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Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 505 Wyong have taken home the crown at the regional Firefighter Championships held over the weekend August 27 and 28. See page 8

Central Coast Watercolour Society will hold its 2022 Springtime Exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery from September 13 to October 3. See page 14

Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said that with an annual population growth of 7 per cent, the region would be home to more than 400,000 residents by 2041, with an extra 43,000 homes needed to cope with the growth.“More than 2,000 jobs in the region were advertised last month and we need to offer affordable housing options to meet the needs of these workers,” she said.

A lack of available land, delays in development approvals and a community resistance to medium and high-density housing projects were identified as some of the key problems in addressing the Central Coast’s housing crisis at a summit on September 7. Held at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre, the Housing Summit saw business leaders, government representatives and regional stakeholders gather to discuss the lack of affordable housing on the Coast and give input on the way forward.Afull program of speakers outlined the effects lack of affordable housing is having, particularly in relation to business growth, and the major obstacles to providing more affordable housing in the region, with several viable solutionsOrganisedmooted.byBusiness NSW Central Coast, Pacific Link Housing and Regional Development Australia, Central Coast, the summit saw a packed theatre addressed by local MPs, housing providers, developers, planning experts and many others. It also saw an announcement by Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes, Anthony Roberts, that an Urban Development Program committee was to be established for the region.

A strong community campaign has failed to save a 60-year-old Norfolk Island Pine at Killarney Vale even though it’s on Central Coast Council’s Significant Tree Register. See page 10

Avoca Beach have booked a date with Minor Premiers Terrigal in the Major Rugby Semi-final.Seepage 31

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Coast & Country Primary Care has taken out three of the five major awards as the Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC)/ Lasercraft 2022 Business Awards. See page 21

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Martin said that with an average weekly rental rate of $620pw, many were struggling to find somewhere to live, with almost 2,000 Coasties homeless.“Thenumber of development applications has doubled since May, 2020, but this is also leading to increased wait times for approval,” she said. Larissa Llowarch of Key2 Realty said demands on the social housing sector from very low income earners was extremely high with providers such as Pacific Link Housing struggling to keep up with demand.“We’ve had under one per cent rental vacancy for some time,” she said.

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The Hunter Community Environment Centre has called on Delta Electricity to explain why the second fish kill in one month has taken place in Wyee Bay at Mannering Park. In early August, thousands of fish were found washed up on the shores of Wyee Bay and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) said the combination of elevated temperatures in the bay and the weather at that time caused the fish kill.

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The EPA says the bay at Mannering Park has elevated temperatures compared to the rest of Lake Macquarie due to the water discharges from Vales Point Power Station, owned by Delta Electricity. An EPA investigation of the August fish kill concluded that cool weather and strong northerly winds pushed cold water into the bay resulting in a turnover of the water column and sediment disturbance which happened rapidly enough to overwhelm the fish acclimatised to higher temperatures.Justonemonth later, on Tuesday, September 6, a Mannering Park resident reported dead fish again in WyeeMembersBay. of Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC) investigated and found hundreds of dead fish, mostly mullet, some bream, bat fish and whiting and juvenile White spotted eagle ray concentrated near the Vales Point thermal outlet in southern Wyee Bay. “In light of the NSW EPA finding that thermal pollution from the Vales Point outlet was a contributing factor to the August 6 fish kill, it’s incumbent upon Delta Electricity to explain their role in these fish deaths,” HCEC Co-ordinator Jo Lynch said.“This second fish kill could be an indicator that there could be far greater impacts caused by thermal pollution than is understood by us or the NSW EPA,” she said. HCEC Senior Researcher, Paul Winn says the EPA’s results of the August investigation raises more questions than answers, particularly around the effects of thermal pollution on the lake ecosystem.“Thermal pollution is known to have caused an almost total loss of seagrass in Wyee Bay, however studies into the broader ecosystem effects have not been undertaken,” he said.“The August fish kill has revealed that the full extent and risks to marine life in southern Lake Macquarie of thermal pollution are largely unknown. Winn said that water temperatures taken in Wyee Bay by HCEC citizen scientists on August 6 were 10-17 degrees Celsius above ambient lake“Scientifictemperature.literature suggests that to avoid impacts on aquatic ecosystems, thermal discharge should be less than five degrees Celsius above ambient temperature.“Theinstallation of a smart buoy at Wyee Point is a good start, but we believe that the Lake Macquarie community deserves a more detailed study into the full effects of thermal pollution on the lake’s marine life,” Winn Companysaid.Secretary at Vales Point Power Station, Steve Gurney said the HCEC was once again “short on facts and big on “Deltasensationalism”.hasundertaken its own investigations and there were no abnormal operations at the power station,” he said.

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Gurney said that the HCEC claim that thermal pollution from the power station outlet was a contributing factor to the August 6 fish kill is selective and misleading, ignoring the EPA’s statement that it was “likely a natural event”. “Vales Point has been operating for over 40 years and lake temperatures in the southern end of the lake are well documented and the EPA notes that the fish have acclimatised to higher temperatures,” he said. “Discharge limits are rigorously set by EPA in Delta’s licence and are based on scientific data. “Vales Point is compliant with EPA licence limits that restrict discharges to 35 degrees generally, with an additional allowance to discharge up to 131 hours per year at up to 37.5 degrees (reserved for summer operation).”

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Gurney says the discharge temperature can vary with the seasons, in winter the water will cool to 15 degrees or so and in summer the lake water can be as high as 30 degrees.

“Vales Point uses attemperating pumps to reduce the water temperature, particularly in summer months. “These attemperating pumps move water directly from the inlet canal to the outlet canal, bypassing the power station, so that cooler water is mixed with the warmer water to lower the overall temperature before it is discharged into Wyee Bay. “Events such as August are rare and have combined with other natural events such as wind and previous storm events washing matter into the lake, as confirmed by the EPA, and are not just restricted to areas around power stations. HCEC’s Paul Winn also says it is a complex situation and wants the EPA to conduct a detailed study on the implications of thermal pollution.“Weas a community really need to stand up and be heard to make sure the EPA follows through on this and just doesn’t brush it over like they have, by characterising thermal pollution as a natural event,” he said.“The EPA has recognised that thermal pollution is causing problems and Wyee Bay already has been denuded of seagrass – it is causing unknown disruptions to the eco system.”Winnsaid the HCEC would raise the matter at one of their regular meetings with the EPA and the HCEC report on the topic would be coming out later in the year.

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The three new Commissioners will commence four-year terms commencing September 2022. These appointments come at an important time for the Commission as it launches its Six Cities Discussion Paper and embarks on intensive engagement to inform the Six Cities Region and City Plans to be released from 2023.

Leaders and representatives from the Coast’s business community, unions, government, and education providers came together last week for a Central Coast Jobs and Skills Forum to discuss the challenges affecting the region’s labour market, as the Federal Government hosted the National Jobs and Skills Summit on September 1-2.

During that time Parker chaired many Parliamentary Inquiries and was Minister for the Environment and Minister for Heritage between 2011 and 2014.Parker says that as Environment Minister she introduced some of the toughest environmental laws in Australia, delivered the largest waste and recycling program in Australia at the time as well as helping to create nine new parks and two new national parks.Since leaving politics, Parker has been appointed as a nonexecutive director to a number of conservation, agricultural, education and for-purpose organisations as well as being Deputy Chair of the NSW Heritage Council. Chief Commissioner, Geoff Roberts said he was thrilled that Robyn Parker would be taking such an important position with the Commission, along with two other new City Commissioners Matt Endacott in the Lower Hunter/Greater Newcastle and Jacki Johnson in the extensive“TheyIllawarra/Shoalhaven.willbebringingtheirexpertiseaswe undertake the important work of shaping Australia’s first global city region,” he said. “I’d also like to acknowledge the important role that local councils played in the selection process.“CityCommissioners are key holders of the relationships within their cities and ensure connectivity between state and local government, to facilitate conversations and empower stakeholders to set common goals for their city.”

Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, Member for Wyong, David Harris, and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, with nurses at the forum

The Greater Cities Commission has appointed Robyn Parker as Central Coast City Commissioner –one of three new City Commissioners to lead planning for the Six Cities Region for the next four years. It is the Commission’s role to unite the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle, Central Coast, Greater Sydney and the Illawarra-Shoalhaven regions to create a globally competitive “mega-city” region. Parker has a wealth of public and private sector experience spanning roles in Child and Family Services, as a TAFE teacher, and as CEO of Ageing and Disability Services. She served in the NSW Parliament for 12 years, first as a Member of the Legislative Council followed by four years as the Maitland MP.

Six Cities Region is Australia’s first global city region delivering global economic scale and local liveability with the each of the six cities building on their own strengths and character while supercharging this with the combined power that comes from being part of the larger world-class city region. The aim is to co-ordinate and align planning to shape the future, create good jobs closer to where people live and opportunities to attract worldclass industry and talent, make cities more productive and liveable with better housing, education, health and lifestyle. Six Cities Region includes the Lower Hunter and Greater Newcastle City, Central Coast City, Illawarra-Shoalhaven City, Western Parkland City, Central River City and the Eastern Harbour City. Each area has its own City Commissioner with additional roles of Economic Commissioner John Lydon, Environment Commissioner Meg McDonald and Social Commissioner Natalie Walker. Sue Murray Central Coast City Commissioner Robyn Parker

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Across the country, smaller scale forums, like the Central Coast Jobs and Skills Forum, took place to identify local challenges that will be submitted to the National Summit and help with the Federal Government’s White Paper.Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said the forum was a big“Itsuccess.wasanexciting opportunity to bring together business leaders, employees, unions, education providers and all levels of government to discuss the future of our region,” she said.“Working together, we are determined to create opportunities for locals and build a strong economy on the Coast.“We will make sure the Central Coast is firmly on the national jobs and skills agenda.”Theforum was organised by Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, who said it was important to bring together the region’s key stakeholders to address the issues affecting access to jobs and education in the region.“The forum was an opportunity for leaders and representatives across employment sectors to raise challenges that are affecting industries and sectors of the labour“Importantly,market,” it was an opportunity for local State and Federal Members of Parliament to understand and listen to the issues impacting the region. “There were many issues discussed including how we can increase female and older persons’ participation, improve the transition from high school to apprenticeships or further study, reduce the costs to retrain or re-enter the labour market and invest in the region’s infrastructure to boost our ability to attract and support job“Thecreation.challenges and opportunities that have been discussed at the Central Coast Jobs and Skills Forum have been recorded and will be submitted to the National Jobs and Skills Summit, which will then assist the Federal Government’s White Paper.” All Australians will have the ability to contribute their ideas through the White Paper submission process, following the National Jobs and Skills Summit.

Local forum to discuss Coast’s jobs prospects

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Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes, Anthony Roberts, has announced a new expert group will be established to take charge of the coordination and delivery of a steady supply of housing, jobs and infrastructure on the Central Coast. Speaking at the Housing Summit held at Red Tree Theatre on September 7, Roberts said the successful Urban Development Program (UDP) will be extended to the Coast, in a move aimed at encouraging investment, certainty and housing stock.

Panellists identified lack of land, difficulty in having housing development approved and resistance to infill accommodation as major hurdles to be overcome, with various possible solutions put forward.Pacific Link Housing CEO, Ian Lynch, said a change in mindset was“Weneeded.need to think of new supply – we need to think about mixed tenancy and community cohesion – housing needs to be thought of as critical infrastructure,” he said. Urban Development Institute Australia (UDIA) Central Coast President, Caine King, said resistance to medium to high rise development was hindering housing“Peopleprojects.areso eager to preserve the status quo, but of those developments which are going up, more than 50 percent of buyers are locals,” he said.

Central Coast Local Health District CEO, Scott McLachlan , said the health district looked to employ 600-700 more people each year to meet the growing demand on health services, with around 70 per cent of those expected to come from outside the region. “A third of those will struggle to find housing – it will be an extreme challenge in the next few years,” he said.

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Acting Dean of the University of Newcastle, Michael Bowyer, said as the development of Gosford as an educational precinct, fuelled by the new Research Centre at Gosford hospital and the new university campus planned for the old Mitre 10 site, would put further pressure on “Accommodationhousing.is essential in attracting students from out of area and overseas,” he said.

