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Reid takes Robertson in Labor sweep of the Coast
The state’s first trial of a hydrogen-powered bus will begin on the Central Coast later this year, as the NSW Government transitions its fleet to zero emission technology. See page 2
Out&About
The Central Coast is set to benefit from almost $400,000 in funding granted to five charities and community groups by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. See page 13
The seat of Robertson has its first Labor MP in almost a decade, after Gordon Reid achieved a 7 per cent swing with preferences at the May 21 election to oust incumbent Liberal Member Lucy Wicks, who had held the seat since 2013.
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See page 8 Gordon Reid celebrates winning the seat of Robertson. Insert: Reid took to the street Sunday morning to thank his supporters
It’s official: water rate rise confirmed Water rates will rise on the Central Coast from July 1 by 17 per cent, with further rises of 6 per cent in 2023, 8 per cent in 2024 and 1 per cent in 2025 before inflation. The final decision of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) holds true to the rise suggested in its draft report, released in
March, but with a reallocation of percentage rises over the four-year period to allow for a slightly reduced initial increase. The 17 per cent rise in the first year is 2 per cent lower than the 19 per cent outlined in the draft report, with the subsequent rises replacing the former suggestion of 4 per cent rises in each of the succeeding three years. IPART chair, Carmel Donnelly,
said the price path would allow Central Coast Council to recoup the same amount of money over the four-year-period as if the tribunal had granted an immediate increase of 28 per cent from this year. Council originally applied for a 37 per cent (figure adjusted for inflation) rise from July 1 this year. Donnelly said a typical household bill would rise $183
in the first year (as opposed to $200 in the draft report), followed by $80, $106 and $9 in the subsequent years. The tribunal found an increase was necessary for Council to maintain the water-related infrastructure, with customers reporting persistent problems in parts of the water supply system. “The increases should enable Central Coast Water to improve
the quality of services its customers receive,” Donnelly said. “In response to the community’s concerns about affordability, we adjusted the price path (in the final decision) to slightly ease bill impacts in the first year of the determination period. Continued page 10
Draft Council plans go on exhibition - page 25
Kerry-Anne Blanket, director of the KAB Gallery at Terrigal, is the first on the Central Coast to trial NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). See page 21
Sport
Mariners rising star, Garang Kuol, stole the limelight from a long list of global soccer royalty on Wednesday night (May 25) playing for the A-League All-Stars against Barcelona FC. See page 32
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Flakelar sculpture to remain in Kibble Park
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The sculpture will be relocated to another spot in Kibble Park
Plans to relocate the John Flakelar sculpture in Kibble Park to Sensory Park at Narara have been abandoned by Central Coast Council after outrage from the Flakelar family.
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Following a story on the planned relocation in Coast Community News earlier this month, Council has held talks with the sculptor’s son, Michael Flakelar, on finding a new spot within Kibble Park to house the artwork once it is restored and cleaned. While the fountain component is beyond repair and will be removed, Unit Manager Community and Culture, Glenn Cannard, said Council will incorporate some sort of water feature into the relocated sculpture in an effort to preserve the original integrity of the piece. “The sculpture itself is in a fair degree of disrepair,” Cannard said. “There are dings and marks on it and discoloration caused by rust. “It will be removed, brought back to its original condition and stored until
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we come to an agreement with the family on a new location within the park. We’d like to move it to a spot where we can use the infrastructure which serves the stream running through the park,” he said. Cannard said cracks around the original fountain have resulted in water seeping down and destroying underground workings, creating a public health hazard. “The fountain was turned off in 2016 because the electrics were flooded underneath. Relocating the fountain itself is not a viable option but we will keep working until we come up with an outcome the family is happy with,” he said. “The artwork won’t be exactly what it was but we can certainly include a water element to retain its legacy. A water element was a strong part of the original sculpture and we are happy to make that commitment.” Cannard said signage on the history of the artwork and John Flakelar’s contribution to the area would be incorporated with the relocated
sculpture. Michael Flakelar said he was cautiously optimistic. “The artwork was very symbolic of the town of Gosford. It is more than a sculpture or a fountain,” he said. “Council has assured me it will do its best to have some sort of water feature incorporated; just relocating it is not good enough. It has no meaning if it is just three columns sitting there – it needs water as an active element. I don’t want it stuck in a corner to act as a coat hanger. Cannard said that once the fountain is removed, the site will be remediated both below and above ground. “We will probably install some sort of ground mural then and open the area up for more events and activities,” he said. Cannard said it was important to have open space around the William St mall, away from heavy traffic areas on other sides of the park, to help activate the area. Terry Collins
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State Government to trial hydrogen bus on the Coast The state’s first trial of a hydrogen-powered bus will begin on the Central Coast later this year, as the NSW Government transitions its fleet to zero emission technology. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said it was an exciting development for the region. “I am delighted to be able to confirm that Central Coast operator, Red Bus, will be conducting the state’s first hydrogen trial, right here on the Central Coast,” he said. The project is a partnership with the Department of Planning and Environment, local bus manufacturer ARCC, Red Bus and Origin Energy. Red Bus chief executive, John Shore, said the company was excited to host the trial. “Red Bus Services is proud to have played a part in trials of battery electric buses and now we will become the first operator in Australia to experience hydrogen technology,” Shore said. “We hope the Central Coast community enjoys this glimpse into the future of zero emissions public transport. “We anticipate operating the
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bus on a range of different routes so people should keep an eye out for the bus once it is put into service. “A hydrogen fuel cell electric bus is expected to be suitable for a regional area like ours due to the longer routes than in the city. “Because Red Bus Services put its hand up to trial a battery electric bus, we are now wellplaced to compare it to hydrogen-powered technology. “Origin Energy, another
partner in the trial, will install a hydrogen tank in our depot to fuel the new bus.” Treasurer and Minister for Energy, Matt Kean, said it would help create a thriving green hydrogen industry in NSW. “Unlocking hydrogen use in the heavy transport sector is key to creating new industries and achieving the economic prosperity that comes with it,” Kean said. Minister for Regional
Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway, noted that “hydrogen buses have a greater range than battery electric buses, which could make them better suited for use in regional and outer metropolitan areas of the state”. Hydrogen vs electric “The results of the battery electric bus trial on the Central Coast will be compared against the hydrogen bus to understand any key differences, including fuel economy and refuelling
times,” Farraway said. “In some regional areas, buses need to travel greater distances before they refuel, which is why trials like this are important.” Managing Director and founder of ARCC, Peter Murley, said the Australian-owned business was committed to a sustainable, zero-emission transport future. “Our focus is on helping local and state governments reach zero-emission targets with
turnkey transport options that are 100 per cent Australian designed, built and supported,” he said. On-road testing will take place on roads surrounding the development facility at Smithfield before the trial begins. The first hydrogen fuel cell electric bus is expected to arrive on the Central Coast later this year. Terry Collins
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Upgrade for East Gosford intersection A major intersection upgrade at East Gosford will be among projects funded under the fifth and final round of the NSW Government’s $822M Safer Roads Program.
The East Gosford intersection will have a major upgrade
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Central Coast Hwy at the intersection of York, Wells and Webb Sts, East Gosford, will receive $1.65M in funding towards closing access to reduce conflict points. “These upgrades will provide road users with safer crossing locations, including the installation of a new wombat crossing,” Crouch said. A spokesperson said Transport for NSW conducted a safety review of the intersection after a fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian in June, 2020.
“The review found there was a visibility issue for vehicles accessing the Central Coast Hwy from Webb and Wells Sts due to sharp angles, which posed a crash risk,” the spokesperson said. “This location is busy with a high number of motorists and pedestrians using the roads especially during peak times. There are a number of schools, workplaces, apartments Safe Communities Initiative. “Recommendations included closing access to the Central Coast Hwy from Wells St and Webb St and the redirection of motorists to use alternative, safer access points as well as the installation of an elevated pedestrian crossing to complement the pedestrian overpass located near Henry Parry Drive.” The spokesperson said 14
crashes including nine casualty crashes and one fatal crash) had been recorded at the site. Minister for Metropolitan Roads, Natalie Ward, said 20 new projects valued at $37M will be delivered in 2022/23 under the Program’s Liveable and Safe Urban Communities Initiative. “This valuable program was set up by the NSW Government in 2018 and since then we’ve committed to delivering more than 270 projects,” Ward said. “The Safer Roads Program … is estimated to prevent around 1500 serious injuries and deaths on NSW roads over 15 years.” The Program is funded through the Community Road Safety Fund, which includes every dollar from all fines from camera-detected offences. Terry Collins
Boost for fire brigades with six new tankers Six new fire tankers worth $1.7M, have been delivered to Central Coast and Lake Macquarie Rural Fire Service brigades. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke, joined Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch,and RFS Commissioner, Rob Rogers, at Charmhaven on Tuesday, May 24 to hand over the keys. Commissioner Rogers said brigades in the RFS’s Central Coast District respond to around 2,000 incidents each year.
“With a fleet of 108 vehicles, it’s important the newest and safest equipment is provided for our brigades to best serve the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie,” he said. Lake Munmorah Rural Fire Brigade and Killcare brigade will each receive a Category 9 appliance; Wyee Point RFS will get a Category 1 appliance and a new pumper will go to Cooranbong brigade. Central Coast Bulk Water will receive a Category 6 appliance, and Brisbane Waters Rural Fire Brigade will get a Category 7 appliance. “The NSW Government has committed $67.9M to support
firefighting tanker replacement and safety retrofits in response to the NSW Bushfire Inquiry following the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires,” Minister Cooke said. Crouch said the new tankers were greatly welcomed by local brigades. “Each of the brigades receiving a new truck today plays a vital role in protecting people and property across the 2,400sq km of the Central Coast,” he said. Source: Media release, May 24 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch
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Recognition for our brave firefighters More than 61 of the region’s firefighters were acknowledged at Rural Fire Service Central Coast’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Day and Blessing of the District Fleet recently. Firefighters and their families gathered at Mingara Recreation Club to see National Emergency Medals, National Medals and Long Service Medals awarded in recognition of firefighting efforts over the 2019-2020 bushfire event. Between them, the recipients have given some 847 of service. Superintendent Viki Campbell said the day was a fitting end to National Volunteer Week. “During the medal presentation component of this day, there were 42 recipients presented with 49 service medals and/or clasps representing a combined 847 years of service, 20 recipients presented with the National Emergency Medal and three recipients presented with the Commissioner’s Commendation for Service,” she said. “Our Senior Chaplain Major Ian Spall led a service of remembrance for those
The award recipients with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch
members who have died over the past year and concluded the day with a blessing of the fleet.” The longest-serving volunteer recognised on the day was Ian Bartholomew, who initially joined the NSW Rural Fire Service in January 1966 as part of the Pearl Beach brigade. After holding the positions of Captain, Deputy Group Captain and Group Captain for what was known at the time as the Gosford District, he entered a salaried position, initially as a Council staff member before the implementation of the Rural Fires Act in 1997 and the commencement of the NSW
RFS as a State Government entity. Throughout his 33 years as a staff member, he worked extensively in the fields of operational management and specialised in fleet management. During his 55 years’ service to the NSW RFS, he has been involved in numerous fire and other emergency events in the Gosford area. Jennifer Farrell received the St Florian’s Day Award, Commissioner’s Commendation for Service, as a member of the Matcham/ Holgate brigade.
Senior Deputy Captain Farrell commenced in bush fire management with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in 1973. During her career with NPWS, she was actively involved in bush fire management from both a land management and incident management perspective. After retiring from NPWS in 2012, Jenny joined the Matcham/Holgate brigade and has continued to share her knowledge and expertise in fire incident management at Brigade, District and State level. “Jenny’s expertise and
commitment during the 2019/20 fire season was outstanding,” Campbell said. “She assisted with IMTs as the Planning Officer at Northern Tablelands, Clarence Valley, Central Coast and ACT.” She also contributed to outof-area strike teams assisting in Singleton, Cooma and Eurobodalla, participating in IMTs and strike teams for more than 60 days. She was the primary Planning Officer for the duration of the Central Coast, part Hawkesbury Section 44 event declared from December 3, 2019, through to January 6, 2020. This declaration included the Three Mile fire and Arizona Rd, Charmhaven fire. Also receiving the St Florian’s Day Award was Glen Howe, who joined the Kariong Brigade in 1978 and has held the positions of Deputy Captain, Senior Deputy Captain and Captain. He was elected to Group Captain in 1993, a position he still holds today. “During his 42 years of service, Group Captain Howe has shown exceptional leadership skills in operations, brigade management, training and mentoring,” Campbell
said. Retired Group Captain Warwick Teasdale, the third recipient of the St Florian’s Day Award, joined the Killcare Wagstaff Brigade in 1976 and has held the positions of Permit Officer, Secretary, Deputy Captain (current) and Captain within the Brigade until he was elected as a Group Captain in the Gosford District in 1999 He has attended the majority of significant fires in the Gosford area as well as attending larger fire, flood and storm damage incidents and hazard reductions in surrounding Districts. NSW Rural Fire Service Superintendent, Kam Baker, was in attendance, along with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, and other dignitaries. Crouch said RFS volunteers often head into danger when others are going the other way. “Thank you to all RFS Volunteers for their amazing service and their wonderful families who support them,” he said.
