Coast Community News 340 by Central Coast Newspapers

6 MAY 2022

ISSUE 340

$1.8M up for grabs in The Coast race day

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A stop-gap measure, is how administrator Rik Hart described a Central Coast Council plan to help secure heritage grant funding for heritage conservation across the region. See page 3

Out&About The Coast Race Day at Gosford Racetrack is gearing up for a cracking day on and off the track and, with a prize pool of over $1.8 million up for grabs, the local racing fraternity is in for a high stakes treat. See page 13

Albo’s backyard home equity pledge The backyard of an East Gosford home, complete with a traditional hills hoist clothes line, was a fitting setting for Labor leader Anthony Albanese to pitch his federal equity loan scheme to Central Coast residents on May 3. Albanese was joined by Labor’s housing spokesperson Jason Clare, Member for Dobell, Emma McBride and Labor candidate for Robertson in the May 21 election, Dr Gordon Reid, in announcing details of the Help to Buy scheme. The home where the announcement was made is being rented by a young couple,

Candidate for Robertson, Gordon Reid and Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese

struggling to pay the rent and save for home – typical of thousands of thousands of Central Coast couples finding it almost impossible to get into the housing market. Reid said housing prices were skyrocketing on the Central Coast, as well as right across

the nation. “It’s becoming more and more difficult and unattainable for people right across the Coast to get a home,” he said. Help to Buy is designed to help Australians buy a home with a smaller deposit, with

Labor pledging to provide eligible homebuyers with an equity contribution of up to 40 per cent of the purchase price of a new home and up to 30 per cent of the purchase price for an existing home. The homebuyer will need to have a deposit of 2 per cent and qualify for a standard home loan with a participating lender to finance the remainder of the purchase. Albanese said the scheme would help 10,000 people a year as Australians face the “triple whammy” of low wages, rising inflation and rising interest rates. “This will help people get a foot in the door, and then get a

roof over their head,” he said. “It will help 10,000 people a year. “It comes at a cost of $329M, across the forward estimates, but we will recoup $445M from our plan to double foreign investment fees and penalties. “This is a practical plan which is why it’s been supported so strongly by the House Industry Association (and) by the Master Builders (and has) operated effectively in Western Australia for some 30 years. “After nine long years in Government, housing affordability has only got worse under the Liberal-National Government.”

April showers weren’t enough to dampen the spirits of Central Coast locals last weekend as hundreds flocked to the Alive plant-based festival in Kibble Park. See page 14

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After years of planning, a $45M upgrade of the Gosford RSL Club will get underway in June.

Continued page 6

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Steiner School goes solar

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The solar panels on the roof of the school gym

The Central Coast Steiner School in Fountaindale has a shiny new rooftop solar system, courtesy of a $68,094 interest-free loan from Citizens Own Renewable Energy Network Australia (CORENA). The school also provided $74,903 to fund the full cost of the 100kW solar installation. An initial 30kW of solar panels has been installed on the roof of the school’s gymnasium, with a further 70kW of panels to be installed once construction of the school’s new performing arts centre is completed in coming months. The 260-panel combined 100kW solar installation will avoid an estimated 127,750kWh of grid electricity every year – equivalent to 23 average homes. The system is set to reduce the school’s electricity bills by $12,000 per year. The CORENA loan will be repaid using these savings in five-and-a-half years.

School Principal, Rosemary Michalowski, said the panels were a step towards the goal of sourcing all the school’s electricity from renewable resources. “The school and the school community are appreciative of the assistance provided by CORENA to enable the school’s renewable resources vision to be achieved,” she said. CORENA operates Australia’s longestrunning donor-driven fund for practical climate action. The fund offers interest-free loans to not-for-profit and community organisations to pay for projects that reduce carbon emissions. Citizens who want to reduce emissions make donations via the CORENA website to crowd-fund the loans. As loans are repaid to the fund they are used to fund future projects. Founder Margaret Hender said

CORENA’s loans and expert advice made it easy for non-profits to become climate champions. “All of us can play a part in responding to the urgent imperative of reducing fossil fuel use,” she said. She said this was CORENA’s 44th loan and the fourth to education facilities. Community organisations are encouraged to apply for an interest-free loan to install solar systems, improve their energy efficiency, replace gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives, or to purchase electric vehicles. See details at https://corenafund.org. au/. Donations to fund CORENA loans can be made on the website. Source: Media release, May 3 CORENA

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Council’s heritage plan a ‘stop-gap’ A stop-gap measure, is how administrator Rik Hart described a Central Coast Council plan to help secure heritage grant funding for heritage conservation across the region. The Central Coast Heritage Gap Analysis and Action Plan will inform Council’s approach to heritage while it develops a Central Coast Heritage Strategy. Council currently has no overarching heritage strategy. The gap analysis recommended Council undertake a new heritage study within the next 12 months. Council has planned for it to commence in the 20232024 financial year, still more than 12 months away. Council was first briefed on a proposed framework for heritage strategic planning in September 2018. A company was appointed to prepare the plan in May 2020 and the draft plan was presented to Council’s Heritage and CultureAdvisory Committee on June 23, 2021. It finally arrived at a council meeting for endorsement on April 26, 2022. The Strategy will outline the direction of the heritage

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program for the next 10 years. The report noted rapid growth of the Central Coast’s population in the next decade will require a re-valuation of land use. “Planning controls are a key part of protecting the heritage values of the Central Coast during this time of change,” the report said. The study said Council does not currently have an overarching heritage strategy on the Central Coast. There is no contemporary history of the Aboriginal

community apart from previous studies done by former Wyong and Gosford Councils. Histories done by the former councils focus on the large regional centres, with little or no consistent detail of the smaller suburban areas. “Now [the Central Coast Heritage Gap Analysis and Action Plan] has been endorsed, we can use it to help with grant applications within the Plan; to help source and secure heritage grant funding over the coming years until the final Strategy is completed,” Council

Administrator, Rik Hart, said. The report said Council would hold targeted discussions with heritage-focused community groups, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and other Aboriginal stakeholder groups, and relevant agencies such as the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Heritage NSW, National Parks and Wildlife Service, and Transport for NSW. “Broader community consultation will also occur as part of the development and public exhibition of the

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Strategy,” Council said. Council said the plan acknowledges Council’s commitment to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage. “It notes Council has important heritage measures and essential foundations in place for heritage management; however, additional initiatives are necessary to achieve consistency across the LGA and respond to the changing development context, demography, and community expectations of the Central Coast,” Council said. Key tasks recommended in the plan included the preparation of a new Thematic History that reflects the course and pattern of development of the amalgamated Central Coast area over time, including Aboriginal history, and local themes relevant to contemporary communities. It also recommended the preparation of an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Study – to describe different Aboriginal cultural landscapes, update data on Aboriginal sites, recognise Aboriginal cultural values beyond place-based values and identify mechanisms for ongoing consultation and

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collaboration with Aboriginal people about their local heritage. Council would also prepare an Archaeological Heritage Study to identify areas of potential archaeological significance and their current condition, and update inventory sheets and management actions accordingly. It would identify opportunities for telling important local stories and celebrating local heritage of the LGA and review and update its Heritage Inventory Sheets to conform with the standard State Heritage Inventory database template and address gaps including lack of detail and outdated photographs. The plan recommended a review of Council’s internal heritage management procedures to ensure continuous improvement of internal heritage management procedures, regular reviews and training of staff. The Central Coast Heritage Gap Analysis and Action Plan was put together by GML Heritage Pty Ltd and was partially funded by a Heritage NSW Community Grant. Merilyn Vale

New Rogers Park facilities up and running The new sports amenities building at Rogers Park, Woy Woy, is now complete with sports groups such as Woy Woy Roosters Junior Rugby League Club, Central Coast/NSW Cricket, and Peninsula Junior Touch Football the big winners. The upgraded building has 10 toilets (male/female/unisex), an accessible toilet, a canteen with storage, two change rooms with showers, a referees’ room and three storage areas, plus accessible pathways. Central Coast Council

Administrator, Rik Hart, said the upgraded facilities would encourage an active and healthy lifestyle and create opportunities for important social connections. The project was funded under the Federal Government’s Community Development Grants Program for $800,000, with Council providing the remaining $550,000. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said around 1,500 young cricketers, touch footballers and rugby league players on the Peninsula would benefit from

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the new infrastructure. “This is worlds apart from the facility these clubs were using in 2019 which was dilapidated, not fit-for-purpose and ultimately condemned,” Wicks said. “Sporting facilities like this mean more than just bathrooms, a canteen and storage. They provide a place for our community to gather and belong – something they can be proud of.”

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Parties pledge upgrade to Kincumber’s Frost Reserve

Labor candidate for Robertson, Gordon Reid (right), with Kincumber Roos President, Scott Baker, at Frost Reserve

Frost Reserve in Kincumber is in a win-win situation, with both major parties promising a major upgrade of its facilities, as election promises come in thick and fast. Labor candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, got the ball rolling last week, announcing Labor would commit $750,000 to an upgrade of the reserve’s facilities, which he said were no longer fit for purpose. “There are growing numbers of registrations at Kincumber Roos, as well as other sporting codes, and the facility is showing the pressure” he said.

Reid said sport needs to be more inclusive and the addition of female changing rooms along with other upgrades will bring the facilities up to a standard that reflects the changing needs of the community. This week, Liberal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, went one better, pledging more than $2.5M to improve sports and recreation facilities in Kincumber, including $1.8M for a new amenities building at Frost Reserve and $760,000 to redevelop the Kincumber Skate Park. Wicks said the Government recognised the role sporting and community infrastructure

played in promoting health and well-being. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, with members of the Kincumber Roos committee “The new amenities building at Frost Reserve will provide a place for more than 900 members and around 70 teams at the Kincumber Roos Football Club to gather and enjoy their sport,” she said. Wicks said the skate park at the reserve also needed an upgrade. “We’re making these important commitments after listening to local residents and families about the lack of infrastructure for young people

Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, with members of the Kincumber Roos committee

in the Kincumber area,” she said. She said the Government had worked with Central Coast Council to ensure each of the commitments was properly costed and could be delivered. Kincumber Roos President, Scott Baker, said nothing had been done to refurbish or upgrade the facilities for decades, despite rising demand. “The canteen has seen better days and there is no hot water for our showers,” he said. “There is also very limited storage capacity and difficulty accessing the facilities for nonable-bodied people.

“I look forward to seeing a much-needed upgrade of these facilities.” The Club’s junior coordinator, Kevin Wilson, agreed new amenities at Frost Reserve would be a huge boost for the club. “As a growing passionate club, this will allow us to pursue our goals, such as developing young female players, continuing our growth in the junior teams and keeping our players as they transition into the senior ages,” he said. “The current facilities are unfortunately dilapidated past the point of repair. We can no longer keep the building secure, which is causing issues

with vandalism and theft. “We cannot offer our members clean toilets or even a changing room for our female players, our canteen has visible mould issues and our only storage is two shipping containers within the carpark. “As a club committee, we pride ourselves on providing the local community with a place to enjoy weekend sport as a family, and the new amenities will certainly help us deliver that for our club.” An upgraded amenities building will also serve the Kincumber-Avoca Cricket Club and Central Coast Oz Tag.

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$1.8M up for grabs in The Coast race day The Coast Race Day at Gosford Racetrack is gearing up for a cracking day on and off the track and, with a prize pool of over $1.8M up for grabs, the local racing fraternity is in for a high stakes treat. Sunny weather is forecast for the event this Saturday, May 8, which follows a successful inaugural event in 2021. “We are so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to host an annual standalone race day and will continue to work on creating a bigger spectacle year after year,” Commercial

Manager of The Entertainment Ground, Kristina Ayton, said. “Eventually, we would love to turn this event into a ‘Central Coast Carnival’, collaborating with local businesses to incorporate other events into the program, leading into The Coast Race Day.” The 10-race program will feature the half a million-dollar ‘The Coast’ race as well as the MostynCopper Gosford Gold Cup, De Bortoli Wines Takeover Target and the recently introduced 1,000m sprint with its name to be announced shortly.

The prize purse for the day will exceed $1.8 million dollars, by far the richest race day on the Central Coast and one of the best prize pools in regional

NSW. This year the club has teamed up with Sky Racing’s Kiersten Duke as The Coast Race Day ambassador, who comes with

a wealth of knowledge and experience from a career (and childhood) around horses and racing. Off the track, racegoers will be treated to a variety of activities and entertainment including The Coast Fashions on the Field competition, sporting a $10,000 prize pool. This year the club has moved away from a more traditional Fashions format – there will be no catwalk, contestants simply register on arrival, have their picture taken in the designated ‘Photo Chute’ and our star judges will make their decisions from an online platform.

