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Council pushes financial alarm bell

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The Australian Men’s Shed Association has supported the health and wellbeing of older men for over 20 years, an act of kindness local, Ross Murray, has received firsthand. See page 4

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For artist Catherine O’Donnell, taking the major honour in the Gosford Art Prize, among “so many deserving and talented artists” was amazing. See page 17

Business The State Government will appoint an independent financial expert and a human resources adviser to look into Central Coast Council’s finances after the Council announced on October 6 that it was in serious trouble and faces “an immediate liquidity issue”. Continued page 9

Unions, Labor lament wage freeze for public servants Central Coast members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) gathered outside Gosford Hospital on October 8 to express their anger at the State Government’s virtual wage freeze for public sector workers.

Central Coast nurses and midwives protested the public sector wage freeze at Gosford Hospital on October 8

On October 1 the NSW Industrial Relations Commission awarded a 0.3 per cent pay increase for the sector, which includes health workers, teachers, fire fighters and police - well below the expected 2.5 per cent annual rise. NSWNMA Acting General

Secretary, Judith Kiejda, said members were shocked by the decision, having campaigned against the freeze for the past six months. Kiejda said the outcome was outrageous in light of the efforts of nurses and midwives during COVID-19, with some members forced to accept an increase of just 7 cents per hour, or $2.90 per week. “This is bitterly disappointing for NSW nurses and midwives who have sacrificed so much in one of the toughest years of their careers,” she said. “Other states including Victoria, South Australia and Queensland have agreed to pay

their nurses and midwives accordingly while NSW would rather spend money on fireworks – it’s outrageous. “The NSW Government is one of the largest employers on the Central Coast and the region desperately needs support to overcome the economic impact from the pandemic. “By imposing this wage freeze, the Berejiklian Government is inflicting more harm on the local community and its efforts to recover.” Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the 0.3 per cent pay rise was “very disappointing”. Continued page 9

It was a busy long weekend across the Central Coast as tourists flocked in from Sydney and further afield. See page 19

Sport

The possibility that the owner of a former La Liga football club will take over the Central Coast Mariners has come one step closer, with talks reportedly reaching final stages with the FFA. See page 40

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We don’t want to be Sydney’s 'dumping ground' - Tesch

Opinions are divided on the performance of Central Coast Council, three years after its first councillors were elected, following amalgamation...

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Six northern community groups will share $16,000 in the latest round of Central Coast Council’s community grants..

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An artist’s impression of the proposed development

The proposal, by Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies, at 90 Gindurra Rd, would see a vacant site turned into a stateof-the-art facility converting sand, soil and building materials into 100 per cent recycled building and landscaping supplies. The company’s website says the products would be provided for re-use mainly in the Central Coast region and the project would create jobs, boost the local economy, divert waste from landfill and reduce illegal dumping.

But Tesch said she was concerned by a recent upsurge in high impact facilities at Somersby. “In just the last two years we have seen a number of applications to open new waste and recycling facilities at Somersby to cater to Sydney’s growing waste problem,” she said. “We don’t want the Central Coast to become Sydney’s dumping ground just because we’re a short drive up the M1. “Too often these developments duck under the radar as they are in industrial areas, but the reality is that noise, dust, and creeping approvals can add up to big issues for nearby residents.” Tesch said that once approved, many owners seek to accept additional waste by

relying on existing approvals. “We have seen it time and time again, that owners of waste facilities end up getting approval for 50,000 tonnes of waste, but use that to piggyback future increases which means more waste, more trucks, and more impact on local communities,” she said. Tesch has called on the NSW Government for a long-term vision for waste across the state. “All too recently we have already seen the harm caused at the Mangrove Mountain tip by reckless waste management and poor EPA oversight,” she said. “We can’t let that happen again.” An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) provided with the Development Application,

which is being considered as a State Significant Development by the Planning Department, say the proposed development can be implemented with minimal adverse environmental impacts and is justified in terms of overall economic benefits to both local, state and national economies. “The proposal will have positive flow on effects throughout the local economy through the creation of 11 new direct jobs,” the EIS says. “An economic analysis of the project also suggests that development will inject $73.8M into the Central Coast economy over the next 20 years.” A fact sheet issued by Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies says the company has amended its application to address community concerns

regarding, among other things, dust and noise issues, water quality, the use of Debenham Rd by trucks and possible impacts on Aboriginal Heritage and biodiversity. The company has also added an advanced water recycling and dust suppression system across the site, the fact sheet says. The fact sheet also makes a commitment that recycling will increase in stages, only after independent testing is done to prove the facility is performing to the highest environmental standards. It says the facility will not accept any asbestos or any loads suspected of containing hazardous materials. Terry Collins

Angst growing over Wamberal Beach taskforce deliberations The task force announced by the State Government on July 31 to drive the delivery of a solution to beach erosion problems at Wamberal has come under fire for its lack of activity and transparency.

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The rock bags that have been installed as a temporary fix

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said this week that the task force had “hit the ground running” in assisting Central Coast Council to deliver a longterm solution, but the 2000-strong Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand Group (SOS) says the task force appears to

have achieved nothing in almost two months. “Manly Hydraulics Laboratory is currently undertaking concept designs for protection options and beach nourishment, as well as updating the cost benefit analysis work,” Crouch said. Despite assurances the report would be expedited, the best answer Council can give on when it is likely to be handed down is still “towards the end of the year”. Task force chairperson and coastal engineering expert, Dr Phil Watson, said the focus was

on developing a range of options for community consideration that not only provide for property protection, but also take the opportunity to enhance the recreational amenity and public access along the beach. “The task force is mindful of the importance of maintaining and where possible, enhancing the natural beach system at Wamberal as part of the planned response while delivering an improved outcome for the community,” he said. Continued page 5

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The first cultural element has been installed at Leagues Club Field in the form of large timber poles decorated with traditional Aboriginal art.

Woy Woy businesses north of Dunban and McMasters Rds have been included in a “business fibre zone”, which will allow them access to internet speeds of up to 952 megabits per second.

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The area extends south of McMasters Rd, between Ocean Beach Rd and Trafalgar Ave as far as Gallipoli Ave, to include the Alma Ave light industrial area, Woy Woy South Public School and the council works depot. The business fibre zones were announced by NBN Co on September 22 as part of its Corporate Plan 2021. “NBN Co will invest up to $700 million in a multi-faceted package of initiatives over the next three years to support business innovation,” the company stated in a media release on September 23. “The centerpiece of this package is the creation of up to 240 business fibre zones nationally.

School students at the #FundOurFutureNotGas day of action

It’s official; the flags are up and Surf Life Saving volunteers will begin patrolling the Coast’s beaches on September 26... See page 17

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Year 10 school student, Jayden Delbridge of Wadalba, is a young man on a mission. He led a rally of students on September 25, calling on the government to shun gas and coal energy sources and to instead take on renewable energy. The #FundOurFutureNotGas Day of Action in Gosford was part of a national campaign, organised by the School Strike

4 Climate network, as well as First Nations communities, unions and everyday Australians, in response to plans that the federal government was considering giving billions of COVID-19 recovery funds to the gas industry. “We want all levels of government to use COVID-19 recovery funds to invest in renewable energy, creating hundreds of jobs that would also help tackle climate

change,” Delbridge said. “Giving billions of taxpayer dollars to the polluting gas industry is clearly an irresponsible use of public funds. “It’s appalling,” he said. “While moving away from gas is really important, on a local level, we’ve got the Wallarah 2 coal mine and we can’t support that either. “Coal isn’t the answer and this mine will contaminate our

water supply. “We need to start moving away from gas and from coal and move into renewable energy. “There are so many jobs and so much money to be made from renewable energy. “We’ve got seven years until our actions are irreversible, we just can’t keep waiting and waiting until it’s stopped. “Decisions being made by this government are detrimental

to my future and, obviously I can’t vote yet, but these actions now are affecting me and my life. Following on from Friday’s National Day of Action, Delbridge said the local group of School Strike 4 Climate Change would now continue to lobby MPs, use social media platforms to put out their message and organise more events and campaigns.

ChromeFest is set to go virtual this year, with Central Coast Council determined to keep the engine humming on one of the region’s most popular annual events..

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Students from Stages 2, 3 and 4 at Central Coast Sports College at Kariong have completed their Creative Clinic projects... See page 35

Sport

The 2020 CCRU Finals Series has finally arrived and recent matches suggest any of the final five Premier 1 teams could take out the major premiership. See page 40

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Rezoning paperwork will go to the State Government for sign-off that would allow Council to amend its local planning rules. However, Council added that it would wait for its updated Warnervale District Development Contribution Plan to be adopted before proceeding with the steps for amending the Local Environment Plan with the new zoning that would finally allow development on the land. The 39 landowners will still be hamstrung until this happens (see separate story). Town Planner, Chris Smith, speaking at the public forum

Boundary of the 143ha rezoning at Wadalba East shown in red outline

before the meeting on behalf of the landowners, said the draft Contributions Plan still had a number of steps to complete before its operation, which he expected would take six months or more.

“We think this delay is an unnecessary and unreasonable delay to the rezoning process, and that finalising the rezoning can occur as a separate action, in parallel to Council finalising the greater Warnervale contributions plan,” he said.

“I should point out that there will be at least 12 months before the first development applications in Wadalba East are ready for determination, which should be ample time for Council to finalise the draft contributions plan.”

Cr Bruce McLachlan tried to get the two events to happen concurrently, but staff explained that the Development Contribution Plan needed to be done first or Council would not be able to recoup infrastructure costs. Cr Jane Smith would not accept Cr McLachlan’s suggestion but added her own amendment that landowners be allowed to voluntarily widen the wildlife corridor on their properties. This was adopted. The plan had already widened the wildlife corridors from 30m to 40m. The site is about 143ha covering 39 parcels of land under separate ownership, commonly referred to as the Wadalba East Land Owners Group (WELOG) proposal. Continued page 10

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Out&About Nipper, Lachie Muldbrock, helped save two young boys from a rip at Umina Beach while out surfing with his dad and uncle on September 29.

1,200 lot rezoning adopted but held up by Contribution Plan A rezoning proposal for of 143ha of land to allow about 1,200 low density residential lots at Wadalba East was adopted at the September 28 Council meeting.

Situated centre stage in Terrigal lagoon, Pete Rush’s newest sculpture, Reflection Weaver, is bound to bring in a crowd.

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Lake Munmorah resident, Gary Blaschke, is well known for his volunteer work with the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA), particularly at Budgewoi Beach... See page 29

Sport

The Wyong Lakes AFL Club lost to the Warners Bay Bulldogs 121-46 in their Round 11 clash in AFL Hunter Central Coast’s 2020 Men’s Black Diamond Cup. See page 39

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At around 8.15 am, 11-yearold Lachie noticed the two

boys, who were fully clothed, struggling to swim against a strong current. He bravely paddled his nipper board out to sea 150m and used his lifesaving skills to pull one of them onto the board. His uncle retrieved the other boy who was closer to shore on

his surfboard. Muldbrock’s father assisted him as he negotiated the waves on the way to the beach where a rescue team was waiting. Surf Life Saving Director of Lifesaving, Simon Cusack, said this is a timely reminder for all Central Coast residents and

visitors to remember to always swim at patrolled beaches and supervise children. “Sadly, this is an all too often occurrence,” Cusack said. “When children are left on the beach unattended, they can end up in real danger in the water.

Central Coast Council has committed to working with the Mariners on a potential five-year agreement which would see the A-League football club remain in the region.

Source: Media release, Sep 9 Surf Lifesaving Central Coast

The Council confirmed its support for the club at a crisis meeting held on September 29, attended by business leaders, members of the football community and local MPs as well as Council CEO Gary Murphy and Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp. The meeting was called amid fears the club, which is

up for sale, could be relocated outside the region, with an offer already on the table from Canberra. Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council valued the contribution made by the Mariners to the Central Coast and was keen to work with the Club to ensure it remains and thrives in the region. “We have expressed our commitment to working on what a potential five-year agreement between Council and the Mariners might look like,” she said.

Spring is the season for babies at the Australian Reptile Park with park keepers starting up their daily pre-school feeding session for the newest joeys. See page 19

Sport

The Central Coast Roosters reign supreme, with the minor premiers completing their dream run through their inaugural NSW Women’s Rugby League Competition by claiming the premiership title.. See page 40

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“All businesses within these zones will have access to NBN’s wholesale premium-grade business offering, with wholesale prices for service providers significantly reduced, in some cases by up to 67 per cent.” Other zones announced on the Coast are centred around Kincumber, Terrigal and Ourimbah. Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said businesses within these fibre zones will have access to metro zone wholesale prices. “This [will] drive annual cost savings of between $1200 and $6000,” Ms Wicks said. Ms Wicks also said it would enable businesses to boost their digital capabilities and help them stay competitive in the digital age, and its construction would create new jobs, including for engineers, project managers and construction crew.

SOURCE: Media release, 28 Sept 2020 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson

Disabled access to come to The Pavilion after 15 years

“The heroic effort and instinctive reactions of Lachie Muldbrock demonstrate the valuable lifesaving skills our young members learn as part of the nipper programs.”

Support building to keep Mariners on the Coast

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Woy Woy to get access to ‘premium grade’ fibre internet

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Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is urging residents to have their say at the 11th hour on a major waste recycling proposed for Somersby, with submissions set to close on September 25.

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A long-standing issue preventing disabled access to The Pavilion at Woy Woy could finally come to an end after representatives from both Deepwater Plaza and The Pavilion have met to discuss possible works.

An apparent agreement between them brings to an end a 15-year impasse, which arose after a private building certifier failed to ensure that disabled access to The Pavilion was available from adjacent carpark, and Council staff failed to intervene resolve the issue. This left a ramp from the shop level to the street without any safe means for people in wheelchairs to access the carpark for 15 years, and vice versa, due to high kerb and guttering. Representatives of both Deepwater Plaza’s manager Dexus and of owners of The Pavilion have

said that agreements are being finalised to improve accessibility between the Deepwater Plaza car park and The Pavilion. The required works are expected to start soon, with plans to include a new zebra crossing between the two premises, as well as the gutter being levelled for wheelchair and mobility devices to access the Pavilion’s pavement. An additional access point for shopping trolleys and wheelchairs within the carpark has also been discussed. Speaking on behalf of The Pavilion owners, Mr Aron Korani said this had been a subject of frustration for many years and he was happy to finally see some positive change to meet the needs of the community. “We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and look forward to working with Deepwater Plaza in the coming days and weeks and providing the public with a safe

and happy journey between the two premises,” Mr Korani said. “Everyone is excited and optimistic for construction to begin.” Speaking on behalf of Dexus, Deepwater Plaza centre manager Ms Marcelle Proper confirmed there had been discussions between the two parties. “Both parties are working through possible solutions to improve pedestrian access and safety between the two buildings in a timely manner.” She said they were “finalising the agreements to improve accessibility between the Deepwater Plaza car park and The Pavilion”. “The required works should commence shortly.”

