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Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, is one of the highest paid council heads in the state, earning almost as much as Prime Minister Scott Morrison and more than NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. See page 5

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The River Cares group is encouraging Coasties to take a trip to Spencer, when COVID restrictions allow, to enjoy a spot of Serenity.. See page 17

Its not been without its challenges, but CCN is delighted to publish our 300th edition of Coast Community News and would like to thank all of you - our readers, contributors, supporters and detractors alike - for making us what we are and to let you know we continue to carry the flag for real, independent, local news journalism in Australia. Some of the CCN crew: Justin Stanley, Cec Bucello, Maisy Rae, David Abrahams, Lucillia Eljuga (standing) Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins (seated)

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Lock down extended The Central Coast is to remain in lockdown for another week, with COVID-19 restrictions to stay in force until midnight on July 16. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the lockdown extension for Greater Sydney, including the Coast, on July 7, saying the Delta strain was a “game changer”. “This strain is extremely transmissable and we don’t want to be in a situation where we are constantly having to move between lockdown and no lockdown,” Berejiklian said. “We want to make sure this is the only lockdown we have before most of our citizens are vaccinated.” There will be no face-to-face

lessons at Coast Schools until June 19, with children to revert to on-line learning for the first four days of Term Three. “This isn’t because our schools aren’t safe places, but because of a need to reduce mobility,” Berejiklian said. “While this strain is more contagious in children (than former strains), the main concern is too many people being mobile taking children to and from school and having interactions. “As in the past, schools will be open for the children of essential workers who have no other options." The Premier acknowledged the lockdown extension would be particularly frustrating for areas such as the Coast, where

there are few or no signs of transmission. Two Central Coast residents have been diagnosed with the virus. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) advised on July 3 that the two were in selfisolation at home, with health staff undertaking daily wellness checks. One case is linked to the Great Ocean Foods seafood wholesaler in Marrickville and the second is a household contact of the first case. “Both cases were in selfisolation during their infectious period and there is no identified risk to the community,” CCLHD said. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin,

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said the move would be a “crushing blow” for the region’s businesses. “While the NSW Government has always balanced the health and economic outcomes of this pandemic, there’s no hiding that this will be a huge blow for business, big and small, right across the NSW economy,” Martin said. “And this time around there’s no JobKeeper to help cushion the fall. “Concerningly, around 1 in 5 businesses say they only have enough cashflow to get them through the next month of operations – so an extended lockdown will see businesses close down, and unlikely to reopen. “That will have a huge impact

on our society – not only in the loss of jobs but the mental health of those business owners and their employees who’ve dedicated their lives to their business.” Martin said the business community understood the importance of community safety above all else. “There is going to be extra pressure placed on business owners next week with employees needing to supervise children who are learning from home, so at a time when they are doing it tough, they’ll have to be even more accommodating which adds even more pressure,” she said. Terry Collins

Almost 2,000 people undertook COVID-19 testing at Gosford and Wyong hospitals in the month of June, as the region entered a lockdown mandated by the State Government. See page 31

Sport

Tascott local, Nicola McDermott, has once again created athletics history, setting a new personal record on Sunday, July 4. See page 38

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Shelly Beach local and pro surfer, Molly Picklum, has claimed the biggest victory of her newly budding career at the Oakberry Tweed Coast Pro Qualifying Series (QS) 5,000 finals day on Friday, June 25.

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The Central Coast has answered the call from Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall, who wanted Expressions of Interest to install a million dollar offshore artificial reef. See page 5

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Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, is one of the highest paid council heads in the state, earning almost as much as Prime Minister Scott Morrison and more than NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

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The next stage of the NSW Government’s comprehensive retirement village reforms are now in effect...

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The recent announcement that all pets must be in a carrier to travel on the popular Palm Beach to Ettalong ferry has angered some locals...

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See page 39 The Australian Reptile Park is experiencing a baby boom, with baby animals centre stage in the daily show line up during the school holidays.

A new exhibition called Home has opened at the Art Container in Memorial Park at The Entrance.

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Deepwater Dragon Boat Club President, Kathy Cummings, has been awarded the NSW Coach of the Year at this year’s annual Dragon Boat State Championships.

The Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail kicked off to a great start with hundreds of visitors attending the trail...

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Central Coast Council has confirmed the planned demolition of the popular Pelican Park in Woy Woy will be put on hold to enable time to further engage with the community around their concerns.

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the Budget would help the region continue its recovery from COVID-19 by focusing on jobs. Among highlights for the Coast, he cited $3.4M to build a new, all-weather training surface at Gosford Racecourse, upgrades to five Coast surf lifesaving clubs, $32.8M to complete the redevelopment of Wyong Hospital and funds to continue major roadworks on the Pacific Highway at Lisarow, along Manns Rd, along the Pacific Highway at Wyong and on Blackwall Rd and Memorial Ave, Woy Woy. But the region’s Labor MPs say the budget falls short on funding for new infrastructure,

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, looks over the budget papers with Premier, Gladys Berejiklian

schools and social housing. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, says it is a “major disappointment” containing “re-announced promises”. Crouch said the best way to help the local economy bounce back from COVID-19 is to

create new jobs and this will be achieved through the significant share of Budget funding being allocated to the Central Coast. “We know that many people are still doing it tough,” he said. “That’s why the budget provides cost of living support

like free preschool and $100 Learn to Swim vouchers, which will help to take the pressure off families and individuals.” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the budget included $43.9M for a new $100 Learn to Swim voucher for children

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COVID restrictions bite as school holidays start

A Central Coast grandmother of five has hailed the support she received from a free online service provided by Central Coast Health Promotion Service. See page 33

Sport

The Central Coast Crusaders have won five out of six matches over the weekend from Saturday - Sunday, June 19 & 20, with the Youth Men also winning Team of The Year at the Sport NSW Awards. See page 39

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The timing of a two-week Covid lockdown on the brink of school holidays could not have come at a more inopportune time for both families, businesses hoping for a lucrative holiday period, and their employees. Due to rapid spread of the Eastern Suburbs Covid cluster in Sydney, NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, on advice from NSW Health, imposed lockdown restrictions on the Central Coast, effective from 6pm on Saturday, June 26, until 11.59pm on Friday, July 9. Within hours of the announcement, the panic buying at supermarkets started, shelves were cleared of toilet paper and queues grew

longer outside waiting to get inside to stock up on groceries before the stay-at-home order came into effect. Many businesses, pubs and clubs, closed their doors and sent employees home, with some eateries being able to pivot to contactless takeaway orders. As a result of the lockdown orders, the COVID-19 Disaster Payment will become available on July 4 for Coast residents who can’t attend work as a result of state imposed health restrictions. Eligible people will receive $500 if they’ve lost 20 hours or more of work, and $325 if they’ve lost less than 20 hours of work. Continued page 4

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, seven out of 10 children have been bullied at least once within a year, making it a serious issue in schools around the country. See page 34

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Lawn Bowls is an emerging competition sport being introduced to primary and high school students through the Let’s Play Bowls program. See page 38

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Stay-at-home orders were announced by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian at 2pm on Saturday, June 26 for Greater Sydney including the Central Coast in response to the spread of a COVID-19 outbreak that started in Bondi on June 17. CEO of Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club, Bill Jackson, said the July winter school holiday was generally a peak time for businesses on the Peninsula.

“People don’t seem to travel so far away from home at this time of the year, so they tend to come to the Coast,” Jackson said. He said the club had responded to the lockdown announcement by closing its doors and standing down all of its 128 staff. Ettalong Diggers is a large club with healthy reserves, according to Jackson, so it can survive the lockdown, but he is concerned about the survival of other local small business operators dependent on the tourism trade. “We made a decision as a business that we would be seen to be robbing the other mum and dad businesses if we did takeaway so we decided we would not do that,” he said. “I worry about all the cafes and restaurants on the

Peninsula,” he said. Jackson said he was aware of at least 102 local businesses that were running take-away services in an effort to keep operating through the lockdown, which is due to cease on July 9 if the outbreak can be contained by then. “I look at July and August as being peak months for the registered clubs on the Coast so it must be the same for the hotels and other businesses,” he said. “We’ve got reserves but it is still costing over $20,000 a day just not to have the place operating.” The decision to stand down all staff except for one manager who is answering calls was made because it would enable employees to access any benefits made available. The NSW Government’s

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assistance for small businesses of up to $10,000 will assist local operators who can demonstrate a significant loss in turnover, but Bill Jackson said the maximum available was “not even a day’s worth of bills”. Immediate staff are not the only ones impacted when a business like Ettalong Diggers is forced to close. “We have seven cleaners who are now unemployed, seven security staff who are now unemployed, then there’s all the stuff we order from local businesses – our $5000 weekly fruit and vegetables order, our orders with two local butchers and a local seafood provider. “As soon as we heard about the lockdown the first thing we did was cancel our entertainment,” Jackson said.

The Mantra Resort in the same building as Diggers was closed and processing cancellations. Other operators, such as the Boat House Hotel at Patonga, were practicing positivity by offering free delivery for their takeaway menu, half-priced pizzas and other measures. Manager Brooke Yanz said the Boat House had no guests for the duration of the lockdown, but guests were showing enthusiasm for moving their bookings to the next school holiday. Ocean Beach Hotel in Umina was in complete lockdown with no services available until July 9. The Everglades at Woy Woy was also offering a takeaway service. Jackie Pearson

Local retirement village, Peninsula Villages, has celebrated the work of its volunteers at a luncheon held at Ettalong Diggers last week. See page 33

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Students have helped break a 20-year drought, taking home gold in the Zone Athletics carnival... See page 39

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A proposal to “nourish” Wamberal Beach using sand from the Sydney Metro West Tunnel project has been given in-principle support by Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart. “This sounds like a really good idea but cost I suspect is going to be an issue,” Mr Hart said at the June 29 Council meeting. Council’s Planning and Environment Director, Scott Cox, said crushed sandstone from the Metro West Tunnel “potentially could be delivered to three local government areas” including the Central Coast. “The report we are putting forward tonight is an opt-in, in-principle approach subject

to environmental approvals,” Cox said. He said Transport for NSW was currently reviewing tenders and assessing whether the proposal would be commercially feasible. Hart said the plan would not proceed without it coming back to Council pending environmental and cost considerations. Council will now write to the Transport and Local Government ministers expressing in-principle support to participate in the beach nourishment opportunity for Wamberal. Council will request the NSW Government partner with it to obtain approvals. The proposal will not go ahead unless Council receives written confirmation that at

least half of all costs associated with design and approval will be met by the NSW Government. The NSW Government will also need to make staff resources and departmental assistance available to prepare all necessary approvals. Once those milestones are met the Administrator resolved that staff will need to complete more detailed impact assessments, consult with stakeholders and the local community and obtain necessary approvals. Chief Executive Officer, David Farmer, has been given delegated power to enter into any agreements with the NSW Government (including Transport for NSW) to facilitate the investigations and approvals. Continued page 8

Budgewoi Beach Dunecare has taken out the top award for Coastcare in the Greater Sydney Area.

A Hutton Rd resident says he is watching with growing unease as the ocean scours the rock wall on The Entrance North Beach and more of the beach is being reclaimed by the sea.

Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, is one of the highest paid council heads in the state, earning almost as much as Prime Minister Scott Morrison and more than NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

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Education Its not been without its challenges, but CCN is delighted to publish our 300th edition of Coast Community News and would like to thank all of you - our readers, contributors, supporters and detractors alike - for making us what we are and to let you know we continue to carry the flag for real, independent, local news journalism in Australia.

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Council supports Metro West Tunnel sand being used for Wamberal Beach nourishment

Living in lockdown on the Peninsula The first week of the July school holidays was traditionally a peak time for Peninsula businesses but since Saturday, June 27, they have been processing cancellations and standing down staff in response to the NSW Government’s two-week lockdown of Greater Sydney.

Coast Shelter is appealing to residents to sleep rough on August 6 to help provide safe accommodation for someone experiencing domestic or family violence.

Photo taken prior to most recent mask-wearing mandate

Protestors said they would chain themselves to the park if it would help stop the demolition

aged between three and six, and $150M for the Free Preschool program to continue until the end of 2022. “This is a budget which supports and protects our families and communities through record investments in health, education and transport,” Berejiklian said. “The biggest infrastructure pipeline in Australia now tops $108.5B and continues to be the backbone of our recovery, with NSW now adding more jobs than were lost during the height of the pandemic.” Business NSW Central Coast also hailed the budget for its reduced deficit, solid economic management and strong commitment to infrastructure spending through the COVID recovery.

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Mixed reactions to State Budget The State Budget, handed down on June 22, has met a mixed reception on the Central Coast.

There’s at least a month’s wait for the Pfizer COVID vaccine on the Central Coast for younger residents, with one of the main local clinics booked out until August.

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Two positive Covid cases in postcode area 2261 With around 4,000 aged care workers on the Central Coast, the Health Services Union (HSU) is urging the Federal Government to ensure they have paid leave... See page 31

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Over 100 students from across the Coast visited Peninsula Leisure Centre recentlhy... See page 39

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After more than six months of zero COVID-19 cases on the Central Coast, two residents in the 2261 postcode area have been diagnosed with the coronavirus. Suburbs in the 2261 postcode include Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Chittaway Bay, Glenning Valley, Killarney Vale, Long Jetty, The Entrance and Tumbi Umbi. A spokesperson for Central Coast Local Health District said one of the Covid cases was linked to the Sydney cluster relating to the Great Ocean Foods seafood wholesaler in Marrickville. The second case is a household contact of the first case. Both residents were in self isolation during their infectious period and there is

no identified risk to the community, according to the Health District spokesperson. One close contact has been identified and is in home

isolation, even though testing negative for COVID-19. Health authorities are urging everyone to remain vigilant and to adhere to the

current restrictions put in place by the NSW Government. These include stay at home orders for all Greater Sydney,

including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour, until 11.59pm on Friday, July 9. People must stay at home unless it is for an essential reason such as: shopping for food or other essential goods and services; compassionate needs or medical care; exercising outdoors in groups of 10 or fewer; or, essential work or education where you cannot work or study at home. People who have been in the Greater Sydney region, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour on or after Monday, June 21, must follow the stay-at-home orders for a period of 14 days after leaving Greater Sydney

With school holidays heavily disrupted by the latest COVID-19 lockdown, one Coast business is offering its services digitally for free See page 35

Sport

Nicola McDermott, has once again created athletics history, setting a new personal record See page 40

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Almost 2,000 people undertook COVID-19 testing at Gosford and Wyong hospitals in the month of June, as the region entered a lockdown mandated by the State Government. See page 31

Sport

Tascott local, Nicola McDermott, has once again created athletics history, setting a new personal record on Sunday, July 4. See page 38

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Community concerns over the future operation of Gosford’s Laycock Street Community Theatre (LSCT) are rising, with Central Coast Council undertaking a study on the feasibility of combining it with The Art House at Wyong and Peninsula Theatre under one operational model. Gosford Musical Society (GMS) President, Ros English, has written to Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, expressing the Society’s concerns and asking for clarification on why the Laycock Street Theatre Advisory Committee was abolished in 2016 when the former Gosford and Wyong councils merged. Despite assurances that the facilities will remain owned and operated by Council regardless of the operational model, English is worried that an intended study is a “ruse for outsourcing” management of the theatres and that the Musical Society is likely to be priced out of its home venue. The flow-on effects for the Society would be significant, including jeopardising the running of the men’s shed volunteer group (which also includes women), the sewing

group, rehearsal space for choirs and other performance groups, and mentoring of Central Coast musicians and performers. “The question is why is Council instigating a study, at a cost of $40,000, during a period of financial austerity, without any consultation with users of those facilities?” English said. The Laycock Street Bicentennial Community Theatre was built in 1988 with ratepayer funds through the fundraising efforts of Gosford Musical Society – a communitybased, not-for-profit organisation which will celebrate 75 years of musical theatre on the Central Coast next year,” English wrote to the Minister. “GMS also obtained a grant from the Federal Government from Bicentennial funding; there is significant community ownership in that building. “Prior to completion of the building a Board of Management was established under S530A of the Local Government Act 1919 known as The Laycock Street Theatre Board of Management - this later became known as The Laycock Street Theatre Advisory Committee.