Executive Director of the Greater Cities Commission, Sarah Winter, said the commission was working on its Six Cities Regional Plan, with a specific Central Coast City Plan to be released in 2024. She said the commission was keen to trial new models and would welcome suggestions of options for various partnerships to address the housing shortage.Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council CEO, Brendan Moyle , said as the region’s largest private land holder the Council was keen to provide housing opportunities for everyone. “Some people seem to think we should preserve all our land as bushland,” Moyle said. “We want to care for Country for everyone but we need doors open so we can develop housing.”Suggestions made for freeing up land for housing development included the use of Crown land for leasehold purposes, zoning revisions to make more land accessible, developing partnerships among key stakeholders to expedite development and encouraging more infill housing comprising medium and high density developments. Terry Collins

“Housing availability will have a huge impact on what we can do in Gosford. “We have 50-60 people studying nursing at Gosford and many of those are living in Sydney.”

“We’ve noticed a big gap in trying to attract staff; we don’t attract people from outside the region,” he said. Daniels said the company had invested in a lot of land over the years and was keen to develop housing, but the pathway to approval was a roadblock.“Ecology holds lots of things up,” he said.

“We need to invest in a mix of housing in Gosford as the regional hub and we need to look at high rise in satellite suburbs such as Tuggerah, Erina and West Gosford, to connect with major centres in Gosford and Wyong.” Much interest was generated by Eddie Ma, co-founder of the Sydney-based special design practice, Vigilanti, who outlined his affordable housing development model, Equity Housing.Masaid decoupling house and land values could see more people able to afford to buy into their own home. Such an arrangement would see people purchase their home and lease the land over a 99-year term, decreasing costs significantly.TheEquity Housing Model would see developments comprising 60 per cent of homes to be bought under the land-lease arrangement, with 40 per cent available for rent as affordable and social housing.

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Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said he and his fellow Labor MPs supported the State Government’s Regional Housing Acceleration Plan and were constantly looking at different models to get people into housing. He said incentives needed to be offered to investors to deliver affordable rentals over a 5-10 year lease period.

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The group will include experts from Central Coast Council, government agencies, the development industry, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, and utility providers, to monitor the housing pipeline, manage land supply, and facilitate and coordinate infrastructure in the region.“The UDP has proven to be a success in the Illawarra/ Shoalhaven and the Hunter, and its expansion will give greater certainty on infrastructure and investment decisions on the Central Coast,” Roberts said. Roberts told the summit the COVID pandemic has changed the way NSW residents live and work.“It’s little wonder many are moving to the Central Coast,” he said.While he said there was “no silver bullet” to immediately fix housing shortage issues, the Government would work with local government and other stakeholders to address the issue.Hesaid the Government would identify and remove barriers to infill housing and unlock land to expedite housing development. He said managing conservation was“Wecritical.need to strike the right balance to reflect biodiversity values,” he said. The expansion of the UDP is part of the Government’s response to the Regional Housing Taskforce’s recommendations, to create a pipeline of 127,000 homes in regional NSW. The group will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on housing and employment land, ensuring infrastructure is delivered, and identifying ways to speed up new homes and job-generating development. It will see faster assessment and delivery of development to unlock a pipeline of development-ready land over the next five years. It will also oversee the implementation of the finalised Central Coast Regional Plan 2041, which will be released shortly following community feedback.Seeavideo interview with the Minister on our website and YouTube Channel.

As businesses try to attract more workers of varying pay grades, more than 70 per cent of attendees saw housing affordability as restricting the Coast’s growth as an economy.

New expert group to co-ordinate housing delivery

The NSW Government provided $300,000 to develop the facility as part of the Domestic and Family Violence National Partnership AgreementSpearheaded2021-23.bythe Sydney based Women’s Community Shelters (WCS), the partnership agreement allows for the premises to be used as a women’s shelter for up to three years.WCS CEO, Simone Parsons, said there is a high number of older women experiencing homelessness and at risk of homelessness in NSW.

Minister for Women’s Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Natalie Ward, said the vacant site had been given a new lease of life. “Rather than remaining vacant and unused, this site has been transformed into a new facility that will provide wrap-around support for women aged 55 and older who are escaping domestic and family violence or who are at risk of homelessness,” Ward said.Minister for Families and Communities, Natasha Maclaren-Jones, said the facility will provide transitional accommodation for women for up to 36 months while more permanent housing was being secured for the occupants.

A disused aged care facility at East Gosford has been transformed into a 14room transitional housing facility for displaced older women under an innovative partnership between the NSW Government, Pacific Link Housing (PLH) and Women’s Community Shelters (WCS). Allawah House, purchased in 2021 by local developer BEA Projects, has been made available to PLH and WCS via local social enterprise real estate agency Key2 Realty, temporarily and at low cost, for the purpose of providing affordable housing to older women at risk of homelessness.

“According to Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG), however, those captured in Census and Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) data represent the tip of the iceberg, with an estimated 110,000 women over 45 years of age at risk of homelessness in NSW alone,” he said. “These figures demonstrate the critical need for greater investment in social and affordable housing and targeted approaches to support older“Allawahwomen.House is an example of ‘meanwhile use’; an innovative housing model that utilises vacant property that may be earmarked for future redevelopment, for the purpose of providing a social benefit.”

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PLH will also provide assistance to identify long term affordable housing pathways for Allawah House residents coming out of the transitional housing arrangement throughout the program.

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Pictured (from left): Wal Edgell from Pacific Link, Minister for Families and Communities, Natasha Maclaren-Jones, Minister for Women’s Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Natalie Ward, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Annabel Daniel from WCS, Julie White from WCS and Simon Wade from Pacific Link

“Now that refurbishment work is complete, the first group of new tenants are readying to move in,” he said. “Each tenant will receive a refurbished studio apartment and the site has also been fitted out with communal lounges, kitchens, laundry facilities and gardens.”Lynchsaid the last Census revealed that the number of older women experiencing homelessness increased by 31 per cent between 2011 and 2016.

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WCS will provide residents with case management support and coordinate community engagement and wellbeing activities, while PLH will take responsibility for property and tenancy management.

“Affordable and stable housing is important to help women re-establish their lives post violence, especially for older women,” Parsons said. “Through this partnership additional housing is being supplied.“WCS will also provide residents with case management support and coordinate community engagement and wellbeing activities as well on-site support services.” Pacific Link CEO, Ian Lynch, said his organisation was proud to partner with likeminded organisations willing to take an innovative approach to support women escaping domestic and family violence.

“This initiative is a great example of how unused private buildings can be put to good use to benefit vulnerable people at risk of homelessness and provide DFV escapees with a safe place to heal as they begin to rebuild their lives,” Maclaren-Jones said.

First sod turned on Woy Woy ambulance station site

Central Coast farmers will find managing fire risk on their property a lot easier with the releasing of guidelines set to help firefighters and landowners work together more efficiently to safeguard against bush fires and grass fires. With all farmers required to have a farm fire unit on their properties, the Operational Guide for the use of Farm Fire Units will empower rural landholders to work side-byside with NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) members, Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke, said. “The record sustained wet weather has caused widespread vegetation growth which will increase the threat of grass fires across regional and rural NSW this summer, which is why it’s important to find ways to ensure our communities are better prepared,” Cooke said. Farm Fire Units are privately owned and operated by landholders and consist of a vehicle-mounted water tank, pump and hose, and these guidelines will ensure a more integrated approach to firefighting alongside the RFS. Minister for Agriculture, Dugald Saunders, said it is important to harness the local knowledge and skill of private landholders.“Farmersare often the first responders to grass fires and they understand the risks and seriousness of operating machinery in hot, dry conditions,” Saunders said. “These new guidelines will provide another layer of assurance for landholders whose properties are significant distances away from their nearest town.” RFS Commissioner, Rob Rogers, said the guide is another step in bolstering the partnership between firefighters and farmers ahead of the next fire season.

“Over the last couple of years, we have been working hard to develop a framework for a better, more integrated relationship between farmers and the RFS, and NSW Farmers has played a critical role in developing this,” Rogers said. “The guidelines will enable RFS brigades to better understand the farmer’s perspective and the high degree of skill and knowledge in areas such as land management and how Farm Fire Units can best be integrated into firefighting operations, safely.”NSW Farmers President, Xavier Martin, said it was great to have the guidelines and framework in place. “NSW Farmers has appreciated being able to share our important knowledge and we look forward to working with the NSW RFS over the coming months to ensure our grain crops, orchards and livestock are protected against any blazes,” Martin said.

The first sod has been turned on the new ambulance station to be constructed on the Woy Woy Hospital campus site. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, who did the honours at the sod turning ceremony, said the Woy Woy ambulance station will support the new station at Kincumber“Itisanexciting day for our community to see construction now underway on our new multimillion dollar ambulance station which will be a game changer for our outstanding local paramedics,” Crouch said.“The station will feature internal parking for 10 emergency ambulance vehicles, administration and office areas, training and meeting rooms, an external wash bay, on-site staff parking, logistics and storage area and gym.”Minister for Regional Health, Bronnie Taylor, said the new station will replace the existing station at Ettalong, boosting frontline emergency care in the region.“This milestone is the next step in delivering a new ambulance station for the local community, ensuring local paramedics have access to the latest facilities to provide the best emergency care, now and into the future,” she said. “The NSW Government is committed to investing in rural and regional health infrastructure to support better health outcomes for local communities.”NSWAmbulance Assistant Commissioner, Clare Lorenzen, said NSW Ambulance worked to identify the new location using best practice demand modelling software which maps Triple Zero calls. “Ettalong ambulance station will continue to operate until the new station at Woy Woy is complete.”

The new station is due for completion in mid-2023, with Patterson Building Group undertaking construction,” she said.The Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration program (RAIR) is the single largest investment in regional NSW Ambulance’s 127-year history, with 24 new or upgraded ambulance stations already delivered as part of the $132M Stage 1 of the program. Another $100M investment into ambulance assets will be delivered under Stage 2 of the program.NSWAmbulance will recruit 2,128 new staff and open 30 more stations, including one at Kincumber, after a $1.76B boost announced as part of the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Budget.

Source: Media release, Sep 1 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch (centre) with health and construction staff at the sod turning

Source: Media release, Aug 30 NSW Government

New guidelines to help farmers work with firefighters

The new guidelines will help farmers and the RFS coordinate fire prevention measures

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We are investing $176 million in more than 350 community, roads and other urban infrastructure, water and sewer, waste, environmental and sport and recreation projects as part of the annual operational plan. We have launched a new interactive online map which highlights the capital works infrastructure projects across the Central Coast. To view the map and project details search ‘capital works map’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Date: 10 to 18 September Location: Gosford For more information, search ‘music festival’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

1. Know your risk. It’s important to think about the area you live in, your circumstances and the types of disasters that could affect you.

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4. Be aware and keep informed. Find out in advance where to find critical information in the lead up to, or during an emergency event.

The next ordinary Council meeting will be held at Wyong on 27 September 2022

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5. Look out for each other. Don’t wait for an emergency to build community networks with neighbours.

We know that severe weather and other emergency events will continue to be a part of our lives on the Central Coast, especially as we continue to experience La Niña climate conditions which can bring above average rainfall, severe and frequent storms, and a hot, humid summer season.

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For information and resources on preparing for storms, floods, bushfire, heatwaves and other emergency events, search ‘emergency planning’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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The Central Coast Music Festival has something for everyone with live gigs, workshops, pop-up experiences and a free major concert at the Stadium on 17 September.

• Do not panic and run, it can encourage a swooping bird to continue.

Magpie swooping season has begun

• Wear a hat and sunglasses. To learn more, search ‘magpie’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Tips to stay safe:

• Listening I encourage everyone to ask, listen, encourage action and to check in on those around you, and learn to understand the importance of initiating meaningful conversations this week and beyond. For tips on how to ask someone if they are OK, and more information on the R U OK? campaign, go online to ruok.org.au. Rik Hart Administrator Don’t miss out on Council news. Sign up for our weekly enews at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/enewsInteractivecapitalworksmapnowonline

2. Plan now for what you will do. Ensure you have a current emergency plan in place which considers your risks, abilities and resources, plus an emergency evacuation kit ready to go.

