COAST Community News 264 by Central Coast Newspapers

16 OCTOBER 2020

ISSUE 264

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No bail out, No exemptions

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The rollout of the New Intercity Fleet on the Central Coast rail network became a little closer on October 9 with the delivery of the first train in the fleet... See page 6

Out&About

A baby possum has been saved after surviving a hit and run in his mother’s pouch. "I'm committed to finding a solution and moving forward" - Mayor Lisa Matthews

The State Government will not bail Central Coast Council out of its financial hole and there will be no legislative exemptions, which effectively puts the kybosh on any attempt by Council to access restricted funds in addressing its cash crisis.

Among a range of decisions made in an emotion charged meeting on October 12, councillors resolved to look at borrowing $100M either from restricted funds or external sources to help mitigate liquidity problems. Permission to access restricted funds, which could

include developer contributions, domestic waste management funds and unrestricted cash within the water and sewer funds, would need to be obtained from the Local Government Minister. The meeting, which lasted for more than six hours saw councillors hone in on the

financial mess Council confessed to being in on October 6, with the deficit set to blow out to $89M. Mayor Lisa Matthews said acting CEO Jamie Loader would write to the Minister for Local Government seeking urgent assistance. “Council has been in daily

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contact with the Office of Local Government and we expect the arrival in the coming days of a financial expert and human resources adviser, as outlined by the Minister for Local Government last week,” Cr Matthews said. Continued page 5

Ella and Billie returned to the sea

Members of Australian Seabird Rescue were jumping for joy recently as they re-released two green turtles into the sea after they had been cared for on the Central Coast for some months.

Members of Australian Seabird Rescue re-release the turtles into the sea

Central Coast co-ordinator, Cathy Gilmore, said because of the organisation’s name, many people didn’t realise it cared not just for birds, but also for marine reptiles, including turtles and sea snakes. The two turtles, Ella and Billie, had been in care for six and four months respectively.

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“Ella had been rescued after an alert from divers in the Cabbage Tree Bay area and was found to have swallowed a balloon with a 2.5 metre long string,” Gilmore said. “It took her two days to excrete them and that was followed a few days later by the excretion of a plastic bag. “But she was still very ill. “She had septicemia and pneumonia and when our vet saw the x-rays he said if green turtles weren’t endangered he would have recommended she be euthenised. Continued page 24

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg met an enthusiastic reception when he popped in to check out progress on a Terrigal building site on October 13. See page 25

Sport

Five new CCRU Premiers have been crowned on a Grand Final day in which almost every match went down to the wire. See page 40

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Legend Lachie in rip rescue

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

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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.

Situated centre stage in Terrigal lagoon, Pete Rush’s newest sculpture, Reflection Weaver, is bound to bring in a crowd. See page 17

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. 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

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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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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

Out&About

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

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

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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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.

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 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

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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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Marathon six-hour Council meeting to deal with financial crisis

Following a marathon sixhour meeting about its financial crisis on Monday, October 12, Central Coast Council will now focus on its 100-Day Action Plan to financial recovery, seek State Government assistance and establish a Finance Committee. All matters previously on the agenda were deferred to an extraordinary meeting on Monday, October 19, and instead, the Mayor introduced several Mayoral Minutes dealing with a confidential staff matter, establishment of a finance committee, and Council’s serious financial situation. (See separate articles) Mayor Lisa Matthews said councillors have requested that the Acting CEO, Jamie

Loader, write to the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, seeking urgent assistance with several matters. “Council has been in daily contact with the Office of Local Government and we expect the arrival in the coming days of a financial expert and human resources adviser, as outlined by the Minister last week,” the Mayor said. Council is seeking advice on the process for obtaining approval to borrow from restricted funds, including the developer contributions under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, the developer servicing plan contributions under the Water Management Act, domestic waste management funds, and unrestricted cash within the water and sewer funds

comprising income from user and service charges. Assistance will also be sought to secure necessary external borrowing up to $100M from NSW Treasury Corporation, or any other emergency funding sources for the purposes of maintaining liquidity in Council, until such time as the actions within the draft 100-Day Recovery Action Plan are implemented. The Minister will be asked for confirmation on the timing, scope and terms of reference for the previously committed financial and human resources advisers. Council also resolved at its meeting that should the Minister for Local Government not be able to assist in securing borrowing through the Treasury Corporation, that Council authorise the CEO to present a

loan proposal for its consideration at a future Council meeting for the sum of up to $100M. “A forensic audit of Council’s finances will be undertaken and Council will continue to seek additional support and advice from the Office of Local Government during this period of transition,” the Mayor said. “Additionally, a Finance Committee will be established to oversee Council’s forensic internal audit and the 100-Day Action Plan to financial recovery. “This committee will comprise all councillors, the independent financial expert and human resources adviser appointed by the Office of Local Government, and an independent legal adviser,” the Mayor said. Council’s 100-Day Action

Plan will include identifying savings in the Capital Works and Operational Services programs, implementing Capital Works savings of $22.4M which have immediately been identified, and an immediate reduction in non-essential services. The Plan will remove financial delegations and enhanced financial controls, there will be a review of temporary and casual contractors, and overtime by staff will be highly restricted. Other actions will include identifying future revenue opportunities, investigation of loans and borrowing options and more aggressive debt repayment programs. Sue Murray See more page 6 to 10

The rollout of the New Intercity Fleet on the Central Coast rail network became a little closer on October 9 with the delivery of the first train in the fleet... See page 6

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A baby possum has been saved after surviving a hit and run in his mother’s pouch. "I'm committed to finding a solution and moving forward" - Mayor Lisa Matthews

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Sport

Members of Australian Seabird Rescue were jumping for joy recently as they re-released two green turtles into the sea after they had been cared for on the Central Coast for some months.

Five new Premiers have been crowned following the climactic conclusion of the 2020 Central Coast Rugby Union Competition over the weekend ending October 11. See page 40

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Members of Australian Seabird Rescue re-release the turtles into the sea

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Ella and Billie returned to the sea

Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association across the Central Coast expressed their anger at the State Government’s virtual wage freeze...

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A Pete Rush driftwood and sea grass sculpture has appeared at Long Jetty.

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No bail out, No exemptions

The first new Intercity Fleet train has arrived at Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility and the new trains will be running by the end of the year.

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Unions, Labor lament wage freeze for public servants

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From hula hooping classes to penis making, if you’ve been to The Entrance Gallery at all this October, you’ll have noticed something’s a little different.

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Business

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

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Giant Snow Monkey seen bathing in the lake

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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

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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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Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg met an enthusiastic reception when he popped in to check out progress on a Terrigal building site on October 13. See page 25

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Five new CCRU Premiers have been crowned on a Grand Final day in which almost every match went down to the wire. See page 40

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Frydenberg visits the Coast to sell the Budget Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, was in Terrigal on October 13, talking up the recent Federal Budget, but giving little reassurance on concerns raised in the region about Budget shortfalls, including in the areas of social housing and a lack of employer incentives to hire workers aged over 35. While the Budget provides incentives to hire people aged 35 and under, older workers on the Coast who are either on JobKeeper, which will cease after March 2021, or who have lost their jobs through COVID, face financial hardships when the JobSeeker supplement expires on December 31. But Frydenberg said that the Government had a number of programs for people of various ages. “For example, we have a Restart program which is for those who have been unemployed for six months or more, who are aged 50 or above, and we provide an

incentive of up to $10,000 to businesses to take them on,” he said. “More than 50,000 Australians have taken up that scheme. “The reason why we’re focused on those aged 16 to 35 with the JobMaker hiring credit, is because we looked at previous recessions in Australia, particularly the ‘80s and the ‘90s, and the experience was that it took a long time to get people from the unemployment queues into work. “But it took an even longer period of time to get those younger people from the unemployment queues into work. “And we know that the youth unemployment rate today is double the rate across the rest of the economy. “What we want to see is young people get into work as they’ve been hit hard by this crisis. “But we want to see people of all ages get into work and that’s why (we) have strongly

supported tax cuts, because that is going to put more money into people’s pockets, that’s going to create 50,000 new jobs.” Frydenberg said, bringing forward infrastructure projects and investing in new ones, providing an extra 10,000 places for the first home loan scheme, providing business incentives and more training places through JobTrainer, and more university places, were measures designed to create jobs for all ages. “All these measures are designed to create jobs for people right across the country, women and men, senior Australians and younger Australians, we’re all in this very much together,” he said. When asked why more money wasn’t allocated for social housing, with a critical shortage on the Coast, Frydenberg said that while the Budget did provide an extra $1B for affordable housing, the states have the primary responsibility around

social housing. “It was good to see the NSW State Treasurer talk about investing more in social housing,” he said. Frydenberg said that there had been a 93% recovery in consumer confidence since March. He said he welcomed stories of Coast businesses which had used JobKeeper to build a bridge to the other side of COVID-19. Frydenberg said Coast residents would be among 3.7 million people in NSW receiving a tax cut and businesses would be able to use immediate expensing and an expanded instant asset write-off to buy new equipment, creating jobs right across the State. “This is what the Budget is designed to do, to create jobs,” he said. “These are challenging times, but the Government has backed small, medium sized and larger businesses across the country.” Terry Collins

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg at Terrigal on October 13

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Another $16M pledged for Coast roads Much needed roadworks in the region are a step closer with an additional $16.7M pledged by the Federal Government for the Central Coast Roads Package.

Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks talks to concerned residents at the roundabout at Rawson Rd

Together with $69.8M already delivered, this makes a total of $86.5M in federal roads funding. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks said eight projects had already been completed, with eight more under construction.

The additional $16.7M will provide for an upgrade to the existing single lane roundabout at the intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Rawson Road, Woy Woy, Wicks said. “I know the many Central Coast residents who use this roundabout every day will breathe a huge sigh of relief knowing that the Federal Government has their back when it comes to safety on our roads,” she said.

Among other roads to be upgraded are Ridgway Rd, Avoca; Del Monte Pl, Copacabana, Lushington Rd, East Gosford; Shelly Beach Rd, Empire Bay; Springwood St, Ettalong; Gem Rd, Perl Beach; Steyne Rd, Saratoga; the St Huberts Island Bridge; and Holden St, West Gosford. Works on the entire roads package are expected to finish by mid-2025 and are expected to support 190 direct and

indirect jobs. “We will draw on local businesses to stimulate the local economy through these projects,” Wicks said. “Infrastructure means jobs, it means stronger local communities and it means building a more secure future for our nation.” Source: Media release, Oct 9 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

Community group urges rethink on sand and soil supply facility The Central Coast Community Better Planning Group (CCBPG) is urging refusal of an amended State Significant Development Application for the Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies facility at 90 Gindurra Road, Somersby, saying concerns raised by more than 1,300 community members have not been adequately addressed.

The move follows concerns raised two weeks ago by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, that Somersby was set to become a “dumping ground” for Sydney’s waste with several waste recycling facilities proposed for the area. CCBPG spokesperson Gary Chestnut said the Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies proposal, under consideration by the NSW Planning Department, represents an air and water

pollution risk well in excess of any potential economic benefits. “The project’s proximity to significant waterways, ecologically endangered communities and regionally significant vegetation, at least three schools, a specialist dance college, Riding for the Disabled, preschools, farms, community playing fields, a youth detention centre, Mount Penang Parklands and a

significant residential area, must be considered when weighing up its merit,” Chestnut said. He said in a detailed submission to the Department, the group had detailed at least 12 examples of how the applicant had failed to adequately address EPA concerns about the proposal. “This SSD is one of five similar projects either already

in operation, or proposed, for the Somersby plateau,” Chestnut said. “The aggregate impact of the expansion of waste management businesses in the Somersby area would see around one million tonnes of waste processed in the suburb per annum.” CCCBPG has also written to Central Coast Council regarding another DA, for a warehouse

and distribution facility at 83 Gindurra Rd, expressing concerns it is a “watered-down version” of a State Significant Development for a massive waste management facility that is inappropriate for Somersby. Source: Media release, Oct 6 Central Coast Community Better Planning Group

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Yes, we have a financial problem - our focus needs to be on the immediate response and long term recovery On 5 October, the long weekend, each Councillor received a phone call from Council’s CEO calling an urgent meeting for the following day. The news that Councillors received was that Council was in a serious financial situation and faced an immediate and serious liquidity issue. Background: This year has been devastating with drought, bushfire, floods, coastal erosion at Wamberal and North Entrance beaches and the COVID19 pandemic. Council engaged Grant Thornton, a business advisory company, to assist in preparing our 2020/21 budget due to the likely impact of COVID19 on our finances. We have been told that they identified issues that needed further investigation.The CEO engaged DMB Consulting to undertake an independent financial review. This revealed the financial crisis that we are now dealing with. Two previous external financial reviews failed to reveal these problems.They were a PriceWaterhouse Cooper report in 2019 and an Audit that was completed by the NSW Audit Office and finalised in February 2020.

Some Impacts on our Budget: At the end of July Council adopted a budget which is in the order of $800 million. Some of the impacts on our budget: • The cost of amalgamation is estimated at more than $100M • Cost-shifting by the NSW Government costs the Council an estimated $45M per year • COVID19 has impacted Council’s income • Emergency works carried out during natural disasters have cost Council many millions - with those funds still to be recovered

Local Council money is of three types: • Unrestricted funds - funds, including rates, that are used for services delivered by Council

The problem:

The way forward:

At first glance, it looks like money has been spent from external and internal restrictions for other purposes - without approval. This needs more detailed investigation because it suggests that Council has not had enough “unrestricted” funds to cover our expenses.

We need to address the immediate financial crisis, plan for recovery and long term financial sustainability. At the same time, we need to identify the failures in processes and systems, and demand accountability. Clearly there have been failures in financial management and controls for this to have happened. We have failures in monitoring and reporting for this to not have been uncovered before now. At this point we need to get the results of the forensic audit to identify where those failures are. There will be a lot of noise and ugliness in the politics around this – but we can’t be distracted by that. My job as a Councillor is to stay focused on solving the real problem in the best interest of our residents and ratepayers.

How Council is responding to the crisis The immediate response includes; • Daily monitoring of Council’s cash balances • Freezing recruitment • Reducing authority to spend • Freezing all non-essential spending • Reviewing all capital projects • Establishment of Tactical Team to deliver 100day plan. • Establishing a Councillor committee with external expertise • Engaging an independent forensic audit

• External Restrictions - money that must be set aside for a specific purpose • Internal Restrictions - money that Council has set aside for a specific purpose

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At our Council meeting on 12 October, Council resolved to seek additional working capital and to pursue the 100-day plan.

