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ISSUE 327

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Coast’s finest honoured on Australia Day

A very special show at the Laycock St Community Theatre on February 19 will celebrate the life of AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott on the 42nd anniversary of his death. See page 13

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Kariong has ranked seventh in a list of the top 20 investment locations in Australia for investors with a $100,000 deposit. See page 21

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A selection of worthy Central Coast residents has been recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours list, for contributions in a range of fields from health to business and the performing arts. Two residents were appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and nine were awarded with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Six recipients were women, reflecting a nationwide trend with 45 per cent of the 732 people recognised in the General Division of the Order of Australia being women – the

highest percentage ever. Governor General David Hurley said awards nationwide spanned community service, science and research, industry, sport, the arts and more, representing the strength and diversity of Australia. “It has been a challenging couple of years and the recipients are a reminder and reflection of the richness of spirit, selflessness and good in our community,” he said. “The fact that the list includes the highest ever percentage of women is very encouraging and I look forward to this positive trend continuing. “We will continue to increase

awareness and encourage nominations for people from parts of our community that have been historically underrepresented.” Niels Bowen of Point Frederick was awarded an OAM for service to the pharmacy profession. Dr Deborah Cockrell of Forresters Beach was appointed an AM for significant service to dentistry, to professional organisations and to education. Doug Edwards of Gosford was awarded an OAM for service to radio as a comedy writer and creator. Roslyn English of Saratoga

was awarded an OAM for service to the community of the Central Coast. Charmian Gadd of Copacabana was awarded an OAM for service to music. Rebecca Hooke of Gosford was awarded an OAM for service to community health. Susan O’Neill of Terrigal was awarded an OAM for service to the international community through medical and humanitarian programs. Monica Perry of Green Point was awarded an OAM for service to youth, and to the community. Dr Conrad Edward Winer of Green Point was awarded an

OAM for service to musculoskeletal medicine. Paul Murnane of Ettalong Beach was appointed an AM for significant service to the notfor-profit sector, the performing arts, and to business. For his profile, see this week’s Pelican Post. Ross Beckley of Wyong was awarded an OAM for service to community health. For his profile, see this week’s Coast Community Chronicle. Terry Collins

To find out more about the Coast’s Australia Day honours recipients see pages 5, 6 and 8

As Heart Awareness Month, REDFEB, approaches in February, Jen O’Neill of Narara is urging residents, and especially women, to be on the lookout for signs of heart attack. See page 27

Sport

With Queensland to host the Olympic sailing a decade from now, it’s possible that some of our future representatives were competing... See page 32

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This seal might look like it’s done for, but Central Coast Dolphin Project spokesperson Ronny Ling says chances of its recovery are good. The seal was sighted washed up at Davistown on January 9 before taking off back into the water and Ling is appealing for residents to keep an eye out for it around the Brisbane Water. “It is really important we keep track of this seal and monitor how the wound is healing,” he said. “Unlike animals such as lions, seals cannot be darted and monitored as they spend 50 per cent of their time in the water and a darted seal could drown. “The best thing to do in a case such as this is leave the animal in the wild and keep monitoring.” Ling said the massive injuries were the obvious result of a shark attack. “You can see the teeth marks where the shark has attacked,” he said. “But there was still movement in the affected flipper and the seal was able to swim off after being spotted. “The best thing we can do here is monitor it as much as possible to make sure the wound isn’t getting infected – the less human interaction the better.” Ling said trying to capture an injured

seal with nets was not the answer as the stress alone could kill it. “I’ve seen seals in worse condition that this one eventually survive,” he said. “We once saw a seal in Freshwater in Sydney which had also been attacked by a shark and was in worse condition than this one. “It ended up hitching a ride on a boat propellor to Newcastle Harbour, where it hung around for a few months before eventually healing. “This shows how seals can self-heal – they are amazing creatures. “The fact that this latest seal wasn’t bleeding when last sighted shows it is able to slow down blood flow to that part of the body to help in the healing process. “We need to monitor its condition to

ensure it is still able to feed.” Ling said the seal might well have been in Brisbane Water before and returned to a place of safety where the water is calmer than the ocean seas and the food supply is plentiful. “There are a lot of fish in Brisbane Water at the moment and he may well have come here to recuperate,” he said. “There are also very few predators in these waters.” If you see the seal about please call 0490 401 969, or notify NPWS on 13 000 PARKS. Ling advises never to try to touch or feed a seal, stay back 40m, never get between a seal and the water and keep children well back. Terry Collins

Terrigal Haven death investigated A man has died after being pulled from the water at Terrigal on January 26. At about 5pm, emergency services were called to The Haven Boat Ramp following reports a man had been pulled from the water unconscious. Police have been told the man fell from rocks into the water while walking along Terrigal Haven. A nearby boatie pulled the man from

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the water and took him to the boat ramp, commencing CPR. Witnesses assisted while police performed CPR until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived. The man died while being transported to Gosford Hospital. He is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be a 62-year-old man from Kellyville Ridge. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District established a crime scene and

commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Source: Social media, Jan 26 Brisbane Water Police District

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River Cares founder named Citizen of the Year Founder of the River Cares group at Spencer, Robyn Downham, has been named Central Coast Citizen of the Year. She was one of 12 outstanding citizens recognised at an online Australia Day awards ceremony on January 19. With many in the Spencer community feeling isolated and overwhelmed following severe bushfires and floods over the past few years, Downham started the River Cares Group last year, supported by Jane McCallum. Under Downham’s leadership, the group has launched successful community information days, raised funds for defibrillators to be placed along the river and delivered workshops on disaster preparedness, and healthy ageing. The group has also developed a Spencer Community Led Emergency Management Plan to help build a resilient community. Downham said winning the award was “a total surprise”. “I didn’t even know I had been nominated until the day of the awards and when my name was called as winner I was shellshocked –

gobsmacked,” she said. “I had to replay it to make sure I had heard correctly. “It’s wonderful to have that recognition; what an honour. “I work hard because I am passionate about the community and want to give back. “Give me a challenge and I do not let it go. “When you get acknowledged like this, it makes it all worthwhile; I feel very humbled.” Winner of the Arts, Culture and Entertainment award was long-time Gosford Musical Society member, Darryl Davis. Known for mentoring others in the theatre community, Davis has been recognised by the Association of Community Theatre, the peak body for community theatre in NSW, and was inducted into its Hall of Fame. Mitchell Gordon established Woy Woy Antiques and Collectables in June, 2020, and received the Business Connecting Communities award. The business was established to assist local charities affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with a percentage of profits going to a different

Citizen of the Year Robyn Downham

not-for-profit organisation each month. Highly commended in the same category was Christine Mastello, whose Southlakes Incorporated charity has helped thousands of people in need. Winner of the Community Service and Activity award was Con Ryan, who was the driving force in establishing the now celebrated 5 Lands Walk. From small beginnings in 2006, the event has grown each year and now attracts more than 21,000 participants with more than 700 volunteers providing services and displays. Highly commended in the same category was Steev Hassall, a Manager at the

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre, which provides emotional support, meal support, clothing, domestic violence, and financial support, as well as an abundance of activities for children and families. Debbie Sunartha won the Environmental Award for her contributions to the environment on the Peninsula. Sportsperson of the Year is Ryan Green, an Under 17s board and ski athlete at Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, who has been named Terrigal SLSC Athlete of the Year and Surf Life Saving Central Coast Athlete of the Year, going on to represent the Coast as a finalist in the NSW Surf Life Saving (SLS) Awards of Excellence.

Joint winners of the Volunteer of the Year award were Gail Ransley and Jenny Cameron. Ransley has been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels Central Coast for 28 years and Cameron has been a volunteer for over 25 years at Riding for the Disabled Central Coast. Phoebe Sheridan was named Youth of the Year. The 17-year-old St Joseph’s College student has immersed herself in a range of social justice and advocacy roles. Highly commended in the same category was Jayden Redfern, a 16-year-old key member of the Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club. Sheridan and Redfern were both members of the 2021 Regional Youth Taskforce – a Ministerial advisory group with a direct line into the NSW Government. Council Unit Manger Community and Culture, Glenn Cannard, said the annual awards are a chance to recognise the achievements of individuals who have made a positive contribution to the Central Coast community. “I would like to congratulate our nine winners and three highly commended recipients on receiving this honour and

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thank them for their ongoing contributions to our community,” Cannard said. “Our Citizen of the Year for 2022, Robyn Downham is undoubtedly a worthy recipient of this award and epitomises the true meaning of community spirit.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said to be recognised for 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. “Although many of us are still experiencing challenging times due to the ongoing pandemic, it is important that we continue to recognise those making outstanding contributions within our community and undoubtedly positively impacting the lives of many locals,” he said. “In turn, I would also like to pay special acknowledgment to the Coast’s Indigenous community, the Darkinjung people, who play an extremely important role in shaping the future of our region.” Source: Media release, Jan 19 Central Coast Council

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Council’s former CEO takes defamation action against Interim Administrator Former CEO of Central Coast Council Gary Murphy goes to court next month in a defamation case against former Interim Administrator Dick Persson. Murphy’s contract was paid out by Persson in November

2020 – weeks after Persson was installed as the Interim Administrator when the Councillors were suspended late October 2020. Murphy took the job as CEO in July 2018 and announced in early October 2020 that Council may have been using restricted funds without the permission

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of the elected Councillors or the Local Government Minister. He took leave while the Councillors argued over his offer to resign before they were suspended. Murphy said at the time that he was keen to return to work with Mr Persson to turn the Council around but Persson

paid out his contract. On social media and in press releases, Mr Persson outlined his reasons. The matter goes to court for directions in early February. This matter is now under the directions of the courts. Merilyn Vale

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Community questions whether holiday exhibitions were legal Community activists have questioned the legality of the Central Coast Council meeting on December 20 last year that resulted in a whole swag of documents published for resident comment over the Christmas period. Documents included the draft operational plan for the next three years which plans budgets, capital projects, and fees and charges. “One of our guys is looking at it but with the holidays and other commitments we’re really struggling to deal with all the stuff that was dumped on us over Christmas,” one community group said on condition of anonymity. “I personally think it is unconscionable to exhibit this information at this time of year,” they said. “It always seems to happen when governments are trying to slip things through without scrutiny. “I believe the deadlines should be extended for genuine community consultation.” The extraordinary meeting was held less than a week after a scheduled Council meeting on December 14 which also resulted in documents open for public comment including changes to the code of conduct for meetings. Council wants to reduce the number of public council meetings to once a month. Council’s Code of Conduct says it must give notice to the public of the time, date and place of each of its meetings, including extraordinary meetings. The notice must be published on Council’s website, and in such other manner that Council is satisfied it is likely to bring notice of the meeting to the attention of as many people as possible. Copies of the agenda and the associated business papers are to be published on Council’s website and must be made available to the public for inspection, or to take free of charge. Council did not publish any of the documents until the meeting was underway on December 20. The Administrator adopted the recommendations to put the documents on public exhibition despite admitting he had not read them. The Council is now proposing to hold one ordinary council meeting per month, from two a

month, to reduce the cost and administrative “burden” on Council staff. The approximate cost of conducting a three-hour Council Meeting is just over $6,000. “The breakdown of resources includes preparation of agenda paper (29 hours); conduct of Council meeting (average 47 hours); preparation and dissemination of Council Minutes (eight and half hours),” Council said. “By reducing the number of Council meetings to one per month, it is anticipated there would be an approximate cost saving to Council of $4,000 per month, or $44,000 annually.” The community group is worried about the short time between when Council releases the business papers and the meeting. “If we go to one meeting a month that is clearly never going to be enough time to even read and absorb the information let alone hold any community consultation,” they said. “The code of meeting practice currently says the agenda paper will be distributed by 5pm three business days before the meeting’ yet the proposed code has removed the word ‘business’.” Since 1 June 2021 there have been, on average, seven Council reports for discussion at each ordinary Council meeting. “Based on these averages, by conducting the Council Meetings monthly, there would be approximately 14 Council Reports for discussion at each Ordinary Meeting, which is considered appropriate,” Council said. Should an urgent matter arise which requires a resolution of Council prior to the next monthly ordinary Council meeting, the Administrator is entitled to call an extraordinary Council meeting to be held with less than three days’ notice “in an emergency”. The Office of Local Government said the agenda and business papers are to be made available to the public as near as possible to the time they are made available to the councillors/administrator. Documents not available at the time the agenda is prepared may be tabled at the meeting and Council must give reasonable access to any person to inspect them. Merilyn Vale

AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS PAGE 5 Niels Bowen, OAM Doug Edwards, OAM

Deborah Cockrell AM Deborah Cockrell cried when she heard of her AM. “I was just so proud someone had made the effort to nominate me,” she said. After running her own dentistry practice at Ourimbah for almost 20 years, Cockrell now heads the oral health program for the University of Newcastle at its Ourimbah campus. Cockrell, who is a specialist oral surgeon, trained in the UK and after coming to Australia was recruited by Sydney University as a lecturer in 1996. “I have always seen dentistry as being for the greater good of the community; what I really care about is communicating with people and making it fun as much as I can,” she said. For the honorary dental service organisation the Pierre Fauchard Academy, Cockrell is a trustee for the Australasian Region, president of the Australasian Section (since 2020) and NSW/ACT Section Chair. She was president of the NSW branch of the Australian Dental Association from 201315 and a councillor from 2000-2020 and she was also president of the Australian

Dental Council from 2017-19 and has been a director since 2011. Cockrell was an associate professor and inaugural head of disciplines for oral health at Newcastle University and has been a conjoint associate professor since 2010. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International and the International College of Dentists and was also vice president of Huntington’s NSW/ACT from 2013-14.

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Niels Bowen admits to being “pretty chuffed” at receiving an OAM.

Doug Edwards says when you’re interested in something it’s an easy job.

Bowen has owned pharmacies all through NSW, in South Australia and Western Australia and as far north as Cairns. “I’m pretty well known in the industry,” he said. This is quite an understatement from the man who founded Discount Chemist and Pharmacy by Mail. “My father established a pharmacy in Gosford in 1956, combining with Ashwell and Carrol Real Estate to build the Carbow Arcade, where it was located,” he said. “That’s where it got its name – combining the names of Carroll and Bowen. “My dad died soon after I graduated and I took the pharmacy over and then I opened the Wyoming pharmacy around the same time – 51 years ago now. “There wasn’t much at Wyoming in those days and I worked 9am to 9pm seven days a week for a long time.” Bowen has also been a keen supporter and fundraiser for the Flying Doctor Service and has financially supported and

The award-winning writer of radio and TV comedy has been putting pen to paper from an early age, but was 28 when he started writing professionally. Edwards is perhaps best known for his radio show How Green Was My Cactus, which aired for 33 years. “The show was born at a time when Bob Hawke was PM,” Edwards said. “I thought he was such an interesting character – such a charismatic guy – and I was asked to write a radio series of 65 episodes – a standard three-month run in those days. “I created the fictional country of Cactus Island and when those 65 episodes ended people seemed to like it so we continued to write 7,000 episodes from 1986 to 2019.” For radio, Edwards also worked several shows including on The Samuel Pepys Show (1983-85), and Kevin Trump – Private Detective (1981). For television, he wrote or cowrote such classics as Howard the Mild Colonial Boy (1990), Kingswood Country (19801984), Doctors and Nurses

supplied all medicines for a team which visits New Guinea to undertake approximately 75 cataract operations each year and train missionary nuns to be surgical assistants. He has donated to many organisations over the years and has served on various pharmaceutical associations and worked with the Salvation Army. “I helped with Salvos with Dooralong Lodge,” he said. “I like what they do and it aligns with what we do as far as health care.”

(1981) and The Naked Vicar Show (1977). The winner of several Australian Writers Guild (AWGIE) Awards and Australian Commercial Radio Awards, Edwards said writing for radio and TV were two very different things. “You can blow up the Harbour Bridge on radio but things like that are very hard to do on TV – the producers don’t like to spend that sort of money,” he said. Edwards said he was “shocked” to receive an OAM.

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Roslyn English is best known for her long association with Gosford Musical Society (GMS).

Charmian Gadd grew up around classical music at the Ourimbah property which her parents built.

A member since 1985, she has been a committee member since 1999 and President since 2004. She was made a life member of the group in 2006. “In 1985 I was teaching piano from my home studio when I had a call asking me to be musical director for Half a Sixpence and I’ve been there ever since. “There are all sorts of examples of people who have come to GMS not knowing what they wanted to do and never left – that’s what it’s all about for me,” she said. English has been Chief Executive Officer of the Musical Association of Community Theatre since 2019 and is a past music teacher at Central Coast Grammar School and Central Coast Conservatorium. She has been Chair of the Central Coast Cancer Advocacy Network since 2015, is a supporter of Daffodil Day and Relay for Life fundraising events and worked for Central Coast Local Health District in a variety of roles for over 30 years.

“My parents had a beginner’s knowledge of the cello and violin and used to play a night,” she said. “At the age of around three or four I wanted to have a go – it was a great pleasure even at that young age.” Gadd said her parents had some friends from Sydney who were Conservatorium students before they were conscripted. “When they returned, we had a rabbit plague and they would come up on weekends or in the holidays to help control the rabbits,” she said. Armed with the love of music instilled in her by her parents and their friends, Gadd went on to enjoy an outstanding career as a professional violinist, performing in the USA and Europe for 23 years, and returned to Australia in 1988. She is a patron of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, former Artistic Director of the Crossroads Chamber Music Festiva, a founding member of Trio Concertante, and the Macquarie Trio and a lifetime member of Musica Viva Australia.

The recipient of multiple community awards, English said she valued her work for the Cancer Council. As a breast cancer survivor, she counts herself “lucky to draw breath every day”. “Working for Daffodil Day and Relay for Life is especially rewarding and we played a small role helping Elsie’s Retreat in establishing a palliative care unit at Gosford Hospital,” she said. When she learned of her OAM, English said she cried. “A lot of people do more than I do but it is a precious thing to help other people.”

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Rebecca Hooke, OAM Rebecca Hooke is still “in deep shock” after being awarded an OAM, largely due to her 13 years of involvement with Lifeline as a counsellor.

She is also a Patron of Symphony Central Coast, former artistic director of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music and Honorary Artistic Director and Resident Tutor for the Australian String Academy. Gadd is a former Head of Strings for Sydney Conservatorium and Canberra School of Music. “I would love to see every child learn how to read music and play some sort of basic instrument,” she said. “Music is tremendously uniting.”

Hooke’s involvement with Lifeline happened almost by chance. “I had some friends with struggles who would confide in me and I was afraid I would say the wrong thing so I decided to do some official training and found I loved it,” she said. Hooke has been a telephone crisis supporter with Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury since 2010. She has been a volunteer with Rough Threads since 2006, helping disadvantaged Australians increase their sense of self-worth and dignity and is a former volunteer with the NSW Police Mental Health Intervention Team. She has been a counsellor with Medibank Health Solutions since 2016, a senior clinician since 2017 and a Clinical Lead since 2019. She was a Senior Rehabilitation Consultant and Counsellor with Procare from 2014-16, a rehabilitation consultant and counsellor from 2012-14 and a senior case

manager with Gallagher Bassett from 2010-12. She has been an Associate Member of the Australian Society of Occupational Rehabilitation Counsellors since 2012. Hooke said she welcomed the “opportunity to help people and the honour of them sharing their story with you”. “Our whole mission is crisis support and suicide and prevention – we definitely save lives.”

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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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AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS Susan O’Neill, OAM Monica Perry, OAM

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Susan O’Neill found receiving an OAM “quite overwhelming”. “I was thrilled to be nominated and to have that confirmed was amazing,” she said. O’Neill, with a history of involvement with Rotary, founded the Pink Umbrella Foundation in 2010, funding the provision of medical and dental equipment to health professionals in Uganda, Congo, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vanuatu, South Sudan and Timor. “At the time, I came into some money and was able to set up a charitable foundation,” O’Neill said. “It is a good vehicle to fund things I want to do in developing countries where they need the very basics; blood pressure machines and basic ultrasound equipment is lacking and I was able to use my connections to get medical goods at a good price.” A frequent traveller to Uganda in recent years, O’Neill has been frustrated by travel restrictions due to COVID-19. “I am yearning to go back,” she said. The Vice President of the Rotary Club of Brisbane Water, O’Neill is also an International

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The Girl Guide movement has played a big part in the life of Monica Perry, but that is just one of her many community involvements.

Director and a former President of Kenthurst Rotary Club. Her retail experience came as the founder, along with her husband and another couple, Clint’s Crazy Bargains, which they operated from 19782000. “We started with a market stall run by the two couples and by the time we sold out in 2001 we had a very strong presence in regional NSW and Victoria,” she said. O’Neill was named Inspirational Woman of the Year by Rotary District 9685.

“As a child I was bullied at school because I was overweight,” she said. “I joined Brownies in England and continued on through the Guiding movement and as I got older I realised how much it had given me and how much I wanted to give back. “When I moved to Australia I wanted to help others find that same safe feeling.” A member of Mona Vale Girl Guides since 1969, Perry is a former District Leader and Ranger Guide Unit Leader as well as Holiday Camp Program coordinator. She has been a member of Brisbane Water Trefoil Guild since 2019 and was a foundation member of Alpine Trefoil Guild, where she held various executive positions from 1998-2019. She was also a foundation member of the Girl Guides Ski Club in 1977. After horrendous fires in 1991, Perry joined the Rural Fire Service and has been a volunteer team member of the Southern Highlands Endurance

Conrad Winer, OAM Dr Conrad Edward Winer of Green Point has always encouraged healthy living in his medical practice.

Ride since 2011. She is also affiliated with U3A Central Coast, the Central Coast Triathlon Club, the Central Coast Support Group, Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association of NSW and Zonta International District 24’s Birthing Kits Program. Perry was also a volunteer at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and at The Pope’s World Youth Day in Sydney in 2013. “I was brought up with the values of helping, supporting and encouraging others,” she said.

