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18 JUNE 2021

ISSUE 297

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Nurses and midwives rally over staffing ratios

Ourimbah firefighter Peter Burfitt has been named the Rural Fire Service Association’s (RFSA) Member of the Year. See page 5

Out&About

For 13 years, Bob Pierse was a member of iconic Australian rock band The Delltones. See page 17

Education

Nurses and midwives rallied outside Gosford Hospital on June 16 over the need for safe staffing and called on the NSW Government to introduce nurse-to-patient ratios. See page 31

Nurses and midwives rallied outside Gosford Hospital on June 16

Ten locals recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List The Central Coast has been well represented in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, with six residents receiving an OAM and one an AM. A former Central Coast police officer received an Australian Police Medal, one resident was awarded a Meritorious Award and one received an Emergency Services Medal. We present profiles on each of the recipients in the Central Coast News area.

For profiles of Tony Younglove, who was awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) and Peter Rubin and Bob Wilson, who each received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), see this week’s Central Coast Chronicle. For a profile of Dr Leon Wakefield Clark, who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), see this week’s Pelican Post. This year’s awards recognised 1,190 Australians, 44 per cent of whom are women.

Governor-General David Hurley said each recipient had stories which deserved to be shared widely and celebrated. “On behalf of all Australians, congratulations to all recipients,” he said. “Collectively, they speak to who we are as a nation. “There are countless examples of selflessness, commitment and dedication. “There is diversity and there are examples of exceptional achievement in almost every

field imaginable. “I am pleased that this list includes the highest ever percentage of women recognised through the General Division of the Order of Australia. “It is important that the Order of Australia represents the diversity and strength of Australia – for this to happen we need to ensure outstanding women, members of our multicultural community and First Nations people are nominated by their peers in the

Academics, highperforming professionals and subject matter experts will be encouraged to choose teaching as a new career... See page 34

Sport community. “I am prioritising increasing awareness of and engagement with the Order of Australia amongst groups that have been historically underrepresented. “We are seeing positive progress and I am determined that it continues.” Source: Media release, Jun 14 Office of the Governor-General

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Alen Stajcic and Nahuel Arrarte have stepped down from their roles as Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively of the Central Coast Mariners A-League side. See page 40

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Fire and Rescue responds to hazard spill

With submissions now having closed on Central Coast Council’s proposed Tranche 3 asset sales, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has joined the fight. See page 5

Out&About

Asset Energy, a subsidiary of Advent Energy, has issued a call for tender for the provision of subsea wellhead equipment, materials and associated services for the Baleen drilling program, as part of the PEP-11 offshore gas and drilling project.

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Diagram of the Baleen Prospect

This is despite the fact that Federal Minister for Resources, Keith Pitt, is yet to make a decision on renewal of the PEP11 permit, which expired on February 12. Renewal of the licence would allow oil and gas exploration drilling off the coast from Port Stephens to Sydney for another two years, with an area just off Lake Munmorah as a target site called the Baleen Prospect. In 2018, a seismic exploration

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Highland Grove Preschool in Green Point has once again participated in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising over $500 for the Cancer Council.

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The opening ceremony for this year’s 5 Lands Walk will be held at 5pm on June 25 at Hunter Park, Avoca Beach, based on the theme of multicultural connection.

Erosion work ineligible for funding as state government did not certify plan With Central Coast Council still footing a bill of almost $1.9M for erosion mitigation works at The Entrance North and Wamberal, NSW Labor is demanding that the State Government explain why it has short changed councils desperate to fix and improve waterways.

The inaugural Toby Martin Award, an award that recognises the perseverance, courage and strength of young Toby Martin, who passed away following his battle with leukaemia, has been given to Archie Pulley. See page 38

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Labor says that a $72.7M funding pool was allocated to provide grants under the Coastal and Estuary Grant Program from 2016/17 through to 2020/21, but a Freedom of Information request has revealed that just over $38M was allocated, with the funding period set to expire at the end

of June. The data also revealed that almost 250 funding applications had been lodged, and a quarter of those were rejected, including applications from Central Coast Council. Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said that he couldn’t understand why the government had denied funding to communities that had been impacted by erosion and other serious waterway issues. “Councils like Central Coast and Newcastle have had to beg for funding relief to assist communities that were severely affected by erosion,” he said.

“It beggars belief that funding was there to help these communities yet the government did everything it could to avoid handing over the money. “The Minister for Local Government needs to explain why so many councils have been denied vital funding.” Shadow Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Kate Washington, said the state had coastlines washing away. “We have houses hanging from cliffs, and councils are desperate for more resources,” she said. “The Government has already committed this funding.

“They’ve made the announcement, they’ve asked for the kudos, but then they refuse to spend the money. “The problem hasn’t gone away, if anything, it’s getting worse. “These communities deserve the money they’ve been promised.” A Central Coast Council spokesperson confirmed that Council was required to complete emergency works at The Entrance North and Wamberal beaches at a total cost of $2.9M following severe storms in July 2020, under the direction of the Local Emergency Operations Controller (LEOCON), appointed

by the NSW Government. “As per advice, Council sought reimbursement of costs through the NSW Coast and Estuary Grant program and had submitted grant applications for both The Entrance North and Wamberal, seeking 50 percent reimbursement (the maximum available) in October 2020,” the spokesperson said. “In November 2020, Council received notification that the grant application for Wamberal had been successful with up to $992,501 of funding made available, however, the application for The Entrance North had been unsuccessful.

A strong community of family and friends is rallying around Sarah and James Tarasenko of Chittaway Bay who have a seriously ill newborn baby. See page 33

Sport

The Central Coast Mariners have secured a third place finish and home Elimination Round Final after a thrilling 2-0 win over Western United at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, June 5. See page 39

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Fourteen members of the Rotary Club of Umina Beach were recognised last week by the Salvation Army for their recent service.

To all who know Bernie Wykes, he is a wonderful enigma, as at 100 years of age, he hasn’t learnt to be old yet.

More than 1,000 submissions were received on the proposed sales, many of them objecting to reclassification of community land. Executive Member, Gary Chestnut, said representatives from CEN, the Central Coast

provide answers to six questions, and we look forward to receiving his response in the not-too-distant future.” Chestnut said the first question to which the community needed an answer was how can the community keep abreast of how the asset sales process is going? This includes detail on where Tranche 1 sales are up to and what is the status of Tranche 2, which has not been made public. CEN also asked how the community will be able to assess value for money from asset sales if valuations and sale prices are not placed in the public domain and if any of the

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Out&About

Australia’s oldest Wallaby and Peninsula local, Eric Tweedale, has turned 100… and the celebrations haven’t stopped.

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Health

For 13 years, Bob Pierse was a member of iconic Australian rock band The Delltones.

An Ettalong Beach artist has been named as a finalist in a national awards program aimed to provide support for emerging Australian songwriters and composers.

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Education

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Health

See page 4 Eric Tweedale, and State President of RSL NSW, Ray James

An application for a $115M mixed use development inclusive of a 196-room hotel in Racecourse Rd is under consideration by the NSW Planning Department. See page 25

branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation and Save Central Coast Reserves met with Hart on May 25 to discuss community concerns about the asset sale. “Mr Hart explained that Central Coast Council had considered a $90M ‘basket’ of assets with sale potential from which it needed to sell $60M worth of assets,” Chestnut said. “It was a relief to hear Mr Hart clarify that only operational land that had not received a great deal of public opposition would be considered for sale at this time. “At the conclusion of our meeting, Mr Hart undertook to

asset sales will be via auction. The group also wants to know the makeup of the committee that has been responsible for identifying assets for sale and if the whole of Council’s operational lands portfolio has been audited. “If so, is the total land portfolio available to the public?” the group asked. “What has been the criteria to identify operational land appropriate for sale; how is ‘lazy’ and ‘surplus to needs’ defined?” The sixth question to which CEN wants an answer is what communication strategy Council is implementing to address the community’s fears

and confusion surrounding asset sales to build trust. Chestnut said CEN had recommended that a number of operational assets included in Tranche 3 should not be sold by Council because of their environmental value or contribution to the amenity and liveability of the region. These included parcels at Doyalson, Tuggerah, Bensville, Blackwall, Bateau Bay, The Entrance, North Gosford, Killarney Vale and Gosford. “CEN considers protection of the natural environment paramount,” he said. Continued page 4

Sport

A win for the Terrigal Trojans and a loss for the Avoca Sharks in the Swietelsky Premier One Round Nine on Saturday, June 5, has been the crucial factor in this week’s shift in the top of the table positioning for the overall Club Championships. See page 37

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He also continues as Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty. New Labor Leader, Chris Minns, announced his new Shadow Cabinet line-up on Friday, June 11, to challenge for government at the 2023 NSW elections. Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, who lost her role as Deputy Leader in the front bench reshuffle, now becomes the Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Shadow Minister for Customer Service, Shadow Minister for

Wyong MP, David Harris, at the Colours of Country market run by Darkinjung artists, with Wendy Pawley and Dal Walters, both of Blue Haven

Digital. “I’m pleased to serve in these roles and look forward to advocating on behalf of businesses and individuals

who have been hit hard financially by COVID-19 to ensure that they get the support they need,” she said. Harris is more than happy to

take on the Jobs, Investment and Tourism portfolio, to build on work he already started as Shadow Minister for Central Coast.

Nurses and midwives rallied outside Gosford Hospital on June 16 over the need for safe staffing and called on the NSW Government to introduce nurse-to-patient ratios.

Dr Leon Wakefield Clarke recognised in Queen’s birthday Honours List

Additional responsibilities seen as incredible opportunity for the Coast Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris, has picked up another portfolio, Shadow Minister for Jobs, Investment and Tourism, in the recent NSW Labor Party re-shuffle.

“Obviously, in this fastgrowing region, we can’t keep building new houses and not create jobs to go with that, otherwise we just push more and more people on to the trains and freeway to commute out of the area for work. “My new portfolio gives me a stronger position to lobby for resources and to make sure that the Central Coast is recognised in its own right as a go-ahead tourism market, opening up more jobs,” he said. “I’ve already been working with a group that’s trying to get the Central Coast movie studios up at Tuggerah and I’ve also been working with a group that wants to get an indoor sports stadium on the Coast.

An interactive “magic table” is working wonders for patients at Wyong Hospital... See page 33

Sport

Two northern Central Coast surfers have come away with podium placements against some of the State’s best surfers 35 years and up... See page 37

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Ourimbah firefighter Peter Burfitt has been named the Rural Fire Service Association’s (RFSA) Member of the Year.

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CEN engages Council on asset sales With submissions on Central Coast Council’s proposed Tranche 3 asset sales now having closed, The Community Environment Network (CEN) is intent on holding Administrator, Rik Hart, to his pledge not to reclassify community land as part of the asset sales program “unless absolutely necessary”.

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Nurses and midwives rally over staffing ratios

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More than 250 trees have been planted at the Porters Creek Landcare site as part of activities for World Environment Day...

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Business The Central Coast Mariners have secured third place and a home Elimination Final after a thrilling 2-0 win over Western United at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, June 5.

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Australia’s oldest Wallaby turns 100

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Foodies, families and fun seekers will be flocking to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for the return of one of the Coast’s most popular annual events, Harvest Festival.

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Major road work has started on a four-kilometre length of Wilfred Barrett Dr

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Mariners left-back, Jack Clisby’s celebration after the game opening goal

survey was carried out along a line of about 200kms over the Baleen Prospect. Asset Energy holds an 85 per cent interest in PEP-11 and is the operator of the permit, while Bounty Oil & Gas holds the remaining 15 per cent interest in the licence. Asset Energy Director, David Breeze, authorised the call for tender on Monday, May 31. “This equipment provides the foundation for the Baleen well and is the first stage of well construction,” Breeze said. “This is an important step in the preparation and planning for the Baleen 1 well (and) ensures that Asset Energy will be ready to commence drilling after relevant approvals have been received.

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Turning 100 hasn’t stopped Bernie Wykes

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Asset Energy issues tender for subsea drilling equipment

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Leagues Club Park’s play area has been improved by adding rubber soft-fall around both slides.

The NSW Government will provide $29,931 to undertake maintenance and plumbing work at the 80-year-old Dooralong Hall, located near Jilliby. See page 6

With nine major events planned across the 2021-22 event calendar, businesses are being invited to be involved and partner with Central Coast Council.

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Education

FRNSW crews arrived to find a truck leaking fly ash due to a faulty valve. Attending crews worked to close the valve and safely disperse the fly ash. FRNSW rendered the area safe and no one was injured.

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Lisarow singer songwriter, Lucy Parle, has won the teen category in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) for her song BACK UP.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a hazardous materials spill at a concrete plant on Apollo Close, West Gosford, on June 3.

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Harvest Festival to be held over the June long weekend

Dr Leon Wakefield Clark of Empire Bay was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2021 Queen’s birthday Honours List for significant service to medical administration and to healthcare delivery. Clark has enjoyed a stellar career in the field of medicine, with a particular interest in consumer empowerment. He said news of his award was met with a mixture of merriment and surprise. “It’s not something you really expect in life,” he said. “My wife had known for several months but had kept it a secret.” Clark began his career as an obstetrician in the Newcastle area, operating first out of Royal Newcastle Hospital, and then establishing a practice, from which he worked with three hospitals over a period of 10

years. “I probably delivered around 2,500 babies during that time,” he said. “I was also a gynaecologist, specialising in IVF and infertility. “They were exciting times in the field of IVF; I started an IVF program in Newcastle and it was extraordinarily successful. “In those days Australia was leading the world in that area, and I was often invited to speak overseas.” Clark took the opportunity to move to Sydney as Medical Executive Officer at The San, later becoming the CEO - a position he held for 13 years. His main passions throughout his career were improving safety and quality in healthcare and consumer empowerment. “I was anxious to get patients more involved and aware,” he said.

Dr Leon Clark, AM

For two years he led a lobby group which eventually succeeded in obtaining item numbers for IVF, making the process affordable for those who wanted to have a baby and couldn’t. “My interest in consumer welfare started then,” he said. Positions held by Clark during his career included: Chief Medical Advisor, icare NSW,

2016-2018; Group Chief Executive Officer, Adventist HealthCare, 2012-2015; Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 2002-2012; and Visiting Gynaecologist, City West Day Surgery, Westmead, 1998-2002. He also served as Director, Medi-Aid Centre Foundation, 2009-2015; Chair, San Foundation, 2008-2018 and 2002-2005; Chair, Board of Management, Australasian Research Institute, 2003-2016; Director, Australian Council on Health Care Standards, 20012004; and as Board Member and Chair of the Sydney Adventist Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees from 2002. Clark was National President of the Australian Private Hospitals Association from 2004-2006 and a Board Member from 20012007 and served in various roles

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in the Fertility Society of Australia from 1989-1993. Other awards he has received include: Vocational Excellence Award, Rotary International, 2014; Honorary Fellow,University of Sydney, 2016; and IVF Director of the Year, Fertility Society of the Year, 1992. “I have enjoyed every minute of my career and am still active in certain areas of particular interest,” he said. He is still involved with the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission and the Agency for Clinical Innovation. Clark retired to Empire Bay in 2017 with wife Jan, whom he met when she was working as a nurse for the IVF program in Newcastle. Between them they have five children and 10 grandchildren. Terry Collins

‘Going dry’ this July in support of cancer-affected families is something Umina Beach local, Carol, can get behind.

The Central Coast has been well represented in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, with six residents receiving an OAM and one an AM. Both Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs have had multiple successes at the Central Coast Surf Life Saving’s annual Awards of Excellence evening, held on Saturday, June 12, in recognition of the many surf club achievements. See page 40

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Nurses and midwives rallied outside Gosford Hospital on June 16

Ten locals recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

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A former Central Coast police officer received an Australian Police Medal, one resident was awarded a Meritorious Award and one received an Emergency Services Medal. We present profiles on each of the recipients in the Central Coast News area.