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Vales Point receives $11M grant despite licence breaches Within weeks of Vales Point Power Station being fined $30,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority for pollution, the Federal Government announced an $11M upgrade to be funded through the Budget. The Federal Budget, announced on October 6, delivers $134.7M over four years for a range of electricity infrastructure projects aimed at improving affordability and reliability, and Vales Point Power Station is one project to be fast-tracked. Earlier this year, it was announced that Vales Point was shortlisted in the

Underwriting New Generation Investments Program to receive $9.8M of public money for a turbine upgrade, plus $1.2M for high pressure heaters, aimed at improving efficiency and reliability of power delivery. Sunset Power Pty Ltd, Delta’s parent company, is expected to inject a further $9M of its own to upgrade the ageing power station. Meanwhile, the clean-up of contaminated waste at the power station’s ash dam on Ruttleys Rd, Mannering Park continues,following notification to NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in September, 2018.

An EPA investigation ensued, and in September, Sunset Power International Pty Ltd, trading as Delta Electricity, was fined $30,000 for licence breaches when contaminated material, including asbestos, was allegedly spread over part of the ash dam site in 2018. The EPA has issued Delta with two Penalty Notices for allegedly causing land pollution and unlawfully using the premises as a waste facility. Over the years that the power station has been operating, Delta has been progressively rehabilitating various ponds of the ash dam, using a contractor to import excavated natural material to carry out works.

EPA Director Regulatory Operations, Adam Gilligan, said that Delta advised the EPA in September 2018 that material classified as general solid waste had been accepted on the site. “The premises received waste that it was not licenced to accept, which resulted in contaminated fill being imported and spread on site,” he said. Gilligan said the EPA issued Delta with a Clean-up Notice requiring works to make the site safe and to assess and quantify the waste. “The Notice included removal of various surface stockpiles of asbestos waste and we are

continuing to liaise with them regarding options for dealing with the remainder of the waste in the long term. “Fortunately, on this occasion, the waste was in an area that posed little risk to the community,” Gilligan said. Since this occurred, Delta has made a number of improvements to their systems and procedures regarding waste acceptance, and Gilligan said the clean-up was ongoing. Delta Managing Director, Greg Everett, said the company had zero tolerance of any breaches of this type. He said Delta had no evidence prior to the routine inspection in September 2018 that the

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From page 1 She said a specially formed Finance Committee would comprise all 15 councillors, the Office of Local Government appointed expert and adviser, and an independent legal adviser, and would oversee a forensic internal audit and Council’s 100-Day Action Plan to financial recovery. “I amcommitted to finding a solution and moving forward," she said.

But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, announced on October 14 that the community expects councillors and Council staff to do their job, balance the books and provide services to local residents and no help from the State Government would be forthcoming. “Under the Local Government Act, councils are independent, autonomous bodies with many

statutory responsibilities in serving their communities and that includes sound financial management,” Crouch said. “It’s been over a week since Central Coast Council found out about its financial dire straits and all it has done is write a letter and set up yet another Finance Committee. “Council’s so-called 100-Day Recovery Action Plan has not even been published for the community to see.

“I have spoken extensively with the Minister for Local Government and the Government will not be strongarmed into taking responsibility for Central Coast Council’s failings – there will be no State funding or legislative exemptions. “The NSW Government will not bend the rules for a council that has fundamentally failed to do the job the community expects them to do.”

Crouch said the Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee has the knowledge, skills and experience to advise councillors. “This Committee – which is already in place and has extensive knowledge of the Council – has independent experts with extensive financial and human resources skills,” he said. Crouch said the Office of Local Government had written

recycling contractor was accepting or spreading unapproved waste on Ash Dam Pond 4. “Delta has conducted extensive testing and analysis since then and is confident that there’s no risk to the public from the material at Ash Dam Pond 4,” he said. “Delta took immediate steps to bring the unauthorised material to the attention of the EPA. “The Penalty Notice balances the need to protect the environment with the constructive approach by Delta in reporting and dealing with the issue,” Everett said. Sue Murray

to the Committee’s independent chairperson Dr Col Gellatly to request that he play a key role in advising councillors. Cr Troy Marquart said common sense had driven the Government’s decision. “Why would any responsible entity offer financial assistance to a Council that has such a poor track record in regards to spending other people’s money?” he said.

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First train delivered to Kangy Angy The rollout of the New Intercity Fleet on the Central Coast rail network became a little closer on October 9 with the delivery of the first train in the fleet at the new multi-milliondollar Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the train’s arrival was part of the testing phase of the New Intercity Fleet, bringing the roll-out of the 55 10-car trains for the Central Coast line one step closer. “The Central Coast and Newcastle Line will be the first in NSW to benefit from the New Intercity Fleet, which will deliver safer, more accessible and comfortable journeys,” Crouch said. “The 24-hour-run Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility was purpose-built for the New Intercity Fleet, where the trains will be washed, maintained and serviced. “It is close to 500,000 square metres in size, has about six kilometres of electric rail lines, a new rail bridge and offices

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and amenities for staff.” Acting Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said the Central Coast train was one of three New Intercity Fleet trains

currently being tested across the state to ensure a successful roll-out later this year. “These new trains are fully accessible for less mobile customers, building upon our

vision to help make public transport a first-choice option for people living in the regions,” Toole said. “This is such an exciting development for the thousands

of customers who travel between the city and these areas every day.” Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance said on top of delivering more

comfortable and convenient journeys for customers, the new trains have created about 1,600 jobs, including about 90 local jobs during the construction of the Kangy Angy facility. “Customers on the New Intercity Fleet will enjoy more spacious two-by-two seating, mobile device charging ports, modern heating and air conditioning, and dedicated spaces for luggage, prams and bicycles,” Constance said. “Automatic Selective Door Operation, obstruction detection and traction interlocking are just some of the safety features on these new trains.” Pending successful completion of testing, the New Intercity Fleet will be introduced progressively, starting with the Central Coast and Newcastle Line later this year, followed by the Blue Mountains and South Coast lines. Source: Media release, Oct 9 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Will the LNP Coalition quash PEP11? Member for Dobell Emma McBride will be supporting a motion to deny PEP11 set to be raised in Federal Parliament on October 19.

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PEP 11 is due to expire in February, 2021, and if renewed would allow for drilling for gas off a large part of the eastern seaboard of NSW, including the Central Coast. In a surprising twist, the motion will actually be raised by Liberal Member for Mackellar Jason Falinksi, seconded by Liberal Member for Wentworth Dave Sharma. The motion also has the support of MP Zali Steggal, who presented Save Our Coast’s 61,000 strong petition calling for an end to PEP 11 to Federal Parliament earlier this year. “I’m on the speaking list … and will be speaking in support of the motion,” McBride said. “I pushed for the motion to be raised in Parliament and it will be debated on Monday. “I’ve had a lot of conversations with our community about this proposal and have serious concerns. “I’ll have a lot more to say during the debate in Parliament.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch and Member for Manly James Griffin show their opposition to PEP 11

Save Our Coast has called on Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks to also support the motion. Wicks was approached for comment but did not reply prior to deadline. Save Our Coast founder, Natasha Deen, said it was “incredible” to have Liberal

MPs from Sydney’s Northern Beaches move a motion to end PEP 11. “This could not have happened without thousands of supporters inundating MPs with requests to end PEP 11,” she said. “The flawed and devastating plan to drill for gas off our

beautiful coast has naturally been met with concern and outrage from communities. “Together we stopped seismic testing off our coast. “We united en-masse to stop inhumane blasting for oil or gas off our coast. “However, if PEP 11 is renewed, oil and gas companies

could reinstate seismic testing at any time. “We need to continue to speak up so that PEP 11 is not renewed, for the sake of climate, livelihoods, economy, wellbeing and way of life.” Meanwhile Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has reaffirmed

the State Government’s opposition to PEP 11. “The PEP 11 is located in Commonwealth waters off the NSW coastline between Newcastle and Sydney,” Crouch said. “It is regulated by the Commonwealth Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006. “I must emphasise that the Commonwealth Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia – not the NSW Government – has the power to grant or deny approval for the PEP 11. “The NSW Government has previously indicated its opposition to any extension of petroleum exploration permits off the Central Coast. “The NSW Government has also previously indicated to the Commonwealth Government its concern about the potential impact of the PEP 11 on marine life.” Source: Media release, October 14 Save Our Coast Media statements, Oct 15 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch; Member for Dobell, Emma McBride

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Six new police officers for Brisbane Water PD Six new Probationary Constables are walking the beat in the Brisbane Water Police District after being sworn in at a private attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on October 9. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch was on hand to welcome the new recruits to the Central Coast on October 12. “Our six new police officers are a much-needed boost to the Central Coast and will greatly help us as a community as we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic,” Crouch

said. “This new allocation of officers to the Brisbane Water Police District also builds on the allocation of six officers to the Tuggerah Lakes Police District in August. “Police put their own safety on the line to protect others every day, and I commend these new Probationary Constables for their dedication to community safety.” The six officers were among 130 men and 62 women from a diverse range of backgrounds who were sworn in. Each recruit completed eight months of foundational training at the Goulburn Police Academy

and the six allocated to the Brisbane Water Police District reported to Gosford Station for the first time on October 12. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott congratulated the recruits on their dedication and hard work as they embarked on their chosen career in policing. “These officers can be assured that they have the full support of this Government as they step into their career in law enforcement and service to the community,” he said.” Source: Media release, Oct 12 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Driver experience videos a prelude to NorthConnex opening Central Coast drivers can take a trip through the NorthConnex tunnels without leaving their own homes, following the release on October 13 of driver experience videos. The innovative videos give drivers a birds-eye view of the congestion-busting benefits of using the NorthConnex tunnels,

compared to Pennant Hills Rd. said Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch. Crouch said the soon-to-befinished, $3B NorthConnex will take up to 5,000 trucks off Pennant Hills Rd each day, slashing up to 15 minutes off travel times during peak periods.

NSW Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, said drone and dash cam vision was used in the videos to simulate the journeys drivers can expect when NorthConnex opens. “Whether you’re a Central Coast commuter, a family planning their next Hunter Valley holiday or a truck driver making a delivery to Blacktown,

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motorway connects to the broader road network. “NorthConnex is in the final stages of operational testing and software commissioning and expected to open in the coming weeks,” he said. Transurban NSW Group Executive, Michele Huey, said NorthConnex would open with two lanes in each direction.

The project is jointly funded with the Australian Government committing $412.3M and the NSW Government $577.3M, with remaining costs met by the private sector. Source: Media release, Oct 13 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Federal Budget support for NSW councils A range of Federal Budget funding announcements will help NSW councils, including Central Coast council, drive a locally-led economic recovery– but there is still more to do, says Local Government NSW (LGNSW). President Linda Scott said the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was writ large on the Federal Budget handed down on October 6 by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. “The economic devastation wreaked by drought, floods, bushfires and COVID has hit all levels of Government, including councils,” Scott said. “Councils provide a vast range of community infrastructure and services and are ready to drive a locally-led recovery which creates local jobs and keeps money flowing through local economies. “It would have been great to see a boost in Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) beyond the $1.24B allocated, to support this process. “But local government recognises the pressure on federal funds and there is still

Central Coast receives an additional $16.7M for the region’s roads package. The budget also saw $137M committed to the Black Spot program and $89.7M for the Bridges Renewal Program. More than $590M was committed to the Roads to Recovery program for national roads maintenance. “NSW councils manage and maintain 90 per cent of the State’s roads, so this funding is lifeblood for them, while the investment in community infrastructure recognises the critical role played by councils in keeping local workers in jobs,” Scott said. She also welcomed the $190M Recycling Modernisation Fund – designed to complement state funding for new infrastructure to sort, process and remanufacture waste. Local Government NSW President, Linda Scott “Building a circular economy homegrown waste The Local Roads and commitment over two years to with a lot in the Budget that will Infrastructure improve safety conditions on solutions is a critical component directly benefit councils and Community ADVERTISEMENT of LGNSW’s Save Our Recycling Program will deliver an extra roads. the communities they serve.” campaign, and I would urge the $1B over two years, taking total Infrastructure Investment Scott said of particular NSW Government to come to funding of this initiative to NSW saw $2.7B from 2020-21 significance were a range of the party through the use of the $1.5B. for priority road and rail projects road and local infrastructure $800M Waste Levy collected The National Road Safety in NSW to support economic packages. ADVERTISEMENT each year,” she said. Program saw a $2B recovery and jobs, of which the

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Yvonne and Eric feel right The travel bug bit Yvonne and Eric McKee early in life. They’ve had 19 trips overseas and spent two years in a caravan travelling throughout Australia. Now living in Kanwal, they’ve never had a better place to come home to. It was in Sydney that Yvonne and Eric met. Yvonne was dating Eric’s brother at the time. “I asked my brother how serious things were between them and when he said things were not, I stepped in,” says Eric. “We married two years later, in 1965.” Yvonne and Eric loved travelling when they could and that was often. They didn’t wait until they retired. “In 1981, we bought a van and travelled Australia for two years,” says Eric. “We headed north to Cairns first because it was winter and it was warm up there, and then we just went visiting all of Australia’s states and territories.” “Our overseas trips took us to China, Japan, Europe, Norway, England, New Zealand and Fiji. Canada and the USA are at the top of our favourites list. We’ve probably gone to 30 or more USA states. We’re attracted by the desert and love Arizona, Utah, New Mexico. We enjoy the East Coast too, places like Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and up the coast to the New England area.” In early 2020, and still living in their large Lake Haven home, the upkeep of the house and garden was starting to weigh heavily on them. “We also realised, if something was to happen to one of us, it was better that we’d already moved

and were living where we’d have the support and friendships we’d need,” says Eric. “I saw that Oak Tree Kanwal had a display at the local shopping centre and that they had an open day coming up, so we decided to go along. When we did, it just clicked with us.” “We had looked at other villages,” says Yvonne, “we’d done the rounds previously with Eric’s aunt and uncle, and we were very impressed with Oak Tree. Financially they were good value, and everything they had suited us.” “But we did some more groundwork and looked at even more villages across the Central Coast. We even considered a three-bedroom home at one stage but ruled that out because we decided what we really wanted was the feeling of community that Oak Tree would give us.” “We’re still unpacking, having only moved in a few weeks ago, but we have made some lovely friends already. We can see it’s going to be a fun place to live.” “We now have the best place we could possibly have to come home to.”

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FROM THE MAYOR

YOUR VOICE - OUR COAST

October is Mental Health Month - a time to challenge stereotypes and raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing, including thinking about our own needs and encouraging help seeking behaviours when needed.

Ensuring our community’s voice is reflected in our projects and plans is vital to better the region we all love to live, work and play in.

