contribution plans include three for car parking: plan 67 for Woy Woy, plan 68 for Umina and plan 72 for Ettalong. The Peninsula’s other four contribution plans are: plan 31A Drainage, plan 31B Roadworks, plan 31C Open Space and Recreation and plan 31D Community Facilities and Services. SOURCE: Media release, 17 Aug 2020 Margaret Crawford, NSW Auditor General

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Cafés and restaurants breathe life into Gosford CBD

Bushland around Mardi Dam is the next location for bushfire hazard reduction following a controlled burn by the Rural Fire Service at Tuggerah on Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30.

A herd of adventurous wild goats roaming around Ourimbah near Bangalow Creek and Sohier Park, have found a new home.

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When Gosford’s new medical research institute opens its doors sometime in 2021, it will not only be a gamechanger for the CBD, but could become a global trend setter. See page 3

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Gwynneth Weir

“Some events might appeal more to our younger residents, some to our more mature residents and hopefully lots of events that all ages might enjoy.” Ms Weir said she felt honoured to be elected president. “Following on from our last two presidents, Cathy Gleeson and Bob Puffett, I know I have big shoes to fill. “What a great job they have done for The Bays for so many years. “We all appreciate the many hours they have put in and look forward to seeing them at future events while they sit back and relax,” she said.

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It’s full steam ahead on a regional library for the Gosford CBD, with designs almost complete and a development application to be lodged.

During a visit to The Entrance North Beach, Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said the Berejiklian Government was failing coastal communities in their time of need.

A special general meeting held by The Bays Community Group has resulted in all positions on the committee being filled for the first time in a number of years.

Ms Gwynneth Weir is new president of the group. The meeting was scheduled after the group’s annual meeting on June 24 failed to elect a president, vice-president or secretary. Ms Weir said the special meeting had “a great turnout of residents”. “This has resulted in an exciting cross-section of committee members – young people, the young-at-heart, those new to The Bays, long-time residents and an amazing collection of skills and experience,” she said. “Having a full complement will bring many benefits, not least with respect to the sharing of the workload. “It is always good to have new members, bringing new ideas as well as strengths and skills that will be invaluable going forward, alongside those that have been involved before. “I am already hearing exciting new ideas for future Bays events. “It would be great if we were able open up the hall more frequently, offering more opportunities for residents to come together and enjoy each other’s company.

Peninsula contribution plans now on council website The Peninsula’s seven developer contribution plans are now displayed on Central Coast Council’s website, following an audit of the council by the NSW AuditorGeneral.

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Six suburbs on the Central Coast are among 450 sites statewide to have 5G coverage, Telstra announced this week..

Spring is almost upon us and with it comes Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival.

Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall has called for an end to the PEP 11 permit for offshore gas exploration as community opposition to drilling offshore on the Central Coast continues to grow.

Health

The Prevention Order was issued in November 2018, after reports from the community about black dredging water being discharged at The Entrance North Beach and dredging at the channel was ceased pending further

DHV. To meet its licence commitments, Council has undertaken significant works with coastal experts which are ongoing, and works so far include sediment coring within the channel which is a technical process that takes vertical samples of sediment below the channel bed from 10 sites in the dredging areas for laboratory testing. Also, there has been sediment sampling and testing, including assessments of particle size, potential of acid sulfate soils and geochemistry, in order to understand what environment controls are needed to manage

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Chef Daniel in Baker Street Café Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, Natasha Deen and Zali Steggall.

Dredging expected to start in September investigation. An EPA spokesperson said the updated licence came with some technical variations. “These variations will maintain the strict environmental standards that the EPA and community demand of a dredging program, while clarifying some of the technical aspects so that Central Coast Council is clear on its responsibilities,” the EPA spokesperson said. Council will now progress with development of the dredging plan with the support of expert coastal engineering company, Royal Haskoning

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Continued page 4 Members of Central Coast Coal Ash Community Alliance testing waters near Vales Point Power Station, (from left) Bruce Derkenne, Ingrid Schraner and Gary Blaschke Inset: Signage saying Long term consumption of seafood from Mannering Bay and Wyee Creek may cause health effects due to elevated levels of selenium

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has revoked a previous Prevention Order and issued Central Coast Council with an updated Environment Protection Licence to dredge the channel and undertake sand nourishment at The Entrance North Beach.

The beach sculptures made by local, Pete Rush, have left many Central Coast residents smiling in awe, and now he hopes he will be able to continue his work...

Budgewoi’s Bryan Dorfling is getting ready to tackle his next big adventure.

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Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC) will present evidence of heavy metal pollution in Lake Macquarie at a public hearing on September 1, as part of the NSW Government Inquiry into Coal Ash Waste Site Remediation.

the dredged material in accordance with the strict licence conditions. Another necessary environmental assessment is being done by a specialist on the potential impact of dredging operations on the endangered Little Terns (Sternula albifrons) and their key habitat. Council will incorporate suitable control measures to mitigate potential impacts to the Little Terns in accordance with state and federal legislation. With this information, Council’s coastal experts are developing dredging plans

which will aim to have dredging started in September. Some of the sand from the upcoming dredging program will be used to further nourish the beach at North Entrance where serious erosion took place during storms and high seas during the past two months. The erosion emergency work is now completed at North Entrance, with about 3,000 tonnes of basalt rock placed along the beach between Karagi Reserve and Hargraves St. Continued page 10

The Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health campaign is currently underway. See page 23

Sport

There were mixed results for the coast’s two northern clubs in Round 6 of AFL Hunter Central Coast’s 2020 Black Diamond Cup, with the Killarney Vale Bombers picking up a win... See page 30

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Two confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Coast

Confirmed COVID-19 case on Central Coast A confirmed COVID-19 case on the Central Coast has prompted Central Coast Local Health District to urge commuters to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone who travelled on the train services listed below is considered a casual contact and is being urged to monitor for symptoms. Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately and self-isolate until they receive the result. The services concerned are: Monday August 24, Sydneybound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.49am, arriving

Wynyard station at 8.05am and northbound train, departing Town Hall station at 5.31pm, arriving Woy Woy station at 6.54pm. Also, on Tuesday August 25; Sydney-bound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.49am, arriving Gordon station at 7.36am and northbound train, departing Hornsby station at 7.53am, arriving Woy Woy station at 8.28am. The alert follows confirmation

of a COVID-19 case in a Central Coast man in his 50s, who is now in isolation. The man’s household contacts have tested negative for COVID-19 and are also in home isolation. The source of infection is a previously reported cluster in Sydney CBD. The train journeys are the only risk locations identified. There are no other exposure sites identified on the Central

Coast. Anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath is urged to get tested. A walk-in COVID-19 testing clinic has been established at the Woy Woy Hospital kiosk, on Ocean Beach Rd, and will operate from August 28 to September 3 (inclusive) between 8.30am to 4pm. Central Coast Local Health District also provides COVID-19

testing at: Gosford Hospital, 75 Holden St, Monday to Friday, 9am and 5pm and 10am to 4pm on weekends. People are encouraged to book ahead on 4320 5055 although walk-in appointments are accepted. Wyong Hospital COVID Clinic, Building C (opposite the Health Services Building) 9am to 5pm every day and again, people are encouraged to book ahead on 4394 9200 although walkin appointments are accepted. Source: Media release, Aug 27 Central Coast Local Health District

Residents have the chance to name three of the region’s newest babies, with Central Coast Stadium’s residential Eastern Osprey family expanding to five. See page 17

Sport

Things just got a little more interesting in the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) first grade competition with one draw, one upset and a breakthrough win. See page 39

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Two confirmed COVID-19 cases in Central Coast residents have prompted Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) to urge train commuters to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms, and if they experience any, to get tested immediately. One of the cases, a man aged in his 50s, is believed to have contracted the virus from a close contact linked to the Sydney CBD cluster, and is understood to have travelled to and from Woy Woy and Sydney via train whilst potentially infectious. Anyone who travelled on the following train services is considered a casual contact and is being urged to monitor for symptoms: Monday, August 24, Sydney-bound train, departing Woy Woy station at

6.49am, arriving Wynyard station at 8.05am; Northbound train, departing Town Hall station at 5.31pm, arriving Woy Woy station at 6.54pm; and, Tuesday, August 25, Sydneybound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.49am, arriving Gordon station at 7.36am; Northbound train, departing Hornsby station at 7.53am, arriving Woy Woy station at 8.28am. The man is now in home isolation along with his household contacts, one of which, a teenage girl, has also contracted the virus. As the girl was already in isolation when she tested positive, the District believes that there is no risk of community exposure. Both cases are doing well with mild symptoms.

With these, the first confirmed cases in Central Coast residents residing on the coast since April, the CCLHD’s Acting Director of Public Health, Dr Katherine Todd, is encouraging residents not to be complacent with their preventative measures. “These are the first cases we’ve had in some time and residents should take it as a reminder that we’re not out of the woods yet when it comes to COVID-19. “Residents need to stay alert and aware, continue keeping non-essential travel to a minimum, avoid excessive contact with people, keep up with your hygiene practices, make sure you continue following instructions on public contact tracing such as signing in at restaurants and cafes, and above all else, make sure you

get tested if you develop Covidlike symptoms,” Dr Todd said. Dr Todd added that anyone concerned that they may have been on one of the aforementioned trains should remain calm, with the risk of exposure considered relatively low. “What we have seen from previous cases in NSW is that public transport has so far not been linked to any serious outbreaks, so it is not seen as a significant exposure risk. “Anyone who may have been in the same carriage as the patient is considered a casual contact and should keep that in mind,” Dr Todd said. Anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath is urged to get tested. A walk-in COVID-19 testing

clinic has been established at the Woy Woy Hospital kiosk, on Ocean Beach Rd, and will operate until September 3, between 8.30am to 4pm. The District also provides COVID-19 testing at Gosford Hospital between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on weekends. People are encouraged to book ahead on 4320 5055 although walk-in appointments are accepted. Wyong Hospital COVID Clinic – Building C (opposite the Health Services Building) operates from 9am to 5pm every day. People are encouraged to book ahead on 4394 9200 although walk-in appointments are accepted there as well. Dilon Luke

Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Ride For Sick Kids is to return for its 16th instalment in September.

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Member for Shortland Pat Conroy has slammed changes made recently to Australia Post services, which will see Central Coast homes receive letter deliveries only every second business day until at least next June. Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks confirmed that the reduced letter deliveries had already been introduced on the Coast, as many posties become temporary parcel carriers, delivering unprecedented parcel volumes during the coronavirus pandemic. “While posties continue to deliver letters, this will temporarily change to be every second business day, or five times each fortnight,” Wicks

Ourimbah has retained its hold on the top spot in Central Coast Rugby Union’s First Grade Competition. See page 31

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Letters make way for surge in parcels

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Hopefully, you’ve been experimenting with some of the previous immuneboosting lifestyle hacks in this series and have made it through Winter... See page 32

Sport

The Wyong Roos stared down the Cessnock Goannas for a narrow 20-18 win in Round 7 of the Newcastle Toohey’s Cup to remain undefeated on top of the ladder. See page 38

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Greens advocate for planned retreat along beachfront The Central Coast Greens have ramped up their campaign to see planned retreat adopted as the best way to counter coastal erosion, in the wake of storms last month which devastated sections of the beaches at Wamberal and North Entrance. Spokesperson Stephen Pearson said the weather event, which saw beachfront homes at risk of collapse and dozens of residents evacuated at Wamberal, highlighted the need for effective policies. The Greens’ policy addresses the challenges of rising sea levels and coastal erosion and flooding and would see long term actions including stopping development in high-risk locations and instituting a planned retreat from high-risk areas. “Allowing continued development and residence in high-risk locations is not good for residents or the wider community,” Pearson said. “It is just not possible to protect every location with sea walls and revetments. “These are expensive, potentially ineffective and can be destructive to the environment.

The Central Coast Greens say planned retreat is the best way to combat coastal erosion

“Occupation of high-risk locations such as the Wamberal beachfront doesn’t make practical or financial sense. “The community should not be expected to pay for sea

walls to protect the interests of a small number of residents so that they can live on a beachfront.” Pearson said the Central Coast Greens will continue to

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press for a comprehensive risk approach to all proposed developments on the Central Coast. “We would protect public assets and infrastructure

consistent with a policy of planned retreat,” he said. “A planned retreat is a longterm policy that recognises the realities of climate change. “We understand that this will

not be easy for communities in high-risk areas, but it is better to have policies that address realities of increasing weather events. “A frank, honest and equitable conversation needs to be had between the State Government and affected landowners to clarify the status of land titles both currently impacted as well as properties known to be under threat from progressively more extensive inundation. “It means taxpayers’ money is better spent and not wasted on short term amelioration that only lasts until the next storm. “With increased flooding seen across the Central Coast including Davistown, Tuggerah Lakes and Woy Woy we must spend our capital infrastructure monies wisely to protect the many and not the few. “This policy contrasts with the Liberals who want to spend ever greater amounts of taxpayers’ funds on a small number of residences. “We need policies that will deliver for the whole community and offer sustainable outcomes long term.” Source: Media release, Aug 28 Central Coast Greens

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Second COVID-19 case is no risk to the community With only two active cases of COVID-19 in the region, the Central Coast is weathering the pandemic well, but Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned that NSW is “not out of the woods yet”. A Central Coast teenager tested positive on Tuesday, September 1. She is a household contact of a man in his 50s who was linked to the Sydney CBD

cluster last week. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has said that there is no risk to the community, as the teenager was already isolating at home during her infectious period. The teenager, who had tested negative last week, presented for testing again over the weekend after developing symptoms. CCLHD says that it is vital that anyone with cold or flu-like

symptoms, however mild, comes forward for testing to help limit the spread of the pandemic. A walk-in testing clinic, established at the Woy Woy Hospital kiosk, on Ocean Beach Rd, on Friday, August 28, has had its operations extended until Sunday, September 6, open daily between 8.30am and 4pm. There are also free testing clinics at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, as well as Central

Coast Primary Care’s Erina clinic. Anyone who travelled on the train services listed below is considered a casual contact of the man in his 50s and is being urged to monitor for symptoms. The services concerned are: Monday August 24, Sydneybound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.49am, arriving Wynyard station at 8.05am and northbound train, departing Town Hall station at 5.31pm, arriving Woy Woy station at

6.54pm. Also, on Tuesday August 25; Sydney-bound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.49am, arriving Gordon station at 7.36am and northbound train, departing Hornsby station at 7.53am, arriving Woy Woy station at 8.28am. At September 2, there were 3,890 confirmed cases in NSW health care facilities, with 17 new cases recorded on September 2.

There is now a total of 49 cases associated with the CBD cluster. Deaths in NSW from confirmed cases now number 54. Premier Berejiklian said NSW should not be complacent and although a lot has been learned on how best to manage the pandemic, residents needed to remain vigilant. Terry Collins

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Our plant sales are held on the first Saturday of each month Saturday 5th September 9am-12pm Come along to our plant sale at the CEN Office, Ourimbah, buy a few local native plants and chat about local environment issues. We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and

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MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE WILL BE OPEN FOR THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Good news if you are looking for something fun to do in the school holidays. We are opening for the NSW School Holidays from September 26 to 11 October 2020. We will be following strict health guidelines to keep everyone safe. There will be limited

number of visitors for three 1.5 hour sessions per day (10am, 12pm and 2pm) and sessions must be pre-booked and prepaid. Bookings will be available online soon at www.ccmdc.org.au/events

OUR STORIES CAN MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN We can’t go back to where nature and our climate are exploited in the pursuit of profits; to where a clean, healthy environment is sacrificed for dirty coal; and where, time and time again, corporate power trumps the wishes of communities. Join us for an interactive workshop specifically designed for CEN supporters to learn and experience the power of storytelling. Explore how stories interconnect and allow us to share values, build trust and give insights into the history of the movements we are part of. This workshop offers skills to change the narrative and switch the balance of power to one where communities and nature thrive.

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Take the recent Wamberal beach erosion: global sea levels are up only eight or nine centimetres since 1990 but that is enough to ensure that beach erosion events will get worse. Storm intensity has also increased,

effectively from these encroachments just as we cannot stop bushfires when they get as big as last season, but we need to protect human safety and help people when tragedy strikes. We must act urgently to cut emissions for this reason alone. There are many other reasons - the loss of species not the least. A 50 per cent cut in global emissions is needed within this decade. This can be achieved in Australia by Swift Parrot. • Join in on a guided bird survey/ walk, learn how to monitor birds and become a volunteer birdwatcher and contribute to bird data. Bookings Essential (numbers limited) To book and for more information habitatforwildlife@cen.org.au This project is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust

WATERWATCH TRAINING DAY AT TERRIGAL LAGOON Do you want to help the environment but don’t know where to start? Come along to a free Waterwatch training workshop and learn about water quality monitoring in your local creeks and lagoons.

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SWIFT PARROT TALK AND BIRD SURVEY site, located on the eastern edge of the EDSACC recreational facility over a 3 year period. The plan is to restore Swift Parrot Lathamus discolour habitat by reducing weeds and revegetating areas with over 2000 plants.

