21 JANUARY 2022
ISSUE 326
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Tuesday night’s semi-final clash ended with a 1-0 win for the Central Coast Mariners over Sydney FC, putting the boys in yellow into their very first FFA Cup Grand Final.
Mighty Mariners put Sydney to the sword
Residents who use childcare centres, sports grounds and public pools and businesses which provide outdoor dining are to be slugged under a raft of increased fees and charges See page 3
Out&About
He might not actually be the Piano Man, but he’s the next best thing. See page 13
Business
See page 32 Marcos Ureña scores the winning goal to put the Mariners into the FFA Cup Grand Final
Rapid test shortages continue Despite assurances from both the NSW and Federal Governments that more are on their way, the chronic shortage of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) continued on the Central Coast this week, with pharmacies and supermarkets yet to receive promised supplies. Huge lines are still forming whenever word spreads that an outlet has received a supply. On the weekend, dozens of people joined the queue when it became known Bensville Pharmacy had a stock of RATs,
with supplies quickly depleted. It’s a story told by outlets all over the region. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch said she was furious over the ongoing shortage. “It is absolutely ridiculous that we are living in the 21st Century yet we cannot get a PCR or RAT test,” she said. “Other countries have managed to handle their outbreaks well, facilitating the delivery of free tests to households and ensuring people could test from home. “There’s no excuse for NSW’s
and Australia’s current situation – we should have been equipped to deal with this.” With the shortage tipped by some to last into February, Tesch said an additional concern is that potentially COVID positive community members are travelling between numerous pharmacies, supermarkets and service stations trying to source a RAT. “This could be perpetuating the spread of COVID-19 and is something the government should be proactive in
preventing,” she said. As the push for residents to take RATs instead of clogging up PCR queues at testing clinics intensifies, neither the State Government nor the Federal Government was able to give CCN a firm answer this week on when more supplies would arrive. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the State Government had already successfully procured more than 50 million RATs. “The NSW Government’s
Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) distribution strategy is focused on keeping essential government services open, helping our kids get back to school and providing support to members of our community atrisk of serious illness due COVID-19 or experiencing significant disadvantage,” Crouch said. “NSW Health’s procurement teams are working aroundthe-clock to procure another 50 million TGA-approved tests for delivery through February and into March. Continued page 6
A new Heatherbrae’s Pies outlet under construction at Ourimbah is expected to open in April and bring 50 jobs to the region. See page 21
Sport
The Central Coast has finished runner up in the McDonalds Country Cricket NSW U19 Female Country Championships... See page 32
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Whiplash breaks his own venom record
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Keeper Zac Bower extracts the venom Photo: Australian Reptile Park
Whiplash the coastal taipan has broken his own record for producing the most raw venom from a single yield at the Australian Reptile Park. The Park is renowned for its deadly venom program, in which snakes are milked to save thousands of lives across the country. Venom Supervisor Zac Bower was shocked when Whiplash produced a massive 4.9 grams of venom in a single milking. His previous record yield was 4.5 grams – well above the average yield of 1.8 grams per milking. The amount of venom extracted in the latest milking has the potential to kill up to 3,000 human adults. “I knew immediately the vial of venom felt much heavier than usual,” Bower said. “A small, excited part of me thought we might have broken the record slightly but not to the extent that we did. “I would like to say I’m shocked
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Whiplash has managed to break his record again, but he has broken his own record about three times now and he just keeps giving more and more venom. “He is the most amazing snake I’ve ever worked with and keeps me on my toes. “But it’s worth it knowing he is saving so many lives.” The Park’s venom program extracts venom from five groups of Australia’s deadliest snakes including taipans, brown snakes, tiger snakes, death adders and black snakes. Every year there are 2,000 reported snake bites in Australia, with over 300 people receiving antivenom and having their lives saved by the program. Once the venom has been milked it is sent to Seqirus in Melbourne to be made into antivenom and distributed throughout Australia. The Park has reinforced its warning that venomous snakes are out and about on the Coast due to the wet, humid weather experienced so far
over the summer. Staff are urging residents to revise snake bite first aid to assist in surviving a bite from a venomous snake. This includes keeping the bite victim calm and immobile, removing all jewellery/watches, applying a pressure-immobilisation bandage to the bite site, then bandaging the entire limb (not just the bite area) and seeking emergency medical assistance immediately by calling an ambulance or going directly to hospital. Visitors can see coastal taipans alongside many other venomous snakes at the Australian Reptile Park in its famous Lost World of Reptiles exhibit. Those who want an up-close look at the snake milking process can join a daily Behind the Scenes tour where they can witness the important work the keepers undertake first hand. Source: Media release, Jan 14 Australian Reptile Park
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Hikes coming in council fees and charges Residents who use childcare centres, sports grounds and public pools and businesses which provide outdoor dining are to be slugged under a raft of increased fees and charges Central Coast Council proposes to introduce for the 2022-23 financial year. With submissions on the proposed changes to be accepted only until January 21, a 19.05 per cent increase on footpath hire will see the rate rise from $2.10 per square metre per week to $2.50 – a move which could result in hefty outdoor dining rises for businesses already struggling. An Outdoor Dining Expansion Package offered by Council, which enables businesses to expand their outdoor dining areas by up to 50 per cent without paying any additional fees for the extra space, expires on April 30 this year. Business NSW Central Coast Regional, Director Paula Martin said many businesses were already doing it tough, with Omicron influencing reduced customer and staffing levels. “The cost of running a business does not drop with declining revenues, so any rise
in costs that restrict business from maximising their ability to service customers in an outdoor setting needs to be carefully considered by Council,” Martin said. “Financial relief or exemptions from these costs whilst Omicron is in play would be welcomed by business so they can get on with the job of keeping locals employed.” Pool entry fees are also to rise, with many confused by a disparity in costs across the region. Council is proposing to increase the pool entry fee at
Gosford by 10 cents for both categories of adults and kids. But at Woy Woy the proposed increase is 20 cents for adults and 50 cents for kids. At Toukley and Wyong, the proposed increase is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for kids. Toukley and Wyong would remain the cheapest with entry for adults $6.90 and $4.10 for kids. Gosford would be $7 for adults and $4.90 for kids. Woy Woy would be the most expensive at $8.20 for adults and $5.50 for kids. Council said the price
disparity was because the pools were of different standards and offered different services. Childcare is another area which will be impacted, with Little Coast Kids Toukley and Northlakes, Niagara Park and Kariong’s Children’s Centre, Terrigal Children’s Centre and Umina Children’s Centre all seeing a $7 increase per child per session. Little Coast Kids Kanwal and Little Coast Kids Wyong go up by $2 per child per session. The fees and charges are on public exhibition earlier than
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usual due to the Council needing to get its paperwork in order to submit an application – to extend the current rate variation for another seven years – to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) by February 7. Other increases include a $10 increase to release a seized motor vehicle – presuming Council hasn’t already sent to be crushed as happened late last year to a Point Clare resident who didn’t notice the warning sticker on her car and received a Council warning letter after the Red Camry had been crushed. The cost of hiring a hall by a Non-Profit Organisation for a half day event will go up by $1 to $56 in round figures. The daily fee paid by circuses and carnivals is proposed to go up by $5. And a fitness business would have to fork out an extra $82 a year for a licence to use open space at Gosford waterfront. It will cost sporting groups such as soccer, rugby league, AFL, cricket and Oz Tag an extra $25 a year for a total of $1,456.45 for the seasonal hire of a sporting ovals, excluding the final series. Key bonds for associations
will go up another $36 to $2,136.75. Costs for parking your car at Gosford City Parking are proposed to increase and the first two hours which used to be free will cost $3.30. Council has five categories of charging. The first price charged for a goods/service is a statutory charge set by regulation. The other four categories reflect subsidised contributions, full costs or somewhere in between. Council has published its proposed fee increases but does not include a comparison with the current fees. To have your say and to compare this year’s prices to the proposed prices check out these two links: Proposed fee increases: https://www. yourvoiceourcoast.com/sites/ default/files/2021-12/draft_ fees_and_charges_2022-23. pdf Current fees: https://cdn.centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/ Council/Operational_ Documents/Fees_and_ Charges_2021-22_0.pdf Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins
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Residents say pothole response not good enough The Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association (WKCA) has thrown its weight behind residents agitating for more action from Central Coast Council on huge potholes along The Scenic Rd, which is one of the main thoroughfares between the Peninsula and Kincumber.