This year’s theme ‘Tune In’ means being present, being aware of what’s happening within you and the world around you. Tune In to your senses and what you can feel. Tune In to your communities, what you can be a part of or where you can help others feel connected. Tune In to stigma, acknowledging how attitudes around mental health can impact people’s ability to live the lives they want. If you feel you need help or someone to talk to, I encourage you to reach out: •

Australian Red Cross – 1800 077 284

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NSW Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network – www.nswdrcn.org.au

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Consultation with the community never stops and in the last financial year more than 6,000 contributions from our community helped shape 50 projects, plans and strategies.

Our ‘Your Voice - Our Coast’ online portal is where you can provide real input and direction into upcoming projects and initiatives. You can access the platform anytime.

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Community participation in planning matters is important because it: • creates a shared sense of purpose, direction and understanding of the need to manage growth and change, while preserving local character. • provides an improved process for two-way engagement that recognises and embraces community knowledge, ideas and expertise • contributes to building community confidence in the planning system We have the important responsibility of ensuring decisions we make for and behalf of the community ensure appropriate community input is considered in the process. In the coming weeks a revision of our Community Participation Plan will be available for feedback. To be the first to know, sign up to our weekly Coast Connect e-newsletter. Search ‘enews’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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This year, we have been working with the community to better understand how we can respond to climate change at a local level, and as a region. This understanding is helping us develop a whole-of-community Climate Action Plan that will include actions to respond, adapt and build resilience to the changing risks impacting our community, infrastructure and environment. You can get involved! Tell us about what you’re already doing, and what actions Council can take. By completing our survey, you will also enter in the draw to win an e-Bike. ‘Have Your Say’ by 30 October 2020 at yourvoiceourcoast.com

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The mysterious case of the French bulldog and a determined animal carer When it comes to reuniting lost pets with their owners, Dee Walton never gives up, and it’s that tenacity that’s saved two lives. The Central Coast Animal Care Facility Manager regularly takes on the role of super sleuth to track down owners good and bad, so when a very expensive, very emaciated French bulldog puppy turned up at the facility in September she immediately suspected something was amiss. What followed was a long search that resulted in little Jenna’s owners being hospitalised. “I actually first learned about Jenna through the local lost and found dogs Facebook page. “A woman found her and had taken her to a vet assuming she had escaped her yard. “She was microchipped, but the lady had no luck reaching the owners and was copping a bit of flack from the group for holding onto the dog, so she brought her to us at the pound,” Walton explained. “Seeing her, straight away I thought to myself that something was wrong. “Frenchies are a very expensive breed. “People don’t buy these kinds of dogs without keeping them close, so I just felt there was more to this,” Walton said. After her own unsuccessful attempts to contact the owners via telephone, Walton visited their Erina home. That visit further cemented her idea that things were not as they seemed. “When I arrived, no one answered the door despite there being a car in the carport. “I also noticed the very visible garden shed was open with

Jenna the French bulldog pup led Dee Walton on a lifesaving investigation

some very expensive tools just laying around, which again, didn’t add up.” After approaching next door neighbours, her suspicions were further aroused when no one had seen the husband and wife who lived there for around three weeks. Determined to unravel this mystery, Walton and her team at CCACF contacted police to arrange a welfare check, but when nothing eventuated, she turned to social media to try and locate relatives. “I just started messaging people with the same surname, asking if they were relatives and informing them that I had the couple’s dog and had been unsuccessful in locating them. “After eight messages I got a reply from the husband’s nephew. “After he couldn’t get a hold of them either, he put me in touch with the man’s sister. “She confirmed that no one in the family had heard from her brother recently, including his doctor, and that got alarm bells ringing. “She then met police at the property and after they couldn’t get a response, they ended up breaking in and finding the couple semi-comatose,”

Walton said. It’s understood both parties live with mental health conditions which are believed to have triggered a health episode. Both were rushed to hospital for treatment. The woman has since been released into the care of relatives. The man is still undergoing treatment after losing half his body weight. Their dog has also been placed into the care of family members. It’s an outcome that could have been much darker had Walton not persisted and she’s hopeful this story will serve as a reminder about the importance of staying connected. “A lot of people that suffer from mental health problems suffer in silence, which is why we need to be there for each other. “Life gets busy but it’s so important that we remember to check in with one another and make sure the people we care about are okay,” Walton said. For the animal lover this experience is also validating of her never give up approach when it comes to reunions. “We could have easily just gone ‘the owner hasn’t come forward let’s rehome the dog’, but at CCACF that’s not what we’re about. “We strive to locate owners and find out about their situation so we can see if there’s any way we can help them with their animal. “It doesn’t always work out, but my team don’t call me Ace Ventura Pet Detective for nothing.” Dilon Luke

Injured motor bike rider recovering A motor bike rider is recovering following a serious crash at Terrigal. Emergency services were called to the fire trail in bushland near Windemere Dve, just after 8pm on Wednesday, October 7,

following reports of a biker in distress. The patient was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics with the Westpac

Rescue Helicopter tasked for airlift, but inclement weather saw the helicopter return to base, with the patient instead retrieved by four wheel drive. Dilon Luke

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Bateau Bay Garden Op Shop ransacked They help raise funds to support lifesaving welfare and outreach programs for children, but now, Save The Children Bateau Bay is asking for the community’s help after their Op Shop was targeted by thieves. At around 2am on Saturday, October 3, the shop’s charity garden was ransacked by a man and woman with several pots and plants stolen. Robyn Thompson is the Op Shop Store Manager and said staff and volunteers were devastated by the theft and is calling on anyone who may know the identities of the thieves to come forward. “Almost all our plants were donated by volunteers who also planted out the garden, so this is pretty heartbreaking for us. “It was a beautiful garden that a lot of selfless effort went into, so to have someone come in and just rip the plants out for whatever reason is just hard to stomach,” Thompson said. Fortunately, the shop’s security system captured the pair in the act. While an investigation is underway, Thompson said an

Security footage from the theft

Anyone with information about these incidents should call

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or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.com.au Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

outpouring of support from communities across the Coast had given staff and volunteers comfort. “After posting about what

happened on social media, we have received a stream of messages of support. “The community shares in our anger, but what has been truly beautiful has just been all the kind words and generous offers to donate plants to replace what’s been lost. “It’s been a real silver lining for us.” Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Dilon Luke

Aged care worker pleads guilty to theft but avoids jail An aged care worker who stole almost $20,000 in cash and goods from the home of a dementia patient has avoided jail. Bronwyn Jones entered the employ of Sue George to assist with the care of her ailing husband Bill in 2018, but not long after Mrs George grew suspicious of Jones when money, food and alcohol began disappearing from around their Erina home, including $18,000 that was concealed within a locked draw. After reporting the matter to police, Mrs George said she was advised to install security cameras around the home to verify her suspicions. The cameras captured Jones taking money from Mrs George’s purse, raiding the couple’s fridge and instances

of mistreatment of Bill, who died in July. Jones was subsequently charged with five counts of larceny, to which she pleaded guilty at Gosford Local Court earlier this year. She returned to the same court for sentencing on Wednesday, September 30, where she was ordered to serve a 13-month community corrections order and to pay Mrs George back $18,000. The ruling comes after the court heard how Jones was living with a gambling addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder, developed as a result of childhood trauma. Ms George said she was bitterly disappointed with the outcome.

“I was led to believe Bronwyn’s actions warranted a jail term, so I feel let down by the justice system. “This sentence does not send a strong enough message that crimes of this nature are taken seriously. “She got a slap on the wrist.” Despite her disappointment, Mrs George said she would continue to advocate for stronger protections for clients and harsher penalties for in home carers to be legislated and wants her family to be the last case study government agencies need to enact change. Chief among those desired protections is George’s Rule, a law that would see the government fund some type of security camera setup to deter wrongdoing from carers. Dilon Luke

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A billion dollars that could be better spent … simple as ABC

The Case for Planned Retreat The erosion of our beaches is distressing.

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None of us wants to see our beaches disappear or homes collapse into the ocean. But there is nothing new about storms causing sudden and shocking damage to beaches and beachfront properties. What is new is the severity and frequency of these weather events due to climate change. And it is in that context that we need to assess what we do next. Wamberal Beach, very close to where I live on the Central Coast, was buffeted by storms in July of this year, removing seven metres of sand and leaving properties at risk of collapse. Property owners are now calling for a seawall to protect their houses and surrounding infrastructure. Wamberal has seen this before. That stretch of beach has been vulnerable to erosion for as long as anyone can remember, and the sand has never replenished easily. In the 1970s, storms saw several houses surrendered to the sea. Back then, there were fewer and more modest houses than those we see along the stretch now. Back then, it would have been a much easier task for the government to buy back the land and to restore it as a frontal dune. Instead, an improvised seawall was constructed and in time covered over with sand. With the problem supposedly buried, bigger and more expensive properties were constructed along the strip. Faced now with the decision between, on the one hand, building a sea wall for at least $20M or, on the other hand, buying back these properties for more than 10 times that amount, the choice looks deceptively simple. But building a sea wall is the more expensive option in the long run, and it is also the least equitable. Building a sea wall simply moves the problem – it will shift the erosion to the end of the sea wall and slow the replenishment of the beach. It will protect these houses by making coastal erosion

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions someone else’s problem – our problem – by putting other homes and businesses at greater risk, while threatening to wash away our public beaches. And where do we stop? If we are going to build a sea wall at Wamberal, are we going to build one at all the other locations along the NSW coast where properties are threatened too? At North Avoca, North Entrance, Copacabana, McMasters, Pretty Beach — and that’s just on the Central Coast — as well as of course Coffs Harbour and the Northern Beaches? And as the years pass, and predicted sea level rises are realised, is the plan to prop up all the properties sitting on the coastline with sea walls? Even best-case scenarios will see sea level rises setting beaches back by hundreds of metres by the end of the century. The impacts on all structures along the coastline will be devastating. There has to come a time when we stop doubling down on our mistakes and start doing things differently. The Wamberal Beach Management Options Report, prepared for the Office of Environment and Heritage in 2017, considered a cost benefit analysis for 8 options. It found that none of the engineering options, including different types of sea walls, with or without beach enrichment, would provide a net public benefit for the local community and visitors. Only a planned retreat would provide greater benefits than the status quo. These are not subtle differences - planned retreat has a cost benefit 7-10 times greater than any other option. From the executive summary: “The analysis concludes that

the net costs imposed on residents, visitors and other parties from the loss of the beach and construction of a seawall, exceed the net benefits stakeholders would receive from the effects of a seawall. The key beneficiaries from construction of a seawall are the approximately sixty owners of beachfront properties at Wamberal.” The report details the loss of the majority of the beach due to the construction of a sea wall, and states that the benefits of a sea wall to beachfront owners would be outweighed by the net costs to the wider community, including business owners. The impacts on the economy of Terrigal and Wamberal would reverberate throughout the Central Coast. Planned retreat is obviously extremely traumatic for property owners. It must be fair, transparent and carried-out with good consultation and supports. But it’s something we have to get used to. The Western Australian State Government has a policy of planned retreat for developed coastal areas subject to erosion. So does Byron Shire Council. Planned retreat has been used elsewhere to protect residents from bushfire and flooding. It will become more common with rising sea levels, and councils along the NSW coast will need the support of the state government and their local MPs as they grapple with the changing shape of their LGAs and the impacts on planning, services and local economies. We cannot hold back the ocean. It is a triumph of baseless optimism and hubris to think that we might. It gives false hope to affected residents and sacrifices our public open space and a longer stretch of coastline. We need to come together as a community to understand the science and assess the options. The response now must be guided by what’s best for the whole community and for ecosystems up and down the whole of the Coast. Email, Oct 12 MLC Abigail Boyd

The demand from ABC that it needs more funds, that certain programs should not be axed and that we should all rally behind its never ending thirst for more and more of tax payer’s money is not only irresponsible but also delusional. I have loyally watched ABC’ s many programs such as Four corners, Q and A, Australian story and Insiders from the early eighties. As the whole ideology, reporting and discussions of these programs evolved (into being) more anticonservative, left leaning and finally overtly

FORUM hostile towards 50 per cent of Australians who have different ideology, values and political principles, I have stopped watching ABC. Any number of articles, objective appeals and even gentle reproach from both major and minor political parties for balanced and objective Q and A sessions, media watch, political interviews and insiders programs have been rejected and completely ignored. When the new CEO was appointed, I held some hopes of fantasy that she would see

the errors of the board and provide some voice for the average Australians like me and not continually play the drum for the so called elite, academic and self-righteous ABC fanatics. Alas, NOTHING has changed. So, I wonder and most strongly object to my wasted dollars on further propping up this behemoth while it is already bloated to more than a billion dollars. I would rather the billion dollars were spent on struggling small businesses, the homeless and needy. Email, Oct 10 Dr. N. Padmanabhan, Terrigal

Taking David Attenborough’s lead I have decided my successful campaign to restore the façade of the Council Chambers in Gosford will not be a oneoff event. I am in the process of planning [a continuation of] my successful campaign strategy that will take place outside the Council Chambers Gosford, at an appropriate time depending on my health as I am recovering from major surgery. I will be supporting Sir David Attenborough and the world’s best climate change scientists. Sir David said recently that the matter of climate change

FORUM action will still be urgent when the peak/s of the COVID-19 pandemic have passed. I have had enough of the big end of town ruining my life and life on the planet. I am a proud national serviceman and Vietnam veteran. I have been trained for conflict, but I never expected it to be on my back doorstep. I call on all concerned residents to support Sir David Attenborough and the world’s best climate change scientists before sea level rises above the

levels adopted by councillors at the Gosford Council meeting, March 10, 2015, which was the medium scenario. The Central Coast Regional Strategy (CCRS, 2008) set clear population increase numbers of +30,000 by 2031/ this equates to an increase of 1,304 residents per year. The CCRP target is 75,500 or a population increase above the CCRS of 38,979. Why has the State Government increased the population target and who are the beneficiaries? Letter, Sep 17 N. Harris, Umina Beach

Mangrove Mountain markets moves I just want to say thank you to the Coast Community News team for the many years of support in advertising our markets at Mangrove Mountain Hall. As a result of your generous sponsorship we have been able to raise a lot of money with ‘Mangrove District Markets’ over the last 16 years. These funds paid the bills and did repairs at Mangrove Mountain Heritage Hall and helped with costs to set up the Fairview committee to hopefully get that homestead in

FORUM the valley restored in the future. Times have changed and the new hall committee has chosen to ‘suspend the markets indefinitely’. We don’t want to let our valued customers and donors down after all these years. Therefore, we are a work in progress, smaller, but still raising funds for our community. We will be at the corner of George Downes Dr and Bloodtree Rd, each Saturday

8.30am-3pm, rain, hail or whatever. We have plenty of enthusiasm, soap, water, handwash etc. love to see you. There are lots of ideas for a new home in the future, but this works for now. Letter, Sep 17 Margaret Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain … actually, Margaret, all of us here at CCN want to thank YOU for all YOUR support over many years and for all your wonderful work for The Mountain Community, not to mention being our favourite paper girl! RB

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Departure should have raised questions During the tenure of the Administrator, the Forum page was full of demands that a representative Council be put in place to reflect the will of ratepayers and return us to the state of perfection that prevailed before the previous councils were removed from office. We now have had three years of representative government, and what is the result, an $89M deficit disaster that we ratepayers will have to stump up for, for years to come. (Chronicle, Oct 7, page 1) I don’t suggest that the Administrator was perfect, as I was critical of him on numerous

FORUM occasions, but the staggering incompetence of the Council does lead to second thoughts about the powers entrusted to councils and to the degree of surveillance exercised at the state level to protect us from mismanagement. First, it is obvious that the prime responsibility for the debacle has to be borne by the CEO. In six months under his eye, the deficit has blown out from $41M to a mind-boggling $89M, without any explanation. If he was not aware of what was happening, he is clearly

not competent for his job and should go. If he was aware and did not alert Council, he is clearly too irresponsible for the post and should go. The departure of four Chief Financial Officers on his watch should surely have raised some questions about what was happening, particularly if, as it now seems, there were significant financial irregularities being sanctioned by the administration. I should think that there is a clear case for dismissal for failure to carry out duties, and the sooner the better. That said, the ultimate burden lies with the Council and with

the individual councillors who allowed this situation to develop. “We didn’t know” and “nobody told us” does not suffice as excuses. It is Council’s job to know how its affairs are being handled and to take ultimate responsibility for directing the work of its staff and ensuring that Council resources are properly managed. With the abysmal failure confronting us, we should be lobbying the Minister for removal of the Council from office without delay, and it is my intention to write directly to the Office of Local Government in this vein.