Academics, highperforming professionals and subject matter experts will be encouraged to choose teaching as a new career... See page 34

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Alen Stajcic and Nahuel Arrarte have stepped down from their roles as Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively of the Central Coast Mariners A-League side. See page 40

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Refusal of Springfield DA welcomed by Followers of Springfield Wetland The Followers of Springfield Wetland (FSW) group has applauded a decision by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel to refuse a four-lot subdivision proposed for 35-45 Clarence Rd, Springfield. The Panel decided at its meeting on June 10 to endorse a Central Coast Council recommendation for refusal of the project. Community members strongly supported retention of the forested land, which incorporates a portion of wetland, when it came before the Panel. “This parcel of land was earmarked for inclusion in the Coastal Open Space System – COSS – in the 1980s and confirmed as sought for COSS again in 2010; this was recognised by the LPP in its decision,” FSW spokesperson, Glenys Ray, said. “Mr Shane McKinnon was advised prior to purchasing this 4ha lot in 2015 that Gosford Council wanted to purchase the land for COSS but the acquisition price requested for both lots was $900,000 and

The Springfield Pond Wetland Photo: Cactus Collective Studios

that cost was not supported by the COSS Task Group/ Committee. “The land was subsequently advertised at $750,000 and Mr McKinnon purchased it despite being advised by Council that the relevant environmental issues included: significant vegetation; Endangered Ecological Community (EEC) of rainforest; flooding (onsite near

creek and on the only access road, the latter even in minor events); bushfire risk; landslip risk; creek/riparian land value; and wildlife corridor value.” Ray said previous proposals for the site, for 28 houses in 2015 and 20 houses in 2017, had also been refused. Five speakers from the community spoke in support of refusal.

Owner Shane McKinnon and Australian Environmental Surveys ecologist, Ross Wellington, spoke in favour of the development. The Panel unanimously voted to refuse the proposal, saying there were non-compliance issues, the proposal would adversely impact on the biodiversity of the site and it was not in the public interest.

The report from Central Coast Council to the LPP highlighted five issues not addressed in the Supplementary Report, including 10 separate factors within the last point,” Ray said. “Some of the most significant issues included insufficient information in relation to RFS turning heads, inaccurate contours, need for clearing in the rainforest buffer zone, anomalies between tagged

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tree locations and report submitted. “The community has been fighting for rehabilitation of the wetland, which was consumed by aquatic weeds dumped from an aquarium in around 2016.” Half of the wetland is owned by Council – the other half by McKinnon. The Council half was successfully rehabilitated but is suffering ongoing contamination from the private half, which is only held back by a boom, Ray said. “This section is totally infested with weeds including Salvinia Molesta, a weed of national significance,” she said. “Followers of Springfield Pond Wetland are hopeful that this is the end of the matter and that the environment on this property can be available to wildlife into the future through COSS.” Source: Media release, Jun 15 Followers of Springfield Wetland Central Coast Local Planning Panel Minutes, June 10

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Inner Wheel Club donates to Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Gosford North Inner Wheel Club has made a significant donation to Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre following a recent craft stall at Kincumber Shopping Centre.

Inner Wheel Club President, Anita Venn (centre) with Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre manager, Colette Baron, and Kincumber Shopping Centre Manager, Paul Springett

Club President, Anita Venn, presented a cheque to Neighbour Centre Manager, Colette Baron, following the successful venture. The money will be used to help fund breakfasts supplied to Kincumber High School students. Inner Wheel Publicity Officer, Glenis Marshall, said at some of the breakfasts up to 90 students attend. “This indicates the need for such a worthwhile service,” she said. “Paul, the Manager of

Kincumber Shopping Centre, is very supportive of our charity stalls and we wish to thank him very much for his help. “We hold stalls at Kincumber on a regular basis. “All our items are handmade by our very talented members and the funds go to aid the many charities on the Coast which support vulnerable families here.” Marshall said the club was always keen to welcome new members. “If any ladies reading this article are interested in joining a very friendly women’s service group, please check the Not For Profit section of this newspaper for details,” she said. Source: Media release, Jun 11 Inner Wheel Club, Gosford North

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From Council It has been encouraging to see the level of engagement we have received from the community on the Tranche 3 proposed Council assets for sale. Whilst public exhibition has now closed, I can assure the community I am reviewing and taking seriously the submissions received.

I have met with key community groups and local members of parliament to hear firsthand their concerns and discuss priority listings, knowing Council needs to reach at least $60M in asset sales. A priority list from the community will assist in identifying those sites that are a must to keep and those that we can afford to let go of given the precarious position we are in.

Over the next month, I will be conducting various site visits listed in Tranche 3 and familiarising myself with the area and issues on the ground. I have previously made it clear that the first report to come before Council will be of those items zoned as operational and non-contentious. All submissions are being collated into a report to come before Council early in the new financial year.

The Operational Plan is due to come to Council on 29 June 2021, which will set a very clear expectation on the level of services Council can deliver under the proposed budget set for the next financial year. Rik Hart Administrator, Central Coast Council

School holidays sorted

Drop-in at a skatepark

Did you know that every school holidays we have a full calendar of events and activities you could draw from, both free and ticketed?

We have 25 skateparks on the Central Coast, all with varying features and suited to all skill levels.

Do you catch yourself thinking that school holidays seem to come around way too quickly and then suddenly, you’re searching for things to do to keep the family entertained?

Our School Holiday Program has been growing in popularity since it launched three years ago, with nearly 8,000 parents, carers and guardians visiting and re-visiting the page each holiday to book their kids in for activities. This winter, there is a lot to keep your kids’ minds entertained and bodies moving with activities at our Libraries, Leisure Centres, Theatres and Youth Services.

Some of our favourites include: • ‘Hogwarts Wizard Tournament’ and ‘Rangers of Shadowdeep’ tabletop games • Live trivia online testing your knowledge of classic and modern children’s books • Jumping castles, inflatables and sports skills at Central Coast Council’s leisure centres • Barista Training, Responsible Service of Alcohol Training and First Aid Training Skill Me workshops for young people • Urza and the Song in the Dark - a live theatre performance at Laycock Street Community Theatre Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/schoolholidays and save the page in your favourites for a full list of events every school holidays.

Development Applications and Consents Development Applications and Consents can be inspected at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au by searching ‘Development Applications’ or in person at Council offices in Gosford and Wyong 8.30am-5pm weekdays.

Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2019, submissions on Development Applications are required to be published on our website. Submissions lodged using Council’s DA Submission Form or online portal will have personal contact details and signature redacted. All other submissions will be published in full. Your submission may also be reproduced in full in Council reports or in Court proceedings.

For many young people across the Coast, school holidays also means more time for skating including BMX, scooters, in-line skates, longboards and skateboards.

We also now have a defined strategy to support the growing popularity of skateboarding and scootering across age groups, genders and abilities thanks to important feedback from our community. Key priorities include: • Short term (1-3 years): Develop a new regional facility at Umina Beach and Lake Munmorah, redevelopment of the Narara facility to a district level skatepark, and repair existing skatepark facilities. • Medium term (4-7 years): Consolidate and redevelop local facilities in accordance, and investigate providing a facility in the Avoca Beach area. • Long term (8-10 years): Develop a new district facility in the Warnervale/Wadalba area, introduce spot facilities in the Woy Woy/Empire Bay and Tuggerah/Chittaway Bay areas and other locations with limited access to larger facilities, and investigate developing a regional skatepark facility west of the Pacific Highway. Find a skatepark near you or read more, search ‘skatepark’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Ourimbah’s Peter Burfitt is RFSA Member of the Year

Ourimbah firefighter Peter Burfitt has been named the Rural Fire Service Association’s (RFSA) Member of the Year. The RFSA is a support group offering invaluable assistance to RFS volunteers all over the state and Burfitt has been involved for more than 20 years, in addition to being a volunteer with the MatchamHolgate brigade. He has held a number of representative positions in the RFSA including Secretary of the Gosford Branch, Secretary of the Central Coast South Branch and Delegate to the RFSA State Council. He has also served on NSW RFS/RFSA Consultative Committees and was RFSA Delegate to the Local District Liaison Committee. “I’m a little embarrassed to be honest; I have just been doing my thing,” Burfitt said of the award. “The RFSA exists to support its members in protecting the community and does this in a number of ways. “The association really hit its straps around 1997 and while there was some assistance initially, we now raise all our money through raffles and

Peter Burfitt (far right) at a graduation celebration for Berkeley Vale High School cadets he helped train

donations.” The money raised is used in a variety of ways, from supplying grants of up to $10,000 to brigades for equipment they are not able to obtain through the RFS, to funding a mental health support program for members. “We offer mental health first aid courses through the RFS Chaplaincy Service and arrange support (for volunteers needing mental health health help),” Burfitt said. “We have spent $620,000 since 2018 on mental health support and around $500,000

of that was following the 2019 and 2020 fires. “We also offer support to families of volunteers hurt on duty and even sometimes help members out when they are experiencing hardship. “For example, one member on the Coast was diagnosed with cancer and couldn’t afford the necessary medication, so we were able to offer financial assistance there.” Burfitt said the RFSA also offers advice to brigades on appropriate infrastructure, tankers and equipment, provides food and refreshments

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to volunteers called out of area and is working on purchasing fridges for every new tanker so volunteers have access to cold drinks in the field. Burfitt has been a volunteer firefighter since 1989. “I have been very lucky not to have experienced the worst in the field, but I have had some tense times working in the control centre when fires have started to impact houses,” he said. “I became involved with the RFSA because I wanted to join a group which could represent us at a level to put issues of

concern to the RFS Commissioner. “We also provide things such as lockers and thermal imaging cameras to new stations and occasionally run family days for our volunteers.” RFSA President Brian McDonough said Burfitt is a worthy recipient of the award. “Peter was integral to the development and a driving force behind the creation of our newest Division, RFSA Division 17 on the Central Coast,” McDonough said. “He campaigned throughout the districts and formed two

new branches from scratch in Wyong and Lake Macquarie. “’Member of the Year acknowledges a member who has made exceptional contributions to the RFSA’s projects and programs, and with his steely determination and tremendous work ethic, Peter has campaigned tirelessly on behalf of his fellow firefighters on the Central Coast. Burfitt received the award at a ceremony at RFSA Conference 2021 on June 5.

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September referendum set to cost Coast ratepayers more than $1.7M A referendum to be held on the Central Coast on September 4 will cost an estimated $1.775M and if you don’t vote, you risk a fine. Residents will be expected to go to their local polling booth to

answer a referendum question asking them if they want to reduce the number of Central Coast councillors from 15 to nine and if they want to reduce the wards from five to three. The Coast will not be voting for councillors this time around.

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Thirteen of the current 15 councillors were suspended in late October last year. Two resigned days earlier. Central Coast Administrator, Rik Hart, agreed at the Council meeting on June 15 to engage private provider Australian Election Company Pty Limited to conduct the referendum. Hart said that while Council had previously resolved to engage the NSW Electoral Commission, it had since advised Council that it was no longer in a position to provide the referendum services on September 4 as originally planned and costed. “The NSW Electoral Commission advised that it may be able to conduct a stand-alone referendum in March 2022,” Hart said. “While serious consideration has been given to this option, this creates a challenging timeframe. “Should the referendum be carried forward to March, this would leave insufficient time for review and consultation of ward boundaries in time for a potential Council election in

September 2022. “Council has identified an appropriate provider who is able to deliver the referendum service in September 2021 and at a slightly lower cost than the NSW Electoral Commission has quoted. “For these reasons, and to provide the Central Coast community the opportunity to have their say on this important issue, Australian Election Company Pty Limited will be engaged for the conduct of a Referendum on September 4, 2021, when local government elections are being conducted in NSW.” Voting in the referendum is compulsory for all Australian citizens over 18 who reside in the Central Coast Local Government Area. Hart said that realistically a lower turnout just for a referendum could be expected but even if only 10 per cent of voters turned out it would still be a valid referendum. “The same rules apply, you risk a fine if you don’t vote,” he said. Merilyn Vale

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Island View Drive to remain closed for a few more months Vehicular access to Kincumba Mountain Reserve via Island View Dr remains closed due to damage sustained to a section of the road following heavy rains in March. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said over 15m of the embankment which supports the road had been impacted by a slip failure and several section of the road pavement had failed. “This will require substantial ground anchors and a structural wall to be constructed, and the damaged sections of pavement repaired,” the spokesperson

said. “Geotechnical experts are designing the required restoration works. “Island View Dr will remain closed for an extended period of time until the damaged road can be repaired by Council, which is subject to further investigation and funding prioritisation of road restoration works across the Coast. “At this time, a completion date for the work is unable to be determined as the type of treatment is being reviewed by experts, however it is expected to be closed for another few months. Council advised that pedestrian access is still

available via Glassons Trail which connects from Kincumber St to the picnic area at the top of the mountain and the network of trails within the reserve. “Walkers and cyclists can still access the Mountain Reserve via entry points at; Beatties Rd, Green Point, Woorara Pde, Green Point, Koolang Rd, Green Point and Bronzwing Dr, Erina,” the spokesperson said. “The mud-brick kiosk and picnic area in the reserve will not be available for bookings until the road is repaired. Source: Media release, Jun 9 Central Coast Council

Petition for artificial reef presented to Agriculture Minister Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch has presented a petition to Agriculture Minister, Adam Marshall, which calls for a new artificial reef on the Central Coast.

Crouch said hundreds of recreational fishers, spear fishers, commercial operators and residents had demonstrated their support by signing the petition, which was presented on the day submissions closed, June 17. “Other regional areas like

Merimbula and Tweed Heads already have an artificial reef, and I don’t want the Central Coast to miss this opportunity,” Crouch said. “The ex-HMAS Adelaide artificial reef off Avoca Beach is quite rightly designated a marine reserve, but I want to

ensure that local fishers have a similar type of reef to enjoy. “We know that approximately one in four Central Coast residents holds a recreational fishing licence, which is why fishing is such an integral part of our community’s lifestyle and economy.

“I am now calling on the Agriculture Minister to positively respond to my petition by providing an artificial reef for our section of NSW coastline.” The Department of Primary Industries has been receiving expressions of interest for new

artificial reef locations, and will now conduct an ecological, biological and socio-economic evaluation of potential locations on the NSW coastline.

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Brian Gee, Medal of the Order of Australia Brian Gee of Narara joined The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club in 1948 when he was 16, and since then he’s been involved in almost every role in club operations and, not only that, he has thrown himself wholeheartedly into the world of junior rugby league.

Brian Gee, OAM

In recognition of his contribution to sport, just in time for his 89th birthday, he has been awarded a Medal of

the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List. “I was astounded when I found out, I must admit,” Gee said. “I love sport and I didn’t know you got rewarded like this for doing the things you love. “I was quite overcome by it actually, it was nice feeling, but you don’t look for those rewards you just do these things because you enjoy it and I’ve loved every minute of it.

“I’m still up in cloud nine, you’ve got no idea.” The year after he joined The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club, he became Junior Club Caption in 1949 and 1950, then moved through various roles to Patrol Caption from 1963 to 1967, becoming an Executive Committee Member from 1965 to 1986. He became Deputy President from 1988 to 1991, Trustee from 1998 to 2007, Registrar from 1997 to 2006, Secretary

from 1984 to 1996, and served as treasurer for four years. Gee is a former Chairman of Internal Judiciary Committees, a former Branch Delegate and is the surf club’s historian. He became a Life Member of The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club in 1986 and, in 2018, he was honoured as a Life Member of St Edwards Junior Rugby League Football Club. Gee is the Patron of the Central Coast Division of Junior Rugby League, and over the

years he has been on the general committee, an assistant secretary, and member of the Judiciary Committee from 1985 to 2013. Other awards and recognition include Service to Sport Award from Central Coast Sports Federation in 2012; a Merit Award from Country Rugby League in 2012 and the 50year Service Award from Surf Life Saving Australia in 1999. Sue Murray

Richard Love, Medal of the Order of Australia A problem with alcohol in the 1960s and a subsequent 50+ years of involvement with self-help groups dealing with addiction has given Richard Love of Davistown an “immense spiritual gift”, which has prompted him to give back to the community in a range of roles for decades. Love received an OAM in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the community. “I was absolutely amazed to find five people had written references for me from various aspects of my background,” he said. Originally from Ireland, Love

moved to Australia when he was in his twenties. “I became a special ed teacher but struggled with my problems until 1968 when I became involved in self-help groups,” he said. “I had reached a point of great demoralisation and about three years after (becoming involved in self-help) I realised I had been given an immense spiritual gift.” In the succeeding decades, Love has undertaken a huge amount of community work. He has been a volunteer singer with HammondCare since 2016, was a Board Member of Green Point Christian College from 2015-2017, was Chairman

of Avoca Beach Bowling and Recreation Club from 20102011, acted as a financial counsellor with the Samaritans Emergency Relief Centre at Wyoming from 2008-2017, and was on the Ministry Executive for the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn from 2002-2004. With an HR background, Love said that was his specialty in many of his roles. “Being Irish I had been involved with Irish pub music for many years and was approached to sing at HammondCare Woy Woy’s seven cottages, which I did for four years before COVID,” he said. “I hope to go back there when things ease up a little.