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Following the last race, racegoers will be treated to a live concert by the Powderfinger Tribute Band. A free shuttle bus will operate across the Central Coast, transporting guests to and from the racecourse. Race day packages have already sold out, however you can still get your hands on some general admission, trackside reserved and Hooves Beach Club tickets. Details at theentertainmentgrounds. com.au. David Abrahams

New life members for Surf Life Saving Central Coast Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) has welcomed three new life members. SLSCC President, Matt Slattery, said Garry Clarke of Avoca Beach, Brett Beswick of Avoca Beach and Beris Meldrum of Terrigal have all been given life membership in recognition of their contribution to the success of their clubs and the branch. “Brett Beswick gained his bronze in 1983 and has

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patrolled the beach ever since,” Slattery said. “In 2004 he took his first role at branch as RWC Manager, in

2008 he was inducted as a Central Coast Duty Officer for the branch and in 2010 he was appointed Branch Director of

Lifesaving.” Slattery said Meldrum has been involved in Surf Life Saving since 1994, gaining her

radio and advanced resuscitation certificates. “Since then she explored pathways in education as a trainer official,” he said. “In 2016 she received her 15 years national patrol service award and in 2020 she received her 20 years officiating, trainers and assessors certificates from SLSA. Clarke has been involved in the movement for many years and has been the club president at Avoca for more than 12.

“He also enjoys being part of the club education team and patrolling Avoca from the skies with drones,” Slattery said. “All three of these members have served their clubs and community for many years and in various areas. “Surf life Saving Central Coast is proud to induct them as our 2021-22 SLSCC life members.” Source: Media release, May 1 Surf Life Saving Central Coast

Community Environment Network NEXT PLANT SALE JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY The Wildplant Community Nursery is holding its monthly plant sale on Saturday, May 7. It’s a great time to buy some plants for Mum + decorated pots, gift cards and Mother’s Day

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BOUDHI NATIONAL PARK ABORIGINAL WALK AND TALK Join Central Coast Waterwatch for an Indigenous walk and talk. Our guide, Tim from Girra Girra Aboriginal Experiences will take us on an easy walk through the national park. Rich in significant Aboriginal culture, Boudhi National Park offers stunning landscapes and ocean views. You’ll be guided through the National Park to

significant Indigenous sites, View rock carvings, hear ancient stories. Bookings essential and limited places available via https://cen.org.au/events For more information contact Rachael Ph 4349 4757 or email waterwatch@cen.org.auDon’t forget to wear enclosed shoes, hat and weather appropriate clothing and

bring along your water bottle. Venue: Boudhi National Park Date: 8.30am Saturday 28 May 2022 Cost: FREE (including lunch)

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From the Chair You may have read or heard in the local media recently that Justice Pepper in the Land and Environment Court (LEC) ruled in favour of Verde Terra (VT), the waste operator at Mangrove Mountain Golf Course, to allow works outlined in a Court Order from 2014 to proceed without the need to obtain further development consent. However, did you know that this is only round one of a three-round contest? Although VT won the first round this legal battle is far from over.The reason it is far from over is VT did not win by a knockout, rather it won on a technicality.The court found “… the works proposed in the 2014 [Court Order] exceed what is necessary to remediate the breach [of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act]. Furthermore, the court did not rule on whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required to carry out the works outlined in the 2014 Court Order. This means that round two on deciding whether an EIS is required to carry out the works is where the contest will be fought out. Round 2 on deciding if an EIS is required is likely to be before a Commissioner in the LEC. Before this can take place Justice Pepper granted 28 days for any party in the judgment to request clarification. So, stay tuned for round two and three to determine what is going to happen at Mangrove Mountain golf course. By Gary Chestnut

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$580k pledge for venom production facility at Reptile Park The Federal Government has pledged $580,000 to help build a venom production facility at The Australian Reptile Park if re-elected on May 21. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the Park is the sole supplier of terrestrial snake venom to produce antivenom in Australia, with the program saving more than 25,000 lives since its inception in the 1960s. Park Director, Tim Faulkner, said the Government has assisted the program over the years by making the administering of antivenom free in Australia. “The Australian Reptile Park is the jewel of the Central Coast and support from Lucy Wicks over the last decade has not only benefitted the Reptile Park, but the community and region,” Faulkner said. “The Australian Reptile Park is both a national and international tourism attraction famous across the globe that connects visitors

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Park Director Tim Faulkner and Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, discuss plans for the proposed facility

with wildlife. “We are also a community organisation and saving lives remains a core part of our activities.” Wicks said the new Venom Precinct would allow for upgraded safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and equipment integrity, while also helping educate visitors about venom production.

“The Australian Reptile Park does fantastic work with its antivenom program, saving approximately 300 Australian lives per year,” she said. Wicks recently met Faulkner and NSW Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, to discuss plans for the facility.

The State Government has committed to providing $300,000 towards the project, with the Park itself

venom to the Commonwealth serum laboratories, helps save lives right across our nation and I am delighted to confirm the State Government is providing funding for this life-saving project,” Crouch said. “The Australian Reptile Park is [also] a multi-awardwinning wildlife tourism operator, providing vital jobs to Central Coast locals and attracting over 300,000 visitors to our region.” The new facility would have a staff of five, with capacity to grow if needed. Construction and fit-out is anticipated to take up to 12 months. Source: Media release, Apr 28 Australian Reptile Park

contributing $775,000. “The vital work being done by the Australian Reptile Park, as the sole supplier of

Albo’s backyard home equity pledge

Labor housing spokesperson, Jason Clare, and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, chat to the East Gosford householder

From page 1 Clare said the biggest drop in home ownership is amongst Australians on low and middle incomes who have been forced to give up on the great Australian dream. He said figures from the Grattan Institute reveal that 40 years ago, almost 60 per cent of young Australians on low and modest incomes owned their own home – now it is only 28 per cent.

Under the plan,homebuyers will also avoid the need to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), representing an additional saving, depending on purchase location, of potentially more than

$30,000. During the loan period, the homebuyer can elect to buy an additional stake in the home when they are able to do so. The homebuyer will not be required to pay rent on the stake of the home owned by the Federal Government. Clare said the scheme will be available to Australians with a taxable income of up to $90,000 for individuals and up to $120,000 for couples who are Australian citizens and do not currently own or have an interest in a residential dwelling. He said Help to Buy is forecast to make money for the Government as the Federal Government will

recover its equity and its share of the capital gain when the house is sold. Clare also pointed out that a Labor Government would also establish a National Housing Supply and Affordability Council, to ensure the Commonwealth plays a leadership role in increasing housing supply and improving affordability. The Council would set targets for land supply, in consultation with States and Territories. It would also collect and make public nationally consistent data on housing supply, demand and affordability. Terry Collins

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IT WON’T BE EASY UNDER ALBANE E WEAK ECONOMY WEAK LEADERSHIP Authorised by C. Stone, Liberal, Level 2, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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Wyong rep leads Opposition in Youth Parliament Jayden Delbridge from St Peters Catholic College, representing Wyong, has been elected Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House for the 2022 Y NSW Youth Parliament. Jayden and more than 75 other young people from across NSW and the ACT gathered over the recent long weekend to train up for a “takeover” of the Legislative Council at NSW Parliament in July. Other Central Coast representatives were Year 10 student Janine Southwell from Terrigal, who attends Central Coast Grammar School, and Year 11 student Matilda Halliday from Umina Beach, who attends Brisbane Water Secondary College. The Y NSW Youth Parliament Training Camp is the first step in a political education journey for the teenagers who packed their overnight bags to be trained as members of the NSW Legislative Council. The near year-long program for young people in years 10,

Jayden Delbridge

11 and 12 or of equivalent age throughout the state has been running for 20 years in 2022. The students participating are drawn together by one common passion: they want their voices heard on issues that matter most to them and they are powerful advocates for their communities. Jayden, who also did the program last year, said the rewards were great.

“It’s one thing to give youth a platform where they can share their ideas and their visions, but to actually see them practice and actually live it out, you just want to keep coming back again,” he said. “It’s my last year this year and it’s a bit sad, but you know I’m motivated to help improve the lives of my fellow young people as much as I can. “I think that the skills we

learn and meeting the members of parliament and getting connections (can be taken) back to your community and (help) make programs that really make a difference.” Jayden said improving the lives of school students who spend 13 years of their lives at school and the education system was at the top of my wish list this year. “I think young people … get ignored way to often and so I think a debate just for young people, where young people are at the centre of politicians’ attention, is something really beneficial for all of us.” YOUTH ACTION NSW CEO, Kate Munroe, said seeing the energy and insight of the young people, and their willingness to learn about an advocacy process and really engage with it, was exciting. “I’m really glad that these young people are going to be the decision makers of the future who make decisions about me as I age,” she said. “I’m very hopeful about what

Disability feedback workshop to be held in Gosford A free workshop for people with disability and their families who have a story to tell the Disability Royal Commission will be held in Gosford on Thursday, May 12. The workshop will be run by Family Advocacy NSW, a disability advocacy organisation, and a representative from the Commission will also be present. A Family Advocacy NSW spokesperson said the Disability Royal Commission was investigating the experiences of people with disability in Australia and was asking people to share what they have witnessed or experienced.

“Examples of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation are needed to inform the Commission and help them understand what goes wrong,” the spokesperson said. “The Commission works to prevent and better protect people with disability from experiencing these things in

the future. “This is a historic opportunity to influence positive and social change in Australia. “To do its job well, the Commission needs to understand what is happening for people with disability. It needs to hear what isn’t working, and also what

does work.” The workshop will be a safe place where participants will receive the support, structure and space to capture what they need to say. It will be interactive and designed to support people as a group, with real examples of submissions and experienced advocates to offer support. The Tell the Royal Commission workshop will run from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Central Coast Leagues Club, 1 Dane Dr, Gosford, with morning tea provided. For details and to register go to https://www.familyadvocacy.com/events/. Source: Media release, May 4 Family Advocacy NSW

this group will do as they become future decision makers.” Civic leaders who have emerged from Youth Parliament programs across Australia include NSW Fair Work commissioners and State Government Ministers including Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Arts and Regional Youth, Ben Franklin. This was the first step in the program for the participants, who work on their Bills through a series of committee meetings.

They will receive ongoing mentoring from state politicians and other civic leaders and advocacy professionals and will come together in early July for a week-long residential camp. Their hard work will culminate when they debate their Bills in a four-day sitting week in NSW Parliament. Source: Media release, May 1 Y NSW Youth Parliament

Labor pledges two urgent care health clinics for Coast The Labor Party has pledged to fund two Medicare Urgent Care Clinics on the Central Coast if elected on May 21. The move was announced by Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, and Labor candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, with one clinic to be placed in each of the electorates. Reid said the clinics would take pressure off under-staffed emergency departments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals. “As a local doctor who works in emergency departments on the Central Coast, I know our EDs are overwhelmed – making it difficult for patients to receive the care they need, when they need it,” he said. “These Medicare Urgent Care Clinics will take the pressure off local hospitals and doctors, and ensure families are being treated in a timely way.” He said the clinics would give people another avenue of care, with urgent care centres already operating successfully in New Zealand, Canada and

the US. McBride said as a pharmacist she also knew the importance of quality healthcare close to home. “Right now, we have a GP crisis on the Coast – locals are waiting weeks for routine appointments, practices have been forced to close their books, and emergency departments can’t keep up with demand,” she said. The clinics would be open seven days a week from at least 8am to 10pm and would treat such things as sprains and broken bones, cuts, wounds, insect bites, minor ear and eye problems and minor burns. Care would be bulk-billed, meaning locals would not be left out of pocket for seeking urgent medical care. The move is part of Labor’s wider plan to invest $135M over four years to establish a trial of 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics. Source: Media release, May 1 Federal Labor Party

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Soccer camp teaches skills and confidence The first East Coast Soccer School (ECSS) four-day Soccer Development Camp since the COVID-19 lockdowns was held recently at Austin Butler Oval, Woy Woy, with participants leaving with better technical skills, a newfound confidence, new friends and improvements to last them a lifetime. The camp, for five- to 15-yearolds, covered a range of areas from technical and tactical to physical and psychological. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, presented the medals on the final day of camp. “I was honoured to present some of the medals to our upcoming soccer stars,” she said. “They persevered through all weathers from beautiful sunny days to rainy days. “I have heard really positive news about the camp from both participants and their parents and carers, who already have noticed a difference in not only their soccer skills, but also in their attitude.” ECSS Technical Operations

“They focus not only on soccer, but on advocating for well-rounded kids who listen, are social, inclusive and work hard in their academics as well as their sports, and they promote good values and morals. “The atmosphere is extremely inclusive and the coaches are firm, fair and great role models. “To get involved you don’t have to be mad about soccer; you can go to have fun and get better. When Lucas started he didn’t know anyone but from the moment he started going to camp he’s made friendships that will last forever.” Bowers said parents were able to attend and watch their children in action. “You can really learn and watch how your child interacts,” she said. ECSS runs a variety of development camps. For more information, go to https://www. eastcoastsoccerschool.com. au/.