I urge every ratepayer in the region to take this step as well, so that the Minister is made fully aware of the depth of our concern, as without that, it is highly probable that nothing will happen. In fairness, I must admit that Councillor Best has made several attempts to shine a light on the Council’s financial situation but has been stymied by the opposition of other councillors. The basis for this opposition should be exposed, so that blame can be properly sheeted home. One possible explanation is that too many of our councillors have too many outside interests

to allow them enough time for the job they are supposed to be doing for us. However, our full-time, highly paid Mayor does not seem to have been any better informed than councillors who, at least, have the cover that the Council is only a part-time job. Email, Oct 9 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy EDITOR’S NOTE: In a report to Central Coast Council’s meeting on October 12, CEO Gary Murphy said that since the merger of Wyong and Gosford council, there has been two not four ongoing Chief Financial Officers. He said two internal staff members temporarily acted in this role when the position was unfilled.

Paying to watch our own kids play footy … mmmm (Last) weekend, parents of junior rugby league players on the Central Coast (were) charged an admission fee to watch their own children play grand finals. Last season they were charged $6 per person, this year that impost jumps to $10,

FORUM with an added $2 booking fee for division one games. Needless to say, parents of junior players are the life blood of the game. These are the code’s ultimate volunteers and without them,

rugby league has no tomorrow. A player’s mum and dad (were) slugged $22 to watch the last game of the season on Sunday. Not much of a thank you for ferrying their budding champion to and from training twice a week and to games as

far and wide as Umina in the south, and Doyalson to the north, throughout the winter. I understand there are costs involved for the CCDJRL in overseeing the big weekend. Yet surely a game built on working-class roots maintains enough of its 1908 ethos to

filter down spare change from the NRL level, via the NSWRL, to cover the costs of junior grand finals. Given the income generated by the top tier of the game over many decades (much of which has allegedly been squandered by a greedy and bloated

hierarchy), it’s an outrage that parents ever be forced to pay to watch their children play. To then markedly increase the fee in the face of the COVID recession however, that is a disgrace. Email, Oct 7 A.Stark, East Gosford

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A dream come true It will be a dream come true for 16-year-old ballerina Layla Gerrish of

Terrigal when she heads off to New York on October 18 to take part in a year-long scholarship program with the professional dance school, Ellison Ballet. The pre-professional training program delivers the highest standard of classical ballet education and is open to teenagers aged 12-19 from all over the world. Layla has been dancing full time at Premier Dance Studios in Tuggerah for three years and said, despite feeling nervous, she was excited about the big move.

“I am a little nervous, but it is going to be a great opportunity,” Layla said. “My goal is to become a

professional ballerina and eventually work for a company who will pay me to dance and perform on stage. “I love how ballet is so different and challenging, and I love being up on stage and connecting with the audience. “Hopefully this school will open up so many doors and work opportunities.” Layla will be travelling to New York by herself as her mother’s ticket was cancelled due to the current travel bans. Renae Gerrish said she was surprised Layla received an exemption to travel.

“We knew that we did not tick any of the boxes for a travel exemption, but we sent one through and received a reply saying she can go,” Gerrish said. “That’s when I thought ‘oh wow, you are going to New York in a pandemic’. “Layla has to dance with a mask on constantly, and the class sizes are smaller than usual,.” Being a full-time dancer consists of training approximately six hours a day with her schoolwork being completed on the weekends through distance education. However, Layla said that in New York, dancing would be her sole focus. “It was tough to juggle both school and dancing as I have been doing my schoolwork on the weekends, but I got there,” Layla said.

Professional ballet shoes, called pointe shoes, typically only last between 12 and 24 hours of wear and cost anywhere between $100 and $200 each pair. “I have been trying to make mine for a least a week or two, but they are worn out very easily because the pointe piece is made from a similar material to paper mache,” Layla said. Layla and her mother are hoping to receive a sponsor who will help to fund these regular purchases. “I love New York as I was lucky enough to compete in the Youth American Grand Prix last year, so I have experienced the city,” Layla said. “The opportunity to train in New York in a professional program is a dream come true.” Jacinta Counihan

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5 Lands Walk film accepted by overseas film festivals Composer and filmmaker Yantra de Vilder of Avoca Beach has had her film Home A Place Of Belonging accepted by two major overseas film festivals. Largely born of her involvement over the past four years in the 5 Lands Walk, the film is a celebration of the Central Coast community and has been accepted for inclusion in the Around Films International Film Festival in Barcelona, Spain, and the Paris Lift-Off Festival. “I feel like I’ve been working on this film for the last three years,” de Vilder said. “I have been composing music specifically for the 5 Lands Festival official opening for the past four years and have spent a lot of time developing it. “In June 2019, we chose to do the opening at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre because we thought it was going to rain and we filmed and recorded it. “Little did I know then that COVID-19 was looming.

Yantra de Vilder with the Ephemera Choir at a 5 Lands Walk Opening Photo Roslyn Donahue

“Since June 2019 I have pulling what I had together as a film, doing a lot of production work on it. “And then when COVID broke out and we decided we couldn’t do the 5 Lands Walk this year, I decided to release film as an online event on what would

have been the night of the opening ceremony. “We had an amazing number of views that night – around 400 – so I began promoting it as an online experience while everyone was in lockdown. “But then I didn’t know what to do with it next, so sent it to a

few different film festivals not knowing what would become of it. “I feel it is an important work as it is a symbol of reconciliation and connection within the community. “It explores our cultural diversity, incorporating a range

of cultures including Indigenous, Chinese, South African and Celtic and I was supported with a grant from Multi Cultural Arts NSW. “It is wonderful to get international recognition for the work.” With a background as a

composer, de Vilder completed a doctorate in creative arts and now sees herself as a “one stop shop”. “I am producer, director, composer, filmmaker and animator – I do it all,” she said. She is currently working on a film clip of a new song she wrote for this year’s 5 Lands Walk opening ceremony called Walk With Me, a collaboration with other musicians and a choir. “Because of COVID we have had to film it in different section,” she said. “It’s a whole new way of operating which I’m quite enjoying. “I feel like I’ve been training for this for years, after having worked for some time with the ABC, doing projects largely online.” She is also working on another project in the virtual reality space and building a new recording studio at her Avoca home. Terry Collins

$2,000 funding for The Rhythm Hut Greater Bank local music Rhythm Hut, as part of community program.

has awarded venue, The with $2,000 its monthly funding

After being shut for five months, venue founder Rendra Freestone said the Greater Bank winnings would go straight to rent. “The #GreaterCentralCoast funding was a massive community effort to pull together almost 30,000 votes over a month for the Rhythm Hut,” he said. “With a big international following as well as local, we

had people from all over the world getting behind us.” Former General Manager and current volunteer, Louise Sawilejskij, said winning the funding couldn’t have come at a better time after a challenging few months. “The effects of COVID-19 on our business have been farreaching and having to close our venue for so long has had a massive impact on our operational costs,” she said. “We are extremely grateful to Greater Bank for providing this opportunity and are excited to be able to start offering socially distanced live music events

and music classes again.” Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said he was thrilled to see this month’s major grant helping a local cultural venue continue to offer music and live events to the local community. “We all know how difficult this year has been for so many small businesses so it’s wonderful to see the #GreaterCentralCoast providing much needed financial support to a community organisation such as The Rhythm Hut by helping them to open their doors once again,” Swetnam said.

Both runners up in the September round, Gosford Kariong Rugby Leagues Club and Disabled Surfers Association of Australia Inc. Central Coast Branch, will each receive a $500 grant to go towards their operational costs. Businesses in next month’s round include The Entrance Amateur Swimming Club, Peninsula Lighthouse Ltd and SOCARES Animal Care Facility. Voting for the October round will close at 5 pm on October 28. Jacinta Counihan

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Tough start to life for Dobby A baby possum has been saved after surviving a hit and run in his mother’s pouch. The young brushtail possum was still suckling on its deceased mother teat when found by a member of the public. The youngster, later named Dobby, was brought to the Australian Reptile Park and rushed into 24/7 care by mammal keepers. Australian Reptile Park Director, Liz Gabriel, said Dobby is in good health but warned it can be a challenge caring for young orphan animals. “It’s hard to know if they’ve been exposed to disease, are malnourished or even injured in the accident,” Gabriel said. “But he’s pulled through like a true champion.”

Dobby requires bottle feeds almost every hour, hydration feeds every two, and remains inside a pouch and kept under heat. Gabriel has urged the public to slow down in wildlife areas as cars are one of the largest threats to Australian wildlife. “If safe, please check pouches if you see an animal on the side of the road,” Gabriel said. “Joeys can survive for up to 48 hours after the mother has died. “If you find a joey, contact your closest animal rescue organisation like W.I.R.E.S.” The baby brushtail possum will remain in the care of Australian Reptile Park staff until he is strong enough to be released back to the wild. Jacinta Counihan

Melinda Schneider’s new single offers a message of hope To mark Mental Health Month this October, Australian country music singer and songwriter, Melinda Schneider, has released a new single Be Gentle on Yourself, focusing on the importance of selflove and self-care. The Central Coast resident began performing at the age of three and recording at the age of eight. She has since released multiple albums and won numerous Golden Guitar awards at the Country Music Awards of Australia in Tamworth. However, Schneider said a lifetime in the spotlight could take its toll, and she hopes she can help others by sharing her own lived experience of mental

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Day, 2018. “That Sunday, I came home after performing a show and told my partner, ‘something doesn’t feel right’, but I couldn’t describe what it was,” she said. “He sent me to bed and told me to stay there. “He said ‘You’re a workaholic, you never have any time off. Go to bed and watch Netflix, but do not work.’ I took his advice and ended up in bed for six weeks.” Schneider battled feelings of sadness, shame and hopelessness, but said taking that time out to reconcile her thoughts and feelings made all the difference, and she started to feel better slowly. She is now an advocate for speaking out and has recently taken on the role of Ambassador

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6:00 Headline News [s] 5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Movie: “The Perfect Girlfriend” 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour (M) (’12) Stars: Adrienne Frantz, 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Destination Flavour China 2:00 The Block: Hallway Week (PG) 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Jon Cor, Ashley Leggat Bitesize 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 2:00 Autopsy USA: Bernie Mac (M) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:05 Cruising With Jane McDonald: 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] Western Mediterranean (PG) Justine Schofield [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 3:00 Dateline 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 6:00 NINE News [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 3:30 Insight: Where There’s A Will (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 4:30 Great British Railway 7:30 The Block: Hallway Week (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] Journeys 6:00 WIN News [s] 7:30 Highway Patrol: Do As I Say, 8:40 Australian Crime Stories: 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 Assault On Police HQ (M v) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] Not As I Do/ Rent A Quote (PG) Highlights 9:40 Murder Calls: 8:30 Movie: “Batman v Superman: 5:30 Letters And Numbers 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia Peter Shellard (M) [s] Dawn Of Justice” (M l,v) (’16) – 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) [s] Fearing the actions of a god like 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 6:30 SBS World News 8:30 The Masked Singer USA 11:10 New Amsterdam: Preventable super hero left unchecked, 7:35 Walking Britain’s Roman (PG) [s] (M) [s] – Max is forced to reckon 9:30 Bull: Pillar Of Salt (M v) [s] Batman takes on Metropolis’s Roads: Dere Street (PG) with his diagnosis in a new way 10:30 Bull: Labor Days (M v) [s] most revered, modern day 8:30 Australia Come Fly With Me as things become more difficult 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] saviour, Superman, while the (M) for him. world wrestles with what sort of 9:30 The Good Fight: The Gang 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] hero it really needs. Stars: Ben 12:05 Dr Christian Jessen Will See 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Goes To War (MA15+) You Now (M n) [s] Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot 10:25 SBS World News Late Colbert (PG) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 11:30 Blindspot (M v) [s] 10:55 24 Hours In Emergency: 2:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping 12:30 Home Shopping Bringing Up Baby (M) 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] 1:30 QI [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:10 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:05 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 Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure: Venice/ Albania/ Turkey [s] 9:20 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 10:10 Program To Be Advised 10:40 ABC Late News [s] 11:10 Louis Theroux: By Reason Of Insanity (Part 1) (M) [s]

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5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 Cruising With Jane McDonald: Cuba (PG) 2:55 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle (PG) 3:50 Who Do You Think You Are? Fearne Cotton (PG) 4:55 Great British Railway Journeys: London Paddington To Warminster 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 (M) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 Cardinal (MA15+) 11:50 The Killing (M) (In Danish) 4:10 Great British Railway Journeys: Roybridge To Glenfinnan (PG)

