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ISSUE 302

Coasties tire of big-media beat ups

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Senator Deborah O’Neill is demanding answers on what has happened to the $35M promised for commuter carparking at Gosford and Woy Woy. See page 3

Out&About

The Australian Reptile Park has introduced a Pay Discover Forward scheme to benefit Central Coast children in need and their families. See page 18

A Sydney-based news crew from A Current Affair got more than they bargained for this week when they confronted local gym owner, Rhyss Keane.

Health

See page 10 Rhyss Keane out the front of his Wyoming gym

Restrictions tighten As the Central Coast prepares to enter its fourth week of lockdown, tighter restrictions imposed from July 19 have added to fears the lockdown could be extended beyond July 30. But the push for an early release from restrictions for the Coast is gathering momentum. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Premier Gladys Berejiklian had flagged that an easing of restrictions for the Coast, as well as the Wollongong area, is being considered. “At Wednesday’s press conference, the Premier said: ‘But we are also looking at opportunities to perhaps address those regions [Central

Non-essential retail is closed until July 30

Coast and Wollongong] in a particular way given we can keep the virus out’,” Crouch said. “Last week I committed to fiercely advocate for the Central

Coast region’s lockdown to end, but only if it is safe to do so. “Every decision made by the NSW Government should follow the health advice to the

letter. “I’ve been speaking to the Premier daily about our region and how the majority of people have done a great job by following the stay-at-home

orders. “Right now the ball is in our court to keep on following the rules and to get tested if you have any symptoms at all. “All it could take is a single case to scuttle our hopes of getting out of lockdown, so there’s never been a more important time to remain vigilant.” Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said he had been working with Crouch to see the Coast released from severe restrictions “as soon as is feasible”. “They tell us they have it under rolling review, but we will continue to push,” Harris said. Continued page 4

Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of the latest round of Love Local online guides as the region remains in strict lockdown See page 31

Education

Central Coast HSC students and their families will have 24-hour access to support from Australia’s leading mental health service for young people in the lead up to exams. See page 38

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STOP PRESS $7B extended lock down support package announced

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Now in our third week of Covid lockdown, with even tighter restrictions imposed by the State Government, the streets of Long Jetty are virtually deserted.

Central Coast Newspapers is delighted to announce we are now publishing the Pelican Post weekly, following a major lift in readership this year. The paper will continue to feature real, independent news from local journalists Maisy Rae, Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale and we are also excited to announce the return of Jackie Pearson as Editor.

At the forefront of Umina’s Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation stands Aunty Dianne O’Briene.

About 40,000 residents from Bateau Bay to The Entrance North are on high alert after COVID-19 was detected at the Bateau Bay Sewage Treatment Plant and a third Central Coast resident, in the 2263 postcode area, has been diagnosed with the virus.

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The 2263 postcode includes Canton Beach, Charmhaven, Gorokan, Lake Haven, Norah Head, Noraville and Toukley. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) announced on Sunday, July 11, that a man who was diagnosed with COVID-19 was linked to a known case at a construction site in Sydney.

Bateau Bay Sewage Treatment Plant

“No public exposure sites on the Coast have been identified and there is no identified risk to the local community,” a CCLHD spokesperson said.

“This case is in isolation in Special Health Accommodation in Sydney for the protection of household contacts, with health staff undertaking daily

wellness checks. “There are five close contacts of this case, all of whom have tested negative and are in home isolation.”

CCLHD is now providing care and support to a total of three Central Coast residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. This latest, and third case, is not linked to the two previously known cases which are in 2261 postcode area. A CCLHD spokesperson said the detection of COVID-19 at the Bateau Bay Sewage Treatment Plant corresponded with those known cases in the area. One case is linked to Great Ocean Foods in Marrickville and the second case is a household contact of the first case. Continued page 4

The Central Coast is the grip of an acute GP shortage and although some medical practices can now put on more doctors, the northern end of the Coast has been completely ignored... See page 31

Sport

Central Coast Hockey Association is launching modified hockey so players with a variety of abilities can play the sport. See page 39

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Local commuters may soon hear news of the location of a new commuter carpark at Woy Woy Station after a two-year wait for plans to be confirmed. The long-awaited $5 million project is expected to create 140 carparking spaces for Woy Woy commuters following bipartisan calls for more commuter carparks on the Coast. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, first announced the ‘hard fought’ project on March 27, 2019, just 15 days prior to the Federal Election being called on April 11. But Wicks said the carpark was only funded in the 2019-

The existing carpark at Deepwater Plaza is one of the sites being considered

20 Federal Budget and not through the election commitment process. “The commuter car parks for Gosford and Woy Woy stations

were funded in the 2019-20 Budget, as clearly stated on page 132 of 2019-20 Budget Paper No.2,” Wicks said. “The concept design for the

commuter car park at Woy Woy is expected to be finalised by early July 2021, after which we will have a more realistic idea of construction timeframes.

Members of the Kariong community have united to express their condolences and support to the parents of a five-week-old baby killed by the family dog on July 11.

Lockdown extended two more weeks

“I will continue to press for the urgent construction of these commuter carparks.” Reports suggest the decision over the chosen site will be either an existing carpark located next to Deepwater Plaza, or a piece of vacant land owned by Transport for NSW on Railway St. Transport for NSW are said to be considering a number of factors such as the distance of the site from the railway station, the impact on nearby properties and rail assets, the exact number of car spaces possible and social and environmental impacts of the project.

Students at Woy Woy Public School celebrated NAIDOC Week 2021 with a day of ‘fun and engaging learning experiences’ in a ‘wonderful celebration’ of Aboriginal Culture on June 24. See page 34

Sport

Students at Umina Beach Public School have enjoyed a number of sporting successes in recent weeks. See page 39

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Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on July 14 that the lockdown in Greater Sydney, including the Coast, would continue at least until midnight on Friday July 30. The announcement came in the wake of a further tightening of COVID-19 restrictions and the announcement of a $5.1B support package for businesses and workers. Online learning is also set to continue until July 30 for Central Coast students. But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has vowed to push for an end to the lockdown on the Coast if there are no more new cases in the region over the next few days and the risk of a “seeding” event subsides. A seeding event refers to a situation where a person who visits/works/lives in a particular area (such as Sydney) contracts COVID-19, and then travels to a different area (such as Central Coast). When that person moves around the community COVID-19 is very rapidly spread to a very large number of people. This is of particular concern with the Delta strain being highly transmissible.

The streets of Gosford were deserted on July 15 as Coasties embraced stay at home directives

“I support the Premier’s lockdown decision because she has followed the health advice to the letter,” Crouch said. “Currently NSW Health remains very concerned about a ‘seeding event’ occurring in the Central Coast region. “However, if this risk does subside and if we record no local cases over the next few days, I will fiercely advocate for the Premier and (Chief Health Officer) Dr Kerry Chant to end the Central Coast region’s lockdown. “We do not want the lockdown to go for one day longer than what is necessary. Meanwhile, Berejiklian reinforced the

New restrictions will have a wide-ranging impact

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Health

The memorial placed by community members at Kariong tennis court

need for constant COVID-19 testing. While only three cases have so far been reported in the Central Coast region, community transmission continues to be of concern throughout the entire Greater Sydney area. Coast residents are directed to continue to leave their homes only for medical and work reasons or to shop for basic essentials (one person per household only to shop). Outdoor exercise can be undertaken in groups of no more than two unless those exercising are from the same household and must be done no further than 10km

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Gosford Private Hospital has launched a recruitment campaign, with its $32M redevelopment almost complete. See page 31

Sport

Melbourne Storm utility and former Umina Bunnies junior, Nicho Hynes’ consistent form this year earned him a NSW Blues call-up this week. See page 38

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Loving lockdown?

New funding announced for the University of Sydney’s Koala translocation study will boost the Pearl Beach Arboretum’s Koala Project.

As the Central Coast languishes in the fourth week of Covid lockdown with no end in sight, another crushing blow came on Saturday, July 17, when Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, announced yet another round of new restrictions in response to the stubbornly high number of COVID-19 cases in metropolitan Sydney. The Coast is included in the tighter and far-reaching restrictions which include a retail shutdown and a twoweek ban on construction and building work, an industry which so far has been vital to our Covid economic recovery. From Monday, July 19, only urgent emergency repairs can be carried out or safety work to secure construction sites. CEO of Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC), John Mouland, said the shutdown of the construction industry on the Central Coast would cause

hundreds of millions of dollars of financial impact to the region and directly impact more than 40,000 jobs. He said there were more than 5,000 construction related businesses in our region, and the RDACC was deeply concerned with not only the short-term impact of the Covid shutdown but the longer-term ramifications. Local builder, Daniel Gutierrez, said it was scary times and he couldn’t be shutdown for longer than two weeks before things would start to go sour. “A couple of my clients have been left with half-finished bathrooms and even if I could go in and finish them, I can’t get materials because those places are closed, or the ones that are still open are running short on supplies. “It’s a domino effect,” he said. “I just don’t know what’s going to happen and what’s even more worrying is that I had a few jobs lined up, almost

at the point of taking a deposit, but whether or not they’ll go ahead now, I don’t know. “That’s when I’m going to start feeling it, and I reckon people will hold back on getting work done because of the uncertainty of how long the lockdown goes on. “This is uncharted grounds, I couldn’t even give my apprentice a definite answer, I just don’t know what’s going to happen,” Gutierrez said. Construction work on NSW Government projects has also ceased, which will set back the August opening of the $200M redevelopment of Wyong Hospital, as well as the Porters Creek Public School in Warnervale, the $178M Pacific Highway upgrade at Lisarow and the $22.5M Wilfred Barrett Dr upgrade. “This is an incredibly tough decision but a necessary one,” said Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch. “The lockdown has succeeded in preventing an

exponential increase in case numbers and has also succeeded in preventing COVID-19 from spreading into the Central Coast region. “However, it has not succeeded in reducing the daily case numbers, which is why the lockdown had to go one step further,” Crouch said. Harder restrictions on shopping have come into force, meaning that only retailers who provide essential products and services can be open during lockdown. Retailers who must close can still operate online, offer “click and collect”, takeaway and home delivery. The ones that can remain open are supermarkets and grocery stores (including butchers, bakers, fruit and vegetables, liquor stores and fishmongers), stores that predominantly sell health, medical, maternity and infant supplies, and chemists. Other stores that can remain open include petrol stations, car hire, banks and financial

institutions, hardware, nurseries and building supplies, agricultural and rural supplies, pet supplies, post offices, newsagents and office supplies. John Mouland said the RDACC supported the NSW Government’s decisions related to restricting the spread of the Covid Delta strain and encouraged everyone to buy local to support the many businesses doing it tough. “Some will not survive the Covid-related challenges that they have encountered over the past two years,” he said. “We need to ensure that our key regional industry sectors such as construction, retail, hospitality and tourism reopen as quickly as possible once the immediate threat subsides, to restrict the long term impact that these preventative closures will have for these vital businesses and our regional economy,” Mouland said. Sue Murray

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Out&About

The coveted annual Gosford Art Prize is now open for entries and the competition gets tougher each year...

The Australian Reptile Park has introduced a Pay Discover Forward scheme to benefit Central Coast children in need and their families.

See page 17

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Business

A Sydney-based news crew from A Current Affair got more than they bargained for this week when they confronted local gym owner, Rhyss Keane.

The past 16 months have been full of challenges for the Lamont family of Ettalong but, second time around, home schooling during lockdown is a source of pure joy.

Rhyss Keane out the front of his Wyoming gym

Umina Beach Public School mum, Lucy Lamont, with children (from left) Angus, twins Harry and April and Hugo, love learning in their pyjamas until 2pm

St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School in Lake Munmorah has a new, furry member of staff joining the team to support students. See page 29

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Rates rubber stamped to rise from August Central Coast Council has officially rubber stamped its plans to increase rates by 15 per cent and harmonise rates across the two former Gosford and Wyong local government areas. For Peninsula residents, the increase could be as much as 40 per cent or more. Council has also flagged plans to try to make the rate increase permanent. When accepting the council’s need for a special rate variation (SRV) the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) only allowed the increase for three years. Council says its income will

be reduced by $22.8M in 202425 unless it gets a further rate rise. The meeting to adopt the rate rise - and the harmonising of the rates between the former Wyong and Gosford areas was held on Tuesday, June 29. It was an important meeting, as the Administrator Rik Hart said. The council also adopted its operational plan and budget at the same meeting. In the operational plan, the council explained it will need to apply to IPART for a further rate rise. Hart announced at the meeting that he hoped to put the case to IPART as soon as possible.

“It should be noted that whilst the approved SRV (special rate variation) provides Council short term stability for three years, it does not provide for long term financial sustainability beyond 2024-2025 and a further SRV will be required,” the council said. Adopting the plan enables the council to levy rates and charges prior to July 31. “If rates and charges are levied and notices issued by July 31 then the first quarterly instalments will be due August 31, 2021,” council said. The amount by which a rate payer’s rates will change will depend on two factors, the land value (as determined by

Health

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Education

Senator Deborah O’Neill is demanding answers on what has happened to the $35M promised for commuter carparking at Gosford and Woy Woy.

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Business

Pacific Link Housing has finished the financial year on a high with an $8.6M cash boost. See page 21

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Out&About

Tuggerah’s Emma Macpherson has been dancing across the globe, landing gigs both here and internationally. See page 13

Porters Creek Public School at Warnervale

from home. Masks must be worn in all enclosed public areas, including supermarkets and in common areas of apartment buildings and QR code check-ins are mandatory at all businesses. Browsing in shops is prohibited and funerals are limited to 10 people in total. A third Coast resident was diagnosed with COVID-19 on July 11. He has been linked to a known case at a construction site in Sydney and is in isolation in Special Health Accommodation in Sydney. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) advised that no public exposure sites on the Central Coast have been identified and therefore there is no identified risk to the local community. A spokesperson said five close contacts of the latest case had been identified and were in home isolation. They have all tested negative for COVID-19 to date. CCLHD reminded residents to be vigilant for any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, and get tested immediately and self-isolate until receiving a negative result.

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Terrigal’s Allanah Pitcher has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious Young Archibald Prize for her painting titled Unfiltered.

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The Central Coast will remain in lockdown for at least another two weeks.

Long-awaited Woy Woy commuter carpark may soon be a reality

The Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel will host three online forums to discuss their findings and recommendations to improve the estuary health and water quality at Tuggerah Lakes. See page 8

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Photo: Lorena Tabernaberri

COVID-19 detected at Bateau Bay Sewage Treatment Plant

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Former Mangrove Mountain resident and dedicated community campaigner, Dr Stephen Goodwin, passed away on July 9 in Harbison’s Care Home at Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands.

With Wednesday’s announcement of a two-week extension to the COVID lockdown, Adam Crouch, said he would call on NSW Health to consider the Coast’s exclusions. See page 3

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Free lifetime registration for rescue pets is now available to people who adopt a pet from the Charmhaven animal shelter. See page 17

Could that rainbow be a promising sign that a pot of gold for the region is a return to business as usual if we all do the right thing and stay home?

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the NSW Valuer General) and the fact Peninsula properties are located in the former Gosford City Council area. “On average, property owners in the former Wyong will see a decrease in ordinary rates while property owners in the former Gosford will see an increase in ordinary rates,” Council said. Fees and charges also went up with the adoption of the operational plan. Local sporting bodies tried without success to stop a five per cent increase in fees. The Administrator informed Central Coast Sports Council representatives that its fees were lower than those of many other Councils and there

would be no changes to the way fees were administered. “Whilst there is a proposed five per cent increase, the proposed fees for 2021-22 have been benchmarked against other surrounding LGAs and are considered reasonable and fair,” the report said. Council also declined to adopt its Greener Places Strategy as requested during the public exhibition period of the plan. Council said the strategy had been due for adoption but its budget and resources had been allocated to higher priority projects.