Bruce Gregory and Carole Webb at The Scenic Rd. Macmasters Beach
In December, Killcare Heights residents Bruce Gregory and Carole Webb accused Council of wasting taxpayers’ money fixing sectionsoftheroadatMacmasters Beach which are not in need of repair, while one section riddled with potholes goes unattended. They highlighted a section of the road between Ocean Dr and Cripps Cl as being riddled with deep potholes, causing severe damage to motor vehicles and posing a huge threat to public safety. Gregory received a response from Council saying that best practice pavement management involves a range of road treatments depending on road condition, road classification and traffic volumes, treatment history and maintenance cost, with treatments triggered at different stages of the road’s lifecycle. “The renewal of Scenic Rd has
been assessed in-line with the above process, with sections of the road between Bombi Rd (North) to Bombi Rd (South); Bombi Rd (North) to Cripps Cl; Cripps Cl to Namatjira Dr, being identified for road renewal works during the 2023/24 financial year,” the response said. Gregory says this response is not satisfactory, with one resident reporting just last week that he had to buy two new tyres for his wife’s car as the result of a deep pothole on The Scenic Rd opposite Ocean Dr, not easily seen because of dappled lighting filtered through the tree canopy. WKCA President Mike Allsop said the group had been agitating to get higher priority given to the infrastructure supporting the Bouddi suburbs and backed calls for improved road maintenance along The Scenic Rd. “They have been neglected for far too long and with increasing population and visitation,” he said. “While our interests usually focus on the area between Killcare Heightsts and Wagstaffe, the only two access roads to the Bouddi peninsula suburbs are The Scenic Rd and Wards Hill Rd. “Of the two, The Scenic Rd is by far in the worst condition,
amplified by more open speed limits on certain sections. “We also have major concerns over the alignment and width of Araluen Dr at Killcare, which forms a continuation of access to Hardys Bay, Pretty Beach and Wagstaffe in one direction, and to other parts of Killcare in the other. “These are exacerbated by dense parking demand, dangerous pinch points and high pedestrian activity.” While Allsop said the Council response was “technically correct” with respect to planned re-sheeting, it seems to lack any sense of urgency in addressing complaints and hazards. “At issue is the repeated failure of pothole and verge repairs once made, hence the point by Mr Gregory about doing the right job well rather than the wrong job poorly,” he said. “We would ask Council to prioritise inspection of the arterial and local access roads in our area and implement sound improvements in alignment and road surface condition. “We know they can do it; we just ask that this area be given greater priority in attention and budget allocation.” Terry Collins
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Response to tree root damage not satisfactory A North Gosford resident has been trying for more than two years to have Central Coast Council remove a tree from a reserve adjacent to his home, claiming the tree’s root system is playing havoc with his walls and fences, as well as a public footpath. Council has approved pruning of the tree with no timeline available for the work, but Adam Clymo says pruning won’t address the root system, which is the cause of the problem. The saga began in 2019, when Clymo wrote to Council saying roots from the tree were causing damage to his newlyacquired terrace home, providing photos as evidence and asking for action. Council’s response said the gum tree in question had been assessed by Council’s Public Tree Assessment Officer on October 29, 2019, and had been found to be “in a satisfactory condition”, with no work planned. “Trees provide a valuable service in enhancing our local landscape, and Council is mindful that retention of suitable trees is a priority for
Adam Clymo beside one of his fences which he says has been damaged by tree roots
our community” the response said. “Council also acknowledges that at times, trees can present risks that need to be managed appropriately. “Council must continue to prioritise works within allocated resources to ensure that works are undertaken firstly on those trees that present the greatest risk and where possible retain the public amenity that trees provide.”
Clymo fired off a response of his own, saying the tree was causing damage not just to his property, but to the fences and walls of two neighbours. “The tree root system has caused structural damage to our properties, not to mention clogging up drainpipes and gutters as well with large amounts of leaves and branches dropped onto our roofs every day,” he said at the time.
“I can appreciate we keep trees to ‘enhance the local landscape’ but at what cost? “Surely personal property takes priority unless of course the Council would like to pay for repairs to our fences, walls and guttering on an annual basis, (to keep one) tree intact when there is an entire reserve full of thousands of trees literally across the road.” Clymo said he had received advice from a property lawyer
that a tree is the responsibility of the landowner, who may be liable for any damage caused by it. “If a tree is growing on a public footpath or highway the local council is responsible for any damage caused by the tree or its roots,” the lawyer said. Despite offering to engage his own arborist to examine the tree Clymo’s response was met with a deafening silence which lasted two years.
Last November, he decided to lodge another complaint. “The tree on Etna St behind my property is damaging my back wall and rendering my fire escape un-useable; we are looking to have the tree to be removed completely and for Council to cover the costs of damages to my property due to the trees root system,” he wrote in his complaint. Council’s response, received in December, said the tree had been inspected by a qualified consulting arborist and found to require pruning works, with no time frame able to be provided due to priorities and weather conditions. “Our Tree Risk Management Team assesses over 5,000 individual trees per year across the Central Coast ensuring that our natural environment is safe for the public,” the response said. But Clymo said the problem remains – pruning will not address the underlying problems caused by the root system. He is determined to pursue compensation from Council for damage caused to his property. Terry Collins
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From page 1 “While these RATs are not being made available to the general public, it is anticipated that the private supply of tests will pick up in line with the increased Government supply.” Crouch said on January 18 that 15 million more RATs were expected to arrive in NSW in the next seven days but gave no indication of how many of these would find their way to Central Coast outlets. “In the last week, NSW Health has successfully delivered thousands of tests to support our priority communities, including Aboriginal Medical Services, homeless people in areas with high case numbers, services providing care for people with a disability who are ventilated, people in two drug and alcohol residential services and asylum seekers and refugees,” he said. A request for comment from Member for Robertson, Lucy wicks, resulted in a referral to a recent National Cabinet statement which said only that “increasing numbers” of RATs would be available “over coming weeks through state and territory clinics and the private sector”. Central Coast Local Health District confirmed that a small number of tests had been received this week. A NSW Health spokesperson said while some public testing clinics may use RATs, these will only be used at the discretion of the clinic staff and if appropriate to do so. “Any RATs provided to
patients at NSW Health testing clinics are not for general distribution and will only be used on patients who meet the criteria for a RAT,” the spokesperson said. People who are strongly recommended to visit a testing clinic are those who: have COVID-19 symptoms but have tested negative on a RAT and are at higher risk of severe disease, including those who are pregnant, immunosuppressed, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander, or unvaccinated; who have symptoms and can’t get a RAT; and who have been asked to have a PCR test by a health care provider. Meanwhile, Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says carers across the region and the people they care for have been left “vulnerable and exposed” due to the RATs shortage. “It is critical for carers to access RATs when they need to, so they don’t spread the virus to some of the most vulnerable people in our community, including the elderly and people living with a disability,” McBride said. “For many carers who have limited paid employment because of their caring responsibilities, RATs are unaffordable. “Many carers don’t have a concession card either, so they aren’t eligible to receive free tests from the Government.” Terry Collins
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Freak storm cell targets Niagara Park
Major damage was sustained by multiple homes due to falling trees
A freak storm cell which swept through parts of the Central Coast on Saturday, January 15, left the suburb of Niagara Park looking like a “war zone”, according to SES Gosford Unit Deputy Commander, Werner Klumpp. Klumpp said multiple houses at Niagara Park were impacted by falling trees and hail, with the trail of destruction overlapping into parts of Narara
and Lisarow. “The storm hit in the late afternoon on Saturday – it was very concentrated, very fierce, but also very short,” he said. “In maybe 10 or 15 minutes, severe damage was sustained to multiple properties, resulting in around 50 calls for assistance, mainly due to trees falling on houses or hail damage to sklights and so on. “There was a massive turnout of emergency response
workers – crews from Lake Macquarie and Wyong came to help, along with RFS volunteers and representatives from Central Coast Council and Ausgrid. “There were trees on roads and power lines down everywhere. “We worked through until about midnight, returning on Sunday and Monday to complete several jobs.” “Some huge trees came
This newly-constructed house at Niagara Park was decimated
down- many falling virtually right through houses to the floorboards and people had to move out. “One lady got injured when a tree came through her house and had to be taken to hospital with head injuries. “It was pretty extreme – but as I say, it was short and sharp and concentrated over just a couple of square kilometres.” Klumpp said much of the damage sustained was in the
streets around Niagara Park shopping centre. “One couple had only been in their new house for 10 weeks and a tree took the whole front of it,” he said. “We’ve done what we can and it is now up to the cranes and arborists to move in as the clean-up continues.” One newly constructed home in Alan St completely lost its roof as SES crews worked through the night securing
roofs and windows and clearing roads and driveways. Niagara Park resident Marc Charette said he noticed dark clouds rolling in at around 5.30pm. “The dog was looking for somewhere to hide and no more than a few minutes later winds picked up - hail then branches and tree limbs started to crack and fly off,” he said. Terry Collins
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Awards 2022 Outstanding locals honoured in 2022 Australia Day Awards Twelve outstanding locals have received Australia Day honours, including Robyn Downham (Founder of River Cares Group Inc.) who was named ‘Citizen of the Year’ in the 2022 Australia Day Awards on the Central Coast. To be recognised for their work and contribution to the local community at such a level, is a great achievement and something all winners and nominees should be proud of.
Central Coast Award honours for 2022: • Citizen of the Year (Winner) – Robyn Downham • Arts, Culture and Entertainment (Winner) – Darryl Davis • Business Connecting Communities (Winner) – Mitchell Gordon • Business Connecting Communities (Highly Commended) – Christine Mastello • Community Service and Activity (Winner) – Con Ryan • Community Service and Activity (Highly Commended) – Steev Hassall • Environmental Award (Winner) – Debbie Sunartha • Sportsperson of the Year (Winner) – Ryan Green • Volunteer of the Year (Joint Winner) – Gail Ransley • Volunteer of the Year (Joint Winner) – Jenny Cameron • Youth of the Year (Winner) – Phoebe Sheridan • Youth of the Year (Highly Commended) – Jayden Redfern For more about the worthy recipients search ‘2022 Australia Day Awards’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Help wipe out Graffiti on the Central Coast
Did you know, the longer graffiti remains visible, the more attention it receives?
If you spot graffiti on your business or property, we recommend removing it as soon as possible using our free graffiti removal kits, available for all residents and businesses on the Central Coast. Don’t forget to collect yours from our Customer Service Contact Points, or from one of the Central Coast libraries. If you spot someone actively vandalising property of any kind, please call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 to lodge a report. To find out more search centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/graffiti
Support program to help community focused businesses We are calling on community members who have an idea for a business venture that will make a difference to our community, to participate in this year’s Social Enterprise Launch Pad Program. Search ‘social enterprise’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
Council service and facility updates in response to COVID
Many services, venues and facilities will continue to operate without interruption. However, some changes are necessary as we continue to respond to the evolving situation and help keep our community and staff safe. To keep up to date search ‘COVID’ at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he doesn’t support the PEP 11 gas exploration licence off Hunter coast Source: Newcastle Herald, March 4 2021
Lucy Wicks and the Morrison Government are saying NO to PEP-11. The Morrison Government will continue leading the world and our region in how we manage our ocean habitats and coastal environments. That’s why we are saying no to PEP-11. We have heard from our community and we are responding. We are also committing to a $100 million initiative to protect our oceans and marine life, support Australian Marine Parks and expand the Indigenous Protected Areas into Sea Country. Australia’s oceans economy supports 400,000 jobs across Australia and is projected to contribute $100 billion each year to our economy.
