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First glimpse of the path to freedom

One Wamberal resident suspects that large trees which fell onto his driveway and smashed his fence overnight might have had a little help. See page 3

Out&About

The Australian Reptile Park is looking for help to name its two newest arrivals – twin Tasmanian devil joeys being hand-raised at the Park by keeper Hewin Hochkins. See page 17

Business Central Coast residents who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to gather outdoors in groups of five (including children) from September 13, within the Local Government area or within 5km of home outside the LGA. See page 4 What can $700,000 buy you on the Central Coast? Not much it seems

Council turnaround reduces debt Central Coast Council reached the end of July this year $110M better off than expected. Coast News calculates the total Council debt is about $455M as of July 30. This is better by $110M than the figure of $565M interim administrator Dick Persson forecast in his 30-day report issued on December 2, 2020. That forecast included an expected budget deficit at the end of the 2020-2021 financial year of $115M. The figures released this week show the actual figure

came in at $60M and Council has made other savings as it spent this year cutting staff, cutting costs and securing a rate rise. A summary of the draft financial statement for last financial year was presented at the Council meeting on August 24. The figures showed that Council spent $30M on redundancies, significantly less than a budgeted $45M. It is believed Council budgeted for older staff to take many of the redundancies on offer but on average younger people did

and so it didn’t cost as much. There were two other reasons the numbers improved beyond the forecast. The Council had a better trading result than anticipated, meaning its costs were less than expected, saving $42.8M. Also, since the crisis in October last year, it has begun receiving and using grants from the State and Federal governments on renewal projects rather than using money from its capital funds on new infrastructure projects. At the same August meeting, the July investment and the

new monthly financial reports were also tabled. They showed that: “Through external funding and rationalisation of internal restricted fund balances, the unrestricted fund balance has improved from ($206.5M) at 31 July 1920 to ($27M) at 31 July 1921”. The cash balance at July 31 was $465M, a reduction of $19.4M from June 30 due to a combination of year-end supplier payments and the cyclical reduction in rates and charges receipts. Continued page 4

That’s the theme of the Herron Todd White July Month in Review See page 25

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The Central Coast Mariners have signed 24- year-old Cy Goddard on a two-year deal. See page 39

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Surfing and ocean charities will present a virtual town hall meeting in support of a new Stopping PEP11. See page 3

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The new Inner Wheel Club of Tuggerah Lakes is making positive changes in the community with its charity work. See page 17

Community group Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED) say Ettalong is under attack from high rise buildings. See page 5

A local doctor is putting the call out to get moving in a bid to raise funds for research, prevention and support services for cancer patients across Australia. See page 13

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our region’s health and safety at risk,” Crouch said. “We are in the most critical phase of fighting COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

“Now is not the time for Sydneysiders to treat our community as a holiday destination. “I have brought these

significant concerns to Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s attention and thanked her for ensuring our region remains as bestprotected as possible.

“The permits will take effect on Saturday, August 21, and anyone who does not comply with the system or lies to authorities will cop a $5,000 on-the-spot fine,” Crouch said. He said the police presence on the Coast was part of the state-wide Operation Stay at Home, conducted jointly by NSW Police and the Australian Defence Force, which started on Monday, August 16. An extra 1,400 police have been deployed across all areas of policing in NSW to ensure compliance with the strongest health restrictions NSW has seen. Continued page 8

One of Australia’s leading health and wellness fundraising events, STEPtember, is calling for people across the Coast to register. See page 25

Sport

The Central Coast’s surfing talent has been on display at Barra De La Cruz in Mexico for the World Surf League. See page 32

Puzzles page 19

Will keeping submissions private serve the public interest? Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, has written to the Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, questioning the decision to keep all submissions made to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council confidential. “I have had concerns raised with me by members of the community about the way public submissions will be handled,” Harris’ letter to the Minister, a copy of which has been sent to CCN, said.

Those concerns followed a statement by the Inquiry Commissioner, Roslyn McCulloch, that, on balance, no submissions would be made public. “While I understand that submissions of a defamatory nature should not be published, submissions which address financial or policy decisions should be made on a case-bycase basis with appropriate redaction removing names,” Harris said in his letter. “The integrity of having a Public Inquiry is undermined if

all submissions are unpublished,” he said. “Parliamentary Committees consider submissions on a case-by-case basis in regards to publication. “I have been informed by some community members that when they asked could they have a protected submission they couldn’t be given the guarantee so they did not make a submission. “Now they are upset to find all submissions are to be confidential which would have meant they could have made

their submission,” Harris said. A spokesperson for the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, said: “This is an independent process and a matter for the Commissioner.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, reiterated the Minister’s office – he said: “The public inquiry is an independent process being conducted by Roslyn McCulloch, a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in the judicial system. “The public inquiry is conducted at arms-length from

the NSW Government and is entirely controlled by Commissioner McCulloch.” Commissioner McCulloch and the Office of Local Government were asked for comment and had not responded at the time of going to press. Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said keeping the submissions private meant the Inquiry was “about as transparent as a brick wall”. Continued page 10

Members of a Central Coast Council committee believe more dog attacks happen on the Coast than are reported to Council. See page 21

Community group, Camp Ourimbah, is stepping up its campaign to end logging in Ourimbah State Forest.

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Sport

Two new developments have occurred under Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, since his signings of Nicolai Müller and Noah Smith in July. See page 31

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While regional NSW is set to remain in lockdown, along with Greater Sydney, until the end of August, Barilaro indicated in an exclusive interview with Coast Community News that regional restrictions could ease thereafter. “Obviously we are very

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concerned with protecting the Central Coast from Sydney – and it also has connections to Newcastle,” Barilaro said. “Sewage detection at Bateau Bay still worries us, but I am confident that by next Saturday we will be taking a local

news from the Central Coast was good, with multiple vaccination sites available. He said 55 per cent of Coast residents had received one vaccination and 27.5 per cent had received double vaccination. “This is on par with the State average so the trajectory is good to keep those jabs in line with Sydney,” he said. Meanwhile, Premier Gladys Berejiklian said expectations were high that the state would achieve 80 per cent vaccination levels by mid-November, which would give greater freedom in loosening restrictions. As far as a return to school for Central Coast students, Berejiklian said many more

doses of the Pfizer vaccine would be available in September which high school students will be able to access. “But in relation to school and the rural and regional communities, as the Deputy Premier said and the health experts have said, it really depends on the case numbers in rural and regional communities,” she said. “We have used a model in the past where there has been a separation from Sydney and the regions and if that is safe from a health perspective we’ll do that.” CCN The full interview with Deputy Premier John Barilaro is available on our website

Plans for the Gosford Regional Library are forging ahead, with Central Coast Council resolving to combine the tender for demolition and the tender for construction into one. See page 21

Sport

Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has applauded the efforts of silver medal winner Nicola McDermott at the Tokyo Olympics and outlined the schools Olympic and Paralympic connections. See page 32

Puzzles page 19

Police have made it crystal clear that the time for warnings is over, they will be cracking down on noncompliance of Stay at Home orders, COVID restrictions and Public Health Orders. Commander of Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Superintendent John Gralton, said most people were doing the right thing but warned that those who flagrantly breached the Public Health Orders would feel the full force of the law. “We’ll be strong with the enforcement, the police are serious about enforcing the Public Health Orders because we want to continue to keep the Central Coast safe,” he said.

Last Friday, August 20, Police set up three checkpoints - on the M1 and Wyee Rd at Morisset and on the Pacific Highway at Lake Munmorah – to deter and stop travellers from Sydney suburbs. Police turned back 18 vehicles at the checkpoints, they issued 17 fines for breach of Public Health Orders, there were 31 traffic infringement notices and 2220 random breath tests. Supt Gralton said mobile and static operations as part of Operation Stay at Home and Operation Boundary Response would continue, and there would be high police visibility along the M1 from Sydney right through to the Hunter and northern region. A new permit system limits

people coming to the Central Coast from Sydney and anyone who doesn’t comply, or lies to authorities, will cop a $5,000 fine. On top of rules already in place for wearing masks, it is now mandatory across NSW for everyone over the age of 12 to wear a mask outdoors, except when exercising, but you must carry one with you. Over the past weekend, August 20-22, Tuggerah Lakes Police issued 27 infringement notices and a 15-year-old was dealt with under the Young Offenders Act, for not wearing or carrying a face covering. “Seventeen were for not complying with Public Health Orders, such as people away from their homes without a

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“I think the Central Coast has done extremely well to have as low a number of cases as we’ve had,” he said. “I’m really proud of the Local Health District, the emergency service partners and our Local Emergency Management Committee that have worked really hard in sharing and communicating with each other, making sure we support each other and conducting compliance checks, making sure our vaccination sites are operating well, making sure our testing sites are working well and really giving the Coast the best chance it can possibly have of keeping us safe from COVID,” Supt Gralton said. Sue Murray

The installation of lifts and major accessibility upgrades at Niagara Park and Ourimbah railway stations has been completed at a cost of $23M. See page 12

Out&About

The Australian Reptile Park is looking for help to name its two newest arrivals – twin Tasmanian devil joeys being hand-raised at the Park by keeper Hewin Hochkins. See page 17

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reasonable excuse,” Supt Gralton said. The other infringements were issued for various noncompliances in relation to wearing of masks. Since August 16, Police have issued a total 58 Penalty Infringement Notices for noncompliance of Public Health Orders. Supt Gralton said the Australian Defence Force had come on board to help Police conduct daily welfare compliance checks for those people who are close contacts or tested positive for COVID and are in self-isolation, particularly in the northern suburbs and specifically in Lake Munmorah where there have been many cases.

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When Jane Hendy says she does her bushcare and community campaigning for the birds, the bats and the trees she means it. See page 13

The Bays community has been told by Central Coast Council that sought-after traffic safety measures are in the hands of Transport for NSW and they will need to apply for a grant to assist with rates on their community hall.

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Deputy Premier offers hope for early lockdown release for the Coast government approach to lifting restrictions in regional NSW.” Any loosening of restrictions would take into account case numbers, sewage surveillance and the situation in neighbouring LGAs. Barilaro said extra protection for the Central Coast would come from the introduction of permits which those leaving Greater Sydney for the Coast for essential reasons will have to obtain through Service NSW and display prominently on their windshields from August 21. “Anyone leaving Sydney for the Central Coast must have been tested seven days prior,” he said. Barilaro said vaccination

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Tara Chau has been busy during lockdown, penning her first novel Rise of the Xavia.

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The skipper of a 38ft cruising yacht having engine trouble at sea headed towards The Entrance Channel last Friday for what he hoped to be safe shelter.

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Woy Woy Courthouse will undergo a series of upgrades to better protect and support domestic violence victim-survivors and vulnerable witnesses who attend court to give evidence. See page 5

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Central Coast to split from Greater Sydney in Public Health Orders Deputy Premier John Barilaro gave some hope that the Central Coast might see COVID-19 restrictions eased in coming weeks, with the announcement that the region, along with Shellharbour, will now be classed as regional NSW (as opposed to Greater Sydney) for Public Health Orders.

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Bays ask for help with rates and roads

Courthouses will be upgraded to better protect and support domestic violence victimsurvivors and other vulnerable witnesses who attend court to give evidence. See page 8

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Holiday trips will no longer be tolerated

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COVID cases climb to 36 - Page 3 - Permits for Sydneysiders required under new Public Health Orders - Page 4

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Sydneysiders coming to the Central Coast will need a permit under a new separate Public Health Order to come into effect on Saturday, August 21.

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ChromeFest and the Central Coast Music Festival are two of the latest casualties of the current COVID-19 lockdown. See page 14

Zoe Braithwaite is sharing with others the benefits of Acroyoga at a time of COVID.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said people would require approval, and for particular reasons, before travelling from Sydney. He said the permit system would limit people coming from their Sydney-based primary residence to a holiday home on the Coast. “There have been too many Sydneysiders exploiting this loophole and potentially putting

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Let’s get physical

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Small and micro-business owners are buckling as lockdown drags on but crisis payments promised by the State Government to fill the gap are either unattainable or not getting through.

Health Wiradjuri mum-of-two, Amanda Scannell, hopes one day soon she’ll be helping protect her community and proudly representing her mob as a full-time firefighter.

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Fill the gap

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Council debt less than expected Urologist Dr Edward Latif is now using the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system by Intuitive to assist him in surgeries at a local private hospital.

Central Coast Council reached the end of July 2021 with around $110M less debt than expected.

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The total debt appears to be about $455M as of July 31. This was better by $110M than the figure of $565M interim administrator Dick Persson forecast in his 30-day report issued on December 2, 2020. The forecast included an expected budget deficit at the end of the 2020-2021 financial year of $115M. The figures released this week in the draft financial reports for 2020-21 show the actual deficit came in at $60M. The full extent of Council’s position at the end of last financial year is still unclear.

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Two Central Coast residents are among Australia’s largestever team for an overseas Paralympic Games which started in Tokyo this week. See page 32

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A summary of the draft financial statement for last financial year was presented at the council meeting on August 24 but it was only a summary. The figures showed that council spent less than the budgeted $45M on redundancies. Redundancy costs totalled around $30M. It is believed council budgeted for older staff to take many of the redundancies on offer but on average younger people did and so it didn’t cost as much. There were two other reasons the numbers improved beyond the massive forecast $565M debt. The council had a better trading result than anticipated, meaning its costs were less than expected,

saving $42.8M. Since the crisis in October last year it has begun receiving and using grants from the State and Federal Governments on renewal projects. At the same August meeting, the July investment and the new monthly financial reports were also tabled. They showed that “Through external funding and rationalisation of internal restricted fund balances, the unrestricted fund balance has improved from -$206.5M at July 31, 2020, to -$27M at July 31, 2021. External borrowings were currently $346.9M. The Administrator noted the draft financial statements and

agreed to allow Council to allocate “sufficient internally restricted funds” to meet its July 2021 unrestricted funds deficit of $81M. CCN has used a combination of all these figures to estimate the total debt to the end of July. Council was asked to verify the amounts but had not responded at the time of going to press. Mr Persson’s $565M forecast in December last year was made up of bank loans totalling $365M and $200M of restricted funds which needed to be replaced. The 30-day report was the first of three official reports Mr Persson sent to the Minister for Local Government into the council’s financial situation. Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch,

referred to the $565M debt in State Parliament in May as the actual amount the council had racked up, rather than an estimate, when he debated the need for a public inquiry. “The public inquiry will expose who was responsible for Council’s $565M debt and will help to ensure this appalling financial situation is never repeated,” he said. But the council’s new Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said at Council’s meeting on February 23 that the debt in February was $458M Now it appears to be fractionally lower again. Merilyn Vale

An asking price of $700,000 used to be for buyers upgrading their home but in many suburbs on the Peninsula it may now only secure a knock-down rebuild... See page 21

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Two Central Coast residents are among Australia’s largest-ever team for an overseas Paralympic Games which started in Tokyo with the opening ceremony on Tuesday, August 23. See page 32

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One Wamberal resident suspects that large trees which fell onto his driveway and smashed his fence overnight on August 24 might have had a little help. The resident, who did not wish to be named, said his home in McGee Ave adjoins a Central Coast Council pathway lined with large trees. It was some of these trees which came down on his property during heavy rains and strong winds. As he waited for Council staff to attend the home on August 25, he said it was difficult to tell whether two or three of the

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Fallen trees may have had help? large trees had fallen, as his driveway was littered with branches. “But when we looked at the trees, it was obvious someone had come and chopped through them, probably in the hope the storm would bring them down,” he said. “It’s a very dangerous thing for someone to do and I can only think the motivation was to improve someone’s view. “A few months ago, we had someone saw through a palm tree during the night. “Once you look closely at the trees it’s impossible not to see they have been sawed.” The resident said while the trees did not impact his home,

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they came very close to a bedroom on that side of the house. “The risk of this behaviour is massive,” he said. “We have two young children who play on that driveway. “With the SES already busy with callouts because of the storms, for someone to do this seems insanely irresponsible.” He has reported the incident to police and warned other residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity around trees in the area during nighttime hours. Council staff removed the fallen trees on August 25. Terry Collins

29 callouts for Gosford SES during recent storms Following a month of relative inactivity when it took just five or six calls, Gosford SES responded to 29 calls in just two days as heavy rain and strong winds ravaged the Central Coast on August 23 and 24. Gosford Unit Deputy Commander, Werner Klumpp, said some of the calls were attended by Central Coast Council, with the bulk of the

call-outs attended by SES crews tasked with repairing damaged roofs and removing fallen trees. “At first, most of the calls which came in were for damaged roofs which was expected due to the heavy rain after a long dry spell,” Klumpp said. The rain exposed damaged roof tiles and skylights, he said. “As the winds picked up, more calls started to come in

with branches or entire trees falling on roofs, cars and driveways. “We had two crews out most of the day on August 24 and two more crews out on August 25.” Klumpp said the unit was prepared for a busy time following severe rain and wind warnings issued on August 23. “We were ready to kick into gear as soon as the calls started coming in,” he said.