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Manager, Ricky Gallagher, said it was good to be back in action following lockdowns. “ECSS has a goal to develop the complete footballer by providing players with a great place to train, learn and develop

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It is heartening the administrator and CEO are so satisfied with the financial situation of the Council (“Audited financial reports for 2020-21 are qualified and fail three benchmarks”, CCN335), given there was an operating loss of $70M for the year. It is particularly gratifying to hear the operating loss would have been ONLY $40M had it not been for staff restructuring costs, although one wonders how long a prudent organisation can go on making losses of $40M a year, without building up a debt load that is unsustainable. Incidentally, it would be interesting to know where $30M went in “restructuring costs”. To the average person, such a sum might seem inexplicable, since it doesn’t seem possible to note any change in the organisation to account for it. The three benchmarks Council has failed to meet are the Operating Performance Ratio, the Debt Service Cover Ratio and the Rate and Annual Charges Outstanding Ratio, which doesn’t speak well for the efficiency of management in the period we have been under administration. It is worth mentioning, as well,

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FORUM that the Unrestricted Current Ratio has only been corrected by the borrowing of an additional $150M, which is, no doubt, a clever accounting device but doesn’t really address the problem, merely adding to the Council’s repayment and interest bill. Our masters are “optimistic that Council would be on top of things by the end of this financial year”, ie. in three months’ time, so let us withhold judgement for another 90 days and see whether this optimism is justified. However, the good news must be that there should be no obstacle to holding a Council election before the end of the year. As an aside, ratepayers might wonder why it takes nine months to produce the annual accounts. We are well past the period of Dickensian clerks scribbling in ledgers: a proper accounting system should be able to produce results virtually in real time. In fact, if that can’t be done, what possible reliable monitoring can be carried out of the Council’s operations through the year? We should, at the least, have quarterly updates of

performance: organisations many times the size of a puny city council are able to do this, so it is clearly possible. If we have been saddled with a system that can’t cope with a modern information flow, there should be some investigation of how this was allowed to come about. Email, Mar 27, Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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The time has come to understand the plight of the poor and their housing problems.

There are thousands of homeowner pensioners living alone, often in large homes. These homeowners have the answer to our housing shortage by subletting part of their homes, but they are stopped by

our Government‘s income means testing rules, income tax and capital gains tax rules. It’s time for a major rethink. Income from renting part of your family home should be exempt from both the means test rules and income tax. Furthermore, the family home

full capital gains tax exemption should not be affected by the leasing of part of the family home. I call on all the candidates in the upcoming federal election to endorse this simple idea as part of their election policy. Action is needed now. Email, Apr 28 Kenneth Howes, Picketts Valley

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A complete waste of time and money for ratepayers hoping for a rapid return of a democratically elected Council made up of people who are both chosen by and directly accountable to you. Right from the start, public servants have had full control of the Council, when they were given 18 months to formulate a system to administer the new Central Coast Council, supervised by a senior public servant commanding an eyewatering salary. What emerged was a set-up similar to the start of the Snowy

Mountain Scheme, which was envisaged to be built by the Public Works Department but was described by the media as a bludger’s paradise. Eventually the project was completed by contractors, within budget, and on time. A new Council was elected but was frustrated by inaccurate and misleading advice, eventually discovering millions of dollars of public money had evaporated. So, of course, the councillors were sacked again. Now comes the crunch, with public assets being sold off,

probably to Liberal Party members or supporters, and developers being given free rein to build more apartments, regardless of overpopulation and lack of social infrastructure. All part of the Liberal Party policy to make the Central Coast a poor dormitory suburb of Sydney, regardless of the suffering of the countless thousands of commuters spending long hours travelling to their places of employment, people in part-time jobs, and the struggling small businesses started by people desperate to avoid commuting to Sydney. The Central Coast Council area has about the same population as Canberra.

Think about the difference in roads, parks, gardens, social infrastructure and general quality of life to the residents. No wonder our people are frustrated and angry. The future, unfortunately, looks like more of the same, with the only light at the end of the tunnel a change of government at the state election in just under 12 months’ time and the opportunity to return to a democratically elected council with full control of local issues. Email, May 4 Kyle MacGregor, Secretary, Ourimbah Narara Valley Branch NSW ALP

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Alive Festival attracts hundreds to Kibble Park

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April showers weren’t enough to dampen the spirits of Central Coast locals last weekend as hundreds flocked to the Alive plant-based festival in Kibble Park.

Organiser Glenn Fraser said visitors travelled from as far as Illawarra and the Blue Mountains to celebrate the best of local vegan cuisine, wares and entertainment. “Many fan-favourite

providores from the Sydney vegan scene also made a very early morning trek to offer the chance for Coasties to sample their tasty wares,” Fraser said. “To be able to put on a vegan event like this for the Coast and

see the support we’ve had, from both volunteers and visitors, shows me that Alive is here to stay on the local calendar.” Fraser said colourful cuisines from Venezuela, Thailand,

Turkey, Spain, China, India and Lebanon flavoured the day’s menus. “There were cupcakes, doughnuts, cookies, fashions and even wild-sourced coffee from Colombia, demonstrating

first-hand to locals that plantbased eating is as tasty as it is good for the planet,” he said. Source: Media release, May 2, 2021 Alive Fest

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Violist Suzie Kim of Point Clare was one of dozens of young people from all over the state to take part in the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra’s popular Young Mannheim Symphonists program in Sydney recently. The program culminated in a celebratory concert of Mozart, Beethoven and Mayer. The 2022 Young Mannheim Symphonists NSW Intensive took place at the Santa Sabina College in Strathfield, with the final concert held at Hills Grammar School at Kenthurst. Students aged 11–23 attended from all over NSW and the ACT, along with three emerging artists from interstate. The program was directed by

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orchestra co-artistic directors, Rachael Beesley and Nicole van Bruggen. Directors and tutors were principal musicians of the Australian Romantic and

Classical Orchestra – professionals who specialise in historically informed performance (HIP) on period instruments. Kim, 21, said it was unlike any

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program she had done before. “It was quite different to what we experience at Uni; that’s why a lot of students come back in successive years,” she said. “It was a safe space to experiment with the knowledge you have.” Kim, who attended Central Coast Grammar School, is now in her fourth year of studying for a Bachelor of Music Education degree at Sydney Conservatorium, specialising in historically performed performance. “We take a piece from the classical period and try to replicate it as closely as we can to the composer’s intent at the time it was written,” she said. “Hopefully we have an instrument available from

Program Director Rachael Beesley said the program provided a unique youth orchestra experience. “The students have the practical experience of playing on period instruments, learning about the nuances of the sounds and textures of these instruments, as well as benefitting from the excitement of playing side-by-side with our professional tutors,” he said. The Young Mannheim Symphonists National Winter Academy is set to take place in Sydney in July. More information is available at www.arco.org.au/yms2022. Terry Collins

Biggest Morning Tea at The Cove The Cove Village at Daleys Point is set to host a Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday, May 10, and is hoping to better last year’s effort, which raised more than $2,000 for the Cancer Council fundraiser. Resident John McLean said the village supports the Cancer Council fundraiser every year and members of the public from outside the village were welcome to attend. “A cover charge of $5 will get you tea or coffee with freshly baked scones,” he said.

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around the time the piece was written and then we research the context around it – when it was written, who by, and why. “We consider the influences the composer was under and then collate all the evidence and make informed decisions on how to approach the piece.” While she is preparing to become a high school or primary school teacher, Kim said she would also explore performance options when she completes her degree at the end of the year. “I have had many opportunities in the past few months and am considering doing further studies in performance elsewhere,” she said. “I would love to teach but I’m young and would also like to perform.”

“There will also be raffles and a silent auction … all great fun, with all money going to this most deserving cause.” Items donated for the silent auction include vouchers from a variety of businesses including Bunnings, Empire Bay Tavern, BWS, Daly‘s café and Waves hairdresser. Goods and services from IGA, McPhee‘s pharmacy and Nev and Jim‘s Butchery will be on offer, along with flowers and gifts, a patchwork quilt and a three-piece luggage set. For raffle will be a deluxe fishing rod and $50 voucher

from Anaconda. “Obviously any donations would also be truly appreciated,” McLean said. “A lot of people don’t even realise our village is here, as it is tucked away, but we have 112 units catering for retirees. “My wife and I have been here for five years and absolutely love it.” The fun will get underway at 10am sharp at The Cove Village. Source: Media release, May 2 John McLean, The Cove Village

Lovers of musical theatre won’t want to miss The World of Musicals in Concert, at Laycock St Community Theatre at 6pm on May 8.

London’s West End and New York’s Broadway to Australia live in concert. Audiences will enjoy hit songs from shows including The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, You are invited to: The new musical gala with an Oklahoma!, West Side Story, Mamma Mia, Fiddler Australia’s Morning Devonshire Tea on the international castBiggest brings

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Four Villages Shipbuilders Heritage Walk is on again The annual 4 VillagesShipbuilders Heritage Walk is on again Sunday 15 May. The event has proven incredibly popular in prior years – an easy paced, fully-paved, flat and relatively short 3km ‘Walk’ – with Shuttle Busses running between Davistown And Kincumber all day. The ‘heritage’ format continues this year. People can register on the Kincumber waterfront off Carrick Road to obtain their Souvenir 4 Villages Passport

and Q&A card. Passports are $5 for adults and $2 for children, with children that dress up as a Pirate, Mermaid or Sea creature receiving a free Passport and opportunity to retrieve something from the lucky dip. The walk takes participants along the beautiful waterfronts of the four villages of Kincumber, Yattalunga, Saratoga and Davistown. At the Four ‘Boarder’ Check points, Passport are stamped, and participants can see the historical displays.

Within each display you will find the answer to one of the four questions on the Q&A card. Completed Q&A cards then go in draw for History Ferry Tours conducted throughout the year. At Davistown Waterfront there will be food, music food and fun. Passports will be available from 8pm until 1pm as well as being available on line at www. trybooking.com/887961 CCN

Swing into jazz at Pearl Beach Pearl Beach Progress Association is inviting residents to Swing Into Jazz at a concert with the George Washingmachine Quartet on May 14. With Washingmachine on violin/vocal, Jim Pennell on guitar, Brendan Clarke on double bass and Andrew Dickeson on drums, the band has toured internationally and appeared at jazz festivals nationwide for more than 20 years. “George has been involved in the entertainment industry since last century,” spokesperson Lynne Lillico said. “He has worked in television, theatre and film. “His greatest pleasure though

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in travelling around Australia and various parts of the world is playing music and making art. “Jim Pennell has a background in classical guitar, traditional jazz, swingin’ jazz, Brazilian and South American guitar styles, gypsy jazz and big band and he has worked with many Australian big bands. “Brendan Clarke is one of the busiest double bassists on the jazz scene and is known for his sublime sense of swing and Andrew Dickson is a drummer, educator and band leader who works professionally in both classical and jazz settings.” Lillico said the band has selected a terrific range of tunes penned by some of the world’s greatest composers for the concert.

Free course on writing film scores Central Coast composer Aaron Trew will deliver two free workshops for Central Coast musicians keen to explore a career in writing film scores, thanks to a grant from Central Coast Council. Trew was one of six creatives selected to deliver innovative art works as part of Council’s Creative Art Central program. He will run two six-week programs from May 30 – one for those aged 16-25 and one for over-25s. “This workshop is for musicians wanting to experience what it’s like to write music for film,” Trew said. “I aim to prepare Central Coast musicians for a career in composing for the screen while developing their skills in music production, music editing, orchestrating, mixing and engineering. “Students will receive intensive professional training

that combines practice, theory and industry immersion with opportunities to work closely with local musicians and directors.” Trew brings a wealth of experience to the project. A music producer and director, Trew’s music has been used in film TV, radio and theatre. Some of his screen composition credits include Ugly Carter, She Who Must Be Loved, Truth Be Told: Lest We Forget, and Jirga. In 2019, the score for Jirga was nominated for Best Music at the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards and Film Feature Score of the Year at the APRA/AGSC Screen Music Awards Trew is an experienced teacher, delivering undergraduate and postgraduate creative arts programs at the University of Newcastle and UTS and is also

a casual teacher in K-12 schools on the Central Coast. “Applicants do not need prior experience or qualifications, but they will need a working knowledge of their chosen DAW such as Logic Pro or Protools or equivalent,” he said. “If students aren’t familiar with these programs they can still register and I will support their work as the course progresses. “Applicants should have access to the internet for online tutorials and have time to attend weekly tutorials and occasional in-person meet and greets, and time to complete the scoring work.” Applications will close on May 27. For details on how to register go to https://ajtrue.net/ creative-art-central-filmscoring-mentorship. Terry Collins Composer Aaron Trew

“The arrangements are freewheeling and give each member a chance to show off their considerable skills,” she said. The show will include songs by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harold Arlene, Jimmy Van Housemen, Irving Berlin, Walter Donaldson, Harry Warren, Victor Young and more. Swing Into Jazz will be held at 7.30pm on May 14 at the Pearl Beach Memorial hall with all proceeds going towards community projects and hall upkeep. Booking details at www. pearlbeachprogress.org.com Source: Media release, May 4 Pearl Beach Progress Association

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11:00 11:30 6:00 7:00 9:00 10:30 12:00 12:30 2:00 2:45 3:45 4:40 5:10 5:15 6:05 6:10 7:00 7:30 8:20 9:20 10:15 11:05

Sunday 8 May

11:55 6:00 7:00 9:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:00 5:25 5:30 6:25 6:30 7:00 7:40 8:30 9:25 10:25 11:20

PRIME (C61/60)