Daniel Gutierrez of Empire Bay is just one of thousands of Central Coast workers who will struggle with the recently announced pause on construction works throughout Greater Sydney, including the Coast. See page 24

Health

Three pharmacies on the Peninsula have indicated that they will be taking part in dispensing COVID-19 vaccines in the coming months. See page 25

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Coast and Wollongong] in a particular way given we can keep the virus out’,” Crouch said. “Last week I committed to fiercely advocate for the Central

Coast region’s lockdown to end, but only if it is safe to do so. “Every decision made by the NSW Government should follow the health advice to the

letter. “I’ve been speaking to the Premier daily about our region and how the majority of people have done a great job by following the stay-at-home

Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of the latest round of Love Local online guides as the region remains in strict lockdown See page 31

Sport

Central Coast HSC students and their families will have 24-hour access to support from Australia’s leading mental health service for young people in the lead up to exams. See page 38

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Tensions rise over Auditor-General’s carpark report In the face of a recent report from the AuditorGeneral that a $389M Federal Government car park construction fund has been administered ineffectively, Central Coast based Senator Deborah O’Neill has demanded answers on what has happened to the $35M earmarked in 2019 for commuter carparking at Gosford and Woy Woy. O’Neill said the AuditorGeneral’s report found that none of the 47 commuter car park sites promised by the Coalition at the 2019 election was selected by the infrastructure department, with 87 per cent of funded projects being in Coalition-held or targeted electorates. “The (report) has uncovered ineligible projects, rampant under-delivery, the political targeting of projects and secret spreadsheets,” she said. “This inquiry, launched following a referral from Labor, once again underlines everything that is wrong with the Government’s infrastructure program. “The findings (also include) a project selection process that included canvassing projects

Commuter parking at Gosford railway station is under stress

with Liberal MPs, duty senators and candidates; 10 commuter car parks not even attached to a train station; at least one ineligible project being selected for funding; and only two car parks have actually been completed.” O’Neill is demanding answers

on what is happening with the $30M pledged for carparking at Gosford and $5M at Woy Woy which she said is “desperately needed”. But Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the commuter carparks for Gosford and Woy Woy were not election

promises, but were funded in the 2019-20 Budget. The commitment was announced by Wicks on March 27, 2019, five days before the Budget was handed down on April 2 and six weeks before the May 18 Federal Election. “These projects have been

costed to ensure the construction of up to 600 car spaces at Gosford railway Station and up to 140 car spaces at Woy Woy,” Wicks said. “The Opposition should stop politicising these carparks and acknowledge that there has

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been bipartisan recognition of the need for commuter car parks at Gosford and Woy Woy. “In fact, it was then Opposition Leader Bill Shorten who announced car parks on the Central Coast in July 2018 as the first tranche under Labor’s Park and Ride fund. Wicks said the concept design for a commuter carpark at Woy Woy was expected to be finalised this month with Transport for NSW conducting a Rapid Viability Assessment of the possible sites for the Gosford carpark. “I will have more to say on this shortly,” she said. “Despite the challenges of lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a desperate need for more parking for Central Coast commuters. “In relation to the (AuditorGeneral’s) report, the Australian Government has acknowledged the report, and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications has accepted all six of the Australian National Audit Office’s recommendations.” Terry Collins

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Restrictions tighten From page 1 “There have been no locally acquired cases or community spread on the Coast and we may be able to get back to fewer restrictions than are operating now.” Not surprisingly, pressure from local businesses is mounting for an early release for the region. Business NSW Central Coast is advocating for a return to work for the construction industry under reduced operating conditions. Representatives said that a pause on non-essential construction work was one of the most devastating of the new measures announced from July 19, with estimates it could cost the region many millions of dollars. Non-essential retail premises on the Central Coast were also directed to close until midnight on July 30, although click and collect, takeaway and home delivery can still operate. Only the following can remain open: supermarkets and grocery stores (including butchers, bakeries, fruit and vegetable stores, liquor stores and fishmongers); stores that

The streets of Gosford remain empty

predominantly sell health, medical, maternity and infant supplies; pharmacies and chemists; petrol stations; car hire companies; banks and financial institutions; hardware, nurseries and building supplies; agricultural and rural supplies; pet supplies; post offices and newsagents; and office supplies. Anyone who leaves the home must have a mask with them at all times.

They must be worn when you are working outdoors, in outdoor markets, outdoor shopping strips, and in outdoor queues waiting for products such as coffee and food. All carpooling must be stopped unless among members of the same household. Employers must allow employees to work from home if the employee is able to do so; failure to do so can result in a

fine of up to $10,000. All other restrictions remain in place. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the new restrictions were “an incredibly tough decision but a necessary one”. Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has called on the State Government to review the impact of the car pooling restriction on workers who cannot work from home.

“Hundreds of Central Coast blue collar workers and those who cannot work from home are bearing the brunt of the health restrictions and the risk of contracting the virus,” Mehan said. “The latest restriction which will impact these workers is the ban on car-pooling to get to work. “Many Coast workers carpool to get to work to save on the high cost of travelling to

Sydney or Newcastle to locations which are typically poorly services by public transport. “These workers can’t choose whether they attend a workplace or not and now the State Government is dictating how they will travel to work, without compensation. “I’ll be asking the Health Minister to review the impact the current restrictions have on those who cannot work from home.” CEO of Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC), John Mouland, said the RDACC supported the NSW Government’s decisions to increase restrictions, but encouraged everyone to buy local to support the many businesses doing it tough. “Some will not survive the COVID-related challenges they have encountered over the past two years,” he said. “We need to ensure that our key regional industry sectors such as construction, retail, hospitality and tourism reopen as quickly as possible once the immediate threat subsides.” Terry Collins

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From Council Whilst the Central Coast has been further impacted by additional restrictions, I would like to reassure the community that Council’s essential services will continue in line with the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

I’d like to make the community aware that Council continues to undertake work to maintain public facilities and provide essential services including water and sewer services, waste collection, road repairs and childcare services. Construction works may occur where urgent and in line with the Public Health Order. Even though Council facilities are temporarily closed, our parks and beaches remain open for exercise. Now is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of our beautiful region and exercise outdoors. Exercise in pairs and discover what our beaches, parks, trails and bushland have to offer.

Be mindful that a prolonged lockdown can have varying degrees of impact on individuals. It is important that we look out for each other and be patient and kind. I would like to thank our community for doing the right thing and adhering to the public health orders. We’re all in this together. To remain up to date with latest COVID information please go to the NSW Health website www.health.nsw.gov.au Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council

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With the latest COVID-19 restrictions recently announced by the NSW Government, please rest assured that essential services continue and you will still see staff out and about as we maintain and make safe public utilities for the community. We are continuing to deliver all essential services and have paused all non-essential activity. Our teams that you may see around the Coast are Authorised Workers – they’re cleared by the Government to continue working to provide essential services to our community. Essential Council services continuing: • water and sewer • waste collection • road repairs • development assessments • childcare centres remain open • public toilets remain open • parks and playspaces (exercise only) • beaches remain open (exercise only) • holiday parks are open for essential travellers only • after hours call outs for emergencies • call centre for customer enquiries. Council facilities temporarily closed during the current lockdown: • Administration buildings at Wyong and Gosford • Libraries • Leisure centres, gyms and pools

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Penalties for not following restrictions are enforceable by Police – this includes leaving the home for non-essential reasons, not social distancing and non-essential travel. Find out more, search ‘COVID-19’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Students can access trustworthy and credible research sites as references for essays and reports for Modern or Ancient History, Geography and to help create discussion points for English papers. The eLibrary provides access to a range of online subscription databases, plus a selection of useful and authoritative web sites. It also provides you with access to newspaper and journal articles. If you need help, search ‘Research Databases’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or phone 4304 7500.

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Bangaloe Stud developers seek to overturn original refusal A $20M proposal to allow manufactured homes in a residential land lease arrangement at the former Bangaloe Stud at Picketts Valley has reared its head again. Residents from Kincumber, Picketts Valley and Avoca Beach lined up to speak at the July 22 Local Planning Panel meeting to review a decision made in August last year to refuse the application. Landowner, Choice Living Avoca Development, asked for the review to consider amendments including a reduction in sites to 165; relocation of two internal roads and the reduction of trees to be removed from 491 to 327. Steve Fortey, president of the Avoca Beach Community Association, told CCN that the application contravened the spirit and intent of the zoning for that area. “To present 165 permanent, manufactured homes in the guise of a caravan park is a smoke and mirrors exercise,” Fortey said. “The aim of an E4 zone is to retain the ecological values of a property. “Clearing over half of a

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24-hectare property destroys this aim. “Jamming 165 homes together, most with common walls, is not low density living, regardless of the amount of land surrounding it.” Fortey said it would set a dangerous precedent for other E4 zoned areas on the Central Coast. He said Bangaloe stud was a part of the Avoca Lagoon catchment area and a contributor to the runoff that

finds its way to the lagoon. “Saltwater Creek below the proposed Bangaloe development is one of two main sources of sedimentbased pollutants of Avoca lagoon,” he said. “At present a major problem exists with Avoca Lagoon; it is in crisis. “For the past three years it has had the poorest rating for water quality of all lagoons on the Central Coast and rates in the bottom five per cent for

NSW. “It is sediment and pollutants from the catchment that create a permanent source of poor water quality. “The Bangaloe site in question has three main dams, each of which stores water. “Getting rid of two of these dams will see an increase in runoff water needing to be contained. “Add to this the hard, impervious surfaces of 165

houses, roads and associated infrastructure, no matter how much it is processed; it must add to the flow of water into the lagoon. “Siltation of an already unhealthy lake will be increased.” The council recommendation to the panel is that the proposal, as amended, fails to provide adequate justification or additional information to address the reasons for the original refusal.

Council says the $20M plan is an overdevelopment and is inconsistent with the current and future desired character of the locality. “The proposal to construct dwelling houses on site will not result in the homes being relocatable as they will be fixed on site,” Council said. “This is therefore not a caravan park or manufactured home estate.” Reasons for the original refusal included: the proposal being inconsistent with the objectives of the E4 Environmental Living zone; stormwater run-off and increased downstream flooding; and impact on the ecological values, visual and scenic quality of the area. The panel said last year that the site was not suitable for the proposed development due to its landscape, scenic and ecological qualities which should be preserved. The panel’s decision should be known early next week. Source: Local Planning Panel agenda, Jul 22 Item 3.3 DA 57698/2019

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Labor MPs call for COVID vaccination centre Labor MPs on the Central Coast are calling for a mass COVID-19 vaccination centre to be established in the region. State MPs David Harris (Wyong), Liesl Tesch (Gosford), and David Mehan (The Entrance), along with Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, and State Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, met recently with members of the Central Coast GP Alliance Working Group to discuss the rollout of vaccinations in the region. “Whilst local GPs are offering vaccinations, waiting lists are already long and the rollout of the Pfizer vaccine will further add to the delay,” the MPs said in a joint statement. “GPs are still coping with their normal duties of seeing patients as well as now doing vaccinations. “If we are to ensure our population is vaccinated to a high level, like the Hunter and Illawarra, the Central Coast should have a mass vaccination hub. “The government needs to address this issue to protect the 345,000 plus residents of the Central Coast.” The MPs will write to NSW

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Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, and Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, as a matter of urgency. Meanwhile Harris, who is also Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, is calling for the NSW Government to release the health advice which informed recent major lockdown decisions as he pushes for an early easing of restrictions on the Coast. In an exclusive interview with Coast Community News, Harris

said Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park, was making the same request in relation to his own area in the Illawarra. “We heard, during the Premier’s press conference (on July 19), there was a split in the Cabinet in regards to shutting down the construction industry,” Harris said. “We strongly feel we should maybe take the same pathway as Victoria where there was a staggered shutdown so sites could have 50 or 25 per cent of

workers still working to make sure that the industry could continue. “If you are making these really important decisions that affect the community you should be publicly releasing the associated information. “People are really confused that there seem to be different standards not just across Sydney but throughout the state. “None of us want a situation

where someone comes to the Coast and there is a seeding event and it takes off. “But at the same time, we ask the Government to be reasonable and transparent.” Harris said people needed to be confident that hard measures were being taken for the right reasons. But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said medical advice to the Premier is not confidential

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Community voices reshape council land sales Land behind the senior citizens Centre in Gosford is off Central Coast Council’s list of Tranche 3 land sales. The land at Wheeler Lane and Albany St, Gosford, houses a childcare centre and dementia day care centre as well as Rumbalara Homeless Youth Refuge. Also off the list is the Ettalong Lifestyle Village. A revised list of asset sales was made public in the lead up to the next Council meeting on July 27. The Council report also revealed that sales from Tranches 1 and 2 are proceeding. To date, Council has exchanged and settled on contracts within Tranche 1 and 2 to the value of about $23.9M, the report said. The original list of Tranche 3 sales has been cut in half with 19 sites to remain for sale, another 19 sites taken off the list and land at Manning Rd, The Entrance, under further investigation. The community hall at Norah Head is still on the sale list but the council has added the proviso that the land, at 75

Bungary Rd, will not be sold until another community hall is being built. Save Our Reserves spokeswoman Sue Chidgey said it appeared to be mostly good news. “Several local environmental representatives are working through the list and the fine print but on first glance it looks like many of the sites that the community fought so hard for have been saved which we are hopeful will be given the final tick by the administrator at the next Council meeting,” she said. “However, some sites have remained on the ‘sell off’ list including the sites at Austin Butler at Woy Woy and Yarrum Rd, Bensville. “A massive team effort to get the word out about the risk to community reserves and assets, co-ordinated by local reps for The Australian Conservation Foundation, Coast Environmental Alliance, Community Environment Network and GUST, ensured hundreds of local residents were able to stand up for their cherished assets.” Chidgey had campaigned to save parks including those in Brisbane Rd, Woy Woy, and

Memorial Ave, Blackwall. Community activist Zina Harije, from CEN Youth, said it was a great result overall and the efforts of the community voices must be commended. “The fact that some pieces of operational land were removed for consideration shows that Council listened to the concerned community,” she said. “In saying this, the sale list still has a few lots that could result in significant loss of habitat for wildlife- including Yarram Rd at Bensville. “We are all experiencing the increased effects of climate change, and Council would better serve the future needs of the community by guarding as many green spaces as possible,” she said. Of the 19 sites for sale, a number will be sold to interested buyers. For example, the Mariners Football Club Developments Pty Ltd will be offered land along Wyong Rd, Tuggerah with Council noting the existing E3 zoning will be retained and land will be used as a vegetation buffer to the club’s development. The Salvation Army will be offered 15-23 Hely St Wyong.

St Joseph’s Catholic College will be offered 3 Albert St, East Gosford, with a condition of sale that the number of parking spaces will be maintained. Council will sell 8 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay and 10 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay once a new library is established, which is of an equal or better standard than the current library within the Bateau Bay Square shopping centre, and provided that ongoing tenure has been secured. Land at 10W Woodcutters Rd, Woongarrah will be offered to the adjoining neighbour. Peninsula Plaza at Woy Woy will be offered Austin Butler Acc, Woy Woy with a condition of sale that there will be no reduction in car park spaces and access through the site to the existing car parks at Austin Butler Oval must be maintained. Wyong Rugby League Club will be offered 191 Wallarah Rd, Kanwal and 48W Wallarah Rd, Gorokan. Council will reclassify part of 2-4 Park Rd, The Entrance, from community to operational land and sell as a direct sale to The Mingara Leisure Group. Council will reclassify and sell 9, 11, 13 and 15 Yaralla Rd,

Toukley noting that these sites have been identified as affordable housing sites and may be sold directly to a community housing provider. The other parcels of land for sale are: 50 Akora Rd, Wyoming; 14 Elsiemer St, Long Jetty; 17 Rankens Court, Wyong; 4 Tyrrell Pl, Killarney Vale; 6 Tyrrell Pl, Killarney Vale; 82 Yarram Rd, Bensville; 84 Yarram Rd, Bensville; 435 Bushells Ridge Rd, Bushells Ridge. Council will close the unformed road located between 11 Church Street, Wyong (Lot 1, lot 2, lot 3 and lot 4) and 2W Ranken St, Wyong and sell all that land with a condition of sale that maintains the car parking on the site. Land taken off the market and no longer for sale: 31 Alison Rd, Wyong; 116 Evans Rd, Toukley; 49 Hammond Rd Toukley; 10 Lakeside Pde, The Entrance; 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 Bullion St, Umina Beach; 4A, 4B, 6, 8 and 10 Alfred St, Umina Beach; 148 Wyong Rd, Killarney Vale; 150 Wyong Rd, Killarney Vale; 305 Bushells Ridge Rd, Kiar; 9 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford; 219 Albany St North, Gosford comprising Henry Wheeler Pl, 219B Albany St

North and 219C Albany St North, Gosford; Berrys Head Rd, Narara; 43A Ulana Ave, Halekulani; 7 Angler St, Woy Woy; 9 Angler St, Woy Woy; 8385 Brisbane Ave, Umina Beach; 1-3 Fassifern St, Ettalong Beach; 40A George St, East Gosford; 6 Ithome St, Wyong; 336-350 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal; 325 Pacific Hwy, Wyong; 77 Howarth St, Wyong; and 23 and 23A Memorial Ave, Blackwall. On April 27, Council resolved to allow for community consultation of its proposed Tranche 3 sales. The consultation concluded a month later with 1,333 submissions, 611 emails and letters. The report to Council lists all the stories that were written in local newspapers including the Chronicle, Pelican Post and Coast News and all the talkback radio and community activism that grew in reaction to the proposed land sales. Administrator, Rik Hart, will decide whether to accept the staff report as outlined above to allow the continuation of the sales process. Source: Agenda item 2.1 Central Coast Council Meeting, Jul 27

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WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU Flavours by the Sea is returning to The Entrance on April 17, bringing with it the tastes, sights and sounds from all corners of the world.

In the eerie silence of Central Coast Stadium, deep in the second half, a faint sound could be heard. A sound that has not been heard in these lands for many years, coming from somewhere behind the northern goal. Slowly, it grew in volume. “Who do we sing for?” it asked of the die-hards in the eastern stand. “We sing for yellow.” See page 39

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“Why call the police when they’re clearly already there?” Wyong locals offended by A Current Affair coverage

A national prime-time TV news program has been criticised for its coverage of an important social message in which it portrayed a group of Wyong neighbours as turning a deaf ear to domestic violence.