GMS President, Ros English, at Laycock Street Community Theatre

Council currently has 18 Advisory Groups but the LSCT group is not one of them. “This Committee was abolished in 2016 as a result of the amalgamation of the two councils.” English said prior to the abolition of the committee, stakeholders met regularly with Council and had updates and input about programming and financial and marketing strategies, but lines of communication had stalled since the Council

amalgamation. She outlined to the Minister that the Musical Society contributes around $300,000 in revenue to Council per annum and asked if the amalgamation of two councils legally warrants and/or supports the abolition of a committee operating under the Local Government Act. “If not, then it will be inherent upon Central Coast Council to re-instate the Laycock St Theatre Board of Management,” she wrote.

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“If so, then why is The Art House at Wyong permitted to operate as a stand-alone facility?” English said both Wyong Musical Theatre Company and Wyong Drama Group had been priced out of performing at The Art House and she feared a similar fate for Gosford Musical Society at Laycock Street. “The Art House receives $1M in funding from Council every year,” she said. While GMS has recently signed a three-year agreement with Council outlining terms of use of the theatre, English said Council had foreshadowed a possible requirement for the group to reschedule its final show of 2023 to make way for commercial users in the leadup to Christmas. With GMS providing 35 per cent of the theatre’s content, she said changing rehearsal and performance dates for its final show of the year would pose extreme difficulties. Council confirmed it was undertaking a review of its theatre operations and delivery of services to “identify where improvements and efficiencies can be made to create a better customer experience for theatre goers, ensuring best value for the community and

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maximising the potential utilisation of all three facilities for our expanding local creative arts sector”. “Part of this review includes an analysis of the potential benefits and efficiencies of combining all three Council owned theatres (Laycock St Community Theatre, Peninsula Theatre and The Art House Wyong) under the one operational model and/or sharing resources,” a spokesperson said. “The Art House is a Council owned facility managed by an independent board of directors within a company structure owned and controlled by Council; Laycock St Community Theatre and The Peninsula Theatre are also Council owned facilities but currently managed by Council staff.” While Council said it “values and acknowledges the historical importance and ongoing contribution of groups such as the Gosford Musical Society” in providing a strong and supportive base for local performers and to the performing arts in our region”, a report on the review of theatre operation should be completed by October/November.

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Hart’s plea for political support falls on deaf ears Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart’s recent appeal to Coast politicians of all persuasions to support a push for the region’s 15 per cent rate rise to become permanent has fallen on deaf ears. Hart said it was necessary for the rise to continue beyond the three-year term set by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) if Council is to carry out its long-term financial plan and that he will seek an urgent meeting with IPART to put Council’s case. But Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said Labor MPs support the approach taken by IPART in setting a three-year limit. “Central Coast Council put a submission to IPART earlier this year for a Special Variation of 15 per cent which was opposed by ratepayers,” Harris said. “IPART assessed this submission and made a detailed response which granted a 15 per cent rise over three years.” Harris said IPART estimated that Council would collect an

Labor MPs David Harris, Liesl Tesch and David Mehan

extra $70.2M in rates revenue over the three years, which would enable it to meet its first three years of loan repayments. “IPART said this will also allow the Council sufficient time to adequately implement, execute and quantify its efficiency and productivity goals whilst responding to

recent structural changes,” he said. Harris said IPART echoed the “general mistrust” the community has for Council’s chequered financial history and put them on notice to demonstrate actual improvement. “IPART said ‘While in the past the Council has not

adequately demonstrated sufficient effort in identifying and realising cost savings, this three-year temporary SV approval gives it sufficient time to show progress, address findings from the public inquiry if any and prepare and apply to IPART for an SV in the future if required’,” he said.

“We are happy to meet with the Administrator Mr Hart, but we will not lend support to a huge rate increase. “We have called on the NSW Government to extend repayments of restricted funds, to pay for the full cost associated with amalgamation and to end cost shifting more and more

onto ratepayers of the Central Coast.” Harris said Council has three years to demonstrate it has its financial house in order. “That should include assistance from the NSW Government whose merger policy has added to the woes of ratepayers,” he said. “We are yet to receive a detailed briefing from Council to justify a further rate rise.” Meanwhile, Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has said Council “needs to look at every option to avoid putting its hands in the ratepayer’s pocket again”. “Rate rises should be used as a last resort,” Crouch said. “I do not support Central Coast Council treating a rate rise as an easy option to make money fast.” Crouch said one of the options available to Council is to corporatise or commercialise a small share of its multi-billion-dollar water authority. Terry Collins

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Changes to your rates

Rates across the Central Coast will change from July 2021. The changes are the result of two factors – rates harmonisation and a special variation.

When the former Wyong Shire and Gosford City Council areas amalgamated they had different rates structures. This could not be changed until a NSW Government rates freeze was lifted from 1 July 2021. Rates across the Coast will now be calculated in the same way. Separate to rates harmonisation, Council applied to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a 15 percent special variation rates increase as part of important measures to ensure financial sustainability. IPART approved a temporary one-off 15 percent increase for three years and this starts from 1 July 2021.

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The amount your rates will change depends on two factors – the value of your land (as determined by the Valuer General) and whether your property is in the former Wyong Shire or Gosford City Council area. On average, property owners in the former Wyong Shire Council will see a $2 per week rates decrease. This is because of previous rates increases in Wyong Shire Council prior to amalgamation. On average, property owners in the former Gosford City Council will see an $8 per week rates increase.

The changes only apply to the Ordinary Rates charge listed on your annual notice, not the total rates

charges – the Domestic Waste charge is excluded from this change. Your water account is also separate and not impacted by these changes.

How your rates are invested

For every $100 of your rates, Council invests in the below for the community: • $27.06 Roads & paths • $17.27 Sport, recreation & facilities • $15.84 Council administration costs • $14.38 People, arts, culture & leisure • $12.34 Planning, building, health & economic development • $8.70 Waterways & natural environment • $4.41 Libraries, learning & education

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Council CEO’s annual remuneration tops $500,000 Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, is one of the highest paid council heads in the state, earning almost as much as Prime Minister Scott Morrison and more than NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. The details emerged following an announcement that the NSW Government is considering changes to legislation to require an independent body to set the remuneration of local council General Managers (or CEOs), following community concern over hefty salaries. Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, said submissions are now open for councils and the public to have their say on the salaries paid to council general managers following the release of a consultation paper on remuneration. “The comprehensive consultation paper examines general manager salaries to address community concerns they are too high with a large disparity across the state, an

increasing gap compared to salaries of other workers, and financial pressures facing some NSW councils,” Hancock said. “Currently, individual councils determine the remuneration package whilst independent arbitrators set the remuneration of NSW senior public servants, ministers and members of parliament, as well as mayors and councillors. “Therefore, the NSW Government is strongly considering mandating that salaries of general managers are set by an independent body, not by elected councillors.” Hancock said the Office of Local Government has released a consultation paper showing general manager annual salaries vary from $143,270 to $633,852 across the state. Enquiries to Central Coast Council have revealed that Farmer’s annual salary and other benefits total $517,625, inclusive of superannuation. Latest figures show that

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has an annual salary of $549,250 and Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s wage is $407,980. While total payments of salary and other benefits to the CEO are provided as part of Council’s annual report, anticipated to be released in November, Council released the figures to CCN “in the spirit of transparency”. “It is relevant that Central Coast Council is the second largest council in NSW in both turnover and assets managed,” the spokesperson said. But Hancock said council managers should receive remuneration “not only in line with their duties, skills and experience but in accordance with community expectations”. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, August 2, at www.olg.nsw.gov.au/councils/ governance/standardcontracts-of-employment/ review-of-general-managerremuneration-consultationpaper. Terry Collins

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Central Coast Council is delivering essential services with a growing fleet of battery and hybrid electric vehicles, replacing full fossil-fuelled vehicles as they reach their end of service life. The focus is in line with the State Government’s direction and recent $500M budget announcement to support NSW councils’ efforts to support greater electric vehicle use. Council Director Corporate Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said

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Council was keeping its promise to the community to take a hands-on role and work towards net zero emission targets. “Council is active in its commitment for a sustainable future and we pledged to be a leader in the use of more sustainable transport, which we are doing,” Cowley said. “In 2019 we introduced the first 100 per cent electric vehicle into our fleet vehicles in addition to a number of hybrid passenger vehicles already in the fleet.

“We commenced design on our first electric truck and were expecting delivery of our first hybrid 20-tonne excavator. “Since then, our electric fleet has expanded to include the first in NSW, full battery electric tipper truck which we currently use at our Buttondery Waste Management Facility. “We are also considering potential options to utilise electricity generated from the onsite solar or landfill methane gas extracted from the landfill to recharge this and other vehicles.

“In addition to our hybrid 20-tonne excavator, we have six hybrid electric trucks, nine full battery electric passenger vehicles and 112 hybrid electric passenger vehicles. This makes up one third of our passenger fleet and means we have one of the largest local government fleets in NSW. “Each hybrid or electric vehicle has displaced a full fossil-fuelled vehicle that had reached its end of service life and this means that not only are we being environmentally conscious, but we are also ensuring our equipment is as

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cost-effective as possible.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the NSW Government’s budget commitment to support local councils and communities in this space was welcome. “Development of the electric vehicle industry has far broader benefits than those that relate solely to the environment,” he said. “For example, transitioning to hybrid and electric vehicles also presented us with some great opportunities to upskill our mechanics in ‘high-voltage’

servicing so we can look after the vehicles. “Battery and hybrid electric vehicles also reduce fuel and operating costs and little to no tail pipe emissions means cleaner air for community members.” It is important to know that Council is still able to innovate as we move towards financial recovery, and we will continue to do so where there is a community benefit.”

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Wamberal Beach SOS guarded over sand nourishment plan The community group Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) has stopped short of endorsing Central Coast Council’s proposal to nourish Wamberal Beach using crushed sandstone from the Sydney Metro West Tunnel. Wamberal Beach SOS spokesperson Hugh Naven, said “The proposed idea is to replenish the sand at Wamberal Beach by transporting sand excavated from the Sydney Metro West Tunnel before spitting it off barges close to shore, allowing natural coastal actions to push the sand along the beach. “In theory this idea could provide some great benefits, however, preliminary concerns will need to be resolved,” Naven said. “Tunnel boring machines typically break rock down to 150 to 300mm diameter blocks. “The material would need to be crushed to form ‘sand’. “Moreover, it is ideal for grain size and type of sand to be equivalent to Wamberal Beach. “This will allow for immediate integration and thus only Hawkesbury Sandstone should

be considered.” Naven said the rock or sand would then need to be washed to remove ‘fines’. He said crushed sandstone has the potential to contain silica at a size that can be inhaled and cause silicosis. “Mitigations will need to be considered during transport of dry material and contamination levels within Hawkesbury sandstone have been known to exceed human and/or ecological impact limits. “Contamination reports would need to be made public to ensure crushed sand does not contain elevated hydrocarbons or heavy metals. “The clays and silts would need to be washed out to prevent sediment plumes drifting off the barge. “There is no certainty that the tides and currents will carry the sand to shore and add volume to the beach or if it will stay as an offshore deposit.” Central Coast Council have indicated an Environmental Impact Study may be carried out. “The EIS or equivalent will determine the required mitigations for the activity and without the details from these

reports it is hard for us to comment on the positives and negatives of the idea. “Wamberal Beach SOS has always advocated for sand nourishment and replenishment, however we would like to stress that we support sand nourishment if it is to be undertaken as a standalone activity. “We do not support the concept if it is to be undertaken in conjunction with the construction of a seawall structure. “Historically, members of the Seawall Advisory Taskforce and Central Coast Council have indicated that nourishment would only be used in conjunction with a seawall. “Until Central Coast Council and the taskforce can commit to sand nourishment as a stand-alone response, ensuring that a seawall will not be used in conjunction with sand replenishment, Wamberal Beach SOS and its community of over 3,000 residents will be very hesitant and watchful prior to fully endorsing this concept.” Source: Media release, Jul 7 Wamberal Beach SOS

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Free lifetime registration for rescue pets

Coasties who adopt a rescue pet from a Central Coast Council pound or animal shelter will receive free lifetime pet registration, thanks to a State Government initiative. Council operates animal shelters at Charmhaven and Erina. Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, said the free registration would encourage prospective pet owners to “adopt not shop” for a dog or cat, and reduce the burden on council pounds and animal shelters. “There’s nothing more rewarding than giving a forever home to a rescue dog or cat and enjoying a lifetime of loving companionship,” Hancock said. “In 2015, the NSW Government introduced a 50 per cent discount on lifetime pet registration fees for people who rescue dogs and cats from council pounds and animal shelters across the state which was extended to include rehoming organisations in 2018. “So far, more than 60,000 pet owners have saved over $1.8M in reduced pet registration

fees. “The Government is committed to encouraging even more pet adoptions and that’s why we are now introducing free lifetime pet registration for people who adopt a rescue dog or cat. “I encourage anyone thinking about welcoming a dog or cat into their lives to take advantage of free lifetime pet registration and visit a council pound,

animal shelter or one of the many approved rehoming organisations across NSW to rescue an animal in desperate need of a home.” The NSW Government is supporting local councils with $5.8M in companion animal funding in the 2021-22 financial year. Pet registration fees go directly to the Companion Animals Fund which pays for