“I sing, tell Irish myths and legends and play the whistle; many of these people don’t respond to conversation but they do to music and that is very satisfying for them and me. “I was a member of the Sydney Male Choir for 15 years and we sang at some wonderful venues, from the Sydney Opera House to Royal Albert Hall.” Love was also a leading bowler on the Coast and throughout the state for many years and was Chairman of Selectors for Bowls Central Coast for seven years. Having been Chairman of Avoca Bowling Club during its period of amalgamation with Wyong, he joined Davistown Bowling Club, where he has

been playing and coaching since 2014. While he has pulled back from some activities, Love is still active in many ways. He has been a tutor for the past two years at The Glen rehabilitation centre, where he said he has made built some “tremendous relationships” and acts as carer for a friend at Adelene Village at Wyoming. “I’ve been very blessed; it’s all about people,” he said. “I managed to turn my life around with help from a higher power.” He still works as an HSC reader and writer for children with difficulties and is an active member of Green Point Baptist

Richard Love, OAM

Church. He and wife Marion, to whom he has been married for almost 57 years and who he says is his “greatest support”, have three children and six grandchildren. Terry Collins

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On 15 June 2021, the current Administrator resolved to On 15 June 2021, the current Administrator resolved to Period Approximate ratios spend over $1.9 million on an optional referendum to be held spend over $1.9 million on an optional referendum to on 4 September. This is at the same time that our community is be held on 4 September. This is at the same time that our Before merger 1 Councillor : 16,000 residents being told that due told to the serious crisis financial - we needcrisis to community is being that due tofinancial the serious assets and increase rates. referendum After merger and 1 Councillor : 23,500 residents - sell we community need to sell community assets and The increase rates. aims The to reduce the number of Councillors from 15 9, and reduce before suspension referendum aims to reduce the number of to Councillors from thetonumber wardsthe to 3.number If successful, this to move weaken 15 9, and of reduce of wards 3. Ifwould successful, If referendum is 1 Councillor : 39,167 residents representation andweaken weaken our democracy. and weaken our this move would representation successful The previous Administrator (Mr. Persson) acknowledged democracy. The Administrator (Mr. Persson) acknowledged that thatprevious the Central Coast community did not want the merger—and With 9 Councillors - 1 Councillor : 46,000 residents the Central Coast community not want the does not want it now. If there isdid a referendum, themerger—and question of a by 2036 does not want it now. there is a referendum, the question of a demerger needs to beIf asked. demerger needs to be asked. However, it appears that the current Administrator could submit a proposal for de-amalgamation to the ItMinister now appears thatGovernment. the current Administrator could submit a proposal for de-amalgamation to the Minister for Local for Local Government if he chose to do The Local Government Actso. 1993 governs the way Councils operate. Councillors were initially suspended under The Local Government Act 1993 governs the way Councils operate. Councillors were initially suspended under Part 7 of the Act which prohibited a proposal for de-merger being considered. It appears that this has now Part 7 of the Act which prohibited a proposal for de-merger being considered. It appears that this has now changed. changed. Councillors are now suspended under a different part of the Act. Councillors are now suspended under a different part of the Act. In addition, on 13 May 2021, there were amendments to the Local Government Act in relation to deIn addition, on 13 May 2021, there were amendments to the Local Government Act in relation to de-amalgamations. amalgamations. A new Council years of a merger, submit a writtencase business case to the setting Ministerout a A new Council may, within 10 may, yearswithin of a 10 merger, submit a written business to the Minister setting out a proposal for a de-amalgamation and reasons. The Minister must, within 28 days, refer the deproposal for a de-amalgamation and reasons. The Minister must, within 28 days, refer the de-amalgamation amalgamation to the Boundarieswith Commission with a direction that conductand an inquiry andthe report on A proposal to the proposal Boundaries Commission a direction that it conduct anitinquiry report on proposal. the proposal. A process then - and refuseor a de-amalgamation proposal. However, it is process then follows - and thefollows Minister hasthe theMinister ability tocan approve refuse a de-amalgamation proposal. if However, - the -Minister mustmust give agive timeframe and fully cost anyof de-amalgamation. ifsupported it is supported the Minister a timeframe andfund fullythe fund theofcost any de-amalgamation. The current Administrator should abandon the referendum proposal and instead, submit a proposal to the Minister The current Administrator should abandon the referendum proposal - and instead, submit a proposal to the for a de-amalgamation. Minister for a de-amalgamation.

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Robert Howe, Medal of the Order of Australia Robert Howe of Avoca Beach was “absolutely delighted” to receive an OAM in the Queen’s Birthday honours list. Recognised for his service to the community through a range of roles, Howe said he was surprised but pleased that a couple of his friends had gone to a lot of trouble to nominate him. Living for many years in the greater Sydney area, Howe has been active in a number of community activities, including Rotary and the Bush School Learn to Swim Club at Wahroonga, the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association of NSW and the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads.

Retiring to the Central Coast just a year ago, Howe said he was still involved in a number of things in the Wahroonga area. He was President of the Rotary Club of Wahroonga from 2007-2008 and has been a member since 2000. He has been Chair of the Youth Service since 2012, was involved in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards for 10 years and was a Foundation Member of the Novus Foundation. He has been teaching swimming at Wahroonga Public School for 46 years and is especially proud of his work with Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads. Current Chair of the group, he

has been a Board Member since 2001. “We work trying to promote maths in schools and work with around 90,000 children,” he said. “We run the Olympiads for children who are exceptional and another group for whole classes and have 3,300 teams across Australia and New Zealand. “A friend of mine took over the Olympiads about 20 years ago and we have turned it into a not-for-profit organisation, with me mostly in the treasurer’s role. “We also offer professional learning for the teachers themselves. “Many primary school teachers are not necessarily

mathematicians, so we provide three levels of professional learning as we help combat what is known as ‘maths anxiety’.” With qualifications in accounting, Howe said his main interest during his working life was as a management consultant. “Sixty per cent of my work was involved with councils and I found that work very interesting,” he said.’ “I became involved with the Motor Neurone Disease Association in 1999, when I was working with someone at Marrickville Council who had the disease and got me involved.” He spent 13 years working with the association as a Board Member and in various other

positions, was involved with the establishment of the MND Centre in Gladesville and was NSW representative for MND Australia and on the MND Research Board. “I ended up as a life member and although I finished my work with the group seven years ago, I still participate in some activities,” he said. “It is one of the cruellest diseases. “Your brain doesn’t die but the rest of your body withers away.” Howe has also volunteered in various local council initiatives including Youth Mental Health Forums, Meals on Wheels, Crime Safety Research and consultations, and the Youth Development Service and was Facilities Manager at

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Wahroonga Soccer Club, from the early 1980s-2007. Howe shares a house with his cousin Carolyn and between them they have six children and seven grandchildren. Terry Collins

Karen Jones, Meritorious Award Former Wyoming Public School Principal, Karen Jones of Bateau Bay, is a highly regarded leader in education and has been strongly committed to public education for 40 years, with a particular focus on Aboriginal education. She has been awarded a Meritorious Award Public Service Medal in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List for her outstanding public service to education in NSW. “It’s very exciting, I’m absolutely thrilled, and thrilled for those who, in my journey in public education, have been alongside me and contributed, because no one person does it on their own,” Jones said. “It has been an extraordinary gift to have the chance to work with people like Frank Cotter, Sharryn Brownlee, Lesley Armstrong, who really nurtured, supported and inspired me, so it’s as much theirs as mine. “It’s not only an honour to get the award but it’s also been an honour to work in public education, so I think getting an award for something you love doing is just as exciting.” Jones began her career as a special education teacher in 1982 and since then has been dedicated to improving the education system to meet the needs of all students. She has led numerous largescale changes and reforms as a principal, director and executive director to the benefit of the Department of Education and public schools across the state. As former Principal of Wyoming Public School, she

significantly transformed and unified the then struggling school and her teaching and learning initiatives resulted in the percentage of students achieving literacy growth between Years 3 and 5, increasing from 12 per cent to above 86 per cent. In 2003 she was named Principal of the Year by the NSW

Parents and Citizens Association. She moved from Wyoming school in 2004 and went on to Terrigal Public School for a short time before being seconded into a State office position. As Executive Director, Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships, Jones has

advanced the education of 64,655 Aboriginal students in public schools across NSW. She has delivered quality education experiences and engaged positively and genuinely with Aboriginal communities. Most notably, Jones facilitated partnerships across 16 schools to implement a shared direction

for reading, resulting in a significant decrease in the percentage of students below minimal standards. She was also instrumental in developing a 10-year formal partnership agreement with the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Incorporated. Sue Murray

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Superintendent Rashelle Conroy, a former police officer in the Gosford Crime Scene Section, has been awarded the prestigious Australian Police Medal (APM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List. Supt Conroy joined the NSW

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Rashelle Conroy, Australian Police Medal Police Force in 1995 as a probationary constable at Blacktown and Cabramatta police stations, before transferring to the Physical Evidence Section at Penrith in 1999. In 2001, she moved to the Chatswood Section and then to Gosford in 2002. In 2006, Supt Conroy was

promoted to the rank of sergeant as a supervisor in the Gosford Crime Scene Section. In 2008, she was promoted to the rank of senior sergeant as the Hunter Zone Commander. In 2011, Supt Conroy was promoted to the rank of inspector at Tuggerah Lakes Police Area Command, taking up the role of Duty Officer.

Dr Scott Fortey, Medal of the Order of Australia

Dr Scott Fortey of Avoca Beach has received an OAM for his services to medicine as an anaesthetist.

Dr Fortey has been District Clinical Director with Central Coast Local Health District since 2019, leading the district’s clinical response to the COVID-19 pandemic, following a distinguished career in the field of anaesthesia. For Gosford Hospital, he was Supervisor of Training, Anaesthesia, from 2002-2007; Director, Prevocational Education and Training, from 2011-2017; and Head of Department, Anaesthesia and

Pain Management, from 20092020. For the health district, he was Clinical Lead, Whole of Hospital Project, from 2014-2016; Chair and Member, Medical Reference Group, from 20142016; Acting Clinical Director, Anaesthesia, Surgery and ICU, from 2016-2017; and Acting Clinical Director,Aged Subacute and Complex Care, from 20182019. He has been a member of the Hospital Accreditation Team, ANZCA Training and Accreditation, since 2014. Dr Fortey was Regional Chair of the Australian and New Zealand College ofAnaesthetists from 2014-2016, having been a member since 2008 and

Formal Project Officer from 2009-2013. He has been a Volunteer Specialist Anaesthetist with Interplast since 2000, undertaking 20 volunteer surgical missions to six neighbouring countries repairing cleft lip, palate and burns victims. He has been a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle’s School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, since 2019, and received the Geoff Marel Award for Junior Doctor Training, Health Education and Training in 2008.

She returned to the Forensic Services Group in 2014 as the Human Resources/Professional Standards Manager and in 2019 was promoted to the rank of Superintendent, Crime Scene Services Branch. As the Human Resources/ Professional Standards Manager, Supt Conroy undertook a holistic review of human resources within the Forensic Services Group, including Professional Standards, Human Resource and Injury Management, the Forensic Quality Team and rostering practices across the Command.

She has been instrumental in facilitating strategic business changes within the Crime Scene Services Branch, to not only support forensic investigations within the NSW Police Force but improve productivity state-wide. Supt Conroy has served the NSW Police Force, and the community of NSW, with distinction for more than 25 years. She is one of 11 NSW Police Force officers awarded the APM which was established in 1986 and is now awarded twice a year, on Australia Day

and the Queen’s Birthday. NSW Police Commissioner, Mick Fuller, congratulated the recipients on their distinguished policing careers and thanked them for their significant contribution to policing and the community. “Each officer has served the community with dedication and selflessness over many years. “They perform their duties without expectation of awards or recognition but are richly deserving of this honour,” Commissioner Fuller said. Sue Murray

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$25,000 grant for Galaxy Motel to reduce energy costs The Galaxy Motel at Gosford RSL Club has received a $25,000 grant from the Federal Government to help cut its energy costs. The Government’s $10.2M Hotel Energy Uplift Program is designed to help venues cut energy costs so they can invest more in their business. RSL Club CEO, Russell Cooper, said the program was a “fantastic opportunity” for accommodation providers. “When we saw these grants had become available, we are able to push ahead with a couple of projects we had been thinking about to reduce energy consumption,” Cooper said.

“We will be tinting the windows in all rooms to reduce heat load and replacing a lot of the air conditioning units. “Quite a lot of our old units are very inefficient and the main cost in any hotel is heating and cooling the rooms. “With the tinting of the windows and the new more efficient air conditioning units we will be able to see a significant reduction in our energy consumption. “This is a fantastic idea from the Government. “A lot of other accommodation providers are doubtless in the same position - especially coming off the back of COVID.

Grants can be used to upgrade to more energy efficient air-

conditioning, refrigeration and equipment, improve the

building through double glazing and insulation, carry out energy audits or install energy monitoring equipment. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the grants would help fund projects that will provide genuine and lasting energy savings and reduce operating costs. “These grants will help local operators to save on energy costs, putting more money back in their pockets and supporting the creation of new jobs, including for local electricians, carpenters, engineers, and plumbers,” Wicks said.

The Hotel Energy Uplift Program was announced in the 2020-21 Budget and is part of the Government’s $1.9B investment in new energy technologies, which will create new jobs now and into the future, reduce emissions and ensure all Australians have access to reliable and affordable energy. Hotels, motels and serviced apartments with up to 99 rooms were eligible to receive grants under the program. Source: Media release, Jun 11 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

Over 3,000 Coast households in need of social housing There are 3,004 households across the Central Coast on the waiting list for social housing, a situation exacerbated by a 77 per cent drop in private rental vacancies. An analysis of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice’s social housing waitlist and private rental vacancies between 2019 and 2020 shows that the Central

Coast is worse off than other nearby regions. In Newcastle there are 1,648 on the waitlist and a 45 per cent drop in private rentals; Hunter Valley recorded 1,569 and a 52 per cent drop; Mid North Coast recorded 2,912 and a 73 per cent drop; Northern Rivers 2,652 and a 70 per cent drop and the Illawarra recorded 2,438 on the waitlist and a 62 per cent drop in private rental vacancies.

The Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) is calling for urgent action to address the social housing waiting list. CEO of CHIA NSW, Mark Degotardi, said the list needed to be cleared and planning started for the surging demand over decades to come. “People on the waitlist are paying unaffordable private market rents, particularly in regional areas, where vacancy

rates of less than one percent have driven up private rental prices, leaving families scrambling to find a place to live,” he said. “We are advocating for the families, retirees and key workers waiting five, 10 or more years for social housing and being crushed by the unstoppable housing market. “This must include significant government funding for safe, secure and affordable

housing.” The NSW Government’s 2021-22 Intergenerational Report has predicted that an additional 68,000 households will need social housing, meaning waiting lists will more than double by 2061. “We have non-profit community housing providers with shovel-ready projects that could be developed in partnership with the NSW Government, starting today,”

Degotardi said. “In less than a decade, community housing providers have built thousands of new homes across NSW, created thousands of new construction jobs, and contributed $1.2B to the state’s economy. “We can do much more with government support.” Sue Murray

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with 289 car spaces all those vehicles will be entering and exiting onto Baker St, which is a 10km/h one-way shared road

with the children’s park. Imagine the parking safety and congestion problems when this happens. Email, Jun 12 John Park, Gosford

$500,000 reward offered by Government The NSW Government, together with the NSW Police Force, has announced a $500,000 reward for information as investigations continue into the murder of Paul Summers on the Central Coast more than two decades ago.

