25 FEBRUARY 2022
ISSUE 331
News
Freak storms wreak havoc
Council is pushing ahead with a seawall at Wamberal Beach, with a preferred design identified, but Wamberal Save Our Sand has slammed this move. See page 5
Out&About
Gosford Musical Society (GMS) will return to Laycock St Community Theatre next week after an extended absence due to COVID-19 See page 13
Business Severe storms wreaked havoc on the Central Coast on Tuesday, February 22, as roads and homes flooded and motorists were left stranded. See page 3 Flooding on Central Coast Hwy and Racecourse Rd at West Gosford caused traffic chaos
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PEP11 one step closer to running out of gas The Federal Government has taken “the next step” in formally rejecting the application for renewal of the PEP11 permit, which expired 12 months ago. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, following the Government’s proposed decision to not suspend, extend and vary the title conditions of the permit announced on December 16, 2021, the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) issued the applicant a Notice of Intention to Refuse and granted the applicant 30 days to
respond to the notice. “After considering the applicant’s response, I have made the decision under section 59(3) of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 to propose to refuse the application,” the Prime Minister said. “As a result, I have written to NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole, as the Joint Authority partner, advising of the Government’s proposed decision.” It is understood this is a more formal advice than the
notification sent to Toole in December of the Government’s “intention” to refuse the application. A spokesman for NOPTA confirmed that on February 17, 2022, the Federal Government had announced its decision to propose to refuse an application to suspend, extend and vary the title conditions of PEP-11. “The NSW member of the Joint Authority, Deputy Premier (Paul) Toole, has 30 days to respond, following which a decision will be finalised,” the spokesperson said. “If Minister Toole agrees with
the Commonwealth member of the Joint Authority’s proposed decision to refuse the current suspension, extension and variation application, within the 30-day period, the decision on this application will then be finalised. “Any action to be taken after a decision is finalised is a matter for the titleholder.” A spokesperson for Minister Toole said former Deputy Premier John Barilaro had written to Resources Minister Keith Pitt last year confirming the NSW position to reject the renewal of PEP-11.
“Deputy Premier Toole will soon be writing back to the Prime Minister confirming our opposition to PEP-11,” the spokesperson said. “NOPTA will be (copied) into that formal correspondence with the Prime Minister.” Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks has stated the Government is following the “proper process” in refusing the application as community groups and Opposition politicians grapple with the convoluted process. Continued page 6
Plans for a $115M mixed use development, including a 196room hotel, opposite Gosford racecourse appear to be dead in the water for the time being. See page 21
Sport
Two one-goal losses in a week at AAMI Park, Melbourne has sunk the Central Coast Mariners to the bottom end of the A-League table, unrewarded despite their exceptional showing against the defending champions. See page 32
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Freak storms wreak havoc Severe storms wreaked havoc on the Central Coast on Tuesday, February 22, as roads and homes flooded and motorists were left stranded. Gosford SES Unit commander Rolf Garda said well over 100mm of rain fell in the West Gosford, East Gosford, Erina, Narara area, with more than 100 calls for help received. “A lot of water came down and most of our calls were for trees down, leaking roofs and collapsed ceilings,” he said. “Anyone low lying was calling for sandbags. “When you get this much rain, water runs down the hills and comes up from the gutters.” Garda said much of the emergency work had been carried out on Tuesday night, with assistance from the RFS and Fire and Rescue NSW, with another dozen calls or so received on Wednesday morning. “We had sandbags available from our Erina depot and a lot of people came there to collect them,” he said. “We are encouraging people
Flooding at West Gosford
to self-help as much as possible; sandbags can easily be placed in doorways and driveways to help keep the water out as much as possible.” Garda said the Gosford Unit pt out calls for assistance from the Hunter and beyond. “We had units come from Port Stephens, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Swansea,” he said. “They sent what help they could, but they were also
worried about storms in their own area.” Garda said the worst of the storm hit at around 8am, with many roads quickly going underwater. “The roads were horrendous; West Gosford went under and it created a huge gridlock,” he said. “Luckily we didn’t have to cross that area, with most of our calls the other side of West Gosford.
“A few streets in East Gosford were impacted, but they were mostly side streets and didn’t impact us too much.” Garda said freak storms appeared to be becoming more frequent. “Once, you would expect one or two east coast lows a yeararound Easter and June – but now we are getting these summer storm cells coming up on the radar with very little warning,” he said.
With rain predicted for most of the week, Garda said he thought the Coast had seen the worst of it. “I don’t think we’ll get the same severity of storm we saw on Tuesday,” he said. Advice from SES during heavy storms includes: keep clear of creeks and storm drains; don’t walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water; if trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place
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Coast groups get ready for Clean Up Australia Day Sunday, March 6, is Clean Up Australia Day and several Central Coast groups are busily arranging events. Terrigal Rotary will hold a clean up on March 6 from 10am to noon. A spokesperson said around 12 people were expected to gather at the Terrigal Rotary Children’s Park for the clean up. “Our Bush Care Team will
concentrate on cleaning up the area around the lagoon that they have been regenerating over the last four-to-five years whilst others of us will clean the streets opposite the Rotary Park and down toward Wamberal,” the spokesperson said. “Any rubbish we can save from going into the sea means another bird or fish saved and less pollution in our seafood. “Each year we can monitor whether garbage dropped on
our streets is getting better or worse.” The clean up will be followed by a barbecue at the home of one of the group’s members. Trilogy disability services will conduct a clean up on March 4 at 2 Kibble St, Gosford, from noon to 2pm. One of the biggest clean ups in the area is set to be conducted by Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives-Central Coast (OCCI) and Aquafun on
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Council forges ahead with seawall plan for Wamberal beach Council is pushing ahead with a seawall at Wamberal Beach, with a preferred design identified, but Wamberal Save Our Sand has slammed this move. The Wamberal Beach Terminal Protection and Sand Nourishment Investigation project is now complete and a Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) has been released on yourvoiceourcoast.com with feedback welcome until March 20. Council CEO David Farmer said that, by identifying a longterm solution, Council was fulfilling its role as a certifying authority while ensuring legislative obligations were undertaken with guidance from community consultation. He said by completing the investigation Council had delivered on key management actions of the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP). “The review of all expert technical studies, extensive community consultation and consideration of Council’s role and legislative responsibility … have highlighted specific criteria for a preferred seawall design as the most effective and viable long-term solution for beach erosion at Wamberal,” Farmer said.
A concept design of the preferred seawall option
“The preferred seawall design will have the least impact on the beach, as it will be located behind current adhoc coastal protection works. “Those ad-hoc works would then be removed (resulting) in greater beach width. “Without terminal protection and the implementation of the long-term strategy, coastal erosion will continue to threaten private homes, public infrastructure and expose adhoc structures.” Council Administrator Rik Hart said the community has been waiting a long time for a long-term strategy. “Council has delivered on identifying a preferred terminal
protection option based on extensive expert technical studies and data with high consideration to community feedback,” Hart said. “I acknowledge that there are some groups and residents that are opposed to a seawall and I understand their concerns. “However, by not progressing with a viable long-term solution for coastal erosion at Wamberal it will only get incrementally worse and require additional emergency works which would negatively impact beach aesthetic and usability.” Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) was “extremely disappointed” to see Council
pursue a seawall. Spokesperson Hugh Naven said: “Council has continued to fail in addressing the real community issues and concerns associated with erosion at Wamberal and has highlighted the lack of respect to the greater community who use the beach. “Despite ongoing concerns, supported by experts on beach erosion, local resident groups have been ignored and the State Government-led ‘tunnel vision’ of Council has continued to steamroll towards the building of a vertical wall along Wamberal and Terrigal beach that will eventuate in the destruction and permanent
loss of both beaches.” A recent parliamentary petition opposing the seawall received over 2,200 signatures. Naven said surveys and other engagement activities had been “deliberately skewed” to support a seawall. “The CBA only investigated seawall options, rather than a wide range of all possible options,” he said. “The last time a CBA was conducted into all possible options it was revealed a seawall would have the highest costs of all options; Council has entirely ignored this. “Our group would like to see another Cost Benefit Analysis commissioned, investigating
all possible options, including sand nourishment, planned retreat, groynes, artificial reefs and dune revegetation.” Naven said SOS wants a working group including representatives from Wamberal Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Wamberal Express Boardriders, Wamberal Community Group and other community groups, businesses and coastal experts, as well as dune-front property owners and Council representatives. “Such a group would allow for open discussion … to ensure all interests are represented in the eventual solution,” he said. “Wamberal Beach SOS is about doing the right thing for our beach and our community. “We believe, to achieve this, we need all options investigated.” Council staff are developing Minimum Engineering Guidelines for future development applications taking into account minimum footprint,length of construction, material selection,landscaping, and maintenance requirements. A report will come back to council in coming months.
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PEP11 one step closer to running out of gas From page 1
Prime Minister Scott Morrison previously announced the first step in the cancellation process at Terrigal in December
Candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, is demanding that a definite decision be rendered prior to the next Federal Election, slated for no later than May. “The Central Coast community has demanded assurance that PEP-11 is truly dead in the water,” Reid said. He said two months after Morrison announced at Terrigal that PEP11 would definitely not go ahead, the community is still plagued by uncertainty. Meanwhile Deputy Premier Toole has announced that all
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offshore exploration and mining for commercial purposes will be ruled out in NSW under a landmark policy introduced by the State Government. He said the Government will not support commercial applications for offshore mineral, coal or petroleum exploration or mining, in or adjacent to, NSW coastal waters. Toole said any offshore exploration or mining will be limited to tackling coastal erosion through beach renourishment, where a clear public benefit exists. “This policy recognises that our coastal ecosystems are complex and sensitive and formalises our long-held view that the NSW Government will not support offshore exploration or mining for commercial
purposes,” he said. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the new policy would stop the “ping ponging” between State and Federal Governments over the issue of off-shore drilling. “Although we made (our position) perfectly clear in February 2021 when then Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, formally opposed PEP-11, this policy will … (close) the door on ever having a PEP11-style issue to deal with again,” Crouch said. “This policy sends a strong message to offshore drillers … NSW is not the place for you. “I am enormously proud of this policy and congratulate the many community advocates who have long campaigned against offshore drilling.” Terry Collins
Submission deadline for Inquiry into social media extended Young people on the Central Coast have until March 15 to have their say about the risks they face online with the Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety extending its reporting date for a month from February 15. Chair of the committee, Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks, said the extra time would be used to speak directly to children who wish to discuss their experiences, concerns and ideas about online safety for Australian kids. “This is an important extension that will ensure that young people returning to school have further opportunities to contribute to this important national conversation,” Wicks said. “Although Australia is leading the world in many aspects of online safety, technology moves quickly, so there is always more we need to do. “Young Australians know better than anyone the good and the bad when it comes to the online world, and its beyond time that big social media listens to them and ensures
their platforms are safe – for this generation, and the many to come. “Young Australians will play an important role in the outcome of this Inquiry, and I look forward to listening to their unique observations and perspectives on online safety. “I would encourage young people in all communities across Australia who wish to make a submission about their experiences with social media to use their voice to make a difference.” The committee is examining areas that are especially relevant to young people, including online harms and mental health, unwanted exposure to harmful or inappropriate content and the effectiveness of regulation relating to digital platforms. Submissions can be made at https://www.aph.gov.au/ Parliamentary_Business/ Committees/House/Social_ Media_and_Online_Safety/ SocialMediaandSafety. Source: Media release, Feb 14 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks
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A BETTER FUTURE Gordon will bring a new approach to build a better future on the Coast. He will deliver quality health services, safer roads, better mobile & broadband coverage and support local businesses to create good, secure jobs. He will protect our Coast from offshore oil and gas drilling by opposing PEP11.