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anyone considering bringing a pet into their home should explore adopting an animal through a reputable rehoming organisation. “We’re proud of the NSW Government’s commitment to assist local councils to manage companion animals in their communities,” Coleman said. “Rescuing an animal has the added benefit of reducing the burden on council pounds and

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Plans to remove heritage listing of three Terrigal Norfolk Pines

Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club is set for a million dollar renovation. But the planning proposal for the renovation has revealed that three heritage trees near the surf club are to lose their heritage status under the Central Coast Local Environment Plan currently in draft form with the State Government. At the rear of the surf club adjoining Terrigal Esplanade are a number of large and

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visually prominent Norfolk Island Pine trees and a large Port Jackson fig. The report to Council that accompanies the application says the existing Norfolk Island Pines along the south-western side are identified as a heritage item, number 275 “significant trees“, and further to the southeast the wall memorial is also a heritage item. But the report goes on to say the draft Central Coast Local Environment Plan removes the

heritage listing of the trees along the south-western boundary of the site. “The proposal does not require a Heritage Management Plan to be prepared and it is noted that the Council intends to remove the heritage listing of the trees under the LEP 2018,” the Statement of Environmental Effects says. Three of the trees would be trimmed under the proposed renovation and their Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

encroached upon. But the application says the proposal involves minor trimming of trees at the rear which is supported by an arborist’s report and recommendations and which will not impact on the trees or their landscape values. The proposal is for alterations and additions to the club including an enclosed cafe seating area on the ground floor on the north-western side of the building with glazed

stacking doors to be used in conjunction with the existing cafe. The members’ gym on the ground floor would be relocated to the first floor and provide a ground floor plant area for air conditioning building systems and access to water tanks and extend the women’s change area on the rear southern corner. On the first floor the area would be extended over the existing ground level public

toilets and storage area to provide a new training gym plus servery, storage and toilet facilities. There would be a new deck on the north eastern side to match existing deck areas along the front of the club. Public comments are open until July 23. Source: Central Coast Council DA Tracker DA 62008/2021

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Valé Ron Sharpe The Central Coast business community is mourning the death of one of its own. Ronald (Ron) Sharpe passed away suddenly after a short illness. He was a former Director and Life Member of the Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC). Chamber President, Rod Dever, said Sharpe gave extraordinary service to the then Gosford Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (now Gosford Erina Business Chamber) reaching back many years. He served as a Board Director under Past President(s) Louise De

Martin, Rod Dever and Alison Vidler until 2017. He held several advisory and support positions including his role as the Chamber Officer representing the former Gosford and now Central Coast Council Traffic Committee for many years. “In addition to his work representing business and being a successful businessperson in his own right, Ron made a significant contribution to our city,” Dever said. “In January 2005, Ron was named Citizen of the Year for the City of Gosford. “On Australia Day, 2006, he was awarded an Order Of Australia Medal (OAM) in

recognition of his service to the community of the Gosford region through a range of service and social welfare organisations. “Ron remained actively involved in the Chamber, well beyond his official period of recorded service and was always a strong but sound voice for business in the city. “Ron was a dedicated husband and father, and on behalf of all of our members, I would like to express our deepest condolences to his wife and his family and friends. Source: Media release, Jul 4 Rod Dever, President GEBC

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Council to participate in State ‘shopping trolley workshop’ CCN has published many letters from the community over the years on the ongoing problem of shopping trolleys abandoned all over the region. Well, the problem will soon be in the spotlight when Central Coast Council participates in a series of workshops being conducted in coming months by the State Government. The workshops will help the Government finalise its comprehensive review of laws helping local councils to protect their communities from safety hazards caused by abandoned items in public places. Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, said the face-toface and online workshops

are designed to consult councils, government agencies, business and peak bodies about a stronger regulatory framework. “The NSW Government is committed to ensuring local councils have strong powers to protect their communities from the safety hazards caused by abandoned and unattended items and livestock in public places,” Hancock said. “The review aims to futureproof local residents and communities against long-term issues caused by abandoned shopping trolleys, boat trailers and stray stock on rural roads, but also emerging problems created by new technologies such as e-scooters and share bikes. “The NSW Government has received 85 written

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Little known about progress of vaccine rollout on Coast Concrete information about the proportion of Central Coast health workers and residents who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 is currently unavailable, according to the Hunter, New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN). The Central Coast Local Health District has directed CCN’s questions about the vaccination program to the PHN as vaccination is a Federal Government responsibility. In turn the PHN has referred questions about the rollout at a local level to the Federal Health Department which, at the time of going to press, had not responded to our questions. “From this week, selected general practices on the Coast and the GP Respiratory Clinic at Erina have started to offer the Pfizer vaccine to their eligible patients, including those aged from 40 to 59 years of age,” a PHN spokesperson said. “As supply increases more GP practices on the Coast will

be able to offer Pfizer vaccinations to their patients. “People can use the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility checker on the Department of Health’s website to find out when and where they can receive a COVID-19 vaccine,” the spokesperson said. The national vaccine eligibility checker (health.gov.au) listed eight vaccine clinics on the Coast (as at Wednesday, July 7) including the Erina Respiratory Clinic and Gosford Hospital.

The eligibility checker has been upgraded in the past week to give those aged 50 to 59 the option of seeking additional information about the risks of using AstraZeneca or giving preference for Pfizer which is currently recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) for those aged 16 to 59 years. The AstraZeneca vaccine can be provided to people aged 18 to 59 years of age but they will

need to make an informed decision by speaking with your vaccine provider. “Some conditions may mean it is not suitable for you and it is important that you discuss this with your healthcare provider,” the eligibility checker said. Members of the public aged 40 to 59 can now make an appointment to receive the Pfizer vaccine at the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Gosford Hospital but it appears there

are currently no appointments available at the hospital. A message on the Gosford Hospital vaccination clinic bookings web page said “We have had a significant demand to book COVID-19 vaccinations. “If there are no bookings available, please visit in a week, as more vaccination appointments will soon become available. “Please be aware that no additional appointments are available via the support hotline.” Some local GPs who have not expressed interest in administering Pfizer continue to refer patients to the Gosford Hospital clinic even though no appointments are available. Wyong Hospital is accepting appointments from those aged 60 and over for AstraZeneca. Neither of the hospitals’ vaccination clinics is currently accepting walk up appointments. According to the PHN spokesperson, all aged care facilities on the Coast have

received their first and second dose COVID-19 vaccination through the national vaccine rollout program. “Where residents were not available for various reasons to receive a vaccination through this first wave, arrangements are being made with Aged Care Facilities to vaccinate those residents,” the spokesperson said. In terms of the proportion of local frontline health workers who are fully or partially vaccinated, the PHN said it did not have access to such granular data. It also could not answer our questions about the supply of either AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccine on the Coast. It was unable to comment on the percentage of Central Coast residents who are already partially or fully vaccinated or the timeframe for the rollout to be completed locally. Jackie Pearson

5 Lands Walk rescheduled The 5 Lands Walk, postponed from its original June date due to COVID-19 restrictions, has been rescheduled for September 25, corresponding with the Spring Equinox and the southerly whale migration along the coast. 5Lands Walk President, Pauline Wright, said this year’s event promises to be the best yet. “The decision to postpone was made because of our

responsibility to ensure safety for all in these COVID impacted times,” Wright said. “So, we are delighted to announce that the 5 Lands Walk Weekend 2021 will take place from September 24-26, with the Walk to occur on Saturday, September 25, after our Opening Ceremony on Friday, September 24. “It is important for the 5 Lands community to come together at a time when the whales are migrating, and what better time to celebrate

the rebirth of the 5 Lands Walk 2021 than Spring? “I look forward to sharing this amazing community event with you and encourage all 5 Lands Walkers to keep an eye on www.5landswalk.com.au for details and registration. “Any further advice we may receive from health authorities closer to the date will also be found there.” Source: Media release, Jul 6 5 Lands Walk

Man and woman arrested in Kariong after shooting A man and a woman were arrested following a vehicle stop at Kariong on July 8, as part of an ongoing investigation into a shooting in Sydney’s east. Emergency services were called to a unit on Marine Pde, Maroubra, at about 9.15pm on July 4, after reports a man had been shot. Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command and NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 37-yearold man, before he was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a stable condition. A crime scene was established, which was examined by specialist forensic police, and detectives

commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following inquiries, officers from the Tactical Operations Unit arrested two people during a vehicle stop on the Central Coast Highway at Kariong, just before 1.30pm on July 8. A man and woman – aged 27 and 28 – were taken to Gosford Police Station. Inquiries are continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au. Source: Media release, Jul 8 NSW Police media

Protest over mandatory vaccines in aged care Police responded in numbers to a protest against mandatory vaccinations for aged care workers in Erina on Monday morning. A 27-year-old man was taken into custody as the Central Coast remains in lockdown and was issued a $1000 fine for breaching public health orders and charged for allegedly failing to move along. Federal Liberal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks MP said while people have the right to protest, they do not have the right to break the law. “The stay-at-home orders implemented by the NSW Government have been put in place to keep our community safe from the highly contagious Delta variant of COVID-19,” said Ms Wicks. However, the man was not alone – dozens rallied against the “no jab, no job” policy at Fountain Plaza, Erina. It comes after the federal government made it compulsory for aged care workers to get vaccinated. “The government’s role is not to protect our health the government’s role is to protect our rights. It is our responsibility to protect our

health,” said one protestor. Another said, “Where there is a risk, there must be a choice and mandating it on people is unconstitutional.” It comes as more than 8.2 million Australians have been given the vaccine – 443,000 of those from the aged care sector. The Morrison Government has given those working in the industry up until midSeptember to get the first dose. An aged care worker present at the rally said, “We’re very much about hygiene, masks and keeping our distance when we have to and abiding by other health guidelines to keep our clients safe.” “But if these residents that are ‘vulnerable’ have been vaccinated then surely, they’d already have some level of protection against contracting the virus, so it shouldn’t be dependent upon the vaccination status of those around them. However as reported last week – the Central Coast is in short supply – with local clinics booked out of the P-Fizer vaccine until August. CCN

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Fuel spill causes M1 lane closures

Two lanes of the M1 were closed for a short time in the early hours of July 1 following a fuel spill at Cowan. At around 5am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Hazmat crews removed more than 200 litres of spilled diesel following a truck crash at the site. FRNSW arrived on scene to

find a semi-trailer transporting frozen goods northbound had crashed into a sandstone wall. The truck’s fuel tank had ruptured, spilling the diesel onto the roadway. Two lanes were closed while FRNSW Hazmat crews decanted the remaining fuel into Hazmat recovery bins and rendered the remaining spill

safe. NSW Police, Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Rural Fire Service were also in attendance. The Environment Protection Agency was also notified to monitor nearby waterways. Source: Media release, Jul 1 FRNSW Media

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Kicking the can down the road In his 30 day report, the Central Coast Council Interim Administrator, Dick Persson, criticised the previous Council for not reducing expenditure after it received less revenue than expected from the 2019 IPART water rates determination. Now, Mr Persson’s colleague and successor, Rik Hart, is making the exact same mistake in response to IPART limiting his 15 per cent rate hike to just three years (“Administrator asks local MPs to back permanent rates increase” CCN July 2). Rather than budgeting to live within his means, Mr Hart has adopted a long term deficit budget. It only balances because of a groundless assumption that IPART will change its mind. This financially irresponsible

FORUM deficit budget puts the Council on track to run out of money sometime in 2024/25. In that year, they will once again face the embarrassment of being unable to make payroll. In eight months of administration, all Mr Hart and Mr Persson seem to have done is slugged ratepayers, borrowed money, and kicked the can down the road to 2024/25. There is still no integration plan to liberate back office savings from the merger despite Mr Persson having criticized the previous Council for not producing one. Productivity has fallen because the Council has cut services despite having more staff than the pre-merger figure of 1,875 quoted in Mr Persson’s 30 day report.

The senior bureaucracy remains expensive and ineffective. Nothing seems to have been done to improve the performance culture of senior management. Witness the latest gaffes and mishandling of the Woy Woy playground issue. Money continues to be wasted – the latest example a pointless $1.8M referendum that seems little more than a Dick Persson vanity project. IPART has been generous to the Council with ratepayers’ money in approving a three year rate hike. It is time for Mr Hart to accept the umpire’s decision, live within his means, and improve Council performance and productivity. Email, Jul 5 Kevin Brooks, Kincumber

Push to make rate increase permanent ‘deceitful’ I refer to the story Jump in rates for Gosford area (CCN, July 2); it didn’t take long for the lies to become apparent! What a waste of ratepayers’ time and, more importantly, money! The deceit on the part of the Administrator in not disclosing the full plan is appalling. We were asked for our opinion on a ‘temporary’ rate increase to attempt to pay off Council’s debt which we, the ratepayers, did not cause. Our voice meant nothing because the Administrator went ahead and applied for the 15 per cent ‘temporary’ increase

FORUM regardless of our opinion. We were told it was only temporary – for three years and this is what IPART approved. Yet all along the Administrator intended to go back to IPART to make it permanent. In the (referenced) article it states that Council adopted its operational plan and budget at its Council meeting on June 29. It also went on to state that the operational plan is dependent on IPART approving further rate increases and that Council has flagged plans to try to make the rate increase permanent. This is confirmed in a

subsequent article on page 5 where (Administrator) Hart states “The Council’s long term financial plan presumes the rate increase will become permanent”. So not only can Gosford area residents expect an increase this year of up to 40 per cent, we can now expect that this increase will become permanent –contrary to what we were assured would happen. Why are we, the innocent ratepayers, expected to continue to pay for Council’s gross mismanagement of our funds? Where will it end? Email, Jul 2 Hazel Gibbons, Green Point

Sydney Metro should pay us to take its sand The latest unelected Council Administrator wants to pay for sand to replenish Wamberal foreshore. Sydney Metro West is currently required to dispose of the spoil from the tunnel excavation. NSW EPA charges $200 per tonne for the disposal of clean waste. There is no shortage of sand to replenish Wamberal; the sea

FORUM is full of it and over time the sand will come back. If we establish suitable retaining structures before the sand is naturally restored we will avoid future catastrophes. We may end up in a situation like Hornsby Council and the North West Tunnel. Instead of the tunnel contractor paying for the

disposal of its waste, Hornsby Council ended up paying the tunnel contractor for its waste to fill an old quarry. I would agree to entering a contract to accept waste from Sydney Metro North West contractor provided they paid Central Coast Council $200 per tonne, not the other way around. Email, Jun 30 Scott Jones, Somersby

Metro Tunnel sand a short-term fix at best The idea that using spoil from the Metro West Tunnel to replenish Central Coast beaches “is the only feasible long-term management response” to beach erosion beggars belief (“Council supports Metro West Tunnel sand being used for Wamberal Beach nourishment”, CCN 299).