6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Cruising With Jane McDonald: 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Avalon (PG) 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 2:50 The Crusades (PG) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:50 Five Billion Pound Super 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Sewer 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2020 (PG) [s] Highlights 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia 7:30 Michael Mosley - Queen (PG) [s] Victoria’s Slum: 8:30 Gogglebox (M l) [s] Slums In The Spotlight (PG) 9:30 Program To Be Advised 8:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of 10:00 This Is Us: A Hell Of A Week London (M l) (Part 1) (M) [s] 9:30 Fargo: The Birthplace Of 11:00 This Is Us: A Hell Of A Week Civilisation (MA15+) (In English/ (Part 2) (M) [s] Italian) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 10:30 SBS World News 1:00 The Project (PG) [s] 11:00 24 Hours in Police Custody: 2:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] Shallow Grave (M l) 3:00 Home Shopping 12:00 The Killing (M l,v) (In Danish) 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

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Down in the Garden: Stunning Succulents and Cool Cacti Food and Water Needs

CHERALYN DARCEY

These delightful gems of the botanical world are popular, easy to grow indoors or out and, with Christmas rapidly approaching, great for creating living gifts for your family and friends. So, let’s jump into the fascinating world of succulents and their cacti friends. These almost alien-looking plants are one of the Earth’s great examples of adaptation to environment. Their name comes to us from the Latin ‘sucus’ which means juice or sap and, as their name suggests, they are indeed juicy. They are the camels of the plant world. ‘All cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti’ is an old adage and not really true these days as botanists have excluded some cacti from the succulent group. While this scientific difference prevails, generally gardeners consider them to be all in the same bunch of plants. And why not? They have similar needs and join together to make fantastic displays that are harmonious and have a high visual impact. How to Grow and Keep Succulents and Cacti Alive Often we struggle in gardening simply because we are trying to make plants live in places that they do not come from. Over generations some can adapt, while horticulturalists and even backyard hobbyists crossbreed plants to achieve new specimens that are better able equipped to tolerate new environments. Firstly, like most plants, succulents and cacti benefit from good drainage. Yes, you can sometimes successfully grow these plants in pots without holes as they require very little water, but I suggest you go for the containers with holes or drill them in every time. Ensure that containers are washed well before using or when repotting to stop the spread of any diseases and pests. A layer of larger gravel in the bottom of pots goes well to further increase drainage. Soil is also an important factor because succulents and cacti don’t grow in the same medium as your regular pot plants – using regular potting mix or garden soil is no good for them. These plants grow in the desert, in rocky places and you need to mimic that by either purchasing ready-made cacti and succulent potting mix or creating your own. To make your own combine 50% loam-based compost to 50% horticultural or bonsai grit. You may also find that some plants, particularly cacti benefit from the addition of perlite to increase the drainage or horticultural sand.

The main reason we kill succulents and cacti is that we overwater them. In botanical terms a succulent is a plant that has thick fleshy leaves or stems that have adapted to store water. Too much water for any plant causes humidity and increases the risk of disease and pests. Using distilled water or rainwater is best as the minerals in tap water can cause issues. These plants hold so much more water than other plants and the opportunity to absorb and retain minerals they do not need is also far greater. Water the soil not the plant and do this either carefully from above using a thin spouted vessel or even a syringe. You can also place your pots in a shallow tray of water for about half an hour. Fertilising is going to depend on your individual type of plant and so identification is important to having the right formulation. Pruning and Repotting Tidy up your plant and help it thrive by pruning away any damaged or diseased areas and by thinning out stems when the plant gets too leggy or crowded. This will ensure more vigorous and healthy growth. Always use very sharp scissors or secateurs and clean them often with a cloth dipped in methylated spirits to prevent cross contamination of pests and disease. Plants generally do not like being moved around. It disrupts the root system and can cause plant shock. Only repot when you really need to for design purposes, when they outgrow their container or if affected by pests and disease. Outgrowing a pot usually occurs every couple of years and can be indicated by root bound soil. This means there seems to be more roots than soil in the container or where the roots are growing out of the bottom drainage holes. Use a small paintbrush to swipe away soil or grit that lands on the plant after potting up and be sure to add a layer of pebbles to the surface to keep the potting medium cool and moist. Pot like with like. I often see succulents planted in with tropical ferns or flowers – you just cannot do this and hope for success. In any container gardening you need to plant things together in the same pot that have the exactly the same watering, soil, light and feeding needs. Another potting tip: Use gloves to transplant and work with cacti and cover with a few layers of bubble wrap first – this will not only help protect you but also your plant. What’s Wrong with my Plant? Yellowed leaves or stems can mean over or under watering, lack of light or food. Check soil for moisture level or try moving it to a position with more light and check on the specific feeding and watering requirements of your plant. Mushy or soft leaves or stems indicates overwatering, high humidity and possibly fungal growth. Reduce watering, increase air circulation and wait and see. Remove any areas that go brown or die. Light brown raised areas could be the nonfatal ‘cactus corky scab’ and you will need to increase air circulation and reduce humidity. Round dark spots usually mean ‘fungal leaf spot’.

Affected areas have to be removed to save the plant. Be careful not to wet leaves and stems in future when watering as this is usually the cause. Fine brown markings, distorted growth, plant collapse and strange fibres appearing on your plants are all signs of pests. While it helps to identify the pests, physical removal by washing the plant in very mild soapy water and quickly drying in a wellventilated area helps. Spider mites usually mean a death sentence for your plant, but you can try an eco-friendly pesticide and removing the infected parts. Thrips and fungus gnats can be combated by the placement of sticky traps around your plants and vine weevils and root mealybugs will mean you need to repot and clean your roots. Scale insect is a difficult one and you can try washing your plant, using a methylated spiritsoaked cotton bud directly on areas of infestation or a systemic pesticide. Whole plant collapse is a sad looking problem and usually means that there is a pest or fungal disease in the roots of the plant. Have a look, remove pests or fungal damaged roots and repot – should all the roots look affected, then the plant needs to go to the bin I’m sorry to say. Etiolation is also a common succulent problem. It is leggy and outstretched growth of the stem and leaves caused by a lack of sunlight and usually occurs after you have fed your plant. Simply move the plant to an area in which it will receive more sunlight. Make Them Flourish Sometimes succulents and cacti won’t produce flowers when grown in ‘captivity’ and that’s because as much as we try, it’s just not possible to make our home exactly the same as their home. Ensure that your plant is fed correctly as an underfeed plant will also struggle to produce flowers and you may need to be patient as blossoms will usually only develop on mature plants. These types of plants have a definite dormancy period in which they either do not grow, or grow very slowly, and they do not bloom, usually from the middle of autumn to the end of winter. One of the most rewarding things about succulents is the ease in which most can be propagated. This is best done in spring, right now for Coast Gardeners!

A lot of these types of plants produce offsets. These look like miniatures of the parent plant and grow around the base. Most can be eased off by hand or you made need a sharp small knife to separate them. These should then be left in a dry and warm place for two weeks to dry out a little and then potted up. Another method of reproducing more plants is by propagating through leaf cuttings. Gently pull off mature, healthy leaves from the base of plants. Again, leave to dry for a couple of weeks and then pot up. Stem cuttings can be achieved by removing a leafy stem of about 8 to10cm in length with secateurs. Remove the bottom 3cm of leaves and leave to dry for a couple of weeks. Pot up as with other forms of propagation mentioned. Cacti stem cuttings can be obtained in the exact same way, just make sure you use gloves and bubble wrap first! Recommended for BeginnersThe following are generally easy to obtain and easy to grow and care for. CACTI: Cereus (includes Queen of the Night and Pipe Organ Cactus) , Echinopsis (includes sea urchin and hedgehog cactus), Ferocactus (includes barrel cactus), Mammillaria (includes pincushion cactus) SUCCULENTS: Aloe (includes Aloe Vera), Aeonium (includes Houseleeks), Crassula (inclues Jade Plant), Haworthia (includes Zebra Plant), Lithops (includes Living Stones), What’s on for Garden Lovers Succulent Workshop featuring beautiful Epiphyllums with Ruth Donnelly, Co-Director of Coachwood Nursery, Somersby at 3pm, October 31 ($49 per person, bookings 0491 147448) – see www.coachwoodnursery.com Next week is National Water Week and Council has two free webinars that will be useful for gardeners: ‘Australia’s Relationship with Water’, Monday, 19 October (12:30pm to 1:15pm) and ‘Making a Wicking Bed’, Wednesday, 21 October (12:00pm to 1:00pm) – see 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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Cocky vandals caught unclipping streetlights One observant Point Frederick local has caught a cackle of Cockatoos redhanded as they waged war on a set of streetlights. Last week resident, Terry (who preferred not to give his last name), was alerted by his wife that several streetlight casings had been unclipped by cockatoos and left hanging between Albany St and Gosford Swimming Pool. Terry posted a photo on Facebook seeking answers from the public on this strange

bird behaviour. “Overnight, some people came and put the covers back on, but the next morning the cockatoos were on the streetlights again,” Terry said. “I was really unsure about why these birds did this, which is why I put it up online. “The day I posted it on Facebook, people started commented explaining how the same thing had happened in their region, and how they had been trying to get their streetlights fixed for months.”

Ausgrid is responsible for streetlight maintenance around the Central Coast and said this is not the first time they have seen this type of behaviour.

“We occasionally experience minor damage to streetlight covers as a result of curious cockatoos perching or hanging from the light cover,” an Ausgrid

Spokesperson said. “In cases where birds or wildlife have damaged light covers, and it is reported to Ausgrid, we will send a crew to clip the covers back in place safely. “The birds do not generally damage the light, just the clip that holds the cover in place.” Spokesperson for the Central Coast Bird Group, Allan Bensen, said that there is no simple answer to the strange behaviour. “I am not sure why that is

happening; it could possibly have something to do with searching for insects for food or simply being mischievous,” Bensen said. “Cockatoos are very clever birds, and they can use both their feet and their beak to manipulate things very well. “They can be quite destructive in the fact that they will eat windows and door frames … I have even seen cockatoos open up wheely bins.” Jacinta Counihan

Ella and Billie returned to the sea From page 1 “We decided to give her two weeks to show signs of recovery and thankfully she started to eat and make improvements in that time. “We get a lot of tips from divers and residents from Sydney to Newcastle when they see an animal which looks unwell and we go and rescue them. “When we retrieved Billie, he had a really bad bacterial infection which would have killed him. “We had him in care for four months.

“Both animals had been off their medications for over a month, but we had to wait until the water was warm enough to release them. “When you re-release an animal that has been cured it is a feeling like no other. “We don’t always have a good outcome, so we love to celebrate a happy ending.” “Donny was found in Terrigal Haven and was very ill after swallowing a plastic bag,” she said. “Bluey was rescued from the Lake Munmorah area with a fishing hook in his gut and line

tangled tightly around his flipper. “It is still touch and go as to whether he will be able to keep his flipper. “And then we have to try to get him free from infection with antibiotics.” Gilmore said it was the organisation’s practice to name all the animals in its care. “Ella was named by the volunteer who rescued her after a niece of hers who had supported her during breast cancer treatment, so that was a very personal naming. “Billie was named by his

rescuers as they weren’t sure of his sex and the name could suit either. “Donny we named after a former well-known resident of The Entrance and Bluey was named by the kids who rescued him.” Gilmore said Australian Seabird Rescue was the only organisation on the Coast licensed to rehabilitate marine reptiles and urged anyone who sees a sick seabird or marine reptile to contact them. Terry Collins

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The Redhead by the Side of the Road Author: Anne Tyler Publisher: Vintage

Micah Mortimer is a tall, slim man with poor posture and scruffy clothes, in his early 40’s and who runs his own tech company (not big tech, more like helping your grandmother with her computer tech). He also is the caretaker for a small apartment building outside Baltimore. One of the perks of being the caretake is that he gets to live in the basement apartment rentfree. He has been dating Cass for a few years, but they live separate lives. He has never been married and has no children. He doesn’t have male friends, but he has a lot of sisters. He has a daily routine and he likes things just so. Each morning he gets up and runs. He doesn’t don any fancy running gear, just a pair of simple sneakers, cut off shorts in warmer weather and jeans when it is chilly. He doesn’t wear his glasses when runs, but his vision has deteriorated, not from an eye disease but just because he is getting old. In fact, Micah does everything carefully and methodically … and regards this as a great virtue.

Every day on his run he mistakes the fire hydrant for a little redhead on the side of the road, “Because even though he knew by now it was only a hydrant, still, for one fleeting instant he had the same delusion all over again, every single morning.” After his run he will shower and prepare breakfast. After breakfast he will soak the dishes while tidying up the apartment, he will vacuum under the table in case any crumbs have fallen: “It was Micah’s personal theory that if you actually noticed the difference you made when you cleaned - the coffee table suddenly shiny, the rug

suddenly lint-free - it meant you had waited too long to do it.” As he attends to his chores he likes to talk to himself in German or Russian accents – it can get quiet in the apartment. Some time in the morning his phone will start ringing for people looking for the Tech Hermit – older ladies and gentlemen hoping they can get their computers to work, their printers to work, uncover missing passwords. He wrote a book, First, Plug It In. it sells well at the local bookstore, but he won’t be able to retire on the proceeds.