SOURCE: Media statement, 10 Sep 2020 Aron Korani, LIV Realty Media statement, 10 Sep 2020 Marcelle Proper, Dexus Group

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Council pushes financial alarm bell

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Major construction work has started on accessibility upgrades at Ourimbah Railway Station, coinciding with scheduled trackwork... See page 4

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Volunteers from across the Coast were recognised for their outstanding contribution to their communities at a special virtual ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Jim Picot of Blue Bay has won Photo of the Year, and two others Commended, in the international Drone Photo Awards 2020. Photo: Jim Picot

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Council announced on Tuesday, October 6, that a review of the budget revealed that its position had deteriorated since the March 2020 result. The deficit reported at that time of $41M, is now expected to increase to $89M. Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, has instructed the Office of Local Government (OLG) to appoint an independent financial expert and a human resources adviser to ascertain Council’s true financial position and identify options to address the issues as quickly as possible. OLG has already held discussions with Council’s CEO, Gary Murphy, and senior staff, and will continue to closely

subject of a Notice of Motion (NOM) for the October 12 meeting. Crs Greg Best, Troy Marquart, Bruce McLachlan and Jilly Pilon called their Motion, “Collapse of Confidence in Council’s Internal Controls and Financial Management”. The NOM says that Council is concerned by the recent NSW Audit Office report about Council’s “internal controls” over local infrastructure contributions (LICs) where serious concerns were raised around risks associated with Administration of LICs, highlighting that up until June 2019, this Council unlawfully accessed $13.2M for unapproved administration activities. It says Council’s confidence is significantly eroded in the knowledge that four Chief Financial Officers have resigned or been replaced in the past three years, and that this Council is

currently recruiting. The NOM listed other issues of concern: “the extraordinary waste of millions of dollars through actively terminating binding contracts and willingly paying extensive damages”; Council’s lack of internal controls and transparency resulting in abandoning its $171M Gosford Art Centre; and, an escalating NSW Court List associated with the Council. It said that Council had an infrastructure spending backlog worth more than $200M. It questioned Council’s “processes leading up to the extinguishment and refund of a $5M State Government Grant for a Community Walkway” at Winney Bay. The NOM said staffing levels were now up by some 500 full time employees since the amalgamation with total Council employment being about 2,500 staff plus $9M in Contractors,

some being remunerated at $1,300 a day. It also warned about its recent borrowings and older loans that had an interest rate of 6.25 percent. Ittalkedaboutthe“extraordinary risks” that Council faced because of its stance on Warnervale airport, where trees need to be trimmed to improve landing angles. The NOM finishes with a request that Council take a proactive, responsible and self reporting position by requesting the Office of Local Government, the Audit Office and the Minister step in with an appropriate Review Team to identify issues and appoint a temporary independent chief financial officer as Review Oversight. The matter will be debated at Council’s meeting on Monday, October 12. Merilyn Vale

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Unions, Labor lament wage freeze for public servants

Yerin Aboriginal Health Services, based in Wyong, has received a $200,000 financial boost from the NSW Government to help more Aboriginal people... See page 31

Central Coast members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) gathered outside Gosford Hospital on October 8 to express their anger at the State Government’s virtual wage freeze for public sector workers.

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The Wyong Roos defeated the Maitland Pickers 60-nil in Round 11 of the Newcastle Toohey’s Cup to secure the Minor Premiership and book their spot in the preliminary finals. See page 40

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The Australian Men’s Shed Association has supported the health and wellbeing of older men for over 20 years, an act of kindness local, Ross Murray, has received firsthand.

The State Government will appoint an independent financial expert and a human resources adviser to look into Central Coast Council’s finances after the Council announced on October 6 that it was in serious trouble and faces “an immediate liquidity issue”.

Independent financial expert to be appointed over Council’s serious financial situation monitor the Council to ensure its ongoing sustainability. The Council’s audited annual financial statements are due to be formally lodged with the OLG by November 30. The audit will be conducted by the NSW Auditor-General. Also, it seems that Council might have breached the Local Government Act. Council says that some expenditure over the past 12 to18 months might have resulted in restricted funds being used contrary to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993. This is still under investigation. CEO, Gary Murphy, ordered the reviews after a previous audit and report did not reveal the issues currently under investigation. Council was refusing interviews on Tuesday, October 6, after it issued the media announcement. Council’s finances are the

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For artist Catherine O’Donnell, taking the major honour in the Gosford Art Prize, among “so many deserving and talented artists” was amazing.

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Central Coast Council has advised the Office of Local Government that it has a serious financial situation and faces an immediate and serious liquidity issue.

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Central Coast nurses and midwives protested the public sector wage freeze at Gosford Hospital on October 8

It was a busy long weekend across the Central Coast as tourists flocked in from Sydney and further afield. See page 19

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Edith’s heirs may hold key to North Entrance protection The heirs of Edith Hargraves could be the rightful owners of land in front of the beachfront houses at The North Entrance. The revelation that the Crown Land in front of the houses that faced the wrath of the sea during winter might actually belong to one or more private individuals is on Central Coast Council’s October 14 agenda. A report to the councillors asking for direction on the future management of the beach explains that it is possible that the Department of Planning’s Crown Land may seek to put the land, 25CR Hargraves St, in Edith Hargraves’ name. Edith Hargraves, according to the website Wyong Shire One Place Study, married Walter Deniss in 1891 and the pair built and ran Dunleith Guest House at The Entrance North. In 1986 Wyong Shire Council honoured these early pioneers by naming the park in Hutton Rd the Walter and Edith Denniss Park. The parcel of land now in question is about 3,800 m2 in area and extends 405 metres

25CR Hargraves St, The Entrance North highlighted

along the eastern boundary of a number of occupied properties from Roberts St in the north, to 1 Hutton Rd in the south. The width of the parcel varies but is generally around seven metres in width. The Roberts St properties

were severely impacted by coastal erosion during the series of ocean storms experienced throughout winter. In February, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment – Crown Lands told the Council that departmental officers were of the opinion that title of the land

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had incorrectly been issued in the name of the State of NSW and should be in the name of Edith Hargraves or her heirs or successors. “Staff research indicates that Edith Hargraves (also known as Edith Denniss) passed away in 1950,” the report to councillors says.

No comprehensive search for her heirs or successors has been undertaken. “It is possible that the department may seek to take action to have Lot 7314 DP 1147639 put in the name of Edith Hargraves or her heirs and successors, given the view of some of its officers that title

to LOT 7314 DP 1147369 has been issued incorrectly in the name of the State of NSW.” The report said this would complicate management of this beach area, and opportunities for adjoining owners to undertake private coastal protection works should they wish to do so. Staff have recommended that Council request the land remain under the ownership of the State as that appears to be correct but, if not, the State should take the appropriate action to acquire the title from any successor to Edith Hargraves. The NSW Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE) identifies The Entrance North locations as a significant open coastal hazard. During the recent emergency, coastal protection works were undertaken by Council on this land, as directed by the Local Emergency Operations Controller under the State Emergency Rescue Management Act. Merilyn Vale

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Greater demand for rental properties on the Central Coast has caused prices to increase and vacancies to fall. Information from Data Analytics company, SeeChange, shows residential vacancies for Central Coast’s most populated suburbs have dropped to below 1 per cent. In August, the postcode 2251 experienced the lowest

vacancy rate of 0.4 per cent for suburbs such as Kincumber, Avoca and Copacabana, with suburbs in 2250 experiencing similar rates of 0.7 per cent. The inverse effect is occurring for average weekly rental prices. Since January, average prices in the postcode 2251 have increased by $200, topping $680 per week for a three-bedroom rental, and have risen to $500 per week for

2250. This recent demand in the rental housing market could be due to people migrating from Sydney because of COVID-19. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data from June 2020 illustrates that the Central Coast also has one of the lowest rates of building approvals in Australia. See-Change analyst, Patrick Spedding, said these statistics

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make for worrying trends. “This is considered very low rental availability and this inverse correlation between the vacancy rate and rental process will likely further impact housing affordability (rent stress) and potentially homelessness,” Spedding said. Trends in the region’s homelessness have been equally as worrying, with data from the Australian Institute of

Health and Welfare (AIHW) showing the Central Coast Local Government Area has the highest homelessness count in NSW per capita. The NSW Government is trying to deal with these issues by delivering social housing developments in the region. As reported in CCN last week, the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward, announced a housing funding

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Much more social housing needed Labor MPs and welfare organisations are calling for more social housing projects on the Central Coast, with Coast Shelter reporting there are more than 1300 people on social housing waiting lists in the region. While welcoming the recent announcement of 243 new homes being built across the Coast by Compass Housing, 86 properties are being delivered by BaptistCare and Uniting as part of the State Government’s Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF), Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said while new homes being built by community housing providers with government support is welcome, the total number of social housing units on the Coast has declined since 2011. “The maintenance of existing homes has been less than adequate,” Harris said. “We need more social housing and protection for tenants in the private rental market.” Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said investment in additional social housing is long overdue. “While I welcome this investment that will support

Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Gareth Ward, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, recently announced 243 new social housing projects on the Central Coast

those most in need in our region, we have seen this government sell off social housing properties in Sydney,” Tesch said. “I am seeking FOI documents about how many local properties have been sold off in recent years so I hope this announcement is not just replacing those they have disposed of. “We know that 20 per cent of all social housing tenants are older women, which is a

growing demographic on the Central Coast “Governments need to ensure that as our community ages there is the support and housing available to let everyone have a dignified retirement. “Part of this is ensuring that the existing social housing stock is maintained, healthy, and appropriate to the needs of the resident.” Meanwhile, Coast Community Connections (CCC) Chair Bruce

Davis said through its youth mental health, problem gambling and drug and alcohol counselling programs, it sees firsthand the impact that a lack of social and affordable housing options has on individuals, family units and communities as a whole. “It is well-documented that homelessness on the Central Coast is a problem, with the region commonly regarded as one of the worst in NSW, and of course the situation has only

worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Davis said. “When it comes to keeping families in safe and affordable housing, early intervention strategies are key, and there’s definitely more that needs to be done on the Central Coast to keep those who are doing it tough in safe housing.” CCC President, Sharryn Brownlee, said lack of affordable housing on the Central Coast is an ongoing issue.

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“While these new homes are definitely a step in the right direction, more investment and support is needed for the region – for both affordable housing options and for community organisations that provide counselling and support services,” Brownlee said. Coast Shelter President, Margaret Portass, said the organisation looks forward to seeing more affordable housing projects rolled out on the Central Coast. “Coast Shelter is currently offering accommodation to over 200 men, women, families and youth every night,” she said. “With the amount of people doing it tough increasing locally, this will not be an easy fix so we need to secure much more additional funding to assist in fixing the housing crisis on the Central Coast. “In the Gosford Zone there are currently 64 priority (cases) and 1318 on the housing wait list so all additional funding will only assist us helping those most in need and support getting the community into safe housing and is applauded by Coast Shelter.” Terry Collins

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Boaties frustrated by long-term freeloading on Gosford berths Boat owner Hernan Rotto of Tascott is calling on Central Coast Council to look into boats which he says are illegally moored long term at visitor berths on the Brisbane Water at Gosford. “It is a pathetic situation where wharf berths have been taken over by selfish people who are not being removed by the Council,” Rotto said. “I have been trying to get a visitor berth since May. “I have photos from June and September 2020 showing the same boats on the same berths. “I ended up asking the Mayor for a date to get a berth and if boat owners have been paying fees. “I have not received answers for either question.” Rotto said he has seen boats at the same berths for more than four months, some of them being unseaworthy. “Also, the daily fee goes to Marine Rescue so if no one is paying, the boating community suffers,” he said. Rotto said the Gosford visitor berth booking website states no permanent berths or very long stays are permitted.

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“The Council can issue infringement notices,” he said. “We rate payers appear to be paying for … the overstay of these selfish individuals. “It is frustrating for people who are prepared to do the right thing and wanting to use a facility owned by the rate payers.” “It’s a rort.” Rotto said many private boat owners were unhappy with the

situation and Council should be moorings. accountable for a public asset “We are a volunteer being “hijacked” by a selfish organisation which relies on few. donations for support,” Coles An initial request to Council said. for comment led to a referral to “Our job is saving lives on the Marine Rescue Central Coast, water. which Council said was “Council has allowed us to responsible for boat moorings. collect mooring fees and keep But Unit Commander Duncan a substantial part of them but Coles said while Marine Rescue rules relating to who can be had been delegated by Council there and how long they can be to manage fees and bookings, there can only be enforced by it had no power to police illegal Council. ADVERTISEMENT

“There are signs at the wharf explaining the rules.” Coles said some people paid mooring fees and others didn’t, with Marine Rescue helpless to force the issue. “Some have been there for a very long time; some pay, some don’t,” he said. “Council is aware of this and has done very little to help. “It’s a complicated jurisdiction - police won’t become involved

because it is a civil matter and the RMS can’t do anything because the wharves are Council property. “The only authority which can police the matter is Central Coast Council.” A request for further comment from Council had gone unanswered at the time of going to press. Terry Collins

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Mountain communities demand better NBN connectivity Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and Senator Deborah O’Neill have joined with Mangrove Mountain residents to demand better internet connectivity for the area. Dr Christine Wade from Mountain Medicine said the surgery had been getting mailouts from various service providers telling them the area are NBN ready, which was welcome news with uploads failing and speeds dropping. “We have a worse service than we had at the beginning of the year and our back-up preservation of data was threatened by poor internet speed,”, Wade said. “But when it came time to connect to the NBN, techs were unable to connect us. “The position of the tower is atrocious – on the downward side of a hill on the very fringe of the community, as close to a fire zone as you can get, surrounded by trees. “The techs advised us there was no line of sight for fixed wireless and were unable to connect us via the tower. “Extensive investigations have revealed that only one

Senator Deborah O’Neill and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, meet with Mangrove Mountain residents concerned over poor NBN access

person in the area has been able to connect. “We were presented with two options. “The first was a satellite, which we were advised against by out tech support team as it was not fit for purpose. “The second option is to construct our own aerial/ antenna. “This is virtually making your own wireless tower to amplify the 4G signal and I have been told the cost would be between $6,000 and $10,000.

“What’s really galling is that in some areas they are rolling out faster speeds and we can’t even get connection.” Wade and other community members attended a meeting on October 30 with Tesch and O’Neill, who have taken the Federal Government to task over the issue. “Residents 76km from the Sydney CBD are being forced to pay thousands of dollars more than their city counterparts in extra bills and installations to get low quality or non-existent

internet,” O’Neill said. “This neglect is having a terrible impact on the businesses, the educational and health outcomes and the peace of mind of these constituents.” Tesch said she was horrified by the long-term ongoing failure to deliver quality phone and internet services, which was also impacting students and seniors. “Labor will always fight for better public services and as we enter this new digital age

almost no service is more important than broadband.” O’Neill said she would host another community meeting in Mangrove Mountain during October. An NBN Co spokesperson said the company was working with residents to find a solution. “NBN Co is aware of concerns raised by a small number of Mangrove Mountain residents about connecting to the NBN,” the spokesperson said. “We are working with them to identify a solution as quickly as

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Council pushes financial alarm bell The State Government will appoint an independent financial expert and a human resources adviser to look into Central Coast Council’s finances after the Council announced on October 6 that it was in serious trouble and faces “an immediate liquidity issue”. Council said that a budget review following a year of natural disasters and the impact of COVID-19, has revealed that the estimated deficit in March of $41M, had now blown out to $89M. But Councillor Greg Best says this figure is just the “tip of the iceberg” and the deficit is likely to be much larger. Council’s statement also said that some expenditure over the past 12-18 months may have resulted in restricted funds being used contrary to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and this was still under investigation. After CEO, Gary Murphy, advised the Office of Local Government (OLG) NSW of the financial issues, Minister for

Local Government, Shelley Hancock, announced that she had notified the OLG to appoint the independent experts to “ascertain Council’s true financial position and identify options to address the issues as quickly as possible”. She said the OLG had already held discussions with Murphy and senior staff and would continue to closely monitor Council to ensure its ongoing sustainability. Council confirmed on October 8 that Murphy and senior executives had been undertaking meetings and conferences with the Minister, the OLG and key stakeholders over the past two days to build a roadmap to recovery. Immediate steps to be taken will include the establishment of a 100-Day Action Plan to Recovery, a forensic audit of Council’s finances, changes to management spending delegations and the establishment of a Council working group to identify potential savings in capital works and operational services programs.