“My father and two uncles were naturopaths and osteopaths so I was brought up following a very healthy lifestyle,” he said. After first becoming qualified as a lawyer, Winer went on to then complete medical studies, eventually pioneering advances in natural childbirth, musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation medicine in both his native England and later in Australia. He completed post-graduate studies in obstetrics and gynecology and in osteopathy, which overlaps with musculoskeletal medicine, and continued both specialties after arriving in Australia in 1967. After helping establish Musculoskeletal Associations in both England and Australia, Winer enjoyed an illustrious career working for numerous hospitals and organisations, including 19 years as Director, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (to 1998). He has also written numerous

papers for national and international journals, taught at universities both in Australia and overseas and attended international conferences. Winer competed in the City to Surf for 46 years and completed half marathons in 2018 and 2019.” With the half marathons cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19, Winer competed in the Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge in Orange at the age of 90 last year, earning a Gold Medal. For more detailed profiles, see coastcommunitynews.com.au

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I refer to your article of December 24 and see that Asset Energy’s Executive Director David Breeze is enthused by the potential of gas reserves off the coast of NSW between Newcastle and Wollongong to last for 20 years (estimated). He also wants to explore the potential for carbon capture and storage (to date an expensive and largely failed technology). I think the residents of our wonderful Coast would prefer to capture the potential of the sun.

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A cursory search on the Australian Government’s Geoscience Australia website (www.ga.government.au) reveals that the Australian continent has the highest solar radiation per square metre of any continent. We get an average of 58 million PJ (petajoules) of solar radiation per year. That is approximately 10,000 times larger than our total energy consumption. Now there’s something with potential to be enthusiastic about!

It is unconscionable that the Liberal Government has not vetoed this licence at its expiration last February. It’s worse still that local Member Lucy Wicks voted against Zali Steggall’s motion in Parliament which would have ended it for good. [Editor’s note: Wicks voted against a motion to suspend standing orders which would have made way for the introduction of the Steggall Bill.] Once again the Coast gets a photo opportunity with just more talk and no action. Email, Dec 27 Lyndall Davis, Green Point

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Upon reading Mr Bocska’s contribution (CCN 323) I am left with four points of concern. Mr Bocska appears to be against vaccinations and Government actions to protect public health and safety; I will refrain from further comment on this particular issue. He claims a large number of people, in spite of health concerns, are unable to obtain medical exemption/s from vaccination. Here he provides no reliable

and verifiable numerical data to support this claim. Considering his self proclaimed health status I trust he is taking all necessary precautions to protect his own health. That is; wearing an efficient mask, avoiding public places as much as possible, practising adequate hand sanitation and undergoing frequent COVID testing.

Finally, I “googled” and checked his named world leading virologist. May I express caution accepting this gent’s advice on the grounds he appears to be a self-proclaimed expert, has not published any of his research in world recognised medical or scientific journals and his claims have been subjected to direct contradiction by other learned virologists. Email, Dec 20 Col Hodgson, Mount Elliot

‘Hit and run victims’ pay for repairs FORUM

“Cracked Sydney trams no longer under warranty” is the latest shipwreck of the “going-forward” NSW Liberal Government.

Decapitating or sinking ferries, cladding falling off buildings, fire hazards, destruction of TAFE, financial disasters for home-buyers, evasions under investigation, liars in public places, budget/ accountancy fudging and/or deceit. Berejiklian left a corpse rising slowly to the surface and finally to the front pages. The whole Berejiklian regime behaved like a bulldozer, which had been massively armed with the $60B from her sale of public properties, utilities and

See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper services. Now, on the Central Coast, hundreds of thousands of ratepayers are being slugged (and told to sell off their public land) to pay off debt caused by Berejiklian-Perrottet Enterprises. They destroyed Gosford Council and Wyong Council,

amalgamating them into the “transformer” of the Central Coast Council. They spruiked amalgamation as cost-saving measure “at the end of the day”, but the hugely increased rate-bills will go on for years! Gosford ratepayers’ only voting poll on the question “Do you support amalgamation with Wyong Council?” voted 57,488 AGAINST to 18,846 FOR. How can this NSW Government, which wilfully drove over the expressed wishes of constituents, then expect its hit-and-run victims to pay for repairs? Email, Jan 10 Mick Fensom, North Gosford

Waiting 17 weeks for carport approval On September 27, 2021, we lodged a DA for the erection of a carport on our property (four posts and a roof – no plumbing or electrical works required). We were told it could take up to 14 weeks to approve! Today, 17 weeks later, we are still waiting on approval for a very simple construction. I rang Council and after a very long wait was told that there

FORUM was no one available to talk to me. Feeling very frustrated and angry I asked to be put through to Rik Hart’s office; again no one there to talk to me. I was told that someone from both areas would call back – ZILCH. Later today I received two

emails from Council, one for each contact, (stating) they would attempt to get back to me within five working days – what a joke. How can it take 17 weeks to approve a carport construction and why are there no staff there to answer enquiries? An appalling service if you can even call it service.

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Council’s capacity to deliver depends on community support Central Coast Council is the region’s most important institution, without it the area would not function, but make no mistake it is under huge pressure to deliver what residents expect. Our roads, sewage, water supply, beaches, waterfronts, bushland, parks and gardens are all under Council’s direct management. Approximately 2,000 people work for our Central Coast Council and many more contractors, most of them local, are engaged to deliver the the services we expect from a local government authority. Looking after the area is clearly a massive task. The Coast has thousands of kilometres of beaches and waterfront along with roads, water and sewerage pipes and hundreds of reserves and parks. The region is nearly as large and more diverse than the ACT, almost as populous as the NT and Tasmania, and growing rapidly. The Council's reputation and capacity to deliver have been

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diminishing since its amalgamated inception in 2016. In under six years we’ve had three state government appointed Administrators all of whom have attempted to forge a functional local government organisation, with varying degrees of success, depending who you talk to. The amalgamated structure of 15 elected Councillors from five wards, who then elected a mayor for two year stints, proved to be a weak model of regional leadership and oversight. The model also created an unstable political situation, characterised by a combative

and often unproductive culture in the Council chamber. We are now in the middle of a NSW Government Inquiry of the Council. We hope to find some intelligent analysis of what went wrong, though more importantly we need commitment to finding a way of making local government work on the Central Coast. Some call for a return to the two former (Wyong and Gosford) councils, though we should remember those two councils were far from perfect and passed on enormous economic and management deficits to the Central Coast Council.

We have also now had an indefinite period of administration. While many seem happy for this to continue, many others are becoming increasingly concerned about the apparent lack of genuine oversight and consultation with residents. This has been compounded by a proposal from one of the administrators to hold a referendum to reduce the number of Council wards from 15 to nine. More angst still followed the most recent administrator’s aggressive asset sale program seemingly without much consideration for residents calls for transparency.

NSW and Australia have long traditions of democratic local councils. By and large local councils across the nation have delivered what other layers of government and departments can not but good councils need to be stable, responsible and offer democratic leadership and oversight. An unstable and weak Council is a serious problem for all residents of the Central Coast - more serious than most are willing to contemplate. Weakness and instability has resulted in property and water rate rises. Weakness has resulted in the deteriorating state of our local roads, water

services and public land management. Perhaps its appropriate for Coasties to ask the state’s new Local Government Minister Wendy Tuckerman to put a special focus on the difficult situation our council finds itself in. She should first consider helping fund our council in a way that does not rely so heavily on rate payers and commercial loans. Our NSW MPs should also come together and find a future orientated solution to more reliably fund the NSW Government's expansion plans for the region. Our Federal Government and opposition could consider allocating a portion of the GST or income tax to our council like councils in other countries do. One thing seems certain, a serious and genuine attempt must be made to carve out a new economic and political model for the region. It is not viable to rule the region without stable leadership, reasonable input and responsible representation from the people who live here. David Abrahams

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Bon Scott tribute at Laycock

A very special show at the Laycock St Community Theatre on February 19 will celebrate the life of AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott on

the 42nd anniversary of his death. The AC/DC Story No 2 will feature new clips, photos and facts on a big screen with

songs performed live by top tribute band Acca Dacca. Formed in Sydney in 1973 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, AC/

DC sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 75 million albums in the United States. The full theatrical production

has been described as being like “watching a live movie documentary”. Acca Dacca is the only tribute band to be approved by AC/DC

to tour Europe. The show starts at 7.30pm. Details on the Central Coast Council website. Terry Collins

Art competition for over 50s returns Local amateur artists over the age of 50 have been encouraged to enter Central Coast Council’s ‘Grandma Moses’ Art Competition this month with over $3,000 in prize money to be awarded.

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The competition focuses on six categories, including Open, Watercolour, Novice, 50+ Centre/ Senior Centre Art Group Member and Central Coast Inspired. This year, the competition has added a new category for works inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. Council Administrator Rik Hart said the calibre of entries the competition attracts each year shows that age is

no barrier to learning new skills. “The older residents of the Central Coast have a deep well of talent and creativity to dip their paintbrushes into. “We want to celebrate that, and all the ways older people contribute to the cultural life of our community,” Hart said. All entries will be exhibited at the Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre from March 8-10. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on Tuesday, March 8 from 10am. With entries closing on Friday, January 28, entrants must be 50

years of age or over and be a resident of the Central Coast Local Government Area. Entry forms and competition guidelines are available on Council’s website. The competition is named after American artist Anna Mary Moses, affectionately known as Grandma Moses, who created over 1,500 artworks between the ages of 78 and 101. The competition is now in its 38th year. Source: Media release, Jan 13 Central Coast Council

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repertoire, and embody the development of the Classical and early Romantic string quartet. Also featured in the program will be the world premiere of Mace Francis’s Squint Your Eyes. The West Australian composer is a lecturer, Artistic Director of WAYJO &amp; MFO (Mace Francis Orchestra), and winner of the 2015 APRA AMCOS Art Music Award for Jazz Work of the Year. Launched by Charmian Gadd at the Crossroads Festival, The Phoenix Collective Quartet is a premier string quartet performing concerts in Sydney,

Canberra, the Central Coast and regional NSW. Its members come from the ranks of national and international orchestras such as Opera Australia Orchestra, Canberra Symphony, Sydney Symphony, BBC Philharmonic, Kammer Philharmonie Köln, Boston Symphony, and Academy of St Martin in the Fields. The concert will be held in the Greenway Chapel at 2:30pm on February 20. Bookings and Information are available at www.pcmusic.net Source: Media release, Jan 24 The Phoenix Collective

BOOK REVIEW She has arranged for Kitomi Ito to sell her painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, which was given to her by her husband Sam, who was part of a worldfamous band and murdered in front of their apartment building. Things weren’t always so easy for Diana. Her mother was absent a lot. She was a world-famous photojournalist, travelling the world taking photos. Now she has dementia and in an assisted living facility. That left the parenting responsibilities to her father, and Diana has very fond memories of growing up under his watchful eye. He restored artwork, and once, when working on the ceiling of Grand Central Station, he allowed Diana to assist him. She became enthralled with art and decided to make it her career.

But her father has passed, and she misses him dearly. We meet Diana in March 2020, just as the pandemic is hitting. The city is unusually quiet when she is summoned to go to Kitomi Ito’s apartment. It turns out Kitomi is having cold feet about selling the painting, which is going to impact Diana’s promotion.