Micah’s world will tilt on its axis when he comes home one day to find a teenage boy sitting on his stoop. The boy’s name is Brink, he is the son of one of Micah’s college girlfriends and Brink believes he is Micah’s son. This will start a chain of events that puts Micah’s perfectly routine world into chaos. Cass breaks up with him. He will come to the realise that the reason he is alone may not be the fault of his past relationships and he will have to start looking at himself. During his morning run “He momentarily mistook the hydrant for a redhead and gave his usual shake of the shoulders at how repetitious this thought was, how repetitious all his thoughts were, how they ran in a deep rut and how his entire life ran into a rut, really.” This was a lovely story. Micah is such a likable character who thinks he is happy, “Really his life was good … he had no reason to feel unhappy.” He was so caught up in his routine he restricted his life and limited his relationships. But, of course, it is fraught to expect everything to be perfect. Anne Tyler has cleverly introduced us a very ordinary, forgettable character with a very ordinary life and shown us, through the arrival of Brink into the equation, just how extraordinary the inner workings of even a very ordinary person can be. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Business & Property

Treasurer checks in with local business owners Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg met an enthusiastic reception when he popped in to check out progress on a Terrigal building site on October 13. On the Central Coast to discuss repercussions for the region of the Federal Budget handed down on October 6, Frydenberg chatted with business owner of Terrigal Electrical Services, Ryan Wilson, and two of his apprentices, Mitch Sampson and Chloe Williams. Wilson, who also owns The Entrance Electrical Services and Ettalong Electrical Services, said the business was started in 1982 by his father. “I took over nine years ago and have expanded,” he said. “We have greatly benefitted from JobKeeper and the instant asset write off enabled us to obtain a new van. “The latest apprentice wage subsidies are a good thing, not just for our business, but for a range of businesses across the Coast. “We have been getting quite a few big jobs and it’s keeping us in business.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, chat to Ryan Wilson of Terrigal Electrical Services and apprentices Chloe Williams and Mitch Sampson at Terrigal

“There are lots of new residents moving into Terrigal and it’s a good thing for the area and for all the associated businesses. “It is restoring confidence in the business community. “Some of our businesses have been doing it tough, but you need to keep essential services, like electrics and

plumbing going. “These have a direct effect on many livelihoods. “With the extra support for apprenticeships, we have been able to take on two new electrical apprentices and they have a range of specialties available to them.” Chloe Williams, 17, of Kanwal,

is just days into her apprenticeship, while Mitch Sampson, 22, of Gorokan, is nearing the end of his. He said he would probably stay on with the firm after completing his fourth year, and perhaps begin studying for his Level 11 licence. “This points to a great future for trade apprenticeships,”

Wilson said. “If we keep encouraging our young people into work, we are setting up a skills base for the future.” Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, who accompanied the Treasurer on his visit, said it was good to see businesses such as Terrigal Electrical Services taking advantage of

the many incentives on offer. “It’s incredibly important to keep these young people working and equipping them to take advantage of job opportunities in the future in a diverse range of trades,” she said. Terry Collins

Budget subsidies a boost for Class of 2020 Business NSW Central Coast has praised a Federal Government subsidy for apprentices and traineeships which will see apprentice and traineeship wages subsidised for 12 months and act as a great incentive for the region’s school leavers to enter a trade. “Business NSW has repeatedly called for governments to address skills shortages,” Regional Director, Paula martin, said. “By subsidising half of all new apprentice and traineeship wages until September 30, 2021, the Government has

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given businesses the confidence they need to recruit. “The new subsidy will give businesses the certainty they need to invest in new staff during these extremely difficult economic times and help reduce the high unemployment levels brought about by COVID-19. “Although support was being provided to help businesses retain existing apprentices, until now there was little or no support for new starters and restarters, essential to address our projected shortfall of up to 3,000 training places in the region. “We also know that this year’s high school leavers are in the

middle of a tough year, so this subsidy will give them some comfort that they will find a vocation that gives them valuable skills that serve them a lifetime. “With the subsidy available from October 5, we expect to see more employers bringing forward their recruitment plans and starting to look for motivated young apprentices and trainees. “My advice to any young person at high school who’s not sure what comes next would be to finish your schooling and then seriously consider an apprenticeship or traineeship for the chance to start a fulfilling career.”

The move has also been applauded by the Housing Industry Association (HIA), “The announcement that the Australian Government will inject a further $1.2B into helping new and existing apprentices get a leg up in these difficult times responds to HIA’s call to ensure the class of 2020 are not left behind,” Managing Director, Graham Wolfe, said. “The extension of the Supporting Apprentices and Trainees (SAT) wage subsidy to cover 50 per cent of an apprentice or trainee wage, up to $7,000 a quarter, for any business that takes on a new apprentice, provides a great

incentive for students looking at building trades as a future pathway. “As we reach the end of 2020 and students are considering their next step in 2021, an apprenticeship in residential building, which has remained open for business throughout COVID, should be seen as a real opportunity. “The $2.8B already provided under this wage subsidy has made a real difference for the housing industry and has supported the majority of our existing apprentices continue their study and training this year. “Retaining apprentices in the building trades next year will

underpin the need for a steady supply of skilled trades people over the next stage of the home building cycle. “As JobKeeper and other incentives reach a conclusion businesses may have been challenged to keep on their existing trainees and apprentices; (this) announcement is as a sensible and targeted approach to supporting the class of 2020 and those businesses that continue to operate in these challenging times and support Australia economic recovery,” Wolfe said.

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Missing Link Social Media honoured at Australian Business Awards 2020

Central Coast agency, Missing Link Social Media, has clocked up two major awards this month. The agency was selected as the ABA100 Winner for Marketing Excellence at The Australian Business Awards 2020 and short-listed as a finalist at this year’s Social Media Marketing Awards, celebrating the best of social and digital campaigns across Australia and New Zealand. Missing Link Social Media is a Tuggerah-based agency of six people. The Australian Business Awards (ABA) program, now in its 15th year, provides an opportunity for high performing organisations which implement world-class business initiatives and develop innovative products and services to be acknowledged and honoured

for their achievements both nationally and internationally. “Each year the ABA100 Winners are recognised for the successful development of new and improved products and services and for implementing business processes that improve efficiency and performance,” Program Director, Tara Johnston, said. Missing Link Social were also finalists in the categories of Best Social Media Agency of the Year, Best Social Good Campaign and Best use of Facebook. Director and Head of Strategy for the agency,Perry Henderson, started the company from his mother’s apartment at Terrigal in 2012, when he was just 24. Eight years on, the agency is regarded as one of the country’s top social media agencies, with clients including Central Coast

Council, ACCOR, Central Coast Mariners, Thursday Plantation, AAA Auto in Europe and Jim’s Mowing (AU, NZ, CA) Henderson said true social media marketing begins with a fundamental knowledge of marketing principles,consumer behaviour and understanding the roles each marketing channel plays in a customer journey. He fosters a highly engaged in-house approach to working with clients, in determining a tailored approach. “We are ecstatic with these awards wins, largely to be recognised by the industry and our peers for the incredible work our team puts in and delivers for our clients,” he said. “2020 has been a hard year for so many, including ourselves. “More than half of our clients

had to pause their current campaigns at the onset of the pandemic, so as a business, we had to innovate our services and we now offer lead nurturing and marketing automation too. “We’re fostering a strong culture of innovation, and it’s exciting to be part of it. “At Missing Link, we get to do what we each love every day – helping businesses tell their story and grow.” Missing Link Social Media focuses on social strategy, content generation, advertising management, community management, training, lead nurturing and marketing automation through ActiveCampaign CRM, and reporting and analysis. Source: Media release, Oct 12 Missing Link Social Media Perry Henderson of Missing Link Social Media

Submissions open for East Gosford affordable housing development Submissions will close on November 6 on a proposed eight-unit affordable housing development in Russell St, East Gosford. A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) lodged with the Development Application (DA) says the project would see the demolition of an existing brick home, with the site to be cleared to make way for the two-storey unit block.

The development has been designed to capitalise on solar access with, six of the eight units receiving at least three hours of direct sunlight between the hours of 9am and 3pm, the ESS says. The majority of the existing trees and vegetation will be removed and replaced with complementary planting and landscaping intended to soften and integrate the new

development with the surrounding streetscape. The development would have four parking spaces at ground level with vehicle access to Russell St, which the ESS says satisfies the parking rate for infill affordable housing accommodation as specified in State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009. The reports says any effects

on the local environment will be offset by the provision of substantial benefits to the community, particularly for those who are struggling to enter the mainstream rental housing market and want to reside close to their families and established social networks. Source: Central Coast Council DA tracker

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Business women’s network expands to the Peninsula The Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) is expanding to the Peninsula with the first event scheduled for October 28 at Umina Beach. The CBWN aims to unite women on the Central Coast, sparking opportunities for growth, resilience and inspiration in both their professional and personal life. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said the community would welcome CBWN with open arms. “The Peninsula is full of bright, accomplished, determined, and dedicated women who have a keen eye for business and innovative

ideas which is why the CBWN is perfect for us,” tesch said. “We’re welcoming CBWN with open arms and I cannot wait to see all our incredible women at the event.” Since its establishment in 2018 the CBWN has connected hundreds of women from all sorts of backgrounds, from successful business owners to those just starting out, or those looking for a positive connection. The CBWN has over 300 active members and is set to expand across the Peninsula. Tesch is encouraging women on the Peninsula to get involved. “Whether you come from a business background or not this is a brilliant opportunity to expand your networks and get

the inspiration, support and ideas you need to take that first step,” she said. “We definitely need to see more women supporting women and that’s exactly what the CBWN strives to achieve. “It’s an opportunity we all should be taking up and I most certainly will be there watching this initiative thrive in our community.” The first Peninsula CBWN event will be held on October 28 at Margarita Daze from noon-2pm. Bookings are essential via stickytickets. Source: Media release, Oct 15 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

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Submissions close on gateway redevelopment Submissions have closed on a $300M mixed use precinct proposed for a large block of land opposite Gosford railway station, with the Department of Planning now calling on the proponent to address concerns raised by respondents. Just 12 submissions were received; six from public authorities; two from interest groups; and four from private individuals. Among the major concerns raised by submissions of objection were the heights of the three towers proposed for the development, excessive floor space ratios and overshadowing. To be located between Mann, Faunce and Watt Sts and incorporating the existing Gateway Centre which fronts Mann St, the development would include a hotel, commercial and retail premises, entertainment options, student accommodation and seniors housing. Three towers would be split by a large public plaza of landscaped green spaces, activated by restaurants, bars and cafes and providing a connection between Gosford CBD, the railway station and the bus interchange which operates opposite the site. Central Coast Council’s submission called for more information on overshadowing possibilities of open space and

adjoining properties, more detail on the Faunce and Mann Sts corner and social and economic impacts and benefits. It also raised concerns over the height of the towers, which were echoed by Central Coast Local Health district (CCLHD). CCLHD’s submission also called for more information on the composition of residential and commercial/retail components and the anticipated number of people to be accommodated. The Community Environment Network (CEN) and the Central

Coast Community Better Planning Group (CCCBPG) were both also concerned about floor space ratios and height of the towers, with CEN also highlighting reservations about the project design and impacts on the public domain. CCCBPG also had concerns regarding overshadowing and the effect on view corridors to the ridgelines of Rumbalara Reserve and Presidents Hill. While the group supported the public plaza between the towers which it said would open a new view corridor between Burns Park and Rumbalara Reserve, it was not

happy about the removal of the pedestrian overbridge from Burns Place to the Gateway Centre which it said would create a conflict of pedestrian movement across Mann St. The owners of 139 Faunce St, opposed the project on the grounds that it would cause a devaluation of their property, create significant noise and vibration disturbance due to construction, which would impact its tenant, a community radio station, and cause overshadowing, privacy and safety concerns. Statistician Patrick Spedding of Copacabana lodged the only

submission in favour of the development, saying it was a “badly needed initiative in support of Central Coast economic development and socio-economic initiatives”. Spedding said the Central Coast LGA has the highest homelessness count in NSW and one of the lowest rates of building approvals in Australia. His submission said the region had been badly hit by the recession caused by COVID-19, with huge job losses, particularly in the construction industry. “Another important factor is

that the Central Coast currently has very low residential rental vacancy rates, with locals being pushed out of the rental housing market due to demand from Sydney,” the submission said. “This lack of available supply is also driving up rents, reducing affordability. “It is clear that the Central Coast desperately needs these kinds of innovative, forwardlooking initiatives, in support of economic growth and socioeconomic sustainability.” Terry Collins

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“I can’t see how any of us can come back from this” – Cr Best Central Coast Council has a weekly wages bill of about $3.9M it was revealed at the October 12 meeting when councillors discussed a $100M loan to solve short term cash flow problems. The possible loan was one of a raft of plans adopted at the six-hour meeting which focused almost solely on the

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Development Applications and Consents Development Applications

The following Development applications are notified for public comment and are available for inspection at Central Coast Council offices in Gosford and Wyong between 8.30am and 5.00pm and online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions close: 6 November 2020

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financial issues that were made public earlier in October. As well as the loan option, the Council will approach Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock for permission to use Council’s internal restricted funds for general fund purposes. Key financial information was made public with the issues discussed for hours as councillors argued about the best way forward. The weekly cost of meeting the wages bill was about $3.9M, acting CEO Jamie Loader said in response to a question from Cr Jilly Pilon. Cr Pilon said a $100M loan would give council six months of wages - but asked where to from there. “Do we just keep borrowing?” she asked. But Loader said Council received income on a daily

basis. Earlier, in answer to questions from Cr Best, Loader said the council had a 13 week cash flow model and that it continued to change as reduced spending, and cuts, and people paying their rates on time changed that modelling. He said the advice from consultants was that the $100M would get the council through until the actions under the 100-day plan would start to take effect. “Council can still pay staff and suppliers,” Loader said. Cr Louise Greenaway asked councillors that if they accepted there was a problem, but didn’t want to borrow or use restricted funds then “where was the solution”. Cr Rebecca Gale asked how common it was for a council to appeal to the Minister to use restricted funds.

Both a staff response and a response from Cr Chris Holstein seemed to indicate it was not uncommon. Cr Holstein said the only other option was for the Minister to dismiss the council and install an administrator. The Mayor had said earlier in the evening that was always a possibility. Cr Pilon said it may be the best option while Cr Richard Mehrtens said it was last thing the community needed. Cr Greg Best ended the evening - or early morning, it was now past midnight summing up as if he expected it was the councillors’ last hurrah. “Who knows, it may be the last time we meet,” he said. He thanked Crs Troy Marquart, Bruce McLachlan, Pilon and Gale for their support.

Written submissions close: 13 November 2020

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232 Central Coast Hwy Lot 60 DP7842 Hawkesbury River 59 Terrigal Dr

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Central Coast Council is required to comply with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2019 which requires submissions on Development Applications to be published on Council’s website. In order to maintain privacy, all submissions lodged using Council’s DA Submission Form or online portal will have personal contact details and signature redacted. Submissions received not using Council’s DA Submission Form or via the online portal will be published in full. Your submission may also be reproduced in full in Council reports or in Court proceedings.