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Q+A (M) [s] 11:30 Grand Designs [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Barons (M d,l) [s] Father Brown (M) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) George Clarke’s Amazing 2:00 Spaces [s] 3:00 Dream Gardens [s] 4:00 Federal Election 5:00 Announcement [s] 6:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 Federal Election Announcement [s] 8:30 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Gardening Australia [s] Smother (M l) [s] Agatha Raisin (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) [s] Tomorrow Tonight (PG) [s] 11:15 1:00 rage (MA15+) [s] 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Midsomer Murders (PG) [s] 1:00 Father Brown (PG) [s] 1:30 War On Waste [s] Grand Designs (PG) [s] 4:30 Landline [s] Federal Election 5:00 Announcement [s] 5:30 Tiny Oz (PG) [s] Federal Election 6:00 Announcement [s] 7:00 Griff’s Canadian Adventure ABC News [s] 7:30 Father Brown (PG) [s] Call The Midwife (PG) [s] Barons (M d,l) [s] The Good Karma Hospital 10:10 (PG) [s] Victoria: A Coburg Quartet (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s] 12:30 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] 12:00 Compass [s] 1:00 Songs Of Praise [s] 1:30 ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] The Great Acceleration (PG) 4:00 5:00 Further Back In Time For 5:30 Dinner (PG) [s] 6:00 Tomorrow Tonight (PG) [s] 7:00 Art Works [s] Federal Election 8:50 Announcement [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Federal Election Announcement [s] Compass (PG) [s] ABC News Sunday [s] 9:50 Grand Designs: Ely (PG) [s] Barons (M d,l) [s] 11:30 Life (M l) [s] Harrow (M v) [s] 12:30 Agatha Raisin (PG) [s]

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

NINE (C81/80)

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Natalee Holloway” (M) 12:00 (’09) Stars: Grant Show, Tracy Pollan, Amy Gumenick, Catherine Dent, Cokey Falkow, Sean Cameron Michael House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:45 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 2:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 4:00 Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 6:00 (PG) [s] Movie: “The Butler” (M l,v) (’13) 7:00 7:30 – The story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three 9:55 decades, tracing the dramatic 10:35 changes that swept American society during this time. Stars: Forest Whitaker, Oprah 12:30 Winfrey, Jane Fonda Program To Be Advised 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 World’s Deadliest Weather: 12:30 Caught On Camera (PG) [s] 1:00 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 1:30 AFL: Round 8: Sydney v Gold 2:00 Coast *Live* From The SCG [s] 2:10 Border Security 3:10 International (PG) [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s 4:30 5:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 5:30 Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s 6:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 7:00 Movie: “The Day After 7:30 Tomorrow” (PG) (’04) Stars: 9:50 Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Dennis Quaid Movie: “Bastille Day” (M) (’16) 12:10 Stars: Idris Elba, Richard Madden, Charlotte Le Bon, 1:50 Kelly Reilly, José Garcia Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Weekend (PG) [s] 1:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:30 Jabba’s Movies (PG) [s] 1:40 Movie: “Planet Of The Apes” 3:00 (M v) (’01) Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Rot Better Homes And Gardens 6:00 7:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 8:45 Sydney Weekender [s] Seven News [s] The Voice: Battles (Part 1) (PG) [s] 7News Spotlight: The Fame Game (PG) [s] – What really happens when the applause fades and the lights go down. Spotlight examines the highs 10:15 10:45 and lows of a celebrity life. Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets 11:45 (MA15+) [s] The Blacklist: Between Sleep 1:00 And Awake (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “The Sinister Surrogate” (PG) (’18) Stars: Maeve Quinlan, Jaclyn Hales, Kelly Thiebaud, Mary Beth Evans, Brooke Newton, John J. York, Lola Blanc Garden Gurus Moments [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] NRL: Panthers v Eels *Live* From Bluebet Stadium [s] NRL: Golden Point (M) [s] Movie: “Sleepless” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Scoot McNairy, Dermot Mulroney Deadly Drops - Eaten By An Escalator (M) [s] Home Shopping Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra Saturday [s] Cybershack (PG) [s] The Rebound [s] Great Australian Detour [s] Outback & Under [s] Explore [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) [s] Lego Masters: Spooktacular (PG) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Movie: “Mother’s Day” (M l) (’16) Stars: Jennifer Aniston Movie: “He’s Just Not That Into You” (M l,s) (’09) Stars: Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson Movie: “A Lover Betrayed” (M v) (’17) Stars: Jamie Luner Talking Honey: Representation Matters (PG) Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] Drive TV [s] Explore [s] Lego Masters (PG) [s] NRL: Sharks v Warriors *Live* From PointsBet Stadium [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Lego Masters (PG) [s] 60 Minutes: The Great Debate (M) [s] – The second debate between Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese moderated by Sarah Abo. The debate will feature a panel spearheaded by Chris Uhlmann accompanied by David Crowe. NINE News Late [s] The First 48: The Case That Haunts Me (Part 1) (M) [s] Forensics: The Real CSI (M) [s] Drive TV [s] Home Shopping

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

TEN (C10)

SBS (C30)

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 The Living Room (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [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 Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 9:30 First Dates Australia (PG) [s] 10:30 Program To Be Advised 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 6:30 Religious Programs [s] 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 7:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 8:30 Pooches At Play [s] 9:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday [s] 12:00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures [s] 1:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 2:00 Roads Less Travelled [s] 2:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 All 4 Adventure [s] 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 19: Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium [s] 10:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs 6:00 Religious Programs [s] 6:30 Farm To Fork [s] 7:00 Religious Programs [s] 8:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 9:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 12:30 Farm To Fork [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:15 Program To Be Advised 3:30 Basketball: National Basketball League: Final Sprint: Tasmania Jackjumpers v Sydney Kings *Live* From MyState Bank Arena [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:10 FBI: Walk The Line (M v) [s] 10:10 FBI: Leverage (M v) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize (PG) 2:10 How The Victorians Built Britain: The Great Stink (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Destination Flavour Eurovision 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Asian Railways Journeys: Chiang Mai To The River Kwai (PG) 8:30 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays (PG) 9:30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Cycling: Giro D’Italia: Stage 1 *Live* 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 8:00 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Gymnastics: 2022 Rhythmic World Cup 4:00 Football: Countdown To Qatar 4:30 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 5:30 Hitler’s Holy Treasure (PG) (In English/ French/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 The Boleyns - A Scandalous Family (PG) 9:40 Delphine - The Secret Princess (In English/ French) 10:40 Cycling: Giro D’Italia: Stage 2 *Live* 1:30 Movie: “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Gary Oldman, John le Carré 3:45 VICE Guide To Film (MA15+) 4:35 Bamay 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 8:00 Worldwatch 1:00 Motor Sports: Speedweek 3:00 Football: FIFA World Cup 4:00 Sportswoman: Emma McKeon 4:30 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 5:30 Ain’t Many Like Lennie (PG) 5:40 VE Day - Minute By Minute (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Secrets To Civilisation: Empire And Epidemics (PG) 8:30 End Of The World: The Mayans (PG) 9:30 The Real Lawrence Of Arabia (PG) 11:10 Cycling: Giro D’Italia: Stage 3 *Live* 1:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 2:25 Gourmet Farmer 4:55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize

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

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

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

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ABC (C20/21)

Wednesday 11 May

TEN (C10)

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SBS (C30)

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Landline [s] 11:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Victoria (PG) [s] 2:00 Smother (M l,v) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:00 4:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 5:00 Tenable [s] 6:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 Federal Election 7:30 Announcement [s] 9:00 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Australian Story (PG) [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] My Story (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] 10:00 The Business [s] 11:00 Q+A (PG) [s] 11:30 Keeping Faith (M l) [s] Stateless (M l,v) [s] 12:30

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Murder In-Law” (M v) 12:00 1:45 (’19) Stars: Kristen Dalton 2:00 Code Blue Murder: The Murder Of John Williams (M) [s] 3:00 4:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 6:00 Program To Be Advised 7:00 Seven News [s] 7:30 Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] Code 1 - Minute By Minute: Terror In The City (M) [s] – In November 2018, a 30-year-old 8:50 terrorist armed with a knife went on a rampage in Bourke Street stabbing three people. 10:00 Multiple first responders recount their experiences on 10:30 11:30 that tragic day. 12:20 Nurses (M) [s] 1:10 The Latest Seven News [s] 1:30 The Resident: Viral (M) [s] 4:00 Home Shopping

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 6:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:00 Lego Masters (PG) [s] 7:30 Explore [s] Pointless (PG) [s] 8:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 1:00 2:40 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Lego Masters: Window To The 4:00 4:30 Future (PG) [s] – Today our teams are put to the test, 5:00 challenged to build what their 6:30 vision of the future is. 7:30 David Attenborough’s The 8:40 Mating Game: Jungles - In The Thick Of It (PG) [s] 9:40 NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] 10:35 Manifest: Tailfin (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:30 Hello SA [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Religious Programs

Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Whack Job (M v) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Execute (M v) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Deconflict (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 8:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize 2:10 How The Victorians Built Britain 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Savings Lives At Sea (PG) 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency: Lost In Translation (PG) 10:25 SBS World News 11:00 Planet Expedition 12:00 Beneath The Surface (MA15+) (In German/ Danish) 1:10 Eurovision: Australia Decides

6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] Stan Grant’s One Plus One 11:30 12:00 Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Call The Midwife (PG) [s] Keeping Faith (M l) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 2:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 3:00 Tenable [s] 4:00 Federal Election 5:00 Announcement [s] 6:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 Federal Election 7:30 Announcement [s] 9:00 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] People’s Republic Of Mallacoota (M l) [s] The Family Court Murders 10:00 (PG) [s] Louis Theroux’s Forbidden 11:00 America: Extreme And Online 11:30 12:30 (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “She Made Them Do It” 12:00 1:20 (M l,s,v) (’13) Stars: Jenna Dewan, Mackenzie Phillips, 1:30 Steve Bacic, Greyston Holt 2:00 The Real Manhunter: The 3:00 Disappearance Of Maureen 4:00 Hale (PG) [s] 5:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 7:00 7:30 Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:50 Big Brother (PG) [s] The Good Doctor: Rationality (M) [s] – Dr. Shaun Murphy and 9:50 10:20 the team treat a young girl whose father’s personal research complicates their 11:20 treatment plans. The Rookie: Hit List (PG) [s] 12:10 1:05 The Latest Seven News [s] 1:30 The Resident (M) [s] 4:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Lego Masters (PG) [s] Talking Honey: Irresponsible 8:00 12:00 Money (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:10 Pointless (PG) [s] 2:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 Lego Masters: Beginning, Middle & End (PG) [s] Matt Wright’s Wild Territory: 5:00 6:30 Sink Or Swim (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] 7:30 Law & Order: Organized 8:40 Crime: The Outlaw (MA15+) [s] 9:40 Murdered By Morning: 10:40 Mother’s Day Murder (M l,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:30 The Rebound [s] 12:30 Home Shopping Religious Programs 1:30

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] NCIS: Ephemera (M v) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles: Hard For The Money (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Country Music: Beginnings (1933) (PG) 3:00 Living Black 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are?: Bert Newton (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight: Illicit Medicine (PG) – Is the war on drugs holding us back from developing new therapies, and denying people viable treatments? 9:30 Dateline: Putin’s Child Soldiers (PG) 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia: Stage 4 *Live*

6:00 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 10:00 Four Corners [s] 11:30 11:00 Scottish Vets Down Under 12:00 (PG) [s] 11:30 People’s Republic Of Mallacoota (M l) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 2:00 Keeping Faith (M l) [s] 3:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:00 3:50 George Clarke’s Amazing 4:00 Spaces [s] 5:00 4:40 Tenable [s] 6:00 5:25 Federal Election 7:00 Announcement [s] 7:30 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 9:10 5:55 Federal Election Announcement [s] 10:10 6:00 The Drum [s] 10:40 7:00 ABC News [s] 11:40 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Gruen Nation (PG) [s] 8:35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) [s] 9:05 Tomorrow Tonight (PG) [s] 12:30

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Smoke Screen” (M v) 12:00 1:20 (’10) – A newswoman 1:30 shockingly wakes up in bed 2:00 next to the dead body of a detective, and is suspected of 3:00 foul play. Stars: Jaime Pressly 4:00 5:00 Autopsy USA: 6:00 Gary Coleman (M) [s] 7:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 7:30 Seven News At 4 [s] Program To Be Advised 8:30 Seven News [s] 9:30 Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] The Great Debate: The Final 10:30 11:00 Showdown [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Outrageous Weddings (M) [s] 11:50 Absentia: Nosce Inimicum (M) [s] – The FBI identifies a prime 12:40 suspect in Nick’s abduction, but 1:30 4:00 they can’t find him. 4:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Lego Masters (PG) [s] Garden Gurus Moments [s] Great Australian Detour [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] Travel Guides: Sydney (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Botched: Reality Star Vixens And Their Afflictions (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Damian Lewis: Spy Wars: Spies Next Door (M) [s] Prison Girls: Life Inside (MA15+) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [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 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:45 First Dates Australia (PG) [s] 9:45 Bull: Opening Up (PG) [s] 10:40 This Is Us: Katoby (PG) [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]