“We always have vehicles ready and when we got the wind warning we texted all our members to be prepared. “In this COVID environment we try to operate with just two teams being used at any one time. “Thate way we don’t have to mix teams and if there should be any sort of COVID-related incident we would only lose half of the unit. “Having said that, our crews

are all well drilled in terms of COVID safe practices. “We don’t enter homes unless we have to and our members wear masks at all times. “We’ve lived with COVID restrictions for a long time now and we’re well used to them.” Steve Tobin of the SES Northern Zone said the situation was not as bad as it could have been. “We thought we might get

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more calls since we had such a long period without heavy rain but it was not as bad as expected,” he said. “There were no great disasters and fortunately we had some pre-warning so we had people on stand-by. “Given the potential, the damage turned out to be reasonably light.” Terry Collins

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First glimpse of the path to freedom Central Coast residents who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to gather outdoors in groups of five (including children) from September 13, within the Local Government area or within 5km of home outside the LGA. The prospect of easing restrictions was announced on August 26 as the first step of a roadmap for the future, after NSW hit its first vaccination target of six million jabs, with

existing restrictions to remain in place for now. Further freedoms for those who have had two doses of a vaccination will follow as the state hits vaccination targets of 70 and 80 per cent. Once the state hits the 70 per cent mark, a range of family, industry, community and economic restrictions will be lifted for those who are vaccinated; and at 80 per cent full vaccination there will further easing of restrictions on industry, community and the

economy. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said while we would all love to see an end to lockdown in the region, health advice is that the risk remains too high. “As we have seen in Sydney, Newcastle and Dubbo, two or three new cases per day can very quickly become 10 or 20,” Crouch said. “The extension of the lockdown will give us a chance to identify any undetected cases in the Central Coast

community. “I believe that more must be done to restrict the mobility of authorised workers between Sydney and the Central Coast. “I have raised this important issue with the Deputy Premier and thank him for being receptive to tightening the permit system. “I also believe that face-toface learning should be resumed as soon as it is COVIDsafe. “Today I will be writing to the Premier asking her to lobby the

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External borrowings were currently $346.9M. But Council still has an $81M deficit in its restricted funds which it has to pay back. The deficit of $81M as at July 31, 2021, is expected to fluctuate throughout the financial year, as rates revenue and property sale settlements occur. In the meantime, this deficit is to be funded through the General Fund’s internally restricted reserves, which amount to $91M as at July 31, 2021. The Administrator noted the draft financial statements and agreed to allow Council to allocate “sufficient internally restricted funds” to meet its July 2021 unrestricted funds deficit of $81M. Interim Administrator Dick Persson’s $565M forecast in December last year was made up of bank loans totalling $365M including $100M in debt it hadn’t at that stage secured and $200M of

restricted funds debt which needed to be replaced. But of that $365M bank loan, $110M has since been used to pay down the $200M debt of restricted funds. Another $20M has been written off. Asset sales are on track to bring in close to $60M to reduce the restricted funds debt further. A future loan will be sought if there is still money owing once the asset sales are completed. The Council has taken about $70M a year out of its costs, using a combination of staff cuts, reductions in material and services and a rate increase of 15 per cent. But the monthly report for July showed the water and sewer side of Council lost $3.4M for the month. The Council is preparing to submit a price increase to IPART in September for increases in water rates to take effect from July 2022. Merilyn Vale

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Community group established to guide future development of Peat Island land The NSW Government has announced the formation of a new Community Reference Group to help guide the future use of new community space at Mooney Mooney as plans proceed for development of the area. Some residents are expected to have concerns about what might be revealed in a Development Control Plan which is expected to be released soon. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the establishment of the Peat Island/Mooney Mooney Community Reference Group will ensure local interests and needs play a key role in decision-making. “Peat Island has enormous potential and the NSW Government is working to unlock the long-dormant and under-utilised publicly-owned land in this stunning Hawkesbury River setting,” Crouch said. Former Federal Government Minister and Mooney Mooney resident, Jim Lloyd, has been appointed chair of the new Community Reference Group. Lloyd said one of the group’s first tasks will be to develop a

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strategy for the community’s long-term use of the Chapel Precinct at Mooney Mooney. “The Chapel Precinct provides a great opportunity to secure much-needed community facilities for our local area,” Lloyd said. Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, said the NSW Government recognised Peat lsland and Mooney Mooney as a significant site for the local community, with important Indigenous, historical and environmental heritage. The Government is seeking approval to rezone Peat Island and its adjoining mainland

sites at Mooney Mooney to allow for new land uses, including the provision of open space, community facilities, and a sustainable mix of residential, commercial and tourism development. The Government’s proposal is currently with Central Coast Council for endorsement and will be placed on public exhibition shortly. It would see more than 21ha of open space for the community, including an 11.5ha expansion of the surrounding bushland reserve. The proposal also ensures that key community assets, notably the chapel, remain

accessible and available for use by local residents. “Rezoning this land will ensure a viable and sustainable mix of residential, commercial and tourism developments, delivering ongoing jobs and sustained economic growth for the region and local community,” the proposal says. Resident John Andrews, who is a member of the Mooney Mooney - Cheero Progress Association, said concerns remained about other proposed uses of the rezoned land. “This is a very special place on the river,” Andrews said. He said the latest move was a continuation of a process

which began in 2014, with a revised proposal coming forth in 2016. “This proposal was accepted as a Gateway development application in mid-2017 with conditions,” he said. “The reference group will take charge of the property they are giving to us, which includes the Peat Island Chapel, and that is a wonderful thing.” “But I am concerned at what might be revealed when the Development Control Plan for the entire property is released. “My fear is that it could allow for a number of high-rise units. “It is my view that private dwellings should not be

allowed on the island or west of the M1. “These areas should remain fully accessible to the public. “I am anxious to see the full detail when Council begins the promised community consultation.” Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is also eager to view the entire proposal. “It is excellent the government has involved locals in the community reference group,” Tesch said. “However, the reference group only has a small oversight of the total Peat Island and environs property development. “The three-month community consultation is long overdue, and we are really looking forward to being able to provide community input. “It’s about time the full proposal was on the table, although I’m fearful the privatisation of Peat Island may be rushed through without the democratic representation of elected councillors. “This site is such an important connection to the Hawkesbury River and must be kept open to the public in perpetuity.” Terry Collins

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The Central Coast is steadily growing in size. We expect that by 2050 our population will have grown by around 35%. As the Coast grows, so does the demand for water, however our current water supply system only provides us with a limited supply of water – and it isn’t enough for our growing population. Further information has been gathered and we’ve gained a better understanding since last developing the WaterPlan 2050. We have leveraged off this plan to create the Central Coast Water Security Plan that is resilient to population growth and the impacts of future droughts. I thank the Coast community for sharing their water values and preferences for this plan and your ongoing efforts to conserve water. The more we conserve, the longer we can hold off investing into new ways to supply the Coast with water. However, conserving water isn’t going to provide us with water forever and investing in new supplies of water is inevitable. Our conversations with the community, investigations, modelling and analysis all lead to developing a plan that is agile, efficient and collaborative in its approach to water conservation. We look forward to receiving your final input, comments and ideas for this plan. Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council

New playspaces on the Coast

We operate and maintain over 260 playspaces across the Coast and have recently completed construction projects for residents and families. •

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Susan Fahey Park, Copacabana – Upgraded new district-level playspace, jointly funded by Council with grant funding from the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Program.

John Pete Howard Reserve, San Remo – Upgraded new district-level playspace, funded by Development Contributions.

Australia Ave Local Playspace, Umina Beach – New nature themed local playspace, funded by Development Contributions. Vernon Park, Umina Beach – New local playspace, funded by Development Contributions.

Halekulani Oval Playspace, Budgewoi – New local playspace, funded by the NSW Government’s My Community Project 2019.

Anderson Park Playspace, Woy Woy – New local playspace, funded by Development Contributions.

South Eastern Park, Gwandalan – New nature themed local playspace, funded by Development Contributions. Improvement works have made each of the new areas safe, inclusive and accessible for the whole community. For more information search ‘playspace’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Is your voice being heard?

Did you know that you can Have Your Say on Council projects anytime using our online consultation hub?

There are five projects open now for your feedback: • Ross Park, Avoca district playspace design (until 30 August) • Draft Responsible Dog Ownership Policy (until 8 September) • Wamberal Beach Terminal Protection and Sand Nourishment - Investigation and Concept Design (until 10 September) • Draft Central Coast Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2025 (until 13 September) • Tuggerah Lakes foreshore restoration works (until 2022) Our community’s voice contributes to our decisionmaking, helping us understand community needs and aspirations, identify challenges and opportunities, and assist with improved outcomes.

Every survey response or feedback submission we receive is individually reviewed and forms part of the report back to Council alongside a recommended direction for the project, plan or initiative. We also seek to ensure that a balanced view from our community is presented. Have Your Say 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at yourvoiceourcoast.com

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Last week to apply for bushfire recovery funding Groups and businesses on the Central Coast looking to rebuild and rejuvenate following the devastating bushfires of late 2019-early 2020 have until September 2 to apply for a Black Summer Bushfire Recovery (BSBR) grant.

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, with then State Opposition Leader, Jodi McKay, at Mangrove Mountain following fires on December 18, 2019

Funding of approximately $276M is open to councils, businesses and many other groups for bushfire recovery and resilience support and will be distributed over three years for eligible projects which seek to address community recovery and resilience. Member for Gosford, Liesl

Tesch, has reminded eligible locals to apply for the grant before applications close. “This is an opportunity to get our community back on its feet especially in Mangrove Mountain and Somersby,” Tesch said. “While time has passed the impact of the fires continues with hundreds of Coasties scarred by the fires that travelled throughout their community.” While media attention was quickly overtaken by COVID-19 in March last year, Tesch said many communities were still struggling to rebuild. “I remember visiting the fire

affected areas during the height of the fires and seeing the devastation, fear and closed businesses as they waited for the fire to either pass or take hold,” she said. “Thankfully our firies were able to protect the majority of property here on the Central Coast but there were many who still suffered greatly from the fires. “If you have been impacted I encourage you to reach out for these grants and try to restore what was lost following these fires.” Funding available can be anything from $20,000 to $10M, with the projects

needing to be completed by March 31, 2024. To be eligible you must have an Australian business number and be in one of the listed categories. Your project must also be consistent with the grant objectives and guidelines and there must be at least $20,000 in eligible expenditure. The grants will close at 5pm on September 2. For details on eligibility go to https://business.gov.au/ grants-and-programs/blacksummer-bushfire-recoverygrant. Terry Collins

Get Ready for bushfire season, COVID notwithstanding As COVID-19 concerns continue to dominate the thoughts of many Coast residents, Wamberal Rural Fire Brigade wants to make sure preparation for the coming bushfire season isn’t overlooked. The brigade will hold a Get Ready Weekend on its social media channels on September 11 and 12.

It will post informative videos on its Facebook page and Instagram account and will invite questions from the community, to which it will provide answers. “Get Ready Weekend is an opportunity for the community to engage with firefighters and learn more about their risk and how to prepare themselves, their families and homes from bushfire,” a spokesperson

said. “This year, Wamberal RFB is holding the event online on Facebook and Instagram. “The videos, explaining the four simple steps to prepare for bush fire, will be accessible to the public. “Even though community members may have a general understanding of bushfire risk, they don’t personalise that risk.

“Put simply, people think a fire won’t happen to them – and it can. “(We) will be busting myths such as ‘I’ll be fine: I live a few blocks away from the bush’ and ‘A wet winter means a quiet fire season in summer’. “A new system of Fire Alert Levels was put into use last year, so it’s important that the community is up to date with what they see on the Fires Near

Me app. “The team at Wamberal is working hard behind the scenes to connect with the community online, hoping this year joining forces with small businesses and Wamberal Public School will get the message out and make our community safer.” The spokesperson said it takes just five minutes to improve or make a plan that

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War of words over GP shortage on the Coast There are hopes a recently announced Federal Senate Inquiry will help address the Central Coast’s chronic and ongoing shortage of doctors, as Federal MPs Lucy Wicks and Emma McBride conduct a war of words on just what constitutes a “new” GP. Member for Dobell McBride announced two weeks ago that a Senate Inquiry was to be held to examine GP shortages in regional and rural areas such as the Central Coast. Within days, Member for Robertson Wicks announced the region would be home to 33 new GP registrars, evenly distributed across the Coast, and starting work from this month. “We know there has been a real challenge in attracting and retaining GPs to the Central Coast for a number of years now, so we have been working progressively solve this problem,” she said. McBride was quick to hit back, saying she was “frustrated to see claims recently that 33 new GP registrars were set to start work in the region this month” – which she claimed was not

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true. “I’ve spoken to local health professionals in the area, as a pharmacist myself, and these registrars already exist and work on a rotational basis,” she said. “They are not new GPs for our community. “We have a major shortage of GPs on our hands, and we need to do something to fix this.” The next salvo came from Wicks, who countered that the 33 GP registrars commencing work from August are all new to the Central Coast. “A GP registrar is a fully qualified medical doctor,

undertaking advanced training to specialise in General Practice,” Wicks said. “They are required to complete an advanced GP training program over at least two years. “GP Registrars commence four rounds of six-month placements as part of their GP training. “Some of these registrars have already completed their first six-month placement on the Coast and are now undertaking an additional placement in our region. “Others are completely new to the Central Coast and have

