Coast Community News 345 by Central Coast Newspapers

10 JUNE 2022

ISSUE 345

Council slowly winning the war on potholes

News

The Central Coast is to become home to an Offshore Artificial Reef with an exact location yet to be determined See page 4

Out&About

Foodies, families and fun-seekers will flock to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for Harvest Festival. See page 13

Central Coast Council is facing a massive job in trying to repair thousands of potholes around the region following the huge rain event in February, but Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, says there is light at the end of the tunnel.

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Push for super battery at Lake Munmorah The NSW Government has begun the tender process for the Waratah Super Battery and Central Coast Labor MPs want to see it installed at the former Lake Munmorah power station. The 700MW battery is designed to boost the energy supply for consumers in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong – the main load centres in NSW – and prepare the network for the 2025 closure of Eraring Power Station. Treasurer and Energy Minister, Matt Kean, said it would be the largest standby network battery in the southern hemisphere, carrying extra

transmission capacity to handle power surges from bushfires or lighting strikes. “The Waratah Super Battery will allow for more electricity to flow through the network, unlocking this excess capacity and supplying the families and businesses of NSW a reliable and stable energy supply,” Kean said. He said more than 30 proposals from around the globe were received at the Expressions of Interest stage, with innovative solutions and site options to build the battery on NSW Government land, including the former Munmorah Power Station site.

The first stage of the tender process is to find potential project developers and sites. The process is being run by EnergyCo and contracts are expected to be awarded later this year. Swansea MP and Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley, said the Munmorah site would be the ideal location for the Waratah Super Battery as much of the necessary infrastructure is already in place. “The Battery would take advantage of the HunterCentral Coast Renewable Energy Zone which has received over $100B in investor

interest and will be the beating heart of our new clean energy economy,” she said. “The Treasurer sees the benefit of locating the battery at the Munmorah site and it would not only create jobs during construction but would provide 10 to 14 ongoing jobs. “The battery would help turbo-charge the potential of the site for not just renewable energy but as a manufacturing precinct. “We want to see the Government investing in good paying, secure jobs right here on the Coast,” Catley said. She has written to the Treasurer and Energy Minister

urging them to locate the battery at the old Munmorah site which has remained unused since the power station was demolished in 2017. Shadow Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Jihad Dib, joined Catley and other Central Coast Labor MPs for a press conference at the Lake Munmorah site on June 3. “As we move to different forms of energy, we need to ensure affected communities are looked after with new jobs and this site also makes sense given the availability of existing energy infrastructure,” Dib said.

The Central Coast is set to benefit from over $400,000 in funding to support several infrastructure projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. See page 21

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It’s not over … BPH Energy appeals refusal of PEP 11 renewal in Federal Court. See page 5

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Two new ambulance stations for Central Coast The Central Coast is to have two new ambulance stations – at Kincumber and Lisarow – as part of a $1.76B boost to frontline emergency care announced by the State Government. Parliamentary Secretary for The Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the move demonstrates the Government’s commitment to investing in frontline workers and the critical services they provide. “We are always thankful for the outstanding commitment, compassion, and tireless efforts of our ambulance staff,” Crouch said. The $1.76B commitment, to be made in the State Budget which will be handed down on June 21, will see 2,128 new staff recruited state-wide and 30 more stations opened, including the two on the Central Coast. Premier Dominic Perrottet said ambulance services across Australia are experiencing unprecedented demand. “But this funding will ensure NSW is well placed for the challenges ahead,” he said. “The investment will help increase capacity both in terms of available paramedics to respond to patients, and available staff to help answer the record volume of calls.” To be invested over four years, the funding will provide NSW with 1,858

The Central Coast is to receive two new ambulance stations

extra paramedics, 210 ambulance support staff, 52 nurses and eight doctors. Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the Government will continue its record spending on ambulance infrastructure, so the larger workforce has access to the best facilities. “NSW Ambulance, the Health Services Union and the NSW Government have worked collaboratively ensuring we get the right number of paramedics, in the right places when and where needed,” he said. “This massive boost to paramedics we believe will make a positive difference.” The Central Coast stations will be

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Council slowly winning the war on potholes Central Coast Council is facing a massive job in trying to repair thousands of potholes around the region following the huge rain event in February, but Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, says there is light at the end of the tunnel. Since February, Council has filled more than 32,000 potholes which resulted from the intense and continued rainfall – with just over 8,000 left to go. An added frustration for motorists and Council staff is that only temporary repair works can be undertaken during wet weather, which is why potholes can reappear within only weeks of repair. Bolgoff said prolonged intense wet weather had “opened up” the roads. “If there is a crack or deformation in the pavement, the water gets in under the asphalt,” he said. “This takes the under-support of the road away.” Bolgoff said the problem of an unprecedented number of potholes was exacerbated by a road system that wasn’t originally designed for the volume of heavy traffic the region is now experiencing.

“Going back many years, these roads were designed for little villages,” he said. With the infrastructure struggling to keep up with increased traffic volumes, Bolgoff said Council was “playing catch up” with geotechnical advice being used to inform road upgrades. With approximately 8,108 outstanding potholes still waiting for repair across the region’s 2,000km road network, Bolgoff said Council has prioritised repairs and put in place measures to address the issue as soon as possible. “The good news is that Council staff have now completed pothole inspections across the 2,000km road network,” he said. “We have also secured more resources to repair the remaining potholes and anticipate clearing the backlog within a month. “This will see a return to regular pre-storm service levels (provided weather conditions remain clear) of approximately 2,000 potholes scheduled for repair at any one time, which roughly equates to one pothole per kilometre.” Bolgoff said the scale of potholes occurring in such a short timeframe outstripped

Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff

the availability of Council’s resources of staff, with additional staff from other areas of Council, plus contractors, being engaged to help undertake the work during and outside of business hours. “Repairs are prioritised by level of safety risk (with roads that carry a higher volume of traffic prioritised over less trafficked local roads such as cul-de-sacs), and they are also undertaken across the region in a systematic area-by-area approach – which provides greater efficiencies so more potholes can be filled faster,”

he said. “We acknowledge the community’s frustration with the level of potholes and want to assure residents that all efforts are being made to ensure the road network and associated infrastructure is fitfor-purpose and keeps our community safe.” Bolgoff discouraged residents from trying to assist motorists by spray painting around potholes as it places them at risk. “The best way to help Council manage potholes is to report potholes to Council,” he said.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said a large percentage of Council’s operating budget is invested in roads. “Now that we have longerterm stability of our rates revenue, Council can carefully reinvest in services where we are not currently meeting community expectations of service levels, for example into our vast road network,” he said. “In addition, Council is currently exploring further opportunities to obtain funding associated with natural disasters to help with road restoration works to repair damage caused by weather events. “This external funding will help Council return the region’s roads and related infrastructure back to a satisfactory condition.” Road slippage is another major impact of the weather event, with many residents expressing concern over the possibility of total road collapse on a number of the region’s thoroughfares. Bolgoff said Council was looking to source funding to engage geo-technical engineers to address the issue. Meanwhile, Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has

made representations to the Minister for Regional Roads and Transport as well as the Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport regarding the state of the region’s roads and footpaths. “Central Coast roads have become a pothole frenzy and safety is being compromised by motorists to avoid damage to vehicles,” Mehan said. “The State Government needs to provide any available funding to Central Coast Council to maintain its roads and fix its potholes. “The wet weather has also raised awareness of the lack of footpaths in the region; footpaths should be readily available across the Central Coast. “The State Government needs to step up and assist Central Coast Council.” For more information on pothole repairs and road repair progress, search ‘pothole repairs’ at centralcoast.nsw. gov.au, and read Council’s pothole fact sheet. Potholes can be reported to Council’s 24/7 Online Customer Service Centre which is linked to Council’s website.

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A new artificial reef for the Central Coast

The Central Coast is to become home to an Offshore Artificial Reef with an exact location yet to be determined. Minister for Agriculture, Dugald Saunders, was on the Coast on June 6 to make the official announcement, together with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Central Coast Council officials and members of the recreational fishing industry. Saunders said the sheer volume of submissions received on the issue was a testament to how popular the reefs are in providing highquality fishing experiences. “This announcement is fantastic news for anglers and local businesses that have struggled over the last two years,” he said. “It is part of our commitment to promoting the sustainable growth of recreational fishing in NSW.” The project is the latest addition to a series of artificial reefs put in place across the state, from Tweed Heads to Merimbula, including one that was recently announced in Forster.

From left (back) Scotty Thorington, members of the Fishos Advisory Group and Surf Life Saving Central Coast CEO Jon Harkness and (front) Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders and Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart

“These reefs provide a costeffective method to improve fishing practices and drive economic growth, while also providing significant ecological and productivity benefits,” Saunders said.

Crouch said the move would provide many benefits for tourism and the local community. “I want to personally thank the hundreds of Central Coast locals who supported my

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identify a location.” The reef will be a marine reserve similar to the decommissioned HMAS Adelaide which was sunk at Avoca Beach in 2011. “Our coastline boasts some

of the most vibrant ocean environments in NSW and the ex-HMAS Adelaide is a fantastic example of the remarkable transformation that a single site can have on the surrounding area,” Crouch said. “The ship is quite rightly designated as a marine reserve, but I want to ensure that local fishers have a similar type of reef to enjoy. “Creating a million-dollar Offshore Artificial Reef will be an amazing tourism driver, while also providing a benefit to thousands of keen local fishos across a range of ages.” The artificial reef program is funded through the Recreational Fishing Trust, which is made up of recreational fishing licence fees. The NSW Government will now undertake further detailed assessments and consult stakeholders including NSW fisheries, the Fisho Advisory Group and the community to determine the most suitable location for the reef. For more information on the NSW artificial reefs program, visit the NSW Department of Primary Industries website. Terry Collins

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It’s not over … BPH Energy appeals refusal of PEP 11 renewal in Federal Court Asset Energy (a subsidiary of BPH Energy) has lodged an application for a review of the decision to refuse an extension of the PEP-11 permit for off-shore drilling, with community groups and MPs expressing outrage that the issue is not yet dead in the water. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he was “appalled” at the news that an appeal had been lodged with the Federal Court. “I myself, the Central Coast community and the NSW Government have publicly opposed PEP-11 since 2017,” Crouch said. “Former Deputy Premier John Barilaro rejected the permit officially on February 18, 2021. “Deputy Premier Paul Toole reaffirmed our position by completely ruling out offshore exploration and mining for commercial purposes off the NSW coastline on February 23, 2022. “The NSW Government stands resolute in our opposition to the PEP-11 permit

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and I strongly encourage Prime Minister Albanese to follow through with his commitment and again reject this permit for good. “It is important that both NSW and Federal Governments stand together telling BPH Energy there is no place for oil and gas drilling off the coast of Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle.” Member elect for Robertson, Gordon Reid, said the judicial process should run its course but Labor’s position on PEP 11 hasn’t changed. “It was a position backed by the entire community and a position the former Prime Minister was dragged kicking and screaming to reluctantly adopt,” he said. “Extending PEP-11 has never made sense from an economic, environmental, or energy perspective.” Peter Morris, a Director of Save Our Coast, said the application to extend the lapsed exploration permit went through a rigorous determination process by the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the Coast to voice opposition to PEP11 last year, when he was Opposition Leader

and was rejected for many reasons. Dr Natasha Deen (right) from Save Our Coast delivers their petition to Zali Stegalls MP in Feb 2020. Peter Morris left of Zali Stegalls. “(It) is clearly not in Australia’s best interests; the health of our coast and our local economy are too important to risk for private profit. “Whatever grounds provide the basis of the court challenge, it cannot realistically be about the confected ‘gas shortage’. “Australia is the world’s

largest exporter of gas and we should meet our own needs as a priority, not hand it all to profit-takers. “Because of the time frame in getting PEP11 gas to market, the proposal (is) irrelevant to any consideration of current needs for domestic use and export. “Both the outgoing and incoming governments made commitments to stopping PEP11 and the independent adjudicator followed due process to reach the same decision.