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Water rates decision a positive: Council IPART’s decision on water rate rises is “quite positive”, even though the increase is less than Central Coast Council had sought, according to Director of Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader. Loader said Council acknowledged concerns around affordability, which led to IPART’s staged rates rise plan, but felt Council’s suggestion of an immediate increase, which would go up with CPI over the years, would have provided more stability for ratepayers. He said the amount decided upon by IPART would enable Council to complete most of the work needing to be done on water and sewer assets. “A large part of the amount we requested (and which was denied) was actually for stormwater drainage, and IPART has directed that the stormwater drainage component should be removed from the water and sewer rates and transferred to general rates,” he said. “From a water and sewer perspective, we got almost everything we asked for. So we have been left with a rise sufficient to maintain our water
assets, improve our performance around water quality and improve the environmental impacts of sewerage overflows. “This will allow us to provide a reliable level of service into the future.” Loader noted Council had lost $40M a year in revenue over the past three years due to IPART’s previous ruling on water rates in 2019, which saw rates reduce. “As a result, our water and sewer services had to be subsidised by other components of the rates community,” he said. “With this rise , water and sewer will be able to stand on its own two feet, which is quite positive.” Loader said working out how the new rate increases would impact individual households was complicated, exacerbated by the alignment of sewer service charges between the former Wyong and Gosford local government areas. IPART has estimated rates for a typical household will rise $183 in the first year of the four-year staged increase. But Loader said this was a regional average, with Gosford householders probably facing a
Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, with Unit Manager Headworks and Treatment, Danielle Hargreaves, at Upper Mooney Dam
$160 rise and those in Wyong around $197 as the charges align. With stormwater charges to
updates. ‘Shocking’ However, the Protest Against Extreme Rates group called the water rate rise decision “shocking”. “IPART has given this badly run Council pretty much everything it asked for, thereby rewarding poor management and failing to protect customers from monopoly pricing,” he said. “This will cause considerable hardship to a community already facing cost-of-living pressures.” “The Council Administrator and CEO have done little to improve Council’s underlying problems in management, culture, and productivity. That’s why Council services deteriorated last year despite the significant increase in general rates. “It would be naïve to expect this massive increase in water rates to bring about a commensurate improvement in the water service. “Residents are fed up paying more for worse services whilst being given no say in the matter.” Terry Collins
Central Coast Council Open letter
We’re moving. From 30 May 2022 we’ll provide all Centrelink and Medicare services at: 99 Georgiana Terrace, Gosford.
Dear Administrator, The Guringai are an important Indigenous cultural group on the Central Coast and an integral component of this region. However, due to disease and brutal attacks on our ancestors, we have become marginalised. This is a tremendous shame.
Services available at: 9 Watt Street, Gosford are moving on this date. Opening hours at the new location are 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. We’re offering a range of options to do business with us. You can:
We have the support of several respected academics from Sydney and Newcastle Universities, and elsewhere, who know Guringai as the legitimate tribal group here. We can provide their reports to you.
• use your myGov account, Express Plus mobile apps or phone self service to complete some of your business with us. To find out more go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/selfservice • book an appointment for Centrelink services to minimise wait times
Unfortunately, previous patchy Indigenous scholarship Reports from the University of Newcastle have added to the modern-day attempt of dispossession of the traditional bloodline descendants of our ancestors Country. We’re aiming to have this corrected.
• have a one-on-one digital coaching session to help access our digital services. To book an appointment call us on your main payment line or go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/phoneus Call us on 131 202 to speak with us in your language about Centrelink payments and services.
We kindly urge you to consult with Guringai People on all Indigenous affairs that come under your purview, as well as other Indigenous voices from this region. 0257SF_3003
Call 132 011 for Medicare and 131 272 for Child Support. Let us know if you need an interpreter and we’ll arrange one for free.
be transferred from water and sewer rates to general rates, Loader said it would be for a future Council to decide if a
general rates special variation needed to be sought to compensate. He said work would need to be done before the stormwater charge was transferred. “Not everyone is paying that stormwater charge but everyone gets the benefit,” he said. “There is a common misunderstanding around this. It applies to the stormwater network, not individual kerb and guttering or storm water management on individual properties, so the entire community reaps the benefits.” Loader said the rises would take water rates back to the level they were at in 2018-19, with Gosford residents paying even less than four years ago. He applauded IPART’s demands for more transparency via yearly reports on water and sewer initiatives. “We are more than happy to have that accountability and publish our performance,” he said. “We will go out into the community to [ask] what’s important to them; it’s important to rebuild trust.” Meantime, Loader directed residents to lovewater. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for
Thank you for listening to us. Tracey Howie Walkaloa Wunyungah, Guringai Director – Awabakal & Guringai Pty.Ltd. Toukley NSW | indigenousyoutheducation@gmail.com
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Reid takes Robertson in Labor sweep of the Coast
The seat of Robertson has its first Labor MP in almost a decade, after Gordon Reid achieved a 7 per cent swing with preferences at the May 21 election to oust incumbent Liberal Member Lucy Wicks, who had held the seat since 2013. The result echoed a nationwide swing of more than 6 per cent against the Liberal Party, with huge swings to The Greens and the “teal” independent candidates sending a clear message to both major political parties. As at May 26, 74 seats had been declared nationwide for Labor, with five seats still in doubt. Labor needs 76 seats to form a majority government. Robertson confirmed its position as the nation’s longestrunning bellwether seat – meaning it has continually been won by the party which won government since the 1983 election. The Labor victory came in spite of a 0.5 per swing against it nationally and after receiving fewer than one in three votes, a primary vote even lower than when the Rudd government was defeated. Reid said he was “extremely humbled” that the people of Robertson had put their trust in him and vowed to “work night and day” for them. He attributed the huge swing in the electorate to a “community-led campaign”. “We found out people’s issues and acted on them,” he said. “It was a grass-roots campaign and I think that contributed to our success. “People wanted change – both locally and nationally – I noticed it at pre-poll.
Election results for the seat of Roberson as at 1pm Thursday May 26. Source: ABC
“They wanted change on climate action, the economy, childcare – and Labor had the policies to cater for that.” Reid said it was no secret that Labor had inherited“substantial economic and financial issues” from the previous Coalition government. “We know challenges lie ahead,” he said. Reid said Labor would challenge the major issue of housing affordability through its Housing Australia Future Fund, Regional First Homebuyers Scheme and shared equity scheme. In the area of health care, he
said the major focus would be on strengthening Medicare through the creation of urgent care centres, two of which will be based on the Central Coastone to the south of the region and one to the north. “These Medicare urgent care clinics will cater for those too sick to see a GP and not sick enough for a hospital Emergency Department (ED) visit,” he said. As a doctor himself, he said the clinics would provide much-needed relief for EDs and would be bulk billed and operate for extended hours, freeing up EDs for the emergency care they were
created to provide. He said the GP shortage would be addressed by making the entire region a Distribution Priority Area (DPA). “This will open up the available pool of doctors to come into our region,” he said. He reconfirmed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s commitment to full support for the Ulura Statement from the Heart. As an indigenous man, he said he was especially pleased to commit to a full voice for First Nations people being enshrined in Parliament. “It’s all about reconciliation
– it’s all about acting,” he said. “The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing areas for Indigenous populations. “There are more than 15,000 Indigenous people in our region and- they need to be recognised, heard and supported.” Reid also reconfirmed commitment to Labor’s Powering Australia Plan, incorporating rewiring the electricity grid to improve energy transmission countrywide and help bring down electricity costs. “It also includes an investment in renewable energy incorporating making electric
vehicles cheaper and the provision of community batteries, one of which will be here on the Coast,” he said. “I will endeavour to help achieve (these measures) in a timely fashion.” Reid would not be drawn on any suggestion he could be considered for a Ministry position. “I have been elected to represent the people of Robertson and make sure they have a voice in Parliament; we are often forgotten,” he said. “One of the biggest challenges we face is restoring the community’s faith in public office and elected representatives and that can only be achieved through a Federal anti-corruption commission. Reid pledged to be fully available for his constituents. “I want to make sure people can come to me with their issues and we can work on practical solutions,” he said. To the north of the region, Labor strengthened its hold, with Emma McBride re-elected in Dobell for a third term. McBride said she would continue to stand up for people on the north end of the Coast in Canberra. “The Central Coast must be a priority,” she said. McBride said one of her major focuses over the next three years would be to deliver quality and affordable healthcare for the region’s residents. “An Albanese Labor Government will make sure we put the care back into healthcare, because this is what all Australians deserve,” she said. Terry Collins ADVERTISEMENT
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Call for urgent action on Tapley Rd at Mount Elliot Residents of Mount Elliot are concerned that Tapley Rd is in such bad repair that a huge landslip is inevitable and are calling on Central Coast Council to take immediate action. Spokesperson Tony Hill said Council was informed of the precarious condition of the road in the first week of May. “About seven days later, a Council engineer telephoned me and asked me for details (and) I clearly told him that this road was slipping and had slipped before in exactly the same location back in the early 1970s,” Hill said. He said a Council crew arrived the following day to deal with
the problem but described the results as “pathetic”. “All they did was scrap off the damaged asphalt and then manually place a layer of fresh asphalt over the area, which created even more of a hazard for traffic (coming) down the hill,” he said. “Undulating or uneven asphalt creates vehicle traction problems, particularly on a descent when the surface is wet.” Hill said Council placed signage and a couple of blinking lights to warn motorists to slow down, which would be ineffective, with many motorists already ignoring speed limits in the area. He claimed a natural
watercourse running under the road had been identified during rectification works done in the early ‘70s and suggested the road should be closed pending further expert investigation. “The ‘repaired’ asphalt completely opened up or moved within 48 hours after (the) repair job,” he said. “The earth cracks extend down this steep embankment onto a private property and across its driveway; if a slip occurs it will be huge.” Hill said the landowner was carrying out private prevention works to stop the road from slipping onto his driveway at great personal expense. “The road is still open; heavy vehicles are still using (it) daily,
Clarification In last week’s Coast Community News (May 20) we mistakenly said that Woy Woy CWA would celebrate its 90th birthday on June 9. The high tea celebration will actually be held on Wednesday, June 8, at 10 am in the Woy Woy CWA hall. Branch President, Jane
Bowtell, said the Woy Woy CWA has been a constant presence on the Peninsula since 1932. “In recent years we have gone from strength to strength and currently have almost 60 members who continue to help the branch grow and remain relevant in 2022,” she said. She said the high tea on June 8 would honour and remember
founding members and all they achieved as well as embracing current community needs and future expectations. Dressing in ‘30s style clothing is optional. For more details on Woy Woy CWA email woywoycwa@ gmail.com
including a large school bus which passes over this section of road four times a day,” he said. Hill said land clearing further up the mountain, together with heavy rains in recent months, had likely affected the volume of water carried by underground streams. A Council spokesperson said a number of sites across the region had been affected by embankment failures following severe storm events in February and March. “Council is aware of the landslip at Tapley Rd, Mount Elliot,” the spokesperson said. “Council staff investigated the landslip and placed road warning signage at the location on May 12. “Further interim works were carried out on May 14 to seal the damaged pavement area with asphalt and prevent further water ingress, however Council is aware some further damage has occurred. “Council is continuing to monitor the site while a geotechnical assessment is undertaken and remediation plans are being established.” Terry Collins
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Bill passed for voluntary end-of-life decision Central Coast MPs, both Labor and Liberal, have applauded the recent passing of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill in both houses of NSW Parliament. Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, who cosponsored the Bill, said the final vote in the Upper House was 23 to 15 in support. “Debating took over 10 hours in a sitting that lasted until midnight, with nearly 100 amendments discussed,” he said. “The Lower House voted to accept amendments made in
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The Upper House, making voluntary assisted dying now legal in NSW. “I’m pleased to have been a co-sponsor of this important Bill, which gives freedom to
terminally ill patients in making their own voluntary end of life decisions. “This brings the state in line with the rest of Australia and affords the dignity of the terminally ill and provides them the respect that they rightly deserve.” Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, supported the Bill, making it clear that his conscience vote reflected the views of the Terrigal electorate. “In many of the contributions regarding the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 there
has been lengthy commentary regarding palliative care,” he said in Parliament. “From the outset I acknowledge that the Bill must work alongside palliative care; the two are not, cannot and should not be mutually exclusive.” He took the opportunity to praise the Elsie’s Retreat committee for its work in helping to establish the region’s first dedicated palliative care unit at Gosford Hospital, which opened in April. “I have had many people across our community contact me to share their deep and very
personal circumstances, which have led to their support of the Bill,” he said. “I have spoken also to a number of health experts in my community, and I thank them for their invaluable feedback and acknowledge their concerns.” Crouch said he supported a number of amendments improving safeguards and that despite huge advances in medical technology, an extension of life should not come at the cost of the “equally valuable quality of life”. Crouch said 3,781 constituents in the Terrigal
electorate had responded to his request for views on the Bill, with 83 per cent in support of it. NSW is the final state to introduce voluntary assisted dying, having first debated the legislation in 2002. The most recent Bill was introduced by Independent State MP Alex Greenwich late last year, with agreement by both parties that it would allow a free vote to be made. The legislation will come into effect in approximately 18 months’ time. Terry Collins
It’s official: water rate rise confirmed From page 1
IPART Chair, Carmel Donnelly
“Over 1,000 stakeholders responded to our issues paper survey and 89 per cent indicated they would prefer any necessary price increases be applied gradually. “We have also made recommendations to support pensioners and customers who may need extra assistance.” Donnelly said that while the tribunal recognised concerns
around affordability, many people had reported difficulties with their water supply. “The people of the Central Coast need high-quality water services,” she said. Donnelly said Central Coast water bills were among the lowest in the country – and even under the new structure, most households would still have lower bills than those in neighbouring local government
areas and most water utilities in NSW. She said the tribunal had recommended a set of performance measures and asked for authority from the State Government to review Central Coast Water’s progress in two years’ time. “We have recommended Central Coast Council improve and promote its hardship assistance program and that
the NSW Government review the appropriateness of pensioner concessions on water bills across the state – we are keen to see some improvements there,” she said. “We feel it is crucial Council be held accountable for how the extra money is spent. Many customers were not confident it would be spent where it was needed.We have recommended Council report publicly every
year on its performance.” Donnelly said IPART had also recommended a more robust format for the way Central Coast Council operates as a water authority, including a licence with conditions to be issued by the State Government. The final report, determination and bill calculator are available on the IPART website. Terry Collins
Helping disadvantaged youth ‘get back in the game’ A NSW government program aiming to connect disadvantaged youth with education, training and employment is set to be expanded to the Central Coast. Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the Get Back in the Game program had already helped thousands of young people in regional NSW since 2016 and would now be expanded to the Central Coast, as well as western Sydney, southwestern Sydney the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and the Hunter. “More than 7,000 young people have discovered areas of interest, developed career plans, and either engaged in work or training or headed back to complete their secondary school education, since the program started in 2016,” Mitchell said. “This expansion will further the program’s reach and help more young people finish school, access training and get a job.” Seven community-based youth support organisations will deliver specialist support services to young people aged 15-19 through the program.
