Coast Community News 361

A bold new plan

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For decades ideas for the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront have been floated and ultimately rejected, but Central Coast Council is determined that now is the time to act and will put a preferred concept out for public comment in three weeks’ time.

It is a mammoth plan stretching along the entire waterfront from the railway line to beyond the Sailing Club and includes a mix of commercial, retail and accommodation options, along with a ferry terminal, outdoor recreational areas and even an

amphitheatre.

Endorsed at the September 27 meeting, the plan also features: a public building (with a purpose yet to be identified); multi-storey buildings jutting into Brisbane Water to house residences, retail, and dry boat storage; a ferry terminal over by the rail bridge; a walkway atop a seawall encircling the development; a pedestrian bridge over Dane Dr for access from Leagues Club Park to the waterfront; and an expanded water playground outside Gosford Pool.

The plan also includes a

conference hall, a boutique hotel on the waterfront and another hotel on the former site of the Gosford Bowling Club.

Council has resolved to commence community engagement to inform development of a draft Gosford Waterfront Masterplan and seek NSW Government funding to progress the project.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the time is right to make Gosford an iconic waterfront city, better connecting Sydney to the Central Coast and enhancing opportunities for people to live

and work in the region.

“Revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront is the Central Coast’s key enabling project; it reimagines the waterfront as not only a major opportunity for the city’s renewal, but a chance for Gosford City to join the great waterfronts of the world,” he said.

“The waterfront is a place for people.

“With this development it will become a vibrant urban foreshore with entertainment, maritime services, tourism and residential living, and a net increase in the public domain.

“From every angle, whether it be looking at the water, or looking back toward the CBD, the waterfront precinct will bring Gosford together through growing residency, and visitor attractions stimulating economic and job growth.”

Council Chief Executive Officer, David Farmer, said as Council moves forward with its financial recovery, there is a sense of confidence and positivity from government and business in partnering with Council in the vision for Gosford as a whole.

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Munmorah named as preferred site for super battery.

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A concept design of the plan looking south

NSW biosecurity specialists were called to a property at Mandalong last week following the detection of a colony of cane toads lurking under a sheet of tin.

Just like the local wildflowers after all the rain, the local artists across the Bouddi peninsula will be blossoming with creativity over the October long weekend.

Central Coast business Personalised Favours has been named Medium Retailer of the Year by the National Retail Association.

At the culmination of a riveting day of rugby at Central Coast Stadium, the Terrigal Trojans hung on to take out the 2022 CCRU Premier 1 Grand Final 13 points to 8 over long-time rivals, the Ourimbah Razorbacks.

Council’s Administrator Rik Hart, Director Dr Alice Howe and CEO David Farmer

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An exclusion zone has been set up at Karagi Point, The Entrance North to protect the Little Terns during their annual breeding season until late February.

Little Terns are endangered species who migrate from South East Asia to Australia each year and are protected under both NSW and Federal Threatened Species legislation.

The seabirds are highly sensitive to disturbance and are known to abandon their nests and eggs if they feel unsafe.

In readiness for their breeding season, conservation fencing has been installed to prevent

Central Coast Council says that unauthorised disturbance to endangered species or their nests could result in severe financial penalities.

Regular management actions by Council staff will be undertaken as required over the breeding season period, with fencing and signage to remain in place until Little Terns start to locally disperse, before making the journey back to South East Asia in May. It has been encouraging that

breaking breeding success and are significantly contributing to the long-term survival of the species.

Council requests the community to continue to assist in Little Tern conservation through the upcoming breeding season by keeping well back from the fenced area, not littering as it attracts predators, avoid being unnecessarily noisy (such as loud music, boat and jet ski motors), and avoid flying kites and drones near the fenced area which could lead

Council also requests that residents keep cats indoors at night, report fox sightings in the area and take all fishing tackle, bait and so on away when leaving the beach.

To assist in the conservation program, the community is asked to be watchful for eggs or chicks that may appear outside the fenced area, and to report the sightings as well as report any unauthorised activities or other issues to Council on 1300 463 954.

Notification of wild dog and fox control program

Greater Sydney Local Land Services will be leading an integrated wild dog and fox control program in the Central Coast with support from National Parks, Central Coast Council and the Forestry Corporation. This coordinated program is part of ongoing work to reduce pest animal numbers and their impact on primary production and native wildlife in these areas.

1080 wild dog and fox ground baits and Canid Pest Ejectors will be used on the listed properties below from Monday, 10 October to Friday, 11 November 2022. Please restrain all domestic pets and working dogs and ensure they do not enter the baiting locations during this time. In the unlikely event of accidental poisoning of domestic pets seek immediate veterinary assistance.

60 Hitchcocks Lane Dooralong

1224 Dooralong Road Dooralong

847 Hue Hue Road Jilliby

893 Hue Hue Road Jilliby

13 Springs Road Kulnura

33 Dunks Lane Jilliby

3653 Wisemans Ferry Road Greengrove

1310 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby

1396 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby

1395 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby

1398 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby

15 Murraba Road Kulnura

1260 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre, Little Patonga Beach

74 Hunts Road Kulnura

964 Yarramalong Road Wyong Creek

304 Ravensdale Road Ravensdale

Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy, 1897 South Tacoma Road, Tuggerah

276 Ravensdale Road Ravensdale

52 Meriki Road Mangrove Mountain McPherson State Forest, Kulnura Mangrove Creek Catchment Dam Moony Creek Catchment Dam Mangrove Creek Weir (Dubbo Gully)

59 Chandlers Lane Wyong Creek

277 Ravensdale Road Ravensdale Colongra Power Station

301 Scenic Drive, Colongra Hanson Quarry Somersby, 2 Reservoir Road Somersby Hanson Quarry Kulnura, 557 George Downs Drive Kulnura

If you would like to participate in a future program or have any questions, please contact Greater Sydney Local Land Services on (02) 4724 2100.

Davis, Suzanne Irene “Sue”

Passed Away Peacefully

25th September 2022

Late of Umina Beach

Formerly of Telopea

Much loved daughter, sister, aunty and cousin.

Will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Aged 69 Years

Gone Surfing

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the service for Sue to be held on Thursday 6th October 2022, in the Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park commencing at 11:30am.

Source: Media release, Sept 23 Central Coast Council

Protection for Little Terns

Photo Andrew Robinson

Toxic cane toad colony found at Mandalong

NSW biosecurity specialists were called to a property at Mandalong last week following the detection of a colony of cane toads lurking under a sheet of tin.

The NSW Department of Primary Industry’s Vertebrate Pest Biosecurity Manager, Quentin Hart said 17 cane toads had been captured during the ongoing surveillance operation at Mandalong.

“Time is on our side as cane toads are unlikely to be very active until the weather warms, which gives us the opportunity to find them before they leave their hiding places to breed,” he said.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is working with the property owner, local community, Local Land Services, local councils, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the University of Newcastle to assess and eradicate the infestation.

Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the community now had a critical role to play in stopping these pests from spreading across the region and broader NSW.

“Community members must

be diligent in keeping an eye out for and reporting any rogue toads, because the size of this colony at Mandalong indicates there could be many more in the area,” he said.

“Residents can support DPI’s surveillance efforts by checking their yards, looking under and around items on the ground, such as wood piles, pots and metal sheeting, where it’s safe to do so.

“This is not the time for complacency – cane toads pose a significant risk to our domestic and native fauna and it is critical we keep them out of NSW.”

NSW DPI advises people not to harm animals they think could be cane toads, as they might be a native frog, and to contact a biosecurity authority who will be able to identify the species.

Cane toad eggs are in long strings unlike any native frog, often laid in shallow water wound through vegetation and they hatch with 24 to 72 hours. They can establish in coastal areas, woodlands, forests, freshwater wetlands, and urban areas where they prefer habitats close to water such as around taps, sprinklers, drains, air conditioners and shelter in rock crevices, wood piles,

hollows under trees, leaf litter or garden pots.

“We’re asking for people who can confidently handle toads to safely capture them, place them in a high-sided container and contact NSW DPI who will be able to identify the species,” Quentin Hart said.

“Wear protective clothing, disposable gloves, long sleeves and eye protection if you do handle a cane toad, as they can

release toxic ooze from the glands behind their head,” Hart said.

Cane toads are a serious biosecurity threat which can have devastating impacts on communities, pets, native wildlife and ecosystems due to their ability to spread to new areas, use limited natural resources and to poison animals that try to eat them.

They can rapidly multiply and be accidentally transported to new locations, for example in freight, green waste and loads of timber.

People travelling from infested areas such as the Pacific Islands, Queensland, Northern Territory and northeastern NSW should pay attention to ensure they are not carrying a hitchhiker cane toad in their luggage, equipment, vehicle or trailers.

