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13 AUGUST 2021

ISSUE 305

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Nicola the Great

A virtual town hall meeting on the Central Coast on August 19 in support of a new Stopping PEP11 Bill being proposed by Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall. See page 10

Out&About

Coasties are experiencing closed workplaces, gyms and restaurants due to the COVID-19 lockdown, but not so the dingo pups of the Australian Reptile Park See page 17

Business

Tascott high-flyer Nicola McDermott earned the adoration of the entire sporting world with an outstanding performance to claim silver in the 2020 Olympic women’s high jump final and break her own Australian record. See page 38

Total COVID cases on the Coast rise to 23 Five more COVID-19 cases have been reported on the Central Coast this week, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 23 since the start of lockdown on June 26. Several more exposure sites have been added to the region’s tally. While the bulk of sites is in the north of the region, several southern sites have been added at Gosford and Woy Woy, sparking concern over the spread of the virus. New additions to the exposure site list include: Cakes by Kyla in Watt St, Gosford, between 10.25 and 1.30am on Wednesday, August 4; Woolworths, Gosford Imperial Centre, between 6.20 and 6.50pm on Thursday, August 5; Gosford Hospital’s Emergency

Department entry doors and foyer area, between 5.50 and 6.15pm on Thursday, August 5 (the Emergency Department and its waiting area is not included); and Coles, Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy between 8.30 and 9am on Monday August 9. Anyone who attended these venues at the times listed is asked to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested if any symptoms appear and then selfisolate until receiving a negative test result and symptoms have resolved. On August 8, three new Coast cases were confirmed; the first linked to an exposure site at Lake Munmorah Public School; the second a household contact of the first; and the third a household contact of a previously known case. On Wednesday, August 11, two

more positive cases were announced, with no link between them. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Public Health Director, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said while the Coast was doing “pretty well” it is “not an island” and health authorities are “extremely concerned”. “If there’s just one undetected case in the community and that goes on for a week or two weeks that could really quickly mushroom into uncontrolled spread,” she said. “We are unfortunately seeing the Hunter going through some of that pain and I really urge people to take things seriously; stay at home, don’t mix with other people and get tested if you have even the slightest of symptoms. “Our community is quite connected to both Sydney and

the Hunter and there are lots of essential workers who work in either area; we still have cases coming from Sydney on a regular basis so the people in the south need to be alert.” Dr Taylor said a second sample from the Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant tested negative, after an earlier low-level detection had caused some concern. “Sewage detection could mean a number of things,” she said. “Basically, it does mean there was someone present at the time the sample was collected, which could either be a visitor or someone who has had COVID in the past – or the worst case scenario is that there is someone undetected in the community. “Sewage gives us a signal that something is going on in the area, and we can see trends in whether the amount of virus is increasing

or decreasing or whether it’s a very low-level detection. “A low-level detection is a oneoff detection suggesting a visitor that’s come and gone or shedding at the tail end of their infection.” Dr Taylor said concerns remained high in the north of the region, where a number of cases have been recorded, and urged regular testing. “We also know unfortunately that things are taking off in the Hunter New England area; they did have detections in the Belmont catchment, and they have also had cases linked with the Morisset High School,” she said. “Everybody needs to be on very high alert for any symptoms even for the mildest of symptoms.” Terry Collins and Sue Murray

Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has come out strongly in favour of local government reform. See page 25

Sport

With the Games at an end, Australia has brought home 46 medals, 17 gold, 7 silver and 22 bronze, shared among 99 team members – including two from the Coast – within 15 sports and 20 disciplines. See page 40

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Little fishing village with a big council problem

The Central Coast’s journey to becoming a certified ECO Destination is progressing in leaps and bounds with an additional 10 businesses receiving funding. See page 5

Two local surf lifesavers were honoured with Life Membership from Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on July 31.

The NSW lockdown has forced the cancellation of running events for the foreseeable future. See page 13

Education

Locals furious about vaccine theft

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Many furious residents, some of them essential workers, took to Facebook to vent their fury as Coast politicians slammed the move and criticisms poured in about the Federal Government’s failure to secure adequate vaccination supplies. Paul Phillips of Jilliby was one of many to have their vaccination appointments at Gosford Hospital put on hold.

“I have just had both my Pfizer vaccination appointments cancelled,” Phillips said. “I have had my appointments booked for a long time. “The Central Coast is part of Greater Sydney for lockdown purposes but now they want to steal my Pfizer vaccine appointments as I am classed as regional Australia. “I am very angry both my appointments have been cancelled; this is simply not good enough.” His sentiments were echoed by hundreds of residents, who claimed the classification of the Coast as part of Greater Sydney or Regional varied according to the NSW Government’s whim. Premier Gladys Berejiklian

said on August 2 that the move was “in the best interest of public health”. “Can I stress how important it is for us to get Year 12 students able to complete their HSC exams and make sure they have those qualifications they worked hard for,” she said. “We know that for 16 to 18-year-olds that Pfizer is the only option. “All of us are making a sacrifice, and if it means that some people wait a few extra weeks before they get their Pfizer, I think people would appreciate that.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said we would not be in a “Hunger Games situation” if the Federal Government had

secured enough Pfizer for NSW. Crouch said those waiting for their second Pfizer dose would not be impacted and nor would frontline workers. He reminded residents that anyone aged 18 and over is eligible for an AstraZeneca vaccine; these are to be offered at Gosford Hospital from August 5. While NSW Health has announced GPs will continue to administer Pfizer vaccinations in regional NSW, Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris, said the Central Coast was part of the Greater Sydney lockdown because of the risk of population movement. “At the same time we’re getting a mixed message

because Central Coast Health District is classified as a regional health district, so we are losing our vaccine. “It’s not fair, they can’t have it both ways. “Our people are vulnerable because of that population movement from Sydney and that means we have to have the Pfizer vaccine for those vulnerable people in our community. “It’s not good enough that Central Coast people are missing out through no fault of their own and that the State Government doesn’t seem to have any solutions other than blaming the Federal Government.” See page 10

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Health chief warns of swift Delta spread

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Out&About

Aged care centres on the Peninsula have jumped into the Olympic spirit with a range of events...

The Patonga Progress Association was one of the very few groups to make a submission to the Public Inquiry into the financial woes of Central Coast Council according to a published list..

Tascot local, Nicola McDermott, has flown through to the Women’s High Jump Final after her clinical qualification on Thursday, August 5.

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Despite assurances from Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, that he is against any sell-off of the Council’s water and sewerage assets the USU is concerned.

Out&About

Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to “adopt, not shop” when making the commitment to bring a new companion animal into their home. See page 17

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Jarrod King, one of our firefighters in the north, is now on the other side of the globe lending a hand to battle the ongoing Canadian Wildfires. See page 5

The allocation of Council funds to upgrade Mount Ettalong lookout instead of prioritising road work has left some residents perplexed.

Out&About

Samson Alston, is keeping busy despite the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown with a charity play reading, a role in an upcoming play, a role in a new television series and a role in a Marvel film. See page 13

Pearl Beach Arboretum has put the call out to members and participants to give their feedback on the event to help plan future experiences.

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Health

Former Bundesliga forward, Nicolai Muller, has joined the Central Coast Mariners for the 2021-22 season. See page 32

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Many furious residents, some of them essential workers, took to Facebook to vent their fury as Coast politicians slammed the move and criticisms of the Federal Government for failing to secure adequate vaccination supplied poured in. NSW Health announced that Pfizer appointments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals and the

Belmont vaccination hub would be rediverted. Killcare local, Leah Fotofili, said she had her Pfizer booking suddenly cancelled via text and was frustrated at the lack of information surrounding the decision. “People are so frustrated though and it is that feeling of helplessness, lack of any control, fear and uncertainty,” she said. “We are all, for the most part, accepting of the situation, doing the right thing, accept our position in Greater Sydney, understand the health implications, put our hands up for the vaccine … and now this. “It beggars belief that the Federal Government has

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Nicola the Great

A virtual town hall meeting on the Central Coast on August 19 in support of a new Stopping PEP11 Bill being proposed by Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall. See page 10

Out&About

Coasties are experiencing closed workplaces, gyms and restaurants due to the COVID-19 lockdown, but not so the dingo pups of the Australian Reptile Park See page 17

Business

Coles supermarket Woy Woy was an exposure site on the morning of Monday, August 9

actually left us all so compromised – how many vaccines are we talking about going to Year 12 students in those eight LGAs? “It’s not millions of doses, possibly not even hundreds of thousand, we are talking just thousands of doses. “It blows my mind.” Her sentiments were echoed by hundreds of residents, who claimed the classification of the Coast as part of Greater Sydney or Regional varies according to the NSW Government’s whim. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on August 2 that the move was ‘in the best interest of public health’. “Can I stress how important it is for us to get Year 12 students

able to complete their HSC exams and make sure they have those qualifications they worked hard for,” she said. “We know that for 16 to 18-year-olds that Pfizer is the only option. “All of us are making a sacrifice, and if it means that some people wait a few extra weeks before they get their Pfizer, I think people would appreciate that.” Reports suggest the amount of Pfizer vaccines sent away from the Central Coast to Sydney was in the hundreds, and not thousands, but no exact number has been confirmed yet. A source close to the Central Coast hospitals said staff were outraged and upset at the

San Remo foreshore walking track to John Peter Howard Reserve, including the children’s playground, listed as a COVID exposure site

Coast Pfizer vaccines diverted to Sydney

Vaccine ‘theft’ from locked down locals beggars belief Hundreds of Central Coast residents were left frustrated and angry over the weekend when their Pfizer vaccination appointments, many of which had been made months in advance, were rediverted to HSC students in the areas of greatest concern in Sydney.

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Out & About

See page 5 After successful amalgamations with Halekulani Bowling Club and Club Wyong in the past 12 months, the Mounties Group is flying high. See page 27

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Virus creeps closer – sewage and supermarket exposure

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(Back row from L to R) Cec Bucello, Sue Murray, Lucillia Eljuga and Justin Stanley, (Front row L to R) Harry Mulholland, Merilyn Vale and Jackie Pearson.

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Nicola’s dream continues

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CCN is proud to celebrate the 250th edition of Coast Community Chronicle. It has been an eventful journey since 2012. We’ve enjoyed covering everything from the Chinese theme park to ongoing battles over the airport, coal mine, town centres, the promised highway upgrade through Wyong and the Wyong to Wadalba link road. Thank you to our readers for your ongoing support. As the area continues to grow, we will keep reporting all the news that matters.

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decision to divert the vaccines away from the Coast. They said a load of Pfizer vials were removed from the freezer on Tuesday overnight without the staff’s knowledge. They said staff expected the supply to ‘drop off’ on the Coast but were shocked that it was taken away completely. CCN reached out to Central Coast Local Health District for confirmation of the removal of vaccines from the hospitals but was sent the following statement from a NSW Health spokesperson. “NSW Health is redirecting Pfizer vaccines from across the state,” the spokesperson said.

A development application currently on exhibition for a residential flat building in Woy Woy has sparked community outcry after plans were said to ‘spoil’ the look of the area. See page 21

Education

In celebration of Education Week, teachers from Umina Beach Public School have shared their thoughts about working at the school

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Hundreds of Central Coast residents were left frustrated and angry over the weekend when their Pfizer vaccination appointments, many of which had been made months in advance, were rediverted to HSC students in the areas of greatest concern in Sydney. Many furious residents, some of them essential workers, took to Facebook to vent their fury as Coast politicians slammed the move and criticisms of the Federal Government for failing to secure adequate vaccination supplied poured in. NSW Health announced that Pfizer appointments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals and the Belmont vaccination hub would be rediverted. One Coast business owner vented her frustration after

Pfizer vaccination appointments at Gosford Hospital have been redirected to HSC students in Sydney

being forced to close her business and home school her children during the past five weeks of lockdown, with financial assistance from the government “still pending”.

“Knowing that it is important to be vaccinated I have been trying to get an appointment for five weeks,” she said. “Three weeks ago, I managed to book into the new vaccination

hub at Belmont on Monday, August 2. “On July 31 I received a text message to tell me that my appointment was being cancelled to give priority to

year 12 students. “I was shocked, totally upset. “There was no regard (for) my mental health.” She said she had hoped to be fully vaccinated before resuming her work as a hairdresser following lockdown. “I wanted to feel safe, and I wanted my clients to feel safe,” she said. “I feel in this country today that some lives are more important than others. “I feel it is important to be a voice for my family and the many others struggling in this tough situation. “It is important for governments to understand how these decisions affect families just like mine in Australia right now.”

Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, both of which have multiple branches on the Central Coast, are looking at merging to create the nation’s largest customer-owned bank. See page 25

Education

Since emerging from the pool stage of the Men’s Hockey competition undefeated, Berkeley Vale’s Matt Dawson and the Australian team have now advanced to the Gold Medal Final. See page 40

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Health authorities are extremely concerned about the spread of COVID-19 through the northern suburbs and are urging everyone to be tested, following 12 new cases in the past week and an evergrowing list of exposure sites. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Public Health Director, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said there was particular concern in the suburbs of Lake Haven, San Remo and Blue Haven. “We really do want to call on the community to come out and be tested … we know something’s going on in that whole northern area, so we encourage everyone, even if they have the mildest of symptoms, to please get tested,” she said. “This Delta strain is two to three times more contagious across all age groups and, unfortunately, now we are

seeing transmission in schools as well. “Everyone’s tired of this pandemic, everyone’s tired of being in lockdown, but it’s crucial now more than ever (to follow the lockdown rules) because we are dealing with a completely diabolic strain of this virus which spreads silently and before you know it there’s multiple cases in the community and it’s really difficult for contact tracing to keep up with all those links,” Dr Taylor said. “If you miss just one then that can lead to another super spreading event and that’s why it’s so important to be on high alert and be tested,” she said. There have been 21 cases since lockdown started on June 26, with all but one in the northern suburbs, almost daily there are more exposure sites, and COVID has been detected in sewage treatment plants at both Toukley and Charmhaven.

On Thursday, August 5, CCLHD confirmed nine new cases with eight from the same household, including three siblings, two being students at Lake Munmorah Public School and one at Morisset High School. Both schools were immediately closed for deep cleaning and re-opened the following day on Friday. The ninth case was linked to known cases who were at Blacksmiths Beach in the Lake Macquarie local government area, at the same time as a visitor from a hotspot in southwest Sydney. On Sunday, August 8, there were another three COVIDpositive locals - the first linked to the recent exposure at Lake Munmorah Public School and the second being a household contact. The third person, who was in isolation for their entire infectious period, is a household

contact of a previously known case. The presence of COVID in the northern community has been signalled by the recent detection in sewage at Charmhaven Treatment Plant, and a second positive sample at Toukley plant, a collective catchment area of almost 90,000 people in the area from Wyong across to Magenta and all suburbs north from there. Anyone who lives or works in the northern area of the Coast should be tested and isolate until a negative result is received and particularly those who have been at the most recently announced exposure sites as follows: Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre in Kemira Rd on Saturday, July 31 between 9.15am and 9.40am; Lake Haven shopping centre in Goobarabah Ave on Tuesday, August 3 between 9am and 9.30am.

Cakes by Kyla in Watt St, Gosford, on Wednesday, August 4, from 10.25am to 10.30am; Lake Haven shopping centre on Thursday, August 5, at Crazy Bargain Warehouse from 12.15pm to 12.20pm or Bakers Delight from 12.20pm to 12.25pm; San Remo foreshore walking track between Brudenell Ave and John Peter Howard Reserve on Thursday, July 29, between 2.30pm and 3.30pm; Woolworths, Imperial shopping centre at Gosford on Thursday, August 5 between 6.20pm and 6.50pm – associated with a confirmed case from Sydney who visited the Central Coast during their infectious period; and McDonalds at northbound twin service stations on the M1 freeway on Friday, August 6 between 9.15am and 9.45am – associated with a confirmed case from the Hunter region. Sue Murray

Hamlyn Terrace Aged Care Facility, Hakea Grove, was nominated as a finalist for the Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) Excellence In Aged Services Awards. See page 25

Sport

Tascott’s Nicola McDermott made her mark on Tokyo 2020 on Saturday evening with a 2.02 metre score in the Women’s High Jump Final to secure the silver. See page 32

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Residents have been asked to be on high alert after fragments of COVID-19 were detected at the Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant last week and a local supermarket was listed as an exposure site on Monday. According to the Coles website, Coles has been informed that a customer who has tested positive for COVID visited Coles Woy Woy supermarket between 8:35am and 8:55am on Monday, August 9. “In accordance with advice from NSW Health, all customers who were at the store during this time are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result,” Coles said. Additionally, NSW Health advises that if customers receive a negative test taken before August 14, they should wear a mask around others and limit their movement until receiving a second negative test result taken on August 14

or later. “Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation has occurred in the time since the customer was last on site,” the supermarket said. The sewage sample was taken on Tuesday, August 3 at the sewage treatment plant which serves an area of about 41,000 people in suburbs including Woy Woy, Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay, Horsfield Bay, Blackwall, Booker Bay, Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach, Pearl Beach and Patonga. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) initially said the detections were‘particularly concerning’ as they could indicate undetected, active COVID-19 cases in the catchment. It is important to note there are currently no known cases in these areas. Public Health Director at

CCLHD, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said there was only a low level of COVID-19 detected in the Woy Woy plant. “Sewage gives us a signal that something [is] going on in the area, and we can see trends in whether the amount of virus is increasing or decreasing or whether it’s a very low-level detection,” Taylor said. “A low-level detection is a once-off detection suggesting a visitor that’s come and gone or shedding at the tail end of their infection. “In Woy Woy I’m pleased to announce that the second sample was negative and the previous sample was a lowlevel detection so we’re not really sure what the explanation for that was but it has gone back to negative.” Taylor said that despite the negative sample on the Peninsula, all residents should remain vigilant and continue to come forward for testing. “We’re extremely concerned – if there’s just one undetected case in the community and that

goes on for a week or two weeks that could really quickly mushroom into [an] uncontrolled spread and we are unfortunately seeing the Hunter going through some of that pain,” she added. “I am very concerned about the situation and really urge people to take things seriously, stay at home, don’t mix with other people and get tested if you have even the slightest of symptoms. “Our community is quite connected to both Sydney and the Hunter and there are lots of essential workers who work in either area so it’s very difficult to put additional restrictions. “There’s uncontrolled spread in Sydney, we still have cases coming from Sydney on a regular basis so the people in the south also need to be alert. “We’ve done pretty well so far on the Coast, but we’re not an island.” A new list of exposure sites were confirmed by the health district this week after two new cases were discovered on the

Coast on Wednesday, August 11. CCLHD said there is no known link between the two cases, who are both currently in isolation, with the source of infection for these cases under investigation. There have now been 23 local cases of COVID-19 since the start of the current outbreak in June. Coles in Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy has been identified as a COVID-19 exposure site, with anyone who visited the store on Monday, August 9, between 8:30am and 9am urged to immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received. Anyone who attended the following venues on the dates and times listed is a casual contact who must immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received, even if you have had a test in recent days. If your date of exposure at this venue occurred in the past four Continued page 6

Total COVID cases on the Coast rise to 23 Combined land sale volumes across the Central Coast and Hunter regions declined by 23.55 per cent compared to the previous quarter. See page 21

Sport

Tascott’s Nicola McDermott made her mark on Tokyo 2020 on Saturday evening with a 2.02 metre score in the Women’s High Jump Final to secure the silver medal and set her third Australian record for the year, all within four months.