Get Back in the Game will focus on young people who are still at school but struggling to engage with education, as well as those who have left school but are finding it difficult to make effective transitions into training or employment. Minister for Skills and Training, Alister Henskens, said the program helped young people gain employability skills, identify career pathways and establish valuable connections with employers and industry. “We want to ensure every young person in NSW has an opportunity to reach their potential and find a job they want,” Mr Henskens said. “When young people disengage from education, this
program provides a helping hand to reconnect them with positive training and employment opportunities. ‘The program is a win-win – it will support vulnerable young people while benefiting employers across a range of industries who are crying out for skilled workers.” Participants must be aged 15-19, enrolled in, and referred by, one of the participating Educational Pathways Program schools, and not be a current participant in any Commonwealth, NSW or other program or service supporting youth transitions to work or study. Source: Media release, May 19 NSW Government
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Firearms found in Dooralong and Jilliby Tuggerah Lakes Police have charged a man with firearm and domestic violence offences following property searches at Dooralong and Jilliby. About 4pm on Friday, May 20, police went to a home on Dooralong Rd, Dooralong, after reports of alleged threats of violence and unsecured firearms. Following a search of the house, police seized five unsecured firearms allegedly kept in an unlocked cupboard in the bedroom. An additional search was conducted at a home on Jascaren Cl, Jilliby, with police seizing a further two firearms.
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Just after 7pm the same day, a 54-year-old man attended Wyong Police Station, where he was arrested and charged with stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (domestic), and not keep firearm safely-not pistol/prohibited firearm. He was granted conditional
bail until his appearance in Wyong Local Court. Following further inquiries, police attended the address in Dooralong about 12pm on Saturday, May 21, and seized four unregistered firearms and a crossbow. Police conducted additional searches at properties in Waukivory, near Gloucester, and Jilliby where they seized a further three firearms. About 4pm the same day, the 54-year-old man attended Wyong Police Station and was charged with a range of further firearm offences. Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police
Police believe the e-bikes were stolen from a secured
shipping container in Morisset and taken by boat to Mannering Park. The e-bikes were stolen about 3.15am on Wednesday,
May 11. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers and quote Police Report E 87945136. Source: Lake Macquarie Police District
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Emergency services were called to Killarney Vale early on Wednesday, May 18, following reports of a fire. The alert went out about 6.40am and Fire and Rescue NSW crews rushed to the scene on Avery St, where a garage was well alight. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire but the garage was extensively damaged.
A 26-year-old woman who was home at the time was uninjured. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District secured a crime scene and commenced an investigation. Following inquiries, about 8.10pm on Thursday, May 19, police arrested a 25-year-old woman at a home on Gossimer St, Killarney Vale.
Police were called to a supermarket inside Lake Haven shopping centre about 9.15pm on Tuesday, May 17, after reports of an armed robbery. It was reported a man entered the store and tried to leave without paying, before allegedly threatening a security guard
Climate change a key issue in the Federal election result “the increasing level of these so-called greenhouse gases has the potential to bring about significant global climate change over the next 50 years”. Our governments have failed us by not acting. Our communities are paying for that neglect. No longer a Federal Minister arguing in court that she had no duty of care to protect Australians under 18 against future harm from climate change. There must be a duty of care to protect all Australians. A change in government at the Federal level and the election of Independents offers hope for real change – but it is not guaranteed. We need a new brand of politics at all levels of government. We need leaders and decision makers to heed the warnings and calls for change. No new coal mines and a fast and just transition to renewable energy .
Meanwhile, the NSW government leaves Central Coast community without local representation One of our focus areas is to restore local democracy to the Central Coast community. Our community has now been under administration for a total of 35 months (out of 72) since the NSW Liberal government merged Gosford and Wyong Councils. Our community deserves better. They deserve to have a voice and have representation.
She was taken to Wyong Police Station where she was charged with damage property by fire/explosion (DV) and for an outstanding warrant relating to failing to appear at court. The 25-year-old woman was refused bail until her appearance at Wyong Local Court. Police say both women are known to each other. Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police District
Man charged over armed robbery at Lake Haven with a knife then fleeing the scene. The security guard did not sustain any injuries. Just before 8pm on Thursday, May 19, police were called to the same supermarket following reports a man had stolen items and threatened security staff with a small wooden bat, before fleeing the scene. Police attended and
Central Coast Friends of Democracy The Federal election result tells us that the community has had enough of delaying real action on climate change and politics without integrity. After bushfires, floods, coastal erosion, heat waves—and the pain that all of these cause within our communities there can be no more excuses. The economic, social and environmental costs of climate change are no longer invisible. Over the past few years, they have been laid bare for all to see. Experts started sounding alarm bells about climate change over 30 years ago. The late Allen Strom, a Central Coast local and a significant voice in NSW for the environment and education, wrote about climate change in 1987. This was before emails, mobile phones and the internet. In a newsletter, Allen quoted from ECOFILE, from the Commonwealth Department of Environment – and wrote
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Woman faces court over Killarney Vale fire
Tuggerah Lakes Police District have charged a man over an alleged armed robbery at Lake Haven.
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established a perimeter and with the assistance of the dog unit located a man in a nearby street. The 36-year-old man was arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with two counts of robbery armed with offensive weapon. He was refused bail until his appearance in Wyong Local Court. Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police District
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Transparency is key to holding governments to account Earlier this year, the NSW Government appointed Administrator, Rik Hart, reduced the number of Central Coast Council meetings from 2 to 1 per month. There has been a concern that this reduces transparency in local decision making. It is now emerging from local community organisations, individuals and media outlets, that it is becoming increasingly difficult to get answers from Council to questions asked. There are long delays, incomplete responses or no response at all. This is deeply concerning. Without elected representatives our community is left in the dark.
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The Entrance needs more than tarting up The idea that the projects outlined by Emma Mc Bride for the upcoming election (Mc Bride says Labor will breathe life back into The Entrance, Chronicle 4 May) will actually breathe life back into The Entrance is ludicrous. The said projects are porkbarreling for local electorate consumption. Surely anyone who knows The Entrance will know that what will breathe life into the town are projects that foster business growth and sustainability throughout the year and attract visitors for The Entrance Experience. Between school and other holiday periods, The Entrance is not exactly buzzing with life such that visitors will at least want to stop for a look around. Such projects would help fill
FORUM the many empty shop-fronts, maybe bring back the cinema, resurrect Ebbtide Mall, and generally raise the quality of the main street. At the moment the main street is dominated by a $2 shop – the banks have deserted the town, and we have no library anymore. What a desolate picture is The Entrance. I know some services are Council responsibility, and perhaps a tied-grant from Federal and/or State governments for tourism projects might help with things like opening and staffing The Entrance Visitor Information Centre, and subsidizing the pelican feeding, one of The Entrance’s iconic drawcards. We can’t blame Covid for
continuing shut-downs forever. That an ocean baths or Vera’s Garden upgrade will attract more visitors than at present is simply silly, and surely Labor knows this. The projects may well make local swimmers happy, but won’t bring much needed money into the town. There have been many good ideas put forward over the years, including the Water Theme Park between Picnic Point and the bridge, for example. Investors need encouragement and certainty – what is needed up-front is a solid business plan for The Entrance and projects that lead to business investment, not just tarting up perfectly serviceable existing facilities. Email, May 4 Geoff Robertson, The Entrance
What now for ‘Woy Woy’s carpark? It will be interesting to see now what happens, if anything, about the elusive Gosford and Woy Woy carparks that were promised at the 2019 election. Obviously, there was no feeling of haste from the LNP Government to implement them over the three years that the two projects made zero progress, and the recent announcement concerned only the Woy Woy facility which, as usual, was “imminent”. Given that the Labor
FORUM Opposition was scathing in its attack on the carpark programme (but rightly so), it wouldn’t seem likely that it will be enthusiastically endorsing these commitments, now it is in office. Of course, the “solution” to the Woy Woy element of the promise was totally ridiculous, proposing that the parking be provided in an inappropriate location that didn’t even meet the basic criteria for commuter access, so there is plenty of
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justification for its cancellation, and the Gosford carpark was never more than a thought bubble that nobody took seriously, so its loss will hardly be felt. It looks as though Central Coast commuters will have to wait for the 2025 election, to see whether the LNP has the chutzpah to revive its carpark vision and to test whether voters are dumb enough to fall for it again. Email, May 22 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy
Thumbs up for the Airshow A last-minute decision to go to the Central Coast Showcase turned out to be a fantastic day. Congratulations to the organisers for a brilliant day. The program was constantly flowing, with loads of constant excitement in the sky and on the ground. The commentator on the PA narrated the action with great knowledge, giving detailed history and technical
FORUM specifications on all the machines. My late Father-in-law was a WWII Spitfire pilot, and it was a thrill to see that legendary flying machine along with the Australian Defence Force’s F35 latest combat fighter. The atmosphere catered for everyone, even the kids had sideshow rides, showbags and fast food stalls plus lots of mud
and puddles to jump in too. We drove to Warnervale and parked a short walk to the free shuttle bus but next time it would be easier to train it to the Warnervale train station with your camping chairs and gumboots. Thumbs up for the Central Coast’s second Airshow and here’s hoping it will return next year. Email, May 20 Bruce Dufty
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How often do you spend time in your garden without any artificial light from either inside or outside your house? For most people it is mainly on holidays or camping trips you enjoy the only light from the stars and the moon. The impact of outdoor lights is twofold: damaging the environment through excessive energy consumption and harming wildlife in the process. It is not only wildlife that is affected – your own circadian rhythms are disrupted by artificial light at night.
See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper Natural light gives all animals cues, including us. Disrupting this disrupts all of our behaviour patterns. According to researchers, a
clear view of a star filled night, has a beneficial effect on our mental health and, like access to other forms of nature, helps reduce stress and increase a sense of peace and wellbeing. Consider how you position your outdoor lights so that it does not irritate the neighbours or the wildlife. And no need to light up as if it was a football field and lighting up trees is most disturbing for the animals, they hate getting light in their eyes. Email, 25 May Inger Terp, North Avoca
Excellence … in spin I could not believe the heading I saw in Central Coast News Issue 340: Council Up For Eight Excellence Awards. It is an insult to the intelligence of the ratepayers. In the recent Public Enquiry into the bankruptcy of our council, CCC was subject to seven high risk findings in five of the nine high risk categories of findings (governance, financial reporting, financial accounting, asset management
FORUM and information technology) more negatives than any other council in NSW. To put it plainly, CCC is the worst council in NSW, financially speaking. The article in issue 340 said that CEO, David Farmer, was delighted Council has been recognised amongst best practices in Local Government. Does the CEO and the good people who work for CCC
commute to the Central Coast each day from a planet far, far away? Every person who excels in their contribution to any organisation deserve to be recognised but if we have so many of them working for CCC why are our council finances in such a dire mess? From the point of view of a rate payer, all I see here is excellence in spin. Email, May 6 Charles Hemmings, Woy Woy
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Coast charities benefit from almost $400,000 in grants Jennifer Leslie NPCF, Adam Blatch Feel the Magic, Ashley Gordon NPCF, Jane Gray NPCF
The Central Coast is set to benefit from almost $400,000 in funding granted to five charities and community groups by Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. Ozharvest, The Shepherd Centre, Autism Camp Australia, Feel the Magic and Youth Off the Streets will all receive grants for programs running on the Coast. Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chair, Jennifer Leslie, said the notfor-profit groups receiving grants will deliver a broad range of projects that will improve the lives of disadvantaged, isolated and marginalised people. “These grants will directly support thousands of people … across projects that range from the day-to-day practicality of providing meals through to cutting-edge medical programs,” she said. “Just as important is the help (the) funded projects will provide directly and indirectly to families, friends and community members.” OzHarvest will receive
$90,000 to fund a new food rescue van to service the Northern Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions. This will enable OzHarvest to engage an additional 15 food donors to support 20 local charities. As one of the nation’s leading food rescue organisations, OzHarvest collects and distributes excess food from supermarkets and other retailers before delivering it to charity partners all over the country. The Shepherd Centre – TSC Hunter – will receive $110,000 to establish the Hunter region’s first comprehensive clinical service for deaf children and their families, preventing the need to travel to Sydney for Central Coast families. The centre will provide worldleading therapies to local hearing-impaired children. Autism Camp Australia’s – Helping Hands Project has been granted $87,000 to help enable isolated and financially disadvantaged families that don’t qualify for NDIS funding to participate in Autism Camp Australia’s capacity and resilience building programs.