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never trained here before.” Wicks said the Primary Health Network continued to implement a range of initiatives to help recruit and retain GPs including the Central Coast Sea Change program which provided GP relocation and retention incentives. The initiatives also included: funding for GPs to undertake further training in skin cancer detection and treatment; wellbeing and support activities aimed at ensuring GPs feel supported professionally and personally to combat fatigue and disillusionment; and provision of financial support

for medical students and General Practices to encourage the placement of medical students on the Coast. “These new doctors will deliver better health services for locals, with some of them already assisting the GP effort since the start of 2021,” she said. McBride said the shortage of GPs is even worse on the northern end of the Coast because it is not classified by the government as a Distribution Priority Area. The Federal Senate Inquiry will examine reforms to the Distribution Priority Area

classification system and GP training as well as the GP shortage in regional areas. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, welcomed the news of the Inquiry, saying the pressure on the region’s GPs to administer vaccines above and beyond their normal work further highlighted shortages. “The inquiry will help find solutions and shine a light on the Federal Government’s inaction on the crisis,” she said. “I have been contacted by so many Coasties who have struggled to access a GP with many having to wait weeks before they can secure an appointment. “This problem has persisted for years. “I know first-hand the frustration of not being able to see a GP or find one. “After two of my GPs retired, I haven’t had a GP for over a year simply because of the shortage. “I know just how frustrating it is for so many locals who want and need a GP who is familiar with their history and can follow their developments.” Terry Collins

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STOP PEP11 Bill may not see light of day Labor Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, and Labor Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, are ramping up the pressure on Federal Resources Minister Keith Pitt to make a final decision on the renewal of the PEP11 licence. Deputy Premier John Barilaro has already recommended that the permit for off-shore gas exploration, which expired on February 12, should not be renewed, but Pitt, as the other Minister responsible under the Joint Authority, has continued to remain silent. This is despite state and federal politicians, both Labor and Liberal, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison, opposing renewal of the licence. Advent Energy’s PEP11 renewal application would allow oil and gas exploration drilling off the coast from Port Stephens to Sydney for another two years. McBride and Tesch joined a STOP PEP11 Central Coast Virtual Town Hall hosted by Surfrider Foundation Australia on August 19. “Resources Minister Keith

Federal Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese, and concerned residents at an anti-PEP11 rally at Terrigal in April, 2020

Pitt can stop PEP11 with the stroke of a pen today, and as long he continues to stall, the Coast remains at risk,” McBride said. “The Prime Minister and other Government MPs say they’re opposed to this project, but their own Minister still won’t make a decision. “While I support the new Bill

proposed by Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall to stop PEP11, it is unlikely to be introduced to parliament as the government sets the legislative agenda. “The renewal rests in the hands of Minister Pitt, and I urge all of our community to send their opposition straight to his office.”

Tesch said she was hearing constant reports of the environmental and social impacts renewal of PEP11 would have along the region’s pristine coastline. “Recently the IPCC Report (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) described the impacts on our future if we don’t address the increasingly

urgent challenge of Climate Change,” she said. “I am concerned that PEP11 will have detrimental impacts to our coastal ecosystems and will greatly impact our natural assets here on the Central Coast. “This will only lead to fewer natural assets for future generations to enjoy, and the

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Is this just smoke and mirrors? On 20 October 2020, Council staff advised Councillors that if payroll was processed the following day without approval from the Minister to use the funds in the bank, then this was unlawful. It became clear that staff had been using restricted funds (money set aside for another purpose) for some time without authorisation. This had been without Councillors’ knowledge or approval. Councillors were advised of Council’s financial situation on 6 October 2020. During the following fortnight Council wrote to the Minister for Local Government seeking approval to use money that was held in the bank for the immediate crisis. At that point, Council had over $300 million in the bank. It is understood that the NSW Government did not respond. On 14 October, the Mayor wrote to the Minister seeking clarification about the Financial Expert that had been offered to assist Council. It is understood that the NSW Government did not respond. On 20 October, it was clear that the only way to get a response from the Minister was to advise that the payroll for over 2,000 staff was at risk. Council’s payroll was in the order of $5 million each week. The Minister then provided $6.2 million that was an advance on an annual grant provided by the Federal Government. The Problem: Council staff are paid from the “General Fund” using “unrestricted funds”. This is money that is not allocated for a specific purpose, or restricted. If you don’t have any

unrestricted funds, then you need approval from the Minister or the Councillors to use other money. Since October 2020, the Investment Reports tabled at Council meetings by the Administrators have not been clear about the current status of the unrestricted money held in the General fund. In November 2020, then April, May and June 2021, it clearly shows that Council does not have any unrestricted money in the General Fund. However, for December 2020 and January, February and March 2021, the Investments Reports are less clear although it would appear that during that period Council did not have any unrestricted money.

loss of valuable tourism assets, such as our beaches and waterways, which many of our local businesses rely on to draw people to the Central Coast.” A petition to STOP PEP11 can be found at https:// emmamcbride.com.au/ petitions/stop-pep11/. Terry Collins

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Over the last fortnight, we have begun the task of gathering signatures for the petition to demerge Central Coast Council. It will be a long process - needing over 20,000 signatures - however, that goal is only achieved with each petition signed and received. We have been inspired by those people that have started sending their signed petitions - willing to place their faith in this cause for our local democracy and our local area. At a time when it feels like the world has gone mad - those people that care about the future of the Central Coast, our local area and local community - restore our faith. Thank you!

Questions that need to be answered: • How as the Administrator paid staff for the last 6 months with no unrestricted money available in the General Fund? • Has the Minister for Local Government given approval to the Administrator(s) to use restricted funds - but would not do the same for Councillors last year? • Has the NSW Government turned a blind eye to this problem during the last 6 months? On 24 August 2021, the Administrator has now given himself approval to use Internal Restricted money, to the tune of $81million. This means that the Administrator could be raiding the money that has been set aside for community projects and community priorities.

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Station lift upgrades completed

The installation of lifts and major accessibility upgrades at Niagara Park and Ourimbah railway stations has been completed at a cost of $23M. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the work honoured a commitment made at the 2019 NSW Election. “Ourimbah Station dates back to 1887 and is heritagelisted as one of the oldest commuter hubs in NSW, but thanks to this upgrade it now boasts the newest lifts of any train station in the state,” Crouch said. “Niagara Park Station has also undergone one of its most significant transformations since it first opened more than a century ago in 1902. “I know what a difference these upgrades will make to regular commuters who will get to benefit from improved safety and better connectivity from the car park right through to the platform. “These two stations are now compliant with disability access standards and more accessible to all train users, no matter their age or ability.”

approximately 100 jobs, which is especially important in light of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Crouch said. He said promised upgrades at Lisarow, Narara and Tuggerah stations were funded in the 2021-22 NSW Budget and are continuing to progress. Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has welcomed the completion of the access upgrades, including lifts, at Ourimbah and Niagara Park Railway Stations today. “This is a major win for the local community who have campaigned for better access to railway stations over several years,” he said. “The upgrade at Ourimbah was subject of a successful community campaign to protect the local war memorial which was to be partly demolished under initial plans for the station upgrade. “These improvements couldn’t have been achieved without the community, signing petitions and writing letters.” Mehan said he would continue to press for work to start on lifts at Tuggerah station.

The newly installed lifts at Niagara Park railway station

Crouch said the upgrades were delivered under the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program and include

new lifts, upgraded accessible paths in and around the stations, new ambulant toilets, improved lighting and

enhanced wayfinding. Improvements have also been made to parking access, kiss and ride bays and

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$10.8M for upgrades to Gosford, Koolewong and Woy Woy Stations The Central Coast is set to receive a $10.8M share of the NSW Government’s $100M transport renewal program, with upgrades planned for Gosford, Koolewong and Woy Woy railway stations. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the fund injection would stimulate the region’s economy and support 63 local jobs. “A $9.5M project is now underway to replace Gosford station’s existing mechanical

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“A $531,250 refresh of the Koolewong station facilities and its adjacent car park is also being funded. “These projects were listed as priorities for Transport for NSW but the provision of COVID-19 stimulus funding allowed them to be fasttracked.” Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said the 150 projects being funded across NSW would boost regional economies feeling the effects of COVID-19.

“Bringing these projects forward through stimulus funding has given our regional communities a real shot-inthe-arm, especially those who have suffered a triple whammy of drought, bushfires and COVID-19,” Toole said. The renewal project at Woy Woy station is not related to the Federal Government’s election commitment of a new commuter car park. Source: Media release, Aug 4 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Woman wanted for fraud offences Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman wanted on an outstanding warrant. Mickaylah Cross, aged 25, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding warrant for fraud offences. Cross is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 165cm tall, of average build with black hair. She is known to frequent East Gosford, Blue Haven and

Brisbane Water Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to the theft from a motor vehicle last month and subsequent unauthorised transactions on a stolen card.

Wyoming. As officers attached to the Brisbane Water Police Area Command continue to conduct inquiries into her whereabouts, they are urging anyone who may have information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.

Between 8.30am and 6pm on Friday, July 9, a wallet and contents were stolen from a car parked at a business in Washington Ave, Niagara Park. A number of unauthorised transactions were made using a stolen card at Tuggerah and Ourimbah on the same day.

Source: Brisbane Water Police District Facebook page, Aug 17

Fisheries investigate Saratoga wetlands vandalism

Fisheries was made aware of harm done to various types of marine vegetation within the wetlands adjacent to Irwan Rd, Saratoga, with officers inspecting the area on August 18. They identified a number of

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protected mangrove trees which had been impacted. Various other vegetation had also been impacted by the act

of environmental vandalism, including casuarina trees, saltmash and other vegetation. Marine Vegetation is protected in NSW and plays a very important role in the ecosystem and Fisheries Officers are asking for anyone with information to come forward and report it via the Fishers watch number on 1800 0435 36. Source: NSW DPI Fisheries Facebook page, Aug 18

Source: Brisbane Water Police District Facebook page, Aug 16

Police advice on dog attacks Brisbane Water Police have noticed an increase in dog attacks recently and have reminded everyone who owns a pet they must be aware of their responsibilities, not only to their pet but the wider community. All cats and dogs must be microchipped and registered with Central Coast Council. “We remind the community that it is your responsibility to ensure your pets are secured at home and when on a lead under the effective control of a competent person when out in

Central Coast Fisheries Officers are investigating an act of vandalism on marine vegetation in the Saratoga wetlands and are appealing to the public for information.

The Proactive Crime Team has obtained an image of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries and are urging anyone with information about the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police. nsw.gov.au/.

public places, for the safety of others and other animals,” the Brisbane Water Police District Facebook page says. “If you walk your dog without a leash other than in an offleash area and for an uncontrolled dog in a public place fines may apply. “Please take responsibility for your pets and ensure both their safety and the safety of others. “With more people out walking their dogs at present we do not want to be called to

serious dog attacks on both persons and other animals.” When approached by a strange dog you are advised to avoid eye contact and stand still, keeping your hands by your sides and not waving them around. You should not run away, scream, kick at the dog or squeal or jump. You should slowly back away and if the dog wanders off, quietly walk away. Source: Brisbane Water Police District Facebook page, Aug 17

Two women, 62 and 54, arrested for graffiti Two women have been arrested over a graffiti incident at Erina. A 62-year-old woman from North Gosford and a 54-yearold woman from Erina were interrupted at about 11pm on Sunday, August 15, by security applying graffiti on and around a club in Ilya Ave.

Both women were found with graffiti implements and with paint on their hands and a number of items were seized. The women were taken to Gosford Police Station where they were subsequently charged with: possessing graffiti implement with intent to

contravene S4(2); intentionally marking premises without consent; and not complying with COVID-19 directions, They were both bailed to appear at Gosford Local Court on August 26. Source: Brisbane Water Police District Facebook page, Aug 17

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Zombie myths Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart continues to defend Gosford’s 42 per cent rate hike with zombie myths – i.e., myths that refuse to die despite the evidence to the contrary (“Central Coast getting a pretty good deal for their rates” CCN305). First, Hart claims “Gosford residents have been subsidising Wyong residents” through Wyong’s separate pre-merger rate hike. This is utter nonsense. Wyong’s rate hike was for its own purposes and had nothing to do with services in Gosford which was then a separate authority. Every year since then Gosford rates have increased by inflation or more – so rates haven’t fallen nor have services become cheaper through any subsidy. The only real subsidy that has

FORUM occurred has been a subsidy from ratepayers to the Council bureaucracy. The Administrator’s 30 day report shows employee related costs (salaries and other benefits) rising 33 per cent between 2017 and 2020. That is where the extra rates income has been going. Mr Hart’s second zombie myth is that Central Coast “still remains one of the lowest in terms of ordinary rates”. He bases this on a highly selective comparison with a small number of handpicked councils. The most recent official Government data available, however, shows Central Coast rates well above average - 47th highest out of 128 Councils in NSW. And Central Coast will undoubtably be much higher on this ladder today given the

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15 per cent Special Rate Variation. Almost certainly upper quartile – so hardly “one of the lowest”. Mr Hart’s third (and most bizarre) zombie myth is that “Central Coast is getting a pretty good deal for their rates.” It takes extraordinary chutzpah to say something like that when rates are increasing at the same time as services are being cut. The root cause of these higher rates and worse services is the Council’s dismal productivity. Despite having now been here almost 10 months, Mr Hart still hasn’t produced a concrete plan to realise the cost savings from the merger. Increasing rates and peddling zombie myths obviously comes much easier to him. Email, Aug 17 Kevin Brooks, Kincumber

In times of crisis … we do what we’re told On January 9, 1909, the NSW Government sent a train from Sydney to Broken Hill. On board the train were NSW Police and their horses. They were sent to break up the miner’s protest rally and to arrest any miners that broke police orders. Some miners went to jail. During the first World War, NSW Water Police would arrest any person on Sydney Harbour after sunrise and if you were German, they would take the person to Hollsworthy Army

FORUM Camp, where they would spend the next four years in detention, under house arrest, even if you were a British subject, as one had a certificate of naturalisation. In 1919, the Spanish Flu came to Australia, maybe brought back by the men who had fought in WWI. It lasted about two years, killing about 15,000, masks were worn and were compulsory. Then in the early 1940s, Australia was at war.

At that time, I lived at West Street Crows Nest and our front and side windows were blocked out with black paint and after sunset the area wardens would walk the streets and if they could see any light from the houses they would knock on the door and tell the occupants that they needed to paint the windows. Looking back everyone did what they were told to do by the authorities. Letter, Aug 20 Vic Wulf, Davistown

You do the maths Central Coast Council rates just don’t add up!

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This household’s previous rate’s contribution back at the beginning of March this year was $406. Fast forward to the present Annual Rate Notice, and the sum required is now $564.21. My rates will have increased by $632.84 by May 31; a weekly rise of over $12.

But, according to a Council notice to ratepayers headed “Securing your Future” and dated January 13 this year, “the average residential increase will be $3.20 a week”. Really? One has to wonder what on earth is going on within Council accounting systems.

Particularly alarming are the hidden charges. The IPART approved 15 per cent increase (for three years) is not identified, nor is the cost of so-called harmonisation. I have written to Council requesting the hidden figures be identified and will be happy to pass these on if I get a reply. Email, Aug 24 Jeremy Linton-Mann, Killcare Heights

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The news about the proposed Wamberal seawall makes alarming reading (“Community say invited on five Wamberal seawall options”, CCN 305). All the five designs are described as a “permanent solution” but, of course, they are not. With the pace of climate change that we are facing, this kind of engineering intervention is an extremely dubious exercise that requires close questioning: will the designers post a surety bond, guaranteeing us against failure, if the wall turns out to be less permanent than they claim? This would be a good test of the certainty with which these options are put forward: if the designers aren’t prepared to stand behind their work, we have the right to feel highly suspicious about the validity of any claims about the lifespan of the installation.