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WHAT: NCC’s Storytelling for Change WHEN: 5:30pm-6:30pm Wednesday 23 September WHERE: Via Zoom. RSVP for the link. COST: Free RSVP: https://natureorg.nationbuilder.com/ storytelling_workshop Topics include: developing your personal story; interconnection of personal and public stories; using stories in an organising context; and from a personal to public narrative. You will leave the training with a deeper understanding of the power of storytelling and how it can be used to win.

Swift Parrots have been recorded feeding in Swamp Mahogany Eucalyptus robusta in the area surrounding Bateau Bay for over 40 years. Swamp Mahogany is a known habitat for Swiftys and other threatened species who are dependent on this winter food source. Swamp Mahogany are found in small patches on the Central Coast including along Salt Water Creek at Bateau Bay. This project aims to restore a wildlife corridor of the Stepping Stones Landcare

start. A repeat of last year is not likely as

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moving to renewables and changing to electric vehicles. Both can be done in just a few years. Wind and solar at scale are now cheaper than continuing to run existing coal-fired power stations. Votes are the key to making this happen. As individuals, we can talk to others about the urgency, particularly politicians. Other things we can do include cutting petrol and electricity use or moving to renewable energy. Roof-top solar is the best way to cut your emissions and provides huge cost savings for the household. See australianclimateroundtable.org.au

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Medical research institute could become a global trend setter When Gosford’s new medical research institute opens its doors sometime in 2021, it will not only be a gamechanger for the CBD, but could become a global trend setter in the research field. The $72.5M Central Coast Research Institute (CCRI) and University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School (UONCCCS) will see hundreds of students and researchers calling Gosford home, seeing residential numbers in and around the CBD rise and providing a welcome boost to the city’s economy. Heading up the medical research institute as Director, will be Professor Nicholas Goodwin, a social scientist who has worked for the past 25 years in the field of health services research, management and policy. Goodwin said that while there were several medical research centres throughout Australia, most concentrated on clinical research.

Ours will be the first to put its focus on research into integrated health care services and could well become a global benchmark, he said. “Over the next 10 years, this will hopefully become a significant world class facility,” he said. “Our vision is to improve health outcomes for the Coast and beyond by researching how to best provide an integrated health service incorporating medical staff along with care providers and other associated services. “We will have four main areas of focus: the ageing; those with complex chronic conditions; those with mental health and associated issues; and, Indigenous health. “The aim is to keep people living in their own homes, managing their conditions with support, for as long as possible. “This will hopefully provide a greater quality of life for them and free up our hospitals for other patients.” Goodwin comes to the Coast

with a wealth of experience. In 2011, he founded the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) and became its first CEO in March, 2013. The public benefit organisation is dedicated to improving the science, knowledge and adoption of integrated care worldwide. Goodwin was instrumental in writing the World Health Organisations’ Global Framework on People Centred and Integrated Health Services Delivery, which was ratified at the World Health Assembly in 2016. In January 2016, he received the Avedis Donabedian International Award for his contribution to Healthcare Excellence. “I took on this role because for 25 years I have been working in advocacy for integrated care and now I have the opportunity to put that academic interest into practice,” he said. Goodwin said the centre’s

research would involve liaison with patients, care givers and community groups around the region. “There will be many meaningful conversations held,” he said. “We want to engage the patients themselves, who may need access to many medical and care services, and make it easier for them to access the appropriate level of care when it’s needed.” Goodwin said that although the doors of the centre would not officially open until mid 2021, some research studies were already underway. “We are working now on research into end of life care, there are many improvements which can be made in that area,” he said. “It’s all about translating research into practice to enable better health outcomes.” Terry Collins

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Station upgrades commence Commuters have been waiting a long time since major upgrades at Lisarow and Narara railway stations were promised in the leadup to the 2019 State election, and now the works are set to go ahead. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the work was being delivered through the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program. “The proposed upgrades will make access at Lisarow and Narara Stations easier for train customers, including people with a disability, limited mobility, parents and carers with prams and travellers with luggage,” Crouch said.

An artist’s impression of the Narara station upgrade

“They will also ensure our local stations improve the customer experience and provide room for future growth on the public transport network.

“While both sites remain subject to the final planning approval, a contract has been awarded to Haslin Constructions for the design and construction

An artist’s impression of the Lisarow station upgrade

phases. “Enabling works, which include services investigation and site establishment, will begin in the next few weeks.”

The Lisarow station upgrade is proposed to include, among other things, two new lifts connecting the platforms to the existing footbridge, a new

accessible parking space; a ‘kiss and ride’ space in the Railway Cres commuter car park; a new ramp from the Pacific Hwy pedestrian footpath and CCTV and PA system upgrades. Narara station will see two new lifts connecting the platforms to the existing footbridge; a new accessible parking space; a ‘kiss and ride’ space in both commuter car parks; a new path from the station to Narara Valley Drive and the relocation of a southbound bus stop on Narara Valley Drive. Source: Media release, Aug 27 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central coast, Adam Crouch

64 road fatalities on the Coast in four years Central Coast drivers are being urged to slow down to save lives, with new data revealing 64 people have died on local roads over four years to 2018/19. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said

more than two thirds of all lives lost on NSW roads occur in rural and regional areas, including on the Central Coast. “Our community has witnessed 64 fatalities and a total of 1,146 serious injuries on local roads in the period between 2014/15 and

2018/19,” Crouch said. “Alcohol, fatigue and illicit drugs are responsible for a number of fatalities, but speeding is the most common factor during this five year period, contributing to 45 per cent per cent of fatalities on the Central Coast.

“Every single one of these deaths and serious injuries has had, and continues to have, a devastating impact on networks of families and friends. “Whether you’re a driver, passenger, motorbike rider or pedestrian, every decision you

make on the road matters and we all have a responsibility to make safe choices.” Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said the NSW Government is committed to making roads safer for everyone, with more than $640M invested in the

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Council seeks submissions on Stadium strategy

Central Coast Council has invited the community to have its say on the future of Central Coast Stadium – its vision, its purpose and its strategic objectives as well as the value of naming rights. The Council’s Draft Central Coast Stadium Strategy is now on public exhibition with comments invited until September 28. Central Coast Mariners CEO, Shaun Mielekamp, said the club supports the public exhibition of the strategy, which he said, “bears a striking resemblance to the Mariners’ Stadium proposal previously

submitted to Council”. “We encourage every member of the club and the community to go online and have their say on how this amazing community asset can be activated to do more for our region,” Mielekamp said. “The stadium is the largest bill that the club has to pay, and any strategic change to the stadium, either positively or negatively, can have an enormous impact on the future prospects of the club. “It is imperative that Central Coast Stadium contributes to our survival and future success and does not make it harder for our club to remain on the coast.”

Stadium Manager Kath Casey said the strategy aims to build on the economic, social, sporting and financial value of the stadium, by providing a framework to enhance it as the major sporting and entertainment facility on the

Coast. “Council has developed a business strategy to ensure that the Stadium remains a significant and highly valued community asset and for it to continue to offer significant economic benefits to the

region,” Casey said. “Our ambition is [to] build on its current strengths to promote it as a premier venue across Australia and on an international level. “The stadium offers many opportunities and has potential to attract and expand the events calendar to include new sporting and a wider scope of entertainment and events.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said the stadium delivers significant benefits for the region. “The stadium is in one the best locations on the coast and is one of our most important and valuable community assets,” Cr Matthews said.

“For the past 20 years, it has been a focal point of community pride in our region and has hosted an impressive range of events. “We want to ensure it reaches its full potential and continues to contribute to the Coast economy.” Feedback received from the community will be presented to Council for consideration. The draft strategy can be viewed at www. yourvoiceourcoast.com and submission can be made prior to 5pm, September 28. Source: Media release, Aug 31 Central Coast Council

Future options being considered for Kincumber Tip The future of Kincumber Waste Management Facility is up in the air, with Central Coast Council announcing this week it is looking at “future options” for the site. The well utilised tip was closed in March in direct response to public health orders issued by the NSW Government restricting non-

essential travel in the face of COVID-19. A spokesperson said Council then took the opportunity to complete works to improve long term environmental and safety performance of the site. As Woy Woy and Buttonderry waste management facilities reopened many weeks ago however, residents began asking just when the Kincumber

facility would be back in business. Questions raised by Coast Community News this week elicited the response that a wider review of future options had been initiated, but Council remained tight-lipped on just what those options might be. “The Kincumber Waste Management Facility has been solely operated for the past 11

years as a waste transfer facility,” the spokesperson said. “All waste delivered was cleared out and transported under contract to other facilities on a daily basis, including Woy Woy Waste Management Facility located only approximately 16 kilometres away. “The site also acted as a

contingency in the event of any future interruption to the Woy Woy facility’s operations. “With the temporary closure of the site, Council is now taking the opportunity to review the long-term strategy and operational model for the Kincumber Waste Management facility site.” With the review anticipated to be completed sometime this

month, residents will have to wait a bit longer to learn of the tip’s fate. In the interim customers are requested to utilise either Woy Woy or Buttonderry Waste Management Facilities, which are fully operational, have improved infrastructure and a wider range of services available. Terry Collins

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ICAC needs more funding

he NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) was established in 1988 as an independent organisation to “protect the public interest, prevent breaches of public trust and guide the conduct of public officials in the NSW public sector”. ICAC is important because it ensures accountability, transparency and good governance - it builds confidence and trust. Since 2012, Australia has slipped eight points in global rankings of perceived corruption levels (Transparency International). Over recent years, NSW ICAC has been under attack—facing ongoing budget cuts and limiting of its powers. There are concerns that its independence is being undermined. In 2019, the budget dropped by 10% and ICAC’s staffing levels are at near-record lows. However, in the last two financial years, the number of matters received by ICAC has increased from 2,436 to 2,751. At a Federal level, there is no integrity commission. No agency has the power to investigate what might be considered to be corrupt conduct - including misconduct of MPs, ministers, political staff or the judiciary. Agencies at that level can only investigate criminal charges. In December 2018, the federal government committed to establish a Commonwealth Integrity Commission but what has been proposed is widely criticised as not having teeth. Almost two years later there is still no commission in place. On 24 August, I moved a motion at Council to call on Local Government NSW, the peak body for Councils in NSW, to campaign for the strengthening of NSW ICAC and the establishment of a Federal ICAC. That is something that I hope all Councils across NSW will support when it goes to the LGNSW Annual Conference later this year. We all need to work to protect the integrity of institutions such as ICAC that are currently being undermined and attacked - and to establish a Federal ICAC. I support calls for these institutions to be independent, well resourced, strong, and protected from political attacks. Note: My comments include extracts from submissions to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the Budget Process for Independent Oversight Organisations - including submissions from the Centre for Public Integrity and NSW ICAC.

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Thank you to our Advisory Committee members

ne of the first things that our new Central Coast Council did was to re-establish a number of Advisory Committees that had been abolished under the Administrator. These Committees are an important mechanism for communication, consultation, advice and feedback to Council staff and Councillors. Council should not be a black box that nobody can see inside. At their most basic level, these committees provide a layer of transparency and accountability within our organisation and connection to our community. Minutes are reported to Council and published on our website. More deeply, Advisory Committees can add value to the work of our Council. We may not all agree however, we benefit from the knowledge, skills and experience of those that sit around the table. These committees are not empowered to make decisions - they provide advice to Council. Advisory Committees are just one way of consulting with our community. The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) has a “public participation spectrum” that is widely used by governments and other organisations. Citizen Advisory Committees are an example of how Councils can collaborate with our community - rather than just inform or consult. I greatly appreciate the time that members of all our Advisory Committees contribute to our Council and our region. They give up their time and share their knowledge to work towards a better Central Coast. Thank you!

Members of the COSS Advisory Committee on a site inspection of Council’s work on pathways.

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Lisarow Pacific Highway upgrade on track

On-site at the $178M Pacific Highway upgrade, from left, Ian Currey of Daracon, Balendran from Transport for NSW, Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Transport for NSW Regional Director North, Anna Zycki and Louise Neville of Daracon

Work is on schedule and progressing well on the major $178M upgrade of the Pacific Highway at Lisarow and providing an employment boost for hundreds of workers. The work includes widening of the highway to provide two lanes in each direction between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd. A key feature of the 1.6km Lisarow upgrade is a new bridge across the rail line to replace the existing bridge at

Railway Cres and 95 huge pilings and retaining walls have already been built to support the new bridge. Transport for NSW Regional Director North, Anna Zycki, said the project was challenging and complex. “When we’re working in a rail corridor, works that we would normally do in a number of weeks we have to completely re-think the planning, so we can get in and do that work in sometimes 72 hours or even 48 hours,” she said.

Zycki said the timetable for trains on the busy main northern rail line had to be taken into account so the line could be closed and the work done quickly. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said during an on-site visit on August 28, much had been achieved in the 18 months since the project was started by contractor Daracon Group. “It is powering along, with 50 percent of the above-ground engineering work such as

foundations and the massive pilings now complete and more than 70 percent of the utility relocation work undertaken,” he said. “Incredibly, more than six kilometres of trenching was required for water, sewer, gas, Telstra, NBN and electrical services. “This project is a significant employment opportunity with about 1,000 workers from 156 companies employed on this site over the past 18 months and a very large proportion of

those have been Central Coast locals. “On any given day there are about 80 people on the construction site which just goes to show what a significant flow-on effect this $178M project is having for the Central Coast economy.” The next steps include earthwork for the new road, installation of stormwater drainage and building retaining walls near Lisarow cemetery and The Ridgeway.

The Lisarow upgrade is a continuation of the $70M road upgrade of two lanes each way through Ourimbah, completed late 2018. The roadworks also form part of other major upgrades through the Ourimbah to Lisarow rail corridor including improvements to accessibility and car parking set to start soon at Ourimbah, Lisarow and Narara railways stations. Sue Murray

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Dolphin Projects calls for an end to shark netting The Dolphin Project is calling for an end to the shark netting program on Central Coast beaches, with whales passing close to our shores as they head back south following their winter migration. The Department of Primary Industries is set to begin installation under its shark nets program from this week. But Dolphin Project spokesperson Ronny Ling said the nets posed a significant hazard to the whales, which head north to calve in warmer waters during winter and are now on their way back down south. These mother whales are heading south past our coastline, together with their new calves, who don’t yet have much blubber,” Ling said. “The blubber keeps them warm, helps them float and protects them from predators and the calves will continually put on more layers of blubber as they head south.

A mother whale and her calf head south

“The whales often come in quite close to shore as the calves still need help feeding from the mothers and little whales are curious and prone to explore the nets. “We have had lots of incidents in the past with whales caught in the nets. “We have seen sharks caught at Norah Head, Shelly Beach

and Terrigal/Wamberal and, with whale numbers increasing by around nine per cent each year, we are sure to see more entanglements. “We really should not have shark nets - all they do is catch unsuspecting marine creatures. “They don’t really protect people on the beaches as the

nets are only around 150m long and sharks can easily go around or under them. “But they are a real trap not just for whales, but for dolphins, penguins, and other marine life. “The nets give swimmers a false sense of security.” Ling urged residents to call

the NPWS 24-hour line if they did see a marine creature tangled in one of the nets. The Department’s website says the beaches are netted by contractors using specially designed meshing nets to reduce the chances of shark encounters. “The nets do not create a total barrier between swimmers and

sharks,” the website says. “They are designed to intercept sharks near meshed beaches, which reduces the chance of a shark interaction. “While the nets cannot provide a guarantee that a shark interaction will never happen, we believe they have been effective in greatly reducing the potential number of interactions.” The website says since the introduction of the shark meshing program along the eastern coastline in 1937, there have been 34 unprovoked shark interactions at meshed beaches resulting in one fatality, 24 serious or minor injuries and nine incidents where the person was not bitten. In nine interactions the species was not identified; nine were attributed to Wobbegong sharks; seven to White sharks; four to unidentified Whaler sharks; one to a Bull shark; and one to a Tiger shark. Terry Collins

Two projects funded by Boating Now program Boaters on the Central Coast are pleased with the news that two Coast projects will benefit from funding in Round 3 of the NSW Government’s Boating Now program.