Designed to support people aged 7-14 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the programs focus on improving health and wellbeing and are available in a number of regions, including the Central Coast. Feel the Magic’s Grad Camp program operates on the Central Coast as well as in the Hunter and New England regions. It will receive $55,000 to help the organisation, clinically supported by a head
psychologist, ensure 17 and 18-year-olds who have experienced the loss of a parent or sibling build the strategies they need to live healthily with their grief. It responds to childhood bereavement being a significant and often overlooked social and public health issue in Australia, hindering wellbeing and potentially derailing future trajectories for our young people. Finally, Youth Off The Streets – Food for Thought – has been
granted $30,000 to help teach at-risk Central Coast young people about nutrition, how to shop, budget and cook healthy food. The program will build financial literacy in the classroom, and also include exposure to, and understanding of, where food comes from and how young people can produce their own food. YOTS partners with Grace Springs Farm in Kulnura where students are able to construct their own permaculture site.
The Charitable Foundation has two rounds of funding each year and has provided more than $24M in grants to over 530 projects since the first grant was provided in 2003. All funding recipients will commence their projects this calendar year and all are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024.
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Environment Day film screening at Pearl Beach The Pearl Beach Arboretum and Pearl Beach Environment Group will present a special film screening on Sunday, June 5.
Award-winning director of 2040 and Regenerating Australia Damon Gameau
The 17-minute short film Regenerating Australia will be screened at 4pm at the Pearl Beach Memorial Community Hall, followed by a discussion, with all welcome. Set on New Year’s Eve 2029, a fictional news report looks back at a decade during which, the film imagines, Australia
transitions to a fairer, cleaner, more community-focused economy. Directed by Damon Gameau, the award-winning director of 2040, the film features fictional news reports and press conferences with journalists, politicians and business leaders such as Kerry O’Brien, Sandra Sully, Gorgi Coghlan, Patrick Abboud, Larissa Behrendt and David Pocock. Linking in with the film, WWFAustralia’s Innovate to Regenerate campaign is inviting communities and
experts to bring to life the solutions in the film. The screening will take place on World Environment Day, which has the theme Only One Earth. That will also be the theme for the Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail, from June 11-July 17. Admission is free but a $5 donation is requested for refreshments. Source: Media release, May 21 Pearl Beach Arboretum
Coast filmmaker heads for global festivals It has been five years in the making, but Central Coast actor Shaun-Anthony Robinson has finally completed his documentary film, Surviving Sunset – An Actor’s Hollywood Journey, and is submitting it to film festivals around the world. Robinson set about making the film in 2017, inspired by his own journey as an actor, to chronicle the problems actors face carving out a career. “I believe Surviving Sunset provides a fascinating insight into the creative world of entertainment and will have viewers hooked from start to finish,” Robinson said. He said the documentary was about the challenging and often unglamorous life of a working actor, lifting the curtain on many myths. “Everyone thinks if you are in Hollywood, you are making it,
Shaun-Anthony Robinson interviews Matt Nable
or it’s all about red carpets and events,” he said. “We only hear about the celebrities who hit the bigtime, but the reality for a working actor, struggling day to
day, is much different in many ways and the industry can’t survive without them. Robinson said the filming process had been tough.
“There have been some really trying times. I made four trips to the US and conducted over 160 interviews and I’ve funded it myself to the tune of around $230,000. It was an uphill
battle, but the cutting and editing is finally complete and I am now submitting it to various festivals.” “This film takes a hard and honest look at the acting world, complete with all the real and raw moments.” He has so far submitted the film to the Sydney Underground Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Antenna Documentary Film Festival, Brisbane International Film Festival, Adelaide Film Festival and Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival. Robinson himself has appeared in shows such as The Secret Daughter and Blue Murder, and films Event Zero, Dumb Criminals and The System, plus commercials, short films and music videos, as well as writing and directing two of his own. Since making the film he has featured on Home and Away
and the series Frayed on Netflix. The film features interviews with actors including Matt Nable (who acted in Killer Elite, Riddick), Aaron Jefferey (Water Rats, McLeod’s Daughters, Wentworth, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Roger Ward (Mad Max), Kym Jackson (The Secrets She Keeps), Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy), Nancy Rizk (Emergency: LA) Matt Burch (Clickbait), Elle Dawe (Housos), Craig Bennett (Studio 10) and Christian Isaiah (Shameless). Follow the film’s progress on Facebook at facebook.com/ SurvivingSunsetfilm or Instagram at instagram.com/ survivingsunsetfilm, and view the trailer at filmfreeway.com/ projects/2234422. Terry Collins
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Bee Gees tribute set for Laycock St A special tribute show to the Bee Gees will be presented at Laycock St Community Theatre on Friday, June 10. The Bee Gees – brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb – scored hits in the 1960s and ‘70s. Famous for their vocal harmonies, the trio first hit the charts with Spicks and Specks, going on to score hit after hit. Their soundtrack to the movie Saturday Night Fever in 1977 won five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The trio have sold more than 220 million records worldwide, making them the third-most successful band in Billboard charts history, behind only The
Beatles and The Supremes. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. With sell-out performances around the country, One Night Only celebrates the brothers’ musical and vocal brilliance. The show features a firstclass band and includes such hits as Staying Alive, You Should Be Dancing, Tragedy, Night Fever, To Love Somebody, Lonely Days, More Than A Woman, How Deep Is Your Love. The show starts at 8pm on June 10. Visit the Laycock St Community Theatre website to book. The Bee Gees tribute show One Night Only
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Rick Price to perform at Laycock St Rick Price will present his show Classic Hits at Laycock St Community Theatre in the Morning Melodies session on June 8. Price will share personal stories of his life and times as a singer-songwriter with intimate versions of his bestknown songs in the exclusive one-man show. He will cover his career from the early days as a child performing in country dance halls with his family band to the chart-topping success that took him to concert halls all around the world. Price, a multi-instrumentalist and deeply soulful vocalist, is a troubadour in the true sense of
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the word, renowned for taking his audience on an emotional journey. The show will offer insights into his song-writing process and detailed accounts of the tales that surround his most endearing tunes. Price’s debut album, Heaven Knows, was released in July 1992, and peaked at No 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart. It provided two top 10 singles, Not a Day Goes By and the title track. At the APRA Music Awards of 1992 Heaven Knows won Song of the Year for Price and his cowriter, Heather Field.
His second album in 1995, Tamborine Mountain, contained the single River of Love, which peaked at No 18. Price has worked with numerous artists as a vocalist, songwriter and record producer, including Tina Arena, Tommy Emmanuel, Mitch Grainger and Regine VelasquezAlcasid. He recorded a duet album California Dreaming with Jack Jones in 2017. The 75-minute performance will begin at 11am. Source: Laycock St Community Theatre website
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ABC (C20/21)
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Saturday 28 May
11:05 11:40 6:00 7:00 9:00 10:30 12:00 12:30 2:00 2:45 3:45 4:40 5:10 6:10 7:00 7:30 8:15 9:20 10:15
Sunday 29 May
11:50 5:00 6:00 7:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:30 2:30 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:30 7:00 7:40 8:30 9:25 10:25 11:20 12:10 1:30 2:30 4:10
PRIME (C61/60)
News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Q+A (M) [s] Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Barons (M d,l) [s] The Leunig Fragments (M) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Gardening Australia [s] – Millie Ross meets trainee rangers learning traditional ways to care for Country. Keeping Faith (M l) [s] Agatha Raisin: The Deadly Dance (Part 2) (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) [s] You Can’t Ask That (M) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Midsomer Murders: Written In The Stars (PG) [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] War On Waste: The Battle Continues [s] Grand Designs: Hull (PG) [s] Landline [s] Magical Land Of Oz [s] Griff’s Canadian Adventure: Coldness (PG) [s] ABC News [s] Father Brown: The Enigma Of Antigonish (M v) [s] Call The Midwife (PG) [s] Barons (M d,l) [s] The Good Karma Hospital (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s] rage (PG) [s] rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] The Great Acceleration (PG) Back To Nature: The Green Cauldron [s] Art Works [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass (PG) [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Grand Designs: East Essex (PG) [s] Barons (M d,l) [s] Life (M l) [s] Harrow (M v) [s] Agatha Raisin (PG) [s] The Bikes Of Wrath (M l) [s] Classic Countdown (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Tenable [s]
Also see: ABC PLUS (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)
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6:00 Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “Salem Falls” (M s) 12:00 (’11) Stars: AJ Michalka, James Van Der Beek, Sarah Carter, Allie MacDonald, Zoë Belkin House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 1:50 2:00 Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens 3:00 Movie: “Under The Tuscan 4:00 5:00 Sun” (PG) (’03) – Frances 6:00 Mayes, a 35-year-old San Francisco writer, gets a divorce 7:00 that leaves her with terminal 7:30 writer’s block and depression. 9:55 Later, she decides to buy a house in Tuscany in order to 10:35 change her life. Stars: Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay 1:00 Duncan, Raoul Bova 1:30 4:00 Program To Be Advised Home Shopping 5:30 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Weekend (PG) [s] Better Homes And Gardens 12:30 1:00 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 1:30 AFL: Round 11: Brisbane v GWS *Live* From The Gabba 2:00 Border Security - Australia’s 3:00 Front Line (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 7:00 Front Line (PG) [s] Movie: “Night At The Museum” 7:30 (PG) (’06) Stars: Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais, 9:55 Mickey Rooney Movie: “Taken” (MA15+) (’08) 12:15 Stars: Holly Valance, David 1:05 Warshofsky, Famke Janssen Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 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 Program To Be Advised Movie: “Something’s Gotta 3:00 Give” (PG) (’03) Stars: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton 6:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 7:00 Sydney Weekender [s] Seven News [s] The Voice: Grand Final (PG) 8:40 [s] – The final four artists give 9:40 their all in one last solo 10:10 performance, then they share the stage with their coach for a spectacular duet before Australia votes to decide who will win The Voice 2022. Program To Be Advised Jimmy Barnes - Working 11:10 Class Boy (M) [s] The Blacklist: Boukman 12:00 Baptise (M) [s] Home Shopping
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Homecoming Revenge” (AKA ‘Dying For The Crown’) (M v) (’18) – A successful married woman’s life is put in turmoil when she reunites with an old high school friend. Stars: April Bowlby 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: Broncos v Titans *Live* From Suncorp Stadium [s] NRL: Golden Point (M) [s] Movie: “Southpaw” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal Great Australian Detour [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s] Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra Saturday [s] Our State On A Plate (PG) [s] The Rebound [s] Great Australian Detour [s] Outback & Under [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] The Garden Gurus (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway (PG) [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Movie: “Jurassic World” (PG) (’15) Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, BD Wong Movie: “Godzilla” (M v) (’14) Stars: Elizabeth Olsen Labour Of Love: 15 First Dates (M) [s] Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything: Moments Of Madness (PG) [s] Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] Drive TV [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] NRL: Raiders v Eels *Live* From GIO Stadium [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 60 Minutes (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: Old Wounds (MA15+) [s] – In Oklahoma a young woman is killed in a drive by shooting, while her boyfriend - the apparent target of the shooting - walks away unscathed. 5 Mistakes That Caught A Killer: Levi Bellfield (M) [s] Unspeakable Crime - The Killing Of Jessica Chambers: A Dying Declaration (M) [s]
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 5:00 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:00 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 10:00 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 11:00 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 12:00 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:00 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:35 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:05 5:00 10 News First [s] 4:30 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 5:00 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 Have You Been Paying 6:00 Attention? (M s) [s] 6:30 9:30 The Graham Norton Show 7:30 (M) [s] 10:30 Just For Laughs Australia 8:35 (MA15+) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 9:35 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 10:30 6:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 7:00 6:30 Religious Programs [s] 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 8:00 7:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 9:00 (PG) [s] 10:00 8:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 11:00 9:00 Australia By Design: Innovations [s] 12:00 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday [s] 2:00 12:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 12:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 2:55 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia [s] 3:30 2:00 Buy To Build [s] 2:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:30 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 All 4 Adventure [s] 5:35 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 6:30 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:35 6:30 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Grand Final: Melbourne 8:30 City v Western United *Live* From AAMI Park [s] 9:25 10:30 The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] 11:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 10:20 12:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Religious Programs [s] 5:00 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 7:00 8:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 8:00 12:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 10:00 3:00 Destination Dessert [s] 11:00 3:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 12:00 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 1:00 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 3:30 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 – Competitors must identify a 4:30 selection of leafy greens and herbs. The first six contestants 5:30 to incorrectly name the produce must create their tastiest dish 6:30 that celebrates greens to avoid 7:35 elimination. 9:00 FBI: Prodigal Son (M v) [s] 8:30 10:00 FBI: Fathers And Sons (M) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 9:30 12:00 Home Shopping