Sightings can be reported by calling DPI’s Biosecurity Helpline on 1800 680 244, Central Coast Council or online at https://forms.bfs.dpi.nsw. gov.au/forms/9247

Sue Murray

Coasties are urged to be on the lookout for cane toads

Laurie Mullen from Local Land Services with one of the 17 toads found

A bold new plan

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He said with a new university campus announced for the city, the major redevelopment of Gosford Hospital, plans to build a vertical TAFE in Mann St and several major government and non-government projects proposed to revitalise the city centre approved or working their way through the planning process, now is the time to go forward.

Farmer acknowledged that there have been several previous abortive attempts to come up with a plan for the waterfront.

“If it’s worth doing you have to just press on,” he said.

“I have been involved in a number of projects which have had false starts in the past.

“I am confident we have a proposal here that can be delivered, is viable and will make significant difference not just to Gosford but the entire Central Coast.”

Farmer said with huge amounts of infrastructure required, the State Government

would be best placed to deliver the plan and Council is in talks with both major parties with a state election looming.

“The Six Cities plan identifies that each city will have innovative district and obviously on the Central Coast that needs to be Gosford,” he

said.

“To achieve maximise success we need to connect the CBD to the waterfront in an

elegant way.

“Success will remain limited unless they are successfully connected – only then will

Gosford see its full potential realised.”

Hart said Council has been working with key stakeholders, including Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, the Greater Cities Commission, TAFE and the University of Newcastle, to gauge their interest and understand their requirements.

“Council will not be funding or delivering the key elements of the waterfront renewal,” he said.

“Instead, Council seeks support for delivery of the project by a dedicated NSW Government development corporation, as occurred at Honeysuckle in Newcastle and Barangaroo in Sydney.

“This announcement is the next step in this exciting vision.

“Council will be consulting with the community and other stakeholders to identify how the concept plan should be refined to create a detailed masterplan.”

Community involvement key to waterfront revitalisation: Tesch and Harris

New concept plans for the Gosford waterfront have been welcomed by Labor MPs and the business sector, but they all agree the views of the community will be essential to delivering an end result which ticks all the boxes.

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said the documents released will restart the conversation regarding the creation of a world class waterfront precinct but residents should guide what a final plan should look like.

“The former NSW Labor Government, in consultation with the then Gosford City

Council, developed a strategy for Gosford entitled Our City Our Destiny which involved a very detailed public consultation process over several years,” they said.

“This document essentially continues to drive the strategic direction of Gosford City, with the important waterfront precinct being the last element (following) the hospital/ university precinct, the central business core, and the railway precinct

“It was always envisaged that to create a vibrant city there had to be connection to the waterfront.

“It is vitally important that the community talks about the kind of waterfront precinct they

want, to ensure large amounts of public space, visual impacts, and important issues such as access and parking in the

development of any plan moving forward.”

Harris said the current visuals are high level concept pictures

and any final development would look quite different.

“It is important we start the discussion on a world class, vibrant waterfront, even with the Council in Administration, because it’s already been 12 years since the original concept plans were put forward,” he said.

“The current period of Administration is not due to end until the new elections in September 2024 and these catalyst projects, which correctly require a large amount of public discourse should start as soon as possible.”

Tesch urged all local residents to put forward their vision of how we can transform the

waterfront.

“After 12 years of inaction in the city of Gosford, I am very excited to champion a development which will put Gosford on the world stage,” she said.

“It is so important that local residents put forward their own views on the Gosford Waterfront Precinct”.

“We have the ability to be a fabulous tourist destination by unlocking the potential of Gosford.

“This will enhance our beautiful public lands and shine a spotlight connecting the city to our waterfront.”

Terry Collins

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Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, at the Gosford waterfront

Terry Collins

An overall view of the plan showing key features

Greens call for government to come clean over Delta sale

Environmental groups and the Central Coast Greens are calling on the NSW Government for full transparency about any informal agreements regarding the operation of Vales Point Power Station, following the announcement that private Czech company, Sev.en Global Investments, would buy the Delta Group.

The Greens are concerned that the sale could make it more likely the power plant will operate beyond its scheduled closure date of 2029.

Also, the Nature Conservation Council (NCC) says the sale should trigger the NSW Environment Protection Authority to bring the plant into compliance with Clean Air Regulation.

“Vales Point power station is a major source of nitrogen oxides and has been granted an exemption to the clean air laws for over a decade,” said NCC CEO Jacqui Mumford.

“The new owners should be required to slash the station’s pollution so people can breathe healthier air,” she said.

NSW Greens MP and Central Coast, Hunter and Newcastle spokesperson, Abigail Boyd

said the EPA recently gave Vales Point a limited concessional licence “to continue polluting the air with dangerous particulates and CO2”.

“This was despite a concerted campaign by the surrounding community who have grave, documented concerns about the health impacts of this unsafe level of air pollution,” she said.

While the terms of the sale are not yet public, Boyd said documents she obtained revealed that such a sale would have required the consent of the NSW Government.

“The Central Coast Greens are calling on the NSW Government to publicly clarify the split of liabilities between the new owner and the NSW Government in relation to the Vales Point site,” she said.

“At the very least, a clear schedule and conditions must be put on the sale that ensures the clean-up of the coal-ash dams and rehabilitation of the land, based on all international environmental standards.

“Yet again, we see a sale of electricity assets shrouded in secrecy.

“It’s time for the NSW Government to come clean

with its plans for the ageing coal-fired power stations in our State and to ensure they have a plan for each and every one of them to be closed down and cleaned up in line with best practice environmental standards.

Boyd said, all else equal, it made little commercial sense to own and operate this plant for only seven years, given a declining supply of local thermal coal of reasonable quality and price.

“State legislation and regulation on coal-fired power are expected to tighten in the foreseeable future, the existing levels of subsidies and other government support are likely to shrink or disappear and price yields for electricity supply have peaked.

“They are under significant

regulatory pressure to decline substantially in the transition to predominant electricity generation from renewables,” Boyd said.

Spokesperson for local environmental group Future Sooner, Gary Blaschke of Lake Munmorah, says residents are “deeply worried the new owners will seek to extend the life of this polluting power plant beyond 2029, prolonging the damage to our health”.

“Future Sooner wants NSW Minister for Energy, Matt Kean, to immediately intervene into the proposed sale of Vales Point power station and deliver an independent transparent review into the sale that includes community consultation and involvement.

“We want the Minister to confirm that 2029 is the closure

date for the power station; that Vales Point does not receive another exemption licence; and to ensure that the facility is made to install air pollution filters to bring its emissions in line with European standards,” Blaschke said.

The NSW EPA renewed the air pollution exemption in December 2021, but it has emerged that the new exemption is invalid because Delta submitted its application after the deadline.

The EPA revealed in Budget Estimates this month it was reviewing the situation and would decide what to do regarding the exemption by the end of September.

Concerns about the legality of the renewal of Delta’s licence conditions were first identified by Environmental Justice

Australia (EJA), which has been acting for NCC in raising those concerns with the EPA.

“Right now, there are serious concerns that Delta has unlawful licence conditions, which let it pollute the air at dangerously high nitrogen oxides levels,” said EJA solicitor, Jocelyn Garity.

“Additionally, Delta’s operations are also being scrutinised following two major fish kills in Lake Macquarie.

“If Vales Point power station is allowed to operate beyond 2029, we know it will have continued serious consequences for the health of the community.

“It’s also unknown how the sale will impact the rehabilitation responsibilities for the power station ash dumps.

“Delta has previously acknowledged rehabilitation requirements will depend in part on how much ash recycling occurs.

“Sev.en needs to be clear about its plans for ash recycling and outline its long-term commitment to remediation for the community,” Garity said.

Authorised by G. Reid, ALP, 3/69 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford NSW 2250.

Sue Murray

Vales Point Power Station

Central Coast Woodturners are urgently searching for a new permanent home.

The not-for-profit group has been operating at the Old Milk Factory at Wyong for the past 18 years and now, due to corporate restructuring within the complex, the Woodturners will be homeless by Christmas.

Spokesperson Alan Smith they’d been well looked after by David Hannan and his management team at the Milk Factory but unfortunately through no fault of their own, it was time for the Woodturners to move on.

“Ideally, we’d love to find a place with a large workshop area, preferably at least 150200sqm, with a concrete floor for our woodturners, a smaller area for our carvers, pyrographers and scroll sawyers, a small kitchen area, bathroom and a reasonable

Mehan calls for another Unimog for the SES

The Entrance MP, David Mehan, is working towards having another High Clearance Vehicle on the Central Coast to help the State Emergency Service in times of flood.

Mehan has written to the Federal Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, and NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Steph Cooke, requesting the extra High Clearance Vehicle (HCV).

The NSW Government has obtained six Unimog HCVs for its state fleet, with only one currently located on the Central Coast.

The Unimog has a wading depth of 1.2m which enables SES personnel to reach people

whose homes are under water.