Five more COVID-19 cases have been reported on the Central Coast this week, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 23 since the start of lockdown on June 26. Several more exposure sites have been added to the region’s tally. While the bulk of sites is in the north of the region, several southern sites have been added at Gosford and Woy Woy, sparking concern over the spread of the virus. New additions to the exposure site list include: Cakes by Kyla in Watt St, Gosford, between 10.25 and 1.30am on Wednesday, August 4; Woolworths, Gosford Imperial Centre, between 6.20 and 6.50pm on Thursday, August 5; Gosford Hospital’s Emergency

Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has come out strongly in favour of local government reform. See page 25

Sport

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Calls to keep old skate bowl in Kariong

Map shows location of existing skate park and new precinct

With plans underway for a new play space, skate park and pump track in the Kariong Oval precinct, Central Coast Council plans to decommission the existing skate bowl, but Kariong Progress Association is agitating for it to remain. The existing skate park, located some distance from the new Kariong Oval Recreation Area at the opposite end of the oval precinct, is set to be demolished once the new skate park is up and running. A Council spokesperson said the skate park’s location in the back corner of the precinct attracts undesirable behaviour

and does not provide an inviting and safe environment for young people to enjoy, but Progress Association spokesperson Lisa Wriley said passive surveillance of the site had greatly improved following the installation of an adjacent highway underpass tunnel. “Locals walk past all the time and the Kariong Progress Association committee is questioning why it is necessary to remove this asset (at considerable cost) when it is frequented by many people,” Wriley said. “There were definitely issues in the past but now it is really open; it is no longer the out of sight antisocial place it used to be. “Every year there is a new

Brothers Matias and Tane Quinlan are regular users of the skate park

generation of kids coming through – to blame current users for incidents in the past is unfair. “We acknowledge the draining could be improved. “We are in support of the new project but are questioning why the Council needs to take the old one away – it costs a lot to do that. “Why not just fix the plumbing issue and let the more skilled riders and skaters keep using it? “Users think there is a lot more life left in it yet.” Wriley said the existing park had two deep bowls, suitable for more experienced riders. “The new one is beautifully designed but for a wider range of ages with what appear to be

shallower bowls,” she said. “You really do need two separate places – it can be dangerous for the little kids to skate alongside the older more experienced skateboarders.” Brothers Matias and Tane Quinlan are just two of the regular users of the park and mother Vanessa said it is always crowded and having two skate parks at opposite ends of the oval made sense. “My kids love that skate parkI’ve taken them to others, but they love their own skate park,” she said. The new playspace, skatepark and pump track will be located on Curringa Rd and is intended to create opportunities for play,

A concept design on the new skate park

social engagement and an active outdoor lifestyle for a wide range of ages, ability levels and cultural backgrounds, a Council spokesperson said. It is anticipated that construction will commence in early 2022, with the new facility to be completed by June 30. “The new location has been identified as the most suitable site for the new recreational area for variety of reasons, such as improved accessibility and access to the broader community enabling a wider range of users to safely enjoy the space,” the spokesperson said. “The new location also provides improved passive surveillance. “Consultation undertaken with

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the community to date has included two workshops held at the Kariong Hall to develop the initial concept design and discuss the proposed location of the new recreation area. “This was followed by a further two workshops to allow community feedback on the draft concepts to be taken into consideration to inform the final concept design. “An online survey was also conducted as part of the consultation process which was promoted to the community via Council’s website, letters to residents, the distribution of flyers and local signage.” Terry Collins

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Residents have until September 10 to comment on five seawall concept designs under consideration as a permanent solution to ongoing erosion problems at Wamberal Beach, but the Wamberal Save Our Sand (SOS) group remains adamant that a revetment wall is not the answer. Central Coast Council has released Stages 1-4 of technical studies developed to inform decision-making around a long-term solution, outlining five seawall concept designs – ranging from revetment to vertical and promenade style structures –

with concept design renders, cross-section drawings and footprint mapping developed for each option to assist with visualising the potential solutions. The first design is for a basalt rock revetment, topped by a concrete wave deflector, and the second outlines a sandstone rock revetment. Designs three and four are for a vertical seawall while the fifth option in a tiered vertical seawall topped by a promenade. The promenade would include landscape designing, viewing platforms, seating., lighting, shower facilities and artworks. Central Coast Council Acting

Director Environment and Planning, Luke Sulkowski said, the second phase of community consultation would allow residents to provide initial feedback on the available options. “The current release of technical studies meets a key objective of Council’s certified Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) which includes an action to investigate long-term solutions for Wamberal Beach and seek community input into a preferred protection solution,” Sulkowski said. “It is important to note that Council’s role through the CZMP is to outline a preferred protection solution, but the

delivery of any solution is a separate and currently unfunded process. “The Stage 5 and 6 studies, which are still under review, will include an updated Cost Benefit Analysis and will be available to the community around the end of August. “Final seawall alignment, access points and terminal ends would need to be determined during the detailed design phase of the project.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said delivery of a longterm erosion solution at Wamberal was currently not funded and proceeding with any solution would require a funding commitment from the NSW or Federal Government.

“There are many technical, financial, social and environmental complexities that need to be worked through to develop a long-term solution,” Hart said. “Technical studies and concept design renders are an important step forward in the exploration of a long-term solution, but it needs to be clearly understood that delivery of any solution at Wamberal Beach is not yet funded. “We also need to consider that on top of the initial cost to develop a new asset of this scale there are significant ongoing maintenance and other costs. “For the best coastal erosion management solutions to be

developed and delivered it is vital that all levels of government, residents and the broader community work together. “Following the release of all technical studies and a thorough community consultation process we will have a full understanding of the funding commitment that would need to be forthcoming from the NSW and/or Federal Government in order to deliver a long-term erosion solution at Wamberal Beach.” The technical studies now available to the community represent a $498,996 investment and were 50/50 funded by Council and the NSW Government through the NSW

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Ratepayers will have started receiving their ordinary rates notices. Council has received numerous phone calls and emails. I alone have heard from over 90 ratepayers. A consistent theme among the concerns raised is the increase being well above the 15 percent Special Variation determined by IPART. This is true but it is not due to the Special Variation alone. A 15 percent Special Variation has been applied as approved by IPART, the remaining component is a result of Rate Harmonisation following the NSW Government mandating that merged councils harmonise rates by 1 July 2021. Rates Harmonisation means rate levels are fair and equitable across the Local Government Area. Ratepayers in the former Gosford Council area will be feeling the pinch more as residential land values are on average 43 percent higher than those in the former Wyong Council area. It also has not helped that the former Gosford Council had not had an ordinary rate increase for the past decade and has now had to play catch up. I agree this has not come at a good time. We couldn’t predict the current situation of COVID-19. However hardship assistance is offered by Council for those experiencing financial difficulties, please visit Council’s website for further information. Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council

Managing our coast and waterways

We’ve been working with our community to develop Coastal Management Programs for Tuggerah Lakes, the Hawkesbury-Nepean River system including Brisbane Water, and our Open Coast and Coastal Lagoons. We are also working with our neighbouring councils on behalf of our northern and southernmost communities. Nearly 4,000 people visited our information pages during consultation, and we received over 1,100 survey responses on how our waterways are valued and used. Council will use this community feedback to continually improve the management and condition of our waterways and coastline, and focus on what matters most to our community.

Key survey findings: • 94.5% of respondents stated that waterways are a significant reason that they live on the Coast. • 96.5% agree that more should be done to protect and enhance the natural aspects of waterways with 69.2% of respondents saying they would support more resources being used, even if it meant a very small increase in their property rates or rent. • Recreational opportunities, aesthetics and natural amenity are what our community values most. • Reducing pollutants, improving water quality and restoring key habitats are the top three areas our community want us to focus on. Learn more about what’s been done and what happens next for the ‘Our Coast, Our Waterways’ project at yourvoiceourcoast.com/waterways

Long-term erosion solution options for Wamberal Beach Consultation is now open for the community to provide feedback on possible options for a long-term solution to manage coastal erosion at Wamberal Beach.

Stage 1-4 technical studies outline five seawall concept designs – ranging from revetment to vertical and promenade style structures – with concept design renders, cross-section drawings and footprint mapping developed for each option to help in visualising the potential solutions. Stage 5 and 6 studies, which are still under review, will include an updated Cost Benefit Analysis and will be available to the community later this month. It is important to note that Council’s role through the certified Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan is to outline a preferred protection solution, but the delivery of any solution is a separate process.

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ve Wamberal seawall options

Coastal and Estuaries Grants Program, inclusive of an additional $36,380 from the NSW Government for the renders and additional engagement. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said as well as being a key objective of Council’s CZMP, the technical studies are an important milestone for the Wamberal Seawall Advisory Taskforce. Established by the NSW Government in July 2020 to provide Council with support to develop a sustainable longterm solution, Crouch said the role of the Taskforce is to “break down bureaucratic barriers and provide technical expertise to Council”.

“The Taskforce is chaired by coastal expert Dr Phil Watson and so far has provided advice to Council on a range of Crown Lands, resource supply, legal and engineering issues,” Crouch said. “We must protect the beach itself as well as the hundreds of millions of dollars of public and private assets behind it. “I want to ensure that the best possible long-term solution is developed as a product of community input, and that is why the NSW Government has provided an additional $36,380 to cover the cost of this community consultation.” But SOS spokesperson, Hugh Naven, said the group was disappointed that a seawall was the only option on the table.

“Our group has been campaigning against a sea wall all along,” Laven said. “The community consultation is totally inadequate, as it has been throughout the entire process. “Many people in the Wamberal community feel wedged into a corner where whatever we say seems to endorse a seawall whereas we have always advocated sand nourishment. “There is no option to discuss other solutions. “All the decisions seem to be based on the dated CZMP – they have taken solutions suggested in that even though community support is lacklustre.” A post on the group’s

Facebook page accuses the Council of ignoring community concerns completely. It claims that with no sitting councillors, the Council can continue with plans for a seawall regardless of what the community wants. On Council’s proposal to nourish Wamberal Beach using crushed sandstone from the Sydney Metro West Tunnel, the group remains non-committal. “We have always endorsed sand nourishment, but it seems if we endorsed this plan it would come with a seawall,” Naven said. “If it was a single solution we would be fully on board.” Meanwhile the Community

Environment Network (CEN) has welcomed CouncilAdministrator Rik Hart’s in-principal agreement for preliminary risk assessments and more detailed environmental impact assessments to be undertaken for the import proposal. “The environmental consequences of using crushed sandstone from the Sydney Metro West Tunnel to nourish Wamberal Beach must be fully examined before going ahead,” CEN Chair, Gary Chestnut said. “Risks must not be overlooked in the haste to find cost-effective solutions to ongoing erosion problems. “CEN looks forward to a comprehensive Environment Impact Statement (EIS) to fully explore all environmental, social

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Council says the playspace has reached the end of its functional life and needs to be replaced. “The district level playspace will offer a variety of active and dynamic play opportunities as well as sensory and creative play which incorporate natural play areas to align with the Central Coast Playspace Strategy,” Council’s website says. “Some of the existing equipment, such as the climbing frame, spider net, fitness equipment and park furniture will be renovated and retained as part of the upgrade.” Council has created an online survey, which closes at 5pm on August 30, where residents can outline what they would like to see in the new playspace.

Council will be using Local Infrastructure Contributions to fund the playspace with work slated to begin in March 2022, for completion in May, weather permitting. Local infrastructure contributions (also referred to as development contributions) are charged by Council when new development occurs. These contributions fund local infrastructure needed to support an increased number of residents in the area. This type of local infrastructure typically includes local roads, stormwater and drainage, shared pathways, parks, playspaces or other recreational areas, environmental land and community facilities. See Coluncil’s website for details on how to take part in the survey. Source: Central Coast Council website, Aug 11

Next council may still have 15 councillors irrespective of Referendum outcome If Central Coast Council elections are held in September 2022, as mooted by Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock, residents will be voting for 15 councillors over four wards, regardless of the outcome of any referendum held in the meantime. The referendum, which was originally slated for September 4 this year, is now on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions and it is uncertain just when it will be held. Administrator Rik Hart explained that results of any referendum could not be instituted for at least 12 months. Deciding on a new date for the referendum, which will ask residents to vote on reducing the number of councillors from 15 to nine and the number of wards from five to three, will be tricky. Hart has ruled out December 4 as a possible date, to coincide with rescheduled local government elections in other LGAs. The Electoral Commission was unable to co-ordinate the referendum planned for this year,

so Council engaged a Queensland company to do the job. “The thing is, this Queensland company cannot conduct electronic voting, so a new date for when it can conduct our referendum will depend largely on COVID restrictions,” Hart said. Approaching the Electoral Commission to conduct the referendum is not an option. “We are now locked in to proceed with the Queensland company,” Hart said. “So we will have to wait and see how COVID (lockdown) progresses to decide on a new date. “Whenever the referendum is held, any changes to our current system decided by that referendum could not be introduced for at least 12 months.” “So while our election of councillors could still go ahead next year, the referendum results would not apply.” Council is awaiting a report outlining the way forward with the referendum. Terry Collins

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‘Central Coast getting a pretty good deal for their rates’ – Rik Hart unpacks the rate rise Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, has attempted to explain why ratepayers within the former Gosford City Local Government Area have been burdened with rate increases significantly higher than the 15 per cent approved by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).

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Hart took a moment at the start of the August 10 Council meeting to acknowledge that more than half the residents who’d already received their 2021-22 rates notice were “not very happy”. “I know a lot of you have already received your rates notice,” he said. “Just under a half are happy and the other half are not very happy,” Hart said a “consistent concern” expressed in the

many emails he had received on the subject was that “people say we have increased the rates more than the 15 per cent Special Rate Variation IPART has granted us”. “The first thing to take into consideration is that Wyong actually put in a rate increase which has been in existence three out of the four years it was planned for and is still in existence today. “Gosford Council was talking about doing this but unfortunately didn’t do it. “Gosford residents have been benefiting from not having to pay rates that reflected the true cost of services they were receiving.” Hart said Central Coast Council had been required to “harmonise” rates between the two former local government areas – “we have to have one rating system for the whole Central Coast Council”.

“When we combine the two together, before applying the 15 per cent, we have Wyong residents falling back and Gosford residents going forward,” he said. Hart said because the former Wyong Council had applied for an SRV and Gosford had not, Wyong residents had been “subsidising Gosford residents by $180 per year”. “The second thing is that the residential property values, the land value done by the Valuer General, does determine how much you pay in rates, and whether you consider it lucky or not … your property values have gone up 27 per cent more than Wyong,” he said. “On top of that new value we have put 15 per cent on everybody’s rates.” Central Coast Local Government area still remains one of the lowest in terms of ordinary rates and minimum rates, Hart said.

Our ordinary rates average $1,268 and we have a minimum rate of $565. Cessnock has no minimum rate and averages $1,890 for ordinary rates, Hart said. Lake Macquarie’s average rate is $1,519 and its minimum rate around $790; Newcastle’s average rate is $1,614 and its minimum rate is $807; the Northern Beaches average is $1,524 and its minimum rate is around $800. “Central Coast still is getting a pretty good deal for their rates,” Hart said. “Hopefully people can understand why they are higher in the Gosford community and we haven’t had any complaints from the Wyong community.” Hart said there were hardship arrangements available for a nine-month period for rate payers experiencing hardship. Jackie Pearson

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Virtual town hall meeting to support new Stopping PEP11 Bill

Surfing and ocean charities will present a virtual town hall meeting on the Central Coast on August 19 in support of a new Stopping PEP11 Bill being proposed by Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall. The bill is designed to put a permanent stop to Petroleum Exploration Permit 11, known as PEP11, which is a 4,500 square kilometre offshore oil and gas exploration permit extending from Manly Beach, up through the Central Coast to

Newcastle. The permit came up for renewal in February this year, with no decision yet having been made on the proposed renewal. Surfrider Foundation Australia, Save Our Coast, Surfers for Climate and Living Ocean Australia have all announced support for the bill, with Zoom meetings also to be held on the Northern Beaches and Eastern Suburbs to give coastal citizens more information about the proposed

offshore oil and gas project. The meetings will outline the economic and environmental threats posed by PEP11, and what can be done to stop it. High profile speakers at the Central Coast meeting will include Central Coast pro surfer, Ace Buchan, Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, Energy Finance Analyst, Bruce Robertson, and Surfrider Foundation National Campaign Director, Damien Cole. It will be emceed by science

communicator, model and star of reality TV show Survivor, Laura Wells. “Surfing and ocean community groups have been fighting PEP11 for years,” Cole said. “It’s truly baffling that the threat is still there when politicians from all sides of politics have come out in opposition to PEP11. “Almost every single politician who has commented on this project has opposed it, yet for some reason this absurd

proposal is still alive. “So, with the announcement of the Stopping PEP11 Bill, now is the perfect time for everyone in our coastal communities to come together, get informed, and get active to make sure we stop this potentially disastrous project once and for all.” Save Our Coast founder, Dr Natasha Deen, said to “drill for fossil fuels with complete disregard for climate, the delicate marine ecosystem, precious marine animals and communities’ wellbeing is

simply unconscionable”. “We ask MPs to support the Bill to end this flawed and risky project and cancel PEP11 once and for all,” Dean said. The Central Coast virtual meeting will be held at 11am on Thursday August 19. You can register your attendance at https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/stoppep-11-central-coast-virtualtown-halltickets-164455329317. Terry Collins

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Future Council projects to employ universal design principles Universal design principles will be used where possible in the future when Central Coast Council designs places and activities. Universal design means planning the built environments so that they are usable by a wide range of people, regardless of age, size or disability status. The decision is part of a new draft Central Coast Disability Inclusion Action Plan 20212025 which is on public exhibition from August 16 for community feedback. Administrator Rik Hart said Council will continue to lead by example so that the needs and rights of people with disability are recognised and catered for. “Like everyone else, people with disability want to live a meaningful life and be able to participate in all aspects of community life and Council is committed to making this happen,” Hart said. “Our teams have been working hard to make the Central Coast a great place to

live, play and work for everyone, and because they are working closely with those in our community living with disability, their family members and carers, and people working in the disability sector, we know our actions are meaningful and are making a difference. “The Plan outlines the strategies and actions that Council will put in place over the next four-year period to make the Central Coast more accessible, inclusive and liveable, and I encourage anyone who has an interest to

submit their feedback and help shape the future direction of Council’s work in this space.” The draft includes education as a focus area after a survey found 41 per cent of carers or people with disabilities on the Coast found they had recently been discriminated against because of disability. “There needs to be a better understanding in the community about invisible disabilities including autism, dementia, mental illness and sensory disabilities,” Council said.