“This idea should stay buried.” But BPH Energy Executive Chairman, David Breeze, said the current gas shortage in NSW made it “logical” for exploration to proceed. “We have applied to the Federal Court to set aside refusal of our application to renew and we have strong reasons to do so,” Breeze told Coast Community News. “There is a gas crisis along the east coast, businesses are threatened and there is an acute need for more gas. “Ours is a gas project. “We have drilled safely in the past and can continue to do so.” Breeze said it was “critically important” to the state’s economy for more gas to come into the system. “For consumers of gas and business operators this is a crisis – it has occurred as a result of a lack of decision making and initiatives for an extended period of time,” he said. “The Joint Authority has made a recommendation to NOPTA; the court process will

determine and expand on and provide details on exactly what occurred. “If there is a shortage of gas everyone suffers and that includes Central Coast customers and businesses. Breeze said there was no timeframe on how long the court process might continue. “We have lodged the initial documents and there is a process the court will go through,” he said. “The incoming Resources Minister has said there is a need to see more gas on the east coast market. “PEP 11 is a potential solution to that – logic says there are compelling reasons to proceed with the project.” A spokesperson for the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources said the department was unable to comment on the matter which is now before the court. See the full video interview with David Breeze on the CCN website. Terry Collins

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One-man crusade to address Peninsula infrastructure Resident Ian Weekley is on a one-man campaign to get action on crumbling infrastructure on the Peninsula, and at the top of his list is a collapsing storm water drain at the end of Rickard St, Umina Beach, which he says is threatening to see the adjacent footpath collapse. Weekley met with Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, on site in December to point out the dangerous situation but says no action has been taken since. “The defective design of the stormwater outlet is seriously eroding the sand dune and encroaching on the footpath,” he said. “Unfortunately, the subsurface underneath the footpath is now eroded. “The footpath tarred surface is crumbling and falling into the dune.” Weekley said he feared if the situation is not addressed urgently, the entire footpath is at risk of collapse with pedestrians at high risk of injury. “You can see the cracks appearing more and more on this section of the path as the

Ian Weekley inspects the stormwater drain

drain continues to erode underneath,” he said. “There is now a gap of some 25-30 cm and increasing between the fence line skirting and the drop away.” Weekley said only an inspection underneath the remaining footpath surface would establish how far the undercutting has proceeded. The stormwater drain is just one example of failing

infrastructure on the Peninsula, he said, citing major potholes and crumbling road surfaces on feeder roads to The Esplanade and on the access road to the Ocean Beach Holiday Resort as prime examples. He said urgent infrastructure repairs were left unattended as Council continued to spend money on “lifestyle” projects, services and activities which

are of questionable benefit to the majority of the community. “Despite being under administration because of failure to manage finances, Council continues to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on (such) projects,” he said. “A primary example of this mismanagement occurred in the Umina Beach area in 2021 (when) Council obtained and spent NSW grant money, as well as ratepayer money, on painting motifs on the road, installing planter boxes and reducing the speed limit to create a ‘shared zone’ along the Esplanade.” Weekley said the project provided “questionable improvement to pedestrian safety and unwarranted and unwanted additional amenity in the Esplanade”. “This raises question of who is deciding the priorities for doing things in the LGA, who authorises the spending, who manages the money and who is holding the Council to account for its decisions and actions?” he said. “Council staff continue to spend our money on their preferred activities while the potholes in the roads, the

erosion of the sand dunes, the weeds and litter choking the roadsides, lanes and vacant lands and the standard of parkland areas remain in bad states of repair and maintenance.” He said providing, repairing and maintaining basic, priority infrastructure, facilities and services that benefit the majority of the community the majority of the time should be Council’s priority. “We need councillors elected by the people so that the Council staff can be held to account for their performance in doing the job of serving this community, according to the community’s wishes and priorities,” he said. A spokesperson for Central Coast Council said temporary maintenance repairs were carried out at the stormwater drain as Council continues to develop a longer term solution . “Further investigations and recent onsite visits have revealed that further works are required,” the spokesperson said. “Council is currently in the process of determining these works which will be carried out once known.”

The spokesperson said Council staff are continuing to routinely inspect the road network across the region with repairs allocated on a priority risk basis. “Works undertaken at The Esplanade, Umina Beach, were funded by the NSW Government under the Streets as Shared Spaces program,” the spokesperson said. “The program provides oneoff grant funding to support local councils to test and pilot new and innovative ideas for streets as safe, shared public spaces. “The grant monies and associated agreements set out how the money can be used and what it can be spent on. “There was no scope to do works outside of The Esplanade for this grant funded project associated with any drainage upgrade.” Council’s Operational Plan, including the 2022/23 Delivery Program is currently on exhibition and residents are encouraged to review the documents and provide their feedback to Council on the projects identified, including road works on the Peninsula. Terry Collins

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Sonar technology used in Hawkesbury clean-up A massive clean-up of debris in the Hawkesbury River has been launched following the devastating floods in February. The Hawkesbury is just one of the rivers being surveyed for hazardous submerged debris with an advanced sonar program, with clean-up crews coming in behind to remove that debris once located. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)-led program removes dangerous obstacles to navigation and water safety, including giant tree trunks and water tanks, from rivers. EPA Director, Arminda Ryan, said the Sonar (submerged debris) Clean-up Program was

successfully uncovering submerged and dangerous debris. “By using the latest technology available our aim is to make this recovery as thorough and efficient as possible,” Ryan said. The strength of the Sonar Program is its ability to reveal otherwise invisible hazards. Sonar technology mounted on boats sends out sound waves and measures returning echoes to detect large items on the riverbed. Based on what has been found on shoreside clean-ups hazards are expected to include items as diverse as chemical drums, farming equipment, large tree branches and even

The sonar program in action

caravans. Ryan said the Sonar Program was just one part of a combined NSW Government agency effort with the EPA working closely with Transport for NSW to

secure and mark hazardous debris prior to removal. “Transport for NSW has provided the EPA with 11 priority locations for surveying in the Hawkesbury

River,” she said. “OceanWatch Australia has provided a further two priority locations.” Meanwhile, the clean-up along the Central Coast’s other waterways is proceeding, with more than 7,200 cubic metres of flood debris having been removed since March - enough to fill 360 eight-Ryan said the clean-up had been a “mammoth effort”. “We will continue to use every resource available to us, with debris being collected from rivers, creeks and beaches using boats, cranes, barges, land vehicles and hand picking,” she said. Ryan said the extreme weather in February had been

a testing experience, but it lifted residents’ spirit to see the recovery work making headway. “The benefits are clear to see, our waterways are now safer, not only for local communities and boat operators but also local wildlife,” she said. Communities affected by the February and March 2021 storms and floods will continue to receive support for their long-term recovery journey thanks to the staged rollout of eight programs from the NSW Storm and Flood Recovery Package, jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments. Terry Collins

Getting rid of those tricky recyclables The Central Coast is to trial a new program which will see tricky recyclables such as soft plastics, clothes, batteries and smoke alarms collected from residents’ homes for free. Central Coast Council has engaged start-up company Recycle Smart for the threemonth trial which will run until the end of August. Council intends to collect

data and feedback from residents, to determine what type of recycling service might be of interest and benefit to the wider community. Council Unit Manager Waste and Resource Recovery, Andrew Pearce, said the trial also aims to reduce the number of recyclable materials that end up in landfill. “There is often confusion among residents over how to

correctly dispose of tricky recyclables such as soft plastics, clothes, e-waste and problem waste like polystyrene, batteries and smoke alarms,” Pearce said. “Also, having to visit different drop off locations is often an inconvenience and disincentive – this potentially being a contributing factor to material that could be recycled ending up in landfill or in the wrong bin.

“A from-home recycling service can potentially help reduce this, which is why we’re calling for the community to get involved and help us deliver a service that works for both them and the environment.” Pearce said if the trial is successful and popular with residents a long-term program could be implemented at a later date following a tender process. Council Administrator, Rik

Hart, said the trial was an opportunity for locals to help Council identify a recycling service that works for the wider community and something residents might be interested in accessing long-term. Residents wanting to take part in the trial should head to the Recycle Smart website, and register online or by downloading the app and filling out all required information.

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Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve worker Tony Ward has taken out the major award at Volunteering Central Coast’s (VCC) annual awards day. The awards, established in 2018, recognise individuals who devote their time, energy and enthusiasm to the Central Coast community. Named Volunteer of the Year for 2022, Ward began volunteering at Wayside Chapel in the 1980s and was also active in school P&Cs for many years. Despite suffering a stroke in 2016 which cost him his speech and the ability to read and write, he began volunteering at the Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve as soon as he was fit enough to walk. He tackled stabilising the steep slopes on the Reserve by hammering 1m-longstakes into the slope, placing kopper logs behind the stakes and then planting out with Lomandra. He walks 3km to the lighthouse twice a week from

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Tony’s the volunteer of the year his home in Toukley to tend the reserve. Ward also volunteers with the local Norah Head CoastCare Volunteers weeding and replanting native plants on Bush Street Reserve, the Norah Head Cemetery and the Jenny Dixon Beach Reserve. The awards were announced at Volunteering Central Coast’s Expo on May 25, held in honour of National Volunteer Week with the theme Better Together. “We were very excited to once again be able to gather together and present the awards in person,” a spokesperson said. “The judges were looking for how volunteers personified VCC’s message about volunteering – ‘Helping people, changing lives’. “We feel that the real winners are the organisations and communities in which all our nominees volunteer.” Taking out the Living Legend Volunteer of the Year award for more than 10 years’ service with the same organisation was Keith Schnider, who was

Volunteer of the year Tony Ward

nominated by St John’s Ambulance. He began his volunteering journey in1953 as a cadet. Since that time, he has held every role at one time or another from cadet to area

manager in a volunteering commitment spanning 65 years. He is also the recipient of an Order of Australia Medal and a commander of St. John medal. Winner of the new Volunteer

Team of the year award was Marine Rescue NSW Tuggerah Lakes volunteers. Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes operates over the 80sq km of the Tuggerah lakes systems assisting boaters, recreational users of the waterways and the community including other emergency agencies and police. The Excellence in Corporate Volunteering award was won by Peter Clarke of Kwik Kopy, Gosford, nominated by the Rotary Club of Erina. Clarke and his staff have for many years given their time and assistance with design, artwork, and printing of flyers, brochures, and posters for major events such as the Century Challenge Cycle Ride. Young Volunteer of the year was Samantha Laundess, nominated by LINKS Youth Service. Samantha is a team leader at Northlakes High Schools Leo club, a school charity organisation run by young people, and has raised money for Elsie’s retreat, the Central

Coast’s first dedicated inpatient palliative care unit. She helped raise money for the Central Coast Autistic Ball and regularly volunteers at Bunnings charity barbecues and Raw challenge events. The Excellence in Volunteer Management award was taken out by Kylie Hogan, nominated by Coast Shelter. Hogan has used technology to improve compliance, recruitment, onboarding, and orientation processes to make it easier for volunteers to join the organisation. She has established strong relationships with all volunteers ensuring that they are engaged and feel part of the entire Coast Shelter team. For more information on the Volunteering Awards, contact Fiona Morrison from Volunteering Central Coast on 0451 145 262, or 02 4329 7122 or via email at eo@volcc. org.au. Terry Collins

Community enraged by delayed Council election The announcement that the next Central Coast Council election will not be held until September, 2024 has enraged a broad crosssection of the community, says the Labor Central Coast Local Government Committee. Committee Chair, Vicki Scott, said the region faces another two years under administration “for no obvious reason other than to progress the current NSW Government’s agenda”. “The residents and ratepayers

Central Coast Local Government Committee chair, Vicki Scott

of the Central Coast have no democratic representation at a

time when the Government is speeding ahead with profound changes to the character of this region such as turning us into one of Six Cities,” Scott said. “The merger of the former Gosford and Wyong Councils, after more than five years, is a train wreck.” Scott said residents and ratepayers are paying more for their land and water rates to service commercial loans, have had services cut and will be watching the infrastructure backlog grow for the next

decade. “The councillors have been sacked but the professional arm of Central Coast Council appears to be fumbling along and nothing that the community was promised if we amalgamated has come to fruition,” she said. “Where are our improved roads? Where is the revitalized Gosford City? Where is the promised infrastructure funding?” she asked. “Nothing has been gained and we have lost our democracy

until September 2024.” Scott said residents and ratepayers will not forget about the failed Council merger when they vote in the State elections next March. “There is no reason to delay holding a Council election other than political expediency,” she said. “This decision must be reconsidered. “Meanwhile the community will continue to call for a demerger and a properly constituted inquiry into the

merger debacle. “We want our local government democracy returned and we deserve a better explanation of why that can’t be done before September 2024.” Copacabana Residents Association is also agitating for a review of the decision and will push for the Council elections to be held in tandem with the State elections next March. Terry Collins ADVERTISEMENT

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More hands needed to restore Ourimbah Creek

Landcare members work to clear and replant weed infested areas

More volunteers are needed to help the Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek Landcare Group following its recent success in receiving a $100,000 grant over three years from the NSW Environmental Trust. It is a major boost to the ongoing rehabilitation of rainforest vegetation along 2km next to Ourimbah Creek near the M1 Motorway.

The project will engage local bush regenerators to assist the Landcare group to stabilise the creek bank and prevent erosion by weed control, promoting natural regeneration and the planting of endemic species mostly germinated by the group. It will continue the work of Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek Landcare Group that began in 1998.

Chairperson of the group, Colette Livermore, said that since then many dedicated volunteers had worked to reestablish rainforest and sclerophyll vegetation on 20ha of degraded and cleared agricultural land that had only remnant rainforest vegetation bordering the creek. The $100,000 grant, over three years, from the NSW Environmental Trust would

help to restore and rehabilitate a 2km x 20m area along Ourimbah Creek, comprising the western border of the group’s Landcare site. “This magic site is a joy to share and many deep friendships are formed working in the peaceful surrounds containing many special birds, plants and animals,” Livermore said. “Our project will help stabilise

the creek bank, remove weeds, increase biodiversity and provide a wildlife corridor with food and habitat for our many beautiful frogs, insects, mammals and reptiles.” “Prospective volunteers are welcomed and their contribution is valued, even if it’s only for a few hours.” The Landcare group is on site each Monday and Thursday from 7.30am to 12.30pm.