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Rod Bower leaves Gosford Anglican Church after 22 years After 22 years at Gosford Anglican Church, Father Rod Bower, widely know for his outspoken views on social justice, is moving on. The Archdeacon of the Central Coast in the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle announced that February 20 was his last Sunday conducting services at the Gosford church as he leaves to take up the position of Director of Mission in the Diocese of Newcastle on February 28. Bower said the decision to take on the new role was not taken lightly. “I’ve been rector at Gosford for a third of my life and it is very much a part of my identity,” he said. “I’m quite well known in the area and it is a struggle to leave. “When the bishop first asked me to think about this new position I initially said no. “But the bishop asked me to think about it and after a discernment process the vocational call was so strong I ended up having to say yes.” Bower’s new role will comprise two elements.
Father Rod Bower has left Gosford Anglican Church to take up a new position
“One is to share with the bishop oversight of the formation of all new priests – training them,” he said. “Secondly we have 2,500 employees over our schools and agencies – aged care and welfare – and the other part of my job will be to help those agencies connect even more deeply in their communities. “It’s a big job.” As he and wife Kerry packed
up their things ahead of a move to their new home in Toronto, Bower reflected in the many battles he has fought for social justice, with the church’s signboard often making national and even international headlines for its forthright messages. “Fairly early in my time here we as a community decided the way we would live out the Christian life would be by being advocates and spiritual
guides,” Bower said. “We decided to focus on support of the LBGTQI community and the refugee issue. “The scriptures are very clear about refugees and how we need to support them. “But probably the biggest single issue was climate change.” Bower has also tackled a host of other social justice and
political issues, ranging from taking on the US gun lobby to indigenous issues and challenging the controversial Religious Discrimination Bill, which he hopes will now “die a quite death”. Always outspoken, Bower has attracted his share of criticism and has even been arrested after chaining himself to the fence of Kirribilli House in 2017 protesting the Government’s treatment of
refugees and asylum seekers. But he has no doubt the fight for social justice will continue at Gosford after he has left. “The parish community has a very clear passion for social justice issues,” he said. “It makes sense that the priest who comes here will have that passion as well but he or she will do it in their own way. “The way this parish has spoken out on social issues has been a guiding part of our life together.” Bower said he counted the major highlights of his 22 years at Gosford as being the way in which the church’s advocacy has been received by wider community and the growth and development within the people of the parish. “I love that my life has been intertwined with the lives of families in the area over generations,” he said. “One of my last acts as rector was to baptise the baby of someone who was in primary school when I first came here – sometimes it’s the little things that are most memorable.” Terry Collins
Central Coast Friends of Democracy Why we need transparency and accountability In January this year, Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around the world by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. The results are given on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). No country receives a perfect score. With a score of 73, Australia has declined significantly, losing 12 points since 2012. Disappointingly, the Federal government announced recently that it would not deliver its promise for a federal integrity commission before the upcoming election. The Grattan Institute has highlighted that corruption has an impact on our economy. The Institute is an independent organisation that undertakes research on public policy. Corruption creates uncertainty around investment decisions, influences the level and type of government spending and can increase red tape and regulation. It also erodes trust within our society – as money is diverted to pet projects. The Grattan Institute also used the term ‘‘grey corruption’’ – governments exercising their powers to favour private interests or political interests over the public interest. This relates to issues like pork-barrelling – directing grants and funding for political advantage. The proper allocation of funding based on public interest and an equitable distribution would improve living standards for everyone. The recent NSW Audit Office report highlighted that the
processes around the Stronger Communities Fund “lacked integrity”. This had a direct impact on our Central Coast community – with most of the funding allocated in our region going to the State seat of Terrigal. Other areas that are identified by the Grattan Institute as needing to be addressed are the lack of transparency around political donations with sectors such as mining, property and construction and gambling tending to donate much more than is expected. The Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 is currently on exhibition. It is disturbing that the NSW government has been developing this plan in consultation with state agencies and groups representing the interests of developers, before it was released to the community
What can you do? Many people despair of the current state of politics and decision making – at local, state and federal levels. But it is not enough to just be concerned. Real change will only happen when many people are engaged on these issues and take action – either big or small. It can be as simple as writing a letter, making a submission on an issue, supporting or joining a group that is active in your local community. Visit our website to find out more. This article does not suggest, or have any evidence of, corruption by any individual or organisation.
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Meanwhile, at Central Coast Council...
The NSW government appointed Administrator has reduced the number of public Council meetings from 2 each month to 1 each month. This reduces transparency and accountability of local government decision making to our community. The NSW government appointed Administrator used an “Administrator’s minute” (a late item at the Council meeting 22/2/22) to begin the process of a Policy on banners. This was after Adam Crouch, MP for Terrigal and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce issued misleading statements about Council actions around Australia Day.
On a good note:
Council has raised concerns about two matters currently on exhibition: • Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 - submissions due 4 March • A new approach to Rezonings—Discussion Paper—submissions due 28 February. More information—www.ccfriendsofdemocracy.com
SIGN THE PETITION: Premier: Pay the $100 million owed to the Central Coast! 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.
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The NSW Government is calling on sporting organisations to step up to serve some ace ideas on how we can deliver activities to the Central Coast community for mental health and wellbeing as part of a $2.8 Million Mental Health Sports Program. Applications are now open with grants of up to $150,000 available for activities that benefit individual and community resilience, wellbeing and mental health. We want to start a productive conversation about emotional and mental health within a familiar and supportive sporting environment.
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NEWS PAGE 11 Regional plan should not allow development west of the M1, says Council New housing estates should remain east of the M1 Motorway, said Central Coast Council in its response to the State Government’s review of the Central Coast Regional Plan (CCRP). It also wants clarity on the future of the proposed Warnervale train station. Council staff have compiled a list of suggestions it wants to send to the review, which is open for public comment until March 4. Administrator Rik Hart was expected to adopt the recommendations at the February 22 ordinary meeting of Council-underadministration. The Council report said that, while it supports improved coordination of land release and infrastructure provision, planning for greenfield release areas and infill around existing town centres should remain east of the M1 Motorway. It said urban development west of the M1 Motorway could pose significant risk on the Central Coast’s water supply. “Based on current residential land supply and demand, the Central Coast has sufficient
residential growth areas east of the M1 Motorway to accommodate housing targets over the life of the plan (20-plus years),” Council said. “As such, introducing actions to investigate growth west of the M1 Motorway is not supported. “Supporting these future growth areas west of the M1 Motorway would contradict the objectives of the draft CCRP 2041 which speaks of consolidation within existing urban environments and creating walkable 15-minute neighbourhoods. “Rather, the draft CCRP 2041 should represent a balance of infill and greenfield development east of the M1 Motorway – with the M1 representing a logical boundary for future greenfield development. “The future growth areas at Jilliby, Alison and Mardi are also situated within water supply catchments,” the report said. This appears to contradict the Regional Planning Panel’s decision to approve a residential development on the site of the Old Mardi Farm (see story page ?? of this edition).
“Future development of these areas could pose significant risk to the Central Coast’s water supply. “Due to this significant risk, Council has always maintained a strict policy position of not promoting urban development in water supply catchments.” And with infill areas, Council said, until such time as the Central Coast Highway upgrade is designed and funded, the Karagi Growth Area should focus on The Entrance only and not include Long Jetty or Bateau Bay. “As transport is a significant land use planning issue for the Central Coast, transport planning objectives should be included in the Plan,” the report said. Council wants CCRP 2041 to confirm the future of the proposed Warnervale Town Centre local train station to allow existing planning to continue, or alternatively confirm its removal entirely and allow land use planning in the vicinity of the proposed station to be revised accordingly. “The Warnervale Town Centre has been designed based on the proposed train station,
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however TfNSW have not progressed the development application and are suggesting it will be withdrawn. “Neither TfNSW nor DPE have indicated the strategic intent. “It is considered the most appropriate outcome would be for the CCRP 2041 to confirm the strategic need for a local station to enable the current planned town centre to proceed. “Alternatively, the CCRP 2041 should confirm the station is not proceeding and land use planning in the vicinity of the station location be revised accordingly.” Council does not support the separation of the TuggerahWyong Corridor and the elevation of Tuggerah to a Strategic Centre. It said the CCRP should be made in consideration of Council’s existing TuggerahWyong Economic Corridor Strategy and said TuggerahWyong should be a strategic centre. It called for any extension of the Central Lakes Planning District across the Central Coast LGA and Lake Macquarie LGA to be clearly defined with regard to responsibility.
It said any mapping should be amended to describe “open space’ land more accurately and warned that regional biodiversity connectivity should not be compromised as part of future growth plans for the Central Coast. “… and the plan should have strong references to ensure biodiversity issues are addressed early in the rezoning process,” Council said. It said biodiversity corridors across agricultural land should be reviewed to consider any potential impacts on agricultural production. It called for population, dwelling and job projections to be included in the plan and that residential density targets should be guided by the future Central Coast Local Housing Strategy. “The draft CCRP 2041 does not contain any population, dwelling and job projections like the CCRP 2036,” Council said. “These need to be included within the draft CCRP 2041 to provide transparency and clarity on the level of growth being planned for in this iteration of the regional plan.” Council also wants more
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focus given to resolving issues for an existing 1,103Ha of undeveloped employment zoned land rather than including additional employment land at Somersby, Charmhaven and Wallarah. (See separate story; Page….) The Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 (CCRP 2036) is the NSW State Government’s current land-use plan for the Central Coast. It is a key strategic document that Council, other state agencies and private organisations use to drive sustainable growth on the Central Coast. Regional Plans generally have a planning horizon of 20 years and are reviewed every five years. It has been five years since the CCRP 2036 was approved, with the Department of Planning and Environment undertaking the review and preparing a new draft that will extend to 2041. The draft CCRP 2041 was released for public comment on 8 December 2021 and is due to close on March 4. Merilyn Vale
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42nd Street to open at Laycock St Community Theatre
Gosford Musical Society (GMS) will return to Laycock St Community Theatre next week after an extended absence due to COVID-19 restrictions, with a lavish production of the classic musical 42nd Street. The
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show features such favourite songs as We’re in the Money, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, I Only Have Eyes For You and Lullaby of Broadway. Directed by Chip Gracia, with musical direction by Lindsay Kaul and choreography by original Tap Dog Darren Disney, the show is just the thing for audiences looking for a post-
lockdown outing. Based on the 1932 novel by Bradford Ropes (which was subsequently adapted for the silver screen the following year), 42nd Street tells of the great director Julian Marsh and his upcoming production of the musical Pretty Lady. When the show’s star is forced to drop out of the
production, Marsh calls on unknown chorus girl, Peggy Sawyer, who takes to the stage a “youngster” and comes back a “star”. The big bold musical, set in 1933, celebrates the stuff that dreams are made of. GMS President Ros English said the group was eager to welcome patrons back.