Standards and made available beach wheelchairs at 12 patrolled beaches for the community to use as well as beach matting at Umina Beach, Ocean Beach and Toowoon Bay. Council has hosted an ‘Including You’ sensory tent at key community events which provides free information, equipment such as noise cancelling headphones and a calm place for time out. It has worked with local businesses to help them become more accessible and therefore expand their customer base and with local sports and active recreation providers to help increase participation of people with disabilities in mainstream sport. Council has improved accessibility at its own facilities including installing: hearing loops in administration buildings and at The Erina Centre; an adjustable dual height service counter at Erina Library; an Accessible Adult Change Facility at Gosford

The latest action plan is the second one. The first four-year action plan saw Council establish an Access and Inclusion Reference Group made up of people with lived experience of disability. This group assisted Council in the development and implementation of its plans including a Pedestrian and Access Mobility and Bike Plan to guide footpath improvements. In the last four years Council has installed 86 bus stops that meet Disability Access

Olympic Pool, plus other accessibility upgrades to Peninsula Leisure Centre, Wyong Pool and Lake Haven Leisure Centre. It has ensured Companion Cards are accepted at all Council venues that charge an entrance fee and provided Auslan interpreted theatre performances at Laycock St Community Theatre. It has partnered with key organisations including Central Coast ARAFMI, Musicians Making a Difference and Ability Links to raise awareness about access and inclusion, and Mental Health as an invisible disability. The draft Central Coast Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2025 will be available from August 16 on Council’s consultation hub at yourvoiceourcoast.com. Source: Agenda, Central Coast Council meeting, Aug 10 Media release, Aug 10 Central Coast Council

Central Coast Friends of Democracy Did you get your rate notice and feel a lump in your throat? A letter from a Gosford resident —I wonder if your thoughts are similar… We’re getting rate rises in the mail, yet we still feel in the dark about why this has happened…. It’s like they’re spinning a story that they hope we’ll swallow. What the heck is their double-language saying? In my letterbox yesterday, I looked at the Council brochure that they made using our money. The brochure’s first heading is “Changes to your rates”. It says there are 2 parts to the changes. The brochure gives this a cuddly name that hides the spear, they call it “harmonisation”. But wait, there’s more for Gosford shire residents. There is an extra 15% increase on top of that.

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My annual council rates last year was $1,728. This year, it’s $2,293. So I have to pay $565 “extra” this year. This “extra” is much LARGER than my entire Quarterly rates (‘3-month period’) last year!! Just so we’re all CCFoD responds to recent comments from the Administrator clear, this “extra” is a 33% INCREASE in my rates from last year ($565 divided by $1,728). Now let’s look at the rest of the brochure….. which really is like looking at the “Emperor’s new Comment: “Council ….couldn’t find money to pay staff wages last clothes”….. The Administrator’s message states that our Council “couldn’t find money to pay staff wages” October”. - the Council was “broke”.

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In a single paragraph, the Administrator said he is “happy to say we have completed downsizing Council”, that is, cutting hundreds of our local jobs—and happy to have “commenced asset sales in line with the refinancing understanding”, which means selling space and resources owned BY US. The Administrator is selling our property without our permission under a cloak of secrecy. We want ALL details of the ‘refinancing understanding’ (loan agreement details & conditions) to be published in local newspapers.

Council staff were paying wages using restricted funds unlawfully— without the knowledge or approval from the Minister or Councillors. Council had over $300 million in the bank in October 2020. With the stroke of a pen, the NSW Government could have approved the temporary use of these funds to pay staff — BUT CHOSE NOT TO

What he isn’t writing is that: Central Coast residents opposed the merger of Gosford and Wyong Councils. Comment: “Wyong residents have been subsidising Gosford”. Experts tried to tell the NSW government that a merger will cause a massive financial loss for residents as the For the Record: merger would be a diseconomy of scale. it is high time that the NSW govt take over the debts and new This statement makes no sense without the NSW government’s forced loans that have been negotiated by the Administrator.. merger of Gosford and Wyong Councils. Prior to merger, the two Councils The NSW government must pay for their mistakes, instead of forcing their mistakes onto our tiny pockets. had their own budgets and operations—with cooperation on shared The NSW government have put us in this financial situation in their attempt to force a merger and services such as waste and water. Rates harmonisation is only necessary remove grassroots democracy. because of the Council merger.

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“In NSW we have always had a sense of urgency about getting jabs in arms, but the current outbreak has shown just how important it is” – Premier Gladys Berejiklian Getting a jab is safe and quick, so please do not delay booking your vaccination. Any frontline workers, NDIS participants and Indigenous people who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to get the jab as soon as possible.

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New program will see old bins and other goods recycled A new $5.1M program at the Sulo facility at Somersby, funded by the State and Federal Governments and industry, will see old kerbside bins and other goods recycled to create new bins ahead of the region’s possible introduction of the FOGO service. A Central Coast Council report last year found that 59 per cent of what now goes in the region’s red bins is food scraps and garden waste, or Food Organics and Garden Organics, which can go into the green bin. In September 2020, Council adopted its inaugural Waste Resource Management Strategy, which included provision to investigate the introduction of a FOGO service for the Central Coast.

Man charged in relation to Narara murder A 42-year-old man faced Gosford Local Court on August 9 charged with murder after a fight at Narara on August 8. Just after 6pm on August 8, emergency services were called to a home in Holcombe Ave following reports of a disturbance. A man, aged 43, was found with a stab wound to his torso and was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene. Officers from Brisbane

Water Police District established a crime scene and arrested a 42-year-old man. He was charged with murder at Gosford Police Station and refused bail to appear in court on August 9. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue. Source: Media release, Aug 9 NSW Police media

“The introduction of a FOGO service and accompanying technology solution is identified as a key step in diverting waste away from landfill,” a Council spokesperson said. “There are a number of stages in the investigation and planning phase that need be reached before a commitment to a particular processing technology and procurement of processing solutions can be undertaken. “Council is investigating how we can make FOGO work for our community through regional opportunities as well as within the Council Local Government Area. “This is a multi-year project in its early phase.” The new Sulo bins will be used to replace some existing ones and provide additional

bins. Executive General Manager Sales, Marketing and Innovation for the Pact Group, which owns Sulo, Siobhan McCrory, said old bins were already recycled but other materials needed to be recycled to help make the new bins. “We need to future proof recycling,” she said. “This will enable manufacturing to support plans to roll out FOGO. “The upgrade will enable higher inclusion of recycled content in scheduled wheelie bin replacements as well as support the roll out of additional household bins for food and organics.” The Sulo project is one of 22 state-wide to benefit from $24M in funding aimed at increasing NSW’s recycling

capacity by 120,000 tonnes each year. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the new project at the Somersby Sulo facility will recycle old kerbside bins and materials such as bottle caps back into mobile garbage bins. “The upgrades to moulding equipment at (the) facility means our region will be playing its part in transforming our recycling capacity,” Wicks said. “The Australian and NSW Governments have co-invested over $2M for this project, and industry has contributed a further $3.1M.” Source: Media release, Aug 9 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks Media statement, Aug 11 Siobhan McCrory, Pact Group

Ausgrid defends authorised worker movements Ausgrid has hit back at calls from the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) to stop its workers travelling in and out of the locked-down Newcastle, Hunter and Greater Sydney (incorporating the Central Coast) regions due to the heightened risk of COVID-19. ETU NSW & ACT Branch Secretary, Allen Hicks, said the union had repeatedly raised concerns afterAusgrid employees from Newcastle and the Hunter were told to travel to the Ourimbah depot for work, while it was under the Greater Sydney lockdown. Hicks said much of the work was non-essential and included routine maintenance. With Newcastle and the Hunter now also in lockdown, the ETU is

calling on Ausgrid to allow workers to remain in their local areas. “Ausgrid has been putting its workers, their families and the broader community at unnecessary risk,” Hicks said. “Ausgrid continues to flaunt public health exemptions by directing staff to travel in and out of locked-down areas for nonessential work. “We understand that from time to time workers may have to travel in and out of locked down areas for emergencies, but to direct them to do so for nonessential work is putting productivity ahead of safety. “We’re in the middle of an unprecedented outbreak in NSW with much of the spread linked to workplaces.

“Ausgrid should be taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of its workers and the public, not bending the rules. But an Ausgrid spokesperson said there have been no identified or confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Ausgrid or PLUS ES worksites across Greater Sydney,Newcastle or the Hunter regions since March. “Ausgrid employees are authorised workers under the Public Health Orders (PHO),” the spokesperson said. “Ausgrid continues to stringently follow PHOs and also has a comprehensive COVID-19 safety management plan, which is widely available and communicated to all staff on a daily basis. “Where staff are unable to work

from home, they work on sites isolated from the community, doing critical maintenance to keep the lights on while adhering to all Public Health Orders. “Ausgrid supplies power to more than 1.7 million homes and business across Greater Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter. “During these challenging times, access to reliable power is more important than ever before as people work and learn from home, therefore all maintenance work undertaken on the grid is critical. “The last thing we want to see is extensive blackouts or loss of power to customers during stay at home orders, which is why we need to continue with our critical maintenance program. Terry Collins

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The not-so-public inquiry Why is the so called “public” inquiry into Central Coast Council being conducted largely in secret (“Nine suspended Councillors make submissions”, CCN 6 August)? The only reason given so far for not publishing any of the submissions, namely that some may include defamatory comments, is simply not credible. Any defamatory material could easily be redacted before the submissions are published. Defamation is a feeble excuse for a blanket ban on the publication of all submissions. How on earth can this be a “public” inquiry if all of the

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper submissions and most of the evidence is kept secret? How can the public know whether there was evidence pointing to alternative conclusions to those eventually reached by the Commissioner if most of the evidence never sees the light of day?

For example, the Terms of Reference were drafted by State Government and the Commissioner appointed by State Government - so in the absence of full transparency how will anyone know if there was evidence pointing the finger at State Government as the regulator of Councils that was ignored? Holding most of the inquiry in secret will increase community scepticism that this State Government inquiry was always just a ruse to head off the genuinely independent judicial inquiry that 22,400 petitioned for. Email, Aug 10 Kevin Brooks, Kincumber

One tap, no footpaths, lots of potholes … and a 36 per cent rate rise I read with interest the article on rates rises in our area in the Coast Community News. We live on two acres at Macmasters Beach. Last year our rates were $2,679. This year the rates are $3,652; this is a 36.3 per cent increase.

FORUM If the 15 per cent increase talked about is to compensate for the Council’s budget blow out, this leaves 22 per cent due to harmonisation. Amalgamation was supposed to reduce costs. We haven’t even got a good water pressure supply.

We can only have one tap on in the house at any one time. We have no footpaths and potholes in the roads. Anyone else experiencing similar rate increases? Email, Aug 11 Tania Sweeney, Macmasters Beach

Clarification In an article about Central Coast actor Tom Kelly in Coast Community News on August 6, it was stated that Kelly had done some community theatre with Jopuka Productions.

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No more, please! We have the Department of Planning telling us how to direct city growth for the next 20 years. We have Regional Development Australia Central Coast to tell us what we have to do to improve the economy. We have our modern Coordinator-General to make sure that everything is done in perfect harmony with all the agencies involved. We have the Government Architect to replan central Gosford on our behalf. We have the Greater Sydney Commission to tell us how to implement projects. We have Planning Panels to make sure that any project of importance is kept away from any local inputs. We have the Minister drawing up procedures for us to follow to speed up

HYLAND BYTES development applications i.e., limiting interference from communities in decision-making on their future. We even have an Administrator Mark 3 to tell us how many councillors we need to manage our affairs. With all this help, why do we now need the involvement of the Housing Minister in setting up a Regional Housing Taskforce “to stimulate housing supply, address housing needs and promote the delivery of affordable housing” (“New regional taskforce to focus on housing supply and affordability”, CCN 304)?? Well, the clue is in the goal of “examin(ing) the obstacles in the planning system preventing new housing being brought to market”,

which is poli-speak for reducing community involvement in the vetting of housing projects, so that developers can get a free run and increase their profits. It appears that the Minister doesn’t have the same touching faith in our own Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy as does our Administrator (probably with good reason), but this is just one more step in the minimization of local control over local affairs. By the time we get to the next election, it will hardly seem worth the trouble of voting, because about the only thing left for our councillors to decide is how much they will rip us off in emoluments. Email, Aug 9 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

How do pensioners pay for the rate rise? Found the article about the de-merger interesting (CCN304). It’s a pity the poll wasn’t answered by more people. I wonder if my info on my recent rates notice would have made a difference. My last quarterly payment of rates for 2020-2021 was $325.

FORUM Received last week, our next 2021-2022 quarterly payment has shot up to $445 – a 37 per cent increase. I intend to send a payment next week for $373 which includes 15 per cent increase and wait for a reply. Being a pensioner, we get

about 1 per cent (reduction) every year. The current inflation rate is about 1.5 per cent, so how does Central Coast Council think we are going to manage a 37 per cent increase? Back to your article – let’s have a de-merger now. Email, Aug 9 Geoff Steel, Killcare Heights

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Who’s standing up for us? An open letter to Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch.

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I write on two matters. Firstly, the need for border checkpoints at the Hawkesbury River – M1, Old Pacific Hwy, Wisemans Ferry and Hawkesbury River Station. If there had been a border checkpoint then it is doubtful COVID-19 would have leaked into the Hunter Region, Tamworth, Armidale, Guyra and the Byron, Lismore and Richmond River Regions. It is a “closing the stable door after the horse has bolted” scenario, but as there are so many ignoring the lockdown restrictions south of the Hawkesbury River, we need to be protected north of the river and into the regions to the north of us. Secondly, why are we part of Greater Sydney? We are supposed to be a legislated Central Coast Region, but it is unclear where it starts and ends.

See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper The media include Newcastle and Lake Macquarie in the Central Coast almost daily. In some aspects we are included in Sydney and in others the Hunter. Even (with) the weather – Hunter applies to us. Where do we actually belong? Your government seems to put us where they know it suits them so often. The most recent example is the Central Coast Pfizer doses being redirected to the Sydney outbreak; they were supposed to be diverted from regional areas, yet we are “part of Greater Sydney”.

The government needs to make up its mind. No wonder everyone is totally confused. The Central Coast needs clear explanations on what/where it is. It also needs to see its citizens protected from this virus pandemic. None of this seems to be happening. If we had a petition requesting a checkpoint to be set up to stop those ignoring lockdown Public Health Orders in the Sydney hotspots, I am sure we would have 20,000 signatures for presentation to Parliament in a short time. You standing up for the Central Coast would be appreciated especially as we are currently dealing with substantial local government rate increases with water and sewerage increases to follow. Looking forward to your response. Email, Aug 11 Neil Keele, Terrigal

Whither all those protestlinked COVID cases? Absolutely no adverse health consequences have emanated two weeks after 150 Central Coast residents allegedly went to a protest rally in Sydney. At the time, our esteemed Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, claimed this was the main reason for our extended

FORUM lockdown. Maybe Adam can clarify how he estimated those numbers. Maybe he could also clarify his estimate of the number of wealthy Sydneysiders currently residing in alternative/holiday accommodation on the Central Coast - any why they present

no COVID threat to our local community. Regrettably, an open letter seems the only way to elicit any response from the Parliamentary Secretary, as previous emails remain unanswered. Email, Aug 9 Kevin Armstrong, Forresters Beach

Time to call in King Cnut Now that the sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report (SYR) has been released, Central Coast Council’s plans, forced onto them by NSW Government, to build a seawall on Wamberal beach which has just gone to Phase 2 Community Consultation, must be reevaluated in light of the

FORUM finding that sandy beaches along the east coast of Australia will retreat by up to 100m by end of this century. That the properties to be protected by this wall should never have been built on this reclaimed land is yet another reason to not throw any more

ratepayer money at this insoluble problem. After all there is the presumption of caveat emptor (buyer beware) in purchase of all real estate in Australia. King Canute (Cnut) tried a similar thing once and that did not end well either. Email, Aug 9 Doug Williamson, Wamberal

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A few more restaurant vouchers should keep us happy It was interesting to read about the number of politicians at various levels who have made submissions to the inquiry into the financial train wreck at the Central Coast Council (Nine suspended councillors make submissions to inquiry, CCN305).