Access is along Ourimbah Creek Rd by turning at Ballinger’s service station and it is on the right immediately after going through the freeway overpass. The slip rail is open on Landcare days. More information about the Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek Landcare site, its history and contact details are available online. Sue Murray

Ban on lightweight plastic bags now in force on Coast A full ban on lightweight plastic bags is now in place across the Central Coast with support and advice available to businesses, organisations and consumers.

Lightweight plastic bags are now banned on the Central Coast

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said that while the ban was being implemented this week, extensive consultation with businesses had been happening for years, with a transition period taking place over the past six months to give businesses the opportunity to use up old stock and make appropriate changes to adjust to the bans. “This is a great step towards protecting our environment,

and it’s important that businesses know they can get help and advice if they need it,” Crouch said. “We know there is widespread support among businesses for the plastics ban, and in turn, businesses throughout our region have been supported through monthly webinars and community sessions as well as ongoing support hotlines.” Environment Minister, James Griffin, said businesses were leading the way when it came to protecting the environment and reducing the amount of plastic ending up in landfill. “I’m proud to see the ban on single-use plastic bags come into effect and the way Central Coast businesses have

embraced the positive change that will ultimately mean less impact on the environment and reduced fees on waste,” Griffin said. “The NSW Government is working with the National Retail Association to deliver targeted education campaigns for retailers, suppliers and community organisations that will be impacted by the bans, to ensure that questions businesses might have are being answered.” Businesses can call the National Retail Association’s free hotline (1800 844 946) for advice on the single-use plastic bans. Resources are also available in multiple languages to

support culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Thin plastic bags (35 microns or less) can no longer be supplied, even if they’re made from compostable plastics. The ban does not apply to: thicker plastic bags (over 35 microns) like those from major supermarkets and boutique stores; or barrier bags such as produce and deli bags, bin liners and compost caddy liners, nappy bags and pet waste bags. For information on which plastics are no longer allowed, visit http://www.dpie.nsw.gov. au/plastics-ban Terry Collins

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Two Wyong policemen retire after long service Two police sergeants, with a combined 69 years of service, were farewelled with honour from Wyong Police Station on Friday, June 3. Sergeant Graeme Newman had spent 38 years in the NSW Police Force and Sergeant Steve Towner, 31 years. Family, colleagues and friends gathered to celebrate the retirement of the two sergeants at a morning tea, before police from Tuggerah Lakes District formed a guard of honour for the two policemen as they left the building to the sound of bagpipes. Sergeant Newman began his career in 1984 at Hornsby

Sgt Graeme Newman

Sgt Steve Towner

Police Station, with Sergeant Towner beginning his career in 1991 at The Entrance Police Station. “Today we say goodbye to over 70 years’ collective police service in the careers of Detective Sergeant Steve

Towner and Detective Sergeant Graeme Newman,” he said. Commander, Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Superintendent Chad Gillies said it was a privilege to be part of the celebrations of two wonderful police careers.

As the Commander, I was honoured to be able to speak on behalf of the current and former colleagues of Steve and Graeme. “It was so important that Steve and Graeme’s families; who have themselves been instrumental in these long police careers, were afforded the opportunity to see Steve and Graeme sent off in style. “It was a great day and I wish them well for a long and healthy retirement. “Thank you Sergeants Newman and Towner for your service, enjoy your well-earned retirement,” the Supt Gillies said. Sue Murray

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, with Supt Chad Gillies

Supt Gillies recently joined the District having come from the Port Stephens-Hunter Valley Police District. Mehan said he raised the

issues of: policing in The Entrance electorate; future upgrades and improvements scheduled for The Entrance Police Station; community

engagement; and prevention of crime and other anti-social behaviours. “I welcome Superintendent Gillies’s proactive approach to community engagement, and I look forward to working with him to enhance the safety of our region,” Mehan said. Source: Media release, Jun 3 Member for The Entrance, David Mehan

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Police inquiry into assault at Toukley Tuggerah Lakes Police are currently investigating an alleged serious assault in Toukley. Police say they have possibly identified two people and are again calling on public assistance to help identify two other people. At about 10pm on Sunday, May 15, an incident occurred in the gaming area of a licensed premises in Toukley, where it is alleged two patrons were assaulted. Images obtained from CCTV footage depicts four people, two males and two females,

around the time of the incident who might be able to assist police with their inquiries. The CCTV footage also shows two vehicles in the vicinity at the time, a white Toyota Corolla sedan and a dark-coloured 4WD vehicle. Police urge anyone with information about this incident, or know the persons or vehicles depicted, to contact Crime Stoppers and quote police report number E90408016. Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police

Teenager faces murder charge

MP meets with new top cop Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, recently met with new Commander of Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Superintendent Chad Gillies, to relay concerns and issues affecting the community.

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A teenage boy has been charged with murder following an investigation into the death of an elderly man at Killarney Vale earlier this year. About 9.55am on Thursday, February 10, emergency services responded to reports the body of a man had been located inside a house on Pendant Pde. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes

Police District attended and found a 77-year-old man with critical injuries. He died at the scene. A crime scene was established and forensically examined by specialist police. In March this year, detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District formed Strike Force Apollo and commenced an

investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following extensive inquiries, a 16-year-old boy attended Wyong Police Station about 11.30am on Friday, June 3, and was charged with murder. The teen was refused bail until his appearance in the Children’s Court. Source: NSW Police

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Crisis over … but underlying causes remain In declaring that Council’s ‘financial crisis is over,” Administrator Rik Hart should acknowledge this is only because he and his senior management team have received hundreds of millions of dollars in ratepayer bailouts (“Financial Crisis is Over Administrator” CCN Issue 344, page 25). It would be more impressive if Mr Hart and CEO David Farmer had fixed the underlying causes of the crisis which lay in poor management, bad culture, and low productivity. Mr Hart has admitted publicly many times that he only needed $110M from rates to repay the loans from the financial crisis – the rest coming from asset sales. Yet he has fleeced ratepayers out of about $700M over the next ten years in combined increases to general and water rates. This means that, without these massive ratepayer bailouts, Mr Hart and his

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper management team would still be running deficits. Mr Hart also appears not to understand the definition of productivity when he uses anecdotal examples to claim improvements. Productivity is defined in economics as output per employee. Even after last year’s downsizing (which included hundreds of vacant posts existing only on paper), Council has about the same number of employees as it had before the merger (approx. 1900). Yet, services are fewer and worse.

So, the same number of people are producing less – the very definition of lower productivity. Now Council coffers are awash with ratepayers’ money we will no doubt see another hiring spree. Given the absence of robust prioritisation in Council’s latest strategic and delivery plans, it is unlikely these added resources will be allocated strategically to community priorities. Just as Mr Hart’s original downsizing – 15% across the board – also paid no attention to prioritisation thereby acting as a drag on productivity. How many of these roles will now be re-recruited despite ratepayers having farmed out expensive redundancy costs? The financial crisis may well be over (for now) – how could it not be after such massive ratepayer funded bailouts? The underlying causes of the crisis, however, remain. Email, Jun 3 Kevin Brooks, Bensville

Ash dams must be cleaned up before rezoning Regarding the recent story, “Major Doyalson project gets the go-ahead” (CCN344), what is the State Government doing about the 17 recommendations of the Parliamentary Inquiry

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not allow this rezoning to proceed until the Health Dept. can guarantee that all national standards for health and air quality will be achieved. Michael Conroy via CCN website

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about

The other day we had a ‘torching’ of a presumably stolen car down our local (Mardi) road. Lots of smoke and pops and bangs from burning and exploding tyres. Another example of our contempt for our country. Usually, it’s just takeaway rubbish tossed out a window. Or at other times, like now, huge ruts gouged in the sodden road verges (such fun to spin

FORUM the wheels so easily). And yes, I am an Aussie. But I despair at the amount and variety of rubbish that is being dumped on our roads. Never to be picked up or removed and just waiting to be washed away down to the local lakes, or chomped into confetti by the next roadside clean-up machine. Add to that our flourishing weed jungles. Central Coast roads are

definitely not a tourist attraction - compare ours with Norway or Sweden or Singapore or, yes, New Zealand. I am 87 and routinely pick up and dispose of rubbish dumped along our local road. I mow the verges when I can and cutback encroaching lantana. So, how about it everyone? Show some pride in your country and clean it up. Email, June 4 Dave Hollingsworth, Mardi

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For $100, we can help. The Salvation Army offers a community service in which generous and independent local solicitors prepare simple Wills in exchange for a $100 contribution (or $150 per couple) to our work. Community Wills Day – Thursday 7 July The Salvation Army Gosford Corps, 120 Central Coast Hwy, Green Point NSW 2251 Bookings essential Call: 1800 337 082 Or book online at salvationarmy.org.au/willsdays Although there is no obligation to, we would be very thankful if you choose to include The Salvation Army in your Will. Your generosity will ensure we can continue to support those most vulnerable in our communities, and make a real difference in the lives of people in need.

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Showcasing the hinterland at Harvest Festival Plenty to do and see in the Coast’s rural communities

Foodies, families and funseekers will flock to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for Harvest Festival 2022. It’s a celebration of fresh, seasonal local produce with a wide range of unique events and experiences across 30 hubs throughout Yarramalong, Dooralong, Jilliby, Wyong Creek, Kulnurra, Mangrove

Mountain, Peats Ridge, Somersby and Calga. Follow the Harvest Festival event trail to visit local farms, sample local produce, soak up live music and entertainment or join in a range of familyfriendly activities designed to show off the unique charm of the Coast’s hinterland. The two-day program on June 11 and 12, offers something for everyone, from

paddock to plate dining and wine tastings to produce picking, hands-on workshops, farm tours, nursery tours and plant sales, or to see innovative farming techniques such as an insect farm and their role in managing waste. Harvest Festival is a rare chance to take a glimpse behind the farm gate while exploring rural farming communities and their picturesque heritage villages.

This year, numerous event hubs are offering the opportunity to pre-book experiences in advance and the full program is available on Central Coast Council’s website at info.centralcoast.nsw.gov. au/harvestfestival Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said Council was proud to be delivering this much-loved event again in 2022, which attracts visitors from across the Coast and beyond to the

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region’s hinterland communities. “As one of the Coast’s most popular events amongst locals and visitors alike, Harvest Festival builds local pride, celebrates sustainability and boosts the local economy,” he said. “Previous events have attracted over 48,000 visitors, providing the Central Coast economy with an $8M boost

and this year’s event is anticipated to deliver similar returns to our community. “This much-loved event is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, and contributes to the continued growth and development of the Central Coast,” Hart said. Sue Murray

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Enjoy grazing at Glenworth Valley food festival

Glenworth Valley has received a major boost from the State Government ahead of its Glenworth Grazing Food and Wine Festival set to take place this weekend, June 11 and 12. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said an $86,400 grant from the Government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund will unsure this year’s event is bigger and better than ever. “Glenworth Valley Food and Wine Festival, in its fourth year of operation, is one of the Central Coast’s most premier highlight events,” Crouch said. “Over the June long weekend, Glenworth Grazing Food and Wine Festival will house the region’s finest restaurants, boutique stall holders,

The festival will be held over this coming long weekend, June 11 and 12

delicatessens, wineries, craft breweries and distilleries.” Festival organizer, Mia Lawler, said the funding would be used to enhance an amazing music line-up, and more amenities for guests.

“This funding has allowed us to book a nationally recognised line up, attracting a larger audience, while also being able to improve event infrastructure with increased seating, shelter and amenities,” Lawler said.

“It has allowed us to not only improve the quality of this year’s festival but appeal to a larger and more diverse audience than ever before, ensuring the longevity and significance of the event while

stimulating the regional economy.” With over 80 local vendors, the festival will feature food from the region’s top restaurants, a huge range of craft beers, premium wines,

handmade gins as well as children’s entertainment. Tickets are available on the Glenworth Valley website Terry Collins

30th anniversary for Coast Shelter Sleepout If you knew that giving up your bed for just one night would provide safe accommodation for someone experiencing homelessness or domestic and family violence, would you do it? That’s what Coast Shelter is asking the Central Coast community to do at its 30th anniversary Sleepout at Central Coast Stadium on Friday, August 5. Sleeping rough for one night is part of it; raising awareness and funds is the main aim. With last year’s event raising $88,500, Coast Shelter is asking businesspeople, community groups and individuals to get involved and register online at www. coastsheltersleepout.com.au. Everyone aged over 18 is encouraged to register and ask friends, colleagues, and family to sponsor them. To be eligible to join in the Sleepout you will need to raise at minimum of $1,000.