FORUM This would be, at the very best, a short-term “fix” that might defer the problem but offers no possible end-solution. Even under normal tidal conditions, it is doubtful that this sand would remain in place for any significant period of time, and this ignores the possibility of higher tides and

more severe storm conditions in coming years. With climate change, we are, almost certainly, going to see accelerated coastal erosion, and this is what the Council should be planning for, rather than makeshift arrangements that will cost us money now and give no permanent relief. Email, Jul 2 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Thank you I would like to somehow hope I can reach the wonderfully honest person who found my small black wallet containing my bank cards at Erina Fair and promptly took them to The Westpac Bank on Wednesday, June 30. I had not realised I had misplaced them until I received

FORUM a call from the bank. Needless to say my better half was not impressed with my seniors moment. It restores one’s faith to see somebody take the time and effort to do such a thing. The fact is, that if a dishonest

person had found them with the Tap & Go facility on cards these days ,I could be in a lot of financial difficulty. Whoever you are. I hope good fortune plays a great part in your life. Thank you so much. Email, Jul 2 Barry Sanders, Terrigal

Naming our ‘awful’ new trains This is my suggestion for the best name to give to the new Intercity trains the NSW is about to inflict on us – Pacer. Now that Transport for Wales in the U.K. has retired the last of its truly awful trains of that name, the name is now free for use by Transport for NSW for (our) truly awful “new” trains. The UK Pacer trains had many faults, too numerous to

FORUM describe here. Basically, they were a “temporary” train built using a Leyland bus body with bus seats and meant to be a stop gap until a suitable replacement came in 10 years. In fact, it took 35 years to come! Now we are to get trains designed for driver-only use,

and if used with a guard having a significant unsafe design flaw in that the guard can’t be observing the platform as the train starts to leave the platform. In a driver-only mode, the driver would have to leave the train cab to assist people with mobility issues to leave the train! Think about that. And then there is the issue of its non-reversible seats. NSW adopted these from the

late 1870s along with North American carriage designs which were far more suitable for our distances and climate than traditional British designs. Yet here we have a train manufactured in Korea to a British design style! Strong opposition has been expressed to these nonreversible seats by passengers, but Transport for NSW’s arrogant attitude has been: “it’s going to happen, get over it!”.

The car interior will not have an interior door from the entrance vestibule to stop heatwave air in summer or Antarctic blasts in winter from entering the train when doors are open at stops. Transport for NSW’s choice of name for these trains is Mariyung, but I think Pacer is a better fit. Email, Jul 8 Bruce Stafford, Tascott

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How’s the Serenity?

Pete Rush puts the finishing touches to his latest sculpture

The River Cares group is encouraging Coasties to take a trip to Spencer, when COVID restrictions allow, to enjoy a spot of Serenity. The latest sculpture by Coast artist Pete Rush has been unveiled near the public wharf, with the historic White House as its backdrop, and has been named Serenity by a resident. The sculpture takes its inspiration from ancient Egyptian art. “This evocative sculpture enhances the beauty of the Hawkesbury and its surrounds and is already having a positive impact on tourism for this area,” River Cares President, Robyn Downham, said. “Pete said (having an) abundance of local resilient gymea lilies as his medium meant the possibilities were endless. “To date, Pete has mostly created animals made from driftwood but Serenity is his

first figurative sculpture. “As Serenity evolved daily, the connection grew not only for Pete but for all those who came to visit her as she gradually came to life. “Serenity has not only enhanced our landscape but she has also had a positive effect on our community, bringing us together, helping us to connect with fellow locals and visitors alike. “We watched this amazing creation develop right before our very eyes. “Pete and Serenity have also had a positive impact on the mental health of the community simply by drawing people to this scenic area in a relaxed environment whilst chatting to the sculptor at work. “On the other hand, Pete was overwhelmed by the outpouring of warmth, generosity and hospitality shown by all the residents in our wonderful community. “He got to meet and enjoy the local colourful characters - even the resident who was

convinced Pete was making a sculpture of a giant prawn. “This has been a community-based project commissioned by the NSW Government as part of the Bushfire Community Recovery Fund and overseen by Breanna Pollock the Community Development Worker, Community and Cultural Programs at Central Coast Council. “This project was designed to help connect the community and strengthen resilience, and protect the mental health of our community, especially after all the extreme weather events we have been subjected to. “As a beautiful tribute Pete Rush has dedicated this magnificent sculpture to Mikol Furneaux who found peace on the wharf near Serenity during his last days.” Source: Media release, Jul 7 River Cares President, Robyn Downham

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Expressions of interest sought for next series of Thai Mondays Thai Mondays, an initiative that is unique to the Central Coast, is calling for expressions of interest from local cultural practitioners working in the field of arts and health. Salus Creatives Director and Thai Mondays’ creator, Elio Gatti, says Thai Mondays has enjoyed two successful series of lunch-time talks complemented by two publications and he is now planning Series Three. “Once again the cultural practitioners in the second series were all local and once again the entire project was a completely free and voluntary collaboration,” Gatti said. “I want to extend the third series of talks beyond my own professional contacts as there are many amazing people out there doing amazing work in the field of arts and health,” he said. “I am now inviting expressions of interest from cultural practitioners working in the field of arts and health across the Central Coast region. Gatti says he organises and

A Thai Monday lunch from series two

publicises each lunch and produces the subsequent publication. “People attending the lunches are just as important as the speakers. “They are the active participants who ask the questions, make the comments

and animate the talks; they are not just passive listeners or a polite audience that sits quietly until the end. “The diversity of opinions, the good level of questioning, the respectful comments and criticism all make for an exciting and eventful lunch and it shows.”

The lunches take place monthly over a period of around eight months and include a 15-to-20-minute talk by a cultural practitioner. “The actual lunch lasts a minimum of two hours and a couple of times it went to four hours with the restaurant ushering us outside in the

garden area as they closed to prepare for the evening’s dinner,” Gatti says. “I want to see this initiative continue to grow because so many cultural practitioners work in isolation or simply work alone and there is no other platform to provide them with a space to meet on a regular

basis. “The Thai Mondays initiative remains willingly and consciously as an unstructured gathering to keep the flow of attendees and speakers as organic as possible.” Gatti says Thai Mondays has been recognised by Australia’s national network of arts and health, the Arts and Health Network NSW ACT (AHNNA). “The network is a collaboration between Sydney University, NSW university, UTS and the Black Dog Institute,” he said. “AHNNA has already distributed the first publication from the Thai Mondays and labelled it unique to the Central Coast. “I really believe we have amazing people living and working in this field on the Central Coast and I invite anyone to read both publications and not be pleasantly surprised. For more information contact elio@saluscreatives.com.au or visit Salus Creatives on facebook. Jackie Pearson

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Vinnies Community Sleepout is on again Central Coast residents will unite with communities throughout the state as part of the NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout on Friday, August 27. Following on from the record success of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout which raised over $8.9M nationally in June, Coast residents will brave the cold for a night at Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, Wyoming, to raise awareness and funds in support of hardship and homelessness occurring in regional areas. Funds raised from the Central Coast event will support Vinnies Care and Support Centres in Gosford, Woy Woy and Wyong, which provide financial and material aid to locals in need. Vinnies NSW is closely following the evolving COVID-19 situation and adhering to the public health orders and advice provided by NSW Health and the NSW Government; this may result in changes from what is currently planned for the NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout. Vinnies NSW CEO, Jack de Groot, urged communities across the state to sleep out in

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solidarity at a time when many are still struggling to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. “While life has begun to return to normal after the disruption of last year, there are still many households and individuals doing it particularly

tough around the state,” he said. “Families in regional areas are being priced out of their communities due to rising housing prices, there’s simply not enough social housing to meet the demand and calls for

assistance have increased each time social support payments have been cut. “The NSW Street Count conducted earlier this year showed more than 1,100 people are sleeping rough throughout the state; around

40 per cent of people sleeping rough in NSW live outside major cities, while people with children are seeking specialist homelessness support at higher rates in regional and rural areas. “Every dollar donated to the

NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout will go back to the local community to assist people in their time of need.” Last year over 200 people took part in the NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout virtually, raising close to $157,000 to support Vinnies’ work in local communities across the state offering food, clothing, temporary accommodation and support with bills to people experiencing hardship. Currently more than 116,000 people in Australia go to bed each night without a safe and secure place to live. NSW accounts for over a third of the national total with well over 37,000 people experiencing homelessness. The current waitlist for social housing in NSW is over 51,000 applicants – or the equivalent of 110,000 people – many of whom have been waiting for up to 10 years for a home. Residents can register to take part and donate at www. vinnies.org.au/ communitysleepout. Source: Media release, Jun 29 Vinnies NSW

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Should Central Coast Council be demerged?

Renewed calls for a demerger of Gosford and Wyong Councils are gaining traction across parts of the community. Given how much has already been spent on the merger, do you think that Central Coast Council should be demerged? A simple yes or no is all that is required.

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WEB - Go to coastcommunitynews.com.au/centralBY MAIL – send to: Council de-merger, PO Box 1056 coast-surveys or use the QR Code to the right Gosford NSW 2250 and on the back of the envelope Voting closes COB Monday, July 26 ,and the results write yes or no will be announced in the three papers published BY EMAIL – Send to survey@centralcoastnews.net that week. simply saying yes or no

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 10:00 Landline [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:00 Grand Designs [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:30 Dog Patrol (PG) [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Manhunt: The Polish Thief 2:00 Mystery Road (M l,d,v) [s] (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:55 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] One [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 9:00 9-1-1: Lone Star: Difficult 7:30 7.30 [s] Conversations (M) [s] 8:00 Courtney Act’s One Plus One: 10:00 S.W.A.T.: Bad Cop (M) [s] – Aweng Chuol [s] Street’s foster brother Nate is 8:30 Four Corners [s] ensnared in a criminal 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] enterprise that could ruin them 9:35 Murder 24/7 (M l) [s] both; a ruthless crew uses 10:35 ABC Late News [s] deadly force while stealing from card casinos. 11:05 Firestarter: The Story Of 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] Bangarra (M l) [s] 11:30 Filthy Rich: Corinthians 3:17 12:45 MotherFatherSon (M v) [s] (M s) [s] 1:40 Call The Midwife (M) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 2:40 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Explore [s] 12:15 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 8:50 Botched: Send Me A Mir-EarAcle (M) [s] – A breastobsessed Brazilian wants her 33rd breast surgery, while a Dutch performer wants her butt to be camera ready; a young man who has a cauliflowerlooking keloid on his ear hopes Dr. Nassif has a solution to remove it permanently. 9:50 100% Footy (M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 The Arrangement: Trips (M) [s] 12:10 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n) [s] 10:00 Just For Laughs Australia (M) 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 11:00 Antiques Roadshow (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Belgravia (PG) [s] 1:45 Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] 2:05 Mystery Road (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb [s] 8:30 Cracking COVID [s] 9:50 Our Dawn [s] 10:20 ABC Late News [s] 10:50 Q&A [s] 11:55 Australia Debates [s] 12:40 Call The Midwife (PG) [s] 1:40 Mum (M l) [s] 3:05 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story” (M) (’04) Stars: Dean Cain 2:00 Manhunt: The Porsche Kid (M v) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 9:00 The Rookie: In Justice (M) [s] – Officer John Nolan and Officer Nyla Harper are assigned to a community policing centre in an attempt to rebuild their station’s reputation in the community. 10:00 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack (MA15+) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Manhunt: The Raoul Moat Story (M v) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Getaway [s] 12:30 Talking Honey [s] 12:40 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] – The beauties and geeks take over KIIS FM for a radio challenge and get permanently paired at an 80s Prom Night. 8:50 The Weakest Link (PG) [s] 9:50 Kath & Kim Kountdown: Weddings, Parties & Tizzy Things (PG) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 Emergence: Where You Belong (M) [s] 12:10 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair [s]

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:40 NCIS: Going Mobile (M v) [s] 10:40 NCIS: Someone Else’s Shoes (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Windsors’ Lost Letters: The New Family Firm (PG) 2:55 Living Black 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Grant Denyer (PG) 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 16 *Live* From Pas De La Case To Saint-Gaudens, 169km (Hills) 1:50 Italian Food Safari 2:20 Food Safari: French 2:50 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey: Malaysia And Sri Lanka (PG) 4:00 24 Hours In Emergency: Mother’s Courage (M)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Search For Second Earth [s] 11:00 The Repair Shop [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:05 Mystery Road (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Win The Week [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 9:00 Starstruck: Autumn (M l,s) [s] 9:25 Superwog: The Lump (MA15+) 9:45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Four Corners [s] 11:50 Media Watch (PG) [s] 12:05 Murder 24/7 (M l) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Mommy’s Little Girl” (M v) (’16) Stars: Fiona Gubelmann, Emma Hentschel, James Gallanders 2:00 Manhunt: Nurse Killer (M v) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 9:00 Conjoined Twins (M) [s] – This documentary explores the world of conjoined twins, discovering how families cope with the extraordinary circumstance of being parents to the rarest of babies, one of every 200,000 live births. 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Autopsy USA: Andy Warhol (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Driving Test (PG) [s] 12:30 Explore [s] 12:40 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 NRL: State Of Origin *Live* From Stadium Australia [s] 10:10 NRL: State Of Origin: Post Match [s] 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 11:40 The First 48: Fast Friends/ The Thin Line (M) [s] – In Cleveland, a young father is murdered in his car and detectives discover his friend may know who pulled the trigger. In Tulsa, the homicide team goes on the hunt for a shotgun wielding killer who tore a family apart. 12:35 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 3:10 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:40 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Queen Carries On: Gayle King Special (PG) [s] 8:30 Royals Revealed: Growing Up Royal: Children Of The Palace (PG) [s] 9:30 Bull: The Flying Carpet (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Morning Update 8:00 Worldwatch 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 16 *Replay* 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 French Voyages (PG) (In English/ French) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Preview Show 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 17 *Live* From Muret To Col Du Portet, 178km (Mountains) 1:30 Italian Food Safari