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Access to the region’s beaches will be a lot easier for people with limited mobility or living with a disability this summer, with the availability of beach wheelchairs at 13 Central Coast beaches and the installation of beach matting at four. Following a successful trial last summer, Central Coast council has had beach matting installed at Toowoon Bay, Umina Beach, Ocean Beach and Terrigal Beach. The beach wheelchairs are available at the following beaches: Avoca, Copacabana, Killcare Beach, Lakes Beach, Macmasters Beach, Ocean Beach, Shelly Beach, Soldiers
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Access to beaches improves Beach, Terrigal, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Umina and Wamberal. To accommodate varied needs, there are three models of beach wheelchairs including the Sand Cruiser (available at all the above locations), plus the Hippocampe and Water Wheel (at selected suitable locations). While beach wheelchair hire can be arranged on site through the lifeguards at individual Surf Life Saving Clubs, online bookings are highly encouraged to ensure the preferred model of beach wheelchair is available. This is also the best way to arrange relocation of beach wheelchairs for individual or
The Sand Cruiser beach wheelchair, available at all 13 beaches
group bookings in advance. Beaches where matting has been installed have been chosen because erosion is low
to moderate and they are relatively flat. The bright, blue matting is
rolled out and secured over the sand and usable by all beach goers providing a stable, nonslip, cool surface particularly for people who may use wheelchairs, mobility aids, or prams to have easier access across the sand. Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said it’s important to ensure that everyone in the community and visitors can participate in all aspects of community life. “With an abundance of beautiful beaches on the Coast, heading to the beach is a major part of our community’s lifestyle and these natural assets attract hundreds of tourists to our region each year,” Hart said.
“Providing beach wheelchairs and beach matting improves access and inclusion and ensures everyone can join in and enjoy our coastline. “Council is committed to the continual improvement of access for people with disabilities, and this is one example of delivering on this goal and implementing actions from our Disability and Inclusion Action Plan.” To book a beach wheelchair online or for more information go to Council’s website centralcoast.nsw.gov.au and search ‘beach accessibility’. Source: Media release, Jan 11 Central Coast Council
Free tests will stop workplaces becoming ‘virus hotbeds’ says union As many supermarket shelves around the Central Coast remain bare due to COVID related delivery hold-ups, the Transport Workers’ Union has slammed a National Cabinet decision to send workers who have been identified as close contacts back into the field without the benefit of Rapid Antigen Tests.
TWU National Secretary Michael Kaine said sickness will bring down supply chains already buckling under worker shortages if untested people return to the workforce. “National Cabinet has cut the last thread of hope the transport industry had of recovering from chronic worker shortages,” Kaine said. “Distribution centres will become virus hotbeds sending
more essential workers to their sick beds, infecting their families along the way. “We’re already hearing reports of close contact transport workers forced to return to work, leaving childcare to sick partners. “Other close contacts were handed gloves and wipes and told to keep working until they tested positive.
“These are the workers who’ve kept us going throughout the pandemic, now given no choice but to risk their own health and that of their families. “Months ago, we warned Prime Minister Scott Morrison that supply chains would be crippled if he failed to set aside free and abundant supplies of rapid antigen tests. “The Prime Minister refused
to act. “For the industry to survive this wave, transport workers need free and abundant rapid antigen tests, prioritisation and leave for booster shots, and isolation of those most likely carrying the virus. “Now is the time to shield the suffering industry, not detonate more virus explosions in essential workplaces.
“To lessen this significant blow, we call on all states and territories to adopt similar requirements to the Victorian Government which states all other options must be exhausted before bringing close contacts into the workplace, and that consent must be given from both worker and workplace.”
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Putting the argument against face masks Each month, it is estimated that 129 billion nonreusable face masks and 65 billion gloves are used and disposed of globally. A lot of this waste is having a harmful effect on wildlife. Non-reusable masks take 450 years to biodegrade. Used face masks are biohazard waste; generally required to be destroyed by incineration not discarded in parking lots (anybody seen a blue biohazard bag lately?). Health authorities have warned that surgical masks are not an effective protection against the virus. “Those masks are only effective so long as they are dry,” said Professor Yvonne Cossart of the Department of Infectious Disease at the University of Sydney. “As soon as they become saturated with moisture in your breath they stop doing their job and pass on the droplets.” Professor Cossart said that could take as little as 15 or 20
FORUM minutes’s use, after which the mask would need to be changed. N95 respirators (or surgical masks) are made with a 0.3 micron filter. Their name comes from the fact that 95 per cent of particles having a diameter of 0.3 microns are filtered by the mask. Unfortunately, corona viruses are approximately 0.125 microns in diameter. Penetration of cloth masks by viral particles was almost 97 per cent and for surgical masks 44 per cent. Even bacteria, approximately 10 times the volume of corona viruses, are poorly impeded by both cloth masks and disposable surgical masks. A study by the University of East Anglia concluded that wearing masks was of no benefit and could increase infection. Experts in respiratory disease
and infection protection from the University of Illinois have explained that face masks have no use in everyday life – neither as self-protection nor to protect other people. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine concluded that neither fabric masks nor surgical masks can prevent the spread of COVID-19. The New England Journal of Medicine (May 2020) concluded that masks offer little or no protection and that the call for masks to be compulsory was an irrational fear reflex. These comments are based on scientific/medical studies over years which our legislators are well aware of but take no notice of, sadly. Taking the “better to be seen to do something” (approach rather) than face reality. COVID is in the animal population according to Pennsylvania State University Scientists and therefore cannot be eradicated. Email, Dec 26 Tim Bard, Tascott
People power should demand demerger FORUM
It’s rare for me to agree with anything Labor says but on the occasion of local Labor politicians calling on the new Minister for Local Government to sort out the mammoth stuff-up with the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils I think they are on the right tram (CCN324).
As I understand it, the purpose of local government is to enable constituents, especially ratepayers, to govern themselves at a local level with particular emphasis on the day-to-day services required to sustain the local community: roads, footpaths, sewage, water, parks, sporting facilities, beaches, cemeteries; the list is long. To do this effectively there must be a balance between the size of the jurisdiction, financial capability, access to resources, management capability, communication with stakeholders; again, the list is long. In principle though ‘small is beautiful’. This principle has been discarded with the amalgamation of Gosford and
Wyong and the ratepayers are suffering. De-merging is an attractive option; one the ratepayers must be demanding if they are to regain control of their destiny. The State Government’s merging strategy may have been well intentioned but typical of so many political decisions these days, it was poorly researched and even more poorly implemented. The Minister and her chief bureaucrats should be unemployed as a consequence but instead they continue to enjoy the high life at our expense. What makes matters worse is the recently deposed Minister showed as much interest in solving the problem as a penguin does in nesting in Alice Springs. As for the new Minister, we’ll I wouldn’t hold my breath there either. But the incompetence within local government doesn’t start or end with the Central Coast Council; it is I believe a state
problem: currently there is inadequate governance defined and policed by the State Government that has or should have ultimate responsibility. Had this been exercised with the Central Coast Council we likely wouldn’t have the current debacle. What we locals need is to exercise people power; to make abundantly clear to current and potential members of the State Parliament that demerging the two councils is not an option; we demand it happen; we demand proper governance of local authorities and we demand control of our destiny. When it comes to deciding Liberal or Labor, the one who commits to giving us these things will get our vote. So, both sides need to get in the ear of their respective leaders, Mr Perrottet and Mr Minns, and make sure they understand the consequences of not acting on our demands. We just might be represented by a swag of independents. Email, Dec 30 John George, Terrigal
Central Coast Friends of Democracy Is this what the removal of local democracy is really about? A submission to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council from Assoc. Professor Graham Sansom raised questions about the labels of “financial calamity” and “serious financial crisis” that triggered the suspension of democratically elected Councillors. Although acknowledging that there were improvements needed in financial management, systems and processes, Mr. Sansom suggested that the touted $565 million debt is “an example of misuse of a big number”. This number appears to be made up of: • $ 317m debt inherited from the former Gosford and Wyong Councils—not considered a significant issue for a Council this size • B orrowings planned by Administrators • A n estimate of $200m to be repaid to restricted funds (however, the NSW Crown Solicitor’s advice from Feb 2021 suggests that this may not need to be repaid). The issues facing Council could have been managed with appropriate support by the NSW government. Instead, the Minister for Local Government chose to remove democratically elected Councillors in October 2020. There is some suggestion that this action created Council’s real financial crisis. TCorp (NSW Treasury) refused to make a loan to Council and the Minister did not respond to Council requests to use some of Council’s restricted funds (over $300m) to address the short term issues.