Parliamentary Secretary Adam Crouch with members of Saratoga Sailing Club

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said Central Coast Council will receive $356,000 to upgrade the Little Wobby Wharf and Saratoga Sailing Club will receive $26,250 for design

work on a boat launching facility. “Our waterways are incredibly popular and much-loved by locals and visitors alike,” Crouch said. “I’m pleased that this funding will improve accessibility and safety. “The existing wharf at Little Wobby, located near Patonga, will undergo a $356,000 upgrade to better meet the needs of boaters and provide all-ability access to the

Hawkesbury River. “The $26,250 grant for Saratoga Sailing Club involves completing a survey, investigation and concept design for a new non-powered vessel launching facility to provide access to Brisbane Water for sailing boats, dragon boats and canoes.” Crouch said each project would help to boost the Central Coast economy. “Unlike previous rounds of the Boating Now program, up

to 25 per cent of the funding is being provided immediately so that planning phase and construction work can be fasttracked,” he said. “With the challenges of COVID-19 continuing to confront our community, the NSW Government is pulling every economic lever available to stimulate our local economy at this difficult time.” Source: Media release, Sep 1 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Wicks defends Federal government response to job losses

“Even before the COVID-19 induced recession things were tracking badly for the Coast (and) it’s gotten so much worse,” O’Neill said. “Coasties are losing jobs and not getting back into the workforce - and at an alarming rate. “Data released by the Parliament of NSW shows that cumulative employment growth, the measure of new jobs created over a period of time, has nearly halved, down 50 per cent from July 2017. “Other parts of the state are doing so much better than the Coast. “There is a nearly 300 per cent growth in jobs created in Greater Sydney over that same period. O’Neill is calling for swift action from the Federal Government in creating more jobs for the region. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, agrees that the Coast will “need to pull every available lever to ensure that there are enough jobs being created now to accommodate our projected population rates for 2040”. “COVID-19 has exposed our vulnerabilities and we have seen the devastating impact on retail and hospitality, the region’s second largest employing sector and host to a large casual workforce,” Martin said. “Increasing the diversity of our industry is critical for resilience through economic shocks. “We also have the highest commuter rate in the State with 44,000 locals giving their intellectual capital, experience and expertise to businesses

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outside the region. “Currently business conditions have hit rock bottom lows [with] 65 per cent of our businesses citing skills shortages. “We must stand united to accelerate job creating projects, reduce development delays and be serious about creating business precincts to attract new industry and jobs. “Regions that are thriving have invested in technology based industries to meet the needs of future workers. “The Central Coast can be a smart region. “The success of this goal will depend on how all levels of government work together with industry and business to bring back our commuters and create a thriving jobs market that our region deserves.” But Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the government was committed to creating jobs and promoting investment and growth across Australia and that the job situation on the Coast was on the improve. Wicks said the many coronavirus-related economic support measures the Government has put in place are providing support for workers, households and businesses, to the sum of $289B or the equivalent of 14.6 per cent of GDP. “To date, more than $42B in temporary JobKeeper payments have been disbursed Australia wide,” she said. “This includes 24,429 total businesses, representing 47.2 per cent of businesses on the Central Coast who have utilized this program. “If it wasn’t for the JobKeeper program , hundreds of thousands of jobs could have been lost. “Current data suggests that the temporary JobKeeper Payment is supporting more than 900,000 businesses and around 3.5 million employees

across Australia. “Encouragingly, latest available data from the ABS Weekly Payroll Jobs and Wages in Australia publication show that while the Central Coast initially experienced a substantial decline in employee jobs at the beginning of the pandemic on 14 March, employee jobs have begun to improve. “The region initially recorded a 7.5 per cent decline in employee jobs between 14 March and 18 April, but jobs have since risen by 5.0 per cent. “The Federal Government is investing $2B to assist hundreds of thousands of Australians access training and upskilling in sectors with job opportunities, as the economy recovers from COVID-19. “This includes the $1B JobTrainer Fund, jointly funded with the states and territories, to provide up to an additional 340,700 training places to help school leavers and job seekers access short and long courses. “The fund will ensure that school leavers and job seekers are able to access a mix of full qualifications and short courses to upskill and reskill, as well as support school leavers to undertake preapprenticeship training. “We are also expanding and extending the Supporting Apprentices and Trainees wage subsidy which has supported around 83,000 apprentices and trainees, and around 48,000 employers. “As at August 13, payments totalled $462.3M. “This $1.3B measure has been extended to March 2021 and expanded by a further $1.5B. “It can now support almost 90,000 businesses employing around 180,000 apprentices throughout Australia,” Wicks said. Terry Collins

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SSD-10414 8-16 Watt Street, 135 and 137 Faunce Street, 243 and 249 Mann Street, Gosford (Lot 112 DP 1022614 and Lots 1-4 DP 1191104) Applicant Jarre Pty Ltd Council Area Central Coast Consent Authority Minister for Planning and Public Spaces or Independent Planning Commission Description of proposal

Concept application for a mixed use development (known as Gosford Gateway Centre), comprising: • Three building envelopes including three towers, each above a podium, ranging in height from RL74.9m, RL105.1m and RL135.9m (approximately 18, 25 and 33 levels) • Maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 80,370m2 • Indicative land use mix, including hotel accommodation, commercial and retail premises, an educational establishment and associated student accommodation, an entertainment facility and seniors housing • Public domain improvements, including new public plaza, through-site link and landscaping • Basement parking for approximately 1,200 cars • Adaptive reuse of existing commercial building • Development staging Note: This concept proposal does not seek approval for any construction works on site. Detailed proposals for the development stages will be subject to future Development Application(s). Exhibition Details

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Anyone can make a submission about the development application during the exhibition period.

Web submissions: To make an online submission, please go to the Department’s Major Projects website at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects. Search for this project under www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/on-exhibition. On the project’s webpage, click ‘Make a Submission’. You will be required to log in or create a user account. Follow the online instructions.

If you cannot lodge online, you can post your submission to the address below. If you want the Department to withhold your personal information before publication, please make this clear at the top of your cover letter and do not include personal details in your attached submission. If you post your submission, it needs to be received by the Department before the close of the exhibition period. Your submission must include the following: • • • • •

Your name and address, at the top of the letter only; The name of the application and the application number; A statement on whether you ‘support’, ‘object’ to the proposal or are only making a comment; The reasons why you support or object to the proposal; and A declaration of any reportable political donations you made in the previous two years.

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FROM THE MAYOR

GETTING OUT AND ACTIVE THIS SPRING

Our Central Coast region is a hive of activity and lends itself to an array of opportunities for a healthy and active lifestyle for our residents of all ages. From pristine beaches to bushland walking and bike trails, parks and reserves, where the whole family from young and old can enjoy the outdoors. Council is committed to creating quality spaces for the benefit of our community and to attract visitors to our region. One way we enable this is through creating Play Spaces. These are intergenerational places in which we socialise, keep active and connect with each other. Council vary playspace inclusions from across different sites on the Coast to accommodate the varied needs of all disabilities – whether they are physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments. Our outdoor spaces are not the only way people can connect, our libraries also play a key role in connecting communities and people. They are at the heart of creating liveable, connected and sustainable cities. The development of Gosford Regional Library is set to become a central meeting point for locals and visitors alike, with plans to include a dedicated library space, Council customer service centre, library administration, meeting rooms and flexible functions spaces. COVID-19 has proven the very important role libraries have in our community for coming together and sharing ideas.

The values of the Central Coast community are strongly tied to our active lifestyles and natural environment including our beaches, waterways, ridges, estuaries, lakes, and valley floors. When’s a better time to get out and about than now.

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Improving our spaces for you

An active healthy lifestyle goes hand-in-hand with the beautiful location we live in. We have been busy improving our facilities and outdoor spaces just in time to explore as the weather warms up. Over the last twelve months, we’ve delivered 18 local playspaces across the Coast plus two district level playspaces located at Empire Bay and Wallarah Point Peace Park, Gorokan. We’ve completed a major renovation of the Lake Haven Recreation Centre, investing over $2million in new gym equipment, upgrading the facility and making it ready for 24/7 operation when COVID restrictions allow. Completed sportsgrounds and sporting facility projects include the rebuilding of the south amenities block at EDSACC oval in Bateau Bay, drainage and irrigation works at James Browne Oval in Woy Woy and Kanwal Oval, plus upgrades at Berkeley Vale Skate Park, Adelaide Street Tennis Court in Killarney Vale and Hylton Moore Oval in East Gosford. On our waterways we’ve also upgraded San Remo and South Tacoma boat ramp and jetty, Koolewong Foreshore car park, Correa Bay Woy Woy boat ramp and Gwandalan (Taylors Bay) jetty plus completed improvement works at Gwandalan, Lioness Park swimming enclosure. And the highly anticipated new Water Play Park at the Peninsula Leisure Centre will soon be opening. Want to stay in the loop on the latest improvements from Council? Search ‘enews’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au and sign up today.

Coast’s strength during challenging year

Like all of Australia, the Central Coast has taken a hit due to COVID-19 but the region is also showing remarkable resilience. Key tourism measures have shown significant yearon-year spikes for the Central Coast in June and July, with occupancy rates for our Holiday Parks up along with retail and restaurant spending. A number of new businesses have also emerged across the region, and we have seen many established businesses undertake makeovers and improve facilities. Our region is hard to beat as a place to live, work and visit – with stunning beaches, bushwalks, picturesque hinterland and great locally produced food. It is wonderful to see our community and visitors remaining COVID safe, and tourism growing despite incredibly challenging circumstances. Read more at visitcentralcoast.com.au

Beaches, footpaths and shared pathways

You’ve told us that pathways are a priority and we’re continuing our investment in footpaths and shared pathways in line with the first Central Coast Bike Plan and Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. We’ve captured video imaging of all our pathways and are prioritising connections to activity centres, public transport and schools, followed by connections on recreation and tourism routes. Walking and cycling are great ways to get exercise. Search ‘pathways’ at centralcoast.nsw. gov.au for current projects or tips to stay safe. If you’re planning on hitting the beach, our lifeguards will be patrolling over 15 beaches when patrol season begins on 26 September. However, if you want a dip before the flags are up remember to do it safely - check conditions, use caution and swim with a friend! Search ‘beaches’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Issue 14

Community Bulletin - COVID-19 Information YOUR HYGIENE

YOUR HEALTH

Soap dispensers in toilet blocks

Soap dispensers will be installed in all Councilrun public toilet blocks across the Coast, where possible and within available funding. Vandal guards will also be installed on 20 dispensers in blocks considered to be at high risk of vandalism. Council has not installed soap dispensers in the past because there are often high rates of vandalism in public toilets. There is also a significant risk of falls and injuries if soap lands on the floor, causing a slip hazard. However, last week Council voted to install the dispensers in a bid to promote soap’s role in good hand hygiene which can help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and other illnesses. To reduce the risk of slip hazards, the dispensers will be installed directly over washbasins. As well as washing hands with soap and water to avoid spreading COVID, please continue to practise social distancing and to stay home if feeling unwell.

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YOUR LEISURE

With a local COVID-19 case identified last week, Coast residents are being urged to be extra vigilant about monitoring their personal health and avoiding community transmission of the virus. In addition to COVID testing clinics at Gosford, Wyong and Erina, a pop-up clinic has been set up at Woy Woy Hospital. It was expected to be open until Thursday 3 September, with an extension if required. Anyone experiencing even mild symptoms should seek a test. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, and loss of taste or smell. To find your closest clinic, visit nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protectyourself-and-others/clinics NSW Health recommends wearing a mask, particularly when it may be difficult to maintain social distance from others. This includes when travelling on public transport or in indoor settings. Council thanks residents for helping to avoid spreading the virus. In addition to a mask, please continue to maintain 1.5metres social distancing and practise hand hygiene. Get tested and stay home if unwell.

Isolation art

A special exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery is showcasing the creative responses of 11 Central Coast artists to their time ‘in iso’ during the COVID-19 shutdown. The “isolation” works represent a diverse range of responses, from messages of hope and encouragement, explorations of domestic life and the natural environment, to candid expressions of the challenges of physical distance, fear, boredom, and unemployment. With venue closures and restrictions on meeting together, artists have continued to explore innovative ways of reaching out to the community and creatively processing the implications of enforced isolation. This exhibition celebrates the resilience of our creative community on the Central Coast during the upheaval of recent months. Work from the following artists is featured: Peter Baka, Jon Ellis, Jane Gillings, Grant Molony, Jenni McEwen, Richard O’Farrell, Ian Provest, Shirin Shamie, Claire Tozer, Margaret Westcott and Cheryl Wilcox. Based at the Gosford Regional Gallery the exhibition is open until Saturday 12 September. For details, search “isolation” at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

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Some old advice on pandemics

Let’s stick to the facts FORUM

Mr. Findley’s notion that Australian industries have relocated overseas because of the payroll tax (“Ditch payroll tax”, CCN 257) is so outlandish that it is hard to know how to respond to it. If there are any Australian companies that have relocated overseas (and Mr. Findley hasn’t named even one), they have done so for reasons a lot more complex than the avoidance of payroll tax. Furthermore, the idea that Gough Whitlam (personally?) sold Australian industries (that he didn’t own and had no control over) to China, so that those industries could use cheap slave labour in their businesses (I challenge Mr. Findley to name one Australian company that uses cheap slave labour anywhere in the world) borders on the deranged. I should also like to see the statistical evidence that 500,000 Australians emigrated to the UK in 1972: there has

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions never been a year in history when 500,000 Australians (or a number anywhere near it) emigrated to the UK. It is also notable that Mr. Findley refers to these fictional “Australian-born” (his words) citizens as “British return(ing) to their country of origin”, indicating that Mr. Findley needs some elementary education in both history and geography. As a planner, I can only say that I wish I could run across one of his overseas developers so free with their largesse and I’d appreciate Mr. Findley’s

introducing me to one of them, and, as for his statement that overseas developers only care about their own pockets, I wonder how many Australian developers he knows who have any different priority. Australian developers are as rapacious as any I’ve met in other countries and, perhaps, get even more encouragement from our government than foreign companies get from theirs. So, my plea would be that, when we go to the polls at the next election, rather than follow Mr. Findley’s advice, we exercise some common sense and stick with policies that have made the average Australian the wealthiest person in the world (according to the Credit Suisse Research Centre) and continually raise our rating on the Global Human Development Index. Facts, not irresponsible ranting. Email, Aug 30 B. Hyland, Woy Woy

The following excerpt might give everyone a laugh - an exact copy of the US health and wellbeing requirements for the 191819 flu epidemic - at least they do not have to keep washing their hands, and we can still have late nights. “Precautions Against Influenza: Influenza is spread through discharge from the eyes, nose and mouth. Avoid persons with coughs

FORUM and colds. If obliged to cough or sneeze yourself, when near another person, turn the face or cover the mouth and nose with a handkerchief. Such handkerchief should afterwards be sterilized by boiling or be destroyed. Avoid common drink cups. Do not expectorate promiscuously. Do not stand close to another person while conversing and

do not talk directly at their face. Discharges from the mouth are disseminated while talking. Avoid poorly ventilated rooms and see that living and sleeping quarters are well ventilated. Avoid crowds, especially within doors. Spend as much time as possible in the open, especially in the sunshine. Dress warmly, avoid ‘wet feet’. Keep regular hours.” Letter, July 30 Ron Hempstead, Wyoming

Some unscrupulous taxi drivers I write with great concern for the elderly falling prey to unscrupulous taxi operators in the Gosford area. One of my patients, a 92-yearold, as charged $50 for a twokilometre trip from his home in

FORUM Wyoming to the surgery. Usually, it cost $10 from the retirement village. On another occasion, a taxi driver dropped a patient off at

the car park, then he got out and urinated right there, much to the distaste of the staff and patients. Has the pandemic brought out the worst in some people? Email, Aug 18 Dr. A. Kwong. Wyoming

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Weight of research suggests mountain-biking is harmful to the bush In reference to J. Curtis’s letter (CCN August 28): Mountain biking and trailbuilding destroy wildlife habitat. Mountain biking is environmentally, socially, and medically destructive. There is no good reason to allow bicycles on any unpaved trail! Bicycles should not be allowed in any natural area. They are inanimate objects and have no rights. There is also no right to mountain bike. It’s dishonest of mountain bikers to say that they don’t have access to trails closed to bikes. They have EXACTLY the same access as everyone else -- ON FOOT! Why isn’t that good enough for mountain bikers? They are all capable of walking.

FORUM A favourite myth of mountain bikers is that mountain biking is no more harmful to wildlife, people, and the environment than hiking, and that science supports that view. Of course, it’s not true. To settle the matter once and for all, I read all of the research they cited, and wrote a review of the research on mountain biking impacts (see https:// mjvande.info/scb7.htm ). I found that of the seven studies they cited, (1) all were written by mountain bikers, and (2) in every case, the authors misinterpreted their own data, in order to come to the conclusion that they favoured. They also studiously avoided mentioning another scientific study (Wisdom et al) which did not favour mountain biking and came to the opposite conclusions.

