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Coast Shelter Sleepout raises more than $180,000
Reuniting lost dogs with their owners is a very challenging but rewarding experience for the team at Milly’s Search Trap and Rescue Group. See page 10
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Central Coast entertainer Melinda Schneider received her marriage proposal not from long-time partner, Mark Gable, but from their eight-year-old son, Sullivan. See page 20
Business More than $180,000 was raised for Coast Shelter’s frontline services at the organisation’s annual Sleepout on August 5. See page 13 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and the team from O’Brien Electrical and Plumbing
Thousands of dead fish wash up on shores of Mannering Park Locals around Lake Macquarie were devastated on Friday (August 5) to discover large numbers of fish washed up dead on the shoreline in mysterious circumstances. “We’re not talking about a dozen fish, we’re talking about thousands of fish of all species – bream, flathead, sting rays, mullet, blackfish and types I’ve not seen before,” said local, Shane Peters, of Mannering Park. “I’ve lived in the area for 50 years and have never seen anything like it, “I rang the EPA and they came
out to investigate the day after – they weren’t going to say what it was straight away, though they said they suspected low oxygen levels in the water could be responsible for the mass kill event.”
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contacted the EPA for comment although a spokesperson said they were still investigating the situation, saying they will release a statement in due course. Locals speculated on social media into the cause, writing it may be related to anything from a chemical spill, seismic testing, a natural algae bloom following the rain or something related to Delta Electricity’s Vales Point power station. Vales Point power station is one of two coal fired power stations on the shores of Lake Macquarie. The station is located on the southern shore of the lake, near
A renewed proposal for 22 warehouse units in Tuggerah has been redesigned to consider flood impacts and to provide more efficient use of the site. See page 22
the suburb of Mannering Park, where the bulk of the dead fish have been found. The station uses water from the lake as cooling in the production of energy and has a long standing permit from the EPA to emit warm water into Lake Macquarie. The plant operates an aeration device that returns oxygen to the warm water released back into the lake. On Monday (August 8), Central Coast Newspapers contacted the power station operated by Delta for comment on Monday.
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Allanah Pitcher, 18, of Terrigal continues to build her international race walking resume, scoring two firsts and a second place in the recent Australian U23 European tour, held in the UK. See page 31
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Central Coast entertainer Melinda Schneider received her marriage proposal not from long-time partner, Mark Gable, but from their eight-year-old son, Sullivan. “A couple of years ago, just before COVID, Sullivan said to me ‘Mummy, can you please marry Daddy’,” Schneider said. “I told him we have been together for 14 years and you don’t have to be married to be happy, but he said ‘Mummy, I just don’t want anyone else to marry you’. “How could I refuse such a beautiful proposal?” With her wedding set for next month, Schneider will present her latest show, Love Songs, at the Laycock St Theatre on August 27. “After the couple of years, we have all had I thought it would be nice to do a show about love,” she said.
“It’s an intimate little show I do with a double bass player and a piano player- they sing with me as well. “It’s an emotional journey.” Schneider said the show combines original love songs she has written over the course of her 40-year career withs some of her favourites by such artists as Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton and the Bee Gees. “There are also singalong opportunities for the audience,” she said. “Singing together is a very unifying thing – it connects everyone. “This is quite an emotional show for me. “I quite often have cried while performing it. “I do a version of Both Sides Now and it gets me every time.” The Golden Guitar Award winner and chart-topping singer/songwriter will
also feature songs from her 15th studio album, which was released in March. She continues to tour the country every year as a live performer, while writing, recording and advocating for mental health, having shared her own lived experience of it in late-2020. She has won six CMAA Golden Guitar Awards and is a two-time ARIA Award nominee and an APRA Award nominated songwriter. Her songs have been recorded by numerous artists, including John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and Paul Kelly. The two-hour Love Songs will be performed at Laycock St Theatre at 8pm on August 27. See the theatre website for details. Terry Collins
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Chamber demands action on overgrown foreshore
The viewing platform is being impacted by unmaintained vegetation
Business leaders on the Peninsula are concerned that the Ettalong foreshore has not been maintained in keeping with the Plan of Management (POM) for the area and has requested an onsite meeting with Central Coast Council officers in September. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Mainstreet Coordinator, Debra Wales, said vegetation around the viewing platforms on the foreshore was out of control and called on Council for immediate action. “In 1996 the vegetation was out of control with weed infestations and coastal wattle growing over the beach rendering the beachfront almost useless to the public,” she said. “The beach had become an embarrassment and contributed toward the decline of the town. “This is why (President) Matthew Wales and I, through the Peninsula Chamber of
Commerce, instigated the foreshore masterplan process which led to the current Plan of Management. “The success of that plan is evident in the upgrade from the Box On the Water Restaurant to the south. “However, the Plan of Management has failed for that portion between Beach St and Picnic Pde. “This portion was always a compromise – the committee reluctantly agreed to the viewing platforms rather than a boardwalk, with interlinking vegetation, but on the basis that the vegetation and view lines was maintained. “Further, that vegetation would be maintained under the viewing platforms and not growing over the decks as can be seen today.” Wales said Council has consistently failed to ensure the maintenance was undertaken in accordance with the POM. “As a result, this portion of the beach is weed infested,
overgrown and an embarrassment to the town at a time when we are trying to increase visitation numbers,” she said. “We now have, as we did in 1996, vagrants living in the bush, boats and canoes stored in the vegetation and coastal wattle overgrowing the viewing platforms and the beachfront. “Sadly, we are back to the bad old days.” Wales said the vegetation is so dense that the beach cannot be seen from the restaurant deck at Diggers. She said the weeds beneath the banksia trees needed to be maintained, trimmed and managed to protect view lines and ensure adequate beachfront is available to the public. The introduced dune area presents an obstruction to the Ettalong Beach town centre solely to imitate an “estuary foreshore system” that never existed, she said. Wales said the Chamber is not seeking changes to the
Ettalong waterfront before the introduction of the dune system
POM, but implementation of the management processes already included in it. She has requested a meeting on September 13 with Council officers, to be attended by Chamber President, Matthew Wales, Ettalong Diggers CEO Col Murphy, business owner Andrew Tregent and Mantra Strata representative Daryl Lynch. A spokesperson said Council does not support the removal or trimming of vegetation in dune environments for the purpose of improving views from private properties. “It is important to retain dune vegetation for several reasons including that it assists in stabilising dunes and sand that are subject to coastal erosion processes,” the spokesperson said. “Dune vegetation acts as a wind break and assists in trapping sand blown from the beach towards The Esplanade. “It also provides habitat for native animals and biodiversity more generally.”
The spokesperson said Council considers that its maintenance and vegetation management along Ettalong foreshore is consistent with the POM, with efforts being made to retain existing banksia trees located within the dune area. “It also requires Council to retain native dune vegetation and rehabilitate with new species to improve the local foreshore ecosystem,” the spokesperson said. “Council’s public tree management program undertakes pruning or removal of trees where they present a risk to the public. “These works will typically involve the trimming and removal of only dead, dying or defective trees and vegetation. “Dune vegetation that encroaches on to public footpaths or public viewing decks will also be trimmed or removed to facilitate public use of those community assets. “Typically, tree pruning or removal is not undertaken for view enhancement unless it is
directly associated with a public lookout area. “Council’s maintenance teams are currently prioritising storm recovery activities, which have led to delays in our regular maintenance schedule. The spokesperson said Council is preparing the Coastal Management Programs in accordance with the Coastal Management Act 2016 which will allow the community to provide feedback on the preferred management of the Ettalong Beach foreshore during the detailed engagement phase later in 2023. “Council will work to ensure a consistent approach to the management of this foreshore area is included in the Coastal Management Program, the District Place Plan, and the Plan of Management. “Council will also work with the specialist community providers to investigate the identified homelessness situation.” Terry Collins
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Busy season for Marine Rescue crews Marine Rescue crews have had their second busiest 12-month period ever, despite the wettest start to a year on record. Across Central Coast waterways there’s been 218 rescues with 166 from the Central Coast base at Point Clare, 10 from Norah Head base and 42 rescues by Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue. Last weekend the rescue vessel Central Coast 21 was diverted from a training exercise on Brisbane Water when the Marine Rescue radio operators received a request for help. Skipper Doug Fitzgerald and his crew Peter Alderton, Andrew McKellar, Trevor Phipps and Bob Gilbody sprung into action to help the skipper of bow rider at Point Frederick with a tow back to Gosford boat ramp. Many boaters in the lower reaches of Lake Macquarie around the Central Coast have also called on assistance from Swansea-based Marine Rescue with 584 rescues
The rescue at Point Frederick last weekend
around the lake. Earlier this week, volunteers onboard Lake Macquarie Three Zero were called to search for a tinny which had been spotted drifting in the southern part of the lake. A fishing rod could be seen on the tinny and there was concern the boater had collapsed in the boat or had fallen overboard. Marine Rescue located the tinny, brought it to shore, and was later reunited with its owner after coming adrift from
a yacht. Over the whole Hunter/Central Coast region there has been 1,147 rescues,229 in potentially life-threatening circumstances bringing 2,242 people safely to shore. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner, Stacey Tannos said that the number of rescues had come in slightly below the previous year, thanks to the poor weather over the summer boating period. “Over the year our volunteers
around NSW received an extraordinary 223,338 radio calls, nearly one every two minutes,” he said. “These included 73 Mayday calls when lives were in imminent danger, and 47 Pan Pans, when boaters were in an urgent but not life-threatening situation, as well as 14 flare sightings. Commissioner Tannos said. “About 57 percent of calls were for flat batteries, running out of fuel or engine problems,
providing boaters with an important reminder to keep their vessel properly serviced and to always carry enough fuel for the journey. “In total, 65,433 boaters across NSW waterways logged on to their local Marine Rescue base, helping to keep them, and their passengers, safer,” the Commissioner said. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers also attended 247 groundings, 146 capsizes and 23 medical emergencies, with most rescues while boats were fishing (37 percent), cruising (32 percent) or sailing (eight percent). Weekends accounted for 50 percent of all rescues, with Sundays the busiest day with 27 percent of rescues, and Thursdays the quietest on the water. Boaters were most likely to be rescued between 12pm and 3pm, with 40 percent of all rescues at this time as boaters begin to head home and strike mechanical issues or deteriorating weather
conditions. As the warmer months approach, Marine Rescue NSW is urging boaters to follow the safety advice and wear a lifejacket, check the weather conditions before heading out and to log on with their local Marine Rescue base so they can be quickly located in an emergency. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke congratulated Marine Rescue NSW volunteers for their outstanding efforts. “One third of the rescues conducted in the last financial year were for life-threatening emergencies, sometimes in the worst of weather and sea conditions and at the dead of night,” she said. “I want to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers whose skill, bravery and dedication saves lives on the water and helps keep our State’s waterways safe.” Sue Murray
Tesch calls for action to alleviate rental crisis Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is calling for more active solutions for the rental crisis on the Central Coast, with new figures revealing rents in the region are among the highest in the state. “The Central Coast was once considered an affordable area to live,” Tesch said. But new data released by Everybody’s Home has revealed that the median local rental price in the region is among the highest in NSW. “The data examined regional rent increases alongside wage growth for lower income workers,” Tesch said. “The Central Coast performed poorly for affordability with an annual increase of 8.9 per cent over three years, raising the median cost of rent to $594 a
week. “The growing unaffordability of the housing market occurring at the same time as the costof-living crisis affecting the nation is placing increased pressure on many in our local community. Tesch said the data demands solutions that will help those struggling in the community. “We need proactive initiatives and programs in place to help with the cost of living - it is worrying that so many in our community are struggling to make ends meet every week,” she said. Sean Mackinnon of Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy is seeing the struggle first-hand as even entry-level accommodation rents for lodges and caravan parks continue to rise steeply.