The Submission in Reply to the Public Inquiry from Administrator Rik Hart (10 Nov 2021) indicated that four days after the Minister put an Administrator in, “Council received a letter of demand from one of Council’s bankers to repay a loan book of $107m”. So, why did the NSW government remove elected representatives rather that work with them? Well, we don’t know of course. However, it is disturbing to observe what is happening while the community has no democratically elected Councillors to represent their interests. There are many documents and strategies that guide the future of the Central Coast over the next 20 years. Some of the important ones are: • C entral Coast Regional Plan (NSW Government) • C ommunity Strategic Plan (Council) • L ocal Strategic Planning Statement (Council) Just before Christmas, the NSW government released the draft Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 for consultation (submissions due 4 March 2022). The existing plan is being reviewed to extend its reach and “to reset priorities”. NSW Planning indicated that in 2021 they have been consulting with stakeholders to prepare the draft document but these have largely been agencies and groups representing development interests—and that is reflected in the document. Meanwhile, the NSW government appointed Administrator
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is amending Council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and other key documents. The CSP is the overarching document that guides Council’s priorities for the next 10 years. Although an Administrator has all the powers of Councillors, the Local Government Act explicitly states that “following an ordinary election of councillors, the council must review the community strategic plan before 30 June following the election”. Words matter in legislation. There has been no ordinary election of Councillors. The Administrator put these documents on exhibition just before Christmas and submissions close on 21 January. The Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) continues to be unfinished business, with incomplete community consultation. Administrator Dick Persson chose to ignore lawful resolutions of Council when he adopted new planning rules without the Statement being finalised.
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footage and narration. The live band comprises fine musicians and has state of the art sound and lighting, in a powerful show. Audience members will find it hard not to sing along with such hits as Piano Man, New York State of Mind, Honesty, Uptown Girl, It’s Still Rock’n’roll To Me, We Didn’t Start The Fire and River of Dreams. The show will play at 4pm and 7:30pm on February 5. Book on the Central Coast Council website. Source: Media release, Jan 18 Laycock St Community Theatre
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Breakfast with the birds this February Why not enjoy Breakfast with the Birds to celebrate World Wetlands Day this year? The Community Environment Network (CEN) will host the popular annual event at the Pioneer Dairy, in Tacoma Rd, Tuggerah, on Sunday, February 6. Event organiser and CEN’s Central Coast Waterwatch coordinator, Rachael Kneeves, said the day would be full of activity. “As well as enjoying a delicious breakfast,participants will take part in activities such as talks about wetlands, water quality monitoring, a bird spotting walk and dip-netting for water bugs,” she said. “There will also be a native
Last year’s event was well attended
plant sale, lucky door prizes and displays relating to the CEN’s many environmental projects.” World Wetlands Day is
celebrated on February 2 each year and marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran,
in 1971. It was first celebrated in 1997. With the ability to save the world’s wetlands resting on our
capacity to foster greater awareness and understanding of the life-supporting habitats, this year’s international theme for World Wetlands Day is Wetlands Action for People and Nature. CEN says wetlands are critically important habitats with huge environmental and social benefits. “The theme marks a call to action to scale up efforts to take immediate action and to invest in solutions for the conservation, management and restoration of wetlands,” a spokesperson said. “Breakfast with The Birds is a celebration of wetlands on the Central Coast and provides participants with the opportunity to connect with these remarkable habitats.”
Doors open at 8am on February 6 with activities and breakfast running until 11am. The cost for the event is $12 per adult and $6 for children and this includes breakfast and site entry. Bookings are essential via www.cen.org.au/events to book online or Phone 4349 4757 or email waterwatch@ cen.org.au The World Wetlands Day breakfast is coordinated by the Community Environment Network’s Waterwatch and Wetlands project in partnership with Central Coast Group, Birding NSW and the Tuggerah Reserve Trust. Source: Media release, Jan 14 Community Environment Network
300 works on show in community gallery
The 20x20 Art Exhibition opens at Gosford Regional Gallery on January 21 - one of the first exhibitions to be shown in 2022. On display will be more than 300 artworks based on the theme Near and Far and produced by 90 Central Coast artists. All works will measure 20cm
x 20cm and be priced at $80, with 25 per cent of every sale going to the Gosford Hospital Art Program. The exhibition will feature a mix of paintings, photography and sculpture with the artist’s name remaining anonymous until the artwork is sold. The coronavirus has delayed the display of Central Coast
talent for the past two years, but it is now all systems go with full COVID-19 safe plans in place. The 20x20 Art Exhibition will be held in the Community Gallery which is located at the Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Garden, 36 Webb St East Gosford.
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Local singer releases uplifting single Central Coast singersongwriter Jamie Lindsay is straight out of the blocks in 2022 with an uplifting new single. Carry On is a message to those battling to get through each day. Inspired by growing up around rural suicide and losing family and friends to their mental health battles, Lindsay said the song was a message of hope and being grateful for all the positives we have in life. Two years ago Lindsay was asked to support a men’s health and suicide awareness
event at Wyong, and lost a friend not long after, so he wanted to let people know they need to reach out when suffering. “I’ve never been that dark where I’ve felt I need to end my life, but we all have these really hard times in our lives (with) relationships, divorces, money pressures or whatever and you have these questions of would it just be easier if I left this world?” he said. “I always just kick my own arse, and whatever it takes, find it in myself to see that others are doing it harder than
me. “I want people to fight on and know they’ll get through this. “Carry On (says that while) some days are dark, there will be people out there who will listen to you, people who love you and people who rely on you being here in the moment and being on the earth.” Lindsay said if he reached just one person with Carry On, his purpose would be fulfilled. “I want people to know that if they’re down, they need to reach out to someone,” he said. “There are people out there doing it really hard – there is
always going to be someone doing it harder than you, but at that moment you can’t escape yourself.” Carry On, written, recorded and produced by Lindsay, was released on January 7 on all digital music platforms, features the mastering prowess of Nashville’s Billy Decker, and some of Australia’s finest musicians - Alan Jurcan, Shannon Stitt, Clare O’Meara, Jy Banks and Chris E. Thomas. Source: Media release, Jan 11 The Country Journo PR
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From the 1820s for about 125 years, the Brisbane Water District produced over 500 ocean going ships. Along with the ship models will be a history of the ships, shipyards, shipbuilders and their families. A barbecue will be available from 11.30am in the park, where there is a children’s playground, toilet facilities and a water station. Gourmet Australian shipbuilders’ sausages from
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From the 1820s for about 125 years, the Brisbane Water District produced over 500 ocean going ships. For the first time in one place, see five beautiful hand made models of the sailing ships built here, along with a history of the ships, shipyards, shipbuilders and their families. Works-In-Progress - HMS Investigator, Matthew Flinders and Bungaree - The History Of Ships - The Mediterranean Trireme - New works on Australia’s Military History
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TEN (C10)
NINE (C81/80)
5:30 Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] 10:00 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Singin’ In The Rain” (G) (’52) Stars: Gene Kelly 11:00 Border Security International (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] 6:00 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Eliminator: Teams TBA *Live* Cricket: Big Bash League: Eliminator: Teams TBA *Live* 11:00 Movie: “The Fast And The Furious” (M l,v) (’01) – Los 12:00 Angeles police officer Brian O’Conner must decide where his loyalties really lie when he becomes enamoured with the street racing world he has been sent undercover to destroy. Stars: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, 1:00 Michelle Rodriguez 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend [s] Movie: “Arthur” (PG) (’81) 11:00 Stars: Dudley Moore Coastwatch Oz: Dive Homicide (PG) [s] 4:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] 6:00 Harbour Cops (PG) [s] Beyond The Polar Circle With 7:00 Andrew Daddo [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s 11:00 Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] 12:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Qualifier: Teams TBA *Live* [s] 1:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Qualifier: Teams TBA *Live* [s] 1:30 Movie: “2 Fast 2 Furious” (M l,v) (’03) Stars: Cole Hauser, 2:00 5:30 Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend [s] Dog Patrol: 11:00 Huntly Pursuit (PG) [s] Coastwatch Oz: Jet Ski Anger (PG) [s] 4:00 AFL Women’s: Round 3: North Melbourne v GWS *Live* From Arden Street Oval [s] 6:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] 7:00 Harbour Cops (PG) [s] Better Homes And Gardens (PG) [s] 11:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] Seven News [s] 12:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Knockout: Teams TBA *Live* 1:00 From TBA [s] Movie: “Cold Pursuit” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Liam Neeson, Laura Dern, Micheál 1:30 4:00 Richardson Home Shopping 4:30
Today [s] 6:00 Tennis: Australian Open 7:00 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 7:30 Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open 8:00 12:00 Tennis: Day Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 1:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session 2:45 *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:00 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* 4:30 From Melbourne Park [s] 5:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session 6:30 *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 7:30 New Amsterdam: What The Heart Wants (M) [s] – Sharpe 8:30 lands in hot water when she goes out on a limb for a patient; Bloom takes a major step in her 11:30 recovery. Bondi Lifeguard World 12:00 Adventures (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 2:00 6:30 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:30 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 8:00 8:30 Melbourne Park [s] 9:00 Tennis: Australian Open 9:30 Tennis: Day Session *Live* 12:00 From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open 1:00 Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 2:00 2:30 NINE News Saturday [s] 3:00 Tennis: Australian Open 3:30 Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open 4:30 Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 5:00 New Amsterdam: The Island 6:00 7:00 (M) [s] Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) [s] Customs (PG) [s] Home Shopping 10:00 Wesley Impact With Stu 12:00 Cameron (PG) [s] Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 8:00 Tennis: Australian Open 8:30 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 9:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* 9:30 From Melbourne Park [s] 12:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session 1:45 *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 2:15 2:30 NINE News Sunday [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* 3:00 From Melbourne Park [s] 3:30 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session 4:00 *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 5:00 6:30 New Amsterdam: Code Silver (M) [s] 7:30 Bondi Lifeguard World 9:15 Adventures: Hawaii Ocean Paddle (Part 1) (PG) [s] 11:00 Home Shopping Religious Programs 12:00 Home Shopping 4:30
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
The Talk (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] Football: Matildas v Indonesia *Live* From Mumbai Football Arena [s] Drunk History Australia (M l,s) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Pooches At Play [s] Freshly Picked [s] Studio 10: Saturday [s] Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] All 4 Adventure [s] Destination Dessert [s] Three Blue Ducks (PG) [s] Farm To Fork [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] 10 News First [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 7: Sydney FC v Perth Glory *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium *Live* [s] Ambulance UK (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted (M v) [s] Religious Programs [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] Farm To Fork [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Australia By Design: Architecture Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] All 4 Adventure [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] FBI: American Idol/ An Imperfect Science (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]
Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence
SBS (C30)
5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:25 10:25 10:55 11:50 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:30 4:30 4:35 5:30 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:20 10:15 11:10 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 3:00 4:30 5:35 6:30 7:35 8:30 10:00 11:45 12:40 1:35 4:40