Mehan’s request is as a result of the recent flooding events, which highlighted the need for more equipment, particularly HCVs, on the Central Coast.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is currently disposing its Unimog fleet by public auction and Mehan suggested that some of those vehicles be supplied instead to SES.

“Federal Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, has responded positively and sought a response from the NSW Government by September 30 as to its desired quantities, which the Army is supportive of in a Governmentto-Government transfer,” Mehan said.

“My electorate has

Woodturners searching for new home

amount of available parking,” he said.

“We need three-phase power for some of our equipment and the area would also have to be accessible for our senior members.

“Unfortunately, we can’t pay the large rents that commercial property owners are seeking but we could pay a small token rent plus electricity.”

Central Coast Woodturners is a self-funded group of local artisans who want to keep their craft alive by passing on their skills and knowledge to future generations.

They came together on a cold, wet day in June 1985 when several like-minded gentlemen answered a newspaper ad and met under a tree in the grounds of The Entrance High School.

“We grew from those very humble beginnings, with half a

dozen members, to be the wellrespected group of artisans that we are today, with about 90 men and women devoted to keeping our craft alive,” Smith said.

“Too many old skills fall by the wayside with the relentless march of progress but, happily,

many young folks are learning the skills and becoming talented artisans in their own right.”

Members of Central Coast Woodturners are proud to have taught many school students and their teachers the art of woodturning, with many of

them joining the group and going on to become talented wood artists themselves.

The group also spends a lot of time fundraising for kids and parents in need and supports many worthwhile charities.

Through their Toy Fund, the Woodturners buy thousands of dollars’ worth of toys and gift vouchers every year to supplement the toys that they make themselves to distribute through several women’s refuges at Christmas.

They make hundreds of bowls every year and fill them with chocolates and lollies for residents of various nursing homes as Christmas gifts.

“We supported the residents of Cobargo area after their dreadful fire by sending a small convoy of utes and trailers laden with essential items such as shovels, rakes and so on,” Smith said.

experienced four significant flooding events over the past three years.

“These vehicles are already fitted for deep wading and have been well maintained by the ADF.

“A further vehicle would serve its purpose well here on the Central Coast.

“Our local SES does very important work and equipment of this calibre is imperative to continue this work.

“I look forward to the NSW Government’s positive response to the Federal Government on this request,” Mehan said.

“We also supplied thousands of dollars’ worth of hay and animal feed and we even funded a weekend bus trip to the coast for the traumatised local kids.

“And in the recent floods we were able to deliver care packages and essential items to many families in the north who lost everything.”

Smith said the Woodturners also conduct demonstrations at Seniors Villages, at local libraries, fairs and festivals and from their own workshop on Open Days, as well as guest speaking for many groups such as Probus, Rotary and others.

Anyone who can help provide a new home for Central Coast Woodturners, should phone Alan Smith on 0243 921 864 or 0414 186 963, alternatively Peter Hamilton on 0243 677 647 or 0416 306 009.

Sue Murray

Source: Media release, Sept 26 The Entrance MP, David Mehan

An SES high-clearance Unimog vehicle

Woodturner at work

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Nominate an outstanding resident or community group

The Central Coast is home to many locals and community groups who regularly help make the Coast a better place to live, work and play.

Now is the time to nominate them for recognition at the Australia Day Awards 2023!

If you know a local person or community group who provides an outstanding contribution to their community or the broader Central Coast region, I encourage you to nominate them for these prestigious awards. In 2023, these awards will celebrate the region’s diversity, values, national achievements and hopes for the future.

There’s no denying the Central Coast community has demonstrated tremendous resilience in 2022, and there are many individuals and groups who deserve to be recognised for their contributions.

The 2023 Award categories are:

• Community Group Award

• Community Life Award

• Volunteer Award

• Young Person Award

• Senior Citizen Award

• Citizen of the Year (the overall winner)

The scope of categories as part of the 2023 Australia Day Awards means a wide range of contributions will be honoured.

You can nominate a person or community group online, with nominations closing Sunday 23 October. Search ‘Australia Day Awards 2023’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Did you miss the 27 September 2022 Council meeting?

Re-watch the webcast via centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/meetings

Works continue across 2,000km local road network

We’ve continued to fix potholes and other road defects following significant rainfall and flooding events, with over 73,000 potholes patched since March. Periods of improved weather has enabled longer term solutions and road renewals to commence. We’ve also allocated an extra $2.5M maintenance for permanent repairs in 22-23, which have commenced.

Search ‘road news’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Council joined multiple agencies to ‘Get Ready’

This month, Council together with the NSW Rural Fire Service and other emergency services and support agencies (such as NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Police, and NSW Fire & Rescue) ran through a mock emergency incident exercise to continue to improve our response in readiness of future natural disaster events

To prepare your emergency plan, search ‘ emergency readiness’ at centralcoast.nsw. gov.au

Flags up early on beaches

To increase community and visitor safety, lifeguards and volunteers patrol key beaches during the warmer months. The 2022-23 beach patrol season commenced early this year, with 15 Central Coast beaches patrolled from Friday 23 September 2022 by Council’s lifeguards and Surf Life Saving volunteers. Please remember to swim between the flags and follow beach safety advice.

For patrol information and beach safety tips, search ‘beaches’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Sports season switch over

As the winter sports season ends, our groundsmen are making their way around the Coast as part of the annual changeover to the summer season to ensure the grounds are ready for use in October (weather permitting). Despite wet weather, crews worked hard to ensure grounds were safe for each of the 12 different sporting associations throughout winter.

Keep up to date with sportsgrounds status, search ‘sportsground’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Spring into school holidays

Our spring school holiday activities offer plenty of choices to keep young minds entertained and bodies active.

From live entertainment and themed interactive and creative workshops, to escape rooms and sports competitions - there’s something on offer for all ages, interests and abilities.

To find exciting activities and events, search ‘school holiday’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events

Safety videos are on our YouTube channel for older road users

Want to brush up on your road rules? Keen to learn more about remaining safe on and around our Central Coast roads?

We have a series of road safety videos with advice and tips on making safer choices when driving, riding, walking, using a mobility scooter or catching public transport.

Search ‘older road users’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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The Central Coast will get at least one of 18 new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) state-of-the-art tankers to be rolled out across the State ahead of peak danger season.

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke, said the trucks have been funded through the NSW Government’s response to the independent Bushfire Inquiry.

They will be deployed to stations in the Hawkesbury-

New fire tanker bound for Central Coast

Nepean Valley, South Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Central Coast, the Hunter, Southern NSW and Northern NSW, with exact locations yet to be released.

“Replacing Fire and Rescue’s existing 22-year-old fleet of bush fire tankers is a priority for the NSW Government, which is why we committed a further $9M in this year’s Budget to take the total number of new appliances to 34,” Cooke said.

“The trucks have been locally assembled by Isuzu and are currently being fitted out with equipment before being deployed to some of the State’s most at-risk locations.

“They will enable our firefighters to access bush fires

in difficult terrain as well as be used for building fires, rescues and other emergency incidents.”

Each $530,000 multipurpose four-wheel-drive truck features a water spray system to protect the crew, a compressed air foam system and a 3,500-litre water tank.

FRNSW Acting Commissioner Megan Stiffler, said the new appliances will help firefighters where they are needed most.

“We welcome these new trucks as they will provide our firefighters with the best

New President for Brisbane Water Legacy

Patrick Gallagher has been installed as the new President of Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy.

The Presidents’ Changeover lunch was held on September 24, attended by Legatees, partners and a number of guests including Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, Member for Wyong, David Harris, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and guest of honour, Mark Donaldson.

While the President’s Changeover normally occurs

every two years, because of COVID-19 it had been three years since the last changeover of Presidents.

Outgoing President was John George.

The program followed a long tradition, with an address by Mark Donaldson, recently returned from attending the Queen’s funeral, who was cared for by Legacy as a child after his father, a Vietnam Veteran, passed away.

There was also a short video message from former Governor General Peter Cosgrove, himself

a Legatee.

The changeover was possibly the last event to be held in Legacy Hall, with a move to the redeveloped Legacy Village soon to occur.

Legacy supports the families of veterans, and next year reaches its centenary of service.

It has been on the Central Coast for 75 years and is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation supporting immediate families of deceased and seriously disabled veterans.

This includes caring for

Council advances plans to go FOGO

Central Coast Council is set to investigate funding through a recently announced State Government grants program as it continues its plan to introduce a food and organics service (FOGO) to the region.

The $46M Go FOGO grant program is set to support more councils around the State to divert organics from landfill, to be processed into compost and used in large scale agriculture, parks or gardens where it can improve soil health and boost yields.

A Council spokesperson said

expansion of the existing garden organics collection to a universal FOGO service for households and planning for a large-scale organics processing solution is a key action which Council has committed to within the Central Coast Resource Management Strategy 2020-2030.