Participants at last year’s Sleepout

“For our Sleepers, it will be cold and uncomfortable, but it will give a small insight into what it’s like to sleep rough,” a Coast Shelter spokesperson said. “Homelessness comes in many forms such as people experiencing domestic and family violence and having to leave their home, young people couch surfing because the family home isn’t safe, or those experiencing mental health

concerns.” Central Coast Leagues Club is the Major Sponsor of the Sleepout with Mars Food Australia sponsoring dinner for participants. Both businesses will have a large cohort of their team there on the night and they encourage other Central Coast businesses, community leaders and individuals to get involved. Leagues Club CEO, Edward Camilleri, said the club was a

founding supporter of Coast Shelter. “I felt that sponsoring and participating in the Sleepout is not only a great way to continue supporting Coast Shelter but also help raise the awareness of the rise in homelessness and people fleeing domestic and family violence right here on the Central Coast,” he said. Lendlease Marketing Executive, Rebecca Boddan, said the Sleepout raises

awareness of the realities of homelessness. “Waking up in the early hours of the morning after a rough night’s sleep in the elements, I felt a new sense of empathy towards the people whose daily life is burdened by this routine,” she said of last year’s event. “I look forward to seeing the progress Coast Shelter makes towards homelessness on the Central Coast and hope to

further my knowledge of it so I can share it with those around me.” Coast Shelter CEO, Michael Starr, said the face of homelessness has changed a great deal. “We know domestic and family violence is one of the main contributing factors for people who find themselves homeless,” he said. “I ask the community to step out of its comfort zone and get involved in this year’s 30th anniversary Sleepout event. “It’s an experience not to be missed and will help us raise awareness and funds to address homelessness right here on the Central Coast.” If you would like to get involved, register online at www.coastsheltersleepout. com.au. Ask friends, colleagues and family to sponsor you. Source: Media release, May 31 Coast Shelter

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Three diverse exhibitions open at Gosford Regional Gallery Three diverse exhibitions exploring connections of female friendship, hidden histories and stories of creation open at Gosford Regional Gallery on June 10 and 11. Darkinjung Ngurra’ (Country) – Women’s Spirit Connection, opening on June 10, celebrates the creation story of Country which is embedded in the landscape of the Central Coast and surrounded by thousands of ancient stories. Deborah Swan, Secretary of Mirring Aboriginal Corporation, said the sculptural exhibits had been created by eight women from the group highlighting the Indigenous history of the region. Swan said the group was established officially in 2002. “Darkinjung has a lot of sites significant to Indigenous women and the aim of the group is to help women on the Coast connect with Country,” she said. “We run cultural camps to help increase knowledge of the area – it’s all about a safe space for women to be imbedded in history learn their culture.” The women make artefacts to

Deborah Swan and Kevin Duncan with a woven sculpture of Baiyami

help keep the history alive. “It’s the responsibility of everyone who lives on this Country to share that history,” she said. The exhibition aims to immerse participants in the creation story of Darkinjung Ngurra’. “Here on the Central Coast we are surrounded by thousands of ancient stories and Songlines

criss-crossed throughout our landscape depicting travelling routes, food, water, ceremony and epic events that happened within the Central Coast,” Swan said. Featuring a selection of hand crafted sculptures, the exhibition includes such items as a bark canoe and a huge sculpture of Baiyami, the first Creator, highlighting rock

carvings at the Bulgandry art site at Woy Woy. The carvings are recreated as a three-dimensional story. The sacred art site teaches how to survive, to tread softly on Country, to respect life and spiritual connection to place. The exhibition highlights the story of Baiyami, who travelled in his canoe across the Milky Way to a dark space bringing

with him two of his wives Ganhanbili and Birrangulu. “We start his story form the beginning with the bark canoe and the exhibition includes woven figures up to 9ft tall,” Swan said. There will be a special weaving workshop on July 22 with details on the gallery’s website. The second exhibition is

Upside Down Man, a sitespecific installation by multimedia artists Kevin “Gavi” Duncan and Ryan Lee, inviting the viewer to consider the hidden history of colonisation on the Central Coast. The title of the work is conceived from the Upside Down Man Cave in Popran National Park, where lies a carving of an upside down (Aboriginal) man – a record of the ‘bastinado’ punishment taking place here on the Central Coast. Opening on June 11 is Barbara Cleveland Thinking Business, an exhibition by members of the Barbara Cleveland collective which explores forms of female friendship, collaboration and artistic labour. The project takes its title from Hannah Arendt’s description of her friendship with Mary McCarthy. This is a Goulburn Regional Art Gallery and Museums & Galleries of NSW touring exhibition. Full details of the three exhibitions can be found on the gallery’s website. Terry Collins

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Oscar Pistorius: Blade 12:00 Runner Killer” (M s,v) (’17) Stars: Andreas Damm House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 1:45 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 3:00 Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens 4:00 5:00 Movie: “A Star Is Born” (M) 6:00 (’18) – A musician helps a young singer find fame as age 7:00 7:30 and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Stars: Lady Gaga, Bradley 9:55 Cooper, Sam Elliott, Andrew 10:35 Dice Clay, Rafi Gavron, Anthony Ramos, Dave Chappelle, Alec Baldwin Movie: “Outbreak” (M l) (’95) 12:40 1:30 Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Rene 4:00 Russo, Morgan Freeman 5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Weekend (PG) [s] Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 12:30 From Eagle Farm/ Royal 1:00 Randwick/ Sandown [s] 1:30 Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s 2:00 2:30 Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s 3:30 Front Line: (PG) [s] Movie: “Night At The Museum: 5:00 Secret Of The Tomb” (PG) (’14) 5:30 6:00 Stars: Ben Stiller, Robin 7:00 Williams, Owen Wilson Movie: “Taken 3” (MA15+) (’14) 7:30 – Liam Neeson returns as ex-government operative Bryan 9:40 Mills, whose life is shattered when he’s falsely accused of a 11:40 murder that hits close to home. 12:30 Stars: Liam Neeson 1:30 Program To Be Advised 2:00 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 Better Homes And Gardens 3:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] Busting The Scammers (PG) 7:00 [s] – In a global investigation, 8:00 Spotlight confronts the 9:00 international scammers targeting vulnerable Australians, rescuing victims in real time. Border Security - Australia’s 11:15 11:45 Front Line (PG) [s] Movie: “The Martian” (M l) (’15) Stars: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Chiwetel 12:35 Ejiofor, Jeff Daniels 1:30 The Blacklist: The 4:00 Conglomerate (M) [s] 4:30 Home Shopping

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

TEN (C10)

Today [s] 6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] Today Extra [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Movie: “Her Son’s Secret” (PG) [s] (M v) (’18) Stars: Olivia d’Abo, 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] Sebastian Prandoni, Ryan 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] Herzog, Landan Riddell, Kerry 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] McGann 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] Garden Gurus Moments [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Millionaire Hot Seat [s] (PG) [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] NRL: Cowboys v Dragons 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] *Live* From Queensland 8:30 Have You Been Paying Country Bank Stadium [s] Attention? (M l) [s] NRL: Golden Point (M) [s] 9:30 Her Majesty The Queen: Movie: “Point Break” (M l,v) A Gayle King Special [s] (’15) Stars: Luke Bracey, Édgar Ramírez, Teresa Palmer 10:30 Just For Laughs Australia Tipping Point (PG) [s] (M l,s) [s] Home Shopping 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] Religious Programs 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen A Current Affair (PG) [s] Colbert (PG) [s] 6:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Easy Eats [s] 6:30 Religious Programs [s] Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] Today Extra Saturday [s] 7:30 The Offroad Adventure Show Surfing Australia [s] 8:30 My Market Kitchen [s] Bondi Lifeguard World 9:00 Australia By Design: Adventures [s] Innovations [s] Our State On A Plate [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday [s] Outback & Under [s] 12:00 Everyday Gourmet With The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] Justine Schofield [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The 12:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] Zoo (PG) [s] 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia [s] Celebrity Apprentice 2:00 Buy To Build [s] Australia (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] 2:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] Getaway [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] NINE News Saturday [s] 3:30 All 4 Adventure [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] Movie: “Mamma Mia!” (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] (’08) Stars: Meryl Streep 6:00 Wildlife Rescue Australia: Movie: “Dirty Dancing” (M s) Darryl The Kookaburra (PG) [s] (’87) Stars: Patrick Swayze 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] Labour Of Love: 10 Things Kristy Likes About You (M) [s] 9:00 The Cheap Seats (M) [s] 10:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping Surfing Australia [s] 5:00 Religious Programs Home Shopping 6:00 Religious Programs [s] Easy Eats [s] 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Weekend Today [s] 8:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Drive TV [s] 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] Celebrity Apprentice 3:00 Destination Dessert [s] Australia (PG) [s] NRL: Knights v Panthers *Live* 3:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] From McDonald Jones Stadium 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia With NINE News Sunday [s] Hayden Quinn [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] Depp v Heard: Love And War 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] (M) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Movie: “Top Gun” (PG) (’86) – Tonight, someone will be Stars: Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, eliminated and miss out on the Tim Robbins, Kelly McGillis, Top 10 as contestants attempt Anthony Edwards, Meg Ryan to create an entrancing dish that NINE News Late [s] transports the judges and The First 48: Down On legendary guest chef Rick Stein Bourbon/ Deadly Trap to a special place. (MA15+) [s] Accident, Suicide Or Murder: 9:00 NCIS: Hawaii: Boom (M v) [s] 10:00 FBI: Straight Flush (M v) [s] Blood And Justice (M) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping 12:00 Home Shopping Religious Programs 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] Home Shopping

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

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

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

SBS (C30)

5:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 2:00 3:00 3:40 4:10 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:35 9:30 10:30 11:30 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 2:00 2:30 3:30 4:00 4:30 4:40 5:30 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:25 5:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 3:00 4:30 5:30 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:25

Worldwatch Make Me A Dealer (PG) Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) Legacy List (US) (PG) Worldwatch Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Fast Tracked NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Supervet Specials: Life Changers (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Asian Railways Journeys: Yogyakarta To Surabaya (PG) Mystery Of The Golden Warrior (PG) Scotland, Slavery And Statues (PG) SBS World News Cycling: Criterium Du Dauphine 2022: Stage 6 *Live* Love Your Garden (PG) Great Canal Journeys (PG) Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) Worldwatch The Rising: Michael Jordan Bowls: General Ultimate Bowls Championship Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine Football: Countdown To Qatar Lucknow (PG) (In English/ Hindi) Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master (PG) (In English/ Japanese) Forgotten Frontlines: Operation Mincemeat (PG) (In English/ Japanese) SBS World News Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys: West Highlands (PG) Secrets Of Royal Gardens Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) Worldwatch Love Your Garden (PG) Great Canal Journeys (PG) Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) Worldwatch Motor Sports: Speedweek Gymnastics: Rhythmic World Challenge Cup Back To The Moon Forgotten Frontlines: Battle Of Castle Itter (PG) SBS World News Vesuvius With Bettany Hughes: Edge Of Disaster (PG) Dagger In The Cathedral Of Florence (PG) (In English/ German) Heliopolis: The City Of The Sun (PG) (In English/ German/ French) Secrets Of Our Cities: Footscray (PG) Cycling: Criterium Du Dauphine 2022: Stage 8 *Live*

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

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Monday 13 June

ABC (C20/21)

Tuesday 14 June Wednesday 15 June

NINE (C81/80)

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Order Of Australia Celebrating Australians (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised AFL: Big Freeze [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] – Two housemates are stuck in the mainframe secretly planning their revenge. The cracks in OG alliance start to get deeper. 9-1-1: Lonestar: The Big Chill (M) [s] 9-1-1: Lonestar: Thin Ice (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: The Proof Is In The Pudding (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 10:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:00 (PG) [s] 10:30 India Now [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Lewes (PG) [s] 2:00 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Call The Midwife (PG) [s] 3:00 2:00 Mystery Road (M l) [s] 4:00 3:00 Grand Designs Australia 5:00 (PG) [s] 6:00 3:55 Long Lost Family (PG) [s] 7:00 4:40 Tenable [s] 7:30 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 9:00 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 10:00 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Space 22 (PG) [s] 8:30 Ithaka: A Fight To Free Julian Assange (PG) [s] 9:35 Our Brain: Asleep (PG) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 10:45 The Business [s] 11:30 11:05 Four Corners [s] 12:30 11:50 Media Watch [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “My Nanny’s Secret” (M v) (’09) Stars: Haylie Duff, Jessica Steen, Eric Johnson, Dillon Casey, Jon McLaren Criminal Confessions: Gainesville (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] The Good Doctor: Yippee KI-Yay (M) [s] The Rookie: Enervo (PG) [s] – The team, alongside the LA division of the FBI, is in a race to stop truck bombs. The joint task force is suspicious of the CIA’s involvement. The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: 6 Volts (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Heywire [s] Space 22 (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] Mystery Road (M l) [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] Gruen (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] Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (M) [s]

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Lost Wife Of Robert Durst” (M v) (’17) Stars: Katharine McPhee, Daniel Gillies, Jesse Hutch 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] Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera (PG) [s] Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back: Bears Den (M) [s] – Gordon revamps Bear’s Den Pizza, a pizza restaurant and college bar located in Conway, Arkansas. The Latest Seven News [s] The Front Bar (M) [s] Home Shopping