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Courtney Act’s One Plus One 10:30 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb [s] 11:00 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Win The Week [s] 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 2:00 Mystery Road (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 Australia Debates [s] 10:20 ABC Late News [s] 10:55 Barrenjoey Road (M l) [s] 11:55 In My Blood It Runs (M) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Mother’s Nightmare” (M d,v,s) (’12) Stars: Annabeth Gish, Jessica Lowndes 2:00 Manhunt: Hollywood Murderer (M v) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Harry & William: What Went Wrong (PG) [s] – By speaking to key royal insiders, this documentary will attempt to get to the bottom of the royal rift, exploring issues that go to the heart of the debate about the future of the monarchy. 9:30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 The Front Bar (PG) [s] 12:00 Black-ish (PG) [s]

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Talking Honey: Princess Diana 12:15 Movie: “Undercover Blues” (PG) (’93) Stars: Dennis Quaid 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 RBT: Melton’s Finest/ Sleepy Driver (PG) [s] – Follow the police units for a unique behindthe-scenes look at RBT patrols testing for alcohol and drug affected drivers. 8:30 Paramedics (PG) [s] 9:30 Kings Cross ER (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Chicago Med: Who Can You Trust (M) [s] 11:50 The Bad Seed (M l,s) [s] 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France: 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Morning Update (PG) [s] 8:00 Worldwatch 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] Stage 17 *Replay* 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 1:00 Jamie & The Nonnas [s] 2:00 Secrets Of HM Prison (M) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:55 Great British Railway 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] Journeys (PG) 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 4:30 Letters And Numbers Justine Schofield [s] 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Preview Show (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 SBS World News 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Great Asian Railways 7:30 Diana’s Decades (PG) [s] Journeys: Ho Chi Minh To Hoi 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: Can’t Be An (PG) Held Accountable (Part 2) (M) 8:30 The Good Fight (M) 10:30 Blue Bloods: The Common 9:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Good (M v) [s] Stage 18 *Live* From Pau To 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] Luz Ardiden, 130km 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen (Mountains) Colbert (PG) [s] 1:50 Italian Food Safari 1:30 Home Shopping

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5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Morning Update 8:00 Worldwatch 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 15 *Replay* 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 The Windsors’ Lost Letters: Family First (PG) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Donne Highlights Stage 10 5:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News 10:50 The Investigation (M s) (In Danish/ Swedish)

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When the Apricots Bloom Author: Gina Wilkinson Publisher: Hachette

Huda and Rania were friends when they were younger. They made a blood oath to have no secrets. The punishment to breaking the oath was, “Sorrow for the oath breaker…and for the generation that follows her.” They were once “sisters forever”. Twenty-four years later and they are no longer friends. It is Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. There are images of him everywhere.

You better make sure that framed photo of Hussein is facing the right way when a visitor comes to your house. There are mukhabarat, the intelligence agency, that know everything you do and everyone you talk to. You can trust no one. A friend could turn you in if you look at them wrong. Life is oppressive and difficult. Huda is now married and has a son. She is lucky, she got a job at the Australian embassy. Things have been tight since her husband lost his job and this job offers a good salary. However, she has now been instructed to spy on her boss’s wife. Terrible things will happen to her and/or her family if she fails to do this.

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Rania, daughter of a sheikh, came from a prosperous background. Her husband passed away and times are tough. She is at the bookstore to sell the last of her father’s leatherbound books to get much needed money. She has a daughter, but she has sent her away from

Baghdad to the Basra to be safe. It is at the bookstore she meets a foreigner named Ally and invites her to her gallery, hoping she has money to buy a painting. Ally is one of the few wives who has accompanied her husband, a diplomat with the Australian embassy, to Iraq.

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Most of the other diplomats’ wives stayed home. She is young and newly married but has ulterior motives for being there. Her mother was a nurse in Iraq when she was younger, and since Ally lost her mother at an early age, she is trying to find out more about her, trying to find answers to questions her father refused to answer. But in the pursuit to find answers, Ally will unknowingly be putting Iraqi citizens in danger. Mother’s will do anything to protect their children, which will bring Huda and Rania back in touch. The mukhabarat have threatened to take Huda’s son, Khalid to train with the Lions Cubs, a military boot camp where he will be beaten and to graduate, he will have to kill a

small animal and eat it, “Not all the boys came back. And those who did were changed inside.” And Hanan has come to the attention of Uday Hussein, the son of Sadam who Rania calls “the spawn of the devil”.” Gina Wilkinson spent more than a year living in Baghdad when Saddam Hussein was in power. She had a friend who was a police informant and reported on her. With this first-hand experience she has written a wonderful book with strong characters who will make great sacrifices for the ones they love. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Let’s Go Nuts!

CHERALYN DARCEY

An addition to your garden that you may not have considered is nuts. There are a few tree nuts that are easily grown in temperate areas, including the Central Coast and while it is true that nut trees take a longer time to fruit, in the meantime you will have a beautiful tree that will provide shade in summer (some year-round) and design interest in your garden. Right now, in winter, you can find bare-rooted trees as well as potted up varieties at your local nurseries and online. Ready to go nuts? Let’s find out more with my ‘starter list’ for the nut curious. Almonds (Prunus dulcis) Though two varieties are needed for pollination, there are ‘self-pollinating’ varieties available and grafted trees are probably the best choice for a hardy plant. They can grow over 3m in height but will tolerate pruning down to 2m to contain size. Almonds like full sun, a loamy welldrained soil with a pH level of 6.5 - 7.3 and moderate watering that suits the season. They are bare in winter and fruit harvesting time will be mid to late autumn. 2 - 3 years until harvest. Suggested variety: Self-pollinating Papershell (dwarf). Nut fact - 50g provides 10% of your calcium needs. Considered good luck in Mediterranean countries when given to guests at weddings. Chestnuts (Castanea sativa) There’s no getting around it, you are going to need a big garden to grow chestnuts as they can attain a height of 15m, but the good news is that this deciduous tree is very fast growing so you won’t wait too long for nuts. They require a full sun position, moderate watering with good drainage and a loamy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. First harvest happens around 2 to 3 years and then harvest time is throughout autumn into early winter. Suggested varieties: April Gold, Marone. Nut Fact - Chestnuts are the only nut that contains vitamin C. The oldest chestnut tree is believed to be the ‘Hundred Horse Tree’ in Sicily dated between 2,000 and 4,000 years old. Hazelnuts (Corylus avellana)

You will need two varieties and of these trees for pollination and ensure that you have compatible types. A chat with your supplier will give you the right information. It’s a big tree, some growing up to 5m in height, but some types are smaller. They will tolerate semi-shade but prefer full sun for greater yields and soil needs to be friable and more to the sandy side with a pH level of 6 - 6.5. It’s deciduous, bare in winter, and watering needs are moderate. Harvest in early autumn and it’s 2 - 3 years until first harvest. Suggested varieties: Lewis, Halls Giant, American White. Nut Fact – Hazelnuts are high in the amino acids that help you sleep. Nutella, the hazelnut-based spread, has different recipes in most countries to suit local tastes and availability of product. Macadamia (Macadamia tetraohylla)

Self-pollinating and an Australian native, this tree is evergreen. Will grow to 10m and once established, prefer semi shade and requires moderate watering to suit the season. They are not frost tolerant and soil needs to be deep and very fertile, well drained loam with a pH level of 6.6 7.3. Harvest from late summer through until mid-autumn and time to first harvest is about 2 to 3 years. Suggested varieties: dwarf, Daddow. Nut Fact – Macadamias are one of the few sources of palmitoleic acids which promotes skin, nail and hair health. Some Indigenous tribes used them as gifts to swap for other items. Pecan (Cara illinoineniensis)

You will need a pollinator of a compatible and different variety for successful pecan growing. They can grow up to 10m in height and are deciduous with a good frost tolerance. Soil needs to be on sandy side, very good drainage is essential and a pH level of 6. 6 to 7.3 is best. Harvest from mid-autumn until early winter. They will take 4 to 5 years until first harvest. Suggested varieties: Apache, Pawnee, Tejas Nut Facts – Pecans are helpful in reducing inflammation as they are high in Omeg-3 fats. Pecans only produce their nuts once every two years. Walnuts (Juglans spp.) A self-pollinating tree that can grow up to 30m in height but there are shorter types available and will require a full sun position. It is a frost-tolerant, deciduous tree that needs moderate watering as the seasons dictate.

Drainage of soil is important and needs to be very good with a soil type that is loamy and fertile Harvest late autumn to mid-winter, and it is about 4 to 5 years until first harvest. Suggested varieties: Paradox, Chandler, Black. Nut Fact – Walnuts are high in alpha-linolenic acid which is excellent for brain and heart health. These are the oldest known tree food dating back 7,000BC. Resources: To find your nut trees, along with local nurseries and garden centres, try: Diggers Club: diggers.com.au, Daley’s Fruit: daleysfruit.com.au, Heritage Fruit: heritagefruittrees.com. au Purchase local nuts from: The Pecan Lady: peacanlady.com.au and at times, gosfordcityfarmersmarket. com.au TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY Your annuals are going to benefit

COASTIE NUT PIE You can use any nuts for this delicious heart-warming winter open crust pie. You could use single nuts or combinations of your favourites. serves ten you will need approx. 24cm pie tin with removable base 2 x short crust pastry sheets (or make your own) 2 cups of coarsely chopped nuts of your choice 1 ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup of spiced rum or water 2/3 cup thickened cream 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 190C and lightly grease the pie tin and line with baking paper if desired. Cover the base and sides of the pie tin with the pastry, pierce all over with a fork and bake for around 15 to 20 minutes until it is lightly golden. Keep an eye on it and pierce any bubbles that form while baking. Take out of oven and increase

temperature to 200C Heat the sugar and the spiced rum (or water) in a very large saucepan over medium heat while continually stirring until all the sugar has dissolved. Cease stirring and increase the heat and let boil until a caramel colour has been achieved. Stir lightly occasional to prevent sticking – this will take about 10

mins. Take the heat back down to medium and once it stops bubbling, slowly pour in thickened cream while stirring until the mixture is smooth. Pop in the honey, butter (chopped) and vanilla and mix until butter melts and then fold in the nuts. Pour this mixture into the pie case and return to oven to bake for 20 minutes. Cool before serving.

from a feeding of liquid fertiliser every fortnight at the moment and it’s hydrangea pruning time as well. If you are wanting to change their colour, now is also the time. It’s all about changing the pH level of the soil and this can be done by adding aluminium sulphate to obtain more blue shades or lime for pinks. You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, lettuce, mustard, late season onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, English daisy, delphinium, dianthus, gloxinia, gypsophila, marigold, roses, spider flower, statice PLANT HAPPENINGS Unfortunately due to the continued Covid restrictions in person events have been cancelled or postponed. Here are a few interesting instructional courses that are available online: How to Be a Gardener: www.bbc. co.uk/gardening/htbg Flower Gardening: pyours.com/ product/video-flower-gardeningsimplified Organic Gardening: smilinggardener. com/organic-gardening If you have an event, meeting or news, contact me on: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com for your free listing. Websites you just have to see: The Spruce: although the information is for the Northern Hemisphere, just flip it around or considered our temperate climate when reading but there are lots of resources that are worth it: thespruce.com Plants Are the Strangest People: For houseplant lovers and it is a little on the weird side plantsarethestrangestpeople. blogspot.com Gardening Know How: gardeningknowhow.com Kids Gardening: kidsgardening.org/ garden-activities/ DOWN IN MY GARDEN With lockdown it has been difficult for me to get to your gardens, but I am able to interview you over the phone and have you send me pictures for our gardening page. I don’t have to publish your suburb or your personal photos if that’s what you would prefer but we do want to see your garden! I’m very keen for private gardens, community gardens, memorial, workplace, indoors or out, any sort of garden and any level of skill from complete to beginner to master green thumbs. Contact me on gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com and we can have a chat. 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.

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Industry Training Hub to be permanently located in Gosford The Federal Government has opened an Industry Training Hub on the Central Coast to help senior high school students find a career path. Temporarily operating from premises in Tuggerah, the hub will be permanently located in Gosford in coming weeks. It is one of 10 being trialled across the country as part of the Federal Government’s $50.6M investment to improve opportunities for year 11 and 12 students in regions with high youth unemployment. Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, Stuart Robert, said young people can face longer periods of unemployment than other age groups, and in regional areas are particularly at risk of falling into the trap of long-term welfare dependency. “We want to get more young Australians into high-quality jobs; it is why we are investing over $6.4B on skills and training to fund our jobs plan this year which includes our Industry Training Hubs like this one in Gosford,” Robert said. “Regardless of which path

they choose, we are committed to assisting young people across the Central Coast to build skills today that help them get into the jobs of tomorrow. “Importantly, the Gosford Training Hub will help promote the many opportunities in the vocational education and training sector as a first-choice career option that may have been overlooked in the past.” Each training hub is managed by a full-time Career Facilitator, who will help create better linkages between schools and local industry and encourage students to focus on developing skills for occupations most relevant to their region. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the Career Facilitator will engage with local employers who are experiencing difficulty finding people with the skills they need and advise senior high school students to help them develop right skills for the right jobs. “By helping our students build skills and enter the workforce, young people across the Central Coast will develop the skillset and

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confidence they need to take on a fulfilling job with longterm benefits,” Wicks said. “Establishing an Industry Training Hub here in Gosford is

an important part in building a strong workforce that meets the need of our region.” The contract for delivering the hub was awarded to the

NSW Business Chamber, which has nominated Michael Brolly to deliver Industry Training Hub services in Gosford and the surrounding areas. Brolly comes to the position with a wealth of experience. “I spent the last 10 years with Apprenticeship Support Australia, dealing with young people, schools, government agencies and employers across multiple industries,” he said. “As Career Facilitator I will be working closely with schools, industry and other relevant stakeholders to identify current and emerging skills opportunities. “I will be exploring employment options in the region with a focus on trades and other occupations delivered by the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.” A key part of the program is to engage senior school students across the Coast. “We’ll be going through careers advisers and principals and we would also like to see parents involved,” Brolly said. “We’ll also be dealing with

registered training organisations, group training organisations and Training Services NSW and liaising with industry groups. “Manufacturing is one of the key industries emerging on Coast that has skill shortages and building and construction is also a massive area.” Brolly said there was also a need for more workers in business administration roles and in the medical services industry. Brolly said many had the misconception that working in manufacturing meant a job on a production line, but there were many career opportunities in the sector. “We have an industry there (involving) robotics, research divisions, technology advancement, production, food sciences, and apprenticeships in such areas as electrics and engineering,” he said. “It is a much broader industry as far as career pathways go than many people realise. “We want to open students up to those types of opportunities.” Terry Collins