“Council is working with a specialist consultant to advance the investigation and planning for the introduction of a FOGO service,” the spokesperson said.

“This work includes the assessment of suitable processing technologies, identification of end markets for

products, processing facility site selection, and procurement models.

“The journey to implement FOGO will take several years to complete and will require a controlled/staged approach to ensure the final service implemented is suitable, efficient and serves the needs of the Community well into the future.

“Council welcomes the recently announced waste grants aimed at supporting NSW Councils to deliver new weekly food organics (FO) or food and garden organics (FOGO) services and will look to

maximise available opportunities to apply for grant funding both through this program and others that may become available into the future.”

Minister for Environment, James Griffin, said the Government hopes to see half a million tonnes of organic refuse diverted through the program.

“(This) will revolutionise household waste services and help NSW reach its target of netzero emissions from organic waste in landfill by 2030,” he said.

“Almost half of the waste in red lid bins in NSW is food and

garden waste that can be diverted from landfill and turned into a valuable resource.

“In NSW, more than a third of the waste we send to landfill is food, and Australia ranks fourth highest in the world when it comes to the amount of food we waste.

“When FOGO waste ends up in landfill, it rots and generates damaging greenhouse gasses.”

More than 40 councils already have FOGO services thanks to Government investment of $28M in FOGO programs since 2013, diverting more than 210,000 tonnes of organic waste annually.

possible equipment and technology to protect life and property,” Stiffler said.

“The fleet of modern, advanced and environmentallyfriendly appliances will also ensure our firefighters are safe while undertaking their vital role in the community.”

A total of $80M has been provided to FRNSW in response to the Bushfire Inquiry’s 76 recommendations.

children and their parents. One of the highlights of the services Brisbane Water Legacy provides is its scholarship program which assists the children of veterans through tertiary education.

Last year the organisation awarded six scholarships, making a total of 57 scholarships awarded since 2002 at a total cost of $ 606,800.

Applications are now open through www.bwlegacyscholar ship.com.au.

Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman said councils could use the funding in ways that suit the needs of the community, including the purchase of bins and caddies, conduct audits, providing education or implementing trials.

“We know communities in NSW that have FOGO already love it, and these new grants are about supporting councils to roll out this new waste service that helps our environment while creating a valuable agricultural resource,” she said.”

Source: Media release, Sep 27 NSW Government

Some of the new fire tankers

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From left: Outgoing President, John George, new President, Patrick Gallagher, and guest of honour Mark Donaldson

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Major boost for Coast veterans’ organisation

The Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ & Peacemakers’ Association of Australia Central Coast Sub-Branch has been awarded $38,408 under the Federal Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program.

Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, announced the funding when he visited the Ettalong Beach veterans’ centre and met with volunteers of the organisation recently.

“Australians who have served our nation in conflicts around the world, and those presently serving, deserve our utmost gratitude and thanks,” Reid said.

“It is an honour to be able to provide this funding to the Central Coast Sub-Branch, which does exceptional work assisting veterans with social services and a range of other

assistance.

“It was an insightful meeting with several volunteers at the

centre who spoke with me about the challenges they face daily helping veterans access pensions and entitlements.

“They also provide referral services to other key government agencies and departments, as well as perform social and mental health support.

“I look forward to supporting this excellent service throughout my term and I thank all the volunteers associated with the centre in Ettalong Beach.”

Sub-Branch Treasurer, Wayne Jennings, said the funding will go towards supporting the centre’s volunteers as they perform their services.

“There are 240 veterans on

the Central Coast who benefit from the centre’s services as well as their partners and families,” he said.

“This funding will be used to help support our volunteers providing crucial support to those veterans, partners, and families moving into the future.

“The centre also provides education to local schools, including through our Nam Bus, which is driven to schools where students get to learn more about the Vietnam War and see some of the artefacts that are kept within the bus.”

New childcare savings to benefit Coast families

Almost 7,000 Central Coast families will benefit from the Federal Government’s cheaper childcare plan, set to take effect from July 1, 2023.

Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, said the Government introduced laws this week which will help cut out-of-pocket costs for families with children in early education

and care, with around 6,900 families in the region set to benefit.

“Childcare costs have skyrocketed – they’ve increased 41 per cent in the past eight years,” Reid said.

“It’s a big cost to families and a massive disincentive for parents, especially mums, to do more paid work.

Reid said the new laws mean

that around 96 per cent of local families with children in early education and care will be better off.

“For example, a family earning $120,000 with one child in early education and care will be more than $1,700 better off.

“This is good for children, good for families and good for our economy.”

He said the measures would not only help families with cost-of-living pressures by cutting the cost of childcare but would also help help get thousands of skilled workers into the economy.

“This is important economic reform that the Albanese Government promised to deliver at the election,” he said.

“Legislation introduced this

week will implement this promise.

“It means children get access to early education and parents, especially mums, can do more paid work if they want to.”

Under the proposed changes, a family on a combined annual income of $120,000 with one child in care would save about $1,780 in the first year.

Households with a combined

income of $75,000 would get a 90 per cent subsidy, while those earning $500,000 a year would receive a seven per cent discount.

Families with a total income of $530,000 or above would not be eligible for any subsidy.

Source: Media release, Sep 28 Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid

Source: Media release, Sep 27 Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid

Sub-Branch Treasure, Wayne Jennings, with Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid

Police search for Nunn and Wilson

Tuggerah Lakes Police Proactive Crime Team is seeking information to locate two women who are known to frequent the Wyong area.

Tori Nunn is wanted in relation to breach of bail, fraud and

stealing while Cherine Wilson is wanted on an arrest warrant issued by Wyong Local Court on September 7 for stealing related offences. The two women are believed

to be together.

Nunn is described as female, 24 years old, 165cm tall, thin build and long black hair.

Wilson is described as female, 30 years old, caucasian in appearance, 160cm tall, large build with light blonde hair.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of either of the women is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or online at https:// www1.police.nsw.gov.au/

Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police

Wanted for contravening Domestic AVO

The Central Coast community is being asked to be on the lookout for two men wanted over domestic violence matters.

Liam Clarke, aged 23, is wanted in relation to an outstanding arrest warrant for Contravene prohibition/ restriction in AVO (Domestic)

and Use carriage service to menace/harass/offend.

He is Caucasian in appearance, medium build, 175cm to 180cm tall with short brown hair.

Police are also appealing for public assistance to locate

46-year-old Francesco Lanna, wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants.

The warrants relate to destroy or damage property DV and AVO matters.

Lanna is known to frequent the Brisbane Water area.

Police are urging the public not to approach Clarke or

Lanna, and if anyone sights either or them, they should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at https://nsw.crimestoppers. com.au

Woman dies after car hits tree Double demerits in force

A woman has died after her car left the M1 and hit a tree on the Central Coast on Sunday night, September 25.

Emergency services were called to the M1 Motorway at Kangy Angy about 6.35pm after a northbound Hyundai sedan left the roadway, drove onto the median strip and hit a tree.

An off-duty nurse and Tuggerah Lakes police officer provided first aid to the 22-year-old female driver and sole occupant until paramedics arrived and she was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes

Police District have now been advised the woman died in hospital on the following morning

Inquiries are underway into the cause of the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

Source: NSW Police Media

Central Coast police have reminded motorists that double demerits are in force from Friday, September 20, to Monday, October 3, inclusive.

If you are caught speeding, using a mobile phone illegally, not wearing a seatbelt or motorcycle helmet this long weekend, you’ll face double

the points.

Police will be out in force over the weekend to ensure Coast roads are as safe as possible.

“We all share the roads, so we all have a collective role to play to keep our roads safe,” they said.

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Source: Brisbane Water Police

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The Queen’s last birthday message?

More council asset sales needed

I refer to the comment by Gary Chestnut on behalf of CEN regarding the sale of council assets and totally disagree (CCN360).

The council is still in enormous debt and have done nothing towards fixing all the damaged roads, drains and flooding issues.

The Administrator may

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believe that the financial crisis is over and be on the way to a surplus, however they have not spent any money to make the Central Coast a place people can be proud of, nor is there anything in the budget towards any improvements.

I believe the council should

sell all agreed assets plus all the Caravan Parks and Daycare Centres.

Daycare Centres were originally set up by council when there were no Childcare Centres.

Now that private enterprise controls this market it is time for Council to sell and focus on ratepayers needs.

Ratepayers should not be paying for any of these assets (see budget expenses for 2023) and the proceeds from the sales would get the council out of debt with enough left over to make the necessary improvements that is expected by us.

Email, 24 Sep Phil Morrison

Thank You from Dementia Australia

Thank you to the people impacted by dementia, community members and healthcare professionals who marked Dementia Action Week 2022 from 1925 September.

Across Australia, individuals

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and organisations supported our campaign, ‘A little support makes a big difference’ to increase understanding about dementia and help eliminate discrimination.