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One can imagine the extent of the rump covering in some of those. Like many, I have my reservations as to what will be the likely findings and outcomes from this exercise. Personally, I won’t be satisfied until a few people are locked up (nothing to do with COVID) but

of course that won’t happen. Failure of duty of care or negligence can’t be an issue because councillors are not bound by the rules that govern company directors, nor is it the Berejiklian Government’s intention to make this happen, as I understand it. Mind you I don’t think Labor would be much interested in such a move either. Fancy having to be accountable as a politician; that’s a bit unfair. So, the inquiry will tell us what we already know: mismanagement. A slap on the wrist and off we

go again; probably with the same failures running the show. Talk about us being slow learners! Meanwhile folks, out with the cheque books and EFT and pay those exorbitant rates that have just come your way. After all we have got an Administrator’s salary to pay. Maybe there will be some restaurant vouchers come our way to encourage us to get the jab; at least we won’t starve. One last point: let’s not forget it’s we ratepayers who elect the councillors. Email, Aug 7 John George, Terrigal

Sophistry of the highest order I would like to respond to (Council Administrator) Rik Hart’s suggestion that the rate rise (of 15 per cent) is needed beyond three years (CCN301).

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He has accused local political leaders of choosing not to understand his plea. I believe it is Mr Hart who is choosing not to understand IPART’s determination, including the massive favour they have done him. Mr Hart says that failing to secure a longer term rate rise puts us in breach of the agreement with the bank that loaned $100M. I have not seen the terms of the agreement but can confidently say that is sophistry of the highest order. The bank’s caveats would not extend beyond the term of the loan.

The three-year period provided by IPART wasn’t arbitrary. As per their reasoning, three years was given to cover the period of the loan obligations. The loan in question is a three-year loan; after three years the loan will have to be refinanced. It is likely that interest rates will be higher in three years. As such, if IPART had made the 15 per cent rate rise permanent, the extra revenues from that would have been insufficient to cover the new loan. The favour that IPART has paid Mr Hart, although he’s too stubborn to see it, is to reevaluate the Council’s financial position in three years and apply for an appropriate SRV if

necessary. As local resident Kevin Brooks has pointed out on numerous occasions, there has been scant attempt to capture efficiency gains from the Council merger. The simple fact is, if a rate rise is needed and can be justified in three years, IPART will approve it. If Mr Hart doesn’t capture the efficiency gains that Mr Brooks is urging, logic dictates that Mr Hart will be thankful for the opportunity to ask for a higher rate rise to cover higher interest rates. Instead of whinging about not getting a free pass to Lazyville, maybe Mr Hart should put some focus into those efficiency gains. Email, Jul 17 Stephen Sizer, Narara

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Lucky and Rocky go on their own excursion

Lucky the dingo with keeper Hewin Hochkins

Coasties are experiencing closed workplaces, gyms and restaurants due to the COVID-19 lockdown, but not so the dingo pups of the Australian Reptile Park. With the award-winning wildlife attraction currently closed due to COVID-19, Lucky

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and Rocky the dingo pups were given the opportunity to visit parts of the zoo usually denied to dingoes. In a video released by the Park, the pair can be spotted checking out various exhibits and taking a peek at Elvis the giant five metre crocodile. As they enjoyed their own

version of a school excursion, the pups, aged just 12 and 14 weeks, were chaperoned by keepers Hewin Hochkins and Nick Astermann. Park Director, Tim Faulkner, said, keepers are constantly providing new experiences for the animals. “We are hoping this video has

brought smiles to the faces of those who watched it. “We just hope we can have everyone back here to meet Lucky and Rocky in person soon once everything opens back up again.” After Lucky’s traumatic c-section birth, the pup has gone from strength to strength

under the watchful eye of keepers and her parents Fred and Adina. Rocky came to the Australian Reptile Park from Hunter Valley Zoo to give Lucky some company. “Playing with their siblings is an important part of socialisation for dingo puppies

A new angle on This Christmas Story The Sandeman family of Lisarow is gearing up to release a new book - The Christmas Story with Daisy and Ziggy. Bronwyn Sandeman said the book is a true family affair, having its roots in a series of poems written by her aunt Lesley Anderson and illustrations drawn up by her daughter Ella Sandeman three years ago to accompany the poems. “The book is about the biblical story of Christmas and I expanded the story and created the characters Daisy and Ziggy,” she said. “Every drawing took Ella about a day or two of experimenting.

“The book is interesting as it can be read two ways; one way it’s a collection of sophisticated poems, and the other way it’s a funny children’s book. “I would say most of the people that end up buying it will buy it for a child, but adults will enjoy the poems. “It was a lot of fun writing this, and I really enjoyed the experience. “It was a nice challenge trying to fit the story with the pictures and the poems. “Usually with the story of Christmas it only covers the birth of Jesus. “With this book we have extended the story of Jesus until he was five, including things that are usually left out.” The Christmas Story with

Daisy and Ziggy is being published by Balboa Press, and is set to be released in September in physical form and e-book form. “We’re aiming to get it in bookstores in October,” Sandeman said. Ella Sandeman has also previously drawn illustrations for Jack’s Magic Boots, by Sister Marea Ross, and she is currently working with Ross on a second book called Tina’s Purple Power, and a third book called Pete the Parrot. She has also submitted a piece in this year’s National Art Prize Competition with a piece called Serenity which is a finalist in the student category. Harry Mulholland Bronwyn and Ella Sandeman

and we love seeing these two cuties grow up together and experience these kinds of amazing moments,” Faulkner said. Source: Media release, Aug 11 Australian Reptile Park

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Gosford City-East Gosford Lions Club inducts new President Gosford City-East Gosford Lions Club managed to squeeze in its annual handover ceremony in late June, just before the COVID-19 lockdown kicked in on the Central Coast. Hitender Dewan was inducted as the new president. Outgoing president, Graeme Venn, said Dewan was a longstanding member of the Club and well known around Erina business circles, being business manager at the Fountain Plaza ANZ Bank. “In spite of a (having) full time job plus a young active family, Hitender has remained active

Incoming president Hitender Dewan with outgoing president Graeme Venn

in performing normal Lions’ volunteer chores and servicing our community projects,” Venn said. “It has been a difficult year for our club as (for) all other notfor-profit organisations. “All our normal fundraising events had been cancelled since March 2020 including street raffles, barbecues, mini train catering and trifectas to name a few. “Our saving grace was our Lions Hall in East Gosford as, due to its size and facilities and being able to satisfy restrictions that were introduced, it has been hired out both casually and full time for the whole year

with the exception of April 2020 when everything stopped.” Venn said the club still managed to donate more than $10,500 in the 11 months to the end of May this year to 27 local community projects even if some were on a smaller scale than normal. “This included a donation of $2,000 to the new Gosford Hospital Palliative Care Unit which was matched by International Lions dollar for dollar, giving them $4,000,” he said. Source: Media release, Aug 10 East Gosford Lions Club

Vinnies sleepout adapts to COVID situation The NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout set to take place across the Central Coast on Friday, August 27, to raise essential funds for locals experiencing and at risk of homelessness is going virtual. In response to the evolving COVID-19 situation occurring throughout the state, participants will sleep out in their cars, couches or backyards while tuning into an online live stream. With Homelessness Week currently taking place nationally, Vinnies Broken Bay Central Council President, Michelle Chahine, is encouraging Coasties

to sign up and donate to the Sleepout. “Across Australia there are more than 116,000 people experiencing homelessness, including right here in our community,” Chahine said. “The NSW Street Count held earlier this year revealed 27 people are sleeping rough across the Central Coast. “We also have a demand for social housing with 3,000 applicants, including 185 listed as priority, on the NSW social housing waitlist. “Due to the current COVID situation a lot of people are facing financial hardship and turning to

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I was surprised when I found out that Nomadland was a book. Last year there was so much talk about the movie, especially as it won Academy awards for best picture, best director and best actress, that I didn’t realise the movie as based on a book. Since I tend to gravitate towards fiction, I guess I didn’t notice this one - shame on me. The author, Jessica Bruder, immersed herself in the world of vandwellers, who Bob Wells, creator of CheapRVLiving.com labels as “conscientious objectors from a broken, corrupting social order. Whether or not they chose their lifestyle, they have embraced it.” Some people consider vandwellers homeless, to that Bob Wells says, “A homeless

person may live in a van but he isn’t there because he hates society’s rules. No, he has one goal and that is to get back under the tyranny of those rules, where he feels comfortable and safe.” These are people that are “houseless” rather than homeless. Instead of bricks and mortar, vandwellers have “wheel estate”, which could be “vans, secondhand RVs, school buses, pickup campers, travel trailers and plain old sedans.” Vandwellers come from many backgrounds. Some were taxi drivers, who got kicked out of the business when Uber started. Some worked in manufacturing which just shut up shop to go overseas. Some have master’s degrees and are swimming in student

Vinnies for assistance; many of whom have never sought help previously from charities. “As part of the sleepout we’ll be highlighting these issues and other factors that lead to homelessness.” All funds raised locally will remain in the community to assist Vinnies Care and Support Centres in Gosford, Woy Woy and Wyong, which provide financial and material aid to locals in need. You can register to take part and donate at www.vinnies.org.au/ communitysleepout. Source: Media release, Aug 3 Vinnies

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loans. Some have had their savings wiped out after the Global Financial Crisis. Some fell ill and had to use all their money for medical care. Some are divorced and lost everything in the settlement. There are some younger vandwellers but most of them are older.

People in their sixties and seventies that are travelling around the United States looking for seasonal work; Amazon distribution centres, sugar beet harvesting, working at campgrounds and state fairs. The author closes in on a few stories but gets particularly close to Linda May, who she

met when working on a magazine story about American nomads. Linda is a 64-year-old grandmother who sleeping on her daughter’s couch. Not wanting to be a burden and craving her freedom she fixed up a tiny trailer and named it “squeeze Inn.” The author notes, “Like Linda, many of these wandering souls were trying to escape an economic paradox: the collision of rising rents and flat wages, an unstoppable force meeting an unmoveable object.” Linda has dreams of building her own Earthship and the books follows her journey to that end. Of the many depressing facts in the book, one is, “there are only a dozen counties and one metro area in America where a full-time minimum wage

worker can afford a onebedroom apartment at fair market rent”. This book will make you realise how vulnerable one’s financial situation really is, how easy your job can be taken away, how quickly your savings can be eroded. It will make you angry at how companies, in particular Amazon, take advantage of its workers. The resilience of these vandwellers is remarkable, their lives are difficult but from the book you don’t get a sense that they feel sorry for themselves. You will also wonder if Linda ever gets her Earthship. Trust me, you will google it. Kim Reardon The reluctant Book Critic

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Q&A [s] Coronavirus: Public Update ABC News At Noon [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] That Pacific Sports Show [s] The Trouble With Maggie Cole (PG) [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] Gardening Australia [s] Midsomer Murders: The Village That Rose From The Dead (M) [s] Baptiste: Into The Sand (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Vaccine [s] Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] Rosehaven (M) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] Grand Designs [s] Restoration Australia [s] Fake Or Fortune? (PG) [s] Back In Time For Dinner (PG) Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] Landline [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] Silvia’s Italian Table [s] The Repair Shop [s] ABC News [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] – Leslie and Margo have news about their relationships, and as Louisa and Spiro grow closer, a circus comes to town. Belgravia (PG) [s] The Trouble With Maggie Cole (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s] rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Dream Gardens [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway: The Offered Fallacy (PG) [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] How Deadly World (PG) [s] Art Works [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) The Newsreader (M l) [s] Traces (M l) [s] Les Norton: You Wouldn’t Be Dead For Quids (MA15+) [s] Silent Witness (M v) [s]

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

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6:00 Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] 9:00 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Flower Shop 12:00 Mysteries” (M v) (’16) Stars: 12:15 Brooke Shields, Brennan Elliott, Kate Drummond, Celeste 2:00 3:00 Desjardins, Beau Bridges House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 4:00 5:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 7:00 7:30 Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens [s] – Joh catches up with some Olympic athletes both past and 9:50 10:35 present, including Sally Pearson, Kurt Fearnley and 11:35 more.Graham visits Japan’s Ashikaga Wisteria Park. Karen makes Japanese Beef Curry. AFL: Round 22: Teams TBA *Live* [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised 12:40 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Weekend [s] Kochie’s Business Builders 12:30 1:00 Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Better Homes And Gardens [s] – Joh visits Manu Fieldel 3:00 and his wife Clarissa to see what dinner time is like in their household. Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s 5:00 5:30 Front Line (PG) [s] – A very nervous passenger breaks into 6:00 a sweat when officers suspect 7:00 he is carrying narcotics. A traveller with a serious criminal 9:30 9:45 record tells immigration a remarkable story. Seven News [s] AFL: Round 22: Teams TBA 11:45 *Live* [s] Program To Be Advised 1:40 2:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend 10:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 11:00 1:00 VFL: Teams TBA *Live* [s] 1:30 AFL: Pre Game Show [s] 2:00 AFL: Round 22: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] 3:00 Seven News [s] The Voice: Blind Auditions (Part 4) (PG) [s] 6:00 Homicide With Ron Iddles: 7:00 Gary Adams (M v) [s] Hatton Garden (M) [s] – This gripping thriller tells the inside story of one of the most spectacular crimes of the last decade - the Hatton Garden 8:30 heist. Hatton Garden (M) [s] – After 9:30 10:00 an eventful, stressful and 11:20 agonisingly nights’ work, the Hatton Garden gang are all 12:10 back at home, replaying the events from the night before. 1:00 The Blacklist (MA15+) [s]

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

TEN (C10)

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Today [s] 6:00 6:30 Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:00 Explore [s] Movie: “The Dating List” (PG) 7:30 (’19) Stars: Natalie Dreyfuss Pointless (PG) [s] 8:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:00 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 2:00 NINE News [s] 2:30 A Current Affair [s] 3:00 3:30 NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters *Live* From 4:00 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane [s] 4:30 Golden Point (M) [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee 5:00 (M) [s] 6:00 Movie: “Navy Seals” (M l,v) 6:30 (’90) – While rescuing a naval 7:30 8:30 helicopter crew, an elite US commando team discovers a 9:30 secret cache of American made nuclear missiles. Stars: Charlie 11:30 12:30 Sheen, Michael Biehn 1:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 6:00 Animal Tales (PG) [s] 6:30 Weekend Today [s] Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Surfing Australia TV [s] 7:30 The Rebound [s] Netball: Suncorp Super 8:30 Netball: Major Semi-Final: 9:00 Giants v Swifts *Live* From 9:30 Nissan Arena, Brisbane [s] 12:00 Netball: Suncorp Super 1:00 Netball: Minor Semi-Final: Fever v Lightning *Live* From 2:00 2:30 Nissan Arena, Brisbane [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] 3:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 3:30 NINE News Saturday [s] 4:00 NRL: Manly Sea Eagles v 4:30 Parramatta Eels *Live* [s] 5:00 NRL: Post Match (M) [s] 6:00 Movie: “Deepwater Horizon” (M l) (’16) Stars: Mark 6:30 Wahlberg, Kurt Russell 7:00 Movie: “Get Lucky” (MA15+) 9:00 (’13) Stars: Luke Treadaway 10:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 11:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Animal Tales (PG) [s] 8:00 Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 8:30 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 9:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] 9:30 Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] The Block: Guest Bedroom 12:00 Week (PG) [s] 12:30 NRL: Cronulla Sharks v 1:00 Newcastle Knights *Live* From 1:30 TBA [s] 2:00 NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Guest Bedroom 3:30 4:00 Reveal (PG) [s] – The judges deliver their verdicts on the 4:30 Blockheads’ guest bedrooms. Which team will take home the 5:00 6:00 $10,000 cash. 6:30 60 Minutes [s] NINE News Late [s] 7:30 Up And Vanished (M s,v) [s] 9:00 Killer On The Line: 10:00 11:00 Brian Cox (M v) [s] Dr Christian Jessen Will See 12:00 You Now (M mp,n) [s] 1:00 4:30 Surfing Australia TV [s]

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

SBS (C30)

5:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:00 Everyday Gourmet With 2:05 Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 3:30 (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] 3:45 Dr Phil (PG) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] 4:15 Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 5:05 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 6:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 6:30 7:35 (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] 8:30 WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] 9:30 The Living Room [s] Program To Be Advised The Graham Norton Show 10:25 (M l,s,v) [s] 10:55 The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] 11:45 Home Shopping 5:30 Reel Action [s] Religious Programs [s] 1:00 Seafood Escape With Andrew 2:00 Ettingshausen [s] 3:30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] RV Daily Foodie Trails [s] 4:35 Places We Go (PG) [s] 5:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] 6:30 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Pooches At Play [s] 7:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For 10:55 Every Day [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia [s] 10 News First [s] 11:55 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 2:15 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Ambulance Australia (M v) [s] Blue Bloods: Disrupted (M) [s] 4:50 Religious Programs [s] 5:30 1:00 Left Off The Map [s] 3:30 Pooches At Play [s] Australia By Design: Interiors [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 4:30 What’s Up Down Under [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 5:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 6:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 7:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia With 8:30 Hayden Quinn [s] 9:30 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 10:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 11:30 FBI: Brother’s Keeper (M v) [s] FBI: Safe Room (M d,v) [s] 12:25 FBI: Partners In Crime (M v) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:35 Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s] 3:30

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

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

Worldwatch PBS Newshour Mars: We Are Not Alone (M s) NITV News: Nula Movie: “Butter Lamp” (PG) (’13) Director: Tamdin Dorje (In Tibetan) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Trains That Changed The World Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Secrets Of Tutankhamun (PG) World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Portugal Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Good Ones/ The Lake House (PG) SBS World News Patriot Brains (M l,s) Hernan (MA15+) (In Spanish/ Nahuatl) Worldwatch PBS Newshour March Of The Penguins 2: The Next Step Avalanche: Making A Deadly Snowstorm (PG) Planet Expedition: Borneo Dark Shadow (PG) WWII: Battles For Europe: Operation Market Garden (PG) SBS World News Blood Of The Clans (PG) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (PG) – In this final season of the series, Jake and the squad must try to balance their personal lives and their professional lives over the course of a very difficult year. Movie: “The Girl Who Played With Fire” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Daniel Craig (In Swedish) Movie: “The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace (In Swedish) Destination Flavour Worldwatch Speedweek Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship Round 6, Czech Republic Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights WWII: Battles For Europe: Battle For The Scheldt (PG) SBS World News Roman Megastructures: Lyon (PG) (In English/ French) Roman Megastructures: Arles (PG) (In English/ French) Roman Megastructures: Paris (PG) (In English/ French) Filthy Rich And Homeless (M) 24 Hours In Emergency: The Cards We’re Dealt (M) Michael Mosley: What’s My Diagnosis (PG) Michael Mosley On Cosmetic Treatments (PG) Spina Bifida And Me (M)