Service NSW QR code mandatory for local businesses Central Coast residents have been reminded that new rules are now in place requiring all workplaces and retail businesses in the region to use the Service NSW QR Code check-in system. These new rules will extend beyond the current lockdown period and will be in place until further notice from the State government. This means you need to do the QR check-in every time you visit: retail businesses and supermarkets; individual shops within shopping centres; gyms; offices (including call centres); manufacturing and warehousing facilities; university and TAFE campuses; and schools (including teachers and visitors but excluding students). Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said all visitors to a workplace or business must check-in, including customers, staff and

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, check in at South End Social in Gosford

temporary visitors like delivery drivers and maintenance workers. “If an outbreak were to occur on the Central Coast, our contact tracers would have real-time access to the QR

Code check-in system so that they can quickly contact anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19,” Crouch said. “I want to thank the countless local businesses that have

voluntarily adopted this system, but making it mandatory ensures that no one can slip through the cracks. “We know the Delta variant of COVID-19 is highly contagious and fast-spreading which is

why we must do everything possible to get it under control. “Individuals should have peace-of-mind knowing that the data held by Service NSW is stored securely, and if not required for contact tracing

within 28 days, is destroyed. “Authorities will continue visiting businesses to check compliance and can issue $5,000 on-the-spot fines, and for repeated non-compliance, businesses may be forced to shut their doors altogether.” Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said the compulsory check-in was about keeping customers and staff safe and getting all businesses open again as soon as possible. “In the same way customers routinely check into cafes, restaurants and bars, we need them to adopt the same approach when visiting a supermarket, retail store and workplace,” Dominello said. The Service NSW QR Code check-in system has been mandatory for hospitality businesses and hairdressers since January 1. Source: Media release, Jul 6 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Industrial development proposed for West Gosford A total of 83 light industrial units are proposed for a 2.742ha site at 13 Jusfrute Dr, West Gosford. The land, owned by Printban Pty Limited, is vacant and zoned general industrial, according to the development application lodged with Central Coast Council. The application from Brown Commercial seeks approval for seven industrial buildings consisting of 83 light industrial units plus car parking and landscape. The applicant says the proposed development does not involve the removal of any

significant trees or vegetation. Each unit will have its own business sign. Cost of the work is estimated at more than $8M. The proposal is currently open for public submissions until July 12. Meanwhile the Council has also received a proposal for 1 B Jusfrute Dr, West Gosford. Just Office Supplies Pty Ltd wants permission for a two-lot subdivision. Source: Central Coast Council DA Tracker DA 61870/2021 and DA 62038/2021

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New boarding house DA in Erina A new boarding house is proposed for Erina, near the intersection of Terrigal Dr, Barralong Rd and The Entrance Rd. The land, at 431 Terrigal Dr, is currently vacant with a former medical centre previously demolished.

Erina Fair is on the opposite and southern side of Terrigal Dr and the subject land shares its eastern side boundary with The Cottages over 55’s development. The application includes a Plan of Management that sets out how the boarding house

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restricted to 7am to 9pm daily. The two storey home will have 12 self-contained rooms, with private laundry/kitchen/ bathroom, ranging in size between 21m2 and 25m2. The proposal includes a twostage plan to subdivide the block and put the boarding

house on Lot 1. Stage 1 would see the subdivision of 431 Terrigal Dr into two residential lots, comprising proposed Lot 1 (951.8m2) and proposed Lot 2 (933m2). Stage 2 would see the boarding house built on Lot 1.

The home would have six car spaces, including two disability spaces and two motorcycle spaces. The proposal is open for public comment until July 23. Source: Central Coast Council DA Tracker DA 60722/2021

Council reveals how it’s using developer contribution funds In the 20/21 financial year just finished, Central Coast Council contributed $3.7M of developer contribution funding towards the planning and delivery of 43 projects across the Coast, after NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes increased flexibility on the funds’ usages in June last year. Projects that benefited included the shared pathway construction at Racecourse Rd, Gosford (Stage 1); shared pathway construction along Tuggerawong Foreshore (Stage 2); drainage upgrades in Louisiana Rd, Kanwal; Kariong

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the above projects benefited and said that Council has recently adopted a Central Coast Section 7.12 Contribution Plan and is preparing a comprehensive Central Coast Local Infrastructure Section 7.11 Contribution Plan. “The planned expenditure in the work program will be delivered as shown in the Operational Plan for the 21/22 financial year but may change for future years due to the adoption and implementation of the Central Coast Local Infrastructure Section 7.11 Contributions Plan,” the Council said. Stokes announced the

legislative changes last year to provide councils with more flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the extra flexibility would let councils quickly invest in public spaces, roads, footpaths, drainage and it would unlock billions across the state. The changes permitted councils to pool funds across contribution plans, allowing them to bring forward planned projects where all the funds may not yet have been received. Developer contributions also known as local infrastructure contributions are charged by Council when

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relationship between the expected development and the demonstrated need for the public infrastructure while the Section 7.12 contributions plan is not required to identify this relationship, as the contributions are calculated as a flat rate percentage of the cost of development. If the development is between $100,001 and $200,000 a 0.5 per cent levy is charged, if the development is over $200,000 a levy of 1 per cen is charged. Section 7.12 contributions are not charged where Section 7.11 contributions apply.

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Council unveils four year capital works program Central Coast Council has announced its four-year capital works budget, adopted at the June 29 meeting, with the 2021-22 budget bumped up by $1.5M to $175M, thanks to some of the planned projects being fully funded by grants.

Saratoga will also see water trunk main renewal and embankment stabilisation on The Corso at a cost of $37,500. Jirramba reserve will be upgraded for $105,000 and the tennis club will be refurbished at a cost of $80,000. Somersby

The papers also show budgets of $195.5M for 202223; $176.8M for 2023-2024; and $171.9M for 2023-2024. Here is a summary of some of the major projects planned over the next four years. Central Coast Stadium The Council is planning a major investment in the stadium, with $300,000 to be spent to renovate food and beverage concessions and $150,000 on risk mitigation devices. The cool room will be upgraded at a cost of $90,000 and roof inspection hatches will be installed at a cost of $90,000. Air-conditioners will be installed at a cost of $80,000 in 2021-22 and there will be a reactive renewal at a cost of $55,000 over each of the next four financial years. In addition, $35,000 will be spent for a merchandise outlet; $30,000 for internal LED lighting; $5000 for an irrigation control unit; $220,000 for corporate TV and LED signs; and $400,000 to refurbish corporate facilities. Broadcast facilities will be renovated at a cost of $200,000 and corporate facilities will be renovated at a cost of $350,000. The east ground floor toilets will be renovated at a cost of $400,000, lighting will be replaced at a cost of $250,000 and $65,000 will be spent to upgrade fire control services and $5000 to upgrade the master TV antenna. Laycock Street Theatre

Safety improvements and roadworks on Wisemans Ferry Rd will cost $1.1M and an upgrade of Pile Rd will cost $472,000. A water pump station upgrade will cost more than $4.8M over the next three years and embankment stabilisation in Kadla Cl will cost $40,500. Spencer

Over $500,000 will be spent on air conditioning replacement, replacement of the cooling tower with a split system, extraction fans and the replacement of stage lighting with LED. Gosford Regional Gallery Gosford regional Gallery will receive a new exterior fence at a cost of $36,000 and new airconditioning in the café and shop at a cost of $220,000. In 2023-24, $30,000 will be spent to replace the office and foyer carpet and a new corridor link from Studio 3 to the bathrooms will cost $25,000 in 2022-23. Gosford City Carpark The carpark will receive a $50,000 new customer

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payment portal, a $15,000 automated roller shutter, $140,000 licence plate recognition and $150,000 loop counters. Reactive works will cost almost $50,000 over the next four years and heating of the administration building will cost $90,000. Remediation works costing more than $600,000 are planned over the next four years and the security cage will be replaced at a cost of $15.000. Avoca The lifeguard tower stand will be upgraded at a cost of $100,000; the town centre beach viewing deck will be upgraded for $20,000; and Cape Three Points Rd will receive a $90,000 upgrade. There will be a $200,000 carpark upgrade; embankment stabilisation on Avoca Dr at a cost of $60,000 and drainage upgrades on Avoca Dr at a cost of more than $4.5M over next four years. Water mains renewal will be carried out at a cost of $200,000. Play space upgrades will cost $465,000. Copacabana Del Monte Pl will receive a new stormwater gross pollutant at a cost of $250,000 and more than $6M in road upgrades as well as a $1.1M drainage upgrade. An upgrade of Oceana St will cost $50,000 and Copacabana reserve will get a new look for $505,214. The surf club roof will be replaced at a cost of $66,000. Davistown An upgrade of Davistown Rd will cost $1.1M over the next two years and shared path construction in Malinya Rd will cost $1.6M. East Gosford East Gosford will receive a new stormwater gross pollutant trap at a cost of $150,000 and a $5M upgrade of Lushington St as well as a

$370,000 drainage upgrade. Hilton Moore Oval play will be renewed for $105,000 and an upgrade for East Gosford Lions Club community hall will cost $100,000. Erina Upgrades of the Erina Depot will cost $1.5M and a shared path upgrade on Central Coast Hwy will cost $779,500. The Erina Oval sportsground amenities building renewal will cost $1.2M; Aspect Central Coast School will cost $80,000; and upgrades to the Erina tennis clubhouse will come in at $100,000. Forresters Beach Pump station upgrades will cost $3M over the next two years and drainage outlet replacement in Kalakau Ave will cost $450,000. Gosford There will be kerb upgrades costing $60,000 in 2021 and an upgrade of Donnison St West costing $44,000. Renewal works in Burns Park will cost $25,000 and pedestrian crossing upgrades in the CBD $45,000. Roundabout upgrades in the CBD will cost $52,000 and public space recycling will cost $200,000. Embellishment works at Rumbalara will cost $110,000 in 2023 and CBD infrastructure reinforcements will cost around $23M over four years. Drainage upgrades in Gosford are expected to cost around $5M over the next four years. Gosford CBD water infrastructure reinforcements will be undertaken at a cost of around $9.6M over the next four years. A fit-out of the Gosford customer service centre will cost $87,300 and the new regional library will cost almost $27M over the next three years. Construction of a shared path on Racecourse Rd will cost $1.4M. Gosford Olympic Pool will

undergo a rolling renewal, replacement of indoor pool and entry kiosk roofs and renewal of pool filtration and changing rooms at a total cost of $700,000 and upgrades to Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre will cost $30,000. Brady’s Gully Park will receive a $77,620 revamp and shared pathway construction Central Coast Hwy will cost $250,000. Stage 2 of the Adcock Park redevelopment is slated to cost $60,000 and Central Coast Arts Barn will be refurbished for $120,000. Green Point Sun Valley Park play space and car park construction will cost $370,000. Gunderman Barrier installation along Wisemans Ferry Rd will cost $91,000 and culvert reconstruction is expected to cost $45,053. Holgate Fire trail upgrades in Holgate will cost over $250,000. Kariong Kariong will see skate park renewal ($300,000); play space renewal ($105,000) and sports facility upgrade ($95,000). A redesign of the playground at Kariong Childcare Centre will cost $150,000; centre upgrades will cost $25,000; and the tennis clubhouse roof will be replaced at a cost of $100,000. Killcare A water pump station upgrade will cost $162,000. Kincumber Sewage treatment works will cost $3.6M over the next two years and Patrick Croke Oval will be upgraded and improved for a total of $310,000. The roofs will be replaced at Kincumber preschool and Kincumber/Bensville Sea Scouts for $80,000 each and replacing the shade sail at

Kincumber Library will cost $60,000. The School of Arts will be refurbished for $80,000 in 2023. New Kulnura George Downs Dr roadwork will cost $250,000. Lisarow Ridgeway Rd will receive a $4M upgrade and a $675,000 drainage upgrade. Macmasters Beach The Macmasters Beach seawall will see an outlay of $640,000 in 2022. Mooney Mooney Mooney Mooney dam work is expected to come in at a cost of $319,000. Mount Elliot Mount Elliot picnic area will be refurbished at a cost of $120,000. Narara Replacement of the Carrington Rd bridge will cost $750,000 in 2021. Niagara Park Niagara Park Children’s Centre shade sales will cost $12,000 and upgrades to Niagara Park Stadium will be done over three years at a total cost of $376,000. North Avoca Road upgrades will take place over the next four years at a cost of $3.6M and drainage upgrades will cost $645,000. Roadworks will be conducted along The Scenic Rd in 202122 at a cost of $248,000. Point Clare Fagans Park amenities block will be upgraded for $254,000. Improvements at Sensory Park and Pandala Oval will cost a combined $60,000 and the skate park will be redeveloped at a cost of $270,000. Saratoga Major upgrades to Steyne Rd will cost more than $12M over the next four years and a drainage upgrade will cost $640,000.

Embankment stabilisation along Wisemans Ferry Rd will cost $30,000 and waterfront toilets will cost $50,000. Terrigal Bin hutch upgrades will cost $150,000 and town centre gateway signs $132,000 in 2022. Pavement renewal and road resurfacing work will cost over $600,000 and embankment stabilisation on The Scenic Highway will cost $39,000. The Terrigal Lagoon walking track is expected to cost $680,000. Terrigal BMX club house will have its roof replaced for $80,000 and upgrades at Terrigal Children’s Centre will cost $50,000. Terrigal Tennis Complex upgrades will be completed for $200,000; $63,952 will be set aside for the construction of the HMAS Adelaide Memorial at Terrigal Haven and an upgrade at Duffys Reserve will cost $200,000. Wamberal Roadwork on Brooks Hill Lane will cost $140,000 and toilet renewal is slated for $445,000. Wyoming Culvert replacement in Cary St will cost more than $1M over the next three years. Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre will see drainage works for $30,000; Maidens Brush Oval upgrades will cost a total of $460,000; and Wyoming Community Centre will be upgraded to the tune of $40,000. Full details of projects planned for other parts of the Central Coast and regionwide initiatives can be found on the Council website. Source: Council agenda papers, Jun 29 Central Coast Council Four Year Capital Works Program

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COVID testing jumps during lockdown

Almost 2,000 people undertook COVID-19 testing at Gosford and Wyong hospitals in the month of June, as the region entered a lockdown mandated by the State Government. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said

1,763 people were tested at the two hospitals between June 24 and 30. This was a dramatic rise in testing numbers over the rest of the month, with 532 tests conducted between June 3 and 9; 628 between June 10 and 16; and 963 between June 17 and 23. Crouch said the figure of 1,763 was is in addition to

thousands more being tested at 11 other locations on the Central Coast. “The number recorded at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals is almost double the number of tests conducted in the previous week, and I want to thank everyone in our community who is treating this COVID-19 outbreak with the seriousness it requires,” Crouch said.