On behalf of the estimated 487,500 people living with dementia in Australia, we thank everyone for their support.

While Dementia Action Week is only one week each year, the conversation and action to eliminate discrimination continues year-round. For

Kangoo Rd lament

Jess Johnston, a resident at William Cape Gardens in Kanwal, was one of the last Australians to receive a message from the late Queen Elizabeth II when she celebrated her 100th birthday last week.

Born on 23 September 1922, Jess celebrated her big day

surrounded by her loving friends and family, and judging by the attached images she was delighted to receive a special message from the late monarch.

Email, Sep 26 Anna Caswell

If Adam Crouch thinks that enlarging the roads in Penang Parklands and making a new entrance in Kangoo Road is going to solve the road chaos at the Kariong intersections he is mistaken.

So far, all that has been

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accomplished is the destruction of large trees which was a feeding destination for Black Cockatoos.

The original plan for the road upgrade was to close off The Avenue to traffic and make

everyone enter and exit via Kangoo Road.

I guess that would have made him even more unpopular [deleted].

The simple reality is that to rectify the road situation would now be so vastly expensive that neither Liberals nor the Labour party are prepared to face the

information and tips on how you can continue to make a difference in your community, please visit discrimination. dementia.org.au.

Email, Sep 23 Maree McCabe AM, CEO Dementia Australia

issue.

One day though when the whole thing comes to a gridlock someone is going to have to pay for it and the longer NSW Roads avoids the issue the more expensive it will get.

Email, Sep 24 Geoff Mitchell, Kariong

After months of anticipation, the Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts & Culture Festival has finally arrived, with a huge line-up of activities over seven days until October 3.

The annual event welcomes visitors from across the country of all ages and abilities, with 75 per cent of events free to attend.

Launched on the Central Coast in 2019, the festival is all about fun for everyone and trying new things from arts and culture events to offerings local food and beverage suppliers.

Coastal Twist is a unique local celebratory point of difference, a feel-good contemporary entertainment event connecting Coasties, communities and visitors with something for everyone from families to party goers, teens and seniors and includes accessible spaces and Auslan.

The iconic Coastie Carnie Fair Day on Monday, October 3, at Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Umina Beach, will be a highlight of the festival.

To run from 10am-5pm, the free event will feature global headliners Electric Fields playing live plus drag artists from Ru Paul’s Drag Race, internationally recognised innovators of physical and visual theatre Erth’s puppetry, Rainbow Storytime and teen spaces.

There will be burlesque, circus and sideshow across the festival alas well as workshops on everything from permaculture to IBM Innovative thinking.

The day will be fur baby, with attendees encouraged to bring their pooches along and participate in the Puparazzi Pooch Parade.

The festival is supported

through the NSW Government’s Regional Events Acceleration Fund.

To coincide with the festival, local activist Mitchell Gordon has put his private collection of marriage equality memorabilia on public display for the first time.

The unique archive, which includes photographs, posters, newspaper clippings,

Coastal Twist Festival arrives

scrapbooks and other key items, is on display at Central Coast Antiques & Collectables.

Gordon was a leader of the fight for equal marriage rights in Australia, organising mass protests, writing numerous newspaper articles and staging an illegal same-sex wedding in Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall.

Located at 3 Watt St, Gosford, the exhibition is open to the

Empire Bay Food and Fun Fair to return

The Empire Bay Food and Fun Fair returns to Empire Bay after a two-year hiatus on Saturday, October 15, bigger, better and more diverse than ever before.

The Fair will bring together more than 20 mouth-watering food vendors and food artisans, and a performing stage will feature local artists throughout the day.

There will be plenty of culinary options from various food trucks, with Rigatoni for Toni bringing pasta goodness, The Honest Cook delivering delicious dumplings, Sangee serving vegan Indian delicacies, the Empire Bay Fishing Club hosting the ever-popular barbecue and the ever-popular Mr Goaty serving his one-of-akind gelato.

Also at the Fair will be JenJams, SweetAs Confectionary, Crooked Creek Biscuits, Emerald Tea Traders, Mountain Pride Farm Eggs and Curd Nurd Vegan Cheese.

Locally produced honey will

pair nicely with Tinapay Sourdough bread.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their picnic blankets and indulge in a cheese platter from Empire’s D’Lite while enjoying a glass of wine from the Empire Bay Tavern, a cool local beer from Block ‘N Tackle and or an apple cider from Sydney Cider.

Performers will include local artists Christie Chen, Ryan Baker and Mia McClean and the Verve Choir singing

archipelago.

The Empire Bay Public School and Coast Christian College choirs will also perform, as well as the Central Coast Strings violin extraordinaire.

A kiddies’ corner will provide free activities including hula hoops, Kanga and face painting.

Attendees will be encouraged to join in playing the African Djembe drum with The Big Drumming Event and local schools will offer food and fun

at their stalls as part of their fundraising activities.

“We are looking forward to seeing the Empire Bay Hall come to life,” Empire Bay Progress Association President, Carolen Barripp, said.

“The Fair has grown to be a favourite event for locals and visitors to enjoy delicious food and share a drink with family and friends while being entertained by local performers.

“(Association) volunteers are excited to be part of a unique event and have been working hard so that the community, together with visitors, will feel excited and safe to gather, share and celebrate.”

All funds raised will be donated to local community groups.

The Fair will take place between 11am and 5pm on Saturday, October 15, at the Empire Bay Hall, corner of Gordon and Sorrento Rds, Empire Bay.

public on weekdays from September 27-October 3 from10.30am-5pm with free entry.

For the full schedule of events visit the Coastal Twist website, frock up and rock up.

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The Fair returns after a two-year hiatus

"Fourth time lucky, the sky has parted and maybe the goddesses of love are on our side." - Glitta Supernova

“It’s art, it’s culture and, for me it’s inclusion for everybody" - Liesl Tesch

Photo: Lisa Haymes

James Brothers named Coast’s top buskers

The James Brothers have taken out top honours at the Central Coast heat of the Australian Nation Busking Championships, held on Sunday, September 25, at The Entrance, and will progress to the national finals in Cooma on November 26.

More than 2,000 people flocked to Memorial Park to check out the busking action and cast their vote in the People’s Choice section of the competition.

The Australian National Busking Championships is a nation-wide network of busking festivals, but has been postponed in recent years due to the COVID-19 restrictions on public events.

The annual event celebrates the rich diversity of Australian

music and street performance culture.

First held in Cooma in 2012, it is now held at nine locations around the country, culminating in the national final.

The Rotary Clubs of Erina and The Entrance hosted the Central Coast heat, with $4,000 in prizes sponsored by local businesses, Rotary Clubs and individuals.

Categories included Open section (18+ years), Secondary School aged (14-17 years) and Primary School aged (13 years and under).

Additional prizes were awarded for the People’s Choice,Judges’ Encouragement Award, General encouragement awards and Best Band on the day.

All section winners will proceed to the national finals.

An Erina Rotary Club spokesperson said the theme of this year National Festival is to encourage, mentor, promote and develop career pathways for emerging musicians and performing artists of all ages and all music genres.

“It’s apparent that all the participating buskers made a

great impact on their audiences,” the spokesperson said.

“Our two Rotary Clubs, with the support of Central Coast Council, recognised that by hosting a regional heat here on the Central Coast we could enrich our communities culturally and economically as

part of a national network.

“The people of the Central Coast were very generous with their support of the buskers on the day and the closing concert, in which all the finalists performed, was a treat for everyone – including the performers who enthusiastically encouraged each other, with cheers and genuine fellowship.”

Judges were looking for how buskers personified ANBC’s message about celebrating the rich diversity of the Australian music and street performance culture.

Category winners included: Open, The James Brothers; Secondary School, Sophie G (Sophie Goodwin); Primary School – The Mick Hart Achievement Award – Lil G (Gemma Egan); People’s

Choice, Pati Talea; and Best Band, Night Owls – Jeannie Kleyhans, Stewart Porter and Geoff Wright.

All category winners will proceed to the national finals.

Open winners, rock folk duo The James Brothers, will also be heading to the inaugural International busking competition.

“We’re excited to have made it into the finals of the Buskers World Cup, which is going to be held in South Korea,” they said.

“South Korea is generously flying us and our equipment over there to perform.”

For details on how to become involved in next year’s regional heat, email admin@ rotarytheentrance.org.au or erinarotaryclub@gmail.com

All ages music event at Kincumber

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre’s Youth Space will hold its third MAKE WAY all ages music event on Friday, October 7, from 6-10.30pm.

Joining resident band Big Foot and The Falcons, which came about through the centre’s music and song

writing program, will be five other bands.

Playing blues and progressive rock covers along with thoughtful originals will be Turtle Custard.

The band has a large following of folk who love a bit of psychedelic funk rock.

Ruby and the Groovy Doobies will also perform.

Lead singer Ruby Archer writes angry, jazzy pop songs with feminist undertones and provides husky vocals.