Mountain bikers also love to build new trails - legally or illegally. Of course, trail-building destroys wildlife habitat - not just in the trail bed, but in a wide swath to both sides of the trail. Mountain biking, trail building, and trail maintenance all increase the number of people in the park, thereby preventing the animals’ full use of their habitat. Mountain biking accelerates erosion, creates V-shaped ruts, kills small animals and plants on and next to the trail, drives wildlife and other trail users out of the area, and, worst of all, teaches kids that the rough treatment of nature is okay (it’s not). What’s good about that? In addition to all of this, it is extremely dangerous. Email, Aug 31 M Vandeman, San Ramon, California, USA

Mr Crouch, what about traffic at Kariong I notice Mr Crouch says 3,000 jobs are to be created at the Kariong parklands precinct (CCN Aug 28). That would mean at least 2,000 motor vehicles entering and leaving that site each day. Mr Crouch could perhaps visit Kariong between 8am and 9.30am each morning and see the problems that exist now with the vehicles attempting to use the precinct. The Baxter centre, the International Sports School and the Mountains High School

FORUM traffic block the roads at that time and that does not include people living in the residential area adjacent to the parklands. Infrastructure also includes roads not just water and sewerage works. If the State Government is serious about bringing jobs to the area then a couple of hundred million would first need to be spent on the roads. We already have very dangerous conditions with

both the “rat run” down Debenham Rd and the suicidal conditions of Woy Woy Rd to the peninsula. Lastly I suggest Mr Crouch refers to the 2014 “Mount Penang Development Control Plan” paid for by the taxpayers at great expense which sets out how the area is to be developed so as not to cause the very problems that Mr Crouch is seemingly about to cause. Email, Aug 30 G. Mitchell, Kariong

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MTBers claim to environmentalism doesn’t reconcile with damage caused FORUM

Congratulations to P Brandon (CCN Aug 21, p14) for the rebuttal directed to mountain bikers, closet academics and Cr Holstein. Those supporting the protection of COSS within the ranks of the councillors do not include Cr Holstein. His claim he is a great supporter of COSS is not supported by his actions as reported in CCN Aug 14, p6. The photo in edition 255, p6 shows members of the Central Coast Mountain Bike club with their specially designed bikes and accessories, certainly not designed for use in the back lanes of the LGA. Leif Arnebark’s comment in the same edition, is false. He stated removing mountain biking… is like trying to remove surfing from the beach. Well this does happen around

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions the world in many theme parks, and specially designed venues by surfing professionals. If the mountain bikers and closet academics were genuine carers of the environment, they would not be destroying our valuable COSS land and its habitat. If the club members were forced to ride cycles especially designed to protect the environment, there would be a

massive claim they were victims of the anti-progress brigade. As P Brandon eloquently explained, mountain bikers have overnight transformed areas of Kincumber mountain into a wasteland. Was this the intended purpose of COSS when it was established in 1984? My letter to the Council’s CEO re damage to COSS remains as expected, unanswered, after nine weeks of greenwash. The ‘me’ society has discovered the Central Coast; what is next, jet boats through the mangroves? The best planning decision for the Central Coast is being demolished by mountain bikers. Letter, Aug 23 N. Harris, Umina Beach

Poor form, Mr Hazzard Disasters can bring out the best and worst in all of us but last week’s performance by the NSW Health Minister where he openly abused the NSW Opposition leader, under Parliamentary privilege, was extremely low. The Opposition Leader justifiably asked about face masks and was subject to a tirade of sexist, ugly comments from Hazzard - typical of old, conservative white men abusing a female, as they cannot cope with a woman in power. Hazzard eventually offered an

FORUM apology but only after he was pilloried by the press. Parliament is a place of work and, if any other worker in a workplace behaved in a similar manner, they would have been severely reprimanded or sacked, yet the Premier turned a blind eye to this matter. Also last week the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, could not help but have a political shot at the Member for Gosford when she asked about face masks; he responded that his Government would be

guided by medical advice not the Labor Party. Mr Crouch should be aware of the fact that in the NSW Lower House, the ALP holds more seats that the Liberals and the Liberals are only governing with the “help” of the ineffective and inefficient National Party. Each and every member of Parliament is there to govern for the State or Commonwealth and represent their constituents, yet all we see is party politics played out over and over again. Shame on all of them. Email, Aug 31 E. Grace, Niagara Park

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Police investigate Tuggerah shopping centre brawl Tuggerah Lakes Police are investigating a brawl at Tuggerah. Police have been told that at about 2.35pm on Tuesday, September 1, a group of about a dozen teenage boys was approached by another group of unknown males – armed with baseball bats and machetes – outside a shopping centre on Bryant Dve,Tuggerah. The unarmed group ran into the centre where it’s understood a brawl occurred between the group. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District arrived a short

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time later and both groups dispersed. Police conducted patrols around the centre, where they located and arrested six teenage boys – all aged 17. Four were cautioned and

released pending further inquiries, while two were taken to Wyong Police Station. They were both released a short time later pending further inquiries. As police continue their investigation, officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard anything between 2.30pm and 3pm on the 1st or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Wyong Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: Press release, Sep 2 NSW Police Media

Wild street brawl leaves two men with serious injuries Tuggerah Lakes Police District is investigating after two men were left with serious injuries following a wild street brawl at Long Jetty. The incident occurred between 10pm and 10.30pm on Saturday, August 15, on Watkins St. According to police, a number of men were involved in the

brawl, with one man struck with a hammer, while another man was left with serious lacerations after being stabbed with a knife. Both men were taken to hospital and require ongoing medical treatment. A number of persons of interest left the scene in a four

door dark coloured utility with a tray, along with a small red hatch back, with no further description available. Detectives are seeking witnesses to this incident and information to the identity of the owners of the vehicles involved leaving the scene. Dilon Luke

Palmdale assailant sought Tuggerah Lakes Police are reopening an investigation of an assault that occurred at Palmdale in 2018.

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At about 2.15pm on Monday, July 30, 2018, a 70-year-old male was walking with his wife, when he was allegedly assaulted on Palmdale Rd, Palmdale, by a male person riding an unregistered motor bike.

A picture taken of the male person, that can assist Police with their inquiries is described as aged in his 20’s, Caucasian appearance, thin to medium build. Source: Website, Aug 26 Police Report E 68018424 Tuggerah Lakes PD

Laurie Maher fronts court Former Gosford Mayor and Coast Shelter founder, Laurie Maher, has fronted court for the first time after being charged with a series of historic sexual abuse offences in April. Maher is facing 13 charges including four counts of buggery, six counts of sexual assault and three counts of indecent assault, as part of a police investigation into alleged historical abuse at the defunct Mt Penang Training School in the 70s and 80s. Maher was Superintendent of

the facility at the time and is accused of sexually abusing six boys between 1977 and 1988.

He is the ninth person to be charged as part of the investigation. He appeared at Penrith Local Court on Friday, August 28, for a committal hearing for the prosecution to confirm what formal charges they’ll proceed with. It comes after an attempt to have a non-publication order placed on the matter was refused. Maher has yet to enter a plea. His case will return to the same court in October. Dilon Luke

Elderly man assaulted Police are appealing for public assistance after an elderly man was assaulted at Bateau Bay. At some time between 6 and 8pm on Friday, August 21, a 79-year-old man drove to a carpark at the intersection of Anne Findlay Pl and Bias Ave, Bateau Bay, after arranging to meet a person that he met through social media. Upon arrival, the elderly man spoke with a man before being pushed to the ground from behind by an unknown number of men.

Police have been told the group demanded cash and his mobile phone, before the elderly man tried to return to his car and leave. The group followed him and proceeded to punch and kick his vehicle before he drove away. He attended Wyong Police Station and reported the incident. The elderly man was uninjured. Detectives from Tuggerah

Lakes Police District have commenced an investigation into the incident. It’s understood that one of the men was armed with a metal pole. As police continue their inquiries, investigators are appealing for anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the nearby area between 5.30pm and 9pm on the 21st, or who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, to contact them. Source: Press release, Sep 1 NSW Police Media

Ettalong man arrested A 44-year-old Ettalong Beach man has been arrested and charged with multiple property offences. At around 11am on Wednesday, August 25, Brisbane Water Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Banksia St, Umina Beach, seizing several items. The man was subsequently arrested a short time later during a traffic stop at Ettalong Beach.

He was conveyed to Gosford Police Station and charged with: Aggravated break and enter; enter enclosed land not prescribe premises without lawful excuse; steal motor vehicle; and possess prescribed restricted substance x2. Police allege the man was caught on CCTV footage entering the residence of an 81-year-old Woy Woy woman

whilst she was gardening and stealing personal property. They also allege a second lot of CCTV footage captured the man entering the front yard of another residence where he then stole a motorbike. The man was bail refused at Gosford Local Court on Thursday, August 27. Investigations are ongoing with further charges pending.

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Rush Hour … on the beach

Pete Rush’s latest creation Photo: Zee Merven

The beach sculptures made by local, Pete Rush, have left many Central Coast residents smiling in awe, and now he hopes he will be able to continue his work thanks to a crowdfunding campaign launched this week. The proposal for the campaign follows a surprising refusal from a Central Coast Council committee to fund his project. The money raised will go towards supporting Rush, giving him the ability to

continue the project for the next 2-3 months. His latest masterpiece of a Raven on Killcare Beach stands over 3 metres tall is one of around 15 sculptures Rush has created at Central Coast beaches since the beginning of social restrictions due to COVID-19. During the shutdown, the Wamberal painter began collecting natural debris washed up from the sea to construct large animal-shaped sculptures. He said the inspiration behind

his creations came from positive feedback from the community. “I was just down the beach, and I found a piece of driftwood that looked like a horse’s tail, so I just made a little horse,” Rush said. “Passes by were calling out to me and saying how seeing my sculpture made their day and that they felt so much happier. “It just happened all day, it was astounding. “I thought if that’s how people feel, then I will do more, and I

just kept going, and they have got bigger and bigger ever since.” Each sculpture is made using no artificial material, with sticks and logs acting as the base, and the exceedingly robust New Zealand flax from Rush’s garden to tie it all together. “I have done horses all over the place, but I have also done a mammoth, giraffe, a megafauna bird, and an echidna,” he said. “There are few others out there that are half-finished that

have not worked out; they are hiding in the bushes in a few places. Rush’s work has been picked up by international media outlets such as The Guardian International and featured around the world with one million views online. Several award-winning photographers, including Zee Merven, have been following his work and they have been working with him closely to capture the best images. Rush is still surprised by the attention his personal project

has received. “I am just shocked, and I cannot believe it,” he said. “Just the joy in people’s faces, it keeps me going, it pushes me on. Together with community input, Rush is formulating a larger plan for the future of art on the Central Coast. Central Coast Newspapers is supporting the crowdfunding campaign which is expected to be launched in coming days. Jacinta Counihan

Dorf to make a splash for Camp Breakaway

Budgewoi’s Bryan Dorfling is getting ready to tackle his next big adventure.

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No stranger to a grand gesture, locals might remember Dorf as the bloke that walked from Budgewoi to Brisbane in 2019 to raise awareness for mental health in regional communities. Dorf trekked over 1,000kms with his trademark pink wig, but now he’s ditching it for a pair of budgie smugglers to raise funds for a cause near and dear to his heart, Camp Breakaway. Dorf has been a long-time volunteer at the San Remo

based respite provider and with Breakaway now coming out the other side of a pandemic shutdown he’s hoping to raise a few dollars to help the organisation get back on its feet. Not one for subtlety, Dorf has opted to revive the Bondi 2 Budge Big Swim, and kickstart a new event, The Coast Paddle, to get the ball rolling. Spearheaded by community groups Live To Give Oz and Team EarthDowns, The Coast Paddle will see Dorf hit the surf at Catherine Hill Bay Beach on September 12 to swim and paddle sections of a 45km

course to Avoca Beach. He’ll be joined by a handful of mates, with the event also open to all interested locals who want to join Dorf in the water or by surf ski, paddle board, jet ski or boat, floaties not recommended. Aside from putting the focus on Breakaway, the paddle will also act as the final proving ground for Dorf as he prepares for the Bondi 2 Budge. Taking place on December 4, the gargantuan undertaking will see Dorf embark on a 100km swim from Bondi Beach to Budgewoi and replaces the previously cancelled Budge 2

Bondi that was due to take place in May. For Dorf, the delay has proven to be a hidden blessing, giving the larrikin more time to train his body and mind for what’s to come. It’s also given him scope to reverse the Big Swim, something he’s very happy about. “Getting to do the Big Swim in reverse means it’ll be like a homecoming, plus it’ll be nice to be able to get out of the water and then just walk home,” Dorf said. Dilon Luke

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Stepping up for Cerebral Palsy Coast residents are being asked to step up and register to take part in STEPtember, the annual fundraiser run by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA). The initiative is one of Australia’s leading health and wellness fundraising events and runs in five countries around the world. With a rebrand and a new look, the event challenges individuals and teams to take 10,000 steps per day for 28 days in a fun, safe and virtual environment – all while making a real difference to the lives of children and adults with cerebral palsy. One of the first to sign up was Rachael McGlynn of North Gosford, who works for the CPA here on the Coast. “This will be my sixth time doing Steptember,” McGlynn said. “I first participated before I joined CPA. “I have worked with people with disability for a long time and I thought it was very important to raise funds for

necessary equipment - to put money back into the community.” Working until recently as a speech pathologist, McGlynn recently joined the team at CPA, based at Tuggerah, and is team leader for a new CPA centre, set to open at Erina early next year. “COVID-19 has pushed back timelines for us, but when it opens, the new Erina centre

will be an exciting thing for the Coast, with fully therapy services for children and adults with all types of conditions, including intellectual disabilities,” she said. “It will have full wheelchair access and a ceiling hoist to help relocate people from wheelchairs to gym equipment. “STEPtember will help us fund vital equipment and services, including at Erina.

“It will also help fund research into the prevention, treatment and support of people with cerebral palsy.” Always drawn to working with people with disabilities, McGlynn said it brings a lot of joy to work in the local community. “We work with a range of services and it’s nice to see people achieve their goals,” she said.

“We provide services through the NDIS – but STEPtember specifically raises funds for research and extra services not covered by NDIS. “We can start working with babies just weeks after they’re born if they are classified as at risk of cerebral palsy.” McGlynn said residents can register to take part as individuals or as part of a team, with walking not the only option

for raising funds. “You can swim, go to the gym, ride a bike – any activity which equates to 10,000 steps,” she said. McGlynn herself has joined with workmates to form a team. “It’s a nice way to reconnect after lockdown, to take part in a fitness event which is social distancing friendly,” she said, “It also contributes to your own health and wellness. “I’m not a particularly active person, but every year taking part in STEPtember gives me that extra oomph. Registration for STEPtember is open for the entire month of September, with the option to fundraise through being sponsored or to simply make a donation. Last year, the campaign raised more than $7,1M and this year, the team has set its sights even higher. Full details and registration are available at STEPtember. org.au Terry Collins

$550,000 upgrade for Duffy’s Oval amenities

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, celebrates the beginning of works with Sharon Baxter of Terrigal United Football Club and Michelle Simos of Terrigal/Wamberal Little Athletics Club

Sporting groups in the Terrigal area are applauding the commencement of a $550,000 upgrade to the sporting amenities building at Duffy’s Oval. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the upgrade, funded by the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund in partnership with Central Coast Council, would provide a modern, accessible and fit-forpurpose facility.

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“At the 2019 NSW Election I committed $250,000 from the NSW Liberal Government to upgrade the Duffy’s Oval amenities, and am proud to be delivering on this promise,” Crouch said. “The amenities are used allyear-round by Terrigal United Football Club’s 1,300 members throughout the winter months as well as the Terrigal Wamberal Little Athletics Club during summer. “This upgrade will include redeveloping the male and

female toilets, change rooms and showers, a new disabilityaccessible toilet and shower, a revamped canteen area and a club function room. “Literally thousands of local residents will benefit from this fantastic upgrade.” Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews said the upgrade would see improved safety and functionality. “We are thankful for the NSW Government’s funding contribution to enable this

much-needed facility upgrade that will benefit both local and visiting users of this popular sportsground,” Cr Matthews said. “This project is one of many infrastructures upgrades we are delivering across the Coast to support our community’s love for sport and promote active lifestyles.” Source: Media release, Aug 31 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Stand-in mum says rock wallaby is on the mend Australian Reptile Park zookeeper, Brooke Barton, has nursed back to health a sick yellow-footed rock wallaby baby, becoming a full-time parent of a different kind. After finding the four-monthold baby joey, Alinta, who was struggling from severe dermatitis and a deadly fungal infection, Barton rose to the challenge as her full-time career. As the joey’s surrogate mum, Barton fed her specially formulated milk every five hours, including a feed at 2am, and kept her in her knitted pouch. Alinta has been able to emerge from the pouch and start learning how to hop, but Barton will continue to assist the joey until she is strong enough to re-join the other yellow-footed rock wallabies at the park. Just like a true mother, Barton said she is proud of Alinta’s

recovery. “There was a time when we really didn’t know if she would recover from her ailments, and it took about four medications until the right one worked, and we saw improvement,” she said. “Now, she is thriving. “Alinta already has so much personality, and I love every second I spend with her. “It’s the most rewarding thing in the world to nurse a joey and watch it become independent, happy and healthy.” The conservation of yellowfooted rock-wallabies is vital as they now have been placed on the threatened species list. There are as few as 5,000 left in the wild, with their decline attributed to hunting in the 1800s and early 1900s for their pelts, and in more recent times, the introduction of feral pests such at the fox and cat. Source: Media release, Aug 31 Australian Reptile Park

Erina’s Wood Glen to get a Men’s Shed Wood Glen Retirement Village at Erina is to get its first Men’s Shed, thanks to an injection of more than $2,000 in funding from the Federal Government.

Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, discusses the men’s shed project with Jim Paterson at Wood Glen

A group of male retirees at the village put a lot of time and effort into preparing a funding application for the first Wood Glen Workshop. Jim Paterson, Vice Chairman of the Residents’ Committee at the RetireAustralia village, said the recent COVID restrictions had spurred the committee to lodge their application. “After a few weeks indoors, we realised how important it is

to have an outlet for men in our community to get together, enjoy our lifelong hobbies and have a good chat,” Paterson said. “The committee had been mulling over the idea for a while, and the downtime we experienced through the height of restrictions gave us the time to put our application together. ”We’re thrilled to receive this funding and get the workshop up and running with some of the basics, like a first aid kit, hearing and eye protection and some basic safety training.” Village Manager, Vanessa Fordyce, said the funding came

at a perfect time, giving men in the Wood Glen community an opportunity to keep busy and support each other through a difficult time. “Not only will the Wood Glen Workshop give the men an outlet for their hobbies, it’s a great opportunity for them to have a chat and check in on their mates to make sure they’re travelling okay,” Fordyce said. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, who presented the grant from the National Shed Development Program, said it was great to see the funding help establish what would become an integral part of

community life for men in the village. “We know how important it is for men, particularly retired men, to have a regular avenue to connect with others for social support outside their homes,” Wicks said. “Now more than ever, Sheds offer men a critical avenue for social support and engagement. “Men’s Sheds, like the Wood Glen Workshop, are a great way for men to find this social support, while also giving them the opportunity to get involved in meaningful community projects. Terry Collins

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] The Accident (M l,s,v) [s] The City And The City (M) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Q&A (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Further Back In Time For Dinner (PG) [s] Wentworth: Prisoner (MA15+) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Gardening Australia [s] The Drum [s] 7.30 [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Meet The Ferals [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] Rendezvous (PG) [s] The City And The City (M) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame: Layne Beachley (PG) [s] Further Back In Time For Dinner: 1910s (PG) [s] The Great Acceleration: Food, Water, Waste (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] Wentworth (M l,s,v) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Gardening Australia [s] The Drum [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Q&A [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch [s] The City And The City (M l,v) ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] Utopia (PG) [s] Planet America [s] QI: Queasy Quacks (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Wentworth (MA15+) [s] The Split (M s) [s] Gardening Australia [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Planet America [s] Australian Story [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] The City And The City (M l,v) ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 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: Montaigne [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Louis Theroux (M) [s] The Split (M s) [s] Gardening Australia [s]

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

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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Desperate Housewives (PG) Getaway [s] The Block: Guest Ensuite Room Reveal (PG) [s] Tipping Point [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe (PG) [s] – All the teams get together for a lavish winners are grinner’s dinner. Celebrity IOU: Michael Bublé’s Shocking Surprise! (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] Lethal Weapon: Leo Getz Justice (MA15+) [s] Tipping Point [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Desperate Housewives (PG) Celebrity IOU: Michael Bublé’s Shocking Surprise! (PG) [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe (PG) [s] – The Block is full of razzamatazz as Shelly and Scotty morph into gameshow hosts. Halifax-Retribution (M) [s] Bluff City Law: You Don’t Need A Weatherman (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Timeless: The Day Reagan Was Shot (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Desperate Housewives (PG) Live Well For Longer [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe (PG) [s] 8:40 Emergency (M) [s] 9:40 Botched: All I Want For Christmas (M mp,n,l) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 New Amsterdam: The Forsaken (M) [s] 12:00 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now (M n) [s] 12:50 9Honey- Quarantine Kitchen 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Conspiracy Theory” (M) 12:00 1:00 (’97) Stars: Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Patrick Stewart 2:00 The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 3:00 The Chase Australia [s] 4:00 Seven News [s] 5:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] America’s Got Talent: Results 6:00 Show 3 (PG) [s] – The results of 7:00 the third live show are revealed, 7:30 and the judges announce the next acts to progress. 9:45 Movie: “This Means War” (M) (’12) Stars: Tom Hardy, Chris Pine, Reese Witherspoon The Latest Seven News [s] Movie: “Blood Father” (MA15+) 10:30 (’16) Stars: Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty, Diego Luna, Michael 11:00 Parks, William H Macy, Miguel 12:00 1:20 Sandoval, Dale Dickey 1:30 Home Shopping

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

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Desperate Housewives (PG) New Amsterdam: The Forsaken (M) [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From TBA [s] Golden Point (M) [s] – Peter Sterling, Paul Vautin, Andrew Johns and Billy Slater join James Bracey for the all the post-match NRL news. NINE News Late [s] Prison Girls - Life Inside (M v) Gun No. 6 (M v) [s] Explore [s] Home Shopping

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

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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Update 8:00 Worldwatch 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Stage Replays 1:00 Worldwatch – Al Jazeera News 2:00 The Facebook Dilemma (PG) 3:00 Alex Polizzi Chef For Hire 4:00 Rome’s Invisible City 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Highlights 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 How The Victorians Built Britain: The Birth Of Law And Order (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: Appointment With Death (M v) (In French)

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Masked Singer Australia (PG) [s] NCIS: Crossing The Line (M) NCIS: Bears And Cubs (M) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles: Where Everybody Knows Your Name (M v) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Update 8:00 Worldwatch 12:55 PBS Newshour 1:55 The Facebook Dilemma (M v) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:25 Who Do You Think You Are?: Charles Dance (PG) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Highlights 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Asian Railways Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight: Menopause (M) 9:30 Dateline: Welcome To Lesbos 10:00 The Feed 10:30 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 *Live* Stages 1:30 Shane’s Moorish Spice

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] Bull: Separate Together (M v) [s] – Bull and his romantic rival join forces, when her niece and husband are charged with armed robbery. Bull: Split Hairs (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:00 Tennis: US Open 2020 Singles: Quarter Finals *Live* From New York City 6:00 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Update 8:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Tennis: US Open 2020 Singles: Quarter Finals 2:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Highlights 4:00 Gadget Man 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Highlights 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Arabia With Levison Wood: The Empty Quarter (M) 8:30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Fast Tracked (PG) 9:30 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 *Live* Stages 1:30 Shane’s Moorish Spice Journey Bitesize 2:00 Tennis: US Open 2020 Singles: Quarter Finals *Live*

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] Gogglebox (M l) [s] – Australia’s favourite armchair critics return with their searingly honest critiques of what’s on the box. Law & Order: SVU: Swimming With The Sharks (M) [s] This Is Us: Unhinged (M) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s]

5:00 Tennis: US Open 2020 Singles: Quarter Finals *Live* From New York City 6:00 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Update 8:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Tennis: US Open 2020 Singles: Quarter Finals 2:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Highlights 4:00 Gadget Man: Childsplay/ Summer Holiday 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 Daily Highlights 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Switzerland (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 9:30 Cycling: Tour De France 2020 *Live* Stages 1:15 Rick Stein’s Spain 2:15 Rick Stein’s India

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

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

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ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

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

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

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

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

CENTRAL COAST POETS INC

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

or you may ring Clive 0419120347

HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

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

TOUKLEY DISTRICT ART SOCIETY

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

TUGGERAH LAKES ART SOCIETY

Join us for the fun and enjoyment of art! Attend a weekly art group with mentors, exhibitions, workshops and a monthly members meeting with guests and prizes, held on the 4th Thurs of the month at The Entrance Community Centre 4333 8387 www.tlas.org.au president@tlas.org.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

24hr/day, 7days/week. Meet 3rd Sun Wyoming Community Centre, Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming 10am 4325 0666

WINE APPRECIATION CLUB

TERRIGAL 50+ LEISURE & LEARNING CENTRE

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Fitness, yoga, bridge, Community Orchestra - Someone cares. mahjong, zumba gold, line Wed & Fri - 12.30pm, Progress Rehearsals Wed 7.30 - 9.45pm dancing, tai chi, painting, craft Erina Hall Henry Parry & Wells info@sympnonycentralcoast.com & computer classes. Street East Gosford 4384 5152 4323 3890

Central Coast Leagues Club WYOMING S.A 2nd Wed COMMUNITY CENTRE Is Internet porn destroying your life. Not for profit service providing Taste and be educated on wine Community support, Zumba, by various wineries. book club, community garden, We may be able to help. free legal advice Purchases not mandatory facility hire, fine assistance, We are a 12 step fellowship Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm Keith - 0420 722 529 volunteer opportunity, CDAT & like AA. 4353 4988 Fraser - 0416 831 088 OSHC/Vacation Care Meets every Sat at 7pm on the contact@centralcoastclc.org.au 4323 7483 Central Coast accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au LEARN TO DANCE Contact for further details 50+ SINGLE & www.gosfordcommunity.org.au Social ballroom dancing for all 0473 631 439 SOCIAL GROUP ages, all you need is a desire newcastlesagroup@gmail.com Fun & friendship to learn and dance, Monthly progam of dinner, no partner required. CENTRAL COAST dancing, scrabble, meet every Tues - St Luke’s BETTER HEARING ASBESTOS DISEASES cards, Tenpin etc. Anglican Church, 7pm AUSTRALIA SUPPORT GROUP 0437 699 366 & 15 Lorraine Ave Hearing loss management Support for those suffering 0407 003 214 Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm Support and educational with asbestos diseases and Anne - 0409 938 345 groups providing practical others interested in asbestos anneglazier@y7mail.com CCLC INDOOR BOWLS experience and confidence issues. You are not alone, meet Mon - Ladies Social 4321 0275 with others who can share NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF Wed Night & Sat - Mixed Social their experiences. Bring a AUSTRALIA CENTRAL Tuition given PROSTATE CANCER family member or friend. COAST SUB-SECTION Level 2, Central Coast SUPPORT GROUP 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on forth Meets on the 2nd Sat of each Leagues Club Last Fri 9.30am Wed of each month. month at Gosford RSL - 10am, 4334 3800 Terrigal Uniting Church Maree 0419 418 190 new memebrs most welcome, 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal 4323 3890 serving or ex ran, rn and other GOSFORD NORTH 4367 9600 commonwealth navies. www.pcfa.org.au PROBUS CLUB HENRY KENDALL 0400 103 765 4th Tues, Grange Hotel, COTTAGE & brucesmith59@bigpond.com Wyoming 10am DYING WITH DIGNITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 4322 5560 Campaigning to give those COMMUNITY CENTRES Visit our c1838 Cottage & suffering unrelievable terminal Museum with exhibits of early or incurable illness the choice SENIORS’ COMPUTER settlers. School and group GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE to receive legal medical CLUB bookings. Members & AND LEARNING CENTRE assistance to die. Non-profit club to help volunteers welcome. Open Mon-Fri Quarterly mtgs, Erina Fair. members master computers, Wed/Sat/Sun 10.30am 0434 426 486 tablets, phones and keep up Chess, darts, handicraft, indoor 2:30pm. West Gosford bowls, knitting, line dancing, robyncameron@y7mail.com with grand children 4325 2270 origami, painting, pencil Friendly Volunteer Helpers www.henrykendallcottage.org.au drawing, scrabble, scccc@internode.on.net MEALS ON WHEELS Brisbane Water Historical Society scrapbooking, sit & sew, table Delicious meals delivered free Google scccckincumber tennis, Ukulele 4307 9421 Join us for a midday meal FELLOWSHIP OF 4304 7065 Help with shopping and FIRST FLEETERS cooking classes TERRIGAL WAMBERAL For anyone interested in early GOSFORD-NARARA 4363 7111 RSL SUB-BRANCH history. NEIGHBOURHOOD Pension and welfare officers Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. CENTRE CANCER INFORMATION available to assist with DVA Point Clare Community Hall School Holiday activities, & SUPPORT SOCIETY compensation claims and 2nd Sat 10:30am playgroup, multicultural Promoting prevention, self-help benefits 4392 1926 4311 6254 programs, community activities and freedom of choice in Breakers Country Club Rooms for Hire therapies. Wed & Fri 10am – Midday 4329 4477 Henry Kendall Gardens Meet 2nd Sat 10am admin@gnnc.com.au Summer 3rd Mon - 7pm, 4384 2661 BRISBANE WATER BRASS Terrigal-WamberalSB@rslnsw. Winter 3rd Sat - 2pm Brass Band entertainment for POINT CLARE org.au. 0410 696 458 the community playing all cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com COMMUNITY HALL types of popular music Community garden, paygroup, U3A CENTRAL COAST Wed 8pm -10pm craft & exercise groups PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE Enjoy a diverse range of 0419 274 012 Function or meeting room hire Mobile counselling service courses and activities for 4323 7483 supporting ALL people seniors. Keep your mind active COASTAL A CAPPELLA accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au suffering from Domestic and make new friends. Award winning women’s www.gosfordcommunity.org.au Violence 0408 704 701 a cappella chorus. Counselling services www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Music education provided. KARIONG Mon, Ettalong Baptist Church, Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ 0417 472 374 NEIGHBOURHOOD VOLUNTEERING Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. penlighthouse@gmail.com CENTRE Performance opportunities. CENTRAL COAST www.peninsulalighthouse.info/ Early childhood clinic, free Hire us for your next event. Refer potential volunteers to family law advice, active 0412 948 450 community organisations & AL - ANON FAMILY playgroup, computer classes, coastalacappella@gmail.com provide support to them. GROUPS HEALTH OOSH services, fitness classes, Training to volunteers and We offer hope and friendship arts & crafts, over 50’s managers of volunteers Info SOUNDWAVES for people affected by friendship group, youth group, sessions held regularly. A cappella harmony for men someone else’s drinking. & social groups. 4329 7122 Mon 7.00 to 9.30pm Al-anon family groups 4340 1724 recruit@volcc.org.au Central Coast Leagues Club, meet weekly, please contact wwww.knc.net.au Dane Drive, Gosford 1300 252 666 Max 4324 3631 WILDLIFE ARC al-anon.org.au Kieran 4324 1977 Rescue and care for injured and orphan native animals.

COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

SYMPHONY CENTRAL COAST

HEALTH GROUPS

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here call us on 4325 7369 or see www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

HISTORY GROUPS

MUSIC

TEMPO TERRIFIC CONCERT BAND

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

POLITICAL PARTIES CENTRAL COAST GREENS Local, state wide, national and international issues and campaigns Council and parliamentary representation 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

LABOR PARTY OURIMBAH/ NARARA BRANCH

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

PUBLIC SPEAKING BLUE GUM FLAT TOASTMASTERS

Develop confidence by improving your speaking skills. 1st & 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227

SERVICE GROUPS

assisting youth Graham Black - 0410 509 071 grahamblack@outlook.com.au

SPECIAL INTEREST CCLC BRIDGE CLUB

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

www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

CENTRAL COAST GOJU-KAI KARATE

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

CENTRAL COAST SOARING CLUB INC

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

SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB

Ecumenical & interfaith speakers forum & Q&A. 1st Tues March to October 2nd Tues November 7.30 to 9pm Grange Hotel, Wyoming 4365 9197

WOMEN’S GROUPS WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRES

Counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, Women working together to domestic violence and abuse make a difference and improve issues. All services provided by lives while making new women for women friends. 4324 2533 Social outings and community www.cccwhc.com.au involvment. Wyong 3rd Wed 6.30pm SOROPTIMIST Terrigal 3rd Mon 12 noon INTERNATIONAL Gosford North 2nd Wed 7pm BRISBANE WATER 0417 480 549 Making a difference in the lives 0407 008 555 of women & girls through LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY awareness, advocacy & action 2nd Thur 7 pm Make new friends & have fun Breakers Country Club, while serving your community Dover Rd, Wamberal Everglades Country Club sibrisbanewater@siswp.org 3rd Monday of each month www.siswp.org 0478 959 895

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$2,000 boost for Central Coast Kids In Need Local not-for-profit organisation, Central Coast Kids In Need, has won the August round of the Greater Central Coast community funding program, receiving $2,000 to put towards financial assistance to local families who need to travel to Sydney or Newcastle for their children to undergo specialist treatment. Central Coast Kids in Need is a small volunteer group, providing families with seriously ill children the muchneeded financial support to cover the cost of medications, specialised equipment, travel and accommodation. Since 2005, Central Coast Kids in Need has provided more than 2,900 local families with financial assistance totalling around $3.76M and has done so without government support. Relying solely on fundraising to generate funds to support local families, Central Coast Kids In Need finances have taken a hit in recent months

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with organisers having to cancel all planned fundraising activities for the year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Central Coast Kids in Need Secretary, Lorraine Churchill, said their limited ability to fundraise has made it harder than ever to help local families with transport and accommodation costs. “Our aim is to keep families together during what is already a challenging time by helping to ease the financial burden they face with a sick child,” Churchill said. “It can be a huge financial stress to cover travel and accommodation costs for the whole family so this funding will help ease the pressure for those families with a sick child. “As a result of the current restrictions and cancelled fundraising activities, we’ve had significantly less funds to support our local families this year. “The extra $2,000 in funding will allow us to provide one month’s accommodation for a family so they can support their sick child during treatment.”

Both runners-up for the August round, The Attic Theatrical Inc. and Sport Central Coast will receive a $500 grant to go towards their operational costs. Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said it was great to see the funding program helping local charities to make a difference during these challenging times. “We’re proud to be able to make this small but significant contribution to such a deserving community organisation as Central Coast Kids in Need and see the positive impact it will have on families with seriously ill children,” Swetnam said. The September round of the Greater Central Coast funding program will include Disabled Surfers Association of Australia Inc. Central Coast Branch; Gosford Kariong Rugby League Club; and The Rhythm Hut. The public can cast their vote online at greater.com.au/ greatercentralcoast or by visiting a Greater Bank branch. Jacinta Counihan

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We meet Jamie on his morning commute on a Thames riverboat a few days after Christmas. As he disembarks, he is stopped by two detectives who want to ask him questions about Christopher “Kit” Roper, who has been reported as missing by his wife, Melia. Another passenger witnessed Kit and Jamie arguing on the last boat home after Christmas drinks. It is just an informal chat, so Jamie doesn’t ask for a lawyer and the police don’t go to the station. The story then goes back about a year as Jamie recalls how he first met Kit. Jamie’s partner, Clare (both are in their late 40s) runs a successful real estate business. Melia has been hired by the company as a junior. Clare describes Melia as “Very gorgeous… lovely eyes, a kind of tawny colour. Her skin is off-the-scale elastic.” Clare remarks on this because she is nearing 50 and notices these things. Her new year’s resolution is to try new things, new friends – it is the secret of keeping younger (so she hears). She invites Melia and Kit over for drinks and dinner. As Jamie points out “… this whole thing began with exactly the midlife crisis you might imagine

– just not mine.” Melia and Kit are failed actors and Kit now works begrudgingly for an insurance company. They make no secret how envious they are of Jamie and Clare’s Beautiful Georgian house, how much they would love to own it but can’t seem to get out of their spiraling debt. But while they are in debt, they don’t want to sacrifice creature comforts like owning new clothes or their drug habit. About that big house, well, Clare and Jamie don’t actually own it. It was purchased by Clare’s parents and is in their name, but Clare will inherit it. Jamie is having trouble even paying any of the bills as he is between jobs, working as a barista in a café.