Interim guide for channel management Council has completed the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study, including the development of the Interim Entrance Management Procedure, to assist in reducing flood risk and impacts to the community. This is supported by flood intelligence tools to ensure a proactive and informed response from Council when flood events are predicted.

• Avoid nesting areas during breeding season - take a different route.

What’s on? Go to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events Did you know?

Being prepared for emergencies can save lives, property and helps our community to recover more quickly from emergency events when they do occur.

ADMINISTRATOR MESSAGE

Whether you’re new to the Coast or have lived here for decades, now is the time to understand your current risks and create an up-to-date plan:

• If you’re a cyclist, try dismounting and walking your bike past a swoop area.

Council is taking part in mental health awareness campaign, R U OK? Day which was held this week on Thursday 9 September This2022.important initiative encourages people to ask a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbour the simple question, ‘Are you okay?’ and be prepared to encourage action if someone is struggling with their mental health. With nearly half of all Australians expected to experience some form of mental illness during their lifetime, and the Central Coast holding one of the highest rates of suicide in comparison to other health districts across NSW, the importance of checking in with people around you could not be more Askingpertinent.for help isn’t always easy, but you don’t need to be an expert to reach out. Starting a conversation could be as simple as:

3. Get your home or business premises ready. Prepare your property to best withstand emergency events and ensure you’re adequately insured.

Coast Connect

Members of the public are welcome to attend, and these meetings are webcast live on YouTube. For more information, search ‘council meetings’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 505 Wyong have taken home the crown at the regional Firefighter Championships held over the weekend August 27 and 28. In total 12 teams of firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Rural Fire Service and the Country Fire Authority competed in the two-day competition that tested the skills, professionalism and training of firefighters, with events simulating fire and rescue situations. The championships are designed to be exciting and fun but also have the more serious purpose of honing skills that are critical to firefighters in real emergencies.Wyongbrigade was way ahead after the first day of competition hosted by the Merrylands brigade at Granville Park, with Kootingal Rural Fire Service coming in second. In June Kootingal took the top spot ahead of Wyong in the Kurri Kurri regionals but this time Wyong trumped the RFS brigade with overall scores of 1400 for Wyong and 987 for Kootingal.Wyongwill now go on to compete in the State Championships which are held once every two years and this year will be held in Port Macquarie from Thursday, October 20 to Saturday, October 22.Firefighter Championships is one of the proudest and longest traditions of Fire and Rescue NSW, running for more than 100 years.

New memorial for Wamberal Hall

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On Saturday, August 28, a memorial was commissioned at the Wamberal Memorial Hall in recognition of the history of the hall. The hall was built in 1921 in recognition of those who had lost their lives in the First World War.In the years leading up to World War Two the hall was a focus for community activity and after the war it was decided to further commemorate the service of local Wamberal residents by engraving three stones, one for each of the Navy, Army and Air Force. These stones remained at the Hall but over time were largely forgotten.Theircondition deteriorated and they may have been lost forever had neighbour Karl Jenkins not looked after them. With a grant from the Federal Government’s Community War Memorials Fund, TerrigalWamberal RSL Sub Branch was able to develop a memorial which will secure the history of the stones and the hall for the future.Inaddition to the stones, the memorial incorporates a history plaque donated by Creightons Funeral Service which details the history of the hall and the stones. The short service was attended by Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, and representatives of Creightons, the hall committee and the sub branch.

Wyong brigade wins NSW firefighter championships

Terrigal-Wamberal RSLBranchSubTerrigal-Wamberal RSL Sub Branch Vice President, Peter White, President, Terry Saxby, and Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, at the memorial

Source: Media release, Sep 2

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The Panel said it “thoroughly reviewed all information, interrogated Council staff, the independent arborist and the applicant’s representative to clarify additional details provided”.“Advice from Council staff and the independent arborist is that any changes, even minor changes, to the ground conditions in the vicinity of the tree will likely result in shortening the life of the tree to about one to five years,” the Panel report said. “In making this decision, the Panel had regard to the public submissions and the comments made by speakers at our March meeting.“Onbalance, the tree will continue to cause public and private property damage and there are no reasonable alternatives both in terms of building design and materials,” the report said. The owner has 24 months to produce evidence of the conditions of deferred consent otherwise it will lapse.

Sue Murray The landmark Norfolk Island Pine at Killarney Vale

A strong community campaign has failed to save a 60-year-old Norfolk Island Pine at Killarney Vale even though it’s on Central Coast Council’s Significant Tree Register. The Local Planning Panel has given deferred approval to remove the tree on the footpath, along with development consent to knock-down the existing house and build a new two-storey house at 11 Trelawney St, including a new driveway.However, this consent is not valid until legal easement arrangements are registered with NSW Land Registry Service, proving vehicle access to the neighbour at Number 13. At present the properties at 11 and 13 Trelawney St share a driveway but the Panel said there was unresolved vehicular access and the development proposal at Number 11 would effectively preclude access to Number 13. Since the development application was lodged with Council in October 2021 there has been about 160 objecting submissions, petitions and a community campaign to save the Norfolk Pine. It’s one of only 11 Norfolk Pines on the Coast that have made it onto the significant trees list and is a local landmark about 20m high and 3.2m wide, visible across much of Tuggerah Lake and a beacon forObjectorsboaties. say that to cut it down just to accommodate a second or additional driveway would be environmental vandalism of gross proportions. They say the owner should look at alternative designs to accommodate the tree as many houses have been built years ago with big Norfolk Pines within 6m and they were still surviving very well. Local birds such as Tawny Frogmouths and Brush Tail Possums are known to inhabit the tree. In March the Local Planning Panel deferred decision on the development application until Council supplied more information about the longevity of the tree as well as arrangements about the shared driveway servicing the two properties.Amonga long list of things, the Panel also wanted to know what work had been undertaken with the owner’s builder to finalise a design that allowed the tree to be retained, unless an independent arborist assessment showed the tree’s retention was not viable under anyWhencircumstances.themattercame back to its September 2 meeting, the Panel’s report said that in making its decision it weighed up the retention of an otherwise healthy tree which might have several decades of life remaining and the damage the tree had caused and would likely continue to cause public and private property.

WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AUFOLLOW US PAGE 10 FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWS INFINITE AGED CARE CASA CHAMBERLAINMIA GARDENS 53-567 Chamberlain Road, Wyoming SOUTHHAVEN 11 Queensbury Road, Padstow Heights infin8care.com.au 1800 463 468 “Significant” tree destined for the chop

He is known to frequent the Brisbane Water and Tuggerah LakesAnyoneareas.with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.auhttps://nsw.

Two men have died following a two-vehicle crash on the Pacific Highway, near Kangy Angy, involving a 4WD and station wagon. Initial inquiries suggest the station wagon was stopped in the breakdown lane at the time of the crash. The driver of the station wagon, a man aged 46, along with the passenger, a man aged 27, both died at the scene.The driver of the 4WD, a 27-year-old man, was uninjured and taken to Wyong Hospital for mandatory testing. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District established a crime scene for investigation by the Crash Investigation Unit. Anyone with dashcam footage or information about this incident is urged to contact Tuggerah Lakes police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Due to the poor weather conditions, police are urging motorist to exercise caution on the roads.

Appeal for information after home invasion in Bateau Bay

He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black tracksuit pants.The third male is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of medium build, about 175cm tall, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing dark coloured clothing. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Tuggerah Lakes Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

One participant commented: “DV is a whole-of-community problem that requires a wholeof-community solution; the relationships between our police and our support services are of critical importance. “As a survivor of DV myself, I understand that police are facing demanding workloads and are limited in what role they can play in providing support.“Thesupport provided by our local agencies is critical in crisis, recovery, and violence prevention.”

Source: Brisbane Water Police District Facebook page, Sep 7 Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted by virtue of one outstanding arrest warrant.

The incident is believed to have been targeted and as inquiries continue, police would like to speak with three men who may be able to assist with the investigation.

Two men die following crash

PAGE 11FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AUFOLLOW US Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was seriously assaulted during a home invasion on the Central Coast earlier this year. About 11.20pm on Saturday 7 May 2022, a 29-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were at their home on Lancaster Parade, Bateau Bay, when three men entered through the back door. The trio assaulted the man with a torch, causing head and facialDuringinjuries.the assault, the woman was dragged from the home and threatened while her mobile phone was smashed.Thetrio fled and police were notified.Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended and secured a crime scene, which was examined by specialist officers.Theinjured man was treated at the scene before being taken to Gosford Hospital. He has since been released.

Source: NSW Police Media

NSW Police Media

The first male is described as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander appearance, of large build, about 175cm tall, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black jumper and black jeans.Thesecond male is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of muscular build, about 180cm tall, with black hair, beard and moustache, and blue eyes.

DFV forum a successHave you seen this man?

David Mackie, 33, is wanted for robbery and driving a motor vehicle during disqualification period.Mackie is of Caucasian appearance, between 180 and 185cm tall, of medium build with brown hair.

David Mackie

Source: Brisbane Water Police District Facebook page, Sep 8

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More than 140 people attended a forum on domestic and family violence hosted by Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Police Districts on August 22. The forum was a huge success with participants from all over the Central Coast, including TAFE students, lawyers, members of the health and education sectors, Legal Aid, Zonta and the members of the domestic violence sector.

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With easy accessibility located conveniently off the M1, Palmdale Memorial Park combines an extensive set of manicured, awardwinning gardens. All situated within peaceful and rural surroundings that are to be in awe of.

Email, Sep 2 Chris Castellari, Umina Beach wait to rejoin the workforce

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I draw your attention to this outrageous act of vandalism by Central Coast Council. This magnificent tree in the grounds of the Gosford Regional Gallery had dropped a couple of branches in high winds. It has been cut down to the ground as well as a smaller mature tree alongside it. This tree could have been had some limbs lopped or pruned back and at least the main trunk left standing to provide habi-tat for native birds .. an absolute disgrace!

I’d like to thank “Team Magnanimous” (Albo and Chalmers) for allowing pensioners to earn an extra $4,000pa (above the previous cap of $7,800) on top of the pension before being taxed. They’re so generous letting someone like me (who has worked since the age of 15) keep working to fix the struggling economy.

Email, Sep 4 Jeffrey Ladovic, Woy Woy

For all services, facilities are available at Palmdale Memorial Park, offering two chapels on-site; their intimate Rose Chapel and spacious Hillside Chapel. Both are air-conditioned and fully-fitted with audiovisual facilities for your service. Prepaid memorial sites are also available set amongst the stunning gardens. Contact the friendly team at Palmdale today to learn more.

Dogs are often the best friend of an owner and significantly decrease loneliness and mental health issues. It is unacceptable to ask owners to restrict their hours to before nine and after five on beaches.Givedog owners more open spaces, not less.

At first, I thought raising land and water rate was a good idea – how better to punish the real perpetrators of the Council’s malaise, all those damn pensioners still living in their own homes who keep insisting on having clean drinking water and getting their garbage collected.Ialsothought for a while that sacking half of Council’s staff might get us back on a more sustainable footing. But while they don’t actually do anything, the truth is, they are really good at it. Nobody is better at doing nothing than council staff and so clearly, cutting their numbers will reduce productivity. And, then it came to me. People don’t like parting with money.So… why don’t we just tax the people we don’t like. There’s three basic cohorts that come to mind – jet ski riders, leaf blowers and dog owners.Wecould add tourists from Sydney that take all the parking spaces in Hardys Bay while we’re at it. Am I wrong, Dude. And since those first three cohorts represent two-thirds of the Coast’s population, it means we could probably get rid of land and water rates altogether.You’rewelcome.

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The truth be said – I’d rather the government just pops that money into my pension every fortnight so I can pay the rent and buy enough food for myself and my wife. You don’t need a Summit to see the bleeding obvious.

It’s taken a while, but I’ve worked through all the options around how to restore Central Coast Council to a position of financial strength.

FORUMRegarding your recent story on Dogs in Open Spaces policy and (more generally) limiting ability to exercise and socialise dogs, the statistics say it all - 165 dog attacks on public roads or footpaths, 79 at private properties. This is 87% of all dog attacks. The percentage in public places including beaches is 13%, yet council wants to decrease these areas of public spaces for dog owners. They should be increased. If you want to stop dog attacks, start with educating owners to safely fence them in their own homes and have them on a leash on public roads and footpaths.