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Easy to call for local democracy, harder to to make happen What exactly does Jane Smith mean by “restoring local democracy” and why do we need a working group to tell us how to go about it (“Jane Smith calls for working group to restore local democracy”, CCN 296)? The term “restoring” must imply that local democracy once existed but has been lost, but, if it is suggested to be anything like the local democracy practised when she was our full-time, paid Mayor, I think we can well do without any advice in which she is involved. The Local Government Act defines all the matters related to local government, and, as soon as we are allowed to vote again, our democratic rights will be restored in exactly the same way as they apply to

FORUM every other citizen of the state. Since Jane Smith was one of those principally responsible for our losing our democratic rights so disastrously, it takes some chutzpah for her to put herself forward as the one to guide us to the state of democratic perfection we’d all like to see. Perhaps she intends to draw up an entirely new blueprint for the operation of local government in NSW,conforming to her particular democratic ideas, although, on the face of it, it is difficult to see what qualifications she has for such an ambitious task. I believe the Local Government Association has long had similar ambitions, but little of what it proposes ever makes it

past the Ministerial filter (roadblock?), so what authority can anyone attribute to her new fly-by-night group? It is easy to call for local democracy but difficult to activate the ponderous machinery of government to accept real change. If her group can come up with radical new ideas for democratic representation, what mechanism can she devise for having them put in place? Of course, what seems to be exercising her most in her new-found fervour for reform is the possibility that the Minister will bar her from again running for Council in September 2022. Such an eventuality wouldn’t trouble me particularly. Email, Jun 14 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy Authorised by David Mehan MP, 24 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance NSW 2261 funded using parliamentary entitlements. May 2021.

At about 3.50am on Wednesday, September 22, 1999, a number of shots were fired into the front of the Gosford Chapter club house of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) in Yandina Rd, West Gosford. Three of the bullets struck and killed Paul Summers – then aged 31 – while he was asleep on a lounge inside the club house. Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad established Strike Force Phillack to investigate the circumstances surrounding Summers’ death. In 2001, a Coronial Inquest found that Summers had been fatally shot by an unknown person or persons. In 2003, the NSW Government announced a $100,000 reward for information relating to his death. Several lines of inquiry have been investigated, with no persons arrested or charged to

date. An increase in the NSW Government reward to $500,000 is part of a renewed appeal to the community to come forward with any information that may assist detectives with their inquiries.

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Firearms audit on the Coast The NSW Firearms Registry was in the Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Police Districts between June 7 and July 11 in support of Operation Exert.

Diesel leak off Daley’s Point Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a boat leaking fluids in the waters off Daleys Point just before 11:30am on June 10.

FRNSW arrived on scene to find a 42-foot boat tied to the wharf had sunk and was leaking diesel into the surrounding water. Specialist FRNSW hazmat

crews worked alongside NSW Water Police to deploy booms and contain the minor spillage. Source: Media release, Jun 10 NSW Fire and Rescue

Operation Exert commenced in September 2020 and is part of a state-wide initiative which aims to provide a safer NSW through effective firearms industry regulation and the prevention, disruption and response to firearmsrelated crime. It also provides additional education and training in the conduct of firearms safe storage inspections and audits for all NSW Police Commands and Districts. During its time on the Coast, seven licensed firearms dealer audits and safe storage inspections were conducted, which included

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were at Erina Fair on June 15 to provide information to the community on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. They joined representatives from NSW Health and Legal Aid at a stall at the Fair. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated each year to highlight one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society. Elder abuse is any act which causes harm to an older person and is carried out by someone they know and trust such as a

family member or friend. The abuse may be physical, social, financial, psychological or sexual and can include mistreatment and neglect. WEAAD was officially recognised by the United Nations General Assembly in December, 2011, following a request by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA), who first established the commemoration in June, 2006.

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the audit of more than 350 firearms. Minor record keeping and safe storage issues were identified during the inspections, which will undergo further review. The Registry will continue to support the two districts, and work with licence holders, to resolve these matters. Further local Firearms Range and Club audits are planned for later in the year. “I am pleased with the Operation Exert results across Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Police Districts – it demonstrates that individual gun owners and associated firearms businesses take their responsibilities seriously, in

what is a highly regulated industry,” NSW Firearms Registry Commander, Detective Superintendent Cameron Lindsay, said. “The operation also gives those individuals and business owners an opportunity to voice any concerns they might have when it comes to firearms legislation.” Operation Exert is continuing across NSW. Anyone with information relating to the unsafe storage of firearms and other prohibited weapons, or failure to comply with Firearms Legislation is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or email www. crimestoppers.com.au Source: Media release, Jun 11 NSW Police Media

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Bob Pierse publishes ‘A Delltones Story – Get a Little Dirt’ For 13 years, Bob Pierse was a member of iconic Australian rock band The Delltones. The Narara resident has now released a book outlining his musical career, including those heady days when he was one of the four-member group remembered for its amazing harmonies. It documents the band’s entire 58-year career in detail. A Delltones Story-Get A Little Dirt begins with the story of Pierse’s early days, when his band The Nocturnes morphed into Ray Brown and The Whispers. His next band,The Beaumarks, played the first show to go to Vietnam under the Australian Forces Overseas Fund in late 1965 where, along with Don Lane and Lucky Starr, it performed Christmas shows for the Australian troops. It was there in February 1966 that he met The Delltones, which led to his joining the group in 1968. The group began in 1958 as a doo-wop, harmony quartet with Warren Lucas (tenor vocals), Brian Perkins (baritone vocals), Noel Widerberg (lead vocals) and Ian “Peewee” Wilson (bass vocals). In June 1962, Widerberg died in a car accident and three weeks later the group’s single, Get a Little Dirt on Your Hands, reached the top five on the local charts.

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Following several changes to the band’s line up, Pierse and Sep Martin joined original members Perkins and Wilson in 1968 to form a new-look foursome which remained in place until 1981. “I had always been a fan of the group, so it was fantastic when Sep and I joined the lineup,” he said. “We had some great years. “We spent a year in London, toured Europe, did a Baltic cruise to Russia; appeared on Top of the Pops with Jimmy Saville.” In 1973, The Delltones was

the last act to perform before the infamous Whiskey A Go-Go fire in Brisbane. Pierse welcomed the recent reopening of the inquest into the arson attack, in which 15 people died. “It’s about time they got to the bottom of it all,” he said. “I remember we arrived late to the gig after doing another show and after the performance Sep and I were sitting at a table having a drink with a few others at around 2am. “Brian and Pee Wee had just left the club and Sep and I were doubtful of getting a cab at that

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hour, so I headed down the stairs to see if they had driven off yet. “Brian was just coming back up the stairs to make sure we didn’t want a lift - which had never happened before. “Within seven minutes of the four of us driving away, we were passing fire brigades heading to the nightclub. “One of the people we had been sitting with died that night.” Following the fire, the band took a five-year break, during which time Perkins and Wilson bought and operated a rural property. “They had a disaster with a crop of rockmelons and we all got together and rehearsed and it was just like the old days,” Pierse said. The line-up continued until 1981, when Pierse and Martin left the band, continuing to work for some time as a duo. The Delltones continued under different configurations until the band eventually disbanded in 2016. Pierse’s book has been years in the writing. “At first I just wanted to document things but then it morphed into a book,” he said. “A lot of stuff which wasn’t true had been said and I wanted to set things straight.” Terry Collins

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SUNDAY, JUN 20 Annual General Meeting 2021of the Bay to bay running festival, Woy Woy to Gosford Community Environregister online ment Network Inc, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, 9am SATURDAY, JUN 26

Tom Burlinson in Market Day, Swing That Music, Terrigal Anglican The Art House Theatre, Church - 92 Serpentine Ticketed, 8pm Road Terrigal, www.thearthousewyong. 8am - 1pm com.au/whats-on 43651115

Mingara Orchid Club 18th annual Show and Fair - Exotic and Native Australian orchids, Mingara Recreation Club, Free event, 26/6 - 9am - 4pm, 27/6 - 9am - 3pm Wyong River May8s Concert - Fund Catchment Crawl, Raiser for Flood Meet at Wyong to Victims, travel by bus, ticketed, Erina Leagues Club, 8:30am - 3pm ticketed, 5pm - 10pm RSVP 16/06 www.tradandnow.com 4349 4757 waterwatch@cen.org.au

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Breakaway Winter Markets - Car boot sales & market stalls, Camp Breakaway, SATURDAY, JUL 3 8am - 1pm

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Nina Angelo marks Refugee Week at Kincumber Library Nina Angelo of Macmasters Beach will share her personal story of starting life in a new country at Kincumber Library on Tuesday, June 22 at 2.30pm to mark Refugee Week (June 20-26). The author of Don’t Cry, Dance - A memoir of war, love and forgiveness will refer to her book and personal story at the inaugural Living Library event. Born in Athens, Greece, shortly after WWII, Angelo migrated to Sydney in June 1949 with her parents, both survivors of the Nazi concentration camps. In the early ‘60s, Nina studied at the National Art School,

experimenting with many art forms before settling on her life-long journey with textiles. Her community work and artistic and cultural heritage have led her on countless adventures across Australia, the Pacific Islands and ultimately, back to Europe. Angelo has founded, coordinated, publicised, taught and work-shopped creative and community arts and festival events, for over 30 years and in 2009 was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her service to the arts and the Central Coast community. Her wider Australian contribution to community and

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culture has been recognised through a range of honours,

awards and positions including Artist in Residence in Fiji

through Australia Council for the Arts, two Australia Day Community Awards, the Governor of NSW Children’s Week Award for her work in remote locations, and an Edna Ryan Feminist Award for her life’s work empowering women and sharing their stories through the arts. Don’t Cry, Dance celebrates and honours life, love, family and tolerance of people from all cultures, colours and creeds. It had its beginnings when Angelo discovered her father Alberto’s interviews from 30 years ago, which had been held in the Holocaust Museum in the USA, and combined these with the story of her Janka, who first

met her father in Auschwitz. Angelo is a motivational speaker, arts consultant, mentor, intuitive artist, registered Marriage Celebrant, writer and activist who is passionate about gathering women together to share their truth and heal the impacts of intergenerational trauma through storytelling. Refugee Week Living Library is supported by Central Coast for Social Justice Association, Wyoming Neighbourhood Centre and Northern Settlement Services and bookings can be made via the Council website or by calling 4304 7641. Source: Central Coast Council website

Is there a curtain bounce tonight? Curtain Bounce will present its fifth cabaret in the Don Craig Room at Laycock St Community Theatre on June 26 and 27. Page to Stage will feature a full concert of songs from Broadway musicals all based on books, plays or poems. “This is our second cabaret in the DCR this year and our fifth

overall since we started doing them in 2019,” spokesperson Ruth Tiffen said. Tiffen said musicals featured at the cabaret would include Oklahoma!, Les Miserables, Oliver!, Mary Poppins and many more. The show will feature wellknown Coast performers Josephine Emmett, Shane Emmett, Jessica King and

Joshua Keane with musical direction by Andrew Sampford and direction by MC Ruth Tiffen. Dine & Discover vouchers can be used to book tickets. Curtain Bounce is a group dedicated to producing high quality theatre and cabarets for the Central Coast community - but just where did the name come from?

“When we were kids doing community theatre, if there was a particularly enthusiastic audience response at the end of the show, the stage crew would bounce the curtain and the cast would get to come out for a second bow,” Tiffen said. “An excited whisper would spread around the cast in the moments before we went onstage for the bows; Is there

a curtain bounce tonight? We’re going to do a curtain bounce! “The spirit of those moments lives on in the work we do and the atmosphere we want to create. The performances will be at 8pm on June 26 and at 5pm on June 27. Tickets can be booked at

https://ccclaycock.sales. ticketsearch.com/sales/events The group will also present its first full staged production Into the Woods - in the Don Craig Room in September. Source: Media release, Jun 1 Curtain Bounce

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Bernie marks 100 wonderful years To all who know Bernie Wykes of Davistown, he is a wonderful enigma. At 100 years of age, he hasn’t learnt to be old yet. Bernie doesn’t have time to put his feet up - he is too busy and too active to do that. He celebrated his 100th birthday on June 11 and the lure of competition, good friends and a great game still finds Bernie driving to the Bateau Bay Bowling Club twice a week, every week. In his younger years Bernie was a competitive cyclist in road races and on the track. He competed in such races as the Goulburn to Sydney road race, finishing 22nd out of 125 starters in the 1938 Goulburn to Sydney race. Bernie’s love for cycling only came to an end two years ago following a collision with an

out-of-control skateboarder. Born at Woollahra in 1921, Bernie moved with his parents to a property near Appin, about eight kilometres south of Campbelltown and went to school at St Gregory’s College Campbelltown, before attending HurlstoneAgricultural College, where he studied Agricultural Science. Apart from his studies, Bernie was also working on his family’s Appin Rd orchard, commencing work there as a 14-year-old. After completing his studies and leaving Hurlstone, Bernie worked for Johnson and Johnson developing products to protect and enhance crop growth. During World War II, Bernie served with the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC), which had been established in 1940 to defend and protect Australian

Bateau Bay Bowling Club members turned out in force for Bernie Wykes 100th birthday

citizens during the war. After the war, apart from his agricultural work, Bernie also worked as a welder, spray painter and panel beater, with much of it self-taught. He moved back into

agriculture, working for a company called Ivan Watkins Pty Ltd, which over a 32-year period and through changes in ownership and name, saw Bernie finally retire as the Production Manager for CibaGeigy in 1980.

When Bernie was 14, he met and fell for his one and only true love, Verna. Some years later they married and were together for 72 years before Verna’s passing. They had two daughters, Helen and Marilyn, and there are now four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. One of Bernie’s grandchildren is actor, singer and television personality Toni Pearen. Bernie’s love for sport and keeping active had no boundaries. In the 1970s Bernie built his own water ski boat, and he made good use of it. He also took to golf and he was playing off a seven handicap before he retired. Three times Bernie holed out in one. Bernie and Verna retired to the Central Coast and set up home at Berkeley Vale in 1980,

and soon discovered lawn bowls and the Bateau Bay Bowling Club. Bernie joined the Bateau Bay Bowling Club on September 5, 1984, and for many years he represented the club in pennant competitions, twice competing in State Pennant Championships. Bernie is one of the finest lead bowlers to have played at Bateau Bay, and to this day, he is well known to be a very hard person to beat on the greens. Every Tuesday and Friday Bernie can be found playing in social competition and winning more times than not. When asked what he attributed his wonderful long life to, Bernie simply replied, staying fit and living well. Source: Media release, June 12 Bateau Bay Bowling Club

Live music returns to Avoca Beachside Markets Markets Avoca Beachside Markets will be held on June 27 on the waterfront of Heazlett Park. Thanks

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Entertainment and Star 104.5 FM, free local live music returns with a great local line-up including market favorite Brandon Duff. Now entering their 12th year,

the markets are open from 9am-2pm every fourth Sunday. Fixx Events and Colorbomb Decor will also collaborate again with Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre on the

Make Way music event on Friday, July 16, from 6pm10.30pm at Kincumber Youth Space. The event will feature such bands as Deadshowws,

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ABC (C20/21)

Sunday 20 June

Saturday 19 June

Friday 18 June

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:05

PRIME (C61/60)

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Q&A [s] 11:30 George Clarke’s Amazing 12:00 Spaces [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 3:00 2:00 Smother (M l,v) [s] 4:00 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank [s] 5:00 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus 6:00 One [s] 7:00 8:30 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera: Blood Will Tell (M,v) [s] 10:00 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Vaccine [s] 11:20 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 11:10 11:50 You Can’t Ask That: Adult Virgins (M s) [s] 12:20 rage (MA15+) [s] 1:30 6:00 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 11:30 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:00 12:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 1:20 Finding The Archibald (M l) [s] 5:00 2:15 Fightback Farmers [s] 3:15 A Stargazer’s Guide To The 5:30 Cosmos [s] 4:20 Landline [s] 6:00 7:00 4:50 Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 5:20 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 6:10 Extraordinary Escapes [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7:30 The Durrells (M v) [s] 8:20 Sanditon (M s) [s] 9:05 Jack Irish (M l,v) [s] – After the 10:10 execution-style death of an offduty cop, Barry Tregear calls in 12:20 a favour with Jack. 10:00 MotherFatherSon (M l,n,s) [s] 11:00 Come Home (MA15+) [s] 12:00 rage Guest Programmer (M) 1:30 6:00 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 10:00 Offsiders [s] 11:30 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 5:00 5:30 2:30 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 6:00 3:15 Scottish Vets Down Under 7:00 (PG) [s] 3:50 Australia Remastered [s] 8:30 5:00 Art Works [s] 5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:30 Compass [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Spicks And Specks (PG) [s] 11:05 8:30 Jack Irish (M l,v) [s] 9:25 Movie: “Hunger” (MA15+) (’08) 12:05 Stars: Stuart Graham 1:00 11:00 Unforgotten (M l,d,v) [s] 11:45 Glitch (M l,v) [s] 12:45 Program To Be Advised 2:00 1:45 rage (MA15+) [s]