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A Sydney-based news crew from A Current Affair got more than they bargained for this week when they confronted local gym owner, Rhyss Keane. Significant community backlash followed from this week’s A Current Affair story on the Wyoming gym manager after he allegedly broke COVID-related public health orders. The ACA crew came up from the big smoke to the Central Coast, to interrogate the small business owner who was fined $1,000 last Friday after three people were allegedly found inside his Brooke Avenue

premises. “One of my coaches from the gym and one of my barbers from the barbershop were in the gym. They had gotten here just before our session time started outside and were in the process of opening up and getting the equipment out,” Keane said. “I have made a point of giving every single one of my members time to train outside because of the importance of mental health at the moment – I literally sit outside for 12 hours a day just so they can all get their sessions in.” ACA reporter, Steve Marshall, tackled Keane over the alleged breach, but got more than he

On March 16, A Current Affair aired its story about a campaign by Central Coast Council called, Domestic Abuse – It’s Your Business, conducted in partnership with local Police, Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Waters Liquor Accords and the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee. Filming for the video took place on November 9, 2020, as a scripted drama involving paid actors and commentary by former rugby league player, turned TV personality, Peter

Sterling, who delivered a message about the dire domestic violence situation on the Central Coast. The set-up video firstly shows a scenario Chronicle of neighbours going to the door of a residence and others making phone calls to complain about loud music, followed by the arrival of police

to speak to the person inside occurred, followed by a the house. message on screen “Don’t you The film clip then shows a think that’s worth complaining different scenario when loud about?” abusive yelling between a man This original important story from 7 toApril and woman was broadcast domestic2021 violence message the neighbourhood, the actor was posted to Council’s website inside the house waiting for on March 2, followed by written police to arrive after expected information on March 15. complaints, neither of which

Yet,A Current Affair’s portrayal lashed out at the Wyong neighbours, that the residents ignored the scripted domestic violence incident they heard. Commander at Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Superintendent John Gralton, told A Current Affair that no one called the police and the experiment was done in a way that there was an opportunity for people to ring police. “You’d call police for a noise complaint, so call police if you hear what you think is a domestic violence incident … we were surprised in some ways to find that no one did call.” All in all, the neighbours did not come out looking good.

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bargained for when Keane “It’s straight up defamation,” commentator. See page 38 See page 8 for more aggressively chased the ‘city said Keane. Puzzles page 23 Another added, “Rules slicker’ Office: off Level the2, 86-88 site.Mann St, Gosford - Phone: 4325 7369 “Luckily for me I have thick broken. Fines need applying. - editorial@centralcoastnews.net - www.coastcommunitynews.com.au “They seemed to focus on the skin, but to someone who The news team carpooled to fact that I’m running a gym, not doesn’t necessarily have thick get to work. Fine them.” that I’m running a gym outside skin this could be a disaster, Keane said he will contest the and within the guidelines.” people take their own lives over $1,000 but, if unsuccessful, he “The reporter was saying that this sort of stuff.” will cop the fine. I’m telling all my members to Many locals have taken to It is not the first-time big flout the rules … I think that social media and turned the media companies have sent they’re trying to make their questions back at ACA: Why is news crews to the Coast to story seem as appealing as a film crew able to drive from beat up misleading stories possible.” Sydney in a car with three about locals, seemingly keen to “They kept asking me people (one reporter and two portray Coasties as red-necks antagonising questions, so I camera operators) to the Coast and law-breakers. gave them what they wanted.” during lockdown. Earlier this year, A Current “It’s so wrong that they can Affair reported on how locals in In their coverage of the story, ACA labelled Keane a come up here, we on the coast a street in Wyong sat silently by “pandemic pest’’ on national are virus free at the moment while recordings of a domestic but them travelling here could violence incident played out television. jeopardise us,” said one

loudly from a neighbouring house. In subsequent interviews with people in the street, they said it was very clear there were police and a film crew present at the house and that it was a staged event. In a similar vein, Channel 9 reporters were reported late last year to have handed out placards to people gathered outside Gosford Council Chambers before filming them in an effort to beat up their story. The full video story can be found on the CCN website.

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Koala Central … survey results revealed Craig Thomson’s home searched by AFP

Central Coast Council’s first ever survey of koalas across the region has revealed populations of the native marsupials in the Mangrove Creek Dam catchment and Watagan Mountains. Council Director Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said staff also looked at Ourimbah State Forest, Brisbane Water National Park and Council’s Coastal Open Space System (COSS) lands as other potential koala habitats. “In response to an increased number of koala sightings being reported to us, the first ever survey for koalas across the Central Coast was completed using a combination of phone surveys, postal surveys and an ecological study using song meters,” Cox said. “Phone and postal surveys were used to help record any community koala sightings and in Spring, song meters were deployed in 58 potential koala habitat locations to record the bellows of male Koalas during the breeding season.

The Wamberal home of former Central Coast Federal MP Craig Thomson was searched on July 21 in relation to a federal fraud investigation.

“Koalas were recorded at nine sites in the far west of the region, including six sites in the Mangrove Creek Dam catchment and three sites in the Watagan Mountains. “While no koalas were recorded on other sites, it doesn’t mean that they are not there in low numbers,” Cox said. “It is positive to know that koalas still populate areas of the Coast that were impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires.” Cox said these results

assisted Council in making land planning decisions and implementing the recently enacted Koala Habitat Protection State Environmental Planning Policy. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said results of the survey would be shared with other agencies such as the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to ensure future conservation of the area. “Councils take a leading, hands-on role in the

conservation, protection and remediation of their local environments to preserve beaches, waterways, wildlife corridors and inland areas, not only for the community, but also for the variety of species that inhabit them. “Studies like this are important in decision making to ensure the actions we take do not negatively impact the region we love,” Hart said. Source: Media release, July 16 Central Coast Council

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed that search warrants had been executed in NSW and Queensland as part of a joint agency investigation involving AFP, ABF, Home Affairs and AUSTRAC. “This activity is part of an ongoing investigation into a syndicate allegedly defrauding the Australian Government,” a statement from AFP said. “The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.” It is believed no charges have been laid. Thomson was elected Federal Member for Dobell in 2007 but was convicted in 2014 for misuse of Health Services Union funds when he was the union’s national secretary between 2002 and 2007.

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Thomson was fined $25,000, with the incident resulting in his suspension from the Labor Party in 2012 while he was a sitting member. Other charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception were dismissed on appeal. Thomson ran for the 2013 election as an Independent but was unsuccessful at the polls. Attempts to contact him for comment on the July 21 search were unsuccessful. CCN

Local travel agent appeal sets a major legal precedent A successful appeal by a Gosford travel agent to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal Appeals Panel (NCAT) is being hailed as setting an important legal precedent. The Australian Federation of

Travel Agents (AFTA) said the Panel decided to set aside orders that travel agent Wendy Kiss, owner of Helloworld Gosford, refund a consumer for bookings made with Air Canada and Momento Travel, who offered credits and a partial refund.

The airfares were for nonrefundable tickets and the payments to Momento Travel were for non-fundable reservations with hotels in Canada and for the Rocky Mountaineer railway excursion. AFTA funded Kiss’s initial unsuccessful appeal against a

NCAT decision that the contract was frustrated and that she needed to refund the consumer in full the sum of $9,092. AFTA then provided Kiss with the support of respected consumer law expert Hank Spiers to assist with the written submissions for the second

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appeal, which was successful. Kiss, who paid the amount to the consumer from her own personal funds following the original ruling, said she was relieved at the decision. “I understand that consumers get frustrated and want their money back but it’s not the travel agent sitting on the money that is the problem,” she said. “I felt I had to keep appealing given the principle of the matter and the flow-on ramifications for my agency and every other agency if we didn’t get a fair and reasonable outcome. “COVID has not been kind to the travel industry over the past 18 months. “No one was prepared for how long it would go on or what it would mean for us. “Thousands of people had booked holidays right through to 2020. “Obviously they want their money back but it’s really complicated – the money doesn’t sit with us, it gets sent off to airlines and suppliers and we are governed by international rules and regulations. “If they say only credits are available that’s what we have to go by.” Kiss said if the ruling hadn’t been overturned it could have

set a dangerous precedent and potentially sent many travel agents broke. The consumer will now have to repay the funds to Kiss. Kiss said airlines and tour companies were extending credits and she was hopeful travel bubbles would reopen as early as the first quarter in 2022. AFTA Chair Tom Manwaring said the case represented a win for Australian travel agents. “AFTA will continue to support Tribunal applications and responses selectively and strategically in order to shape the legal landscape within which we operate,” he said. “While Tribunal decisions aren’t binding on the courts, this is an important outcome and we are very grateful to Wendy for her resilience, persistence and tenacity.” AFTA is the peak body in Australia representing the retail travel industry. Founded in 1957, AFTA represents the majority of travel agents in Australia and includes all of the major travel agency groups. Source: Media release, Jul 21 Australian Federation of Travel Agents Interview, Jul 21 Wendy Kiss

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Cooking for a community Gosford RSL Club has stepped up to the plate to help Coast Shelter while it is impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions. With the Shelter’s volunteers are in lockdown, the Club’s chefs and staff are working hard to cook wholesome

meals for daily delivery to the charity and are calling for the community to play its part. “As we are all facing the challenges of another lockdown, we here at Gosford RSL were thinking about what we could do to help others who

might be struggling more than we are,” CEO Russell Cooper said. “We also thought about how people at home might be able to help out and contribute.” Cooper said the Club has had a long-standing relationship with Coast Shelter.

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“Coast Shelter is a not-forprofit charity which provides accommodation and support programs for people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or escaping domestic and family violence,” he said. “Coast Shelter has been operating for 26 years and provides accommodation to over 200 men, women, families and youth every night. “In addition to this, Coast Shelter also coordinates the provision of over 1,000 free meals every week through the Coast Community Centre (which) operates thanks to corporate support, fundraising activities, donations and an amazing volunteer workforce. “The Community Centre is open seven days a week and provides over 150 free meals each day.

“Unfortunately, due to the current lockdowns the volunteers have been unable to attend the centre and provide their much needed and appreciated service. “Gosford RSL has been supplying meals to Soul Soup since 2019, another amazing program whose goal is to help the less fortunate on the Central Coast and are now more than happy to ramp it up even more to help Coast Shelter feed our homeless. “The Club would also like to invite the community to jump on board and help us help them. “We would appreciate donations of any nonperishable/canned food items. “You might pick up some extra food to donate next time you do your grocery shopping or when you’re cleaning out

your pantry. “Contactless donation drop off points are located at the Club entry. “(They are) completely contact-free and all packaging will be sanitised.” Some items which would be suitable for donation are canned vegetables (tomatoes, beans, corn, peas), pasta, rice, chickpeas, lentils coconut cream, tomato paste, canned tuna and vegetable oil. Another way the community can support Coast Shelter is to sponsor Cooper, who will be sleeping (maybe not too much sleep) at the Coast Shelter Sleepout on August 6. For details go to https:// coastsheltersleepout.com.au/ russell-cooper. Source: Media release, Jul 29 Gosford RSL

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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 to each question is all that is required. WEB - Go to https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/ HOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE! central-coast-surveys or use the QR Code to the right BY MAIL – send to: Council de-merger, PO Box 1056 Gosford NSW 2250 and on the back of the envelope write Voting closes COB Monday, July 26 ,and the results will yes or no twice be announced in the three papers published that week BY EMAIL – Send to survey@centralcoastnews.net simply prior to the end of the present term of administration. saying yes or no

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Decoding political speak on revised DA processes Is the latest announcement by Adam Couch on changes to DA processes a warning sign for us to heed (“Pilot project seeks to reduce DA assessment times”, CCN 301)? Usually, “deliver(ing) greater benefits to our community faster” is code for reducing the community’s involvement in the approval process, so as to increase profitability for developers, but who can be sure? Nevertheless, the whole statement by Adam Crouch is couched in such impenetrable political jargon, designed to obfuscate rather than illuminate what is going on, that the suspicion must be that our right to be involved in decision-making about our future is being again

FORUM threatened. What is puzzling is that he refers specifically to “regionally significant” development applications as being the target for these changes. However, these projects are dealt with by the Planning Panel. Therefore, it is difficult to see why Central Coast City Council is being awarded $350,000 to improve technology (whatever that means, if anything), to hire new staff (of course) and to develop new guidelines (what was wrong with the old ones?), when it is not the responsible authority for these projects. What happens to all these new resources when the pilot program ends?

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No bowing down to the minorities

We certainly don’t want the costs whose rewards aren’t immediately discernible to be transferred to the ratepayers who are already burdened with a huge load of debt. We have had previous efforts to intervene in the development approval process, without much improvement. I am all for streamlining the administration: it would be encouraging if we could see any sign of that happening under the Administrator. However, this initiative sounds more like expanding the bureaucracy, without any clear demonstration that the end-result is recognizably promising as a way of benefitting the community. Email, Jul 19 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

After a very pleasant stroll along the new Terrigal Beach boardwalk, along with many other smiling faces, I was at a loss (as to) what all the objections put up by the minorities were about. Thank goodness common sense and good taste prevailed with our Coastal community benefiting over the (objections of) minorities who object to any such improvements in order to keep us stuck in the past and

FORUM forgo valuable opportunity. Unfortunately the minorities were successful in sabotaging the near completed coastal stairway from Copacabana Lookout down to Winney Bay leaving us with the now infamous Stairway to Nowhere and wasting up to million dollars of taxpayers’ money despite Council’s own survey showing the majority of the

Police said key to the success of keeping COVID-19 out of the regions so far has been community cooperation with the public health orders, and particularly the willingness of locals to call out those who are doing the wrong thing. They are looking for locals to continue to do the right thing and stay at home unless they have a reasonable excuse. Police will highly visible and

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Police will enforce public health orders Officers from Brisbane Water Police District are out and about in the community to enforce all public health orders as the number of community transmission of COVID-19 remains high across the Greater Sydney area.

Central Coast Community wanted it. The lesson: all levels of Government are required to lead on such important issues and not bow down to the minorities – (this) is the cornerstone of democracy. The Terrigal Boardwalk is a good example of leadership and Copacabana Stairway Is unfortunately the opposite.

She didn’t leave home straight away, To prolong anticipation. The highlight of today, Was the drive to the petrol station. Oh, what joy, somewhere to go. The heart all palpitation. Thrilled at leaving the house, She wore her very best blouse. To savour the trip she drove slowly, Feeling quite free and rosy. Good old petrol fumes, in she breathed, As she stood by the bowser, well pleased.

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper When was the last time she’d been for a spin? $2.50 worth was all that could fit it. Email, Jul 19 Lynda Ryan, North Gosford

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Brisbane Water PD welcomes new Commander Brisbane Water Police District has welcomed its new Commander, Superintendent Darryl Jobson. “After being in the Command for only one week it is quite clear that I have inherited a workforce who are extremely supportive of each other and dedicated to serving the community,” Jobson said on the District’s Facebook page. “In order to get the best outcomes for the community, it is important that police and the community work together to reduce crime and improve public and road safety. “A current example of working together relates to

enforcing the current Public Health Orders with numerous persons being given infringement notices as a result of police patrols and information from the community. “Working with the Highway Patrol, we will continue to focus on enforcement and deterring people from coming to Central Coast, unless an exemption applies. “There is great work being undertaken by our sworn and unsworn officers at the Command and the community should be rightfully proud of their local officers. “I look forward to working with the men and women at

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted known to frequent the Central Coast. Zach Roberts, aged 27, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to alleged stolen motor vehicle and fraud offences. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall and of a large build, with black hair and brown eyes. It’s believed he may be traveling toward the Cardiff area, however, is known to frequent the Central Coast, Old

Bar, Greystanes and Malabar areas. Anyone who sees Zach Roberts is urged not to approach him but instead call Triple Zero (000) immediately. 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 16 NSW Police media

Theft from bottle shop Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking the community’s assistance to identify the man captured on CCTV footage at the BWS bottle shop at Westfields Shopping Centre, Tuggerah. Police believe the man can assist with their enquiries regarding the theft of alcohol from the bottle shop at 3.10pm on Friday, June, 11. He is described as being 4550 year old, of Caucasian appearance, with a tanned complexion, medium build and

medium length beard. He was wearing a black hooded jacket, black shorts and thongs. Anyone with information that may help identify the person is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers. com.au Source: Brisbane Water Police District Facebook page, Jul 21

5,300 e-cigarettes seized in Central Coast blitz Authorities have seized more than 5,300 nicotine electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) from retailers on the Central Coast. In a recent blitz, officers from NSW Health’s Tobacco Control Unit inspected four service stations and one convenience store resulting in more than $130,000 worth of illegal vaping devices being seized and destroyed. Compliance officers were responding to concerns about the supply of the illegal devices from tobacconists,convenience stores and petrol stations on the Coast. The sale of e-cigarettes that contain nicotine is illegal in NSW, while it is illegal to sell any type of e-cigarette to children under 18 years of age, whether the device contains nicotine or not. Central Coast Local Health District is warning anyone selling nicotine e-cigarettes that they face fines of up to $1,100 per offence or even

prosecution. “We are concerned about the sale of these products locally, in particular to young people under the age of 18,” Director of Health Promotion and Population Health Improvement, Niki Kajons, said. “Despite their appealing flavours, most e-cigarettes contain chemicals and toxins that are not only harmful, but also highly addictive. “It is important that local retailers are aware of their legal obligations that are in place to help protect the health and wellbeing of people on the Central Coast, otherwise they will face penalties.” Despite being illegal, NSW Health has seen an increase in the number of new e-cigarette products that contain nicotine being sold. NSW Health inspectors routinely monitor and enforce compliance with the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 and the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008, including

through inspections at retailers. NSW Health has increased the number of inspectors with powers to seize e-cigarettes and both NSW Health and Central Coast Local Health District have written to retailers in NSW reminding them of their obligations under the law. Members of the public can report possible breaches of tobacco and e-cigarette retailing laws such as selling e-cigarettes to minors or selling e-cigarettes containing nicotine, by completing the online reporting form or call the toll-free Tobacco Information Line on 1800 357 412. In 2020-21, the NSW Ministry of Health and Cancer Institute NSW invested $17.3M on tobacco and e-cigarette control, including public awareness campaigns, quit smoking support, compliance and enforcement of strong smoke-free and retailing laws.