France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Gourmet Farmer Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Great Canadian Railroad Journeys (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Good With Wood Walking Britain’s Roman Roads: Dere Street (PG) Ancient Superstructures: The Great Wall Of China SBS World News 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M) (In French) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating European Championship Cycling: Road National Championships: Women’s Highlights Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize London’s Great Bridges Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories: Bloodshed In Bosnia SBS World News Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: El Chapo World’s Greatest Hotels: Browns, London (PG) World’s Most Beautiful Railway 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Dublin Murders (M l,v) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating European Championship Cycling: Road National Championships: Men’s Highlights Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories: Suez - The Line In The Sand (PG) SBS World News Treasures Of Gibraltar (PG) Caesar’s Doomsday War (PG) (In English/ French) Top Ten Mummies Of Egypt (PG) The Great Plague Epidemic (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency: Children Of Men (M) The Indian Pacific: Australia’s Longest Train Journey (PG) Bamay
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00
News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Australia Remastered [s] All Creatures Great And Small (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Vera (M v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Summer Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Back Roads [s] The China Century t [s] The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty (M l) [s] Strong Women (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] Silent Witness (M v) [s]
6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00
News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Nigel Slater’s Middle East [s] Muster Dogs (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Bird Nerd: The Art Of Leila Jeffreys [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Death In Paradise (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Summer Drum [s] ABC News [s] Australian Of The Year 2022 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip (PG) [s] QI: Post (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland (M l) [s]
6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00
6:00 News Breakfast [s] 7:30 WugulOra Morning Ceremony 2022 [s] 8:30 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 Australia Day: National Citizenship And Flag Raising Ceremony 2022 [s] 10:20 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:00 How Australia Got Its Mojo (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Australian Of The Year 2022 2:30 Heywire [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Wildflowers Of The Midwest Of WA (PG) [s] 4:30 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 5:30 January 26 [s] 6:25 Summer Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Australia Day Live 2022 (PG) 9:35 Fisk: Ladies In Black (PG) [s] 10:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The China Century: City Of Protest [s]
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12:00 1:00 1:25 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:25 10:55 11:25
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PRIME (C61/60)
6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:45 9:50 10:40 11:10 11:40
6:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:10 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:20 10:35 11:05 12:00
News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Back Roads [s] Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The War Of The Worlds (M) A Very English Scandal (M) ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Summer Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One: Harry Garside (M) [s] Miriam & Alan - Lost In Scotland (M l) [s] Our Dementia Choir (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Aussie Inventions That Changed The World (PG) [s] Killing Eve: Sorry Baby (M) [s]
Also see: ABC PLUS (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)
2:15 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 11:40 12:30
2:15 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:30 11:20 12:30
Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Doc Hollywood” (PG) (’91) Stars: Michael J Fox, Julie Warner, Woody Harrelson, Bridget Fonda Surveillance Oz - Dashcam (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Motorway Patrol (PG) [s] Highway Cops (PG) [s] 9-1-1: Defend In Place (M) [s] Movie: “Fast & Furious” (M l,s,v) (’09) Stars: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] Home Shopping
NINE (C81/80)
TEN (C10)
6:00 Today [s] 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 12:00 New Amsterdam: Hiding Behind My Smile (M) [s] – Max and Luna make friends in an unexpected place as Max struggles with the realities of being a single father. 1:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 2:45 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 9:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Sport Of Kings (M) [s] 10:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Criminal Justice (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
6:00 Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Joe Versus The Volcano” (PG) (’90) Stars: Tom 11:00 Hanks, Meg Ryan, Abe Vigoda, Lloyd Bridges 4:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] 6:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 7:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s 11:00 Front Line (PG) [s] The Queen Unseen (PG) [s] Movie: “Little Women” (M) (’19) Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emma 12:00 Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza 1:00 Scanlen, Laura Dern Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: 1:30 Brokeback Mountain (Texas) 4:00 (MA15+) [s] Home Shopping 4:30
Today [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] NINE News [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] New Amsterdam: 14 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days (M) [s] Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Hawaii Ocean Paddle (Part 3) (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs Customs (PG) [s]
Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The BBQ” (PG) (’18) Stars: Shane Jacobson Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] – When a Chinese man is reluctant to answer officer’s questions, they soon realise he’s covering for a partner in crime. What a man has hidden in his bag could have a devastating effect on biosecurity. Cricket: Big Bash League: Challenger: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] Autopsy USA (M) [s] Home Shopping
6:00 Today [s] 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* [s] 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 12:00 New Amsterdam: In The Graveyard (M) [s] – The doctors stop at nothing to help their patients, following a shocking realisation that prompts a change in the hospital. 1:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Hawaii Ocean Paddle (Part 4) (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Religious Programs
6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:25 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Pre Game [s] 10:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Australia v England: Day 1: Session 1 *Live* From Manuka Oval [s] 12:00 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 12:40 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Session 2 *Live* [s] 2:40 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 3:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Session 3 *Live* [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 7:30 Mates On A Mission: Japan (PG) [s] 8:55 Movie: “Fast Five” (M l,v) (’11) Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster 11:35 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 12:05 Scandal: Vampires And Bloodsuckers (M v) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping
6:00 Today [s] 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 12:00 New Amsterdam: Sabbath (M) [s] – Max races against the clock to rearrange the budget when faced with employees going unpaid. 1:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Outback Adventure (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
2:00 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00
7:30 11:30 12:30
Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66)
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Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Peacekeeper (M v) [s] 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles: Under The Influence (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] 6:00 8:00 12:00 1:00 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 9:30 10:30
11:30 12:30 1:30 4:30
Sunrise Ceremony [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] Bull: Family Matters (PG) [s] Bull: Billboard Justice (PG) [s] – Taylor becomes personally involved in having Bull help a dancer bring a civil suit against a real estate mogul who assaulted her at a club. The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]
SBS (C30)
5:00 5:15 5:30 2:00 2:30 3:30 4:00 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:20 10:15 10:45 11:45 12:35 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:35 9:35 10:35 11:05 12:00
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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Where Are You Really From? (PG) Talk For Life The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Great Canadian Railroad Journeys: Halifax To Prince Edward Island (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Britain’s Scenic Railways Secret Scotland: Loch Ness (PG) Historic House Rescue: Welsh Farmhouse (Part 1) (M) SBS World News The Crimson Rivers (MA15+) (In French) Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) Unit One (M l,s,v) (In Danish) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Where Are You Really From? (PG) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Great Canadian Railroad Journeys: Springhill Junction To Quebec City (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Continental Railway Journeys (PG) Alhambra: Secrets Of The Ancient Builders (In English/ Spanish) Australia In Colour (PG) SBS World News Shadow Lines (M l,v) (In Finnish) The Looming Tower (M l,s,v) (In English/ Arabic)
5:30 Worldwatch 6:00 Sunrise Ceremony 2022 8:00 Lil Bois (PG) (In Ritarungo/ Kriol/ Ngandi) 8:15 Our Place (PG) 9:40 Bamay 10:00 Movie: “Rabbit-Proof Fence” (PG) (’02) Stars: Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury 11:30 NITV News Special: Day 26 12:00 General Sunrise Ceremony 2022 2:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 4:00 Great Canadian Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Australian Railway Journeys 9:30 Araatika! Rise Up (MA15+) 11:00 SBS World News 11:30 In Therapy (M l,s) (In French) 12:25 Witch Hunt (M) (In Norwegian)
5:00 6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 5:15 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 1:00 (PG) [s] 2:00 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of 3:00 Here! (PG) [s] 4:00 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 5:05 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 (PG) [s] 6:00 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 7:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 9:00 Law & Order: SVU: People Vs. 8:30 Richard Wheatley (M v) [s] 10:00 Blue Bloods: The Reagan 9:35 Way (M) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 10:40 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen 11:10 12:10 Colbert (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping
Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Where Are You Really From? (PG) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Great Canadian Railroad Journeys: Portage La Prairie To Saskatoon (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Druids - The Mystery Of Celtic Priests (PG) (In English/ German/ French) A Short History Of Living Longer: Behaviour La Fortuna (M d,l) (In English/ Spanish) SBS World News Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) We Are Who We Are (M l) (In English/ Italian)
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Tech for Gardeners GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK
CHERALYN DARCEY
While the more traditional of us may feel a little uneasy about technological equipment and ideas as they can seem to oppose why we garden; progress has given gardening a huge helping hand. Ever since someone decided to drag sticks through the dirt in around 5500BC to plough a field in Sumeria, humans have been figuring out ways to make gardening and larger scale agriculture easier. Not always for the best and not always successfully but today I am going to share with you, my discoveries that could just excite a few of you or at least make you ponder the possibilities presented by the new technology available for the home gardener. Indoor Gardening The home appliance brand ‘LG’ has come up with something that looks set for the next moon base, the ‘LG Tiiun’. What looks like a small commercial glass walled fridge is actually a selfcontained garden environment. The Tiiun (Korean for ‘to sprout’) has a weather control system that regulates temperature, light and moisture. Is there an app? You better believe it! Although this futuristic styled indoor garden can look after itself once set
up for your individual plant needs, you can watch your plants grow from your smart phone and will be alerted when the unit needs the water refilled. Winning the USA 2022 Consumer Technology Association Innovation Award for design, technology and consumer benefit, the LG Tiiun will probably be brilliant for apartment living. Robotic Lawnmowers We have all seen robotic vacuum cleaners and now hot on their tails comes the wave of lawn mowers that work on the same principle. The first lot of these had several problems. Runaways, clogging and just not working but many companies seem to have now ironed out the bugs. Robotic vacuum cleaners rely on walls to stop them in their tracks while smart mowers will need you to set up guide wires and program plans into them first. Smart phone enabled, mow when you are out and check on your mower bot’s progress if you like. Gardening Apps There are so many now for your phone and tablets and one to suit just about any problem, but and it is a big but, they are not all created equal. In my experience, most will put you
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plenty here to help beginners and brown thumbs to find their way. Did you know that just a pinch of cinnamon could protect your plants from fungal diseases? Or what about using newspaper as mulch, seedling pots or weed mat? Seed saving, soil improvement, growing tips, plant inspiration, along with clever tricks to make gardening easier are all set out in this rather enjoyable title that I found works well even as a sit down and read type of book. All types and sizes of gardens are catered for, and author Jon VanZile has a rather quirky and upbeat style that I think most will enjoy. Suitable for all skill levels and gardening interests but I would lean towards beginners and children who love quirky and clever facts and ideas.