Also playing will be Midway and LOONS, a beach rock foursome from Newcastle.

The event will be free, thanks to Department of Regional NSW Spring Holiday funding, but registrations are required

at https://www.kincumbernc. com.au/latest-news/315make-way-2-live-musicevent.

The Youth Space is at 1/20-22 Kincumber Street, Kincumber.

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The James Brothers performing on September 25

Source: Media release, Sep 27 Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre

Ruby and the Groovy Doobies

The Creative Spaces initiative will continue to run through to early next year, with pop-up retail and workshop spaces in Gosford, Woy Woy, and The Entrance where you can meet the Coast’s local makers and creators.

Wares including fashion, produce, art, ceramics and more are available for sale across the three centres.

Workshops and classes offer a variety of activities from painting and drawing to knitting, stained glass, creative

Spring Fete set for Patonga on October 1

After three years of having to cancel its annual Easter Fete, the Patonga Beach Progress Association has decided to stage a Spring Fete on Saturday, October 1.

Association acting Secretary, Helena Boden, said the 2020 Easter event was cancelled due to the emerging COVID-19 pandemic.

“We just didn’t feel right holding it the next two years because of COVID, but now

we’re excited to hold this inaugural Spring Fete,” she said.

“We will have lots of great stalls of interest for the whole family.

“There will of course be a fabulous cake stall, along with lots of great books at the book stall.

“You can fossick around for interesting finds at the white elephant stall, shop for yummy chocolates at the Chocolate Wheel, and the kids will enjoy a special jumping castle and a

game of inflatable basketball.”

Boden said there would be a barbecue on site, along with many other stallholders.

She said not being able to hold the Easter fundraiser for three years had been a blow to the association’s fundraising efforts.

Money raised goes to various community projects, including improvements at the Progress Hall.

“We’ve replaced the kitchen and have other improvements in mind,” Boden said.

Creative Spaces to continue into next year

writing, wet felting, upcycled jewellery, watercolour, pottery, patchwork, candle, silver craft and more.

Dance-lovers can break a sweat at Kibble Park in special music and movement classes with the TipToe Giants featuring vocals, green screen recording experiences and an insight into the benefits of music therapy.

Celebrate all things vintage lifestyle with Viva La Vintage at Woy Woy with workshops, photography sets, craft days and exhibitions.

For those who enjoy building

on their creative abilities, there will be colouring-in activities at Vera’s Water Garden or creating a cyanotype in the sunshine with T LO Art, both at The Entrance.

At Parkhouse in Kibble Park, enjoy the large variety of creative workshops including beginners’ soy candles and reed diffusers, kids’ bath bombs, mosaic, aromatherapy skin care, felting, beeswax wraps, tarot, kids sushi making, free meditations and more with Aromashak.

Creative Spaces is a Central Coast Council initiative

servicing the dual purpose of growing the visitor economy and supporting local makers and creators by connecting them with local communities.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the program is providing renewed chances for communities to unite across the Coast.

You can find the full program of scheduled events by searching Creative Spaces at www.lovecentralcoast.com.

“Morning Melodies Magic”

“Improvements to the hall make it more appealing for commercial rental to different groups and for private functions.

“We also use funds for a variety of community projects and events around Patonga.”

The fair kicks off at 9am at the Patonga Progress Hall in Brisk St and runs until 1pm, rain, hail or shine.

Source: Media release, Sep 26 Patonga Progress Association

There are art pop-ups across the region

The Morning Melodies programme at Laycock Street Community Theatre always promises to delight and entertain audiences. Traditionally held on the second Wednesday of the month as an 11am matinee time slot they welcome all members of the community to enjoy these performances. With the show duration being 90 minutes and with a ticket price of just $20 they form fabulous value for a morning out enjoying live entertainment.

Laycock Street Community Theatre prides itself on offering a diverse offering through its programming and is the home of over 250 events each year. The shows are a combination of events specifically selected for their audiences as part of the Laycock Season Shows and performances that are brought to the venue by touring companies. It makes for a full and varied programme for the Central Coast community and beyond.

October sees the fabulous ladies from the Candy Shop Show Australia dazzle with their SPEAKEASY performance. SPEAKEASY takes their audiences back to the Roaring 20’s on a journey through the jazz age when liquor was banned, jazz music was rife and dancing was all that mattered. Featuring live vocals, beautiful harmonies and fabulous flappers set to an authentic soundtrack from artists like Glenn Miller, Fred Astaire, Duke Ellington and more, this lively nod to the past will set your soul alight and have your toes tapping!

With a cheeky twist the ladies ask their audiences to “make whoopee with us but shhhhhh.... chill out and speak easy.... and only bring your most fabulous friends to this glorious extravaganza, lickety split!” Come along and enjoy this wonderfully bright show on Wednesday 12 October.

The warm rich tones of Michael Buble are emulated in December in the wonderful ‘The Best of Buble’ Christmas Experience. The ever talented Rhydian Lewis, leads his amazing four piece band “The Residuals”, to bring you one of the finest tributes to this musical sensation. Rhydian and his band are fast becoming Australia’s answer to the likes of Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra.

This show will include a stellar line up of Bublé’s biggest hits including, ”The Way You Look Tonight”, “Home”, “Everything”, “Lost”, “Sway”, “Save The Last Dance For Me”, ”Moondance“, ”Haven’t Met You Yet” “Feeling Good”, with some Christmas music magic added in.

Come laugh, hear stories, and be moved by some of life’s truly touching music, performed by one of Australia’s finest bands. This heartwarming and humorous show is the perfect combination for any Bublé, Jazz and music lovers. The Christmas season is a great time to enjoy this performance so grab a group of friends together for Wednesday 14 December.

Source: Media release, Sep 27 Central Coast Council

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10:00 Today Extra Saturday [s]

12:00 Cybershack (PG) [s]

12:30 Rivals (PG) [s]

1:00 Drive TV [s]

1:30 Movie: “The Black Stallion Returns” (G) (’83) Stars: Kelly Reno, Allen Garfield, Teri Garr

3:30 The Bizarre Pet Vets (PG) [s]

4:30 The Garden Gurus (PG) [s]

5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s]

5:30 Getaway (PG) [s]

6:00 NINE News Saturday [s]

7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

7:30 Movie: “Wonder Woman” (M v) (’17) Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen

10:15 Movie: “Green Lantern” (M v) (’11) Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard

12:30 Rivals (PG) [s]

1:00 Daylight Savings Begins

2:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo

6:00 Fishing Australia [s]

6:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

7:00 Weekend Today [s]

10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s]

11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s]

1:00 NRL: Grand Final Day: Pre Game [s]

6:00 The Talk [s]

7:00

7:30

Judge Judy (PG) [s]

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 The Living Room [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Ultimate Classroom [s]

3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s]

3:30 Freshly Picked [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 The. [s]Living Room (PG) [s]

8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention?

5:00 Worldwatch

9:05 Peer To Peer: Dr. Anthony S. Fauci/ Thomas Kaplan (PG)

10:05 Ability Film Festival 2021 (PG)

11:05 Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip (PG)

12:00 Worldwatch

2:10 First Ladies (PG)

3:00 NITV News: Nula

3:40 The Cook Up (PG)

4:10 The Supervet (PG)

5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:35 Good With Wood (PG)

8:30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Normandie (PG)

9:20 World’s Greatest Hotels: Beverley Hilton (PG)

10:10 SBS World News Late 10:40 Das Boot (MA) (In German/ English)

11:35 Thin Blue Line (M) (In Swedish)

7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s]

7:30 4X4 Adventures [s]

8:30 What’s Up Down Under [s]

9:30 Studio 10: Saturday [s]

12:00 Luxury Escapes [s]

12:30 The Living Room (PG) [s]

1:30 Healthy Homes Australia [s]

2:00 Australia By Design (PG) [s]

2:30 Taste Of Australia [s]

3:00 What’s Up Down Under (PG) [s]

3:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s]

4:00 Ultimate Classroom [s] 4:30 Food Trail - South Africa (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Luxury Escapes (PG) [s] 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s]

7:00 Football: Australia Cup Final: Pre Game [s]

7:45 Football: Australia Cup Final: Sydney United 58 FC v Macarthur FC *Live* From CommBank Stadium [s] 9:45 Football: Australia Cup Final: Post Game [s]

6:00 Religious Programs [s]

8:00

The Living Room (PG) [s]

9:00 Ultimate Classroom [s]

9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Freshly Picked [s] 12:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) [s]

5:00 Worldwatch

9:00 How To Get Fit Fast (PG)

9:55 Earth’s Natural Wonders (PG)

11:00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG)

12:00 Worldwatch

2:00 Motorsport: Superbike World Championship

2:55 Gymnastics: Artistic World Cup

4:40 KGB: The Sword And The Shield (PG) (In English/ Russian/ Ukrainian)

5:40 Secret Nazi Bases (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above: Copper Canyon Railway (PG)

8:25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (PG)

9:20 Secrets Of Tutankhamun (PG)

10:10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG)

11:05 Movie: “I Am MLK Jr.” (M) (’18) Stars: Carmelo Anthony

5:00 Worldwatch

9:00 How To Get Fit Fast (PG)

9:55 Earth’s Natural Wonders (PG) 11:00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG)

12:00 Worldwatch

1:00 Motor Sports: Speedweek

3:30

The Newsreader: A Step Closer To The Madness (M) [s]

11:25 Mystify Michael Hutchence (M l) [s]

1:00

The Heights (PG) [s]

3:00 AFL Women’s: Round 6: Fremantle v Melbourne *Live* From Fremantle Community Bank Oval [s]

5:00 Seven News At 5 [s]

5:30 Sydney Weekender [s]

6:00 Seven News [s]

7:00 Who Killed Michael Jackson? (M) [s] – A special look at the circumstances surrounding the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson.