“We must sustain these high rates of testing over the next couple of weeks to ensure there is no undetected community transmission of the contagious Delta strain. “Given our proximity to Sydney, the health advice has indicated we must continue to minimise our movement in order to prevent a seeding event on the Central Coast.”

Crouch said COVID-19 tests are free, quick and can be accessed at many locations across the Central Coast. “After taking a COVID-19 you must self-isolate until you receive a negative result, and we’re finding that approximately 95 per cent of test results are returned to patients within 24 hours,” he said. “The common symptoms of

COVID-19 include fever, cough, sore or scratchy throat, runny nose, shortness of breath and loss of taste or smell. “Even if you take a COVID-19 test but then redevelop symptoms, no matter how mild, you must be re-tested.” Source: Media release, Jul 2 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Applications open for new COVID distress payment Central Coast residents eligible for the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Disaster Payment covering the current lockdown period can now apply. Minister for Emergency Management and National

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McKenzie said. “If you have lost less than 20 hours you will get $325. “To be eligible, you must not have liquid assets of more than $10,000, such as money in the bank, and you cannot be getting other support payments.” Minister for Government

Services, Linda Reynolds, said claims could be made simply and quickly through the myGov website. “Once your claim is approved, you’ll get your COVID-19 Disaster Payment the next business day,” Reynolds said. Eligible visa holders can

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REWRITING THE STORY: I DON’T HAVE TIME TO COOK

GEORGIA LIENEMANN This is the second part in our six-week series on the counterproductive stories we tell ourselves in the kitchen – those hurdles that mess with our mojo and prevent us from enjoying the process of cooking. This week we’re hearing from Danielle Abell from Lick The Plates and examining the belief that we ‘don’t have time’. Lockdown is an interesting time to think about time, because suddenly there is so much of it. All of our (often selfimposed) busy-ness is taken away, and we are left with just ourselves. And what are people doing more of? Being out in nature and cooking! Everyone is going right back to basics. It’s an amazing opportunity for many to unwind our nervous system (which has become so wired, constantly hearing and believing that there isn’t enough time). Do you feel like you have enough time for anything? Probably not! Well, let me tell you: It’s not true. We’ve been spun to believe this lie that tells us we don’t have enough time. It comes down to priorities and being present and grateful with whatever we are doing, without worrying that we won’t have time, or stressing that we didn’t get enough done. The reality is that our lives are very full and cooking has dropped down the priority list for many. And we spend most

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of our days totally frazzled unable to focus! Hacks are the best, but first let’s get real I can give you a stack of hacks, tricks and recipes to make cooking from scratch quicker and more efficient and I will! But first, you need to get honest about your beliefs. Do you believe that cooking it is worthwhile? Did you grow up in a household where time spent cooking was valued? Many didn’t and unfortunately mainstream society projects this belief back with the glorification of quick and instant results. But, maybe you are ready to see through that! Does ‘I don’t have time’ actually mean ‘I don’t have time to cook just before dinner’? The hour before dinnertime is notoriously crazy for anyone with kids. Hunger and tiredness are at a high. The kids want and need attention to re-connect after a big day (often a day apart), and then we try to cook dinner at the same time. Here are my top 3 tips to take the pressure off cooking dinner, so you can re-write the ‘I don’t have time’ story! 1. Cook one day ahead Stop cooking dinner in the

hour before you want it to be served. Instead, cook at least a day ahead. The beauty of cooking dinner for the following night is a huge relief from time pressure. You don’t have a hungry family waiting for dinner to hit the table and you don’t need to finish every element. Here’s an example from my week. Note, this wasn’t planned - it just flows. On a night I have more time, I think ahead for a different dinner. Mon: Eat leftovers from the weekend and cook a tomato and veg packed pizza sauce for tomorrow. Tues: Spread pita breads with pizza sauce and lay out pizza toppings for everyone to make their own pizza. Wed: Make and serve Eggy Pasta (recipe below). Roast some pumpkin for a soup for tomorrow. Thurs: Make blender pumpkin soup and serve with bread (blitz roasted pumpkin, stock and seasonings in a Thermomix or blender and heat up). Roast a tray of assorted chopped vegetables for tomorrow (or at least chop them, ready to roast tomorrow). Fri: Cook some sausages and serve with reheated roasted vegetables. Sat: Cook a big pot of

something: curry, slow cook, Bolognese, chicken soup, etc. Dinner doesn’t need to be cooked right before it’s served. Now you can dance one step ahead of the game. 2. Learn how to use a slow cooker You just need a bit of time to load up a slow cooker - either one decent pocket of time (about 15 minutes realistically, including clean up), or a few tiny pockets. Start with a basic recipe for beef stew on a day that you have plenty of time, and start early in the day. By definition, you cannot make a slow cooked dinner quickly. You can prep it quickly, but you need to step away and let it do its thing for many hours. This forces you to take the pressure off cooking at the end of the day and totally debunks the ‘I don’t have time’ story. You have 15 minutes somewhere, and if you don’t, then break it into 5-minute chunks! 3. Dinner doesn’t need to be complicated Stop looking on social media at beautifully curated dinner plates because that’s not reality. Dinner can be ugly and doesn’t have to be coherent. It just needs to be tasty, real food,

ready for your family to eat. Yes, social media can provide lots of inspiration, but there is a fine line between inspiration, overwhelm, and then decision paralysis. Fried eggs on toast is a great breakfast - and you know what? It’s a great dinner too. Make a list of your super quick dinner favourites, stick it to your fridge and keep adding to it! Here are mine: • Sardines or tuna on toast/ through pasta - make it tasty with plenty of salt and lemon • E ggs on toast • Fried rice (cook the rice ahead, whenever you have time, and store it in the fridge) • E ggy pasta • T oasted sandwiches Recipe: Simple Eggy Pasta (Carbonara) Ingredients: • Pasta (as much as your family eats) • F rozen peas (optional) • E ggs (one per person) • Handful of grated parmesan/ cheddar or tablespoon of nutritional yeast (optional) • Bacon, chopped (or ham as a substitute) • S alt and pepper

1. Chop up bacon and saute in a large pan. Cook to your liking and turn off heat once cooked. 2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in generously salted water. 3. Whisk eggs in a bowl with half a teaspoon of salt (less salt if using cheese), plenty of pepper and cheese/ nutritional yeast (if using). 4. About 3 minutes before draining the pasta, add your frozen peas. 5. Before draining, scoop out a mugful of pasta water and set aside. 6. Drain pasta and peas and pour into frying pan over the bacon and toss and let pan cool down to just warm. 7. Pour egg mixture over pasta and combine using tongs. Toss around on VERY gentle heat (or no heat at all) until the sauce is glossy. It will still be runny and that’s ok. 8. Add a splash of pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce if it’s gluggy. Serve and enjoy. Danielle is an ex-picky eater turned food lover and founder of Lick the Plates. She is passionate about inspiring women to cook from scratch the old-fashioned way, but with modern equipment and techniques. She teaches cooking both face to face and virtually and sellsThermomixes, as the best kitchen tool to make it all possible. Find her at www.licktheplates.com and on most socials.

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Gosford Private launches robotic surgery

Gosford Private Hospital CEO, Matt Kelly, checks out the new equipment

Gosford Private Hospital is now home to a state-of-the art robotic assisted surgical system, which will enable patients to stay on the Coast to experience minimally invasive procedures. The da Vinci Xi by Intuitive reflects a $3.5M investment in surgical technology for the

Coast. Chief Executive Officer of Gosford Private Hospital and Healthe Care Australia Regional Manager, Matt Kelly, said the arrival of the system heralded an incredibly exciting new chapter for the hospital. “We currently have more than 10 highly trained and skilled specialists who will be among the first to use this new robot

technology at Gosford Private Hospital,” Kelly said. “They’ll conduct surgical procedures in the specialties of Urology, General Surgery, Colorectal, Cardiothoracic, and Gynaecology. “Our Central Coast community deserves world class health care and this new system is just further proof that residents need not travel to Sydney to

experience industry leading surgical procedures.” The da Vinci Xi surgical system assists surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery with an advanced set of instruments and a 3D highdefinition view of the surgical field. It translates the surgeon’s hand movements at the console in real time, allowing intuitive

motion which moves like the human hand, but with a greater range of motion, while also providing highly magnified, 3D high-definition views of the surgical area. Through smaller instrument sizes, it enables surgeons to operate through a few small incisions and the system comprises a surgeon console, patient cart and vision cart.

The da Vinci Xi system will be installed in a new, state-of-theart operating theatre, which has been developed as part of the $32M Gosford Private Hospital re-development. It is expected to be operational within coming months. Source: Media release, Jul 1 Healthe Care

CCLHD announces new Chair A new Chair has been appointed to board of the Central Coast Local Health District but the LHD still has no comment on when a new CEO will be appointed. Professor Donald MacLellan has been appointed Chair of the Central Coast Local Health District Board. MacLellan’s appointment was welcomed by NSW State Minister for Health and Medical Research, Brad Hazzard. He replaces Paul Tonkin who

held the position for a decade, “I am delighted that Professor Donald MacLellan will be joining our Board as Chair,” Brad Astill, acting Chief Executive for Central Coast Local Health District, said. MacLellan completed his science and medical degrees at Glasgow University before training in general surgery in Melbourne. He held the position of Professor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne for six

years before becoming Professor of Surgery at the University of Sydney. MacLellan has worked as the NSW State-Wide Program Director of Surgery and other senior executive roles across the state, including Chief Executive for the Agency for Clinical Innovation. He has worked extensively with the Surgical Services Taskforce, local health districts, and other clinical networks to make significant improvements

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in surgical service delivery. “I have no doubt that his skills and experience will add tremendous value to the Board,” Astill said. “As the incoming Chair, Professor MacLellan has the passion and experience to successfully lead the Board’s oversight of health services for our local communities now and into the future.” MacLellan joined the Board in 2019 and stepped into the role of Deputy Chair last year. “It is a great honour to be appointed as Board Chair of the Central Coast Local Health District,” MacLellan said. “I look forward to working with my Board colleagues and the Executive to improve the health and well-being of the Central Coast community. “This is an exciting time for the Central Coast District with two re-developed hospitals in Gosford and Wyong, an expanded Clinical School and the new established Central Coast Research Institute. These modern facilities will assist our clinicians to deliver first class health care to the Central Coast community.”

Astill paid tribute to outgoing Board Chair, Paul Tonkin. “Paul Tonkin has served as our Board Chair since 2011 and been with our Board for 27 years,” Astill said. “Over the past 27 years he has overseen significant changes and improvements for the District including multiple major redevelopments for Wyong and Gosford hospitals.

“The District is grateful for his leadership during this time.” Andrew Montague’s last day as Chief Executive was April 30 but the LHD had no comment on the timeframe for his permanent replacement as CNN went to press. Source: Media release, Jul 6 Central Coast Local Health District

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Political stoush continues over speed of vaccine rollout More than 500 General Practices (GPs) across Australia, including two on the Central Coast, are set to administer the Pfizer vaccine. Federal Liberal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the sites were in addition to the Central Coast (Erina) Respiratory and Vaccination Clinic and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at Gosford and Wyong hospitals. “This will enable more people across the Central Coast to access the Pfizer vaccine through their GP, helping to

accelerate the rollout for people under 60 in our region,” Wicks said. “This is just the start of the Pfizer roll-out to GPs, with more locations to be announced across Australia, and the Central Coast in the coming weeks. “With more supplies of Pfizer becoming available, it is expected all 5,100 GPs participating in the vaccine rollout will have the opportunity to administer the Pfizer vaccine by later this year. “I encourage anyone across the Central Coast who is eligible to come forward and receive

their COVID-19 vaccine, which will help protect you, your loved ones and our community. “The two local GPs included in the first week of the roll-out will be contacting their existing patients who are eligible to receive Pfizer.” But Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said supply was still a major problem in the vaccination rollout. “The Health Minister said Australia was at the front of the queue for vaccine deals, but we’re not,” McBride said. “We’re falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to vaccinations, with Australia

currently ranked last in the OCED for fully vaccinated adults. “On the Central Coast, where one in five locals are aged over 65, GPs are struggling to get more doses and pharmacies are missing out on the rollout altogether. “The Prime Minister said the vaccine rollout ‘isn’t a race’, but it is; a race against this virus and its deadly variants, and a race to save our economy. “As a pharmacist of 20 years, I want to see the vaccine rollout fast-tracked and expanded, including through community pharmacies so we can get

more jabs in arms and keep the Coast safe.” The State Opposition has also called for pharmacies to play a greater role in the vaccination rollout. With just over a quarter of the NSW population having been vaccinated thus far against COVID-19, Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park, is also urging the NSW Government to work with the Federal Government to provide vaccination incentives. With a population of 8.16 million, latest figures show that 2,401,763 vaccinations have been administered in the state

since February. Of these, 921,659 were administered by NSW Health and the remainder by the GP network and other providers. Park said he has suggested to the NSW Health Minister that those who get fully vaccinated be given additional Dine & Discover vouchers. “Our vaccination rollout is simply going too slow(ly) and we need to dramatically increase the number of people getting vaccinated and this measure will help to do just that,” Park said. Terry Collins

Calls for paid ‘vax leave’ for public sector workers The Public Service Association (PSA) is urging the NSW Government to mandate paid COVID-19 vaccination leave for public sector workers on the Central Coast and throughout the state. “NSW’s lackadaisical vaccine roll out has left disability support workers, child protection officers, and school support staff under vaccinated and exposed,” PSA General Secretary, Stewart Little, said. “Work commitments should never get in the way of any NSW public sector worker

being vaccinated against COVID-19. “NSW needs a clear-cut plan that prioritises all frontline public sector workers, so those who want to be vaccinated can just go and get it.” Little said frontline workers who had been overlooked included child protection case workers who visit the homes of vulnerable families; disability workers who support people in group accommodation; tens of thousands of school support staff, who work in classrooms to support students and teachers, as well as in school administration; and Service

NSW workers, who interact directly with the public. “It’s hugely frustrating to see other groups, such as council workers, accessing COVID-19 vaccines while workers who are dealing with our state’s most vulnerable are still unclear on how or when they will be able to protect themselves, their families, and those they work with,” he said. “The Premier could offer staff ‘vax leave’ with the stroke of a pen, via a Premier’s Circular. “The government could deliver vaccine hubs directly to worksites so that people who can’t easily leave work could

be immunised. “The NSW Government is the largest employer in Australia but there is no coordinated plan for how it will see its workforce vaccinated. “Instead the advice from the government has been for workers to talk to their manager - that’s not a plan, that’s just adding confusion and further delays to our already stalling vaccine rollout.” Meanwhile, Central Coast Council staff will be eligible for paid vaccination leave, with Council opting into a special splinter award which allows staff to get vaccinated without