in the direction of your answer but not many completely solve problems. There really are too many variables as gardening is, but its very nature, organic. Firstly, the plant identification apps. These work by having the user take a photo of a plant and then uploading it into the app. A few moments later a list, usually with photos, of possible matches is shown and you are prompted to agree with one of the selections on offer. This is very hit and miss as it relies on previous uploads and matches but it can land you in the right family. One thing I will say is that I believe this technology will improve over time. You can also use the ‘Google Image Match’ capability on your phone’s Google app. It does much the same thing. On to what I feel are more successful apps, the Garden Design ones. These are useful and a lot of fun, particularly those that are taking advantage of virtual interfaces. You can aim your phone or tablet at your garden and see in real time new plants, garden beds and features transposed over the top. Some of these applications will help you create actual plans that can be printed out and include gardening design help. Other useful apps include planting guides, gardening education, sun position calculations, disease and pest identification, and lunar gardening as well as ways to keep your gardening records. Podcasts for Gardeners Real Crime, Unsolved Murders, Forgotten History, if you can think it, there is now a podcast about it and that includes gardening! I’ve entered the arena myself with a botanical history Podcast ‘Mostly About Plants’ with fellow Central Coast gardening guru Victoria White, but if you want to learn how to garden then the world is in your podcast. Hop onto a platform, for example: iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or one of the many others out there and start searching. You can also google the phrase ‘gardening podcast’ to find them or track down a specific issue e.g., ‘rose care podcast’, and you will get a long list of episodes from various podcasts
to choose from. Here are some I currently enjoy: Gardening Australia, Garden Clinic, All the Dirt, Still Growing. Other Garden Tech Other devices that have been around for a while and have stood the test of time or have improved include soil testers, weather gauges, plant monitors, hydroponic gardens, digital plant pots and light sensors. No tech is going to replace the joy of getting your hands dirty and your face filled with sunlight, but this gardener appreciates the cleverness.
You can plant the following now: Culinary herbs, beans, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, cape gooseberry, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, chilli, choko, cress, cucumber, eggplant, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, melons, mustard, okra, parsnip, pumpkin, radish, rhubarb, rocket, salsify, silverbeet, spring onion, sweetcorn, squash, tomato, ageratum, alyssum, amaranths, aster, begonia, California poppy, celosia, cockscomb, coleus, cosmos, cyclamen, gazania, gerbera, marigold, nasturtium, petunia, phlox, portulaca, rudbeckia, salvia, snapdragon, sunflower, torenia, verbena, vinca, Viscaria, waratah, zinnia Next Week: Plant Now for Autumn Colour Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 - 10am live every Saturday on CoastFM963. She is also co-host of @ MostlyAboutPlants a weekly botanical history & gardening podcast with Victoria White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com
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Toni from Chain Valley Bay writes
Dear Cheralyn, I have grown silverbeet for about two years now in my garden and never had a problem but at the moment the leaves are getting attacked by something. There are red-brown spots on the leaves with a grey type of centre and they are dying. What is it and what can I do? Hi Toni, this looks to me to be a fungal disease and most likely ‘Cercospora’. We have had a very wet summer and that brings with it a humid environment that causes these types of diseases to thrive. You can save your crop if you act quickly. Remove all affected leaves and dispose of in the regular bin so you are not spreading the disease through your compost. Don’t splash water around, only water the ground not the leaves and never use sprinklers on crops that start to show signs of fungal issues. In fact, it’s good practice during a wet summer to avoid overhead watering entirely. Water very early in morning as well so you don’t end up with moisture hanging around on these warm nights. Although you will find many commercial preparations to combat Cercospora leaf spot, they are not
suitable for edible plants. There are suggestions for the use of copper sulphate, I’m not a fan. Organic safer options are neem oil or a homemade solution of a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 4 litres of water in a pump sprayer. Cover tops and bottoms of leaves but do a spot test first on a couple of leaves to make sure the plant can tolerate. If not weaken the solution. Use at night. Your best bet is to get through this crop and practice crop rotation (plant something from a different family there next). Ensure good air circulation by not overcrowding your beds and practice a high level of sanitation. This means washing and disinfecting tools and hands when moving from plant to plant, or at least bed to bed and keeping the garden clear of rotting debris. Good luck Toni.
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Business & Property Iconic pie shop to open at Ourimbah A new Heatherbrae’s Pies outlet under construction at Ourimbah is expected to open in April and bring 50 jobs to the region. Heatherbrae’s Pies has been operating at Raymond Terrace for 20 years, proving to be a favourite stop on the drive north. Now Central Coast residents will only have to drive as far as Ourimbah for the trademark meat pies and sausage rolls. Wedged between the Old Pacific Hwy and the M1, the Central Coast site has been developing for more than 10 years. “Once upon a time the site was an extremely popular Caltex service station before the M1 Motorway changed traffic flows,” said Heatherbrae’s owner Russell Cox. “Access to the new Heatherbrae’s Pies will be from the Old Pacific Hwy which is only hundreds of metres north of the Ourimbah interchange. “Heatherbrae’s Pies Ourimbah was delayed with a second Heatherbrae’s Pies bakery being set up in the Southern Highlands. “(This) development has taken some time to get well established and COVID-19 has created a delay of further development until now.” Heatherbrae’s Pies Ourimbah will be the mothership of the operation and will include two
An artist’s impression of how the finished Heatherbrae’s Pies will look Inset: Heatherbrae’s Pies owner Russell Cox
bakeries in one building, with a Gluten Free Bakery to be sited on the first floor. The large site has a 120m frontage to the M1 and the Old Pacific Hwy. The development will provide more than 40 car parking spots as well as trailer and bus parking. It will also have a drive thru facility for easy pie and cappuccino pick up. Veranda and dining room seating will be available along with rest-stop facilities. “This location will offer a great alternative rest stop to the Ourimbah rest area and a great meal
alternative,” Cox said. “All pastries are made for Heatherbrae’s Pies, all traditional pies are hand made on the premises and none of the food is wholesaled to other businesses.” Cox developed the original Heatherbrae’s Pies marketing concept and designed the iconic building. “The building is a sprawling old-fashioned bakery with large outlooking windows and a wide veranda,” he said. “The front of the building’s parapet raises up to a corbelled arc with side crenellations punctuated with a double storey veranda lower down.” Re
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“I have lived in Ourimbah myself for most of my life and I am certainly looking forward to sharing my commuting time with a local premise. “Ourimbah is well positioned to serve travellers, commuters and the Central Coast market.
“The location is easily accessible to the M1 and well positioned for local traffic using the Pacific Hwy to and from Tuggerah and further north.” Heatherbrae’s Pies will be seeking a local butcher, a local fruiterer and a local milko to provide its supplies. The ship will also offer a quality range of cakes, Zentveld’s coffee, flavoured milk from Bega Dairies and Saxby Soft drinks from Taree. “Just about all ingredients are Australian grown and supplied; all profits stay within the country,” Cox said. “The Heatherbrae’s Pies Ourimbah establishment will employ over 50 staff, including in sales and service. “Some staff will be fully qualified pastry chefs and there will be a few opportunities for pastry chef apprenticeships.” Source: Media release, Jan 13 Heatherbrae’s Pies
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Greens ‘alarmed’ by Peat Island proposal The Central Coast Greens have added their voice to a chorus of disapproval over development plans for the Peat Island precinct. They have called on Central Coast Council to consider objections by Mooney Mooney residents, traditional custodians, and the Hawkesbury River community, saying they don’t believe the proposed development is appropriate to the site and the local community’s needs. “The Central Coast Greens seek to highlight Peat Island’s cultural and historical significance and this iconic public land in response to the proposal,” spokesperson Chantelle Baistow said. “The traditional custodians in our region have strongly indicated that Peat Island and some of the surrounding country is of continuing high cultural significance to them. “We maintain that the traditional owners must support any land development included in this proposal. “The absence of their support should be taken as a clear indication of the proposal’s merit. “The Greens are opposed to
any significant increase in private residential development on Peat Island. “The current proposal includes a new two-storey hotel, proposed minimum Lot sizes of 150 sqm for the residential portions and R2-zoned Lot sizes as small as 300 sqm. “This proposal would result in unprecedented densities for the local area. “Likewise, the loss of the school is unacceptable to the local community.