5:00 Eurovision Song Contest: Semi Final *Live* From Turin 7:10 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 8:10 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Dateline (PG) 2:30 Insight (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson - Britain’s Greatest River: Hampton Court Palace (PG) 8:30 MH370: The Lost Flight (M) 9:25 Cobra (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 Cycling: Giro D’Italia: Stage 5 *Live* 12:20 The Crimson Rivers (In French)

6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Australian Story [s] Gardening Australia Presents 11:30 Griff’s Canadian Adventure 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Gruen Nation (PG) [s] The Weekly With Charlie 2:00 Pickering (M) [s] 2:30 Keeping Faith (M l) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:00 4:00 George Clarke’s Amazing 5:00 Spaces [s] 6:00 Tenable [s] 7:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:30 The Drum [s] 8:00 Sammy J (PG) [s] 7:30 ABC News [s] 8:30 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Q+A (M) [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus 9:30 One: Maggie Beer [s] ABC Late News [s] 10:30 The Business [s] 11:00 The Family Court Murders 12:00 (PG) [s] 1:00

Sunrise [s] 6:00 The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “My Neighbor’s Keeper” 12:00 (M v) (’07) Stars: Laura Harring, Linden Ashby, Ken Tremblett, Haley Guiel 1:45 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:00 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 Program To Be Advised 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (PG) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell 10:30 And Back: Bottos Italian Line 11:00 (M l) [s] Police Code Zero: Officer 11:50 Under Attack (M l,v) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] 12:40 The Front Bar (M) [s] 1:30 Crazy On A Plane (M l) [s] 4:00 Home Shopping 4:30

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “The Whole Truth” (M s,v) (’16) Stars: Keanu Reeves, Renée Zellweger Explore [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 (PG) [s] Movie: “London Has Fallen” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: Alon Abutbul, Waleed Zuaiter NINE News Late [s] The Equalizer: The Kingdom (M) [s] URBEX: Enter At Your Own Risk: Unknown (M l) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s]

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Bloom to perform hits by three award-winning artists

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Book fair at Terrigal scout hall

Acclaimed singer/ songwriter, Bloom, will return to Laycock St Community Theatre on May 7 with a second chapter of her popular Stevie Nicks, Carole King and Linda Ronstadt Songbook.

Terrigal Rotary Club will hold its next mega book fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, at Terrigal Scout Hall. Doors will open at 8am with a huge range of good quality fiction as well as children’s books, CDs and DVDs on offer. Spokesperson Mary Crammond said a number of unframed canvases by awarded, well known artist, the late Harold Scott, would also be

The new show will feature fan favourites and new hits from the three Grammy Awardwinning artists. As a constant on the Australian and New Zealand touring circuit, Bloom’s vocal prowess has been described by many as “mesmerising” and “sensational”. This show will be no different. Bloom has handpicked an incredible songbook that will have you primed for an unforgettable evening. The show will be at Laycock St Community Theatre at 8pm on Saturday, May 7. For details see the theatre’s website. Source: Laycock St Community Theatre website

Bloom will perform at Laycock St on May 7

available. “All funds raised will support local organisations, our youth projects and our special Shelterbags for the Homeless project,” Crammond said. “Shelterbags are durable, warm, waterproof, comfortable sleeping bags donated to homeless people on the Coast and throughout Australia.” Source: Media release, May 4 Terrigal Rotary Club

Terrigal Rotary’s last book fair

Lisarow High student makes Talent Project cut Lisarow High School student, Ethan Beckton, is set to graduate from the Talent Development Project (TDP), which is offered to NSW Government secondary school students from Years 9-12. He is one of just 10 students across the state to make the final cut for the prestigious music program. While the project has had its share of big-name graduates over the years, what’s most impressive is the fact that around 80 per cent of the graduates go through and maintain work in the industry, an Education Department spokesperson said. Beckton said he had been in the project for two years. “My preferred genre and style has really evolved since being

in TDP,” he said. “When I first started, I was in more of the straight pop music genre but now I’ve changed up. I like alternate and soft pop and I do a bit of jazz here and there as well. “My main influence is the people around me, like-minded people, and the consultants at TDP have really challenged my thinking. “Once I leave TDP I want to get into a music program in Sydney and continue studying music and pursuing my passion.” With a roll-call of graduates that includes Las Vegas showstoppers Human Nature, Aria chart-topper Paulini and Hi-5 original Nathan Foley, the Talent Development Project is now in its 31st year. The project runs monthly

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workshops for young musicians to develop in a creative and collaborative environment. Partly funded by the NSW Department of Education, it is free to the students.

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Harvest Festival returns over June long weekend

Meet the alpacas at Iris Lodge Alpacas at Jilliby

Foodies, families and funseekers will flock to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for the return of one of the region’s most popular annual events, Harvest Festival. Harvest Festival 2022 will offer a wide range of unique events and experiences across 30 event hubs on June 11 and 12. Activities on offer in Yarramalong, Dooralong, Jilliby, Wyong Creek, Kulnura,

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French Braid Author: Anne Tyler Publisher: Vintage

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They are slow but so poignant … not to everyone’s taste, but nothing is. This is the story of the Garrett Family In the first chapter we meet Serena and James, a young couple that has recently started dating. It is 2010 and they are in Philadelphia at the train station waiting for their train back to Baltimore. They just had lunch with James’s parents. It was Serena’s first-time meeting them and she was nervous. At the station she thinks she sees her cousin Nicholas, but she isn’t sure.

Mangrove Mountain, Peats Ridge and Somersby-Calga include bushtucker walkabout tours, farm and orchard tours and a range of more unusual experiences. At The Giving Farm at Jilliby, you can pick your own flowers and veggies and pet the animals. The Tuggerah Lakes Field archers are offering the opportunity to try your hand at archery. You can meet the alpacas at Iris Lodge Alpacas at Jilliby, participate in a platypus day at

Yarramalong, or go on a waterways catchment crawl. Various accommodation packages are available. Meet the alpacas at Iris Lodge Alpacas at Jilliby Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said the festival was an opportunity to recognise our region’s local producers. “This is a rare chance to take a glimpse behind the farm gate as you explore rural farming communities and their picturesque heritage villages

right here on the Coast,” Smith said. “Follow the Harvest Festival event trail to visit local farms, sample local produce, soak up live music and entertainment or join in a range of familyfriendly activities designed to show off the unique charm of our region’s hinterland. “From paddock to plate dining experiences and wine tastings to produce picking, hands-on workshops and much more, the two-day program offers something for every taste and interest.”

Smith said a number of event hubs are offering the opportunity to pre-book experiences in advance. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said Harvest Festival built local pride, celebrated sustainability and boosted the local economy. “Previous events have attracted over 48,000 visitors, providing the Central Coast economy with an $8M boost, and this year’s event is anticipated to deliver similar returns,” he said. “This much-loved event is

supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, and contributes to the continued growth and development of the Central Coast.” Most events require prebooking. To see the full calendar of events and pre-book your Harvest Festival experience, go to the Harvest Festival webpage. Source: Media release, Apr 29, Central Coast Council

BOOK REVIEW James finds this inconceivable; how can someone not be sure of their cousin. However, Nicolas is from David’s (see below) side of the family and for some reason they aren’t close. The clock turns back to 1959 and we meet the Garrett clan on their very first family vacation. The Garrett family consists of Robin, Mercy and their children; Alice who is a mature 17, Lily who is a promiscuous 15-yearold and David who is only seven but seems a little lost. Robin Garrett runs a hardware store in Baltimore that was opened by Mercy’s father. He claimed there wasn’t enough money before for a vacation but now the family finds themselves at Deep Creek Lake for a week of rest and relaxation. Mercy goes off to paint. Lily soon meets a guy and isn’t seen much.

Alice plays mother. Robin tries to get David to swim, with disastrous results. There are no more family vacations for the Garretts. Time jumps ahead to 1970 and Robin and Mercy are driving David to college. After they drop him off and are close to home Robin says, “I suppose we should kick up our heels tonight, now that we’re back to just the two of us. Go out for a fancy meal or, I don’t know, have wild sex on the living-room floor or

something…but you know? I’m feeling kind of let down, to be honest.” Alice and Lily moved out a while ago. What will life be like for Robin and Mercy without the children in the house? Turns out Mercy can now focus her full attention on her art. Not that she was much of a domestic goddess to begin with, but she now purposely checks out. Little by little she moves her

possessions out of the house into her art studio, which is just a rented room above a garage. She spends a night there, saying she is busily painting. Eventually she spends more and more nights there, no one talks about it. Robin never mentions it. But the girls know that if they need to reach their mother, they need to call the studio and not the house they grew up in, the house where Robin still lives. David never calls. Alice has children, one of them is named Robin (a girl). Lily has children, one of them is named Robin (a boy). Robin decides to plan a surprise 50th wedding anniversary party for Mercy. Alice is afraid that it will be a disaster as Robin doesn’t want any help, he wants to do this all on his own. All he asks is that the family show up, that David shows up. Maybe such a simple story

about a family would be boring if not for the talent of Anny Tyler. It is now her fourth novel since she suggested that 2015’s A Spool of Blue Thread was going to be her last (and you might remember my earlier review of one of these, Redhead by the Side of the Road). In French Braid, she makes an ordinary family seem interesting and shows us how complex people and relationships are. My one issue is that I wondered why Serena, who is such an integral part of the story in the first chapter, is more of a side character in the rest of the book. It threw me for a loop as I kept waiting for her part to pop up again. Maybe the first paragraph should have been about Candle. A lovely story told by a great writer. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Business & Property Construction to begin on $45M Gosford RSL upgrade After years of planning, a $45M upgrade of the Gosford RSL Club will get underway in June. Designed by WMK Architecture, the upgrade will see the club transformed into an accessible contemporary space, a spokesperson said. The ground floor of the threestorey venue will feature a distinctive porte cochere entry, RSL museum and a reception area servicing the RSL and the adjoining motel. The first floor will contain a cafe, lounge, bar, multiple indoor and outdoor dining options, a kids’ play area and a teenage retreat. The second floor will showcase conference and event spaces, a sports bar and a brewery. An extra 154 parking spaces will accommodate the expected increase in patron numbers.

A render of how the upgraded club will look

“We are incredibly excited to bring this project to life after many years of planning and delays caused by the recent pandemic,” Club CEO, Russell Cooper, said. “Our Club has gone from strength to strength over the past decade with our popularity demanding

significant expansion. “After reviewing many options, the decision was made to construct an entirely new venue, which will be a stunning building marking the gateway to Gosford and the Central Coast. “We are a parochial local business and it means the

world to us to be able to create a venue that our community will enjoy and be proud of, whilst also ensuring we are able to continue supporting our community and providing outstanding entertainment, hospitality and employment opportunities for many years to come.”

Cooper said the club was excited to partner with local contractor North Construction & Building on the project. “This is a very special project for us,” North Managing Director, Matthew Cook, said. “Not only is it a significant year for North, celebrating our 35year anniversary, but we also now get to celebrate being awarded our largest community construction project to date.” The Gosford RSL redevelopment represents more than just another building project for North. “Our site teams and subcontractors live locally and have been enjoying the club’s facilities for many years,” Cook said. “Many have celebrated significant family events at the club’s restaurant and function rooms and continue to visit regularly. “This is North continuing to

build in the community and help create the Gateway to Gosford and the Central Coast.” Construction is expected to be completed late next year, with the existing RSL club to remain operational throughout. For more details visit https:// grsl.com.au/gosford-rslmasterplan/. Gosford RSL Club Group comprises of Gosford RSL club, The Galaxy Motel and the Ashwood Motel, and employs more than 130 staff members. The Club has been operating since 1960 and has approximately 25,000 members. First created to provide a place for returned servicemen and women to meet, the Club supports the Gosford RSL Sub Branch. Source: Media release, Apr 28 Gosford RSL Club

Coast housing prices slow In good news for prospective home owners on the Central Coast, the surge in house prices over the past 12 months is showing signs of slowing. Domain’s latest Quarterly House Price Report shows house price growth across the combined capital cities in Australia was 10 times slower during January-March than the previous quarter. Price growth in regional Australia is not slowing as quickly – but is definitely on the way down. Australia-wide, the median house price growth rate

dropped to 0.6 per cent, compared with 6.3 per cent in the December 2021 quarter, and units dipped by 1 per cent, compared with 2.2 per cent in the previous quarter. On the Central Coast, the median house price rise dropped to 3.2 per cent from 6 per cent the previous quarter. Things weren’t quite so bright on the unit front, with unit prices in the region rising 4.2 per cent, compared to 2.5 per cent the previous quarter. Domain Chief of Research and Economics, Dr Nicola Powell, said prices peaked in June last year.

“The Central Coast property market has been booming. We have seen 11 consecutive quarters of house price increases, which is a very long period of continual growth,” Powell said. “But the region reached its peak rate growth in 2021 and what we are seeing now is a slow-down of momentum in that growth. This is in line with what we are seeing overall nationwide.” Powell said the price growth rate on the Coast, which peaked in June 2021 at 8.3 per cent for houses and 10.4 per cent for units, was largely influenced by an influx of

residents to the area. “Lifestyle, the fact the Coast is a first home buyer haven and affordability have pulled people there,” she said. “Also, in the past couple of years we have seen new ways of working. Many people are working remotely or doing a mix of working from home and in offices and that has opened up opportunities for people to consider moving further afield from the suburbs of Sydney.” Nationwide, Powell said the latest national quarterly statistics could ease some of the pressure, particularly for first home buyers, with annual growth at a 12-month low.