There will be no change to full-time equivalent staff, but a review of the contracted and temporary workforce is underway, Council said. The statement said that financial issues came to light after reviews commissioned by the CEO, despite previous audits and reports indicating that Council was being prudent in its financial planning. They have led to investigations into whether there are appropriate financial controls and structures in relation to cashflow management, whether the amalgamation in mid-2016 has caused significant and ongoing impacts which could be in excess of $100M, the impact of the recent IPART determination which will have cost Council close to $100M over three years, and cost-shifting, which has cost the Council an estimated $45M or more per year. Council said there would be no change to essential services. But Councillor Greg Best said Council was “facing Armageddon” due to “extreme

management deficiencies” and he will call at the next Council meeting on October 12 for a vote of no confidence in CEO Murphy and for his resignation. “If that is unsuccessful, the Council will have to go,” he said. “You can’t defend the indefensible. “When the punters of this community find out what has gone on here they will be at the door with pitchforks; this will be Australia’s largest financial debacle of any council in history.” Cr Best has highlighted financial concerns many times this year but has constantly been “howled down”, he said. Cr Best said the crisis could lead to cutbacks and a “total decimation of services”. Meanwhile, the Council’s audited annual financial statements are due to be formally lodged with the OLG by November 30, with the audit to be conducted by the NSW Auditor-General. Terry Collins

Unions, Labor lament wage freeze for public servants From page 1 “The government is doing all sorts of things to stimulate the economy, but wages of public servants would be largely spent locally,” Mehan said. “More wages for public servants would have been a good way to help the region’s economy. “We haven’t been presented with any government action directed at the Coast beyond public works which were already scheduled and/or underway prior to the pandemic.” NSW Labor Leader, Jodi McKay said the move impacted some 400,000 workers statewide. “It’s a huge blow to the

economy,” McKay said. “Public sector workers including nurses, police officers, teachers, cleaners and corrective service officers have kept us healthy and safe during the pandemic. “We maintain that the economic benefit to the whole state of a 2.5 per cent increase is essential, it’s even the view of Treasury that this wage cut will deepen the recession.” The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has also criticised the “miniscule” increase, which it says is a pay cut in real terms for National Park firefighters who “put life and limb on the line during the State’s bushfire disaster last summer”.

AWU NSW Secretary Daniel Walton said the decision was especially galling given the massive pay rise lavished on the Rural Fire Service Commissioner. “The heroes of the worst bushfire in living memory deserve proper reward and recognition. Instead the Treasurer is scattering crumbs from the table,” Walton said. “This is a horrendous decision. “For most of our members in National Parks, Forestry Corporation and Park Air this will amount to three or four dollars a week. “This unfair decision (is) also economic stupidity,” he said. Terry Collins

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Slow steps towards faster rail A faster rail trip between the Central Coast and Sydney could be a step closer with a $15M funding injection from the Federal Government aimed at finalising the scope, cost and timing of improvements needed to streamline the journey. An announcement was made in March 2018, that a review the Coast’s rail network would be one of three business cases to share in $20M of Federal

funding but little has been heard since. At the time, Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks announced that the funds would be made available to the State Government to look at how the journey between Newcastle and Sydney could be speeded up. Among possible refinements touted at the time by MLC Taylor Martin were straightening the rail tracks, removing deviations, having a look at

level crossings and improving commuter safety, Wicks said the latest funding commitment was part of a $2.7B investment into transport infrastructure as part of the Federal government’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan. “The Federal Government’s investment into the next step towards faster rail will be welcome news for thousands of Central Coast Commuters,” she said.

The project is expected to start mid-2021 and to be finalised by mid-2023. Wicks said the move builds on the Government’s already committed investments targeted towards making the daily commute easier for Central Coast residents, including continuous mobile coverage along the rail corridor and free Wi-Fi at train stations. Terry Collins

Niagara Park and Ourimbah Station upgrades begin Major construction work on accessibility upgrades at Niagara Park and Ourimbah Stations began over the long weekend, coinciding with scheduled trackwork. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the multi-million dollar upgrades include new lifts and improved access. “Following the delivery of a piling rig on October 1, a large

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mobile crane and piling rig laid the foundations for the new lifts at Ourimbah which will provide access to the footbridge and platforms, making it easier for less mobile customers,” he said. “One tree was removed to make way for the lift on the Pacific Hwy side of the station. “Landscaping work will take place around the station precinct to offset the loss of this tree. “Transport for NSW has been working with the Ourimbah

RSL Sub Branch to ensure the project does not impact the WW1 Monument and Memorial Garden, and that cleaning and restoration of the existing Monument will be undertaken.” Piling work for the new lifts and the relocation of electrical services also took place at Niagara Park station on the weekend, as did investigation and site establishment work at Narara and Lisarow Stations. “Each of these multi-million dollar projects will make it easier for everyone to access

the stations, including people with a disability or limited mobility, parents and carers with prams and travellers with luggage,” Crouch said. The NSW Government committed to install lifts at Ourimbah, Lisarow, Niagara Park and Narara, as well as up to 220 car park spaces and a lift at Tuggerah at the 2019 State Election. Source: Media release, Oct 4 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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ABC Friends Central Coast branch is encouraging Central Coast residents to let local MPs know how important the public broadcaster is to them with services such as the 7.45 am radio news bulletin being cut by a reduction in real funding to the ABC. The branch has released a statement that stresses the past few years have increasingly demonstrated the vital service provided by the ABC to communities and the nation. “The ABC is our national broadcaster and all Australians own it,” the release says. “It plays an essential role in informing and supporting our communities. “The ABC entertains and informs via programs for all age groups - from the wonderful, informative and funny Bluey, to the groundbreaking Triple J, the insightful and human Australian Story, Back Roads that takes you to places and communities you may never have heard of, Radio National, rage, the women’s cricket, football, netball and the Paralympic Games, as well as state and territory Anzac Day coverage across the nation.

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“It is very difficult to imagine our country without these amazing shows and services.” The branch emphasises that the ABC also protects us. “4 Corners has, for over five decades, delivered programs that matter to all Australians,” the release said. “The ABC’s amazing journalists help protect our nation and its people with their ongoing investigative work work that has resulted in Royal Commissions as it shines a light on corruption and fraudulent behaviour in aged

care sector, juvenile justice, the banking industry and child abuse, to name but a few. “We are a better nation thanks to the ABC and its staff. “Now in its 88th year, our ABC has delivered a consistent, excellent, diverse and modern service to the suburbs, the cities, the regions, the bush and the outback. “As a country, we are fortunate to have such a service, and any attempt to undermine it should be resisted wholeheartedly.

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Mental Health Month FROM THE MAYOR

OUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT IS OUR STRENGTH

It’s that time of year, the weather is warming up and the yellow and red flags are now out at 15 of our beaches! It is important to remind all beach goers of our beach safety messages:

We’re working together with our community to help solve a range of social and health issues that may impact community wellbeing and vulnerable people.

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Swim between the yellow and red flags at our patrolled beaches

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Under COVID conditions be sure to social distance, and no group gatherings larger than 20

Our lifesavers and lifeguards do an incredible job keeping our community safe, however we must do our bit by going to the beach with a safety mindset. Due to border closures and no overseas travel we are already seeing an influx of visitors to our region, therefore there is a lot more pressure on our lifeguards to keep our community safe.

Equally important this year is COVID-safe behaviour which we all have a role to play. Be sure to keep the 1.5 metre distance rule from people who are not from your household.

If you want to go rock fishing be sure to wear a lifejacket – this is now the law and will keep you safe.

Thanks to our Council staff and Surf Life Saving volunteers who will be patrolling our beaches for the next six months. Mayor Lisa Matthews Central Coast Council

COUNCIL MEETING

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

Get involved this Mental Health Month

October is Mental Health Month, an opportunity for all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing and check in with those around us who may be going through a difficult time. From devastating bushfires, drought and floods to a global pandemic, major economic recession and social isolation, there’s no denying that 2020 has paid a heavy toll on the mental health of our community. We’re partnering with a range of service providers to give you the tools and support to build mental resilience, look after your mental wellbeing and learn more about mental health. Free online training, webinars and self-care workshops include: • Mental Health First Aid Training • Job loss, Financial Pressures & Maintaining Mental Health • Social Isolation & Staying Connected for your Mental Health • Accidental Counsellor Foundations Online In addition, Keep an eye on Council’s Facebook page and YouTube Channel for the premiere of three workshops during Wellbeing Week (Monday 26 to Friday 25 October). If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious, or would like to improve your psychological and emotional health search ‘wellbeing’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Free services help to relieve HSC stress

With the HSC just around the corner, local students and their families can take advantage of the many free online study resources available via our Library Service, including the online homework tool Studiosity. Available to students in Years 3-12 through to tertiary level, Studiosity connects students to vetted subject specialists who can provide realtime feedback and support via a live chat function at any hour of the day. The platform is excellent for students looking for additional help and guidance outside the classroom as they prep for exams and complete assignments or homework. Students can also access a range of reliable sites on topics including Modern and Ancient History, Literature, Science, Geography, and Religion via our free Library eResources. Join the library and search ‘Studiosity’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for free access to all our eResources.

Connections and outdoors are important

Do you have family or friends in other parts of the country or world that you can’t see? In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to stay connected. It can help to know that there are people around who we can talk to with a simple call, text or video chat. Getting outside and exercising can also provide a mental health boost: • flags are up! Head to your closest patrolled beach for a swim • ride a bike along a cycleway • kick a ball at a sportsground • go to your local park, go hiking or visit a scenic spot We’ve produced several videos to help you increase your physical and mental fitness through exercise and meditation. Search ‘exercise’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/youtube

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Community Bulletin - COVID-19 Information YOUR COMMUNITY

YOUR ACTIVITIES

Check local rules first!

The NSW Government continues to ease restrictions on activities while focusing on us staying safe while being out and about. Recent announcements include: • more than one parent can watch their child play sport • playing wind instruments, singing and chanting allowed with restrictions • parents can volunteer in classrooms • schools can hold camps, excursions and interschool sports • theatres, cinemas and concert halls can increase their capacity to 50 per cent. Strict rules apply to the easing of all restrictions, with an emphasis on maintaining 1.5m physical distance between all participants and spectators who don’t live together. Please don’t assume your usual activities will go ahead under the easing of restrictions. Some sports associations and venues may not be able to allow all these activities or welcome as many people as the NSW Government has suggested. Check with your venue, club or sports association about events you are planning to attend.

YOUR HEALTH

Seniors centres open

We’re delighted some of our most popular venues for older people are reopening their doors. Our 50+ centres at Gosford and Ettalong will once again host activities from the following dates: • 7 October – Gosford • 14 October – Ettalong Details of all Senior’s 50+ Leisure and Learning Centres at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/facilities

Water fun

Last week we opened a Water Play Park at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, which is sure to be a hit with youngsters. However, due to COVID restrictions, we need to restrict the numbers using either the Water Play Park or any of our pools at any one time. This may mean you have to wait before you can enter. We thank you for your patience as we maintain usage limits so we can help keep everyone safe and stop the spread of COVID.

Testing matters!

With COVID case numbers falling in NSW and very few local cases in recent months, it’s easy to become complacent about the likelihood of contracting the virus. As a result, COVID test numbers have fallen, meaning a local outbreak could occur and remain undetected for many days. Please seek a free COVID test as soon as you experience any of the following symptoms: • shortness of breath • fever • runny nose • cough • sore throat • loss of taste or smell To find your closest COVID testing clinic, search ‘COVID-19 clinics’ at health.nsw.gov.au Please continue to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by: • maintaining physical distancing (at least 1.5m) • practising good hygiene • considering wearing a mask • remaining at home if you are feeling unwell • self-isolating if you are waiting for test results or had recent contact with a COVID-19 case.

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Expressions of interest (EOI’s) are now open to be involved in the week of programming and on event day as a guest speaker or entertainment in our activity zones. NSW Government restrictions will be monitored in the lead up to the event with the event format subject to change. EOI’S CLOSE 2PM FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2020 Find out how you can be involved: Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/livewellEOI

Draft Consolidated Environment & Planning Policies We're consolidating all former Wyong Shire Council or Gosford City Council policies for the one Central Coast region. Now on exhibition: Ÿ Temporary Licensing of a Trade or Business on Open Space Areas Policy Ÿ Events on Open Space Areas Policy Ÿ Tree Vandalism Management Policy Ÿ Keeping of Animals Policy Ÿ Smoke-free Outdoor Public Places Policy Review and submit comments by 29 October 2020 at yourvoiceourcoast.com yourvoiceourcoast.com

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Near-drowning at The Entrance A 6-year-old boy is recovering in hospital following a near drowning at The Entrance on Sunday, October 5. It’s understood the child was swimming in the channel near Marine Pde, before an onlooker pulled him unconscious from the water. Bystanders and SLS volunteers performed CPR before emergency services and the CareFlight Rescue

Helicopter arrived. “According to witnesses at the scene, the boy was swimming when he was swept out from the shore and was initially unresponsive when he was pulled from the water by members of the public, who immediately commenced CPR. “Volunteers from Surf Lifesaving Central Coast arrived a few minutes later and

provided the boy oxygen until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived. “Once stable, the boy was transferred to a road ambulance and taken to nearby Shore Park to meet the CareFlight helicopter. “He was flown to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Hospital in a stable condition,” a CareFlight spokesperson said. Dilon Luke

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Man dies, woman injured in Lisarow crash A man has died, and a woman has been injured, following a single-vehicle crash at Lisarow. At about 6.30am on Tuesday, September 29, emergency services were called to the Pacific Hwy, Lisarow, after reports a Holden Commodore veered off the road. Police were told the car was travelling south on the Pacific Hwy when it left the roadway near the intersection of Teralba St and crashed into a sign. The driver, a man aged 65,

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was treated by passers-by. Despite efforts to revive him, he died at the scene. A female passenger was

treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for non-lifethreatening injuries, before being taken to Gosford Hospital in a stable condition. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District established a crime scene and the circumstances surrounding the crash are being investigated. It is believed the driver may have suffered a medical episode prior to the crash. Source: Press release, Sep 29 NSW Police Media

Search for two males impersonating police Police have commenced an investigation after two males impersonated police officers at Gorokan over the long weekend. At about 11pm on Monday, October 5, two unknown males attended a home on Cornwall Ave, announcing themselves to the female occupant as police from a specialist command. The woman allowed the males entry into the home before they left with three

laptops. They drove from the scene in a silver Holden Commodore. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were alerted to the incident and commenced an investigation. As part of their inquiries, police would like to speak to two males described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in their early 20s, between

170cm and 180cm tall and with average builds. One of the men is described as having short, dark blond hair and blue eyes. Police are also appealing for anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the nearby area between 11pm and 11.30pm to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: Press release, Oct 7 NSW Police Media

P-plater charged with multiple driving offences A P1 driver has been charged with multiple traffic offences after a crash at Pearl Beach left a 17-year-old passenger in a critical condition. Police allege the car was being driven by a 17-year-old boy with three male passengers

also aged 17 on board when it left Patonga Dve at and hit a tree about 12.10am on Friday, October 10. A rear-seat passenger was treated at the scene for serious head injuries before being airlifted to Royal North Shore

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Police investigate West Gosford fire An investigation is underway following a fire which gutted a West Gosford industrial building in the early hours on October 1. Emergency services were called to the building in Dyer Cres at around 1.30am, following reports of a fire. The commercial building was found well alight. Multiple crews from Fire Stations across the Central

Coast, Sydney, and Newcastle attended to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters set up protection lines around the building to prevent the blaze from spreading to surrounding structures. Approximately 100 firefighters worked for four hours to extinguish the fire, which was contained to the building of origin.

NSW Police and NSW Ambulance also attended the incident, although no injuries were reported. The structure was totally destroyed by the blaze. Officers from Brisbane Waters Police District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze, with the cause not yet known. Source: Media releases, Oct 1 NSW Police Media and Fire and Rescue NSW

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War medals found Tuggerah Lakes Police are searching for the owner of war medals found at a bus stop at The Entrance. On Thursday, September 3, the medals, believed to be World War One medals, were found in a bus shelter on the corner of The Entrance and Boondilla Rds. The medals were handed in

Police officers assaulted Tuggerah Lakes Police District Commander, Superintendent John Gralton, has condemned the latest serious assault of a Tuggerah Lakes officer and warned the community that police aren’t their punching bags.

to The Entrance Police Station but so far no owner has come forward. They are appealing for public assistance to locate the owner of the medals. Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police media, Oct 2 Police Report number 75378540

Stabbing at Long Jetty A man is in a critical condition after being stabbed at Long Jetty in the early hours of Monday, October 5. Just after 4am, emergency services were called to a service station on The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty, following reports of a stabbing.