This irks Clare – until recently, Jamie had a respectable job in an office – but she has given Jamie some sessions with a career coach as a Christmas present, so he should be on his feet again soon. The story spans a year as the couples grow close at first, despite the age difference, as the younger couple bring youth and energy back into Jamie and Claire’s lives. But then they grow apart – an age difference that was once quaint becomes annoying and the shine of a new relationship tarnishes. Kit and Melia feel their generation is hard done by, while Jamie and Clare feel the younger generation is ungrateful and want everything now. Clare points out “There’s a reason ‘Melia’ gets shortened to ‘Me’… It’s because she’s a

complete narcissist.” While Clare may have issues with Melia, Jamie wants to hang onto the relationship for his own reasons. The Other Passenger is a pacy, suspenseful crime thriller written by an acclaimed author of crime fiction. In fact, one of the first book I reviewed this year was Our House, was also written by Louise Candlish. I enjoyed that one, so I thought I would give The Other Passenger a whirl. There are a lot of similarities between the two – both are set in London and feature an out of reach property market, both explore the darker side of human relationships, jealousies, and the age divide and both plot the slow unravelling of what initially seem like perfect and enviable lives. Both have a questionable partner that makes selfish decisions which have major consequences. The Other Passenger OK, but it didn’t quite reach the same level as Our House for me. The plot was a little messy and the characters are less well-developed – challenging, I admit, when you’re writing about people that are in fact a little bit shallow. It’s also possible I didn’t enjoy it as much because I know, with Louise Candlish, a twist is coming and that made me want to uncover it before it revealed by the author and less excited when she did. One good feature is that I read it in a couple of days which helped me keep on track for my goal of reading one book a week this year! Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Cafés and restaurants breathe life into Gosford CBD From page 1 Multiple cafes and restaurants are leading the way in breathing life back into Gosford’s CBD, with new shop fronts opening and trading hours extending into the weekend. Baker Street Café, Bouffant Bakery, Recess and South End Social are among businesses which have made Gosford their home, after observing an influx of locals and tourists in the area. Owner of Bouffant Bakery, Andrew Mansfield, opened the cake and coffee shop just over a month ago and was surprised to find the best times for business was on Saturday and Sunday. “We thought it would be a lot busier throughout the week from all the workers, but we have seen a huge increase of families and locals coming in on the weekends,” Mansfield said.

“Usually there is nothing open in Gosford after two on a Sunday, so we wanted to be open for that time, and we have seen some of our busiest times between 2 and 6 pm.” Mansfield said he also started noticing that families have been purchasing their pastries at the café and heading to the surrounding parks to sit. “It is giving people a chance and a reason to rediscover these little spaces in Gosford,” he said. This rise in people could be attributed to the development of surrounding infrastructure, the increase of people working from home, and the inability to travel. Owner of Baker Street Café, known as Chef Daniel, has cooked all over the world with many notable chefs but said he chose Gosford CBD because of its growth potential. “I decided to go after Gosford because it is up and coming, it is going to be the heart of the Central Coast,” he said.

“This is where we are going to be able to do all our business, we are going to have great coffee shops, great restaurants.” Chef Daniel opened the mixed cuisine café/restaurant over a year ago in Baker St and despite COVID restrictions has continued to see new customers come through the door. “This is where we are going to be able to do all our business, and we are going to have great coffee shops, great restaurants,” he said. “A lot of people say to me that other businesses are competitors, but they are not. “We are not about taking a piece of the pie; we are about growing the pie together. “We want to make sure that the Central Coast and its youth don’t have to go to Sydney or Newcastle to work or study, they can do it right here in Gosford.” Jacinta Counihan

Andrew Mansfield (2nd from left) with staff members at Bouffant Bakery

Ola clocks up over 12,000kms on the Coast As concerns over taking public transport continue during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, more and more Central Coast residents are choosing to travel by taxi or rideshare.

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The Coast’s newest rideshare company, Ola, says it has saved customers $4,054 since it launched in the region late last year, mainly through frequentrider special offers. Ola drivers on the Coast have now clocked up over 12,170km. Signing up earlier this year as an Ola driver was Lindsay Aristobil-Adele of Narara. “I used to work in city but was made redundant,” he said. “My brother, who is a rideshare driver in Canberra, suggested I take it up and I

looked into it. “I thought if I didn’t like it, I could always stop, but it’s been fabulous – you can choose your own hours and Ola offers a very fair deal for drivers.” Aristobil-Adele said people had taken Ola in their stride. “The people on the Central Coast are laid back, friendly, courteous and polite and I’ve had nothing but good feedback,” he said. “When lockdown first started in March, people simply weren’t going out, but as restrictions have eased, more and more are looking for an alternative to public transport. “One of my concerns was that I might encounter drunk, irresponsible customers, but I haven’t had any issues whatsoever.

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“Things have picked up a lot recently, particularly on weekends, because people are still scared to catch trains and buses.” Aristobil-Adele said the new sanitisation station for pointto-point vehicles at West Gosford was one of the State Government’s best initiatives. “I use it every day, sometimes twice a day, and the staff are very accommodating. “People can always feel confident their rideshare car is well sanitised thanks to this service.” Once passengers have booked an Ola ride via the app, they are sent a unique fourdigit code which is then shared with the driver before the ride can begin. Terry Collins

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The rise and rise of BJ’s PJ’s

An Ettalong local is taking Australia’s leisurewear industry by storm with her back to basics range of comfortable, support driven garments. Belinda Jane Keehn is the creative force behind BJ’s PJ’s, an Australian brand striving to insert comfort and simplicity back into the forefront of women’s fashion. Designed for every woman who is sick of trading confidence for comfort, Keehn’s star has well and truly been on the rise in 2020, with her brand picking up a handful of awards and accolades. In the past nine months BJ’s PJ’s have been featured in the 2020 Australian Women of the Year Awards, scored Women With Altitude’s Best Handmade/ Original Product Award, were

named LUXlife’s Best EcoEthical Women’s Loungewear Brand of 2020 and delved into the world of men’s fashion, launching its first men’s range just in time for Father’s Day. Keehn is also a finalist in the 2020 AusMumpreneur Awards in the Fashion Business category, no small achievement for a first-time nominee. But it’s not all been smooth sailing, with the pandemic testing her business and ability to bounce back amidst a major crisis. “When the pandemic first hit, it was very hard to tell how things would pan out for BJ’s PJ’s,” Keehn explained. “I wasn’t working my regular job, was losing a lot of money and just found it genuinely difficult to design and be hopeful when the entire

Ettalong’s Belinda Jane Keehn is proving comfort never goes out of style

community seemed so wrapped up in dread. “It was very anxiety-inducing and it took a toll on my mental health. “I lost my momentum and I

really struggled to refocus until we came out of lockdown and things started feeling okay again.” But getting back on the horse proved easier than she expected when her award

nominations came in, and with something to look forward to, Keehn said she found it easier to continue ramping up the launch of her menswear range which had also been disrupted by the pandemic. “The nominations were definitely a mood lifter and when I found out I won I was ecstatic. “They were a real confidence boost when I needed it most,” Keehn said. With the Ausmumpreneur Award winners due to be announced next week, Keehn said she was optimistic of her chances. “I was so grateful to make it to the finals and now that I’m here I’d be lying if I didn’t say I want to win. “It would be such a boost to the business and really validate

my vision for BJ’s PJ’s.” That vision remains an ethically sourced, sustainably produced all Australian brand and business that any Aussie can feel comfortable and confident wearing. “The goal has always been to make fashion comfortable and I like to think BJ’s PJ’s are changing the game in leisurewear fashion with classic styles, wire-free breast support and quality fabrics that make every woman feel confident and supported. Likewise with the men’s range. “Men want more options than just daggy trackies when they’re relaxing and that’s what we’re aiming to deliver,” Keehn said. Dilon Luke

George Brand re-brands One of the Central Coast’s largest real estate businesses is set to shake up the local industry with the announcement of a major re-brand from this week. After 15 years operating as George Brand Terrigal-Toukley, long standing business owners Andre and Samantha Kubecka are re-launching as Brand Property from this week. With a completely transformed look and feel, the agency aims to present something new and exciting to the Central Coast market. From humble beginnings in 2005, the Kubeckas have built one of the largest and most successful real estate portfolios

in the region. During the COVID-19 pandemic when local agencies were forced to lay off employees, Brand Property was actually in a position to employ extra staff to help service the growing business. “A lot of our competitors shut up shop, but our staff worked throughout the pandemic,” Andre Kubecka said. “The business has doubled in size over the past four years.” The couple said re-branding was all about wanting the outside of the business to reflect what it looks and feels like on the inside – an innovative, prosperous and forward-thinking company with a great culture.

Andre and Samantha Kubecka

While they have thrived with the support of their previous franchise group, they now feel that they need to keep up with the industry by presenting something fresh, new and exciting. Working with newly appointed General Manager Andrew Lane

and Menace Group Marketing. Digital.Social’s Kevin Spiteri, they have developed their vision of a smart, progressive and independent real estate brand that is modern, minimal and reflective of the growing and changing needs of the property market on the Central

Coast. Presenting a fresh new logo - grey lettering with a lower case ‘b’ and a dash of pink underline - Spiteri said the group wanted to create a brand identity that encapsulates elements of strength, femininity, sophistication and a sense of calm and composure. “Many real estate agencies are still presented as a ‘boys club’, but research shows that both the selection of an agent for listing a property, and the respective purchase of a property, is primarily influenced by the female,” he said. “Menace worked closely with Brand over 12 months to bring this to life, every touch point in the market needed to be

considered, from sign boards to business cards, brochures through to building signage. “What makes this so exciting is that Andre and Samantha want to set the tone for growth, leading by example and not looking to others for approval. “It is evident that many agencies (especially on the Coast) are not progressive enough, happy with the status quo and comfortable with the state of the market. “Andre and Samantha have set out to change all this, believing in the concept that you aren’t moving forward, you’re going backwards.” Source: Media release, Aug 28 Brand Property

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Submission open for Gateway redevelopment Submissions on a major three tower development proposed for Mann St, Gosford, will be invited from the public from September 7-October 4. The Gosford Gateway Centre would see the existing Gateway Centre opposite Gosford railway station incorporated into a $300M mixed use precinct which would include a hotel, commercial and retail premises, entertainment options, student accommodation and seniors housing. To be considered for approval as a State Significant Development by the Department of Planning, the development would also provide 1,200m car spaces. ADG Architects announced their vision for the site earlier this year, saying it was locally driven, with a strong focus on adaptive reuse and sustainability. ADG Architects Principal, Anthony Kelly, said the towers would be split by a large public plaza of landscaped green spaces and building materials and practices would all be renewable. Activated by restaurants, bars and cafes, the plaza would provide an important connection between Gosford CBD, the railway station and the bus interchange that operates opposite the site, he said.

An artist’s impression of the proposed development

Submissions from both Central Coast Council and Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) are both available for viewing on the department’s Major Projects website. Council’s submission calls for more information on overshadowing possibilities of open space and adjoining properties, more detail on the Faunce and Mann Sts corner and social and economic impacts and benefits. The submission also points out that the engagement and relocation of key community and family services and cultural

facilities currently located on the site should be a priority. It also raises concerns that the proposed height of the development significantly exceeds the 36m height limit for the site under State Environmental Planning Policy (Gosford City Centre) 2018, with a maximum height of approximately 125m. CCLHD’s submission also raises concerns over proposed height and the possible impact on the CBS and seeks more information on the composition of residential and commercial/ retail components. It asks for more information

on the number of apartments anticipated to be built, the anticipated number of people to be accommodated within these, the age/demographic of this group and how the associated service demand generated by tower residents will be met. It also wants more information on how parking spaces will be

allocated, how the use of public transport will be encouraged within the design, and noise management, vibration and air quality during development phases. The submission says the inclusion of a public health service area in the new development will need to consider availability and

placement of patient parking particularly if the current overhead walkway is proposed to be demolished. The full submission can be found on the Department of Planning Major Projects website.

Concern over 63 per cent drop in new apprentices With National Skills Week winding up early this week, Business NSW Central Coast is calling for more support in securing the next generation of apprentices. “The reportable region for the Central Coast has seen a staggering 63 per cent drop in commencements of apprentices this year against last with only 3,586 commencements so far in 2020,” Regional Director, Paula Martin said. “With our youth unemployment rate rising to double digits, reaching our forecast drop of total commencements could potentially add another 1,000 youths to the unemployment line on the Coast.” Martin said the call for urgent

action was supported by the findings of Business NSW’s recent report Skilling Australia for a better future: Supporting apprenticeships through COVID-19. “Our report found that JobKeeper and the Supporting Apprentices and Trainees (SAT) subsidy have both been essential in supporting existing apprentices to maintain their employment,” she said. “It was pleasing to see the Commonwealth Government agree to help businesses keep the staff they’ve already got by extending and expanding these initiatives until March 2021. “Early indications are that while this has reduced the number of apprentice cancellations and suspensions, more is needed to support new apprentices and create employment opportunities for

young people. “Without immediate support, it’s likely that 50,000 young people will be denied the opportunity of training and learning and, in the aftermath of COVID-19, Australia will experience a significant skills shortage. “That’s why we have continued our calls for additional support for new starters in our Commonwealth Pre-Budget Submission. “National Skills Week is the ideal time to implement such an initiative and give more young people and businesses the opportunity to experience the positives of an apprenticeship and reduce unemployment.” Source: Media release, Aug 28 Business NSW Central Coast

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10-08-2020 7 Lakin St

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609/2020

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BERKELEY VALE

378/2019

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BERKELEY VALE

659/2020

14-08-2020 201 Birdwood Dr

BLUE HAVEN

1404/2017

11-08-2020 26 Arizona Rd

CHARMHAVEN

57206/2019

06-08-2020 86 A Copacabana Dr COPACABANA

58690/2020

58556/2020

677/2020

631/2020

07-08-2020 209 Del Monte Pl

11-08-2020 50 Pine Ave

10-08-2020 22 Avonlea Ave

11-08-2020 50 Noamunga Cr

COPACABANA

DAVISTOWN

GOROKAN

GWANDALAN

400/2020

11-08-2020 251 Dicksons Rd

JILLIBY

588/2020

13-08-2020 46 Donald Ave

KANWAL

58279/2020

07-08-2020 9 Koolkuna Cl

KINCUMBER

376/2020

1710 George 10-08-2020 Downes Dr

KULNURA

581/2020

10-08-2020 11 Captain Cook Cr

LONG JETTY

537/2019

10-08-2020 208 The Entrance Rd LONG JETTY

514/2020

12-08-2020 48 Waterview St

LONG JETTY

424/2020

12-08-2020 46 Nirvana St

LONG JETTY

744/2020

13-08-2020 5 Neale St

LONG JETTY

645/2020

14-08-2020 107 Swadling St

LONG JETTY

589/2020

13-08-2020 1 Little Cobbs Ln

MARDI

58581/2020

05-08-2020 13 Stachon St

NORTH GOSFORD

742/2020

11-08-2020 72 Perouse Ave

SAN REMO

1415/2017

12-08-2020 33 Richardson Rd

SAN REMO

57282/2019

07-08-2020 4 Kapala Ave

SARATOGA

96/2019

10-08-2020 8 James Rd

TOUKLEY

519/2020

14-08-2020 3 Tamar Ave

TOUKLEY

257/2020

13-08-2020 15 Leetes Ln

TUMBI UMBI

52244/2017

12-08-2020 82 Timbertop Dr

UMINA BEACH

57593/2019

06-08-2020 90 Osborne Ave

UMINA BEACH

58513/2020

07-08-2020 61 Ryans Rd

UMINA BEACH

58544/2020

14-08-2020 82 Cambridge St

UMINA BEACH

58576/2020

11-08-2020 3 Carpenter St

UMINA BEACH

58669/2020

58724/2020

07-08-2020 60 Castle Cct

13-08-2020 86 McEvoy Ave

UMINA BEACH

764/2020

13-08-2020 180 Johns Rd

WADALBA

58611/2020

11-08-2020 486 Tumbi Rd

WAMBERAL

1144/2014

11-08-2020

694/2020

12-08-2020 45 Golf Links Dr

54098/2018

13-08-2020 2 - 20 Yallambee Ave WEST GOSFORD

58163/2020

623/2020

654/2020

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WARNERVALE WATANOBBI

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WOY WOY

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HAMLYN TERRACE Dwelling

350/2020

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HAMLYN TERRACE Dwelling

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Alterations & Additions (Amended Application)