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

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Belgravia (PG) [s] Death In Paradise (M v) [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] Back To Nature [s] Doctor At The Door [s] The Chemical World: Within (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure (M l) [s] Death In Paradise (M v) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s] 7.30 [s]

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Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Getaway (PG) [s] The Block: Guest Bedroom Reveal (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] Celebrity IOU: Kevin Hart (PG) 100% Footy (M) [s] – Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, James Bracey and more debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the games most influential figures. NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Trust” (M s,v) (’09) 12:15 Stars: Jamie Luner 12:45 World’s Deadliest: Bail Outs (PG) [s] 2:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 3:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 5:00 Seven News [s] 6:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:00 The Voice: Blind Auditions (Part 6) (PG) [s] – In the most 7:30 emotional moment of the series, a surprise audition 8:40 brings Jessica Mauboy to tears. Australia: Now And Then: Hottest (PG) [s] Gordon, Gino & Fred: City Slickers (Las Vegas, Grand Canyon And LA) [s] 9:40 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:40 Station 19: Don’t Look Back 11:10 In Anger (M) [s] 12:05 Home Shopping 1:00

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Explore [s] Driving Test (PG) [s] The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee [s] – Host Andy Lee is joined in the studio by a panel of Australia’s funniest comedians and a hundred regular Aussies via Zoom. Travel Guides: Argentina (PG) NINE News Late [s] Reverie: Apertus (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Newlywed And Dead” (M v) (’16) – A young newlywed begins to doubt her husband’s love when his rival is found dead. When she starts investigating the death and her husband’s past, she becomes his next target. Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech 2:00 World’s Deadliest: Hostile Hangouts (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Program To Be Advised 8:30 RFDS (M) [s] 9:40 The Rookie: Bad Blood (M) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Chicago Fire: That Kind Of Heat (M d,v) [s] 12:00 First Dates Australia (M) [s]

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 The Recording Studio [s] 11:00 The Repair Shop [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Death In Paradise (PG) [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] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Question Everything (PG) [s] 9:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s] 9:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] 10:00 Staged (M l) [s] 10:25 ABC Late News [s] 10:55 Four Corners [s] 12:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] 12:15 Beyond The Towers (M v) [s] 1:15 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 2:15 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 10:00 Australian Story [s] 12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Lost In 10:30 Back To Nature [s] Paradise” (M s,v) (’15) Stars: 11:00 The Chemical World (PG) [s] Tom Selleck, Kohl Sudduth, 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Gloria Reuben, Leslie Hope 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 2:00 World’s Deadliest: 1:30 Question Everything [s] Wheels (PG) [s] 2:00 The Trouble With Maggie Cole 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 9:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 6:55 Sammy J (PG) [s] 10:00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days 7:00 ABC News [s] (PG) [s] – Cherry meets a man 7:30 7.30 [s] who was scarred in a traumatic 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] car accident and a dog groomer 8:30 Q&A [s] who spends more time on her 9:35 Fake Or Fortune? (PG) [s] dogs’ appearance than her own. 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure 11:00 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Black-ish: Dad Bod-Y Of Work (PG) [s] (M v) [s] 12:05 Midsomer Murders (M v) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:35 Silent Witness (M v) [s]

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)

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 12:30 World’s Deadliest: Days Out (M) [s] 2:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 3:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 5:00 Seven News [s] 6:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:00 The Voice: Blind Auditions 7:30 (Part 5) (PG) [s] – A blind audition like no other has all 4 8:45 coaches on their feet, while another sees the dreaded Block 9:45 strike again! 9-1-1: Lone Star: Displaced (M) [s] – A funeral where another dead body crashes the burial. 9-1-1: Lone Star: 10:45 Bad Call (M) [s] 11:15 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:05 Station 19: 1:00 We Are Family (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] Harrow (M l,v) [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] Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Beyond The Towers (M v) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Grid: Powering The Future: A Catalyst Special [s] Baptiste: Into The Sand (M l,v) Traces (M l) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s] 7.30 [s]

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6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 6:30 Everyday Gourmet With 2:05 Mars: Worlds Apart (M) Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Rick Stein’s Cornish 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Christmas 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam (PG) [s] Liaw (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 4:05 Australia With Julia 12:00 Dr Phil (M d) [s] Bradbury: Sydney 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Highlights 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 6:00 Mastermind 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 6:30 SBS World News (PG) [s] 7:35 Inside Windsor Castle: Love 5:00 10 News First [s] And War: 1936-1953 (PG) 6:00 WIN News [s] 8:30 Secret Scotland: Galloway 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] And The South (PG) 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M l) 8:40 Have You Been Paying 10:20 SBS World News Attention? (MA15+) [s] 10:50 Outlier (M l) (In Norwegian/ 9:40 Arj Barker: We Need To Talk English/ Saami) (M l,s) [s] 11:45 Das Boot (MA15+) (In 10:40 The Project (PG) [s] German/ English/ French) 11:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 3:55 Trump’s American Carnage 12:30 Home Shopping (M l,v) 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 9:00 9:55 11:30 12:30 1:30 4:30

Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [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 l) [s] Eddie Ifft: Sweet Home Mailbama (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

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Worldwatch PBS Newshour Mars: Darkness Falls (PG) Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas The Cook Up (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury: Blue Mountains Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Who Do You Think You Are?: Kurt Fearnley (PG) Insight: DNA Surprises Dateline The Feed SBS World News The Point Cacciatore: The Hunter: Run Baby Run (MA15+) (In Italian) Gigantes (MA15+) (In Spanish) Tsunamis: Facing A Global Threat (M) (In English/ Indonesian/ French/ Japanese)

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Desperate Housewives: A Vision’s Just A Vision (M s) [s] 1:00 The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] 8:40 Paramedics (M) [s] 9:40 Australian Crime Stories: Deadly Deception (M v) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 Killer On The Line: Foster Christian (M v) [s] 12:00 Bluff City Law: When The Levee Breaks (PG) [s] 12:50 Explore [s] 1:00 A Current Affair [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] 1:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:00 The Bold And The Beautiful 2:30 (PG) [s] 3:35 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 4:05 1:00 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 4:35 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 5:00 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 5:30 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 6:00 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 6:30 (PG) [s] 7:35 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 8:30 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 9:35 8:30 Bull: Off The Rails (M) [s] 9:30 Bull: The Sovereigns (PG) [s] 10:30 10:30 Bull: The Ground Beneath Their 11:00 Feet (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:50 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:05

Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dateline Insight The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury: Queensland (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Europe (PG) What Does Australia Really Think About: Disability? (M) War Of The Worlds (MA15+) (In English/ French) SBS World News Unknown Amazon: The Gold Rush (M l) The Killing (M l,n,s) (In Danish) Vice Guide To Film (MA15+)

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Desperate Housewives: Home Is The Place (M s) [s] 1:00 The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: Gold Coast Titans v Melbourne Storm *Live* From Cbus Super Stadium [s] 9:45 Thursday Night Knock Off (M) [s] – Join the Wide World of Sports team for the all the postmatch NRL news and analysis. 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Chicago Med: Old Flames, New Sparks (M mp) [s] 11:50 World’s Worst Flights: Mechanical (M) [s] 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: Dance, Lies, And Videotape (M) [s] 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: Garland’s Baptism By Fire (M s) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods: The New You (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

Worldwatch PBS Newshour Mars: Contagion (PG) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury: Western Australia Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Asian Railways Journeys: Yogyakarta To Surabaya (PG) Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve (M) The Good Fight (M) SBS World News Criminal Planet: Cocaine (MA15+) Mr Mercedes (MA15+) Plane Crash (M l)

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

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

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Wilderness Society urges government to adopt recommendations from review of Conservation Act A newly formed group on the Central Coast is urging the Federal Government to adopt all 32 recommendations of the Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), handed down in October, 2020, by of Professor Graeme Samuel. Spokesperson Sian Duffin said the Central Coast Wilderness Society had been formed to engage with likeminded people on both national and local environmental issues. “We have felt the effects of fires and floods and we do not want weaker nature laws,”

Duffin said. “This month, it is likely that the Federal Government will be trying to push through changes to Australia’s main federal environment law. “After the Black Summer bushfires and this year’s destructive floods, we know we need stronger laws for nature on the Central Coast. “The Wilderness Society has been campaigning for the Government to take up all 32 recommendations of the most recent Independent Review of these laws. “The Government is failing to address the recommendations laid out in the final report of this review. “These recommendations include legally enforceable

national environmental standards with an independent oversight commissioner backed up by an auditing office free from political interference. “(They) also advocate for stronger protections for Indigenous heritage, bringing Regional Forestry Agreements under the EPBC Act, increased transparency, and more. “The Government has cherry-picked and weakened the recommendations, proposing to create a toothless Commissioner with no resources and, worse, has delegated environmental decision-making to the states and territories in yet another example of this Government shirking its responsibilities.

Source: Media release, Aug 4 Central Coast Wilderness Society Sian Duffy (left) with fellow worker Alex Cottle at a Charlestown Wilderness Society stall at the Newcastle Show earlier this year

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ARTS & CULTURE CENTRAL COAST ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

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

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

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

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

TUGGERAH LAKES ART SOCIETY

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

Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

CENTRAL COAST WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY Art society for artists painting in watercolour Workshops, beginners classes and paint outs Details on our website

ccwsinc@gmail.com www.centralcoastwatercolour. com.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends”

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

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS

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

COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

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

CENTRAL COAST POETS INC

LEARN TO DANCE

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

Terrigal. 4385 5027

ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au

TERRIGAL WAMBERAL RSL SUB-BRANCH

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

Terrigal-WamberalSB@rslnsw. org.au.

ANONYMOUS

- Someone cares. Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford

BETTER HEARING AUSTRALIA

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

U3A CENTRAL COAST

CENTRAL COAST

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

KINCUMBER MENS SHED Kincumber mens shed in association with Kincumber Uniting Church op shop. Selling tools, machinery, clothing, books and household items. on the first Saturday of each month 8am - 12pm 4369 7222 sparkes2251@outlook.com

COMMUNITY CENTRES

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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“This is a poor response to the review and shows a lack of willingness to address our shoddy environmental record where we are among the worst countries in the world for biodiversity loss. “If environmental decisionmaking is not transparent and national standards are not legally enforceable, we can expect more devastation and destruction.” Duffin urged anyone interested in joining the group to search for Central Coast Wilderness Society on Facebook.

GROW MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

www.centralcoastchorale.org

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SOUNDWAVES CHORUS

Is Internet porn destroying your life. We may be able to help. We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details 0473 631 439

HISTORY GROUPS HENRY KENDALL COTTAGE & HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Visit our c1838 Cottage & Museum with exhibits of early settlers. School and group bookings. Members & volunteers welcome. Open Wed/Sat/Sun 10.30am 2:30pm. West Gosford 4325 2270

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DYING WITH DIGNITY

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PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Last Fri 9.30am Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

MEALS ON WHEELS

Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and

Male singers wanted No experience required, rehearsals 7pm Mondays at Parkview room Central Coast Leagues Club 0431 225 489

POLITICAL PARTIES

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Small friendly groups formed FELLOWSHIP OF to learn how to overcome FIRST FLEETERS anxiety, depression and For anyone interested loneliness and improve mental 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. 4311 6254, 4340 4435 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

4307 9355

cooking classes 4363 7111

COASTAL A CAPPELLA

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

CENTRAL COAST CHORALE

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

LABOR PARTY OURIMBAH / NARARA BRANCH

Discussion/action - community Issues - 3 levels of Government, Ourimbah Room - Ourimbah RSL, 7.00pm - 1st. Monday 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

PROBUS CLUBS AVOCA BEACH PROBUS CLUB

with a great social program, guest speakers and optional bistro lunches. Google our name for our fully informative newsletter. Meet 10am, 3rd Mon each month at Avoca Beach Bowling Club. avocaprobus@gmail.com

EMPIRE BAY PROBUS CLUB

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

WOMEN’S GROUPS WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRES

Counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services provided by women for women 4324 2533 www.cccwhc.com.au

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL BRISBANE WATER

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

SPORT KOWAKAN AIKIDO

Kids from 7yrs and adults, Fri and Sun, East Gosford Scout Hall. See website for details 0411 725 823

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Choosing, Planting and Saving Seeds How to Plant Seeds

CHERALYN DARCEY

Pretty soon our garden centres will be awash with seas of seedlings. These seedlings naturally are born from seeds, and you can be like the ‘big guys’ and start planting seeds too. Why bother? Well, there is a far greater variety of plants available in seed form and they are a lot cheaper than seedlings. The down sides are that you need to be prepared for failure of germination of at least some of your seeds, you may lose some to transplant shock, and there is sometimes more work involved. Overall, I personally love the fact that I can find heirloom, unusual and a more plentiful supply of plants when purchased in seed form. Buying Seeds Standing in front of a display wall of seed packets can be rather overwhelming for the newbie gardener and over-tempting for the more experienced. Don’t gather those packs like you are creating a stash of pick and mix lollies. Have a plan before you go and pretty much stick to it. The reason is, that like any organic matter, seeds have a use by date. While it is true that they can survive beyond this, they will not usually germinate as readily. Know what you are shopping for and be open to suggestion. You will also need to know what is best planted for the time of the year for your area and while there is no problem with buying ahead, make sure the seeds will still be in date. All this information is printed on the seed packet. Seeds can also be purchased directly from seed saving companies and individuals and while the information may not be directly on their packaging, it will be in their catalogues/online store listings. Don’t be shy with reaching out to these people for help with your purchases. The other great thing about smaller businesses, groups and individuals is that they are a treasure trove of heritage, new and unusual seeds so are very worth adding to your resource list. Resources: theseedcollection.com. au, diggers.com.au, happyvalleyseeds.com.au

Sounds simple, poke a seed in the dirt, water it and up comes a plant. While that is mostly true, like any endeavour in life, the better the foundation and the care, the better the results. Follow the directions given by the supplier of the seeds for the best chance of success. You will find that some seeds do far better when planted directly into the earth while others can be started in seed trays or containers a little earlier so that increased heat and protection from the elements can be given. Another tip that for some seeds is a requirement is to soak your seeds in water for a few hours before planting. Once you are ready to plant seeds, make sure that the earth in your garden plot is well tilled and moist. Potting mix must be suitable for seed raising and kept moist while seeds are germinating. Light is crucial as is soil warmth and if need be, use heating pads. Once germination occurs, feed with a liquid fertiliser once a fortnight and gradually move out into the final position in your garden. How to Save and Store Seeds Now here is how the magic happens! You can collect and store your own seeds and then either grow them next season, sell, swap or share. I wasn’t joking about magic either as you may end up with some interesting varieties when collecting seeds in the average suburban garden. This is in fact how many great gardening discoveries have been made. Seeds are the result of plant breeding

that occurs during pollination. If the pollen from the same plant or genetic equal occurs, then you will have seeds that will produce plants pretty true to their parents. If however there are other plants around that vary in their characteristics, you may well end up with a whole new variety and although I did say this can be exciting, it can also be bitterly (pun intended) disappointing with sometime inedible produce. To save seeds you need the fruit to fully ripen and then gather and allow seeds to dry completely before storing. Seeds from fleshy and fibrous fruits and vegetables will need to be cleaned first and those from wet fruits, like tomatoes, will need to be soaked in water first for a few days. Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Make sure you label with name date of harvest and any notes on planting or interest. Resources: ‘The Seed

Savers Handbook’ Michel Fanton and Jude Fanton. GARDEN BOOK REVIEW Future Steading, Live like tomorrow matters: Practical Skills, Recipes and rituals for a simpler life. Jade Miles Murdoch Books. This is a lush, inspiring, and rather lovely book that I would recommend as a good starting point into the world of more sustainable living. It is also a gorgeous giftbook for those so inclined and includes recipes that can be made from harvests, simple traditions/rituals 4 leaves out of 5 leaves. TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK This week make sure that the recent winds have not dried out your soil. Though winter watering does need to be decreased, be aware that the wind will wick the water right out of your soil.

You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, cape gooseberry, capsicum, beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, lettuce, mustard, spring onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, sweet corn, alyssum, calendula, California poppy, carnation, celosia, chrysanthemum, cosmos, dahlia, dianthus, everlasting daisies, gazania, gerbera, marigold, petunia, salvia, zinnia, kangaroo paw, nasturtium, snapdragon, salvia. 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

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Kevin Galea, The Glen Our Central Coast Gardener this week hasn’t got a garden problem, in fact he is a garden problem-fixer. Kev Galea is a man who is passionate about gardening having been inspired by his Pop when he was a child. He finds that it helps him on so many levels, mentally and physically and is now taking his personal experiences to others by providing a continuing gardening experience and infrastructure at ‘The Glen Rehabilitation Centre’ in Tuggerah. The Glen was established in 1994 and is a modern residential rehabilitation and transitional facility upon 16 hectares of beautiful land. It is easy to see why Kev is inspired to not only protect the land here but also garden. Over the years various residents have begun gardening but there has not been any structure to the enable the gardening to continue as residents change until Kev began working at The Glen. Inspired by the nearby SWAMP (Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project) at the Old Pioneer Dairy site, Kev and residents from The Glen have been helping establish a new community garden on that site over the past year. They work on site at SWAMP once a week and have done everything from mowing, to building garden beds to building a chook house and grown much more than just plants. Kev tells me, “The difference you see in the guys who go to SWAMP is amazing. Everyone who goes there wants to go back because they feel useful and made to feel so welcome. That’s something that some of these guys have never felt in their lives. The all get a natural high from just being there.” SWAMP is now working with Kev to return the favour and help establish his dream of a permanent garden at The Glen. “I want to get The Glen self-sufficient and one big way I see that starting is working with our chef to grow stuff he can cook. I’ve been writing out the list and I can’t wait until I can get the guys seeing that every day your hard work pays off.” I asked Kev what plans he had coming up for this season.