HYLAND BYTES It is notable that none of these designs comes with a cost/benefit analysis. The work so far has already cost ratepayers $250,000, and we are now being asked to buy a pig in a poke, as far as the final design is concerned. At a time when we are being gouged for massive rates increases and when the Administrator is supposed to be exercising the greatest economy in Council activities, do we need this kind of expensive commitment which seems to have little widespread benefit for the community? We are promised that a cost/ benefit calculation will be provided, and it is to be hoped that one of the options studied will be a “no-action” possibility, so that community comments can be made with a full knowledge of the situation.

Doug Williamson’s letter (“Time to call in King Cnut”, CCN 305) seems to sum up the matter adequately, although poor old King Cnut gets his usual bum rap, as a kind of megalomaniac despot. In fact, what really happened was that Cnut got tired of the sycophantic praise of his court members who were willing to make out that he was powerful enough to turn back the tide and decided to demonstrate to them that they were talking rubbish, by placing himself in the path of the incoming tide and allowing it to wash over his feet. It doesn’t seem to be recorded whether he forced his courtiers to stand with him, but it would certainly have been an appropriate action in the circumstances, since he didn’t have the option of requiring them to post a bond. Email, Aug 17 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Angels in blue I am a 78-year-old woman who lives alone on the Central Coast. My three daughters, whom I haven’t seen or hugged in over a year because of COVID, are scattered around the state of NSW. We keep in touch regularly with the use of technology, but it isn’t the same. Today I had a visitor! One of my daughters, who is a paramedic and lives near Penrith, joined other paramedics on Facebook all over Australia to make a pledge to look after each other’s

FORUM isolated loved ones during lockdown. Felicity put out a call for a paramedic who lives on the Central Coast to see if I needed help with anything. Within minutes she had a response. Marie, a complete stranger, offered to do a contactless delivery of flowers and some cakes. She refused any payment saying that someone was doing the same for her mum.

Felicity, Marie and I were all able to talk to each other on FaceTime together with my three gorgeous grandsons. These people are legends! They are angels in a blue uniform, and I am so proud of them all. They see the best and the worst of humanity and we should all be so grateful to have them in our lives. What these amazing people are doing is bringing love and joy into a dark divided world. Email, Aug 23 Val Renno, Kariong

Thank you, Kincumber Library I’d like to give a big shout out to the lovely people at Kincumber Library who have been delivering library books to my home during the lockdown. I had expected to have to wait until after the lockdown ended to pick up the books I had reserved but was pleasantly surprised to get a phone call from the library a few weeks

ago offering to drop off the books in my mailbox, and to collect my returns too. This is a much-appreciated community service at a time when we are all confined to our homes and feeling a bit isolated. Thank you! Email, Aug 22 Janet Aitchison, Avoca Beach

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The devils’ advocate The newly arrived Tasmanian devils Photo: Australian Reptile Park

The Australian Reptile Park is looking for help to name its two newest arrivals – twin Tasmanian devil joeys being hand-raised at the Park by keeper Hewin Hochkins. Born at Aussie Ark as part of the organisation’s insurance population for the endangered

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Tasmanian devil, the joeys will stay at the Park for the next eight months until they are independent enough to re-join their family at Aussie Ark. Every person who adopts a Tasmanian devil from Aussie Ark until September 20 will be in the running to not only name the devil joeys but to also meet them at the Park.

“I’m lacking a little sleep at the moment; feeding these guys every few hours is hard work, but I wouldn’t change a thing,” Hochkins said. “They’re already showing off their personalities and I’m excited to watch them grow.” Hand-raising Tasmanian devils is no easy task.

They require round the clock care, warm snuggles and bottle feeds around four to five times a day, including a feed at 4am. “Tasmanian devils are one of the most iconic native species Australia has; they’re feisty, rambunctious and play a critical role in Australian ecosystems,” Aussie Ark President and Australian

Reptile Park Director, Tim Faulkner, said. “Ninety per cent of the wild Tasmanian devil population has disappeared due to devil facial tumour disease. “The Aussie Ark breeding program is creating a longterm future for this species; these youngsters are now a big part of that.”

When returned to Aussie Ark, the brothers will be released into a wild protected sanctuary - the largest of its kind for Tasmanian devils. To find out more go to aussieark.org.au Source: Media release, Aug 18 Australian Reptile Park

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Library Click and Deliver book service resumes Libraries across the Coast have re-activated their popular Click and Deliver book service for all library members, delivering books to doorsteps free of charge. Members can reserve up to 10 items through the library online catalogue. All people need to do is select their closest branch and staff there will be in contact before items are delivered to confirm the address for delivery. Staff are taking extra COVID precautions by using hand sanitiser and gloves before handling items when making deliveries. This service means that Council can continue to support

the community’s learning and recreational needs with contactless connection to maintain community safety and promote mental health and well-being. Since the service started on

July 15, Council has already made 1,411 deliveries of 5,137 items. Anyone can join the library online and begin accessing electronic resources immediately, as well as

reserving items for delivery, which usually takes a week. In addition to the Click and Deliver service, Council libraries offer a range of online programs and events. To help keep children

entertained and engaged, there is an online story time, scratch coding, Parker the Platypus books and colouring sheets for families to download. For National Science Week running from August 14-22,

there are special online story time events and some experiments that children can easily do at home. For adults interested in family history, there are two information sessions on August 24 and 25. For adults interested in Dungeons and Dragons, the libraries will be hosting online gaming sessions. Participating library branches include Bateau Bay,Gwandalan, Lake Haven, Toukley, Tuggerah, Erina, Gosford, Kariong, Kincumber, Mooney Mooney, Umina Beach and Woy Woy. All library event details can be found on Council’s website. Harry Mulholland

RDA and Food Alliance project to build agribusiness resilience to natural disasters Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is working with the Central Coast Food Alliance to better understand the profile of the region’s agribusiness sector and help minimise risk during natural disasters.

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The initiative aims to give the agribusiness community greater capacity and capability to respond to future disasters such as bushfires, floods and plagues. CEO and Director Regional Development of RDACC, John Mouland, said the initiative would help build resilience within the region and take a proactive approach to managing adversity. “By providing our agribusiness sector with training and support for disaster mitigation and management, we aim to future-proof the industry and

build economic growth,” he said. “To deliver this, RDACC is undertaking a robust mapping exercise to gather accurate data of agribusiness on the Central Coast.” RDACC Director of Regional Projects, Funding and Research, Christine Jarvis, is leading the initiative and said the agribusiness mapping played an important role in understanding how best to support the industry. “Through the mapping process we will have a greater understanding of the challenges facing our agribusiness sector and how best to support their economic growth and build employment opportunities, which are all part of building a resilient sector,” Jarvis said. Some examples of various types of agribusinesses on the Central Coast are Bell Farm Thoroughbreds (horses), Blood Tree Farm

(poultry), Colourwise Nursery, East Coast Beverages, Family Fresh Farms (vegetables) and Glenworth Valley Outdoor (livestock and agri-tourism). RDACC is inviting agribusinesses to participate in the mapping by providing details such as the type of business, location, number of employees, infrastructure, their constraints and challenges. “This will all help us in helping these businesses face and overcome any future adversity,” Jarvis said. RDACC is delivering this initiative funded by a $100,000 grant to Central Coast Council from the NSW Government’s stage one Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. Source: Media release, Aug 6 Regional Development Australia Central Coast

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Community group Camp Ourimbah is stepping up its campaign to end logging in Ourimbah State Forest. On August 10, community member Ursula Da Silva sent a 10-page citizen science report documenting evidence of koalas in the forest to Forestry Corporation NSW, ahead of its planned timber harvest. Da Silva presented photographs of a koala located less than 1 km from the edge of the forest taken in Dec 2020 and identified a range of koala browse trees in the compartments, which she said provide these vulnerable listed species vital food source and habitat. The report she compiled highlighted the strong possibility of a koala population living in the area earmarked for logging. Forestry Corporation responded saying; “In the areas where timber harvesting takes place, the identification and protection of habitat for threatened species is strictly regulated. Surveys and broad area habitat searches are

carried out prior to every forestry operation to identify records and ensure suitable habitat is set aside.” But Da Silva says Forestry Corp has refused to take the new evidence into account, despite community-led research and opposition. “Their current harvest plans state that no contemporary koala record is present, therefore no koala browse tree

prescription is applicable,” she said. “They are only required to leave a 25m exclusion zone around a tree if a koala is found and are then able to remove that buffer and cut that tree down once the koala has moved. “I am very concerned they will not take proper koala monitoring into account in their upcoming operations.”

The correspondence is part of a growing opposition to native forest logging on the Central Coast, which is drawing the attention of local politicians, community leaders and conservation groups. Camp Ourimbah is a campaign particularly focused on preserving the local state forests. “We, from Camp Ourimbah, and the wider community, are

very concerned about protecting our koala populations on the Central Coast,” Da Silva said. “If 79.7 per cent of the wood from Ourimbah State Forest is being used as low-quality salvage, pulpwood and firewood (See Forestry Corporation Harvest Plans re: Ourimbah), this raises a vital question: is low quality salvage wood really worth the price of a koala?”

Da Silva said she was working with a strong group of locals who are committed to ending logging in Ourimbah State Forest and intend to raise the pressure until the area is protected. For more information see the Camp Ourimbah page on Facebook. Source: Media release, Aug 16 Ursula Da Silva

When Kraken met Daenerys

Komodo dragons are the largest living lizard species and virtually modern-day dinosaurs. A venomous bite from a Komodo dragon is potentially life-threatening. The keepers also had to ensure the two creatures did not kill each other during the mating process. The successful pairing marks an Australian first as no other zoo, sanctuary or facility in the country has successfully bred Komodo dragons.

Successful copulation was spotted multiple times which is a positive sign for the breeding program and an important step for the species, which is considered under threat in the wild. Head of Reptiles, Daniel Rumsey, said a lot of work goes into the breeding of Komodo dragons. “These are two animals that could potentially kill each other and do some serious damage to us keepers in the process,” he said. “It was a bit touch and go during the initial introductions; however, our female became receptive and the two mated successfully. “I’ve been working with our

two Komodo dragons for around five years and to see them mating is just one of the aweinspiring things I’ve ever seen as a zookeeper.” It is now a waiting game as staff eagerly wait for Daenerys to lay her eggs in her purposebuilt nest box. The Komodo dragon is a living dinosaur and the world’s largest lizard. Komodo dragons can grow up to 3-4 metres in length and weigh over 100kg. Found on the Indonesian island of Komodo, there is a stable population of about 3,000 to 5,000 Komodo dragons in the wild. They are monitors, but their forked tongue gives them a

dragon-like appearance. They are carnivorous predators but will eat just about anything. The status of the Komodo dragon in the wild is vulnerable, which is the status level before endangered, on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list. Their numbers are declining because of human encroachment, poaching, natural disasters, and a shortage of egg laying females. Breeding programs, like that at the Australian Reptile Park, are of the utmost importance. Source: Media release, Aug 26 Australian Reptile Park

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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] The Living Room (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] The Living Room [s] Program To Be Advised The Graham Norton Show (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping Reel Action [s] Religious Programs [s] Seafood Escape [s] 4x4 Adventures [s] RV Daily Foodie Trails [s] Taste Of Australia [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia [s] 10 News First [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (M d) [s] Program To Be Advised FBI: Father And Sons (M v) [s] Blue Bloods: Blues (M v) Home Shopping Religious Programs [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Pooches At Play [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Jamie’s Meals For Every Day Roads Less Travelled [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] FBI: Short Squeeze (PG) [s] – The CEO of a major brokerage firm is shot and killed while surrounded by protesters. FBI: American Dreams And Reveille (PG) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) [s] Parliament Question Time [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] Magic And The Brain: The Science Of Illusion - A Catalyst Special [s] Decoding Danger (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s]s Q&A [s] Parliament Question Time [s] Miriam’s Deathly Adventure (M l,s) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 12:10 2020: Day 7 - Day Session 12:40 *Live* [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 3:00 Seven News [s] 4:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 5:00 Highway Patrol Special: 6:00 Blatant Busts (PG) [s] – We count down the top ten battlers 7:00 and boofheads, from those who 7:30 stretch the truth, to the outright aggro. Australia: Now And Then: Toughest (M l) [s] Gordon, Gino & Fred: 8:40 American Road Trip: Summer 9:40 Of Love (San Francisco And Napa Valley) (M l,s) [s] 10:50 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:10 Station 19 (M v) [s] 12:10 Temptation Island USA 1:00 (MA15+) [s] 1:30

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Getaway (PG) [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe Reveal (PG) 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: Half Basement Week (PG) [s] – The amazing basement reno kicks off and so does the biggest cheating scandal in Block history. Under Investigation: 9/11 - Year 20 (M) [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: Scene 23 (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 2:00 The Last Hours Of Pompeii: New Discoveries (M s) (In English/ Italian) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Inside Windsor Castle (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News 10:50 Outlier (M l,s) (In Norwegian/ Saami) 11:45 Reprisal (MA15+)

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 6:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:00 Explore (PG) [s] 7:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] The Block: Half Basement 8:00 Week (PG) [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 The Block: Half Basement 4:30 Week (PG) [s] – The cheating scandal comes to a head when 5:00 two contestants sit down for a 6:00 tell all interview. 6:30 The Hundred With Andy Lee 7:30 Travel Guides: South Australia 9:00 Foodie Tour (PG) [s] 9:55 NINE News Late [s] Reverie (M v) [s] 10:55 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:55 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 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 [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] The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Last Hours Of Pompeii: New Enigmas (PG) (In English/ Italian) 3:00 Going Places 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Who Do You Think You Are?: Kat Stewart (PG) 8:30 Insight: Attention 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point 11:30 Cacciatore: The Hunter: Hunters (MA15+) (In Italian)

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 8 - Day Session *Live* [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 Nurses (M) [s] – Emergency nurses fight to save a man whose gone into anaphylactic shock. 8:30 RFDS (M mp,s) [s] – In the midst of a massive dust storm, the RFDS face a harrowing retrieval when a patient takes a critical turn, mid-air, and the team struggle to keep him alive. 9:30 The Rookie: Man Of Honor (M v) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Chicago Fire (M) [s] 12:00 First Dates Australia (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 12:10 Customs (PG) [s] 12:40 The Block: Half Basement 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: Half Basement Week (PG) [s] – The most dramatic night in Block history with a body corporate meeting from hell. 8:50 Paramedics (M) [s] 9:50 Australian Crime Stories: Million Dollar Mystery (M) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 Killer On The Line: Darlene Gentry (M v) [s] 12:10 Bluff City Law: American Epidemic (M) [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] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Bull: My Corona (PG) [s] 9:30 Bull: The Great Divide (M) [s] 10:30 Bull: Excessive Force (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dateline Insight The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Mexico (PG) 8:30 What Does Australia Really Think About: Obesity (M) 9:30 War Of The Worlds (MA15+) (In English/ French) 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 Hunters: Nukes (M) 11:45 The Killing (M d,l,v) (In Danish) 4:05 Vice Guide To Film (M l,n,v) 4:55 Destination Flavour Japan Bitesize