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Alterations & Additions to Indoor Recreation Facility (Amended Application) Community Facility - Copacabana Mens Shed

Dwelling Addition

Partially Inground Swimming Pool

Awning & Glass Enclosure

Garage & Inground Pool

Detached Secondary Dwelling

Use of Existing Garage for Home Business & Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

1 into 2 Lot Subdivision

Dwelling, Shed & Inground Pool Staged Development (Amended Application)

Alterations & Additions

Residential Flat Building Comprising of 10 Units, Basement Parking & Demolition of the Existing Structures

Alterations & Additions

Detached Dual Occupancy & Torrens Title Subdivision

Swimming Pool

Additions & Deck

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling Detached Secondary Dwelling & Inground Pool Dwelling House

Dwelling House (Amended Application)

Multi Dwelling Housing 3 Lot Strata Subdivision & Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application)

Proposed Plunge Pool

Dual Occupancy (Detached)

Split Level Dwelling (Amended Application)

Community Facility - Umina Mens Shed

Secondary Dwelling

3 Town Houses & Demolition of Existing Dwelling

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Concrete Swimming Pool

Dwelling House

Demolition

Garage, Shed, Swimming Pool Inground & Tree Removal

Subdivision Including 52 Residential Lots, 1 Drainage Reserve Lot, 1 Conservation Lot & 1 Road Widening Lot & Associated Infrastructure (Amended Application)

Inground Pool

JRPP Staged Development - Stage 1: Construction of New Club. Stage 2: Demolition of Existing Club & Formation of Carparking (Amended Application)

Detached Garage

Dwelling

Shed

Proposed Development

HAMLYN TERRACE Dwelling

Suburb

Proposed Development

Carport

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: 18 September 2020 No

Address

Suburb

759/2020

6 Moorah Ave

BLUE BAY

752/2020

19 Roper Rd

BLUE HAVEN

770/2020

100 Chittaway Rd

CHITTAWAY BAY

727/2020

5 Marion Pl

JILLIBY

59190/2020

14 Hobart Ave

UMINA BEACH

Description

Dual Occupancy (Attached), 2 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision & Demolition of Existing Structures Applicant - Acrow Investments Group Pty Ltd

Alterations & Additions Incorporating Carpark Extension, Landscaping & New Pylon Signage Applicant - Aldi Foods Pty Ltd LED Signage Applicant - All Pride Signs & Marketing

Installation & Operation of a 60m Telecommunications Lattice Tower Applicant - Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd

Digital LED School Sign Pylon Replacing Existing School Sign Applicant - CEO Architectural

Written submissions close: 25 September 2020 No

Address

Suburb

59209/2020

55 Springwood St

ETTALONG BEACH

4/2016

700 & 702 Pacific Hwy

HAMLYN TERRACE

Description

Demolish Existing Structures & Construct 3 Unit Multi Dwelling Housing Applicant - Knight Mapleton Design Partners

91 Small Lot Housing Development, Subdivision & Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application) Applicant - Thomas Paul Constructions Pty Ltd

Integrated Development

Written submissions close: 25 September 2020

Address

59058/2020

4 & 6 Mainsail Ave, ST HUBERTS 36 Cuttlefish Pde ISLAND

59063/2020

47 Helmsman Bvd, 3 Salacia Cl, 10 Barracouta Ave

751/2020

756 Yarramalong Rd

Above Ground Pool

Dual Occupancy Comprising the Existing Dwelling & Construction of a New Dwelling, 2 Lot Subdivision & Demolition (Amended Application)

Address

Development Applications

Dwelling

Complying Development Certificates No

Looking to lodge a development application, complying development application, or a construction, sub-division and occupation certificate? Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/NSWPlanningPortal for more information and to register for the NSW Planning Portal

Suburb

ST HUBERTS ISLAND

WYONG CREEK

Description

Walkway & Pontoon Applicant - G F Williams The application has been made for the development consent under the Fisheries Management Act s205. Approval is also sought from the Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries). Walkway & Pontoon Applicant - C V Beltran The application has been made for the development consent under the Fisheries Management Act s205. Approval is also sought from the Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries). Adaptive Reuse of Existing Farm Buildings and Increase Guest Capacity Applicant - SJH Planning & Design 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.

Designated Development

Written submissions close: 29 September 2020

Address

Suburb

790/2020

20 Jack Grant Ave

WARNERVALE

Description

Waste or Resource Management Facility, Applicant - Tricon Mining Equipment Pty Ltd C/- ADW Johnson. The proposed development is Designated Development under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Schedule 3 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000. The application is to be determined by the Hunter & Central Coast Regional Planning Panel due to Designated Development – Waste Facility. Submissions made in respect of the application will be provided to the RPP. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. The proposed development is Nominated Integrated, approval is also sought from Environment Protection Authority (under Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997). During the exhibition period the application, accompanying documents and Environmental Impact Statement can be viewed via Council’s DA Trcker 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, 2 Hely Street Wyong, for the period commencing 28 August 2020 up to the close of business on 29 September 2020. During the exhibition period any person may make a submission in writing to the consent authority. Submissions can be made using the standard ‘submission form’ template available on Council’s website 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 Section 8.8 and 8.10 of the Act. If a Commission of Inquiry is held, the determination is final and not subject to appeal.

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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LPP to determine future of Narara Eco Village An application for a strata subdivision for 18 lots of an approved cluster housing development at Narara Eco Village went to the Local Planning Panel on Thursday, September 3. The proposal is for lots ranging from 93 m2 to 173 m2 and parking for two cars. Council staff have recommended the panel approve the proposal for 14 Balgara Rise, Narara. Previous development of the land was approved in 2014 for a cluster housing development. At the time of lodgement of the application in 2013, the site was zoned 2(a) Residential under the former Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance (GPSO) and the development was classified as Cluster Housing which was permissible. Cluster housing is no longer a defined use, and the development is now defined as Multi Dwelling Housing which is not permitted under the

current zoning. The current application is for strata subdivision of a component of the previously approved development. The proposed strata subdivision would have been a complying development under State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, should it have occurred within five years of the date of the consent, now more than six years ago. Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014 refers to minimum lot size for strata plan scheme in certain rural, residential and environment protection zones, including the R2 zone where the minimum lot size is 550m2. The proposed lots sizes vary between 93m2 and 176m2 , resulting in a maximum variation of 457m2 or 83 per cent. The report said the variation to allow for the proposed strata subdivision would enable each

dwelling to be contained within their respective lots and allow for typical ownership and tenure arrangements for this type of development. The Narara Eco Village site comprises about 63 hectares that was formerly occupied and operated as the Gosford Horticulture Research and Advisory Station (under the control of the NSW Department of Primary Industry). The land was disposed of by NSW Department of Primary Industry and was acquired in September 2012 by a CoOperative for the purposes of establishing an eco-village. Since that time the site has been known as Narara EcoVillage and provides opportunities for eco friendly living and related community ventures. The planning panel decision should be made public within one week of the meeting. An overhead view of the village

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Stirring Change: Nature Immersion different, airborne factors found in the air, particularly in dense, biodiverse forests. They are plant-derived essential oils, negatively-charged ions and beneficial microbes Trees emit volatile essential oils known as phytoncides from their trunks and leaves. This is what gives the forest its recognisable scent. Inhaling these essential oils, which are potent antimicrobials, lowers blood pressure and increases the body’s Natural Killer (NK) cell activity. NK cells are a subset of lymphocytes or white blood cells which are effective in fighting viral infections – as good a reason as any to get outdoors as often as possible during the current times. Studies show that the immune-boosting effects of just fifteen minutes of forest bathing can last up to thirty days. Georgia Lienemann The second important factor we’re inhaling as we spend time in nature, are negative opefully, you’ve been ions. These are oxygen molecules with an experimenting with some of the extra electron, which occur in much higher previous immune-boosting lifestyle concentrations in old-growth forests, near waterfalls and at the beach. hacks in this series and have made Since our modern-day technological it through Winter relatively lifestyles expose us to harmful electronic unscathed. pollution in the form of positive ions, nature This week we’re shining a light on another immersion gives our bodies a chance to oft-underestimated strategy: nature recover homeostasis at the cellular level. immersion. Negative ions have been found to activate Natural (should be ‘nature’) immersion our immune cells and ramp up the production refers to any reasonable chunk of time spent of antibodies, reduce inflammation, relieve in nature,whether it’s camping,bushwalking, pain, lower cortisol levels, improve sleep and calm the nervous system. or a trip to the beach. The third inhaled factor is responsible for the lion’s share of the benefits attributed to nature immersion: beneficial microorganisms. Exposure to these microbes is in fact a requirement for good health, as they drive We all know how good it feels to be immunoregulation and, so, let’s gove them outdoors, especially for our mood and stress levels, but the practice of nature immersion their own section can also boost our immune system, increase Micro-organisms recovery from surgery or illness and enhance Exposure to the diverse range of microbes overall wellbeing. found in natural environments is now being In Japan, this understanding has evolved into the concept of ‘Shinrin-yoku’. Shinrin means “forest,” and yoku means “bath’, so shinrin-yoku translates as forestbathing. Now before you go stripping off under the trees, this isn’t bathing in the conventional sense. Rather, it’s a practice that involves walking slowly and deliberately in a forest and experiencing the environment via all five senses.

Theme: Immunity Topic: Nature Immersion

Forest Bathing Aside from the relaxing sights and sounds, research shows that the remarkable health benefits of nature immersion are predominantly due to the inhalation of three,

shown to be the major contributor towards the tangible feelings of health and happiness we experience following nature immersion. It’s worth noting that each one of us humans is an entire ecosystem. Roughly 90 per cent of all our genetic material belongs to the microbes housed on and within us – technically, we’re more microbe than human. And what’s important to realise is that we’ve evolved to be dependent on microorganisms in our environment – they help drive immunoregulation. Unsurprisingly then, given how germphobic our society has become, the bulk of our illnesses in the developed world can now be attributed to failing immune systems. This can manifest as overactivity, in the form of allergies and hayfever; as underactivity, making us more susceptible to infections or autoimmune conditions like MS, Type I diabetes, IBS and rheumatoid arthritis. We rarely consider preventative health from this perspective, but it’s a crucial piece of the puzzle: we actually have a requirement for microbial input. The literature is now highlighting the broad range of mechanisms by which these organisms regulate our immune systems. The greater the microbial diversity we’re exposed to on a regular basis, the more

robust our system becomes. The aim is to increase the health and diversity of our own inner microbiome, effectively helping to ‘crowd out’ the bad bugs, making us less susceptible to overgrowth and infection.

So, where do we acquire these organisms? Most health conscious folk by now are familiar with strategies such as incorporating fermented foods and probiotic supplements, however once we realise that every single person, place and animal has a microbial cloud, we can start to see that food and supplements are just the tip of the iceberg. As we walk through a forest, we’re trading microbes with all sorts of organisms, literally breathing them into our systems. Different locations will have different microbial profiles, so it’s important to spend time in various natural settings as often as possible. Immersing ourselves in the garden, having direct contact with soil is another proven strategy, as is snuggling with your pet. It’s also good to remember that buildings and homes also have a microbiome. We can understand this concept in the context of hospitals – where there is an increased risk of exposure to harmful pathogens. What few people realise, is that we have the opportunity to create a healthy microbiome in our homes. A few easy strategies include opening the windows in the daytime to allow ventilation, keeping indoor plants, using natural cleaning products and owning a dog or cat – who contribute by traipsing out into nature and bringing microbial diversity back into our living spaces.

Well, now you know why it feels so good to get out into nature! Just remember to breathe as deeply as you can

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Waste management costs 34% higher than NSW average The average cost to each ratepayer for waste management in NSW is $388 but the average cost on the Central Coast is $520.45 per year.

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It is higher than both Lake Macquarie, where the average cost is $426.45, and Newcastle where the average cost is $338.52. The figures come from the 2018-2019 financial year and are by now, 2020, higher by about an average of five per cent per year, according to research done by The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) as part of a review into domestic waste council charges. IPART asked councils to answer a series of questions about their waste management costs and about half of NSW’s 128 councils replied. It is not known if Central Coast Council was one of those. Preliminary analysis of Office of Local Government data indicated that in the four years of available data from 2014-15 to 2017-18, the weighted average of domestic waste management charges across NSW had risen by 123 per cent

- more than double the rise in the rate peg. The rate peg is set by IPART and limits the rate rise councils can adopt each year. IPART questioned whether councils were cost shifting general overheads to waste management, potentially undermining the rate peg. It said some councils appeared to be allocating overhead expenses that contribute more than half of total domestic waste management (DWM) costs, and the basis of these cost

allocations was not necessarily apparent. For councils that responded to the survey, overhead expenses (on average) represented about 59 per cent of DWM costs, whereas for residential rates expenses, overheads represented only 41per cent of expenses. “There is a risk this could indicate cost-shifting from residential rates to DWM charges,” the report said. “That is, councils may be allocating overheads related to general residential services to

DWM services (and hence charges), potentially undermining the rate pegging process.” The rubbish review is now open for public comment and one of the questions on IPART’s online survey asks if residents would find helpful an online centralised database of all NSW councils’ domestic waste charges. The database would allow councils and ratepayers to compare charges across comparable councils for equivalent services such as

kerbside collection. IPART also wants residents to let it know if its previous decision to not regulate waste management charges needs revising. “If, after considering stakeholder feedback, we consider that oversight or regulation of DWM charges is required, our proposed approach would be for councils to report high-level data on DWM charges for common services – eg, kerbside collection of general waste (red bin), recycling (yellow bin) and organics (green bin), council clean-up services and tip vouchers,” the IPART report said. “This would enhance transparency and council accountability, strengthening incentives for councils to ensure their DWM charges reflect reasonable and efficient costs and are justifiable, while also allowing us to identify outlier councils for further investigation and potentially regulation.” IPART proposes that the comparison table would be made publicly available on a NSW Government website and/

or each council’s website. Councils are required to ensure that their DWM charges are calculated so as not to exceed the reasonable cost to the council of providing the services. IPART concedes that there has been little oversight of this since 2016 and to date it has not imposed any percentage limit on waste charge increase but said it believes there is scope for greater transparency in DWM charges and services across councils. “However, it is not clear that there is effective competition in the market for such services, and there are a number of potential sources of market inefficiency in the domestic waste market, as well as barriers to effective procurement,” the report said. The barriers included a relatively concentrated market, high start-up and capital costs. The review can be found at https://www.nsw.gov.au/ have-your-say/domesticwaste-council-charges-review Public comment closes on October 6. Merilyn Vale

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Fast action can reduce the impact of stroke As part of National Stroke Week, Central Coast’s F.A.S.T hero, Brenda Booth, is urging people to learn and recognise what to look for and do in the instance of a stroke.

Brenda Booth (right) receives her OAM from Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley

F.A.S.T advises checking the face or mouth for drooping; assessing whether both arms can be lifted; checking for slurred and confused speech or comprehension and acting as fast as possible. Booth, who is from Woy Woy, suffered from a stroke in 2001 at the age of 41, which affected her speech, sight and right arm.

She said that every minute that goes by post-stroke, 1.9 million brain cells die, which is why it is so crucial people identify the signs early. “Recognising a stroke in the first instance is crucial because there are treatments that are now available that if people get there quickly, then they can be considered for these treatments,” Booth said. “As soon as the signs of stroke are apparent, do not wait, call an ambulance and get assessed. “The F.A.S.T message is vital for people to actually in the first instance recognise

that someone is having a stroke.” Booth is also the copresident of the Central Coast stroke support group, Working Age Group Stroke (WAGS), which helps working age stroke survivors and their carer and families gain information, encouragement, and to develop friendships and establish support networks. “As you can imagine with COVID, stroke survivors are part of the vulnerable group, so at the moment our activities are on hold,” she said. “However, usually, we meet

monthly, and we have several different subgroups in our stroke groups where we have social opportunities for male and female survivors and carers.” Last year, Booth received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for the work that she has done with the Stroke Foundation in spreading awareness. National Stroke Week will continue until Sunday, September 6. Visit www. strokefoundation.org.au for more information. Jacinta Counihan

More funding to support victims in state-wide increase in DV during COVID crisis Domestic and family violence services on the Central Coast experiencing increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for a share of $9M in new funding. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member

for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the COVID-19 Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Grant Program aims to ensure more victim-survivors can access services at this crucial time. “A safe home is something many of us take for granted, but for those suffering abuse, home can be a place of terror,” Crouch said.