“Ifnewresidentialdevelopment were to occur, the need for a local school would be among the first public priorities to emerge. “In light of this, the inclusion of the former Mooney Mooney school site in the proposed asset sale is short-sighted. “Another concern is the lack of consideration of realistic sea level rise driven by climate change. “The consent authority needs to consider the resulting flooding risk in future property
insurance coverage.” Baistow said she understood the development will be subject to a Voluntary Planning Agreement with Central Coast Council. “We are troubled by the infrastructure costs associated with upgrading the sewer and water assets that will be costshifted to the local public purse,” she said. “We are alarmed at the costs of a new electricity supply to enable this development.
“NSW has many excellent examples of heritage renewal for iconic public lands developed in collaboration with local communities. “These include Cockatoo Island and Nobbys Head. “These positive examples need to be applied to guide the department in producing a suitable concept for Peat Island.” Baistow said the Peat Island site and surrounding public land holdings would greatly benefit from public investment in local
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Land values up 43.3 per cent in 12 months Land values on the Central Coast increased by 43.3 per cent in the 12 months to July 1, 2021, exceeding the Hunter/Central Coast combined regional rise of 36.6 per cent and the statewide increase of 24 per cent. Latest land values issued by NSW Valuer General David Parker reveal the largest rise in the region was in the residential sector (45.4 per cent), followed by commercial (34.7 per cent), rural (29.7 per cent), industrial (23 per cent) and other (34.8 per cent. The Valuer General’s report said the upward trend in land values in the region was largely driven by record low interest rates. “Strong demand was particularly significant for residential property due to the lower cost of finance coupled with changing perceptions and lifestyle factors triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the report said. “More flexible working arrangements and a focus on lifestyle have increased the Central Coast’s appeal, along with better property affordability in comparison to Sydney metropolitan. “Strong demand for properties that offer good amenity including prestige properties was evident. “Despite the Central Coast being in pandemic lockdown for much of mid-2021, local real estate agents have continued to actively sell property during 2021 with increasing prices.” In the residential sector, beachside suburbs, which offer the highest lifestyle amenity, experienced the most significant increases in land values. These areas include Blue Bay, Toowoon Bay, Bateau Bay, Terrigal, North Avoca and Patonga. Other areas recording greater than average growth included Long Jetty and the suburbs forming the Peninsula area including Woy Woy, Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach and Booker Bay. By contrast, newly developing sections within the suburbs of Warnervale, Hamlyn Terrace and Woongarrah showed more moderate increases. Demand has been very strong for commercial property in the region despite the disruption to commerce caused by the pandemic. Established neighbourhood shopping areas such as Umina
Beach and Ettalong Beach showed the largest increases in values and were consistent with the growth trajectory of surrounding residential land. Land zoned Enterprise Corridor in West Gosford also recorded a very strong increase
in value, following strong increases in prior years as developers continue to seek land for redevelopment into residential apartments. Commercial zoned land within the business precinct of Erina showed a slight increase
only during 2021. Recent subdivisions in Somersby, Tuggerah and Wyong, together with the recent completion of the NorthConnex Motorway, contributed to rises in industrial land values.
Industrial precincts at Erina and Kincumber experienced very strong growth. Land value increases in the rural sector reflected low interest rates, more flexible working arrangements and an increased focus on lifestyle, all increasing the Central Coast’s appeal as a place to live, along with better affordability compared to the Sydney metropolitan area. The suburbs recording the strongest land value increases in the rural sector included Dooralong, Jilliby, Ourimbah and Palm Grove. Parker said while land values reflect the value of land only, property sales are the most important factor valuers consider when determining them. “Land value is the value of the
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Five men chained together and walking for their cause Five men will complete a 24-hour walk chained to each other from Belmont to Terrigal on February 5-6, all in the name of raising awareness and funding for men’s mental health. Jason Wileman of Toukley, Mathew Johnstone of Gorokan, Harley Beckett of Blue Haven, Scott Reed of Woongarrah and Rhys Dawe of Gorokan have all been affected by mental health issues at some point in their lives. “All five of us have dealt with some sort of mental health battle and we also have some close mates who are still struggling,” Johnstone said. “We have been lucky enough to get on top of it and come out the other side so we wanted to share our journey and let people know it is OK to talk about your feelings. “Rhys recently lost a close mate to suicide and I work as a funeral conductor. “What I see every day pushed me to want to help even more.” The men will begin the walk
from the 16ft Sailing Club at Belmont at noon on February 5, chained and padlocked together with hardware donated by Bunnings, and with a metre of chain between each of them. After walking through the night, they expect to arrive at the Terrigal waterfront at around noon on February 6. “We all play football, with the Killarney Vale Bombers and with The Entrance/ Bateau Bay but we haven’t really been doing much to prepare for the walk,” Johnstone said. “We know it will be mentally and physically taxing but the point is to push ourselves to the limit.” The walk will raise funds for the Gotcha4Life charity which works in suicide prevention. “We want to see the stigma broken for men’s mental health,” Johnstone said. “We want every bloke to know it’s OK to speak out as it doesn’t make you any less of a man to talk. “We are showing that if one of our brothers is tired or struggling, we won’t be leaving them behind.”
Johnstone said the five would welcome anyone who wanted to join them for part of the walk. “We’re trying to organise members of our football clubs to do a lap or two as we pass EDSAAC stadium to show solidarity as a football family,” he said. “Our family and friends will join us as we come into Wamberal to walk with us up the hill and into Terrigal, where we will finish the walk on the waterfront opposite Crowne Plaza. “We’ll be pretty exhausted by then, so it will be a great pick me up. “If you see us, come and walk with us. “Say hi and tell us your stories. “You have five men (who) want to hear your stories – all ears and no judgement.” The men’s fundraising page had raised more than half of its goal of $5,000 as we went to press. To donate, go to https:// gotcha4life-fundraising. raisely.com/mathewjohnstones-team Terry Collins
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GEORGIA LIENEMANN Greetings Coasties Happy New Year.
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I hope you enjoyed a relaxing break and that any run-in with Covid you might have had, was mild and manageable. Thankfully, mine was rather anti-climactic (isolating with young, energetic children proved the hardest part) and it was significantly less debilitating than regular manflu, for my partner. It’s good to be out the other side, with some additional antibodies to boot! At this time of year, when the weather beckons us outside in favour of dwelling in the kitchen for too long, summer salads are an easy ticket outdoors. A few sexy ingredients tossed together can make a delicious side dish or even a substantial main in mere minutes – not a small win, when you’re dreading the extra heat from your stove or oven! Perhaps most importantly, they’re a fabulous way to celebrate the best of Summer produce. There is minimal skill required to enhance a perfectly ripe, freshly picked Summer fruit or salad vegetable. With the abundance of great produce here on the coast, anyone can be a masterful cook at this time of year!
Perfecting a few delicious classics or adopting some that offer a clever modern twist will allow you to dine and entertain in style, with minimal fuss. This is the first in a 6-part series that will help guide you to mastery. Think outside the box Summer salads offer limitless potential for trying new flavour combinations and are an easy, low-risk route to experimenting with new produce or techniques you mightn’t have tried before. Never tasted daikon radish? (Hint: nutrient dense root that looks like a white carrot.) Grate it into a coleslaw. No additional know-how required. Never tried edamame outside of a Japanese restaurant? Boil a handful of frozen beans in some salted water and toss
them into your noodle salad. Remember that a broad diversity of plant foods in the diet is one of the most effective strategies for robust health. In fact, we should be aiming to include a minimum of 40 different varieties each week. You’re simply not going to get there with iceberg and tomato, folks! The unparalleled variety of fresh produce on offer at this time of year make Summer salads a fun way to get outside your comfort zone and expand your repertoire.
unapologetically)! Striving to eat seasonally is a simple practice that offers countless health benefits and is the best way to support local producers. In a nutshell, when we opt for what’s in season, we’re enjoying fresh local produce by default. Anything out of season has to be hauled in from somewhere else, which means it’s more expensive and will sit in storage for longer.
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When we consider that for many varieties, the bulk of the antioxidants have halved within five days of being picked, you can see the value of eating the freshest produce possible.
We’ve talked incessantly about the benefits of seasonal eating here on the column and I will continue to do so (quite
Our tastebuds are engineered to determine nutritional complexity, which is precisely why fresh food tastes so flavourful. Nutrition equals
The benefits of seasonal produce
flavour – undoubtedly the most rewarding perk of eating with the seasons. So, what’s in season right now? Fruits • Berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries) • Stone fruit (peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines) • Melons (watermelon, rockmelon, honeydew, champagne melon) • Tropical fruits like pineapple, mango and papaya • Figs and grapes Vegetables (from a botanical perspective, some are fruits) • Zucchinis • Eggplants • Cucumbers
•C apsicum and chillies • T omatoes and tomatillos • Radishes •N ew potatoes • Beetroot •C orn (a grain) Herbs: • Basil (make the most of it – strictly a Summer herb) • Dill and coriander (neither like extreme heat so more prolific in early Summer) • Lemongrass • Rosemary, oregano, sage, marjoram (year-round) • Garlic We’ll be back next week with some tips on how to create the perfect Summer salad. In the meantime, can you lean outside your comfort zone and play with a few new ingredients?
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“I began to doubt if I was able to have a baby after experiencing two miscarriages,” Simpson said. “I felt like something was blocking me from moving forward
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but I wasn’t sure what it was until I started writing my story and suddenly it all began to make sense. “I found meaning, purpose and
Check those unusual spots says Kathy A Central Coast resident is encouraging locals to check their skin for unusual spots or moles in a bid to detect skin cancer early. In 2018, Kathy Martin’s husband noticed an unusual mole on her back and so she soon booked an appointment with her doctor. It was then that she was diagnosed with high stage 3 low grade 4 melanoma. The 62-year-old said she underwent surgery to remove the mole and surrounding skin (roughly a 5cm x 5cm x 3.5cm deep incision). “I used to have my skin checkups regularly but at that time I hadn’t had one in about 13 months,” Martin said. “Although it was there, I had been checked up.It only happened in that short space of time between appointments. “I was getting changed and had a strapless bra on and my husband saw something under my bra. “I went to the doctors, and they took a biopsy. “Two days later the biopsy results came back … he told me to get to surgery now and get it taken out. “I was in a state of shock – there was no waiting around.