Worldwatch Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights Worldwatch Make Me A Dealer (PG) Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) Legacy List (US) (PG) Worldwatch Milpirri - Winds Of Change (PG) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights Mastermind SBS World News Great Asian Railways Journeys (PG) Ancient Superstructures: Angkor Wat (PG) Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (PG) SBS World News Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights Worldwatch Love Your Garden Great Canal Journeys (PG) Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) Worldwatch Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship Football: Countdown To Qatar Bowls: Ultimate Championship From Dandenong Club, Victoria Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights Nazi Megastructures: Hitler’s Fighting Retreat (PG) SBS World News Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) Secrets Of Royal Gardens: Palaces Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) Cycling: Giro D’Italia: Stage 20 *Live* Worldwatch Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights Worldwatch Love Your Garden (PG) Great Canal Journeys (PG) Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) Worldwatch Motor Sports: ProMX Championships *Live* From Gillman SA ABC World News Tonight With David Muir Football: Countdown To Qatar Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights The Rise Of The Nazis: Politics (PG) SBS World News Tutankhamun With Bettany Hughes (PG) Conspiracy In The Harem (M) (In English/ German) Pompeii: After The Eruption (PG)
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 1:25 2:55 3:50 4:40 5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:20 9:35 10:05 10:20 10:40 11:40 12:40 1:40 3:40 6:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:55 4:40 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:45 12:05 1:35 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:40 2:00 3:00 3:55 4:40 5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:05 10:20 10:35
Thursday 2 June
6:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 12:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 3:50 4:40 5:30 6:00 6:55 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:35 10:05
News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Mum (M l) [s] Vera (M v) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Australian Story (PG) [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] India Now [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q+A (PG) [s] Keeping Faith (M l) [s] Poldark (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Tenable [s]
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6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:00
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] India Now [s] Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Call The Midwife (PG) [s] Poldark (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Space 22 (PG) [s] The Family Court Murders: Cold Case (PG) [s] Our Brain (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Vera: Hidden Depths (PG) [s] Poldark (PG) [s]
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] Space 22 (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] Poldark (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) [s] You Can’t Ask That (M l) [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Life (M l) [s]
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Australian Story [s] That Pacific Sports Show (PG) [s] Griff’s Canadian Adventure (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) [s] Poldark (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] Sammy J (PG) [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Q+A (M) [s] Courtney Act’s One Plus One: Mark Trevorrow [s] ABC Late News [s]
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Also see: ABC PLUS (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)
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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “My Neighbour’s Secret” (M v) (’09) – A husband and wife begin to suspect that their newly widowed neighbour may have a serious dark side. Stars: Nicholas Brendon, Chandra West, Vincent Ventresca, Dakota Goyo Police: Hour Of Duty (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] The Good Doctor: Expired (M) [s] The Rookie: Backstabbers (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: All We Have Is Now (M) [s] Home Shopping
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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Surrender Dorothy” (M d,s) (’06) Stars: Diane Keaton, Tom Everett Scott World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] – In the panic room task, two housemates must build a tent in total darkness. As a punishment, the housemate must wear three shirts, - a special t-shirt designed for three people to wear together. Britain’s Got Talent: Audition 6 (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Outrageous Weddings (M) [s] Absentia (M) [s]
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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Michael” (PG) (’96) Stars: John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, Bob 1:30 2:00 Hoskins, Robert Pastorelli Kochie’s Business Builders 3:00 4:00 Highway Cops (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] 9:50 Movie: “I Feel Pretty” (PG) (’18) Stars: Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams, Tom Hopper, 10:35 Rory Scovel, Adrian Martinez 11:05 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:00 The Front Bar (M) [s] Movie: “Open Water 3: Cage 1:00 Dive” (PG) (’17) Stars: Joel Hogan, Josh Potthoff, Megan 1:30 4:00 Peta Hill, Pete Valley, Mark 4:30 Fell, Christopher Callen Home Shopping
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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Talking Honey: Princess Diana - Life After Charles (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Million Dollar Murders: Murder Beyond The Black Stump (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] Manifest: Tailspin (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s]
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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] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [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] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:40 FBI: Most Wanted: Inheritance (M v) [s] 10:40 FBI: Most Wanted: Dysfunction (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
6:00 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 8:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Make Me A Dealer (PG) 10:00 Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) 11:00 Legacy List (US) (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 First Australians: They Have Come To Stay (PG) 3:10 Bamay 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: Sliding Doors (PG) 9:30 737 Max: Ten Mistakes (PG) 10:25 SBS World News 11:00 Medici: The Magnificent Part II (M)
Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 8:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:10 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 3:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:30 Celebrity Apprentice 4:00 Australia (PG) [s] 4:30 Matt Wright’s Wild Territory: Escape Artist (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News Late [s] 6:30 Law & Order: Organized 7:30 Crime: Unforgivable (M) [s] 8:40 Murdered By Morning: 9:40 Murder In The Heartland (M) [s] 10:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] The Rebound [s] 11:30 Home Shopping 12:30 Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s] 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: In A Nutshell (M v) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles: Down The Rabbit Hole (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 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] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Travel Guides: South Korea (PG) [s] – Our Travel Guides take on South Korea for their wackiest holiday ever. NINE News Late [s] Travel Guides NZ: Northland (PG) [s] Hurricane Of Fire (M l) [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 [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 Five Bedrooms: Two Mothers (M l) [s] 9:45 Bull: Silent Killer (PG) [s] 10:45 This Is Us: Miguel (PG) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 3:30 Football: Socceroos v Jordan *Live* [s]
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [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] NRL: Titans v Cowboys *Live* From Cbus Super Stadium [s] NRL: Thursday Night Knock Off (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Equalizer: Followers (MA15+) [s] Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: Mona Blades (PG) [s] Outback & Under [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s]
6:00 Football: Socceroos v Jordan *Live* From Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium [s] 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [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] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [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] 9:00 Law & Order: SVU (M) [s] 10:00 Program To Be Advised 11:00 Program To Be Advised 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Swept Up By Christmas” (M v) (’19) Stars: Lindy Booth, Justin Bruening Criminal Confessions: Baton Rouge (M l,v) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] 9-1-1: FOMO (M) [s] – A social media influencer has an accident in a sauna; an emergency at a reality show wedding; a tragedy when a mother and her daughter go hiking. 9-1-1: May Day (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: Ride Or Die (M) [s] Home Shopping
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Worldwatch Make Me A Dealer (PG) Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) Legacy List (US) (PG) Worldwatch First Australians: Her Will To Survive (PG) Living Black The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Who Do You Think You Are?: Denise Scott (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind (PG) SBS World News Great British Railway Journeys (PG) Insight: Meeting Family Later In Life (PG) Dateline (PG) The Feed SBS World News The Point The Unusual Suspects (M) (In English/ Filipino) Worldwatch Make Me A Dealer (PG) Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) Legacy List (US) (PG) Worldwatch The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize Dateline (PG) Insight: Meeting Family Later In Life (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) First Australians: Freedom For Our Lifetime (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Tony Robinson - WWII By Drone: The Fight For Italy (PG) Thatcher & Reagan: A Very Special Relationship (PG) Cobra (MA15+) SBS World News La Jauri (MA15+) (In Spanish) The World’s Best Film (PG) Worldwatch Make Me A Dealer (PG) Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) Legacy List (US) (PG) Worldwatch First Australians: There Is No Other Law (PG) Family Wellbeing Project (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) First Australians: An Unhealthy Government Experiment (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Coastal Walks With Kate Humble (PG) On Board Britain’s Nuclear Submarine (M) Holding (M l,v) SBS World News Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) Reprisal (MA15+)
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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Family Room needs more volunteers In the wake of National Volunteer Week (May 1622), Ronald McDonald House Charities is putting out the call for more volunteers for its Family Room at Gosford, which is operating at reduced hours due to a shortage. Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW CEO, Ross Bingham, said 80 volunteers are needed to ensure families with children in care at Gosford Hospital get the support they deserve. “Each year around 7,000 people walk through the doors of the Ronald McDonald Family Room in Gosford Hospital to take a break,” he said. “Our volunteers truly are the heart of the Ronald McDonald Family Room, helping to give these families an oasis of comfort in a sea of chaos. “They are the welcoming face in the Ronald McDonald Family Room, whether it’s making a cuppa, lending an ear, or making sure the Family Room is a clean, comfortable and welcoming space – none of this is possible without the assistance of volunteers. “Unfortunately, due to the shortage of volunteers, the
Volunteer Deanna Dimond
Family Room is currently operating at reduced hours. “We are hoping we can again open seven days a week as more volunteers come on board.” Bingham said volunteers were also needed to work with the organisation’s team in the community, at fundraising events manning stalls, selling raffle tickets or collecting money boxes from local businesses. Deanna Dimond has been a volunteer at the Family Room since 2018 and enjoys making a challenging situation less stressful for families.
“A friend of mine was working at the Family Room and I had been looking for something along that line, working with children, so I decided to volunteer,” Dimond said. “I usually work there once a week, although I try to help out whenever there is an extra need or an emergency and probably average 6-10 shifts each month. “We are there to provide a base for parents who come in with their children – we show them around and are available to answer any questions they may have. “We also help keep the place
The Family Room at Gosford Hospital
clean and tidy – it’s a general body of work really. “I do enjoy the work. “Some parents want to talk, some don’t, but we are there if they need us.” Dimond said the Family Room provided a haven for the patients and their families to get away from the ward or treatment rooms and have a bit of a break. “Whether it’s to have something to eat or drink, watch some television, or even have a shower, it’s great to be able to provide some respite – however brief – for people,”
she said. “It’s a great feeling to know you’ve helped someone who’s having a tough time and I would recommend it to anyone looking to give something back
to their community.” To find out how to become a RMHC volunteer, go to rmhnnsw.org.au/ find-out-more-volunteering. Terry Collins
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Words on the Waves returns to Peninsula The Words on the Waves literary festival returns to the Central Coast on June 3-6, with events at Umina Beach and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs.
Bin Chicken authors Kate and Jol Temple will be at the Family Fun Day on Sunday
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After the success of its inaugural 2021 program, the not-for-profit festival will host some of Australia’s leading writers, thinkers and artists. Highlights on Saturday, June 4, include Australian authors Charlotte Wood, Thomas Mayor, Favel Parrett, Hannah Kent, Sofie Laguna and Kate Forsyth. At 11.30am, Liars & Larrikins & Lechers sees Quarterly Essay writer, Lech Blaine, Crikey editor, Bernard Keane, and emeritus professor of politics at La Trobe University, Judith Brett, examine Australian class and the myth of the “top bloke” in politics. In Bearing Witness from 1.30pm, Amani Haydar (Archibald Prize finalist), Louise Milligan (ABC investigative journalist) and Antoinette Lattouf (Media Diversity Australia co-founder) examine what it means to “tell the truth” in a media setting or on the witness stand.
On Sunday, June 5, speakers and panelists include Bryan Brown, Chris Hammer, Lucy Treloar, Charlotte McConaghy, Delia Falconer and Wendy McCarthy. We Can’t Handle the Truth from 10-11am will see Van Badham (TV commentator, theatre maker) and Ed Coper (communications expert) explore “fake news” and the QAnon phenomenon. At 11.30am, Why Land Matters will see Matthew Evans (SBS TV chef), Victor Steffensen (Indigenous fire management specialist) and Gabrielle Chan (Guardian regional editor) explore land management, farming and sustainability. The importance of “own voices” for artists with disability is examined in Creatable, also at 11.30am, with Debra Keenahan, Jessica Walton, Heidi Everett and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch. Special events There will be a screening of Candy at Cinema Paradiso at 6pm on June 4, hosted by Margaret Pomeranz and including an evening of
Source: Media release, May 24 Words on the Waves
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Author: Emily St. John Mandel Publisher: Picador It is 1912 and when we meet Edwin St. John St. Andrew. He is “eighteen years old, hauling the weight of his double-sainted name across the Atlantic by steamship.” He has been exiled by his family in England to spend his days in Canada. His eldest brother will get the family inheritance and a title when Edwin’s father dies, his middle brother is in Australia. There is nothing for Edwin in England. He starts his Canadian travels in Halifax with plans to go west immediately but “Edwin is capable of action but prone to inertia.” After six months of doing nothing in Halifax he meets Reginald, who “is not prone to inertia.” Edwin travels to Prince Albert with Reginald but then keeps travelling west to meet up with Thomas, his brother’s school friend, in Victoria. However, Edwin finds Victoria, “too much like England without actually being England.” Thomas and Edwin decide that they need to get leave Victoria, the pseudo-England and travel north to Thomas’s uncle’s timber company, to wilderness. They arrive at Caiette, “there isn’t much to it: a pier, a small church, seven or eight houses, a rudimentary road that leads to a cannery and the
conversation with screenwriter and novelist Luke Davies. From 11am to 2pm on Sunday, June 5, a Family Fun Day at Umina Beach Public School will feature storytelling from the authors of the Bin Chicken books, Kate and Jol Temple, Roundabout Circus and Face Fiction, who will roam with magical entertainers and face painting. A Literary Cruise on the Hawkesbury River will leave Patonga wharf at 10am on Monday, June 6. Hosted by historian, Ian Hoskins, it features local poet Robert Adamson and literary wordsmith Delia Falconer. The full program also includes Late Night Lit, with speakers Omar Musa, Luke Carman and Eda Gunaydin; Hannah Kent in conversation with Van Badham at Naughty Noodle Fun Haus; writing workshops with Darcy Coates and Kate Forsyth, and local author book launches. For full program and bookings, visit wordsonthewaves.com. au.