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 9 - Day Session *Live* [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] 8:30 My Impossible House: First Time Home (PG) [s] – Alice and Shammy are buying a mid 19th century chapel in Devon. Transforming a chapel of this calibre on their shoestring budget will test their creativity to the limit. 9:30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (M) [s] 10:30 The Latest: Seven News [s] 11:00 The Front Bar (M) [s] 12:00 Movie: “Out Of Line” (M l,s,v) (’01) Stars: Alonso Oyarzun, Christopher Judge 2:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Explore [s] 12:10 Driving Test (PG) [s] 12:40 The Block: Half Basement 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 [s] 7:30 NRL: Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters *Live* [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: Tell Me The Truth (M mp) [s] 11:50 World’s Worst Flights: Landings (M l) [s] 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Woman Raised By Monkeys (PG) (In English/ Portuguese) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Asian Railways Journeys (PG) 8:35 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve (M) 9:40 The Good Fight (M) 10:40 SBS World News 11:10 Criminal Planet: NZ Gang (MA15+) 12:00 Mr Mercedes (MA15+) 2:50 WACO: Madman Or Messiah? (M l,v)

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Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 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] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [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] 9:00 Law & Order: SVU: Guardians And Gladiators (M) [s] 10:00 Law & Order: SVU: Ballad Of Dwight And Irena (M v) [s] 11:00 Blue Bloods: Justifies The Means (M v) [s] 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s]

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Native Australia Shade Lovers small and medium sizes, Roundleaved Mint Bush (Prostanthera rotundifolia) Large Shrubs (over 2m in height) Hairpin Banksia (Banksia spinulosa), Broad Leaved Palm Lily (Cordyline petiolaris), Cycad Palm (Cycas media), Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus), Fern-leaf Grevillea (Grevillea longifolia), New South Wales Waratah (Telopea speciosissima) Climbers Wonga Wonga Vine (Pandorea pandorana) Shady Moist Area CHERALYN DARCEY

This would have to be one of the most often asked questions I receive, “Can Australian Native plants grow in the shade?” and it is also an answer that surprises many because, let’s face it, we do consider Australia the land of sun and heat. Our country is made up of various climates and conditions with plants to match. There are over 24,000 species of Australian Native Plants and that’s a huge number in the botanical world. England has 1,022 native species and the USA about 17,000 so you can rest assured that there are shade lovers in our bunch. The trick is, finding ones that will grow successfully in your garden, because while a rainforest fern from Cairns may love the dark corners of Far North Queensland, your patch of NSW may leave it feeling rather parched. As always, the trick to easier gardening is finding the right plants for your garden, not trying to force plants that won’t be happy into situations they are not suited to. The following are a few suggestions that should fit your conditions. I have divided them into simply dry or moist loving plants and then given you a few sizes that may fit into your patch. Still not sure? Have a chat with any of the amazing team at any of our local garden centres and nurseries. Shady Dry Area

Small Shrubs (up to 1m in height) River Wattle (Acacia cognata) which grows as a small to medium shrub and small tree, Veiny Wattle (Acacia venulose),Christmas Bells (Blandfordia grandiflora), Hard Fern (Blechnum spp.), Small-leaved Boronia (Boronia microphylla), Pilliga Posy (Brachyscome formosa), Cut-Leafed Daisy (Brachyscome multifida), Tasman flax-lily (Dianella tasmanica) White Fan-flower (Scaevola albida), Branching Grass Flag (Libertia paniculata) Medium Shrubs (1 to 2m in height) Birdsnest Fern (Asplenium australasicum), Brogo Overflow’ Bottlebrush (Callistemon subulatus), Austral Indigo (Indigofera australis), Lance Leaf Hovea (Hovea lanceolata), Poorinda Firebird Grevillea (Grevillea ’Poorinda Firebird’), (Dampiera purpurea), Chef’s Cap Correa (Correa baeuerlenii), Rice Flower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius) Large Shrubs (over 2m in height) Karri Oak (Chorilaena quercifolia), Spear Lily (Doryanthes palmeri), Braidwood Waratah (Telopea mongaensis), Hairy Dogwood (Pomaderris pilifera), Long-leaf Lomatia (Lomatia myricoides), Cross-

leaf Honey-myrtle (Melaleuca decussata), Silky Hakea (Hakea sericea), Soft Tree Fern (Dicksonia antarctica) Climbers Traveller’s Joy (Clematis aristate) Small-leaved Clemati (Clematis microphylla), Native Sarsaparilla (Hardenbergia violacea), Bower of Beauty (Pandorea jasminoides) Shade-suitable plants are not darkloving plants. They will not grow well at all in full sun, but they still require light. In the wild, this is usually in the form of dappled sunlight that falls from beneath the foliage of taller plants. As you can see from the plant lists above, shade suitable plant also does not usually like wet conditions, preferring moist and in some cases even dry environments. The lessons are to know your garden, your environment and conditions and select plants to suit. An important point to note is that

many larger Australian Native Trees require underplanting to provide soil and root stability. By selecting shade-tolerant species you can create a natural garden that will thrive in the conditions available. For more information:

gardeners themselves describe the processes, challenges and outcomes which add a realness to this beautiful collection of wild and yet softly tamed gardens. My review: 5 leaves out of 5 leaves. TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK

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Well, that was a wild bunch of weather this past week, so you better get out there and check your stakes, remove any broken branches or foliage, and tip out any full saucers under potted plants. 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 Lunar Planting Guide 28th AUG 3rd SEP

Australian Dreamscapes, the art of planting gardens inspired by nature, Claire Takacs, Hardie Grant Books ISBN: 9781743794708. Following on from my chat with our gardener of the week, this is a book to help you find your own natural style and bring it to life in your garden. Also, a gorgeous gift book, the photography is truly inspirational while sharing practical and achievable results. The words of the designers and

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Brendan Gulson

Small Shrubs (up to 1m in height) Prickly Bottlebrush (Callistemon brachyandrus) which has cultivars in all sizes, White Correa (Correa alba), Waxflower (Crowea Exalta), Flax Lily (Dianella longifolia), (Grevillea diminuta), Myrtle Hakea (Hakea myrtoides), Alpine Tea-tree (Leptospermum rupestre), Thyme-leaf Honey-myrtle (Melaleuca thymifolia), Fan Flower (Scaevola spp.), Native Violet (Viola hederacea), (Thryptomene spp.), Lomandra (Lomandra longifolia) Tussock Grass (Poa sieberiana) Medium Shrubs (1 to 2m in height) Myrtle Wattle (Acacia myrtifolia), Banksia (Banksia blechnifolia), Clover Bush (Goodia lotifolia), Coastal Rosemary (Westringia fruticose) cultivars are available in

Natural Coastal Garden Our gardener this week is a professional and he has a message for coast-side gardeners; you can have a beautiful, natural-looking garden that is still easy to maintain and still looks neat. He also has the perfect example that you can see for yourself at the Diggers Club, Ettalong. Brendan was given the job of restoring and maintaining the gardens at the Diggers through his company ‘Warrigal Green’ and said that although there were a few issues with the site, fortunately there was a good irrigation system and bore pump that only needed repair. He also found that the soil that had been originally laid at site at the time of construction was still good. He first replaced the existing pine bark mulch that was used throughout the garden. “Using leaf mulch adds to the nutrient levels of the soil as it breaks down and a lot of other mulches don’t. It’s also

a third of the price of pine bark mulch.” The other challenge for the site was retaining the view and he has succeeded in ‘keeping the punters happy ‘by simply maintaining the height/shape of the Coastal Banksia that naturally popped up on site. The addition of lower growing or easily pruned to shape natives have supported the style of this impressive feature garden. “The creation of a balance between a natural garden that looks full but doesn’t look out of control while remaining low maintenance was my aim on this site and it’s something I want other gardeners to see can be easily achieved.” Brendan said. Native gardens do get a bit of a negative reputation for being messy in appearance and even hard to maintain but Brendan has proved his point in a striking way. The Ettalong Diggers Garden is an inspiration for any gardener and worth a closer look next time you are in the area.

From early Saturday morning (28th) until 2:26pm that day, you will find that this is the best time for transplantation of established plants and trees and the planting of bulbs. From this time until early Monday morning, planting and tending to root crops and flowering bulbs as well as the care of established lawns are advised. Tuesday 30th is a time of rest for the garden – for the rest of the week, until Monday 6th, weeding, pest control, feeding, pruning, soil preparation and compost work are all tasks best done during this time. 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. She is also co-host of ‘Mostly About Plants’ a weekly gardening podcast with Vicki White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting Author: Lisa Genova Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Do you forget why you walked into a room? Do you forget names? Do you forget where you put your glasses? Yes! Yes! Yes! Does it freak you out? It does me. I am concerned that forgetting these little things means I am losing my memory. I get worried that this is happening because I am getting old(er)? [Shut up Ross!]. Does it mean I am destined to get dementia? Do I need to start taking ginkgo biloba? It turns out that it is partly due

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to age but there are so many other factors at play with memory. “If we want to remember something, above all ease, we need to notice what is going on. Noticing requires two things: perception (seeing, hearing, feeling) and attention.” How often do we not pay attention? How many times have you driven to a destination and not remembered anything about the trip? Don’t recall stopping at any traffic lights. Meeting a person and forgetting their name seconds afterwards. It is because we are not paying proper attention. We recall significant events in our life because our brains capture details we find “interesting, meaningful, new, surprising, emotional, and consequential.”

We won’t remember all the trips to work, unless something unusual happens. We won’t remember all our meals, unless it was a special occasion and different than the usual beans on toast, “the truth is, much of our lives are habitual, routine, and inconsequential.” Isn’t that a sad thought? Wait, what was I talking about?

Oh, yeah, right, it turns out our memories are not reliable (which is pretty scary for witness testimony that could put someone away for years). Studies have shown how episodic memories erode over time and even change completely, “your memory for what happened might be right, completely wrong, or somewhere in between.” So, best not to argue with

your spouse as you are probably both wrong. On the flip side there are those of us (although very few) that remember everything. Every event in their lives. Genova lists a few people that have this ability and, although it may seem like a blessing, there are many things we want to forget. Hurtful times. Traumatic events. Thoughts and images that pop into our heads at unexpected times that makes us miserable to relive them. “It is through the erosion of memory that time heals all wounds.” The author takes a very complicated subject, the brain, writes about it in a language that yours truly can even understand. There are things that people can do to improve their memory and it isn’t taking gingko bilboa

or doing crossword puzzles. Things like reducing stress, getting enough sleep, being healthier overall. Age is a factor in getting Alzehimer’s disease, but the author has a chapter dedicated to things we can do to give our brains a fighting chance. Lisa Genova is a neuroscientist and also wrote the book Still Alice, a story about a Harvard professor that gets early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Yes, there was a movie but read the book instead, it was great. There was something else really interesting about it … sorry, I forget. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Critic Message from the Publisher: It’s good to hope Kim, but perhaps it is just age. Wait, what did you say again?

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Business & Property What can $700,000 buy you on the Central Coast? Not much it seems That’s the theme of the Herron Todd White July Month in Review, and valuers Todd Beckman, Julia Miller and Jemma Briscoe say the Central Coast has plenty to offer. However, they say that if strong market conditions continue on the Coast – and it’s approaching the peak of the market - many more properties will become out of reach unless buyers readjust their checklist. The report by Beckman, Miller and Briscoe says that the Central Coast region is seen by many as an affordable neighbour to the Sydney metropolitan area and out-ofarea buyers have always been participants in the local market, whether as first home buyers or investors in the long-term prospects of the region. “No matter the buyer, there’s variety wherever you look,” the valuers say. “Residents who have lived in the region for a long time remember only a short time ago that the $700,000 price point for many suburbs used to be labelled the upgrader market. “Now, as a result of the swiftly moving property market post COVID-19, $700,000 is seen as an entry point into suburbs and

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for some beachside and rural residential areas, property at this price point is non-existent.” Many beachside locations are now becoming out of reach for discerning buyers with a budget up to $700,000. According to CoreLogic RPData records, since January 1, 2021, no known properties have sold below $700,000 in Avoca Beach and Copacabana. Terrigal provides more choice with unit-style living readily selling between $600,000 and $700,000, the valuers say. This can be a result of higher stock levels with affordable living alternatives in older unit complexes and villa and townhouses located in the

back streets of Terrigal. In the central area of the Coast, owner-occupiers and investors with a $700,000 price budget would most likely get entry level units in beachside suburbs such as Blue Bay and Bateau Bay, or for a house look at Springfield, Wyoming, Narara, Ourimbah, Niagara Park, Berkeley Vale, Glenning Valley, Chittaway Bay and Killarney Vale. Properties in these suburbs are considered to be entry level buying and are being snapped up quickly with short one-tofour-week marketing campaigns recorded. Just one example of a property sold in the $700,000

price bracket is 184 Wells St, Springfield, a four bedroom, one-bathroom, renovated brick and tile home with garage and carport which is currently under contract for $725,000. Demand for rental properties in these areas is enticing investors to the market with favourable rental yields and low vacancy rates. In the south, suburbs such as Woy Woy, Umina Beach and Ettalong Beach offer a diverse choice of property with freestanding dwellings, villas and townhouses making up most of the supply within the area. “It’s becoming increasingly more difficult to secure a

freestanding dwelling sub$600,000 with properties typically advertised as knockdown and rebuild sites,” the report says. “It gets marginally better if your budget can be extended to between $600,000 and $700,000 for generally olderstyle fibro cottages and brick and tile dwellings comprising two to three bedrooms, however, this is heavily dependent on the location of the property. “New residential low-rise unit complexes are beginning to be an attractive alternative for developers in the area over the bread-and-butter villa and townhouses development

sites.” These unit complexes can be found on the fringes of local neighbourhood shopping hubs with convenience to daily shopping and easy accessibility to public transport front of mind for owner-occupiers and investors alike. A new unit complex currently under construction and nearing completion at 211-213 West St, Umina Beach is a four-level, mixed use complex with retail and office suites available on the ground floor and residential units above. Depending on the floor level and aspect of the unit, the price range is $655,000 to $705,000. In the north, last year buyers in Wadalba and the surrounding buyers would have found a brand new four-bedroom, twobathroom house for $700,000, however, in 2021 this would be more difficult. Unless you’re looking at a smaller block of land, you can probably forget about a new house, the report says. Going a little further east, Toukley and Gorokan will provide more options for your $700,000 but generally limited to older three-bedroom dwellings. Sue Murray

CEN calls for halt on further IPART review and asset sales until after Public Inquiry The Community Environment Network has asked IPART to hold off on any review of the recently granted temporary Special Rate Variation of 15 per cent until the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council has concluded.

Community Environment Network Chair, Gary Chestnut

As Administrator, Rik Hart, agitates for the SRV, currently granted for three years only, to be made permanent, CEN says the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal needs to “follow due process to restore confidence in the Central Coast Council”. “CEN is opposed to IPART making any more determinations in relation to Central Coast Council until the current Public Inquiry into the council’s finances is finalised and recommendations

published,” Chair, Gary Chestnut, said. Chestnut said he had written to IPART CEO, Liz Livingstone, asking her to defer any new determinations. “The independent public inquiry must be allowed to run its course,” Chestnut said. “The community deserves a full explanation of what went wrong within Council before the Administrator or IPART make any long-term decisions.” Chestnut said a number of issues needed to be examined before rates were permanently increased including: cost shifting; declining developer contributions; and the use of restricted funds. “There is evidence that Central Coast Council is being unfairly loaded with costs from the NSW Government,” he said.