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I’m sharpening my tools now, getting out the pick axe and the shovel, honing my many skills, so I can rejoin the workforce and jump with joy out of retirement where all I do is go fishing every day.

The acclaimed Crossroads chamber music festival is back at Greenway Chapel at Green Point this Saturday and Sunday after a twoyear hiatus. The Festival has been delivering high-quality chamber music to the Coast for 14 years since it was conceived by internationally acclaimed violinist and Central Coast Conservatorium of Music patron, Charmian Gadd OAM. The program on Saturday features a morning piano recital with Phillip Shovk, performing Beethoven’s Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110 and two Schubert Impromptus.

In the afternoon Crossroads Festival Artistic Director, Madeleine Easton, will be joined by Phillip Shovk and musicians for ‘Music at the Crossroads of Time’ featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, CPE Bach and Saint Saens. On Sunday Bach Akademie Australia will give a morning concert, Bach on a Sunday, with violinists Madeleine Easton and Rafael Font, cellist Anthea Cottee, soprano Susannah Lawergren and Heidi Jones on harpsichord. The festival will wrap up with an afternoon concert with Concertante ArtisticConcertanteEnsemble.EnsembleDirectorand Conservatorium Head of Strings, Karina Hollands, said she is looking forward to performing in the festival again.“Concertante Ensemble are very excited to be part of Crossroads again. We are passionate about chamber music, and have loved being part of this festival since its inception,” she said. “The theme of ‘crossroads’ is very apt, exploring music at the crossroads of different eras.” For details about the event and booking pop over to The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music webpage for bookings and times.

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David Abrahams Past Crossroads festival musicians inside the Greenway Chapel

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The event is open to all Coast Shelter supporters, local businesses, and community members.Theafternoon will be emceed by cabaret singer and comedian, Marney McQueen.

Coast Shelter celebrates 30th anniversary

Society holds Springtime Exhibition

The Roving Rubies Red Hat Society of the Central Coast decided to Paint the Town Red recently to celebrate an end to COVID-19 lockdowns with 58 members gathering at the Kincumber Pub for a special luncheon. “All the ladies wore red everything, including party masks in lieu of those dreaded COVID one,” leader Queen Lilimarlene said. “These were the happy masks.

“Congratulations on your 30th anniversary and thank you for all that you do for those inPaulaneed.”Taylor from The Agency Central Coast said Coast Shelter has been a fundamental part of the Central Coast for the past 30 years helping the local community in many ways “It’s our privilege to be supporting them,” she said. “As Central Coast locals we see the positive impact that they have in so many lives and we look forward to being a part of such a worthy cause for many years to come.” Tickets are on sale until September 26 and can be purchased via coastshelterluncheon.com.au.www.

Source: Media release, Sep 7 Central Coast WatercolourSociety

There will also be live auctions and raffles throughout the day, with all money raised going towards addressing homelessness and domestic and family violence on the Central Coast. Coast Shelter CEO, Michael Starr, said 30 years is an important milestone. “We want to bring the community together to celebrate what we have achieved and to raise funds to help us expand our services for Coasties doing it tough,” he said.“We are excited to see the community come together for such a special occasion.

Source: Media release, Sep 5 Coast Shelter

The free exhibition will be held in the Community Gallery at Gosford Regional Gallery and will be open from 9.30am-4pm daily.On Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18, there will be free sessions for aspiring artists using quality materials and with helpful assistance from 1-4pm in Studio 2. For further details go to au.centralcoastwatercolour.com.http://

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Roving Rubies paint the town red

Artist Adrienne Baker with one of her works

Guests will enjoy live entertainment, a lunch and beverage package and see a few big-name Coasties acknowledged for their positive impact on the community.

“The local business community is extremely supportive of Coast Shelter. “We’re delighted to have Gosford RSL and The Agency as sponsors of the luncheon and I’m thrilled to see the wide variety of businesses coming out to support us for our special day.”Gosford RSL CEO, Russell Cooper, said, the club is extremely proud to join with the community in celebrating the 30th“Coastanniversary.Shelter continues to grow and expand its suite of invaluable services to our community,” he said.

Source: Media release, Sep 5 Queen Lilimarlene DA Y

The Roving Rubies paint the town red WHERE? We acknowledge the Darkinyung people as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work and support our community 147 Maidens Brush Road, Wyoming Ph: 02 4323 7438 family funfam amily fun familyfunfamilyfun OPEN

Central Coast Watercolour Society will hold its 2022 Springtime Exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery from September 13 to October 3. The exhibition will be a celebration of the artistic talents of the members of the society, showcasing the unique translucency of watercolour in a wide range of styles and subject matter. Local award-winning artist, Adrienne Baker, has donated her work, We all Need Hugs, as the prize in a raffle to be held in conjunction with the exhibition.“Adrienne has been an exhibiting member of Central Coast Watercolour Society for many years,” a spokesperson said.“Her sense of movement, colour and pattern reflects her career in bespoke costume creation.“She enjoys painting in watercolour primarily and occasionally mixed media.

“The back deck of the Kincumber Pub, our favourite place, was awash with red and happy faces; many had not caught up for ages. “We had visitors from Castle Hill, the Hunter and even the Queen from Norfolk Island (branch) timed it right for a visit to family at Kariong. “Many members had not ventured out for ages, but at last, along with two new members, we got them there to help claim the most Red Hatters dressed in All Red with Masks Record.”QueenLilimarlene said a few members of royalty appeared, with the help of special masks, and a feature of the day was the Which Dame Edna is the real one activity, featuring the group’s very own Dame Edna – 98-year-old Edna Fowler. For details on joining the Roving Rubies, au.rovingrubies@optusnet.com.email

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Coast Shelter is celebrating 30 years of service to the community

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For 30 years Coast Shelter has been delivering quality support to local residents who are vulnerable and in need of a helping hand. To celebrate 30 years of care and support, Coast Shelter will host a special fundraising luncheon, Celebrate the Coast on Thursday, October 6, at The Entertainment Grounds.

More than just a Piano Man, Billy Joel is a living legend of the music industry with a catalogue of hit songs spanning more than 50 years. The singer songwriter not only has fascinating stories behind his music, but also compelling stories behind the man himself.

Inclusive dance party set for September 9

Bowtell said the return trip involved a pizza dinner at the Coonamble Motel, a few games of pool and some friendly chats with some of the locals. “We were up early the next day to travel back to the Coast with a couple of photo stops along the way before having a great lunch in Denman at the Royal Hotel,” she said. “A weary bus of 14 travellers pulled into the grounds of the Woy Woy CWA Hall at 5.15pm; tired, happy, elated, and full of memories.”

“We are hoping to build on the success of the last dance and we want more people to get involved and enjoy this inclusive social event,” Social Futures’ Community Development Coordinator, Scott Jones, said.

“The first leg of our road trip went off without a hitch … and we joined Marie and Amanda from Gunnedah branch for dinner on the first night; lots of laughs, good food, a couple of beverages, lots of dancing as well,” she said. “Our second night was in Coonamble and as we headed to the bowling club we were treated to a beautiful sunset and dinner at the local bowling club where we met two more CWA sisters, Angela and Raquel from Coonamble CWA Evening Branch.“Anearly start on Sunday had us enjoying breakfast at the Bucking Bull Hotel, Coonamble. Bowtell said the group then headed back to meet with their sister branch at Pilliga where they were greeted with a fabulous morning tea and lunch of delicious Latvian meatball soup with home made rye“Pilligabread.pie was served warm for“Wedessert.had wonderful conversations with the Pilliga ladies and exchanged much history and many laughs.”

Source: Media release, Sep 6 Woy Woy CWA

Laycock Street Community Theatre - 5 Laycock Street, Wyoming NSW 2250 Book your tickets at the Box Office 4323 3233 or online at www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/theatres

Dale Burridge - Back on the Boards (Morning Melodies) Wednesday 14 September 11am

“It’s made for people with disabilities, by people with disabilities, and there is a live band,” Poetschka said. “A lot of people with disabilities may not have had the opportunity to see live music and experience that, so that is a really special thing. “This is an event where we can be free, dance if we want, have a drink if we want and be treated like adults, like we want to be treated, and not feeling like we’re being ‘looked after’.” Poetschka said because a planning committee of young people “built it from the ground up”, young people felt like the dances were truly for them. “We had an amazing time at the dance in June, the live band was great, everyone enjoyed it,” she said. “I got feedback from one young woman saying this was the highlight of her year because she had never had the opportunity before to go to something like that and just have fun. The Waves dances are held at the Central Coast Leagues Club.There is a $15 entry fee to cover expenses, including the cost of the band and venue.

“The Waves Dances are a great example of community providing for community.”

The next Waves Dance will be held at Central Coast Leagues Club from 7-10pm on Friday, September 9. For more information email wavesccidp@gmail.com or contact Scott Jones on 0434 312 536 CCN

PAGE 15FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AUFOLLOW US OUT&ABOUT Road trip for Woy Woy CWA

The happy travellers from Woy Woy CWA

This 75 minute up close and personal concert will showcase Dale’s powerhouse vocal talent, incorporating songs from many of the world’s best loved musicals: The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Les Miserables, Anything Goes, Oklahoma, Dr. Doolittle, Scrooge, Chess, Man of La Mancha and many more.

A second inclusive dance party led by young people is planned for Friday, September 9, after the inaugural event in June was a huge success, attracting more than 60 people. The Waves inclusive dances are organised by a planning committee of young people with disabilities who are supported by the Terrigal Rotary Club, and not-for-profit NDIS Partner in the Community, SocialAndieFutures.Poetschka is on the planning committee for the Waves Central Coast Inclusive Dance Party with seven other young people aged from 18 to 25.She said they started Waves because there weren’t enough community events on the Central Coast where young people with disabilities felt safe and welcome.

The Story & Songs of Billy Joel – My Life

chronologically shares the journey of a remarkable career - the highs, the lows, private and public life, family and relationships, but most importantly, it showcases the music - through live performance, audio-visual footage and narration.

“It’s Time for Theatre”

Saturday 10 September 4pm & 7.30pm

This show will take you right into the world of Billy Joel and honour the great contribution that he has made as an artist in the music realm. The Story & Songs of Billy Joel - My Life

Accompanied by a live band this powerful two-hour show will mesmerise audiences with all the Billy Joel hits we know and love such as Piano Man, New York State of Mind, Honesty, Uptown Girl, It’s Still Rock’n’Roll To Me, We Didn’t Start The Fire, River Of Dreams, and many more.

Members of the Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) decided to visit their sister branch in Pilliga to help celebrate that branch’s 95th birthday on Sunday, August 28. Woy Woy President, Jane Bowtell, said the visit involved a four-day road trip was organised, with 11 women and three men along for the ride.

For musical theatre lovers, Laycock Street Community Theatre are also thrilled to feature Dale Burridge – Back on the Boards. Known as one of Australia’s leading men on the musical theatre stages over the past 20 years, as well as having the honour of being the original Raoul in the Australian Premiere Production of The Phantom of the Opera, Dale is looking forward to being a part of the Theatre’s Morning Melodies programme in October.

If you haven’t made a visit to the Laycock Street Community Theatre in a while, then now is the time to check the diary for September and October with two fabulous shows coming up that will be sure to entertain.