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“There are systemic issues in the housing system, and people coming to us for temporary housing accommodation are already hard on their luck,” he said. “It is in such a state of crisis that we are not able to be proactive in providing stable housing solutions. “The Government funds 28 days of temporary accommodation, though in a rental market like this it is not tenable for someone receiving government assistance to find a place to stay permanently.” Tesch said rising rents could force essential workers out of the region. “As seen in other parts of the state, unsustainably high prices for housing will see teachers, nurses, shopping assistants, and aged care
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Housing Taskforce to make recommendations about how we can combat housing shortages, provide more choice, bring forward the supply of shovel ready land and speed up the delivery of new homes,” he said. “Central Coast Council is one of 21 councils eligible to apply for $1.4M in funding through our $30M Regional Housing Fund, to deliver new infrastructure upgrades and public and open space projects that directly support new housing supply. “This funding opportunity is our immediate response to those recommendations, while we work on a comprehensive whole-of-government response, which will be released in coming months. “Over the next two years, we’ll be delivering six new re-
developments across the Central Coast, (comprising) 86 new homes for people in need. “This equates to a $43M investment, which will create roughly 200 local jobs. “Additionally,the consolidated LEP for the Central Coast has recently been finalised which will make preparing and assessing development applications much simpler.” Crouch said the former Central Coast councillors had put a handbrake on residential development with their failure to approve a consolidated LEP, arguing and delaying the most basic development applications time and time again, and wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars of ratepayers’ money on losing cases in Land and Environment Court. Terry Collins
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Thousands of dead fish wash up on shores of Mannering Park
From page 1 “There are no abnormal operations at the Power Station which would suggest that Vales Point has anything to do with the issue, however, we have been in touch with the EPA to offer them any assistance they require as part of their investigations,” said Steve Gurney, Company Secretary of Delta Electricity. “If one was to draw conclusions it looks like the recent rains, flooding and the significant run-off into Lake Macquarie might be a more likely cause, but we won’t jump
to conclusions, we’ll await the EPA’s investigation”. Long term local Shane Peters said, “We just need answers so that these fish deaths don’t happen again”. Another local Jennifer Peterson witnessed the scene on Friday afternoon. “As you can see from the photos this is a big deal, Peterson said. “The fish are starting to smell and make our suburb stink” she said. On Tuesday (August 9) the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) instructed
Central Coast Council to remove the dead fish and dispose of them. An EPA spokesperson said Council was notified on the Friday and both immediately sent out officers to collect fish and water samples for laboratory analysis. “Since initial inspections, the EPA has observed hundreds of dead fish of various species and sizes,”the EPA spokeperson said. “Field officers also noted greying around the gills, which could suggest oxygen depletion. “A decrease in oxygen
content in water is a natural event that can cause rapid fish deaths. “The EPA and NSW Fisheries were out again over the weekend collecting further water and fish samples, and seeking to identify any potential pollution sources.” The Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC) is also conducting its own investigation into the fish kill. People from the Centre, volunteers and researchers from the University of Newcastle were already in the same area on Saturday, August 6, at a citizen science day
conducting a seagrass survery. HCEC Co-ordinator, Jo Lynch, said they encountered “many, many hundreds” of dead fish and other marine life including a stingray near the Wyee Bay marina. “It didn’t just affect the fish, it was the whole bay,” she said. “It’s obviously linked to oxygen deficiency but it could also be the introduction of a nutrient load as well as the recent rain which could lead to the fish dying, but we don’t know where that nutrient load came from. “We took some samples of fish and some water samples
and it will be a week or two before we get any results. “This is not the first time this has happened but one of the locals who attended the seagrass survey told us this is the worst in severity in the eight years she’s lived there.” The investigation remains ongoing and the EPA is requesting that if the community has any further information that may assist with its investigation to phone the EPA on 131 555 or Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 463 954. Sue Murray
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More relief for flood-affected residents Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has encouraged eligible residents in the region who have been impacted by the July flood event to apply for rental support payments and Back Home grants now available through the State Government. Crouch said emergency services had completed 3,059 assessments of properties in the affected flood areas in the region since the July floods, with 88 per cent of them being residential buildings. “Of these, 1,451 have been assessed as ‘damaged’, with 1017 having slight damage, 306 with moderate damage, 46 with severe damage and 82 properties having been destroyed,” he said.
“Resilience NSW is continuing to work with Central Coast Council and the Local Recovery Committee to coordinate the local recovery response on the Coast in support of our local communities impacted by the most recent flooding event.” Rental support payments can help meet the cost of temporary accommodation and Back Home grants are designed to help with household repair costs. Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Victor Dominello, said the support payments can be accessed by residents in 17 local government areas across Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. “For some residents this is the fourth flood in 18 months
Homes along Cohens Creek at Spencer were inundated on the morning of July 5
and, as a Government, we have moved quickly to put these additional financial assistance programs in place,” Dominello said. The Rental Support Scheme provides flood-impacted households with payments
which cover up to 16 weeks’ rent. The Back Home grants provide one-off payments of up to $20,000 for owneroccupiers, $15,000 for landlords and $5,000 for renters towards the cost of
replacing appliances, reconnecting utilities, fixing roofs, connecting electricity and making other necessary repairs. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery,
Steph Cooke, said the support will help people get back to their homes as quickly as possible. “It’s vital people have a roof over their head as they recover from this devastating flooding,” she said. “The June-July flood event caused damage to more than 10,700 homes across the State, with more than 1,500 assessed as uninhabitable.” The two programs are in addition to a series of clean-up and funding programs underway, jointly funded by the NSW and Federal governments. Crouch said anyone on the Coast needing assistance should reach out to Service NSW on 13 77 88. Terry Collins
Hunter offshore wind project could bring benefits to Coast The Climate Council has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will investigate six proposed regions to host offshore wind energy projects. With the Hunter region named as one of the six, the Central Coast is well-positioned to enjoy flow-on benefits including expanded job opportunities. Public consultation on one of the proposed areas, the Bass Strait off Gippsland, will begin immediately, with the Government set to work with communities, environmental groups, industry and the maritime sector as it establishes the new industry. The Government said full details of the other proposed regions would be announced “in due course”. Climate Change and Energy Minister, Chris Bowen, said unlocking the power of offshore wind in Australia will help power the nation. “Offshore wind can help with
The Block Island wind farm is located in the Atlantic Ocean
energy security and resilience due to its power capacity and availability at times when solar power and onshore wind are not available,” he said. “The International Energy Agency has even referred to it as in a class of its own – variable baseload power. “Good to excellent offshore wind locations exist at strategic locations. “These include sites with existing energy generation facilities and industrial hubs with strong connections to
existing transmission networks, near major export ports, and near industrial hubs where the transmission grid is the strongest.” Bowen said estimates for the job opportunities of an offshore wind industry in Australia range from 3000-8000 jobs annually. “Where offshore wind has been established in other countries, the main pathways into the industry have been from the energy sector and existing offshore industries,” Bowen said.
“We have some of the best wind resources in the world – just one rotation of one offshore wind turbine provides as much energy as an average rooftop solar installation generates in one day.” “Many other countries have been successfully harvesting offshore wind energy for years, and now is the time for Australia to start the journey to firmly establish this reliable and significant form of renewable energy.” The Department of Climate
Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will facilitate the consultation process in the proposed regions. Climate Council Senior Researcher and energy expert, Tim Baxter, said the announcement was “an exciting and critical step in realising a cleaner, cheaper, healthier future that is free of coal and gas”. “This announcement is a symbol of Australia’s climate shift (and) exactly the kind of urgent action we need to reduce pollution this decade,” he said. “While Europe takes great advantage of its offshore wind resources, foot dragging by the previous federal government means Australia – with world class offshore wind resources – still has no industry at all. “Taking advantage of offshore wind brings many advantages to the grid, further improving the reliability of our power supply. Climate Councillor, energy expert and senior lecturer at
Macquarie University, School of Law, Dr Madeline Taylor, said the move would provide a positive market signal for industry and communities. “If all of our proposed offshore wind farms were built, their combined energy capacity would be greater than all of Australia’s coal-fired power stations,” she said. The Climate Council is urging the Government to build on its climate agenda to deliver deeper emissions cuts by 2030 by: speeding up the transformation of our energy system to renewable power; ending all government support for fossil fuel expansion; focusing on electrification and energy efficiency; growing good jobs by giving a major boost to clean manufacturing; ending land clearing and accelerating efforts to restore degraded land and forests; and strengthening the laws and agencies that underpin Australia’s transition to a zero emission economy. Terry Collins
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ADMINISTRATOR MESSAGE Gosford waterfront renewal
Sports amenities project at Adelaide Street Oval now complete
Be part of the success of Harvest Festival for 2023
To read more about this and other sports projects search ‘sports’ online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
For more details and to submit an EOI search ‘Harvest Festival EOI’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Iconic ocean bath upgrades
Accessible nature
The new sports amenities building at Adelaide Street Oval, Killarney Vale is now open! Killarney Vale Bombers AFL Club, local players and supporters now have a significantly improved and accessible facility, plus new concrete pathways linking the building to the carpark and existing clubhouse to improve access. Funding by NSW Gov, Council and AFL NSW/ACT.
Gosford Waterfront has long been identified as having significant potential as a regional attractor and key public open space. Like Gosford the waterfront has been the subject of many plans and studies with little movement to realise the plans.
Expressions of interest are now open for local businesses, community groups and organisations to become an event partner of Harvest Festival one of the Coast’s largest and most popular events that showcases and supports our stunning rural hinterland region. Submit your interest in hosting unique experiences, tours or events as a hub partner by 9 September.
This is why the Council under the then Administrator Dick Persson adopted the Gosford Waterfront Renewal Framework on 27 April 2021 to allow for the rezoning of the area as the first step in realising the potential of the area. The newly adopted framework is to help to achieve optimal development outcomes to deliver a range of economic, cultural and social benefits for the region and community over many years. Over the coming months there will be more information about progress, including sharing options for Gosford waterfront with the broader community following consultation with many stakeholders. Importantly, Council’s role is to bring together interested parties and potentially the necessary funding to realise the community’s desire of connecting the waterfront to Gosford CBD and supporting Gosford to be a thriving hub.
The bulk of upgrades to the amenities at the heritage-listed Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance are complete. The existing changerooms and public toilets have had renovations to refresh, install a new parents room and improve accessibility. These ocean pools are free to use and open year-round (subject to cleaning and maintenance).
Council has developed a guide to help locals and visitors find some accessible bushland destinations, reserves and foreshore areas on the Central Coast. The Accessible Nature guide is available to view online and as a printed brochure. Grab your copy from Council’s customer service centres (Wyong and Gosford) or libraries.