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Roving Rubies Red Hats on Norfolk Island

Roving Rubies Lorraine Krause, Ruth Clarke and Marlene Klintworth on Norfolk Island

Just before the Coast went into serious lockdown, three members of the Roving Rubies Red Hat Society, based at Kincumber, managed to squeeze in a great holiday on Norfolk Island. Lorraine Krause of Woy Woy and Ruth Clarke and Marlene Klintworth of Kincumber joined

Red Hatters from Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Newcastle and Maitland for a week of fun and adventure. Klintworth is Queen Lilimarlene of the Roving Rubies. Each chapter of the Red Hat Society, all over Australia and the rest of the world, has a Queen (similar to a president).

“There is a chapter of Red Hatters on Norfolk Island and Rosalie Martinovich is the Queen there,” Klintworth said. “We were met by Rosalie and her Vice Queen Zeena, who thoroughly entertained us. “They got a lot of laughs and some not so good karaoke singing out of us. “We enjoyed many

adventures, with a progressive dinner, a local island night, and Christmas July organised for us. “We were put into quarantine on arrival for two days until they checked that Gosford had had no COVID cases and allowed us out to play just before the Saturday night dinner. “Perhaps some ladies have

been thinking that when all the shutdowns are over they need to get and about again, and join in a group like ours.” With an age range of 52 to 97 and 75 members, the Robing Rubies meet regularly for company, new friendships and outings. The group is planning a Paint the Town Red Party for its 17th birthday if COVID restrictions

Date change for Coast Shelter Sleepout With the Central Coast in lockdown until at least July 30, Coast Shelter has changed the date of its annual Sleepout to Friday, September 10. The event was originally planned for August 6. Coast Shelter CEO, Michael Starr, is urging Coasties to embrace the new date for the Sleepout, to be held at Central Coast Stadium. The event aims to increase awareness through the business community of the issues surrounding domestic and family violence and homelessness on the Central Coast. The second aim is to raise

funds by encouraging executives, community leaders, business owners and their staff to sleepout for one night and gain a small insight into what homeless people experience every night. Participants must raise or donate $1,000 to be entitled to attend the Sleepout @ the Stadium. They are then encouraged to sell raffle tickets, get sponsors, and host some fundraising events. Teams are also encouraged to enter. Sign up to help at www. coastsheltersleepout.com.au. Source: Media release, Jul 21 Coast Shelter

allow at The Willows on September 3 and is always keen to welcome new members. For details email rovingrubies@optusnet.com. au. Source: Media release, Jul 20 Roving Rubies Red Hat Society

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Reptile Park voucher scheme to support kids in need

The Australian Reptile Park has introduced a Pay Discover Forward scheme to benefit Central Coast children in need and their families.

Residents can “pay it forward’ by redeeming their Dine & Discover NSW Discover vouchers for $25 discount vouchers for use at the Park. The Park will then donate a double pass to charity on their behalf. The offer is valid until the end of August, with participants having 90 days to visit the Park from the date they redeem their vouchers. Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia (Sydney, Greater Western Sydney and Northern NSW Chapters), Make-A-Wish Australia, Kids With Cancer Foundation, Central Coast Kids In Need and Barnardos Australia will be beneficiaries of the paid

Liz Gabriel and her daughter Lily at the Park

forward passes. On September 1 the Park will tally up the charity selections

and distribute the donated double passes to each organisation.

Park Director, Liz Gabriel, said all children deserve to experience the wonders of wildlife.

“As our way of paying the love forward, for every online Discover Voucher redemption through our website, we will be gifting a double pass to children and families in need, within their organisation,” she said. “Not only do you get to help us support the happiness of kids who need it most, but you’ll also get $25 to use for a visit to the Australian Reptile Park after the COVID lockdown lifts.” National Marketing Manager for the Kids With Cancer Foundation, Linda Nas, said to put a smile on a children’s faces while they are going through cancer treatment is priceless. “To take time out from hospital appointments with doctors, waiting rooms and the confines of their own homes, makes the world of difference to a child with cancer,” she said. “We are so excited to be part

of the Pay It Forward Campaign with the Australian Reptile Park, to be able to pass on tickets to the sick kids and their families.” Gabriel said after opening the initiative early in July, the Park had already committed to donating over $130,000 worth of tickets to the charity partners. “We hope that with support from the community, we can increase that number tenfold,” she said. “There are so many children and families who need extra help and now with COVID restrictions in NSW, things are more difficult than ever. “We want them to just be kids again and discover the wonders of wildlife.” Source: Media release, Jul 21 Australian Reptile Park

Freemasons donate $6,000 to Smith Family Central Coast Freemasons recently donated $6,000 to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program, bringing its total donations to the scheme to $23,000 during the past four years. In 2017, the Central Coast Freemasons (District 21) received a request for financial assistance from VIEW Clubs on the Central Coast. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) is a leading women’s national volunteer organisation, providing the opportunity for women from all walks of life to meet regularly, establish lasting friendships and help disadvantaged Australian children through supporting the work of children’s charity, The Smith Family. As a valued part of The Smith

Freemasons present the latest cheque to the Smith Family

Family, VIEW members help to change the lives of young Australians in need through fundraising, volunteering, advocating and sponsoring disadvantaged students on the Learning for Life program. The program was accepted with enthusiasm by the

Freemasons with the proviso that all students involved were based in the Central Coast local Government Area. Not only does this program provide life-changing financial support, allowing struggling families to purchase uniforms and stationery, it also offers a

link to a co-ordinator who can connect children to further learning facilities, leisure activities and educational support. Now entering its fifth year, with direct financial assistance from Freemasons on the Central Coast and 50 per cent

financial assistance from Masonicare (The Freemason Grand Charity), District 21 has raised over $23,000 for the program, primarily by organising charity luncheons and raffles and using the NSW Government’s bottle return initiative Return and Earn to

raise further funds. During this time, District 21 has continued to support 10 students, even through the current tough period of social restrictions. The most recent amount was raised at a luncheon at Alison Homestead in Wyong with nearly 100 people attending to view the impressive collection of farm machinery, dating back many, many years. Children looking over the historic schoolhouse were horrified at the prospect of using chalk and slate in a classroom. Guests were entertained by the City of Gosford Pipe Band. Source: Media release, Jul 19 Freemasons Central Coast

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Mixed reactions to completion of Susan Fahey Park upgrade

Copacabana’s Susan Fahey Park has been transformed into a new and inclusive playspace, thanks to a $500,000 joint investment from the NSW Government and Central Coast Council, but not everyone is happy with the results.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the new playspace, supported by the NSW Government’s $20M Everyone Can Play program, is perfect for people of all ages. “There’s something for everyone at Susan Fahey Park – from a ground-level carousel, to outdoor chess, table tennis tables and a sensory garden with scented plants and musical instruments,” Crouch said. “I have no doubt this fantastic new space will be highly utilised by the hundreds of families in Copacabana.” The upgrade has not been without controversy, with residents gathering at the park in June 2020 to protest the proposed removal of a

brace of casuarina trees as works proceeded. At that time, they were successful in saving around 30 casuarinas at the 11th hour. But community activist Joy Cooper said while the park has

upgraded play equipment, no attention has been paid to the two endangered ecological communities (EEC) which are also in the park. “Both Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodlands and the Swamp Mahogany Paperbark

Forest are endangered ecological communities which deserve attention and protection,” Cooper said. “It appears to me that the current park upgrade has in fact encroached into these EEC areas.

“Congratulations needs to go to the young residents who joined others to advocate for the retention of the 30 or more magnificent she-oaks which form a lovely shady grove for children to play and enjoy nature in. “It is clear from the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 Council administrators have a legislative obligation to ensure endangered ecological communities are protected.” Fellow activist Elaine Norling said while a few of the random other types of trees were sacrificed to the upgrade, saving the casuarinas was a victory the community shouldn’t have had to fight for. “As to the park now, I think the chess table is poorly placed – it should be in a secluded corner and as people would have to supply their own chess pieces I fear if is a waste of cash,” she said. “There is rubber tyre shredded under the kids’ feet in the enclosed area; we shouldn’t be doing that – it’s

not ecologically sound. “Also, we were told the original old footpath which arcs around between the park on the lower side and an endangered ecological area would be fixed. “More money could have been spent fixing up the endangered area to get rid of encroaching foreign species and the junk in there. “That being said, the kids seem to love the park.” All the same, Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said community consultation was key to getting the public park design right. “Council listened closely to feedback from the community throughout the design and planning process and is thrilled to deliver a highquality facility that reflects their wants and needs,” he said. “Outdoor playgrounds in the Central Coast region currently remain open for exercise purposes, and Council is working to ensure as many areas as possible are available to support social distancing.” Terry Collins

Dying with Dignity call for MPs to pass Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill Anne Jones of Somersby is suffering from a terminal illness and has thrown her support behind Dying for Dignity NSW in urging State MPs to pass a Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Bill expected to come before the NSW Parliament next month. Jones has been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare neurological disease with some similarities to Parkinson’s disease and knows she won’t have the opportunity to see her four grandchildren grow to adulthood. “My symptoms started with a heavy feeling in the left side of my forehead which affected my balance and made me feel like I was falling forward,” she said. “It affects my eyesight so I can no longer drive or read easily. “Keeping my balance is a problem now and I will lose the ability to walk. “There is no treatment or medication for this disease and drugs that I’ve been prescribed in an attempt to ease symptoms have all had adverse side effects, making me more unwell. “The only medicine that assists with the nausea that I experience after every meal is

known to exacerbate Parkinsonian symptoms. And Jones says the worst is yet to come. “My swallowing and breathing will deteriorate and I’ll need intervention to keep me alive. “I am lucky to have reached 79, as it is more usual for victims to be diagnosed in their 50s and 60s. “As Australia does not have adequate voluntary assisted dying (VAD) laws … I want to have a peaceful death in Switzerland with my loved ones present. “But owing to COVID, it seems that (choice) may be denied me. “I am begging all members of NSW parliament to pass adequate VAD laws so that anyone with a terminal illness can chose to die peacefully with their loved ones present.” Dying with Dignity President, Penny Hackett, said if the bill is passed it will give terminally ill people in NSW the ability to avoid the extreme suffering many experience at the end of their lives, despite the best available medical care. “Voluntary assisted dying law reform is supported by an overwhelming majority of the NSW community – with around 80 per cent in favour,” Hackett said.

“There are terminally ill people dying every week in NSW with incredible suffering, which cannot be relieved, even with optimal palliative care. “This Bill would give dying people a chance to die peacefully, at a time of their choosing surrounded by their loved ones, without prolonged

and futile suffering. “Every other Australian state has already moved on this law reform with assisted dying laws already operating in Victoria and Western Australia, having passed in Tasmania and South Australia and soon to be debated in Queensland.

“It is a conservative Bill, with safeguards to protect both patients and the healthcare professionals who care for them. “It is entirely voluntary for everyone involved and only the terminally ill person can request access.

“We hope that MPs remember their constituents’ views when considering this Bill, because there is overwhelming support for this reform in every single electorate in NSW.” Source: Media release, Jul 19 Dying with Dignity NSW

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Q&A [s] 11:30 Coronavirus: Public Update 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] That Pacific Sports Show [s] The Trouble With Maggie 2:00 3:00 Cole (M l,d,v) [s] 4:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City (PG) 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 6:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Movin’ To The Country [s] Dream Gardens: Yarragon [s] Midsomer Murders: The Stitcher Society (M) [s] 8:30 Baptiste: For Blood (M l,s,v) [s] ABC Late News [s] 9:00 The Vaccine [s] Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell 12:30 (M) [s] Starstruck: Winter (M) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] 1:00 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 9:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) Coronavirus: Public Update 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 3:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] Restoration Australia [s] 6:00 And We Danced [s] Back In Time For Dinner [s] Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] Landline [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] 7:00 Silvia’s Italian Table [s] The Repair Shop [s] ABC News [s] 10:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] Belgravia (PG) [s] The Trouble With Maggie 12:00 Cole [s] Endeavour: Oracle (M s,v) [s] Delicious (M l) [s] 3:00 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s] 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 9:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] 11:00 Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Coronavirus: Public Update ABC News At Noon [s] 12:00 Landline [s] Movin’ To The Country [s] 3:00 Dream Gardens [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 6:00 Scottish Vets Down Under 7:00 (PG) [s] The Sound [s] Art Works [s] Antiques Roadshow (PG) [s] 7:30 Compass [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Grand Designs [s] 8:30 Innocent (M l,v) [s] Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders (M v) [s] Operation Buffalo (M l) [s] 10:00 Line Of Duty (M v) [s] Endeavour (M l,d,v) [s]

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

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Client List” (M d,s) (’10) Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Teddy Sears, Colin Egglesfield House Of Wellness [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens [s] – Joh catches up with some of our Tokyo Olympic athletes. Graham visits Ashikaga Flower Park. Dr Harry meets some animal athletes. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Countdown To Opening Ceremony *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Opening Ceremony *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Post Wrap Show [s] Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Morning Session *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Day Session *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] Seven News [s] – Seven News live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories, plus sport, finance and weather updates. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Evening Session *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Overnight Session *Live* [s] Home Shopping

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 12:15 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30

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12:35 2:00 3:00 6:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: 7:00 Day 2 - Morning Session *Live* 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: 11:00 1:00 Australian Olympic Team: Women’s Field Hockey: Australia v Spain *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Afternoon Session 6:00 *Live* [s] 7:00 Seven News [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 2 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Australian Olympic Team: Men’s Field Hockey: India v 8:30 Australia *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: 9:30 10:00 Australian Olympic Team: 11:50 Men’s Football: Australia v 12:40 Spain *Live* [s] Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: 1:30 Day 2 - *Live*

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

TEN (C10)

NINE (C81/80)

Today [s] 6:00 7:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Garden Gurus Moments [s] Movie: “Wedding Daze” (M s,l) 8:00 (’07) Stars: Jason Biggs 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point [s] 2:00 2:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair [s] 4:00 NRL: North Queensland 4:30 Cowboys v Melbourne Storm *Live* From Queensland 5:00 Country Bank Stadium, Townsville [s] 6:00 Golden Point (M) [s] – Join the 6:30 Wide World of Sports team for 7:30 8:30 the all the post-match NRL 9:30 news and analysis. Movie: “Exit Wounds” (M v,l,s) 10:30 (’01) Stars: Steven Seagal, 11:30 DMX, Isaiah Washington 12:30 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Animal Tales [s] 6:30 Weekend Today [s] Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 7:30 Hayley & Lauren’s Adelady 8:30 (PG) [s] 9:00 The Rebound [s] 9:30 Destination WA (PG) [s] 12:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 12:30 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super 2:00 Netball: Lightning v Thunderbirds *Live* From USC 2:30 3:00 Stadium, Sunshine Coast [s] 3:30 NINE News: First At Five [s] 4:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 4:30 NINE News Saturday [s] 5:00 A Current Affair [s] David Attenborough’s Life In 6:00 Colour: Hiding In Colour (PG) Movie: “Bumblebee” (M v) (’18) 6:30 7:00 Stars: Hailee Steinfeld Movie: “Æon Flux” (M v) (’05) 8:00 9:00 Stars: Charlize Theron 10:00 Destination WA [s] 11:00 Home Shopping 1:00 Wesley Impact (PG) [s] 6:00 Animal Tales (PG) [s] 8:00 Weekend Today [s] 8:30 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 9:00 Netball: Suncorp Super 9:30 Netball: Vixens v Firebirds 12:00 *Live* From John Cain Arena, 12:30 1:30 Melbourne [s] NRL: Canterbury-Bankstown 2:00 Bulldogs v Cronulla Sharks *Live* From Bankwest Stadium 2:30 NINE News Sunday [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 3:00 4:30 – Makeover night. One of the geeks gets a huge 5:00 6:00 transformation. A favourite 6:30 couple gets eliminated and romantic sparks fly with another 7:30 pair. 9:00 60 Minutes [s] 10:00 11:00 NINE News Late [s] Method Of A Serial Killer (M) Killed By My Stalker (M v,l) [s] 12:00 Dr Christian Jessen Will See 1:00 4:30 You Now (M s) [s] Home Shopping

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

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping Which Car? [s] Religious Programs [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] The Offroad Adventure Show RV Daily Foodie Trails [s] Place We Go (PG) [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] All 4 Adventure (PG) [s] Pooches At Play [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] Farm To Fork [s] Taste Of Australia [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] 10 News First [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Ambulance UK (PG) [s] Blue Bloods (M v) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs [s] Pooches At Play [s] Destination Dessert (PG) [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Program To Be Advised Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] FBI: Walk The Line (M v) [s] FBI: Payback (M v) [s] FBI: The Armorer’s Faith (M v) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

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

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5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:30 4:00 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 10:50 11:20 12:10 1:00 3:40 4:35 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 4:00 4:35 5:35 6:30 7:30 9:35 11:30 1:15

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Arabia With Levison Wood: Holy Lands (PG) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Mediterranean With Simon Reeve (PG) (In English/ Spanish/ French) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Raiders Of The Lost Treasures SBS World News Patriot Brains (M l,s) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) The Hot Zone: (M v) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Vice Guide To Film (M l,v) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Seekers: Live In The UK Trail Towns: Murrumbidgee To The Mountains, NSW To Victoria (PG) Planet Expedition: Bhutan White Water (PG) Hitler’s Olympics SBS World News Hemingway The Happy Prince (MA15+) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Movie: “The Death Of Stalin” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Olga Kurylenko, Tom Brooke, Paddy Considine, Justin Edwards, Adrian McLoughlin 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) Destination Flavour Japan Bitesize France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 France 24 English News 6:30 Al Jazeera News 7:30 Italian News 8:10 Filipino News 8:40 French News 9:30 Greek News 10:30 German News 11:00 Spanish News 11:30 Turkish News 12:00 Arabic News 12:30 ABC America: World News Tonight Speedweek Power And Paranoia In The Third Reich (PG) (In French/ German) The Last B-24 (PG) Fall Of Japan In Colour (PG) SBS World News Inside Monaco: Playground Of The Rich (PG) Eritrea: The Secret State (M) (In English/ Tigre/ Tigrinya) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Life And Birth (PG)