“Public infrastructure needs have been increasing but, since 2013, Developer Contributions have been cut. “Developers must pay their fair share in line with National Competition Policy. Chestnut says that cash contributions were reduced in 2014 by allowing Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPAs) and non-cash contributions. “Failed VPA governance on the Central Coast was criticised by the NSW Auditor General in a damning report in 2020. “In 2018, developer contributions to Council in the Gosford CBD were reduced by the NSW Government from 4 per cent to 1 per cent. “In 2007, the 4 per cent contribution covered essential infrastructure projects valued at $162M which would be

$212M today. “That means Council now must find $159M more to cover the cost of essential infrastructure. CEN called for a study to be undertaken into Developer Contributions and made public to ensure ratepayers were not cross-subsidising the construction industry. It also asked Council to suspend further asset sales until the conclusion of the Public Inquiry. “The review of the ownership structure of Council’s $4B in water and sewer assets must also be suspended pending the outcome of the Public Inquiry,” Chestnut said. Source: Media release, Aug 19 Community Environment Network

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Three local business to benefit from Regional Job Creation Fund Broken Bay Pearl Farm at Mooney Mooney is one of three Central Coast businesses set to upgrade their facilities, buy new equipment and employ more people, thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said Performance Engineering Group at Berkeley Vale and Spiralz Fermented Foods at Tuggerah would also benefit. “As part of a $388,000 redevelopment, two new processing and storage facilities will be constructed at the Broken Bay Pearl Farm in response to the global demand for its signature Akoya pearl oyster meat, as well as high domestic tourism interest,”

Crouch said. “The NSW Government’s funding contribution to this exciting expansion will also help to purchase a selfpropelled aluminium vessel which serves as a floating work platform for all pearl farming activities, including grading, seeding and harvesting. “By purchasing and installing new equipment,‘hub pressings’ which are used extensively in Australia’s mining industry will be manufactured for the first time at Performance Engineering Group’s Berkeley Vale facility. “This allows the company to reduce its reliance on components currently purchased from China, helping to reduce production lead times and costs while also boosting its competitiveness. “The Tuggerah Spiralz

Fermented Foods factory is already a niché manufacturer of premium fermented vegetables and beverages, and the planned expansion will enable the company to increase output and expand product lines to include probiotic beverages and shots of its sauerkraut and kimchi range. “This project is an Australian first and includes the purchase of a new bottling line and an innovative semi-automatic packing and capping machine, making production more efficient while also improving each product’s quality and shelf life.” Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, said the $100M Regional Job Creation Fund will create at least 5,000 new direct jobs by helping businesses expand their

production lines and provide incentives for relocation. “Regional NSW is the engine room of our State and providing more support to companies to expand their operations and become more competitive will help to stimulate the regional economy, boost livelihoods and provide local employment,” Barilaro said. To date, businesses in the Central Coast region have received over $1.3M from the Fund. Only parts of the State designated as regional areas by the NSW Government, which includes the Central Coast but excludes Newcastle and Wollongong, are eligible for this funding. Source: Media release, Aug 12 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

James Brown of Broken Bay Pearl Farm

Early opposition to North Gosford disability housing DA A Development Application for a 45-unit self-care housing project for seniors and people with disabilities has already attracted multiple letters of opposition, despite not yet having been formally lodged.

A Central Coast spokesperson said the application, from Benjo Enterprises, estimated to cost $16.8M, had a pre-lodgement review with a request for information forwarded to the applicant with further detail required prior to lodgement. Nearby residents have been active in opposing the DA, for

40 Bradys Gully Rd, in its early stages One submission said the development “seems to be a gross overdevelopment of the site and would most certainly have considerable adverse impact on neighbouring residences and result in loss of amenity for the residents.

It also had the potential to have a negative impact on the value of neighbouring properties, the submission said. Residents are also asking if there will be consultation with owners of impacted properties and if consideration has been given to the protection and

retention of significant trees at the front and rear of the property. One resident was concerned over possible impacts on Bradys Gully Rd, which “is already in poor condition and in need of constant patching”. Among other concerns raised

are a loss of privacy to neighbouring properties, the project not being in keeping with the neighbourhood and possible impacts on the creek at the bottom of the property. Source: Central Coast Council DA tracker, Aug 25 DA 62615/2021

How to design a street

Central Coast Council is in the process of developing a Street Design Manual for the region to provide a set of design principles and a technical specification that will guide the development of inviting streets and

public spaces. The manual will be an easyto-understand toolkit which will help with the coordination and consistency of materials, furnishings and design and construction standards within

the public domain. “We hope this will help streamline procurement, operational and maintenance processes within Council and provide private developers and other public authorities with a set of consistent design

standards to achieve the best outcomes for the Central Coast’s streets and public spaces,” a spokesperson said. “The quality of streets and public space is important because it can enhance liveability and make people feel

safe. “The quality of a public space is not just based on how it is designed and maintained, but also on the activities it supports and the significance it holds for the community.” The first phase of the Street

Design Manual and Landscape Works Construction Specification is expected to be finished early next year, following community consultation. Terry Collins

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Council issues stop order to Kariong landowner Central Coast Council has issued a stop work order to the owner of a property in Brittany Cres, Kariong, following reports from members of the public that two and a half acres of native bushland has been clear felled without council consent. One concerned resident said the property owner had “snubbed his nose at Council

and done what he wishes”. A council spokesperson confirmed a stop-work order had been issued and the matter has been referred to the NSW Dept of Planning, Industry, and Environment as the appropriate regulatory authority for investigation. “The property has been identified as Deferred Matter land,” the spokesperson said. Clearing has taken place on the Kariong property

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NSW government offers council workers retention support The NSW Government has reintroduced the Job Retention Allowance for council workers in a bid to limit job losses caused by the State-wide COVID-19 lockdown but Central Coast Council might not need to take advantage of it. A spokesperson said that while Council welcomed the government’s acknowledgement of the

important frontline role the local government sector has in assisting communities now, Council would need to consider the relevant eligibility criteria on a case-by-case basis, should the need arise. “Importantly, Council subscribed to the Splinter Award at the outset of the pandemic and reconfirmed its commitment to this safety net for staff again in April 2021,”

the spokesperson said. “At this point in time, Central Coast Council has been successful in the retention of staff and has redeployed some staff into alternative roles due to the closure of facilities and interruption to some services. “Council remains committed to ensuring we maximise our workforce throughout this period through the allocation of suitable alternate work in the

first instance.” But should the situation change, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch, said the allowance of $1,500 per fortnight per employee for a period of up to three months is designed to help all councils retain staff whose normal employment has been adversely impacted by the current lockdown.

“We know that Central Coast Council is one of the most significant employers in our region and the NSW Government wants to ensure that any impacted staff, such as librarians and pool lifeguards, are protected from job loss,” Crouch said. “The local government sector relies on experienced staff with institutional know-how which is why this fortnightly payment

is designed to avoid job losses, helping councils to bounce back quickly when the lockdown ends. “Any council that has been forced to stand down its permanent or temporary staff will be able to access the Job Retention Allowance, subject to meeting some eligibility criteria.” Terry Collins

15 local community organisations share in business transformation funding

Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre will receive $20,000

Fifteen organisations on the Central Coast are to share a $540,000 funding boost from the NSW Government’s Social Sector Transformation Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the funds are targeted at small to medium-sized organisations which require extra support to modernise their operations and

improve their service delivery. “There are many social services like youth organisations, legal support and health care providers that partner with all levels of government in caring for the most vulnerable people in our Central Coast community,” Crouch said. “Everyone has had to adapt and change during the COVID-19 pandemic and social

sector organisations are no different. “This funding will help them to improve business processes, upgrade technology and investigate new ways to reach their target communities.” Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Alister Henskens, said the funding would enable grassroots community organisations to invest in

practical changes that will help them remain viable long into the future. The organisations to benefit are: Central Coast ARAFMI, Narara ($50,000); Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre, Wyoming ($50,000); Coast Connect Operations, Wyong ($50,000); Coastwide Child And Family Services, West Gosford ($20,000); Cultural Choice

Association, Tuggerah ($20,000); Gosford City Community & Information Service, Narara ($50,000); Gosford Regional Community Services, Wyoming ($20,000); Green Point-Terrigal Community Services, Green Point ($20,000); Hope And Wish Foundation, Bar Point ($20,000); Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre, Kincumber ($20,000); Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation,

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Will keeping submissions private serve the public interest? Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, has written to Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, questioning the decision to keep all submissions made to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council confidential. “I have had concerns raised with me about the way public submissions will be handled by members of the community,” Harris’ letter to the Minister, a copy of which has been sent to CCN, said. Those concerns followed a statement by the Inquiry Commissioner, Roslyn McCulloch, that, on balance, no submissions would be made public. “While I understand that submissions of a defamatory nature should not be published, submissions which address financial or policy decisions should be made on a case-bycase basis with appropriate redaction removing names,” Harris said in his letter. “The integrity of having a Public Inquiry is undermined if all submissions are

unpublished. “Parliamentary Committees consider submissions on a case-by-case basis in regards to publication. “I have been informed by some community members that when they asked could they have a protected submission they couldn’t be given the guarantee so they did not make a submission. “Now they are upset to find all submissions are to be confidential which would have meant they could have made their submission.” A spokesperson Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, said: “This is an independent process and a matter for the Commissioner.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, reiterated the spokesperson’s statement. “The public inquiry is an independent process being conducted by Roslyn McCulloch, a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in the judicial system,” Crouch said. “The public inquiry is conducted at arms-length from the NSW Government and is

entirely controlled by Commissioner McCulloch.” Commissioner McCulloch and the Office of Local Government were asked for comment and had not responded at the time of going to press. Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said keeping the submissions private meant the Inquiry was “about as transparent as a brick wall”. “I understand that the commitment from the government, the Minister, was to have a full and thorough public hearing, that would be a chance for the issues to get a thorough public airing,” Warren said. “I think it is the least the government can do for the people of the Coast, who are sick and tired of the lack of transparency, when it is the government who are ultimately responsible for many of the problems that have occurred through their forced amalgamation.” According to Warren, there is nothing stopping local groups and individuals who made submissions from making

them public. “I quite often as a Shadow Minister and local member, get people to put submissions in and they send them to me so people are certainly entitled to do that they can make their submissions public themselves,” he said. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said transparency must be paramount if the public is going to trust the inquiry’s findings. “I am disappointed that the Commissioner has decided not to disclose the submissions regarding the financial collapse and failure of Central Coast Council,” Tesch said. “Since the beginning our community has cried out (for an inquiry); our petition … garnered more than 20,000 signatures. “At the time, the NSW Government and Adam Crouch promised that there was no difference between a public or judicial inquiry and that the commission would be transparent in its investigation. “Obviously some comments amongst the submissions must be redacted to protect

witnesses and ensure against defamation. “I respect the Commissioner as someone who has a difficult task of trying to ascertain where it all went wrong and how to put the pieces back together. “I urge her to understand that without bringing the community along with the Inquiry’s findings it will be difficult for us all to believe that the collapse of Central Coast Council will be investigated thoroughly and guarded against failure in the future.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said he would have no problems with releasing his submission after the event. “I won’t at this stage as I wouldn’t want to go against the Commissioner’s decision prior to talking to people,” he said. “Because I don’t understand what her strategy is and I don’t want to second guess her, I will abide by her rules.” Hart said he thought it particularly applied to him as he was in the unique position of understanding what went on in the early days of the crisis. Hart arrived at Central Coast

Council in November 2020, brought in as acting CEO by acting Administrator Dick Persson days after Persson accepted the position. The councillors were suspended on October 28. “I won’t compromise (the Commissioner’s) approach,” Hart said, explaining it could put pressure on her to release other submissions. CEO David Farmer would not commit to releasing his submission. “As the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council is being undertaken by Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch, it is a matter for the Commissioner to determine the public release of submissions to the Inquiry,” he said. “At this point in time, the Commissioner has elected not to release submissions. “Therefore it would be premature for me to comment further about my own submission now. “I will consider the release of my submission following the Inquiry.” Jackie Pearson and Merilyn Vale

Public Inquiry submission from suspended Cr MacGregor tracked down The total of submissions sent into the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council has risen by five to 102 after the Commission asked for people to check they were on the list. The Office of the Commissioner last week asked people to check their names were on the public list of 97 people who had offered their thoughts on the Council crisis.

Five extra submissions have now been added to the list forwarded to the Commissioner, including those from suspended councillor Kyle MacGregor and well-known council watchers, residents Kevin Armstrong and Norm Harris. The case of the missing emails came to light when MacGregor made contact with the office and said he had put in a submission but his name was not on the public list.

The suspended councillor forwarded the original submission - which was accepted. It prompted the search for other submissions. This week the Office said MacGregor’s submission appeared to be an isolated incident which occurred due to an IT error. “The submission has now been received and accepted,

and is being considered by the Commissioner,” the Office said. “The list of submissions also contains the following additions: “Two persons whose submissions were previously received but whose names were inadvertently omitted from the list; one person who sent a series of emails which were not initially considered to constitute a submission but will now be included as a

submission; and one person whose submission was initially sent to an incorrect email address but has now been sent to the Inquiry email address and accepted by the Commissioner. “The Commissioner wishes to assure the public that it can have confidence in the Inquiry process and that all submissions received to date have been accepted and are being considered.

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Council releases Water Security Plan for community consultation The community will have 28 days to comment on a draft Central Coast Water Security Plan which will determine the region’s water supply through to 2051. The draft plan was approved for exhibition by Council Administrator, Rik Hart, at the August 24 council meeting. It includes an intention to upgrade the council’s Woy Woy bore water site by 2035. Highlights include delaying major new infrastructure development for over a decade, using recycled water and building major desalination infrastructure in the north of the region. Jamie Loader, Central Coast Council’s Director of Water and Sewer, said the last plan was written in 2007 and a number of things have changed since then. “We now have an improved understanding of rainfall and stream flow trends, there have been advances in technology and changes in our regulatory environment and there have also been updated population and water demand forecasts,” Loader said. “All of this means that it is now time to update this plan. “The vision of the plan is to provide a resilient and sustainable water future that promotes regional health, prosperity and is supported by the community. “When developing this plan, we took an all options on the table approach to ensure the most effective solutions could be identified. “It also identifies short, medium and long-term actions, that ensure we can secure our

water supply and manage any risks associated with future droughts. “Lastly it has provided us with an opportunity to update our current drought management plan, so we know when we need to trigger what we call our emergency enduring supply pathway this just means that during an intense and prolonged drought we will be able to provide the Central Coast community with suitable and ongoing emergency supply and source of water.” Loader said the draft plan had been a work in progress since 2018 when council partnered with Hunter Water Corporation to develop tools to identify and assess potential water options that might benefit both parties. “In 2019 we started engaging with our water management advisory committee as our project vision and objectives were developed. “We then undertook a range of investigations and engagement with the community as the plan was developed.” He said development of the plan had included “an extensive technical assessment that has involved engineers, economists, academics and ecologists” and a year “having meaningful conversations with our community through a number of platforms. “We also collaborated with our regulator DPIE and our regional water partner Hunter Water. We undertook risk and uncertainty assessments, which considered delivery and operation of each of the options as well as risk and uncertainty within the overall supply and demand balance.” Loader said the council was

also consulting the Coast’s Aboriginal communities which would be ongoing. He said the consultation carried out to-date showed one thing clearly. “The community value the reliability provided by climateindependent supplies,” he said. “They want a water supply system that doesn’t just rely on rain to ensure we have enough water for future generations. “They also want a water supply system that is sensitive to the environment and cost effective. “The community also showed support for the earlier levels of water restrictions and a desire for the strengthening of water wise rules. “There are three main pillars to our plan. “Firstly, we will aim to conserve and use water efficiently across the whole of the Central Coast. “Secondly, we will make the most of what we have got to maximise the potential of our existing water supplies, so we are able to delay constructing new supplies of water until further down the track. “This involves a number of administrative and regulatory actions as well us upgrades and refurbishment of underutilised infrastructure. “The first two pillars will buy us time and defer large expenditure but can’t sustain the Central Coast’s water needs for ever. “The final pillar is all about addressing the uncertainty of the future. “While we have run simulations and developed models to create our demand

forecasts the truth of the matter is simple. “We don’t have a crystal ball to tell us exactly what is going to happen. “We could experience and long and severe drought in the next ten years and no one can really predict this. “Because of this we will develop new supplies of water such as desalination and purified recycled water that don’t rely on rainfall for an adaptive future. “While these items won’t be delivered until they are needed, we need to plan for them now so we can respond appropriately in the future. The plan allows the Central Coast to be adaptive to future uncertainties in population and climate.