“We have been trying for two years to put this show on and we’re very excited to be back in the theatre,” she said. “We still have our double vaccination policy in place and are operating in a COVID-safe way. “We are taking all precautions and being as careful as we can.”
There is a special two for one ticket offer in play for the opening weekend. The show plays from March 4-19. Bookings on the Gosford Musical Society website. Terry Collins
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Coastal Twist gang gets ready for Sydney Mardi Gras
It will be all feathers, glue guns and dance music for the Coastal Twist Festival team this Saturday, February 26. At their busiest time outside of the annual festival, the team will be making costumes and rehearsing dance moves at the Parkhouse in Kibble Park, Gosford, ahead of the Sydney LGBTQIA+ Mardi Gras parade on March 5. Festival Director, Glitta Supernova, said different aspects, ages, abilities and politics from the diverse Queer Coastie communities would come together to make some magic, spectacle and new connections. “After two years of the Coastal Twist Festival cancellation,
especially in a time of massive global division and isolation, it’s vital to our sense of community and mental health to be able to participate and celebrate again,” she said. “It’s been 12 months since Coastal Twist Festival was the 2021 Sydney Mardi Gras finalist for best float design (including costuming ad execution) and we are back for our third Mardi Gras.” Float Design lead Shane Milsom said this year’s design would be simple – blocked in white for impact. “Inspired by love we are going with a Cupid theme and are aiming to wrap all of us in a huge white cloud,” he said. For the second time the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi
Gras Parade will be COVID safe, transforming the Sydney Cricket Ground into a stunning and sparkling showcase of LGBTQI+ culture and community. Coastal Twist Festival participants and volunteers have been banding together to make the 2022 Mardi Gras Parade a special one, from concept to costume and prop making with this weekend to be their last Gosford workshop with a full dress and dance rehearsal. “This year’s float will have ages ranging from 7 to 68, mums supporting daughters, husbands supporting gay marriage, lifelong Coasties previously stuck in the closet – it all speaks volumes to our
diverse community, our allies and Coastie spirit,” Supernova said. “Together we are all celebrating diversity, selfexpression and the freedom to be yourself. “Our October 2022 Coastal Twist theme – Inclusion means you – is the perfect partner for the Mardi Gras theme – United we shine. “When we band together, we shine brighter. “When we rise as a human being, our message of love and inclusion is heard louder.” Meanwhile, the Coastal Twist Festival will be back this October. Source: Media release, Feb 22 Coastal Twist Festival
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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST FRIDAY, FEB 25
Community and Business Brisbane Water / The Women’s Network (CBWN) International Women’s Day Breaker’s Country Club’, NRL Trial double header: Expo and Artisan Market, / Ettalong Diggers, Dover Road Wamberal, Manly v Raiders & CCIWDCC + Tuggerah ticketed, 12pm - 2pm ticketed, 8:45am Roosters v Tigers, TUESDAY, MAR 1 info@cbwn.org.au Lakes Art Society / The Central Coast Stadium, www.cbwn.org.au International Womens Day Entrance Community Lunch Celebrating ticketed, 6pm & 8pm Ocean Beach Meditation, Centre, 10am - 4pm International Women’s Day SATURDAY, MAR 5 jillgodwin16@gmail.com SATURDAY, FEB 26 the Sit / Ocean Beach Surf Bateau Bay VIEW Club Club Umina, Free / The Entrance Leagues Riding for the Disabled: Troubadour Folkclub presents: all welcome, Club, Arthur Lakes Room, Volunteer Information Day, Highly Strung Rock and 6:30am - 7:30am ticketed, 10:30am Kangoo Rd, Somersby, Roll Orchestra, 0423 583 651 10am Everglades Country Club, TUESDAY, MAR 8 lynnewinder@bigpond.com Central Coast Festival of ticketed, 7pm SUNDAY, FEB 20 Women - Women in Art, International Women’s Day FRIDAY, MAR 4 SUNDAY, MAR 6 Tuggerah Lakes Art Wyong family history group: Celebration Breakfast, seminar with Jill Ball International Women’s Day Society / The Entrance Community & Business International Women’s Gallery, 10am - 4pm 21st Century Genealogy, Wyong Luncheon and Launch of Women’s Network (CBWN) Day Breakfast, 0458 787 068 golf club, ticketed, 10am Central Coast Festival / Mercure Kooindah Soroptimist International secretary@tlas.org.au The Phoenix Collective Quartet: of Women, Darkness & Light, Greenway Chapel, ticketed, 2:30pm
A Tuggerah Lakes Art Society and Central Coast Festival of Women Event Saturday 5 March - Thursday 17 March 2022 Open daily 10:00am - 4:00pm The Entrance Gallery The Entrance Community Centre Norberta St, The Entrance
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Sunday 13 March All About Women-Satellite Program Streamed from Sydney Opera House
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Thursday 17 March Women in Art Exhibition Close
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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Poseidon” (M v) (’06) Stars: Josh Lucas House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens (PG) [s] – Joh and Pete check out a company who project your floorplans and elevations onto the floor of an enormous warehouse at 1:1 scale. Movie: “2012” (PG) (’09) – An academic researcher leads a group of people in a fight to counteract the apocalyptic events that were predicted by the ancient Mayan calendar. Stars: Amanda Peet, John Cusack, Morgan Lily SAS Australia (M) [s] Home Shopping Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] Seven’s Horse Racing [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Movie: “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” (M v) (’81) – In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before Adolf Hitler’s Nazis can obtain its awesome powers. Stars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John RhysDavies, Alfred Molina Movie: “Con Air” (MA15+) (’97) Stars: Nicolas Cage, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson Home Shopping Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] House Of Wellness (PG) [s] Movie: “Strange Magic” (PG) (’15) Stars: Alan Cumming, Evan Rachel Wood, Elijah Kelley, Meredith Anne Bull Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] Better Homes And Gardens Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] Seven News [s] Dancing With The Stars (PG) [s] Crime Investigation Australia: The Cangai Siege (MA15+) [s] Born To Kill?: Ted Bundy (MA15+) [s] Death Row: Countdown To Execution (MA15+) [s] Home Shopping
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NINE (C81/80)
5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:45 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:40 11:15 1:30 4:00 4:30 6:00 7:00 10:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 3:20 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:30 10:40 12:50 1:45 2:00 6:00 7:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 12:00 1:50 3:40 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 8:40 9:40 10:10 11:20 12:10 1:00
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Just For The Summer” (PG) (’20) Stars: Brant Daugherty, Hayley Sales Talking Honey: Relationship Specials: Relationship Rule (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] David Attenborough’s Green Planet: Desert Worlds [s] Movie: “The Bourne Legacy” (M v) (’12) Stars: Jeremy Renner, Scott Glen Movie: “Split” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s] Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra Saturday [s] Destination WA [s] Delish (PG) [s] My Way [s] Movie: “The Pink Panther 2” (PG) (’09) Stars: Steve Martin David Attenborough’s Green Planet: Desert Worlds [s] The Garden Gurus [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Space Invaders (PG) [s] Movie: “Muriel’s Wedding” (M l,s) (’94) Stars: Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths Movie: “The Birdcage” (M l) (’96) Stars: Robin Williams Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything: Celebrity Yarns (PG) [s] Garden Gurus Moments Home Shopping Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Drive TV [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Women’s Footy (PG) [s] NRL Women’s Premiership: Dragons v Titans *Live* From McDonald Jones Stadium [s] NRL Women’s Premiership: Roosters v Broncos *Live* From McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle [s] NRL Women’s Premiership: Knights v Eels *Live* From McDonald Jones Stadium [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Lucky Escape [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Australian Crime Stories: Bodies Of Evidence (M v) [s] The First 48 (M) [s] Shallow Grave (M) [s] Drive TV [s]
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 9:30 10:00 11:30 12:30 1:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 12:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 7:00 10:00 11:15 12:30 6:00 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 12:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 9:10
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Entertainment Tonight [s] My Market Kitchen (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Jamie’s Ultimate Veg [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [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] Just For Laughs (MA15+) [s] Georgie Carroll The Gloves Are Off (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Religious Programs [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] Left Off The Map [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Pooches At Play [s] Freshly Picked [s] Studio 10: Saturday [s] Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures [s] Left Off The Map [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Destination Dessert [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] Farm To Fork [s] Taste Of Australia [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] 10 News First [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 16: Sydney FC v Melbourne City *Live* [s] Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Ambulance UK (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Freshly Picked [s] Left Off The Map [s] Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Australia By Design Destination Dessert [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork [s] Taste Of Australia [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Movie: “Joker” (MA15+) (’19) – In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is bullied and disregarded by society, beginning a slow descent into madness. Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping
Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:05 3:00 3:35 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:35 9:45 10:40 11:10 12:05 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:05 2:35 3:35 4:30 6:30 7:35 8:30 11:10 12:00 1:05 1:35 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 4:00 5:05 5:35 6:30 7:30 8:30 10:05 11:10 1:20 3:10
France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Royals And The Tabloids: Royals V (PG) NITV News: Nula Celtic Heart (In English/ Gaelic) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News The Lakes With Simon Reeve (PG) How To Build A Nuclear Power Station (PG) The Pyramids - Solving The Mystery: Khufu And The Tomb Of Secrets SBS World News 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: The Pale Horse (M) (In French) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) KGB: The Sword And The Shield (PG) (In English/ Russian/ Ukrainian/ German) Nazi Megastructures Russian War Series: Blitzkrieg In The East Ethnic Business Awards SBS World News Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Assassins Flights Eurovision - Australia Decides *Live* (PG) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Dublin Murders (MA15+) Great British Railway Journeys Movie: “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Rooney Mara France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Motor Sports: Australian Superbikes *Live* From Phillip Island Cycling: Mountain Bike National Championships Highlights Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Nazi Megastructures: Russian War Series Battle Of Kursk (PG) SBS World News Treasures Of Arabia (PG) Atilla’s Forbidden Tomb (M) Every Family Has A Secret: Matthieu Heimel And Kerry Stevenson (PG) Mary Beard’s Shock Of The Nude (MA15+) Michael Mosley: Make Me Live Forever (PG) Michael Mosley: Make Me Stay Awake (PG)
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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Tuesday 1 March
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Death In Paradise (M v) [s] Shetland (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City (PG) [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] The Missing Children (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q+A (PG) [s] Shetland (M l) [s] The Letdown (M l,s) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Rosie Batty’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Grand Designs New Zealand ABC News At Noon [s] All Creatures Great And Small [s] Shetland (M l,v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Outback Ringer [s] Solar Storms: A Warning From Space: A Catalyst Special [s] Silver Spitfire - The Longest Flight (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s]
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] And We Danced (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] Shetland (M) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Hard Quiz [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] Starstruck (M l) [s] QI: Sugar And Spice (PG) [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] Shetland (PG) [s]
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Australian Story [s] Nigella At My Table [s] Silver Spitfire - The Longest Flight (M l) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] Shetland (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City (PG) [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Foreign Correspondent (M) [s] Q+A (M) [s] Rosie Batty’s One Plus One: Amani Haydar [s] Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip
Also see: ABC PLUS (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)
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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Preacher’s Sin” (M v) (’15) Stars: JR Bourne, Allie Gonino What The Killer Did Next: Saima Khan (M v) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] SAS Australia: Mindset (M l) [s] – Recruits face a high adrenalin task as they leap from a moving zodiac into a moving helicopter. Pepper Spray conditioning pushes some over the edge. Only with the right mindset will they succeed. The Amazing Race (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: Da Da (M) [s] Home Shopping
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NINE (C81/80)
5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:45 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:00
10:00 10:30 11:20 12:10 1:00 1:30 4:00
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Talking Honey (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] La Brea: The New Arrival (M) [s] – The sight of a crashing plane spreads a wave of unexpected hope as the survivors search for its fallen pilot. NINE News Late [s] Botched (M) [s] Bluff City Law: 25 Years To Life (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Hello SA (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs
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Entertainment Tonight [s] My Market Kitchen (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Australian Survivor (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] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Would I Lie To You? Australia (M) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Overlooked (M) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Caesar (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Getaway (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] The Hundred With Andy Lee (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] True Story With Hamish & Andy: Tracy (PG) [s] Mr Mayor: Mayor’s Day Out (PG) [s] The Village: I Am Defiant (M s) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Delish [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s]
6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [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 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 NCIS: The Helpers (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) [s] 10:30 NCIS: Institutionalized (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s]
5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Nanny Killer” (M v) (’18) Stars: Morgan Obenreder 1:30 Autopsy USA: Casey Kasem 2:00 3:00 (M) [s] 4:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 7:00 Seven News [s] 7:30 Home And Away (PG) [s] 9:00 Police Strike Force (M d) [s] The Front Bar (M) [s] – Join Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a laugh about the world of sport. Ambulance - Code Red (M) [s] – Paramedic Jack attends the scene of a double stabbing in 10:00 10:30 Birmingham, where two neighbours have been 11:40 attacked. 12:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 1:20 Program To Be Advised 1:30 Home Shopping
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] My Way (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] Under Investigation: Trump Redux (PG) [s] – Under Investigation features an elite and renowned team of story insiders seeking to solve crimes and uncover new evidence. NINE News Late [s] Forensics: The Real CSI: Teenage Stabbing (M) [s] Grand Hotel (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Garden Gurus Moments [s] Home Shopping
6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [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 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Bull: Caliban (PG) [s] 9:30 Bull: Missing (PG) [s] 10:30 This Is Us: One Giant Leap (PG) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Driving Test (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] RBT: Negative Mrs/ Almond Shotgun (PG) [s] – Follow the police units for a unique behind-the-scenes look at RBT patrols. Australia Behind Bars (MA15+) [s] A+E After Dark (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] New Amsterdam (M) [s] The Horn (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s]
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 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [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 First Dates Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Celebrity Gogglebox Australia (M) [s] 9:30 Program To Be Advised 10:40 Blue Bloods: Allegiance (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Maid Of Honor” (M v) (’06) Stars: Linda Purl, Linden Ashby, Shannon Sturges, Bruce Dinsmore, Dani Kind The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Bridie Skehan (M v) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] SAS Australia: Leadership (M) [s] The Rookie: In The Line Of Fire (PG) [s] The Rookie: Red Hot (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Movie: “Magnum Force” (MA15+) (’73) Stars: Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Mitchell Ryan, David Soul Home Shopping
Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Murder By Numbers” (M l,s,v) (’02) – Two gifted high school students execute a “perfect” murder - then become engaged in an intellectual contest with a seasoned homicide detective. Stars: Sandra Bullock, Ben Chaplin Harbour Cops (PG) [s] – Police Community Support Officer Steph help reunite a five-year-old boy with his mum, while no-nonsense Sergeant Hamish is called in to find cash stolen from a pensioner. The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised The Latest Seven News [s] Program To Be Advised
Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66)
5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:25 12:10 1:05 1:30 4:00 4:30
8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:45 12:40 1:30 4:00 4:30
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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5:00 5:15 5:30 1:55 2:50 3:20 4:10 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 12:05 1:00 4:25 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:50 3:20 4:10 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:10 3:15 4:10 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:55 1:05 2:05 4:25 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:50 3:20 4:10 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 12:00
France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch The Royals And The Tabloids: Royals V (PG) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) World’s Most Luxurious Trains The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Heritage Rescue Royal History’s Myths And Secrets (PG) Great House Revival SBS World News Paris Police 1900 (MA15+) (In French) Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) Unit One (M l,s,v) (In Danish) Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Royals And The Tabloids: Royals V (PG) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) World’s Most Luxurious Super Yachts The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Who Do You Think You Are?: Ruth Jones (PG) Insight: Conspiracy Theories? (PG) Framed (PG) The Feed SBS World News The Point Shadow Lines (M l,v) (In Finnish) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Insight (PG) The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Homes The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Tony Robinson - The Thames At Night (PG) Then And Now: Heathrow Airport (M) Hidden Assets (MA15+) (In English/ Flemish) SBS World News In Therapy (M l,s) (In French) The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) The Good Fight (M l,s) Cacciatore (MA15+) (In Italian) Vice Guide To Film (M d,l,v) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Royals And The Tabloids: Royals V (PG) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) World’s Most Luxurious Hotels The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble: Yorkshire York The Royals - Keeping The Crown: The Cousins War (M) Britain’s Most Expensive Houses (PG) SBS World News Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) Partisan (M l) (In Swedish/ English)
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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Gardening in Hanging Baskets I’ve come across baskets created from openwork ceramics, woods, cane, closed light-weight metals, copper and yes plastic. Look also at upcycling suitable containers such as vintage colanders and containers for a clever retro look.
on the nuts and bolts of growing plants in containers but it does dip into more unusual and rather clever ideas as well. Yes, there is a lot on hanging baskets in this book as well.. With over 150 projects and clearly demonstrated step by step instructions along with over 1,400 photos, it really is a wonderful addition to any gardening library and as I did, a gift for those beginning their potted plant journey, downsizing to courtyards, or just wanting to have a better container gardening experience. Great advice too on maintenance and on locating your potted plants, inside or out.
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They aren’t just for flowers anymore! You can grow so many different types of plants in hanging baskets including herbs and even yummy edibles. The secret to making hanging baskets work is to start the right way for the plants you want to grow because there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution. Having the right size, materials, growing medium and importantly, the correct position will make all the difference to your hanging basket plans. Along with the popular choice of flowers as hanging basket inhabitants, one of the reasons edibles are increasingly becoming popular is because it takes them out of the line of pests, and they can look just as attractive as their blossom buddies. Don’t forget, edibles have flowers too and there are also many edible flowers so you can make those baskets do double duty. Try violas, nasturtiums, French marigolds, pansies, chrysanthemums, dianthus, and the hanging basket favourite fuchsia. Hanging baskets can also be a beautiful solution for those with limited space or for those of us who just can’t get enough botanical goodness in our lives. Inside and out, they are a wonderful addition to our gardening plans. Hanging Basket Materials Your hanging basket can be a simple wire frame which you then line with a fibrous matting such as coco fibre, sphagnum moss, burlap, or even heavy-pressed board. While there are plastic liners available, I’m not a fan as they do not let your soil and plants breath and so can lead more easily to pest infestation and diseases. What baskets are made of is also only limited by your imagination and explorations.
Don’t use ordinary potting mix as most of these are too heavy. There are commercial mixes made for hanging baskets or create one yourself like mine: Mix 4 parts compost, 4 parts coconut coir, 1 part perlite and to this add a slowrelease fertiliser as per directions. You will need to replace this mix every year or so as soil works hard in a hanging basket so re-compost it to enrich and refresh your basket for the next growing season. How to Feed Your Basket Gardens Follow the recommendations for your plant but I would halve the suggestion and double the frequency as this gives the, usually, smaller area a gentler and more even application of both your feeding and boosting (e.g. seaweed emulsion) Watering
GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK hanging plants in windows will also be sitting in magnified light and increased heat. This will not suit most plants so try hanging from the ceiling or on stands within your home or in windows that are not subject to direct sunlight. What Are You Going to Plant?
Hanging Baskets need a lot more water than other containers because their aspect and very nature means that evaporation is much more likely along with a greater amount of drainage. In saying this, remember, all plants have different watering needs so while a hanging basket does need more water that means relative to the same plant in a potted container or garden bed. However, if your hanging basket is made of plastic or other non-porous material, then you will need to treat it like a regular pot plant. As well as watering more regularly, it helps to take the basket down occasionally, especially during the warmer months and completely soak it.
There are so many flowering plants you could choose but how about pansies, violas, nasturtiums, fuchsias, inpatients, pelargoniums, petunias, verbenas, begonias, lobelia, calibrachoa, nemesia or amaranths. Foliage focused plants include coleus, ferns, ivy, dichondra, monkey tails, string of pearls, string of hearts, spider plant and you might even like to try air plants. A few edibles that can do well in hanging baskets include most culinary herbs such as thyme, oregano, safe, basil, lemon balm, parsley, chives, mint and many more. Try also tiny tomatoes, chillies, loose leaved lettuce, strawberries, dwarf eggplant, dwarf cucumbers, cucamelons, cape gooseberries, peas, beans, Asian greens, radishes, silverbeet, spinach and spring onions.
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This is an interesting element that needs careful consideration. Look at what your plant needs and then take careful note of available sunlight and how various structures, including where you are hanging your plant from may cast shadows on your basket during a full day and through the year. It can really change the environment for your plant quickly. When planting indoors be aware that
First remember those plants are going to get bigger and usually quickly so take that into consideration when deciding on how many to plant into your basket. If you are looking for a very full look then you may want to overplant but be aware this will mean additional watering and feeding. Ensure your basket has excellent drainage and create additional holes if this is not the case. You may need to fit a saucer or be
prepared with something under indoor baskets to catch the drips. Most baskets are treated like a pot in the air. They are filled with soil and then plants but you can also take advantage of their aerial position by popping holes in the sides and bottom of the basket and planting these as well to create gorgeous ball-shaped hangings.