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] Gruen (PG) [s] The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) [s] Mystery Road (M l) [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: The Last Eagle Hunters (PG) [s] Q+A (M) [s] Courtney Act’s One Plus One: Renee McBryde [s]

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 1:25 3:05 3:55 4:40 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:20 9:35 10:05 10:20 10:40 11:40 12:40 2:50

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:40 2:00 3:05 3:55 4:40 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:40 9:10 9:40 10:10 10:25 10:45 6:00 9:00 10:00 10:30

Thursday 16 June

PRIME (C61/60)

11:00 12:00 1:00 1:35 2:05 3:05 3:55 4:40 5:30 6:00 6:55 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:35

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] Parkinson In Australia (PG) [s] How Deadly World (PG) [s]

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

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

9:00 10:00 11:00 11:30

2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:00 10:00

11:00 11:30 12:30

2:00 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:30 10:55 11:25 12:30

2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:00 10:10 10:40 11:35 12:20 1:10 1:30

1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:10 10:10 10:40 11:30 12:20 1:10 1:30 4:00 6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:10 10:20 10:50 11:40 12:30 1:20 1:30 4:00

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “Mommy’s Little Girl” 12:00 (M v) (’16) Stars: Fiona Gubelmann, Emma Hentschel, 1:40 James Gallanders Kochie’s Business Builders Highway Cops (PG) [s] 2:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 3:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News [s] 6:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:00 Britain’s Got Talent: Audition 7:30 8 (PG) [s] – Final auditions who will miss out, and who will 9:50 survive on Britain’s Got Talent? 10:35 Movie: “Crazy Rich Asians” (M) 11:05 (’18) Stars: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh 12:00 The Latest Seven News [s] Born To Kill?: Cary Stayner ‘The Yosemite Park Slayer’ 1:00 (MA15+) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00

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

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SBS (C30)

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Speechless” (PG) (’94) – Two political speechwriters fall in love before they find out they are working for candidates on opposite sides. Stars: Geena Davis, Michael Keaton 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: Collateral Damage (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] Manifest: Graveyard Spiral (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Drive TV [s] Home Shopping

5:00 6:00 The Talk [s] 9:00 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 9:05 (PG) [s] 10:00 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 10:55 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 12:00 2:10 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:10 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 3:40 (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 4:10 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 5:05 5:30 8:40 Have You Been Paying 6:00 Attention? (M) [s] 9:40 The Montreal Comedy Festival 6:30 7:30 (M l,s) [s] 10:40 Arj Barker: We Need To Talk 8:40 (M l,s) [s] 11:40 The Project (PG) [s] 9:35 12:40 The Late Show With Stephen 10:30 Colbert (PG) [s] 11:00 1:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Getaway (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Matt Wright’s Wild Territory: Don’t Get Chewed (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Law & Order: Organized Crime: Ashes To Ashes (MA15+) [s] Murdered By Morning: A Father’s Plea (M l,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Hello SA (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs

6:00 Football: Socceroos v Peru *Live* From Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Doha [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 Farm To Fork [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 The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] 9:40 NCIS: Blarney (M v) [s] 10:40 NCIS: The Arizona (M v) [s] 11:40 The Project (PG) [s] 12:40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize 9:05 Make Me A Dealer (PG) 10:00 Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) 10:55 Her Majesty’s Cavalry (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:05 Ancient Superstructures: Machu Picchu (In English/ French) 3:05 Living Black 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are?: Julie Bishop (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight: Religion, Sex, Politics (PG) 9:30 Dateline: Japan’s Lonely Generation (PG) 10:00 The Feed

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Outback & Under (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] Travel Guides: Hawaii (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Chicago Med: Never Going Back To Normal (M) [s] Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now: Body Image (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Talking Honey - Relationship Specials: Relationship Rule (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs

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 Farm To Fork [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 Five Bedrooms: Five Wishes (M l) [s] 9:40 Good Sam: Pilot (PG) [s] 10:40 This Is Us: The Train (PG) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize 9:05 Make Me A Dealer (PG) 10:00 Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) 10:55 Her Majesty’s Cavalry (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:05 Dateline: Japan’s Lonely Generation 2:35 Insight: Religion, Sex, Politics (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The Greatest Air Race (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson - WWII By Drone: D-Day (PG) (In English/ German) 8:30 The Queen And Her Prime Ministers (PG) 9:30 New York Super Airport (M) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 La Jauria (M) (In Spanish)

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 9Honey - Queen Elizabeth: The Queen And Her Grandchildren (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] NRL: Dragons v Rabbitohs *Live* From WIN Stadium [s] NRL: Knock Off [s] NINE News Late [s] The Equalizer: When Worlds Collide (MA15+) [s] Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: Kayo Matsuzawa (M v) [s] Outback & Under [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs

6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 5:00 Worldwatch 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 9:00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Bitesize (PG) [s] 9:05 Make Me A Dealer (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 10:00 Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 10:55 Hidden Algeria (PG) (In 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] English/ French) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 12:00 Worldwatch 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 2:15 Ancient Superstructures: 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Great Wall Of China (In 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] English/ French) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:10 Going Places With Ernie 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam (PG) [s] Liaw (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] 4:10 Tony Robinson - Britain’s 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] Ancient Tracks: Dartmoor 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] (PG) 8:40 Law & Order: SVU: Sorry If It 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) Got Weird For You (M) [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 9:40 Program To Be Advised 6:00 Mastermind 10:40 Program To Be Advised 11:40 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 12:40 The Late Show With Stephen 7:35 Coastal Walks With Kate Colbert (PG) [s] Humble (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping 8:30 House Of Maxwell (M) 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] 9:40 DI Ray (MA15+)

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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Worldwatch Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize Make Me A Dealer (PG) Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) Her Majesty’s Cavalry (PG) Worldwatch Ancient Superstructures: Mont Saint Michel (PG) (In English/ French) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Supervet Specials (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Savings Lives At Sea (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency: Hope Springs Eternal (PG) 9/11: Ten Mistakes (PG) SBS World News Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M) (In French)

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Young Coast performers to shine in Art House show Eighteen young performers from the Central Coast have been cast in a production of I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You by Queensland based company, The Good Room, set for three performances in July at The Art House, Wyong. A collaboration between The Art House and Jopuka Productions will give the young actors, cast following a weekend audition process, a chance to be part of the largescale professional production.

Winner of the Best Production for Young People category at the 2021 Sydney Theatre Awards, the show celebrates the voices of the 9–13-year-old ensemble as they tackle answers received from adults to their questions. Questions such as Why do adults drink for fun? and Would you rather be a billionaire or have kids? Cast members have entered a professional development and rehearsal process with The Good Room artists.

I’ve Been Meaning to Ask You is a fun, riotous and joyous live event in which age collides with experience as audiences young and old come together in the revealing one-hour-tell-all. It will be presented at 2pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, July 16, and at 2pm on Sunday, July 17. For bookings go www. thearthousewyong.com.au or call 4335 1485. Source: Media release, Jun 9 The Art House

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Peer Gynt a welcome challenge for Niagara Park actor For actor David Kerslake of Niagara Park, playing multiple roles in a new production of the classic play Peer Gynt is presenting some welcome challenges. Endangered Productions will present the Australian premiere of the original Peer Gynt from June 30 at Paddington RSL. The production will bring Henrik Ibsen’s folkloric world to life with a troupe of singers, actors and dancers, a 30-piece orchestra and a 12-strong specialist chorus performing Edvard Grieg’s much-loved score.

David Kerslake as Button Moulder

Kerslake plays six characters in the production, ranging from a young man who has had his bride stolen away by Gynt to a troll and a German businessman. But perhaps his favourite

character is Button Moulder who confronts Gynt as the title character moves through a series of almost impressionistic situations to sort out his life. “Button Moulder is not so much a character as a metaphor,” Kerslake said. “A button moulder melts down buttons to reshape them into new ones – and in much the same way he is breaking down Peer’s soul to remould it. “I am certainly having a lot of fun developing these very different characters – I love the challenger of finding the differences and developing

each one.” Kerslake said it will be an “amazing” production. “I first saw Peer Gynt performed by the Old Tote in the ’70s and it ran for five hours,” he said. “What we’re doing here is a pared down version which will run just under three hours “And what is exciting is that for the first time the play will be done as it was originally intended – with live music. Ibsen wrote Peer Gynt – the story of the downfall and subsequent redemption of a Norwegian peasant anti-hero

and braggart – in 1867 as an allegorical poem. But six years later he changed his mind and asked his friend and compatriot Grieg to compose incidental music for a production of the play. The music remains an alltime classical favourite to this day. Directed by Christine Logan, with musical direction by Peter Alexander and all-new translation by May-Brit Akerholt, Peer Gynt features Philippe Klaus in the title role, with soprano Emily Turner as Solveig, Peer’s long-suffering

love and Elaine Hudson as Peer’s widowed mother Aase. Katherine Munro plays the Woman in Green, Ingrid and Anitra, versatile Jack Elliot Mitchell takes on several roles including the mysterious Stranger and Alan Faulkner bring gravitas to the role of the Troll King respectively. Peer Gynt plays at Paddington RSL from June 30-July 3. Ticket information and bookings at www.trybooking. com/893296 (Dine and Discover vouchers accepted). Terry Collins

Live music at Erina Glomesh Sounds will continue its program of live music at the ILYA Restaurant at Erina with a special gig on July 2.

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On July 2 from 5-9pm patrons will enjoy live music from Continental Robert Susz and The Blues Wranglers. The Dynamic Hepnotics was an Australian soul, blues and funk band which formed in 1979 and disbanded in 1986 fronted by lead vocalist and front man, “Continental” Robert Susz. The group had chart success on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart with a top 5 single, Soul Kind of Feeling in 1984, followed by Gotta Be Wrong (Way to Love), which reached the top 20 in 1985. The group’s album, Take You Higher, reached the top 20 on

the related Albums Chart in June and in 1986, Soul Kind of Feeling won the APRA Music Award for Most Performed Australasian Popular Work. Susz will bring the distinctive style which made the group such a success to ILYA. Also on the bill is the Blues Wranglers, a local band which performs originals and covers of blues tunes from Howlin Wolf, Elmore James, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters through to early Fleetwood Mac and ZZ Top. Tickets are available through StickyTickets.com. Terry Collins

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Writers’ festival a huge success

The Words on the Waves writers’ festival has been deemed a huge success by organisers and participants alike. The literary festival is only in its second year and, judging by the 1,500 tickets sold to the various events, has found a foothold in the increasingly crowded local events scene. Talks, book readings, debates, and workshops were held on all manner of topics from crime writing to politics, poetry, and movie scripts. Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving clubs were the main venues, something that reflected the festival’s wave theme perfectly. Authors’ discussions were held at the main venues featuring local, emerging, popular and international best sellers. Actor Bryan Brown, who has morphed into a popular crime writer, entertained a packed Ocean Beach Surf Club on

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Sunday together with fellow crime author Chris Hammer. Primary and secondary school programs were also

held prior to the festival weekend with a series of local schools taking part in readings and creative workshops – all up over 1000 pupils and

students took part in those events, something the organising committee is very proud of.

“It’s [been] absolutely amazing – this is the second year and we’ve doubled our numbers from last year,” Committee chair Jacqui Barton

said. “Both venues were sold out.” “We had a wonderful series of events including poetry reading at Bar Toto in Ettalong, a [river] cruise on the Monday, and the launch event at Naughty Noodle Fun Haus. Committee member Marie Davies said they have been overwhelmed by the support the festival has had from the community and local businesses. “If you missed any of the author’s talks, we will be publishing full audio recordings of the adult program, available to the public via our website and our youtube channel. A workshop for aspiring writers was also held on Saturday and Sunday morning at The Work Collective at Umina, guided by authors Darcy Coates & Kate Forsyth. Source: Angela Bennet, Program Director

BOOK REVIEW them out, so things are under control.” This is all pretty incredible considering that Olga’s mother left when she was twelve and her father, who had trouble coping, ended up a junkie and dying of AIDS. When I say ‘left’, her mother went away on a trip but never returned. The job of raising Olga was left to her brother, Pietro who was seventeen at the time and her extended family of tias and tios but mainly it was her Abuelita that became Olga’s de facto mother. Even though Olga’s mother was physically not present in her life she would send her letters which made Olga realise that her mother knew everything that Olga was doing. The letters were mainly about how disappointed she was in

Olga’s choices; about the Ivy League college she chose to attend, about the career she has chosen for herself; about being on television. On the other hand, Pietro was someone Olga’s mother could be proud of. He worked his way through local politics to become a Congressman, intent on protecting their little pocket of

Brooklyn from over development and gentrification. But wait, if his dreams were to help why does he seem to be approving votes on developers and turning his back on rights for Puerto Rico? What would make Peitro do such a thing? Olga has had relationships with a rich rap artist (whom in a letter her mother urged her to

get rid of), a wealthy father of a bride whose wedding she was planning (whom her mother urges to stay with) and with Matteo, the coolest, chilliest, most understanding dude in Brooklyn. Olga also seems to be doing business with the Russian mob and might be inflating the fees she charges her clients. A girl’s gotta eat and pay the rent on her luxury high rise. Hurricane Maria barrels down on Puerto Rico leaving people without home, electricity and food. Greedy developers see this as an opportunity to buy up land cheaply. Olga’s mother sees this as an opportunity for a revolution. The burden of disappointing her mother weighs heavily on Olga and nearly breaks her. Luckily her cousin and tia are

there to pick up the pieces and when they bring the family together, they realise that Olga’s mother had been sending letters to all of them. Were they just pawns in her game? There is a lot to this book, relationships that bind and relationships that tear people apart, politics, corruption, love, nationalism, natural disasters, heroes, villains and even solar power (this will make more sense if you read the book). But it never seems to be too much. I enjoyed the ride. And it looks like Hulu will be bringing this story to the little screen starring Aubrey Plaza (she was in Parks and Recreation). Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Pensions and compensation support: Our sub Branch has both a Welfare and Pensions (Advocacy) Officers on call to assist ex serving members, current serving members and their families with any claims and advice they may need in relation to Department of Veterans Affairs matters. Assistants with RSL funeral services and referring members to RSL Life Care for financial assistance where applicable. Commemorations: Support our commemoration on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day Services as part of the RSL. Membership Fees: None. It’s free so please consider joining. We need you.