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Vote of no confidence in missing CEO withdrawn A proposed vote of no confidence in the CEO Gary Murphy failed to get the numbers at Central Coast Council’s meeting on October 12. The meeting, which lasted more than six hours, concentrated on the financial woes of Council which had been made public on Tuesday October 6. All other items were deferred to an extraordinary meeting called for Monday, October 19 and Council spent the six hours debating how to attack the financial situation it found itself in. As part of that, Cr Greg Best put forward a notice of no confidence in the CEO which included that the CEO’s powers of delegation be withdrawn until further notice, other than those required to carry out basic operational activities. Mayor Lisa Matthews agreed

to add it as an addendum to her Mayoral Minute about forming a finance committee, although she had concerns about the removal of the CEO’s delegation powers and what impact that would have on Council operations. Council went into confidential mode behind closed doors for more than an hour to discuss the issue and gain advice from Council’s legal officers. Eventually, they came back out of confidential session and continued to debate the issue for another hour and a half. Cr Chris Burke opposed the move against the CEO. “It’s only in the past 12 months that we’ve had fires, floods, natural disasters and a pandemic and we’ve been praising the CEO and the ELT and now we’ve lost confidence in them?” he said. Cr Kyle MacGregor said moving a vote of no confidence in the CEO had no real standing

CEO Gary Murphy was not present at the meeting

other than leaving Council liable to damages. He reminded councillors of the legal advice they had just received in confidential session. “One could be led to believe

this has been a catastrophic failure of governance and financial controls by the operational wing of Council … but if you are genuinely interested in prosecuting the case for some of these ideas, [make sure] they are done

through the correct mechanism,” Cr MacGregor said. However, Cr Greg Best said there had been “a significant erosion in confidence in the elected body of this Council”. “So, therefore, I think that it is only fair and reasonable that we should reflect a similar lack of confidence in those that administer the operational business of this organisation,” he said. “Honestly, councillors, the buck stops here, we have to take responsibility ultimately but the staff in the operational sense should equally take the responsibility.” After much to-ing and fro-ing, the move of no confidence against the CEO,and withdrawal of his delegation powers, was removed from the motion. What eventually was passed was a three-point motion. Point one acknowledged the

distress of the community including the impact of community confidence in Council. Point two noted the forensic internal audit of Council’s finances underway, including the establishment of a working group to implement a 100-day action plan to recovery. Point three said Council would establish a finance committee comprising all councillors, an independent financial expert and human resources adviser appointed by the Office of Local Government and an independent legal adviser to oversee Council’s forensic internal audit and 100-day Action Plan to recovery. The CEO was not at the meeting and no explanation was given for his absence. A later press release said he was on leave. Sue Murray and Merilyn Vale

Councillors defer response to confidential “staffing matter” More explosive news is set to come from Central Coast Council about a “staffing matter”. Described by Cr Greg Best as “an absolute monumental issue that is going to change the future of this Council in every way” the issue was raised at the October 12 meeting but deferred until an extraordinary meeting on October 19. No detail of the matter was made public. The councillors refused to deal with the issue which

“landed on their desks two minutes ago”, said Cr Best who moved the deferral. His motion to defer was seconded by Cr Louise Greenaway who agreed the lack of notice about such a significant issue was wrong. The Mayor defended her decision to hold back the Mayoral Minute until the meeting, saying she did not want the information leaked to the public. She said it had to be dealt with in confidential because “it is personal matters concerning particular individuals”.

Cr Best replied that he understood the decision that was being offered. “’It’s a bit like, what do you want, a gun or a bomb?” he said. “And the outcome may be similar, but we need to talk about it, and this is no way to do it tonight (to) just ram it through like this. “We’ve got to take responsibility for this, as has the general manager, as have the staff and those that have brought this upon the ratepayers and skating along on thin ice like we’re doing

right now is just unbecoming of a democratic process – it’s shocking,” he said. Cr Kyle MacGregor said there were strict legal confines around what could be said. “I can confirm that I received the email with this information at 6.46pm from staff but given the serious nature of it and the position we’re in I believe this should be dealt with tonight,” he said. “It’s particularly challenging to speak about it with the legal constraints but we’re in charge whether you like it or not, we were voted in by the people to

make very difficult and very serious decisions. “Some things can be planned and go for some time and other things might hit you in the face … but we are paid that high sum of $30,000 to make serious decisions on behalf of the ratepayers, the residents, and our relevant constituencies. “We cannot run away from our duty and our obligations just because decisions are difficult.” Cr Jilly Pilon said she had strong concerns about the legal advice and asked if the matter was discussed tonight would

councillors have appropriate legal advice to make a decision. “After my discussion with you (Mayor) this afternoon, I believe this is a Labor set-up,” she said. The Mayor said she was disappointed that people felt that they needed to defer and she was fearful of what would come of the information in the next week and the circus that would be encountered because the council was not dealing with the matter that night. Merilyn Vale

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A Stirring Change: Spring Cleansing The water and air temperature in the pod are neutral to skin temperature so you can barely feel the water against your skin. Most people prefer to float in total darkness and silence, creating a sensation that is often described as floating in space. 3. Why do people typically choose to take your programs?

GEORGIA LIENEMANN This is the last in our Spring Cleansing and Self Care series and we’re chatting to Amanda Reid from local business Central Coast Float in Blackwall. 1. Tell us a little bit about the philosophy behind your business We opened our wellness centre almost 5 years ago. We were intrigued with floating after hearing Joe Rogan talk repeatedly about the mental and physical benefits and declaring that he thinks float tanks are one of the most incredible pieces of equipment for self-help and introspective thought that you could ever find. Our mission is to provide our community with affordable relief from physical and mental stress, while providing a relaxation experience like no other. 2. What kind of cleansing programs do you offer? What is your main focus? Our unique spa offers Floatation Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Massage Therapy. Our main focus is floatation therapy. With just one floatation therapy session you will experience deep physical and mental relaxation. Floating in Epsom Salt reduces stress, lifts mood, and gives a boost to the nervous and muscular-skeletal system. While you float, your breathing, heart rate, and brain waves slow down, inducing a peaceful, meditative state of mind on the verge of being awake and asleep, while maintaining a level of alertness. Our float tanks contain 1000 litres of water and 600kg of food grade Epsom Salt. The water is heated to skin temperature (35°C) and is denser than the dead sea, meaning floating is effortless. A normal floatation therapy session lasts 1hr. For the first 10 min, relaxing music is played, then it slowly starts to fade out and all you can hear is your heartbeat and your breathing. You have the option to keep the music playing for the duration of your float.

Our customers come to us for a broad range of reasons including: • Pain relief • Relieve muscular aches and pain • Relief from stress and anxiety • PTSD • Skin disorder including eczema and psoriasis • Migraines • Aid fertility treatment • Sensory disorder and ADHD • Sleep 4. What are the health benefits associated with saunas? Saunas provides the ultimate detox, boost your immune system and improve circulation. Sauna sessions promote good health by aiding detoxification, reducing inflammation, improving the appearance of your skin and increasing endurance and performance. During a session, your heart rate increases pumping fresh blood and oxygen to every cell in your body. The increased blood flow to your muscles removes lactic acid, helping to reduce pain, inflammation and post work out soreness. Sweating promotes the excretion of toxins including heavy metals. When exposed to heat stress, the body releases heat shock proteins that increase immune response, reduce free radicals, promote muscle recovery, help prevent neurological degenerative diseases and increase our ability to cope with stress and anxiety. 5. What’s the difference between infrared and traditional saunas? Traditional saunas heat the air, which in turn heats your body, meaning the temperature of the air is typically above 80 degrees. Most people don’t like the burning sensation in their airways,

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and his body was less stiff and tense. Peter continued to float 3 times a week up to having his surgery and was able reduce his dependency on pain medication, only needing to take it after prolonged periods of standing or walking. Sauna case study: Sarah started having trouble sleeping and waking up feeling tired. She also noticed that she was experiencing headaches, numbness and poor memory. A blood test revealed that Sarah had toxic levels of mercury in her blood. As part of her treatment, she was prescribed 3 sauna sessions per week for 8 weeks. Sarah reported feeling surprisingly energised for hours after her first 30-minute morning sauna session. The next session was in the evening and that night Sarah had a great sleep and woke up the following morning feeling well rested. At week 3, she increased her sessions to 45 minutes and by week 8 she was up to 1hr sessions. The longer Sarah spent in the sauna the better she felt afterwards and the longer the benefits lasted. After 8 weeks, a second blood test revealed that her mercury levels had reduced by 35%. 7. What are 6 things that people can do for their health, at home? •G et 7 hours sleep a night to allow the body and brain to detox and recover. •D rink plenty of filtered water to help your body cleanse itself. • S tretch daily to boost lymphatic drainage. • E at fresh whole foods and reduce intake or processed foods and sugar •B reathe through your nose – this cleanses and purifies the air, but also allows your body to absorb 16 times more energy from the air you breathe in. •U se a body brush to boost lymphatic drainage. •R educe chemicals in the home including harsh cleaning products. Central Coast Float is located at 42 Wateloo Avenue, Blackwall. For more information, head to www.centralcoastfloat.com.au.

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Meditate for mental health Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Coasties to meditate for mental health, during Making Meditation Mainstream’s (MMM) 28 for 28 campaign, which is raising money for Lifeline throughout October. MMM is encouraging people donate a dollar a day over the 28 days to raise $28, the amount it costs for Lifeline to answer each call. Tesch said a dollar a day is a small price to pay. “Lifeline Australia provides an incredible and unfortunately much needed service in our community, especially given all the challenges 2020 has thrown everyone,” she said. “Lifeline devastatingly receives a call every 30 seconds from people who are in crisis, each call costing $28. “A dollar a day to potentially save someone’s life is a dollar well spent in my opinion and I will continue to support the campaign.” The 28 for 28 Meditate for

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always being put to the test but 2020 has pushed us all to our limits with Lifeline so far experiencing at least a 25% increase in calls so far this year,” she said. “This confrontational figure goes to show just how much we all need to start focusing on our mental health which is why MMM’s message is so important.”

Tesch said MMM groups on the Central Coast were doing an amazing job. “The local instructors do an astounding job and radiate so much positivity in their MMM sessions, encouraging others to think about their mental state,” she said.

“MMM provides an outlet and community for so many who have a passion for meditation and those who just want to see what meditation is all about.” The Central Coast has two MMM organisations, one at Ocean Beach and one a

Terrigal Beach, each meeting a 6:30am every Saturday morning for a free mediation session. Source: Media release, Oct 9 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

Help Sheets translated into 38 languages Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Carers and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has praised Dementia Australia for the translation of four Help Sheets it released in response to the COVID-19 outbreak into 38 languages. The Help Sheets outline tips for people living with dementia, carers, families and friends of people living with dementia, residential care providers and home care providers. With an estimated one in eight Australians living with dementia not speaking English at home and around 18 per cent of people in residential aged care from non-English speaking countries, Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said the translations were much needed to reach culturally and linguistically diverse communities. “The translation of these Help Sheets will assist people from non-English speaking backgrounds living with dementia, their carers, families, friends, community groups and

providers to achieve the best possible outcomes during this pandemic,” McCabe said. “People from diverse communities sometimes face difficulties with language and a lack of knowledge of the service systems available to people living with dementia in Australia. “At this time, people living with dementia are some of the most vulnerable groups in society. “The needs of all people living with dementia must be a priority in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. “Since releasing these Help Sheets in March, feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. “We are delighted to be releasing the translated Help Sheets, which will help people to navigate complex conversations about dementia and COVID-19 in their own languages.” McBride said the move was an “excellent initiative”. “It is often said COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate, but it

does – the impact of this crisis is being felt more by older Australians, particularly those living with dementia and those who care for them. “It can be very difficult for the estimated 460,000 Australians living with dementia – and especially the one in eight of those who speak a language other than English at home – and their carers to access reliable information easily. The Help Sheets provide handy guidelines for those living with dementia, carers families and friends, residential care providers and home care providers – outlines the impacts coronavirus COVID-19 may have on a person living with dementia, tips to reduce heightened anxiety and where to go for help. Funding for the project was provided by the Australian Government Department of Health. Access the Help Sheets at dementia.org.au/languages and call 1800 100 500 for information and support. Terry Collins

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My dog saved my life A Central Coast cancer survivor has released a book sharing her story in hopes it will encourage others to get checked and not ignore potentially harmful health symptoms. Janette Cox’s book, Cancer: My Dog saved my life, is a true account of how her Doberman, Harvey, sent her warning signs about the fallopian tube cancer developing in her body three years ago. Two years later, Cox is now

cancer-free but said she owes her life to her beloved dog, believing she would not be alive without his warnings. “It happened on three occasions, the first was when he was out with me playing ball; he walked straight into me with his nose which is not something he has ever done before,” Cox said. “He hit me really hard on my pubic bone, but I brushed it off as I didn’t understand what he was doing.

“On the last occasion, he slammed into me, and this time it hurt.” Looking back, she recalls experiencing some minor symptoms but didn’t take them seriously until Harvey tragically passed away a week after his final warning. She said the shock, grief, and these unusual warnings convinced her to book a doctor’s appointment. “I don’t understand why but the penny dropped, and I

Lifeline calls for community connectors Lifeline is currently recruiting Central Coast residents in bushfire affected communities to become Community Connectors who will provide support for people struggling with mental health and to help build a suicide safe community. The Community Connector program has been developed with funding from NRMA and will train over 3,000 community members on the east of coast of Australia to be suicide aware. Participants will be offered the opportunity to undertake Lifeline’s free Accidental Counsellor Course and supplied with a suite of tool kits and wallet cards to help them refer community members who may be struggling to the most appropriate support services. The Lifeline Community Counselling course will also be provided without charge and

be available via video to members of the local community. Lifeline Hunter General Manager, Julie Wicks, said the cumulative trauma caused by bushfire and COVID-19 has left many communities vulnerable to long-term mental health challenges. “COVID-19 is challenging our ability to connect and recover from the bushfires together, so it’s more important than ever that we equip local people who have frequent interactions with other members of the community to be suicide aware,” Wicks said. “The earlier someone can recognise the signs that another person may be struggling, the sooner we can intervene and get the person the help they need. “This program will empower local community members to take a proactive approach to the wellbeing of those around

them by working with Lifeline as a Community Connector in their everyday interactions with the community. “We know people who interact frequently with members of the community are in the ideal position to notice behaviour change and recognise someone who may need some professional support to cope with their current state of mental health. “We are especially reaching out to frontline members of the community… these are all people who others may open to or who can notice important changes. To express your interest in being a Lifeline Community Connector contact Dean Bayliss, Community Engagement Coordinator on dean.bayliss@lifeline.org.au. Source Media release, Oct 7 Lifeline

thought I have got to go to the doctor,” she said. Two weeks later, Cox went into surgery and was later told she had developed cancer near her uterus which had not been picked up by a pap smear test five months earlier. “My dog was not trained, but he smelt it and was trying to warn me something was going on,” Cox said. “They have a terrific sense of smell, and there are chemicals given off with cancer which dogs can seek out. “All I can say is that the angels guided him.” Cox has now fully recovered and wants to share her message with women and men across the country. “You can’t ignore symptoms, and that is the big message I want to send,” she said. The 82-page book, Cancer: My Dog saved my life, can now be purchased online. Jacinta Counihan

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Calls for more school councillors, fewer suspensions Central Coast Council of P&Cs President, Sharryn Brownlee, is calling for more school counsellors and resources to support vulnerable children, as part of an effort to do away with school suspensions. Brownlee has applauded suggested changes to the Department of Education’s Student Behaviour Strategy, which would see periods of suspension reduced from 20 days to up to five days for children in Kindergarten-Year 2 and up to 10 days form students in Years 3-12. But the real solution, she says, is in providing more support to schools so that

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suspensions can be done away with completely. “School suspensions will one day, be seen by the community, quite rightly, in the same way we see corporal punishment now – damaging to children,”