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

Monday 26 July

ABC (C20/21)

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 1:50 2:05 3:00 4:00 4:55 5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Coronavirus: Public Update ABC News At Noon [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] Harrow (MA15+) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Courtney Act’s One Plus One: Mitch Tambo [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Great Barrier Reef - The Next Generation (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Cancer: A Story Of Hope [s] Baptist: For Blood (M s,v) [s] Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders (M) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Day Session *Live* [s] 1:15 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Australian Olympic Team: Women’s Field Hockey: Australia v China *Live* From Oi Hockey Stadium [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 3 - Overnight Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Home Shopping

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Coronavirus: Public Update ABC News At Noon [s] Belgravia (PG) [s] Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] Harrow (MA15+) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb [s] The Truth About Fasting - A Catalyst Special [s] And We Danced [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] Putin: A Russian Spy Story: The Rise Of Putin (MA15+) [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Morning Session *Live* 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] – The Chase, a general knowledge race where players must ensure they stay one step ahead of the Chaser, some of the finest quiz brains in Australia. 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 4 - Overnight Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Home Shopping

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Search For Second Earth [s] Coronavirus: Public Update ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] Harrow (MA15+) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City (PG) Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Win The Week [s] Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] Starstruck (M l,d) [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] Staged (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean (M) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] – Seven News live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories, plus sport, finance and weather updates. 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 5 - Overnight Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb [s] 10:40 Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] 11:00 Coronavirus: Public Update 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Win The Week [s] 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 2:05 Harrow (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 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 Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean (M l) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Putin: A Russian Spy Story: Enemies And Traitors (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] – Wake up to a better breakfast with Natalie Barr and David Koch for all the latest news, sport and weather. 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Morning Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 5:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] – Seven News live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news. 7:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Primetime Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Late Evening Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 6 - Overnight Session *Live* [s] 3:00 Home Shopping

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Tuesday 27 July

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

Wednesday 28 July

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Thursday 29 July

PRIME (C61/60)

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

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

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

TEN (C10)

NINE (C81/80)

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:40

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Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Getaway (PG) [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 8:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 4:30 Botched: Hopeful Transformations (MA15+) [s] – 5:00 A woman whose face is 6:00 destroyed from a motorcycle 6:30 wreck hopes surgery with Dr. 7:30 Nassif will ease the pain. 9:00 100% Footy (M) [s] – Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, James Bracey and more debate the 10:00 biggest issues in Rugby League. 11:30 NINE News Late [s] 12:30 The Arrangement: Sins (M) [s] 1:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:30

The Talk (PG) [s] 5:00 France 24 Feature News Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle (PG) [s] English News 6:00 France 24 Studio 10 (PG) [s] English News 6:30 Worldwatch Dr Phil (PG) [s] Continues Program To Be Advised 2:00 Arabia With Levison Wood: Entertainment Tonight [s] Dangerous Legacy (M) Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 Great British Railway My Market Kitchen [s] Journeys (PG) Everyday Gourmet With 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Justine Schofield [s] Liaw (PG) The Bold And The Beautiful 4:10 The Secret Life Of: Princess (PG) [s] Margaret (PG) 10 News First [s] 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) WIN News [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers The Project (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News Have You Been Paying 7:30 Jimmy Carter: Rock And Roll Attention? (M s,l,n) [s] President (PG) Georgie Carroll -The Gloves 9:20 I Am Johnny Cash (PG) Are Off (M l) [s] 10:50 SBS World News The Project (PG) [s] 11:20 The Investigation (M) The Late Show (PG) [s] (In Danish/ Swedish) Home Shopping 12:15 Das Boot (MA15+) (In CBS This Morning [s] German/ French/ English)

6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Desperate Housewives: There’s Always A Woman (M s) 8:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 4:30 – A surprise bombshell shocks the group as the beauties and 5:00 geeks hit the corporate world to 6:00 avoid elimination. 6:30 The Weakest Link (PG) [s] 7:30 Kath & Kim: Sex (PG) [s] 9:00 Kath & Kim: Gay (PG) [s] 10:00 NINE News Late [s] Emergence: 11:00 Applied Sciences (M v) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30

The Talk (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (M) [s] The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] The Weakest Link (PG) [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 8:00 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Movie: “Legally Blonde 2: Red, 4:30 White And Blonde” (PG) (’03) 5:00 Stars: Reese Witherspoon, 6:00 Sally Field, Regina King, 6:30 Jennifer Coolidge, Bruce McGill, Dana Ivey, Mary Lynn 7:30 Rajskub, Jessica Cauffiel 8:30 NINE News Late [s] 9:30 The First 48: Ringside Seat 10:30 (M) [s] 11:30 Bluff City Law: You Don’t Need A Weatherman (PG) [s] 12:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:30 Home Shopping

The Talk (PG) [s] 5:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:15 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 2:30 Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:40 My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With 4:10 Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 5:05 (PG) [s] 5:30 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] Bull: Behind The Ivy (M) [s] 8:30 Bull: Child Of Mine (PG) [s] 10:55 The Project (PG) [s] 11:25 The Late Show With Stephen 12:15 Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping 4:45 CBS This Morning [s]

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Desperate Housewives: What More Do I Need? (M s) [s] Program To Be Advised Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair [s] NRL: Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels *Live* From The SCG [s] Thursday Night Knock Off (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Chicago Med: Ghost In The Attic (M mp) [s] – Halstead hides the theft of his gun from Manning; tensions are still high between Connor and Bekker. The Bad Seed (M v,d,l) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

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

6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 5:00 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:15 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:00 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 3:05 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:40 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:10 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:05 (PG) [s] 5:30 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 7:30 8:40 Law & Order: SVU: The Longest Night Of Rain (M) [s] 8:30 9:40 Law & Order: SVU: Redemption In Her Corner (M) 9:35 10:30 Blue Bloods: Guardian Angels 10:30 11:00 (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:55 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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

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Early Morning Riser Author: Katherine Heiny Publisher: 4th Estate

Sometimes you just want to read a book that will help you escape for a little while. One that isn’t going to set the world on fire with conspiracy theories or depress the heck out of you with characters in hopeless situations or create much of an emotion at all. I was in that frame of mind when I chose to read Early Morning Riser. Jane is 26 when she moves to Boyne City, Michigan to take a job as a second-grade

teacher. Soon after moving to town she locks herself out of the house and ends up locking lips with Duncan, a woodworker that moonlights as a locksmith. Duncan is in his forties, previously married to Aggie, whom he sees regularly as he mows her lawn (that’s not a euphemism by the way, he actually does her yard work). Aggie is now married to Gary, but Gary doesn’t like lawns or leaf blowers or much of anything. Duncan employs Jimmy Jellico to help around the workshop. Jimmy has been described as “slow learning”, but Duncan has the patience for Jimmy. Jane and Duncan are soon a couple, but it is difficult for Jane as it seems Duncan has been a “couple” with every girl in a 30-

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mile radius. Everywhere they go they run into one of Duncan’s exes. There are also a lot of calls from frustrated customers. Duncan can’t seem to get anyone’s furniture out on time. Jane’s life is good – she loves Duncan, loves being a teacher, develops a close friendship with Frieda, a music teacher

who HAS to bring her mandolin everywhere. Jane is feeling grown up and sophisticated – she shops enthusiastically for all her clothes at the thrift shop, hosts dinner parties, and so on – yes, life is absolutely good, except … Duncan has no intentions of getting remarried. That doesn’t fit with Jane’s

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life plan, so she says goodbye to Dunan, although they run into each other often – it is a small town after all. Jane meets Luke Armstrong (people like to call him Lance, they are a clever lot) and the two plan to marry. However, tragedy happens right before the wedding, which will derail several lives. Early morning riser is a light, funny and well-written story essentially about love and building deep connections, told in episodes with a new chapter for each new year. Its main strength is its wonderful portrayal of several adorable characters. Aggie’s husband Gary is a hoot – he has more peccadillos than you can poke a stick at. It would be fun to see him portrayed on screen. But holes in the plot there be

many. Although I liked Gary there is no way Aggie would put up with a guy like that. Jane seemed very patient to put up with Duncan’s inability to get projects out and get income in. And why weren’t the townspeople keeping a better eye on Jimmy? People are not this naïve, especially in a small town where everyone minds each other’s business. Overall, I liked the book, maybe 3.5 stars out of 5, I tend to like stories about small towns with well-developed characters and touching stories. This one just missed on some of my criteria, but still well worth the time. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Free social French conversation groups, small classes at East Gosford and Bateau Bay Inquiries - Nathalie 0416 303 804 www.afcentralcoast.org.au afcentralcoast@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pension and welfare officers available to assist with DVA compensation claims and benefits Breakers Country Club Wed & Fri 10am – Midday Meet 2nd Sat 10am 4384 2661

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Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence 4321 0275

CENTRAL COAST ASBESTOS DISEASES SUPPORT GROUP

Support for those suffering with asbestos diseases and Enjoy a diverse range of others interested in asbestos courses and activities for issues. You are not alone, meet seniors. Keep your mind active with others who can share and make new friends. their experiences. Bring a 0408 704 701 family member or friend. www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on fourth Wed of each month. VOLUNTEERING Maree 0419 418 190

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Refer potential volunteers to community organisations & provide support to them. Training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Info sessions held regularly. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

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Would you like to read, write and share your poetry. GOSFORD-NARARA We hold workshops and create anthologies. NEIGHBOURHOOD We meet the second Saturday CENTRE anneglazier@y7mail.com each month. School Holiday activities, Wyoming Memorial Community playgroup, multicultural CENTRAL COAST MARINE programs, community activities Hall. Contact us by email info@centralcoastpoets.com.au DISCOVERY CENTRE Rooms for Hire or you may ring Clive The revamped CCMDC is open. 4329 4477 0419120347 Schools and Group bookings admin@gnnc.com.au welcome by appointment. Building has special needs HANDWEAVERS, access and toilets SPINNERS AND TEXTILE Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. ALCOHOLICS

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HISTORY GROUPS HENRY KENDALL COTTAGE & HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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Small friendly groups formed FELLOWSHIP OF to learn how to overcome FIRST FLEETERS anxiety, depression and loneliness and improve mental For anyone interested in early history. health and well being. Weekly Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. meetings at Woy Woy and Point Clare Community Hall Wyong. Grow is anonymous, 2nd Sat 10:30am free and open to all. 4392 1926, 4311 6254 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au Campaigning to give those suffering unrelievable terminal or incurable illness the choice to receive legal medical assistance to die. Quarterly mtgs, Erina Fair. 0434 426 486

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Award winning women’s a cappella chorus. Music education provided. Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Performance opportunities. Hire us for your next event. 0412 948 450 coastalacappella@gmail.com

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One of the best (SATB) choirs on the coast. We seeks new members. Reading of music and able to sing harmony would be an advantage. See our website for details and upcoming concert.

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

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Friendship, fellowship, and fun in retirement. Very active club, outings, excursions, dining 3 times a month 1st Thur 1.30pm Club Umina, Melbourne Ave, Umina Beach Visitors Welcome. 0414 280 375

PROBUS CLUB OF KARIONG

Meets at Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, at 10am 3rd Tuesday each month. Enjoy a wide variety of Guest Speakers, Social outing and activities with Friendship Fellowship and Fun. 0407934003

SERVICE GROUPS LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY Make new friends & have fun while serving your community Everglades Country Club 3rd Monday of each month 0478 959 895

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Making a difference in the lives of women & girls through awareness, advocacy & action 2nd Thur 7 pm Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd, Wamberal sibrisbanewater@siswp.org www.siswp.org

INNER WHEEL CLUB GOSFORD NTH

Make friends, Make a difference! Join us and develop lasting friendships with like minded women serving our community 6.30pm 2nd Wed Phillip House, Kariong 0405 385 610 iiw.au.gosfordnorth@gmail.com

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: GROWING CHOOKS

CHERALYN DARCEY

One of my happiest childhood memories is of my mother’s bantam collection. I say ‘collection’ because this flock of birds must have featured just about every variant available at the time. When I opened the coop to collect the tiny warm eggs each morning, a rainbow flurry of feathers would burst out into the field, tumbling in the red earth with their chatter. So, I know, that apart from all the good they can do in your garden, chickens make delightful and engaging family friends as well. Gardening with Chooks First of all, you need to be aware that although chickens love eating weeds and so can be the answer to your weed nightmares, they are not picky or careful when it comes to your treasured garden and would view your veggie plot as a smorgasbord. You will need to fence off areas of your garden that you do not want them in but don’t dismiss the fact that chickens are wonderful pest and weed controllers so let them free range over areas that are between plantings. And oh, the poo! Chicken droppings are an on-tap fertiliser when you have chooks. In a small domestic set up you are probably never going to have too much but if you do? It’s something other than eggs that you can also share with the neighbours. Got snails? Not for long with chooks on the job! Let them lose and they will happily collect them for you or here’s a great game a good friend of mine loved as a child. Karen’s mum would give her brother and her an old milo tin and ask them to collect the snails from around the garden for the chooks. She made it more appealing but paying one cent a snail but I’m not sure what the going rate today is. You could add curl grubs to the bounty as well! Home Sweet Henhouse While you can make a chicken house yourself from scratch, there are kits and even ready-made coops available starting from about $200 with the sky being the limit. All sorts of designs and shapes can be found but don’t forget that your chickens will need an area to exercise

in as well. An enclosed ‘chicken run’ is actually a legal requirement and provides protection for your chickens while giving them a place to spread their wings and scratch around the earth. Second-hand coops and runs are a consideration, but you will need to ensure that all parts are cleaned and disinfected before use. Built yourself or second hand, ensure that all materials and finishes are safe for your chickens. Non-toxic stains and paints are a must and check there is nothing that could catch or trap feathers, feet or beaks. The best structural protection is to bury chicken wire that is firmly secured to the bottom edge of runs and coops and continues completely under the ground of the area. This is to stop predators from digging under your structures and getting to your lovely chickens. As for space the general guide is 0.5m per chook in the hen house plus 1m in the run. You will want your chook house to capture winter sun and be provided with summer shade so situating under a deciduous tree is one option. I like the idea of a thick evergreen bush as it also has insulating properties and will provide winter warmth and chickens do like to feel cosy under protective branches. Avoid gum tree though as branches have the tendency to drop. Face the windows (wire covered) east or north and nesting boxes should be on the south side, so they remain in the shade. ‘Somerzby Pet Products’ sell chicken coops and runs: somerzby. com.au Which Chick for You?

Hybrids are usually bred to be more prolific layers, but they have a shorter lifespan than most pure breeds and don’t lay for as long either. They are a consideration but so are the many pure breeds. Of these, Australorp are great layers and make excellent pets as their nature is very friendly. Other pure breeds to consider are Barnevelder, Cochin, Dominique and don’t forget Bantams which are miniature versions of full-sized breeds. Day-old Chicks are cheap, and they are cute, but you may end up with males as sexing is not always possible. There is extra care needed too as you will need to keep them warm with either a heating lamp/pad and you should keep them separate from other poultry as they can be rather nasty to them. Pullets are chickens that are under a year of age and the usual starter chicken that most people buy. At this age their sex and their laying ability has been determined. Another term used is ‘Point of Lay ‘chickens – these are around 18 to 22 weeks of age and are ready to start laying. Feeding Your New Mates A balanced diet is crucial for

everyone and that includes chickens. While they do love your kitchen scraps, weeds and pests, they also need a lot more to survive and this is where modern chicken feed comes in. You will need to feed either pellets, grains or a mash and then there is also ‘crumble’ which is basically crushed up pellets. These mixes have the protein, minerals and vitamins that your chooks need to thrive along with the additional calcium for good eggs. Food scraps and foraging are part of the equation along with feed and happy chooks enjoy a little ‘scatter’ which is whole grains tossed upon an area for them to graze upon. Chook Challenges Chickens are often accused of attracting vermin, disease and even snakes. While failing to keep your coop and run clean may attract pests, the answer is simply to be a good, clean chicken keeper. There are plants that are toxic to chickens so you will need to do your research but a few common ones you need to be aware of are: avocado, beans, the leaves of tomatoes and rhubarb along with generally toxic plants like trumpet vines, azaleas and daffodils. Probably the biggest issue you will face with chickens is that they really don’t like stress. They won’t deal well with boredom, sudden changes, aggressive coopmates or even changes in diet so all need to be managed by slow introduction sand/or the removal of stressors. ike any animal, they can become sick, diseased or suffer from a pest

infestation so you need to be alert to changes in behaviour that might indicate an issue. An excellent book for an in-depth exploration of all aspects of chicken keeping, particularly in Australia, including a handy health section is: ‘Backyard Chickens: How to Keep Healthy Hens’ by David Ingham (no not that family!) CHERALYN’S GARDEN RESCUE Kelsey of Wyong wanted to know the council regulations for keeping chickens as she’s not sure if her plans of a chicken mansion on her average home block and flock of eight will be permissible. Loved this question Kelsey, thank you and it prompted me to write about chickens this week, as you can see! In general, chickens must not be kept under such conditions as to create a nuisance or to be dangerous or injurious to the health of the community. Chickens must not be kept within 4.5 metres of a dwelling, public hall, school or premises used for the manufacture, preparation, sale or storage of food. Chicken yards must at all times be kept clean and free from offensive odours. The floors must be paved with concrete or mineral asphalt underneath the roosts or perches. Yards must be enclosed as to prevent bird escape. For most home zones you will not be able to exceed 3m in height for your chook house, it will need to be located in the rear of your home and have a floor area not exceeding 15m2. A maximum of 10 chickens is ok and roosters are not recommended in residential areas.