But the holiday that she and Finn have planned to the Galapagos will take her mind off her troubles. However, the hospital has said they need all hands-on deck so that means no holiday for Finn. What?! The tickets are nonrefundable. Finn insists on Diana going anyway, and so she does.

But the pandemic isn’t isolated to New York city, and soon Diana finds herself as the only tourist on the island as everyone else left. She is without a hotel, since it closed, without food, since the stores have shut and without luggage, as it was lost. Luckily, she meets some kind people that give her shelter and food and friendship. She grows close to Gabriel and his daughter, Beatriz. While Diana goes for runs and swims, taking in sun and sand Finn is back in New York trying to keep on top of the pandemic. She gets emails from him describing the horrors he is seeing at the hospital. People are dying. Meanwhile Diana starts having feelings for Gabriel. She is at a crossroads until a near death experience will make her question the choices she has made in her life and the

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Well-behaved wombat turns one

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Arguably one of the cutest animals on site, Poppy the wombat joey celebrated her first birthday this week at the Australian Reptile Park. The miracle marsupial had a rough start to life but pulled through and received lots of snuggles and kisses along with snacks on a delicious birthday platter which included corn, sweet potato, carrot, and the freshest grass available. Poppy then had bottle and a nap before heading out into

the park to greet guests. Poppy was found last September, still in the pouch, after her mum was hit and killed by a car. Road strike is an all-toocommon occurrence for wombats but luckily a passerby checked the pouch and discovered a tiny, scared face staring back at her. Poppy was taken to the Park where she was cared for 24/7 and grew to be happy and healthy. Head Keeper of Mammals Hewin Hochkins said Poppy

arrived at a time when Park staff needed a little bit of hope during park closures due to COVID-19. “We love having the opportunity to throw a birthday party for our animals; I think they know we’re celebrating them,” he said. “Poppy was eagerly seeking out snuggles from all the keepers and visitors and loved all the special treats we gave her. “She is one of the most well behaved and wonderful wombats I’ve ever worked

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Central Coast Friends of Democracy Premier: Pay the $100 million owed to the Central Coast! In 2016, the NSW State government amalgamated Gosford and Wyong Councils against the wishes of the Central Coast community. Five years later, Central Coast Council is under Administration, subject to a public inquiry, staff have been sacked, public assets are sold and rates are rising. The amalgamation was never properly funded by the NSW government. In October 2020, Central Coast Council estimated the cost of the merger to be over $100 million. During the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council, Mr. Rob Noble (CEO when the Council was amalgamated), estimated the total cost of amalgamation to be in the order of $120 - $150 million. The NSW Government provided $10 million for the process of amalgamation (with another $!0 million for projects that increase ongoing maintenance costs for Council). Now the Central Coast community is being asked to pay more rates, pay increased fees and charges – and lose more public assets - whilst services decline. In the last 5 years, the NSW government has also; • c hanged planning rules in Gosford to reduce developer contributions to Council by an estimated $190million • f ailed to pay for the emergency coastal works that they direct Council to do (~$1.9 million) and • c ontinued to increase the amount of cost shifting (estimated $45 million each year).

To add salt to the wound, In 2018 the former Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, approved $90 million for Hornsby Council after changing the guidelines for the Stronger Communities Fund. This fund was intended for merged Councils - however, Hornsby Council was not merged. The Premier’s office shredded the documents and deleted files related to the Stronger Communities Fund. Enough is enough! Before the Central Coast community is asked to pay higher rates, increased fees and charges and lose more public assets – the NSW government should pay the $100 million that they owe the Central Coast. Fair’s fair Premier! – the NSW Government should pay the $100 million that you owe our Council and our community.

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6:00 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:30 Cricket: Pre Game [s] 9:00 10:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 11:00 Australia v England: Day 2: Session 1 *Live* [s] 12:00 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 12:00 12:40 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Session 2 *Live* [s] 4:00 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 6:30 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Final: Teams TBA *Live* From 7:30 TBA [s] 11:30 Movie: “Goodfellas” (MA15+) (’90) – The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering 11:00 his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners 12:00 Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American 1:00 crime syndicate. Stars: Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro 1:30 2:30 Home Shopping 6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 10:00 12:00 Australia v England: Day 3: Session 1 *Live* From Manuka 12:30 1:00 Oval [s] 12:00 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 12:40 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 1:30 2:00 Session 2 *Live* [s] 2:40 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 3:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 4:00 Session 3 *Live* [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 5:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 5:30 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s 6:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 6:30 7:30 Movie: “Fast & Furious 6” 7:30 (M l,v) (’13) Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson 10:10 Movie: “Non-Stop” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: Liam Neeson, Julianne 12:00 Moore, Scoot McNairy, Michelle Dockery, Nate Parker 1:00 2:00 12:30 Home Shopping 6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 10:00 10:30 Australia v England: Day 4: Session 1 *Live* From Manuka 11:00 12:00 Oval [s] 12:00 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 12:40 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 1:00 Session 2 *Live* [s] 2:00 2:40 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 3:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Session 3 *Live* [s] 3:00 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Program To Be Advised 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s 5:00 5:30 Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 7:30 Crime Investigation Australia: Kerry Whelan - Wife 6:30 7:30 For Ransom (M) [s] 8:50 Movie: “The Greatest Showman” (PG) (’17) Stars: 12:00 Hugh Jackman 1:00 10:40 Program To Be Advised 1:30 12:00 Program To Be Advised 12:30 Home Shopping 4:00

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 7:30 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 8:00 12:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* 1:00 From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open 2:30 Tennis: Afternoon Session 3:00 *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:30 4:00 NINE News [s] Tennis: Australian Open 4:30 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 5:00 Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open 6:30 7:30 Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] New Amsterdam: Double 9:40 Blind (M) [s] Reverie: Point Of Origin 10:45 (M v) [s] 12:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Dirt n Dust 1:00 Festival (PG) [s] 4:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:30 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra Summer [s] 7:30 Cybershack (PG) [s] 8:00 Destination WA [s] 8:30 Bondi Lifeguard World 9:00 Adventures (PG) [s] 9:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Indian In The Cupboard” (PG) (’95) Stars: Hal 1:00 1:30 Scardino, Lindsay Crouse 2:00 Tennis: Australian Open 2:30 Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:00 3:30 NINE News: First At Five [s] 4:00 Country House Hunters 4:30 Australia [s] 5:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 6:00 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* [s] 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Women’s Singles Finals *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] New Amsterdam (M) [s] 10:00 Manifest (M d,v) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 8:00 Drive TV [s] 8:30 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Women’s Footy (PG) [s] 9:00 Karl Meltzer: Made To Be Broken (PG) [s] 9:30 World’s Greatest Natural 12:00 Icons: Earth [s] Tennis: Australian Open 1:30 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 2:00 2:30 Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session 3:00 *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:30 NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Fireworks (PG) [s] 4:00 5:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 6:30 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* [s] Tennis: Australian Open 7:30 Tennis: Night Session *Live* 9:00 From Melbourne Park [s] New Amsterdam: Liftoff (M) [s] 10:00 11:00 Customs (PG) [s] Home Shopping 12:00 Religious Programs 4:30

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

SBS (C30)

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] The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] Steph Tisdell: Identity Steft (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings (PG) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:00 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Good With Wood 8:30 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads: Fosse Way (PG) 9:20 Ancient Superstructures 10:15 SBS World News 10:45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:35 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M) (In French) 1:20 The Killing (M n) (In Danish) 4:25 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) 4:50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize 5:30 Worldwatch Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour Religious Programs [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] 2:00 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Escape Fishing With ET [s] Skating European My Market Kitchen [s] Championship 3:30 The Seekers Pooches At Play [s] Freshly Picked [s] 5:35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten Studio 10: Saturday [s] War Stories: Malaya All 4 Adventure [s] Rumbles In The Jungle What’s Up Down Under [s] 6:30 SBS World News Everyday Gourmet [s] 7:35 Great Escapes With Morgan My Market Kitchen [s] Freeman: Conquering The Destination Dessert [s] Wall Three Blue Ducks (PG) [s] 8:30 World’s Greatest Hotels: Farm To Fork [s] The Peninsula (PG) 9:25 World’s Most Beautiful Roads Less Travelled [s] Taste Of Australia [s] Railway 10 News First [s] 10:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Countdown (M l,s) Football: Isuzu Ute A-League 11:15 Dublin Murders (MA15+) Men: Round 12: Brisbane Roar 12:20 Movie: “American Animals” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Spencer v Western Sydney Wanderers Reinhard, Warren Lipka *Live* From Moreton Daily Stadium [s] 2:30 Movie: “12 Monkeys” (M l,v) Ambulance UK (PG) [s] (’95) Stars: Bruce Willis, Home Shopping Joseph Melito, Jon Seda 5:30 Worldwatch Religious Programs [s] 1:00 Speedweek Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Freshly Picked With Simon 3:00 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Toohey [s] Skating European Everyday Gourmet With Championship Justine Schofield [s] 4:35 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out 4:40 Private Lives Of (M) Of Here! (PG) [s] 5:35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories (PG) My Market Kitchen [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] 6:30 SBS World News Australia By Design: 7:30 Great Wall Of China: The Making Of China (PG) Architecture [s] Taste Of Australia With 8:50 Auschwitz: One Day (MA15+) Hayden Quinn [s] (In English/ German) Roads Less Travelled [s] 9:50 World’s Biggest Murder Trial: All 4 Adventure [s] Nuremberg (M v) 10 News First [s] (In English/ German) The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 11:05 The Great Plague Epidemic I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out (PG) Of Here! (PG) [s] 12:00 I Am Jackie O (M v) FBI: Under Pressure (M) [s] 1:30 Life And Birth (M) FBI: Crossroads (M) [s] 3:50 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off (M l) The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping 4:55 Destination Flavour Down CBS Mornings [s] Under Bitesize

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

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

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ABC (C20/21)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law (PG) [s] 11:05 Australia Remastered [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Cook And The Chef [s] 1:25 Vera (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Back Roads [s] 8:30 The China Century [s] 9:30 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty (M l) [s] 10:20 Strong Women (M l) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Business [s] 11:25 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] 12:30 Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] 1:10 Who Killed Belinda Peisley? (M l) [s]

PRIME (C61/60)

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law (PG) [s] 11:00 Muster Dogs (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Back Roads [s] 2:00 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Outback Ringer [s] 8:30 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds - A Catalyst Special [s] 9:30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip (PG) [s] 10:15 You Can’t Ask That (PG) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Business [s] 11:20 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland (M l) [s]

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip [s] 11:05 Great Barrier Reef - The Next Generation (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:55 Just Between Us (M l,n,s) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] 9:00 QI (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Fisk (M l) [s] 10:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 10:45 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 The Business [s] 11:15 The China Century (M v) [s] 12:15 Killing Eve (M v) [s] 1:00 Father Brown (PG) [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Back Roads [s] Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat Wild Australia: After The Fires [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] Just Between Us (M l) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Stan Grant’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (M) [s] Miriam & Alan - Lost In Scotland (M l) [s] Climate Change: The Facts [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s]