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Permanent fix for problem stormwater drain on the way Central Coast Council has undertaken to deliver a final solution to ongoing erosion at the stormwater drain at Rickard St, Umina Breach, amid community concerns that the problem is escalating, and the adjoining footpath is in danger of collapse. Resident Ian Weekley first raised the issue in June, after meeting onsite with Council Administrator, Rik Hart last December. Weekley said the “defective design” of the stormwater outlet is seriously eroding the sand dune and encroaching on the footpath, with the subsurface seriously eroded. He said he feared if the situation was not addressed urgently, the entire footpath was at risk of collapse with pedestrians at high risk of injury. Despite assurances at the time that temporary maintenance repairs had been carried as Council continued to develop a longer-term solution, Weekley said the only action taken appeared to be a realignment of the fence to
Ian Weekley pictured at the problem drain in June
cover the gap between it and the deteriorating footpath. “There is no visible, apparent or substantive repair or maintenance to the outlet itself nor is there any visible or effective attempt to stop or slow the erosion of the sand
dune and undercutting of the footpath structure,” he said. Weekley said the problem had existed for years, with no substantive improvement undertaken since he raised the issue with council last December.
He asked why it has taken so long for Council to identify suitable options for developing a longer-term solution and pointed out that Rickard St has never had kerbing or guttering constructed and connected to this or any stormwater or
drainage outlet. “Roads and associated kerbs, guttering and drainage are fundamental aspects of civil infrastructure, the provision, repair and maintenance of which is core Council business,” he said. A spokesperson said Council has previously undertaken minor erosion protection works consisting of reinstating sand around the drain and the placement of geofabric, hay bales and wooden stakes to hold (it) in place. “The storm and weather events experienced over the past year have contributed to the erosion of this site, however Council officers are continuing to monitor the area and take any necessary steps to ensure the safety of pedestrians utilising the footpath and reserve area at this location,” the spokesperson said. “Developing a longer-term solution has involved complex investigation across departments within Council to ensure an effective solution can be applied without compromising the natural habitat of the beach
environment. “A solution is being finalised and it is anticipated that the project will be delivered within the first quarter of the financial year. “Kerb and gutter is delivered as part of a road reconstruction upgrade project which includes street drainage, kerb and gutter, new road pavement and often footpath. “Requests for infrastructure, such as kerb and gutter, is predominantly listed for consideration of funding through Council’s Capital Works Program. “All works are prioritised against technical criteria which results in a ranking of projects. “As funding is limited, budget allocations are made to projects with the highest ranking. “The upgrade of Rickard St has been assessed in line with the above process and is not currently the highest priority therefore is unlikely to be undertaken for many years.” Terry Collins
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Boost for Milly’s dog rescue group Reuniting lost dogs with their owners is a very challenging but rewarding experience for the team at Milly’s Search Trap and Rescue Group. The challenge is set to become easier thanks to a $2000 grant from Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program, with the group taking out the majornprize in the program’s July round. The money will go directly towards a thermal imaging drone to help more families find their four-legged friends. Secretary Jo-anne Wright said the group works all over the Central Coast. “We are a not-for-profit team of volunteers who are dedicated and passionate about bringing lost pets home safely, sometimes travelling five hours away to help find lost dogs,” she said. “We work with rescue groups and private owners providing
advice, equipment and volunteers to help in the physical search for a lost pet. “Our feature piece of equipment is the Missy Trap, a pre-manufactured dog enclosure with a door controlled by an infrared beam sensor, which we first brought to Australia in 2020. “As it’s a larger space, a frightened animal is more likely to go in compared to a standard box trap. “We usually rely on donations from the public and there’s not a lot available out there, especially at the moment, so it means a lot to us to receive this funding from the Greater, as it has enabled us to purchase a thermal imaging drone which we use to help locate animals in bushland.” Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said his employees at the Erina branch had been moved by the passion of the Milly’s Rescue volunteers who work tirelessly to reunite lost
pets with their families. “If your dog goes missing, that would be a very distressing experience, and the volunteers at Milly’s recognise how integral pets are to a family unit” he said. “It’s great to hear that our contribution could help reduce the anguish and reunite people with their pets a bit quicker, which is a fantastic outcome.” July runners-up, Capes4Kids Australia and TAD (Technical Aid to the Disabled), each received $500. Online voting in the August round of the #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program is open at greater.com.au/ greatercentralcoast until 5pm on Friday, August 19. Nominated recipients are 1st Ourimbah Scout Group, Toukley and District Art Society and Special Olympics Central Coast Club. Source: Media release, Aug 9 Greater Bank
Greater Bank Erina Branch Customer Services Officer, Julie Gouw (left) and Branch Manager, Cath Tindall (right), with Mark Mcdougall and Jo-anne Wright from Milly’s Search Trap and Rescue Group
Training day ramps up water safety measures
Trainees on the Hawkesbury River
A Rescue Water Craft training day on the Hawkesbury River last weekend saw 10 trainees hit the water to help boost the ability of Marine Rescue NSW to better respond to boating emergencies.
Marine Rescue NSW Zone Training Manager Central, Jane Shirriff, said the rescue craft, also known as jet skis, were an increasingly important rescue asset for Marine Rescue volunteers. “Rescue Water Craft have several advantages over our larger vessels,” Shirriff said.
Setting up for training
“They are able to respond more quickly in an emergency, can get in closer to the shoreline, and are able to access shallow areas inaccessible to our larger rescue craft. “Two Rescue Water Craft are based at Marine Rescue Central Coast and are able to be quickly
deployed to coastal areas of the Central Coast, Brisbane Water or the Hawkesbury River to provide vital rescue support.” Shirriff said the training will ensure that no matter where there’s an emergency on the Hawkesbury River, trained operators will be ready to head out and support larger vessels.
The training day saw five Rescue Water Craft used, with members from Marine Rescue Cottage Point, Marine Rescue Hawkesbury, Marine Rescue Broken Bay and Marine Rescue Central Coast participating. “Another training day, with a total of nine Rescue Water Craft, will be held on August 27,
helping to further boost our capability to respond in time for the start of the summer boating season,” Shirriff said. Verified source: Media release, Aug 8, 2022 Marine Rescue NSW
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Concerns over Point Clare station upgrade Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has called for an immediate update on the progress of the Point Clare railway station upgrade, with the removal last week of temporary ramps causing concern for residents. Tesch said the removal of the ramps, with the planned accessible lifts not to be operational until later this year, had caused “outrage” throughout the community which is still waiting for the State Government to deliver on its promise of greater accessibility and ease of use. She said residents were now forced to either take a steep set of stairs or travel on narrow footpaths along Brisbane Water Dr to access the other side of the station. She said a promise of access
support available via a phone number was unsatisfactory, with many not having time to wait for an accessible taxi. “Locals were promised an upgrade aimed at improving accessibility, including access ramps around the lifts,” Tesch said. “The strong community response shows that many appreciate and need a stepfree public transport system so that everyone with trolley-bag wheels, pram wheels, bicycle wheels, mobility scooters and wheelchair wheels can safely access stations. “There has been no date provided to advise when the construction will be finished or when the station will become easily accessible.” Tesch said the impact on local businesses has also been significant due to the removal of the ramps and vague
Where will the noncommuter cars park? I refer to the story, ‘Major boost in free parking for Gosford Commuters’, Fri 5 Aug 2022 This sounds wonderful. But after 9 years of promises, is this going to be a reality? Unfortunately, the article has to be decoded. What it is actually saying is that the barriers at the current carpark are now to be enacted in a way that will keep the 10 per cent of non-commuters out of the 1040 car park spaces available for commuters. I cannot find out how many parking places there are at Gosford Station, so I am assuming that it is 1040, which means that on any one day the new arrangement will free up
FORUM around 104 parks per day. I think that this would have been a more honest presentation of the information. However, with our growing population is this enough? And where will those 104 cars per day park? The surrounding streets are all full of parked cars with the hospital and high school staff, patients and students all looking for park places. This ‘move’ appears to be a sleight of hand to save spending the money that, we have been told in the past, has been allocated for a new car park. Email, 8 Aug Valerie Clifford, Green Point
People need people People services cover many issues and how important it is that these services are available to us. But some of these people services lack people. You ring up and get an answering machine or (put on hold indefinitely). This is not good enough. Electronics don’t have any compassion. High tech is excellent and necessary in the world, but it should not in many areas replace the human being. The frustration it creates at times is time consuming and so unnecessary (if only you could
FORUM speak to somebody!) If the mathematics took into account what the “human cost” of the lack of people connection I would be interested in what the outcome would be. People need real people contact. There need to be a change and it can be done but it takes people to stand up and raise their voices. Email, August 3 Inger Terp , North Avoca
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, with residents at Point Clare station
timelines for the construction’s completion. “This removal of the ramps is forcing the most vulnerable in our community to face even further barriers to use public transport,” she said. “I saw one poor woman
forced onto the road to access the other side of the station as her mobility scooter would not allow her to use the stairs and narrow footpath surrounding the station. “We need conscious planning of our public infrastructure that
is welcoming and useable for all.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said accessibility would be improved with the installation of two new lifts connecting each platform to the commuter car parks, three new accessible parking spaces and an accessible toilet. “The upgrade at the station is being delivered as part of the Transport Access Program, a NSW Government initiative to provide a better experience for public transport customers by delivering accessible, modern, secure and integrated transport infrastructure across the state,” he said. “A new ramp will be provided from the new accessible parking space in the Kurrawa Ave Commuter Car Park to connect to the new lift.” Crouch said due to unforeseen
changes to the staging of the project, the underpass stairs are now open while the new accessible lifts will not be open until later this year. Customers with a disability, limited mobility, luggage or prams can call 1800 775 465 at any time to arrange access from one side of the station to the other. This service will be in place until the new accessible lifts are open and will provide either taxi vouchers or a traffic controller to meet the person at the stairs to assist them to negotiate access. Onsite project workers and traffic controllers have also been briefed to assist those customers who need help with moving from one side of the rail corridor to the other during the day. Terry Collins
Thank you for raising awareness of tree vandalism
Thank you so much for raising awareness through the article Mystery tree deaths on Ettalong foreshore (CCN#353, Aug 5).
I have spoken to a couple who specifically drove across to Ettalong to investigate for themselves after reading it. I, like many locals, was unaware of this outrage in our midst. I strongly encourage you to continue to follow up this nasty incident directly opposite the Atlantis luxury apartments (intersection The Esplanade and Memorial Ave). Just a few Sundays ago, my attention was drawn to this criminality by the ground level
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See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper signs set up by Council (see photo), since removed no doubt by the vandals. I have drawn this to Council’s attention and asked for their replacement. I have also written to Administrator Rik Hart suggesting that a canvas banner be printed and
suspended among the tree branches out of reach – as has been local government practice in some Sydney and other Australian LGAs where such wanton vandalism has been perpetrated. I have had no response from
the Administrator as yet. This is local news of great importance and your reporting of it makes a big difference. Email, Aug 9 Peter Mullins, Ettalong Beach
Council signs have been removed by vandals
A central Coast University? We recently observed the expansion of the University of Newcastle’s presence on the Central Coast to include a medical school at Gosford Hospital with nearby planned larger campus, in addition to the present Ourimbah one. We consider a university to be fundamental to a regional community being the best it can be, but can extensions of a multi-disciplinary, distant university with a focus on invigorating a transitioning Newcastle (for which it has done much) really fulfill such a role on the Central Coast? We conclude the answer is ‘No’!