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

5:30 Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] 9:00 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Anna Nicole” (M d,s) 12:00 (’13) Stars: Agnes Bruckner, 1:00 Martin Landau, Adam Goldberg, Virginia Madsen 3:00 4:00 House Of Wellness [s] The Chase UK [s] 5:00 6:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 7:00 The Chase Australia [s] 7:30 Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens Movie: “Fast Five” (M v,l) (’11) – Dominic Toretto and his crew 9:50 of street racers plan a massive 10:35 heist to buy their freedom while in the sights of a powerful Brazilian drug lord and a dangerous federal agent. Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris Movie: “I Am Paul Walker” (M l) 12:35 (’19) Stars: Paul Walker 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 12:00 Motorsport: Seven’s Motorsport Classic: Homebush 2010 12:30 Repco Supercars 1:00 Championship 2021: Darwin 2:30 Triple Crown [s] 3:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News [s] Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] – A 5:30 Harley dealership is targeted by 6:00 a gang of thieves and a woman 7:00 7:30 tries to steal bras by stuffing them down her pants. Movie: “Fast & Furious 6” 8:40 (M v,l) (’13) Stars: Vin Diesel Movie: “Super Troopers 2” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Seann William Scott, Clifton Collins Jr. 11:30 Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Darwin 1:35 2:00 Triple Crown [s] 5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 11:00 (PG) [s] Motor Sports: Seven’s Motor- 1:00 sport Classic: Breakthrough Wins [s] Repco Supercars 3:00 Championship 2021 [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 7News Spotlight: 8:50 Never Give Up [s] 9:50 Movie: “The Accountant” (M v,l) (’16) Stars: Ben Affleck, 10:20 Anna Kendrick, JK Simmons, Jon Bernthal Criminal Confessions: His 11:20 Final Fight (M v,l) [s] The Blacklist: 12:10 Ogden Greeley (M v) [s] Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Darwin Triple Crown Highlights [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30

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

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

Today [s] 6:00 8:30 Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] Desperate Housewives 2:00 (PG) [s] 2:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 3:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 NRL: Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters *Live* From 5:00 6:00 Panthers Stadium, Penrith [s] 6:30 NRL: Golden Point [s] 7:30 Movie: “Point Break” (M v,l) (’15) – A young FBI agent 8:30 infiltrates an extraordinary team 9:30 of extreme sports athletes he suspects of masterminding a 10:25 string of unprecedented, sophisticated corporate heists. 11:30 12:00 Stars: Luke Bracey, Édgar 1:00 Ramírez, Teresa Palmer Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 3:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:30 Weekend Today [s] Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 7:30 Our State On A Plate [s] 8:30 Reel Destinations [s] 9:30 Celebrity Apprentice 12:00 Australia: Finale (PG) [s] Explore TV - Norfolk Island [s] 12:30 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Swifts v Firebirds *Live* 1:00 1:30 From Ken Rosewall Arena [s] 2:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 2:30 Getaway (PG) [s] NINE News Saturday [s] 3:00 A Current Affair [s] 3:30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: Oceans (PG) 4:30 5:00 Movie: “Fast & Furious 6:00 Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” 6:30 (M v,l) (’19) Stars: Dwayne 7:00 Johnson, Jason Statham 8:00 Movie: “Never Back Down” 9:00 (M v) (’08) Stars: Sean Faris 10:00 Program To Be Advised 11:00 Home Shopping Wesley Impact (M) [s] 12:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:30 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 8:00 Netball: Suncorp Super 8:30 Netball: Giants v Thunderbirds 9:00 *Live* From Ken Rosewall 9:30 Arena, Sydney [s] 12:00 NRL: Gold Coast Titans v 12:30 Manly Sea Eagles *Live* From 1:00 CBUS Super Stadium [s] 1:30 NINE News Sunday [s] 2:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 2:30 60 Minutes [s] 3:40 NINE News Late [s] 4:10 Law & Order: Organized 4:30 Crime: Forget It, Jake; It’s 5:00 Chinatown (M v) [s] 6:00 Shallow Grave: 6:30 Severance (M v) [s] 7:30 The First 48: Trust No One/ 9:00 Risky Business (M v) [s] – A 10:00 beloved Cleveland man is 11:00 murdered in his own home. 12:00 Reel Destinations [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30

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

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] Program To Be Advised The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] Becky Lucas: Live At The Enmore (MA15+) [s] Program To Be Advised WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping Which Car? [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] The Offroad Adventure Show All 4 Adventure [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 10 Minute Kitchen [s] Australia By Design [s] Destination Dessert [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] The Living Room [s] Farm To Fork [s] 10 News First [s] Advancing Australia [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Ambulance UK (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Home Shopping Religious Programs [s] Living On The Coast: Shoalhaven Recovers [s] Pooches At Play [s] Freshly Picked [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10 Sunday [s] Advancing Australia [s] Left Off The Map [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Fishing Australia [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Hotels By Design (PG) [s] Farm To Fork [s] Three Blue Ducks (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] FBI: Liar’s Poker (M) [s] FBI: Codename: Ferdinand (M) FBI: Prey (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

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

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence

SBS (C30)

5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:05 3:00 3:30 3:45 4:15 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:25 10:30 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:05 4:35 5:35 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 11:30 1:40 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 3:00 4:00 5:30 5:35 6:30 7:30 9:05 10:55 12:45 1:40 4:25 4:55

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Destination Flavour China Bitesize How The Victorians Built Britain: The Great Stink (PG) NITV News: Nula Murrumbidgee River Wiradjuri & Ngarigo The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Great British Railway Journeys (PG) SBS World News Mastermind (PG) The World’s Most Beautiful Railway The Day They Dropped The Bomb (M) SBS World News Late France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship: Round 3, Italy Sportswoman Trail Towns (PG) Planet Expedition: Suriname Lost World (PG) How The Nazis Lost The War: Drugs, Delusion And Demise (PG) SBS World News Extreme Railway Journeys: The Lunatic Express (PG) Moulin Rouge: Behind The Magic (In English/ French) Movie: “True Grit” (PG) (’10) Stars: Jeff Bridges Movie: “American Animals” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk The Bitcoin Bandit (M d,l,s) (In English/ French/ Japanese) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Sportswoman Cycling: Best Of Tour De France 2020 Destination Flavour China Bitesize How The Nazis Lost The War: The Bitchy Inner Circle (PG) SBS World News Movie: “André The Giant” (M l,v) (’18) Stars: Robin Wright, Cary Elwes Lance (M) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 24 Hours In Emergency: To Have And To Hold (M l) How To Lose Weight Well (PG) Vice Guide To Film: Richard Linklater (M d,l,v) Destination Flavour Japan Bitesize

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

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ABC (C20/21)

Monday 21 June

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:15 4:00 4:55 5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 9:35 9:50 10:50 11:20

Thursday 24 June

Wednesday 23 June

Tuesday 22 June

12:20 1:20 2:20 3:05 4:25 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:15 4:00 4:55 5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:25 10:55 11:25 12:30 1:30 2:25 3:10 4:25 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:35 2:00 3:15 4:00 4:55 5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:25 9:55 10:35 11:05 11:40 1:05 1:25 6:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 12:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:15 4:00 5:00 5:25 6:00 6:55 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:35 10:55 11:30 1:25 2:25

PRIME (C61/60)

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “My Neighbour’s Secret” 12:00 1:00 (M v) (’09) Stars: Nicholas Brendon, Chandra West, 1:10 Vincent Ventresca, Dakota Goyo, Sandra Wilson, Natalie 3:00 4:00 Lisinska, Mark Camacho 5:00 Criminal Confessions: 6:00 A Killer App (M v) [s] 7:00 The Chase UK [s] 7:30 Seven News At 4 [s] 9:20 The Chase Australia [s] 10:20 Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (M) [s] 9-1-1: Lone Star: 2100 (M) [s] – After a volcanic eruption wreaks havoc in Austin, the members of the 126 race to save lives at 11:20 11:50 a college pool party. S.W.A.T.: Lion’s Den (M) [s] 12:35 The Latest Seven News [s] Filthy Rich: Psalm 25:3 (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Four Corners [s] 12:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Sanditon (M s) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] 2:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 4:00 5:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 9:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame [s] Finding The Archibald (PG) What Are We Feeding Our Kids? [s] China Tonight [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] Parliament Question Time [s] A Life In Ten Pictures (PG) [s] Marcella (M l,v) [s] 11:15 rage (MA15+) [s] 12:30 The Drum [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Good Mother” (M d,v) (’13) Stars: Helen Slater, Meaghan Martin Criminal Confessions: Killer Friends (M v) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (M) [s] Movie: “Deadpool 2” (MA15+) (’18) – Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Deadpool brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, timetravelling cyborg Cable. Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Wade Wilson, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin Reckoning: Best Life (MA15+) Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Gardening Australia [s] Extraordinary Escapes (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address 2:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 5:00 6:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 The Drum [s] 7:30 ABC News [s] 9:00 7.30 [s]. Win The Week [s] Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] Starstruck: NYE (M s) [s] Superwog: The Lawsuit (M) [s] Program To Be Advised The Set [s] ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Australia Talks [s] 11:30 Media Watch (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Father’s Nightmare” (M d,v) (’18) Stars: Annabeth Gish, Jessica Lowndes Criminal Confessions: Who Killed Little Mama? (M v) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (M) [s] Movie: “Austin Powers In Gold Member” (M v,l,s) (’02) – Upon learning that his father has been kidnapped, Austin Powers must travel to 1975 and defeat the aptly named villain Goldmember, who is working with Dr Evil. Stars: Mike Myers, Beyoncé, Seth Green The Latest Seven News [s] The Front Bar (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Australian Story [s] 12:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame [s] Secrets Of The Museum [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Win The Week [s] Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 2:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 3:00 The Drum [s] 4:00 Sammy J (PG) [s] 5:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 7.30 [s] 7:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] Chicken People (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Movie: “Becoming Jane” (PG) (’07) Stars: Anne Hathaway Parliament Question Time [s] 10:40 11:10 Marcella (M l,v) [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Justice For Natalee Holloway” (M) (’11) – This follow-up to the movie ‘Natalee Holloway’ closes in on the ongoing mystery of what happened to the Alabama teenager who, in 2005, mysteriously disappeared during. Stars: Stephen Amell Manhunt: The Stoccos (AKA Family Blood Lines) (M v,l) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Movie: “Salt” (M v) (’10) – A CIA agent goes on the run after a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Stars: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreibe The Latest Seven News [s] Busted In Bangkok (MA15+)

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

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

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Landline [s] 11:30 Howard On Menzies: Building 12:00 Modern Australia (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Durrells (M v) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] 2:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 3:00 The Drum [s] 4:00 ABC News [s] 5:00 7.30 [s] 6:00 Australia Talks [s] 7:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] 7:30 Murder 24/7 (M l) [s] 9:00 ABC Late News [s] Finding The Archibald: Face Of The Nation (M l) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] MotherFatherSon (M l,n,s) [s] 10:00 11:00 Marcella (MA15+) [ 11:30 rage (MA15+) [s] 12:30 The Drum [s]

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 1:10 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:20 10:20 10:50 11:20 11:50

12:35 1:30 6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 1:10 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:50 12:40 1:30 6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 9:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 1:30 2:30 4:30

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 8:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Talking Honey: Princess 2:30 Diana: Diana Wedding [s] 3:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 3:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 A Current Affair [s] Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 6:00 6:30 Emergency (M) [s] 7:30 100% Footy (M) [s] – Phil 8:30 Gould, Paul Gallen, James Bracey and more debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the games most influential figures. 9:30 NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: 10:00 Control (M l,s) [s] 10:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:30 Home Shopping 12:30 1:30 Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Diana And Her Boys [s] Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair [s] Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) The Weakest Link (PG) [s] Kath & Kim: House (PG) [s] Kath & Kim: Roots (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Emergence: American Chestnut (M v) [s] – The FBI arrives in Southold, complicating Jo’s efforts to find Emily. Meanwhile, Alex and Piper hunt for answers on a road trip. Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Diana In Australia [s] Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair [s] Travel Guides: South Korea (PG) [s] – Our travel guides take on South Korea for their wackiest holiday ever. Doctor Doctor (M mp) [s] Extraordinary People: 30 Inches Tall And Turning 18 (M) NINE News Late [s] The Enemy Within: Sierra Maestra (M v) [s] The First 48: Killer Connection/ Bloody Birthday (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:10 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Law & Order: SVU: At Midnight In Manhattan (M) [s] Blue Bloods: More Than Meets The Eye (M) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30

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

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Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n) [s] – Have Ed Kavalee, Sam Pang and our contestants been paying attention? Program To Be Advised Just For Laughs (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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SBS (C30)

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch How The Victorians Built Britain: The Culture Revolution Great British Railway Journeys (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Movie: “Agniyogana” (PG) (’19) Stars: Shandor Remete (In English/ Tibetan/ Nepali) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Secrets Of The Tower Of London (M l) Serena Vs The Umpire (PG) Lance (M) SBS World News Late Trust Me (M l,s) 24 Hours In Emergency: Moving On Up (M l) Destination Flavour Japan Bitesize

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The Paris Library Author: Janet Skeslien Charles Publisher: Two Roads

As you can guess from the title, the story is about a library in Paris, however it is about the American Library in Paris (not sure why that wasn’t the title). It is an actual library which was started in 1917 when books were donated and shipped from America to Paris so US soldiers could have reading material. Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Henry Miller and Edith Wharton were just some of the visitors to Paris at this time. This story takes place during the

German occupation of France in World War II. Many of the events and secondary characters are real. Odile Souchet lives in Paris in 1939 with her father, mother and her brother Remy. Remy and Odile are very close and help buoy each other up when their father is being opiniated and domineering, which is most of the time. Papa is high up in the local police precinct and is determined to set Odile up with one of his young officers. He cannot understand why Odile wants to get a job at the library when she could just get married. After 14 attempts, it seems that Paul, the latest police officer invited to Sunday lunch, is a keeper. Oh, Odile also gets the job at the

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library. Good thing for her she knows the Dewey Decimal system. War starts and Remy enlists in the army. The Directress of the library, Miss Reeder (seriously, that’s her name) is determined to keep it open. Odile and her co-workers end

up delivering books to those no longer allowed to borrow them. To do this they will have to get through German check points and risk getting arrested. Her relationship with Paul grows, they will get married when Remy comes home from the war. She develops a close friendship with Margaret, the downtrodden

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wife of a diplomat and Bitsi, who is engaged to Remy. Lily is a teenager growing up in Froid, Montana in the 1980’s. She sets herself a school project to write about France and interviews her neighbour, Odile Gustafson. Odile will be there to help Lily deal with the passing of her mother, her father getting remarried, and the usual teenage angst. They will be close until Lily does some snooping which puts a strain on their relationship. The story switches between Odile’s ordeals (that was fun to type) in Paris during the war to Lily’s difficulties of being a teenager in a small town. Overall, I enjoyed the bulk of the book and learning about the American Library and how it played a part during the war.