“While each city’s figures vary, we’re seeing Australia settle into a ‘new normal’, including increased interstate movements, ease of restrictions and return of international workers, which is prompting shifts in the property market,” she said. Powell said Sydney’s rate of growth was flatlining after an extreme property boom and this was also reflected on the Central Coast. “Flattened house prices and declining unit prices has made Sydney’s price growth rate one of the most significant slowdowns of all the capital cities,” she said.

“A year ago, house prices were rising at 46 times the current pace, and at the same time unit prices were also increasing. “This indicates that Sydney’s steepest upswing on record has ended, creating better purchasing conditions by providing buyers time to contemplate rather than compromise, and ultimately allowing rational decisions to be made. “When paired with increasing supply, these current dynamics will help ease competition between buyers.” Terry Collins

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Leading business speakers on show The Central Coast Sustainability Association is hosting a power pack of local and international business speakers on Friday evening at the Red Tree Theatre in Tuggerah.

International energy expert Saul Griffith is the headline speaker at Tuggerah Photo: Jeff Kubina

The event branded R.E.E.L. Talks has a series of speakers, leaders in their fields who will be speaking on ‘How the future can be cleaner and more prosperous for everyone?’ Building on the success of the 2020 Sustainable showcase event, the CCSA is expanding into inspiring educational

events to build a more resilient and sustainable local economy and community. The headline speaker is Saul Griffith, an Australian engineer and inventor who has worked for the last 20+ years between MIT and Silicon valley developing sustainable products from Kites that generate electricity to robotic prostheses to super-efficient heat pumps. Saul is back in Australia promoting his vision for a carbon free world having just published his latest book “The Big Switch” where he sets out

a roadmap for Australia to become an economic superpower on the back of renewable energy. In this talk, Saul will demonstrate what we can do with existing technologies to at the community level to improve the health, wealth and environment here on the central coast. The event wills start at 6pm and include dinner and business networking opportunities. Other speakers on the night include Barbara Kelty, CEO of

Milestone Bellanova marketing, Sam Kirk, principal scientist at Star Scientific, Daniel Orris, GM of Stabilised Pavements of Australia & Trevor Hartshorne , Chairman for Jazoodle accounting software app. Open discussions will be held on Young Entrepreneurs and the role of education and schooling. More information on the event can be found at the REEL Talks website – www.reeltalks. com.au David Abrahams

Buy local for Mother’s Day Central Coast residents are being urged to buy local for Mother’s Day, with the NSW Government’s Buy Regional webpage featuring more than 800 businesses directly supporting regional shopping options. One business which features is Home Ground, based at Woy Woy, which delivers hampers of local produce ranging from pre-mined cocktails to homemade sweets and pamper packs.

Run by husband and wife Deiniol and Dallas Berridge, the business uses only items sourced from small and medium-sized Central Coast businesses. Inspired by difficulties the couple encountered when trying to find locally-sourced honey on a trip to the Blue Mountains, the business had its beginnings early last year. “We decided we wanted to highlight produce from our own area and started preparing things in February 2021”

Deiniol Berridge said. “We had to find a reasonable number of suppliers on the Central Coast to ensure we had 8-10 hampers to start with and when the lockdown hit last August we decided to launch.” Berridge said the business “went ballistic” almost immediately. “Nobody enjoyed lockdown – it was incredibly hard- but it did give our business a kickstart,” he said. “We launched just in time for Father’s Day and supporting

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our region just resonated with people. “When people realised we were new and different and all suppliers were Central Coastbased they jumped on board. “Even the boxes our hampers come in are made on the Central Coast, so you can be assured that when you buy with us you’re supporting local businesses and receiving the finest products that the Central Coast has to offer.” Terry Collins

Council up for eight excellence awards

Central Coast Council has been named a finalist in eight categories of the 2022 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, with winners to be announced on May 26.

2050 “wiggle room” Apr 22 Nationals say net zero is “dead” - splitting the Coalition on their own climate target

All spin no action

Fossil fuel subsidies Mar 22 Morrison budgets $10 billion per year of taxpayer money to subsidise coal, oil and gas

Feb 22 They spend $31 million of taxpayer money marketing their climate “plan” - more than they spent creating it!

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Jul 21 UN report ranks Australia dead last out of 193 countries for action on climate change

Oct 21 Barnaby Joyce vetoes new 2030 target, so Australia takes Tony Abbott’s old targets to UN

Sep 20 Coalition vote to redirect clean energy funding to fossil fuel companies

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The Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across Local Government which promote innovation and improvement within the community. Council has been named a finalist in the following categories: I&T for its Property and Rating Consolidation Project in the Partnerships and Collaboration category; Procurement for its role in the Hunter and Central Coast Councils Power Purchase Agreement, in the Partnerships and Collaboration category; Plant and Fleet for its Fleet and Driver Management Transformation project in the Innovative Leadership category; Tourism for its Love Central Coast project in the Special Project Initiative category; Economic Development and Property for the Terrigal Boardwalk as a

finalist in the Asset and Infrastructure – Over $1.5M category; Economic Development for the Central Coast Economic Development Strategy in the Supporting Local Enterprise category; Economic Development for the Central Coast Economic Recovery and Resilience Framework in the Special Project Initiative category; and Environment and Planning for the Little Tern Conservation Project 2021 in the Environmental Leadership category. Chief Executive Officer, David Farmer, said he was delighted Council has been recognised amongst best practice in Local Government. “The recognition as award finalists is validation of the commitmentwe have had in building a new Corporate Affairs Directorate focused on improving systems and processes to deliver better service for our ratepayers and residents and driving economic initiatives to enable regional growth,” farmer said. “Additionally, in meeting our

community expectations in our care of the beautiful environment on the Central Coast. “To be showcased as a top Council in NSW and have our projects recognised at a state level, is a wonderful achievement.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, congratulated staff on their “fantastic efforts”, in what has been a difficult operating environment. “These nominations are testament to staff resilience, skills and their commitment to the community … to continue to deliver services and projects at such high standards,” he said. “Council will continue to innovate in a financially responsible, sustainable and strategic manner as we progress the organisation’s recovery.” The 2022 NSW Local Government Awards will be held on Thursday, May 26, at The Fullerton Hotel in Sydney. Source: Media release, May 3 Central Coast Council

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More COSS land created in Dell Rd decision Central Coast Council has endorsed a planning proposal for 39 Dell Road, West Gosford.

More COSS land created in Dell Rd decision

The decision will expand the existing IN1 General Industrial zoned portion of the land, and rezone the remainder of the land from 7(a) Conservation and Scenic Protection zone to C2 Environmental Conservation. The decision enables additional opportunities for industrial development on the site, and the dedication of C2 Environmental Conservation zoned land to Council for inclusion in the COSS (Coastal

Open Space System). The council report said: The adoption of this recommendation will result in the transfer of 7.3ha of environmental lands to Council for inclusion into the COSS. “This will add to Council’s asset base and there will be a marginal cost of maintenance of the land into the future. “The planning agreement will reduce the financial burden to Council by the inclusion of initial funds for the bush regeneration of the site and the construction of an access track for the RFS (rural fire service) and Council if required for the

purposes of maintenance and firefighting. “Upon expiry of the planning agreement, the marginal cost of maintenance would fall within Council’s annual budget,” the report said. Administrator, Rik Hart, adopted the recommendation at the April 26 meeting of Council-under-administration. When the rezoning proposal went out on public exhibition, one public submission suggested the site should be reserved as part of the Very Fast Train Corridor and would be best used as a freight terminal, commuter railway

station and car park. Council said it agreed a Very Fast Train linking the communities along the east coast of Australia was a desirable outcome. “However, as the site is not within the existing rail corridor nor has it been examined as a site within a possible alternative rail corridor, there is currently no prospect that the site is potentially required for this purpose,” Council said. “Council has no ability to reserve the site for a future use at such an early stage in that future use’s development.” Merilyn Vale

Council in talks to transfer land to national parks Central Coast Council will work with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to assess about 72.4ha of Council land for potential transfer to the local national parks system. The parcels of land would be added to Munmorah State Conservation, Bouddi National Park and Wambina Nature Reserve.

The identified land has a total unimproved land value of $4,124,074. “Should all of these parcels be transferred to the national parks system, the value of Council’s asset portfolio would be reduced by this amount on Council’s balance sheet,” Council said. “This is an upper limit impact, as it is likely not all of the parcels would be transferred.

“There would be no impact on Council’s cash flow or depreciation. “Transfer of suitable land to the NPWS will remove Council’s ongoing management responsibilities for the land and associated costs.” Council was contacted by the then-Minister for Energy and Environment, Matthew Kean, in October 2019 requesting proposals for land suitable to

include in the local national parks system. Following a councillor workshop on January 14, 2020, Council submitted a list of 11 property groupings for the minister’s consideration. Minister Kean’s subsequent correspondence of March 15, 2021 identified land in three of the property groupings as being of potential interest, subject to further assessment,

for inclusion in Wambina Nature Reserve, Bouddi National Park and Munmorah State Conservation Area. The Director of the Conservation Branch of NPWS has sought advice on Council’s monetary expectations for any land that may be transferred and any conditions which would be applied to potential land transfers. Council’s Coastal Open Space

System Committee will be asked to provide formal advice on the proposal. Council proposed that legal costs associated with the potential transfer be covered by each party and any costs associated with any subdivision or boundary realignments required would be equitably shared between the two parties. Merilyn Vale

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Kerbside waste collections reopen Central Coast Council has lifted its temporary pause on bulk kerbside collections almost four weeks ahead of schedule, thanks to changed COVID-19 regulations. Council announced on April 14 it had suspended the service for six weeks due to COVIDrelated staff shortages at contractor Cleanaway. But bookings have now been reinstated through a phased process whereby collections are capped at a daily limit and residents can book the next available date. Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said the change to close contact isolation requirements allowed staff to get out of isolation and back to work sooner than expected. “Over the last two weeks,

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Council and Cleanaway allocated additional trucks and drivers to address a backlog of almost 6000 outstanding bulk

collections,” he said. “Drivers were tasked to work additional hours, including long weekends, to ensure the

service could be reinstated as soon as possible.” Bolgoff said a phased approach to reopening

bookings would help manage resource availability while some staff shortages were still being experienced.

“Staff shortages due to COVID are a nationwide issue affecting the entire service industry, and the nature of this pandemic indicates this remains a constantly evolving situation,” he said. “Council thanks the community for their patience and cooperation during this time.” New bulk waste kerbside collection bookings can be made at 1Coast.com.au. Residents can book the next available collection date, which may be a few weeks from the date of booking. Do not place items out in front of properties until the day before a confirmed booking. For details contact 1 Coast on 1300 1Coast (1300 126 278). Source: Media release, May 2 Central Coast Council

Residents say they can’t afford water rises The majority of people who responded to a survey on IPART’s draft decision on Central Coast Council’s water rate rise said they couldn’t afford it. Council wants to raise water rates by 34 per cent. IPART countered with a draft proposal of a 19 per cent increase in the first year then 4 per cent plus inflation increases each year for the following three years. IPART said its draft decisions would lead to typical household bills rising on average by $200 in the first year then by $49 plus inflation in each of the following three years. Under the draft decisions, fixed water service charges would increase more than usage changes. IPART asked residents to respond to the draft proposal in April before its final decision this month. Eighty-three people filled in the survey and 61 said they could not afford the proposed water rate rises. Of these, 27 said they would seek hardship provisions; 19 said they would not be able to pay on time and would have trouble with the budget; 15 said they were not sure how they would pay and 12 said they could pay but it would mean changes to the budget and they would have to spend

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less on other things. Twelve respondents preferred the full price increase in the first year while 25 wanted no increase at all. Another five wanted prices to increase with inflation only; two suggested waiting two years before giving Council any increase. Four offered alternative paths, such as 4 per cent per year for three years then the balance in the final year. Ten provided comments that were not specific to the question, including that it was not acceptable to bail out the

council when some managers who were there when the Council announced its financial crisis in 2020 are still there, and some accused the Council of “bleeding the community dry”. Currently Wyong customers pay slightly less than Gosford customers, due to different wastewater pricing. The draft decision was to accept Council’s proposal to align wastewater prices so customers in both areas pay the same. This means the increase in wastewater prices would be

higher for former Wyong Council customers than for former Gosford Council customers. Of the 55 that agreed Gosford and Wyong customers should pay the same prices, 30 preferred this to begin from 1 July 1 this year. The rest (25) preferred prices to be aligned gradually over a few years. Nineteen survey respondents thought the two areas should continue to pay different prices. Respondents to IPART’s survey included 23 pensioners and three business customers. IPART also received 66

written submissions, including four from groups – Avoca Beach Community Association; Central Coast Plateau Chamber of Commerce; the Community Environment Network and the Public Interest Advocacy Centre – and a 129-page submission from Council. Avoca Beach Community Association said its previous submission, which it provided six months ago, expressed concern at Council’s proposal to increase the fixed water supply service charge by far more than the unit of consumption usage charge. “Yet, the draft IPART determination proposes an even greater disproportion in the relative price increases – over four years the fixed service charge is proposed to rise by an eyewatering 243 per cent compared to the charge applying today ($87 rising to $298 annually),” the Avoca submission said. “We have no understanding of the criteria used by Council and IPART in determining what proportion of a specified revenue amount should be derived from fixed service and usage charges. But the end effect of that cost allocation framework produces a socially, environmentally and economically perverse outcome. “Hence, we repeat our earlier proposal that IPART begin a

process to redesign water pricing to better encourage water use efficiency.” In another submission, one individual wrote; “The Central Coast used to be a beacon of affordability in NSW, with housing, rates, and cost of living allowing for those not blessed with financial abundance a place to live. “This is no longer the case, and those that are already struggling are going to be marginalised even more with rate rises, rental increases, and property prices all escalating out of control. “While there are no easy solutions, this is what we pay those in power for, to come up with creative, innovative solutions that allow the best outcome for all, not just the wealthy. “Rate rises do not fit this bill, and are the Band-Aid applied to all government shortfall situations.” All the submissions are now up on IPART’s website for general reading. https://www.ipart.nsw.gov. au/documents/draft-report/ draft-report-central-coastwater-prices-march2022?timeline_id=13573 IPART said it would publish its final decision in May and the new prices would take effect from July 1.