FORUM The minds of the University’s key decision-makers are rightly focussed on the Newcastle Region. The Central Coast needs the equivalent presence here--a university for which the Central Coast is front and centre--a Central Coast University. Then we could expect integrated, multi-disciplinary research and course provision attuned to the Central Coast’s particular circumstances – woven into the Central Coast’s economy, protection of its environment, regenerative industries, urban planning and
development and activities such as the arts. Major considerations would include the suitability of possible sites (a consideration is the NSW Government already owns unused sites close to amenities), accessibility and restrictions (e.g. the option of high-rise, like UTS), provision for student accommodation and for allied student activities such as sports and theatre. Possible synergies with the University of Newcastle’s campus on the Central Coast might also be examined. These might include pumping life into a dead Gosford CBD and building a Cultural Centre that unites the Central Coast
Arts world in a way so often advocated, but to-date without result—a Gosford Multi-Arts Centre with a Central Coast University? But foremost it will be the relevance to our Region of the academic vision, chosen faculties, undergraduate curricula and research and development capabilities, along with a culture that prioritises its Region and facilitates collaborative research across traditional faculty borders, that will justify legislating for a Central Coast University. Email, July 29 Dr Van Davy, Pearl Beach and Sonnie Hopkins, Tascott
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Festival time The festival will feature a week-long program including performances at various venues, pop-up experiences and workshops
The inaugural Central Coast Music Festival is set to go live in September with an array of live music and workshops to culminate in a major concert. The festival will kick off on Saturday, September 10, with a week-long program including a mix of stadium concerts and intimate performances at a range of venues in the Gosford CBD as well as pop-up experiences and workshops.
Central Coast Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said the festival has been created to contribute to the growth and development of the local music industry on the Coast. “The festival will give local musos a platform to showcase their talents and offerings through live gigs and workshops,” Smith said. “This new event has been designed to not only appeal to
the local music industry, but also engage with the wider community to create a lively experience for everyone. “It’s more than live music; it’s also a chance for you to tap into your inner musician and learn something new whether its DJing, music production, acapella, music photography or publishing – there’s bound to be something in the program for you.” Gosford CBD will be a hub of live music from September 10-
18, with the major concert to be held on Saturday, September 17, at Central Coast Stadium. Dan Sultan will headline a stellar line-up of acts including Pierce Brothers, Moving Stills and NEAV. Festivalgoers can kick back and enjoy the music with a range of delicious food and beverage options, as well as many musical surprises throughout the day. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said it’s great to see more
live events being held on the Central Coast again. “With public events being cancelled or put online during the COVID pandemic, it’s great to see the Coast coming to life again with more and more community events,” he said. “The Central Coast Music Festival has a wide range of music spanning all genres. “Whether it’s participating in a workshop, enjoying some live music or attending the main event, make sure you get out
and about and check out the festival.” The Central Coast Leagues Club is the major partner of the Central Coast Music Festival. The full program of live gigs, workshops, pop up performances and the main event can be found online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ centralcoastmusicfestival. Source: Media release, Aug 10 Central Coast Council
Coast Shelter Sleepout raises more than $180,000 More than $180,000 was raised for Coast Shelter’s frontline services at the organisation’s annual Sleepout on August 5. With more than 140 business leaders and community members taking part by sleeping under the stars at Central Coast Stadium, the event raised $182, 172, far exceeding expectations and doubling the amount of funds raised last year. Coast Shelter CEO, Michael Starr, said funds will be put towards specialist in-house clinical services and counselling for Coasties experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence. Justin Coombes Pearce from Triple M was the MC on the night, with Asha from The Voice and The Mixed Tape Duo providing live music. Mitre 10 donated gas heaters and camping chairs and Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC)
cooked up a barbecue for breakfast. Coast Shelter clients shared their stories and Governor General, Margaret Beazley, sent through a personal message to participants and even wished Coast Shelter a happy 30th birthday. “I am absolutely blown away by the support we have received from the Central Coast community,” Starr said. “Every day of the week we have people doing it tough calling us, messaging us, and dropping in to our Community Centre at Gosford looking for help and guidance with a variety of personal issues including homelessness, health concerns and support to leave a violent relationship. “Without the generosity of our community in times like these, we would not be able to provide the diverse range of practical and personal support services to so many people in need
More than 140 business leaders took part
across the Coast.” Andrew Borg, Supply Chain Director at Mars Food Australia said the company had been involved with Coast Shelter for quite some time. “We like to be closely involved
with our partners and support their core purpose and taking part in this year’s Sleepout has been a fantastic experience,” he said. “We got to hear first-hand from community members
who have been through Coast Shelter’s services, and gained a better understanding of homelessness, and domestic and family violence. “We look forward to continuing this important work
with Coast Shelter.” CCLC CEO Ed Camilleri said the club was honoured to be major sponsor, with four staff members joining him to experience a night of sleeping rough for a great cause. “I was also privileged to have listened to one of Coast Shelter’s clients and her struggles through life to get to where she is today with the help of Coast Shelter,” he said. “I am grateful to have joined many others and help raise over $180,000 for such a cause that is desperately needed.” Coat Shelter expressed its gratitude to CCLC as well as Mars Food Australia, Mitre 10, Erina Fair, Central Coast Stadium, Sticky Green Frog, Kwik Kopy Gosford, Wolfewise Creative, Triple M and SCA radio network. Source: Media release, Aug 11 Coast Shelter
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Whodunnit Clue set to open at Tuggerah Was it Professor Plum in the dining room with the wrench or Miss Scarlet in the hall with the rope? As it celebrates its 70th year, Wyong Drama Group is set to pose these and other questions in the play Clue, opening at the Red Tree Theatre, Tuggerah, on August 19 for a two-week season. Based on the popular board game Cluedo and adapted from the cult classic film, the show will play until August 27. Director Pollyanna Forshaw said Clue is sure to have audiences guessing and chortling to the very end. On a dark and stormy night six colourful guests, an uptight butler and a saucy maid gather for a dinner party at the home
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of Mr Boddy. But is anyone safe? Featuring the well-known characters Professor Plum, Mr Green, Mrs Peacock, Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet and Mrs White, Forshaw said the play will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The cast comprises theatre stalwarts and newcomers. “It includes Brett Perkins (last seen as Gomez in Wyong
Czerniecki, Bruce Gibbs, Kirra Stallard and Tamara White. “Cameron Mitchell, who leads teams to fit out Sydney theatres, has plotted the audio visual and the set was designed and constructed by James Chambers. “It features nine different rooms and is moved on stage by the actors. “I am having a wonderful time directing with the assistance of
Gab McIntosh, Brett Perkins and Georgia Martin at a rehearsal for Clue
Musical Theatre Company’s The Addams Family), Andy Kabanoff, Stuart Mortimer and Duncan Mitchell,” Forshaw said.
“Newcomers to the group are Di Ormsby, Georgia Martin and Gabrielle McGee. “We also have a great supporting cast in John
Kath Izzard.” Clue opens at 7.30pm on August 29 with complimentary drinks and nibblies on opening night. Other sessions will be at: 7.30pm on Friday, August 26; 11am and 3pm on Saturdays, August 20 and 27; 2pm on Sunday, August 21; and 2pm on Wednesday, August 24. Children’s tickets have been reduced to $15 and there are special adult rates for the Wednesday matinee. Dress in the colour of your favourite character for the chance to win a prize. For tickets go to the Wyong Drama Group website. Source: Media release, Aug 9 Wyong Drama Group
Eclectic photography exhibition at Umina’s new gallery A fresh new photography exhibition dubbed Sliding Sunsets by three established local photographers was opened last Friday evening at Umina’s new gallery space on West Street. The gallery, The Public Gallery, is owned and run by ceramicists Jennifer and Guy Jamieson. “There’s been a real gap in the local market for good exhibition space and when the space came up for lease next door to our ceramics workshop we took the leap,” Jennifer Jamieson said.
“This wonderful exhibition by these three remarkable local photographers is the perfect opportunity for locals to see our little exhibition space we opened in June this year.” The opening was attended by a broad section of the local art appreciation community on the Central Coast including international fashion designer Weave Debben-Nic, Naughty Noodles Glitta Supernova and Coast Magazine’s Catharine Retter among others. The exhibiting photo artists Lisa Haymes, Syl Marie and Ben Hunt were thrilled with the roll-up of gallery goers and most pleased that half a dozen
works sold on the evening. Attendees were entertained on the evening by accomplished young local musician Woody McClean. The three photographers’ exhibition are on show for the month of August. Their individual Instagram handles are @lisahaymesphotography – @usbenthem – @ sylmariephotography The gallery is located at 250 West Street, Umina. Gallery hours are Thurs-Sat 10am5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm. David Abrahams Sliding Sunsets photographers Syl Marie(left), Ben Hunt and Lisa Haymes (right) with gallery co-owner Jennifer Jamieson
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With tributes to Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard, Del Shannon, Jerry Lee Lewis and Australia’s Johnny O’Keefe, the show also features number one hits of the Bee Gees, The Beatles, The Monkees and The Hollies, along with others. The multi-award winning and internationally renowned band The Williams Brothers will take rock fans back to where it all began in Twist & Shout – A Salute to Rock ‘n’ Roll. The magical sound of hit after massive hit will come alive through the vocal trio.
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Tickets are available on the Laycock St website. Terry Collins
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A Night of Song at Pearl Beach The Pearl Beach Singers and Friends are set to perform A Night of Song on August 19 and 20. Spokesperson Lynne Lillico said the group was originally formed in the 1950s as a Glee Club, aiming to raise funds to complete the building of the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall by putting on a number of Grand Concerts. “In the days before television and when sound recordings consisted of large unwieldy 78rpm discs that played only for a few minutes on a wind-up gramophone, people created their own entertainment at home and for more general consumption,” Lillico said. “Pearl Beach in 1951 was a small community with about 90 houses and a permanent population of about 130. “(They were) proud of the recently opened Memorial Hall but then, as now, required a steady flow of funds to pay for rates, electricity, and other essential services. “It was decided to give a concert during the holiday weekend in June 1950 to raise money for the hall. “The inspiration for the Glee Club came probably from a
The Pearl Beach Singers pictured in 2019
popular radio show of the time called The Village Glee Club, but the driving force in Pearl Beach came almost certainly from local residents.” Lillico said prior to the first concert in 1950, “nine ladies and six gents” met for regular practise sessions in the Hall on Tuesday evenings. “Others joined them and the Glee Club continued to meet for several years,” she said. The first concert comprised songs, comedy sketches, a recitation and a guitar solo, backed by the Glee Club
Orchestra, and concluded with community singing and the national anthem. “(It) was evidently a success because another was arranged for the long weekend in October the same year,” Lillico said. “The next performance in March 1951 showed signs of increasing experience and professionalism. “The Glee Club Orchestra opened the proceedings with the Song of Australia and Advance Australia Fair, as well as concluding the evening with the national anthem.