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Over $400,000 for infrastructure projects Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, presents the cheque to members of the Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade

The Central Coast is set to benefit from over $400,000 in funding to support several infrastructure projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the funding will help community organisations

continue the good work they do in supporting our region. “Funding includes $70,915 for Copacabana Rural Fire Brigade helping enhance their emergency response facilities and $58,245 to upgrade the water and electrical system at Kariong Scout Camp,” Crouch said. “Additionally, this grant will provide The Entrance Cricket club with $72,663 towards

much needed upgrades to Jubliee Park Cricket Nets.” Also included in the latest funding round is $90,260 to Laughing Bird Arts Association Incorporated for the installation of the Avoca Beach Theatre Accessible Floor and $124,928 to Terrigal Rugby Club Incorporated for the extension of the Terrigal Rugby Clubhouse Kitchen. The Infrastructure Grants

program is made possible by Clubgrants Category 3, a fund which re-invests profits from registered clubs’ gaming machines into community projects. Minister for Hospitality and Racing, Kevin Anderson, said the latest round of ClubGrants funding has awarded more than $4.2M to 43 projects across sport and recreation, arts and culture, community

infrastructure and disaster readiness. “Each year $12.5M is made available for projects to build, repair or upgrade facilities across arts and culture, sport and recreation, disaster readiness and community infrastructure,” Anderson said. “The latest round was one the largest yet in a response to weather events including drought, bushfires and flooding,

as well as the ongoing recovery from the COVID pandemic.” Since 2015, the NSW Government has funded more than 520 community projects worth more than $81M under the Infrastructure Grants program. Source: Media release, Jun 9 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Small business strategy open for public comment Public consultation is open on the NSW Government’s Small Business Strategy which will chart the course over the next three years for about 800,000 small businesses across the state. NSW Small Business Minister, Eleni Petinos, said that feedback from industry would

assist in developing a strategy that promoted a thriving, dynamic and innovative small business community, accounting for the current climate and providing a blueprint for the future. “The public consultation will afford stakeholders the opportunity to have their say on the new strategy because we know that some of the best

ideas will come from small businesses themselves. “Over the past two years unprecedented levels of support have been provided to small businesses to withstand the impacts of COVID, but now we need to look forward and develop policy settings for the future,” Petinos said. Various small business

associations are encouraging their members to participate in the public consultation period, including the Master Grocers Australia, the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia, Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association and the Restaurant and Catering Australia. CEO of Restaurant and

Catering Australia, Wes Lambert, said that after an exceptionally challenging period, his members welcomed further consultation from the NSW Government on the path forward. “Our members were some of the hardest hit during the pandemic,” he said. “The next few years will be

crucial to thousands of small businesses in the restaurant and catering sector and close cooperation with government will be essential.” Small businesses seeking to have their say or looking for further information can do so at: www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov. au/small_business_strategy. Sue Murray

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Council asks for more detail on Old Sydney Town proposal The Bring Back Old Sydney Town group is hopeful of a satisfactory outcome for proposed redevelopment of the former OST site, with Central Coast Council asking World Cultural Tourism Village (WCTV) to do more work on its planning proposal. Council received a planning proposal in August, 2020, from WCTV seeking to amend the zoning of land comprising the Australian Reptile Park and former Old Sydney Town site. The proposal seeks to rezone approximately 120ha of land to enable a mixture of land uses, including tourism attractions,

tourism-related retail and accommodation, retail, business, residential development and conservation. A spokesperson said Council has requested that WCTV undertake further studies and investigations prior to finalising the proposed concept. “Council is currently awaiting receipt of this additional information,” the spokesperson said. “Once received, Council will continue the assessment of the proposal. “The planning proposal is currently not scheduled for an upcoming Local Planning Panel or Council meeting.”

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Bring Back Old Sydney Town (BBOST) spokesperson, Jake Cassar, said the latest development was a win for the

community. “Our argument has always been to change the size, scale

and nature of the housing development to fit in with the surrounding area, and to ensure that the housing cannot be seen from OST,” Cassar said. “To this end we suggested a large grassy hill or a sandstone wall could do the job. “Also, in the current planning proposal the original OST area was reduced by around two thirds and there was no guarantee that there would be jobs for actors; this concerned us greatly. “Along with other members of BBOST, I met with the new owners a couple of months ago in their office in Sydney and expressed our views at length.

“It was a good meeting and we were all able to express our ideas freely. “The owners were … open to a third party operating and managing the Old Sydney Town site, so we discussed options including inter-governmental support for operating OST. “We will be in touch with the owners again soon to see if mutually beneficial ground can be reached in the hope that the next planning proposal can clearly show a new and improved Old Sydney Town as being the centrepiece of the proposal.” Terry Collins

Grant to help boost security at Coast Shelter’s Tiny Homes Coast Shelter is set to receive $4,000 from Central Coast Council for upgrades to its Tiny Homes. The money, from Council’s Community Grants Program, will be used to help with the installation of security in the Tiny Homes, including the addition of CCTV and a restricted master key system. Coast Shelter CEO, Michael Starr, said the investment will go a long way to help improve security measures at the transitional housing site. “The aim of transitional housing is to be safe and secure so vulnerable young

people can look forward to a brighter future,” he said. “We are confident these extra safety measures will help our clients – who are people who have likely experienced trauma- to feel more secure in their homes for the duration of their tenancy. “Our project aims to address the One Coast Community Strategic Plan 2018-28 – by working together to solve a range of social and health issues that may impact community wellbeing and vulnerable people, through safe housing for young people at the Tiny Homes precinct in Gosford.

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“People transitioning to our Tiny Homes have previously lived in Coast Shelter’s specialist crisis housing for between one and three months

with access to a range of personal supports. “Our specialist youth services team continues to work closely with young people to tailor a

range of personalised supports to help them build resilience, gain life skills, secure a job, access training and find and keep their own safe place to live.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the Community Support Grants Program supports local community organisations to continue to deliver important services that benefit and support the local community. “It is great to see Central Coast Emergency Accommodation Services Limited (Coast Shelter) receive necessary financial and in-kind support needed to deliver a

safe environment for local community members to find refuge in a time of need,” Hart said. “Council’s Community Support Grants applications are open year-round, with allocated funding under this grant program for the 2021/22 financial year still available. “We encourage the local community applying for Community Grants to take part in one of our upcoming grant writing workshops or drop-in sessions, in order to strengthen their application and enhance their chances of success.” Terry Collins

Amnesty for social housing tenants People living in social housing on the Central Coast can contribute to providing a fairer rental system for those in need, with the NSW Government set to run its fourth Tenant Amnesty. Minister for Families and Communities, Natasha Maclaren-Jones, said the initiative is an opportunity for

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The Tenant Amnesty offers Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Housing and Aboriginal Housing residents protection from penalties for not declaring income such as Centrelink support, wages, shares or assets, as well as having unauthorised occupants in social housing. Tenants who declare changes in their circumstances during

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Help make Toukley and The Entrance shine Central Coast Council is out to make Toukley and The Entrance shine and is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local businesses interested in coordinating community events in the two townships. EOIs are welcome from prospective event management organisations, local businesses and qualified individuals interested in delivering funded community events aimed at creating vibrant, engaging spaces. Open until June 27, Council’s Request for Quotation will allow event organisers the opportunity to receive funding to deliver a Christmas event and a one-day event on the Toukley Village Green, and popup markets in the Waterfront Plaza at The Entrance. Council’s Community and Culture Unit Manager, Glenn Cannard, said Council is pleased to continue offering opportunities for local businesses to be reconnected to their communities and help enhance the Coast’s

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Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said local businesses can have confidence that Council is working toward further renewing opportunities that connect them to their community. “Following a number of challenging years for local

businesses and event organisers, we are hopeful that new opportunities and funding can continue to help bring their big ideas for the community to life,” he said. “We encourage all interested businesses or local event organisers to submit an

application to get involved and help deliver engaging events that boost local economies, and further contribute to the overall ambiance of our Central Coast community.” Funding available includes: $10,000 for a family-oriented Christmas event to be delivered during December on the Toukley Village Green; $8,000 for a one-day event to be delivered on a weekend day/ night, any time between July, 2022, and June, 2023, on the Toukley Village Green; and $20,000 in funding or the delivery and management of a pop-up market in the Waterfront Plaza, The Entrance, with one market per quarter between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. For more information on the request or proposal process and opportunities, or to submit a tender, visit www. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/eoi. Source: Media release, Jun 6 Central Coast Council

Applications open for community grants Central Coast Council’s 2022-23 Community Grants Program is now open, with $900,000 in annual funding available to support local community groups and organisations to deliver worthwhile projects, programs and events that strengthen our community. Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said groups could apply for funding under three programs, with two of them closing on June 30 and the third open year-round. “Council’s Community Grants Program supports local groups and organisations to develop initiatives aimed at enhancing community connection,

activating places and spaces and improving quality of life on the Coast,” she said. “Grant writing sessions, information sessions and dropin sessions have been running in May and are continuing during June and are designed to support community members through the application process. “Funding of up to $20,000 per project is available under the Community Development Grant Program and the Community Events and Place Activation Program, with applications closing at the end of the month.” Smith said community groups and organisations can also apply for funding of up to

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$5,000 per project as part of the Community Support Program, which will remain open throughout the year. Council Administrator, Rik

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which build the community’s capacity and create stronger local connections. “With $900,000 in annual funding on offer, this is an opportunity for community groups and organisations to put ideas into action, making a difference to our community and creating a stronger Central Coast,” Hart said. “If you are looking to deliver a worthwhile project or event over the next 18 months, I highly encourage you to read the guidelines and apply now.” The Community Development Grant Program opened on June 1 and closes on June 30. Applicants can apply for up to $20,000 per application with a total available annual program

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Rezoning plans for housing at Forresters Beach A planning proposal for a residential subdivision in Forresters Beach is now open for public comment. Plans are to rezone the triangular site on the urban fringe between 137-145 Bakali Rd and 925-993 Central Coast Highway for low density housing, with a portion of wetland vegetation zoned for environmental conservation and another section dedicated to Central Coast Council for a public park.

Besides rezoning, the Planning Proposal includes other matters such as building height and minimum lot size. It is a similar proposal to that originally considered by the former Gosford City Council in 2013 and amended by Central Coast Council in 2019, before being withdrawn by the applicant in November 2020. The withdrawal was in response to a direction from the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment requiring all

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determine this proposal by that date the applicant withdrew and submitted this current proposal. The main issues to be resolved are: the upgrading of Central Coast Highway to four lanes by Transport for NSW and whether direct access to the site from the highway is feasible, or access at Bakali Rd; a planning agreement for the dedication of land to Council for a local park; and protection of the wetland with a Vegetation Management Plan.

The Planning Proposal was considered by the Local Planning Panel in April 2021 and was supported in principle. The Planning Proposal and other relevant documents will be on public exhibition until June 24 on Council’s website or at the Wyong Administrative Office. Council will consider submissions and review the Planning Proposal at a future Council meeting. Sue Murray

Terrigal penthouse storey knocked back … again Despite hearing from three speakers on behalf of the applicant, the Central Coast Local Planning Panel has upheld its refusal of a proposed modification on a development underway in Terrigal. 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 requested a review of the decision, refuting each of the four major reasons given by the panel for refusal, which was heard by the panel on May 26. The panel was addressed by Michael Leavey of Michael Leavey Consulting, Doug Sneddon of Doug Sneddon Planning and John Aspinall of Urbaine Architecture as the applicant claimed the modification was substantially

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the same development as was originally approved. But the panel found that the modified development proposal was not substantially the same development as the development for which consent

was originally granted. It also found the modified development proposal would result in unreasonable adverse impacts as a result of non -compliance with planning controls.