I was also very eager, as you must be now, to find out how Odile Souchet in Paris ended up as Odile Gustafson in Montana. However, when it was revealed it was extremely disappointing. It felt like the author didn’t know how to work it out and came up with a story that didn’t quite fit the Odile I had just spent five hours reading about. Also, while the bulk of the book is told from Odile and Lily’s perspective there are random chapters told from the perspective of other characters, which seemed odd and broke the flow (although it did make more sense after reading the author’s notes). Oh, and I also had a hard time warming to Lily. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs enquiries Tuesday. Phone: 0428 439 180 Workshops: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, at Gosford Regional Gallery & Art Centre. Phone: 0409 666 709 Social Meetings 1.30 pm on 4th Wednesday for demonstration 4325 1420

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TUGGERAH LAKES ART SOCIETY

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

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COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends”

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

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

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Not for profit service providing free legal advice Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm 4353 4988 contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

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Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Wed -Tuggerah community hall, 2:00pm Anne - 0409 938 345

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Support for those suffering COTTAGE & with asbestos diseases and HISTORICAL MUSEUM others interested in asbestos Visit our c1838 Cottage & issues. You are not alone, meet Museum with exhibits of early with others who can share settlers. School and group their experiences. Bring a bookings. Members & family member or friend. volunteers welcome. Open recruit@volcc.org.au 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on Wed/Sat/Sun 10.30am fourth Wed of each month. 2:30pm. West Gosford KINCUMBER MENS SHED Maree 0419 418 190 4325 2270 Kincumber mens shed in www.henrykendallcottage.org.au association with Kincumber GROW MENTAL HEALTH Brisbane Water Historical Society Uniting Church op shop. SUPPORT Selling tools, machinery, FELLOWSHIP OF clothing, books and household Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome items. on the first Saturday of FIRST FLEETERS anxiety, depression and each month 8am - 12pm For anyone interested in early loneliness and improve mental 4369 7222 history. health and well being. Weekly Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. sparkes2251@outlook.com meetings at Woy Woy and Point Clare Community Hall Wyong. Grow is anonymous, COMMUNITY CENTRES 2nd Sat 10:30am free and open to all. 4392 1926, 4311 6254 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE

Would you like to read, write and share your poetry. We hold workshops and create anthologies. AND LEARNING CENTRE We meet the second Saturday Mon-Fri anneglazier@y7mail.com each month. Chess, darts, handicraft, indoor Wyoming Memorial Community bowls, knitting, line dancing, CENTRAL COAST MARINE Hall. Contact us by email origami, painting, pencil info@centralcoastpoets.com.au drawing, scrabble, DISCOVERY CENTRE or you may ring Clive The revamped CCMDC is open. scrapbooking, sit & sew, table 0419120347 tennis, Ukulele Schools and Group bookings 4304 7065 welcome by appointment. Building has special needs HANDWEAVERS, access and toilets GOSFORD-NARARA SPINNERS AND TEXTILE Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. NEIGHBOURHOOD

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: It’s Coming Up Roses How to Plant a Rose

CHERALYN DARCEY

Walk into any nursery or gardening section on the Central Coast right now and you will be greeted with what appears to bags filled with sticks. These are the much anticipated ‘bare root’ roses that have hit out stores in time for June planting so let’s get them in! Roses have been on earth for more than 70 million years with discoveries of fossils found throughout the Northern Hemisphere helping establish this. Today more than 150 million rose plants are purchased by gardeners worldwide each year and there are now over 40,000 roses listed on the International Rose Register. There’s one for you, I’m sure. How to Buy a Rose You can decide to grow a rose garden or, like I do, pepper the garden here and there with roses. You might like a theme that is focused on a type of rose, a period of their history or of course colour. I buy what I like, when I see it and tuck it in where it fits but then I have a garden that Freida Kahlo would be proud of. It’s very colourful, rambling and bright, but I’ve seen stunning gardens of very formal white roses or filled completely with only French Old Garden roses. With so many varieties, the longevity of the plant and this area being very suitable for all roses, you won’t be stuck for choice. For your needs and garden design, there are climbing roses, bushy roses, ones that you can prune to look like little trees and others that make great hedges. Bare Root plants are available from late autumn until early spring, and they come wrapped in sawdust or peat moss and plastic bags and sometimes in pots. These are usually far more plentiful and cheaper that potted growing roses. These on the other hand are available year-round and are naturally covered in foliage and sometimes blooms if found in season, (usually spring through summer). They are more expensive and there are not as many varieties available in most places.

Under absolutely no circumstance can the roots of a rose be allowed to become dry. Get your planting position ready first so that there is limited disruption. Roses will need full sun for the majority of the day and while some can tolerate shade, you will gain more blossoms in sunny positions of at least five hours a day. They also prefer to be sheltered, with good air circulation and have cool earth plus space as roses do not like to have heated roots or competition. This may sound like a fussy checklist but with roses, once you get the planting and position right, they are usually set for life. Roses will grow in any soil, but it must be free-draining and deep so that the roots can stay cool and not become waterlogged. The best preparation is to dig over your selected rose garden bed spot to at least the depth of a spade about six weeks prior to planting and add lots of organic matter and rotted manure. Each plant will need an area of at least 3 meters in diameter. Bare rooted roses need to be carefully unwrapped and washed of their packing material and nursery potted ones need the soil shaken gently from their roots. Roses you are transplanting during

Late spring after this has worked its way down into the soil, add bone and bone and mulch and you might like to feed again with blood and bone midsummer. Central Coast Roses

this dormant period need to be treated the same. I like to soak my rose roots in a bucket of plain water overnight to make sure they are nicely hydrated before planting the next day. Into a hole that you have dug that is wide enough for the roots and deep enough so that the bud union will come to the soil level, make a mound of soil that your roots can sit upon. Fan them out over this and then half fill hole with soil. Next fill the hole with water and once it drains away, top up the hole with soil firmly. How to Treat a Rose Mulch the rose plant with a layer about 6mm deep of organic materials such as sugar cane, general garden

mulch and compost but, never use eucalyptus, pine needs or pebbles. Keep the mulch at least 6mm away from the stem. Roses like to be kept well-watered but check in with your selections as some like to dry out a bit between watering. Rainfall over 20mm during the week will mean that watering can be skipped. This can be increased to twice a week during the summer months. They are hungry plants and do so much better with natural matter as their food source. In early spring, after gently forking over the surrounding soil spread wellrotted manure to a depth of at least 10cm and top this with compost to a depth of 5cm.

DOWN IN YOUR GARDEN: Cheralyn, Lake Munmorah

My turn this week to share a little about my garden. An arch of Bower of Beauty gives the entrance to my vegetable garden a ‘Secret Garden’ feel, and bright bursts of roses, chrysanthemums, dahlias and sunflowers peek out from behind my vegetable beds when their time comes, surrounded by a windbreak of Viburnum that folds out from a huge Lemon Myrtle. This is one area of my garden, where edible plants grow, and the work of a gardener gets done. I love growing medicinal plants like

echinacea, comfrey and borage and that’s to name a very few along with lots of herbs, edible flowers and of course vegetables. We have only been on the Central Coast for five years, moving from Sydney and the chance to create a ‘forever’ garden in such a beautiful place is a dream come true. My style is organic in design, as it is in practice. Everything is colourful and bright and most people say my garden has a definite Mexican look about it. There are lots of places to sit, to lay,

eat and even to sleep right throughout the gardens that hug my home and while it is very much still in its infancy, my garden is very much the heart of our family home. Three Big Gardening Questions One Plant You Can’t Live Without: Flowers. I particular adore Australian Natives but any and all flowers. Piece of Advice: Look at what is growing well in your neighbour’s garden. What Do you Think Your Garden Is Missing: I would dearly love an old fashioned glass greenhouse.

I had a chat with Vicki of Narara Valley Nursery to see what they have in store this week and she laughed and said “Soooooo many!” “The ever popular brilliant yellow ‘Gold Bunny’ and brilliant white ‘Iceberg’ is here again this year along with the deep red ‘Black Velvet’. “For the pink rose lovers there is Earth Angel and Love Potion and if you like a bit of fun, we have Orange ‘Voodoo’ and a brilliant hot pink rose called ‘Twilight Zone’.” TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, broad beans, broccoli, cress, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mid and late season onion`s, parsnip, peas, radish, rhubarb crowns, shallot bulbs, snow peas, spring onion, turnip, English daisy, candytuft, Canterbury bells, delphinium, dianthus. forget-me-nots, lobelia, gypsophila, honesty, lupin, nemesia, nigella, pansy, poppy, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea. PLANT HAPPENINGS AROUND THE COAST Introduction to Permaculture Information and Enrolment Session at Gosford TAFE on Tuesday 22 June 2021 at 3pm and one on Wednesday 23 June 2021 at 11am and attendance is a step towards being accepted into the course. More details: annette. pepper2@tafensw.edu.au Winter Solstice Evening Lantern Walk 5:30 - 6:30pm Tuesday 22nd June, SWAMP Community Garden, Tuggerah. A lovely time to reflect together as a community, to hold space and thought for the second half of the year. And after a beautiful 6 months at SWAMP, we would love for you and your family to join us in a simple lantern making activity and walk in the dusk of the evening. We will also share some sweet nibbles and a hot chocolate or tea. $6 donation to SWAMP, per group. Bookings a must: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ winter-solstice-evening-lanternwalk-tickets-158283743939 Sale Day of The Central Coast Cactus & Succulent Society 10am - 2pm 26th June, Gosford Showground near the Grey Hound Club under cover, free entry & lots of parking. Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 10am every Saturday on Coast FM 96.3. Contact Cheralyn gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com with your questions, events, news or if would like to be a part of ‘DOWN IN YOUR GARDEN’.

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Business & Property Debate continues over $110M John Whiteway Drive development The proponent of a $110M residential project planned for 89 John Whiteway Dr, Gosford, has lodged a response to submissions received during its exhibition period as it progresses through the Department Planning for consideration as a State Significant Development. The Community Environment Network (CEN) says suggested modifications of the proposal do not go far enough to address concerns relating the bulk of the development, tree removal and effects on vegetation, although it welcomed key amendments which include the reduction in the building height, from between six and 12 storeys to between five and nine storeys, and a reduction in the number of apartments from 260 to 204. In response to traffic concerns, the proponent said proposed driveways are designed in accordance with relevant Australian standards to ensure safety is maintained. “Traffic movements and their effects (noise, pollution, light spill) from the site are typical for vehicle movements that occur elsewhere within Gosford City Centre,” the response says. “The proposal has provided appropriate parking and also seeks to upgrade the footpath to allow residents to either walk or drive at their leisure. “Vehicular entries have been selected to enable safe entry/ exit for vehicles and in locations that will reduce the overall height of the proposal. In response to noise concerns, the proponent said a detailed

Rumbulara Reserve and is key to visual character of the city. “A total of 21 hollows in seven trees are proposed to be removed and will need to be replaced with nest boxes suitable for large possums or gliders, small gliders or parrots and micro bats. “So even though no species were found to be impacted by the removal of vegetation these creatures obviously depend on hollows on the site as habitat. “It remains to be seen whether or not the retention of selected trees, rocky habitats and managed understorey vegetation within the northern areas of the site or replanting works will result in some connectivity remaining for species with nearby Coastal Open Space System (COSS) reserves.” Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment had been submitted which demonstrates that the project can be constructed with appropriate and typical mitigation measures that will ensure noise impacts are managed appropriately.” Regarding privacy issues, the proponent said the development is located over 63 metres from 91-95 John Whiteway Dr, ensuring visual privacy is maintained and overshadowing is not an issue. The response said an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (ACHAR) and Aboriginal Archaeological Assessment Report submitted with the EIS concluded that the site had low archaeological potential for Aboriginal artefacts or archaeological deposits. “If suspected Aboriginal

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medium size trees which contribute most to the visual and biodiversity values of the site. “This site is located on the ridge that connects to

Source: Media release, May 27 Community Environment Network NSW Planning Department Major Projects site

Council makes loan repayments Central Coast Council has spent $24M paying out balloon payments on some of its loans. Council approved the refinancing of borrowings of $24,618,322 from a financial institution with a repayment schedule over five years at an indicative interest rate of 1.50 per cent amortised over 10 years. Administrator Rik Hart

explained at the June 15 meeting that the $24M being refinanced was to meet balloon payments that have accrued over the past few years on three loans. In essence, the council replaced a $24M loan at 8 per cent with a much lower interest rate. “We are actually reducing our cost of interest,” Hart said. He said more balloon payments are due in 2023 for

the $100M loan the Council signed up for after interim Administrator Dick Persson took over in 2020. At the time, Hart was the acting CEO. Balloon payments occur when a loan is paid back interest only and the principal is paid as a lump sum as a balloon payment which can occur at some future date. Merilyn Vale

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Council’s plan to meet housing needs Two years on from the adoption of the Central Coast Affordable and Alternate Housing Strategy, Central Coast Council says it has achieved ‘a range of positive outcomes to help address the broad spectrum of housing needs’. Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the Strategy represented a comprehensive plan which addressed initiatives across the housing continuum, from homelessness through to home ownership, providing pathways

for a range of households, from very low through to moderate incomes. “The demand for access to affordable housing is a growing and complex issue impacting the region and this Strategy seeks to provide effective policy solutions to address this,” Hart said. “It aims to build a vision for a fair and inclusive region, where everyone has access to affordable and sustainable housing.” The key “highlights and actions” undertaken by Council since the Strategy’s adoption in

April 2019 include the employment of an Affordable Housing Officer. A Council Affordable Housing Land Proposal, endorsed for exhibition on April 27, also provides the framework for developing affordable housing on Council-owned and underutilised land. “Two Council-owned cottages have undergone basic maintenance in preparation for tenanting, with a Request for Information administered to invite responses from registered community housing providers and specialist homelessness services for a

leasing arrangement.” Council has advised: ‘An internal protocol and policy have been drafted to formalise Council’s approach to work with rough sleepers on Council land/property, as well as the ongoing process for Council staff to request outreach services for rough sleepers they encounter.’ There is also an ‘animated video that has been developed to educate the community on the need and design of affordable housing to increase awareness and acceptance.’ CCN

Administrator provides overview of Council activities Administrator Rik Hart praised this year’s Harvest Festival as part of his overview of his and Central Coast Council’s activities since the previous Council meeting. Speaking at the June 15 meeting Hart said the 2021 Harvest Festival saw 48,000 people attend 30 events, a huge increase of 16,000 people since the last event held two years ago. In terms of financial gains, he said it was an impact of $5.39M to the area and those numbers were while COVID restrictions were in place. He said he thought those figures showed the fantastic event was now here

permanently. He said later in the speech that he visited Full Circle Farm during the festival and that, as an agriculturist by training, it was interesting to see farming as it is now without chemicals and he learnt a few things. Beach access ways at Umina and Ocean Beaches were underway with sand scraping and dune stabilisation, renewing fencing, weed control, foreshore nourishment, bush regeneration and a final sweep of the beaches to collect remaining debris from the recent weather event, he said. Priority flood mitigation works at a creek and Everglades main drainage works at Woy Woy and Umina including sediment

removal, bushland maintenance and weed control were also in hand. Next financial year’s Operational Plan public exhibition period has closed and will come to the next meeting on June 29. About 140 submissions came in. Hart said he would have a fair bit to say about the past and present actions that have gone into the preparation of that document. He then spoke about the public inquiry and said submissions close next Monday, June 21. The public inquiry is looking into the financial woes that led to councillors being suspended

in October last year. Hart said he would encourage people to put in submissions, including staff who might want to put a submission in, and said Council has already put in documents to the inquiry which are available on the website if people want to have a look. He presented the volunteer of the year awards, including to Gabrielle Greiner who was the Coast’s national volunteer of the year. “Some people are phenomenal in what they do,” he said. One He noted one volunteer, a 94-year-old, still out and about contributing. Along with CEO David Farmer he attended a Central Coast

economic breakfast meeting; it was the unanimous opinion of the speakers that the Central Coast is on a growth spurt and that is reflected in the population coming this way. Hart also met with Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council to discuss further opportunities the Council might be able to pursue with them and to understand the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Council has with them. He is working through the tranche three asset sales submissions and is going to check out the sites involved so he knows what they look like and what the issues are. Hart noted that Council was highly commended for its

Climate Change Adaptation Landform Design Study in the 2021 Floodplain Management Australia Project of the Year awards. “Congratulations to the Floodplain Management Team and the Project Manager for this great project, Robert Barker and Council’s Flooding and Drainage Engineer for their work on this study and the teams who supported them,” Hart said. “The Highly Commended Project, Davistown and Empire Bay Climate Change Adaptation Study, aimed to address climate change and issues of sea levels rise over the coming decades in these low-lying areas. Merilyn Vale

Council announces new IT system for cemetery management Central Coast Council is set to spend more than $440,000 implementing a “fit for purpose” and dedicated IT system for cemeteries management after completing an open tender process to select a preferred supplier.