A 28-year-old man was found suffering a stab wound to his shoulder. He was treated at the scene before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes

Police District attended and have been told that a group was seen running from the area prior to their arrival. A search of the area commenced, and inquiries are continuing. Source: NSW Police media, Oct 5

The latest assault saw a male senior constable suffer a broken nose whilst responding to a domestic violence incident at San Remo. Officers were called to a home on Perouse Ave just before 1am on Friday, October 2, and upon arrival, spoke with a 42-year-old man before attempting to arrest him. A struggle ensued before the man allegedly elbowed the senior constable in the face, breaking his nose. He was arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with six offences, including assault police occasioning actual bodily harm, resist officer in execution of duty, assault (DV),

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intimidation, breach of AVO. The man was also charged with possess prohibited pistol, after police seized a gel blaster pistol from the scene. He was refused bail to appear at Wyong Local Court later that day. During the arrest a second officer suffered cartilage damage to his rib and lacerations to his right arm and knee. The incident is the latest in a string of disturbing assaults on officers in Tuggerah Lakes in recent months and comes after a female senior constable was left with serious facial

lacerations and other bodily injuries after being punched and kicked to the ground during an arrest at Halekulani in July. The assault of two other senior constable responding to a domestic disturbance at Buff Point also made national news in June, when bodycam footage of the assault was released to the public. In that incident a female senior constable was punched in the face several times, dragged to the ground by her hair, had a clump of hair ripped from her head and was choked, while a male senior constable was spat on, elbowed in the face and had his genitals twisted. All officers required treatment for their injuries, with the majority needing to visit hospital for further care. Supt Gralton said both officers from the latest incident were recovering well and were keen to get back on the beat. Dilon Luke

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Dead trees a fuse for bushfires

Fall in home care package funding? With regards to Lucy Wick’s defence of the Morrison Govt’s funding for aged care (CCN 262) and Home Care Packages she should be aware that numerical data is meaningless unless some reference point is supplied. The only reference that can be extracted from the data she supplied is the relative funding per Home Care Package under the previous Labor Govt and the present Morrison Govt. Under the Labor Govt (2012-

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions 13) funding calculates to $220,500 per package. The proposed Morrison Govt

expenditure in more than 12 month’s time (2022-23) equates to $154,700 per package. This rudimentary analysis displays a reduction in effective funding per Home Care Package and supports Deborah ONeill’s claim of the Morrison Govt’s reduced care for the aged. Perhaps Lucy would like to explain the apparent discrepancy. Email, Oct 6 C. Hodgson, Mount Elliot

Delete ‘cat’, insert ‘dog’ Good story in the Coast News of October 2. regarding cat control. Delete cat and insert dog. With the increasing people population there is also an increasing dog population. We’re talking irresponsible dog owners. The noise pollution from barking dogs is 24/7 and getting worse. In this area around the Avoca lagoon there must be hundreds of dogs and it echoes all around the area when dogs are barking.

FORUM I am just amazed how dog owners can be responsible for waking up people in the middle of the night due to lack of dog control. Dogs are not on a leash where required and dogs are all over the beaches where they should not be. If you mention the issue to dog walkers many take offence. Last year in Spain a new rule was introduced that dog walkers must carry a spray bottle with water and vinegar to

spray where their dog has peed. In Sweden there is a rule that dogs left alone at home must be walked every six hours. In Tehran, no dog walking is allowed. In many countries, including New Zealand, a yearly dog fee is in place somewhere to the amount of $200-300 per dog. It seems in Australia dogs are a bit like the sacred cows in India ......don’t touch them! Food for thought. Email, Oct 7 I. Terp, North Avoca

As we enter the bushfire season Kincumba Mountain is primed and ready to blow. The bike riders have come in with saws and axes removing branches, cutting down trees and slashing scrub. In carving their network of trails they have created piles of dry timber neatly piled through

FORUM the bush. The grove of mature banksias - once a food source for black cockatoos - is now dead and dying as the fire trail cut through the tree roots. It will be an ideal fuse. The trails are easy to find white arrows are painted on

trees to give you directions and all signage prohibiting bike riding or marking sacred land has been removed. Time to visit for a picnic (camping is not permitted because of the damage it might cause) before the whole lot goes up in smoke. Email, Oct 1 M. McGowan, Erina

More loutish behaviour As a retired secondary teacher of a so-called “elitist” school, I too sadly and wholeheartedly agree with H. Padmanabha’s Forum letter (Oct 2). My husband and I had occasion to travel by public bus which collected students from Gosford High School and a private school. We were saddened by the

FORUM complete disregard for other passengers on the overcrowded and full bus, with loutish, loud and disgusting behaviour. By comparison, students from the private school were polite, delightful and helped younger students from falling. I, too, wrote to both principals. I received a thanks from one;

can you guess which one failed to reply? I feel sad for the future our beloved country; one which we should be so grateful for. But as my former principal once stated: “Privilege is not a right; privilege brings responsibility”. Email, Oct 3 B. Miller. Kincumber

Thank you to AI Anon and Alateen With much gratitude and absolute support, I read in your September 25 edition, the very moving and generous A simple offer of help from AA. I also want to add Al Anon, with its underlying total support for the families of these people.

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affected by alcoholism and or drug use. Al Anon and Alateen offer invaluable support, help, counsel and an uncanny understanding for those in need. Email,Sep 28 L. Parks, Copacabana

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Whilst waiting for the world to re-open For artist Catherine O’Donnell, taking the major honour in the Gosford Art Prize, among “so many deserving and talented artists” was amazing. O’Donnell’s charcoal drawing Waiting for the World to Reopen, a commentary on life during the pandemic, took out the first prize of $15,000. The long-time artist said she had a very strong drawing practice. “Social housing or lowincome architecture is what I centre my work around and have for a long time now,” she said. “I want people to take away whatever they would like to take away from my art. “What I produce is what I see, is interesting and beautiful in the suburbs. “I never put people in my work because I always want the viewer to be the active participant in the work. “I hope they look at the work and draw on their own memories and experiences so that my work is about a shared narrative and experience with the viewer. “This specific artwork was done during lockdown in my home studio. “I really loved that window and wanted to draw it; it was a labour of love.” The artwork took O’Donnell two weeks to complete and was done with compressed charcoal, which is her medium of choice.

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“I would really congratulate the Gosford Regional Gallery and the Central Coast Council for going ahead with this prize and making it available to the art community and the wider community,” she said. Other major award winners included Amanda Hale who took out the Ceramics Prize ($2,000) with Sparrow’s Fall and Claudia Kent who won the Aboriginal Artist Prize ($2,500) for I know I am, but what are you? Second place in the Gosford Art Prize ($5,000) went to Rew Hanks for his Napoleon in Exile linocut. Highly commended awards ($1,000 each) went to Glenn Barkley and Martin King. A Council spokesperson said the number of entries had doubled compared to previous years, with 912 submissions received from more than 600 artists from across the Coast and Australia. There has also been a 50 percent increase in artists entering for the first time. “In a year of unprecedented challenges, we’ve seen inspiring expressions of creativity and this is reflected in the record-breaking number of entries for this year’s Gosford Art Prize,” the spokesperson said. Winners were announced on September 25, with all finalists’ entries on exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery until November 29. Terry Collins and Jacinta Counihan

The winning artwork - Catherine O’Donnell (inset)

Live at the Drive In Central Coast Council is meeting social restrictions that limit live music gigs head on, with plans to present a drive in concert on November 1.

Ash Grunwald will headline at the drive in concert

Live at the Drive In is a first for the Coast and will feature modern blues artist Ash Grunwald supported by Elaskia performing to audience members sitting comfortably distanced in their own cars. Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said he was excited about the Central Coast hosting a drive in event. “Who doesn’t love a drive in movie?” he said.

“Essentially we’re taking the same model and creating a drive-in concert featuring national and local artists. “So many of us have really missed live music during these challenging times and this will be a really fun and different event for the Coast. “Headliner Ash Grunwald is not to be missed – without a doubt one of Australia’s finest storytellers and live performers. “Live at the Drive In is another way we are thinking outside the box to deliver events for the Coast during this challenging time. “Drive in events are growing in popularity around Australia

and have become an important channel for supporting our music industry.” The free event will be on Sunday, November 1, with preregistrations now open. Due to limited car spaces a ballot will be used to randomly select drivers, with lucky winners able to redeem a ticket for their vehicle. Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council was building the Coast’s reputation as an event hub despite difficult circumstances. “There is something nostalgic and uniquely fun about a drive in experience – especially when you’re ‘driving-in’ to see

incredible live music,” Cr Matthews said. “Events with our beautiful Central Coast as the backdrop are hard to top and it is so exciting to be able to offer a new physical event that can be delivered in a COVID-safe format.” The drive in will take place between 3pm and 5pm at a venue to be revealed only to ticketholders. People can pre-register at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ liveatthedrivein Source: Media release, Oct 1 Central Coast Council

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Reptile Park welcomes Clover the Quokka The Australian Reptile Park has welcomed its newest smiley resident, Clover the Quokka. Clover was transported from Caversham Wildlife Park in Perth to be part of the Park’s nation-wide captive breeding program aimed at boosting the Quokka population. These short-tailed scrub wallabies are known for their broad, smile-shaped mouth and friendly nature towards

humans. Australian Reptile Park Director and Ambassador for the Quokka, Tim Faulkner, said it’s impossible not to fall in love with these animals. “They have this permanent smile on their face and they just always look so happy,” Faulkner said. “Clover is no exception, and it has been a pure delight watching her settle in well. “Quokkas have reduced in great numbers in South

Western Australia due to feral animals like foxes and cats. “Their stronghold is Rottnest Island where they are a protected species. “Quokkas are currently listed as ‘vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.” Faulkner said Clover has settled in well and has been enjoying her new home with her new Quokka family, Basil and Coco. Jacinta Counihan

Live Well Festival to return in 2021

EXHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Mixed Use Development at 10 Young Street, West Gosford Application No Location Applicant Council Area Consent Authority

DA 10609 10 Young Street, West Gosford (Lot 1 DP 1194024) Japrico Development Pty Ltd Central Coast Minister for Planning and Public Spaces

Description of proposed development

Construction of a 5 to 14 storey mixed-use development including commercial, hotel and residential uses. The proposal comprises: • Earthworks and minor excavation; • Ground floor retail use with a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 518m2; • A 32 room hotel (including 28 dual key rooms) and associated hotel facilities including gym, conference facilities, reception and lobby area and back of house amenities and services with a GFA of 3,498m2; • A total of 58 residential apartments, including 51 x two bedroom and 7 x three bedroom apartments, with a GFA of 6,209m2; • A total of 103 car parking spaces, comprising 90 above ground spaces and 13 at-grade spaces, 6 motorcycle spaces and 14 bicycle spaces; • Business identification signage; • Public domain and streetscape work; and • Associated landscaping and infrastructure works. Note – the fit out and signage associated with any future commercial use will be subject to a separate application. Exhibition Details

The Development Application and accompanying documents may be viewed electronically free of charge at a Service NSW Centre located near you (see service.nsw.gov.au/service-centre/service-nsw for locations) from Friday 9 October 2020 until Sunday 1 November 2020 during the ordinary opening hours of the agency concerned. You may also view the Development Application and accompanying documents electronically on the Department’s website (majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/page/on-exhibition).

The Live Well Festival, to be held next March, will be all about embracing the abundant healthy living and wellbeing opportunities on the Coast and experiencing the benefits, delivering a host of fun, and informative health-focused experiences. Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said next year’s event would also include a week of activities at local health-focused businesses in

the lead up to the major event day. “It is the diversity of Live Well that makes it such a great festival and in 2021 there will be a week of offerings at local businesses as we build towards the main festival event,” Cannard said. “For Live Well Week, we’re looking for workshops and sessions held at local businesses – anything from yoga to cooking classes, from fitness sessions to workshops on how to improve your wellbeing. “We’re looking for guest speakers to fill the event stages, as well as low to moderate physical activity offerings for the Move Zone

and Kids Move.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said living well and the Central Coast go hand-in-hand. “Our beautiful environment here on the Coast lends itself to healthy living, particularly getting active outdoors,” Cr Matthews said. “I’d encourage local business, groups and organisations to get involved with this fantastic event, which is more important than ever after the challenges of 2020.” Expression of Interest forms must be submitted before 2pm on Friday, October 30, through the Council website. Source: Media release, Oct 5 Central Coast Council

Integrated Development

The proposal is classed as integrated development under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as approval is required from the NSW Rural Fire Service under section 100B of the Rural Fires Act 1997. Have your say

Anyone can make a written submission about the Development Application during the exhibition period from Friday 9 October 2020 until Sunday 1 November 2020.

Your submission must reach the Department by Sunday 1 November 2020. Before making your submission, please read our Privacy Statement at planning.nsw.gov.au/privacy or telephone the number below for a copy. The Department will publish your submission on its website in accordance with our Privacy Statement. To make a submission, use the online form if possible. This is available at majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/page/on-exhibition/

If you cannot lodge online, you can write to the address below. If you want the Department to delete your personal information before publication, please make this clear at the top of your letter. You need to include: • • • • •

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 or object to the proposal; The reasons why you support or object to the proposal; and A declaration of any reportable political donations made in the previous two years.

To find out what is reportable, and for a disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ DonationsandGiftDisclosure or telephone the number below for a copy. Note the disclosure requirements apply however a submission is made. For more information: 1300 305 695 Planning and Assessment, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Locked Bag 5022, Parramatta NSW 2124 (Your submission should be marked, Attention: Director – Regional Assessments)

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Annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count is set to begin Central Coast residents are being encouraged to take part in the annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count this month in an effort to help track and protect native birds. It is one of the nation’s largest conservation events, run by BirdLife Australia, and last year more than 88,000 people across the country recorded about 3.4 million birds during the count. “The Aussie Backyard Bird Count continues to attract people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life and this year we’re hoping for more participants than ever,” said

Allan Benson of the Birding NSW Central Coast group. “People can take part anywhere, not just backyards, but in in local parks, gardens, school yards, bushland or beaches. “We’re seeing more people involved, which is really exciting and shows how fun the count can be.” Birdlife Australia Public Affairs Manager, Sean Dooley, said this year’s count was more important than ever because studies estimated that at least 180 million birds were wiped out by the destructive bushfires last Summer. “A significant number of wild

A Male Regent Bowerbird Photo: Jan Mohandas

birds sought refuge from the devastation in the gardens and parks of places that survived the flames and smoke,” he said. “As we head into next season,

tracking birdlife is vital to monitor trends in the recovery of our native bird populations. “We need to get a snapshot of our native birds so we know what has survived, what birds

we still have, and ultimately use this research to protect them for future generations.” Benson said the Aussie Bird Count app allowed people anywhere to take part in monitoring the impact on the local bird populations. “The app does the hard work for you with images of common birds in the local area and information about all the species you see or hear during your count,” he said. “Although the most commonly birds reported locally will most likely be Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miners and Magpies, the Central Coast offers such as range of different habitats and urban/bushland interfaces that

a much more diverse number of potential species are able to be seen,” he said. “We will be monitoring the data to see how many iconic Regent and Satin Bowerbirds are seen as well as if there are still species on the Coast that were impacted by the bushfires such a Topknot Pigeons , Ganggang Cockatoos and Yellowtailed Black cockatoos” Benson said. The Aussie Backyard Bird Council will be held from October 19 to 25. To register and for more information go online to www. aussiebirdcount.org.au Sue Murray

Freemasons recognised for ongoing support Freemasons on the Central Coast has received a Community Ambassador award from the charity, Central Coast Kids in Need (CCKIN), for its ongoing support. CCKIN representative, Steve Sullivan, presented the award to President of Freemasons on the Central Coast, Geoff Bown, on September 24.