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

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Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Movie: “All Anything Or Love” (PG) (’17) Stars: Sara Rue, 8:00 Steve Bacic, Teryl Rothery, 12:00 Jordana Largy, Arielle Tuliao 1:00 Explore [s] 2:30 3:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 6:30 Movie: “Bridesmaids” (MA15+) 7:30 9:00 (’11) Stars: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper 10:00 New Amsterdam: Matter Of Seconds (M) [s] 11:00 Customs (PG) [s] 12:00 Explore [s] Home Shopping 1:00 Religious Programs 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Program To Be Advised 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] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Run-Hide-Fight (M) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Toxic (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 America In Color: The 1920s (PG) 2:55 The Italians 3:10 Prince Albert’s Secret Papers (PG) 4:05 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: Welcome To The Slum (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Heritage Rescue 8:30 Secret Scotland: Borders (PG) 9:20 Historic House Rescue: Welsh Farmhouse (Part 2) (M) 10:15 SBS World News 10:45 Paris Police 1900 (MA15+) (In French) 11:50 Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) 12:45 Unit One (M l,s,v) (In Danish) 4:05 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) 4:50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize

5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Tenth Circle” (M s,v) (’08) – A father goes to 2:00 extreme lengths to protect his 3:00 daughter, after she claims her 4:00 ex-boyfriend raped her. Stars: 5:00 Britt Robertson, Kelly Preston 6:00 7:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] Border Security International 7:30 9:10 (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] The Voice: Generations (PG) [s] Adele One Night Only (PG) [s] Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: Summer 10:10 Of Love (San Francisco And 10:40 11:40 Napa Valley) (MA15+) [s] Absentia: A And B (MA15+) [s] 12:30 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 8:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 4:00 4:30 The Weakest Link: Celebrity Special (PG) [s] – Australia’s favourite celebrities battle it out 5:00 on The Weakest Link. 6:30 Featuring Brooke Boney, Todd 7:30 Woodbridge, Gyton Grantley, 9:00 Samuel Johnson, Lucy Durack, Dilruk Jayasinha, Toni Pearen 11:00 and Alli Simpson, with Magda 12:00 Szubanski back as host. NINE News Late [s] 1:00 Botched (M mp) [s] 2:30 The Village: Laid Bare (M s) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Program To Be Advised 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] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] NCIS: Collective Memory/ Unseen Improvements (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping Football: FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier: Socceroos v Oman *Live* From Sultan Qaboos Stadium, Muscat [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 America In Color: The 1930s (PG) 2:55 The Italians: Lyndon Terracini - Creative Director Of Opera Australia 3:10 Secrets Of China’s Forbidden City (PG) 4:05 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: The Long Depression (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys (PG) 8:40 Magic In The Mountains (PG) 10:05 SBS World News 10:35 Living Black 11:10 Shadow Lines (M) (In Finnish) 12:00 The Looming Tower (MA15+) (In English/ Arabic) 2:45 Box 21 (MA15+) (In Swedish) 4:30 Vice Guide To Film (M d,l,v)

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

6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 8:00 Talking Honey (PG) [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 4:30 Rise And Fall Of Janet Jackson (M l,n) [s] – In 2004, a 5:00 culture war brews as the Super 6:30 Bowl halftime show audience 7:30 sees a white man expose a 9:00 Black woman’s breast for 9/16ths of a second; a national furore ensued. NINE News Late [s] Framed By The Killer: The Sex Cult Frame (M) [s] 10:00 Grand Hotel: Pilot (M l,s,v) [s] 11:00 Country House Hunters 12:00 Australia [s] 1:00

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Program To Be Advised 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] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Bull: Into The Mystic (PG) [s] – A woman who has a reputation for aggressive behaviour is on trial for her husband’s murder, but she claims to have no memory of it. Bull: Doctor Killer (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 America In Color: The 1940s (PG) 2:55 The Italians 3:10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Derbyshire (PG) 4:00 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: The Slum Finds Its Voice (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Royal House Of Windsor: Fire, Feud And Fury (PG) 8:30 The Royal House Of Windsor: The Top Job (PG) 9:25 Hidden Assets (MA15+) (In English/ Flemish) 10:25 SBS World News 11:00 In Therapy (M l,s) (In French) 11:50 Witch Hunt (M l,s) (In Norwegian) 1:35 Cacciatore (MA15+) (In Italian)

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Dead At 17” (M v) (’08) – Two rich teenage brothers throw a party during which a stripper is accidentally killed. Stars: Barbara Niven, John Bregar, Justin Bradley 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] Home And Away (PG) [s] The Voice: Generations (PG) [s] 9-1-1: Past Is Prologue (M) [s] 9-1-1: Wrapped In Red (M) [s] Fantasy Island: Welcome To The Snow Globe (Part 2) (M) Hooked On The Look (MA15+) [s] Home Shopping

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Family Sins” (M v) (’04) Stars: Kirstie Alley 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] Home And Away (PG) [s] The Voice: Generations (PG) [s] Movie: “Eddie The Eagle” (PG) (’16) – Inspired by true events, this is a feel good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards, an unlikely ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself, even as an entire nation was counting him out. Stars: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman Program To Be Advised Home Shopping

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5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Poseidon” (M v) (’06) – 12:00 On New Year’s Eve, the luxury 1:40 ocean liner Poseidon capsizes 2:00 after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are 3:00 left to fight for their lives as they 4:00 attempt to escape the sinking 5:00 6:00 ship. Stars: Josh Lucas, Kurt 7:00 Russell, Jacinda Barrett, Richard Dreyfuss, Emmy 7:30 Rossum, Mía Maestro 9:00 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] 10:10 Home And Away (PG) [s] 10:40 Olympic Winter Games 11:40 Beijing 2022: Pre Show *Live* Program To Be Advised 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30

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

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Diana Wedding (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Australia Behind Bars (MA15+) [s] – Australia Behind Bars, presented by Melissa Doyle, offers unprecedented access beyond the high walls and barbed wires of three maximum security prisons. NINE News Late [s] Prison (M) [s] Manifest: Unaccompanied Minors (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

6:00 The Talk (PG) [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 Program To Be Advised 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 Program To Be Advised 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: Silent Night, Hateful Night (M v) [s] 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: Return Of The Prodigal Son (M v) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods: Cold Comfort (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 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 America In Color: The 1950s (PG) The Italians: Carla Zampatti Fashion Icon Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Durham (PG) Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: Slums In The Spotlight (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble: Exmoor The Long Call (M) Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve SBS World News La Fortuna (M d,l) (In English/ Spanish) Gomorrah (MA15+) (In 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: Beautiful Australian Native Orchids

CHERALYN DARCEY

With over 800 species and around 10 new plants discovered each year, there will be an Aussie Native Orchid I’m sure you will fall in love with! For cultural and showing purposes, Australian Native Orchids are placed into one of two groups. The first being the most popular with home gardeners and collectors for their relative ease of care. Accounting for around 25 per cent of the native orchid population, this group is known as the ‘Epiphyte Orchids’. These grow upon trees and rocks. In botanical terms, a plant growing upon rock void of soil is further classified as a ‘Lithophyte’. The second group, the ‘Terrestrial Orchids’ makes up the rest of the population, which is 75 per cent and although this group is much larger, it isn’t always as well represented in collections as they can be a lot more difficult to cultivate, and many are extremely rare to begin with. As their name suggests, they grow upon the ground. Central Coast Native Orchids What’s even more exciting is discovering and growing our own

local orchids. These will be easier to care for and the success rate of cultivation will also be higher in general because they are at home here. Still, you will need to be mindful of their ‘micro-environmental’ needs. Just because it is a plant that is native to this area, doesn’t mean it can grow as happily in a shaded mountainarea as it will on the windswept fullsun coast. Here are a few locals you might like to try growing at your place: Tree Spider Orchid (Dendrobium tetragonum) grows naturally in trees and upon rocks along small, shaded waterways. In your garden, you will need a semishaded, sheltered moist spot. Expect the highly fragrant, spiderlike flowers to appear in the springtime. You will need good air circulation, and although it can be grown in a pot, does a lot better when mounted in a tree or upon a board. Keep moist throughout the year but a lot drier in the winter months. Ironbark Orchid (Dendrobium

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Even if you never grow an orchid in your life, this book is for all the plant curious out there. With 582 species along with over 600 stunning photographs to discover within its pages this is an invaluable field guide to an often-overlooked plant out there in the Australian wilds. As a garden writer, I can attest to the fact that many are not familiar with the native orchids of our land and don’t recognise what they may come across.

Come and explore these beauties from all environments, even the mysterious underground orchids. Personally, I think every home should have this guide and I might be right as it seems to be selling out quickly!

aemulum) likes to grow on Eucalyptus trees but if you are growing in pots, use a course, loose bark and make sure that you keep the roots covered. Flowers are a brilliant white that turn pink as they are spent. It’s a late winter through to early spring bloomer which delights with a divine soft fragrance. They are happy in the heat, prefer some humidity but also need very good airflow. Ironbark orchids prefer full sun but will tolerant some shade. Ensure the medium is kept moist but be aware that they don’t like to be overwatered at all. A free-flowing growing medium is super important with this orchid. Rock Orchid (Dendrobium speciosum) would have to be my favourite orchid. It grows as both an epiphyte and a terrestrial and is rather drought and heat tolerant. They must have good air-circulation and you should give them semi-shade, but they will enjoy full sun from late autumn and then throughout the winter. Rock Orchid likes to grow in a course bark, pine bark is recommended, and watering should be monitored because they easily fall victim to root rot if water is left to pool. As a general guide: water every three to four days in summer, decreasing to once every week or 10 days in the colder months. How to Grow Epiphytes & Lithophytes First, find a tree! No tree or desire to grow your orchid in a tree? That’s ok, you can simply use old branches, sticks and even rocks artfully placed in pots. Under this structure, you will need a medium and that is not going to be soil. Your epiphytes will recoil in horror if you plant them in dirt so fill your pot with a chunky medium like bark chips, gravel or charcoal. There are specialty orchid growing mediums which are made up of these things and having a look at them will give you the idea or a solution.

This is rather general advice so make sure you seek out individual care tips for your species. Feed your orchid with a specialised orchid fertiliser but at half strength, (because this is a native plant), from mid spring until mid-autumn. You will find that most of this type of orchid needs daily watering through the hottest summer months then a couple of times a week in mild weather, to once a fortnight through the winter months. Got a tree? Maybe a big rock in the garden? Just tie your orchid to it. Follow the rest of the instructions I have given but also make sure the position suits the species you have chosen. One tip I will share with you, don’t tie that orchid to a Paperbark Tree or other bark shedder. How to Grow Terrestrial Orchids For the strong of heart and the patient, these orchids will give you a challenge. I like to enjoy them out there in the bush, but if you want to give them a go, a good starting point is the Donkey Orchid species (Duris spp.) of which there are many, but all have a pair of distinctive ear-like petals. These are easier than most terrestrial orchids to grow. All terrestrial orchids will need a situation on par with most native plants and if growing in a pot, use three parts Australian Native Potting Mix to one part perlite to increase drainage. Many terrestrial orchids are deciduous and will die back to their underground tubers in summer and flower from very early spring. Water well during the growing period but most need you to stop completely when they die back. Looking for More Native Orchid Adventures? Go for a walk in our natural bushland and see if you can spot some Aussie Natives but only take photos, not flowers or plants. Not only is it illegal, but you will also be contributing to the extinction of our flora.