There are additional regulations pertaining to heritage zones, waterfronts and easements and additional rules that pertain to other breeds of poultry so you will need to check in with council for those. PLANT HAPPENINGS As we are in lockdown still, how about some gardening podcasts? A few I really enjoy are: Real World Gardener: realworldgardener.podbean.com; 3cr Gardening Show: 3cr.org.au/ gardening; All the Dirt: allthedirt.com. au/podcast; Gardening Australia Podcast: just search ‘gardeningaustralia’ on any podcast platform. You can also catch up with me over at thegardeninggang.podbean.com THIS WEEK YOU COULD PLANT You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, celeriac, celery, endive, garlic, kale, lettuce, mustard, late season onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb, salsify, silverbeet, English daisy, delphinium, dianthus, gloxinia, gypsophila, marigold, roses, spider flower, statice. Moon Planting Guide 24th - 30th July: Full Moon which means the sowing and planting of root crops and perennials is best done now. 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 CoastFM963 Send your gardening questions, events and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Business & Property Business NSW calls to re-open construction sector early Business NSW Central Coast is calling on the NSW Government to re-open the construction industry on Monday, July 26, under reduced operating conditions. Tighter restrictions introduced on July 19 will see the industry shut down throughout Greater Sydney, including the Coast, until July 30, with only urgent emergency repairs or safety work to secure construction sites to be carried out. But Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, says the Coast relies on the construction industry to support more than 44,000 locals and their livelihoods. “It is estimated the construction industry closedown is going to cost the NSW economy between $800M and $1B a week, in addition to the wider lockdown making this a $2B per week problem for businesses,” Martin said. “The construction industry accounts for 25 per cent of our

local business or over 5,800 businesses. “The value add of this industry to the region is upwards of $1.2B so if you do even a raw calculation by the week, our region could potentially be losing upwards of $50M per week. “We would like to see a reopening of building sites early, in a safe but reduced way. “Announcing a re-opening date of July 26 will give those businesses without a proper COVID Safe plan time to develop one and give an opportunity for businesses to order and receive materials in time for a recommencement of trade. “When they were confronted with similar issues, the Victorian Government allowed 25 per cent of the regular workforce for large construction projects, and a maximum of five workers and a supervisor for smaller jobs. “For outdoor sites, we should allow a set number of workers per hectare, considering

outdoor transmission of the virus is less of a risk than indoors. “Many businesses may be forced to permanently close. “I cannot stress enough the importance of getting vaccinated as soon as possible, in order to reopen our economy.” Local builder, Daniel Gutierrez, said it was scary times and he couldn’t be shut down for longer than two weeks before things would start to go sour. He is the owner of Construct a Space which is based at Empire Bay and completes small home renovations all over the Coast. “We do renovations and extensions, internal modifications such as kitchens and bathrooms and decks,” Gutierrez said. “A couple of my clients have been left with half-finished bathrooms and even if I could go in and finish them, I can’t get materials because those places are closed, or the ones that are

still open are running short on supplies. “It’s a domino effect. “I just don’t know what’s going to happen and it’s even more worrying that I had a few jobs lined up, almost at the point of taking a deposit, but whether or not they’ll go ahead I don’t know. “That’s when I’m going to start feeling it, and I reckon people will hold back on getting work done because of the uncertainty of how long the lockdown goes on. “This is uncharted grounds, I couldn’t even give my apprentice a definite answer, I just don’t know what’s going to happen.” Construction work on NSW Government projects has also ceased, which will set back the opening of the $200M redevelopment of Wyong Hospital, as well as the $178M Pacific Highway upgrade at Lisarow among other projects. Terry Collins

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Small business support available from 19 July Central Coast businesses, sole traders and not-forprofit organisations are now able to apply for up to $15,000 from the first of the NSW Government’s economic support packages: The 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant. Applications for the second tranche of assistance, which includes the Micro Business Support Grants and the JobSaver program, will open from Monday, July 26.

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the programs will provide timely and targeted support for businesses to help them with much needed cash flow, maintain employees and provide relief for business expenses, for which no other government support is available. “We’re committed to keeping businesses in business, and people in jobs which is why we’re providing tax-free grants of between $7,500 and $15,000 to help alleviate some

of the economic pressures being faced during the current COVID-19 lockdown,” he said. The 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant is available to NSW businesses that have a turnover of more than $75,000 and up to $50M and a total annual wages bill of below $10M. Businesses can expect to start receiving funds from the Business Support Grant from the end of July. Eligible businesses will receive: $15,000 for a decline

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in turnover of 70 per cent, or more; $10,500 for a decline in turnover of 50 per cent, or more; and $7,500 for a decline in turnover of 30 per cent, or more. Minister for Digital and Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said the digital application process would be available for business owners through Service NSW. From July 26, the Micro Business Support Grant will be available for eligible businesses with a turnover of between

$30,000 and $75,000 that experience a decline in turnover of 30 per cent or more. Eligible businesses will receive $1,500, tax-free, per fortnight of restrictions. Meanwhile the joint NSW Government and Commonwealth JobSaver program will help small and medium businesses retain staff. Eligible businesses with a turnover from $75,000 and up to $50M which maintain their staff headcount will receive

tax-free fortnightly payments of 40 per cent of their weekly payroll, with a minimum payment of $1,500 per week, and a maximum payment of $10,000 per week. Eligible non-employing businesses will receive $1,000 per week. For more information on the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants visit: www. nsw.gov.au. Source: Media release, Jul 18 NSW Government

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Can the Coast become a certified ECO Destination? The Central Coast’s journey to becoming a certified ECO Destination is progressing in leaps and bounds, according to Central Coast Council, with an additional 10 local nature-based businesses receiving funding to pursue certification. The council says ECO Destination Certification will ensure the Central Coast is recognised as a world-class location for sustainable and nature-based tourism and provide a substantial boost to the local economy. Seeking certification are: Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, Calga; Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP; Canton Beach Paddleshack; Elixir Journeys, Bouddi National Park; Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, Glenworth Valley; Grace Springs Farm, Kulnura; Iris Lodge Alpacas, Jilliby; Jake Cassar Bushcraft, Brisbane Water National Park; Rocky Trail Entertainment, Lake Munmorah; and Terrigal Ocean Tours, Terrigal and Broken Bay. Central Coast Council Director

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Corporate Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said it was exciting to see so many local operators welcomed into the program. “We are working with Ecotourism Australia and WWF-Australia to achieve ECO Destination Certification by World Environment Day in June 2022,” Cowley said. “Nature-based tourism

businesses on the Coast were recently invited to submit an EOI seeking support to pursue formal recognition as an ecotourism provider. “Through a fully-funded partnership with Ecotourism Australia and WWF-Australia, these businesses will receive mentoring throughout their certification journey, as well as a $500 funding incentive to

assist with the first year of the process.” The Central Coast has the largest regional cohort of certified or seeking certification businesses. If successful in achieving certification, new program members will join the Central Coast’s existing cohort of ECO certified operators – AquaFun Avoca Lake, Central Coast

Marine Discovery Centre, Noonaweena in the hinterland, and TreeTops Adventure Park in Ourimbah State Forest. Chief Executive at Ecotourism Australia, Rod Hillman, said the Central Coast is an outstanding candidate to become a certified ECO Destination. “The Central Coast has well managed and extensive protected areas, a strong

environmental ethic within the community and Council, and high quality existing ecotourism experiences,” Hillman said. “Ecotourism Australia visited the Central Coast in May to launch the region’s journey to become a certified ECO Destination with regional stakeholders and announce an incentive program to create and build new ecotourism products in the region. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the support of Ecotourism Australia and WWF-Australia will ensure the region fulfills its potential as an eco-destination of choice. “The Central Coast has an abundance of world-class, nature-based tourist attractions and this sees us well-placed to attract an increasing number of visitors seeking sustainable travel experiences,” Hart said. The ECO Destination Certification program is fully funded by WWF-Australia as part of their Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund. Source: Media release, Jul 21 Central Coast Council

Pubs and clubs ‘doing it tough’ T he Australian Hotels Association NSW (AHA) has welcomed a raft of State and Federal Government initiatives aimed at supporting businesses and staff during the current COVID lockdown but pubs and clubs on the Central

Coast are still doing it tough. Gosford Hotel owner, Jordan Harris, said like all other venues, the hotel was in shutdown mode. “We do have one bottle shop open so that’s a good thing,” he said.

“The support for staff from the Government is good but we are still looking at the full details of help for businesses. “I don’t see it saving us from losing a lot of money while we’re closed. “We’re seeing at least $10,000 in lost revenue each week and

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when you throw in overheads, our losses are probably a lot more. “We’re more worried about our staff than anything else; we’re staying in touch and making sure they are getting the government payments due to them.” The restrictions came as a double blow to the Gosford Hotel, which was in the last six weeks of its 18-month renovation. “The renovations have come to a grinding halt and we’re not sure how that will impact us cost-wise,” Harris said.

“It would be much better if we were not counted as part of Greater Sydney. “We have had so few cases and have been very diligent in our COVID safe practices.” Harris said he was not confident the lockdown would end on July 30. “Hopefully the Government will get on top of it and we will reopen sooner rather than later,” he said. AHA NSW CEO John Whelan said the latest lockdown had been devastating for staff and hoteliers. “NSW hotels have operated at

a maximum of 50 per cent capacity for the past 16 months and the latest lockdown has hit particularly hard,” he said. “More than 50,000 Greater Sydney- based hotel staff are now out of work. “The pubs might be closed but the bills keep coming in. “This (government) support will allow us to keep our head above water during this difficult time so we’re able to open our doors when the lockdown ends.” Terry Collins

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Central Coast rents up 23 per cent over past year Weekly housing rents on the Central Coast have increased by almost 23 per cent in the past year, according to figures recently released by real estate consultant BFP Property Buyers. Founder and Principal Ben Plohl said analysis of SQM Research’s Weekly Asking Rent and Vacancy Rate data has highlighted the vastly different rental market conditions happening in NSW city and regional areas. Plohl said many regional lifestyle areas had been experiencing more demand than supply for a number of

years with vacancy rates well below the equilibrium point for some time. “While the pandemic has accelerated the exodus of people away from the city, that is a situation that had been under way for a while already, mainly because of the high property prices in the Harbour City,” he said. “On top of that, the lending restrictions that came into play in 2017 also prevented many financially capable investors from borrowing to purchase a strategically located investment property in areas like the South or Central Coast.” Plohl said analysis of the data revealed that average weekly

rents on the Central Coast had risen by 22.8 per cent during the 12 months to early July, 2021. In other regions, rents had increased by more than 35 per cent in Broken Hill-Dubbo and almost 28 per cent on the South Coast, he said. “All of these locations have had undersupplied rental markets for some time, with vacancy rates currently sitting at just one per cent or below,” Plohl said. “Also, with areas like these seeing the lion’s share of internal migration from Sydney, this situation is not likely to change anytime soon.”

The Central Coast was listed as one of the top five regional areas for rent increases, with average weekly rents now around $564. Meanwhile, new data from Corelogic shows the record breaking rises in rental prices are pushing thousands of Australians to the brink of homelessness and housing stress. Corelogic figures reveal that rents throughout Australia have averaged a 6.6 per cent growth over the last year, the highest annual growth in dwelling rents since January 2009. Terry Collins

Council essential services to continue through lockdown Essential services including water and sewer work, waste collection and road repairs will continue on the Central Coast during the current lockdown. CEO, David Farmer, said the community can be assured that Central Coast Council is following the requirements of the latest announcement on restrictions from the NSW Government. “Under this Order, construction works may continue where urgent, including to maintain public utilities and to ensure the safe operations of existing transport infrastructure, which means our work for the community is largely not impacted,” Farmer

said. “Council will continue to undertake work to maintain public facilities and provide essential services including water and sewer services, waste collection, road repairs and childcare services. “Our parks and beaches remain open for exercise only and please note that lifeguard services are not in operation during the cooler months. “We are also continuing the cleaning of public toilets for the health and safety of our community. “Please refer to Council website and social media channels for the latest information on necessary temporary closures of some facilities and any impacts to

our services. “Council’s response remains unchanged and will continue until stay at home orders are lifted with all essential services continuing to be delivered but required facilities and sites are temporarily closed.” Services which will continue during the lockdown are: water and sewer; waste collection; road repairs; development assessments; childcare centres remain open; public toilets remain open; parks and playspaces open (for exercise only); beaches remain open (please note lifeguards are not on patrol during the cooler months); holiday parks are open for essential travellers only; after hours call outs for emergencies; and call centre

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for customer enquiries. Central Coast Stadium events will be updated at centralcoaststadium.com.au. Council facilities temporary closed during the current lockdown are: administration buildings at Wyong and Gosford; libraries’ leisure centres, gyms and pools; theatres and The Regional Gallery; The Entrance Visitor Information Centre; Senior and Youth Centres; and all community facilities, such as halls. Source: Media release, Jul 19 Central Coast Council

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Julia NEWBOULD Editor-at-large • Money magazine Sometimes it’s two steps forward and one step back. I was reminded of this a few times this month. As I write, parts of the country continue to go in and out of lockdown. It’s tough. For some people it’s a simple transition to working from home. For others, their businesses and livelihoods are threatened – restaurants, entertainment, venues, bars, pubs, florists and retail shops. This is hard on their mental health and hard on their finances. Will they be able to resurrect themselves from yet another trading halt and recover from another waste of foodstuffs or other perishables, and will they be reluctant to hire staff again? These are all issues that

are wearing down people in a life-changing way. When it comes to more usual concerns, say budgeting or dieting, the frustrations and challenges are also real. I’ve never found it hard to come up with the plan, but sticking to it in the long term, during good and bad times ... now, that’s tough. For example, if you’re dieting and have a lot of weight to lose, it’s likely to take a long time. The first couple of months when you’re seeing results is inspirational and so it’s not too hard to stay on track. But when you reach a plateau, or you’ve just been doing it for a long time and can see there’s still a long way to go, that’s tough. With savings, it can be similar. For example, superannuation savings for those just

starting work can look small and the payday for super is so far ahead that it’s hard to be inspired. But as you get older, your balance grows and you can see a time when this is going to be good for you. Paying down a high balance on your credit cards, reducing your mortgage and building your investment portfolio may be difficult over the long term,

so you really do need to keep your focus and use whatever it takes to keep committed to the goal. A friend recently told me she had become dispirited because while dieting she had gone up 1kg but down 2kg in the previous week, so an overall loss of only 1kg. I said that was okay, as your net result was trending down and that’s the objective.

The message is that it’s important to be more big-picture about longer-term goals. Your super will go up and down – last year was a great example of that – but as long as it’s trending in the right direction then that’s fine. Of course, it should be trending at a similar rate to similar funds! On the other hand, I find saving difficult unless I have

smaller goals, broken up into investments and other medium-term goals such as holidays or a car. The investment account can only be used for investment purposes – shares, ETFs, managed funds, etc. When I reach an amount I think is reasonable, I look at what might be a good buy. At this point, I have usually already started researching so when I reach my goal I know what I want. I also have an emergency fund. While it sits in my offset account it is helping with my mortgage, but it’s also there should I need to pay living expenses for a couple of months without an income. This was a big lesson for everyone from last year’s events. The trend in diets today is to be a little kinder to yourself. Don’t go hard on stringent rules; try to moderate your eating so that it will be sustainable over the long term. This is a strategy that also works well for a savings plan. M

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a range of factors including diversity, ESG reporting, portfolio holdings disclosure, the investor groups or affiliations it belongs to, the use of positive and negative screens and other factors. LGS, UniSuper, Future Super, HOSTPLUS and Mercy Super round out the top 10. Rainmaker Information has published these findings in its inaugural ESG Superannuation Study. It makes its assessment against five dimensions: governance, or how the fund declares its commitments to

ESG principles; investment transparency, or portfolio level disclosure and disclosure on engagement with invested companies; publication of ESG reports; disclosure of the investment process and how a fund implements ESG principles; and performance, or whether the fund achieves its investment objectives and satisfies the sole purpose test. There are now 36 super funds that collectively offer 171 ESG investment options. Rainmaker estimates these

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$8.6M boost for Pacific Link Central Coast based social housing provider, Pacific Link Housing, has finished the financial year on a high with an $8.6M cash boost and is set to continue to deliver outstanding housing outcomes in the year ahead. The Coast’s only locally based Tier 1 Community Housing Provider (CHP) has secured significant funds to support the provision of homes for those people in greatest need in the community. Pacific Link Housing secured a $7M loan from National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) to support the development of new social and affordable housing across the footprint of the Central Coast and the Hunter Regions. NHFIC finalised $362M of social bonds in June 2021, taking total issuance to about $2B since the organisation was established three years ago. Pacific Link is one of eight community housing providers to receive a 10-year fixed rate interest only loan following this most recent bond issuance. NHFIC CEO, Nathan Dal Bon,

Pacific Link Housing Chairman, Wal Edgell, and CEO, Ian Lynch

said the organisation had become an established issuer in the bond market and, in total, the bond was anticipated to save the participating CHPs almost $100M in interest payments over the next 10 years. “Investors have taken up more than $800M of NHFIC bonds within two weeks, with

this strong support seeing institutional and private equity capital flowing into subsidised housing,” Dal Bon said. Pacific Link Housing Chairman, Wal Edgell, said the NHFIC loan would enable community housing providers to build more homes and improve the housing experience for lower income households

and those in greatest need in our community. “The strong interest from domestic and international investors, that saw the bond issue being over-subscribed by some 2.5 times, demonstrates the financial market’s appetite for such issuances and the increasing awareness of investors of the solid returns on

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socially-based investments,” Edgell said. Pacific Link has also recently received a grant of $1.6M under the NSW Government’s Community Housing Innovation Fund (CHIF). These funds will be used to support various developments on the Coast, including a project planned for Gosford.