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5:30 Sydney Weekender

9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week

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11:25 The Capture (M l,v) [s] 12:25 Unforgotten (M l,v) [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise

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11:00 Compass [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) [s] 3:30 Rick Stein’s Secret France [s] 4:30 Win The Week (PG) [s] 5:00 Art Works [s] 5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:30 Compass (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Spicks And Specks (PG) [s] 8:30 Savage River (M) [s] 9:25 Silent Witness: Redemption (Part 1) (M) [s] 10:25 The Newsreader: Three, Two, One... (M)

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6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] The farmers and their partners gather for their first get together at the Farmer Wants A Wife Country Ball! 8:30 Spotlight: Who Killed Michael Jackson? (M) [s] 9:30 Homicide With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi (M) [s] 10:35 Undercurrent - Real Murder Investigation: Other Suspects (M v) [s] 11:40 Surviving 9/11 (M l) [s] 1:40 Repco Supercars Highlights 3:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Fishing Australia [s] 6:30 Rivals (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 1:00 NRL Women’s: Knights v Roosters *Live* From Allianz Stadium [s] 3:00 NRL: Finals: Roosters v Rabbitohs *Live* From Allianz Stadium [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 The Block: Guest Bedroom And Bathroom Reveal (PG) [s] It’s the final push for the Blockheads to finish their guest bedroom and bathroom for judging. 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 10:00 9/11: Minute By Minute (M) [s] 11:20 Killer Couples: Ruby Padgett And Mitchell Sims (MA15+) [s] 12:10 First Responders (M) [s] 1:00 Postcards (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Religious Programs [s] 8:00 Good

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6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 The Block: Guest Bedroom And Bathroom Reveal (PG) [s] 1:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) [s] 8:40 Emergency (M) [s] 9:40 100% Footy (M) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 Fortunate Son: Eve Of Destruction (M d,v) [s] 12:00 Emergence: Fatal Exception (M v) [s] 12:45 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Religious Programs 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

5:00 Worldwatch 9:05 Peer To Peer: Sir Richard Branson/ Dennis Muilenburg (PG) 10:05 Food Markets (PG) (In English/ Italian) 11:05 Grayson’s Art Club (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:05 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes (PG) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Supervet Specials (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The Buller (PG) 8:30 The Handmaid’s Tale (PG) 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) 12:55 Luther (MA15+) 4:00 Food Safari

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Tempting Fate” (M) (’19) Stars: Alyssa Milano, Zane Holtz, Steve Kazee 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:30 Crime Investigation Australia - Most Infamous: The Kimberley Killer (M v) [s] 9:35 Police Strike Force (M d) [s] 10:35 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:05 The Front Bar (M) [s] Join Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a laugh about the world of sport and catch up with stars of yesteryear and today. 12:05 Kiss Bang Love (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) [s] 1:00 After The Verdict (M) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Rugby Union: Wallabies v New Zealand *Live* From Marvel Stadium [s] 10:00 Rugby Union: Post Match [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 The Equalizer: Pilot (M) [s] 11:50 The Gulf: Who And Where Is Lucy? (M l,s) [s] Jess is running out of time to piece the puzzle together. Meanwhile, Ruby is hiding something. 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Religious Programs 6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 10 News First [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Food Trail - South Africa (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Shaun Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod (PG) [s] 8:30 Gogglebox Australia (PG) [s] 9:30 Program To Be Advised 10:30 Law & Order: SVU: Sightless In A Savage Land (MA15+) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s]

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(PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2022 Highlights 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Lighthouses - Building The Impossible: The Smalls (M) 8:30 DNA Family Secrets (PG) 9:40 24 Hours In Emergency: Turn Back Time (M) 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 Beforeigners (MA15+) (In Norwegian/ English) 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 10:30 China Tonight [s] 11:00 Our Brain (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Marriage (M l) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Great Southern Landscapes (PG) [s] 8:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG) [s] 9:30 Home - The Story Of Earth [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 10:45 The Business [s] 11:00 Four Corners [s] 11:45 Media Watch [s] 12:05 Parliament Question Time [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Her Last Will” (M v) (’16) Stars: Rya Kihlstedt 2:00 What The Killer Did Next: Peter Fasoli (M v) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 9:00 Extreme Weddings Australia (PG) [s] A wedding with big demands for cakes and ice sculptures and there’s not a dry eye in the house when scuba enthusiasts Brad and Quin dive into married life. 10:00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Chicago Fire: Whom Shall I Fear? 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Smith (PG) 10:05 Food Markets (PG) (In English/ French) 11:05 Grayson’s Art Club (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:10 Secrets Unearthed: Westminster Palace (PG) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Supervet Specials (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Lairg To Caithness/ Thurso To Orkney (PG) 8:30 Insight: Integrating Natural Medicines (M) 9:30 Dateline: Born Small (M) 10:00 SBS World News Late 10:30 The Point (PG) 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 75 Years Of PeacekeepingAustralian [s] 11:30 Wildflowers Of The Midwest Of WA [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:05 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] 9:00 Summer Love (M) [s] 9:35 Win The Week (PG) [s] 10:05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) [s] 10:45 ABC Late News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “I Am Elizabeth Smart” (M v) (’17) – After being kidnapped, a 14-year-old girl must endure months of brutality as she tries to figure out how to escape. 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THURSDAYBARS 29 SEPT A Monthly Queer Travelling Social club gallivanting through Gosford in a unique food, drink and entertainment with live DJs, Drag, Music & Performance. > Free Event, 18+ YOUTH DANCE PARTY

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28 SEPT A regular social club for our LGBTIQ 55+ and seniors with this yummy Brunch and Lunch event. Make new friendships and catch up with familiar faces. > Free Event, 55+

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The Red Tree Theatre will present two big shows this month, kicking off with a new piece of Australian theatre presented in conjunction with Jopuka Productions from September 9-19.

As Will tries to track down the sender of the email more dead bodies keep turning up and the police are closing in on Travis. Will Travis be able to solve this before he is the next victim? It isn’t a perfect mystery, a bit clunky in areas but it was an enjoyable journey. Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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The 6:20 Man

Set on New Year’s Eve, Back by Midnight follows five interweaving stories of young Australians learning to say goodbye.Astheir parents settle in to celebrate their final night of vacation and the dawning of a new year, the teenagers and pre-teens of the Dolphin Shoals Caravan Park take off into the night to make the most of their final few hours together.

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For two weeks at the end of each year, dozens of families from across NSW flock to the caravan park. For the parents, it means swimming, summer sun, and sipping wine. For the children and teenagers, it means living in a world where your days and nights play out like a film and you’re only expected to follow one rule: be home by midnight; two weeks of telling stories, exploring new spaces, reinventing yourself and forming intense connections with people you may never see again.

Travis is ex-military. He fought the Taliban in Afghanistan. He was quite a decorated soldier, earning medals and ribbons but this didn’t impress his father, “Playing soldier instead of going out into the world and earning a living? Well, boy, you are off the family payroll starting now. Your mother and I don’t deserve this crap.”Thank you for your service. After leaving the army and studying on a GI Bill he got his MBA. Now he is in the dog-eat-dog field ofBesidesfinance.he is finally doing something to make his father proud. So, every morning Travis climbs into the tin box to travel into Manhattan for a job he hates. “And as much as he hated the work and the life that came with it, that penance would never manage to match his crime.” But there are perks to commuting. Because for some unknown reason the train stops at the same place every day, where if you look closely there is a gap in the trees allowing a glimpse to the world of the 1 percent. The house you can see from the train cost millions and is owned by Travis’s employer Brad Cowl. And each morning a gorgeous woman lounges by the pool in a bikini. Yes, this helps the commute. One day Travis is sitting at his desk with the rest of the underpaid overworked “Burners” when he gets an email, “She is dead.”

Directed by Rosie Ross, who directed Gosford Musical Society’s successful show School of Rock earlier this year, the play features a cast of 34 talented emerging artists. The Red Tree Theatre Commission is an ongoing project created by Elderslee Foundation and Jopuka to create a new piece of Australian Theatre for young people aged 12-19 to perform in that is also engaging for the wider community.BackBy Midnight was selected from 40 entries from across Australia. The production contains, smoke, haze, loud noises, some rude language consistent with adolescence and adult themes.Jopuka Productions Cofounder and Artistic Director, Joshua Maxwell, said to give the next generation of storytellers a full dramatic piece to work on was “a vital part of the Central Coasts art’s ecology”.Towards the end of the month, JD’s World of Magic will return to the theatre following a successful performance earlier this year on Thursday, September 29, at 11am. The 90-minute show is presented by international award-winning magician Joel Howlett.Howlett has been seen on such TV shows as Under Cover Boss, Today Show, Hey Hey Its Saturday, Mornings With Kerri Anne, NBN Telethon and The Disney Channel and has performed in the USA and New Zealand.Hegives magic lectures for his peers and in 2018 he won the CONDA (City Of Newcastle Drama Association) Award for best theatrical event. The magical spectacular will feature sleight of hand magic of a calibre usually only seen overseas, in casinos or on cruise ships. See the Red Tree Theatre website for full show details and bookings.

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Why is Travis Devine the 6:20 man? Because he catches the 6:20am train every morning from his home in Mount Kisco to his job at Cowl and Comely in New York City.

He decides to go see if this is a hoax but when he gets up to the 52nd floor he finds it closed because sure enough, Sara was found dead. It appears to be a suicide. However soon the police will be questioning Travis about his involvement because what appeared to be a suicide may have just been a homicide.Andthe police have reason to question Travis as it seems his key card was used to access the building the time of Sara’s death and there is security footage showing a man that resembles Devine.

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The third roommate is Jill Tapshaw, a genius who could have worked for NASA or the NSA but has decided to create her own internet dating website instead.

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So, Travis decides to start his own investigation and enlists one of his roommates to help try to track down the sender of the email. Will Valentine is a Russian computer hacker that sleeps on the couch and has a steady American diet of pizza andTravisbeer.also lives with Helen Speers who is studying law at NYU who likes to do yoga in the dining room.

Terry Collins Actors in rehearsal for Back by Midnight

A new exhibition set to open at Bay Gallery, Ettalong, on September 11 will showcase new works by featured artist Rewa Betland, along with other works by the Bay Gallery artists. The exhibition will officially open from 1.30-3pm on September 11 with all welcome and food and drinks to be served.Betland, or Hinurewa as is her Maori name, recently joined the Arts Studios Cooperative and has been exhibiting at the Bay Gallery since February. Her work ranges from abstract to impressionism, with beautiful blue/green colour palettes that reflect her love of nature. The theme she has chosen for this exhibition is Oceania. Her work instils a sense of calm and order, scoping the idea of a Pacific Ocean relationship between New Zealand and Australia. Bay Gallery is open from 10am-4pm Fridays and Saturdays and from 10am1pm on Meanwhile,Sundays.Dianne Gerlach’s painting Perfect Day is one of three on show in the Art in the Open 2022 Exhibition at The Art House, Wyong. Two of the works were produced working in the open air, as part of the 5 Lands Walk events.Thethird painting is a larger studio based work inspired by theThirtyday.artists were involved in the event, ensuring a variety of viewing experiences. The exhibition runs until October 2.

The she was Sara Ewes, an employee at Cowl and Comely and one-time girlfriend of Travis. Sara was found hanged on the 52nd floor.Travis looks around the office and it appears he was the only one to receive this email, so he tries to reply but it fails to go. Who would send him such an email?

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Coast & Country Primary Care has taken out three of the five major awards as the Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC)/Lasercraft 2022 Business Awards.

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Coast & Country Primary Care CEO, Kathy Beverley, said she was “absolutely thrilled” with the not-for-profit organisations three wins.

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GEBC recognised him as Outstanding Employee for the leadership role he has played in developing and implementing the HoTS model of care but who has shown incredible leadership in organising and promoting cultural awareness in the organisation and the community.IanLynch said he was “humbled” to be named Outstanding Business Leader.

The health provider got the nod in the Outstanding Employee (Joel Smeaton) and Outstanding Community Organisation categories and its Health on The Streets (HoTS) program topped the field for Excellence in Innovation.

New GEBC President, Peter Lawley, said the Board has proceeded with this year’s awards “with some degree of trepidation” following a forced two-year hiatus” due to cognisant of the challenges all business currently faces as we move out of the COVID era, and into a challenging economic and employment era,” he said. “However, GEBC decided that business owners and operators need to be at the forefront of what this Chamber does, and we want to recognise the hard work, celebrate the achievements and highlight the great people in the Gosford Erina Business Community.”

Other major winners, announced at an event held at The Entertainment Grounds on Wednesday, August 31, were Pacific Link CEO, Ian Lynch who was named Outstanding Business Leader and JC Entertainment & Events, taking out the Excellence in Small Business category.

Lynch has been CEO of Pacific Link Housing for three years and was Chief Financial Officer for the organisation for two years prior to that. “Coming from a finance background, I thoroughly enjoy leading a charitable organisation full of highly skilled and committed employees, with the community increasingly acknowledging and supporting our work” he said.After growing up on the Central Coast and obtaining his qualifications from the University of Newcastle, Lynch worked in London and Sydney before returning to the Coast to join Pacific Link.