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impacting their regular sick leave. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President, Linda Scott, said councils are often the dominant employer in their particular area. “Their take-up of the vaccine can play a really important role in helping to keep local communities – their friends, families and neighbours – safe and healthy,” she said. “Local government has provided a locally led economic recovery for their communities in the face of multiple crises in the past 18 months and created new jobs in the process; we

don’t want anything to get in the way of that. “Ensuring our workforce is vaccinated, where they are eligible, ensures a stronger health and economic recovery for NSW, and keeps our communities safe from the threat of COVID.” Scott said while the new arrangement would make it easy for a council worker to take the necessary time off to get vaccinated, no one would be forced to get vaccinated. Terry Collins

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Builders improvise for Terrigal High School roofwork In a first for public schools in NSW, a helicopter has been used in place of a crane to lift and place roof sheeting onto buildings at Terrigal High School. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the $600,000 project has been underway throughout the school holidays, as part of the NSW Government’s Roof Replacement Program. “Using a helicopter is a ground-breaking but necessary solution for this work because cranes could not reach the work site,” Crouch said. “Witnessing a roof being replaced with a helicopter would have been a spectacular site for nearby residents, and this new roofing will provide better facilities for students as well as an improved work environment for teachers and

staff. “Terrigal High School is just one of 44 public schools on the Central Coast to benefit from the Roof Replacement Program. “I am really pleased that the Local Trade Scheme, a new online platform allowing local tradies to bid for this work, was used in the tendering of each project. “Construction work at our local schools continues to provide much-needed work for local workers and building companies, stimulating the Central Coast economy at this critical time.” Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the $60M Roof Replacement Program will benefit up to 700 schools across NSW when completed. Source: Media release, Jul 4 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Podium positions achieved in State triathlon series TRIATHLON Two athletes from the Central Coast Academy of Sport have achieved podium positions in the Triathlon NSW Billigence Pathway Series (TBPS) held across the State recently. Both Morgan Charlton and Wade Barr clinched bronze in the Series, which consisted of seven events at local affiliated triathlon clubs. The duo, who train in the Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Triathlon Program, participated in multiple back-to-back races

over two days, with short, fast and technical race formats. Programs Manager and Head Coach of the triathlon program, Robyn Low-Hart, said the Series had provided great racing opportunities more widely for the Coast-based program. “In a challenging time when events had been cancelled, it was great to have these races, and at such a high level of competition it has even been better than previous years where you would have to travel interstate to have these opportunities,” Low-Hard said. “All of the CCAS Triathlon

Program athletes raced exceptionally well. “Morgan Charlton and Wade Barr managed a third each in the overall series, a true testament to their training attitude and commitment to the program and their ability to recover and back up for the multiple events.” The duo participated in enduro style racing, along with each of the three disciplines of triathlon as a stand-alone race. A statement from the Central Coast Academy said it was a ‘great achievement and a testament to their hard work ethic as they travelled over

NSW competing against the best triathletes in NSW. “The formats were varied and required the athletes to think a lot more tactically than what they would normally in a more traditional triathlon format,” the statement said. “Athletes needed to self manage to be able to keep performing at this level, with hydration, nutrition and recovery a major focus during these race weekends.” Source: Media release, July 5 Central Coast Academy of Sport

Morgan Charlton and Wade Barr achieved third place in the Triathlon NSW Billigence Pathway Series

Dockers Juniors win this month’s Greater Bank award The Niagara Park Ourimbah Dockers Junior AFL Club have taken out the June round of the Greater Bank’s Greater Central Coast program after experiencing financial impacts due to the pandemic. Club Secretary, Kim Hardacre, said the $2,000 they will receive through the program will go some way towards filling the fundraising hole that was left following last year’s interrupted season. “In order to make the game affordable for our players and their families the players’ fees are minimal, which means we rely heavily on fundraising to provide a range of essential things for the club like playing and safety equipment and uniforms,” Kim said. “Our canteen has long been the centre of our fundraising, but that took a hit last year with

the season being interrupted. “Even when we got back up and running the restrictions that were in place meant that we had very few families and supporters at our games. “This funding from Greater Bank could not have come at a

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presentation for our teams.” Kim said that an unexpected benefit of being part of June’s community funding program was the way it galvanised the club. “The way we had to operate due to COVID last year meant

we were disjointed as a club. “This program created so much interest and chat amongst the players and their families and really brought everyone together. Youth arts company, Jopuka Productions and Central Coast

Rowing Club both received $500 as the runners-up for June. Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said COVID-19 had again created a level of uncertainty across the community and is delighted that the community funding program had provided a level of financial support to a dedicated sporting club. “Struggling due to COVID has been a common theme for many community groups across the Central Coast over the past 12 months so it’s heartening to be able to provide much-needed support to a passionate sporting group like the Niagara Park Ourimbah Dockers,” Josh said. Source: Media Release, Jul 5 Glen Hawke, Karris Communications

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. How special is the Central Coast with at least 5 newborn whales sighted over the last 10 days! Captain Cook Lookout (Copacabana) and Cromarty Hill (Foresters Beach) have been excellent spots for observing the whale migration with a couple of hundred whales passing

these spots each day Terrigal, Avoca and Killcare also have been great sighting spots over the past week or so. Seal sightings have come in from The Haven, North Avoca and Copacabana. Dolphins are also being sighted at Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca, Copacabana, and McMasters Beach, thrilling all that have viewed them. Going whale watching? Check out the latest sightings on Facebook page Whale Reports Central Coast.

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NicMac sets new record to become World #3 TRACK AND FIELD Tascott local, Nicola McDermott, has once again created athletics history, setting a new personal record at the BauhausGalan in Stockholm on Sunday, July 4. McDermott set a new PB after breaking the Australian high jump record, clearing 2.01 metres at the Diamond League at Stockholm Olympic Stadium. In a social media post on Monday, McDermott said she could not ‘thank everyone enough for helping this dream become a reality.’ The previous Australian Women’s High Jump Record stood for 27 years at 2.00 metres before McDermott cleared the height at the 2021 Australian Championships in April. She has now broken that record twice in just 12 weeks. McDermott went on to finish second after attempting 2.03 metres, with the result seeing her rank third in the world for 2021. The record jump comes just weeks away from the biggest meet of her life, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

In an interview with CCN in May, McDermott said that she was focused on the Olympics but also on her journey after Tokyo. “The thing that allows me to continue pushing to attempt not only national records, but hopefully one day, world records, is trying to get the podium not just the entry ticket,” McDermott said. “I’m really passionate about the platform I get with athletics. “For me, having a message that is bigger than any high jumper allows me to continually push myself to that next level. “Because if it was just for me, and if it was just for my success, I probably would have stopped as soon as I made the Olympics. “But now, I’m even more passionate because I know how to use the platform in order to give back.” Fellow Australian, Eleanor Patterson, placed third in Sunday’s event at 1.96 metres, with Ukrainian, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, taking out gold in the event with a world leading jump of 2.03 metres on her second attempt. Maisy Rae McDermott set a new PB in Stockholm on Sunday

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are being encouraged to attend the inclusive, free event, which follows the success of previous events staged late last year in Newcastle and Sydney, and more recently at Ballina and Port Macquarie. Veteran Sports Australia Engagement Specialist, Rachel Kerrigan, said it would be a fun day of bowls, free food, laughs and the chance to form new relationships within the veteran community. “Bowls is a really great sport for all ages and abilities, with regular competitions and social

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connections, on and off the green, and a perfect vehicle to help build physical and mental health among veterans and their wider families,” Kerrigan said. “It’s not always the first sport that comes to mind, but it is such a fun way for veterans and their families to participate in and create a healthy social and active community.” Army veteran and recent attendee of a previous event, John Ward, said it introduced his family to an inclusive activity.

“Bowls is a great family funfilled sport everyone will enjoy; our family had a wonderful day and highly recommend it to everyone,” he said. The Veteran Family Bowls Day on the Central Coast will be staged on Sunday, August 15, with bowls activities from 11am-1pm, followed by free lunch from 1pm. Registration is compulsory; email rkerrigan@veteransport. org.au. Source: Media release, Jul 7 Veteran Sport Australia

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Two locals to join Matildas’ Olympic squad

Wamberal’s Ellie Carpenter has been selected in the Matilda’s squad for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

FOOTBALL Two athletes from the Central Coast have been named in the 18-strong women’s football squad, the Matildas, as the Australian Olympic Team prepares to head to Tokyo this month. Captained by Sam Kerr, the Matildas squad boasts 12 returning Rio Olympians for their second Games and six players to make their Olympic debut in Tokyo.

Wamberal’s Ellie Carpenter was given the call up following her successful run in the UEFA Champions League and Coupe de France with French heavyweights Olympique Lyonnais this season. It will be the second Olympic run for the 21-year-old defender after her debut in Rio in 2016 saw her become the youngest ever female footballer to compete at the Olympics, and the youngest Australian competitor in Brazil. She made her first appearance

for the Matildas at age 15 in a 9-0 win over Vietnam in an Olympic Qualifying match. Tacoma’s Kyah Simon was also named in this year’s squad with the 30-year-old forward also set to make her second Olympic appearance. In Rio 2016, Simon played in all three of the Matildas’ group games, scoring one goal in Australia’s 6-1 game against Zimbabwe. She made her debut for the Australian women’s senior team aged 16 in August 2007,

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with her first goal for the Matildas coming one year later against Brazil. Simon then appeared at the 2011 World Cup, where she became the first Indigenous Australian to ever score a goal in a World Cup tournament following a brace in Australia’s 2-1 win over Norway. Matildas’ Coach, Tony Gustavsson, said the strength of this year’s squad made the selection very difficult. “It’s the spirit within the team that I love,” Gustavsson said.

“There’s a lot of players in this roster that can play multiple positions, which is exactly what you need in an Olympic tournament. “On the pitch you are definitely going to see a brave team that’s going to take a step forward … it’s going to be an attacking mindset on the field. “Off the field, this team is always going to represent in the best way possible. The Matildas qualified for the Olympics in March 2020, with Emily van Egmond and Sam

Kerr leading the Australian charge during the AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers. The team punched their ticket to Tokyo away from home with victory in Quang Ninh, Vietnam. The Matildas are set to take on USA, Sweden and New Zealand in their group round, with their first game against the Kiwis on July 21 at Tokyo Stadium, kick-off 9:30pm AEST. Maisy Rae

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Jenny’s back in the saddle … and back in the winners’ circle Jenny Duggan, the comeback jockey from Gosford

HORSE RACING A nasty fall at the Scone Cup Carnival last year left Gosford jockey Jenny Duggan with multiple fractures. But despite the close call – she’s back in the saddle – riding two winners over the weekend. “Obviously after a race fall you never know how you’re

going to feel when you get back on the horse, but it was just like it never happened, it was amazing,” said Jenny Duggan. “Coming down the straight you get that feel of a horse when they’re winning and you kind of think to yourself this is happening but how is it happening. “I just got closer and closer, and my lungs were burning, and it was just amazing the

feeling coming over the line first.” The 42-year-old’s first winner was a nine-year-old gelding with 57 starts. “That was quite hilarious to get a win on that horse cause all the other jockeys were taking the Mickey out of me behind the gates saying only 57 starts.” Duggan’s clash in May last

year with veteran jockey Robert Thomson left the local hoop unconscious on the top of the straight at the Scone Cup Race Day. And the road to recovery the last 14 months has been far from a smooth ride for the 2019 Rising Star Series winner. “As a jockey the most important thing is to have your weight right and when you’re not riding obviously you put on

weight, so I started stressing when I knew it was time to come back and I was heavier than I wanted to be,” Duggan said. “Getting older my body with injuries there’s no magic fix, it’s hard work and I began questioning my own strength. “But I love this, and this is my passion and if I go and do this every day it’s not like I’m working.

“It might be a big risk but it’s one I’m willing to make.” Now after this short spell Duggan is determined to complete the last six months of her apprenticeship. A full interview of CCNs video interview with Duggan is available on our website under the video news section. Skaie Hull

Nick Montgomery is the new head coach at the Mariners FOOTBALL Two weeks after the departure of Alen Stajcic and Nahuel Arrarte from the roles of Head and Assistant Coaches of the Central Coast Mariners, Nick Montgomery has been appointed the new Head Coach. The decision was to go internal for the low budget local club who bounded back into the top end of the A League this year and now look to maintain their form after suffering a number of early squad losses over the past fortnight. Moving from Sheffield United, Montgomery played for the Mariners between 2012 and 2017. Upon retiring, he stepped into the coaching fold. The 39-year-old completed his UEFA Pro Licence coaching certificate during the Covid-19 lockdown and has spent the past two seasons as Head

Coach of the Mariners NPL and Y-League sides, taking out the NPL2 Premiership/ Championship double last season. In his role with the Academy, Montgomery has also played an influential role in the development of some of the Mariners’ brightest young stars, including Alou Kuol, Matt Hatch, Dan Hall, Jordan Smylie and Max Balard. Mariners’ owner, Mike Charlesworth, welcomed Montgomery to the role and offered strong support as planning begins for his first season in charge. “I am delighted to announced that Nick has accepted the position of Head Coach for the next two years,” he said. “Nick was an outstanding and loyal player for the club, and in recent times he has done a truly excellent job working within the Mariners’ Academy. “It has always been the club’s

overarching strategy to help develop young players and it is equally important that we create opportunities for inspiring, ambitious coaches to take the Mariners forward. “Nick is the right man for the job given his intimate knowledge of our culture, ambitions and future direction.” Head of Football, Ken Schembri, who has worked closely with Montgomery in the Academy space, welcomed the appointment after a process that saw a large number of applicants. “Nick thoroughly deserves his opportunity as Head Coach,” Schembri said. “His time as Academy Head Coach, combined with his extensive qualifications and experience as a professional footballer in Europe and Australia provide him with the tools to take the reins here. “I look forward to working with Nick in building a competitive

squad and to continue the club’s growth from this past season.” Montgomery spoke fondly of the opportunity presented and said he was looking forward to getting started. “I am proud and honoured to be appointed as Head Coach of the Mariners,” he said. “I look forward to continuing my work with Ken and all the football staff in preparing a very competitive squad for next season. “I am delighted to have the core of last season’s team already signed. “We will look to bring in a few quality players and combine them with our core and youth to gives us a very competitive squad. “With lots of hard work, there is no reason we cannot emulate and improve on the success of season 2020/21.” Source: Media Release, Jul 2 Central Coast Mariners