Bown said the award meant a lot to himself and the Freemasons’ other members. “Central Coast Kids In Need has always been close in our thoughts as they truly represent charitable works,” Bown said. Recently in partnership with the Central Coast Bulldogs and Wyong Leagues Club, the Freemasons group held a charity dinner for CCKIN and Saver our Kids from Suicide,

raising $8,300. A significant proportion of the money raised was due to donations from the local community and items auctioned off on the night or used as raffle prizes. CCKIN provides moral and financial support to disadvantaged local families and children undergoing medical treatment away from their local area.

The charity does not receive Government support, relying solely on the generosity of donors, including Freemasons on the Central Coast. Since 2010, the Freemasons on the Central Coast have donated approximately $17,500 to Central Coast Kids in Need. Jacinta Counihan Geoff Bown receiving a Community Ambassador award from Steve Sullivan

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Class Of Evil: Most Infamous S2: The 9:30 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 9:00 FBI: Payback (M v) [s] Altemio Sanchez - ‘The Guy Mornington Monster/ The Will 10:15 Killing Eve: 10:00 FBI: A New Dawn (M v) [s] Next Door’ (MA15+) [s] Of Death (MA15+) [s] Sorry Baby (MA15+) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 10:20 April Jones: The Interrogation 12:20 Grand Hotel: You’ve Got 11:00 Wentworth: 12:00 NCIS: Fallout (M v) [s] Blackmail (M l,v) [s] Tapes (MA15+) [s] Mere Anarchy (MA15+) [s] 1:00 NCIS: Date With Destiny (M) [s] 1:10 Rivals [s] 11:45 Endeavour: Neverland (M v) [s] 11:50 Autopsy USA: Prince (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 1:35 Home Shopping 1:00 Home Shopping 1:15 rage (MA15+) [s]

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5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) 2:00 The Block: Upstairs Week (PG) 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: Upstairs Week (PG) 8:40 Maddie And The Monster (M) [s] – The disappearance of Madeleine McCann has baffled police for 13 years. Now investigators in Germany say they know who is responsible for abducting the little girl. 9:40 Bluff City Law: American Epidemic (M) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 The First 48: Bound And Burned (M v) [s] 12:05 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:55 Q&A [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch [s] 1:55 Seven Types Of Ambiguity (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Gruen (M) [s] 9:00 Utopia: Levers Of Power (PG) 9:35 Planet America [s] 10:05 QI: Quiet (PG) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:10 Four Corners [s] 11:55 Media Watch [s] 12:10 Silent Witness (M v) [s] 1:10 Killing Eve (M v) [s] 1:55 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Fallen Hearts” (M v,s) (’19) Stars: Annalise Basso 2:00 Autopsy USA: Patrick Swayze (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol: Don’t Suck, Blow!/ Concrete Heads (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Man Of Steel” (PG) (’13) – Clark Kent, one of the last of an extinguished race disguised as an unremarkable human, is forced to reveal his identity when Earth is invaded by an army of survivors from his home planet. Stars: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Michael Shannon 11:30 Crazy On A Plane (M l) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 9Honey - Every Day Kitchen 1:10 Our State On A Plate (PG) [s] 1:40 The Block: Upstairs Week (PG) 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: Upstairs Week (PG) [s] – Shelley and Scotty drop by to see the upstairs layouts and design choices. 8:40 Australian Crime Stories: Bodies Of Evidence (M v) [s] 9:50 Murder Calls: Margaret Tobin (M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 New Amsterdam: Happy Place (M) [s] 12:10 Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now (M n) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 The Masked Singer USA (PG) 9:30 Bull: The Good One (M v) [s] 10:30 Bull: When The Rain Comes (M v) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Planet America [s] 10:30 Australian Story [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:25 QI [s] 2:00 Seven Types Of Ambiguity (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 8:30 Escape From The City [s] 9:30 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 10:15 ABC Late News [s] 10:50 Louis Theroux’s LA Stories: Edge Of Life/ Among The Sex Offenders (M) [s] 12:50 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Gates Of Paradise” (M) (’19) Stars: Jason Priestley, Lizzie Boys, Johannah Newmarch, Jason Cermak 2:00 Autopsy USA: Casey Kasem (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Greatest Showman” (PG) (’17) – Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron 10:40 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:10 Program To Be Advised 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 The Block: Upstairs Week (PG) 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] Justine Schofield [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 7:30 Paramedics (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 8:30 Kings Cross ER (PG) [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 9:30 A&E After Dark: Episode 1 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] (M mp,l) [s] – A look behind the 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia scenes at Hull Royal Infirmary in (PG) [s] Kingston, England, showing the 8:30 Gogglebox (M l) [s] night time challenges faced by 9:30 Program To Be Advised the National Health Service 10:00 This Is Us: So Long, Marianne/ staff. Light And Shadows (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 11:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: 1:00 The Project (PG) [s] Bright Boy (M v) [s] 2:00 The Late Show With Stephen 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Colbert (PG) [s] 12:50 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 3:00 Home Shopping 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dian Fossey - Secrets In The Mist: Dark Side Of The Mountain (M) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:25 Who Do You Think You Are?: Lulu (PG) 4:30 George III: The Genius Of The Mad King 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Every Family Has A Secret (M) 8:30 Insight: 15 Minutes Later (M) 9:30 Dateline: Deadly Trip Of A Lifetime (Part 1) 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 Cardinal (MA15+) 11:50 Sunshine (M l) (In English/ Dinka) 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:05

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dian Fossey - Secrets In The Mist: Murder On The Mountain (M) 3:00 Dateline 3:30 Insight: 15 Minutes Later 4:30 Hidden Algeria (PG) (In English/ French) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads: Ermine Street (PG) 8:30 Australia Come Fly With Me (M) 9:30 The Good Fight: The Gang Is Satirized And Doesn’t Like It (MA15+) 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 24 Hours In Emergency: The Unknown (M l) 12:05 Movie: “Pop Aye” (M l,s) (’17) Stars: Penpak Sirikul (In Thai) 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:05

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Twinning Reaction (PG) Beasts And The Pharaohs (PG) 4:00 Great British Railway Journeys: Dufftown To Aviemore (PG) 4:30 Hidden Algeria (PG) (In English/ French) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: The Slum Finds Its Voice (PG) 8:35 Fargo: Raddoppiario (MA15+) 9:40 Fargo: The Pretend War (MA15+) 10:50 SBS World News 11:20 24 Hours In Police Custody: Left For Dead (M d,l,v) 12:15 Safe Harbour (M l,v) (In English/ Arabic)

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Down in the Garden: Home with Hibiscus

CHERALYN DARCEY

As summer returns to the Coast, so do the hibiscus! We have a bit of a love affair with this tropical looking blossom as any balmy evening walk through our suburbs will affirm. Flowering time is early spring to the end of autumn, so they make a wonderful addition for summer-long colour. I’ve noticed Coast gardens with hibiscus as high as their homes along with hedges of this plant that have obviously fenced yards for years.

Hibiscus History Members of the Malvaceae family, the actual origin of the beautiful hibiscus is not really known. The problem with botany is that we have naturalised plants throughout history as we have travelled, mixed cultures and then hybridised them to suit our needs. These days there are over 300 species of Hibiscus. They decorate Hawaiian shirts, are featured in every mid last century surf movie and if you like a beach house theme, you probably have something embellished with either a frangipani or a hibiscus. The popular ‘garden hibiscus’ (Hibiscus rosasinensis) used in all this imagery however, probably came from China and then made its way to Japan and through to the Pacific Islands and beyond. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are also known by the common names of Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose, Hawaiian Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Shoe Flower and Shoeblack Plant.

Growing Hibiscus This easy to grow Garden Hibiscus will usually flower perennially and can attain a height of up to 10 metres in the wild in favourable conditions. They can be planted and trained to become a gorgeous hedge and make a lovely standard shrub in a varying size depending on the cultivar. Colours range from singular colours of whites, reds, yellows, oranges, pinks, purples, blues, browns and stunning multi-colour combinations of all the fore-mentioned. Your hibiscus needs at least six hours of full sun every day and they like it warm but not too hot – this is why they like living here on the Coast, as long as you position them well. What they don’t like is wet feet so be careful to plant in a free-draining soil and do not over water. They like a constant even watering as needed to keep soil just moist rather than drying out and then being drenched. Hibiscus are one of the hungrier plants of the

garden and will need feeding every month with a liquid fertiliser (Seasol is a good suggestion) as per instruction of the mixture you choose. They benefit from a layer of worm castings dug into the surrounding soil, a sprinkling of coffee grounds is good too at times. There are hibiscus-specific and time-release fertilisers available as well but whatever you use, never feed dry soil as it will burn the delicate roots. When transplanting a hibiscus seedling or plant into your garden, the number one rule is to never remove the soil from the root ball and the second is - don’t stick it straight into position unless the original position was very similar. If your hibiscus came from a garden centre it has probably been in a shade house and also been a bit stressed from transportation. Introduce it slowly from semi shade into the full sun slowly by leaving it in its pot and moving it to its final destination over the course of a couple of weeks. Pruning your Hibiscus plant will encourage a more vigorous bushy growth, and this means, more flowers. You can also remove growth in areas that you don’t want as you may like a certain shape, size or a tidier look. You can lightly prune your hibiscus on the Coast in February but save the hard pruning for September. (You can do it this week!). Never remove more than a third of the branches unless you have a very ill or struggling weedy looking plant. In this case you can prune down to around 60cm above the soil level. Usually you would prune back leaving two or three nodes on each branch and make the cut on the diagonal, slanting towards the ground and about 1cm above the first node you leave. Your healthy cuttings can then be propagated by trimming to just below a leaf node and having a length of around 15cm. Dip in a hormone rooting solution or honey and plant in a pot with a mixture of 50 per cent perlite and 50 per cent quality potting mix. Keep damp and place in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot.

Hibiscus Help Hibiscus are rather hardy but like all plants they can still succumb to pests, disease and negative environmental factors. Hibiscus are susceptible to aphids, ants, mites and thrips and these should be dealt with using an organic pesticide containing neem oil or pyrethrum. Some diseases that are common to hibiscus are ‘Hibiscus Wilt’. This is usually fatal – it can be recognised by leaves that wilt and then turn a dark colour.

Try giving it a light watering (don’t overwater), fine misting of water each day, providing some bright shade and that’s it. Leave leaves on plant, don’t prune, transplant or feed. Leaf Fungus with its black spots looks horrible but is completely harmless – it’s usually caused by water sitting on the leaves for too long after dew or rain – the leaves will fall off eventually and new ones will grow. Dieback usually occurs when a break happens in a stem or branch and bacteria or fungus enters the plant. Cut away affected areas of the plant and seal the cuts with grafting wax. Ensure that fallen flowers are quickly removed from plant bases and composted as these encourage pests and diseases. Hibiscus Faith and Folklore The Hindi deities Lord Ganesh and Kali are both honoured with gifts of red hibiscus because they are favoured and symbolic in their stories. We all know how slippery hibiscus blossoms are on paths. Well in the Polynesian Islands it is believed that the earth once was only two huge islands floating on one great ocean and the reason we now have lots of islands and continents is because the earth slipped on a fallen hibiscus blossom and the islands shattered into the pieces they are today. Throughout Polynesia and Hawaii if someone is looking for a new lover, they wear a red hibiscus behind their right ear and if they are in a relationship, they wear it over their left ear. They are known as ‘Shoe Flower’ in Jamaica where the juice is used to polish shoes and the flowers have also been made into a dye to

Hibiscus Happy Hair Oil

One of my home garden creations that I would like to share with you is Happy Hair Oil! Hibiscus oil is said to help stimulate hair growth and regrowth along with helping to support scalp health as it is very high in amino acids and vitamin C. You will need 12 small or 6 large hibiscus flowers 10 hibiscus leaves 250ml coconut oil

Wash the hibiscus flowers and leaves and then leave to dry complete. Using either a mortar and pestle, herb grinder or food processer, grind into a paste.

In a double boiler, melt the coconut oil slowly over a medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the hibiscus paste. Pour into a sterilized glass jar and let cool before closing with lid. Leave for 24 hours before using. Keep in the fridge for up to a year and in a dark, cool cupboard for up to six months. While hair is dry, massage a couple of tablespoons into the scalp and work through to the ends of the hair. Leave on for 15 mins for oily hair/scalp and up to an hour for very dry or damaged hair/scalp. Then, wash hair as normal.

blacken hair throughout history in China, India, the Middle East and Portugal. In ‘The Victorian Language of Flowers’ they mean peace, happiness, beauty and desire.

Delicious Nutritious Flower Food Yes, Hibiscus is edible! Hibiscus flowers can be used to flavour all sorts of foods and teas created from the dried petals are divine. In China the leaves are lightly steamed and eaten as we would cook spinach or silver beet. This is also a plant widely used in herbal medicine for lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, skin health, heart health, bronchial issues, fighting the effects of cancer and in gallbladder disease. But a note of caution – you must seek the advice of a registered herbal practitioner and never self-medicate. It is not recommended for those with low blood pressure, about to undergo surgery, pregnant and lactating women and should be used with caution if diabetes is present. It should not be consumed close to taking any preparation containing paracetamol as it slows the release rate of the drug from your body.

Gorgeous Floral Cocktails Over the past few years, a growing trend is to pour glasses of champagne and similar bubbles over a wild hibiscus flower bud that has been preserved in syrup. As the red blossom unfurls its petals and delicious flavour into the champers, or any drink, it creates a lovely cocktail with an added raspberry and rhubarb note. Although Garden Hibiscus can be used, the commercial ‘Wild Hibiscus in Syrup’ can be purchased and is created from the plants known as Wild Hibiscus or Rosella Flower, Hibiscus heterophyllus and Hibiscus Sabdariffa. Upcoming Gardening Events 9th October: Birdscape your Garden Workshop. Kariong Eco Garden www.cen.org.au 14th October: Green Living online: Composting webinar www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au All days: Edogawa Commemorative Gardens has reopened www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘The Gardening Gang’ 8am every Saturday on Coast FM. Send your gardening events and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Swamp Stompers’ prelude farewell tour at The Rhythm Hut

Rock and blues band, The Swamp Stompers, will be playing one of its final Australian shows before its official farewell tour next year at The Rhythm Hut in Gosford on Friday, October 16. Lead vocalist and guitarist, Correy Legge, bassist, Luke Ligtenberg, and drummer, Ben Lambert, have been playing together for eight years but have recently decided to separate. “This is our first time at the Rhythm Hut,” Legge said. “It was meant to be part of our farewell tour, but because of COVID, we have decided to make it a standalone show. “We have not played on the Central Coast for a while, so hopefully people can come out

and support us.” Even though all three members reside in different NSW towns, Legge said before

COVID they were playing around 60 shows a year. “We were touring a lot before, but this year has been a little

different,” he said. “I think we are all just naturally moving in different directions in life, and myself and Luke are

looking to pursue our solo careers and continue teaching as well.” Their music resembles artists

Jacinta Counihan

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Anxious People Author: Fredrik Backman Publisher: Penguin

The very beginning of this book states, “This story is about a lot of things, but mostly about idiots.” I know what an idiot is, but just so I was clear, I looked it up thinking maybe the word had been morphed in recent times to become something else (like sick now means good). However, just as I thought, it means a stupid person. I felt like an idiot for looking it up. I am going to try to summarise Anxious People without sounding like an idiot (which is not easy because this is a strange book). In a small Swedish town there is a failed bank robbery, but the robber isn’t trying to get millions of kronor – this robber only wants six thousand five hundred, a specific sum of money for a specific reason. Not being a seasoned criminal, the bank robber picks the wrong bank. While escaping they run into an apartment building and right into an open house inspection. The people viewing the apartment are a rag tag bunch who seem to have a lot of baggage. Along the way there are the keystone cops that

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such as John Butler Trio, Led Zeppelin, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and their songs consist of three-part harmonies, guitar riffs, and didgeridoo soundscapes. The Swamp Stompers have featured at the Caloundra Music Festival in Queensland, Blues at Bridgetown in WA, Queenscliff Music Festival in Victoria, and the Sydney Blues & Roots Festival, with many of their songs featuring on the radio station, Triple J. Central Coast local and multiinstrumental artist, Jye Sharp, will be supporting the band on the night. The show starts at 7pm and tickets can be found on The Rhythm Hut website.

appear to bumble through the investigation trying to uncover what exactly has happened before the special investigative team from Stockholm are dispatched, “… being a Stockholmer was more a state of mind than a description of geographic origin. Not all idiots are Stockholmers, but all Stockholmers are idiots, as people said at the police station. Which was obviously extremely

unfair. Because it’s possible to stop being an idiot, but you can’t stop being a Stockholmer.” Interspersed with the robbery and the police interviews is the story of a man jumping off a bridge ten years earlier. Someone tried to save him but failed. Later a young lady tries to jump off the same bridge, but she is saved.