The HoTS primary care model is nurse-led with outreach support delivering regular clinics and direct on-the-street care.HoTS Team Leader is Kerrupjmara man from Lake Condah in Western Victoria, Joel Smeaton, who has lived on the Central Coast since he was four years old.

“I have been focussed on delivering on our mission and vision in a much more community inclusive way, and by raising the profile of the charity,” he said. “As the organisation charged with delivering the Together Home program on behalf of the State Government, Pacific Link Housing has housed 48 previous rough sleepers over the past two years in partnership with contracted support services.“Wecompleted a 12-unit mixed-tenancy development in Woy Woy late last year, housing older women across the housing continuum.” Lynch said the housing provider had a 13-unit project underway at Belmont and was soon to announce an innovative project at East Gosford. With a workforce of 38 to supervise, Lynch said he believed in open lines of communication.“Ihavebeenputting staff first in every decision, particularly over the past two years or more due to COVID and balancing that with the responsibility of accommodating approximately 2,500 people who are unable to afford open market rental properties,” he said. For JC Entertainment & Events owners, James Callaghan and Emma PaulleyHughes, taking out the Excellence in Small Business category was especially sweet following two years of disruption due to COVID-19. “Pretty much all our work is live events so when the first COVID rules kicked in we saw 100 per cent of our business dry up,” Callaghan said. “We immediately jumped onto live streaming and online events and that saved the business through COVID. “During the first wave of restrictions we live streamed from our warehouse and we switched to the studio during the second wave.” The business has been operating for almost seven years, based at West Gosford. “We started as an entertainment agency, booking acts for weddings and so on and then branched out into sound and lighting equipment hire,” Callaghan said. “We were pretty excited with the win, particularly given that the entertainment side of things is not often recognised as a business. All winners will now proceed to the regional awards. Terry Collins Coast & Country Primary Care’s HoTS team was excited to accept the award James Callaghan and Emma Paulley-Hughes of JC Entertainment & Events Ian Lynch was named Outstanding Business Leader support case. given up a long time ago.”

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“We are a disability and primary health Not-For-Profit organisation with a vision of making a positive impact where we live and work, because we are part of the community,” she said “We offer many services to the community including Mental Health programs, Primary and Community Care programs like the Erina Respiratory Clinic, the Bridges After Hours GP Service and the Health on The Streets mobile health service for the homeless.”Healthon the Streets (HoTS) was was designed in response to the growing homelessness issue which is a cost to individuals, families, and communities, Beverley said.

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St George branch in Gosford to co-locate with Westpac

The established Gosford branch of the St George bank will close on Friday, September 9 at 1 pm, to then co-locate with the Westpac Gosford branch at 113 Mann Street, commencing on Tuesday, September 13. In a letter to customers, Regional Manager Matt Wells reiterated in the correspondence that all account details will remain unchanged as will anyone with a Relationship Manager. St George bank has been part of the Westpac banking group since December 2008 when a successful takeover bid was enacted.Thetwo banks have operated under separate brands since then, however they share many resources such as staff expertise and some IT systems. Bank branches across the Central Coast have been steadily closing during and after the pandemic with many reporting that customers are increasingly moving to internet based services on their computers or phones. St.George has proven strong on the front of innovation, winning a 2021 Mozo Experts Choice Award for Excellent Banking App. Some customers of local banks however, have not been happy with the reduction in access to face-to-face banking. In July last year, many CCN readers reacted strongly to the closure of the Commonwealth Bank in Umina with one exstaff member writing, “I am very disappointed that the branch is closing!! So many older clients have been forgotten and not considered at all.”

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Doyalson Animal Hospital Practice Manager Bec Morrison, Head Vet Dr Sally Smith, Practice Manager Sarah Styles and Senior Vet Dr Shana Doughney Aimee Butcher and Kade Purcell accepting the award Sarah Britz, Social Enterprise Small Business Champion

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Three Central Coast businesses have been named best in their field at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards. Doyalson Animal Hospital won the Veterinarian category and Wiseberry Heritage Gorokan took out the top spot in the Real Estate Agency section.Practice Manager at Doyalson Animal Hospital, Sarah Styles said it was a lovely surprise to win, especially because it was the first time the business had entered the awards.

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This year is the second win for Wiseberry, after taking out the same award in 2017. Sarah Britz of Fountaindale won the Social Enterprise Business category for her online marketplace, Spend WithSheUs.started the business with Jenn Donovan and Lauren Hateley at the height of the 2019 drought and the bushfires in 2020 to support rural and regional small businesses.

The marketplace now supports 1,500 small businesses and thousands more through their facebook group, Buy From a Bush Business.“Wewere stunned to win in this category against some other amazing businesses all making such a difference to the lives of others,” Britz said. “It’s a beautiful recognition that from little things big things grow and we send out an enormous thanks to our community of sellers, buyers and supporters because without them this social enterprise wouldn’t exist.”

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“It’s great to get the recognition for the hard work that we do and that we do go above and beyond,” she said.

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“This is a true testament to our team’s hard work and dedication, we cannot thank our local community enough for their continuous support,” sheThesaid.Gorokan realtor is a three-generation family business started by Darin Butcher and his father George in 1994 and Darin’s two eldest children, Aimee and Toby, have also joined the business.

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“Our goal is to be the best veterinarian on the Central Coast and to be the leading animal hospital in excellence for veterinary care. “This award shows that we are reaching our goals,” Styles said.General Manager at Wiseberry Heritage Gorokan, Megan Green said they were “absolutely over the moon” to win the award in the real estate agency category.

The Central Coast made a strong showing in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards with 36 local finalists across a wide spectrum of business enterprises in about 100Thecategories.awardshave grown since 1999 to become a flagship program recognising the achievements of outstanding small businesses from all around the country and across 100 industry categories. Awards Founder and Managing Director of Precedent Productions, Steve Loe said owners and managers of small businesses deserved to be acknowledged for the hard work and dedication required to produce the levels of business success needed to thrive in their industry. “Winning an Australian Small Business Champion Award is a fantastic gratification for the people behind successful small businesses,” he said. The Australian Small Business Champions Awards, developed and managed by Precedent Productions, culminated in two national presentation nights held on September 2 and 3 at The Star Sydney.

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The event will run from 10am-2pm and is open to all young people, schools, families and locals looking to find opportunities on their doorstep.

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“That is my inspiration for the Expo; to demonstrate the variety of career options and empower our young people to feel confident, to aspire, inspire and embrace a more positive outlook.”Expertstaff at more than 60 information stands and displays will be on hand to offer industry insights and advice to the nearly 700 local high school students booked for the event.

From Virtual Reality to real estate, from the Rural Fire Service to Musicians Making a Difference – the Expo promises something for everyone. A cross-section of local businesses, universities, organisations and training centres will be spread across the Lake Haven precinct. Y NSW staff will also be available for a chat about Y careers in sport, recreation and childcare, with the Expo all about engagement and interaction.CentralCoast Virtual Reality (CCVR) will bring along VR goggles and offer students the chance to experience remarkable three-dimensional spaces and explore a future in the fast-growing industry.

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A bigger and bolder Y NSW Youth Careers Expo is set to showcase a huge array of career opportunities on the Central Coast next week in a vibrant, interactive setting at Lake Haven Precinct.

The Central Coast Local Planning Panel (LPP) approved a controversial two-storey block of units for 42 South St, Umina Beach, at its August 23 meeting. Six people addressed the panel prior to the meeting to oppose the development, with architect Rocco Furfaro and planner Ravi Sharma speaking on behalf of the applicant. Despite a chequered history, the development went to the panel with a recommendation for approval from Central Coast Council.Thedevelopment will see a house on the site demolished and the construction of a twostorey residential flat building containing five units. There will be a three-bedroom unit and two two-bedroom units on the ground floor and two three-bedroom units on the upper level. The development will include basement car parking with access from Fyffe Lane to accommodate nine car parking spaces comprising eight residential spaces (including two accessible) and one for visitors.Theapplication was first lodged on January 25, 2021, as a six-unit development. After 27 submissions were received, the applicant was asked to address issues in relation to building height, floor space ratio, setbacks, sunlight and overshadowing, private open space, landscaping and waste management.

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“It’s going to be bigger and better, with so many new faces and a gorgeous atmosphere,” Walshaw said. Y NSW Chief Executive, Susannah Le Bron said the free event is a fantastic opportunity for young people on the Central Coast to explore a host of career and training pathways. “It is invaluable, this is absolutely critical for young people, with more than 600 coming through to talk and interact with the stallholders who are here for them,” Le Bron“Thesaid.Yis passionate about the power of inspired young people, and we are all here for every single one of the young people that are coming along.”

Umina Beach units approved by planning panel

Source: Minutes, Central Coast Local Planning Panel meeting, August 23

Hundreds expected at next week’s youth careers expo

The Expo takes place on Thursday, September 15, with young people set to visit in record“Manynumbers.ofour young people said they’ve been feeling disconnected from their future, as if choices had been taken from them with lockdown the past years,” Central Coast Youth Program Coordinator, Virginia Walshaw, said.

“The opportunities are broad in not only VR but XR which is a combination of virtual reality and augmented reality, like the pop-up display on your car.”

Last year’s expo drew 369 young people and 64 adults, with almost double that number expected this year

Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) will be busy at the Expo, offering an interactive space for performances, hands-on DJ workshops and networking with creative mentors. “MMAD’s stage area is a mash-up of information, hands-on creative expression and inspiration for young people across the Central Coast,” MMAD National Collaborations Coordinator, Jessica Alex, said. The fully accessible and inclusive Expo will have specialist stands catering to all young people – mainstream students, young people of all abilities and First Nations youth.

“VR is emerging quickly and there will be a range of employment opportunities from content design,” CC Virtual Reality owner, Jason McDonald, who is set to open a new store next month at Erina Fair, said.

On August 20, 2021, amended architectural plans, a revised Statement of Environmental Effects and supporting documentation were lodged, cutting the number of units by one, reducing floor space ratio and increasing setbacks. An amended landscape plan allowed for more substantial native tree planting.

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Since the Reserve Bank began lifting rates in May, most mortgage holders have had hundreds of dollars added to their monthly repayments.

Alex Dunnin, director According to August data from the comparison site Finder, the gap between a standard discounted variable loan (5.20%) and the lowest variable loan available (3.09%) would equate to a $747 difference in the monthly repayments for an owner-occupier with the average $609,789 loan. of research at Rainmaker Information, which publishes Money, says having super your entire working life for over four decades makes a dramatic difference.“Mostyoung people joined the system when it was 9%. “They are going to be sitting pretty in retirement with large super balances. “It might be that younger people finally get a financial break in this country!” BOOKS

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“Home loans are getting more expensive across the board,” says Richard Whitten, Finder home loans expert. “This is prompting borrow ers to review their loans and look for better deals. “Lenders are raising rates but also trying to compete for refinancers and new borrow ers by offering deals for new customers.” June 2022: $18.157 June 2021: $15.419 June 2020: $13.626 June 2019: $8.05 2018: $8.771

The average age of super members is currently 43. The economic momentum is still with older people, who have bigger portfolios, but this will inevitably change, says Dunnin. The SG is set to rise to 12% by July 1, Dunnin2025.says super will be the bedrock of the millennial retirement plan and their whole financial life, whereas boomers had to create it out of nothing.

The total was almost $1 billion greater than the previous high boomer parents,” says Martin Fahy, CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia“Currently,(ASFA).aboomer aged 60-64 has an average balance of $180,000 if male and $140,000 if female, whereas a millennial, aged 27 with a $30,000 super balance and earning $60,000 a year, is projected to have $555,000 at age 67.” He says there are a number of factors driving this. “Unlike many of their parents, millennials will benefit from having compulsory super for their whole working lives. “The contribution rate has also been much higher, with the SG currently set at 10.5% of wages and legislated to increase to 12% by 2025. “With decades of data now at hand, we know that investing at scale for the long term, and benefiting from the expertise of large, professional, highly regulated investment teams, is absolutely key to delivering the best retirement outcomes.” set in August last year, and it included a record $12.7 billion of mortgages refinanced by ABSago,”erchangedrefinancing,owner-occupiers.“Thevalueofowner-occupierwheretheborrowerlender,was25%highinJunecomparedtoayearsaysKatherineKeenan,headoffinanceandwealth.