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Losing a loved one is hard enough, but what comes next can sometimes be complex and costly. There’s organising a funeral, tracking down a will and winding up the estate. You have to tie up loose ends such as bank accounts, superannuation, health insurance, social media accounts, donations to charities, credit cards, car registration, the electoral roll and perhaps Services Australia. If you have never done it before, you are vulnerable to being ripped off and paying too much as well as making decisions that you may regret later. Work out what you can do yourself and when you need to engage experts. The tasks may be shared among willing family members if they get on and are agreeable about dividing up the estate. This can keep the fees down. But if some family members insist on lawyers, trust compa-

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Applications for CoastAbility scholarships program now open CoastAbility, the non-profit organisation which helps children and young people with a physical disability, is now accepting applications for its 202223 Scholarship for both academic and athletic pursuits for registered clients. With $5,000 for successful applicants, the organisation is encouraging young people with physical disabilities to apply. Accomplished para-canoeist and member of the Avoca Kayak Club, Dylan Littlehales, received funding for his trip to the Tokyo Paralympics last year through the scholarship. “It really helped because $5,000 is a lot of money, especially when you are not working and focusing all your energy on making it in the sport,” Littlehales said. “It was good to be financially stable and be able to enjoy and focus on the Games in Tokyo.” Competing in the national

Dylan Littlehales in action

team for kayaking, Littlehales’s team won two gold medals and a silver, with Littlehales himself placing fourth by just 0.1 seconds. “It was very close, but I am going again with the national team to Canada later this year

to compete, and trying for the Paris Paralympics in 2024,” he said. “With these amazing opportunities, I would tell anyone to get in there and apply as you never know, and it really will help you progress

your athletic career.” Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging all eligible young people to apply. “CoastAbility is an incredible non-profit organisation that has long supported disabled young people in being able to

achieve their dreams, whether it be to attend university or to compete on the international stage in big sporting events such as the Paralympics,” Tesch said. “I have had the privilege of meeting so many young,

talented and disabled people on the Coast who are achieving incredible things just like Mr Littlehales. “To those interested in the opportunity, do not hesitate and apply today.” To be eligible for the sports scholarships, you must be aged between 10 and 23, have a primary physical or multiple disabilities, have outstanding sporting achievements or have competed at a state or national level. To be eligible for the academic scholarships, you must be aged between 16 and 23, have primary physical or multiple disabilities, a sound academic record and acceptance or enrolment in an accredited post-school course of study, or in a course as part of high school studies. Applications close on May 31. For further information, visit https://www.coastability.org. au/. Terry Collins

Vinnies: Benefits must rise as inflation soars The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling for preelection pledges from all parties to raise JobSeeker, aged pension and disability payments as soaring inflation leaves more people facing hardship. The Society’s NSW CEO, Jack de Groot, said the Central Coast had seen almost 1,000 people in Gosford and Wyong apply for help in the last quarter – an increase of almost 10 per cent in the past 12 months. Numbers are sure to keep rising with Consumer Price Index (CPI) data revealing this week that inflation rose 2.1 per cent in the March quarter, up 5.1 per cent over the past year, he said. “From January to March this year we saw 959 people coming to us for help on the Central Coast, with food and energy bills the most common causes for concern,” de Groot said. “Eight nine per cent were struggling to buy food. “But we are also seeing more requests for assistance with accommodation and, more recently, fuel costs. “Even with the recent sixmonth cut to the fuel excise, people on the Coast are still paying close to $2 a litre for petrol and that’s having a huge impact. “If you need to travel any distance for work or to care for

St Vincent de Paul Society team members with a client

a family member, the fuel costs can be prohibitive. “This is especially true on the Central Coast, where there are fewer public transport options than in other parts of the state.” De Groot said the organisation was seeing more families apply for aid, in addition to regular requests from the elderly. “Of the 959 people who applied for assistance, 50 per cent were renting their homes, a third were in public housing and 14 per cent were homeless or in temporary accommodation, which often includes couch surfing,” he said. “Recent figures from Anglicare reveal those on low incomes can only afford 1.6 per

cent of the rental housing on offer and those on benefits cannot afford to rent at all. “This leaves those on low incomes or benefits extremely vulnerable. “This latest inflation rise of 5.1 per cent, the largest rise in 20 years, will see the situation worsen. “People are having to make difficult choices between paying their rent or having two or three meals a day. Some struggle to afford even one.” “Those on JobSeeker receive $46 per day to pay for everything, and yet there is a 5 per cent inflation increase across the board – from food and electricity to prescriptions. “We are seeing increasing

numbers of people struggling and we expect to see many more; it’s an impossible situation.” De Groot said the housing shortage on the Central Coast was exacerbating the situation, with many unable to afford heating as winter approaches. Some Central Coast households were also playing host to family members displaced by recent floods in the Northern Rivers, he said. St Vincent de Paul Society NSW CEO, Jack de Groot De Groot said St Vincent de Paul was calling for pledges to raise JobSeeker, disability and aged pension payments significantly. “An increase in the aged

pension is necessary – although some on that pension do have supplementary income streams,” he said. “Even so, we are seeing an increase in the number of elderly women who find themselves homeless for the first time in their lives. “Those on JobSeeker are in desperate need. “The Government introduced increases and special supplements during COVID-19 lockdowns and they worked. People were not needing as much material assistance. They were able to pay for food and survive with a greater sense of dignity. “There are more than three million people living in poverty

in Australia and that number could easily be reduced by one million people with some assistance from the Government.” Chief among this assistance should be immediate rises to pensions and a more equitable taxation system, he said, De Groot said those on benefits had little incentive to look for work as low thresholds saw pensions cut dramatically when extra income was declared. “Neither major party wants to make a commitment to address this situation,” he said. St Vincent de Paul National President, Claire Victory, said expecting JobSeeker recipients to survive on $46 a day was cruel. “It demonstrates a lack of understanding, or care, for people doing it tough and the growing challenge of making ends meet as prices for basic goods surge,” she said. “Our research shows Australia can easily fund a significant boost to JobSeeker, alongside an increase in Commonwealth Rent Assistance, by making simple and affordable changes to our tax and welfare system. “The only problem is we lack political leaders with the courage to countenance such a plan.” Terry Collins

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Now that the rains are subsiding, we are all noticing an abundance of pests. They are thriving in the warm, damp conditions so let’s get on top of them this week. Why do we need pest control at all? The simple truth is, native plants growing in areas not inundated with introduced pests will thrive, but we have introduced many pests and diseases to this country, and we don’t have the natural predators or conditions to combat their challenges. In our home gardens, we sometimes ask plants from across the world to not only adapt to the weather and environment but to everyone and everything living in our gardens. The best way to have a healthy and pest-resistant garden is to plant natives but most of us want tomatoes, lettuce, and roses, so we need to find ways to protect them and to enable them to thrive and without causing additional problems for not only ourselves but our environment. Other than companion planting, all other pest control measures should be only employed when the pest population is proving to be out of control. Your pest controlling methods, even organic ones, should be stopped as soon as your garden situation improves because no matter how careful you are, unfortunately these measures can have a negative effect on native living things as well. PLANT AND GROW HEALTHY PLANTS Healthy plants are much

better equipped to combat the invasion of pests. They can recover quicker, and they can better resist subsequent disease challenges as well. Water, feed and care for your plants properly as per their individual needs to keep them in tip top health. When working in the garden clean and disinfect tools and your hands when moving on to another plant as this helps stop the spread of pests and disease. You must remove damaged and diseased materials quickly to stop the spread as well. TRAP THOSE BUGS Bottle traps are incredibly easy to make, cheap and they do work. Once full, you simply throw away or wash and repeat. Neatly cut the top third of a plastic drink bottle off (I use the 1.25l ones). Insert the top into the bottom. This creates a funnel that the insects will go into, attracted by whatever bait you use and be drowned in water that you need to add. Wasps: Use mashed up fruit in about 3cm of water and make sure that a few bits of fruit stick up from the water. Set on ground near places you have noticed wasps. House Flies: Old raw meat in about 3cm water with some sticking out from water. Make sure this trap is set in the sun. Stink Bugs and Moths: a battery-operated light in the bottom of trap. Set in a dark place in your garden. You need to get a little craftier with fruit flies so try a bowl trap. Into a clear glass bowl place, a chopped-up piece of ripe fruit and cover with fruit juice mixed with ¼ teaspoon of dishwashing liquid. Cover with plastic cling film drum tight and punch about 3 to 6 holes, depending on size of bowl with a bamboo skewer or similar. A good way to combat a slug or snail invasion and use up beer dregs is to create an

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underground trap. If you don’t have beer around, mix up 2 cups of warm water, 2 teaspoons of sugar and a packet of dry yeast to make a beer substitute. Use plastic containers about the size of a margarine tub with lid and cut away about a third of the lid. You want to create a cover for the container but have enough room for slugs and snails to fall in. Bury container to soil level, fill with beer/yeast mix and then put the lid on. You can also use half a scooped-out orange or grapefruit in the same way but without a ‘lid’. ORGANIC PEST CONTROL RECIPES There are now a lot of commercial products on the market that are eco-friendly but how about making your own? All of these mixtures should be tested on a small part of the plant first and never used on stressed, dry or thirsty plants. Use in the evening and reapply as required to control pests. The All-Rounder This is suitable for a broad range of pests and the majority of plants. 6 unpeeled cloves garlic 3 whole hot chillies ½ cup of chopped tomato plant leaves 500ml water ½ teaspoon liquid soap Blend all except soap in a blender and then mix in soap, strain into a spray bottle. Test on a leaf first and watch for adverse reaction over 24hours.

If not noticed, spray all over plant when plant is not stressed and in the cooler evening. Use only as needed, no more than once every few weeks. The Sure-Shoot Mix up the above recipe and substitute the tomato leaves with any one or you could try a mixture of the following: Ants: basil, mint, pennyroyal, tansy, wormwood Aphids: coriander, dill, mint, chives Weevils: catnip Mice: wormwood Cabbage White Butterflies: tansy, wormwood Slugs and Snails: wormwood, rosemary Mosquitos: pennyroyal, lavender, rosemary Spider mites: coriander, dill Gnats: pennyroyal Fleas: wormwood, lavender Flies: lavender, pennyroyal, tansy Beetles: Tansy Moths: wormwood, tansy, lavender Cockroaches: catnip Carrot Fly: basil, chives PLANNING TACTICS Growing an abundance of natives, especially along the perimeter of your garden can help. A lot of introduced pests find our Aussie botanical life rather uninteresting or even repulsive so they make great barriers. Other plants below will help you send pests the other way: Aphids: Summer Savoury (Satureja hortensis), Cabbage White Butterflies: Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) and Whitefly: French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) An alternate angle that can work well is planting crops that

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your pests would rather eat than your garden treasures. You can plant as barriers to your whole garden or around more valued plants. Caterpillars love nasturtiums while slugs and snails. Will be happy with their own patch of lettuce. There are beneficial creatures and insects that you can encourage into your garden to help control pests for you. These include other less destructive to your garden insects along with birds, frogs and lizards. Keeping chickens will help if you can manage them. They love snails and slugs as well as a host of insects. Spiders and even wasps, as much as you might not like them, do a fantastic job of munching their way through a lot of annoying insects. The local bird population will love your bug problem so invite them in as well by having a water source such as a bird bath, a pond, nesting boxes and hives/insect hotels. This includes nettings to stop pests getting to your crops. Just make sure they are fine, breathable and white or clear and well anchored, so they do not entangle birds and animals. Things put on the ground that pests like slugs and snails won’t cross include crushed eggshells, nutshells or gravels. Copper is also known to be something snails and slugs won’t cross, and you can purchase copper tapes that can be effective along the edges of raised garden beds. While you are out there trying the easiest way of all, using your gloved hands! Get out there and pick those pesky bugs off and squash them into the rubbish bin. Evenings are best for bug catching as most are more active then. Also don’t leave rotting fruits, flowers and leaves on plants or fallen as these attract bugs. Pick them up and either compost or dispose of if unsuitable due to disease. AROUND YOUR THIS WEEK

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succulents and cacti, to replant or plant trees and take tender perennial cuttings. Harvest the rest of your tomatoes, capsicums, eggplants and chillies. Pull out tomato plants that have past their prime and you could plant mustard greens of radishes for a quick soil replenishing and weed reduction. You could plant: Asian greens, dwarf beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, cress, kale, lettuce, mustard greens, parsnips, climbing peas, potato tubers, radish, spring onions, silverbeet, spinach, swede, turnip, calendula, cornflower, delphinium, dianthus, everlasting daisy, forget-menot, foxglove, godetia, gypsophila, honesty, larkspur, nigella, statice, chives, coriander, garlic, marjoram, oregano, parsley, rocket GARDENING GUIDE You can plant the following: culinary herbs, artichokes, broad beans, broccoli, cress, lettuce, mustard, onions, peas, radishes, shallots, spring onions, silverbeet, spinach, ageratum, alyssum, calendula, candytuft, Canterbury bells, carnation,cineraria,cornflower, delphinium, dianthus, everlasting daisy, forget-menot, foxglove, godetia, gypsophila, hollyhock, honesty, larkspur, linaria, Livingston daisy, lobelia, nemesia, nigella, pansy, poppy, primula, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea, viola, Virginia stock, wallflower 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. Archived articles can be found on Cheralyn’s Blog: www.florasphere.com Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@ gmail.com

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One bird, three meals – Part 2 We’re back with part two of our ‘one bird, three meals’ series which aims to highlight how easy it is to stretch a whole pastureraised chicken into several days’ worth of delicious family meals.