Brownlee said. “More needs to be done to help some children to manage their behaviour. “Learning how to manage socially and learning restitution is also needed.” Brownlee said gaps in policy and inconsistent follow up were problematic. “Individuals schools should not be making decisions without a strong policy,” she said. “The risks are too high - we know that local decisions may vary but always the child’s well-being must be at the heart of decision-making. “If a new school setting is what is needed, places must be

available. “At the moment sadly, there are long waiting lists. “More specialised classes, more school counsellors and behavioural schools are needed, not more suspensions. Brownlee said there were many examples of good principals here on the Central Coast intervening and saving children from being suspended, and then working with their families and external agencies to ensure the child is supported so their education continues. “Every child has the right to a safe learning environment and a quality education. “It is critical to no longer have those long suspensions - we

would like to see them abolished altogether.” The NSW Teachers Federation said shorter periods of suspension required prior consultation with the Federation and the provision of early intervention programs, additional qualified specialist teachers, including school counsellors and support for parents and carers. It has also called on the Education Department to commit additional funding, resources and support to schools to manage behaviour and engage in genuine consultation with stakeholders. Brownlee seconded those calls. “Mainstream teachers often

aren’t equipped to cope with specialised behaviours,” she said. “We value and recognise the stress placed on teachers. “But the answer isn’t suspension – sending children home and expecting them to remain in education is unrealistic. “It’s good to have the Minister looking at this, but what we need is more schools aimed at behavioural issues on the Coast. “We have high numbers of children in the region with special learning needs and educational challenges.” Terry Collins

Youth leadership Forum cancelled The annual Youth Leadership Forum hosted by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Every year the forum hosts students from high schools across the Central Coast, connecting young leaders and encouraging and teaching leadership skills that will last a lifetime. Tesch said she was devastated this year’s forum won’t be going ahead. “We had huge plans for this year’s forum, but we have had to make the unfortunate decision to cancel for 2020,” she said. “The forum puts local

students in the driver’s seat, empowering them to solve the issues our society faces from climate action to housing, transport and education, allowing their voices to be heard which is extremely needed, especially during a time like the present.” Although the forum cannot go ahead, Tesch encouraged young people to apply for the 2021 Regional Youth Taskforce, a group which voices the concerns of regional youth to the Government. “Through our annual forum I’ve learnt time and time again our youth have some amazing initiatives and ideas which NSW could really benefit from,” she said.

“It’s crucial our youth use this platform to put forward their ideas and I encourage all of our future leaders to take the next step and apply. “The NSW Government will really benefit from the voice of our youth and should implement policies future generations want and need. “With the pandemic policies having an extreme effect on our youth,and many economists predicting our younger generations will be the ones to suffer from the onslaught of COVID-19 for years to come, it is absolutely paramount now more than ever that our youth are heard and listened Meanwhile, Tesch said she was hopeful the Youth Leadership

Forum will be up and running again next year. “I always look forward to the forum because it’s the one day I get to become a teacher again and instil in our youth valuable leadership skills and learn their perspectives so I can reflect their voices in my work,” she said. Applications for the 2021 Regional Youth Taskforce close at midnight on 18 October. For more information head to https://www.nsw.gov.au/ regional-nsw/regional-youthtaskforce. Source: Media release, Oct 9 Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch Last year’s Youth Leadership Forum

Green light for ET Australia’s move It’s official, ET Australia Secondary College is on the move, with the Department of Planning giving the green light on October 13 to its relocation plans. The college will relocate to 125 Donnison St and the Imperial Centre, with its current

site at 123 Donnison St set to be demolished early next year to make way for a regional library. Year 7-10 students will move to a rented site in the Imperial Centre and an expanded arm, catering for up to 31 places for Year 11 and 12 students, will be housed upstairs in a building at

125 Donnison St, which already contains ET Australia’s Adult Training College on its lower level. The $2.8M project is expected to generate 26 full time construction jobs and an additional 14 full time employees upon completion. Few objections were raised

by private organisations, with Options Disability Support, Parkside Gosford, Gosford Uniting Church, Regional Youth Support Services and the Lederer Group offering support for the project. The Imperial Centre site will

require further works which could involve minor construction works and all areas and teaching spaces, across both sites, have been reviewed by the certifier and satisfy NCC compliance requirements for natural

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Local health reassure community on two Coastlinked COVID cases Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has reassured the community that two Sydney residents who spent time on the Central Coast while infectious with COVID-19 present no risk to the public. CCLHD Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, said all potential contacts of the two COVID-19 cases were immediately identified and advised of any potential risk to their health. “One of the cases spent time

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To be successful in this role you will have: Appreciation of the Catholic Faith and Aboriginal spirituality; Understanding of and sensitivity to the learning needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; Current driver's licence is essential It is a genuine occupational requirement that the position be filled by a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. For further information, or to discuss the role please contact HR on 9847 0667 or email hr@dbb.catholic.edu.au

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community from these cases, it was important people do not become complacent about testing. “Testing rates on the Central Coast have been declining,” he said. “We ask everyone to remain vigilant and continue monitoring for symptoms. “If you notice any symptoms, no matter how mild, it is essential you get tested.” Symptoms could include a runny nose, a scratchy throat, cough or fever, he said. “Get tested on the day you get symptoms, don’t wait to see if they go away. “There is no limit on how many tests you can have. “Testing is quick, free and easy, and most people receive their test result within 24 hours.”

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1. Telstra are currently upgrading existing mobile network facilities to allow for the introduction of 5G to Telstra’s network. As part of this network upgrade, Telstra proposes the installation of NR850 and NR3500 (5G) technologies at the Gosford locality and surrounds. Proposed works at the above site will involve the installation of three (3) 5G AIR6488 panel antennas (each no more than 2.8m long), the reconfiguration of existing panel antennas and the installation of associated ancillary equipment. All internal equipment will be housed within the existing equipment shelter located on the building rooftop. 2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as an exempt Facility under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 Schedule 3A Part 1 – Exempt Development based on the above description. 3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or written submissions should be directed to Didier Ah-Sue, Aurecon Australasia via email to: Didier.ahsue@aurecongroup.com or via post to: Didier Ah-Sue, Aurecon Australasia Level 5, 863 Hay Street, PERTH WA 6000 by 5pm on 30 October 2020.

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FARM SALE 31st October 7am - 5pm 1000 litre vat, Fertiliser spreader, Irrigation, 2 antique tractors, Electric fencing, Star posts, Gates and Doors, Shade Cloth, Lots of bags of Lime, Boxes of tiles All brick a brac 169 Euloo Road, Peats Ridge 4373 1856

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Public Exhibition Lease of community land at various locations

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Marine Rescue NSW - 7CR Wilfred Barrett Drive North Entrance, Lot 7090 DP 1122057. Permitted Use: Communications base and any relevant activities associated therewith. Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre - 22 Kincumber Street Kincumber, Lot 3 DP 749376. Permitted Use: Neighbourhood Centre, food bank and other bookings. East Gosford Guides – 24 Boronia Street East Gosford, Lot 8A DP 413380. Permitted Use: Girl Guides, Brownies, Rangers and meetings of parents and committees of the association only or for the purpose of raising funds for the lawful purposes and objects of the Girl Guides Association. Wyong Senior Citizens Club – Part 8 Rankens Circuit Wyong, Lot172 DP727765. Permitted Use: Community programs, services and activities for seniors. Wyong Neighbourhood Centre – Part 8 Rankens Circuit Wyong, Lot172 DP727765. Permitted Use: Neighbourhood Centre, food bank and other bookings. Iris Foundation – Part 8 Rankens Circuit Wyong, Lot172 DP727765. Permitted Use: Provide services and programs to the community. Ourimbah Tennis Club – Part 6 Shirley St Ourimbah, Lot 1 & 6/DP386095. Permitted Use: For the use of activities associated with the game of tennis. Wyong Lakes Australian Football Club Inc - Part 1W Wolseley Ave, Tacoma, Lot 1/29/DP4460. Permitted Use: Sporting clubhouse.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993 that Central Coast Council intends to oﬀer a license to the following for a period of twelve months: Ÿ

Tidy Towns – 2W Campbell Parade Mannering Park, Lot 83 DP 220400. Permitted Use: Storage of tools and meeting spot for volunteers who work to improve and clean-up the local area. Buﬀ Point Scouts – 48 Narambi Road Buﬀ Point, Lot 38 DP 849208. Permitted Use: Activities related to and incidental to scouting and the achievement of the objectives of the Scouts Association of Australia, including fundraising in support of the Scouts Association, community based activities and any ancillary uses.

Submissions regarding the proposed lease may be made online by visiting yourvoiceourcoast.com or in writing addressed to the Chief Executive Office, PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259. Submissions close: 5pm on Thursday, 12 November 2020. (28 days from the date of publication of this notice). Enquiries: Council's Property Officer, Cassie Field on 1300 463 954. 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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Warriors star Adam Keighran talks Covid, injuries and the future NRL While the Coast may have been a home away from home for the New Zealand Warriors, for Adam Keighran it’s just home. With his season done and dusted and most of the Warriors back in NZ, The Chronicle caught up with Adam to talk his past, present and future. Growing up in Kanwal, it’s no surprise the Warriors Five Eighth came up the representative footy ranks playing for the Wyong Roos, before making the jump to Intrust Super Premiership level with the Bulldogs and then the Panthers, before making his NRL debut with the Warriors in 2019. Keighran was then set to impress in 2020 before the pandemic hit and injury put his season in jeopardy. “We played our first game of the year and then the boys were essentially stuck here. “There was a lot of uncertainty around the virus and the club basically had five days to make a decision on whether we would continue in the season before it got postponed,” Keighran explained. With the Warriors committing to see the season through, Keighran re-joined the team for their initial quarantine period in

Adam Keighran reflects on the season that was Photo: NZ Warriors

Tamworth before suffering a serious knee injury at training in May. Requiring surgery and an extensive recovery period, Keighran was out for most of the season proper. It was a frustrating time for the 23-year-old, who was in the best shape of his life. “Any injury is frustrating, but my knee did take a pretty big toll on my mental state.

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“I was feeling the fittest I’ve ever been and was really excited to work with the group and play in front of a home crowd. “The Coast is home to me, so not being able to play and being stuck in the hotel due to restrictions was hard.” Keighran was finally given the greenlight to resume training in July, but it wasn’t long before disaster struck again.

A head on collision during an August training session left Keighran with a broken nose and concussion, ruling him out for a further three weeks. It was a tough pill to swallow for the utility back, who’d made just one appearance in the season at that point. Relief came in Round 19, when he got to step out for the Warrior’s clash with the Raiders in Canberra, but it’s Round 20

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that Keighran counts among the highlights of his career. Up against the Sea Eagles at Central Coast Stadium for their last hit out of the year, the match began with a standing ovation and guard of honour for the Warriors, whose decision to stay on despite the pandemic helped anchor the season. This was followed by a Haka for retiring Warriors stalwart, Adam Blair.

But for Keighran, it was the chance to perform in front of a home crowd for the first time that stoked his fire, and that motivation would see him go on to score a game defining hattrick that helped the Warriors along to their 40-28 win. “Getting to run out to a crowd packed with my friends and family was just surreal. “It was my first time playing at Central Coast Stadium for the NRL and I was blown away by the turnout. “It was very special and something I’ll always remember,” Keighran said. With the most unique season in living memory now over, Keighran is back in Kanwal and enjoying his downtime as the finals series plays out. Off contract, the young gun kept it coy when talking about his plans for next year but didn’t do much to quash rumours about talks with the Roosters. “For now, I’m just focusing on my fitness and getting prepared for next year. “I don’t think any clubs are going to get serious with recruiting until the finals are over. “I have been in talks with the Roosters but nothing’s set in stone. Dilon Luke

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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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Down to the wire

Terrigal secured back-to-back titles in the Premier 1 Photo: Nick Friend Sports Photography

RUGBY UNION Five new CCRU Premiers have been crowned on a Grand Final day in which almost every match went down to the wire. The Central Coast Rugby Union Competition came to an exciting conclusion on Saturday, October 11. In the Premier 1, Terrigal made it back-to-back titles after beating The Lakes, 31-28. CCRU President, Larry Thomson, said the match was on a knife edge from start to finish. “A try and conversion and then a penalty goal in the 15th minute gave The Lakes a handy lead of 10 points to 3.

“However, Terrigal quickly responded with their first try to square up the match at 10 points apiece,” Thomson said. Despite The Lakes reclaiming the lead through a penalty goal, an undaunted Trojans outfit found their momentum from the 30th minute of play and did not relent. It started when Terrigal Centre, Arana Taumata, crossed wide out to make the score 1513, before their Winger, Dan Sargeant, crossed to make the score 22-13 at the halftime break. A determined The Lakes outfit came out firing in the second half, crossing for two tries in the first eight minutes to

reclaim the lead 25-22. The Lakes continued to play some exceptional rugby, keeping Terrigal tryless throughout the remainder of the match. With play going from one end of the field to the other, Terrigal were able to equalise with a penalty goal, before fly-half Adam Dancker broke the deadlock in the dying minutes with another penalty to secure Terrigal’s win. In the Premier 2 grand final, it was more heartbreak for The Lakes, who again went down against Terrigal by the narrowest of margins. “There was absolutely nothing in this match

throughout,” Thomson said. “The Lakes grabbed a break late in the first half and went in leading by 20 points to 10, but it was Terrigal who proved the stronger in the second half.” Terrigal crossed for a try early in the second half but penalty goal to The Lakes helped them steady at 23 points 17. “Just when it seemed The Lakes would hang on for victory, Terrigal crossed over for a try in the corner right on the fulltime siren, to make the score 23-22,” Thomson said. A conversion from the sideline saw Terrigal take the Premiership after fulltime in another extremely close and hard-fought grand final.

But it wasn’t all doom and gloom for The Lakes, with the Maroons beating Avoca Beach 23-14 to claim the Under 19’s Premiership – once again with a converted try right on the siren cementing the victory. The President’s Cup was won by Avoca Beach, who defeated Terrigal by just one point, 2221, while the Women’s 10’s was won by Terrigal, who defeated Avoca Beach 22-17. With the sun now set on the season, Thomson said it would go down as one of the most memorable in CCRU history after a complicated year. With the end of season also comes the CCRU seasonal awards.

Normally announced at an end of year presentation, due to the pandemic, this year’s awardees were announced following the conclusion of the grand finals. Club Person of the Year was awarded to Hornsby’s, Dee Carroll. Coach of the Year went to Terrigal’s, Michael Farrelly. Club of the Year went to Avoca Beach. Highest Point Scorer went to Ourimbah’s, Daniel Jones. The Syd Noble Medal, the CCRU’s most prestigious honour, went to Terrigal’s, Sam Kenny. Dilon Luke

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