CEO Ian Lynch said Pacific Link had an outstanding track record of delivering mixedtenancy developments in collaboration with the NSW State Government which provided accessibility to muchneeded housing and helped strengthen community cohesion. “In addition, our self-funded tenant capacity building programs provide opportunities for education, employment and social inclusion” he said. Pacific Link Housing manages more than 1,100 properties across the local government areas of Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Maitland and Cessnock. It is pursuing a number of projects and opportunities which are at varying stages from the Peninsula, through Gosford,The Entrance, northern areas of the Central Coast and beyond. There are 666 social housing dwellings available on the Central Coast through Pacific Link. Source: Media release, Jul 14 Pacific Link Housing

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Sharing the love … locally Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of the latest round of Love Local online guides as the region remains in strict lockdown. The Love Local guides feature an extensive range of Central Coast businesses to make it easier for community members to buy local. Central Coast Council Director Corporate Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said the Love Local guides are featured on the Love Central Coast website and have continued to grow since their launch in 2020. “Our Love Local online guides highlight the quality, creativity and breadth of businesses that call the Coast home,” Cowley said. “Shopping locally delivers a substantial boost to our local economy and during difficult times such as the current

required lockdown this is more important than ever. “Love Local makes it so easy to connect with local providers and once you’ve made the switch to buy locally you won’t look back.” Three new Love Local guides

are featured on lovecentralcoast.com: Shopping – boutiques, bespoke retailers and local makers and creators who offer home delivery; Produce – local producers which offer home delivery; and Food and drink –

restaurants and cafes which offer takeaway and home delivery. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the development and promotion of the guides were an important channel for Council to provide support to

local businesses impacted by measures to control COVID-19. “Stay at home orders can make it extremely difficult for small businesses to continue to operate and it is vital that local communities rally to support local operators,” Hart said.

“So many exceptional local businesses on the Coast have created ways for us to continue to access their services online and through takeaway and home delivery – so I’d encourage everyone to explore and use the local operators featured in our Love Local online guides.” Local consumer facing businesses can sign up for a free listing on the Love Central Coast website and benefit from free promotion to Central Coast locals and visitors to the region. Community members can explore the diverse range of local businesses and the ways they have shifted to safely provide their goods and services online or through takeaway or home delivery at lovecentralcoast.com/ lovelocal Source: Media release, Jul 21 Central Coast Council

Third storey for Esplanade Café The Esplanade Café at 60 Terrigal Esplanade is seeking a third storey to the shop top housing above it.

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The Local Planning Panel was scheduled to discuss the proposal on July 22 for the tiny piece of land, a mere 121.9m2 in total, which looks out over Terrigal Beach. The application from Howard Leslie and Associates on behalf of client Helen Felistch seeks permission to partially demolish the building and add a third storey as part of renovations.

The development application is required to go to the Planning Panel because the floor space ratio is 33 per cent above the planning controls for the area. The application has used most of the available space with a first floor balcony (6.8m2) to the main bedroom facing Hudson Lane and a top roof terrace with pergola (20m2) on the second level facing Terrigal Beach. Expansive windows and bifold doors provide an outlook towards Hudson Lane and Terrigal Esplanade activities

and natural backdrops located beyond the site. The architectural roof design has incorporated a skylight in such a way as to contribute additional sunlight access to the middle section of the building. The applicant says that given the site proportions and half level split contours to the rear of the site, it is considered that the proposed development is generally consistent with the height, form and scale of building objectives for shop top housing developments in the

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Terrigal Village Centre. “Although the building façade from Hudson Lane could read as a four-storey building (because of site contours and use of split level floors), given the setback distances and position of the roof top level towards the centre of the site it is anticipated this is a design volume that will not be visible at street eye level,” the applicant states. Source: Local Planning Panel Agenda, July 22 DA/58543/2020

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Re-write your story: I’m a bad cook

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This is the fourth 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 ‘can’t cook’.

You will learn something every time you cook, and you’ll learn double from the ‘failures’. You will learn to pivot and spin your dish into something new. Here are a few tricks:

You feel inadequate in the kitchen and wonder how people whip up such delicious meals from scratch. And surely, by this stage in your adulting life you should just know how to do it, right?! If those are the stories playing in your mind, know that you are not alone. We are all comparing ourselves on some level to someone else, whether it’s cooking skills, waistline, parenting or professional success. Comparison is rampant but let me offer you some perspective when it comes to cooking skills. You can’t do it ..YET What would you say to a child who was crying because they couldn’t ride their bike as fast as another child? You would tell them, “You can’t ride that fast YET. Come on, let’s practice.” Right? If you can’t do something, chances are you haven’t put your attention on learning it yet. A generation that didn’t learn to cook When I say you’re not alone,

it’s actually a whole generation who feel this way! We grew up in households where there was pressure for both parents to earn money outside the home. And even if one parent was at home, it was the time of convenience meals! It was a status symbol to afford frozen meals. The art of cooking was devalued in just a couple of generations as families handed their money over to large corporations to feed them food from a factory. The by-product of those times – the children – weren’t given the opportunity to learn to cook by watching their caregivers. They didn’t see their elders chopping, stirring and laughing together in the kitchen the way it once was. Cooking was done

as quickly and conveniently as possible, and children weren’t given the opportunity to witness and learn. Fast forward to now, and you wonder why you can’t cook intuitively. Well, it’s because you haven’t learned! A few tricks from my Grandma’s kitchen The next time you’re in the company of the older generation, ask them their top kitchen advice. You’re sure to pick up a few gems that you just won’t find on Google. Here is my Grandma’s advice: Use quality ingredients, and less of them You’ve heard this before and

Pantry salad dressing over a green salad This perpetual salad dressing lives in my cupboard and gets topped up as we need. Salad dressing is the ultimate balance of salty and sweet and sour and fatty. Take this as a guideline and adjust it to suit your family. Ingredients -½ cup olive oil

are probably tired of it, but it’s true. Start with good ingredients and you’ll have to work less hard to add flavour. Shop local and you’ll get the freshest produce, full of flavour. Plus, you won’t need as much of anything. Read the whole recipe before you start If you are cooking from a recipe, spend a few minutes reading through all the ingredients and the full method. Make sure you have all the ingredients (or decide the substitutes you’ll use), all the tools and a clear picture of how much work, time and mess is involved. Then decide if you’re going to make it. And if you don’t want to follow a recipe, don’t!

- ½ cup of your favourite vinegar or lemon juice (or a combination of multiple acids) - 1 tsp sugar, honey or maple syrup - 1 tsp mustard (Dijon or wholegrain) - ½ tsp salt, tamari or soy sauce - Grind of pepper - Optional: ½ tsp cumin seeds Method - Add all ingredients to a jar with lid - Shake jar well and use as you need it.

Food doesn’t need to look good. It just needs to smell and taste good. Forget every styled food image you’ve ever seen, because that is not home cooking! Homecooked food is often ugly and that’s ok. The amount of time and consideration that goes into styling food for a photograph is not how you want to spend your time in the kitchen, so drop the expectation that it needs to look good. There are no failures It will happen that things just don’t turn out as you hoped, but don’t despair! Scrape off the burnt bits and serve it anyway.

Store it in the cupboard and keep topping up the same jar. (If using lemon juice, store in the fridge.) - Make your simple salad: Rinse and chop or rip up your salad greens – use anything such as lettuce, rocket, baby spinach, mizuna, mustard greens, radish greens… a bit of whatever you have. Keep it simple with a chopped avocado (they’re in season at the moment, so maybe add two!) and pour over as much dressing as you want. Toss and serve.

- Too much salt? Too much of a spice? Dilute it by adding more of the other ingredients, for example more tomatoes in a Bolognese, or more vegetables in a stir fry. And enjoy the leftovers tomorrow. - Overcooked? It will depend on what it is but try adding some fresh ingredients to balance the overcooked ones. Or can you toss part of your meal and save the rest? For me, very overcooked pasta gets tossed and I start again. We all have a few non-negotiables! - Bland? Balance the flavours. Food is tasty when you have a balance between salty and sweet, sour and fatty. Ask yourself, does your dish need some more salt? Does it need a pinch of sugar or maple syrup to make your tongue dance? Does it need a squeeze of lemon to lighten it? Does it need a drizzle of oil for a more satisfying mouth feel? Play with it because there is no right answer. It all comes down to what YOU enjoy. Speak kindly to yourself And finally, change the language. Drop the story, “I’m a bad cook” and replace it with “I am learning to cook.” Sometimes we need to take a step back from our stories and talk to ourselves like we would talk to someone we love.

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First students begin studies at Clinical School

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The first students are set to begin studying at the recently completed Central Coast Clinical School. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the Gosford facility will welcome 170 medicine students and more than 700 nursing and midwifery students from this week. Wicks said while the students will attend online classes while COVID-19 restrictions are in place, this was still an exciting time for the Central Coast. “A university in Gosford has

been a long-held dream for the Central Coast community, and this week the first students of the Central Coast Clinical School start online,” Wicks said. “The new campus will be welcoming 170 students from the Bachelor of Medicine Program, including 30 new students who will start their degree at the Central Coast Campus, and over 700 students from the Nursing Program. “The Bachelor of Medicine Joint Medical Program is a highly clinically-focused

program, delivered from Gosford Hospital (in addition to other hospital locations) in years 3-5. “All three years of the University of Newcastle’s undergraduate Nursing degree have relocated from the Ourimbah Campus.” Wicks said more disciplines will progressively be offered from the Clinical School from 2024. “I can’t wait to welcome the first students onsite when classes return face to face and celebrate the fantastic

opportunities this building presents to our community for years to come,” she said. “This is just the start, with Graduate Entry Nursing for international students, Masters in Health Economics, Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Masters of Clinical Psychology expected to be on offer from 2024. “The University of Newcastle is also looking to offer a Bachelor of Public and Community Health, which is a new program that focuses on the integrated and community

health needs of the Central Coast.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said face to face teaching would begin at the facility as soon as COVID-19 restrictions allow. “Code red“ provisions now underway at Gosford Hospital will also see the official opening of the new facility postponed, he said. The Central Coast Clinical School and the Central Coast Research Institute is the result of a joint investment by the

Federal Government ($32.5M), the NSW Government ($20M), and the University of Newcastle ($20M). The Federal Government also provided $12.5M of transitional funding through the Department of Education and Training to help cover the costs of establishing the new medical and clinical schools. Source: Media release, Jul 21 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks Media statement, Jul 22 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Correction An article in last week’s Coast Community News inadvertently used the incorrect picture with a story on a recruitment drive being conducted by Gosford Private Hospital. We apologise for the error. With its $32M redevelopment almost complete, the hospital is seeking to expand its team of more than 650 staff and there are opportunities for a broad range of healthcare workers. Gosford Private Hospital Chief Executive Officer and Healthe Care Australia Regional Manager, Matt Kelly, said the

redevelopment presents an exciting opportunity for staff, doctors and the Central Coast community. “Over the last 41 years Gosford Private Hospital has grown alongside the community in the scope of services and opportunities we provide to the region,” Kelly said. “The health sector is the largest employer on the Central Coast and Gosford Private Hospital is proud to be the largest private employer on the Central Coast.” CCN

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Select local pharmacists to provide vaccinations A selection of local pharmacists will finally be able to start providing COVID-19 vaccinations from August 16 even though they were initially approved in March. Trent Playford, President of the Central Coast Pharmacist’s Association, said not all pharmacists had been invited to be part of the vaccination rollout and the association was not sure of the criteria used by the Federal or NSW Government to determine which pharmacies were included. Playford said pharmacists were invited in February to fill out a comprehensive survey regarding their capability. “It took the Federal Government six weeks to work through because they had so many applications and then we got our official approval at the end of March,” he said. He explained that although the Federal Government had managed Phase 1(a) and 1(b) of the vaccine rollout, which included the most vulnerable such as nursing home residents, it was then handed over to the NSW Government. “The list was sent to the

Trent Playford at Amcal West Gosford

state government but then they decided to do the hub model. “You will have to ask the

politicians why they decided to do that; we have been campaigning from the start for pharmacists to be

involved,” he said. To date, the local pharmacies approved to commence providing the AstraZeneca

vaccine from mid-August are Blooms the Chemist at Erina, Saratoga, Umina and Wyong, Amcal West Gosford and Woy Woy, and Priceline at Kincumber. Playford is the pharmacist at Amcal West Gosford and said the timing of the pharmacy rollout is good because it is the end of the flu vax season so local vaccination rooms are empty. Pharmacists haven’t been informed whether or not they will be able to provide other forms of COVID vaccination as the government secures supply due to the temperatures (-70 degrees Celsius) Pfizer and Moderna need to be stored at. According to Playford, participating pharmacists had to sign off last week on their intention to participate and were now waiting for more information about onboarding and ordering. “We will be doing it on an appointment basis using an online booking tool,” he said. The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) commended local pharmacies taking part in the NSW rollout, and applauded the Berejiklian Government for committing to maximising pharmacist

involvement. PSA NSW Branch President, Chelsea Felkai, said PSA has been working closely with the state government to secure pharmacist involvement in the strategy since the vaccine rollout commenced. “We have almost 5,000 skilled, trusted and experienced pharmacist vaccinators across NSW, and when fully activated, they will make a substantial difference to the population’s uptake of the vaccine,” Felkai said. “Premier Berejiklian has made it clear that we cannot live with the delta variant unless a certain proportion of the population are vaccinated, so we need to make it as easy and convenient as possible for Australians to get vaccinated.” A report released recently by the McKell Institute backs NSW Labor’s calls for greater involvement of community pharmacies in the vaccination program to accelerate the number of people fully vaccinated across the community. Jackie Pearson

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Frankie’s Day Central Coast couple Abbie Sydenham and Michael Knox are raising money in memory of their daughter Frankie Marjorie Knox, for Stillbirth Foundation Australia with the aim to significantly reduce the incidence and impact of stillbirth through research, education, and advocacy. The couple will be hosting their fundraiser at Avoca Beach Bowling Club from 12pm on October 23. The pair are hosting the fundraiser as they have experienced first-hand the impacts of stillbirth with the loss of their daughter Frankie, who sadly passed away on January 23 and was born sleeping into this world on January 26 at 36 weeks’ gestation. Sydenham said that the day is an opportunity to raise awareness around stillbirth in the community, and a way to break down the stigma attached to parents of stillborn children. “We noticed that there was a stigma surrounding stillbirth and that people don’t know how to or feel comfortable to broach the conversation.” “We’re trying to encourage people who have experienced stillbirth, that it’s okay to speak up and share your story. “The more mainstream it is, the easier it is to talk about.

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For the fundraiser, the day will start out at the Dam Hotel at 9am for registration and depart at 10am for a motorcycle ride to Avoca Beach Bowling Club where there will be barefoot bowls, raffles, silent auctions, number boards as well as face painting, live music, a cocktail of the day, Frankie’s Fruit Tingle, and a speaker from Stillbirth Foundation Australia. All the proceeds from this event will be donated to Stillbirth Foundation Australia.

“It’s a family fun day, so far 168 people have marked ‘going’ or ‘interested’ on the Facebook event I created, and I have confirmation from Coast Harley’s and Veterans MC that they are on board with this event and will spread the word to their riders. “Any amount we raise will be fantastic, but I’m hoping to raise between 15-20k. “I was inspired by another fundraiser held in Gosford not too long ago who had a

successful outcome. “We’re currently looking for sponsors to help cover the costs for the day as well as prize donations that we can include in our raffles/silent auctions. “If anyone is interested in supporting the event, they can get in touch with me through socials such as the event page on Facebook “Frankie’s Ride” and send me a direct message, or they can contact me through email at abbiesydenham@

gmail.com” Sydenham said. Donations can be made directly to Stillbirth Foundation Australia through our event page with them at https:// fundraise-for stillbirthfoundation-australia.raisely. com/abbie-sydenham Stillbirth Foundation Australia have indicated that there were 4,263 stillbirths recorded in Australia in 2015 and 2016. These statistics mean that one in every 135 pregnancies result in stillbirth, with 60 per

cent of stillbirths occurring between 20-26 weeks. There is still a lot unknown about the causes of stillbirth and around 20 per cent of stillbirths remain unexplained. A lack of adequate research and investigation into stillbirths around the country may also result in possible missed diagnoses and may hinder prevention messaging. Harry Mulholland

Government shelves plan for independent NDIS assessments Assistant Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Carers and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says NDIS participants on the Coast can breathe a sigh of relief with the Federal Government shelving plans to introduce independent assessments.

But she remains concerned the issue could arise again in the future. “This is a huge win for people living with a disability on the Central Coast,” she said. “Under the plan (which was under consideration) 500,000 Australians living with a permanent disability would’ve been forced into an assessment

with a stranger so the Government could cut costs,” McBride said. “The National Disability Insurance Scheme was built to protect people living with a disability and independent assessments would only hurt them.” McBride said she was concerned about Minister for

the NDIS Linda Reynolds’ choice of words when she described the plans as being shelved and not thrown out altogether. “The NDIS is critical in our region,” she said. “Over 350 people have contacted me about the NDIS and (there was a big surge in) inquiries from locals deeply

concerned about independent assessment. “The NDIS was designed so Australians living with a disability could have choice and control this must be protected for the future.” Source: Media release, Jul 13 Member for Dobell, Emma McBride

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ReachOut mental health support available for HSC students Central Coast HSC students and their families will have 24-hour access to support from Australia’s leading mental health service for young people in the lead up to exams. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said that in addition to the wellbeing programs being run at schools, the State Government has extended a partnership with ReachOut on the Stay Healthy HSC Hub providing advice for HSC students for staying healthy while preparing for their exams. “Physical and mental wellbeing are more important than ever at the moment, as students continue their HSC preparations while learning from home,” Mitchell said. “Students also need to remember that no matter what happens in response to the pandemic you will get your HSC, so continue studying hard and look after yourself.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Year 12 students, coming to the end of 13 years at school, were now facing the added pressure of dealing with COVID-19. “ReachOut is Australia’s leading mental health service and has teamed up with the NSW Government to provide this support,” he said.