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This is a simple, nourishing classic and a delicious way to make use of the leftover chicken frame from your roast. The secret is to use the corn cobs to create a quick but intensely flavoured stock. If you’re pressed for time, even 30 minutes will suffice!

Last week we touched on two Asianinspired recipes that could be created from the meat and broth left over from poaching a whole chicken (a Vietnamese coleslaw and a spicy Thai Tom Kha soup). This week we’re keeping things a little more rustic and exploring two simple ways to transform whatever is

left behind after your family have devoured a roast chicken into lunch and dinner the following day. The good thing about most pastureraised birds is that they are much older than your average conventionally farmed chicken (which invariably means more flavour). They’re bigger, sturdier and far healthier which means more meat and a far greater concentration of collagen in their bones and cartilage, resulting in a heartier, more nourishing broth. And remember – broths and stocks aren’t just a way to add delicious flavour to your meals.

There’s twelve grams of protein in your average cup of broth and an abundance of natural glucosamine – the most widely used supplement after vitamins and minerals! This is what nose-to-tail eating is all about. The parts we’ve commonly tossed away ever since we lost touch with grandma’s kitchen wisdom are actually some of the most nutrient dense. Saving your roast Whenever you’ve made a roast chicken, the best way to maximise the

Chicken & corn soup

Serves 3 Stock Chicken frame, cartilage and bones 3 corn cobs, kernels saved for soup 2 tsp apple cider vinegar Enough water to cover (1.25 L) Soup 1.5 Tbsp ghee 1 large brown onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 waxy potatoes, peeled & large diced Corn kernels, reserved from stock

This is a tangy and refreshing salad which is delicious served in pita bread pockets or lettuce cups.

1L chicken & corn stock ½ tsp of salt (and more, to taste) Black pepper, to taste Large handful of reserved chicken meat, diced Optional: cauliflower puree to thicken

Garnish: handful of parsley, chopped To make the stock, pick the remaining meat off the chicken frame and set it aside. Place the frame and any additional bones into a medium saucepan. Remove the corn kernels

from the 3 cobs and set them aside. Chop the cobs in half and add them to your pot with the vinegar and enough water to cover (usually around 1.25 litres), then simmer on low, covered, for 30-90 minutes. Strain the mixture,

Yoghurt, cucumber & chicken salad

It’s such a simple, one-step recipe as there’s no need to make a separate dressing! I love using my own garlic marinated mushrooms with this one, which I’ve included the recipe for, below. Alternatively, you can source some from your local deli or supermarket. 200g of chicken meat, diced or shredded 2/3 cup Greek yoghurt ½ cup of garlic marinated mushrooms 2 Lebanese cucumbers, diced Large handful of dill, finely chopped 2 spring onions, including greens, finely sliced 2 pinches of sea salt Zest of half a large lemon 1 Tbsp lemon juice Pepper to taste Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Enjoy right away or chill before serving. Garlic marinated mushrooms This is such a simple way to enjoy

delicious, marinated mushrooms at home. If you’re going to attempt this one, please don’t skip the cooking process! There are plenty of recipes which advocate a shortcut around this, however I don’t recommend eating raw mushrooms under any circumstances. The only exception is if they’ve been properly lacto-fermented. Many of the beneficial nutrients found in mushrooms are only accessible to us by using these two traditional methods of preparation. Cooking and fermenting also help to remove the mild toxins found in mushrooms in their raw state.

This recipe makes around 1 medium jar of mushrooms that can be stored for 10-14 days in the fridge. For optimal flavour, leave them to marinate for a few days before serving. 600g of small button mushrooms (halve larger ones) ¼ cup + ¾ cup apple cider vinegar ½ cup olive oil 5 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 3/4 tsp salt Rinse the mushrooms well to remove any soil residue.

Place the mushrooms in a medium sized pot with enough water to cover and add the ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar. Adding this acidity to the water will

potential of your leftovers is to salvage all the bones. In our house, this means everyone returns their chicken bones and cartilage from their respective plates to a container in the fridge or directly into my bubbling stock-pot to create the most nourishing and flavourful broth. We’re boiling this broth for a minimum of an hour, so there’s no chance of contamination. I tend to pick all the meat from the carcass and save it in a separate container, ready for use the next day.

discarding the bones and cobs. Sauté the onion in ghee over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes and sauté on high heat for 5 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally, then the corn kernels, sautéing for another 3 minutes. Add the stock, salt and pepper then simmer gently on low heat for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are just cooked through. Add the chicken meat and continue to cook for another 3 minutes. I like to add a little cauliflower puree to thicken the soup (which I store in ice cube trays specifically for this purpose), however it is equally delicious without this addition. Serve immediately, with a sprinkling of fresh parsley and some extra pepper or even a splash of cream to take it up a notch.

preserve the light colour of the mushrooms. Bring it to the boil over med-high heat and continue to boil them for another 7 minutes. Whilst this is happening, heat the remaining apple cider vinegar, oil, garlic and salt over medium heat in a small pot until it reaches boiling point, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove it from the heat and set aside. Drain the mushrooms and discard the water, then transfer them into a jar, leaving at least an inch of space at the top. Once the marinade has cooled slightly, pour it over the mushrooms. Allow the jar to cool on the bench before sealing it with a lid and transferring it to the fridge.

Well, I hope this gives you some more inspiration around how to stretch your pasture-raised chicken as far as is humanly possible. Check out the comprehensive Farmers Market guide we produced last year to find a local supplier. The Central Coast hinterland is home to some incredibly dedicated farmers choosing regenerative farming methods – let’s support them! Georgia Lienemann is a clinically trained nutritionist, wholefoods chef, columnist and mum. She’s been featured in Body & Soul and had TV appearances on ABC Breakfast and Studio 10 for her unique approach to food and health. Find out more at stirringchange.com.

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Quarter-final loss drops Picklum to Challenger Series SURFING Central Coast star surfer, Molly Picklum, has been eliminated from the Championship Tour (CT) 2022 after losing her quarter-final in the Margaret River Pro on Saturday, April 30. Entering Round 5 of the CT in Western Australia at 16th in the women’s rankings, Picklum needed a strong finish to make the top nine and avoid the mid-

season cutline. An opening-heat win over seven-time WSL champion, Stephanie Gilmore, and former Margaret River event winner, Lakey Peterson, on Monday, April 25 took Picklum to the round of 16. On Saturday, the Shelly Beach representative beat fellow Aussie, Tyler Wright, with a two-wave score of 15.10, featuring a first-class singlewave score of 9.17 (out of a potential 10).

Avoca Beach survives close encounter with Razorbacks

RUGBY UNION Avoca Beach defeated the Ourimbah Razorbacks 2419 in a tightly contest match of the round at Woongarrah No. 2 Oval on Saturday, April 30. The match was transferred north from Ourimbah Rugby Park which was unavailable to the the wet weather. After an even encounter and a late surge from the Razorbacks, Avoca Beach was able to lead throughout and clinch victory. Avoca Beach opened the scoring with a converted try to Josh Parish and then quickly followed this up with a penalty goal, to take an early 10 points to nil lead. However, the Razorbacks were able to respond before half time with their own converted try and the match was very much up for grabs at that stage. Avoca Beach went further ahead early in the second half when Parish crossed for his second try. But once again the Razorbacks responded. Both teams scored two tries apiece in the second stanza to keep the scores tight. Best players for Avoca Beach were winger Josh Parish, who scored all three tries for his team, hooker Cooper Elliott, and No.8 Fion

Henderson-Foley. The Razorbacks were best served by winger Ryan Bender, who crossed for two tries, lock James Mann and No.8 Rob Peden. At Ettalong Oval, The Lakes recorded a 51 points to 5 victory over Woy Woy. This match was also moved from Woy Woy Oval where a drainage issue made the oval unavailable. The Lakes took control early in this match and never looked back, going in at half-time up 26 points to nil and then continuing to pile on the points in the second half. Centre Lathan HutchinsonWalters, winger Daniele Cakuseru, and flanker Peni Rauluni all had big games for The Lakes while Woy Woy’s No.8 Tali Sitani and flanker Jazper Doak-Stride provided some resistance. In other matches, Kariong proved too strong at home for Hornsby, winning 54 points to 10, including an incredible six tries scored by Sean Peruch, while Terrigal thrashed Gosford 93 points to nil. In the Women’s 10’s rugby, Avoca Beach defeated Kariong Razorbacks 27-0 and Hornsby defeated The Lakes 17-5 in two high quality games of rugby. Source: Match Report, May 1 Larry Thomson, CCRU

That win secured Picklum a quarter-final against American surfer, Courtney Conlogue, yet it was Conlogue who advanced to the semi-finals. Picklum now enters the Challenger Series in search of requalification for the CT in 2023. Her first stop in that contest will be the Gold Coast Pro, set to commence next Saturday, May 7. Haakon Barry

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The Mariners win over the Roar has cemented their place in the 2022 A-League finals

FOOTBALL A 2-0 victory for the Central Coast Mariners away against Brisbane Roar, Tuesday May 3, has secured the team a spot in the finals, with goalscoring one again from academy products. Against a brilliant sunset at Moreton Daily Stadium in Queensland, the Mariners withstood constant attacking pressure from their hosts to keep them scoreless. Meanwhile, Lewis Miller scored his first professional goal, and then a fourth for Garang Kuol in his supercharged debut season and the Mariners

had booked their place in the finals. Mariners goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti was simply outstanding, withstanding a barrage to earn his eighth clean sheet of the season, on multiple occasions relying on his fingertips to stop his net from shaking. A 33rd minute, a left-footed long shot from Alex Parsons threatened the left edge of Birighitti’s goal, yet a firm block denied the hosts the opener and helped pave the way for a goal at the other end of the field. After four seasons with the Mariners, right back Lewis

Miller added a goal to his credentials in the 40th minute of play, scored with a bouncing header from Cy Goddard’s swerving cross. With a half-time lead established, the Mariners were put to the test by the eager attack from the Roar, holding out against a total of 21 shots, six on target. The visitors’ lead was extended in the 63rd minute with Kuol’s goal only four minutes after his entrance to the field. The emerging star initially freed up Storm Roux down the right flank before cutting into the penalty area, receiving

Roux’s return pass and snapping the ball across goal after a quick first touch. One casualty for the Mariners was an injury sustained by Dan Hall in the 78th minute after a collision with Rahmat Akbari, reducing the team to ten men due to no remaining substitutions. The teams were soon reduced to 10 players each after a red card was shown to Scott Neville in response to an studs-up slide tackle on Nicolai Muller. With one match to play, the Mariners have also opened up the possibility of final – this would require them to at least draw with the Newcastle Jets

and Adelaide to lose to Western United. a confirmed place in the finals, still with a chance to finish the league in fourth place depending on the last round of results. Centre back Kye Rowles said the win showed what kind of steel there was in the side. “Making the finals in consecutive years is something this club has been a bit starved of the last few years, so we want to try our hardest to make everyone proud.” For Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, winning despite a deficit in possession and shots at goal is a sign of his young

team’s professional growth. “I thought the boys were really professional tonight, it wasn’t our best performance by a long stretch: some tired legs after a big game on the weekend against Western United. “But a test of a good team is digging in when you’re under pressure away from home and I thought we dug in really well.” The final round of the regular season will see the Mariners return to Central Coast Stadium for an F3 derby match against the Newcastle Jets, Saturday May 7. Haakon Barry