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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, forget-menot, nasturtium, pansy, poppy (Iceland), stock, verbena, vinca, viola, wallflower
Next Week: Let’s Try Bonsai HAVE YOU GOT A GARDEN OR GARDENING TOPIC TO SHARE? Down in the Garden is looking for Central Coast gardeners who would like to share their garden with us. We are particularly looking for: Seed Saving, Bonsai, Evergreens, Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Water Feature Gardens, School/ Children Gardeners, Commercial Kitchen Gardens, Medicinal Plant Gardeners, and Community Gardens but all gardens and gardeners are welcome to have a chat with Cheralyn: 0408105864
Practical Container Gardening Everything You Need to Know About Planning, Designing, Growing and Maintaining Inspirational Pots, Planters, Window Boxes and Hanging Baskets Stephanie Donaldson, Anness Publishing 2010 256 pages ISBN: 9781840382624
I purchased this book as a gift for my daughter when she moved into her own place years ago and I still refer to her copy when I drop in. As the title suggests this book is a guide
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
COMMUNITY GARDEN SPOTLIGHT Kariong Eco Garden
2 Dandaloo St, Kariong Next to the Community Hall and nestled in amongst the neighbouring homes, the well-established Kariong Eco Garden promotes sustainable living and gardening on the Central Coast through its popular education programs. What began as a subgroup of the Community Environment Network, the garden has a licence agreement with council and is situated on Crown Land that was identified by the founding group. The team works in the garden on Mondays and has a working bee the second Saturday of the month. Visitors are always welcome to the
garden as are new volunteers and like all the community gardens I’ve ever known, you do not need any skills or even physical capabilities. Drop in for a chat, that’s the ‘community’ part of community gardens.
I spoke with President of the Management Committee and founding member Lisa Riley about the garden. “We have a mixture of native plants, bush foods, veggies, herbs and a whole lot of different features like solar power and water tanks that we hope can inspire
people to have a more sustainable backyard themselves. We don’t have allocated lots, we pretty much all pitch in with anything that needs to be done and then share the harvest.” Lisa also mentioned that the garden is totally child safe and friendly as was the
commitment to be so from its beginning in 2005. Open to public every Monday 10am to 1pm and the second Saturday of the month. Available on site: toilet, tools, gloves, children’s tools, kettle Workshops featuring topics such as gardening, beekeeping, and sustainable living. Musical group ‘Troubadours’ host a Folk music session on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 2pm. $3 donation. Registered charity, Centrelink approved Volunteer Work Provider, garden available for events. Contacts: Lisa 0429431889 or kariongecogarden@gmail.com Connect: kariongecogarden.org.au and Facebook - kariongecogarden
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Imagine that, the sign’s gone
The IMAG-NE sculpture which took pride of place on the Tascott waterfront for almost six years has been removed by Central Coast Council, with dozens of people taking to Facebook to protest and a petition to save the sign established at change.org. Council announced last week it has decommissioned the sculpture and removed it in the interest of public safety. “Since its installation in 2016, the sculpture has been popular with locals and visitors who interact with the artwork and take photos,” a spokesperson said. “The artwork has also been exposed to harsh weather and vandalism. “Council’s contractor has assessed the damage and found that the sculpture posed a community safety issue. “The letters of the sculpture are cracked and chipped and may fall if pushed. “Repair of the sculpture is not possible. “The artist, Emma Anna,
understands that the artwork is now a safety issue and agreed to decommission the artwork. “She had always considered that the materials used would have a short lifespan. “We hope the community have enjoyed seeing and interacting with the sculpture over the years.” But many community members aren’t prepared to take the decision lying down. Comments flew on Facebook following the sign’s removal, some supportive of Council’s move, but most agitating for its
repair and return. “So many of us have taken photos, meet at, watched the sunrise, or simply admired the giant scrabble IMAG_NE sculpture on the Tascott/ Koolewong foreshore,” one post said. “The Council has now decided that OUR sculpture is a threat to public safety and has taken it away. “There are no plans to restore or return the IMAG_NE sign; it is gone. “Simply taken away to ‘keep us safe’.”
There were many calls for Administrator Rik Hart to listen to ratepayers and bring the sculpture back. One person suggested if Council can’t deal with upkeep of the sign, it could be donated to a community or arts group that can. “The rusted picnic shelters
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The awards have been developed to recognise the achievements of young people aged12to24andtheiroutstanding contributions to the local community. Council Unit Manager Leisure, Beach Safety and Community Facilities, Phil Cantillon, said the new awards will honour young people who go that extra mile for their community. “We are seeking nominations for young people who make a real difference and who are positive role models for other young people within the region,” Cantillon said. “Council’s Youth Services team developed the awards to coincide with our annual Youth Week celebrations, both important in
celebrating our young people.” The awards span three categories with 12 awards in total to ensure the achievements and contributions of local young people from diverse backgrounds and abilities are recognised. Categories include: Youth Entrepreneur of the Year; Youth Leadership of the Year; Youth Volunteer of the Year; and Youth Volunteer Mentor of the Year. Rising Stars categories include: Arts, Culture and Entertainment; Community Service and Activity; Environmental; Excellence in Education; and Sportsperson of the Year. Meanwhile the Nominator Award category allows schools or youth services to nominate at least one young person. Three of the most outstanding nominators who apply for the Nominator Award will be awarded $500 to implement a program or
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nearby are more of a safety issue,” one person wrote. Another suggested Council commission a replacement from the original artist, Emma Anna. “IMAGINE if we had democratically elected councillors to represent US, rather than a government
appointed bureaucrat there making decisions,” another post said. But not everyone was unhappy the sign was taken away. One post defended Council, saying it was a case of “damned if you do, damned if you don’t”. “So let me get this straight, complain because a withered dangerous sign is removed for safety reasons and yet if it was left there and something happened to someone dangerous, hurtful or life threatening they would sue the Council because of neglect and not removing it because it WAS a safety issue?” the post said. A petition launched at change. org to save the sign has so far attracted 588 signatures (at February 24).
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activity that provides positive benefits and outcomes for young people on the Central Coast. Council Administrator Rik Hart encouraged community members, schools, and local services to nominate worthy young people. “There are undoubtedly many outstanding young people in our community doing amazing things to make our home a better place and it’s important we recognise and share their contributions and achievements,” Hart said. “These awards provide a platform to not only celebrate our young people, but ensure all people feel welcome to participate in community life. “I’m looking forward to seeing who the first ever nominees and winners will be.” Nominees and their guests will be invited to attend the first Central Coast Youth Week Awards presentation night on Thursday, April 7, at The Hub Erina, where all award winners will be announced. Nominations are open until Sunday, March 20. To be eligible applicants must be an Australian citizen and live in the Central Coast Local Government Area. The program is funded by the NSW Government under the Youth Week Grants Program and Council. For further information, eligibility criteria and to nominate search Youth Week Awards 2022 at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au. Source: Media release, Feb 21 Central Coast Council
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Business & Property Future of Racecourse Rd development looks uncertain
An artist’s impression of the proposed development
Plans for a $115M mixed use development, including a 196-room hotel, opposite Gosford racecourse appear to be dead in the water for the time being. The land parcel earmarked for the project, at 1a Racecourse Rd, is up for mortgagee sale, with a public auction having been held on February 24. Colliers International agent Peter Macadam said the firm had been appointed by
mortgagee Oak Capital to handle the sale. Luux Pty Ltd’s Conexions complex is under consideration by the NSW Planning Department but it is unknown if a new owner would proceed with the project. “It’s obviously a fantastic site,” Macadam said. “There are multiple potential outcomes in this zoning and there has been good interest.” Macadam said following the
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sale any new owner would have the option to continue planning for Conexions or embark on a totally different project. Zoned B6 Enterprise Corridor, the 1.04ha block has a 255 metre frontage to Racecourse Rd. The proposed Conexions project was to have provided 536 construction jobs during the two stages of the development and 130 operational jobs.
The development would have comprised two towers with the northern tower to include a hotel with 196 rooms, and full amenities, commercial areas and above ground parking. The southern tower would have comprised 171 residential apartments, commercial areas, community amenities and above ground carparking. Stage 1 of the project was to have seen the demolition of existing buildings and associated structures and the
construction of two hotel buildings with commercial use on the northern portion of the site. This would also have included a public park and construction of carparking facilities with 239 parking spaces and landscaping. Stage 2, which would have to be applied for under a separate Development Application, would have seen the construction of two residential flat buildings with commercial
use on the southern portion of the site. This would have included construction of carparking facilities with 288 parking spaces between basement levels 1 to 4 and site landscaping. Attempts to contact Luux Pty Ltd for comment were unsuccessful. Terry Collins
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The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) wants a $5000 super baby bonus be introduced, as the industry also calls for the federal government to prioritise the removal of the $450 threshold as parliamentary sitting resumes. Releasing details of its pre-Budget submission, ASFA has called for the bonus to be paid on the birth or adoption of a child. The $5000 would be equivalent to the amount in superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions a person on a $60,000 salary would receive, says ASFA, adding that such a measure could benefit up to 300,000 women.
“While the superannuation system is well designed and working for the majority of Australians, there is a significant gap of 23.4% in superannuation balances between men and women as they approach retirement,” says ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy. “A recent consumer survey undertaken by ASFA found more than 80% of respondents believe the government should take measures to boost the super balances of women who take time out of the workforce to have children.” ASFA adds that the baby bonus would supplement proposals to pay SG on paid parental leave, as well as the removal of the $450 income threshold.
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Boost your home buying power These days it’s tough for couples to muster up a deposit for a property, but for solo buyers high prices can make home ownership little more than a pipe dream. One solution can be co-buying. Combining forces with a like-minded buyer can boost your purchasing power. The catch is that there are potential pitfalls to ruin a relationship. Caylum Merrick, team leader of finance at Perth-based Momentum Wealth, says co-buying arrangements are quite rare. “Most people buy property
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either by themselves or with their partner. However, given the affordability pressures we are seeing, especially in Sydney and Melbourne, it’s possible we may see rising interest in co-buying.” Merrick says co-buying usually involves siblings, or parents and an adult child buying together. “Occasionally you will see friends go into a shared investment, but in this case there is usually a development angle to the purchase.” Finding a fellow buyer and a suitable property could be the easy bit. Financing the deal can come with hidden surprises.
Merrick says that in an ideal world, each party would have a loan in their own name, rather than a joint loan in both names. But few lenders offer this structure. “Most will structure the mortgage as a joint loan.” This can be the deal breaker for would-be co-buyers because a joint loan makes each borrower jointly and severally liable for the total loan. Put simply, if your co-buyer loses their job, falls ill or for any reason can’t (or won’t) keep up their repayments, the lender will expect you, as co-borrower, to stump up 100% of the repayments.