9:00 Movie: “The Devil Wears

Prada” (PG) (’06) Stars: Adrian Grenier, Anne Hathaway

11:15 Police: Hour Of Duty (M) [s]

12:30 Home Shopping

1:20 NRL: The State Cup Championship Grand Final: Panthers v Devils *Live* From Accor Stadium [s]

3:15 NRL: Grand Final Day: Post Game [s]

3:55 NRL Women’s: Grand Final: Knights v Eels *Live* From Accor Stadium [s]

5:35 NRL Women’s: Grand Final Day: Post Game [s]

6:00 NINE News Sunday [s]

6:30 NRL: Grand Final Day: Pre Match Entertainment [s]

7:30 NRL: Grand Final: Panthers v Eels *Live* From Accor Stadium

9:30 NRL: Grand Final: Post Game

10:30 NINE News Late [s]

1:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] 2:30 Luxury Escapes [s] 3:00 Cook It With Luke [s] 3:30 Food Trail - South Africa (PG) [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30

The Sunday Project (PG) [s]

3:00 Football: Countdown To Qatar

3:40 Scanning The Nile (In French)

5:40 Secret Nazi Bases: Lurking In The Shadows (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Latest Secrets Of The Hieroglyphs (PG) (In English/ French)

8:30 Titanic’s Lost Evidence (M)

10:00 Jackie Chan - Building An Icon (M) (In English/ French)

11:00 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (M) (In Burmese/ Dzongkha/ English/ Hindi)

12:00 Michael Mosley - Trust Me, I’m A Doctor (PG)

3:00 Michael Mosley - Frontline Medicine: Rebuilding Lives (M)

4:10 Food Safari

TEN

ABC

6:00 News Breakfast [s]

9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]

10:00 Landline [s]

11:00 Antiques Roadshow [s]

12:00 ABC News At Noon [s]

1:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s]

1:25 Vera (M v) [s]

3:00 Gardening Australia [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 (PG) [s]

8:00 Australian Story (PG) [s]

8:30 Four Corners (PG) [s]

9:20 Media Watch (PG) [s]

9:35 Planet America [s]

10:05 Parkinson In Australia: 1982Elton John (PG) [s]

10:55 ABC Late News [s]

11:10 The Business [s]

11:25 Q+A [s]

12:30 Nigella At My Table [s]

3:30 rage (MA15+) [s]

PRIME

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00

The Morning Show [s]

11:30 Seven Morning News [s]

12:00 Movie: “At Home In Mitford” (G) (’17) Stars: Andie MacDowell

2:00 Gold Coast Medical (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]

7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s]

Our remaining farmers visit the homes of their final two partners, as they prepare for their biggest decision yet, who to share the rest of their lives with.

9:10 9-1-1: Let The Games Begin (M) [s]

10:10 S.W.A.T.: Hopeless Sinners (M v) [s]

11:10 The Latest Seven News [s]

11:40 Heartbreak Island Australia (M l) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30 Seven Morning News [s]

12:00 Movie: “Watch Your Back” (AKA ‘Killer Photo’) (M l,v) (’15)

Stars: AnnaLynne McCord, Mark Ghanimé, Gracyn Shinye, Darla Taylor, Brent Stait, Kyle Cassie, Michael Kopsa, Jody Thompson, Emma Johnson

2:00 What The Killer Did Next: Norma Bell (M v) [s]

3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s]

4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]

5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]

NINE

6:00 Today [s]

9:00 Today Extra [s]

11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s]

12:00 Movie: “Cooking With Love” (G) (’18) Stars: Ali Liebert

1:45 Garden Gurus Moments [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: Hellway Week Reveal (PG) [s]

9:00 Under Investigation: The Hate Police (M) [s]

10:00 Tom Daley - Illegal To Be Me (M) [s]

11:15 NINE News Late [s]

11:45 Fortunate Son: For What It’s Worth (M v) [s]

12:35 Emergence: American Chestnut (M v) [s]

1:30 Home Shopping

4:00 Religious Programs

4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Today [s]

9:00 Today Extra [s]

11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s]

12:00 The Block: Hellway Week 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: Guest Bedroom Week (PG) [s]

TEN

6:00 Everyday Gourmet [s]

6:30

My Market Kitchen [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 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) [s]

2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s]

2:30 My Market Kitchen [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 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) [s]

8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s]

9:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M) [s]

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 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) [s]

2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s]

2:30 My Market Kitchen [s]

3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s]

3:30 Farm To Fork [s]

The Drum [s]

7:00 ABC News [s]

7:30 7.30 [s]

8:00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Missy Higgins (PG) [s]

8:30 Keep On Dancing (PG) [s]

9:30 Home - The Story Of Earth [s]

10:25 People’s Republic Of Mallacoota: The Liquorice Bullet (M l) [s]

10:55 ABC Late News [s]

6:00

9:00

10:00

11:05

12:00

12:30

1:40

2:00

3:00

4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s]

4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s]

5:25 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 Question Everything (PG) [s]

9:00 Summer Love: Charlie And Zeke (MA15+) [s]

9:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s]

10:00 The Witchfinder (MA15+) [s]

10:30 ABC Late News [s]

10:45 The Business [s]

6:00 Seven News [s]

7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]

7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s]

8:40 Extreme Weddings Australia (PG) [s]

9:40 10 Years Younger In 10 Days: Steve And Sarah (PG) [s]

10:40 The Latest Seven News [s]

11:10 Chicago Fire: Back With A Bang (M) [s]

12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30 Seven Morning News [s]

12:00 Movie: “Road Less Travelled” (PG) (’17) Stars: Charlene Tilton, Dean J. West

2:00 What The Killer Did Next: Kate Prout (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 Greatest ABBA Covers Versions Ever (PG) [s] – In this nostalgic and joyful one-off special, we tell the stories behind the greatest ABBA covers of all time.

8:30 The Amazing Race (PG) [s]

10:00 Air Crash Investigations: Seconds From Touchdown (PG) [s]

11:00 The Latest Seven News [s]

11:30 Chicago Fire: Fog Of War (M) [s]

8:40 The Hundred With Andy Lee (M) [s]

9:40 Botched: Flaws, Jaws, And Extra Bras (M) [s]

10:40 NINE News Late [s]

11:10 Law & Order: Organized Crime: Friend Or Foe (M) [s]

12:00 See No Evil: The Girl On The Bus (MA15+) [s]

1:00 Cybershack (PG) [s]

1:30 Home Shopping

4:00 Religious Programs

6:00 Today [s]

9:00 Today Extra [s]

11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s]

12:00 The Block: Guest Bedroom Week (PG) [s]

1:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (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: Guest Bedroom Week (PG) [s]

8:40 My Life As A Rolling Stone: Ronnie Wood (MA15+) [s]

10:00 Program To Be Advised

11:00 NINE News Late [s]

11:30 Family Law: Truthiness (M) [s]

12:20 Chicago Med: Who Should Be The Judge (MA15+) [s]

1:10 Rivals (PG) [s]

1:30 Home Shopping

4:00 Religious Programs

4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [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 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) [s]

8:30 The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Docked (M v) [s] 10:30 NCIS: Peacekeeper (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s]

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 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) [s]

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 [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Real Love Boat Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 My Life Is Murder (M) [s]

10:00 Bull: A Friend In Need (M) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 The Late Show (PG) [s]

1:00 Home Shopping

5:00 Worldwatch – NHK World English News Morning 5:15 France 24 Feature News 5:30 Worldwatch Continues

9:00 Rugby League: Koori Knockout *Live* From Bomaderry, NSW

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) Michael, David and Lily are joined by celebrity contestants Dave Thornton, Alex Lee, Luke McGregor and special Dictionary Corner guest Alasdair Tremblay-Birchall.