“For its New Year holiday production in 1952 the Glee Club tackled something different – a musical version in two acts of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Lillico said a group of local music lovers re-formed in 2010 as The Pearl Beach Singers to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the original Glee Club. “(They have continued) the tradition to entertain enthusiastic audiences, always filling the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall,” Lillico said.
“They have been able to invite amateur and professional guest musicians and provided performance opportunity for young music students (and) have continued to produce exciting and innovative concerts. “The success of the 60th anniversary concert encouraged the tradition to continue, and each year new members were welcomed and maintained the pleasure of regular meetings around the piano until 2020 when the COVID pandemic forced their
shut-down.” Now back bigger than ever, the Singers return with a 2022 program featuring a great variety of local talent – young and old, amateur and professional. “We are delighted to re-open our doors and invite the community, family and friends to come and sing along with the Pearl Beach Singers to have some fun and enjoy a variety of local performances,” Lillico said. A Night of Song will be performed at 7.30pm on Friday, August 19, and 2.30pm on Saturday, August 20 at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, with doors opening half an hour prior to each concert. Tickets are $25 adults and $10 children with concertgoers encouraged to bring their own drinks and nibblies and all proceeds to go towards hall upkeep. Bookings are advised at www.pearlbeachprogress.org. au/events. Source: Media release, Aug 10 Lynne Lillico
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The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Festival will be showing at Avoca on August 12
The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Festival shows at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on August 12 at 7pm, featuring nine actionpacked, adrenaline pumping and inspiring films. The two and a half hour screening feature a unique selection of films of varying
lengths from independent filmmakers from around the globe. Film festival Founder, Jemima Robinson, said there is something for everyone in this year’s film selection. “This year we are so excited to be sharing the stories of the women in the nine films included in the 2022 Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour,” she
said. “Every year we aim to have as diverse an offering as possible, but this year’s collection of films really nails that. “There is such a wide range of adventures featured in the films – everything from swimming an ice mile to running the entire length of a country or climbing the highest peaks on the planet.
“But what is really great about this collection of films is the diversity of the women in them. “There is such a broad representation of women of all ages, ethnicities, levels of experience and from the LBGTQ community.. “We really hope that everyone who attends can see something of themselves in the women
featured on screen.” The Gutsy Girls Film Festival aims to inspire through amazing stories of courage, grit and determination. Audiences will be taken on a journey through the breathtaking scenery of Mt Everest, solo hiking in subzero temperatures, mountain biking in Utah and even a celebration of Aussie girl, Lucy
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Major successes for local artist
Hannah’s Dad by Helen Mortimer
It has been a very successful year for local artist Helen Mortimer, with her paintings of vintage teacups being featured at The Bay Gallery, Ettalong Beach, this month and one of her paintings named as a finalist in the Gosford Art Prize.
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Helen Mortimer’s paintings of vintage teacups
Mortimer is one of five artists associated with the gallery, which is the second venture for Art Studios Cooperative, which began eight years ago. Originally located in Mann St, North Gosford,the cooperative’s artists have enjoyed success in art prizes and have held successful collaborative and
solo exhibitions since relocating to Ettalong. The Gallery is open Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm and Sundays 10am-1pm. Mortimer has also been included in a new book launched in May this year, Artists of the Central Coast, in
their own words. The book explores the creative journeys of 39 artists who live and work on the Central Coast, showcasing their work and sharing their stories and creativity. Mortimer’s work Hannah’s Dad, a painting of Peter Sterling,
was named as one of 10 finalists in the John Dudley Portrait Prize, with the selected paintings will tour around regional Victoria until the end of September. She has also been selected as a finalist in the Gosford Art Prize, with a painting of wellknown local artist Russell
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid Publisher: Simon & Schuster Evelyn Hugo is a legend. She was a film star in the 50’s and 60’ and was at the top. The very top. But started at the bottom. The very bottom. She is now 79 and is pretty much a recluse. But there is buzz as Evelyn has announced that she is going to auction off twelve gowns to raise money for breast cancer research. For some reason, Evelyn has sought out a little-known writer from Vivant magazine, named Monique Grant, to do an article about the auction.
At least that is the ruse Evelyn used to get Monique to come to her house. Turns out that Evelyn wants Monique to write her biography. And it is through these meetings that we will learn about the life of Evelyn Hugo. For a while Evelyn Hugo was famous for being a bomb shell and sex symbol. She started off as Evelyn Herrera, the daughter of Cuban immigrants growing up in the Hell’s Kitchen area of New York City. Her mother passed away when Evelyn was eleven leaving Evelyn with an abusive father. By the time Evelyn was thirteen she started to develop, and men started to notice her. Even at a young age she realised she could parlay her sex appeal to get what she wanted. It started with getting free candy at the five and dime. Then she heard Ernie Diaz was
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The final thing to do was for Evelyn Diaz to become Evelyn Hugo. And Evelyn did what she needed to do to get ahead in Hollywood. She made no apologies. Monique and Evelyn meet daily and a little bit more of Evelyn’s story would come out. However, the magazine still thinks Monique was there to write an article about the auction of dresses. Monique has issues – her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Monique doesn’t want to be deceitful but writing this book will jumpstart her career. The problem is that Evelyn has specified that it can’t be published before she passes away. And with no idea how long that will be Monique has to navigate a tricky line between trying to appease Evelyn so she can write the book and lying to her editor about writing the article. Monique has no idea how much meeting Evelyn will impact her life.
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Diesel prices driving local pain A 33 cents a litre diesel price premium at Kincumber on Tuesday August 9
Diesel prices on the Central Coast remain high despite large decreases in unleaded and crude oil prices, with the price difference between e-10 and diesel around 25-35 cents per litre. The unprecedented price difference represents about $25 per tank premium for diesel users compared to e-10 users. The Central Coast, with its high proportion of tradespeople
and long commuting routes, is particularly susceptible to the effects of high diesel prices. It is unclear why diesel prices have not come down in line with international prices, but some commuters are suggesting retailers have increased their margins on diesel as the wholesale diesel prices have come down. The Australian Institute of Petroleum’s report on diesel prices in August shows the significant difference in retail
margins for diesel that has opened up since March this year. To compound the problem independent fuel price monitoring service MotorMouth showed a big price difference between city and regional areas. The seven-day rolling average for diesel on the Central Coast was 216.3 cents/litre on Tuesday, August 8 – the equivalent average price for the Sydney market was 205.6
cents/litre. The highest price for diesel on the Central Coast on Tuesday was Coles Express at Woy Woy and Umina, while the lowest price was 205.6 cents per litre at Metro in Wyong. CCN has reached out to the competition regulator, the ACCC, who said they do not set fuel prices, stating that fuel prices are determined by the market. The ACCC’s primary role is to prevent anti-competitive
conduct, such as price fixing or collusion, to protect consumers. In March this year, the previous government temporarily reduced the federal fuel excise by 40 cents a litre to counter the rapidly rising cost of fuel following Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. This excise is due to return to normal in September, which will likely flow through to consumers shortly after. If the full 40c is applied by the retailer to the current diesel prices we
could see diesel prices exceed $2.50 per litre. Diesel cars and trucks have become popular choices for many drivers over the last decade as manufacturers offered many models not previously offered in Australia and due to better fuel efficiency compared to petrol powered vehicles – it appears these advantages have been eroded by higher relative retail diesel prices.
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Industrial development at Bushells Ridge and Tuggerah A renewed proposal for 22 warehouse units in Tuggerah has been redesigned to consider flood impacts and to provide more efficient use of the site. Localised flooding occurs along the site at 57-59 Gavenlock Rd in the Tuggerah Industrial Area because the inground drainage infrastructure is under capacity in storm events and run-off is conveyed by the road network through other properties. A Flood Impact Study was conducted to determine how the proposed development could be built without any adverse impact on flood behaviour across the floodplain and specifically in the surrounding vicinity of the site. There is a creek along the northern boundary and a small area of densely vegetated swampy marsh adjoining the rear eastern boundary will remain for its drainage function. The development application (1827/2022) to demolish existing structures and construct 22 warehouse units in two separate buildings is on public exhibition and Central Coast Council will receive submissions until Friday,
The site on Gavenlock Rd, Tuggerah to be demolished for new industrial units
August 26. Meanwhile, Council is also considering a Torrens title subdivision proposal for 15 industrial lots at 555 Bushells Ridge Rd. Lots will range in size from 0.224ha to 2.14ha with access via a new T-intersection off Bushells Ridge Rd. The property is about 90m
south of the Gorokan Rd intersection in the Bushells Ridge Industrial Precinct, on the border of Central Coast and Lake Macquarie council areas. It is opposite the Wyee Paper Subdivision where 199 residential lots are planned but cannot be developed yet as they are not serviced, although the project is well underway by Lake Macquarie Council.
Other nearby residential development, Radcliffe Wyee Estate, already has several hundred homes and will ultimately comprise about 850. Initially the industrial subdivision was for 29 smaller lots but that has been amended to 15 larger lots in order to provide onsite sewer management systems and rainwater tanks to each lot.