“We intend to develop our future options through the planning phase now so that we are ready to deliver those in a timely manner whenever they are needed in the future. “We aim to provide flexibility in their scale and timing so we can respond effectively to future risks and opportunities. “Higher-than-expected demand or the impacts of climate change won’t change what we need to do, only when we need to do it and that plan has been developed to be efficient to get the most out of what we already have before investing in new supplies. “We aim to have investigated and commissioned upgrades to our three main bore fields at Ourimbah, Mangrove Creek and Woy Woy by 2035. “We aim to have upgraded

and increased utilization of our existing recycled water schemes across the Central Coast by 2038. “We are planning for the delivery of a purified recycled water scheme at Wyong South waste water treatment plant by 2039.” Construction of a desalination plant in Toukley waste water treatment plant is another long-term measure.” The draft plan will now progress to public exhibition until 28 September via yourvoiceourcoast.com and Rik Hart called for a further report to come back to a council meeting at the conclusion of the exhibition period before the plan is submitted to DPIE for review and approval. Jackie Pearson

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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. We have had some unusual sightings this week again. Brydes Whales (pronounced Broodahs) were sighted off the northern part of the coast. These whales do not migrate, they are In our waters all year round, and are often called Tropical Whales. They grow to around 16m in length. Dolphins have been sighted, enjoying great conditions, at most of our beaches including Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca, Copacabana and Macmasters. Seals have been chilling out around the Haven, North

Avoca and Cape Three Points. If you find a whale, dolphin or seal entangled or in distress please call 13 000 72757 (13000 PARKS), then option 4. Otherwise call us and we’ll let them know. If you’re planning to go whale watching, remember to comply with Health Regulations and police/government directions.

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Decision on Killcare tower deferred Resident Tony Denny has won some time in a fight against a telecommunications tower proposed for 37 Wards HIll Rd, Killcare. Denny was one of a number of residents who spoke against the tower proposed for the site at a Local Planning Panel meeting on August 19. He asked for the panel to wait on a report coming from local

indigenous community representatives to show the importance of the site to them. He said the report would be available in two to four weeks. The minutes of the meeting show the Panel has deferred the decision. The Panel didn’t mention waiting for the report but in its decision gave the applicant four weeks to provide more information.

The Panel also asked for Council to consult Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council about the application and to report its response, if any. The Panel requested Council submit a supplementary assessment report addressing the above matters to a special electronic Panel public meeting within eight weeks. President of the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association, Mike Allsop, spoke

at the meeting. He said there were strong expressions of both support and objection in the community but the vast representation to the Association showed people wanted this proposal to progress; they wanted an improvement in telecommunications. Another speaker, Michael Allen, said “this vital infrastructure needed to be approved”.

Allen said there was no impact on views and the aesthetics were a matter of opinion. Rod Dawson called into question the status of the land, suggesting it was Council community land rather than operational land and as such it should have a plan of management. During the meeting a panel member asked a question about Dawson’s view and a

Council employee said only a court could call it invalid or valid and he didn’t believe the evidence from Dawson was relevant to the determination of the development application. Joanna Ward spoke on behalf of the applicants; both Telstra and Optus would use the tower. She said 1300 addresses would receive increased coverage from the tower. Merilyn Vale

IPART fields questions from the community on water and sewer The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has encouraged Central Coast residents to “stay engaged” with it about the water, sewerage and stormwater prices that Council will be allowed to charge from 2022. About 30 people were on a zoom webinar held on August 24 to explain to the public how the process will unfold that will eventually lead to a price determination on the Coast’s water prices that will be charged from July 1, 2022.

The webinar included ten IPART staff members listening to 20 Coast residents who asked questions on behalf of their communities for an hour. This reporter also listened in. One participant, Mark from Davistown, talked about the poor water quality and smell, as well as sewage and drainage issues in the area. Webinar host, Scott Chapman, said it was Mark’s type of feedback that was so important to the IPART process. “Please stay engaged with the process,” he said, adding

that IPART wanted to hear about these nuances in the system and it was the sort of detail that might not necessarily be in the Council’s submission. He said IPART would determine prices based on the efficient costs of running the business - with the emphasis on efficient as opposed to actual costs. This was known as the “notional revenue requirement”. Council would be assessed on what costs it should be spending to deliver services,

not on what it does spend. Other speakers talked about water quality at Terrigal, and around the Tuggerah Lakes and ageing sewer structures and the potential for council to be under spending on future capital programs. Jara Millward from LEAD Disability asked if IPART looked at the soci-economic disadvantages of the area and people’s ability to pay. Chapman said IPART was required to look at the area’s ability to pay as one of the criteria.

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The webinar is available for viewing on the IPART website. The Coast has two opportunities to give feedback to IPART before a decision is made next May on new prices which would take effect from July 1, 2022. The first public hearings will take place this OctoberNovember. Meanwhile, the Council financial results for July of this year were tabled at the Council meeting later in the day on August 24. CEO David Farmer talked

about the losses in the water and sewer side of the operation and said it related back to the 2019 IPART water determination that saw a $39M loss in income for Council due to a decrease in the amount Council could charge in water rates. He said the Council would need higher prices going forward. At the same meeting, the Administrator agreed to put a new draft water security plan out on public exhibition for one month. Merilyn Vale

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Push to reach 70 per cent vaccination rate on the Coast Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has launched a community-based campaign promoting COVID-19 vaccinations and encouraging local residents to “get back to what we love”. Crouch said COVID-19 vaccinations are the key to the Central Coast’s freedom. “We are in a race against time to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible, because increasing our vaccination rate gives us the best shot at having restrictions eased,” he said. “Getting vaccinated will allow us to get back to what we love most: reunions with family and friends, local businesses being reopened, sport matches being resumed and travel being allowed.” Crouch said 21,000 Central Coast residents are currently being vaccinated each week. “At this current speed it would take approximately nine more weeks before we reach the milestone of having 70 per cent of our region’s population fully vaccinated,” he said. “The Central Coast’s current vaccination rate is on par with the rest of NSW, but there are approximately 128,000 local residents who haven’t even received one dose of the vaccine, and I know we can do better than this. “Over 100 local pharmacies, General Practitioners and

Residents line up for vaccination at Gosford Hospital

health clinics are now administering COVID-19 vaccines and I encourage everyone who hasn’t been vaccinated yet to make a booking.” With Pfizer vaccinations still in short supply in the region, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging people aged 16-39 to consult with their GP on their options. The Federal Government announced last week that the Pfizer vaccine will be made available to all Australians aged

16 to 39 on August 30 with bookings expected to come online from this week. RACGP President, Dr Karen Price, said the news was a positive step forward in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but encouraged residents aged 18-39 to consult with their GP and consider getting the AstraZeneca vaccine now rather than waiting for Pfizer vaccine. “I recommend they book a consultation with their GP and discuss what option is best for them based on where they live,

their life circumstances and medical history,” Price said. “They may well make the informed decision that receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine now is suitable for them. “There is no guarantee that younger people will be able to receive a Pfizer vaccine as soon as August 30 arrives. The RACGP President also urged younger people to hold off on calling general practices. “Please don’t contact your GP to book a Pfizer vaccine just

yet,” she said. “Our hard-working general practice staff are responding to this change and will no doubt be getting their systems in place for the August 30 expansion. “I want to avoid a repeat of previous occasions this year when practices were inundated with calls and receptionists bore the brunt of frustrated patients. “We want this to be an easy process for both them and you. “Many younger people have

wanted to be vaccinated for many months but have been put at the back at the queue again and again. “The RACGP looks forward to a decision on vaccinating all 12 to 15 year olds and not just those who are already eligible because they live in a remote area, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or have an underlying health condition. “The Delta variant is hitting younger people, including children. “We must do everything possible to keep them safe from harm and bring their parents along on the journey so that they feel comfortable and confident having their child vaccinated.” Vaccination bookings can be made via the Federal Government’s eligibility checker at: https://covidvaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/ eligibility. Every Sunday between 7am and 3.30pm, Gosford and Wyong Hospitals operate as mass vaccination clinics, administering AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines on a first-in first-served basis. Crouch said the Federal Government is responsible for supply and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. “NSW Health continues to work closely with the Federal Government to plan and implement a safe and effective vaccination program,” he said. Terry Collins

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#MoveAgainst Cancer Step Challenge begins September 1 A Terrigal-based doctor is putting the call out for Coasties to get moving this September in a bid to raise funds for research, prevention and support services for cancer patients across Australia. Dr Ash Bowden, also known to the community as Doctor Do More, is on a mission to get people exercising and moving more to improve their health and happiness. The 2021 September #MoveAgainstCancer Step Challenge encourages people to record their number of steps over the whole month in teams to win prizes. Participation costs $10, with all money going to Cancer Council and an array of prizes for 2021 steppers up for grabs which have been donated by local businesses to incentivise participants. After participating in the challenge last year, Bowden said he wants this year to be bigger and better. “Last year, we raised over $13,500 for Cancer Council and had over 800 people involved,” he said. “It is such a simple, achievable challenge for people to participate in. “When I’m asked, ‘How do I go from doing nothing active to something?’ the best answer is to start with a walk. “Moving more has unbelievable benefits on your health – reduced risk of cancers, reduced risk of cardiorespiratory disease, improved cognition and more. “Importantly, it has a huge impact on our mental health, something we can all relate to. “This pandemic has caused

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so much stress and anxiety, with loss of incomes and so much uncertainty. “Getting outside and staying active massively helps your

headspace, helping us to stay positive as we move forward.” The challenge, which starts on Wednesday, September 1 and finishes on Thursday,

September 30, includes prize categories for: the individual most steps, most steps as a team, biggest fundraiser, best team name, and some mid-

challenge events. Community Relations Coordinator at Cancer Council NSW – Central Coast, Jaynie Moloney, said the Council was

excited about the return of the community event. “[We] are so happy it is something that can be continued safely within the current restrictions,” Moloney said. “As well as the positive health benefits gained from those participating, the funds raised will support local cancer patients and fund critical research. “Cancer patients are telling us they are feeling more isolated than ever due to Covid19, so our local support services have never been more important.” The event’s major sponsor, Australian Dental & Implant Group which has a practice at Empire Bay Dental, said they were thrilled to be involved. Practice Principal and leading dentist, Dr Ned Restom, is a cancer survivor himself and is keen to get involved with initiatives to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer. Other sponsors and supporters include Cancer Rehabilitation and Lymphatic Solutions and Bounce Back from Breast Cancer led by Kate Perkins, Corporate Merchandise Australia, Reality Marketing, Slippery coco, Activate Foods, Riverside Medical Imaging, Five Star Day Spa, and MediRecruit. Bowden suggests those interested use any type of activity watch or smartphone to track their steps. For more information or to sign up to the challenge, visit: www.doitforcancer.com.au/ event/move-against-cancer

Pop-up mental health centre to open on the Coast The Central Coast is to receive a specialised mental health pop up clinic within the next eight weeks as residents struggle with stress and mental health issues in the eighth week of COVID-19 lockdown. It will be one of 10 Head to Health mental health support sites to be provided in areas facing extended restrictions in and around Greater Sydney, including the Central Coast, thanks to $17.7M in Federal Government funding. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the Head to Health centres will offer COVID-safe

face-to-face services, as well as video and phone supported mental health and assessment services. Wicks said the Coast centre will be up and running in sixeight weeks. “These mental health pop-up clinics will be an important support for our community,” she said. “The COVID-19 outbreak and Greater Sydney lockdown has put incredible stress and mental health pressure on many local residents, some of whom live alone and feel isolated at this time. “My message to Coasties is that you’re not alone.

“We can get through this together, by taking the time to check in on family and friends to make sure they are OK.” The Head to Health centres will offer a range of mental health services and will remain in operation until June, 2022. The Federal Government has also provided funding, in partnership with the NSW Government, for the $17.35M Lockdown Lifeline package for NSW, which is assisting mental health services like Lifeline, Kids Helpline, headspace and the Butterfly Foundation to increase their support. If you are in need of mental health support you can contact

any of the following: Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800 or https://kidshelpline.com.au/; headspace - 1800 650 890 or www.headspace.org.au; Lifeline - 13 11 14; Head to Health -www.headtohealth. gov.au; Butterfly Foundation (for eating disorder support) 1800 33 4673 or www. butterfly.org.au; and Beyond Blue 24/7 Coronavirus Wellbeing Support Service 1800 512 348 or https:// coronavirus.beyondblue.org. au/ Source: Media release, Aug 23 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

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First robot-assisted surgery in major milestone The first procedure using a new $3.5M robotic surgical system has been successfully conducted at Gosford Private Hospital. The da Vinci Xi robot by Intuitive assisted urologist Dr Edward Latif in completing a prostatectomy procedure, which involves the complete surgical removal of the prostate. The system helps surgeons perform minimally invasive surgery with an advanced set of wristed instruments and a 3D high-definition view of the surgical field. Latif, who was trained in the usage of the technology in the UK, said it represents an exciting new way forward for surgery on the Central Coast. “What we know with this robotic technology is that our patients experience far less pain associated with surgery, their recovery and outcomes are greater and more than 95 per cent of patients go home on day one following the surgery,” he said. “I’m thrilled I can now complete a range of procedures at Gosford Private Hospital with this new robot technology, which offers greater precision, mobility and vision of the surgical site and anatomy. “It also protects against surgeon fatigue and for me, many of my surgeries moving forward will use this technology

Dr Edward Latif conducted the surgery aided by the robotic system

due to the positive outcomes it can provide for patients, whether it is for from kidney cancer surgery, partial or complete removal of tumors, or reconstructive bladder and kidney surgeries.” Chief Executive Officer of Gosford Private Hospital and Healthe Care Australia Regional

Manager, Matt Kelly, said the completion of the first da Vinci Xi system assisted surgery heralded an incredibly exciting new milestone the hospital its specialists. “The installation of this new system is a significant investment in the skills and abilities of our local surgeons,”