logging camp.” The forest intimidates Edwin, but one day he summons up the courage and decides to venture in for 100 paces, no more, when he runs into a priest with a very odd accent. After a brief encounter the priest leaves and Edwin experiences an episode which leaves him utterly unsettled. Fast forward a little over a century and we meet Mirella. Mirella has been holding a grudge against her friend Vincent for years but starts to question if her grudge was based on valid reasons. In her quest to find Vincent, who seems to have gone off the grid, she locates Paul, Vincent’s brother. He is a musician and will be playing in New York in four months. Paul’s performances are based on music and videos and in this one Paul is using a video that
Vincent made when they were young and living in Caiette. She took her video camera into the forest and, while filming, something unsettling happens. Mirella waits for Paul after his performance so she can ask him about Vincent, however there are also two other people waiting to speak to Paul. And that is how Mirella finds herself drinking with Paul, Daniel in a fedora and Gaspery Roberts, a man with a very odd accent. She becomes upset upon learning that Vincent disappeared from a container ship in what most likely was as drowning, but not body was ever recovered. Mirella leaves and heads to the park to settle herself she is joined by Gasperty. He wants to ask Mirella about that glitch in the video and is hoping Vincent confided in her. Mirella swears she has seen this man before,
years ago when she was young, in Ohio under an overpass with a gun and two dead men at his feet. Fast forward almost two hundred years and we meet Olive Llewellyn, who is on Earth to do a book tour. Olive lives in the second moon colony with her daughter and husband. Her book is Marienband, and it is about a pandemic and there is a character in her book named Gasperty. On the last interview of the tour, she meets Gaspery Roberts. Olive is confused because she thought she made up that name for her book. Turns out Gaspery’s mother named him after reading Olive’s book. And now we head into the year 2401 and meet Gaspery Roberts who is pretty unsatisfied with his life as a security guard. He feels he needs to do something more substantial, something like his sister. He wants to work at the Time Institute. A while back I reviewed another book by Emily St. John Mandel called The Glass Hotel and there are a few references going back to that book, in particular Caiette and the characters of Vincent, Paul and Mirella. I am not even going to pretend that I understood all of this book. The story is complex and there is a lot that happens. But I did enjoy it. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic
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Business & Property Terrigal gallery trials NFTs Kerry-Anne Blanket, director of the KAB Gallery at Terrigal, is the first on the Central Coast to trial NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). The Australian contemporary art expert said she was excited to venture into the unique market space. “An NFT is a certificate of ownership of a digital artwork that is completely unique and whose authenticity can be traced and verified through blockchain technology,” Blanket said. “Purchased and sold in NFT marketplaces using cryptocurrency, this tracing of ownership via blockchain is not dissimilar to good provenance of an original, tangible artwork changing hands over time. “The difference is that blockchain is an encrypted, shared database that is decentralised, which means no one person or group owns it,
and the transactions are permanently recorded and viewable to anyone.” While NFTs have been around since 2014, it was in 2021 that they truly “arrived” in the art world and saw works sell for tens of millions of dollars by some of the world’s most lauded auction houses. “In my mind, NFTs are simply another art medium you’re able to own and invest in – like an oil painting, photograph or sculpture,” Blanket said. “That being said, while the arrival of NFTs has the ability to change the way we invest (in) and enjoy art, there are, like any form of investment, risks involved.” Blanket said while you might “own” the artwork file, it doesn’t mean that other people can’t see and download the same image from the internet, or even print it and display it on their wall. “Only you, as the owner, have
Kerry-Anne Blanket, director of the KAB Gallery at Terrigal
the right to sell your NFT, but anyone can keep or print a copy of it,” she said. “Art has always been reasonably subjective, and the NFT world is no different. “An NFT-based artwork could be a digital photograph, a picture made with digital media on a computer, a video, a piece of music, or even a physical artwork converted into digital
form. “We’ve seen anything from tweets to GIFs and memes being sold as NFTs and it forces us to ask the question, as we have through many points in time, of what exactly constitutes art. “For example, once upon a time, Pop Art was looked upon with disdain by art traditionalists, whereas now
it’s very much an acceptable and valued form of art.” Much like traditional art, NFTs can vary significantly in value, Blanket said. “Some are sold for just a few dollars, while a few have been auctioned off for tens of millions,” she said. “It’s such new territory – but like any type of art purchase, you’re taking a risk – the value can go up or down over time.” Blanket believes that NFTs have the potential to bring significant growth to an already strong market. “Depending on how they are embraced, I see NFTs as a great opportunity for artists, gallery owners and art lovers,” she said. “Art has always evolved as society moves forward and I see this as another natural progression.” Blanket believes she is the first art dealer in an Australian gallery to sell NFTs alongside
traditional artworks in a physical gallery. As well as the Terrigal gallery she has one in Sydney and an online gallery that ships all over the world. “I have artists dipping their toe in the market by reproducing tangible paintings as digital files through photography and selling those as NFTs,” she said. “But we’re still offering the buyer the opportunity to own both the NFT and original, hand-painted artwork and I think we’re going to start seeing a lot more of that in the future. There are discounts available on original artworks to those buying NFTs. “This is an opportunity to bring two markets together. “I have eight unique artwork NFTs, each to be sold in gallery as well as originals.” Terry Collins
Woolworths to expand Warnervale warehouse Plans for a major expansion of the Woolworths warehouse and regional distribution centre at Warnervale are now on public exhibition for community feedback.
Photomontage of the proposed expansion at Woolworths warehouse at Warnervale
The proposed $67.6M alterations and additions to the existing centre at 11 Warren Rd will add an extra 27,767sqm of warehouse storage. There will be extra storage and office space, a return transfer facility, 13 new banana ripening rooms, and refurbishment of the canteen, locker rooms and amenities. Plans include an upgrade of
the existing service entry to create an express entry for trucks. Vehicle access will continue via Warren Rd with provision for additional entry movements from Woolworths Way. The existing hardstand areas are to be expanded for a truck refuelling and maintenance/ wash facility, with two new weighbridges and extra on-site truck parking. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) says the existing centre, built in 2005, is outdated and needs an upgrade in technology, and increased capacity to handle more
product lines and provide faster deliveries to Woolworths supermarkets. There will be another 30 fulltime operational jobs as well as 100 construction jobs during the building stage. The application, environmental impact statement and accompanying documents related to this State Significant Development (SSD33701741) can be viewed online at www.planningportal. nsw.gov.au/major-projects Submissions will be received until Thursday, June 16. Sue Murray
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Planning panel reviews Terrigal development modification The Central Coast Local Planning Panel was set to consider a review of its refusal of an amendment to a Terrigal development on May 26, with a determination expected to be handed down within days. Approval was originally granted for a five-storey commercial and shop-top housing development at 5-7 Church St, with the applicant subsequently requesting an amendment which would see the addition of a sixth storey penthouse, increasing the number of residences from 12 to 13. That amendment was refused in June last year following the receipt of 62 submissions of objection, but the applicant is now requesting a review of the decision, refuting each of the four major reasons given by the panel for refusal. Purchased from the then Gosford Council in 2015, the development site is located one street back from Terrigal Esplanade, with a primary street frontage to Church St and rear site frontage to Hudson Lane. The first reason given last June for refusal was that the proposed modification
The Terrigal development site
significantly increases the height and floor space of the approved development and exceeds the development standards of Clause 4.3 and 4.4 of the Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014. But the applicant says this is substantially the same development which was originally granted consent and has provided a legal opinion from Peter Tomasetti SC to back the claim. “There can be no doubt in my view that the proposed development is substantially the same development as that which was approved,” Tomasetti’s opinion stated. “To add an apartment to an approved building already containing 12 apartments without material alteration to
the approved scheme below the new level, is in my view, a classic example of a modification.” The applicant said the proposed amendment is consistent with the objectives of both maximum building height and floor space ratio development standards. The panel’s second reason for refusal was that the modification does not comply with the objectives and development standards of the B2 zone State Environmental Planning Policy 65, Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014, or Gosford Development Control Plan 2013. But the applicant says the proposal is consistent with the B2 objectives because: it retains ground floor business
premises to serve the needs of the local community and provide employment opportunities within Terrigal Village Centre; it is in close proximity to bus routes circulating within Terrigal Village Centre and is within walking distance of all local facilities, services and the coastal foreshore; it provides shop-top residential accommodation; and the built form is substantially unchanged from that of the originally approved development and is consistent with the desired future character of the zone. The applicant also says the proposal provides for the “efficient and sustainable use of the subject land, located in an urban setting and which has no ecological values requiring protection” and provides for a
mix of uses appropriate to Terrigal Village Centre as a tourist destination. Another reason for refusal was that the proposed modification would have additional impacts on adjoining sites resulting in additional view loss and amenity impacts. But the applicant said the panel gave determining weight to an objection on behalf of the owners of No. 15 Kurrawyba Ave, which is currently being developed for a six storey mixed-use building, who claimed the proposed penthouse level would result in a loss of ocean/beach views which would be otherwise available from Levels 4 and 5 of that development. “It is contended however that the Council did not give reasonable consideration to the applicant’s view loss assessment, which concluded that potential view loss from Levels 4 and 5 of 15 Kurrawyba Ave, was minor and reasonable in the circumstances,” the applicant says. “For the same reasons that the Land and Environment Court has established the planning principle that it is not reasonable to expect to wholly retain existing lateral views over a neighbouring property
Plans for 235 extra childcare places
Plans have been released would be employed in the new It would be a single-storey for two new childcare playroom for 15 children aged centre with six playrooms for centres at 138 Hamlyn TerraceTown threeCentre to four, taking the capacity Robina Drive Robina 120 Qldchildren 4226aged up to five. and Toukley, and the of the centre to 188. The centre would operate Box 3275 Townnot Centre Qldfrom 4230 expansion PO of another at Robina There would be any 6.30am to 6.30pm and Tuggerah. Tel: 1300 36 changes parking1300 or access employ 19 caregivers. 0867to Fax: 81 8962 Access would be via Little Miracles has lodged a to the childcare centre, but a email: artwork@localdirectories.com.au shared parking agreement Warnervale Rd, with 30 on-site development application with with The Lakes Evangelical parking spaces. www.localdirectories.com.au Central Coast Council to expand A third centre has been its childcare centre at 6A Church allows use of their 70-space car parking area proposed for 102-104 Evans Pioneer Ave in Tuggerah from Monday to Saturday. Rd, Toukley, opposite the Business Park. In another development primary school. There are plans to add a Approval is being sought to 125sqm first floor, comprising application, a new childcare a playroom, amenities and centre is proposed for a vacant demolish the existing house on lot at 166 Warnervale Rd, on the block to make way for the elevated outdoor play area. the corner of Minnesota Ave, 100-place centre, with An extra three educators Hamlyn Terrace. basement parking for 25
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upon its redevelopment, it is also unreasonable for a development, which itself substantially exceeds the RL 18.5m maximum building height development standard and is located one entire town block landward of the beachfront, to expect to retain an existing unencumbered beach/water view over that town block.” The applicant also says there is no significant reduction in the available views of the Wamberal Beach surf zone or the Wyrrabalong Trig coastal headland resulting from the proposed modified development. In response to the panel’s fourth reason for refusal, that approval is not in the public interest, the applicant says the proposed modification is consistent with the relevant objectives of the applicable environmental planning framework and does not cause any adverse amenity or loss of utility impacts on any adjoining commercial building. There are no adjoining residential buildings. A decision from the panel is expected in coming days. Terry Collins
vehicles. The centre would employ 16 caregivers and one manager for children aged up to five, and one manager, and be open on weekdays from 7am to 6pm. All three applications are open for public exhibition and comment on Central Coast Council’s website. Submissions for the Tuggerah centre (DA 362/2022) close on May 27. For both the Hamlyn Terrace (DA 721/2022) and Toukley centres (DA 520/2022), the closing date is June 10.