Several meetings have taken place with both Central Coast and Lake Macquarie councils and Hunter Water Corporation to find medium to long term solutions for provision of reticulated water to the site, however, this depends on residential development through either the Wyee Paper Subdivision or Radcliffe estate. The most likely water source
will be via a water main connection once the new water reservoir is built on the northern side of Bushells Ridge Rd. There is high demand for employment generating land in the north of the Central Coast region and although Bushells Ridge Precinct has been zoned industrial for many years there is still a large portion of the land undeveloped because of environmental constraints. As of January 2020, the NSW Employment Lands Development Monitor recorded 524.2ha out of the total 605.2ha of the Bushells Ridge Precinct as being undeveloped. This property at 555 Bushells Ridge Rd is one of the only parcels of land within the precinct that is relatively unconstrained and able to be developed immediately. Although most of the site is cleared, a 10m-wide biodiversity corridor will remain along the western boundary. Public submissions on the development application ((1826/2022) will be received by Central Coast Council until Friday, September 2. Sue Murray
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Consent sought to vary standard at Blue Bay units The property owner at 121 Ocean Pde, Blue Bay, wants to demolish a dilapidated building and replace it with five units but needs approval from Central Coast Council to vary a development standard. It is proposed to build two and three bedroom units in a triplestorey building on the corner of Ocean Pde between The Crescent and Boondilla Rd. Plans have been refined since an initial meeting with Council officers in September 2021 to now provide greater setbacks from the north and western adjoining properties by shifting the building closer to the street frontage as well as improved architecture for building articulation to mitigate over-
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shadowing and privacy. However, plans do not comply with the floor space ratio standard under Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 and the owner has sought permission to exceed the development standard by 9.3 percent or 43.2sqm. In an official written request to Council it says that “9.3 percent is modest and if strict compliance with the standard was required, it would undermine the viability of the development on the site”. The document says that compliance with the standard “is unreasonable and unnecessary and there are sufficient environmental planning grounds to justify contravening the development
standard”. It says that the proposal is consistent with the height, bulk and scale of nearby residential dwellings and the emerging scale in the locality, as well as being in alignment with other building lines to the north and west and along Ocean Pde. The variation request points out that the proposal complies with a range of other development standards. “The floor space is necessary to promote good design and amenity (of the proposal)”, the document says. The development application (1922/2022) is open for public comment and Council will take submissions until Friday, August 26. Sue Murray
Refusal of Point Frederick boarding house to be reviewed The owners of a block at 14 York St, Point Frederick have applied for a review of a refusal by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel to allow a 22-room boarding house to be erected on the site. The application calls for a four-five-storey building containing 22 boarding rooms, a manager’s residence, communal room and open space area to be constructed on the site. The Panel rejected the application on May 12, but the applicant says slightly revised plans and extra information provided should justify approval of the development. Changes made to the original proposal include: a brick podium to complement and provide consistency of materials with neighbouring lots; disconnection of balconies to reduce mass form, create articulation and variation to the front and rear elevations; reduction of roof form to alleviate overshadowing concerns and reduce massing; feature screening and a planted trellis to the breezeway to address privacy concerns; and
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angled screening on western balconies. The applicant says the revised proposal has an “acceptable visual fit and environmental impact and responds appropriately to the site’s opportunities and constraints”. One of the reasons given by the Panel for refusal was that the proposal is an overdevelopment of the site but the applicant says it is consistent with the objectives
of the aims of the Gosford City Centre SEPP 2018 including to (among other things) promote the economic and social revitalisation of Gosford City Centre. The applicant says the proposal is in line with the aims of its R1 zoning. “The proposal is consistent with the objectives of the zone by virtue of the design of the proposal and compliance with the relevant Gosford City Centre
DCP 2018 clauses and standards,” supporting documents say. “The overall building presents a building mass that is proportionate with the allotment size; the relative mass is considered reasonable given the site dimensions, context and topography of the site. “To further assist in reducing the building mass, front and rear balconies have been separated, the roof reduced at
the northern facade and angled western balconies. According to the documents, the proposed development is a permissible use and complies with the development standards and zone objectives.” They claim the location of the site lends itself to higher density outcomes due to the access to services, transport, pedestrian and cyclist facilities and utilities. “The residential areas within the city fringe will provide for a
Two group homes for disabled at Kanwal Six disabled residents will find a permanent home at Kanwal with the construction of group homes to be managed by Ability Options. Two separate group homes will be built at 43 Wahroonga Rd following the demolition of the existing house. Each of the three-bedroom homes will have two bathrooms, therapy areas, kitchens, living
and dining areas and outside patios. Supported independent living provider, Ability Options will be managing the group homes for residents with a disability under a Tenancy Maintenance and Management Agreement. They will operate on a domestic scale, similar to any other residency, and with assistance by support workers around the clock.
A Plan of Management or the group homes will ensure suitable practices to maintain safety and amenity for residents in the group homes and to minimise any impact on neighbouring properties. The development of the two group homes was approved by Central Coast Council in July. Sue Murray House to be demolished for group homes
diverse range of housing to accommodate an additional 10,000 residents over the next 25 years. “New development will consist of medium to high density residential apartments to encourage increased housing within walking distance of the city centre.” The documents say the character of the local area is undergoing change as older existing sites are being developed with higher density residential accommodation. Objectors say the proposal is out of keeping with the area, with a “boarding house of this nature” a set-back for Gosford. “The establishment of lowcost housing of this nature was one of the main reasons for the town’s steady decline over the past three decades,” one submission says. Another submission says the development would “disrupt the current flourishing social progression that Gosford is experiencing”. Source: Central Coast Council DA tracker, Aug 8, 2022 DA 60833/2021
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Michelle BALTAZAR Editor-in-Chief • Money magazine Property owners looking to sell have had a dream run over the past two years, with no shortage of interest from would-be buyers. But the steam is well and truly coming out of the market now, says Tim Lawless, research director at CoreLogic. The extent of the shift really depends on where you are. “Nationally, the trend in the flow of the listings is actually heading down and there are fewer fresh listings being added as vendors become less willing to test the market under tougher selling conditions. “Selling times are rising, auction clearance rates are coming down and vendors are having to discount their prices by more. “It’s pretty clear that in the markets where we’ve seen demand ease off more quickly – generally Sydney and Melbourne – stock levels have had the chance to rise, meaning that buyers have more choice, they have less urgency and they can negotiate harder. “We’ve seen some of those
markets revert from extreme seller’s markets to now being very much buyer’s markets.” The good news for sellers is that interest hasn’t dried up altogether. Mathew Tiller, head of research and business intelligence for the LJ Hooker Network, says there is still some pent-up demand among buyers who missed out, or were priced out, during the recent rush. “These buyers are taking their time to look around and make sure the property will meet their needs,” he says. So, with some markets starting to favour buyers, how can would-be sellers ensure they’re getting the best price? Here are a few pointers from the experts. 1. First impressions count The saying “don’t judge a book buy its cover” can be cast aside when it comes to property, says Rebecca Mitchell, sales agent from Raine & Horne Lower North Shore in Sydney. Mitchell says that she’s had prospective buyers walk away without even entering the home.
“The first glance someone has of a property can make a big difference. “People will often make their mind up after that first look, so it has to be as good as you can get it,” she says. That means making the garden look as presentable as possible and, if it’s a house, making sure that the facade doesn’t appear neglected. You don’t have to paint it, but at the very least it’s worth getting it washed so the windows and the exterior look clean. 2. Refresh is best Moving inside, Mitchell says homeowners don’t need to shell out a small fortune on renovations or refurbishments.
“For me, where you spend money is on a fresh coat of paint, carpets or floorboards if needed. “I’d also suggest upgrading any old halogen downlights to the new LED downlights to ensure as much light is coming in as possible – it will probably cost a few thousand dollars, but it’s worth it. “If the bathroom or kitchen are older, I wouldn’t recommend upgrading either. “Sometimes it can be worth putting in new door handles or tapware, but generally it’s too much money to spend on something when the next person might come in and go, ‘this isn’t for me.
Mitchell does recommend styling or “staging”, especially if the property looks tired. The cost typically depends on the size of the home, but it will likely set sellers back at least a few thousand dollars. 3. Renovation appeal While sellers don’t have to spend the big bucks and renovate, that’s not to say that renovated homes aren’t sought after, particularly at present. Stephen Mutton, the head of network performance at LJ Hooker, says that labour shortages and higher material costs are making renovated homes all the more desirable. “The trend we are seeing at the moment is that homes that have been partially or fully renovated and presenting well are seen as extremely attractive in the current market. “One idea is for vendors to create a ‘hand-over’ pack that includes the details of any work that has been carried out, such as tradespeople used on the job, paint colours and any warranties.” 4. Marketing is a must With Sydney and Melbourne already experiencing lower clearance rates and longer selling times, and other markets showing signs of a slowdown, Mutton says that marketing is
one tool that sellers should consider to set themselves apart. “As the market changes, vendors need to invest as much as they can into marketing. “The days of being reliant on an off-market sale, just putting up a signboard out the front of a home or listing on a single real estate portal, are now gone – you have to cover all bases.” “That could include basic newspaper advertising, being on all of the portals and reaching out to the greater public.” When is the right time? Plenty of sellers will be wondering about the best time to put their home on the market – or whether they’ve already missed the boat. Raine & Horne’s Rebecca Mitchell says timing the market is nearly impossible. You can never truly be sure what it will to do, with the significant demand and price rises during the pandemic being a good example. People shouldn’t feel they have to sell during spring. There are buyers year-round, even in summer and winter, though school holidays or long weekends are best avoided. The most important point is that the right time for someone to sell is when they’re ready. TOM WATSON
Stash extra cash in super with a personal contribution If you plan to make a personal contribution to super this year, it’s time to start saving. The regulator APRA says Australians have ramped up contributions from their after-tax income during the pandemic.
In the year ended March 2022, personal super contributions totalled a whopping $34.9 billion – a 61.7% jump on the previous year. The beauty of making personal super contributions is that you may be able to claim a
tax deduction for amounts up to $27,500, though this figure includes employer contributions. The 2020-21 financial year saw a record performance by super funds, with a 19% return. While performance has fallen in recent months, pushing most
funds into negative territory in 2021-22, the industry has netted a healthy $460 billion in returns over the past two years. Over the past 35 years, default super funds have delivered an average 7.4%pa after fees and taxes, according to Rain-
maker Information, a data and research provider. Besides the prospect of good long-term returns, there’s another reason why putting your cash into super can be a plus if you’re a first-time home buyer. Effective from July 1 this year,
the First Home Super Saver scheme allows fund members to contribute up to $50,000 in total and use it to buy a property, subject to eligibility and whether the super fund is allowed to offer the scheme. TOM WATSON
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Four unit development proposed for Woy Woy Residents have until August 26 to provide feedback on a proposal to erect four housing units at 24 Waratah Ave Woy Woy.
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A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) lodged with the application says the use and scale proposed is consistent with and encouraged within the R1 General Residential Zone. The SEE says the façade is to be of mixed external finishes emulating those materials commonly used in the precinct. All four two-storey units will have a large courtyard area at ground level, featuring a mix of hard and soft finishes to enhance liveability. Car access will be via a common driveway accessible from Waratah Ave and the street frontage will feature brick and timber screen fencing set back behind
semitransparent plantings and articulated to avoid long flat runs, the SEE says. It says the development is compliant with controls under the Gosford Development Control Plan 2013, adding to available housing stock and diversity within the region. “The development is … compatible with the desired future character of the zone,” the SEE says. “By nature of their design to accommodate a family or to better facilitate people living in share accommodation, (the units) increase the available options for living circumstances. “The proposed development is in an area where a variety of housing typologies exist and further adds to this diversity. “The proposal has been designed to provide an optimum living standard for the end user and maintains
character within its immediate built environment.” The SEE says external materials and colour have been selected to blend with the surrounding environment. “The design employs with effectiveness the DCP guidelines to create a functional development with high levels of amenity, both for the end user and those it neighbours,” it says. “In development of the concept, all siting, environmental and aesthetic influences and impacts have been assessed and addressed. “The proposal, when complete, will add vibrancy and character to the area and develop a new standard to be applied upon similar development in the precinct. Verified source: Central Coast Council DA tracker, Aug 9, 2022 DA1927/2022
More units proposed for Woy Woy Submissions will be accepted until September 2 on a proposal to build three two-storey units at 10 Edward St, Woy Woy. The development would comprise attached and semidetached two-storey terraces with ground level garage parking. A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) lodged with the application says the proposal has been designed to relate to its site and to the streetscape in terms of appearance, envelope, setbacks, bulk and scale and will operate without
any significant impact to the amenity of neighbouring properties. The two-storey development will be commensurate in height with other buildings along Edward St, the SEE says. A Pre-Lodgement Development Application meeting was held with Central Coast Council on June 23, with several of Council’s concerns addressed in the DA. Council had raised concerns that a private open space for unit 2 sited above the garage was not deemed appropriate, but the space is now located
areas achieve the required minimum of three hours sunlight per day and porch areas have been adequately distanced from the proposed driveway. Five parking spaces have been provided within garages, with unit one featuring a single garage and units 2 and 3 each featuring double ones. The garage for unit 3 has been set back from the rear boundary by 1.5m to allow for adequate sight distances. A map showing the development site
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Two Central Coast nurses are among 30 finalists from all over the state to contest the 10th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Elsie Mari and SarahKathleen Colliss have been selected from nominations across eight categories which recognise nurses and midwives who have made a difference in clinical practice, management and leadership. Central Coast Local Health
District (CCLHD) has congratulated the two on reaching the finals. Director Nursing and Midwifery, Lynne Bickerstaff, said they were highly deserving local finalists for the awards, which recognise the dedication of nurses and midwives in the NSW public health system. Mari is a finalist in the Nurse of the Year category. She works with the staff of residential aged care facilities across the region to provide advice and ensure the most vulnerable older members of
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the community receive quality care. Collis is up for the Aboriginal Nurse/Midwife of the Year award. She is the lead Aboriginal nurse at Nunyara Aboriginal Health. “Throughout the pandemic, Sarah has provided comprehensive care to COVID positive members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community,” Bickerstaff said. “Sarah is passionate about
improving health outcomes for First Nations people.” Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Jacqui Cross, said each Local Health District and Specialty Network nominated their nurses and midwives for all categories. NSW Health Secretary, Susan Pearce, said the awards highlight the exceptional work nurses and midwives are doing in our hospitals each and every day. “I want to acknowledge the finalists for their outstanding work and thank all our staff
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ATO job applications for school leavers open The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is offering 2021 and 2022 school leavers in Gosford a unique opportunity to get a foot in the door of the Australian Public Service in addition to a formal qualification and on-the-job training. The ATO’s School Leaver program provides successful candidates with: a 12-month program that combines work experience and formal training (a certificate course); structured on-the-job and corporate training; a permanent, full-time job on successful completion; a supportive team environment; an inclusive and diverse workplace culture; a starting salary of $50,977 plus super (APS 1); and an opportunity for advancement to APS 2, on completion of the program. ATO Assistant Commissioner, Kristy Dam, said the program
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independent, a team player, and be willing to learn and embrace new challenges she said. Applications for the 2023 ATO School Leaver Program opened on August 8 and will close on September 5.