“This support is available 24/7 and is only a few clicks away from any student or parent. “The 2020 HSC results show that despite all of the disruptions, students still achieved results consistent with those in year groups before them, and I am sure the 2021 cohort will also perform at a high level.”

Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, Bronnie Taylor, said the hub was a great resource to help HSC students and their parents cope during a challenging time. “This resource draws together some fantastic information to help students look after themselves and each other and provides links to extra help if they are feeling

overwhelmed or particularly stressed out,” Taylor said. ReachOut CEO, Ashley de Silva, said parents and carers play an integral role in supporting the wellbeing of their teenagers at this time. “Year 12 is a significant time in a young person’s life and we know it can also be a stressful experience,” de Silva said.

“ReachOut is pleased to be working with the NSW Government to help provide mental health support for HSC students and encourage them to seek help if they need it. “Our research shows that young people will often turn to their parents and carers when they are stressed. “We encourage parents to check in with their teenagers regularly to see how they are feeling, have open conversations about how to manage stress and also look for strategies that might help lighten their load, in particular around assessment or exam times.” The wellbeing campaign includes a one-stop-shop for students with advice, resources and information available on the Stay Healthy HSC hub. Source: Media release, Jul 18 NSW Government

Council of P&Cs says more is needed on in-school counselling The Central Coast Council of P&Cs (CCCP&Cs) has welcomed NSW Government initiatives to introduce a scholarship program to attract school counsellors and an expert panel to advise on mental health professional development for teachers but says more is needed. “It is good start, but it is not enough, and it is disappointing that it has taken the crisis of a further lockdown when it could have been offered years ago,” CCCP&Cs spokesperson, Sharryn Brownlee, said. “It is sad that there have had to be a number of serious incidents in schools to finally see value placed on having enough mental health professionals work and stay in the school system.” “CCC P&C are involved (in) supporting some P&Cs and families of schools where extra counsellors have been brought in from other schools, or redeployed staff from other duties so, rather than dealing incident to incident, leaving other schools short staffed, we would like to see other longterm solutions.” Brownlee said NSW Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, needed to look at the modelling around how school counsellors

are deployed and managed as it is currently not working and not what “would be considered best practice”. “Students notice when they need their counsellors that they are often working across multiple schools and not in the school on the day they are needed,” she said. “The system needs to make sure school counsellors are well supported in their roles, that it is an attractive workplace environment and that young people from university are attracted to the offer of employment as well as mature experienced teachers.” “CCC P&C would be happy if, as had been promised, every school had the counsellors they need, aligned to the needs of the students. Some of whom are dealing with very traumatic circumstances.” “Those counsellors then need to be assured of the number of students they will be responsible for, and the students need to know who will be responsible for them and who they need to go to so they can build that long-term trusting relationship. “The allocated number of counsellors does not meet the needs of the Central Coast – young people’s lives are in the balance because there is not enough support when they are

P&Cs spokesperson, Sharryn Brownlee

in the moment of crisis in their adolescence”. Meanwhile, the NSW Government said it is ensuring a strong pipeline of qualified

mental health professionals in schools through the new scholarship program for counsellors and psychologists. “The program will bring

graduates into the growing school counselling service, and supports teachers to reskill as counsellors,” Minister Mitchell said. She said the program successfully awarded 78 scholarships this year with another 80 now on offer. “School counsellors and psychologists are so important for our communities, especially during challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mitchell said. “We have committed to growing our school counselling service and thanks to scholarships like these we are on track to hire 160 graduates over the next two years.” There are three scholarships on offer: a training program for teachers to become a school counsellor; a program for psychology graduates to gain experience in schools; and a rural program for participants

with an existing psychology qualification to work in rural and remote schools while completing their masters. The school counselling service across NSW public schools currently comprises 1,129 full time positions, with 97.7 per cent of positions filled. Up to 300 people will be trained to join the school counselling workforce through the scholarship program between 2020 and 2023. Applications for the school counsellor and school psychologist scholarships close on October 10. Minister Mitchell also announced that teachers will now have access to the highest quality mental health professional development courses to help them recognise and refer students to the help they need, when they need it. Jackie Pearson

IN MEMORIAM Stephen Goodwin Late of Mangrove Mountain, passed away peacefully on the 9th July 2021, aged 74 years. Loving husband of Marilyn, much loved father of Alison and Nicholas, and adored granddad to Isabelle, Finn, Lachlan, Tye and Charlotte. Stephen dedicated his life to making a difference for his community and the district and had a passion for gardening, horses and politics. Stephen’s contribution was

acknowledged with numerous awards and for that he will always be remembered and greatly missed. A gathering to celebrate Stephens life will be held at a later date when COVID restrictions permit. If you would like to attend the memorial or have any stories or photos to share then Stephen’s children would love to hear from you and can be contacted at stephengoodwinmemorial @gmail.com.

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UoN directs students to study from home Students across all Newcastle University campuses, including the Ourimbah campus, will learn from home until July 30. All classes scheduled for face-to-face learning will be converted to study-from-home mode in the face of COVID-19 restrictions. The university announced the decision through a statement on its website and social media pages. “The safety of our students and staff is paramount, and we will follow the health advice to ensure the best possible student experience,” the statement said. “We are planning to resume usual operations across all of our campuses from August 1,

practicums. Research students are also being encouraged to discuss the nature of their research activities with their supervisors. The Central Coast Open Day planned for July 31 will be postponed until September, and the minimal staffing mode will be extended until July 30. Staff have been encouraged to take advantage of the University’s COVID-19 paid vaccination leave. The University said it would keep staff, students and the community up to date with further changes, following the advice of NSW Health and the State Government. in the hopes that this latest COVID-19 outbreak will be back in control by that time.” Class timetables remain in

place, but many practical and lab classes may not be reconfigured to fit the online delivery.

Students are encouraged to reach out to their course coordinators to find out more information on their classes

and expectations for the online delivery. Exceptions include cases of approved placements or

Source: Media statement, July 13 University of Newcastle

New phonics decodable readers for kindergartens Central Coast Council of P & Cs has welcomed the announcement that more than half a million special books are to be distributed to schools throughout the state, including on the Central Coast, for use by Kindergarten students. The new books – known as phonics decodable readers are being dispatched to more than 1700 public schools to reinforce the compulsory teaching of phonics in NSW. Minister for Education and

Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the new readers will deliver a strong foundation in reading to the next generation of students, helping to build their early literacy and open the door to further educational success. “This $4.3M investment is one of the largest deployments of new reading material to classrooms in the state’s history,” Mitchell said. “These high-quality readers will enrich our curriculum and ensure public schools have the

appropriate resources to support our youngest students to develop strong phonic knowledge and apply this as they begin to learn to read.” The new readers were chosen through a centralised procurement process, saving schools millions of dollars in local expenditure and helping classroom teachers easily access high-quality readers and texts. “Although there are many different resources available that purport to teach phonics,

not all decodable texts are equal – so our experts have only ordered the most effective readers for our youngest learners,” Mitchell said. Delivery of the texts coincides with the implementation of the mandatory Year 1 Phonics Screening Check this year – a new online tool that supports teachers to analyse gaps in the phonics knowledge of individual students and provide targeted teaching in classrooms. Under the School Success

Model, NSW will set new benchmarks for schools in 2022, with targets on phonics, reading and numeracy, backed in by an evidence-based approach to teaching. Deliveries will be made between July 16 and August 30. “Central Coast Council of P & Cs is very pleased to see extra funds, above the usual allowance for text books and readers, being spent in the very important early years of schooling,” spokesperson

Sharryn Brownlee said. “Some of the readers being used in some schools have seen better days. “The last two years have been very disruptive due to COVID and such good news is welcomed, as home readers are a greatly enjoyed by students and their families. “Parents are very pleased to know that every child no matter where they attend school will have new books to enjoy. Terry Collins

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. It’s been a fantastic week on the Central Coast with a mother and calf Southern Right Whale visiting our area. These special whales are some of the most endangered whales in Australian waters, it is really a great privilege to see these amazing creatures. Humpback whales are now coming to the end of their northern migration. Some whales have already been sighted heading south.

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It wont be all that long before we start getting mothers and calves close to shore on their way south. Whales are still being sighted at Forresters, Terrigal, Copcabana, Macmasters and Killcare, just be patient and keep an eye out wide. Dolphins have been sighted at Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca, and Copacabana this week. “Rocky” the seal is still showing off at Terrigal, with his mates showing up at North Avoca, Copacabana and Box Head. If your planning to go whale watching, remember to comply with Health Regulations and police/government directions.

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Tennis anyone? With stay at home orders in force throughout the Central Coast but outdoor exercise allowed in groups of two (more if you are members of the same household), a quick game of tennis could be just the answer. Central Coast Councilmanaged tennis courts are open, unlocked and free for public use in line with COVID-19 restrictions. You can break out your racquet and have a quick hit at: Kariong Tennis Club, corner Woy Woy Rd and Dandaloo St (two hard courts); or Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association, Willaroo Rd (two synthetic grass courts). If tennis isn’t your thing, you might like to use the outdoor exercise equipment at one of the following locations: Ross Park, Avoca Beach; Ben Davis Reserve, Bensville; Wamberal Park, Wamberal; Foreshore Beach Reserve, Killcare; Fagans Park Point Clare; Susan Fahey Park, Copacabana; Shelly Beach Rd playspace, Empire Bay; or Heazlett Park, Avoca. There also tennis courts and

outdoor exercise equipment available at various spots to the north of the region and on the Peninsula, with full details on Council’s web site.

For less regulated exercise, you can’t go past a beachfront stroll with all Coast beaches open for exercise only or a walk along the Gosford waterfront.

However, you might not even need to leave your home to get a good workout in. Fitness trainer Ben Durham of Gosford said it was important

for both physical and mental health to stay active during the lockdown. “The importance of health and fitness falls into our entire

body’s health, both physically and mentally,” Durham said. “I know that I was struggling to keep motivated with my health and fitness because I was not going into a space with all the specialised equipment and motivating staff to help make training go as easily and quickly as possible. “But with a little adjustment, and a little bit of tampering when it comes to my goals, I’ve been able to begin a new routine to help me both mentally and physically. “The best way to begin this journey is to, every day, at the same time, be active. “For 30 minutes or an hour, be active - go for a walk, a run, walk up and down your stairs 12 times, whatever you can manage, do it but stay safe. “You can go to the local park, use the outdoor equipment – it’s going to be a bit of an adjustment, but this gives you an opportunity to focus on areas you may not usually focus on.” But for a quick, snap workout, Durham recommends a walk or run, followed by sit ups, and then … the “dreaded” burpees. Terry Collins and Maisy Rae

54 laptops for Coast schools Schools on the Central Coast will receive a total of 54 laptops and each school will be provided with a pack of masks, gloves, wipes, hand sanitiser and hand soap with students set to continue online learning until at least July 30. Minister for Education, Sarah

Mitchell, said a major operation had been undertaken so that thousands of devices and supplies are available for schools across the state. “We have acquired an additional 12,000 devices and are currently distributing thousands of them to the schools that need them,” Mitchell said. “Last term, we surveyed

schools to make sure they were still prepared for learning from home. “This proactive approach allowed us to identify and rapidly plug any gaps in technology access, devices, and support in our schools. “I’m confident in our schools’ ability to continue managing the pandemic, and in our teachers’ commitment to

putting the education of their students first.” The Department of Education has secured an additional 7000 laptops and 5000 dongles. This is in addition to the more than 13,000 devices and 8,000 dongles provided to support learning from home in 2020. “We are working with vendors to secure even more equipment,

should it be required,” Mitchell said. More hygiene and safety supplies are also being sent to schools across NSW so they can operate in a COVID-Safe way throughout the term. “All schools are receiving top-up supplies for Term 3, including packs of masks, hand sanitiser and surface wipes,” Mitchell said.

“The health of students and staff during the pandemic has always been our priority, and parents should feel confident their child’s school is well equipped to keep them as safe as possible.” Source: Media release, Jul 12 Department of Education

Coastlink vaccinate frontline aged care workers Aged care and disability service provider, Coastlink, has increased protection for some of the region’s most vulnerable citizens, by providing 49 staff and a small number of clients living independently, with their first dose of Pfizer vaccine. Coastlink CEO, John Davis, said he was exceptionally pleased to be able to offer this additional level of protection to frontline workers and subsequently the people they are supporting, in this high-risk sector.

“Coastlink is committed to providing the best levels of care and protection for both our staff and clients, no matter what the circumstances,” Davis said. “COVID-19 has definitely created some challenging times for anyone operating in the disability and aged care sectors, as we need to constantly evolve our model of service delivery to adhere to changing restrictions and continue to provide the best possible support for people who can be particularly vulnerable and isolated within our community,” he said.

“Making these vaccines available for close to 50 of our staff is one way we can provide added protection to those who need it most at this time.” Davis said he hoped to see more COVID-19 vaccines made available for those within the aged care and disability sectors. “While the Australian Government has mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for all residential aged care workers, this has not yet been extended to include all disability and aged care support workers at this stage,” he said. “While workers in the aged

care and disability sectors have been prioritised in the vaccine rollout, we hope to see the widespread availability of vaccines for anyone within this space in the near future. “In the meantime, Coastlink will continue to follow the directives from NSW Health and the federal and state governments in relation to the vaccine rollout and will do everything we can to ensure the health and safety of every individual in our care.” Source: Media release, July 15 Coastlink Coastlink client receiving Pfizer vaccine

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Let the Games begin

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Whilst the Opening Ceremony is scheduled to begin tonight 9pm, the much delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics is underway with Australia already tasting both the sweet and sour in pursuit of gold. The Women’s Softball team were shown the mercy rule against a clinical Japan, whilst the Matildas marched to victory in a 2-1 win over New Zealand. Central Coast’s Ellie Carpenter and Kyah Simon both started for the girls in gold. Simon was formidable up front for the first 75 minutes of the game and made the second to last pass to Sam Kerr, who assisted Tameka Yallop in scoring the team’s 20th minute opening goal. Kerr went on to score a second in the 33rd minute with a header

from a corner, crossed in by Stephanie Catley. Carpenter played with confidence in the right back position all game, making runs forward with precise crosses into the penalty area. In the 65th minute, she prevented a certain goal by cutting out the final pass after Aussie keeper, Lydia Williams, was left absent from goal. Despite a strong performance throughout the entire 90 minutes, one final loose pass led to a conceded goal in second half injury time. The Matildas showed their ability to score goals both from loose play and set piece, although will need to make sure they can last the entire match for their two remaining group stage games. Group G is this tournament’s

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group of death, wherein the Aussies will now face Sweden at 6:30pm AEST, Saturday July 24, then the USA on Tuesday July 27, 6:00pm. Tonight (July 22) will be the Opening Ceremony at the Japan National Stadium from 9:00pm12:30am AEST, only one hour ahead of Tokyo’s local time. Other representatives from the Central Coast include Mariners and Aussie Men’s Football team defenders, Lachlan Wales and Kye Rowles. The Ollyroos will face a group stage challenge of similar difficulty to their female counterparts, first facing Argentina on Thursday July 22, Spain on Sunday July 25, then Egypt on Wednesday July 28. The Australian camp is also set to benefit from three additional athletes from the

Central Coast, all of whom have trained with the Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS). Current Future Stars Athlete, Nicola McDermott will compete in High-Jump, going into the competition in the form of her life, holding both the Australian Women’s record of 2 metres and the new personal best of 2.01 metres. The qualification round will be held on Thursday August 5, yet McDermott will be looking to save her best for the finals on Saturday August 7. As well as this, two former Future Star Athletes with the CCAS, Matt Dawson in Men’s Field Hockey and Para-Canoer Dylan Littlehales, will both return for the second time to the Australian Olympics team, having each debuted at Rio in 2016.

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Matt Dawson was eight when he started playing Hockey on the Coast, before moving to Newcastle and continuing his development of the sport. After making his Australian National debut in 2014, Dawson was selected in the 2016 Rio team, as well as the 2015 and 2017 Kookaburra’s team for the World League Finals. In 2018, an eye injury nearly caused Dawson to miss out on the Commonwealth Games, but a swift recovery allowed him to play with protective eyewear and he went on to score in the team’s winning final against New Zealand. For Dylan Littlehales, this is also his second Olympics after competing in the Para-Canoeing at Rio and finishing six in his semi-final. Littlehales made his Australian

debut at 15 years of age at the 2015 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Canoe Sprint and Para-Canoe World Championships. After Rio, Littlehales competed in the 2017, 2018 and 2019 ICF World Championships, placing fifth, third, then fourth. As two of only 238 athletes on the 600 plus sized Australian team with previous Olympic or Para-Olympic experience, Dylan and Matt will surely bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the Green and Gold army. Alongside them, McDermott, Rowles, Wales, Simon and Carpenter will take on the world’s bext competitors but will be buoyed by the support and adoration of all their fans here on the Central Coast. CCN.

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