The beginning of the book gripped me. The writing was witty and touching. Then the police interviews began, and I started to get annoyed. The people being interviewed were rude and obnoxious. I started to detest the characters, and when that happens a book is lost to me. But I persisted, and I am glad I did. When I thought the story was going one way it changed direction and really grabbed my attention. It was full of hope and compassion and humanity. Fredrik Backman wrote “A Man Called Ove”, which was great! This is the forth book of his that I have read and each time I am hoping to get another “A Man Called Ove”, and although the stories are good they never touched me as much as that story did. But this one came close. There are some really great insights in this book that will make you think, one I particularly liked, “The truth, of course is that if people were as happy as they look on the Internet, they wouldn’t spend so much damn time on the Internet, because no one who’s having a really good day spends half of it taking pictures of themselves.” And that is why I have very few pictures on the internet. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Business & Property Holiday boom It was a busy long weekend across the Central Coast as tourists flocked in from Sydney and further afield. Hotspots such as Terrigal, The Entrance and Killcare all saw an influx of people over the three days causing many suburbs to experience unprecedented traffic delays and large crowds. School holidays, warmer weather and interstate travel bans were some reasons behind this influx, with the hospitality industry feeling the increase the most. Member for the Entrance, David Mehan, said business boomed at The Entrance during the school holidays. “Travel restrictions seem to have boosted visitor numbers and it’s a real opportunity for local business and our community to showcase the Central Coast,” Mehan said.

Terrigal Beach during the long weekend

“Chang Thai at the Entrance has just reopened after its former restaurant had to close due to the Ebbtide Mall

fire and it is great to see them back.” Co-owner of Bellyfish cafe

Naughty Noodle secures National SEFA Partnership Central Coast arts and culture organisation Naughty Noodle Fun Haus is celebrating its second birthday with a new partnership set to help expand its operations. The organisation’s progressive and resilient team, led by creative director Glitta Supernova, has produced a unique combination of cause and creativity entertainment resulting in positive community, social and economic development for the region. The group confirmed this week it had been successful in securing a National SEFA Partnership. A formal part of the Macquarie group directors’ program, the three-month business partnering is part of the Macquarie Group’s philanthropic commitment to boost social ventures, supporting them to become operationally resilient in uncertain environments. It spans the public, private,

not-for-profit, philanthropic, academic, community and social enterprise sectors, believing that social enterprises such as the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus will be key drivers of an economic recovery that has inclusion and equity at its core. Supernova’s pitch to a judging panel, made up of sector experts and representatives from SEFA Partnerships and Macquarie Group, outlined a sustainable vision for changing existing perceptions of the region and driving the organisation towards continued social impact and commercial value. Naughty Noodle has become synonymous with delivering successful innovative experiences including the Peninsula’s major arts and culture festival Coastal Twist and Central Coast Pride. The group’s fast-growing Noodle Creatives Collective comprises diverse international and national artists, academics, changemakers and innovators.

“COVID has encouraged us to reimagine possibilities which include our Creatives Collective,” Supernova said. “We will be participating in the upcoming Central Coast Council Heard Music project, the creation of a new online experimental 60-minute theatre work and further digital projects collaborating with global organisations such as Melbourne Fringe Festival, Equality Australia and Mardi Gras. “Most recently our fourminute Central Coast clip reached a jaw dropping global audience of two million people in July. “Science has proven the importance of the arts in promoting mental health. “During COVID, artists have been impacted deeply yet have continued to provide inspiration, distraction, reasons to think and reasons to smile. Source: Media release, Sep 24 Naughty Noodle Fun Haus

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in Terrigal, Mitch Jury, said the busy weekend was a reward for pushing successfully through the

lockdown. “There were a lot of people around town, many of them

coming from Sydney,” Jury said. “It has definitely been busier than it has been recently. Jury said that even though the long weekend was good for business, the high volume of customers did cause some stress. “It is a tricky one because you want to be busy, but we also have restrictions and are closely monitored by the police in regard to social distancing,” he said. “It is a balancing act between being busy which is good for business and tourism, and then also being COVID safe. “In saying that, I would take a busy business over what we had during COVID any day.” Jacinta Counihan

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The reinvention of Young Barons Popular Woy Woy pasta restaurant Young Barons has rebranded as a specialist deli in response to coronavirus challenges.

Liesl Tesch with Young Barons owners Bryce Gleeson and Danielle Mills

Instead of closing during the period of strict social restrictions, owners Bryce Gleeson and Danielle Mills decided to adjust the business to the climate. “The business remodel to a specialised food store was a little idea I’ve always wanted to do and the pandemic proved to be the opportunity we needed to do it,” Gleeson said. “We had a successful restaurant for three years and our eclectic food store has now been up and running for two months and we love it.” Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, praised the adaptation.

“It’s always great to see young business owners starting up and pushing through in some of the worst times,” Tesch said. “With so many people now spending more time on the Coast, it’s the perfect opportunity to ride the wave of home cooking with great ingredients you can’t find anywhere else on the Peninsula. “We loved the old Young Barons and we certainly love the new Young Barons Food Store too. “During COVID we’ve seen so many businesses struggle to keep going or even get back on their feet, but Bryce and Danielle are perfect examples of how we can innovate to stay afloat. “It’s inspiring to see these two young individuals thriving in a

tough time for businesses and I hope this instils some more hope in all the other business owners doing it tough.” Gleeson said the new model has proved to be a success. “We love our space and shopfront, along with the demographic and foot traffic of the area and we knew this would work well here - giving the Peninsula something a little different,” he said. “We had a really amazing customer base before and they’ve transferred over to our new model, still supporting us and we’ve picked up lots of new customers so we’re really happy with the change and how it’s going.” Source: Media release, Oct 1 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

Unity Bank offer tips for young home buyers First-home buyers may need up to four months longer to save for a deposit compared to a year ago according to a report by Domain released recently. However, the decline in housing affordability appears

to have been offset by more recent post-COVID price falls in many areas, falling mortgage interest rates and government incentives such as the First Home Buyer Grant. In addition, the Morrison Government announced last

week plans to relax credit laws to encourage faster, easier loans to help first home buyers get into the property market. For young people, the seemingly unreachable goal of owning their first home might therefore be suddenly feeling closer to reality. According to Darren Hooper, General Manager of Central Coast Unity Bank (CCUB), it is still very important, amidst all the excitement, for young buyers to educate themselves and be aware of all the offers out there to ensure they get the best value. “Buying your first home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make,” Darren says. “It can set you up for the rest of your life if you do it right.” Darren said there are four simple things young buyers should consider before launching into the market. The first is to know how much you can afford. “There can be a difference sometimes between what you can borrow and what you would like to borrow. “There are many factors involved including the level and stability of your income – and you can get help from a CCUB lending specialist to work through this.” The second is to consider the

“bank of mum and dad”. “Parental assistance can take many forms – parents can borrow against their home to help with a deposit, or they act as guarantors or even partowners.” Darren also cautions budding home buyers to crunch the numbers. “Add up all your loan costs – not just the mortgage, but also stamp duty, LPI fees, strata fees for units, property insurance and mortgage insurance, etc.” The final tip Darren gives to young home buyers is to assess their eligibility for the First Home Buyer Grant or other government incentives that target first homeowners. “It was announced a few months ago that stamp duty

has been slashed for first home buyers – and it is completely eliminated for first home buyers buying a new home under $800,000 or vacant land under $400,000 until August 2021.” Darren warns young home buyers that the first years of owning a home are the most challenging. “There’s often new expenses, a growing family, or even a new career”. His biggest piece of advice is that when you need help, ask for it – don’t leave it until it’s too late. Central Coast Unity Bank is a division of the broader Unity Bank group which began life in 1970 as the Waterside Workers of Australia Credit Union. It has grown steadily since

then through mergers with other credit unions, including the Gosford City Credit Union in 2010. Darren says that while some of the bigger banks have become large and impersonal, Unity Bank has remained closely connected with its members and their communities, continuing to provide support to borrowers in both the good times and the bad. “It’s one thing to offer young people an attractive mortgage rate, but its another thing to be there to help them through the difficult times they inevitably encounter over the course of a mortgage.” Ross Barry

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Mixed reactions to Federal Budget There has been mixed reaction on the Central Coast to the 2020 Federal budget, handed down on October 6 by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who said it is “all about jobs”. The Coast’s business community has welcomed a raft of measures aimed at getting people back into employment and offering more support to business, but some are saying incentives to employers to hire people aged under 35 are leaving many Coasties in a dire situation, with the JobSeeker coronavirus supplement set to expire on December 31 and the JobKeeper payment to cease

after next March. The Association of Independent Retirees said retirees who partly or fully fund their own retirement have been overlooked and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery foundation said the budget provides too little investment in nursing and midwifery and even less for aged care workers. But taxpayers, roadbuilders and home renovators were among the big winners, with the Government to bring forward its second stage of tax cuts, back-dated to June 30. The tax cuts are estimated to leave people earning $45,000 some $1,080 better off and

people earning more than $90,000 with an extra $2,565. Other major commitments included a $14B commitment to fast-track infrastructure projects, including bringing forward $7.5B of spending on road and rail projects, a new $2B investment in road safety upgrades and $1B for local councils to upgrade roads and footpaths. There will also be $688M added to the HomeBuilder scheme, which gives cash grants for people to renovate or build new homes. The budget deficit blew out to $86B in 2019/20 and is predicted to hit $214B in 2020/21.

Australia’s net debt is forecast to climb to over $700B, or around 35 per cent of national GDP, this year and peak at just under $1 trillion (over 45 per cent of GDP) by June 2024. There was also some good news for older Australians on the Aged Pension and various welfare recipients with two lots of supplements on the way $250 in December and $250 in March next year. In an attempt to address the post-COVID rise in youth unemployment, the Government’s new JobMaker Hiring Credit is forecast to generate 450,000 jobs for young people over the next year and comes on top of the $1B JobTrainer program

announced in August. Under the scheme, employers will receive $200 a week for any new hires aged 16-30 and $100 a week for any new worker aged 30-35. New employees must have been on JobSeeker and be given at least 20 hours of work a week to be eligible. The Budget did not, however, increase or extend payments to JobSeeker recipients as many had hoped – the coronavirus supplement, currently $250 a fortnight, will end at the end of December, returning the benefit to its pre-pandemic rate of around $40 per day. Another sobering feature was the forecast that Australia’s net

overseas migration level will fall from around 154,000 in 2019-20 to -72,000 in 202021 due primarily to travel restrictions. It is widely recognised that net migration growth has a key source of national GDP growth and ever-rising house prices over the past 20-30 years. The Budget assumes a return of international students and permanent migrants in its forward estimates, but some analysts have questioned whether souring foreign relations with China may have a more enduring impact on international student numbers. CCN special report

Wicks sees positive Budget impact on the Coast Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks says the Federal Budget will put more money in the pockets of Central Coast households and generate local jobs, but Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill says one of its biggest failings is the lack of provision for childcare. “(The Budget) will create jobs, rebuild our economy and secure Australia’s future, including across the Central Coast,” Wicks said. “Taxpayers across the Central Coast will get a tax cut backdated to July 1 this year. “This means more money in

the pockets of local households to assist with the cost of living, but also to help generate economic activity and create jobs.” Wicks said the Budget announcements built on the Government’s unprecedented investment in the health and economic response to COVID-19. “By bringing the Budget back to balance for the first time in 11 years and maintaining our AAA credit rating we entered the crisis from a position of economic strength, providing us with the fiscal firepower to respond when we needed it most,” she said.

“Since the onset of the pandemic, the Government has provided $257B in direct economic support to cushion the blow and strengthen the recovery. “The 2020-21 Budget commits a further $98B including: $25B in direct COVID-19 response measures and $74B in new measures to create jobs. “The JobMaker Hiring Credit will be payable immediately to employers who hire eligible employees. “This Budget is investing a record amount in skills and training to make sure Central Coast job seekers have the

skills they need to get a job. “We are also further assisting first home buyers and the construction sector by extending the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme to another 10,000 places and providing an additional $1B of low-cost finance to support the construction of affordable housing.” Wicks said incentives for businesses to invest in their business will create more economic activity and jobs in the Central Coast community. She said the Government was delivering record infrastructure investment, expanding its 10year infrastructure pipeline to

$110B, and supporting a further 40,000 jobs nationally. But Senator O’Neill said Labor has been advocating for tax cuts to be brought forward for over a year. “What I’m really disappointed about is the fact there is nothing in this Budget for childcare,” she said. “Families across the Central Coast know how critical childcare is and I don’t think Lucy Wicks actually understands how important childcare is for working families and how underpaid childcare workers are for the critical work they do.

“People across the Central Coast should be asking Lucy Wicks why young families are being disadvantaged when it comes to the cost of childcare. “They funded it before, why won’t they fund it again?” Meanwhile, Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Budget did not do enough to create jobs. “The Government expects another 160,000 Australians to be added to the jobless queues by Christmas,” Chalmers said in a statement. Terry Collins

Business applauds Budget measures Business NSW Central Coast has praised the Budget, which it says is focused on supporting businesses to hire new staff, and putting money back into the pockets of business owners, to turbo charge the economy as it recovers from the ravages of COVID -19. “This Budget will be warmly supported by the Central Coast business community as we look forward to a more optimistic operating environment in coming months,” Regional Director, Paula Martin, said. “The focus on job creation and investment is the right one

for these times.” Martin said the budget was about supporting existing employment and creating incentives for business owners to take on additional staff and get young people off welfare. “Individual personal cuts are always a welcome measure as it means more money in the pockets of workingAustralians,” she said. “Temporary full expensing – allowing any business with turnover up to $5B to deduct the full cost of eligible depreciable assets – will provide a massive boost, delivering $26.7B in business tax relief. “More importantly it will

incentivise investment, bringing forward economic activity to support our recovery. “The signature piece of the job creation strategy is the JobMaker Hiring Credit which will be available to employers for each new job they create over the next 12 months where they hire an eligible young person. “In addition, the Boosting Apprenticeships Wage Subsidy will support up to 100,000 new apprentices and trainees. “This will pay a 50 per cent wage subsidy, up to a cap of $7,000 per quarter, for commencing apprentices and trainees at businesses of all sizes, in all industries and

locations. “The Government will also allow companies with turnover of up to $5B to offset losses against previous profits on which tax has been paid to generate a refund. “Loss carry-back will be available to around one million companies that employ up to 8.8 million workers, putting more money back into the pockets of business owners. “Around 20,000 small to medium businesses will be able to access up to 10 small business tax concessions for the first time, providing tax relief and reducing red tape so they can concentrate on running their business.