The new Cemeteries Management System will replace two existing systems and deliver significant efficiencies across Council cemeteries including: ability to provide new memorialisation and burial offerings to the community; improved customer experience with

ability to access records online 24/7; ability to record all historic cemetery data and have that data available to search online; faster processing times for site sales, burial bookings, ash interments, monumental works and customer enquiries; and reduced time spent on

administration which will increase capacity for other projects within the cemeteries. Delivering the Cemeteries Management System represents a forecast investment of $361,049 in 2021-22 and $80,000 over 2021-22 and 2022-23.

A reduction in the overall cost has been achieved through opting for a multiyear contract and operational savings have been identified to cover licensing costs. The implementation of a dedicated and Fit for Purpose Cemetery Management

System was a recommendation of the Capacity Study and Cemeteries Business Strategy and is a key Strategic Action in the Cemeteries Business Plan for 2020-21. Source: Media release, June 16 Central Coast Council

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AMP Financial Planning Proprietary Ltd and AMP Services Ltd. AMP Life was part of AMP when the conduct occurred, but has since been acquired by Resolution Life. ASIC alleges the companies deducted life insurance premiums and financial advice fees from 2069 deceased customers’ superannuation accounts despite being notified that the customer had died. This amounted to $500,000 in insurance premiums, at least $350,000 of which was

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Nurses and midwives rally over staffing ratios Nurses and midwives rallied outside Gosford Hospital on June 16 over the need for safe staffing and called on the NSW Government to introduce nurse-to-patient ratios. NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) members are calling for staffing to be overhauled across multiple wards and units at Gosford Hospital, including ratios of one to three (1:3) in emergency, paediatrics and post-natal maternity wards, and a ratio of 1:4 on other wards. Recent Bureau of Health Information data confirms emergency department attendances at Gosford Hospital jumped 5.7 per cent during January-March, compared to the same quarter in 2020.

NSWNMA General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said nurses and midwives were run off their feet and felt ignored by the Government when they spoke up. “Our members are burning out and tired of feeling taken for granted by this government,” Holmes said. “Concerns for their professional registration and patient safety are very real. “It is shameful how nurses and midwives are being treated on the Central Coast. “We desperately need ratios to ensure our hospitals are safe for everyone accessing care and for the staff trying to deliver care. “Victoria and Queensland have had mandated nurse-topatient ratios for more than five years.

“It’s time for NSW to catch up.” Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, was at the rally to show his support. “This campaign has been going since before last the last State election,” Harris said. “Ratios are so important; it’s about patient health. “When our nurses get tired and overworked it impacts on patients. “Here on the Central Coast our hospitals have never been busier. “The government can’t just be about new shiny new buildings – it’s about the people inside those buildings. Source: Media release, Jun 16 NSWNMA Nurses and midwives rallied outside Gosford Hospital on June 16

Central Coast churches offer a New Way With 66 per cent of church leaders citing mental health as their community’s fastest growing need, 16 Christian churches on the Central Coast have joined together to offer a new service offering freedom and healing from depression, anxiety, stress and fear. A New Way is a completely free and flexible service for anyone who is searching for a way out of the pain of anxiety and stress. Co-ordinator Craig Stephens said it is a spiritual process which involves healing through a journey of discovery and

personal awareness, encounter of a spiritual nature, and a choice to reshape the way you think. While the service is led by guided prayer consultants from the partner churches, participants on the program do not have to be people of faith or affiliated with any religious group. All that is required is an open mind to being supported through a journey of guided prayer. “It is clear in our community that there is a growing level of anxiety, particularly as a result of the COVID pandemic,” Stephens said. “Many people have tried to

find a pathway back to happiness with counsellors, medicine, herbal treatments and other professional techniques but often this is not enough. “As a result, there are many people who have simply given up and have now accepted sadness, anxiety and stress as a normal part of their life. “What we want to share is that no-one should give up on a life of happiness and joy. “With A New Way, there is a breakthrough solution that they have probably never tried before, a solution that has been proven to provide comprehensive and longlasting freedom from the

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TURNIP: another unsexy vegetable makeover plenty of olive oil and salt, or if you have some duck fat or lard on hand – even better! This method really brings out the natural sweetness and is the perfect way to try turnips if you’re new to them.

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GEORGIA LIENEMANN Well, we’re finishing up our seasonal eating guide for Winter with another instalment of the world’s least sexiest vegetables. We’ve ticked off choko, beets and now we’re heading into turnip territory. You might be wondering why you’d bother with these odd, old-fashioned edibles? Well, if you want to support local farmers by eating a diet that’s in season (i.e. produced locally rather than hauled in from miles away) and you’d like to simultaneously enjoy a varied diet, without resorting to the exact same foods week in, week out, the simple fact is that there’s far less to choose from at this time of year in terms of fresh produce. We’ll be hearing from local market gardeners Little Feet Gourmet next week, who’ll be sharing a guide to what’s in season here on the coast and what they’re currently growing. But seriously, why turnip? For someone who considers themselves a foodie, I might have lost all credibility trying to sell you on chokos a couple of weeks ago, but please, folks, give me a chance to build a case for turnips (and unusual, unfashionable veggies in general). When I mentioned the idea of eating a varied diet – this wasn’t just saving you from falling into a culinary rut, although there’s merit in that

A bigger range of foods offer a broader spectrum of both nutrients and fibres (the latter being food for our beneficial gut bacteria) and this is essential for building gut health and immunity. The latest advice is to aim for 40 different plant foods every single week!

You can also experiment with a 50/50 blend of potato and turnip mash. Turnips are less starchy and much more nutrient dense than potatoes, so it’s a great way to take your mash to the next level, nutritionally. Prepare them in the exact same way as you would, the potatoes.

The real importance of diet diversity With 30,000 edible plants currently on the world’s menu, we’re spoilt for choice, however many of us rely predominantly on the same 10-20. There’s been a radical decline in food diversity with just 50 crops now delivering 90% of the world’s calories. Only 50 years ago, several thousand plants would have done this! 100 years of agriculture looks like this: • 75% of plant genetic diversity has been lost • 30% of livestock breeds are at risk of extinction (6 breeds are lost each month!) • 75% of the world’s food now comes from only 12 plants and 5 animal species • Despite there being up to 30,000 edible plants species, only 150-200 of them are now used. • Just 3 (rice, maize and wheat) contribute 60% of our plant calories. It’s estimated that in a whole year, the average Australian will only eat around 30 species of plants. Bear in mind however, that many species we eat are cultivated from the same plant. Technically, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, collard greens and kohlrabi are actually all the same species – Bassica oleracea. If we take a look at indigenous peoples who consume diets today that are more closely aligned to that of our paleolithic

ancestors, we see a stark contrast. And these figures above do not take into account the medicinal plants that were ingested, or the impressive diversity of animal foods. The !Kung for example, are known to consume 54 types of animals, far more than anything many of us can comprehend. Getting out of your comfort zone and incorporating new foods – regardless of how fashionable they are – is one of the best health habits you can cultivate. I encourage people to purchase and experiment with one new locally grown food each season. If you’d like to take up the challenge – why not turnips? Turnips: a nutrient dense vegetable

When you hear the term ‘new season’, it refers to produce at its very best in terms of freshness, flavour and nutrient content. Turnips, my friends, are now at their peak. You can buy a bunch of locally grown, organic turnips online from Nurtured Earth – with the added benefit of the greens being included. Both the roots and the tops are edible and very nutritious – especially for our unique needs at this time of year, when our immune systems are taking a bit of a hit. It might be surprising to learn that both the roots and greens are incredibly high in vitamin C. Your average turnip (including the root and greens) can supply your entire daily requirement! By consuming the whole turnip, you’re also getting a hefty dose of potassium, calcium, vitamin K1, folate, fibre and a range of

powerful antioxidant and antiinflammatory phytochemicals. The lightly spicy greens are actually more nutrient dense than many of the other greens in the cruciferous family, even beating kale in many categories of nutrients. How to use turnips Upon purchasing a bunch of turnips, I like to store them in the fridge – either in a bag or the crisper draw to maintain their freshness. Aim to prepare and use the greens within a few days, but the roots will happily sit there for a couple of weeks if stored correctly. Ways to use the root: Hands down, the best way to enjoy turnip is to slice it into chips or cubes and roast it in

I adore baking gratin in Winter with whatever root vegetables I have on hand – turnips are delicious to add into the mix along with parsnip, sweet potato and potato. With a good mandolin, it becomes a quick and easy dish to make that keeps beautifully for lunches and snacks for several days. Turnips can also be sliced, diced or grated raw into salads and coleslaw. They have a similar flavour and texture to both radish and cabbage so are suited perfectly to Winter salads. And whilst we don’t tend to crave raw salads at this time of year, they’re great to include as a side dish as they provide a big hit of enzymes which help us digest heavier meals. How to use the greens: The greens can be finely sliced and added into salads, soups, stews and frittata or in place of any other leafy green. Eaten raw, they’re much less spicy than mustard greens, with a relatively delicate flavour and when cooked, they’re even milder. So, who’s with me on the turnip challenge? I’ve just ordered my first bunch from Nurtured Earth this week and plan to see if my young children will accept them as a substitute for baked potato chips. Garlic and onion powder is my secret weapon, just quietly. Good luck, team!

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A night to remember for Rhyan May 29 was a night to remember for a 15-yearold Springfield lad who lives with Cystic Fibrosis. Rhyan (surname withheld for privacy reasons) and his family were thrilled to be invited to the Roosters v Raiders game at Central Coast Stadium, where Rhyan took the match ball out onto the field. Rhyan has been in and out of hospital since he was just six weeks old and he and his family are regular users of both Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital. On the night, Rhyan was also presented an Indigenous players jersey signed on the

night by Roosters players. Being from the Dharawal and Awabakal mob, it was particularly fitting for him to attend the game, which is part of the NRL’s Indigenous Round. “I had a great time and really enjoyed meeting the players,” Rhyan, who sadly lost his grandfather last year, said. Due to COVID-19, Rhyan and his family were unable to visit his grandfather, who was a mad Roosters supporter and lived in Queensland, but Rhyan’s sister said “Pop would be so proud” of Rhyan’s involvement in the game. Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital Coordinator, Jenny Abourizk, said Rhyan’s family was

excited and grateful for the experience. “We are very appreciative of the ongoing support of both the Sydney Roosters and our national partner Steggles Charity Nest and know that Rhyan and his family will remember this once in a lifetime experience,” she said. The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital opened its doors in 2013 and has welcomed over 53 000 people, including families just like Rhyan’s, in need of a break from the hospital ward. Source: Media release, Jun 11 Ronald McDonald Family Room at Gosford Hospital

Rhyan and recently retired Roosters player Brett Morris

Coast community rallies around little Archie A family day will be held at Gosford RSL from 11am on Saturday, June 19, as the Coast community rallies around Sarah and James Tarasenko of Chittaway Bay, who have a seriously ill newborn baby.

Sarah and James Tarasenko with baby Archie

The day will start with a motorcycle ride from The Dam Hotel at Hamlyn Terrace at 9.45am (registration from 9am). Archie Tarasenko, a micro baby, was born 14 weeks premature on December 28 last year and has since survived five high-risk surgeries and had more than 20 blood transfusions. Just days before Christmas, 26-week pregnant Sarah and James went to a routine checkup only to be told she had preeclampsia and HELLP

Syndrome and could not go home until her child was born. Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure and it usually begins after 20 weeks of pregnancy. HELLP or Hemolysis, is elevated liver enzymes and a low platelet count and is a disorder of the liver and blood that can be fatal if it is left untreated. Archie weighed just 509 grams when he was born, and currently weighs 3.3kgs. He has metabolic bone disease, rickets, hypothyroidism, severe chronic lung disease and short gut syndrome. Since his birth, Archie has spent five months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of four different hospitals.

He still has a long battle ahead with more surgeries planned in the future. “He’s been through so much already and he’s still only so little,” Sarah Tarasenko said. “He fought so hard to stay alive for us. “We’ll do anything for him.” The fundraiser on June 19 will support ongoing medical care for little Archie and help support his parents. At Gosford RSL, the family day will feature raffles, prizes, games and entertainment by Shane Edwards. The extended family has also set up a Lifeblood Team called Team Archie where everyone who donates blood will be tallied to show support to the family. Lifeblood will be at the

fundraiser, providing information on blood donations. Archie’s Aunty, Irene Tarasenko, said the main reason for the fundraiser was that James and Sarah wanted everyone to donate blood. “We’re just trying to keep the family together without the financial pressure added on,” she said. “We have had an overwhelming response with a lot of local businesses jumping on board to provide donations towards our raffles. “The family is thankful for all the local support that they have already received, including Central Coast Kids in Need and Ronald McDonald House at Randwick.” Harry Mulholland and Terry Collins

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State announces new pathways to becoming a teacher Academics, highperforming professionals and subject matter experts will be encouraged to choose teaching as a new career, thanks to the State Government’s new approach to hiring teachers.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and Premier Gladys Berejiklian meet with Central Coast teachers

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the radical overhaul of how mid-career teaching entrants are employed would help to improve teacher quality. “New pathways into secondary school teaching will be created on the basis of a

person’s knowledge and expertise, and depending on their previous experience, will be in front of a class and earning a salary within six months,” Crouch said. “This compares to the two years of study which is currently required for someone to reskill as a teacher. “This change will attract more highly skilled people to the teaching profession, and is part of the NSW Government’s focus on four areas of reform, including removing barriers to entry to the teaching profession, bringing trainee teachers into the classroom faster,supporting

people transition from another career into a teaching career and incentivising the transition from another career into a teaching career.” Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said NSW has the highest standards in Australia when it comes to who can become a teacher. “This reform keeps these standards in place, whilst recognising that prior experience and expertise in key learning areas should be acknowledged,” Mitchell said. “We know that by being flexible in providing people with tailored education and

training programs based on their personal circumstances, we will attract more people to the teaching profession.” The reforms are in line with recommendations in the NSW Productivity Commission’s recent White Paper, which found that teacher quality could boost the State’s productivity. Consultation with stakeholders will inform the delivery of the reforms. Source: Media release, Jun 16 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Treasurer announces new Financial Literacy Challenge in schools The Central Coast Council of P & Cs (CCCPC) has welcomed a new initiative to be rolled out in NSW schools from Term Three aimed at increasing students’ financial literacy. The new Treasurer’s Financial Literacy Challenge, similar to the Premier’s reading challenge, will encourage children to develop positive money habits. It was announced on June 11

by State Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, and Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell. Perrottet said each year students would be challenged with new financial literacy concepts at school providing them with practical knowledge around managing their own finances and its connection to real life. “This challenge will inspire lifelong skills and behaviours that will better prepare children

to participate safely and effectively in the real world,” he said. “We know when children have a strong foundation in financial literacy, they are less likely to fall into financial traps, particularly early on in life, helping them build a stronger future for themselves. “The challenge is designed to make managing personal finances accessible for all students, to give every student

a chance to perform simple calculations with money and solve simple purchasing problems. “Starting early with students as young as five means they will develop good habits to make decisions that will benefit their financial future.” Mitchell said the challenge will give students a taste of saving money, budgeting and experience how that can impact them in real life.