“I recently announced a $565,400 boost to local domestic violence support services in response to the increased demand, but this new $9M program is a further opportunity for funding. “This funding could be used to launch a new program or expand or adapt an existing one to ensure victim-survivors

can get the help they need. “One-off grants between $20,000 and $150,000 are available to eligible services.” Crouch said an Australian Institute of Criminology report showed a state-wide increase in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Victim-survivors often contact frontline services

before they make the decision to go to the police, which is why it’s so important these groups have the necessary capacity to deliver appropriate supports to those most in need,” he said. “Everyone has the right to be free from violence, and the NSW Government is also working hard to encourage everyone to ‘speak out’ and

contact the NSW Domestic Violence Line when it is safe to do so.” Free, confidential and 24/7 support is available from the NSW Domestic Violence Line on 1800 65 64 63. Source: Media release, Sep 1 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Additional funding for aged care Aged care facilities on the Central Coast are set to benefit from an additional $563.3M announced by the Federal Government to extend support nationally for the sector’s response to COVID-19. Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks said the Government was listening to community concerns and ensuring the aged care sector remains prepared, with the latest funding announcement taking the Government’s support for senior Australians in aged care to over $1.5B since the pandemic began. Wicks said the additional funding will support aged care providers to fund enhanced infection control capabilities, including working through an on-site clinical lead.

“This additional funding can also be used towards other COVID-19 related costs, such as increased staffing, enhancing communications with families and managing visitation arrangements,” she said. “Providers will receive around $975 per resident in major metropolitan areas and around $1,435 per resident in all other areas. “This payment will be provided through Services Australia by early October 2020.” Wicks said the Government would also continue the 30 per cent increase in the viability supplement and the residential care homeless supplement for a further six months. “Aged care workers are continuing to provide invaluable

care for our most vulnerable Australians,” she said. “In recognition of the ongoing pressure and challenges, the Australian Government will provide a third Workforce Retention Payment based on employment at November 30, which will provide a financial incentive for workers to continue to work on the frontline in facilities across Australia. “The third payment will have the same eligibility criteria as the first two rounds of the workforce retention bonus.” Wicks said the Government would also expand support for older Australians who temporarily relocate from residential aged care facilities to the community to live with their family due to concerns about COVID-19, with an

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additional $71.4M for the Community Home Support Program. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, welcomed the announcement of additional financial support for the aged care sector but said it was an admission of failure by the Government. “Why are measures and extra funding only being announced now when COVID-19 has already taken the lives of hundreds of loved aged care residents?” she said. “In our community where one in five locals are aged over 65, and three aged care homes have recently closed, people are understandably concerned.” Terry Collins

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Book Week celebrated across the Coast

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Some colourful characters were spotted at school’s around the coast last week as select students and staff celebrated Book Week.

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Normally starting on the third Friday of August, this year The Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book Week festivities have been postponed to October, but a handful of school’s around the region were still be able to squeeze in some physically distant fun in the form of a Book Character Parade.

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A highlight of every Book Week, the Character Parade sees staff and students come to school dressed as their favourite book character, with best dressed always a hotly contested affair. And this year was no exception for those who took part with students looking as if they’d leapt right off the page. Pictured are some of team at Coast Community News’ favourite costumes.

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Racquet Roadshow visits Copacabana and Woodport schools The coast could soon be awash with a new generation of Sam Stosurs and Lleyton Hewitts thanks to the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow. Back for its fourth installment in 2020, the Racquet Roadshow will see more than 30,000 Kindergarten students from more than 800 schools across the state receive a brand new tennis racquet for free. The initiative is designed to promote tennis as a sport and

to encourage healthy and active lifestyles in school children. Copacabana and Woodport Public Schools each received a visit from the Racquet Roadshow team who then led students through some fun tennis activities as they tested out their new racquets. The program is fully supported by Aussie tennis greats with the likes of Todd Woodbridge and John Fitzgerald signing on for virtual drop in sessions with selected schools to inspire

students to pick up their new racquet and swing into action. “There are so many skills that kids can develop at a young age by playing tennis, regardless of whether that’s on the court, in their backyard or even in their lounge room,” said Woodbridge. Come December, the Racquet Roadshow will have delivered 170,000 free racquets to NSW school kids. Dilon Luke Copacabana PS students with their new racquets

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An annual creative writing contest run by the NSW Education Standards Authority for students in Years 1-6, WriteOn challenges students to compose an imaginative text in 500 words or less based off a stimulus image. Year 5 student, Amelia McKay, was awarded a gold certificate for her story, ‘Memories’. Amelia shared that she never really knew she was good at writing until Year 3 when her teacher started commenting on her work. It was at this point she decided it might be interesting to start writing more. Amelia admitted she is not a huge fan of fantasy novels but enjoys novels about society and learning what life is like in the real world. Her goal is to one day be an author, but also to teach people about the joy of writing. Year 4 student, Ellen Bowen,

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Aspiring writers Amelia McKay and Ellen Bowen with their WriteOn certificates

was awarded a silver certificate for her poem ‘The Messy Bedroom.’ Ellen reads a lot and loves reading, and one day thought why can’t I write like that? She wanted to write like Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton in the Treehouse series, as well as some of her other home reader authors. It was in Year 1 that her teacher introduced her to poetry, a genre she hadn’t experienced before but which she instantly loved. Ellen likes how poetry allows the writer to tell a story through rhyme. Ellen would also like to continue writing in the future and would even like to publish her work, both poetry and other genres. With just six certificates given out across NSW in each section College Head of Primary, Nicole

Smith, said it was a great honour for GPCC to have two awardees. Smith also noted that this was Amelia’s second consecutive year receiving a gold award, with her story set to be published in the WriteOn 2020 anthology of work. Source: Press release, Aug 31 Brendan Wood, Green Point Christian College

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Coast shines in SLS NSW 2020 Awards SURF LIFE SAVING The Central Coast has cleaned up at Surf Life Saving NSW’s 2020 Awards of Excellence, with local clubs coming away with six major awards. The annual awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of volunteer surf lifesavers across surf sports, education, administration, membership and lifesaving. Due to pandemic restrictions this year’s awards were hosted virtually, with surf lifesavers from across the state tuning in via livestream to celebrate the achievements of their peers on August 29. In what’s believed to be a first in SLS NSW history, Umina SLSC picked up three consecutive awards with Club of the Year, Patrol of the Year and Youth Lifesaver of the Year. Stephen Scahill is Umina SLSC’s President and said he was unaware of any club being recognised in a similar fashion in recent years. “I am so proud of our results. “It was a very long journey to

Club of the Year in 2019, so to now go back-to-back is really special,” he said. Scahill also praised the club’s Patrol 5 members for picking up Patrol of the Year for the third year running and Kai Darwin for his consecutive Youth Lifesaver award. “The patrol award looks at the contribution of a patrol unit to a club and each year we’ve won it has gone to a different unit. “The award speaks to excellence in lifesaving and being recognised with this award shows we have our priorities right. “It also speaks to the dedication of our patrolling members who go above and beyond every season,” Scahill said. A veteran lifesaver and not even in his 20s, Kai Darwin joined Umina SLSC as a 5-yearold Nipper and has since grown to become an integral member of the club. He’s held positions on the management team, facilitated youth camps, participated in

Umina SLSC’s Kai Darwin

the SLS NSW Leadership Program, supported club and community education events including Surf Safety in primary schools and is viewed as a role model for the club’s younger members.

“Kai is a wonderful ambassador for the SLS movement. “We all thought he had a wonderful chance of winning it and we’ll have our fingers

crossed for Kai when the SLS Australia Awards are announced,” Scahill said. Members will also be crossing their fingers for the club and Patrol 5 who’s wins at state also see them go into the running for the national awards and, with 2020 a year of negatives for many, Scahill believes national recognition could be just the thing to kickstart Umina’s impending beach season. “We are very focused on the 2020/21 season which gets underway in just a few weeks, but it would be amazing if we could cap this year off with a win at the SLS Australia Awards.” Also taking out a milestone award was Terrigal SLSC’s Paul Lemmon, who took out his 11th state Masters Athlete of the Year Award. Lemmon has been a member with Terrigal SLSC since 1980 and is one of the most decorated Masters SLS and pool athletes in the state. Shelly Beach SLSC’s rising star, James Koch, rounded out the coast’s solo awardees,

when he picked up Athlete of the Year. Koch won the award off the back of a spectacular season with the Australian Life Saving Team Pathways Squad that saw him compete across Europe and will hopefully fast track him to the 2022 SLS World Championships. Closer to home, Koch was also a force to be reckoned with on the SLS NSW circuit, racking up medals at various events before the pandemic disrupted the tail end of the season. But the coast’s crowning achievement for the night was seeing SLS Central Coast named Branch of the Year. SLSCC President, Stuart Harvey, put the result down to the outstanding effort of branch officials and each member club. “Our 15 clubs do an amazing job patrolling and engaging our wider community. “They should all be very proud of their efforts over the last season,” Harvey said. Dilon Luke

Narrow win keeps Roos atop Newcastle Toohey’s Cup ladder RUGBY LEAGUE The Wyong Roos stared down the Cessnock Goannas for a narrow 2018 win in Round 7 of the Newcastle Toohey’s Cup to remain undefeated on top of the ladder. The match at Morry Breen Field had all the hallmarks of a top-of-the-table clash. The Goannas dominated for much of the first 30 minutes, posting two converted tries – the first to rangy centre, Brayden Musgrove, and the second to back rower, Reed Hugo – to lead 12-0. But the Roos lifted and began to test the Cessnock defence with repeated sets themselves before second rower, Wyatt Shaw, eventually brushed aside some tired tacklers to score. Wyong then came out firing from the start of the second half and, when Jake Lewis,

playing in his 100th first grade match for Wyong, crashed through for the Roo’s second, the scores were locked at 12 all. Cessnock regrouped and it was not long before Musgrave crossed again out wide for his second try to put the Goannas ahead again 18-12. Once again, the Roos lifted, and the reply came after Winger Cody Boyle latched onto a cross field kick to score (unconverted) to make it 1816. With less than five minutes on the clock, the Roos capitalized on a Cessnock error to post the winning try. Wyong now have a bye this weekend before facing Souths at Townson Oval Merewether on Saturday 12 September. Source: Match Report, 1 Sep Wyong Rugby League Club Group

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Terrigal and Ourimbah in arm wrestle for Minor Premiership RUGBY UNION With just three rounds remaining, Hornsby continued their good recent form last weekend with a 24 points to 18 win over Avoca Beach at Mark Taylor Oval. Avoca Beach took the early lead with a try to hooker Fion Henderson-Foley, who had a sterling match for the Sharks. But Hornsby quickly fought back and crossed for two tries to go in at half time with a 12-5 lead. In the second half, both teams threw everything at each other with some very determined defence preventing several tries at both ends of the park but, in the end, it was Hornsby who prevailed.

Hornsby five-eight Sione Ala, prop Angus McQueen and halfback Ben Astley were among the best on the ground while Avoca Beach were well served by Henderson-Foley, lock Aiden King, hooker and centre Josh Montgomery. At Woy Woy Oval, Ourimbah proved too strong for the Lion’s but not before the home almost pulled off the upset of the season. Ourimbah won by 38 points to 29 in the end, but the visitors were pushed all the way. The early stages in the match were quite even with Ourimbah eventually pushing ahead to lead at half time 21-10. Woy Woy then fought back, outscoring Ourimbah to the tune of 19 points to 17 in the

second half, with the Lion’s backline proving dangerous every time they received the ball. Best for Woy Woy were Enosi Siale, No.8 Joel Frazer and flanker Corey Fleming, while for Ourimbah none were better than No.8 Rob Peden, who crossed for 3 individual tries. The win sees Ourimbah retain a narrow lead in the race for the Minor Premiership. Gosford recorded its second win of the season over Kariong at Gosford Showground running out winners by 43 points to 26. In a see-sawing match, play went from one end of the field to the other for the entire 80 minutes, with a total of 11 tries scored in the match – 7 to

Gosford and 4 to Kariong. Best players for Gosford were centre Sam Underwood, halfback Ben Shelley and lock Chad Sneyd while, for Kariong, halfback Aiden Chambers, No, 8 Lachlan Peruch and lock Taylor Mildren all had strong games. Terrigal returned to the winner’s list with a comfortable 68 points to 7 win over Warnervale at The Haven. Terrigal were always in control and dominated play from the start to the finish. They led by 35 points to 7 at the halftime break and continued in much the same vein in the second half with flankers Sam Kenny and Tim Bowring causing plenty of problems.

Player exodus compounds Mariners’ woes FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have confirmed the departure of five players following the conclusion of the club’s 2019/20 Hyundai A-League campaign.

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All players have now departed for the off-season as the club awaits further details of the 2020/21 A-League season, but the Mariners have confirmed that Michael McGlinchey, Milan Djuric, Tommy Oar, Jacob Melling and Jair Eduardo Britto da Silva have all parted ways with the club following the expiration of their contracts. In announcing their departure, a spokesperson for the Mariners thanked the players

for their contributions throughout their time with the club. The departure of Djuric, Oar and Jair, three of the club’s most prolific attacking players, raises major questions over how the Mariners will score points next season after scoring just 26 goals in as many matches in 2019/20. It also adds to the club’s woes after winning its fourth wooden spoon in five years and, more recently, having it A-League licence put up for sale by owner Mike Charlesworth, raising the prospect a new owner may relocate the club to another city. Ross Barry

This Saturday will be the penultimate round in the CCRU’s shortened 2020 season. The Top 5 in the Premier 1 competition is all but sorted but the actual ranking of these teams within that Top 5 are far from settled. In the obvious match of the round, competition leaders Ourimbah (27 points) will take on old rivals Terrigal (25 points) at Ourimbah Rugby Park. A win by Ourimbah, who are so far undefeated this season, would seal the Minor Premiership for the Razorbacks. Hornsby (23 points) will travel to Woy Woy Oval to take on the Lions and while Hornsby will be clear favourites, the Lions showed last week they are

quite capable of springing and upset. In the northern derby, The Lakes (21 points) will take on Warnervale at Woongarrah Oval in a match which they should win based on recent form. The Lakes are coming off the bye so will be freshened up and ready to go. In the final match of the round, Kariong will host Avoca Beach (18 points) at Kariong Oval. Both these two teams are coming off a loss from last week and Avoca Beach will be looking to push deeper in the Top5 ahead of the semi-finals. Source: Match report, Aug 30 Larry Thomson, CCRU President

CCRU announces Final Series venues RUGBY UNION The Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) Board met last night to discuss the 2020 Final Series, including the Grand Final. The Board then met with the CCRU Clubs to announce these decisions. The first three weeks of the Final series, which will be played at Woy Woy Oval, will be a closed venue. There will be no spectators allowed into the venue with only players and officials gaining entry. This decision was necessary because of the current COVID-19 restrictions of a maximum of 500 people attending these events – this 500 person limit includes players and officials.

The three days of Finals will be live streamed through the CCRU youtube channel. The Grand Final on the 10th October will be played at Central Coast Stadium. As a ticketed venue, Central Coast Stadium will allow up to 4,000 spectators to attend. All tickets will need to be purchased pre match through Ticketek and further details on this sale process will be notified closer to the event (no tickets will be available at the gate). The Stadium will allow the CCRU to conduct the Grand Final in a safe and well resourced environment and allow the Zone to meet all COVID-19 restrictions. Source: Media Release, 1 Sep Larry Thomson, President CCRU

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Academy launches junior water polo program A new partnership between the CCAS, other regional Sports Academies and Water Polo NSW is expected to bring new development opportunities for local juniors Photo: Water Polo NSW

In a boost for the diversity of sporting pathways on the coast, the Central Coast Academy of Sport is set to partner with three other Regional Academies and Water Polo NSW to launch a Junior Water Polo Program. The partnership sees the CCAS join with Hunter Academy of Sport, Northern Inland

Academy of Sport and Southern Academy of Sport to deliver the program with Water Polo NSW for male and female players. Due to current restrictions, the program will commence in online sessions and cover topics such as introduction to sports psychology, home strength and conditioning routines, healthy habits and balancing life as a sportsperson

and student, before such a time as face-to-face components can be reintroduced. Until then, specialist presenters from all regions, with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, will cover the different topics, educating participating athletes to further enhance their water polo training. A spokesperson said CCAS

has had huge success with its Winter Online Programs that were launched in May 2020 and that staff were confident that its water polo program will see continued growth in the online space. “Technology is something that we have all had to get used to – it has many benefits and the age group that we are seeing in the programs are no

stranger to technology, making it an easy method of delivery. “The water polo program is an exciting new sport being added to the roster. “The collaboration of the Academies that are involved in the program offers athletes from across several regions the opportunity to connect more frequently than they have in the past, whilst staying safe and in

line with government recommendations,” the spokesperson said. The program will run from August to November and will cater for boys and girls eligible to compete in Water Polo NSW events in the Under 14’s,16’s and 18’s age groups. Source: Press release, Aug 31 Central Coast Academy of Sport

Roosters secure NSW Women’s Rugby League minor premiership

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piece until Roosters’ Hooker, Kylie Hilder, was able to get the ball to an unmarked Tayla Predebon, who scored under the posts. Melanie Howard then converted the try to take the Roosters to a 6-nil lead at the halftime break. Not to be outdone, a determined Bears outfit equalised early in the second

half courtesy of a Shanice Parker four-pointer that was converted by Kirra Dibb. With scores locked and neither side giving the other an inch, Roosters’ Centre, Jayme Fressard, cemented the win for the Central Coast, breaking through the Bears’ defensive line in the 43rd minute to score, before following it up with another try just 10 minutes later.

More solid conversions from Howard saw the Roosters bump up their final score to close out the match and secure the minor premiership 16-6. The win sees the Roosters retain their undefeated record in the regular season and has them pegged as favourites for the major premiership when the finals series gets underway.

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