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It’s easy for millennials to feel hard done by. Unlike their parents, they’re unlikely to have a job for life or be able to buy their first home easily. But there is one area where they will be better off: in retire ment, they will have much more super than their parents. Why is that? For starters, when super was introduced three decades ago, the com pulsory employer contribution, or super guarantee (SG), was just 3% and default super, where most of the money goes, didn’t have the close regulatory oversight it has today. Much has changed since then. Millennials – born between 1981 and 1996 and about to overtake boomers as Australia’s largest demographic – now enjoy a SG of 10.5% and strong investment performance. “One of the great benefits of our maturing superannuation system is that on average a mil lennial will retire with a great deal more super than their Homeowners have been switching their mortgages like never before in response to rising interest rates, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reporting that a record $18.2 billion was refinanced in June.

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“I’ve been involved in basketball since I was a toddler,” he said. “My sister used to play rep basketball and I wanted to support players from primary and high basketballWorkingschools.”withtheindependentcompetition,The

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“My family has been involved with the group since we moved to Australia and I have been involved especially in the cultural programs – dancing, helping set up for events and offering technical help wherever I can.” His citation said his focused and consistent support has been invaluable for people settling into a new life in Australia.Hehas also been actively involved as a basketball coach on the Central Coast since 2018, mentoring young people, especially new players, at a personal and skills level.

Christian Rose of St Edward’s College, East Gosford, was one of 26 NSW high school students to be honoured last week with an award for exceptional service or engagement with their local community or to Australia in general. Awards were presented to the young people on Friday, September 2, by Chief Justice of the NSW Supreme Court, Andrew Bell. The citation for the Year 12 St Edward’s College student said Christian exemplifies the virtues of service, compassion and peace,with a commendable commitment to social justice and community. He has been a Life Member and Youth Committee representative for Central Coast Ugnay Kabayan since 2019.The Filipino-Australian group delivers programs dealing with social justice issues such as low-cost accommodation and anti-domestic violence advocacy support, especially for women and youth. His contributions include providing technical assistance, participation at cultural festivals and promotion of futureChristian,events.who moved to Australia from The Philippines at the age of seven, said the group’s primary focus was to stop domestic violence against women.“Iamvery proud to be Filipino and interested to learn about our culture,” he said.

Higgins Crew, Christian helps multi-cultural players feel welcome and develop their skills.Hehas also been a voluntary event and sports photographer at many community events and was a student leader at a school immersion experience to Walgett in 2021. “The trip was organized by our social justice coordinator and teachers and we spent a few nights at Walgett,” he said. “We learned a lot about Aboriginal culture and supported Walgett Primary School – our school raised enough money for a shed for their basketball equipment. “I didn’t really have a clear knowledge of the Aboriginal culture and I learned a great deal – the children there had a lot of stories to tell. “One had been abandoned by their parents, one’s house had flooded and they had nowhere toChristianlive.” has also participated strongly in the 2 billion Km’s to Safety advocacy and fundraising program over the past few years. The program supports refugees and displaced people around the world. Christian, 18, plans a career involving creative content. “Ever since I was in primary school I have loved photography and making videos,” he said. Students across the state were nominated by their school principal as being exemplary community role models before a selection panel determined the final recipients. The Order of Australia Association NSW Branch Chairman, Jim Mein, congratulated the students saying they were exemplary community role models. “None of the students sought recognition for their actions, but we honour them with the highest recognition available to NSW high school students,” Mein said. Terry Collins Christian Rose accepts his award from Chief Justice, of NSW, Andrew Bell

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Rosee said the Government was working hard to hear the voices of stakeholders in formulating health policy. “When this opportunity came up, I felt we needed a Central Coast voice and put my hand up because I feel I have something to add to a regional panel,” she said. “Being a country girl originally, and a Central Coast resident for almost 30 years, I felt I was well positioned to do it. Rosee said she felt “quite stoked” to have been selected and to represent an amazing group of staff. “They have really stepped up during a challenging situation for health; many doing double shifts and working weekends, as well as stepping into clinical situations to help out. “We really had to flip our health services and create new services to make sure patients were safe while still getting the care they needed.”

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“I really enjoyed doing something completely different – it really fed into my passion of working with vulnerable populations .

The purpose of this REF is to support a proposal to undertake activities associated with the improved access to and formalisation of facilities for an Indigenous Cultural Awareness Raising and Training Facility within McPherson State Forest.

Rosee said she hoped to make the most of her position on the panel to celebrate the success Central Coast Health has had in working collaboratively with various government departments and private services in the region. “The Central Coast is unique in that it is positioned between two major centres – Sydney and“ThereNewcastle.areadvantages in having those facilities close but it also presents some challenges.“Wehave a growing population, particularly in the north of the region and attracting and retaining health staff has always been a problem in the regions. “We have a number of ageing GPs which is difficult from workforce point of view and are fighting two metro areas on either side of us (for staff). Chaired by Richard Colbran, CEO of the NSW Rural Doctors Network, the panel will advise the Minister for Regional Health, the Secretary of NSW Health and the CoordinatorGeneral of the Regional Health Division on opportunities and solutions to improve healthcare, hospital and support services in regional NSW. Regional Health Minister, Bronnie Taylor, said she will work closely with the panel to create a new regional health plan, which will be released later this year. “A key focus of the panel will be to identify and outline a broader vision and action plan for strengthening the rural and regional health system in NSW,” she said. The announcement of the creation of the panel coincides with the NSW Government finalising its response to the Rural Health Inquiry, reaffirming its commitment to improve health outcomes for all people living in rural, regional and remote“However,NSW.it was important to hear directly from those on the ground, including patients, their families, health staff and communities, about where we need to address issues in our health system and also build on the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to best practice healthcare and reform; that is what this Inquiry has achieved.”

“That has been an amazing, stressful experience –providing this once-in-alifetime service,” she said. “We worked closely with the Primary Health Network, other departments and charity organisations to roll the program out coast-wide.

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Woy Woy Public School has received funding to plant trees to recognise The Queen’s Jubilee through the federal government’s Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee program. Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, attended an official principal,Woystudents.Gosford,ceremonybreaking-of-the-earthwithMemberforLieslTesch,staffand“IwouldliketocongratulateWoyPublicSchool,itsteachersand

Locally this area is known as ‘Raspberry Fields’.

students for having applied and been successful in receiving funding to establish a unique learning space with native trees,” Reid said. The school will use the $14,000 it received to build a native garden to promote playbased learning and recognise The Queen’s Jubilee. “It’s been great to see what Woy Woy Public School plans to build with this funding and the educational benefits that this garden will provide,” Reid said. “These include play-based learning, studying native trees and plants and understanding the food that these plants will provide to native animals and insects.Tesch said the garden will serve the school community for years to “Fundingcome.theplanting of trees and a school garden to celebrate the Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth is a fitting tribute to a well-loved figure in our community,” she said.

Source: Media release, Sep 2 Member for Robertson, GordonReidMember for Robertson, Gordon Reid, with Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, teacher Emily Bartlett and students

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Health worker Georgina Rosee has been appointed to represent the Central Coast on the new Regional Health Ministerial Advisory Panel. Rosee has worked within Central Coast Local Health District for 29 years, starting her career as an occupational therapist as a new graduate in 1993.“Apart from a few years off to have my children, I have worked with the health district for almost 30 years and have certainly seen a few changes in that time,” she said. “Over that time, I worked across a variety of clinical settings, including in-patients, rehab and in the in community. “During the past 10 years I transitioned to managing some of those teams and now manage the Allied Health Team, seeing people in their own homes throughout the district. Over the past 18 months, Rosee has also had the responsibility of rolling out the COVID vaccination program for Central Coast Health.

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: ALMOST NO-FAIL GARDENING

It seems everyone is loving houseplants these days and with more and more exotic and finicky species becoming available to the general public, let’s take a few steps back to the old tried and true, easy to care for champions of the indoor plant world.

Air Plants (Tillandsia spp.) These alien-looking wonders, as their name suggests, don’t even need soil. The leaves have adapted to absorb all they need from the air but submerging them in water weekly in the warmer months and fortnightly during the rest of the year will keep them far happier.

Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) With a preference for low light and drier soil, you can almost leave this one to its own devices as well. A really solid beginner houseplant.

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Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) I love a plant that stores its own water supply and that’s exactly what this plant does in its thick tuber roots. They do well in most light positions but do prefer bright sunlight.

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Prune passionfruit, feed any fruit trees that have finished flowering with a balanced fertiliser like the good old blood and bone. This week you can plant the following: culinary herbs, beetroot, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, celery, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, marrow, late onions, parsnip, peas, silverbeet, tomato, ageratum, alyssum, aster, candytuft, carnation, cosmos, delphinium, larkspur, petunias, portulaca, lobelia, love-in-a-mist, lupin, nasturtium, nemesia 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.

Like most of the viola family, all you need to remember is to give them a semi shade to full sun position and to provide good drainage in either containers or garden beds.

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Although you will find that if you water irregularly, your radish bulbs will split, this is a very quick and easy vegetable toRadishesgrow. are ready to eat about 3 weeks after sowing and to ensure a continuous supply, sow the first crop in early spring and then every 2 weeks until mid-autumn.

Keeping watering consistent will ensure good growth.

Each spring experienced gardeners and the plant-curious start wandering the aisles of garden centres looking for new plants and those selections can make or break gardening dreams. Not all plants suit all resources we have on offer at our place such as time, environment as well as skill so this week let’s take a dive into the world of the carefree, more independent species of the botanical world and how we can lay a good foundation for all plants to thrive. Location that ensures an environment which suits your plants means that they are not going to struggle to adapt and a bit of research into what these needs are will set you on track. Pay attention to light, soil, spacing and sheltering needs and there should be less need for intervention to control pest and disease. Grow local native plants as much as possible as they are easy to grow as they do not need to adapt to new conditions.

Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) A houseplant collection staple. They will tolerate nearly all light levels and don’t need much in the way of attention. Your watering forgetfulness will usually also be forgiven.

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Pansy (Viola tricolor var. hortensis)

Snow Peas (Pisum sativum var. saccharatum) Find a trellis of some sort for this lovely vegetable climber to grow upon and you are just about done. They love growing through the winter months so start your planting early autumn and continue through to about mid to late winter. Spring Onions (Allium fistulosum) Grow them here, there and everywhere. I have had the same plot of spring onions in my garden for five years Althoughnow.they can tolerate semi-shade, they do better in fullPersonally,sun.

Barrel Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) Not just this lovely, but most cactus are ‘set and almost forget’ plants. Sunlight, warmth and don’t let them get wet feet.

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Aloe (Aloe vera) Give the handy Aloe a sunny spot and don’t over-water and you will be rewarded with a lovely plant that can also provide medicinal aid. Squeeze out the juice of a leaf to sooth and heal burns directly.

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With long-lasting flowers and a hardiness to pest and disease these are the plants that keep giving. Grow in full sun and deadhead after flowering to promote reblooming.

Many of these flowering plants can be grown in pots or garden beds, check individual species for exact details. These are just a tiny few of the strong, the bold and the very beautiful that are generally easy to grow here on the Coast.

Best planted late winter through until mid-spring and you can harvest once foliage dies back. Radish (Raphanus sativus)

I don’t do a thing to them except ensure they are watered in dry spells and harvest a little most weeks. Plant initially anytime of the year except in the dead of winter for best results.