Kev, The Glen

“We have a big greenhouse that I’d like to move so we have all our gardening activity in one spot. I also want to get our spring plants growing so we will be making garden beds.” I also wanted to know if he was still going to have time to go to the SWAMP. “Oh yeah because it’s the people who garden that make it so good. We all feel so much happier around that lot. I hope we make them happy when they come here to at our new garden.” Kev is pictured with Ray Welsh on the left and Mathew Morrison on the right, fellow Glen Gardeners. theglencentre.org.au, swampcentralcoast.com.au

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Business & Property A message from the small business coalface – little or no relief available While our politicians claim relief and compensation is easily and readily available to any who are in hardship due to the protracted and possibly now indefinite COVID-19 lockdown, many workers, small businesses and sole traders on the Central Coast are struggling to access the assistance. The current lockdown has been in place for seven weeks and seems likely to continue beyond the projected August 28 cut-off. Brad Storey, former ABC Central Coast staffer and owner of the small business Quiz Trivia, operates as a sole trader. “I have successfully run my trivia business on the Coast for 15 years” Storey said. “In 2020 my trivia business was shut down as pubs and clubs were closed. “I went on to JobKeeper and although it was inadequate compared to my usual income, at least it was regular and supported us through that period.” Things looked up for Storey when late last year most of

Brad Storey

his trivia venues were back up and running, but when the latest lockdown hit on June 26 all his venues closed once again, along with corporate, fund raising and charity events booked for the coming months. With no JobKeeper this time around, he has been forced to try and access what government support there is. “When the Federal Government worker relief began, you were ineligible for three weeks if you had more than $10,000 in savings; why was that ruling made?” he said. “So for the first three weeks of lockdown I was receiving no government assistance at

all and was forced, like many, to live off my savings, some of which came from my own superannuation which I accessed last year. “That ruling was later changed but too late for people like me. “I have now received only four payments in nearly seven weeks of lockdown; $500, then $600, $600 and now $750 per week. “What I am receiving from the Federal Government is supposed to pay for food, car rego, mortgage, insurance, gas, electricity, water, rates, pets, assisting elderly relatives and all the other day to day costs. “These are just the hard costs of running a household. “My ‘business’ costs however are different. “As a sole trader, I was not allowed to request compensation from the State Government until July 19 and as at August 12, nothing has been forthcoming. “My business has been totally shut down but the expenses continue, such as monthly software hosting/ support fees and with the new financial year, digital editing

and computer upgrades for the technical side of my business and office rent. “In addition, there are superannuation payments for myself as a sole trader, while the tax office wants my last quarter BAS payment. “These are now all overdue. “After nearly seven weeks, I have not seen a single solitary cent from the State Government Business Support Package, despite constant claims by the Premier and government ministers that rivers of gold are flowing, all you have to do is apply.” Storey said he has heard of many others in a similar position being put on hold for up to four hours when calling to check the progress of their State Government payments … only to have the phone line drop out. “My business has been shut down 100 per cent and I hope to receive as much money as the government says I am entitled to, but the question is when?” he said. “In seven weeks I have had not a cent from the State Government which has shut me down.

“The government is responsible for this shutdown because it did not adequately direct or legislate strongly enough around the transport of international flight crews, rather hoping people would do the ‘right’ thing’ and that is where all of this started.” With an end date for the lockdown up in the air, Storey said many will continue to struggle. “Whenever the ‘lockdown’ does end, watch how fast the compensation is removed,” he said. “Soft restrictions will be put in place for weeks and possibly months so businesses like mine will still not be able to work to capacity. “The damage done to so many businesses will take weeks and months for them to re-build, if they are the lucky ones who survive in the first place.” Storey is also scathing of those who claim the country cannot afford to pay compensation. “It is a false economy not to support your citizens; if you look after these small businesses the money goes

back into economy and if you don’t support them it has a direct impact on the bottom line of those businesses which are still able to operate,” he said. “A government’s first and foremost duty is to care for its citizens. “We are the 12th or 13th wealthiest country on earth. “The Federal Treasurer has been crowing about how well the national accounts have so spectacularly bounced back since last year, the stock market is literally in record territory, China is paying huge prices for our dirt and I have paid business and personal taxes all my life. “And now when we need timely support to weather this latest lockdown, a lockdown brought about by government incompetence and complacency, this wealthy nation’s mean-spirited politicians dilly-dally, scrimp and whine about how much it is going to cost to save people’s lives and livelihoods; politicians who, throughout the lockdowns, have themselves not lost a single cent of their incomes.” Terry Collins

9,200 jobs lost in first three weeks of lockdown Analysis by the Institute of Public Affairs, based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) weekly payroll and wages, has found that in the first three weeks of COVID lockdown from June 26 to July 17, the Central Coast lost 9,200 jobs. This is 5.8 percent of all jobs, the equivalent of 438 jobs per day. According to most recent data, the total number of jobs on the Coast on July 17 was 1.9 per cent lower than on March 14, 2020 when Australia recorded the 100th case of COVID-19. Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs, Cian Hussey, said workers on the Central Coast had been hammered by the latest lockdown in Greater Sydney.

“All of the jobs restored over the past year have been wiped out, putting workers back to square one a year and a half into the pandemic,” he said. “There is almost a monthlong lag in the data, which is released by the ABS each fortnight, but it is highly likely

that the job losses continued through the second half of July and into early August.” Across NSW, 214,400 jobs were lost from June 26 to July 17 – 10,200 jobs per day. “The evidence is clear: rolling lockdowns devastate the

private sector, small businesses, and young Australians,” Hussey said. “Each time politicians decide to implement or extend lockdowns, they are knowingly putting the greatest burden on these people.

“Economies do not bounce back when lockdowns are lifted. “Jobs go up the stairs and down the escalator when it comes to imposing and lifting lockdowns. “It might be weeks until the lockdown is lifted, but it will take years for small businesses and jobs to recover,” Hussey said. “As with every other lockdown, the most recent round of lockdowns has exclusively resulted in job losses in the private sector while the public sector remains unaffected. “Those designing and implementing lockdowns never see the effects their decisions have on jobs because they remain protected.” The Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) has called on the NSW

Government to reduce the salaries of politicians and bureaucrats. Results of a poll taken by the IPA, released on August 2, showed 75 per cent of respondents agreed that politicians and bureaucrats with a pay packet of more than $150,000 should take a 20 per cent pay cut for the duration of the Greater Sydney lockdown to show that everyone was “all in this together”. “The Berejiklian Government must listen to the people and ensure that there is equality of sacrifice for the duration of the lockdowns,” Director of Research at the IPA, Daniel Wild, said. “If we are truly all in this together then the economic and social pain must be shared around.” Sue Murray

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Council staff to tender for stadium management rights The Central Coast Stadium venue management team, a unit within Central Coast Council, will be given an opportunity to submit a tender for the management rights of the stadium. Currently the stadium represents a net financial cost to Council, with annual operating losses between $841,000 and $1.4M. Ongoing capital expenditure requirements are estimated in excess of $1M per annum on average. Hosted events at the grounds doubled in 2020 notwithstanding the COVID-19 pandemic. It saw the 20,000 seat stadium host an additional 13 NRL games. Council has operated Central Coast Stadium, the home ground of the Mariners football club, for the past seven years and recently started a tender process to engage a partner for the stadium’s management rights. Since then, following

management rights had the potential to impact roles of existing Council staff. Council said the experienced and dedicated venue management team had built a reputation for working with hirers to deliver outstanding events that generated significant economic benefits for the region. “There is $22,200 available in the 2021/2022 Stadium budget to complete the tender for the Stadium’s management rights,” Council said. A year ago, the Council started the process to find naming rights sponsor and expressions of interest in managing the stadium saying it was under-utilised and had the capacity to provide more events, as well as a greater variety of events.

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consultation with the United Services Union and the stadium management team, Council’s management agreed the staff could submit an in-house tender. At the August 10 Council

meeting, Administrator Rik Hart endorsed the decision. The tender process has been extended by four weeks to allow time for the submission to be prepared.

On March 23, the Council resolved to delegate authority to CEO David Farmer for direct negotiations with one or more tenderers for management and naming rights of the stadium prior to awarding any contract

for either service. This was to ensure that the best outcome was achieved. The Council noted at the time that proceeding with the award of a contract for the

Source: Agenda, Central Coast Council meeting, Aug 10 Media release, Aug 10 Central Coast Council Central Coast Stadium Implementation Plan, March 2021

Jodie Minto announced as finalist for 2021 AusMumpreneur Seven years ago, Jodie Minto was looking for career options which would allow her more freedom and flexibility while raising her young children – and her Erinabased online fashion label, island co., was born. Minto has been named as a finalist for the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards in three categories - the Fashion NSW award, the Retail NSW award and the overall Ausmumprenuer of the Year Award. Looking for a way to combine a love of fashion and marketing with a business idea that would free her from corporate life, Minto came up with the concept of a range of ladies’ resort wear that’s vibrant, colourful, and carefree.

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In 2014, she poured her energy into mastering online ecommerce and digital marketing to build her online store. Within three years, iland co. was turning a healthy profit and Minto’s success was being noticed by others in the

ecommerce fashion space. To help other women master their own marketing and scale their businesses online, Minto launched an online business coaching service in 2017. She has mentored and coached more than 100 women with online fashion and lifestyle

stores through her blueprint for ecommerce success. “Like many mums, I was tapped out and exhausted,” Minto said. “I had a prestigious career working in the corporate world but was missing out on my young children’s lives, outsourcing their care to someone else. “We were living in Dubai at the time and although life was happy, I was unfulfilled. “Feeling like a square peg in a corporate round hole, I needed a way out. “Nothing about my career path inspired me; I wanted a solution that would enable me to quit my job, earn the income I deserved, and have the freedom I really wanted. “I recognised an opportunity to create a ladies’ fashion range that was unique. “Starting iland co. gave me what I was looking for.

“As it has grown, I have also found fulfillment mentoring other women to grow their online stores.’ Minto has achieved 300 per cent growth in revenue over the past 12 months, moving into a commercial office space at Erina and expanding the team to four team members. She has also launched a new initiative, where customers can buy, swap or sell their previous iland co. pieces. The AusMumpreneur Awards, presented by The Women’s Business School, celebrate and recognize Australian Mums in business achieving outstanding

success in areas such as business excellence, product development, customer service and digital innovation. The awards are designed to recognise the growing number of women who successfully balance motherhood and business in a way that suits their life and family. The winners of the 2021 Awards will be announced at an online event in September. Source: Media release, Aug 10 The AusMumpreneur Awards

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Julia NEWBOULD Editor-at-large • Money magazine In a courtroom in Sydney on June 29, a judge heard that Melissa Caddick’s fraud cost 72 investors about $23 million, maybe even more. Caddick wasn’t there to defend herself. She has been missing since November 2020, when she left her house in Sydney’s affluent eastern suburbs in exercise clothes not long after ASIC, the corporate regulator, had raided the premises. By March 2021, she was presumed dead. And by April, ASIC had to drop the 38 criminal charges it was pursuing against her. It had to accept that Caddick wasn’t turning up for court any time soon, and by withdrawing the criminal case her victims could start civil proceedings and attempt to claw back some of what they

had lost. Not long after that, in April, another fraudster, Bernie Madoff, died in a prison hospital at the age of 82. He had been serving a 150year sentence for what is said to have been the largest Ponzi scheme in history, in which approximately 38,000 investors lost an estimated $US65 billion in principal and fake returns. His fraud makes Caddick look like a simple shoplifter by comparison, but Caddick’s victims lost their entire retirement savings in many cases. And she had more in common with Maddoff than most might think. Like Madoff, Caddick presented herself as a highly educated, trustworthy financial professional. She let those who handed over their money to her believe she was an investing

expert and she could manage their money in ways others could not. They are just two high-profile examples of the kind of investment fraud that’s been around for as long as the stockmarket. 2020 was a record year for Australians falling prey to investment scams. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, $328 million was reported lost in investment schemes last year. That is the largest amount on record, but the real number is probably higher as a feeling of embarrassment - a

sense of having “gambled and lost” - keeps many people from reporting fraud. According to ACCC’s Scamwatch, only an average of 13% of the money lost in scams is reported. “It appears to be increasingly difficult for people to identify legitimate investment opportunities from scams. Scammers no longer just rely on professional-looking websites,” says ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard. “They now have the ability to contact people through phone, apps, social media and other means. We saw more fraudu-

lent celebrity endorsements of investment opportunities advertised across digital platforms as well as scammers posing as romance interests to bait people into scam investments.” The largest asset most Australians have outside their home is superannuation. And for this reason, it has become a lucrative target for scammers. The government’s early release of super scheme in response to the pandemic unwittingly created a boom for fraud, according to the ACCC. The ACCC found a total of

$6.4 million was reported lost from super scams in 2020. The majority of these losses occurred when scammers impersonated government agencies such as Services Australia with phishing emails designed to capture personal information and super details. Once they had the information they needed, these scammers could take $10,000 out of their victims’ super accounts - and if it went unnoticed, they could go back for a second helping of $10,000 in the next round of early release payments. Luckily, the tax office was able to observe much of the unscrupulous behaviour as it happened and reunite some victims with their lost retirement savings. This is one of the easier types of scams to identify and prosecute. The kind of elaborate schemes that fraudsters like Maddoff played out are much more complex. ELIZABETH MCARTHUR

Don’t try this trick to help your kids buy property Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are known for letting you invest in just about anything, but don’t think this means you can buy a house for your kids under the guise of an investment. “As the trustee of a self-managed super fund, you have the power to make investment decisions that will suit the needs of your fund and its members,” says Yannick Leko, founder of SMSF Loan Experts. “A self-managed super fund can be your ticket to a healthy

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Water outage maps, rates and referendums … Administrator’s wrap on recent work Central Coast Council now has a map on its website which shows residents in real time what water outages are impacting suburbs. Administrator Rik Hart explained the new map was now live, and residents could see what planned works, maintenance and emergency works were taking place and estimated times and severity of impact. He was speaking at the August 10 Council meeting. At the start of each meeting, Hart gives an overview of his work since the previous meeting. He said non-urgent work had resumed around the Coast with staff working on footpaths and roadworks including the Tuggerawong and Umina foreshore shared tracks and Woy Woy wharf construction. He said he had received about 80 emails from ratepayers after rate notices went out this month and that he would reply to all those emails. The consistent concern was

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that rates had increased by more than the 15 per cent that IPART (the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) had granted Council. He explained the rates included harmonisation between the former Gosford and Wyong councils and the

latest land valuations which had seen land in the Gosford area increase by an average of 27 per cent more than Wyong. Hart and the CEO David Farmer had met IPART on July 27 electronically, he said. Hart had asked for the meeting as he wants IPART to

agree to the Coast’s 15 per cent rate rise to continue after the three years that IPART has currently stipulated. Hart said the Public Inquiry into Council’s financial mismanagement had released the list of the 97 people who had put in submissions.

He said he expected the first and last week of September would see public meetings being held and he knew that the inquiry was contacting people it wanted to interview. Both Hart and Farmer had put in submissions. Since the last Council meeting

Hart had met, again electronically, with Hardys Bay residents about issues in their community and he had met with Local Planning Panel (LPP) chair Donna Rygate. He had called the meeting so he could ask how Council’s downsizing was impacting the LPP and Rygate admitted it wasn’t as fast as in the past and the support to the panel wasn’t as good as it had been, but she understood the reasons why. In an update on the proposed referendum, Hart said it wouldn’t be proceeding on December 4. A paper will come back to Council advising on the way forward: but the referendum would happen, he said. He concluded his update by noting that no residents had requested to address the Council at either the public or open forum. He said that was unfortunate. “We welcome people participating,” he said. Merilyn Vale

Council opens Responsible Dog Ownership Policy up for community consultation The rules on dog control compliance will be part of a new Responsible Dog Ownership Policy being drafted by Central Coast Council. With the Central Coast Local Government Area home to the highest population of companion dogs in NSW and correspondingly, the highest number of dog attacks, Council has developed a policy to outline the expectations, requirements and responsibilities of dog owners to their dogs and the broader community. Administrator Rik Hart adopted the policy at the Council meeting on August 10 which means it is now open to the community to have their say. Hart said that while the policy aimed to promote socially responsible dog ownership through education, compliance and mutual understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all members of the community in relation to dogs, he wanted to see the compliance policy part of the draft. “Owning a companion dog can have wonderful social and health benefits, but it also comes with great responsibility,” Hart said. “Not only are dog owners

expected to look after the health and wellbeing of their dog, they are also responsible for ensuring that their dog does not impact the safety and wellbeing of the broader community or other animals. “The draft Responsible Dog Ownership Policy has been developed to clearly outline these expectations and promote responsible dog ownership on the Central Coast. “We know that our community is very interested in responsible dog ownership and we are seeking input from our community to ensure that the Policy meets community expectations,” hart said. He said the policy tried to go a bit further than the State Government’s Companion Animals Act, particularly in relation to education. The policy says all dogs must be on a leash when in public unless in a designated off leash area and that it is the responsibility of the person with the dog to make sure the dog does not approach other people without the permission of those other people. It also covers what Council will do in the case of complaints about barking dogs. Such complaints will only be acted upon if a dog barking

diary is submitted. The policy says a greyhound must have a muzzle on in an off-leash area unless the dog has undergone an approved retraining course. Council’s Companion Animal Working Group undertook a high-level review of the policy structure in June and was satisfied that the draft included all critical topic areas including a dedicated section on backyard breeding. “After the Policy has been adopted, a supporting Strategy will be developed that will outline processes and procedures associated with responsible dog ownership,” the working group said. “Furthermore, the Strategy will be more detailed and provide an action plan which supports the implementation of the policy. “Council will also adopt a communication campaign that will run alongside the policy. “The campaign will set the tone, explain what we are trying to achieve, and outline Council’s commitments and role. “It will also outline the responsibility of the individual dog owners. “Responsible dog ownership means more than simply loving your dog.