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joint tenant is removed from the title – no probate is required. “Joint tenancy is the common structure for many first-time married couples. For second-time marriages, as well as friends, siblings and even a parent and adult child buying property together, the most common arrangement is tenants in common (TIC).” TIC lets each person own a portion of the property separately and independently. There is no right of survivorship. If one owner dies, what happens to their stake is determined by their will. Under TIC, you can own 20% of a property while a co-owner has 80%. NICOLA FIELD
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Co-buyers also need to decide how the property will be owned in a legal sense. Peter Bobbin, principal lawyer at Coleman Greig, says the ownership structure needs to be sorted out early. “Title for a property can’t be registered without noting the style of ownership.” There are two main choices. “Joint tenancy is one style of ownership where people own co-jointly, and with right of survivorship,” says Bobbin. This means if one owner dies, the other automatically gains the whole title. “All you need to do is complete a form with the land titles office and provide a copy of the death certificate, and the other
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Luxury housing market boom sees Coast homes sell for $10M plus With a Wagstaffe property recently selling for more than $13.5M, luxury homes on the Coast are attracting ever-increasing prices as the pandemic property boom continues. Prestige property specialist Cathy Baker, principal of Belle Property Central Coast, said 2022 will see many premium properties top the $10M mark. Baker said the Agave property at 6 Bulkara St, Wagstaffe, sold above expectations, making it the most expensive home on the Central Coast. A property at 18 North Avoca Pde, North Avoca, will be on the market in coming weeks and Baker expects it to top $13M and break a suburb record. “It is an extraordinary time for the prestige property market on the Central Coast,” she said. “Between the improved access (with) NorthConnex and
the flexible work arrangements off the back of the pandemic, the Coast has become a sought-after sea change for many Sydneysiders. “Investors and lifestyle buyers alike are seeing the benefits of investing in highend homes. “They can enjoy the lucrative holiday home returns on offer and the impressive capital growth, as well as the chance to spend time out of the city while flexible work arrangements allow a lifestyle change. “While there is increasing talk of a shift in the property market in the future, we’re still experiencing unprecedented market conditions across the luxury market due to the pandemic – premium properties are performing at an all-time high. “With international borders
opening and potential interest rate changes looming, these unique conditions won’t last forever.” Baker is known for her expertise in the luxury market, having set many benchmark sales across the region, with five record results to her name. In December, 2021, she sold a Toowoon Bay property for more than $9M, setting a beachfront record for the Coast. She said pricing luxury home pricing on the Coast was now on par with Northern Beaches suburbs including Palm Beach, Whale Beach, Avalon and Bilgola Beach. Also coming onto the market in coming weeks will be 5 Bulkara St, Wagstaffe, with a sale expected to exceed $10M. Source: Media release, Feb 18 Belle Property Central Coast
The exterior of the North Avoca home
Gosford the country’s most romantic city Gosford has been named Australia’s most romantic city by same-day delivery company Sherpa, with 500 deliveries of roses recorded on Valentine’s Day, February 14. A spokesperson for Sherpa said demand this year was unprecedented with more than 20,000 Valentine’s Day deliveries made nationwide – an increase of 32 per cent on
last Valentine’s Day. Gifts sent included flowers, cupcakes, hampers and alcohol. Roses were the most popular gift, with Gosford seeing the greatest number of deliveries, but there was also a huge increase in balloons, champagne, doughnuts, edible flowers and even the lamingtons. Sherpa covers 75 per cent of
the Australian population across 17 cities and is also improving the customer experience for Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, Dan Murphy’s and other businesses. “As we enter some kind of post-pandemic normality, the sentiment towards wanting goods immediately has remained very high,” CEO Duncan Brett said. “A whole new cohort of customers has experienced the
convenience and value of getting their goods same day and they are clearly loving it.” Founded in 2014 as an Aussie start up tech company, Sherpa recently commenced operations in New Zealand and continues to expand its network of business partners and its fleet of crowd-sourced drivers. Source: Media release, Feb 17 Sherpa
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New appointment at Star Scientific Central Coast based hydrogen innovation company Star Scientific has appointed Dr Ashkan Vatani to the role of Principal Engineer. Vatani’s appointment follows a reorganisation of Star Scientific’s key staff, which saw Jim Murray promoted to the Head of Mass Production, Steve Heaton to Global Head of Research, Sam Kirk to Principal Investigator, Shayne De Courcy to Global Head of Infrastructure, and Matt Hingerty to Deputy Chairman, Deputy CEO and Head of Business Development. The reorganisation will facilitate the move to the commercialisation of
services based around the HERO® catalyst. As part of his new role, Vatani will lead the concept design, simulation works and all facets of project engineering in general, managing a team of engineers, designers, and workshop staff. A key part of his role will be supporting Steve Heaton in his work with regulators and Standards Australia on the regulatory framework for the use of hydrogen, and supporting Jim Murray as he develops Star Scientific’s mass production facility. “I’m delighted to be joining Star Scientific at such an important point in the company’s evolution, and as the energy transition gathers
significant pace,” Vatani said. “Star Scientific is a unique, innovative hydrogen company at the forefront of its sector, and well positioned to revolutionise the way we use hydrogen.” Star Scientific’s Global Group Chairman Andrew Horvath said Vatani would provide leadership and rigour to enable the company to deliver against one of its most important strategic priorities. Prior to joining Star Scientific, Vatani was project leader with CREATElab (Medical Devices R&D), where he developed a new ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) drainage cannula to minimise
the risk of life-threatening thrombosis for patients. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Griffith University with a focus on enhancing heat transfer using magnetic field and magnetic nanofluids. Star Scientific develops technologies to help businesses and governments transition to a new energy economy. Its breakthrough technology is the Hydrogen Energy Release Optimiser, also known as HERO®, which produces unlimited, affordable, safe, and reliable heat with zero emissions. Source: Media release, Feb 17 Star Scientific
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Council sceptical of proposed rezoning changes Central Coast Council is sceptical of new rezoning rules proposed by the State Government, saying they represent “a focus on increasing the speed of rezonings at the expense of good planning processes”. In a report tabled at the February 22 meeting and accepted by Administrator Rik Hart, Council called the strategic planning process in NSW “relatively immature” with Local Strategic Planning Statements only recently introduced and not spatial in nature. “There is also a lack of rigour in other strategic process such as Structure Plans,” the report said. “Consideration should be given to increasing the governance processes around other elements of strategic planning, to better articulate what might or might not be considered to have strategic merit. “Establishing different categories for types of rezonings has merit, as does requiring better application information up front, mandatory pre-lodgement processes as well as mechanisms to ensure referral agencies respond in a timely manner. “However, the rezoning process is just a small part of the land development process and other interventions are also
necessary to meet the Government’s objectives of increasing land supply and controlling housing costs. “Several of the proposed changes to the rezoning process simply reduce timeframes without considering resources, whether the timeframe is realistic given the steps involved, take away important planning considerations such as the strategic merit test, and add further complexity to the process through appeal mechanisms and immediate exhibition requirements.” In December, 2021, the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) released a discussion paper outlining a new approach to rezonings. Council said the term “rezoning” was used rather than “planning proposals” and included both proponentinitiated and Council-initiated requests to amend a Local Environment Plan (LEP). The new approach is part of the NSW Government’s Planning Reform Action Plan. The action plan outlines long-term structural reform of the planning system. Public exhibition of the discussion paper started on December 15, 2021, and concludes on February 28. Council was invited to review the documentation and provide feedback. The DPE also released a new LEP Making Guideline in December, 2021.
The LEP Guideline delivered immediate improvements to the existing process. The discussion paper incorporates aspects of the new LEP Guideline. If the framework is adopted, it will be subject to a detailed implementation plan, which will include any transitional arrangements for existing rezonings in the system. For now, existing and future planning proposals/
rezonings will follow the current process, Council said. The Government’s proposed rezoning changes include: providing private proponents (the developer or landowner) with ownership of the rezoning application throughout the process; mandatory scoping/prelodgement meetings with State agencies; removal of gateway review and determination as part of the
process; all rezoning proposals to be exhibited, assessed and determined, irrespective of strategic merit; exhibition to start immediately upon lodgement; implementing maximum timeframes for referrals and assessment; enforcing refunds if Council does not meet the timeframes; introducing new categories for planning proposals based on level of complexity, including different fees and
assessment timeframes; allowing councils to approve some inconsistencies with Ministerial directions rather than notifying the DPE; changes to the roles of various parties in the rezoning process; and introduction of a new class of merit appeals in the Land and Environment Court. Merilyn Vale
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Poached coconut chicken salad with Victoria Abraham but you want to make sure that you’re having something more substantial than your basic side, adding some form of protein will make the perfect Summer dish.
GEORGIA LIENEMANN We’re back for the final instalment of our Summer salads series. This week, we’re chatting to Victoria Abraham from Jimalie Coconut Products. Victoria is a nutritionist whose passion for whole, nutritious food stemmed from a desire to improve the health of her eldest child, who was diagnosed with severe Autism at a young age. When the Summer heat has you craving fresh, crisp salads
Poaching chicken in coconut milk is such a delicious way to prepare chicken to add to Asian inspired salads. Not only does the chicken stay juicy and moist, the subtle sweetness of the coconut milk is the taste of Summer. The addition of coconut amino sunflower seeds on top, is a delicious, healthy way to add a bit more crunch and flavour to this salad. This is our crunch element in substitute of deep fried (in industrialised seed oil) packet noodles that regularly feature in this type of salad. Sunflower seeds also provide healthy fats and minerals such as selenium and zinc. If you’re going to the effort to make them, it can be a great idea to make extra amino
sunflower seeds and store them in a glass jar (for a week) to add over soups, other salads, omelettes, or pretty much anything you like. Hope you love it as much as we do!
Asian-inspired salad with poached coconut chicken
Reduce it to a simmer and poach the chicken for 15-20 minutes, then set aside to cool. For the sunflower seeds: In a hot pan add the sunflower seeds and lightly toast. Transfer to a bowl, add a tbsp (or more) coconut amino sauce while seeds are still hot and stir through. Set aside.