Give them a support to climb upon and look forward to continuous cropping. Plant mid spring through to late summer. Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) As long as you water consistently, you should have juicy lovely, formed beets without much fuss in about 8 weeks. The leaves can be harvested gently along the way and are delicious in salads. Plant anytime throughout the year on the Coast. Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) Give these beauties about 6 hours of sun every day and harvest regularly and this plant will reward you with delicious little toms for months.Feedeach week with a liquid fertilizer once plants establish. Plant from early spring through until early autumn. Garlic (Allium sativum) Pop individual bulbs into the earth and, well that’s about it! Once the foliage dies you simply pull them up, dry out in the sun and then use or store in a cool, dry spot.You may like to keep a few bulbs to plant for your next crop. Herbs Planting times will depending on the actual herb but once established, most will need only the simplest of care. Water well while young to help roots develop and then you can rely on local rain unless the weather is excessively hot/ dry.Feed with a liquid fertiliser once a Harvestingmonth.will promote new growth as well as a tasty condiment.Ensurethat you snip the entire stem from the base to promote a denser growth. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) As long as you don’t let your garden bed dry out then looseleaved lettuce varieties are prettyPlantindependent.lettucesuch as butter, oak-leaf and so on once your garden is frost-free and then every fortnight through until mid to late autumn. Some areas of the Coast will find that certain varieties will grow year-round. I personally have much success with Cos Lettuce in the northern area of The Coast. Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) Best grown in contained beds as they can become invasive to the rest of your garden, but they are ever so easy as long as they are watered consistently.

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) True story, they get their name because they are as tough as cast iron. If you kill yours, I want to know about it as they are pretty much indestructible.

You can find lists and more information about natives to suit your garden at www.austplants. com.au/Central-Coast, your local council or having a chat with any of the team at one of our wonderful local garden centres.

Silverbeet (Beta vulgaris subsp .vulgaris) Although you can almost just plant and almost forget, you will be rewarded with more vigorous growth if you take a little time add some liquid fertiliser along the way every few weeks and regu-larly water. Plant from late winter right through until mid-summer.

Most culinary plants are not completely ‘set and forget’ but these are some of the more independent and easy-care types.Start with a well-prepared plot that contains added compost, well-rotted manure and is improved to become free draining if needed. This can be achieved by adding additional compost and keep your watering needs down by mulching well. These are just a few suggestions of relatively easy to grow and care for vegetable garden plants. Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) You will always find that growing any type of bean is better when sown as a seed. The plant will be stronger, and growth will be much better. Easiest and most forgiving are the climbing varieties.

Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) Give these cuties full sun and a rich soil and you will be easily rewarded with their happy faces. Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering. They actually make really lovely vase cut flowers. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Grow from seed in a windsheltered, full sun position and give each a stake for support if you are growing the giant varieties. You need to ensure that you keep them wellwatered.

Archived articles can be found on Cheralyn’s Blog: www.florasphere.com Send gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) This tropical-looking vine will trail anywhere you desire it to. Drying out of the soil can actually be a good thing and it can grow in most light conditions.

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Agapanthus (Agapanthus spp.) So incredibly easy to grow and will tolerate part shade though to full sun. Look for a seedless variety to stop the spread of this plant as it can become invasive especially to our waterways but on the bright side, they are very drought tolerant and fire proof so make excellent boarder plants.

Jade (Crassula ovata) Leaves that store water for those times you forget to take care of it or go away without a plant-sitter makes this a brown-thumb favourite, not to mention the luck it supposedly will bring you if planted at your front door.

The Central Coast is the latest region to launch an Edible Garden Trail to be held over the weekend of November 19 and 20 across a range of private and community gardens in the region.

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A printed directory will feature a comprehensive list of local farmers, co-ops, produce swaps, and roadside stalls which are using organic and regenerative practices advising when and where the products areTicketsavailable.forthe Central Coast Edible Garden Trail are available now through Humanitix. Ticket holders will have access to 20-25 private gardens.Anumber of community gardens and public spaces will also be opening on the day and welcoming visitors free of charge.Formore details see the Central Coast Edible Garden Trail Facebook page. Terry Collins

The event has been organised by Permaculture Central Coast, centred around the ethics of Earth Care, People Care and FairVisitorsShare.will be encouraged to learn how to eliminate harmful practices from the garden and improve the biodiversity of life above and below the ground.

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Visitors will be able to view a variety of abundant gardens using organic practices to grow fresh, chemical free food, with the event encouraging people to grow more food at home and to source their food locally and seasonally.Theevent follows the success of Edible Garden Trails in other regions.Withrecent disruptions to the supply chain resulting in price hikes, especially of fresh produce, more and more people are looking to create food security in their own backyards.Alongthe Central Coast Edible Garden Trail, green thumb garden hosts will showcase their successes and share problem-solving solutions with visitors who want to learn more about: growing food; what foods we can grow here in our warm temperate climate; how to deal with pests and disease without the use of pesticides and herbicides; how to include small animals successfully in backyard systems; how to take advantage of micro-climates; and reducing food waste and converting it into a precious resource.“Foodwaste, whether it be food that never leaves the farm, food that is lost during transport, or food that is wasted from the hospitality sector and households, has significant economic and environmental impacts,” organiser Anna Trigg said.“One third of the world’s food is wasted and 25 per cent of water used in agriculture is used to grow food that is ultimately wasted – throwing away one burger wastes the same amount of water as a 90 minute shower. “Food waste produces eight per cent of global greenhouse gas“Atemissions.theCentral Coast Edible Garden Trail there will be something for everyone from tiny balcony potted gardens to shared street gardens, abundant backyard plots and larger gardens incorporating food forests, wheelchair accessible gardens and gardens incorporating Indigenous foods and cultural practices.“Anyone can grow something, even if it is just some potted herbs by a sunny window.”

Umina United Soccer Club has received $5,000 from the Federal Government’s 2021-22 Volunteer Grants to replenish first aid equipment, service club defibrillators and provide first aid training. Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, popped in for a visit at Umina Oval and met with club secretary, Jenni Hill, and Junior Rep, Abbie Battley, to congratulate the club. “I always enjoy visiting my hometown of Umina Beach, especially making a visit to Umina Oval where I have fond memories from when I was a young boy living only a few streets away”. Reid said. “I am pleased that the Federal Government funding will make a significant impact at Umina United Soccer Club. “We all know how important it is that defibrillators are available during emergencies at sports games. “Even more important is having the first aid training required before emergency services arrive. “I look forward to having a strong working relationship with Umina United Soccer Club over my term in Federal Parliament.”ClubSecretary, Jenni Hill, said the grant would ensure the club is prepared for emergencies.“UminaUnited Soccer Club is one of the largest soccer clubs on the Central Coast, and accordingly, we need to be able to respond when a health incident arises on the field,” she said. “This grant will be used to replace club first aid supplies, service our defibrillators and ensure club volunteers know how to properly use our defibrillators.”

Wicking beds filled with vegies in a private garden Photo Sandi Eyles

Source: Media release, Sep 8 Member for Robertson, GordonReid

Source: Media release, Sep 6 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, presents the cheque to members of Bateau Bay Bowling Club

Beach have booked a date with Minor Premiers Terrigal in the Major Semifinal while The Lakes have bowed out of season 2022 after losing to the Ourimbah Razorbacks in the first week of the CCRU semifinals. In the Qualifying Semi-final, Avoca Beach defeated Kariong 30-14 after a titanic struggle that went into extra time. Avoca Beach had the better of the first half and went to the halftime beak leading by 11 points to nil. The second half was a different story, with Kariong crossing for two tries in the second half including a converted try right at the end of normal time. The conversion from near touch saw the scored locked at 14 points apiece at full-time. However, it was Avoca Beach who regained the ascendency in the extra 20 minutes of the match to secure a significant victory.Bestplayers for Avoca Beach were flanker Harrison Bowcock, who was everywhere during the match, fullback Mitchell Briggs, and halfback Mitch Magrath.Thegoal kicking of Sam Evans also proved vital with six match winning goals. Kariong were best served by prop Jonah Manuao, lock Nick Outram and No.8 Lachlan Peruch.Kariong will now play in the elimination Minor Semi-final against the Razorbacks on Saturday (Sep 10) after the Razorbacks defeated The Lakes by 37 points to 19. In drizzly, damp conditions, The Lakes opened the scoring with a try in the opening stages of the match, but it was not long before the Razorbacks responded and posted their first try to take the lead 7 points to 5. The Razorbacks posted two further tries before half time, but The Lakes were able to respond to with a second try of their own to keep in touch at theThebreak.early stages of the second half saw the Razorbacks take control and run out comfortable winners.Best players for the Razorbacks were lock James Mann, and flankers Lochlan Stuhne-Scott and James Blanch while The Lakes were best served by half back Logan Hemopo, who crossed for 2 tries, lock Reihana Hemopo and flanker Peni Rauluni. In the President’s Cup, The Lakes narrowly defeated Terrigal Blue, 11-9 while the Women’s 7’s Minor Semi-final saw Hornsby prove too strong for The Lakes running out winners by 26 points to 12. This weekend’s Major Semifinal match between Terrigal and Avoca Beach, to be played in the early evening at Woy Woy oval, promises to be a thriller between two great rivals with the winner booking a place in the 2022 Grand Final at Central CoastTerrigalStadium.have won both clashes this year and will go into this contest as slight favourites but that may count for little if Avoca Beach can hit their straps. Beach and Kariong contest

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Governmentp/w grant for Bateau Bay Bowling Club

LAWN BateauBOWLSBayBowling Club has received $155,356 in funding from the NSW Government as part of the latest round of the highly regarded Infrastructure Grants program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the funds would be used to help refurbish the club’s outside amenities. “Lawn bowls is a fun and popular outdoor activity for people of all ages,” Crouch said.“We know that groups like Bateau Bay Bowls play a valuable role in supporting our community by providing a great way to socialize and meet new people, which is why I am pleased to announce this funding.”Minister for Hospitality and Racing, Kevin Anderson, said $12.5M is allocated to the program each year to fund projects to build or upgrade community facilities, giving special consideration to vulnerable communities and areas enduring disasters like floods.“These grants were designed to support organisations like Bateau Bay Bowling Club that have such a strong connection to their local community, enabling them to grow and continue to provide these valuable services,” Anderson said.“Since 2015, the NSW Government has funded more than 560 community projects worth more than $85M under the Infrastructure Grants program.”Applications for the next round of funding open from October 10. To find out more or apply, visit responsible-gambling-grants.grants-and-funding/https://www.nsw.gov.au/

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City named a strong team for the pre-season hit-out, including forward quartet Jamie Maclaren, Andrew Nabbout, Matthew Leckie and Marco Tilio, but struggled to threaten a resolute Mariners defence.Theclean sheet was a big positive for Montgomery, with the coaching staff aiming to get minutes into the legs of a raft of new defenders, including recent signing Kelechi John, who continues to impress in pre-season.“Withtheyouth grand final in Sydney we had a strong line-up down there which meant we didn’t have many subs, but we tried to get everyone minutes and it was good for Kelechi to get his first start,” Montgomery said.“He’s a physical athlete, it’s amazing he’s still 23 years of age.“It looks like he has been playing for a long time at the top level, so to be able to bring him in to replace Kye Rowles was a massive effort from us.”

Coast Mariners maintained their good form from last season with a 2-0 win over Melbourne City at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The local team showed a remarkably confident approach against a near full strength Melbourne City side. The game was part of the Mariners Family Day, that included a series of activities that introduce the players and club to the community.

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Cummings had a second goal disallowed for offside in the second half, and post-match Montgomery was full of praise for the two marksmen.

Jacob Farrell laid on a delightful through ball for Jason Cummings in the first half for the Mariners to open the scoring, while Thomas Aquilina stole the ball in City’s half before expertly finding Michael Ruhs to double the advantage in the second half.

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The win is an important psychological validation for the team, the club and the fans all of which have witnessed some major changes at the club, most prominently the new ownership change.

“It was a great finish from Jason, doing what he does,” he said.“A good run behind the defender and a top finish, you put him in a position, and he scores goals. “He should have had one in the second half too, but unfortunately he had it chalked off and then Michael who is in top scoring form in pre-season, it’s a good confidence builder for him to score the second.”

“We’ve also been able to bring in Brian [Kaltak], we’ve got Dan Hall, Triantis, we’ve got competition for places at the back now which we probably didn’t have last season and that’s what we try to do with ourNotrecruitment.”onlywas Saturday an opportunity for a meeting with A-League Men’s opposition, it gave the squad a chance to be out in front of a home crowd at Family Day and back on the turf of Central Coast Stadium, something Montgomery said was a special outing for the players.“While the weather wasn’t great, it was fantastic to be able to get back out in front of the Mariners faithful as part of family day,” he said. “We are hoping to have Central Coast Stadium rocking this year, and hopefully we can build off the strong showings and great support we saw last season.”

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