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Hart supports local government reform Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has come out strongly in favour of local government reform. “The framework local government operates under is archaic, restrictive and conflicting,” Hart said. Particularly affecting the Central Coast was the issue of Council having to find the money to cover the costs of depreciation and the operational running costs of infrastructure that had been provided by developer contributions. Hart said this was further exacerbated by the State and or the Commonwealth providing capital grants but very few operational grants. For example, the Council has to pick up the long-term maintenance costs and depreciation of the new Terrigal Haven walkway, and for the new regional library in Gosford once it is built. On top of that, the community expects new and improved infrastructure. “The net result is Council either applies to IPART for a special rate variation for a

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revenue increase in order to fund the depreciation and running costs or in the majority of cases it increases its backlog of infrastructure renewal – there are no ‘free lunches’,” Hart said. “The IPART regulatory impact leads the community to believe that IPART controls Councils’ expenditure instead of the

community understanding their role in holding the governing body (mayor and councillors) and management to account, consistent with what occurs in the real world. “Ultimately it is the community that ends up penalised, not the organization. Hart said Council’s long term financial plan (LTFP) set the

path for the next 10 years with very little room to take on or match any grant funding that may become available. He said the Council also had to contend with the regulator IPART proposing to remove $25M in revenue after three years, referring to the IPART decision limiting the Council rate rise of 15 per cent but to

Accounting firms merge Two leading Central Coast chartered accountancy firms have merged to increase overall coverage in the region. Berkmans Chartered Accountants, based at Wyong, and Beda Chartered Accountants of Gosford merged from July 1 this year, allowing the two firms to pool their knowledge and expertise to

provide better outcomes to clients. Beda director, Dan Kruze, said both firms have a long history of providing valuable business advice to clients in the region. “The staff share a culture of valuing education and working hard to provide the best outcomes to clients,” he said. “With this merger we will have a greater collective knowledge and be able to

provide an even higher level of service.” All staff of both firms will be retained in their current roles so their clients will continue to work with the same people and the newly merged company will operate out of both the Wyong and Gosford offices. “We continue to engage in ongoing dialogue with our clients despite restrictions at the moment and pride

ourselves on providing high quality advice based on the extensive combined knowledge we hold,” Kruze said. The firms will retain their original branding for now and will combine under the Beda name after COVID restrictions have ended. Source: Media release, Aug 9 Beda Chartered Accountants

three years. Hart said it made a nonsense of the 10-year plan to repay monies unlawfully used. “I am of the view that the State Government should be looking at the broader issues, and here is just one very important example that highlights the well overdue need for reform in local government,” he said. Hart was responding to a NSW Government draft Bill about developer contributions which is the topic of a parliamentary inquiry. Hart said the Bill had been introduced to simplify legislation and parts of it were good, but it did have some “fish hooks” that a large majority of councils had seized upon. The draft Bill was implementing recommendations from a NSW Productivity Commission review into Infrastructure

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Contributions, he said. Hart said on close scrutiny, some of the recommendations might lead to outcomes where many councils will be negatively affected. He said it highlighted the broader issues councils are continually faced with. “It is essential that councils and communities are not left worse off by the NSW Government’s infrastructure contributions reform agenda,” he said. Hart said some of the issues with the Bill included much of the detail being devolved to subordinate regulations or legislation, with no information provided on what those regulations would provide for. “Essentially there is no information on the implications of the draft Bill and the Government would be free to implement whatever regulations they see fit with financial and planning consequences potentially suffered by Councils,” he said. Council will write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and the Minister for Local Government requesting that the draft Bill be withdrawn until such time as current and proposed reviews have been completed. Hart said Council supported Local Government NSW’s advocacy on the matter. LGNSW opposes the Bill in its current form and wants assurances it won’t result in more cost shifting from developers onto councils and ratepayers. It is calling for more consultation with councils and other stakeholders. Merilyn Vale

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Lockdown special: fine dining at home with Chef Daniel

GEORGIA LIENEMANN We’re trying something new on the column – a lockdown special, of sorts. In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, for the next six weeks we’ll be embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s best eating establishments. We’ve asked their head chefs to inspire us with recipes that we can make at home, bringing the fine dining experience into our own kitchens. To kick things off we’re hearing from Chef Daniel from At Baker St in Gosford who has provided a QR code which links to a video of him whipping up the delicious recipe below. The philosophy behind At Baker St was to allow local residents to enjoy the best of central coast food bowl. To harness my passion for good, fresh food and create an experience for customers that connects the farm and plate. This is a recipe that will help you enjoy the fine dining experience at home – with elements that even the kids can get involved with. We start with the best of Australian ingredients. At Baker St we use a salt bush lamb from a good friend in Dubbo. When it comes to lamb cutlets, full lamb racks are a lot nicer to work with. If you leave the fat on the rack and salt it the night before, placing it back in the fridge, it helps remove moisture which concentrates the flavour. Taking fresh beetroot to the

next level with sugar and vanilla helps to bring out its sweet and earthy flavour and pairs beautifully with lamb. Cooking it with the skin on allows the sweetness from under the skin to be locked in. We also use Australian Meredith goats cheese in this recipe and locally grown microgreens from Super Green Farms – Drew and his son deliver the freshest array of sprouts and microgreens and we toss them in a simple dressing to finish the dish. This will be a great dish to enjoy with a glass of red, whether it’s a family dinner or date night. Use the QR code to get access to my recipe video and cook along from home. I hope enjoy it and look forward to seeing you at Baker St soon. Lamb filled tortellini with a rack of lamb and beetroot emulsion 2 or 4 point rack of lamb (prepared the night prior) Oil for searing

Pasta (made 2 hours prior) 400g 00 plain flour 4 whole eggs 4 egg yolks Pinch of fine salt 1 whole egg for sealing the tortellini Lamb filling: 250 g lamb mince 1 egg yolk 200g Meredith dairy goat’s cheese ½ bunch of oregano leaves finally chopped Pinch of salt Beetroot emulsion: 2 small beetroot 2 teaspoon sugar Drop of vanilla 200ml olive oil Salt & white pepper 1. Prepping the lamb: score the fat with a small knife, making very small cuts. Salt the fat and meat well and place in the fridge (overnight is best). 2. Making the pasta: place the flour on the bench in a small mound and create a well in

the centre for the eggs. Put them, along with the extra yolks and salt in the well and gently mix it with a fork. Continue to beat the mixture, slowly adding more of the flour until it forms a dough. Knead the dough for a few minutes until it’s come together, then allow it to rest for 2 hours. 3. Making the lamb filling: place all the ingredients in a bowl and use your hands to dig in and mix well. 4. Making the tortellini: use a pasta machine or rolling pin to form thin sheets of pasta. Cut the pasta into rounds (any size you like) and place a small spoonful of the lamb filling in the middle. In a small bowl, beat an egg and paint it around the outer edge of the pasta round. Fold the pasta round in half, enveloping the lamb filling and pinch the joining edges together. 5. Making the beetroot emulsion: boil the whole unpeeled beetroot, sugar and vanilla together with

enough water to cover. After it’s soft (about an hour), remove the skins, which will slide off easily and allow them to cool slightly. Place them in a blender, slowly adding in the oil and seasoning with salt and white pepper. 6. Cooking the lamb: pre the heat oven to 220 degrees then heat a large oven proof frying pan on high heat until it’s very hot. Add a splash of olive oil, place the lamb in the pan (fat side down) and allow it to cook for 5-6 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven for 18 minutes and then rest a further 6 minutes. Slice up the rack into individual cutlets for plating. 7. Cooking the tortellini: bring some well-salted water to the boil in a medium sized pot. Cook the tortellini for 6 minutes, then toss them in olive oil and salt and pepper. 8. Plating up: when it comes to plating, it’s your call: line, dots or both with the beetroot emulsion. Place the tortellini on the plate, then stand the

cutlets up to display the delicious colour on the lamb. Toss some microgreens or salad leaves with olive oil, lemon and salt and place them next to each lamb for colour. At Baker St, lockdown offerings At Baker St are still offering delicious meal options, including a range of convenient ‘heat and eat’ meals and family-sized smorgasbords that allow you to ‘travel’ with your tastebuds: from Italian and Mexican to Asian street food, with cocktails to match or their usual list of beer and wine. If you order for pick up you’ll notice the large range of desserts still on offer, including extravagant profiteroles, cheese cake and chocolate mousse. You can order online or via Facebook, for pick up or home delivery. You can follow Chef Daniel and At Baker St team on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube and their website atbakerst.com.au.

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36 local pharmacies now administering vaccines Thirty-six community pharmacies on the Central Coast are now administering COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccines. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the latest of the 36 pharmacies came online as of Monday, August 9. “This additional workforce will support local GPs and Commonwealth Respiratory Clinics already delivering COVID-19 vaccines,” Wicks said. She said the addition of community pharmacies would play a vital role in the vaccine rollout across the region. “Central Coast residents want to get vaccinated close to

home in their own community,” Wicks said. “Community pharmacies are an essential part of the Australian health care system and pharmacists are highly accessible health care professionals who provide patients with access to vital medicines, health care services and support.” Stuart Anderson of the West Gosford Late Night Chemist said he was pleased pharmacies were able to contribute to the vaccine rollout. “Pharmacies can really make a difference here,” he said. “We started administering AstraZeneca a week ago and have given around 280 vaccines so far. “We are flat out administering

around 50 vaccines a day. “We prefer bookings but are also taking walk-ins. “We are just calmly and systematically giving people the right advice and injecting them.” Wicks said pharmacies which have not yet expressed interest will also be offered the opportunity to participate, as well as any GPs that are not yet participating in the rollout. She said community pharmacies will also participate in the rollout of the Moderna vaccine from September. You can check which pharmacies are administering the vaccine on the NSW Health website. Terry Collins

Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, with Stuart Anderson at West Gosford Late Night Chemist

Tina Eldridge recognised on Aged Care Employee Day Tina Eldridge of Green Point decided to become an inhome caregiver some four and a half years ago and has been singled out by her employer Home Instead for recognition in honour of Aged Care Employee Day on August 7. “I became a caregiver after developing great relationships with some of my elderly neighbours,” Eldridge said. “I thought it would be so rewarding to help out other seniors as a career. “My mother had worked in

the sector, so I thought I’d give it a go.” Working mainly in the south of the region, Eldridge has never regretted her decision, despite the extra stresses of the job since COVID-19 became an issue almost 18 months ago. “COVID has certainly presented some extra challenges,” she said. “We have to be very aware of being in full PPE – apron and mask – at all times, which can present challenges, especially when trying to do housework.

“We often have to change our masks several times a day. “We are extremely conscious of clients’ safety and keeping them up to date with COVID requirements. “It is extremely rewardingyou can’t get better recognition that brightening someone’s day. “The more you put in, the more you get out of it. “Sharing our hearts with our clients is so fulfilling.” A spokesperson for Home Instead said Aged Care Employee Day was the perfect

opportunity to highlight, recognise and celebrate the “amazing people” who provide consistent and quality care throughout the year and especially throughout the ongoing COVID pandemic. “As positive COVID-19 cases continue to be present in the community, dedicated aged care employees are on the front-line providing care, support and assistance to our seniors to keep them safe and well,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson said Australia’s ageing population

has led to an increase in demand for workers in the aged care sector, specifically within in-home care. “An increased number of ageing adults would prefer inhome help to avoid having to move into a residential aged care facility. “The theme for Aged Care Employee Day this year is #ThanksforCaring, as for many, the pandemic has presented many losses and trying times. Terry Collins

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Meals on Wheels offers online grocery shopping program Meals on Wheels Central Coast has stepped up its online grocery shopping program as the Coast gets set to enter its eigth week of lockdown.

Cassandra Wells and Ken Evans run the Meals on Wheels online shopping program

The program was launched around a year ago to help those who found it hard to get to the shops or needed some assistance in placing orders online. “Our online grocery shopping program is offered to clients, where for a nominal fee of $5, we will place their orders online, and a volunteer will then collect it and take it to their home,” a spokesperson said. “There is a minimum order of

$50 as this is stipulated by the supermarkets. “Clients do not need to pass over any cash; they are issued a statement and can pay via direct debit etc. “This service has increased during lockdown and our volunteers and online shopping team are working hard to keep up with demand.” If someone is not already a Meals on Wheels client, they just need a My Aged Care referral to get started. “We are still delivering meals to over 750 vulnerable members of our community and our volunteers always following COVID safe procedures,” the spokesperson

said. “We are still able to provide welfare checks at every meal delivery, as we are not a drop and run service, and need to see and hear, if only from a distance, that our clients are OK. “Our objective is to look after as many community members as possible, providing support for those aged 18-64 with an NDIS Plan, and of course those over 65 via our regular Meals on Wheels Central Coast service, as well as those on a Home Care Package.” Source: Media release, Aug 4 Meals on Wheels Central Coast

COVID check-in cards available for those without smartphones check-in card

Central Coast residents who are unable to check-in using smartphone operated QR Codes are being encouraged to register to receive a personalised “check-in card”.

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Coasties will be able to register to receive a card with Service NSW From Friday, August 13. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the new cards would make it easier for everyone to be COVID-safe, especially those

who don’t own a smartphone or struggle with technology. “Even using a pen and paper to manually check-in at each shop or venue is a potential COVID-19 risk,” Crouch said. “The check-in card can be scanned by businesses as a faster and safer way of completing the business webform. “Manual check-in options must still be provided at all shops and venues, but this is an extra option to ensure that 100 per cent of our community can be COVID-safe when visiting supermarkets and

other essential retail businesses.” Crouch said the Service NSW app undergoes regular updates to make it even more userfriendly. “New features to be added include allowing users to review their check-out history and add check-out times, as well as making it easier to signin to the app while wearing a mask,” he said. “As a member of the NSW Government’s Digital Advisory Committee it’s fantastic to see how using technology to combat COVID-19 is taking the

pressure off our contact tracers, by allowing them to spend less time on administration and more time on case interviews with people that have tested positive.” To register for a check-in card, go to the Service NSW website from August 13 or call 13 77 88. The cards will be provided to customers via mail or digital download. Source: Media release, Aug 10 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Labor urges more dine and discover vouchers as an incentive for vaccination Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has thrown his support behind a call for extra Dine & Discover vouchers to be provided as an incentive for receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. NSW Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park, has urged the State Government to work with the Federal Government to provide vaccination incentives. “I have once again written to the NSW Health Minister and

put forward a concept of incentivising residents to get vaccinated by giving those who get fully vaccinated additional Dine & Discover Vouchers to use in local businesses which in turn helps stimulate the economy,” Park said. “Our vaccination rollout is simply going (too slowly); we need to dramatically increase the number of people getting vaccinated and this measure will help to do just that.

“The Dine & Discover vouchers have been very popular, which makes them a perfect incentive to increase vaccine rates. “What’s more, the system is already set up, so this could be implemented very quickly. “We don’t even have 20 percent of the population vaccinated and if the Premier wants to get to 70 per cent before we are supposedly able to open up and begin to live our

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lives with some normality again then clearly we are going to have to look at other options. “We are told every day that there is plenty of AstraZeneca and a lot more Pfizer on the way so let’s look at rolling out an incentive to get people vaccinated as soon as possible.” Mehan said the idea was a great way to encourage people to vaccinate sooner rather than later.

“It will also put money back into our community,” he said. “Compared to other incentives being discussed, this is probably the simplest and most easy to implement.” Meanwhile, the Federal Labor Party has launched a petition calling for a $300 cash vaccination incentive, with details available on the party website. Terry Collins

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Green Point Christian College is developing an exciting new initiative, kick started with a $500 donation from the Rotary Club of Kincumber. The school is developing plans for a multi-disciplinary trail which will incorporate a range of features including a bush tucker track, an Aboriginal learning site, a yarning circle, a running/walking track, fitness stations and observation sites. Principal Phillip Nash said the trail had been in the pipeline for some time. “We had this project in mind and when the Rotary club kindly gave us a donation after we allowed it to use our bus bay during its Christmas tree

sale, I thought it would be good to use that money to kick start planning,” Nash said. “A combination of ideas had been bubbling around the school for quite a while and I have tried to pull them together into a single project “One of our food technicians said she’d like to see a bush tucker trail at the school and has already started to research appropriate things to plant. “Someone else came up with the idea of a yarning circle where we could chat about life with the kids and someone else thought of a mountain bike and running trail to connect with the Kincumber mountain trails. “The PE department has been talking about some outdoor

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fitness stations and the primary school was wanting to put in a sensory garden. “Then various subject such as geography and science said there were things around the site which could contribute to those subjects. “It seemed to me we could combine them all into one project and now we are in the early stages of looking for people who can help us develop the trail.” “We have been a bit stymied by lockdown and there’s a lot we can’t do in the current situation. “But I’d like to think we will have most of it up and running by the end of next year.” Terry Collins

Labor MPs call for clarity on students’ return to school Central Coast Labor MPs are calling on Premier Gladys Berejiklian to clarify the health advice guiding the Government’s plan to get students back to school. The Premier has not yet guaranteed that all Year 12 students will return to face-toface learning on August 16. “Parents need clarity on the

roadmap for students to return to face-to-face learning across the Central Coast, and that this will take place in a safe and secure manner,” MPs Liesl Tesch (Gosford), David Harris (Wyong) and David Mehan (The Entrance) said in a joint statement. “Many students travel across the region to attend school and ensuring the safe mobility of these students is crucial to

safeguarding students and the community, along with giving the Central Coast the best possible opportunity to exit lockdown.” Harris, who is also Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, said clearer advice was needed. “Given the current situation with the Delta strain in Queensland schools, any return for our schools can’t proceed

without solid guarantees that our students and teachers are not at risk,” Harris said. Tesch said the Premier must show leadership to protect the health and mental well-being of HSC students, staff and families. “I commend the work that is being done at every school across the Central Coast to best support all students, accommodating the forever

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changing information being provided by the Premier,” she said. Mehan said an obsession with student return has undermined community healthcare. “There are better ways to assess student achievement than forcing a premature return to face-to-face learning,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Independent Education Union of Australia said before any schools in Greater Sydney and the Hunter area open for face-to-face teaching, all teachers and support staff in both primary and secondary schools, as well as early childhood settings, must be prioritised for vaccination. Terry Collins

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Teachers to mark performance and oral exams To limit the movement of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) performance and language oral markers between schools within or outside Greater Sydney the NESA COVID-19 Response Committee has provided COVID Special Consideration to the HSC performance and language oral exams across the state. Committee Chair, Professor Peter Shergold, said that moving to teacher marking of the exams was a safe and sensible alternative as a similar process was used in 2020, and was already an option for schools in Greater Sydney and other regions under Level 4

restrictions. “This means students can focus on their rehearsals, studying and taking care of their wellbeing, knowing that their safety and that of their families has been prioritised,” Shergold said. Under the program, performance exams in dance, drama and music, and the language oral exams, can be organised by individual schools at a time that suits their local needs, in line with health advice. NESA will provide schools with guidelines and mark packs to support teachers. Schools will have until 22 October to submit the marks to NESA. The marks submitted by

teachers will be moderated by NESA to ensure equity across the state. Strict COVID-safe rules are in place for students rehearsing and completing their

performance exams. Chief Executive Officer of NESA, Paul Martin, said the decision limited the safety risk to students without disruption to their exams.