To be eligible for program, applicants must: have completed Year 12 in 2021 or will complete Year 12 in 2022; be an Australian citizen; and clear a pre-engagement integrity check. Program participants will join the ATO in February, 2023, in a variety of roles such as administration, client engagement, data and analytics, and information technology. The program is one of the ATO’s entry-level employment programs. More information, including eligibility requirements and how to apply for the program, is available on the ATO website at ato.gov.au/schoolleaver. Verified source: Media release, August 8, 2022 ATO
Support pathways for prospective uni students Young people on the Central Coast, along with those throughout the state, will be supported and encouraged to study at university, upskill and pursue entrepreneurship through innovative new projects that aim to enhance educational outcomes and break down barriers. Minister for Skills and Training, Alister Henskens, said four projects will receive a
share of the $1.75M NSW Government Collaboration and Innovation Fund, which focuses on supporting innovation and addressing challenges to partnerships within the university sector. “These grants will help break down barriers that prevent people who want to study at our world class universities and will drive innovative new projects in collaboration with the university sector,” Henskens said.
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for first-yearregional and culturally and linguistically diverse students transitioning to university, aims to address academic skills gaps between high school and university. The Academy (University of New England and the Dhiiyaan Centre) prepares Aboriginal students for higher education from Year 8 through to tertiary enrolment via a curriculum that merges Aboriginal knowledge with science. The Collaboration and Innovation Fund provides grants to support university projects that address education goals included in the NSW Higher Education Strategy. Source: Media release, Aug 10 NSW Government
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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: CHARMING CAMELLIAS Take a walk around most urban and even semi-urban areas of almost all of Australia and you are sure to stumble upon a camellia. CHERALYN DARCEY
They are beloved by traditional gardeners as features or hedges and favoured by those who fall under the spell of their stunning cool-weather flowers and dense glossy green foliage. There are now more than 30,000 cultivars, such is our love of camellias and they have been grown in this country for almost 200 years, with their first appearances as a garden plant over 5,000 years ago in China. The plant genus Camellia is also home to ‘Camellia sinensis’, which is harvested to make tea. Not a plant that you will find in the average backyard but not impossible if you did want to venture into making your own tea creation. The camellias that are found in your local nursery and will grow well at your place are Sasanqua, Japonica and Reticulata.
that affords them morning light and protection from the afternoon sun, or they will get sunburned. Dappled light is best for most types. In warmer areas, like the Central Coast or Sydney, it will be best to look out for earlier season blooming varieties as sudden hot spring days can burn the petals. So which Japonica for you? There are so many but for something with wow factor you could try one of the variegated varieties such as Dixie Knight Supreme, Emperor of Russia Variegated or Modern Art. For something really unusual look out for the ‘Lipstick Camellias’. These look like little sea anemones with smaller petals surrounding tight protruding centre.
Japonica
These are the fast growers of the family and will quickly provide a hedge within a few years if cared for well. Left to their own devices some can reach over 7 meters in height so choose well and be prepared to prune if need be. Generally, Sasanqua flowers are smaller than Japonica, but they have the added advantage of a more fragrant bloom as well as their fast growth.
I would venture to say that Japonica (Japanese Camellia) is the most recognisable to the public. They are slow growers but long-lived and left to themselves, will become a small tree but can be easily formed into a hedge or trained to grow against a wall or even live happily in a pot. Japonica do best in a position
Sasanqua
They are autumn bloomers who prefer full sun to do their best but will cope with shade and can handle humidity well. One downside is that Sasanqua are a bit frost wary and don’t like the wind so find a sheltered spot if need be. Flowers range from single cup-shape through to ruffles of multiple petals and types you may like to try in your garden include the highly scented ‘Camellia sasanqua Exquisite’ with its delightful tissue paper thin pale pink flowers. Camellias are usually not noted for their fragrance but there a few out there with breeders keen to create more for the growing interest. Another for the smaller plant lovers is Bonsai Baby which, as the name suggests, can easily be used for bonsai work but will work exceptional well as a low hedge as well. It has gorgeous deep red miniature flowers that turn to purple in colder months.
Reticulata Large full blooms that appear at the end of winter into spring are a feature of this camellia. Some varieties have amazing flowers as large as 15cm in diameter. Reticula have a very upright growing form, make a great feature tree or hedge but generally they do not like the cold so are more suitable for warmer gardens. Shade loving ‘Camellia reticulata Flower Girl’ is breathtaking with its warm pink petals and bright golden centre and will work well in Coast gardens and other temperate areas.
General Care Guide Camellias like a moist, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5 to 6.5) that
is high in organic matter and well drained. To plant your new camellia, dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball. When planting, ensure that the top 5cm of the root ball is exposed above the surrounding soil. Fill in with soil and press down firmly, making sure that your root ball top is still exposed. Deeply water and add some seaweed emulsion to encourage root growth and mulch with a loose organic material but keep it well away from the root ball. Once established camellias are almost set and forget when it comes to watering. They need a good water every couple of weeks if there has been no rain but to test, feel into the root ball of the plant. If it is dry down at about 6cm, then water. If you desire the biggest camellia show on your block then you need to feed, feed, feed. Camellias are hungry plants and there are lots of commercial fertilisers on the market created just for them that you can explore, and each has their own suggestions for use. Some are organic based, but you can easily feed your camellias with well-rotted chicken manures, and I do know they love the popular ‘Rooster Booster’. For strength and general health seaweed emulsions like Seasol are also a good idea. Fed your camellias again about a month after planting and when buds appear and again once flowering has completed. There is no need to prune camellias if you don’t want to
but if you are looking to form yours into shape or tame one then the best time is after they have finished flowering but do not leave it too late because the hot weather can cause burning of areas that have been sheltered pre-pruning. Perhaps one of the more common issues with camellia, particularly noticeable in young plants, is root rot diseases and these are caused by a lack of drainage. Heavy soils are the camellia’s enemy, so you really do need to ensure a friable and rich growing medium. If your leaves are turning brown this can be an indication and unfortunately there is not a lot you can do once one this sets in so plant well to begin with but transplanting the camellia may give it a second chance at life. Break up heavy soil with gypsum if need be and add plenty of compost and dig over well. Leaf-gall is a fungus that can appear on the underside of camellia leaves and needs to be acted upon quickly.
Remove leaves and place in general rubbish bin, do not compost as the fugus will spread. Make sure that all tools are disinfected and wash your hands and gloves after the work to stop cross contamination. Keep a check on your plants, especially around spring for leaf-gall. Disbudding also known as ‘balling’ or ‘bud drop’ occurs when sudden hot or cold spells occur, or the plant is under or over watered. Sometimes it occurs due to frost damage. Flowers will not open or only partly open and the petals will turn brown and fall off. Better plant management can stop it in future. Protect from frost and keep plant evenly watered. If the problem keeps occurring, try giving it a water with 2 teaspoons of Epson Salts in ten litres of water. You may need to move the plant to a slightly more sheltered or lighter spot if nothing is helping.
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PLANT OF THE WEEK: CAMELLIA SWEET JANE (Camellia japonica x Camellia transnokoensis ‘Sweet Jane’) I’m trying to think of something New foliage has a delightful copper more pretty that a hedge of soft colour in Spring. white, pink blushed Sweet Jane Buds appear from late winter and Camellias on a later winter’s day. into early Spring and burst into No, I can’t so she is our Plant of the medium sized anemone shaped flowers. Week. Growing in an upright manner in a Sweet Jane can attain a height of 3 compact shape this evergreen shrub metres in good conditions and a width grows with the classic camellia glossy of 1.5 metres. dark green oval leaves you would Can be potted into large containers or used as a garden feature plant or expect is gorgeous. tall hedge.
YOUR GARDENING GUIDE This week you can plant the following: culinary herbs, artichokes, asparagus, beetroot, broad beans, cabbages, carrots, cress, kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard, onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, calendula, Canterbury bells, cleome, delphinium, English daisy, gloxinia, gypsophila, honesty, marigolds, polyanthus, primula, snapdragon, statice, sweet William, verbena. Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 - 10am live every Saturday on CoastFM963. Archived articles can be found on Cheralyn’s Blog: www.florasphere.com Send gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com
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New look for Grant McBride Baths The heritage-listed Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance has a new look, with Central Coast Council having completed the bulk of amenity upgrades at the iconic facility. The changerooms and public toilets have received a refresh and a new parents’ room has been installed. Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said the upgrade has helped refresh the facilities and comply with accessibility standards. “The Grant McBride Baths is a much-loved local spot which provides a space for locals and
visitors to get active outdoors while connecting with other members of the community,” Smith said. “These upgrades provide a refresh of the existing facilities and improve accessibility to the changeroom and public toilets, making them available for use to the whole community.” Further works are planned to occur later this year, including a replacement of the roof and eaves of the hall adjacent to the baths, the connection of hot water to the hall, one shower in each of the male and female changerooms and replacement of safety fencing. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said investing in the
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venue provides value for the Central Coast community. “The iconic Grant McBride Baths are positioned along the
pristine coastline at The Entrance and has long been a popular swimming spot for locals and visitors to the Central
Coast,” Hart said. “First constructed in 1938, these ocean pools are rich with local history and make up an important part of the social fabric of The Entrance.” Formerly known as The Entrance Ocean Baths, the facility was officially renamed in September, 2018, in memory of Grant McBride, State Member for The Entrance from 1992-2011. The name change had been ratified in March of that year by Council in recognition of the efforts McBride took to protect the baths for the Central Coast community. In 2002, Mr McBride campaigned with local
residents to save the iconic facility from potential closure. Over 9,000 signatures were collected during the campaign, and in 2003 the Baths were successfully placed on the NSW Heritage List. The ocean pools are free to use and open year-round (subject to maintenance and cleaning) and supervised with various patrolled hours throughout the season. For more information search Grant McBride Baths at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au. Source: Media release, Aug 9 Central Coast Council
Swimmers find novel way to support Guide Dogs SWIMMING The fun of good-natured fines given out by fellow members of the Tuggerah Tuffs Winter Swimming Club has all added up over the years to more than $51,000 donated to the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.