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Draft Council plans go on exhibition Central Coast Council’s Draft Revised Community Strategic Plan, Draft Delivery Program 2022-25 including the Operational Plan and Budget 2022/23, and Draft Resourcing Strategy will be on public exhibition and available for community submissions until June 21. Every year Council presents a plan of works that focuses on what the community has told it is important. This includes the continued delivery of essential services and the maintenance of community facilities, recreation and open spaces. The annual Operational Plan and Budget is year one of Council’s three-year Delivery
Programs. Pricing impacts of new water rates announced by IPART on May 24 are not incorporated in the draft budget that will go on public exhibition but will be reflected in the final documents which return to the Council for consideration at the end of June. Council has also refined its Community Strategic Plan (CSP) to reflect its financial recovery plan and the objectives of maintaining financial sustainability and discipline. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the recent decision from IPART to allow a sevenyear extension of the 13 per cent Special Rate Variation means Council can continue to maintain service levels and
comply with current banking requirements. “Council’s financial recovery plan put in place in October 2020 has been successfully executed, with Council meeting all major milestones and targets in this recovery plan,” Hart said. “With longer-term stability for our rates revenue, we can continue without interruption our 10-year long-term financial plan that provides financial stability for the organisation. “The development of the draft Operational Plan, CSP and Resourcing Strategy have been informed by Council’s Financial Recovery Plan, feedback from the community during the earlier exhibition in December 2021 and January 2022, and a
Community Reference Group (CRG). “The CRG was formed to provide community advice and guidance to Council on what was important for the Central Coast community and to ensure that community opinion was heard and considered in the draft plans. “I encourage the community to have their say on these plans as now is the time to provide feedback on where you want to see improved service levels.” For more information on the Draft Plans and to have your say visit yourvoiceourcoast. com. Source: Media release, May 24 Central Coast Council
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New chemical cleanouts announced New dates have been set for a chemical cleanout event in Long Jetty after it was cancelled earlier in the year due to severe weather conditions. There will also be an additional two cleanouts in August; one at Charmhaven and the other at Kariong. Residents are again encouraged to clear out unwanted and out-of-date hazardous items from homes, garages and sheds to be correctly disposed of for free at the chemical cleanout events. Community members can safely drop off their chemicals for free between 9am to 3.30pm daily on the following dates: Long Jetty Council Depot, Morris Pl, Bateau Bay on Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12; Event Park, Kariong, located off Kangoo Rd, on Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7; and Charmhaven Council Depot, Chelmsford Rd, Charmhaven on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14. Council Unit Manager Waste Services and Business Development, Andrew Pearce, said that due to the ongoing severe weather earlier this year, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) made the necessary decision to reschedule the chemical cleanout event in Long Jetty. “The community’s safety was at the forefront of the decision to postpone the cleanout event at Long Jetty, with the NSW EPA diverting resources to affected areas across NSW during this challenging time,” he said. “We look forward to welcoming community members back to these free events … which allow
residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely and for the recovery of reusable materials. “We expect this to be of particular interest to those residents that have experienced household build-up of these items during the pandemic and also recent flooding events. Pearce said that incorrect disposal of chemicals, such as dumping, placing in bins or pouring down drains, were not only offences that attract fines and penalties, but can also contaminate our waterways and landfill sites. “This is just one of the many resource recovery initiatives offered to residents beyond their household waste and recycling collection services, which the community can discover more about by
checking the A-Z Waste Disposal and Recycling Guide online at 1Coast.com.au,” Pearce said. Items that can be dropped off include pesticides, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, fluorescent
globes and tubes as well as any unknown or identified chemicals which are accepted for identification and correct disposal. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said he continued to be
impressed by the ongoing commitment from the community to responsibly dispose of problem waste. “In previous years, cleanout events across the region have continued to attract consistent, record-breaking numbers, so it’s great to see these events still taking place this year for the community to attend,” he said. “With growing interest in the event, it is clear that residents are eager to do the right thing and keep these hazardous materials out of landfills, which Council is determined to support.” Up to 100 litres of paint can be accepted per vehicle, in containers of 20 litres or less. For all other items, only household quantities of up to 20 litres or 20kg are accepted.
Council urges residents to transport material safely, keep chemicals in the original container and remain in their vehicles when dropping off hazardous waste. For the full list of chemicals that can be dropped off call 131 555 or visit the NSW Environment Protection Authority website. The Household Chemical CleanOut Program is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded by the waste levy, brought to you by the NSW Environment Protection Authority, Paintback and Central Coast. Source: Media release, May 23 Central Coast Council
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Coasties urged to dig deep for Red Shield Appeal The Salvation Army Australia is calling on Central Coast residents to throw their support behind its annual Red Shield Appeal on May 28 and 29, with all funds raised locally to support services in the region. Salvos Public Relations Director, Central Coast, Rod Dibley said the appeal, now in its 56th year, aims to raise $36M nationally. “On the Central Coast, the Salvos are aiming to raise over $183,000 to be used on the vital services in the local community,” he said. “After a tough few years, residents are still feeling the impacts of multiple disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. “As a result, this year the Salvos are highlighting the ‘shadow pandemic’ that’s destroying lives: family and domestic violence. “Sadly, risks of domestic violence have increased in the past 12 months due to
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economic insecurity. “Approximately one in four women in the community will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, and it is the largest cause of women and children becoming homeless.” Dibley said the Central Coast had a history of support for the
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The Rotary Clubs of Woy Woy and Umina Beach will be holding Red Shield Appeal roadside collections this weekend. Umina Rotary will be collecting on Saturday, May 28, on the water side of Brisbane Water Dr, Tascott, and on either side of Empire Bay Dr outside of Empire Bay Public School. Woy Woy Rotary will be collecting on the water side of Brisbane Water Dr, Tascott, on
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appeal and he hoped this year would be no different. “Last year, through the generous support of the Central Coast towards the Red Shield Appeal, we were able to offer hope to local people where and when it was needed most,” he said.
“Along with The Salvation Army’s focus on family and domestic violence, money raised locally this year will also help the Salvos to operate: Dooralong Transformation Centre’s rehabilitation program for women and children with drug, alcohol and gambling
addictions; and Oasis Youth Centre, offering a range of services and programs to disadvantaged young people at risk of being caught up in homelessness, crime and social isolation. One local business throwing its support behind the appeal is F45 Gym in Gosford. Cameron Stow-Smith said members of the gym were being encouraged to donate and help fundraise for the appeal. “The response has been great and we have so far raised over $1,800,” he said. “We are aiming to raise $5,000 by Saturday (May 28) when we have a fundraising Open Day for the Salvos.” On the day, anyone can come in and train in return for a donation to the Salvos. “We have a DJ organised and we will all be dressing in red to show our support of the Salvos and make it a fun day for all,” Stow-Smith said. “F45 Gosford is a great community of like-minded
people, and we believe that together we can help the wider community by supporting the Salvos.” Those wanting to attend the Open Day on May 28 can register their interest by emailing gosford@f45training. com.au. The Salvos are still in need of volunteers across the Central Coast to collect in the community. “We cannot do what we do without you,” Dibley said. “If you have the means, please consider becoming a volunteer or donating to the Red Shield Appeal this year. Your generosity and support will help us to leave no one in need.” To donate or volunteer for The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, or if you need support from The Salvos, visit salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS. Source: Media release, May 23 Salvation Army Central Coast
Smoking not just bad for your health With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, Central Coast residents are being warned of the damage smoking and vaping does, not just to health but to the environment. The day’s theme this year is Tobacco: Threat to our environment. Tobacco is the most littered item on Earth, with four and a half trillion cigarette butts polluting the planet each year. In addition, 84 million tonnes of carbon dioxide is emitted annually by tobacco production, raising global temperatures. Central Coast Local Health District says the rise in use of plastic, single-use vapes is adding to the problem locally. “The impact tobacco products have on our environment is massive,” Health Promotion Officer, Jessica Maloney, said. “When you add into the mix that we’re seeing a sharp increase in the number of people – particularly young people – on the Central Coast using e-cigarettes, it’s creating a dual threat for both our health and the environment.
“Many e-cigarettes produce or emit vapour containing chemicals and toxins that can cause serious lung damage and even cancer. “These chemicals also pollute the environment, and the added waste from e-cigarette batteries, devices and cartridges is littering the parks and beaches we love on the Coast.” Local not-for-profit organisation Take 3 for the Sea said discarded vapes are a growing concern. “We’ve always picked up a lot of cigarette butts at our beach
clean-ups,” Take 3 CEO, Jacquie Riddell, said. “But now we’re coming across discarded e-cigarettes as well. “This is concerning because parts of them are made of plastic, which breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces in the ocean. These can be mistaken for food by animals, causing injury, suffocation and even death. “We ask everyone to dispose of their e-cigarettes responsibly as they should their cigarette butts, and remember to take three pieces of rubbish away with you every time you go to
the beach, waterway, or anywhere.” Last year, Central Coast Local Health District launched Say No to Vaping, a campaign to raise awareness of the health risks of e-cigarettes. For more information, visit www. healthpromotion.com.au/ SayNoToVaping. For support to quit smoking, call Quitline on 13 QUIT (13 7848) or visit www.icanquit. com.au. Source: Media release, May 20 Central Coast Local Health District
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Milestones for Gosford Private Hospital It’s been a big month for Gosford Private Hospital, with the commissioning of a 12th operating theatre and the completion of the 100th procedure using the da Vinci Xi surgical robot. Healthecare Head of Regional Operations North, Matt Kelly, said the operating theatre was final step in the hospital’s $32M redevelopment, following the installation of a new day surgery unit and stepdown lounge, an 18-bed recovery bay, a 12-bed maternity ward and a 23-bed dedicated surgical ward. “I am particularly proud that during the challenging times (in) 2021 we focused on innovation by installing the $3.5M da Vinci Xi surgical robot, growing our scope of services,” Kelly said. Since its installation in August 2021, more than six specialists have become accredited to use the robot in the areas of urology, general surgery, colorectal, cardiothoracic, and gynaecology. Perioperative Services Manager, Deana Harrison, said the 100-case milestone had exceeded expectations.
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“We have supported patients through minimally invasive, innovative robotic-led techniques for procedures such as hysterectomies, bowel resections, rectoplexy, nephectomy and cystectomies, and the results speak for
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CEO, Michael Mitchell, said the hospital would continue to grow. “The health sector is the largest employer on the Central Coast and our hospital employs more than 600 staff,” he said. Mitchell said there was a
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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: It’s Time to Grow Brilliant Brassicas
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Cooler weather is upon us and that means cabbages, cauliflowers and broccoli and company are on the horizon. These are the mustard family of plants and also part of the Cruciferae family. They are all incredibly good for you as they contain high levels of fibre and vitamins and depending on their type, many other beneficial elements. All of these vegetables are also often referred to as ‘super’ foods because they contain substances known as glycosylates. These are what give them their stronger flavour and aroma, but it is these that also help inhibit the development of many cancer types as well as reduce inflammation and balance our stress responses. Get planting now and you can be enjoying the treats of winter at your place. The list of vegetables belonging to the Brassica family is very long, but these are probably the most common vegetables that most of us consume regularly along with gardening and cooking tips. Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) Although there are lots of varieties, most really do best when cultivated now, in the autumn. Sow into seed trays and then transplant when around 8 to
10cm high. Water the trays well for a few days before transplanting and then ensure they are kept moist after moving into place. Bury the first two leaves when planting out as this will ensure greater stability of the growing plant. They need a sunny position in very deep, rich soil that is free draining. Watering needs to be regular to avoid loose heads and a nitrogenrich general fertiliser is recommended. To harvest, cut the head from the plant and then score the stump of the plant twice in a cross about 1.5cm deep as this can encourage a supplementary growth of smaller cabbages. No matter the type, all can be used by shredding their raw leaves for salads, as an addition to stir fries that can also replace noodles for a lower carb option and are the base for most coleslaws and sauerkraut. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) Like many vegetables, Broccoli has lots of varieties these days and this means you can pretty much ensure yearround crops in our temperate area. In saying that now is the time for planting most, and you can get those seeds into trays, so they are ready for the garden once they reach the size recommended by the variety. They all love a warm position and lots of sun and though freedraining soil is best, they do like to be kept a tad on the moist side. Feeding should be regular and keep the nitrogen levels low in your selected feed as you want more florets not more leaves. Harvest as per variety by cutting the head and leaving as much stem as possible so that additional supplementary heads can form. Keep feeding so this can occur. So many ways and so many
delicious outcomes. The stems can be chopped up and roasted, added to stir fries or soups and the delicious heads chopped into salads raw or used in stir fries or even steamed. Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Most varieties can be planted from mid to late autumn. On the Coast, they are best raised in seed trays and then transplanted once about 10cm in height. Make sure that watering is steady and even throughout growth until harvest as this will give you nicely formed heads. Keep nitrogen feeding low as you want the plant to focus on development of the head, not the leaves. They do like a liquid feed every fortnight as well. Once the heads are reaching maturity, bend over the leaves and tie at the top to enclose. This will keep them white, clean and deter pests. Harvest by cutting head from plant once the size for variety has been achieved or if you notice separation of florets occurring. Keep up feed and watering of plant after harvest as this can encourage additional smaller heads. Use in the same way as Broccoli but also try grating as a low carb substitute to rice or slicing through entire firm heads to