If you are interested in exploring more about legally collecting and growing these beauties of the bush, get in touch with a local Native Orchid group. One that services the Central Coast is: the Australasian Native Orchid Society, Central Coast and they meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Narara Valley Community Centre. www.anoscentralcoast.com for more information.

Also check out the umbrella Australasian Native Orchid Society Website: www.anos.org.au The Australasian Native Orchid Society is dedicated to ‘promoting the understanding and appreciation of orchids growing naturally not only in Australia, but also neighbouring New Zealand, New Guinea and the adjacent western Pacific.’ The society members enjoy a type of plant-fellowship that includes breeding of species and subspecies, shows, culture, education, and field work. GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK You can plant the following now: Culinary herbs, beans, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, cress, cucumber, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, mustard, onions (spring), parsnip, potato tubers, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, swede, sweetcorn, turnips, zucchinis, ageratum, alyssum, boronia, begonia, calendula, cleome, cyclamen, forgetme-not, nasturtium, pansy, poppy (Iceland), stock, verbena, vinca, viola, wallflower Next Week: Propagation Sensation with Summer Cuttings 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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Kariong houses attractive for investors with $100k deposits

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Kariong has ranked seventh in a list of the top 20 investment locations in Australia for investors with a $100,000 deposit. The quarterly Eventus Financial $100k Investment Report analyses every suburb in Australia to find house markets that might suit investors who have a $100,000 deposit and can buy a property valued at up to $1M. The Australian Bureau of Statistics refers to a cluster of suburbs as a Statistical

Area 3 (SA3). Only house markets are chosen, as freestanding houses are likely to give investors better long-term capital gains than units, according to Eventus. To make sure locations are suitable for investors, SA3s are excluded if the: median price for a three-bedroom house is $1M or above; the share of owner-occupiers is less than 65 per cent or more than 90 per cent; vacancy rate is 1.5 per cent or above; yield is three per cent or below; weekly rent has

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Eventus Financial CEO Alex Veljancevski said that despite all the talk of property prices going through the roof, investors who think outside the box can still buy a quality investment property in a quality location with a deposit of $100,000. “If you want to put down a 20 per cent deposit on a house close to the centre of a major capital city, you’ll need much more than a $100,000 deposit,” he said. “But if you’re willing to be open-minded about your loan-

to-value ratio and location, you can definitely buy a good investment property with a $100,000 deposit. “If your deposit is less than 20 per cent, you’ll probably have to pay lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) which is an insurance policy designed to protect the lender in case you default. “To qualify as a profit, the property needs to have been sold for at least $75,000 more than the purchase price (to account for transaction and holding costs).

“If you’re a first home buyer, you might also be able to qualify for first home buyer assistance, depending on which state you live in and the rules of your state’s scheme.” The report listed the median house price in Kariong as $852,676. A 10 per cent deposit would be $85,268, with a median yield of 3.4 per cent and a median weekly rent of $550. Source: Media release, Jan 17 Eventus Financial

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be eligible for payment under my current cover’ and ask them what information they need to confirm it.” Kachor welcomes stapling as it will make it easier for members to manage their insurance cover in the one fund. And if you value your existing cover because you’ve been through the underwriting process and obtained a higher sum insured, you don’t need to give up your existing fund when moving jobs, he says. “If life cover is important to you, tell your new employer to pay your SG contributions into it. That’s the whole point of

choice legislation. Employees determine which fund they’re in, not employers.” And if another fund happens to be a better performer, you can arrange your affairs to get the best of both worlds. “Say you’ve got $1 million worth of cover, you’re 60, and you’re happy with your cover but not happy with the fund’s investment performance. You can roll over $980,000 into a better-performing fund and leave $20,000 behind to pay for the premiums. “All the contributions continue to come into the old fund and your insurance continues unaltered because it is your default fund. Periodically, you can roll over the contributions that accumulate in it to the better-performing fund and leave, say, $20,000 to pay for your life cover and you still comply with the rules about continuing insurance,” says Kachor. Check ASIC’s MoneySmart website to work out how much insurance you need. Before changing your default cover, get professional advice to help you navigate what is, essentially, a very complex environment. VITA PALESTRANT

over one-, three-, five- and seven-year periods. Returning 27.9%pa over three years, it trumps its peers such as Australian Ethical Super Personal’s Australian Shares with 12.8%pa and Media Super Personal’s Sustainable Future Shares with 14.5%pa. In the 12 months to November,

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2021 heralded the beginning of the end of a system that’s left super fund members holding multiple accounts on which they have needlessly paid fees and insurance premiums, amounting to a colossal waste of money. Previously, if you didn’t nominate a super fund when changing jobs, your new employer would open a new account for you in their default fund. But from now on employers will pay your contributions into an existing account unless you choose otherwise, and that account will follow you from job to job. Under super choice, you can still nominate any fund as your main fund. Treasury estimates this “stapling” will save Australians $2.8 billion over the next 10 years. It will also be easier to track your super. Consumer advocate Xavier O’Halloran, a director at Super

Consumers Australia, says stapling means fewer people will be left paying for insurance across multiple super funds for policies they may not be able to claim on. “Paying for duplicate policies can cost you $50,000 over your working life,” he says. Regulators and consumer groups alike have put total and permanent disability cover under the spotlight. O’Halloran says for people who work part-time, are unemployed, work in hazardous occupations or are older, it’s harder to claim an insurance benefit.“ They face a higher bar than the standard test when it comes to claims.” Over 90% of Australians have TPD cover through their super fund. O’Halloran says ASIC did a study to see what the difference was for someone who faced one of these highly restrictive tests versus the standard test. “It found the denial rate on average was 60% if you

faced this more restrictive test whereas the denial rate on the other test was 10%. “Effectively, what super funds are doing is charging people for cover they can’t claim on, particularly vulnerable people.” Under pressure to address the problems, the industry is working on a voluntary code of practice. The Financial Services Council says while its members recognise that their own members must be able to claim on the default cover they have been paying for, it will not stop fund trustees from excluding high-risk occupations. “For all those people that it

won’t protect, that are defaulted into a fund that doesn’t have cover, they’ve effectively been carved out from the safety net,” says O’Halloran. “If you already have insurance with them, you’ll be able to keep it and they’ll cover you. But not if you are a new fund entrant.” It highlights the importance of checking your insurance. Mark Kachor, managing director of research firm DEXX&R, recommends you contact your fund to find out about your cover. “It’s probably best doing it in writing, so there’s a record of what they responded with. Say ‘I wish to confirm that I will

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Corporate fund TelstraSuper came in fourth place (11.8%pa) followed by UniSuper (11.3%pa), Australian Ethical (11.3%pa) and AustralianSuper (11%pa). BT’s 1980s Lifestage Fund (11%pa) made the top 10, as did Hostplus’s Personal Balanced Fund (11%pa) and VicSuper’s FutureSaver Personal.

Over a one-year period, Hostplus’s Personal Balanced Fund topped the tables, returning 19.3%pa followed by TelstraSuper with 18.5%pa and Aware with 18.4%pa. On the sustainable investing front, UniSuper’s Global Environmental Opportunities fund continues to dominate returns

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Have your say on housing Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to contribute to discussions on housing across the region, with community consultation on the Central Coast Local Housing Strategy Discussion Paper now open. Administrator Rik Hart said housing is a hot topic on the Coast. “Record sale prices are being achieved right across the Coast at the moment, while the availability of rental properties remains at an all-time low,” Hart said. “With clear housing projections set out in the Central Coast Regional Plan – 41,500 additional homes by

2036 – it’s imperative that we adequately plan for a range of housing types and densities in different locations so that we have something to offer the diverse requirements of our community. “The discussion paper is intended to bring together key concepts from the evidencebased report and act as a prompt to guide discussion around the future of housing on the Central Coast. “The feedback on the discussion paper will assist Council in developing the Central Coast Housing Strategy. “Once developed, the Housing Strategy will link with the housing objectives and targets set out in the Central Coast Regional Plan and will detail how and where housing should

be provided in consideration of a range of factors including supply and demand.” The development of the Housing Strategy is a key action in both the Local Strategic Planning Statement and the Affordable Housing Strategy. “This discussion paper is a starting point for these important conversations, and I would encourage everyone to get involved and help shape the future of housing on the Central Coast,” Hart said. Community members can view the discussion paper and have their say until February 28 at yourvoiceourcoast.com/ housing. Source: Media release, Jan 25 Central Coast Council

Resident receives Council bill - from 2006 When a Blackwall resident received a letter supposedly from Central Coast Council for $393.54 for an overdue bill dated from 2015, he thought it was a scam. Craig Caldwell rang Council to alert them to what was being perpetrated in their name but no, the Council rang him back and explained it was really a Council bill for work done in 2006 - before he even owned the house. It was for kerb and guttering done way back then, when the area was still Gosford City Council. Caldwell was – and still is – flabbergasted. “It’s not a scam but it is a scam, a council scam,” he said. His neighbour has received the same sort of letter but their amount is almost three times Caldwell’s bill. Since Caldwell has spoken of his plight on social media, other people have come forward with similar bills sent to Point Clare,

Wamberal and Kincumber. “The bill doesn’t even explain what the matter is about; it simply states it is from 2015 and is overdue, there is no accompanying explanation,” he said. But even that doesn’t make sense if the work was done in 2006. “I find this absolutely outrageous that Central Coast Council is making a cash grab using some defunct account from 2006 to bolster their coffers,” he said. “It’s a total disgrace that they are now trying to activate discontinued accounts to take back some of their mismanagement.” Caldwell has contacted A Current Affair and hopes the matter will make prime time television. He said Council told him an explanatory letter was on its way. “I should get that by 2035,” he said. After questions from Coast

Craig Caldwell of Blackwall with the bill

News, Council said: “In January 2022, Central Coast Council issued debtor statements to a small portion (fewer than 3 per cent) of its customers to advise of outstanding current and historical charges.” It said it had in December 2021 upgraded its property and rating systems for customers across the Coast. “During this upgrade, various current and historical outstanding charges were identified as two systems (previously Wyong and Gosford)

became one,” Council said. “All statements issued during January 2022 are correct and valid.” It said its updated template for debtor statements displayed the information in a modestly updated design. “Council recognises this design change was not expressly advised to customers and apologises for causing any confusion on the legitimacy of these debtor statements.” Council said it would contact customers to ensure they were

aware that the outstanding amount owing was correct. “For any questions relating to these Council-issued statements, residents and ratepayers are encouraged to contact Council via the 24/7 online Customer Service Centre or by calling 1300 463 954.” In July 2018, the Councillors agreed unanimously to stop the practice of charging residents a contribution towards kerb and guttering and footpaths after Councill staff said it was unequal in that some didn’t have to pay if the work was the result of a grant or developer contribution; that it was expensive to administer and that the process could be seen to negatively impact Council’s reputation. They rescinded the policy. The report to the Councillors concluded the removal of the kerb, gutter and footpath contributions would result in a minor reduction of income –

the average per year was $296,019 – but it would not generally reduce the length of footpath, kerb and gutter constructed. “The small reduction in income is partially offset taking into consideration the heavy administrative costs,” Council said. “The contributions may be perceived as a burden on property owners who have not financially planned to contribute nor requested the infrastructure and may create financial hardship. “The contribution can also create inequity as the contribution is dependent upon the funding source. “Property owners appreciate the footpath, kerb and gutter infrastructure works once completed, however are disappointment (sic) when asked to contribute financially. “The contribution process may be seen to negatively impact Council’s reputation.” Merilyn Vale