“The modified development proposal is considered unsuitable for the site as a result of non-compliance with GLEP and GDCP planning controls,” the panel found. “The modified development proposal has not suitably responded to the concerns raised in submissions and is not in the public interest.” The panel also said it considered there was no compelling reason in the current section 8.2 review application to support approval of the modification. “The proposed non-

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Central Coast young people with a disability will hold an inclusive dance party on June 11 for friends, family and anyone in the community looking for a fun time. The young people are supported by the not-for-profit organisation Social Futures, a National Disability Insurance Scheme Partner in the Community. Social Futures’ Community Development Coordinator, Scott Jones, said the group wants any young person feeling isolated to come the dance party, which will feature live band Soul Station.

“There were six young people on the Central Coast who told us that they felt isolated after leaving school and had minimum socialisation,” Jones said. He said the young people came into contact with Social Futures after joining the NDIS and have set up the WAVES working group. “They said that there was no community event where they felt safe and welcome, so they’ve decided to develop and hold inclusive dance parties every three months and everyone is welcome – people with and without disability,” Jones said.

“The dance party will charge a $15 entry fee to cover expenses, including the cost of the band. “They are looking forward to attracting a good turn out to ensure the dance is part of the Central Coast landscape for years to come.” The dance party will be held at Central Coast Leagues Club from 7-10pm this Saturday, June 11. For more information email wavesccidp@gmail.com or call 0434 312 536. Source: Media release, Jun 8 Social Futures

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Dr Silke and Dr Erin can see women for a broad spectrum of women’s health issues including reproductive and sexual health, poor nutrition, obesity, chronic disease, tobacco, drug and alcohol dependency, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Specialised women’s health patient care includes cervical screening (previously pap smears), breast checks and management of breast disease, menstruation and premenstrual syndrome problems, peri-menopause and menopause advice, prolapse and incontinence management, pregnancy testing and pregnancy options counselling, testing and treatment for sexually

transmitted infections and providing safe sex advice, contraception advice and insertions of Mirena IUD’s and Implanons. Our GP’s encourage women to maintain their women’s health and book a check up with a women’s health GP. At Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre we schedule longer appointments to give our patients more

time and care in a professional, safe and welcoming environment. For enquiries or to make an appointment, please call our friendly clinic reception team on 02 4324 2533 or visit our website cccwhc.com.au to find out more about our services for women and girls. We are located at 37 Maidens Brush Road Wyoming.

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Welcome boost for Camp Breakaway Camp Breakaway has been supporting some of the region’s most vulnerable people for more than 40 years and this month the community has returned the favour after it was named winner of the May round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program. The San Remo-based NDIS service provider has won $2,000 for taking out the public vote in May, with runners-up, SWAMP Central Coast and Words on the Waves Inc, both receiving $500. Established in 1982, Camp Breakaway specialises in providing respite care for people with a disability and their carers. The funding from Greater Bank will go directly towards supporting the many programs provided. Camp Breakaway Community Engagement Manager, Sara Evans, said caring is a very demanding role. “Carers need a regular break so they can recharge and avoid burn out, helping them to continue caring for longer,” she said. “Our respite care service

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caring. “We receive no government support so we rely on grants and donations, as well as money we generate through our own fundraising activites. “As such, this money from Greater Bank is most welcome and will help us to run some of our many programs.” Greater Bank’s Central Coast

Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said carers play a critical role in society. “The work carers do is nothing short of incredible, giving up careers and other ambitions to devote themselves to a loved one,” he said. “They richly deserve our support for the service they provide – almost invariably

unpaid – so it’s our pleasure to help some of these selfless people take a well-earned break.” Voting in the June round of the #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program is now open until 5pm on Wednesday, June 29, with Central Coast Sporting Horse Association, Roundabout

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Swampies pop into Gosford Hospital with a $5,000 donation The Swampies Social Golf Club has donated $5,000 to Gosford Hospital to buy a new remote paging system. Associated with The Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy, Swampies members handed the cheque over recently to hospital staff. The new system will allow hospital theatre staff to allocate a pager to a child’s parent or carer as the patient is being taken in for surgery. When the patient’s procedure is complete, staff will be able to make contact with the parent

or carer by activating the pager. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Manager Fundraising and Donations, Jan Richens, Acting Director Women Children and Families, Leanne Roberts, and Nurse Unit Manager Logistics, Toni Hoad, formally accepted the cheque. “This paging system is much more flexible, effective and time-saving than say the use of mobile phones or ‘manpower’ to contact parents,” Hoad said. “Parents can confidently go and have a coffee or check on other family members knowing

their pager will ‘go off’ as soon as the patient is ready, without the need to wait in the surgical waiting area.” Richens said it was a pleasure working with such communityminded individuals to enhance care provided by Central Coast Health. “These guys thoroughly enjoy their golf and the social side of getting together each week but they also have a great deal of pride knowing they are helping the local community with their fundraising,” she said. Swampies Social Golf Club Secretary, Ken Martin, said the

group had a long history of donations to local causes throughout its 42 years. “In recent years our donations have been directed to the District’s Children’s Fund and to Cancer Services to purchase equipment that is vitally needed,” he said. “In the past 10 years, the Swampies are proud to have donated over $25,000 to Central Coast Local Health District Services.” Source: Media release, Jun 6 Swampies Social Golf Club

Holding the cheque are Ken Martin, Toni Hoad, Jan Richens and Leanne Roberts as Swampies members watch on

Be a superhero for child heart disease Hero For HeartKids Day on Friday, June 17 is a fun way to unleash hidden superpowers by dressing up in a favourite superhero for the day while raising money and awareness for children living with congenital heart disease.

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walks of life are participating in the Australia-wide event, now in its eighth year, to show their support for the real heroes, the thousands of brave children who are living with the lifethreatening challenges of congenital heart disease (CHD). This year, HeartKids is on a mission to help the 72,000 Australians who battle CHD, which is one of the biggest causes of death in babies. Every day in Australia there are eight children born with a heart defect which means there is one family every three hours whose life will change in a heartbeat. The condition is lifelong with no known cure and many children will require ongoing treatment including open-heart surgeries throughout their life. All money raised through

Hero for HeartKids goes to providing support for families with children undergoing heart surgery, for hospital support services, a helpline, parent networking programs and financial support for families doing it tough. HeartKids CEO Fiona Ellis said Hero for HeartKids was “an opportunity for the community to harness their superhuman powers and be a positive force, directly helping seriously ill children and their families.” To date, HeartKids has committed more than $3.5M to fund research into the causes, treatment and management of children heart disease. Sue Murray

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These almost alien-looking plants are one of the Earth’s great examples of adaptation to environment. Their name comes to us from the Latin ‘sucus’ which means juice or sap and as their name suggests, they are indeed juicy. ‘All cacti are succulents but not all succulents are cacti’ is an adage and not true these days as progression in botanical science has meant that some cacti are being excluded from the succulent group all together. While this scientific difference prevails, generally gardeners consider them to be all in the same bunch of plants and why not? They have similar needs, join to make fantastic displays that are harmonious and have a high visual impact. Which Pots? All plants, unless they are water dwelling, benefit from good drainage. Yes, you can sometimes successfully grow these plants in pots without holes as they require very little water, but I suggest you go for the containers with holes or drill them in every time. A layer of larger gravel in the bottom of pots goes well to further increase drainage. Only repot they outgrow their container or if affected by pests and disease. Outgrowing a pot usually occurs every couple of years

and can be indicated by root bound soil. Use a small paintbrush to swipe away soil or grit that lands on the plant after potting up and be sure to add a layer of pebbles to the surface to keep the potting medium cool and moist. Use gloves to transplant and work with cacti and cover with a few layers of bubble wrap first. This will not only help protect you but also your plant. Unwrap carefully and slowly though as spines can get hooked into the bubbles. What Soil? These plants grow in the desert, in rocky places and you need to mimic that by either purchasing ready-made cacti and succulent potting mix or creating your own. To make your own combine 50% loam-based compost to 50% horticultural or bonsai grit and you may find that some plants, particularly cacti benefit from the addition of perlite to increase the drainage or horticultural sand. Food and Water Needs The main reason we kill succulents and cacti is that we overwater them. In botanical terms a succulent is a plant that has thick fleshy leaves or stems that have adapted to store water. Too much water for any plant increases the risk of disease and pests. Water hanging around also increases humidity and these plants usually come from dry environments. Using distilled water or rainwater is best as the minerals in tap water can cause issues. Water the soil not the plant and do this either carefully from above using a thin spouted vessel or even a syringe. You can also place your pots in a shallow tray of water for about half an hour.

Fertilising is going to depend on your individual type of plant. Follow the suggestions for each. Pruning Tidy up your plant and help it thrive by pruning away any damaged or diseased areas and by thinning out stems when the plant gets too leggy or crowded. This will ensure more vigorous and healthy growth. Always use very sharp scissors or secateurs and clean them often with a cloth dipped in methylated spirits to prevent cross contamination of pests and disease. What’s Going Wrong? Yellowed leaves or stems can mean over or under watering, lack of light or food. Check soil for moisture level. Try moving to a position with more light and check on feeding and watering requirements of your plant. Mushy or soft leaves or stems indicates overwatering, high humidity and possibly fungal growth. Reduce watering, increase air circulation and wait and see. Remove any areas that go brown or die. Light brown raised areas could be the non-fatal ‘cactus corky scab’ and you will need to increase air circulation and reduce humidity. Round dark spots usually mean ‘fungal leaf spot’. Affected areas have to be removed to save the plant. Be careful not to wet leaves and stems in future when watering as this is usually the

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cause. Fine brown markings, distorted growth, plant collapse and strange fibres appearing on your plants are all signs of pests. While it helps to identify the pests, physical removal by washing the plant in very mild soapy water and quickly drying in a well-ventilated area helps. Spider mites usually mean a death sentence for your plant, but you can try an eco-friendly pesticide and removing the infected parts. Thrips and fungus gnats can be combated by the placement of sticky traps around your plants and vine weevils and root mealybugs will mean you need to repot and clean your roots. Scale insect is a difficult one and you can try washing your plant, using a methylated spirit-soaked cotton bud directly on areas of infestation or a systemic pesticide. Whole plant collapse is a sad looking problem and usually means that there is a pest or fungal disease in the roots of the plant, have a look, remove pests or fungal damaged roots and repot. Should all the roots look affected, then the plant needs to go to the bin I’m sorry to say. Distorted growth can also mean insufficient light as well as a newly arrived pest so inspect closely and if nothing has been found, try a position with more light. Should you plant seem to not be growing in a non-dormant period, it could be any of the

above so check weekly for signs of pests or disease, revise your watering method, and amount and perhaps move to a position with more favourable air movement, light and temperature. Etiolation is a common succulent problem. It is leggy and outstretched growth of the stem and leaves caused by a lack of sunlight and usually occurs after you have fed your plant. Simply move the plant to an area in which it will receive more sunlight. Pruning A lot of these types of plants produce offsets. These look like miniatures of the parent plant and grow around the base. Most can be eased off by hand or you made need a sharp small knife to separate them. These are then left in a dry and warm place for two weeks so they can dry out a little and then potted up. Another method of reproducing more plants is by propagating through leaf cuttings. Gently pull off mature, healthy leaves from the base of plants. Again, leave to dry for a couple of weeks and then pot up. Seed propagation is also possible, but seeds are difficult to obtain from your own plants. Stem cuttings can be achieved by removing a leafy stem of about 8 to10cm in length with secateurs. Remove the bottom 3cm of leaves and leave to dry for a couple of weeks. Pot up as with other forms of propagation mentioned. Recommended for Beginners

The following are generally easy to obtain and easy to grow and care for. CACTI: Cereus (includes Queen of the Night and Pipe Organ Cactus) , Echinopsis

(includes sea urchin and hedgehog cactus), Ferocactus (includes barrel cactus), Mammillaria (includes pincushion cactus) SUCCULENTS: Aloe (includes Aloe Vera), Aeonium (includes Houseleeks), Crassula (inclues Jade Plant), Haworthia (includes Zebra Plant), Lithops (includes Living Stones) Resources for You The Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club.I NC Australia: https://cccsg.weebly.com and facebook.com/cccscInc. Cacti & Succulent Group NSW: facebook.com/ groups/687205318073532/

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clinical rugby. The trend continued into the second half with the Trojans racking up a further 28 points. Terrigal No.8 Elekana Laupola, prop Harry Gray and flanker Sam Kenny, who crossed for 2 tries, were dominant while, for Warnervale, No.8 Matt Martin, and centres Keegan Quakawoot and Soine Piukala had solid games. The win sees Terrigal climb to third place on the ladder with 19 points. Down at Pennant Hills Oval,