Ingredients (serves 2)
For the salad:
Chicken: 1 x chicken breast ½ can Jimalie Coconut Milk ¾ cup water Salad: 2 x big handfuls of wombok, chopped 1 x packet of bean sprouts ½ capsicum, sliced 1 x Lebanese cucumber, sliced Handful fresh coriander 2 x handfuls snow peas trimmed, cut in halves 1 tbsp Jimalie Coconut Amino Sauce Handful sunflower seeds Dressing: 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp tamari sauce Vinegar of choice (I used apple cider vinegar) Pinch Jimalie Coconut Sugar Method
Place the wombok, bean sprouts, capsicum, coriander,
For the chicken: Place chicken breast, coconut milk and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.
snow peas and cucumber in a bowl. Roughly shred the chicken breast and add to the bowl along with the desired amount of dressing and toss through to combine, then sprinkle the amino sunflower seeds over top. More about Jimalie Jimalie is our small, family business based on the Central Coast. We import organic coconut
products from an area in the Philippines where our family farm is located. The range includes centrifuge virgin coconut oil, coconut wraps, coconut milk, coconut amino sauce, MCT oil and powders and more. The farm in the Philippines belonged to my husband, Jaypee’s grandparents and later his father, Jim. The name Jimalie is a tribute both to him and the location of the family plantation in Alijal in the Davao Region of the southern Philippines. Growing up, Jaypee travelled to the Philippines and saw firsthand the passion and commitment he put into the farm, providing employment and training for the local villagers. When Jim passed away in 2005, Jaypee wanted to create a lasting legacy in his memory. Our product range continues to evolve and demand far exceeds the output of our family farm. And the plantation continues to operate today as an everlasting symbol of Jim’s commitment to providing employment and support to the local people of the village. For more information, head to our website: www.jimalie.com.au
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Consent to be taught in schools from next year Central Coast Council P&C (CCCP&C) has welcomed new legislation to introduce age-appropriate consent education in all Australian schools from Kindergarten to Year 10. Spokesperson Sharryn Brownlee said some of the material was already covered in the Health and PE subjects. “Bu it was not covered well or consistently in all schools and now it will be mandatory so hopefully we will see the change that is needed to keep everyone safe,” she said. “A culture of mutual respect must be for all people. “This addition to the
curriculum nicely complements the anti-bullying and antiharassment teachings also.”. Full Stop Australia, which provides counselling, training and advocacy to support people impacted by sexual, domestic and family violence, has also applauded the move. CEO Hayley Foster said the decision followed 12 months of dedicated campaigning by Full Stop Australia Ambassador Chanel Contos and the passionate advocacy of young people throughout Australia. “This is a generational change that will equip young people with proper knowledge around sexual consent at each
level of their education,” Foster said. “We know from our sexual violence helpline that teenagers are not only the (group at highest risk) of experiencing sexual violence, but also perpetrating it. “Consent education will mean we can stop it before it starts. “This is about educating our young people but also changing societal norms and expectations before they have their first intimate encounter.” Foster said Contos’s campaign Teach Us Consent gained 44,000 signatures over the past 12 months with more
than 6,600 people sharing their experiences of sexual assault. “Ms Contos has been the fire stick that has skillfully harnessed public sentiment to achieve this significant reform that many advocates have long been striving for,” she said. State and Federal Ministers agreed recently on the addition to the curriculum, which will incorporate understanding of gendered stereotypes, coercion and power imbalances. Ministers are expected to meet in April to finalise the new, compulsory topic to be introduced next year. Terry Collins
CCCP&C spokesperson Sharryn Brownlee
School COVID restrictions to ease from Monday COVID Smart settings in schools on the Central Coast and throughout NSW have been revised, giving students their first taste of normal school life since the pandemic began two years ago. Core COVID-Smart measures will remain in place, including enhanced cleaning and maximising natural and mechanical ventilation in line with health advice. But from Monday, February 28 cohorting requirements and activity restrictions will be relaxed, schools will be able to welcome more visitors onto their grounds, including parents, and will resume activities such as assemblies and school camps and mask requirements will be lifted for
high school students and staff. From Monday, March 7, mask requirements will be lifted for primary school and early education staff. Staff in Schools for Specific Purposes will continue to be required to wear masks based on health advice. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the relaxation of some measures, while keeping others in place, was a sensible approach giving students, staff and parents more freedoms to enjoy school life while keeping the school community safe. “It is time to afford our students and parents more normality,” he said. “Everyone wants to get back to the school activities and events we all love. “The return to school and the
start of term has been a success, COVID transmission has reduced throughout the community, and while there will still be cases and bumps in schools it is time for our students to enjoy normal school life.” Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said this was the first time since the pandemic started two years ago that students have enjoyed this level of normality. “We know transmission in schools is extremely low, and not a single school has closed since school returned despite the levels of community transmission,” Mitchell said. “Relaxing cohorting and restrictions on visitors will let more parents engage with their child’s school and allow students to participate in
cross-year group activities, which is welcome news for both students and parents everywhere. “The return to school, and now the return to school life, is
successful because of the tremendous efforts and teamwork from all parents, staff and students.” COVID-Smart settings will continue to be reviewed and
updated as necessary on health advice. Source: Media release, Feb 23 NSW Government
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Copa surgeon calls for vaccine equity for Africa Central Coast obstetric fistula surgeon Dr Andrew Browning has warned that Australia will continue to suffer catastrophic COVID case numbers unless developing nations such as Africa are offered vaccinations. Browning, of Copacabana, who has operated on more than 7,000 African women for fistula, said it was ironic that most people in the developed world were now accessing their third shot of the COVID vaccine while most Africans had received none. “If ever the expression ‘we are not safe until we are all safe’ was pertinent it is right now,” he said. “While ever Africa, and other developing nations, are unvaccinated Australians are unsafe. “Australia cannot just ‘booster and mask’ its way out of every pandemic while leaving places like Africa behind. “While numbers are now
Dr Andrew Browning on one of his many trips to Africa
decreasing, yet again, how long will it be before another variant develops in the nations who are unvaccinated? “The Omicron variant has shown us how vulnerable Australians are to the COVID
virus as it mutates overseas and is brought in by visitors and travellers to beset the nation. “It is a tragedy of preposterous and disgraceful proportions that only 8 per cent of the African population have been
fully vaccinated; in comparison half the world is vaccinated. “In Australia 95 per cent of people over the age of 16 are double vaccinated and now are lining up for their third shot. “The global rollout of the
COVID vaccine has two speeds – one for wealthy nations and the snail–paced speed for developing nations; we need vaccine equity. “I lived in Africa for 17 years and today travel back and forth
to this wonderful continent several times a year to operate on women suffering from shocking birth injuries because they do not have access to caesarean sections during childbirth. “It is heart wrenching for me to leave a wealthy nation like Australia and then be confronted with the African people who, uncomplaining, go about life but have healthcare nowhere near the level of Australia’s. “I am not an epidemiologist nor a vaccination expert but those credible organisations like World Bank, WHO and UN want wealthy nations to do as much as possible to improve on the paltry vaccination efforts in places like Africa. “Unless countries like Africa are vaccinated urgently Australia could see wave after wave of new variants crashing through our borders.” Source: Media release, Feb 22 Barbara May Foundation
Debra switches careers with a little help from TAFE
Debra Elliot has a new career in aged care
Former graphic designer and magazine publisher Debra Elliot is just one of 12 recent graduates in the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at
Gosford TAFE to have secured work in the aged care sector after completing work placement. “It was my experience with
my mum, who was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago, that inspired me to work in aged care,” Elliot said. “I’d had no plans to change careers, but spending time in an aged care residence ignited a passion in me to help others navigate the world of dementia. “TAFE NSW gave me the training I needed so I could put what I’d learned into practice. “Even though some parts of the job were still a little confronting, I’ve developed practical skills and have felt prepared and supported in my new career from day one.” Elliot started a job at HammondCare Erina just days after completing the TAFE NSW aged care course. The successful placements of Elliot and her fellow graduates came after a Productivity Commission report found more
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than 3.5 million Australians were expected to be using aged care services by 2050; about triple the current number. TAFE NSW Gosford aged care teacher Joanne Davis-Fadhul said TAFE NSW strives to keep close ties with industry partners, including local aged care facilities, as industry work placements often translate to employment.
“Our aged care students are in such high demand because of the industry-leading practical skills and workplace experience available through TAFE NSW,” Davis-Fadhul said. “Providing support with dignity and care to our older residents is one of the most important jobs anyone can do and there are so many job opportunities out there for our graduates.
“Having a qualification that gives you almost guaranteed employment will be even more attractive in the post-COVID jobs market.” To find out more about studying at TAFE NSW, call 13 16 01 or visit www.tafensw. edu.au. Source: Media release, Feb 17 TAFE NSW
Make a difference to cancer patients Central Coast businesses are being called on to Make a Difference during the month of March and help brighten the lives of local cancer patients. Crestani Scholarships is launching the Make a Difference program aimed at offering local cancer patients vouchers for gifts or events to make them feel special. This could include vouchers for hairdressers, beauticians, manicures, facials, coffee shops or any service that would make a patient feel special. “A donation would be greatly
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appreciated as people undergoing treatment for cancer deserve a bit of a lift,” Crestani Scholarships founder,
Yvonne Crestani, said. “We are seeking gift vouchers or something special to lift their spirits. “Perhaps a special gift would make a big difference to individual patients or families with a member facing cancer and who might be struggling.” Donations are tax deductible. To find out how to Make a Difference email info@ crestanischolarships.org.au or call 0416 241 110. Source: Media release, Feb 21 Crestani Scholarships
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New piano teacher fosters wellbeing through music Acclaimed pianist Katy Tsai has been appointed to the teaching staff at Central Coast Conservatorium, with her appointment coinciding with the long-awaited launch of the Keyboard Club which was delayed last year due to COVID restrictions. Born and raised in Taiwan, Tsai was introduced to the piano at the age of five despite being born into a family of sporting champions, none of whom was musically inclined. “I grew up with my family’s tennis trophies all over the house; but it was clear from a young age that sports were not my forte,” she said. “Thankfully my parents took note and decided to enrol me in music lessons in the hope that I
would find a creative outlet. “I still vividly remember my first piano lesson. “My mum asked me in front of the teacher whether I’d like to learn the piano – little did I know that my ‘yes’ would take me on the journey of a lifetime.” With a deep personal understanding of how music can bring a dramatic shift in energy levels, mindset and emotions, Tsai is focused on creating music that promotes the wellbeing and mindfulness of others. Her albums are especially designed for yoga, meditation and healing through the soothing vibrationsofacousticinstruments. “I believe each person is a centre of energy, continually influenced by other energies, light, colour and sound,” she said.