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Hydrogen technology makes Star Scientific a global hero Central Coast hydrogen company, Star Scientific, has been selected as a finalist for the 24th annual SXSW Innovation Awards, to take place in Austin, Texas, in March. The Berkeley Vale-based company is a finalist in the New Economy category for its innovative Hydrogen Energy Release Optimiser, or HERO®. The awards recognise and celebrate the most exciting tech developments in the connected world. The New Economy category recognises those redefining the exchange of goods and services, from the sharing economy, to virtual currency, to micro-finance, to mobiledevice-payment systems and beyond. From hundreds of applications Star Scientific was one of 65 finalists selected across 13 categories by a panel of judges composed of industry peers and experts. Each entry was graded on four criteria: creativity; form; function; and overall experience. The Finalist Showcase provides an in-person

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experience for the judges to complete their second round of voting to determine the winner of all 13 categories. The winners in each of the 13 categories, plus additional honours will be announced on March 14. Star Scientific Global Group Chairman, Andrew Horvath, said being named a finalist

was a reward for all the effort the staff has put into producing the groundbreaking HERO®. “This is an exciting time to be pioneering hydrogen technology and I am very proud of the Star Scientific team,” he said. “We are seeing a shift toward hydrogen as the

energy choice of the future and we are very excited by the opportunities that HERO® will bring. “HERO® is the missing link in the hydrogen supply chain, turning green hydrogen into continuous industrial heat without combustion. “The world is yet to grasp the reality that data centres

are the ‘new steel’. “Data centres are looking to get off the grid, but solar, wind and batteries won’t serve their needs alone – which is why they are so interested in green hydrogen. “Our HERO® hydrogen technology will close the gap in carbon-free 24/7 intensive energy needs for

the digital economy.” For more information about the SXSW Innovation Awards and to view the complete list of 2022 finalists, visit www. sxsw.com/awards/ innovation-awards/. Source: Media release, Jan 20 Star Scientific

$13.5M price for Wagstaffe mansion A waterfront Wagstaffe mansion is tipped to become the Central Coast’s most expensive home with expressions invited from interested buyers. The 6 Bulkara St property hit the market on January 14 and there reportedly have already been offers made. The property was last sold in 2020 for $9.5M, breaking

local records at the time but now has a price guide starting at $13.5M. “You can’t beat the location, aspect and size of this incredible waterfront property,” Central Coast Belle Property Principal, Cathy Baker, said. “Built on nearly 2,200 square metres of prime north-facing deep-water land on the doorstep of beautiful Bouddi

National Park, 6 Bulkara St is a rare gem that offers the finest in luxury waterfront living. “From the resort-style pool to the private entertaining area and the well thought out bedrooms and chic light-filled living spaces, it is the epitome of coastal living and the ideal holiday home.” Named ‘Agave’, the home was built by Construct Central

Coast and designed by JPR Architects. It was named Australian House of the Year and best Custom-Built Home at the 2018 Housing Industry Association awards. Spread over two levels, the property has several standout features including: seven bedrooms all with ensuites, a walk-in cellar, an outdoor entertaining area with

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How to make the perfect Summer salad they’re worlds apart. Mastering the art is pretty straight-forward, even for noncooks. All it requires is some knowhow around contrasting and balancing flavours, colours and textures – and grasping the critical importance of fresh ingredients.

GEORGIA LIENEMANN We’re back for the second instalment of our Summer salads series. This week we’re honing in on the vital elements required to create the perfect salad, to help guide you to mastery with this exceptionally underrated life skill. The difference between a good and cracking Summer salad is nominal in terms of the time and effort required, yet when it comes to indulging –

In Summer, salad can be so much more than an assortment of greens (not that there’s anything wrong with a side of fresh greens with a zingy vinaigrette)! At this time of year, salads can hold their own as hearty standalone meals. It doesn’t need to be complicated Oftentimes, simplicity trumps complexity. Pairing a perfectly ripe fruit with a soft cheese and something for crunch is enough to satisfy and delight. The sweet and savory

combination is a hallmark of Summer salads and a classic format when you’re pressed for time or lacking energy. Throughout the rest of the year, preparing great food takes marginally more effort – so don’t miss your chance to get off so lightly! My favourite fruit + cheese combinations: • Watermelon, Greek feta and mint or coriander with lemon, lime or balsamic • Fresh or grilled peaches or nectarines with burrata (or buffalo mozzarella) and some fresh microgreens and toasted nuts or seeds • Strawberries, Danish feta, rocket and red onion with balsamic reduction Building the Summer salad

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Choose your star ingredients: I’m a nutritionist so when it comes to creating a satisfying and balanced meal, I tend to think primarily in terms of macronutrients. A protein (cheese, meat, fish or egg), a carbohydrate (fruit, root or grain) and some leafy greens or herbs tend to form the bulk of my Summer salads. When selecting your

ingredients, think contrast: creamy and crunchy, wet and dry and an array of flavours: sweet, savory, salty and sour. And the best kept secret when it comes to preparing a truly great dish is to start with the freshest, top quality produce you can source. Plan to make your salad within a day or so of shopping as this is when your ingredients are at their best. With softer produce like avocados, aim to have them ripe but still firm. Greens can be somewhat pedantic about their conditions, so it’s good to consider how and when you’ll be serving your dish. If you’re dining alfresco at a picnic or barbeque, your salad will require a bit of longevity. So, don’t opt for greens that wilt easily, like spinach or watercress. The best bet is to keep the greens to a minimum and use some flavourful herbs instead. • Ensure crunch factor: this is always front and centre on my mental checklist. Which ingredient will add that generous crunch to help balance the softer textures of

fruit and cheese? Sometimes it’s fresh produce like cucumber or radish, otherwise toasted nuts and seeds are great, or savoury options like croutons, toasted breadcrumbs, bacon, parmesan crisps or even tortilla chips for a more Mexican inspired salad. • A little extra flavour: at this time of year I like to let the fresh produce speak for itself, but there’s no harm in adding an extra hit of flavour. A little crushed garlic (or store-bought garlic paste if you must) adds a whole new dimension to some of the classic salads, as does a little finely grated ginger. And nothing compares to a generous handful of freshly picked herbs – my favourites are basil, mint, dill, tarragon and coriander – but I also love finely shredding some kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass or lemon myrtle and stirring it through for some extra zest when the mood strikes. Use a sharp knife when preparing your herbs or you’ll risk bruising the leaves. If your kitchen is missing one of these: promptly rectify. In the meantime, it’s best to simply tear the leaves of softer herbs into your salad instead.

• To dress or leave naked? The best part about using juicy, flavouful Summer fruits is that they bring acidity and moisture to the salad, by default. At this time of year, sometimes all you need is a pinch of salt and a dash of oil or balsamic. When dressing your salad, the purpose is to lift and highlight the existing flavours – not to overpower them. Vinaigrettes with a light, zingy edge can help bring the salad together. • Presentation: Layering a salad on a large platter (or even on individual plates) instead of tossing it in a bowl can look a lot more visually appealing. And remember that unless you’re dealing with a heavier potato salad or similar, it’s best to dress your salad at the last moment to preserve its vibrancy. Well, I hope you’re inspired to try something new in the kitchen so that you can spend more time out of it. Stay tuned for some delicious recipes over the next few weeks.

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Be on alert for signs of heart attack As Heart Awareness Month, REDFEB, approaches in February, Jen O’Neill of Narara is urging residents, and especially women, to be on the lookout for signs of heart attack. O’Neill, who suffered two heart attacks by the age of 40, said the disease could strike anyone at any time. “The type of heart attacks I had were SCADs, or spontaneous coronary artery dissections, where a tear forms in a blood vessel in the heart,” she said. “I had the first when I was 36, with no family history of heart disease. “I was chatting to my husband after a stressful day when I had a pain in my left breast. “Because I was breast feeding I assumed it was mastitis but the pain shot down my arm and I had tingling – and then a really intense feeling of wanting to be sick. “My husband, who is a police officer, suspected I was having a heart attack but I told him not to be ridiculous and refused an ambulance because I thought I

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would be wasting a valuable resource. “But when I got to Gosford Hospital, even the medical staff were shocked when tests showed heart activity. “It was very confronting because I didn’t fit a heart patient stereotype but an angiogram found a massive

tear in an artery at the front of my heart. “The condition was managed with medication and I thought I was home and hosed until it happened again while I was at work in 2020. “That time I had a pain in the back, which I put down to a gym session the day before,

Upgrade on the menu for school canteen East Gosford Public School has received over $10,000 to upgrade its canteen following a successful application under the Community Building Partnership (CBP) program. The grant is to be used to repaint the canteen as well as upgrade appliances in line with the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy that aims to promote healthy eating for the students. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch announced the funding recently. “Healthy eating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is something I have always been passionate about and I am so pleased to announce East Gosford Public School’s success in the CBP program,” Tesch said. “Our children should be able to access healthy food options for lunch and recess, and this grant will allow our wonderful members of the P&C to offer this through better appliances and a better designed space.” Canteen manager Melissa Hogston said the canteen has not been updated in decades. “As we are starting to make more healthy food as part of the NSW Healthy School

Canteen Strategy, the new appliances will make it much easier, especially since some of the old equipment was starting to fall apart,” she said. “I’ve been here for six years and there has been quite an increase in lunch orders, so the money will be used for new and bigger appliances for the increase in demand. “There will also be a fresh coat of paint and new shelving for the canteen.” Tesch said the improvements would form part of a broader campaign to update public school canteen menus so

they offer greater variety and freshness and are more nutritionally valuable. “This will make life much easier for our hardworking P&C volunteers, and will ultimately lead to healthier children,” she said. “I am pleased this funding will go towards our future leaders and hopefully promote a healthier lifestyle for our kids.” Source: Media release, Jan 14 Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch

but apparently I lost colour and went grey and a co-worker convinced me to call my GP, who recommended I go the the hospital. “Again I refused an ambulance but it turned out I had another tear - this time in an artery in the back of the heart, which is why it presented differently. “It can happen to anyone, even athletes, and a lot of the time it is women aged 40-55.” O’Neill is urging others not to ignore the signs of a possible heart attack and to go to the

hospital if in any doubt. “It’s just so important,” she said. “My condition is medically managed and I am doing OK apart from side effects such as fatigue and bruising because of the blood thinners, but people have died from SCAD heart attacks when not properly diagnosed. “I urge everyone to watch out for the signs.” During February, Heart Research Australia is inviting all Australians to wear red for

someone close to their heart to help keep families together for longer. The organisation is also promoting new resources which highlight the differences in heart disease symptoms, prevention and management for both men and women. A spokesperson said heart disease is one of the biggest killers of women in Australia and that warning signs can differ between men and women. “Despite heart disease being a leading cause of death in women, only one in five Australian women are aware of this,” Research Australia CEO Nicci Dent said. “This highlights a huge gap in understanding and the need to raise awareness about the different symptoms and risks for women. “Many women dismiss early warning signs because they think heart disease mainly affects older men.” Menopause also reduces women’s natural protection against heart disease. For more information on REDFEB and to donate, go to www.heartresearch.com.au. Terry Collins