“I was fortunate because I didn’t have any chemotherapy … they got it all. “They cut wide and deep, right down to the muscle in my back. “I prefer the hollow I have in my back rather than going through all the dramas. “I was told it was very serious, life threatening. I was very lucky.” She was cleared of all cancer afterwards. Martin said she is now ‘religious’ with her skin check-ups and encouraged others to do the same. “I’m much more aware now when I’m out in the sun … I walk around with 50 plus sunscreen on, I add it to my moisturiser,” she said. “I’ve also made my family more aware now. “I stayed away from the sun afterwards, I was paranoid and so my Vitamin D levels dropped. “I was a sun worshipper all my life – I stopped 20 years ago and now I’m pretty good with it. “I still get a niggle in my back now as they had to cut down to muscle. “Just go and get it checked – you can even go to a chemist and get it done. “It’s better to get it early and
have that little thing cut out of your body instead of it then hitting other parts. “You had to be wise, be careful. “You can still get a nice, glowing tan with your 50 plus protection on, you just don’t end up burning. “It can happen to anyone. “If you get checked every 12 months, and they find something, at least you know its new and there’s a time frame and it’s been caught early.” Martin’s warning comes after research from Australian life insurance specialist, TAL SpotChecker’s Australian Skin Safety Report revealed 38 per cent of people living in NSW lacked knowledge on how to selfconduct skin checks. The report also indicated almost half of people (49 per cent) living in NSW believe that where they live makes them more susceptible to skin cancer. Thirty per cent of people also said the pandemic had prevented them from getting a skin check this year. The full research report can be found at: tal.com.au/about-us/ our-commitments/ourcustomers/health/talspotchecker/skin-safety-report Maisy Rae
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closure through the writing process. “Something began to shift and my daughter Sofia came into our lives shortly after. “I whole heartedly believe the writing healed something. “I began to research the science behind writing to heal and there are plenty of studies that prove its healing abilities. “I created the Write To Heal workshop to help others find their voice, rewrite their story and recreate themselves. “It’s my passion to help others move forward with more meaning, purpose and peace after having experienced a life challenge. “Some examples of life challenges might be physical or mental illness, an injury, an abusive relationship, miscarriage, a traumatic birth experience, addiction, death of a loved one,
divorce or separation, childhood trauma and sexual assault.” Withabackgroundincounselling and youth development, facilitating support groups and resilience programs for women and young people over the past 10 years, Simpson published her memoir I Want To Go Home Reclaiming Power After Sexual Assault earlier this year. It is now available on all major online bookstores and at Bookface, Erina. “I believe everyone has a story that needs to be shared,” she said. “For our own healing, and for others; our stories can inspire resilience in the people we love and change in the world around us. “Our story matters; our story deserves to be heard and can make a difference.
“But it takes time to accept, silence to reflect and courage to tell our stories.” The workshop will be held at Bamboo Buddha, Holgate, on January 22 between 10.30am and 2.30pm. It will include: an opening circle ceremony; intention setting; grounding safe place meditation; learning about the history of storytelling, the research behind writing to heal and the five stages of writing to heal; and six writing prompts to begin rewriting your story. The workshop costs $99 but Dine & Discover vouchers can be used towards the price. Bookings available at: https:// events.humanitix.com/write-toheal-workshop. Source: Media release, Dec 4 Renee Simpson
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Evans GP aims to win Asian F3 Championship MOTORSPORT From the comparatively sleepy streets of Gosford, Josh Evans has launched a successful international motorsport career. Evans is the man behind Evans GP, a junior formulae team campaigning successfully in Asia. His operation goes toe-to-toe with powerhouses like Prema and Hitech Grand Prix, squads which are active in a multitude of categories globally, including the Formula 2 Championship. There is, however, an important point of difference with Evans GP in that it’s independent. Where others have direct links to academy programs including Red Bull or Ferrari, Evans’ squad affords youngsters a means to prove their worth outside of that framework. Evans said his team is a good proving ground for youngsters looking to make their mark. “Isack Hadjar, who drove for us last season, wasn’t aligned to any F1 programs, but he did a good job, got a few podiums, and now he’s been picked up by Red Bull,” he said.
Josh Evans (second from left) celebrates one of last year’s successes with members of his team
“So, if you don’t have an alliance with any program, we can be a good place to start and show what you can do.” Evans has a track record of success dating back to his formative years fielding a Formula Ford for David Reynolds. “I did the motorsport course at Wodonga TAFE, then ran David Reynolds in Formula Ford when he first started out of gokarting,” he said. “From there, I went to Sonic Racing – actually the same time that David went to Sonic, which went well. “He won the championship
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CRICKET The Central Coast has finished runner up in the McDonalds Country Cricket NSW U19 Female Country Championships which concluded in Raymond Terrace, January 7. The result, which saw them lose the final to a strong ACT Southern Districts, side is believed to be the best result by a Central Coast side and was remarkable given their massive loss to Riverina on Day 1. Entering the final day the
Central Coast had to win their match against Western Zone and rely on both Greater Illawarra and Riverina to lose to make the final. Central Coast did their part defeating Western by 36 runs led by excellent bowling from Grace Dignam 5/8 and Piper Hooke 4/9. With this result accomplished their finals berth was dependent on the two other results which both went their way resulting in the Central Coast entering the final against the undefeated ACT Southern Districts.
Central Coast won the toss in the final and elected to bat and through the agency of Emily Cross 25 and Tara French 19 reached 5/82 off their 20 overs, a total which was considered to be acceptable but would require early wickets. Those wickets did not eventuate and ACT Southern Districts were able to pass the total for the loss of three wickets with14 balls to spare. Dignam was again the most successful bowler with 2/23. Overall a fantastic
performance and one the players and coaches should be very pleased with, according to Central Coast Zone Administrator, Garry Burkinshaw. “On another promising note, Piper Hooke finished the carnival as equal leading wicket taker with 10 wickets at an average of 3.8,” Burkinshaw said. Northern clubs were well represented in the women’s lineup including four players from Lisarow Ourimbah – Annalise Brewster, Jade
Burkinshaw, Piper Hooke, and Molly Kidd. The Entrance was represented by Olivia Field and Wyong by Eliza Thompson. Central Coast ended a disappointing Bradman Cup campaign with a 142 run loss to Greater Illawarra in Newcastle on January 7. After losing the toss and having to bowl first the Central Coast boys chased leather for 50 overs as Greater Illawarra amassed 5/343. Liam Rocher was the pick of
the bowlers with 3/32 from 8 overs and Matt Toohey also took 2/62 from his 10 overs. In replay the Central Coast were never in the hunt and despite 57 from Tom Alderson, 39 from Toohey and 26 not out from Rayden Gomez they were dismissed for 201. Central Coast finished the carnival in seventh position with two wins and five losses from their seven games. Source: Media release, Jan 7 Cricket Central Coast
Mighty Mariners put Sydney to the sword FOOTBALL Tuesday night’s semi-final clash ended with a 1-0 win for the Central Coast Mariners over Sydney FC, putting the boys in yellow into their very first FFA Cup Grand Final. It was a rain-soaked field greeting both teams at Jubilee Stadium in Sydney on January 18, causing an entangled midfield scrap for 90 minutes, with Marcos Ureña’s winning penalty goal coming toward the end in the 82nd minute. With possession, passing and tackling stats almost
entirely even between two well matched and disciplined sides, the Mariners were nonetheless the team making more inroads on goal ending in shots on target. Sydney FC goalkeeper, Andrew Redmayne, deserves credit for keeping the scores deadlocked for most of the match, making two particularly difficult close range, one-onone saves against Matheus Moresche in the second half. Prior to this, opportunities on goal were few and far between, a testament to both sets of hard-working defensive units, adamant about keeping the
slippery ball away from their respective goalkeeper. The fitness of the Mariners prevailed in the end, notably when Mariners right back Lewis Miller forced a costly mistake made by Sydney left back Joel King. Miller’s surging run down the side of the field skimmed past King, who stuck out a foot and clipped the back end of the advancing Mariner as he flew past with the ball. Sydney fans were grieved to hear referee Alex King’s whistle blow and his hand point to the penalty spot, especially considering replays showed
the foul to have potentially been committed on the outside of the penalty area. The FFA Cup operates without VAR and the referee’s decision is final, so Ureña calmy stepped up to the penalty spot for his team’s surest sight on goal. Redmayne’s preparation for the shot was peculiar, attempting to disturb Ureña’s composure by waltzing to the side-post and back to the middle. The penalty shooter was undeterred and struck the ball hard and low down the middle line, skimming its wet surface between Redmayne’s legs.
The roar of Ureña with his team in pursuit expressed their great passion in what would take a further 10 minutes of high-energy defending to confirm: the Mariners were set for their first FFA Cup Grand Final in the Australian tournament’s growing history. The details of this match are still in the making and will not be confirmed until a result is settled in the second semifinal between Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. Both teams present a step up in competitive challenges for the Central Coast underdogs:
the former having already defeated the Mariners in November of last year and the latter currently sitting atop the A-League ladder. The squad will continue their weekly training schedule and await news on the resumption of their A-League season after an unsought hiatus due to returning COVID concerns. Form is at an all-time high for the boys in yellow, leaving the future to show whether their young squad can continue to live up to rising expectations.
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