“More than $250M will be invested through a Regional Tourism Recovery Package to provide jobs and support for regional economies. “It is also particularly pleasing to see a renewed focus on the manufacturing sector, with the Government establishing a $1.3B fund to enable coinvestment with Australia’s world leading manufacturers. “This will help these businesses achieve scale, commercialise their worldleading research and connect to international markets. “The cost of energy also remains a key barrier for business expansion and the Government will unlock vast

gas reserves to support the manufacturing sector and ensure affordable and reliable gas. “These reforms will also create an Australian Gas Hub with more competitive and transparent prices, deliver an efficient pipeline and transportation market and empower gas customers with greater choice. “In the most of extreme of circumstances, Business NSW is pleased to see that the Government has focused on a business led recovery.” Source: Media release, Oct 7 Business NSW Central Coast

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Council tables State of the Environment report A State of the Environment Report (SoE) shows the Central Coast has only one air monitoring site and the biodiversity of the Coast is under threat. The report was received by Central Coast Council at its September 28 meeting. Deputy Mayor Jane Smith said the report highlighted many gaps. “The information provided showed that we have very good data for our waterways, quite good data for climate change and we have some good data for biodiversity,” she said.

“But it did show weaknesses in our data where we only have one air quality monitoring station across the whole LGA, at Wyong, and some of the data in the report was Sydney wide and three years old. “In the Land category of the SoE Report, it perhaps missed a couple of key things that needed to be included such as contaminated lands. “We know that in parts of the Central Coast, we do have significant contaminated lands and we do need, I think as a Council, to get an understanding of where they are. “Some of them are the ash

dams in the northern part of the Shire where government is looking at putting residential subdivisions.” Cr Smith thanked staff for their work so far on what is now essentially an interim report. “We are required under the IPR Framework to provide a SoE Report in the last year of our term,” she said. “That was going to be this year, but now with the extension of the election, we will need to provide a final report next year.” The State of the Environment report covers a number of areas including air quality,

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climate change, rubbish, landcare and the waterways. The indicators for Climate and Energy including greenhouse gas are tracking moderate, with a trend towards getting better or stable across the community and Council. The main pressures include human population growth, energy use and on-road transport. In response, Council has developed the Climate Change Policy which aims to mitigate and adapt to impacts related to emissions and climate change. The community and Council are both doing their part, with

the number of solar system installations in this region increasing year on year, Council said. Waste management across the Central Coast is tracking good to moderate, with a stable trend. Central Coast residents generated 168,243 tonnes of waste in 2018-19, of which 59 per cent (98,511 tonnes) was sent to landfill and 41 per cent (69,732 tonnes) was recovered. Across the waterways, nine ecological health and water quality indicators are tracking as good in two, while two are tracking as poor and the

remaining are variable, with a stable trend. The main pressures include natural hazards such as storm events or sea-level rises, development activities such as land clearing near coastal, estuary and catchment areas, and water pollution such as stormwater run-off or sewage overflows. Council adopted the report and referred it to the innovations and futures reference group for further consideration of information and data to be included in the final report. Merilyn Vale

Council adopts Biodiversity Strategy No Government is doing enough to protect biodiversity, said Cr Jane Smith as she urged her fellow councillors to adopt a Biodiversity Strategy for the Central Coast. Speaking at the September 28 meeting, Cr Smith quoted figures from the the World Wildlife Fund Living Planet Report 2020 which stated that almost 70 per cent of wildlife populations have been lost worldwide since 1970. “I will also say how important this strategy is – what we hear a lot is how, as a society, we are sleep walking through some of these crises – those two crises being climate change and biodiversity loss,” Cr Smith said. She had been instrumental in recent months to make sure the Coast’s COSS (Coastal Open Space System) was highlighted in the strategy. “It has been a very torturous process and I appreciate and thank (staff) for accommodating what is something that is really important to many in our community - the COSS system - and including that as a separate theme in the document,” she said. “Earlier today, there are international leaders making a pledge that is seeking to put wildlife and climate at the centre, at the heart of post pandemic economic recovery plans. “That’s the kind of information that would be really great to provide to Cr Marquet – how

essential and fundamental it is to protect our environment and our biodiversity as a core economic value – and what economic benefits it delivers to our region.” Cr Troy Marquart had called the strategy full of gobbledegook and beautiful drawings but wanted to know the cost of implementing it. “As soon as it’s environmental, the costs don’t matter,” he said. In reply Cr Smith said she would also ask the staff to put together a value on those economic services that exist. “There is a lot of literature about it and it would be good if some of our councillors developed an understanding of that,” she said. “The flip side is that at all levels of government we are not doing enough to protect biodiversity.” She said the Federal Government’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act had been condemned and was now being revised while at the State level current legislation had led to a 13-fold annual increase in land clearing since 2016. “At our own level, as much as I know that many of our staff try to do good work, I don’t think our culture is really valuing our environment and biodiversity as it should – and certainly, as 15 councillors I don’t think that we are setting that culture the way that we should and I hope that will improve.” The strategy was adopted despite Crs Marquart and Cr

Greg Best voting against it. The strategy shows about $9M sits in two funds reserved for the acquisition of environmental lands. Expanding Council’s Conservation Estate is one of many goals, actions and targets of the strategy as is site management to rehabilitate degraded bushland and coastal ecosystems. Council will prepare a biodiversity Education Plan to promote community appreciation of Council’s natural areas. It will provide guidance for biodiversity management on private land with published guidelines for landowners. It will prepare and publish a nature-based Recreational Strategy for Council’s natural areas including a policy on public access to natural areas. The report includes a list of plant types in the Central Coast local government area that have been cleared by at least 70 per cent. Another list identified 20 plant types which have less than 100 hectares remaining. The strategy will identify, protect and restore high biodiversity valued land as part of future land use planning investigations. Built into the strategy is the goal that all areas of Council administration have an understanding of the value of biodiversity and incorporate it into their responsibilities. Merilyn Vale

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A Stirring Change: Turning Bitter

GEORGIA LIENEMANN It’s a flavour that’s universally associated with harshness, pain and the downright intolerable. Yet bitter foods, especially greens like radicchio, endive and dandelion, are an overlooked and very essential food group. It’s possible that many of the health complaints that plague us in the modern era, such as reflux, indigestion and type 2 diabetes, may in fact be traced to a deficiency of bitters in the diet. Even for the health conscious folk among you, who probably prioritise getting enough fibre, vitamin C, iron and calcium (think bone broth, liver, kale and chia seeds) – when was the last time you pondered whether you’re including sufficient bitter foods in your diet? Did they make your checklist? Certainly not mine – at least not until several years ago when my all-time favourite food author, Jennifer McLagan penned the modern classic “Bitter: a taste of the world’s most

dangerous flavour”. I had the privilege of interviewing Jennifer for my online program and my long-standing adoration for her brilliant mind and unconventional questions only grew. I had begunn to contemplate … what if bitters are truly one of the missing links for health? She and many renowned herbalists convinced me that they are. In fact, most traditional cultures revered bitter foods – not merely as supplements, but as an essential component of good health, and yet our domesticated tastebuds are justifiably repulsed at the idea. McLagan suggests that for many of us, our first encounter with the flavour was stealing a sip of beer or coffee as a child. It most likely didn’t set us on a good trajectory. From there, we’ve been raised in a culture that worships every other flavour, eschewing bitter foods aside from those two guilty pleasures. Thankfully there is a growing resurgence of traditional foods underway – dark chocolate is back, blue cheeses like Roquefort and Gorgonzola, and (you guessed it) kale, thanks to its world-class marketing campaign which I still can’t quite make sense of. (Seriously, how, where and why did that thing take off?!) What are bitters and why do they work? Bitters are compounds found in plants, which help protect them against predators, microbes and oxidative damage. When we eat bitter foods, the flavour is registered by receptors on the tongue, and a cascade of events known as the ‘bitter reflex’, is initiated. Thus, it’s the taste of bitter, rather than merely an ingestion of the compounds themselves that creates the effect. Alas, there’s no hope of chugging a green

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smoothie or opting for a capsule with this one. In a nutshell, this flavour enhances the most fundamental element of health: the ability to properly digest and sufficiently extract nutrients from our food. There’s a fantastic online essay entitled ‘Blessed Bitters’, by herbalist Jim McDonald, who’s coined the term ‘Bitter Deficiency Syndrome’. He highlights the broad scope of action that bitters provide – they stimulate all digestive secretions (saliva, stomach acid, digestive enzymes and bile), boost the absorption of vitamin B12, normalise blood sugar, alleviate reflux, strengthen the tissues throughout the digestive tract, heal damage to the gut lining, improve peristalsis, reduce food allergies and inflammatory conditions and reduce sugar cravings. Need I say more? Tips on how to consume them Historically, bitters were consumed before meals, either as apéritifs, infused with bitter and

aromatic herbs, or as a salad of wild greens. In my experience, the latter is the simplest way to rekindle the tradition. Rest assured that even the most sensitive of palates can become accustomed to this flavour. Start slowly, by including small amounts of bitter greens like chicory, radicchio, rocket, endive, dandelion – and yes, kale, if you must. Just a few leaves among the more palatable lettuces initially, gradually increasing as your tastebuds evolve. And they will, I promise! Your body will be reacquainted with the extra digestive support and eventually kickstart a craving mechanism. Bitter greens are much easier to tolerate if combined with something sweet. Acid and fat also really help to distract our tastebuds. This combination begs for a salad dressing, does it not?

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More support needed for carers of people living with dementia - McBride A new study, which reveals 94 per cent of Australians caring for a loved one with dementia are sleep deprived, has highlighted the fact that carers, particularly of people with dementia, need more Government support, says Member for Dobell Emma McBride. McBride, who is also Assistant Shadow Minister for Carers, said the study, conducted by Edith Cowan University (ECU), provides valuable evidence of the kinds of support carers need. “Caring for someone with dementia is around the clock and sleep deprivation goes hand in hand with the responsibilities,” she said. McBride said one carer had told her that her husband, who suffers from dementia, hallucinates at night, talks to people in his sleep and goes through his drawers at 3am. “We just plod along,” the carer said. “I’m better off than a lot and doing OK although I feel I’ve

A new study has highlighted the support needed by carers of people living with dementia, says Member for Dobell, Emma McBride

aged 20 years and don’t have a life.” McBride said a recent report, The value of informal care in 2020, by Deloitte Access Economics, showed the value of informal care to the economy

is nearly $80B a year. “Yet, Government support for carers is only a fraction of this amount,” she said. “Greater investment in the care economy would benefit

those in need of care and their carers. “It would also create employment at a time when jobs are desperately needed, particularly in regional areas such as the Central Coast.”

The ECU study, led by Dr Aisling Smyth from ECU’s School of Nursing and Midwifery in conjunction with Alzheimer’s WA, investigated the sleep characteristics and disturbances of 104 Australian

caregivers of a person living with dementia. It also assessed the psychological wellbeing of caregivers by evaluating associations between mood and sleep. Smyth said a disrupted sleep pattern is recognised as a significant factor in predicting stress on carers and perhaps more importantly, in predicting placing a loved one into long term care. “Enabling people living with dementia to stay at home, rather than transfer to long term care is the optimal outcome for many families, but this can’t be at the detriment of the caregiver’s own wellbeing,” Smyth said. “To support the person living with dementia to remain at home, preserving sleep and maintaining caregiver health is vital.” Smyth is now working on a program to promote better sleep for dementia caregivers at ECU Psychological Services. Terry Collins

Betiquette campaign aims to encourage responsible gambling As Central Coast residents return to pubs and clubs, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch has endorsed a State Government campaign aimed at encouraging responsible betting. The Betiquette campaign provides useful tips for keeping gambling under control. “We’ve sadly seen and felt the impact betting can have on the community and it can be absolutely devastating,” Tesch said. “The Betiquette campaign

message needs to be heard far and wide so we can avoid the negative effects of problem gambling in our community which can devastate families.” Betiquette tips include setting a cash limit, limiting distraction, betting with what you can afford,never getting intimidated or encouraged by your mate’s bet, staying focused when you are betting, leaving your cards at home and walking away when you reach your cash limit. Tesch says she hopes the campaign makes a difference.

“Over half of the NSW adult population participates in some form of gambling, which is why it is so crucial for us to bet in a safer way,” she said. “I think one of the best ways we can do that is to withdraw a set amount, leave your card at home and only spend the cash you have with you because it limits the temptation so many people have when they’re out and about on the machines or betting on sports. “The Central Coast was 6% higher than the NSW average for gambling last year which

really goes to show we need to start investing more time in addressing gambling issues here. “I hope we all bring our betiquette to the gaming table and look out for others who might have forgotten theirs.” More information head on the betiquette campaign can be found at https://www. responsiblegambling.nsw.gov. au/betiquette Source: Media release, Oct 2 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging Coasties to gamble responsibly

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TAFE offers wildfire awareness course Central Coast residents in bushfire-prone areas might be interested in a new online TAFE NSW course aimed at equipping support workers with the skills they need to better protect land and assets ahead of the coming fire season. The Basic Wildfire Awareness is the minimum qualification for personnel who support firefighters on the frontline, including police, ambulance officers, wildlife carers, media liaison personnel, first aid officers, utility company employees and campground hosts. The one-week online course comes on the back of last season’s Black Summer bushfires, which killed 33 people, destroyed more than 3000 homes, tore through more than 17 million hectares of land, and cost the Australian economy more than $100B. TAFE NSW National Centre for

Emergency Management Studies team leader, Christine Schlegel, said the accredited course would play an important role in ensuring support workers on the frontline were

armed with the skills and knowledge to help protect firefighters and communities. “Australia has been through the most devastating bushfire season in our history and there

has never been a more critical time to ensure those that support firefighters have the best knowledge and skills available,” Schlegel said. “This qualification will equip

students with the practical knowledge they need to identify key risks and take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and others safe.” Regardless of where they are

located, students will complete five hours of online course work and attend a one-hour Microsoft Teams meeting between teachers and participants to encourage networking and collaboration. Units offered include safe work practices; locating and travelling to a wildfire; wildfire behavior; wildfire suppression and equipment; and communications and briefings. The course, developed in conjunction with the Australian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council, will be delivered by emergency services veteran Darryl Bailey, a training advisor with NSW SES and firefighter for more than a decade with Fire and Rescue NSW. To find out more about enrolling call 13 16 01 or visit www.tafensw.edu.au. Source: Media release, Oct 2 TAFE NSW

Two locals to join Regional Youth Taskforce Young people on the Central Coast are being encouraged to apply to be a part of the 2021 Regional Youth Taskforce, a Ministerial advocacy group which has a direct line of access to the State Government to raise local issues faced by friends and classmates. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said applications are now open for young people aged between 12 and 24. “The NSW Government recognizes the Central Coast as its own region, and as a result, two representatives from the Central Coast will be included in the 2021 Regional Youth Taskforce,” Crouch said. “The Taskforce will be made up of 18 members who regularly meet with the Minister for Regional Youth, Bronnie Taylor,and other representatives from NSW Government agencies and Cabinet.

Bronnie Taylor, said since its formation late last year, the inaugural Regional Youth Taskforce had provided advice and feedback on local issues resulting in immediate action and work undertaken to deliver real improvements. “It is hard to believe that almost a year has passed since NSW’s first Regional Youth Taskforce came together to have a hand in making decisions and create change, but 2021 is around the corner and it’s time for more voices to raise fresh ideas,” Taylor said. Travel costs and accommodation will be covered for Regional Youth Taskforce members travelling across NSW for meetings. Applications are open until October 18 at www.nsw.gov. au/regional-nsw/regionalyouth-taskforce

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Public Notice Notification of project proposal and registration of interest under Heritage NSW Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010 (Stage 1) – Proposed Gosford CBD Water project ID# 29 - Erina St W Link Main McCardle Cultural heritage (MCH) have been engaged by Central Coast Council (PO Box 21 Gosford, NSW, 2250) to prepare an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) and Section 90 Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) application, if required, for the proposed Gosford CBD Water project ID# 29 - Erina St W Link Main, located between Young and Hely Streets, West Gosford The purpose of community consultation with Aboriginal people is to assist the proposed applicant in the preparation of the AHIP application if required and to assist the Chief Executive of Heritage NSW, Department of Premier & Cabinet in his or her consideration and determination of the application should an AHIP be required. In compliance with the Heritage NSW policy - Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010, MCH would like to extend an invitation to Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to the proposed project area and who can determine the significance of Aboriginal object(s) and/or place(s) in the area of the proposed project to register an interest in the consultation process for this project. Written registrations must be forward to MCH (P.O. Box 166 Adamstown, NSW, 2289; penny@mcheritage.com.au no later than C.O.B. 21 October 2020 All registered parties will then be contacted to discuss the project in compliance with Heritage NSW policy. If you register your interest in this project, please also nominate your preferred option to receive the initial information. You may wish to attend a non-paid meeting and receive an information pack, or receive an information packet through the mail or e-mail. Any parties to register are advised that, unless otherwise requested, their details will be forward to Heritage NSW and the relevant LALC within 28 days of the closing date of registration and in compliance with Heritage NSW policy. Central Coast Council Offices 2 Hely St Wyong / 49 Mann St Gosford 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday T 1300 463 954 Mayor Lisa Matthews | Chief Executive Officer Gary Murphy

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Entry to Government Selective High Schools in Regional NSW for Year 7 in 2022 Parents of Year 5 students who want their child considered for placement in a selective high school in Year 7 in 2022 will need to apply online between 6 October and 9 November 2020.