“Teachers know their students best and asking them to mark the performance and language oral exams provides a safe and clear pathway for students sitting these exams,” he said. “Teacher marking of some major projects was introduced last year. “It will be strengthened this year with moderation by NESA and means all students in the state will be sitting the performance and oral exams under the same conditions.” Schools do not need to apply for Special Consideration for the performance and oral language exams. The program continues to be available, by application, for students (at schools under

Level 4 restrictions) whose completion of their major project has been significantly disrupted by COVID-19. Written exams will go ahead from October 19 and NESA is working closely with NSW Health to ensure strict COVIDsafe protocols will be in operation. For up-to-date advice about the 2021 HSC, visit NESA’s COVID-19 advice. Teachers, students and parents can also contact the NESA COVID-19 support team on 1300 138 323 or covid19support@nesa.nsw. edu.au. Source: Media release, Aug 10 NSW Education Standards Authority

New brand unveiled for The Con The Central Conservatorium of Music (CCCM) has unveiled a new brand, logo and website which it says reflects a focus on evolving with the times and connecting with the community. The evolved brand, which was developed in collaboration with more than 50 teachers and staff at the con, reflects changes in the way CCCM’s team thinks, and marks a strategic pivot in their future direction, Artistic Director, Patrick Brennan, said. “Since its establishment in 1983, the Con has built and maintained a strong reputation that has firmly positioned itself as a trusted provider of outstanding music education

within the Region,” Brennan said. “The refreshed branding and redesigned website are the physical representation of the evolution that has taken place in those years, bringing us into the future with modern support structures to help us stay more connected with our Central Coast community. “Rebranding creates an exciting opportunity for us to better achieve our long-held goal of inspiring Coasties of all ages and abilities to awaken the endless possibilities that come with learning an instrument.” The brand refresh has been on the radar for CCCM General Manager, Irena Tasevska, since she joined joining the Con in

October 2020. She said the refresh is aimed at aligning the visual representations of CCCM with the energy and love for the arts that can be felt within its walls.

“Unlike some organisations, we didn’t have a need to transform who we are as an organisation,” she said. “We have a fantastic team plus a range of programs and

exceptional teachers who provide world-class tuition for our students. “This process has been about distilling down who we are as an organisation in 2021, who we want to be moving forward, and showcasing the vibrancy and passion within Central Coast Conservatorium.” In addition to the branding and website updates, CCCM has rapidly moved all of its lessons, classes, ensembles and schools program online due to covid lockdowns. “We are all here, bringing our very best efforts to online learning so that our students continue to thrive in their music education,” Brennan said. “It has been heartening to hear some of the wonderful

feedback from our students and parents on how well online learning is going. “Whether we are face to face or online, it’s our role to provide a place for exceptional music education to take place on the Coast, and to surround our students and teachers with unwavering support, expertise and comprehensive tools to ensure their continued growth.” The rebrand campaign officially launched on August 12 and the new identity will be rolled out on the organisation’s website and social platforms, along with further materials over the coming months. Source: Media release, Aug 12 Central Coast Conservatorium

Livestock deaths linked to plant toxicity Livestock producers on the Central Coast are being warned to watch for signs of plant toxicity in their animals following several fatal poisonings in the region. Greater Sydney Local Land Services District Veterinarian, Dr Aziz Chowdhury, said he had responded to calls for assistance from a local producer after a young heifer

suddenly died. “Investigations revealed the cause of death to be heart failure caused by the consumption of the plant mother-of-millions (Bryophyllum spp),” he said. “Ingestion of the toxins can be cumulative and livestock eating small amounts several times within a few days can suffer poisoning. “Eating about 5kg of mother of millions will kill an adult cow.

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“Eating a large amount, as we saw in this case, can cause death instantly.” Chowdhury said livestock needed to be treated within 24 hours of consuming the plant. “Look out for signs such as diarrhoea, usually with blood in the faeces, heart arrythmia, difficult breathing, or if they suffer a collapse,” he said. “Horses can also show signs of abdominal pain (colic).

“If you notice any of these signs, you should seek veterinary assistance immediately.” Chowdhury said poisoning commonly occurred between May and October when the plants are in flower. “Mothers of million plants are frequently seen in the Greater Sydney region growing in lighter soils along roadsides resulting from dumped garden waste,” he said.

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“They are also commonly seen as ‘escapees’ from abandoned gardens on rural properties. “Cases of toxicity occur are most often seen in introduced cattle or those unfamiliar with these plants. “A lack of adequate food supply can also be an issue. “Pastures that have been overgrazed or overstocked can predispose livestock to eating anything they can.

“Producers should evaluate their pastures to determine if adequate forage exists before introduce livestock on to the paddock.” Visit NSW Weedwise for more information. Source: Media release, Aug 9 Greater Sydney Local Land Services

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Nicola the Great HIGH JUMP – OLYMPICS On Saturday evening, Tascot’s Nicola McDermott made her mark on Tokyo 2020 with 2.02 metre clearance in the Women’s High Jump Final; not only securing a silver medal finish, but also setting her third Australian record of the year, all within a four month period. Since grabbing national attention at Sydney Olympic Park in April by becoming the nation’s first woman to jump two metres, a further two centre metres have now been added to that record: the first in Stockholm, July, and now the second on High Jump’s largest international stage. “Two metres isn’t the end, it’s going to go higher,” were McDermott’s words in signing off her first record, a promise she has now fulfilled. Prior to reaching Saturday night’s final, it was a near perfect run for the athlete who glided through the qualifications with four consecutive jumps from 1.86 – 1.95 metres. When the bar was finally raised to 2.02 in the final, McDermott the only remaining competitor to never before clear that high. After some early misses, three-time world champion from Russia,Mariya Lasitskene, cleared at 2.02 and then went on to clear at a winning height of 2.04 metres. But Nicola did not give up the gold without a fight, appearing

momentarily to have cleared herself at 2.04 before a faint touch dislodged the bar. For the woman to whom commitment, passion and faith all lift her to great heights, the real drive behind her success comes from much closer to home. Despite being a part of the University of Sydney Track and Field team, most of Nicola’s development as a jumper has come from two Central Coast clubs: Gosford Little Athletics in younger years and then Mingara Athletics as a teenager. “They saw somebody who was a champion when maybe I didn’t see it myself,” spoke Nicola about her two home

clubs back in April. “When you are continually surrounded by an environment that is just so encouraging, you can really become the best version of yourself, not just limiting yourself to what you think you can do.” It was during her years on the Coast that Nicola teamed up with her now long-term jumping coach, Matt Horsnell, another prodigy from the local athletic pool, in his own right. Together, the two have become national ambassadors for the sport, often sharing their training and expertise with the new generation of sportspeople from Adcock Park and Mingara Track and Field.

In fact, Gosford Little Athletics President, Stuart Farrant, recalls how Nicola began at the club as a friendly, polite eightyear-old, and now at 24 returns as a mentor with a noticeable effect on the sports programs. Farrant even recalls one 30 minute session where McDermott helped a young high jumper overcome his personal best by 25 centre metres. “No doubt there are a lot of other kids out there who listen to her,” he said. This was seconded by Mingara Athletics Club Secretary and Distance Coach, Margaret Beardslee, who recalls a young woman willing

to work her way up from zero to hero. “We’re so proud to be associated with such a humble, quality athlete who has dedicated so much time and effort to become the best that she can be,” Beardslee said. “In terms of our club’s awards lists, we awarded her Most Promising Athlete in Under 10/11’s, the next year she was Best Competitor, then the next she was Champion of the Club. “Going back ten years, this shows her dedication in going through the ranks, progressing, getting better, becoming a great athlete and now the result is she is able to compete

at that amazingly high level with finesse and grace.” And if you think Nicola’s efforts in the community rank behind her commitments to the sport, you’d be mistaken. In her own words, it is this very engagement with her local community and beyond that empowers her to push for new heights. “One part of the dream was to make the Olympics, but I already made the Olympics when I was jumping a lot lower than two metres,” Nicola said. “The thing that allows me to continue pushing to attempt not only national records but hopefully one day world records – trying to get the podium and not the entry ticket – is that I’m really passionate about the platform I get with athletics. “If it was just for me, for my success, I probably would have stopped as soon as I made the Olympics, but now I’m even more passionate because I know how to use the platform in order to give back and to allow others to have the revelation that when you are not fearful of things and you’re not limiting yourself, there’s incredible things in store for every person and that there’s a value on every person. So, if I get to use this platform to share that, then I know it’s not only going to change my community but hopefully change the entire nation.” CCN

Humpback Highway Watch Ronny Ling and his Central Coast Dolphin Project and Central Coast Newspapers have combined to bring you a regular Humpback Highway report in each edition of this newspaper. The tide has now turned, and we have more whales heading south than heading north. Since the start of the northern migration, we have recorded 4,315 whale sightings going north. This includes 3,876 humpback whales, 11 minke whales, 2 southern right whales and

23 of unknown species. We have had at least 7 newborn humpback whale calves observed. We also have had 1 unconfirmed report of orcas off the Central Coast. Many thanks to Terrigal Ocean Tours, Drone Operators and all the avid whale watchers who have shared their sightings with us. There are still whales heading north, and plenty heading south, and soon mothers and calves will be travelling south, close to our coastline. The Skillion and Captain Cook lookout are

still providing great whale viewing. Dolphins are quite regular sights at Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Macmasters Beaches most days. Rocky the seal is still showing off around the Haven, with his mates (seals) being seen at Avoca, Copacabana, Whinney Bay and in Brisbane Water. If you’re planning to go whale watching, remember to comply with Health Regulations and police/government directions.

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Avoca pair shares games front seat CANOE SPRINT – OLYMPICS Lachlan Tame and Riley Fitzsimmons are two more Central Coast athletes to have competed together at Tokyo 2020, reaching the final race in the Kayak Fours 500 metre race. Over Friday and Saturday, August 6-7, the pair from Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club began their Tokyo partnership in the front two seats, with

Murray Stewart and Jordan Wood following up behind. In their heat race, the team ended up posting their best result of the Games with a Semi Final qualifying time of 1:22.662. From there, a run time of 1:24.868 ensured the Aussies would have a chance in the final, where a time equal to that of their heat would have given them a bronze medal.

However, their final race time of 1:25.025 was +2.806 seconds slower than event winners from Germany, who ended up winning in 1:22.219. Although finishing the final in sixth place, the result was an improvement from Fitzsimmons’ run in the Kayak Doubles 1000 metre race, where he earned a fifth-place finish in the B grade final race. The Australian Men’s Kayak Four 500m team, with both Lachlan Tame (first) and Riley Fitzsimons (second) from Avoca Beach SLSC

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Silver Medal for Matt Dawson FIELD HOCKEY – OLYMPICS Matt Dawson from Berkeley Vale and the Australian Men’s Hockey team have won a Silver medal at the Games after losing a penalty shoot-out to Belgium in the Gold Medal Final on Thursday, August 5. The 1-1 end score was a strong indicator of the even and intense game between the world’s top two teams, but in the end it was Belgium who clinched their first gold medal in Olympic men’s hockey history, reasserting themselves as the world number one in the process. Emerging from the pool stage undefeated, including a 4 – 2 victory over New Zealand wherein Dawson played his 150th game for the national team, the Kookaburras experienced a challenging finals run against a list of top

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quality European teams. On Sunday, August 1, an encounter with the Netherlands also required penalties for a winner to emerge after two goals each throughout the four quarters. The Dutch came out with a lot of energy and nothing to lose after skimming into the finals with a fourth place finish in Pool B. Two penalty corners came within the first two minutes, but it was Wickam to end up scoring a scrappy opener in the 13th minute. For the remainder of the first half, more chances came for both sides, especially via penalty corners, but it wasn’t until two minutes into the third quarter that the Dutch were able to equalise. On their fifth penalty corner attempt, the net was finally found by Holland, but only six minutes later, the lead was

again found by Gover, once more pouncing on the loose possession of the opposition’s defence. The 2 – 1 score remained until the 50th minute, at which point the second equaliser was found through a penalty stroke into the left corner. With the play dwindling out over the final 10 minutes, notwithstanding a couple of late opportunities for the Aussies, penalty strokes were called upon to decide the victors. Aussie Net Minder, Andrew

Charter proved his worth with three saves while the Kookaburras managed three goals through Govers, Flynn Ogilvie and Brand. The win entered them into a Semi-Final clash on Tuesday, August 3 against Germany, the team who beat Holland in their Pool B match-up, 3 – 1. However, this time it was a case of the Kookaburras having fun while on top, with the final score reversed at 3 – 1, Australia’s win. The nervous results of the two previous games seemed

entirely out of mind for the team who opened up their tally in the 7th minute with a sensational team goal involving a chip pass from Govers to Ogilvie and a final deflection from Brand on Ogilvie’s powerful diagonal strike. Yet the Germans were not to be so easily undone; they hit back quickly with a 10th minute penalty corner goal to reestablish the tie. 17 minutes later, Govers again found the net with a penalty corner goal of his own, with a third coming for Thomas Lachlan in the final minute of the game. Two nights later against Belgium, both teams affected a more defensive beginning than in their respective Semi Finals, leading to a deadlocked 0 – 0 scoreboard at half time. The Belgians were first to pounce in the third quarter via a loose ball in Australia’s circle, scoring only two minutes after

the resumption of play. It took the Kookaburras a further 15 minutes to get their equaliser, scored by Wickam in the fourth quarter by redirecting a flying, out-of-control ball downwards into the net. The score then carried past the final whistle and soon the net minders of each team were called up to begin one final round of penalties. A first shot miss by Govers put the Aussies on the back foot, especially when Belgium went on to score two in a row. A third save by Charter gave the team hope late on, but two further misses by Joshua Simmons and Jacob Whetton gave the win away. Nonetheless, it is the best the Kookaburras have performed at the Olympics since winning at Athens 2004 and is an Olympic medal first for Matt Dawson.

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Tokyo 2020 comes to an end

Australia’s 486 Olympic athletes at the conclusion of their Games

OLYMPICS With the Games at an end, Australia has brought home 46 medals, 17 gold, 7 silver and 22 bronze, shared among 99 team members – including two from the Coast – within 15 sports and 20 disciplines. It is the third largest overall haul the nation has ever achieved, tied with Beijing 2008, as well as our all-time highest amount of gold, tied with Athens 2004. This has seen us finish in sixth place, both overall and on gold, with USA winning on 39 gold and 113 overall. In second finished China with 38 gold and 88 overall, then hosts Japan with 27 and 58, Britain with 22 and 65 (coming back from behind the Aussies after Week One), then the Russian Olympic Committee with 20 and 71. This was the 24th Olympics in which Australia competed as an independent national team, the first being Antwerp 1920. Australia sent 13 athletes to Belgium, a number lower than our Tokyo gold tally alone, and 37-fold less than the 486 Aussie athletes to compete. As well as this, and perhaps

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most important of all, Australia now has a new all-time most successful Australian Olympian in Emma McKeon, who earned four gold and three bronze in the swimming pool. With four of these being in relay events, McKeon’s efforts contributed to the national swimming team’s total of 21 medals, including nine gold and at least one medal on

every day of finals races. As well as swimming, gold medals were won in BMX Freestyle, Canoe Slalom and Sprints, Rowing, Sailing, Skateboarding. Back on Wednesday, July 28, an incredible performance was put in by the Australian Rowing team who earned gold in both the Women and Men’s Fours, as well as bronze in the Women and Men’s Quadruple

Sculls. This was the most successful daily result for Australian Rowing at the Games in their entire Olympic history, topped off by their two newly set Olympic Records in the Men and Women’s Fours. After a silver in London 2012, a bronze at Rio 2016 and in the Women’s Kayak Slalom at Tokyo on Tuesday July 27, Jessica Fox finally reached gold in the Canoe Slalom, two days later on Thursday, July 29. In sailing, Matt Wearn from Perth won gold in the Men’s one person Dinghy – Laser event after coming out well on top throughout 10 heats and a medals race on Sunday, August 1. Following this, Australia again won sailing gold in the Men’s Two Person Dinghy, with Matthew Belcher and Will Ryan finishing eight seconds ahead of second place Sweden in the Medals race. For 18 year old debutant, Keegan Palmer, his gold medal will forever be remembered as the first in Men’s Park Skateboarding’s Olympic history, earned with his first run score of 94.04 in the Final on Thursday, August 5. There were also a number of

close calls within the Athletics and team sport events, most notably with Peter Bol’s fourth place finish in the 800 metre final, Brandon Starc’s fifth in High Jump, and two quarter final losses in Women’s Water Polo and Basketball. As well as this, silver was won by Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy in Beach Volleyball, as well as by the Australian Equestrian

Eventing Jumping Team Final, and then Andrew Hoy went on to place third in the Eventing Individual. But perhaps the most exhilarating result of all was the Australia record-setting jump from local legend, Nicola Tascott, to take out silver in the women’s high jump final and come ever so close to gold.

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