The Lakes prevailed 27-26 over Hornsby in what proved to be a neck and neck struggle for the whole 80 minutes. The Lakes opened the scoring with a converted try, but the match was quickly evened up by Hornsby with a try of their own. The Lakes then ground their way to a 19-7 lead only to see Hornsby claw their way back into the game with some excellent rugby to tie things up at 19-all midway through the second half. In the latter stages of the

Major boost to health staffing levels The Central Coast is set to benefit from a major boost to the state’s health workforce expected to be announced in the State budget later this month. A record 10,148 full-time equivalent staff will be recruited to hospitals and health services across the state over four years, with 40 per cent of those to be allocated to the regions, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said. “NSW Health will work closely with Central Coast Local Health District when allocating how many of these positions will come to the Central Coast,” Crouch said. Premier Dominic Perrottet said 7,674 more workers would be recruited in the first year, which will help ease pressure on COVID-fatigued health staff and fast-track more elective surgery for patients. “Everyone in NSW is indebted to our health workers for their selfless efforts throughout the pandemic, remembering for a long time there was no vaccine, and they risked their lives each day to care for patients,” Mr Perroettet said. “This record investment will help us care for health staff

match, The Lakes regained the lead with a try before the home side then took the lead 26-24 through a converted try. Only in the final moments of the match were The Lakes able to kick a penalty goal to snatch victory. Best players for The Lakes were Wiremu Pirini, lock Reihana Hemopo and fullback Macui Rauluni while Hornsby centres Hunter Bird and Harry Fox also impressed. At Heazlett Park, another dominant performance by Avoca

Beach in defeating Gosford 69 points to 10 saw them retain top spot on the ladder with 29 points. After an even start to the match, the Avoca Beach forwards gradually took control to create lots of opportunities for their fast-running backs to capitalise. The young Gosford team never stopped trying but had no answer in the end to what was a solid display of structured rugby by Avoca Beach, led impressively by fullback Mitchell

Briggs, halfback Mitchell Magrath and hooker Cooper Elliott. In the final match of the round, Kariong defeated Woy Woy at Kariong Oval by 28 points to nil to retain second place on the ladder with 26 points. Women’s 10’s rugby continued with Terrigal confirming their Premiership favouritism by defeating Warnervale 45 points to 10, and The Lakes upsetting Hornsby 26 points to 5. Source: CCRU President, Larry Thomson

June 2022 Public Exhibition Notiﬁcation of Herbicide Use Central Coast Council will be applying Glyphosate 360 and Metasulfuron-methyl between July 2022 to December 2022 to speciﬁc waterways and drainage lines within the local government area for the purpose of waterway, ecosystem and asset protection.

A major increase in health staffing levels will be announced in the State budget

across the state, providing the respite and back-up they need. “It will also boost staff numbers in hospitals to deliver quality health care closer to home, ensuring better health outcomes and a brighter future for NSW families.” The additional staff will include nurses and midwives, doctors, paramedics, pathologists and scientific staff, pharmacists and allied health professionals, as well as support and ancillary staff. Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, said the NSW Government’s $4.5B investment over four years is intended to relieve pressure on existing staff and will ensure there are appropriate levels of health staffing for its pipeline of health infrastructure projects. “Backing in our existing staff with additional staff to support

them is critical,” he said. “As the NSW Government has delivered 170 hospitals and health facilities since 2011, with a further 110 underway, this funding will also ensure those new hospitals will have the workforce of today and the future.” Minister for Regional Health, Bronnie Taylor, said regional communities were “waiting with open arms” to welcome additional skilled health professionals. Treasurer, Matt Kean, said a strong feature of the health workforce budget was a boost to NSW Ambulance which has been under unprecedented pressure, with historically high call rates.

Glyphosate is registered for use in Australia by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. Non-chemical methods of weed control are also utilised wherever practicable. During application, signage will be clearly displayed to notify application of herbicides to waterways and will include information on the herbicide being applied, the location details, the dates and the weed Council is managing. During signposted periods, the public is advised not to use, drink or swim in the water until signage is removed. For further information or to obtain a copy of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the product, please contact Council's Environmental Infrastructure Section on 1300 463 954. This notification is provided in accordance with Council's Pesticide Use Notification Plan and the Environmental Protection Licence 7643 which are available for viewing at the Wyong Administration Buildings or may be viewed on Council's website centralcoast.nsw.gov.au David Farmer Chief Executive Officer June 2022

Source: Media release, Jun 6 NSW Government

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Another ‘Kuol moment’ as Mariners play key role for Australia

Alou Kuol gives a live, successful demonstration of the ‘Scorpion Kick’ in the Olyroos’ 1-1 draw with Iraq

FOOTBALL Australian green and gold has made forward strides in both the U23 and Senior teams with no small thanks to Mariners yellow and blue, late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, June 7 & 8 (AEST). The Olyroos and Socceroos both won important games: the former topping Group B at the AFC U23 Asian Cup with Josh Nisbet and Jacob Farrell on the field; the latter defeating the United Arab Emirates in a door-die FIFA World Cup qualification with Kye Rowles in defence. After securing his Socceroos

debut in a preliminary friendly match against Jordan, won 2-1, on Wednesday June 1 (AEST), Rowles was again stationed in centre defence for the full 90’ against UAE, ending with a 2-1 win and advancement into a final World Cup qualifier against Peru, June 14 (AEST). A cagey opening half at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Qatar, brought few scoring chances with both teams showing greater urgency in defence, sharing equal possession and shots at goal. The breakthrough did not come until a 53rd minute goal for the Socceroos, put away by Jackson Irvine off the back of Martin Boyle’s deft escape

down the wing and grounded cross in front of goal. Only three minutes later, the celebrations blared at the other end of the pitch with an equaliser for the UAE, scored by Caio Canedo. With level scores, the final third of play brought a flurry of attacking efforts with Craig Goodwin, Ajdin Hrustic and substitute Jamie McLaren each bringing close attempts. In the 84th minute, the winning goal was put away with a thunderous volley by Hrustic from Aaron Mooy’s cleared corner, taking a deflection before trickling into the corner of the net.

With UAE’s World Cup hopes quashed, the Socceroos will face one more obstacle from Peru, with Rowles remaining in the squad and ready for a potential third Aussie cap. “I’m pretty stoked to get a run,” spoke Rowles after his debut against Jordan. “Obviously it’s a massive honour and the biggest privilege ever, it was good to be out there with a great bunch of boys in a good hit out. “Everyone in the group has shared a lot of their experiences, whether it be their first time in camp or having been here for a while, and that’s really opened my eyes to playing my game and helping the team with what

I can do. “I’ll do whatever to stay in the team, just like everyone, and there’s so much competition so you know you’ve got to be on your A game to be in with a sniff.” Meanwhile in Uzbekistan for the U23 Asian Cup, the Olyroos began with a 2-0 win over Kuwait, followed by a 1-1 draw against Iraq and a 1-0 win over Jordan, now advancing into a quarter-final against Group B runners-up, Turkmenistan. Alongside Nisbet and Farrell are former Mariners Lewis Miller, who was released from the Club this week, and Alou Kuol, who transferred to VfB Stuttgart in 2021.

Farrell and Miller have played a key role in securing two clean sheets, the latter earning an assist against Kuwait after a darting right flank run and a pass to Jay Rich-Baghuelou. Kuol’s big moment came against Iraq with a ‘scorpion kick’ goal from Joshua Rawlins’ cross – a hot contender for goal of the tournament that has to be seen to be believed. Nisbet, who has re-signed with the Mariners for another two years, has so far had chances as a final third substitute against Kuwait and Jordan and will hope for more chances in the upcoming finals. Haakon Barry

New Mariners Director promises to keep club on Central Coast FOOTBALL New Central Coast Mariners Board member, Richard Peil, has promised to keep the club on the Central Coast but is still awaiting approval to confirm his role as Chairman. Peil spoke with Coast Community News in an exclusive spotlight interview, speaking on his own football and professional history, his goals for the first team squad, academy, sport science department, Women’s A-League entry and more. Peil’s appointment to the Board has come with the blessing of current Chairman, Mike Charlesworth, who intends on handing over this role to the newcomer once approval has been granted by Football Australia (FA) and the

Australian Professional Leagues (APL). “It has taken a long time to find the right investor for the Central Coast Mariners and I’m convinced Rich is the perfect fit,” Charlesworth said. “The focus of the club for many years was unashamedly survival, but with a great team of people both on and off the pitch, I’m sure Richard can build on the growth we’ve seen these last couple of years.” In line with his promises to provide a fresh injection of investment, Peil has affirmed his belief in Head Coach, Nick Montgomery leading the first Men’s team into the AFC Champions League in two years. Off the pitch, Peil has set the goal of solidifying the club’s financial position which he believes can be achieved by growing the spectacle around

Peil also gave some further clarity around the status of the club in organising the entry of their first team into the growing A-League Women conference. “The league hasn’t actually decided when they are going to admit us to the league,” continued Peil. “The difference with me coming on board is that I’m willing to fund the shortfall of club from year one, which Robina Town Centre Drive Qld 4226 New138 Central Coast Mariners Board member, Richard Peil Robina the we hope is next year but as we Box 3275 Town Centre Qld 4230 home gamesPO at Central Coast Robina match as well. sit here today, we don’t know. Tel: 1300 36 0867 Stadium, Gosford. “Once weFax: start 1300 building 81 up 8962 “We would love for it to “My vision email: is to make every our member base, that’s the coincide with the FIFA Women’s artwork@localdirectories.com.au home game more than just the catalyst for us to then hopefully World Cup (in 2023), (but) I www.localdirectories.com.au 90 minutes on the field,” Peil drag in more corporate dollars believe the worst-case said. and get to that level where, as scenario would be the year “Shaun (Mielekamp, Mariners a business, the Mariners is at after. CEO) and I are working together least washing its own face. “I hope the League make a to make it a whole event: “Shaun and I are very decision quickly because entertainment as fans arrive, confident we will get it to that players are getting signed entertainment at half time that level, it will probably take us already, so time’s running out is interested and one day three or four seasons but that’s for a decision on that, but I maybe entertainment post- our goal.” know there’s a process the

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Reigning Premiers, the Terrigal Trojans, sent a major statement to other teams in the CCRU with a resounding 61-5 win over Warnervale in the match of the round at The Haven Oval. See page 30 The Trojans celebrate a try at 33-5

Ocean swim abandoned after three attempts SWIMMING Central Coast-based ocean swimmers attempting a marathon 23km swim from Terrigal to Umina Beach have been forced to abandon the project following three failed attempts, but might try again in summer. On April 30, six swimmers entered the water at Terrigal to tackle the ambitious course, which covers the picturesque coastline along Bouddi National ParkpassingAvoca,Copacabana, McMasters and Killcare, for the Bouddi Wild Swim. The swim was organised by the Central Coast Open Water Swimming Association with swimmers from Umina Beach and Terrigal taking up the challenge. Organiser and swimmer, Chris Young, said the first attempt was cancelled at

11.5km near Little Beach due to an un-forecast storm blowing through the course. Despite great conditions being forecast all week, the swimmers and 20-crew support team faced three metre swells, high wind, and heavy rain. “Conditions quickly became very unsafe for all involved and we had no choice but to cancel the event,” Young said. On the second attempt, two two-member relay teams completed two-thirds of the course before a strong headwind picking up in the afternoon halted proceedings. Young said on the third attempt on May 14, he managed to complete the course in a solo swim, but a newly formed three-person relay team completed only 19km of the 23km course. “We were going to try a fourth

The swimmers and a support person prior to entering the water on April 30

time last weekend, but the weather conditions weren’t good and now the water is too cold for another attempt before summer,” he said. “It did feel wonderful to complete the solo swim. “It felt fantastic when my feet hit the sand on the other side after 11 and a half hours in the

water. “For three years I have been thinking about this. Young said the group did complete a successful swim around Lion Island last year and although all swimmers hadn’t managed to complete the longer swim, there was a great sense of camaraderie in

the group. “It is heartbreaking that we didn’t all complete the swim, which we had been planning since December, but we were fighting the elements,” he said. “We might try again when the water warms up.” The swimmers’ journey was captured by local documentary filmmakers Toni Houston (director, writer, editor) and Sarah Beard (producer) for Toni Houston Media and Artesano Productions, the recipients of a Creative Art Central grant. COASTING – into the heart of Bouddi will chronicle the ocean swimmers’ attempt to complete the 23km marathon swim. “Filming this ocean odyssey has been a real privilege,” Houston said. “Through COVID, floods, storms and personal challenges, the swimmers

have kept their dream alive – an amazing testimony to human endurance. “It has also been a powerful lens to observe the changes in Mother Nature and biggerpicture issues, like climate change and pollution. The swimmers have been training for the swim since October, 2021, and each had to complete a 10km continuous swim to qualify. Young said the Bouddi Wild Swim takes its name from the local Aboriginal name for the area. “Bouddi has various meanings in Aboriginal languages, however, it’s most commonly known to mean ‘heart’,” he said. “It’s a fitting name for the course as it takes a lot of heart to even contemplate swimming it. Terry Collins