All students wanting to go to a selective high school for Year 7 in 2022 must take the Selective High School Placement Test on the morning of Thursday 11 March 2021. Application information and the application link is available on the internet at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/shs-oc

Parents without internet access can apply at a public library. Parents with a disability that prevents them from using a computer can contact the High Performing Students Team for assistance. There are 47 selective high schools comprising 17 fully selective, 25 partially selective, four selective agricultural and one virtual selective, Aurora College, offering selective placement in Year 7 in NSW. Parents can apply for up to three selective high schools.

Selective high school places are available in regional centres across the state. This includes a virtual selective high school, Aurora College, for students intending to enrol in rural high schools who otherwise would not have access to the selective option. Partially selective high schools are located at: Armidale Secondary College Grafton High School Peel High School (Tamworth) Karabar High School (Queanbeyan) Kooringal High School (Wagga Wagga) Gorokan High School (Central Coast) Aurora College, virtual selective class (in rural high schools)

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Placement in Aurora College is restricted to students who will be enrolled in a government high school in a rural area (excluding selective or partially selective high schools). There are three Government agricultural high schools where students live at the school during the school term (boarder places): Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School (boys only) Hurlstone Agricultural High School (co-educational) Yanco Agricultural High School (co-educational)

Priority for boarder places will be given to students who live in remote areas and then to other country students. Some priority will also be given to students with a sibling already enrolled. A new selective class is available at Richmond High School – Richmond Agricultural College where students in the selective stream must study agriculture.

Find a complete list of selective high schools and a map at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/ year-7/what-are-selective-high-schools Direct enquiries about application procedures to the High Performing Students Team, email: ssu@det.nsw.edu.au or telephone: 1300 880 367.

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Roos secure Minor Premiership RUGBY LEAGUE The Wyong Roos defeated the Maitland Pickers 60-nil in Round 11 of the Newcastle Toohey’s Cup to secure the Minor Premiership and book their spot in the preliminary finals. Going into Round 11 off the back of winning the NSW President’s Cup, the Pickers were missing a handful of key players in their clash with the Roos and it showed, with the Roos scoring in the fourth minute, making the most of the Pickers’ depleted defence. From there it didn’t get any better for the Pickers, with the Roos’ own defence blocking every effort they made to get on the scoreboard. “Nick O’Meley had moved from wing to right centre for this match, and his strength

and speed was problematic for the home team. “Back rower, Wyatt Shaw, was also proving a handful on the right edge. “Shaw was held up over the line in the ninth minute, but in doing so had drained several defenders from the defensive

line. “The Roos attacked the short side with O’Meley too powerful from short range. “Lachie Hanneghan’s conversion attempt was waved away, bringing the Roos to 10nil,” said Roos Player/Coach, Mitch Williams.

A Jake Lewis/Lachie Hanneghan play brought that lead up to 20-nil going into halftime, with the Roos continuing their onslaught from the jump. “The points continued to come for Wyong after play resumed, Lewis scoring his second inside the 42nd

minute,” Williams said. “The Roos were forcing Maitland to quickly retreat, and the Pickers kept conceding penalties because of that pressure. “Jaron Purcell made the scoresheet with a try in the 59th minute.

“Aaiden Wright scored in the next possession set when quick hands from Dylan Clark created a three on two on his outside. “Luke Sharpe engineered space for Shaw to score in the 61st minute and Shaw was on the spot to ground the ball in the 64th minute when the Pickers failed to secure a late tackle kick. “Jack Burraston scored the last try of the match pushing up on the inside from a break down the left flank.” The Roos attention now turns to their preliminary final clash with South Newcastle. Having narrowly beaten the Lions in both of their meetings in the regular competition, Williams said the Roos were expecting a tough game come Saturday. Dilon Luke

Junior development pathway for aspiring young players BASKETBALL Central Coast Basketball is launching a junior development pathway for aspiring young players. Open to girls and boys in the Under 12’s and Under 14’s brackets, the Central Coast Showcase is set to commence at the end of October and is being heralded as the new first step in CCB player journeys towards representative play at an elite level. Taking place over two days, the Showcase is a combination of camp based teaching and round robin competition and is likely to be the first exposure athletes have to the style of

play that proliferates throughout Australia. According to CCB Operations High Performance Manager, Jared Scoines, for many, the Showcase will also be their first real exposure to the demands of player development, specifically those values and abilities that separate high performance athletes from other players. “Day one of the Showcase is three hours of camp teaching where athletes learn the value (and techniques) of being able to shoot the ball. “The master skill of shooting continues to be the defining factor separating good basketball players from the

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absolute elite. “Across the day athletes are also exposed to a variety of decision making, style of play and gameplay scenarios, all of which feature heavily in our club’s philosophy. “Following the day of teaching and learning, athletes are charged with homework before returning to camp,” Scoines explained. “Day two of the Showcase is the round-robin, however, it looks a little different than a regular game. “Coming back to our goal for starting the Showcase – tangible player development – a number of rule and regulation changes will feature in the game play,” he added. “The Showcase has been designed to introduce athletes to the skills and concepts that are prevalent throughout Australian basketball. “Tied directly to the player development and expectation philosophy that is valued by CCB, the event puts athletes in uncomfortable situations where they will be asked to experiment with a variety of skills and abilities that are unfamiliar to them. “All athletes will be encouraged to play fast, with great spacing, flare and unselfishness, and when it is their turn to shoot the ball, have great confidence in shooting, make or miss,” Scoines said. With all that in mind, Scoines said there are five traits valued above all else when describing the very best CCB athletes. They are: Competitiveness –

they are ruthless in their desire to not only win but see individual improvement. You cannot have one without the other; Shooting Ability – it is the master skill, and our best athletes are elite shooters; One versus One Offensive Ability – high-performing athletes have the skillset and decisionmaking ability to make plays in a 1v1 situation; One versus One Defensive Ability – our best athletes require no help. They keep the ball in front of

them and do not get screened. Decision Making – on both the offensive and defensive ends, these athletes continuously make the correct decision and they get there by being coachable. The Under 12’s Showcase will run from October 24 to 25 at Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium. The girls will have the AM session with the boys taking the PM. The Under 14’s Showcase will

run from November 7 to 8 at the same venue. Session times are same as the Under 12’s. Times for Day 2 of both showcases will be confirmed closer to the dates. For more information about the showcases visit CCB’s website. Dilon Luke

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Mariners look like they have a new owner The possibility that the owner of a former La Liga football club will take over the Central Coast Mariners has come one step closer, with talks reportedly reaching final stages with the FFA. Sydney based businessman, Abdul Helou, is set to purchase the club and its associated property after it was put up for sale in August by Mariners’ Chairman, Mike Charlesworth. No new details have been released as they are currently going through final legalities and FFA approvals. Helou said he had big plans to develop the club and the Centre of Excellence at Tuggerah. “We have huge plans for the Centre of Excellence with additional resources in planning, so we heavily rely on Council supporting our journey,” Helou said. “It obviously means that hundreds more jobs are created and more money poured into local businesses and the

community.” Helou is not new to the football world, owning stakes in former Spanish La Liga club, Rayo Vallecano. He has looked at and negotiated with three other

A-league clubs but said he settled on the Central Coast Mariners because of their potential. “None had the fiscal potential and growth potential surrounding community

Mariners Centre of Excellence at Tuggerah.

engagement and support,” Helou said. “The community that stands behind Central Coast Mariners during its golden years are like no other. “We are in desperate need of

some silverware, several overseas players, and to gain the respect the Central Coast needs. “I believe that once we reshape the business, inject the necessary funding, the

obvious growth and wins will follow through.” In separate news, Mariners Coach, Alen Stajcic, has confirmed the resigning of goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti. Jacinta Counihan

Central Coast Heart skip a beat NETBALL Central Coast Heart Open’s record breaking win streak in the Origin Energy Netball Premier League has come to an end, with the Heart going down to North Shore United 56-47 in their Round 11 fixture.

Despite having the better first two quarters, Heart Club Captain, Alicia Walsh, said the second half was where things started going wrong. “The girls started the game well, but a scrappy third quarter saw North Shore pull back the score line to take the lead, and

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we couldn’t regain it. “North Shore had strong oneon-one defence the whole way down the court which forced some unusual errors and disconnect from the Heart. “Their moving circle proved too difficult to counter and the girls went down by nine goals,”

Walsh said. The script was flipped in the Under 23’s clash with North Shore, with the Heart coming away with a 51-44 win. Walsh said a refreshed Heart squad performed well together and will be looking to keep that rhythm as they chase a finals’

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berth. “The Under 23’s came away with a good seven goal win after the return of some injured players. “The girls had strong connections all the way down the court and the circle defenders turned over plenty of

ball against tall opponents. “The win keeps them in the running for a finals finish, needing to win all of their games from here on in.” The Heart will meet South Coast Blaze in Round 12. Dilon Luke

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

Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0248 1.11 0408 1.13 0517 1.21 0004 0.40 0051 0.30 0135 0.21 0819 0.74 0936 0.73 1050 0.66 0613 1.32 0700 1.45 0745 1.59 SAT 1459 1.46 SUN 1610 1.50 MON 1717 1.58 TUE 1154 0.56 WED 1249 0.43 THU 1343 0.31 2204 0.58 2310 0.50 1815 1.68 1907 1.76 1957 1.82 0300 0.15 0343 0.19 0427 0.26 0513 0.37 0019 1.39 0121 1.27 0915 1.81 1001 1.88 1049 1.90 1139 1.87 0600 0.49 0654 0.60 SAT 1528 0.16 SUN 1622 0.15 MON 1718 0.18 TUE 1816 0.25 WED 1231 1.80 THU 1328 1.70 2136 1.76 2229 1.66 2323 1.53 1920 0.33 2029 0.41

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

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The Lakes have all three grades in Grand Finals RUGBY UNION The stage has been set for a blockbuster climax to Central Coast Rugby Union’s Premier 1 Competition, with The Lakes to meet Terrigal in the decider. It comes after The Lakes defeated Ourimbah in the preliminary final over the October long weekend, 32-29. Two titans of this year’s competition, CCRU President, Larry Thomson, said that both sides put it all on the line in pursuit of the grand final. “Ourimbah opened the scoring in the ninth minute when they kicked a penalty goal, but it did not take long for The Lakes to respond. In fact, two tries in the next 10 minutes saw The Lakes jump to a handy 12-3 lead. “Ourimbah scored next to reduce their opposition’s lead to 12-8 and at that stage the match was proving to be a real arm wrestle,” Thomson said. The score line shifted again in the dying minutes of the first half, when The Lakes scored a penalty goal and a converted try to balloon their lead out to 22-8 heading into the second half. “The Lakes continued to attack right from the start of this half and with a further penalty goal and another converted try, they took a very commanding 32-8 lead 10 minutes in. “At that stage it seemed that The Lakes were safely home,

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but once again, for the third week in a row, Ourimbah fought back,” Thomson said. “They crossed for a try to make the score 32-15, but it was not until the last five or so minutes of the match that they really made their move. “They crossed for two late converted tries to bring the scores to 32-29. “The Lakes however held in those last few tense moments to record a very meritorious victory.

“Ourimbah would be most disappointed with the result and would once again be upset at the fact that they let The Lakes take such a handy lead before they got fully into gear,” Thomson said. The result sees The Lakes poised to meet Terrigal in next weekend’s grand final at Central Coast Stadium as underdogs, having been unable to overcome Terrigal in any of their fixtures in the regular season. Terrigal are also last year’s

reigning Premiers and this year’s Minor Premiers, so The Lakes will have their work cut out for them, but as Thomson says, anything can happen in grand finals rugby. The Premier 2 grand final mirrors the Premier 1, with The Lakes set to meet Terrigal. The Lakes won through last week after beating Terrigal in the major semis and Terrigal made it in off the back of their preliminary final win against Avoca Beach over the weekend. As the grade’s reigning

Premiers, The Lakes will be looking to replicate last year’s success but know that they cannot underestimate Terrigal, who almost pulled off the comeback in the major semi. The Under 19’s grand final will see The Lakes Maroons face Avoca Beach. It comes after the Maroons defeated their brothers The Lakes Yellow in the preliminary. An evenly fought affair, the match ultimately came down to the Maroons’ early lead seeing them through a second half

resurgence from their opposition, a trend for The Lakes across all grades this season. Going into the grand final after losing to Avoca in the major semi, the Maroons know they’ll have to be more than just good to claim the premiership. The President’s Cup grand final will see Terrigal meet Avoca Beach, as will the Women’s 10’s. Dilon Luke

Birighitti wins Mariners Medal, re-signs for 2021 FOOTBALL Mariners’ goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti, has added his name to a prestigious list, claiming the 2020 Mariners’ Medal after a strong debut season in the Yellow and Navy. The 2020 Mariners’ Medal dinner was a stark contrast to previous years, presented on a smaller scale at Mingara Recreation Club, in compliance with COVID-19 protocols and with only players, club staff and club partners in attendance. Birighitti arrived from Melbourne City during the offseason in 2019 and quickly established himself as a bona fide number one in Gosford, making a number of stunning saves throughout the campaign, including his heroics in the FFA Cup that sent the Mariners into the quarter finals. The 29-year old made more saves than any other goalkeeper in the competition, with 99, and

Ziggy Gordon with Mark Birighitti

on Thursday night,October 1, was also recognised by his colleagues as the Player’s Player of the Year, as well as the McDonald’s Fans’ Player of the Year. Scottish defender, Ziggy

Gordon, picked up a couple of honours, awarded the Official Supporters’ Club Player of the Year for his efforts throughout, as well as receiving the Men of Football Damien Brown Medal. After a big first season at

senior level, Gianni Stensness, was awarded the Yellow and Navy Foundation Newcomer of the Year award and also took home the Noel Spencer Goal of the Year gong for his bicycle kick effort in Round 21 against Western United.

This year’s Golden Boot Award went to Milan Duric, while Dan Hall took out Y-League Player of the Year. The Central Coast Mariners’ Chairman’s Award was presented to Cheyanne Pay, the Club’s event coordinator, who assumed the role of Covid Officer during the restart to ensure that players and staff could finish the season safely. Volunteer of the Year went to Caroline Sutas. In breaking news, the Mariners announced Thursday that Birighitti will remain a Central Coast Mariner for the A-League 2020/21 season after agreeing terms with the club on an extension. “It’s really exciting to have signed,” he said. “Obviously it’s been a tough last couple of months with all the uncertainty surrounding the league and all that, so not only me but my family are very

excited to be here on the Coast for another season and looking forward to a more positive season.” Head Coach Alen Stajcic praised the Mariners medal winner for his contributions last season and for committing to the Mariners. “It was clear to see what Mark brought to the table last year from day one and that was reflected in him being recognised last week,” Stajcic said. “We’re very excited that he is staying with us, goalkeeper is such a crucial position and having him gives us a really strong base to build our team from. Stajcic’s side returned to the park this week to begin preparations for the upcoming season, and fans can expect more squad announcements soon. Dilon Luke