create Cauliflower steaks which cook up wonderfully on the BBQ. Brussel Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) Look out for varieties that can be planted in autumn, (which is the majority) and sow into seed trays. They are not fond of root disturbance so you might like to chance sowing into their final destination, if not, water well the days before popping them out of their trays. You will need a sheltered position that is sunny and a very rich, free-draining soil for these lovelies. While your seeds are germinating, let’s check the soil quality in their final position. It needs to be rich in organic matter, so add if needed and requires a pH of around 7. If lower, then add lime as per instructions. Once you have planted out your brussels sprouts, feed with a nitrogen rich fertiliser, but once sprouts have begun to form, back off on the nitrogen. They love steady watering so don’t let them dry out. To harvest, cut off mature sprouts with a sharp small knife. I was never a fan until I had these little beauties roasted. Just superb! You can also steam, sauté or finely slice or even grate raw for salads. There are so many brilliant
brassicas to explore and discover other than ‘the big four’ and some you might consider for your garden include: bok choy (Brassica rapa,variety chinensis), brown mustard (Brassica juncea), collards (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala), kale (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala), kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea, variety gongylodes), turnip (Brassica rapa, variety rapa), horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), wasabi (Eutrema japonicum), watercress (Nasturtium officinale), white mustard (Sinapis alba), radish (Raphanus sativus), rock cress (genus Arabis), rocket (genus Sisymbrium) and even wasabi (Eutrema japonicum). Pest Control We love them and so do pests and this is one reason that I have suggested bringing up your seedlings in seed trays rather than planting them straight into the garden bed. This gives them a bit of a chance to develop. Having healthy soil and plants are the best defence against pests and disease but you might try also some clever companion planting. For brassicas, plant in some anise, thyme, pennyroyal and letting a healthy tomato plant or two stay in the plot can also help deter pests. Don’t water the actual plants but rather the soil and that goes for fertilisers as well as this will help keep diseases at bay. If you do have an infestation of insects, look for an organic preparation but perhaps one of the best ways is to simply sacrifice a few plants in a plot grown near the edge of your
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YOUR 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-me-not, 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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Catholic school staff to walk off job on May 27 Around 1,000 teachers and support staff at the region’s Catholic schools are expected to walk off the job on Friday, May 27, as they join action throughout NSW and the ACT demanding better pay and conditions. More than 17,000 teachers and support staff in 540 Catholic diocesan schools are striking in support of five key claims for their new enterprise agreement. The Independent Education Union (IEU) executive has endorsed the full-day stop work, with rallies to be held across the state. IEU NSW/ACT Branch President, Chris Wilkinson, who lives on the Central Coast, said the action would involve not just teachers, but also support and ancillary staff. “Teachers at the moment are drowning in administrative and data collection work they are being asked to do as well as teaching,” Wilkinson said. “This is exacerbated by staff shortages due to COVID-19 and
Central Coast members and delegates at the Branch Council in March
other illness. “Teachers are being asked to ‘babysit’ classes because there are no casuals available to fill the gaps and this is taking up all the time they usually have for preparation and planning. “It’s not good enough – we
are concerned about teachers’ mental health and wellbeing. “We need to give them the time they need so students can have the best education possible.” Wilkinson said staff from around the Coast were like to
join major rallies in Sydney or Newcastle on the day. Branch Secretary, Mark Northam, said industrial action was not taken lightly. “Teachers and support staff across both the government and non-government sectors
are dedicated professionals pushed to breaking point,” he said. “Schools have been running on goodwill, but it is rapidly evaporating.” The move follows a formal balloting process complying with strict federal laws run
across all 11 Catholic dioceses by an external agent. “The sharply rising cost of living, lack of real wages growth, ever-increasing workloads and the pandemic have caused crippling staff shortages in Catholic schools. Our members are exhausted and burnt out,” Northam said. “Catholic school employers are following the NSW Government’s lead in limiting pay rises to 2.04 per cent, a short-sighted approach that has resulted in the current staffing crisis. Teachers are leaving the profession and graduates are not entering it.” The IEU is calling on employers to: pay teachers what they’re worth (an increase of 10-15 per cent over two years); give support staff a fair deal (pay parity with colleagues in public sector schools); let teachers teach by cutting paperwork; allow time to plan (two more hours release from face-toface teaching per week); and end staff shortages. Terry Collins
Lifeline Central Coast throws down Challenge Lifeline is encouraging Central Coast residents and businesses to push (up) for better mental health in this year’s national Push-Up Challenge 2022. And Lifeline Central Coast CEO, Rob Sams, is leading by example. From June 1, Challenge participants will try to complete 3,139 push-ups over 24 days while raising funds for Lifeline. Sams, who will do the challenge himself, said there was evidence of the positive connection between physical and mental health, so anyone doing the challenge could make a difference to their own lives while helping other Central Coast residents. “The Push-Up Challenge is a great way to stay connected, get fitter, learn about mental health and have a bit of fun,” he said. “Every dollar will go to local
Lifeline Central Coast CEO Rob Sams limbers up for the Push-Up Challenge
suicide prevention services and support. “The 3,139 push-ups isn’t a random number. That’s how
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of 15 and 44.” Sams said local Lifeline centres relied on revenue from its local shops, as well as
fundraising events such as the Challenge, to keep services running. “Lifeline’s staff and volunteers are here to make sure no-one has to face their darkest moments alone,” he said. “Many in our community are doing it tough right now. We’re experiencing more demand for crisis support and our free face-to-face and online counselling calls to 13 11 14 are up 25 per cent since the pandemic started. “Every year, Lifeline answers more than one million requests for support nationally. We receive a call or text to our 13 11 14 crisis support service every 30 seconds. If full push-ups are too hard, people can do kneeling or wall push-ups, sit-ups, squats or star jumps. “The number of push-ups required each day varies,” Sams said. “For people in crisis or experiencing mental ill
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health, some days are more challenging than others. The Push-Up Challenge was started in 2017 and run by The Push For Better Foundation. Lifeline and Movember are this year’s beneficiaries. More than 174,000 Australians took the challenge last year. For more information visit thepushupchallenge.com.au. To support Sams or another participant, or to take the Challenge yourself, visit thepushupchallenge.com.au/ beneficiary/lifeline-centralcoast-nsw. Lifeline support is available by phone (13 11 14), text (0477 13 11 14) or online chat at lifeline.org.au. For free face-to-face or online counselling, contact 1300 152 854 or lifelinehunter.org.au.
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East Coast trials for Macy and Molly
Photo: Matt Dunbar/World Surf League Shelly Beach’s Molly Picklum in the round of 64 at the Sydney Surf Pro on May 20, 2022, at Manly Beach.
SURFING Central Coast surfers, Macy Callaghan and Molly Picklum, have seen the last of Australian waves in the World Surf League’s 2022 Challenger Series, with both off to quality starts yet hoping for improvements. The Series began with the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks from May 7-10, where Picklum took silver behind
16-year-old American, Caitlin Simmers, and Callaghan advanced up to the round of 16, when she was defeated by the eventual winner. Both surfers posted two wins in their opening four-person heats, with Picklum continuing to complete one-on-one wins against Hawaiians Coco Ho and Bettylou Sakura Johnson, as well as fellow Australian Tyler Wright. Despite scoring the best
single-wave score of 6.50, Picklum lost the final in the last minute when Simmers launched into the lead on her final attempt, winning by 11.86 to 11.27. Molly Picklum in the round of 24 at the Gold Coast Pro, May 10, 2022. Photo: Matt Dunbar/ World Surf League “It is always nice to win, but I am so stoked for Caity,” Picklum said. “I can’t wait for our year together and hopefully
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Photo: Matt Dunbar/World Surf League Macy Callaghan in the round of 32 at the Sydney Surf Pro on May 22, 2022.
we will be in a bunch of finals together. Of course, hopefully I get her one of these finals.” The second stop on the Challenger Series, the Sydney Surf Pro at Manly Beach, began a week later, on May 18. Callaghan again reached the round of 16, going down 16.00 to 13.16 to a top-class performance from Southern California’s Alyssa Spencer. Macy Callaghan in the round of 32 at the Sydney Surf Pro on
May 22, 2022. Photo: Matt Dunbar/World Surf League Picklum was undone in the four-person round of 32, losing in the dying seconds again to Sarah Baum despite having the best single-wave score all heat – an impressive 7.33. The Challenger Series now leaves Australia, with six more events overseas, starting with the Ballito Pro in South Africa from July 3-10. With eight stops in total, the best five
performances from each competitor will count towards their overall score, with the top six women surfers qualifying for the 2023 Championship Tour. Picklum can bank the 7,800 points from her runner-up finish at Snapper Rocks, while Callaghan’s 3320 points for 9th place (round of 16) is a promising start. Haakon Barry
Playing for Australia in International Oz Tag Jack Thomas, a Year 12 student at St Brigid’s Catholic College in Lake Munmorah, has been selected to represent Australia in the International Oz Tag Series.
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He is one of 20 players from all around the country in the under-18s men’s team, the Australian Tagaroos. “I first started playing Oz tag at about the age of eight at Wongarra when I played with a few fooball friends for fun,” Thomas said. “Then I trialled for the Central
Coast team in the under-11s and was lucky enough to be selected for the team. “From there on I have played representative Oz tag at different levels, which consists of playing in State Cups representing Central Coast and also national championships representing the Country Bulls/ Central Coast team which I’m still playing in.” Thomas was also named the under-17s Male Club Captain for the Central Coast alongside Mia Barber who was the Female Club Captain at the
National Championships. “The international Oz tag series consists of playing many different teams which represent your heritage,” he said. “These teams are made from Australian-based players which include our Australian team, Australian Indigenous team, Cook Islands team, New Zealand Kiwis team, Samoan team and a Lebanon team. “I look forward to going away and representing Australia,” Thomas said. Sue Murray
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Garang Kuol stars against Barca
Garang Kuol of the All Stars controls the ball during the friendly match between FC Barcelona and the A-Leagues All Stars at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (AAP Image/Brett Hemmings)
Mariners rising star, Garang Kuol, stole the limelight from a long list of global soccer royalty on Wednesday night (May 25) playing for the A-League All-Stars against Barcelona FC. Barcelona prevailed 3-2 over the All-Stars but were almost
brought unstuck by the Mariners youngster who came close to scoring twice after coming off the bench. Kuol sliced through the Barca defence twice with one strike narrowly missing and the other rattling the woodwork. Kuol racked up four goals in nine substitution appearances
for the Mariners in the A-League season and is already being talked about for inclusion in the Socceroos squad. Barcelona opened up the scoring after 30 minutes with a goal to Sergio Busquets, but the All-Stars hit back with a goal of their own to Piscopo following an incisive attack from Newcastle’s Daniel
Penha. The All-Stars second goal came six minutes later and Kuol almost made it 3-1 with his near miss. With 20 minutes left, Barcelona drew level when Andrew Redmayne was unable to keep out an Adama Traoré strike before Ansu Fati put
away the winning goal for Barca. Barca boss Xavi praised Kuol for a scintillating performance. “He was very fast, and we conceded two or three chances because of him,” Xavi said. “He’s a great player and he has a great future … he is a talent that is obvious.”
In a post-match interview when compared with his talented older brother, Alou, Garang Kuol took the opportunity to set the record straight. “Alou always knew what was going on and that I was better than him.” CCN
Avoca goes to the top of the ladder RUGBY UNION The Central Coast Rugby Union match of the day at Woongarrah Oval on May 21 saw Avoca Beach beat home side Warnervale 2712. Avoca Beach crossed for the first try early on and dominated the first half, going into halftime 15-0. The second half was more even, with each team posting 12 points. The match was interrupted by a serious injury which clearly affected both teams. The win takes Avoca Beach to the top of the ladder while Warnervale drops to third. Avoca Beach’s best players were No.8 Matt Anderson, in his 300th game for the club, centre Steve Pike, halfback Mitch Magrath and winger
Josh Parrish, who crossed for two late tries. Warnervale was best served by halfback Brenton Acreman, No.8 Tevita Piukala and centre Sione Piukala. Kariong held on for a hardfought 33-24 win over The Lakes at Kariong Oval, in a match moved from Budgewoi due to the continuing dampness of Slade Park. This game was also cut short because of a serious injury late in the match. Kariong opened the scoring with an early try but The Lakes quickly respond with their own converted try. Both teams put on a great display of rugby, spreading the ball despite the wet pitch. Kariong went to the break leading by 26-19 but the second half was notable for good defence from both teams.
Avoca Beach captain Matt Anderson.
Best players for Kariong were fullback Jake Hubbard, centre Lachlan Peruch and lock Nick Outram. The Lakes’ stars included five-eight Brayden
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Hutchinson-Walters, prop Tim Poese and centre Lathan Hutchinson-Walters. The win takes Kariong into third spot.
The Razorbacks and Terrigal met at Ourimbah Rugby Park, with the Razorbacks winning 25-14. The Razorbacks opened the scoring with two early penalty goals to Jarrod Grange, extending the lead to 11-0 just before half-time. After an extended delay early in the second half because of a serious injury, both teams crossed for two converted tries, each scoring 14 points. Best players for the Razorbacks were locks Steve Finley and Josefa Biu, and No.8 Rob Peden. Terrigal was bestserved by prop Harry Gray and centre Richard Hooper. Hornsby travelled to Woy Woy to record a convincing 89-22 win. The visitors stormed away from the start and lead 63-7 at half-time, although Woy Woy performed much better in the
second half. Best players for Hornsby were centre Brad Dixon, who crossed for three tries, centre Hunter Bird and prop Aisea Tukipili. Best for Woy Woy were Jackson Dewar, lock Jordan Ross and flanker Jazper Doak-Stride. Avoca Beach leads the Premier 1 table on 19 points with Kariong on 16, Warnervale 15, Razorbacks 14, The Lakes and Hornsby 10, Terrigal 9, Gosford 5 and Woy Woy 1. In round 8 on May 28, the Razorbacks take on Warnervale in the match of the day at Ourimbah Rugby Park. The Lakes host Avoca Beach at Slade Park, Woy Woy face Terrigal at Woy Woy Oval and Kariong travel to Gosford Showground to meet Gosford. Source: Media release, May 22 Central Coast Rugby Union