Kelly said “We currently have more than 10, highly trained and skilled specialists who will be among the first to use this new robotic technology. “We expect that list to grow as they complete their training and it is incredibly rewarding to know that we are supporting

the growth and development of new skills in our talented, locally based specialists. “They’ll conduct surgical procedures in the specialties of urology, general surgery, colorectal, cardiothoracic, and gynaecology.” With the specialist surgeon in control of the robot at all times,

the da Vinci Xi enables surgeons to operate through a few small incisions. The first patient to experience the da Vinci XI at Gosford Private Hospital said he was pleased with the outcome. “I am so grateful that Gosford Private Hospital has invested in this technology,” he said. “It’s incredible to be the first patient at the hospital to undergo this new, cutting edge surgery and I’m even more thrilled that the fast recovery means I can go home less than 24 hours after surgery. “No one ever wants to be in hospital or to experience surgery, but if you need to experience it, robotic-assisted surgery is definitely the way to go, and I really do hope it helps many more people on the Coast.” One of the Central Coast’s most experienced, high volume keyhole cancer surgeons, Associate Professor Mark Louie-Johnsun, said in the field of urology, the system has the potential to provide benefit for patients requiring prostate, kidney and bladder cancer surgery, particularly in complex kidney tumours. The da Vinci Xi system has been installed as part of the $32M Gosford Private Hospital re-development. Source: Media release, Aug 20 Gosford Private Hospital

Bloodbikes make vital deliveries on the Coast Volunteer riders for the medical courier service Bloodbikes Australia are making deliveries for diagnostic specialists Histopath on the Central Coast and the organisation is in discussions with the local Health District to see if it can make use of its services. With five volunteers on the books for the Central Coast, the volunteer service celebrates its second birthday on September 2, and now makes deliveries for 24 healthcare providers nationwide. “We currently have 345 volunteers Australia-wide and

have completed more than 900 last resort runs,” founder Peter Davis said. “A lot of our volunteer work has been centred around complementing current transport alternatives for COVID test samples ensuring the best possible flow through laboratories to lessen the time it takes to get results back to the patient and authorities.” Davis said in the two years it had been operating, Bloodbikes Australia has transported blood, biopsies, COVID tests, clinical trial program tests, paperwork and files as well as personal items returned to patients who left them behind upon discharge,

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Fine dining at home: Scott Price & Yellowtail Restaurant

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SCOTT PRICE

This is the third instalment of our lockdown special.

that’s left to do is glaze the ribs and get some colour on them in a very hot oven. The cabbage salad is some simple ingredients shredded up and coated with ‘strangeflavour’ dressing. An intriguing mix of sesame, peanuts, chilli and Szechuan pepper. The soba noodles are a great staple to have in the pantry, and when tossed with the following glaze, become an incredible side. We take three iconic Japanese ingredients: dashi, which is a seaweed broth that is the foundation of many Japanese dishes; yuzu which is a Japanese citrus unlike any other, but could be best described as lemonade flavour; and mirin, the sweet rice wine that gives a sweetness and depth so different to sugar. Combined, reduced and emulsified with butter, it provides a powerful but balanced punch to almost anything. Here is the full recipe.

In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’re embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s best eating establishments. We’ve asked chefs to inspire us with recipes that we can make at home, bringing the fine dining experience into our own kitchens. This week we’re talking to Chef Scott Price from Yellowtail restaurant in Terrigal. I moved from Queensland five years ago, rented an old sandwich shop and set up the tiny fine-diner, Yellowtail in the heart of Terrigal. I believe in Terrigal and the coast as a leading destination to visit and live. At Yellowtail we run a really flexible menu, taking inspiration from anywhere and everywhere. We serve Modern Australian food in a relaxed setting, with great wines, cocktails and service. The other chefs and I often

find ourselves veering into the Pan Asian food realm, and when you’re talking takeaway, no cuisine lends itself as well as Asian Food. The Pandemic has been tough for us, being a small, community-focused restaurant that plies a trade creating an all-round experience for our guests. However, we have been able to pivot as best we can to provide a bit of that Yellowtail Love at home. At the moment, we are providing a unique ‘Heat & eat’ offering every second Saturday.

Beef short-ribs with maltose and black vinegar glaze, buckwheat noodles, and ‘Strange flavour’ wombok salad Serves 4 The ribs 1.5kg of good beef short-rib, ask your butcher to slice into 4 cross ways through the bone 200ml Maltose or brown sugar 100ml Chingkiang black vinegar 100ml soy sauce 1 knob ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 green chilli, chopped

We put a lot of time into preparing a gourmet banquet in true Yellowtail style, that you need only heat, finish, and plate on the good crockery! This week we have teamed up with local Berkeley Vale butcher, Moobi Valley and fishmonger Shane’s Seafood to serve a banquet with some premium ingredients. Here we use the ‘cheek’ of toothfish. This is a large fish that is caught sustainably in sub-antarctic waters off Tasmania. The fillets from the fish are sold at an extremely

1. Preheat oven to 220C 2. If you have a sous-vide, we recommend sous-viding the ribs for 24hours at 60c. If not, it’s best to simmer the ribs in water at a very slow simmer for around 6 hours. 3. Mix the remaining ingredients for the marinade. Drain the ribs and coat with the marinade. Cook on a tray in the oven for 20 minutes, until nicely caramelised. Rest, and cut into individual ribs. Serve with the noddles and salad. Buckwheat Noodles 250g soba noodles, cooked as per instructions 200ml mirin 50ml soy 100ml yuzu juice

high premium to top restaurants. We use the cheek, which would normally be discarded with the head. The flesh is meaty, sweet and delicate and lends well to being coated in Japanese breadcrumbs and fried. Combined with a punchy mayo and ice-berg lettuce, it’s like a mini Asian-style burger. For the main, we take a really good quality beef short-rib, and we ‘sous-vide’, it. Some of you may be familiar with this cooking method and have your own equipment at home. It

allows you to take secondary cuts like short-rib and cook them at a very low, consistent temperature in a water bath for a very long time, in this case overnight. What you end up with is beautiful tender meat, that still has the character of the meat you started with. Then it’s simply a matter of marinating with maltose, which is a sugar that caramelises amazingly, but is low in sweetness, so it doesn’t become cloying. Balanced with the savoury tang of Chinese black vinegar and dark soy, all

100g cold butter, diced 200ml dashi stock Furikake (we make our own but you can buy from Chan’s Asian supermarket) Reduce mirin to syrup consistency, add remaining liquids and reduce by half. Remove from heat and whisk in cold butter. Add noodles and toss. Sprinkle furikake over the top.

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar pinch sugar 1 tsp Crushed sichuan peppercorns 1⁄2 tsp dried chilli 2 tbsp peanuts 2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil Combine dressing ingredients, toss with remaining ingredients.

Wombok salad

Yellowtail are now accepting orders for Saturday August 28, via their website: www.yellowtailrestaurant.com.au and you can follow them via their Facebook and Instagram channels or subscribe for updates through the website to be the first in the know.

¼ wombok cabbage, shredded 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded 3 green shallots, sliced finely Dressing 1 tablespoon chinese sesame paste 1 dash of water

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More free TAFE courses on offer during lockdown More options are available to Central Coast workers to add to their skill set during lockdown. The NSW Government has announced an additional 3,000 training places for people across the state to undertake online TAFE training. An extra 60 free short courses are now on offer including business skills, mental health, marketing, finance and IT skillsets. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee, said the courses are an expansion of the 10 free skillsets recently announced. “We know there is great

demand for training at the moment, which is why we have added additional free courses and more training places so people can come out of lockdown with skills they can take with them into the workplace,” Lee said. “The free courses are available to anyone across the state who is unable to work due to public health orders. “We have specifically targeted those LGAs and suburbs in lockdown and are working with local communities and industry to understand what skills are in demand and where shortages exist. “There has never been a more crucial time to upskill or

reskill through the pandemic. “This isn’t just about upskilling though. “In these difficult times, the opportunities provided by these courses can have a hugely beneficial impact on the wellbeing of participants.” Training will be funded through the JobTrainer program, which has already seen more than 120,000 people in NSW skill up since it was announced in October last year. For more information and to see full eligibility, please visit: https://bit.ly/37DYSvq. Source: Media release, Aug 22 NSW TAFE

COVID Special Consideration program extended to HSC students The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) COVID-19 Response Committee has extended the COVID Special Consideration Program to most HSC major projects being completed by HSC students across the state. This means teachers will

provide a mark or estimate for their students’ major projects in: Drama; Textiles and Design; Design and Technology; Industrial Technology; and Visual Arts. Students will need to submit their projects by the published due dates and teachers will have until October 22 to submit marks to NESA.

When providing a mark or estimate, teachers will take into consideration any impact of COVID-19 restrictions on students’ work. Teacher provided marks will be moderated by NESA to ensure equity across the state. The decision was made to limit the movement of NESA

markers within and beyond Greater Sydney and is in line with health advice for protecting the health and safety of everyone involved in the HSC exams. The following major projects (that are submitted online) will continue to be marked online by NESA markers (unless an application for special

consideration is made): English Extension 2; Music 1 (compositions); Music 2 and Extension (compositions and musicology); and Society and Culture Personal Interest Project. The Special Consideration Program is already in place for students completing language oral and performance exams

across the state. Written exams will go ahead from October 19 and NESA is working closely with NSW Health to ensure strict COVIDsafe protocols are in place. Source: Media release, Aug 17NESA

$3.5M boost for female sport on the Coast The Central Coast will receive over $3.5M in funding this year to boost support for female sports leaders and programs. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the new funding will complement the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund with a total of $3,537,518. “50 percent of the Stronger Country Communities Fund will be focused on female sports facilities and programs, to encourage

greater participation and to level the playing field for women and girls across all levels and codes of sport,” he said. “Purpose-built facilities for women and girls should be standard and not an exception, and I know that providing this funding boost will begin to address this issue.” The funding boost is in addition the grants recently announced through the state-wide Her Sport Her Way Grant Program.

The program aims to ensure there is equitable leadership at all levels of sport, from grassroots through to boardrooms. Sport NSW Chief Executive Officer, Ross Bidencope, said the funding would support the sector in increasing the number of women in leadership roles and on boards. “This funding will allow us to expand on programs that promote women in leadership and equip aspiring females with the tools and confidence

they need to take on these roles,” Bidencope said. “There will also be a focus on supporting sporting organisations to shift thinking and cultivate positive change so female representation on boards increases.” Other initiatives to be delivered include the development of mentoring programs, female coaching and leadership programs, mental health networks and youth leadership programs for girls from culturally and linguistically diverse

backgrounds. Football NSW Chief Executive, Stuart Hodge, said his organisation was committed to developing the skills of the sport’s female leaders. “Football NSW, working in conjunction with Football Australia, has identified the wonderful opportunity provided by our co-hosting of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, to shine a light on the need to develop, support and empower the many wonderful women involved across all

facets of our game,” Hodge said. “Working with our clubs and associations, it is our intention to provide capability building programs to further the leadership skills for some of our champions in women’s football, be they coaches, referees, administrators or volunteers.” More information about the Strategy is available at: www. sport.nsw.gov.au/ hersportherway Maisy Rae

Women golfers raise $25,000 for Lifeline GOLF The Central Coast Womens Golf Association (CCWGA) has raised a whopping $25,000 for Lifeline over the past 12 months. The 10 golf clubs on the Central Coast are all members of the association, with ladies at each club organising events to raise funds for the district charity and also running raffles to boost the donation. An CCWGA spokesperson said Lifeline had been chosen as the district charity in 2020

and this has been extended into 2021 with COVID-19 restrictions leading to many fundraisers being cancelled. “Lifeline does an amazing job on the Central Coast supporting people with mental health related challenges, and since early last year when COVID-19 first became an issue, the number of people needing their support has increased dramatically,” the spokesperson said. “Despite the disruptions caused by COVID restrictions, the ladies at all of the clubs

have done a magnificent job of raising money for Lifeline Central Coast. “In August 2020 the CCWGA donated $10,000 to them, and in August 2021 donated another $15,000. “There are still some events to be run between now and Christmas, and the target is to donate another $10,000 of which close to $5,000 has already been raised.” Source: Media release, Aug 24 Central Coast Womens Golf Association

Julie Wicks from Lifeline receiving a $10,000 cheque from Gay Saines and Jenny Chapman of the CCWGA

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Good luck Peter and Dylan

Dylan Littlehales - (Inset) Peter Marchant

PARALYMPICS Two Central Coast residents are among Australia’s team for the Paralympic Games which started in Tokyo with an opening ceremony on Tuesday, August 23. The Australian team, the largest ever for an overseas Paralympics, is made up of 179 athletes competing across 18 sports, including the debut disciplines of para-taekwondo

and para-badminton. Peter Marchant, 60, of Wallarah will compete in the para-archery event and 21-year-old Dylan Littlehales of Wamberal will compete in the para-canoe events. Para-canoe events start on Thursday, September 2, and the para-archery begins on Friday, August 27. Littlehales made his Paralympic debut at the Rio

Games in 2016 and placed 6th in the semi-final. Since then, he has gone on to compete at the 2017 and 2018 World Championships, reaching the final both times. Littlehales claimed his first international medal by winning bronze at the 2018 ICF Canoe Sprint and Para-canoe World Cup in Hungary. At the 2019 ICF World Championships, he finished

fourth, missing out on the medals by just 0.09 of a second, but a fourth place finish was enough for Littlehales to secure Australia a quota spot at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Marchant is joining the Australian team for the first time in Tokyo and his goal is to win gold. He didn’t start competing in para-archery until 2015, yet in

the past few years he has represented Australia in at least three international competitions around the globe. Marchant made his international debut at the 2017 World Archery Para Championships in Beijing, China, and won a silver medal at the 2018 Para-archery European Circuit in Olbia, Italy, where the Australian Paraarchery team achieved its best

medal result to date at a major event. In 2019, he joined forces with Paralympic bronze medallist Jonathon Milne and newcomer Craig McMurdo to reach the World Championships quarter finals in the men’s team compound Open. The Paralympic Games will continue until September 5. Sue Murray

New signing for Mariners FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have signed 24- year-old Cy Goddard on a two-year deal. Goddard comes to the Coast after spending last season in the side that won the Indian Super League, Mumbai City FC. He was an integral part of the Mumbai team, which made Indian football history by winning both the league winners shield and ISL trophy in the same season. Goddard Cy grew up in London and was part of the Tottenham Hotspur academy from a young age. He progressed through the academy from the age of seven and made appearances for the U18, U21 and U23 teams, before leaving the UK and settling down in Italy with Benevento. Goddard holds UK and Japanese passports and has also represented Japan at

Cy Goddard in action

youth level. “I am so excited to land in Australia and get started,” he said.

“Hopefully we can have a good season and I can play an integral role, which in turn helps the Mariners achieve their season goals.”

Mariners Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, said Goddard has been recommended by overseas contacts. “I have been in consultation

with Cy many times since we first indicated our interest in bringing him to the Coast, and in every conversation, he has impressed me with both his

character and his positive mindset,” Montgomery said. “He is a very talented footballer and one who I think will look right at home in the A-League.” Goddard will join up with the squad after completing his mandatory two-week hotel quarantine in Brisbane. “The Tottenham academy has produced a wealth of talent over the years, and we are confident that Cy will be a great asset to our roster,” said Head of Football, Ken Schembri. “He is a talented wide attacking midfield player, and his task is to provide our front men with quality attacking moments. “Cy brings with him an impressive CV of international experience and he will create strong competition for spots among the squad.” Source: Media release, Aug 20 Central Coast Mariners