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Michael Mitchell has been appointed as the new CEO of Gosford Private Hospital as Healthe Care Central Coast starts the year with a renewed focus of growth and collaboration as part of its regional approach to managing COVID-19. The change will see former hospital CEO Matt Kelly lead existing and new members of the executive team as part of his new role as the Head of Regional Operations – North. Kelly will provide leadership and strategic management for eight hospitals and their teams across the Central Coast, Hunter, the Mid North Coast and Dubbo. Mitchell will be joined at Gosford Private by Natasha Mackey who recently moved

up into the role of Director of Clinical Services. Mitchell said he was pleased to be starting at such an important time for the region and the hospital. “It’s exciting to be joining a hospital which has just finalised a successful 18-month, $32M re-development which included the installation of a new Day Surgery unit and stepdown lounge, a 12-bed maternity ward, an 18-bed recovery bay and a 23-bed dedicated surgical ward,” he said. Kelly said Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital would also have a new CEO/Director of Clinical Services – Jennifer McNamara. The appointment of new executive leaders at two out of the three Healthe Care Central

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Coast Hospitals marked an important chapter for the region, particularly when it comes to living with and facilitating health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, he said. “These are unprecedented times and Brisbane Waters,

Gosford and Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospitals all have longstanding and positive relationships with the LHD when it comes to coordinating treatment and care for the Central Coast Community,” Kelly said. “Across Healthe Care

generally, we have prioritised supporting the COVID-19 response across New South Wales and Victoria since the start of the pandemic. “This includes the redirection of more than 100 staff from our hospitals to the areas of greatest need, including the Vaccination Hubs and Special Health Accommodation in Sydney. “We are proud to have played a significant role in supporting the public sector and the last two years have shown the value of having sustainable private and public health systems that work cohesively together. “We know that the relationships with our local LHD are more important than ever as we navigate the impact of the ongoing pandemic and

we will continue to liaise closely with Gosford and Wyong Public Hospitals and NSW Health throughout 2022 to provide resources and support in any way we can. “As we continue to work with LHDs to support underpressure services, Healthe Care Central Coast will continue to progress plans for growth in 2022. “This includes a $9M development application to expand the mental health services at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital and plans to further expand the range of services and procedures available at Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital.” Source: Media release, Jan 24 Healthe Care

Great HSC results for local school Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) students have hit high notes in the 2021 HSC. The school was ranked 75 in the Top 100 schools across NSW with 31 per cent of students achieving an ATAR above 90; 15 per cent gained an ATAR of over 95 and over half of the cohort received an ATAR over 80. Almost 70 per cent of students received an ATAR over 75. “Studying for exams is challenging enough, without the disruption these young people have faced in the final two years of their schooling,” Headmaster William Low said. “I am so very proud of their hopeful spirit, their care of each other and the power of their persistence.” Low paid tribute to teachers who provided every support to students, not only academically but to their well being as well. He also acknowledged the strong support provided by families.

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Dickford, achieved an ATAR of 99.35. Five students (Lucinda Incoll, Annabella Poll, Louis Sturm, Eben Turner and Hugh Wassall) were included in the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) All Rounders list for achieving Band 6 in 10 or more units of study. In the area of Visual Arts Daisy Hughes has been accepted to

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Interest Project which explored how the role of masculinity impacts climate denialism. Over 80 per cent of CCGS students have already received university degree offers. Interesting and varied future pathways will see some students travel as far as New York, Canada and Germany to pursue their university careers. Closer to home students will take up positions in places such as the University of Newcastle, University of NSW, Macquarie University and

Australian National University. Senior College Leader Janine Comber said the class of 2021 may have missed out on many rites of passage but they’ve gained an inner strength and self-belief that equips them well for life after school. “It’s hard to imagine how it must have felt to not know if exams would go ahead, separated from friends and teachers, keeping motivated while locked down and studying by screen at home,” Comber said. “Once back at school, students continued to take full advantage of every opportunity offered by their incredibly supportive and dedicated teachers, who put so much effort and imagination into reenergising them in the long run up to the examinations. “We commend our students for their resilience, persistence and tenacity in their approach to such a difficult year. “We are truly very proud of them.” Source: Media release, Jan 21 Central Coast Grammar School

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Parents and teachers air frustrations about back-to-school plan As Central Coast children prepare to return to school, Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) said parents are concerned at how COVID-19 risks will be managed and a later return for primary schools would be wiser. “CCCP&C recognises that the NSW Education Minister understands there will be a huge disruption to schools due to staff and student illness from catching COVID once schools open,” spokesperson, Sharryn Brownlee, said. “It will be worse in primary schools, due to the poor management by the Federal Government of the five-11-year-olds’ vaccine roll out. “The vaccine mismanagement has angered and frightened parents who have been unable to get their children vaccinated. “Primary children, while wanting to meet their new teachers and classmates, are feeling fearful and worried because they are not protected like high school children are. “It will be interesting to see just how many casuals and retiree teachers are currently accredited and able to fill in either in primary or secondary schools. “Subject speciality is needed in high schools to ensure the curriculum is taught correctly so that students are able to pass exams. “It is concerning for those students who will be away for a week or up to 10 days with COVID.” Brownlee said there were similar concerns over teacher absences. “It will be a very disruptive Term One with different students and teachers in class absent over multiple days,” she said. “With online learning not linked to what their peers are doing in class the concern is that it will just be ‘busy work’

to fill in time until they can return to class and try to catch up with their classmates.” Brownlee said the greatest concern was safety in primary schools. “Parents are fearful that their child, and then the family and extended family, will be falling ill from the increased risk of catching COVID as it takes hold and spreads,” she said. “Many parents do not want to take the risk and will be keeping their children home until they can be fully vaccinated to protect them. “Education matters but health and safety matters more, they say. “Some parents will be permanently home schooling, such is their fear for their children.” Brownlee said a simple solution would be to have NSW primary students start back two weeks later so that children can have their vaccinations and be protected. “Western NSW is already starting a week later,” she said. “It is incredibly frustrating that once again the poor management of a vaccine rollout from the Federal Government is putting lives at risk. “Children’s health and wellbeing should be at the front of mind when decisions are being made.” Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, echoed Brownlee’s concerns. “The plan to get students back into classrooms includes relying on staff and students taking Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) twice a week for the first month,” Tesch said. “The Perrottet Government’s plan is for individual schools to distribute the tests to the families of students before the start of the school year (in less than a week). “A part of the plan is to maximise natural and mechanical ventilation, with air

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purifiers dispatched to where they are needed. “I’m sure we can all agree they are needed in all of our classrooms.” Tesch said the State Government’s “let it rip” attitude was not working. President of Ettalong Woy Woy Teachers Association, Chris Wright, said the plan was worrisome for many teachers and families. “RATs are meant to be such a crucial part of the Government’s scheme to keep schools open but the details of how that’s going to work is still vague,” he said. “How are we going to get students and teachers to get tests on a consistent basis and do we even have enough? “We also know you can be infectious with COVID for a number of days before you return a positive rapid test – so it is not a silver bullet. “Adding to our concern is that COVID affects you worse the older you are. “I’m in my 50s and I am concerned.” Wright said a growing teacher shortage in public schools adds another complexity to the reopening of schools. “Solutions for who’s going to cover the sick teachers are just not cutting it right now,” he said. “The plan to get retired teachers back in the classroom to deal with the expected increased shortage is problematic to say the least. “We know older people are some of the most vulnerable people to COVID. “On top of this, fast-tracking student teachers is not the answer. “We know we have a problem retaining new teachers so bringing them into a classroom in the worst possible environment, I doubt is going to improve those statistics.”

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Jess Morgan reappointed head netball coach at Academy NETBALL Jess Morgan has been reappointed as Greater Bank Netball program head at Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS). “Jess has a plethora of experience from coaching club-level netball all the way through to premier league for Central Coast Heart,” a spokesperson said.

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program for 2022. Morgan said after two years of disruption to the CCAS netball program due to COVID-19, she was keen to get back to work with the next group of athletes. “I am beyond excited to put together an exciting and dynamic program like no other year,” she said. “I can also reveal the inclusion of experienced guest coaches,

athletes, mentors and strength and conditioning coaches who will work alongside us to provide an extensive and individualised program for each athlete. “We cannot wait for the start of the program and look forward to seeing the calibre of netball talent we have on the Central Coast.” The 2022 CCAS Greater Bank Netball squad will have the

opportunity to compete at the Your Local Club Academy Games, to be held in Wagga Wagga in April, and the Greater Bank Academy Challenge, which is planned for September. Applications for the 2022 netball program close on Friday, January 28. Source: Media release, Jan 25 Central Coast Academy of Sport

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General Manager Matt Tredrea said the team was ready for some “cracking basketball” during the year. “In my short time as General Manager I’ve had the opportunity to engage with many members, stakeholders, service providers and others in our community,” he said. “I’ve been impressed by the strength of the community and the resilience and respect it has shown over the past two years. “In this trying time, our community has remained solid, as evidenced by the strong turnouts for our domestic competitions, and representative trials in late 2021.” Tredrea said dedicated staff had stepped up and out of their comfort zone to keep things going, supported by a team of passionate volunteers including parents, coaches, past players, community members and the CCB Board. “It is important to us that this community strength continues and, with the feedback received so far, you will notice some changes in the coming months,” he said. “Our first three priorities to kick off 2022 are communication, community

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“Check in via Service NSW and if at all unwell, please don’t attend the stadium. “We’d love to see as many games happen as possible, while keeping all our members safe and healthy, but we know that throughout the season teams will be unable to play due to COVID. “As such, we have reviewed our forfeiture policy and from January 17 until April 8, we will trial an additional policy. “This means that COVID related forfeits with a minimum four hours’ notice will be charged a reduced forfeit fee of $50 (normally $70). “We will further review this policy after the trial period. “For us 2022 will be a year full of exciting opportunities, challenges, and plenty of amazing basketball as we continue to embed our new

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overall with Amy Ellis. Marshall also collected the first-time skipper award and the junior skipper award. Manly’s Sam Stodart finished runner-up for a second year after being pipped on the last day as the wind faded. Belmont held the teams trophy but handed it back to Manly’s sailors, who showed great consistency at the pointy end of the fleet.

Fortunes fluctuated during the week as conditions favoured the lighter crews. The heaviest breeze was 13 knots and there were frequent times when it fell below 3 knots. The strongest squall of the event came during the presentation, when a storm cell brought lightning, hail and heavy rain. Fleet size (51) was slightly

diminished, with only one Brisbane boat venturing south due to COVID uncertainty. Two boats also withdrew during the regatta, with crew being close contacts. Results at sailingresults.com. au. Source: Media release, Jan 21 Mark Rothfield, Allen Flying 11 National Championships

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