Acclaimed pianist Katy Tsai
“Music – especially when experienced live – can bring a dramatic shift in energy levels. “It can bypass our mind’s logical and analytical filters and make direct contact with profound feelings deep in our
memory and imagination, which in turn produces physical reactions. “Sound is a potent force.” Being able to share her passion, knowledge and skills with students through the entry-level
Keyboard Club is a dream come true for Tsai. With multiple studies citing the incredible physical, social and intellectual benefits of studying music, she says that a focus on mental health and happiness is a key component for her. “The past two-years have been very stressful on both adults and children alike,” she said. “What is really exciting for me is being able to share the joy, mindful and uplifting benefits that come with music. “It’s more important than ever to ensure that children have strategies in place that can help them find balance – and ultimately, joy and happiness. “Music has been my voice of expression, my deepest
connection with others, and my creative playground since I was young. “I hope that it will become that for my students too.” Keyboard Club offers low-cost group keyboard lessons to students from Kindergarten to Year 10 on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. They are aimed at students who have no previous experience with the goal of developing basic musicianship skills and a love for music. Students can register their interest at https:// centralcoastconservatorium. com.au/enquire/ or By calling 4324 7477. Source: Media release, Feb 22 Central Coast Conservatorium
Restrictions ease even more from February 25 Following an easing of COVID-19 restrictions which came into effect on February 18, even more freedoms will be introduced from February 25. The following adjustments came into play at a minute past midnight on February 18. Density limits were completely dropped (previously one person per 2sqm for hospitality venues). QR check-ins are now only required for nightclubs and for all music festivals with more than
1,000 people. Hospitals, aged and disability facilities may use their existing systems for recording visitors. Singing and dancing is permitted at all venues, except music festivals (where singing and dancing can recommence from February 25). The recommendation to work from home were returned to the employer’s discretion. Hotel quarantine for unvaccinated returning travellers was reduced
from 14 to seven days from February 21. From Friday, February 25, further adjustments will be made. Masks will only be needed on public transport, planes, and indoors at airports, hospitals, aged and disability care facilities, corrections facilities and indoor music festivals with more than 1,000 people. Masks are encouraged for indoor settings where you can’t maintain a safe distance from others and for customer-facing retail staff.
Each State Government agency will review where it may be appropriate for public-facing staff to wear masks and will implement as necessary. The 20,000 person cap on music festivals will be removed, with singing and dancing permitted. Vaccination requirements will remain for indoor music festivals over 1,000 people,with attendees required to have at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A staged return of non-urgent elective surgery across all NSW
public hospitals has commenced and will be increased through February to March. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the NSW Government was continuing to adopt a flexible and measured approach to protect the community and our health system. “We don’t want restrictions in place for any longer than necessaryandwithhospitalisation andICUratestrendingdownwards now is the right time to make sensible changes,” Perrottet said. “As we continue to move
forward out of the pandemic we are ensuring that we keep people safe and people in jobs so life can return to normal as quickly and safely as possible.” “Our frontline health staff have done an incredible job protecting the community and we need everyone to step up and do the right thing and get their booster shots to help keep themselves, their family and the community safe.” Source: Media release, Feb 17 NSW Government
Household chemical drop offs return Central Coast Council’s Household Chemical CleanOuts will return for 2022 with dates set for collection points to be available at Kariong and Long Jetty. Council is encouraging residents to clear out unwanted and out-of-date hazardous items from homes, garages and sheds to be correctly disposed of for free at the first Chemical CleanOut events to be held for 12 months as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. The first free event will be at Event Park, off Kangoo Rd, Kariong, on this Saturday and
Sunday, February 26 and 27, with another to be held at Long Jetty Council Depot on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6. Both events will go from 9am to 3:30pm. Council Unit Manager Waste Services and Business Development, Andrew Pearce, said the events were an opportune time to responsibly dispose of hazardous materials at no cost. “These events allow residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely, while also allowing for the recovery of reusable materials,” he said. “We expect this to be of particular interest to those
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residents who have experienced household build-up of these items during the pandemic. “Incorrect disposal of chemicals, such as dumping, placing in the bin or pouring down drains are not only offences that attract fines and penalties, but they can also cause serious environmental effects by contaminating our waterways and landfill sites. “This is just one of the many resource recovery initiatives offered to residents beyond their household waste and recycling collection services, which the community can discover more about by checking the A-Z Waste
Disposal and Recycling Guide at 1coast.com.au. “We would like to also remind residents to stay COVID-safe by remaining inside their vehicles and wearing a mask where required to ensure the safety of all staff and residents attending the event.” Items that can be dropped off include pesticides, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, fluorescent globes and tubes as well as any unknown or unidentified chemicals which are accepted for identification and correct disposal. Council Administrator Rik Hart said he was impressed by the
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ongoing commitment from the community to responsibly dispose of problem waste. “In previous years CleanOut events across the region have attracted consistent, recordbreaking numbers,” he said. “It is clear residents are eager to do the right thing and keep these hazardous materials out of landfills. “We remain committed to the safety of the community and event operators onsite, so these events will be hosted in line with any COVID-19 restrictions in place.” Up to 100L of paint can be accepted per vehicle, in
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containers of 20L or less. For all other items, only household quantities of up to 20L or 20kg will be accepted. Council urges residents to transport material safely, keep chemicals in the original container and remain in their vehicles when dropping off hazardous waste. For the full list of chemicals that can be dropped off call 131 555 or visit the NSW Environment Protection Authority website. For more information you can also search chemical cleanout at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated
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Three Central Coast athletes have been named by Athletics Australia in the national team for the World Athletics Race Walking Teams Championships to be held in Muscat, Oman, on March 4 and 5. Making their international debuts in the team are Allanah Pitcher and Carl Gibbons, while Tyler Jones will be returning to the national team. It is a personal achievement for Frank Overton who coaches
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Greater Sydney Local Land Services (GS LLS) is rolling out a feral rabbit reduction program throughout the Central Coast from 17 March 2022. The program involves the release of the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV1-K5), also known as Calicivirus. Central Coast Council is participating in the program. Pet rabbit owners are able to vaccinate their rabbits against the effects of the virus at their local vets. Owners are encouraged to have their rabbits vaccinated at least two weeks prior to the release date and to continue to have their rabbits regularly vaccinated. For further protection, rabbit hutches should be mosquito-proof and housed away from interactions with wild rabbits, which can spread diseases to domestic pets. Domestic rabbits should be contained in a secure enclosure and not be free roaming. For further information regarding the program, including ways landholders can continue to control feral rabbits, visit the Greater Sydney Local Land Services' website greatersydney.lls.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 4724 2100.
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Central Coast Council will be undertaking targeted fox trapping and shooting between March and June 2022 at Saratoga Oval Wetlands (Saratoga) and the following high priority natural reserves: The Scenic Road Bushland Reserve (Kincumber), Kincumba Mountain Regional Reserve (Kincumber-Green Point), Rumbalara Reserve (Gosford-Springfield), Katandra Reserve (Holgate), Ferntree Close Reserve (Mt Elliot-Wyoming-Lisarow) and Barwon Road Reserve (Wyoming). Predation by foxes is a key threat to many native animals and this program aims to reduce the impact on our local biodiversity. Pet owners are encouraged to keep their pets safe and prevent them from entering reserves. Dogs are prohibited in these reserves and if found enforcement action may ensue. For further information regarding the program, visit Councils' website centralcoast.nsw.gov.au and search 'feral animals' or phone 1300 463 954. David Farmer Chief Executive Officer
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No love for Mariners in Melbourne
FOOTBALL Two one-goal losses in a week at AAMI Park, Melbourne has sunk the Central Coast Mariners to the bottom end of the A-League table, unrewarded despite their exceptional showing against the defending champions. After conceding a sloppy goal late to lose against Melbourne Victory on Saturday, February 19, the Mariners performed with a fresh bout of form against City on Tuesday, February 22, losing 3-2 at the
back of two controversial interventions by VAR checks. After soaking up City advances for 45 minutes, Beni N’Kololo took his first opportunity with the ball in space to score in favour of the visitors, also beginning his personal A-League goal account. A Mariners half-time lead was disrupted seven minutes into injury time by Rowles’ reckless sliding challenge on Marco Tilio at the edge of the penalty area, prompting a lengthy VAR check to decide if the offence was a free kick or penalty.
The decision was a penalty, and Jamie Maclaren calmly deposited the equaliser to create an even contest for the second half. In the 57th minute, the first lead of the game for City was established by Florin Berenguer, making good on a clever onetwo play with Aiden O’Neill that brought him point blank ahead of Mariners’ keeper, Mark Birighitti. Not to be outdone, the visitors pushed back against their hosts, resulting in a second equaliser produced on the counterattack, put away by captain, Oliver Bozanic.
The final goal went the way of City in the 74th minute, scored by Tilio after a clever team attack with false runners left the Mariners centre defence bare. This did not stop the Mariners from pushing back in search of an equaliser, leading to Lewis Miller making a darting run past Tilio into the penalty area before being stopped by Matthew Leckie’s boot. A gruellingly long VAR check ensued past the 90-minute mark and into extra time as a potential penalty shot was considered, then overruled to the dismay of Mariners coach,
Nick Montgomery, his team and staff. “It’s disappointing more than anything,” Monty said. “We came here tonight knowing that City are the benchmark team in the competition without a doubt, and I thought we matched them in every area. “At half time I was told that the contact (from Rowles against Tilio in the first half) was outside the box. “The referee said it was a second contact in the box so for me that’s not a penalty. “You just think that you’re
going to get what you deserve,” continued Monty, focussing on the final VAR decision. “Lewis Miller gets kicked on top of his foot; he got a gash on his foot so we have to take him off. “I’ve had opposition players come up to me tonight and say they can’t believe it. “I’m devastated for the boys, because it seems like week in, week out, we’re copping a little bit of bad luck… but tonight I think we need an explanation on those decisions.” Haakon Barry
Clubs ready for 2022 kick off With the start of the rugby season just months away, the Avoca Beach Sharks, Gosford Red Devils, Kariong Wanderers and Terrigal Trojans, along with clubs from the north of the region, Hornsby and the Peninsula, are well into preparation mode.
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A spokesperson for Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) said all clubs in the Zone had been putting things into place for the 2022 season, after a disappointing end to last season, with games cancelled due to COVID-19 lockdowns. “Everybody is hoping that
things can start well for the coming season,” the spokesperson said. “The last two years have been most dramatic during these very unusual times. “The fact that last season was cancelled midway through the year still leaves a most disappointing feeling in the minds of all rugby players, supporters and administrators on the Central Coast.” CCRU has a new President in Tod Wills who has been involved with various clubs in the region, is a past Zone coach and has been a member of the CCRU Board for several years. He will be assisted in the
Executive by Vice-Presidents Kate Thomson and Owen Clark. The season will commence on Saturday, April 2, and continue through to the Grand Final on September 17. In the first match of the draw, the Kariong Wanderers will take on the Terrigal Trojans at Kariong Oval, Avoca Sharks will butt heads with The Bay at Joseph Banks Oval and the Gosford Red Devils meet The Lakes at Showground Rugby Field. Things are also being put in place for the representative season. “The NSW Country Championships will be held
once again in Tamworth over the June long weekend, with three Coast teams set to compete - Senior 1st XV, the Under 19s and the Women’s XV. The coaches for these teams are: Seniors – Craig McWilliam, Murray Cox and Hoani Rimene, with Kyle Lanzini as Manager; Colts – Nick Meyer, Justin Staben, Scott Hanley and Josh Harrod with Michael Middleton as Manager; and Women – Mick Burgess and Jacob Tumanako, with Pam Proctor as Manager. Source: Media release, Feb 5 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union
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