Tuggerah Tuffs President, John Sleeman presenting the cheque to Angela Allen
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Club Secretary, Garry Hansford, says that every Sunday after their swim they have a “fine session” where
club members are fined for things they have said or done. “And we never let the truth get in the way of a good story at these fine sessions,” he said. Last Sunday, August 7, the club members donated another $1,000 in their continuing support of the Guide Dogs. Club President, John Sleeman, presented the cheque to Angela Allen who went along to the swim meet with guide dog Piper.
Tuggerah Tuffs was formed in 1967 by members of local surf clubs and has grown since then to a membership of about 70 from primary school aged boys to swimmers in their 80s. They compete at the Grant McBride Ocean Baths in The Entrance every Sunday from 9am, starting on the first Sunday in May until the second Sunday in September. “In many ways it’s like a men’s shed of swimming,”
Hansford said. “We compete in events including 100m, 30m and 50m and our races are handicapped so that aged and swimming ability are equalised by our handicappers. “Every swimmer has the chance to win a race. “Our aim is to promote positive health outcomes among our members,” Hansford said. Sue Murray
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Pitcher shines in UK race walking tour Allanah Pitcher, 18, of Terrigal continues to build her international race walking resume, scoring two firsts and a second place in the recent Australian U23 European tour, held in the UK. Following her success at the 2022 World Race Walking Team Championships held in Oman in March, where she came seventh, Pitcher was one of 20 Australians selected to compete in the three-week European tour, with athletes from almost every discipline taking to the field. The tour, which began on July 12, saw Pitcher compete in two races in England and one in Ireland. Pitcher won the Under 23 English Championships, which was a 5km race walk held in Bedford. She then competed in the AAI Games held in Ireland, coming
second in the open 3km race walk. Returning to Bedford, Pitcher won the Open English Championships in a 5km race walk, recording a personal best time. “I really didn’t know what to expect,” she said. “It was unknown territory as we didn’t know who the other walkers would be. “I really just had the goal of improving my own personal best – and I did that in the final race, where I completed the 5km in 23 minutes 39 sec, shaving eight seconds off my own PB.” With the eventual goal of representing Australia at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics in the future, Pitcher is concentrating for now on state and national competitions, with two coming up in Melbourne in September and December.
“We have two seasons – the winter season on road and the summer season on track,” she said. “I was really surprised to do so well in Oman, where I placed seventh in the Under 20 women’s race walk, as I was competing against athletes from all over the world. “I would really like to qualify for the next World Championships in Oman, but this time in the Open division.” Originally training as a runner, this is Pitcher’s 10th year as a race walker. “As I was training with Frank Overton, I saw he also had athletes doing race walking and that really interested me,” she said. “I really enjoy the group environment.” Pitcher continues to train with Overton on the Gosford track. Terry Collins
Allanah Pitcher following her UK successes
Mariners giving out the good vibes Central Coast Mariners are spreading good vibes in the community in the preseason by engaging Australian football legend Andy Bernal to deepen the connections within and between the club and the community. Bernal, one of the original Australian born English League and Spanish League players was at the PCYC in Umina to give a crew of youth a session of football, boxing and motivational talks. “I’ve had a tough yet incredibly rewarding career in football and I’m passionate about helping young people build resistance and opportunities through sport,” said the former Socceroo. The Umina session was part
of a new collaboration between the Mariners, The A leagues, PCYC and the NSW Government to motivate young people to find direction and follow their ambitions. Bernal was born in Canberra to Spanish parents and found fellowship in football among other immigrant families. He quickly rose through the ranks and was scouted to the Spanish Albacete Balompié at the age of 18. He went on to play for both Reading, Sydney Olympic and Ipsitch Town. Post football he became a football agent and the personal manager of David Beckham. The 21-time Socceroo (13 ‘A’ international caps, 8 ‘B’ international caps) Bernal has recently been engaged by the Central Coast Mariners.
Andy Bernal at PCYC Umina boxing clinic
New Mariners’ owner Richard Peil convinced him to join the coaching staff in a role that head coach Nick Montgomery has dubbed the Vibe Manager. “I brought Andy into the club for the same reason I brought Luke Wilshire (8th most capped Socceroo) and why I’m backing Monty” Said Peil
“Between them, they have over 1100 professional games, in England, Spain, Holland, Russia and Australia. “In my view, there has been too little respect given to greats of the Australian game, especially the golden generation that Andy and Luke were part of.
Peil is on a mission and has a plan to reconnect the Mariners with the community and to further build the Mariners Academy to become one of the best in the Southern Hemisphere. “Over the next few years you will see more of our past best [players] be given opportunities to be involved and influence the development of our academy players at the Mariners” said Peil. Judging on Peil’s past successes in building the fitness franchise AnyTime Fitness the Central Coast’ professional football club has an exciting future to look forward to. Andy Bernal recently released an autobiogrphical book about his career experiences; the
good, bad and ugly in and around football called Riding Shotgun. It’s a quintessential read for Australian football fans. It’s an incredible tale, one that took him to some of the most famous grounds in world football, to experiencing the high-life of the Galácticos era at Real Madrid, to the crumbling rock-bottom that some professional footballers face post retirement. See the exclusive interview with Andy Bernal on our YouTube Channel and on news website coastcommunitynews. com.au/sport from this coming weekend. David Abrahams
Bombers home ground now one of AFL premier ovals Construction of the new amenities building at Adelaide Street Oval, Killarney Vale is now complete providing The Killarney Vale Bombers AFL Club with a significantly improved and accessible facility. The new sportsground amenities building is fit for purpose to meet the growing needs of local sporting groups in the area. It includes four unisex change rooms, unisex toilets, ambulant and accessible toilets, first aid room and ample storage. In addition, new concrete pathways have been constructed around the entire perimeter of the building that
links to the carpark and existing AFL Clubhouse ensuring that people with limited mobility can participate. AFL ACT/Regional NSW Participation and Programs Regional Manager, Simon Smyth said this new building firmly placed Adelaide Street Oval as one of the premier AFL facilities north of Sydney. “To have four change rooms, with two dedicated to female teams, is not only a testament to the growth of AFL in the region but also speaks volumes of the growth and high value placed on female participation,” he said. “Knowing that the Killarney Vale Bombers currently have 90 plus Auskickers, these
Ben Sheather and Harry Crosley (from left) both of North Constructions, Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast Adam Crouch, Killarney Vale Bombers CEO Paul Forster and Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart
future stars of the club will enjoy utilising these facilities for many years to come.” Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart said this
milestone was the result of Council, NSW Government and AFL working together for the benefit of the local community. “This project will deliver on a
goal from Council’s community strategic plan to create a liveable coast through quality sports facilities and one of many sports infrastructure projects underway for the Coast this financial year,” he said. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he was thrilled to be able to provide the Killarney Vale Bombers AFL Club with the funding needed to get this project off the ground. “The NSW Government is investing record amounts to deliver the infrastructure needed to stimulate economies, but we’re also backing grassroots projects that make a positive difference to local
sports clubs, local communities and surrounding areas,” he said. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole said the project was made possible thanks to more than $900,000 through the Stronger Country Communities Fund. “Adelaide Street Oval is exactly the kind of project the Stronger Country Communities Fund was designed to deliver, and the NSW Government is committed to creating a more inclusive environment for participation in sport and better local amenities,” Toole said. Source: Media Release Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch
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Sharks withstand Wildcats to move to second spot The Wildcats launch another attack
RUGBY The Avoca Beach Sharks withstood a spirited performance from the Warnervale Wildcats at Heazlett Park on Saturday (August 6) prevailing 31 points to 19. They did not have it all their own way. After the Sharks got away to an early 10-0 lead with two unconverted tries, Warnervale hit back late in the first half and were rewarded with their own. Notwithstanding some enterprising rugby from the Wildcats, Avoca Beach continued to control the scoreboard posting a further two tries to push the lead out to 24 points to 5 by midway through the second stanza. But Warnervale fought back with two more tries of their own, drawing to within five
points of the home side and piling on the pressure. It was only in final minutes that Avoca Beach secured the win with a final try. Best for Avoca Beach were No.8 Matt Anderson, halfback Charlie Crimmings and flanker Fionn Henderson- Foley, while for Warnervale prop Steve Neli, winger Ofa Siale, No.8 Tevita Piukala and lock Lachlan Natapu played well. The win sees Avoca Beach displace the Razorbacks in second spot on the ladder on 50 points after the Razorbacks succumbed to the Terrigal Trojans at the Haven. The two teams were neck and neck for the first 40 minutes and went in at half time locked at 13 points apiece. It was anyone’s match at that stage and the Razorbacks were first to seize the ascendency in the second half, crossing for a
Mitch Clay from Kariong scored 2 tries
converted try to take the lead by 20 points to 13. The Terrigal machine then clicked up a gear. On the back of some wellconstructive rugby, they soon responded with their own try to level the scores again before
rolling on to post another 24 points, running out comfortable winners 44-20. Best players for Terrigal were winger Ulisene Tagiilima Esene, who crossed for three tries, flanker Noah Hughes, halfback Jye Cornish and fullback Dan
Sargeant. The Razorbacks were best served by flanker James Blanch, centre Kaituu Kaufana, lock Steve Finley and No.8 Rob Peden, who crossed for two tries. The win saw Terrigal retain the Challenge Shield and also cement their position at the top of the competition ladder on 55 points. In the final match of the round, The Lakes hosted the Kariong Wanderers at Slade Park. The clash proved to be one of the best games of rugby this season, with Kariong snatching victory by 43 points to 41. In a high-scoring match with play going from one end of field to the other for the entire 80 minutes, it was The Lakes who cross for four tries in the first half to lead 26-10 halftime and extend the lead to 31-10 with
another try early in the second. The Wanderers managed to stay in the struggle however and slowly worked their way back into the game. As The Lakes tired from the frenetic pace, Kariong were able to post five tries in the second half to deliver one of the season’s finest fightbacks. Best players for Kariong were centre Mitch Clay (pictured), who scored two tries, prop Jonah Manuao and No.8 Logan Campbell. The Lakes were best served by fullback Macui Raulini, prop Tim Poese, and flanker Wiremu Pirini, while winger Nathyrn Harrison crossed for four individual tries. The win keeps Kariong in the top four on 44 points as the finals approach.
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