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“Schools play an important role in familiarising students with ideas about managing their personal finances,” she said. “We will work with ASIC to develop the challenge using their MoneySmart teaching and learning resources, with an aim to run a pilot in schools in Term 3.” CCCPC President, Sharryn Brownlee, said the Government had been listening to the

community, which has been saying that there needs to be a stronger focus on financial literacy. “Too many children leave school with no real-life financial knowledge,” Brownlee said. “They need to understand phone plans, interest rates, car loans, etc. “This is an excellent initiative we look forward to supporting.” Terry Collins

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Call for local Fisheries officers The call is out for Central Coast residents to sign up as first year Fisheries officers to ensure the continued protection and management of the state’s aquatic habitats, fisheries resources and ecosystems now and into the future. Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall, said applications from people who are passionate about the state’s fisheries resources would be accepted up to July 4. “This is an exciting career opportunity where you will play a critical role in protecting our aquatic ecosystems and continuing to promote best practices for fisheries management, while getting out on the water and engaging with fishers on a daily basis,” Marshall said. “Successful applicants enter a 12-month long training and orientation program covering practical and theoretical areas of fisheries compliance. “Fisheries officers patrol offshore waters, coastal lakes and rivers, and inland NSW. “Duties include field-based work such as patrols and inspections, and delivering information relating to any number of fisheries issues

Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall (centre), with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Fisheries officers at Terrigal boat ramp

involving recreational and commercial fishers, aquaculture operators and the wider community.” Marshall said fisheries officers play an important role in ensuring the compliance of fisheries laws across the state

and educating the wider community on legal fishing activities. “Training and career development is an important aspect of the job so we can provide promotional opportunities to suitable

officers and they are able to take on more specialised roles or team leadership positions,” he said. “We currently have over 100 fisheries officers based in 17 coastal and nine inland locations across the state.

“I would encourage anyone with an interest in fisheries or natural resource management and a strong compliance ethic to apply.” For information on eligibility, the assessment process and how to apply, go to https://

iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/ fisheries-officer-nsw-talentpool-recruitmentdrive-248924 Source: Media release, Jun 16 Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall

CCC school holiday program to kick off with Colour Run Not for Profit organisation, Coast Community Connections, is set to run an extensive school holiday program at Kariong Public School, with bookings to be accepted until June 23. The program will run between 7am and 6.30pm on weekdays from June 28-July 12 in the school’s OSHC Hub Demountable, with a number of excursions planned. The service is licensed for 94 children and the staff ratio is one staff member per 15

children. On June 28 there will be a Colour Run at the centre, with children to be covered in colour from head to toe and on June 29 it will be Mad Science Day as the kids explore their inner Einstein by experimenting with different elements. On June 30, it will be an excursion to the Australian Reptile Park where children will see how a spider is milked, enjoy the crocodile feeding, explore nature and embrace native creepy crawlies.

July 1 will be Kidchella at West Gosford with an abundance of different activities, including a disco, face painting, flower crown making, cupcake making and more and July 2 will be Christmas in July with Christmas cooking, craft, carols and lots of fun. The second week of the holidays will kick off with Drumbala Drumming on July 5 and on July 6 it will be magic Day at West Gosford, where children will learn some circus

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Maumolo hat-trick marks an otherwise tough day at the office for Warriors RUGBY LEAGUE

The opening try for the Warriors finally came with Ken Maumolo scoring on his final game for his team. It was a team try from a play that included six passes across the paddock before reaching Maumolo, who had to shrug off Ieremia and make a leap for the line. The Storm weren’t done for the day however, with Grant again showing his superior agility from dummy-half to weave between Leeson Au Mau and Bayley Sironen to find the line before another four-pointer was scored by Tom Eisenhuth after a 100 metre run. The final word on the day came from Maumalo, who scored the last two tries to finish off his career with the Warriors.

The New Zealand Warriors have faltered in their Round 14 match against Melbourne Storm at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, June 13, losing 16 – 42. Early attacking opportunities came for the Warriors, but a number of handling errors prevented them from taking advantage. Kodi Nikorima took an early penalty goal to find the lead, but the score was quickly levelled by Storm through a penalty goal of their own. The first try of the game came on the back of classic catch, draw and pass play, with Dean Ieremia for the Storm capitalising on the open space offered to

Josh Addo-Carr scores Melbourne Storm’s third try of seven

him. The Storm then added two further tries, the first courtesy of a deft inside step by hooker Brandon Smith, to head into the sheds with a 16 point lead. The Warriors came out in the

second period with high energy, but a costly handling error between Tohu Harris and Nikorima allowed Brandon Smith to scoop up a loose ball leading to a try in the next set of six.

After 12 minutes of back and forth play, yet another try came for Storm, this time put away by Justin Olam. Now behind by 28 points, the remaining 20 minutes became a daunting task for the hosts.

His second try came from an overlap with the Warriors shifting the ball quickly to find their winger on the side line. Another acrobatic leap was needed from Maumolo to avoid the side line. With less than a minute to go, Maumolo then completed his hat-trick with a third try to bring back some pride at the game’s conclusion. It was his most impressive dive of the afternoon, this time placing the ball down just before being tackled out of play. The Warriors will next face the Newcastle Jets in Round 15 at McDonald Jones Stadium, on Saturday, June 19. Haakon Barry

16 sportsgrounds to be upgraded Upgrades to 16 sporting grounds on the Central Coast will be fully funded by the NSW Government, helping to improve facilities and boost

participation. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government has

committed $11M to deliver a range of improvements. “16 sport ovals and facilities that cater to a range of sporting codes will be enhanced, making participating in and

Humpback Highway Watch Ronny Ling and his Central Coast Dolphin Project and Central Coast Newspapers have combined to bring you a regular Humpback Highway report in each edition of this newspaper.

The Humpback Highway is now flowing at a rate of a couple of hundred whales a day. These animals are heading north to the waters of the Coral Sea to calve and mate. It’s also time to keep an eye out for Migaloo, “the humpback whale superstar.” This year will mark 30 years since he was first sighted. The predominately white whale is a spectacle to see, but remember if you are on the water there is a 500m exclusion zone around him. Great whale sightings this week have been recorded from Foresters Lookout, Wamberal, Terrigal and the Haven, Avoca, Copacabana and McMasters Beach. Our first calf of 2021 was sighted by Terrigal Ocean Tours last weekend. Dolphins and a few seals have also been seen popping up along the coast. Going whale watching? Check out the latest sightings on Facebook page Whale Reports Central Coast. If you would like to volunteer with us, please let us know

If you are lucky enough to spot a whale, seal or dolphin, please text or call the Project on 0490 401 969 or email centralcoastdolphins@gmail.com

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watching sport more enjoyable for a range of levels and ages,” Crouch said. “Among the local sporting grounds to benefit are Wyoming’s Maidens Brush Oval, Kincumber’s Patrick Croke Oval and Narara’s Pandala Oval. “These 16 projects are also expected to provide an economic boost for our region, creating work for local tradies and suppliers.” Crouch said due to Central Coast Council’s financial situation, the $11M announced in 2020 for the second stage of Tuggerah’s Regional Sports

and Recreation Complex had to be re-scoped. “I have secured a commitment from the NSW Government that this funding will still benefit local sporting grounds while also enabling a scaled back upgrade at the Regional Sports and Recreation Complex,” he said. “The work at each of these 16 sites will be delivered by the NSW Government’s Public Works Advisory, not Central Coast Council.” The sports grounds to benefit from the latest injection of funds are Blue Haven Oval, Buff Point Oval, Darren Kennedy

Oval (Canton Beach), Hylton Moore Oval (East Gosford), Paul Oval (Holgate), Kariong Oval, Patrick Croke Oval (Kincumber), Paddy Clifton Oval (Narara), Pandala Oval (Narara), Sohier Park (Ourimbah), Northlakes Oval (San Remo), Don Small Oval (Tacoma), Terrigal BMX Facility, Central Coast Regional Sports and Recreation Complex (Tuggerah), Alan Davidson Oval (Wyoming) and Maidens Brush Oval (Wyoming). Source: Email, Jun16 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Gallant Mariners bow out From page 40

Silva’s sprayed the free kick wildly over the cross bar. And so, the first 90 minutes ended scoreless and a further two 15-minute periods of extra time was added. Down to 10 men, it was just three minutes into the first period of extra time when Charles M’Mombwa struck the decisive blow for the Bulls. A cross from the corner found Markel Suseata with room inside the box. His strike hit the post, but M’Mombwa was on hand to head the rebound past Birghitti and a final desperate kick from Stefan Nigro to put the Bull 1-0

But the all-important goal never came. In a critical moment, Daniel Bouman had a goal disallowed in the 56th minute after being ruled off-side despite the through ball being deflected off what appeared to be a deliberate strike from the Bulls’ defender. (The VAR upheld the on-field decision.) A 60 minute through-ball from Nigro was a touch too heavy for Urena to reach and when Urena was then dragged down by James Meredith in the 75th minute, earning the Bulls defender a red card, Danny de

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up. The Mariners searched desperately for the next 25 minutes for an equaliser, but Macarthur were equal to the task, before Michael Ruhs sealed the win with a second goal in the dying seconds of the match. Macarthur will now face Melbourne City in the semifinal, while the Mariners, gallant to the last blue and yellow moment, were left to reflect on a season that marked a major revival in the club’s standings, but one that so nearly brought so much more. CCN

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Local surfers impress at Surfmasters Titles SURFING At this year’s Volkswagen NSW Surfmasters Titles, held by Boomerang Beach, a number of Central Coast surfers have excelled in their mature aged divisions, with one Macmasters Beach local reaching a final. The tournament was held over four days from Thursday to Sunday, June 10 - 13, with over 150 competitors battling it out for the NSW shortboard title and a spot in the national titles at the 2021 Australian Surf Championships. In the end, Jeremy Cohen of Macmasters found his way to the final heat of the Men’s Over 40 competition, finishing in fourth place. Throughout the finals race day on Sunday, Cohen kept himself close to the lead with two second place finishes in the Quarter and Semi Finals. Although falling behind Shane Conwell in the Quarter Final by only 0.46 points, Cohen came back to outperform him in the Semi Final, beat him by 0.27 points and advance through to

Over 40 Men’s finalists (L-R): fourth place Jeremy Cohen from Macmasters Beach, second place Matt Hoar from Dalmeny, and first place Christo Hall from Narrabeen

the Grand Final. In this final, Cohen placed behind first place Christo Hall

from Narrabeen, second place Matt Hoar from Delmeny and third place Ricky Marshall from

Cronulla. This was the tenth year in a row the NSW Surfmasters

Colts lose Grand Final 40 seconds after the siren RUGBY UNION The NSW Country Rugby Championships were held in Tamworth over the long weekend from Saturday to Sunday, June 12 – 13, with the three Central Coast representative sides each putting in a strong showing for their region. The most successful team was the Under 19 Colts side who now, for the sixth time in seven years, have finished in second place after losing in the Grand Final. The Open Men and Women teams each won a single game out of four and finished in fourth place overall out of five teams. It was a gruelling week of rugby for the three teams, with a total of 12 matches being played between them over the 2 days. The highlight for the Men was a win against Newcastle Hunter, 29 – 10, their third game of Day One. It was a derby clash between two neighbouring rivals, and both were keen to defeat the other. Although starting off quite evenly with very physical contact at the breakdown, the Central Coast soon began to play the better rugby as they

gradually took control of the match. This was the last game for the Men, who failed to reach the finals stage, meaning the team was able to finish the tournament on a positive note. For the Women, Game Three against Mid North Coast was their proudest moment once their 31 – 15 win was secured with the final whistle. The Central Coast side were seeking pay back after falling to this team in Game One, and they controlled proceedings right from the very start. Taylah Welsh shined, posting two of her team’s five tries. The Colts team started their tournament off with a close win over Illawarra, 12 – 7, and continued with their second win of the day against Far North Coast, 10 – 0. On Sunday, the team faced rivals Newcastle Hunter and had their first defeat in a tightly contested match finishing 10 – 0. With a very quick turn around necessary for their midmorning match against New England, the Colts impressed greatly in their 34 – 0 victory. The three out of four wins earned the Colts a place in the Grand Final, yet they were to once more face Newcastle

Hunter. Both teams were fired up for this match and it showed in the solid defensive efforts of both teams. Hunter was the first to score in this match, but a try for the Central Coast’s Kurt Ferrari at the end of the first half levelled the score at 7 – 7. It was a 90 metre try where Flyhalf, Braedyn HutchinsonWalters, made the initial break before passing to Ferrari who, true to his name, sped for the remaining 70 metres to score under the posts. The second half continued with the same intense efforts coming from both teams, so much so that neither were able to post any points until the final play. Past full time, a heartbreaking try was scored by Hunter to snatch the win of 14 – 7. With five matches played by the Colts over two days, the end was a disappointing round off to an otherwise exceptional performance. For Colts Coach, Nick Meyers, the disappointment from the final was reiterated, although he noted some important and positive aspects from the weekend as well. “The boys played really well all weekend, so by the last

game of three on the second day alone, they were knackered,” he said. “It’s hard enough losing a final, but even harder losing it 40 seconds after the buzzer. “However, it is what it is, and the boys took the loss very much in their stride, were very professional about it and understood the bigger success achieved over the whole weekend.” Centre, Nick Andersen from Hornsby Club, was rewarded with two special accolades, both the Player of the Grand Final and the Player of the Tournament. The team’s captain, Mitch Parker, also shone with consistent stand out performances in every match, along with Number Eight, Ben Dunning, and Fly-Half, Braydon Hutchinson-Walters. “All these players are very experienced, and they all shined,” continued Meyers. “Nonetheless, not one man makes a team, and from 1 to 20, all team members worked for each other which is an awesome thing to happen in a country champs.” Source: Media Release, Jun 15 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union.

Titles were held in the Great Lakes region; a wise choice of venue which produced a rise in swell to create the perfect blank canvas on this final day. At the awards ceremony, there were smiles all round

from these mature surfers who showed the state that their later career surfing prowess is a slow burning match. Source: Media Release, Jun 13 Ethan Smith, Surfing NSW.

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Stajcic departs

Alen Stajcic and Nahuel Arrarte have stepped down from their roles as Head Coach and Assistant Coach respectively of the Central Coast Mariners A-League side. The club confirmed the move on June 17. Stajcic and Arrarte arrived at the Mariners in March, 2019, and now depart having taken the side to last weekend’s

A-League Elimination Final. Stajcic reflected positively on his time at the club and on the journey of the previous two years. “After a long period of discussions and reflections I have decided that I want a new challenge and to go in a new direction in my coaching journey,” he said. “I came to the club in 2019 when it had just one win in 22

matches and when I was also at a crossroads in my career. “I came here with enormous goodwill and today I leave with a lifetime of bonds, friendships and memories. “I would like to express my enormous gratitude to Shaun and Mike for giving me the opportunity to coach in the A-League and giving me with task of turning the club around. “I will be forever grateful.

“I believe I have repaid that faith and trust placed in me and I believe the club is in a much better position now than it was at that time.” Mariners CEO, Shaun Mielekamp, thanked both men for their contribution to the club. “On behalf of everyone at the club I would like to thank Alen and Nahuel for their tremendous contribution to the club, that

has resulted in delivering an outstanding season,” Mielekamp said. “We wish them all the best in the future as they look to take on their next challenges. “Alen and Nahuel came to the club to help restore pride and credibility. “I am confident that the legacy that Alen and Nahuel leave the club will remain with us going forward.

“The focus is now to ensure the club continues to move forward and build upon the success of this season, and we are well progressed in setting up the structures for next season and once things are finalised we will make announcements accordingly.” Source: Media release, Jun 17 Central Coast Mariners

Gallant Mariners bow out The Mariners season has come to a heart-wrenching end in the A-League elimination final against the Macarthur Bulls on Saturday evening (June 12) at Central Coast Stadium. Before a packed and very energetic home crowd, the Mariners went down 0-2 after the match was locked 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes. The home team started favourites after defeating Macarthur three times this season, but were missing captain, Oliver Bozanic through

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injury, while the Bulls were boosted by the return of star striker Matt Derbyshire and midfield ace Beñat Etxebarria. The first half was dominated early by Macarthur with the Mariners preferring to defend their half of the pitch and launch quick counterattacks against the press. Derbyshire found the net early for the Bulls with a deft lob over the head of Mariners keeper, Mark Birighitti, but was judged off-side. It then took a miraculous save from Birighitti shortly thereafter

to again deny Macarthur an early lead. Having not conceded a goal from a corner all season, the Mariners were peppered with a series of corners at the northern end of the ground, but their defensive structure remained solid. In a late, first half opportunity for the Mariners, Marcus Urena narrowly missed with a strike from the edge of the box and the teams went into the first break nil-all. The second half saw a different complexion come

over the match. The Mariners lifted the tempo, led strongly by a powerful midfield display from Gianni Stessness who repeated turned the ball over for the Mariners and led several incisive attacks into the Bulls’ danger zone where Mariners front three probed the defence. The crowd found its voice, the band played and the call of the yellow army echoed around the stands in anticipation.

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