8:30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong (PG)

9:25 24 Hours In Emergency: World’s Collide (M)

10:20 SBS World News Late

10:50 Beforeigners (MA15+) (In Norwegian/ English)

11:50 Outlander (MA15+)

2:05 Miss S (M v) (In Mandarin)

5:00 Worldwatch

9:10 Peer To Peer: Melinda Gates/ John Kelly (PG)

10:10 Employable Me (UK) (M)

11:20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals: Feast Of The Guardians, France (PG)

12:00 Worldwatch

2:10 First Ladies (PG)

3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG)

3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)

4:10 Animal Einsteins: Masterminds

5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Morpeth To Amble/ Alnmouth To Bamburgh (PG)

8:30 Insight: Outliving Your Prognosis (M)

9:30 Dateline: Senior Sex And The City (M)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:10 Peer To Peer: Dara Khosrowshahi/ Lorne Michaels (PG)

10:10 Employable Me (UK) (M) 11:20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals: The Naadam Festival, Mongolia (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Dateline (M) 2:30 Insight (M)

3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)

4:10 Animal Einsteins: Communicators 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Australian Wars (M) 8:40 Nine Perfect Strangers: Random Acts Of Mayhem/ The Critical Path (MA15+) 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 No Man’s Land (MA15+) (In French/ English)

Worldwatch

9:05 Peer To Peer: Mike Pompeo/ John Rogers (PG)

10:15 Employable Me (UK) (M)

11:25 World’s Most Amazing Festivals: The Esala Perahera, Sri Lanka (PG)

12:00 Worldwatch

2:05 First Ladies: Hillary Rodham Clinton (PG)

2:55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG)

3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)

4:05 Animal Einsteins: Builders 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Dishing It Up (PG)

8:00 Guillaume’s Paris (PG)

8:30 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The Suwannee River (PG)

9:30 The Handmaid’s Tale (PG)

10:30 SBS World News Late

Bouddi peninsula artists to bloom this long weekend

Just like the local wildflowers after all the rain, the local artists across the Bouddi peninsula will be blossoming with creativity over the October long weekend.

Art shows of various types have been a tradition on the Bouddi peninsula for decades, though this year’s shows have coincided with a feast of creativity from several local groups.

Bouddi Arts Trail

The Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail starts at 9am, Saturday, October 1st and continues until 4pm Sunday 2nd, located across the villages of Killcare, Hardys Bay, Pretty Beach, Wagstaffe and Killcare Heights.

This year 20 locally based artists will open their studios to the public to view and eventually purchase their works.

The location of all the artist’s studios can be found on the map above and can be

downloaded at the link in the digital version of this article on our website.

The Bouddi Society will use the hall at Wagstaffe to once again host its own special

Bouddi Art Show featuring talented local artists.

The theme this year is called ‘Emergence’ and will salute talented emerging artists from the local area.

BOOK REVIEW

The Midcoast

Author: Adam White Publisher: Hogarth

Midcoast is about a small lobster town in Maine with a population of just over 2,000 people.

Turns out the author is actually from this town (write about what you know).

Andy grew up there but left to go to school.

He got married to Maeve and had two children and became a teacher in Boston, but Boston was becoming too expensive on a teacher’s salary, so Maeve suggested they move to

Maine.

Andy wasn’t a fan of the idea, but Maeve made some good points, so after being away for twenty years Andy is back home to teach English and coach lacrosse.

“I always believed that to stay on the Midcoast, or even to return to it, would mean that I’d given up on the pursuit of something greater.

Which may well be the case, but as a certain point the hardest thing about so much of our ambition going unfulfilled becomes finding out that you are basically okay with the way things have gone.”

But things have changed since Andy has been away.

For instance, Ed Thatch, who’s family owned The Thatch Lobster Pound, which wasn’t by any means a thriving business when Andy worked there as a teenager, now seems to be doing well.

Somehow, in the last twenty years Ed has become very successful.

He married Steph (who Andy had a teenage crush on) and has two children, EJ and Allie.

Ed is still a lobsterman and Steph, along with being the town manager also runs her father’s restaurant.

They live in a beautiful house, have a fleet of lobster boats and somehow seem to own half of Main Street.

Ed has even offered to pay to

Bouddi Art Show at Wagstaffe

The show will be officially opened by singer/songwriter Melinda Schneider on Saturday who will speak/sing on the subject of Emergence in the

context of art.

Melinda recently sat for emerging local artist Mary Simpson for a portrait that has been submitted for the Archibald Prize.

The artwork, ‘Give Good Face’ shows off Melinda, often referred to as ’the girl with the million dollar smile’, in a different light.

Nature Photography Exhibition

A Nature Photography Exhibition will be displayed inside the Hardys Bay Club. A launch is being held at 5pm on Friday 30th for the full show, which will feature a range of works around the topic of the Natural World, featuring 4 local photographers.

Emma Parker, one of the photographers who specialise in wildlife, will install largescale works in the back room.

“The idea behind the show is the power of the natural world to bring our focus back to the joy nature brings.

“A small detail on a flower, a landscape or a connection between the audience and an animal in a photograph can bring us together in ensuring wildlife and nature is protected and celebrated for generations to come,” Parker said.

fortunes by the rising prices of lobster and his willingness to work long hours….And we bought it.”

The book is told from Andy’s point of view as he constructs the last twenty years of Ed’s life through interviews with people and a little detective work.

Ed is madly in love with Steph and would do anything for her.

resurface the school’s athletic field to artificial turf because Allie his daughter was an upand-coming lacrosse player and he wanted to give her the best advantage.

People in town begin to wonder where Ed got his money.

Andy begins to wonder as well.

He recalls when he was younger and he met Steph “She’d worn a faded stoner

hoodie that day, peeled it off when the sun got warm. Now she wore a jacket, one of many, I’m sure, that would have cost more than my laptop.

How had she paid for it?

Any of it?

This had always been the question, even when Steph could claim it shouldn’t have, that she and Ed had simply strived their way to the top.”

“Ed had explained away their

Give her anything she asks for and Steph is happy to accept and never asks how Ed can manage it.

But what price will the Thatch family pay for having it all?

Midcoast isn’t a fast past thriller or an intense mystery but it is a good story, full of well-developed characters and the little town that “should have stayed in its lane.”

David Abrahams

Kim Reardon

The Reluctant Book Critic

CCN

Give Good Face by Mary Simpson

Liana Zverina (ArtAffects) at her Pretty Beach studio

Puffin Catch – Skomer Island by Emma Parker (copyright)

Business & Property

Central Coast business Personalised Favours has been named Medium Retailer of the Year by the National Retail Association.

The award recognises businesses with 20-199 employees which continue to innovate and grow at a time of disruption, positioning themselves as a desirable brand to work for, and buy from, while providing a unique customer experience.

Founder Melissa Wilkinson said she was excited by the win.

“We were happy just to be finalists along such incredible brands but to win was mindblowing,” she said.

The business had its beginnings in 2009 when Wilkinson, newly engaged, was looking for wedding favours with a unique, sentimental twist.

“When a Google search turned up only cookie-cutter offerings, I knew it just wouldn’t do,” she said.

Recognising that there was a gap in the lucrative market, she quickly established her own online store, and filled it with personalised, affordable products for all of life’s celebrations.

With a background in industrial design, she had worked with big brands like Disney and Adidas and knew exactly what she wanted her

business to be.

What started as an eBay sidehustle operating from the dingiest corner of her garage soon turned into a full-blown business, with Personalised Favours becoming one of the most dominant players in the Australian wedding industry.

In 2013, Wilkinson joined forces with brother-in-law, Matthew Mosse-Robinson, and they transformed the backyard operation into a multimilliondollar international enterprise.

The immense product range now covers gifts for birthdays, kids, corporates, pets, and every recipient or occasion inbetween.

Today, Personalised Favours is the flagship brand of the Foresight Online Group, which has grown to incorporate six successful e-commerce businesses operating throughout Australasia and the US.

It operates from a warehouse at West Gosford, dispatching more than 100,000 orders across Australia, the AsiaPacific and the US every year.

In 2021, the business was featured in the Australian Financial Review Fast100 list.

Wilkinson said the company is soon to launch its Christmas range and is ever expanding.

“We recently bought some embroidery machines so we will soon be launching an embroidery range,” she said.

Major award for Central Coast

The company imports items largely from overseas, although it also supports a few local suppliers.

“All decoration is done inhouse at West Gosford,” Wilkinson said.

“We sell gifts for every occasion and sell to a lot of

corporates as well.

“Our engraving service is very popular – we have eight artwork options which can be customised, or customers can supply their own design.

“To speed up turnaround time for those customers we are about to introduce Dynamic

Imaging, so customers can do their design work online quickly and it should all be operational by the end of the year.

“Design at point of purchase is expected to improve conversion rates and speed up turnaround times.

“Our aim is to take a gift to the

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Gosford Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) President, Pete Lawley, says the concept plan for Gosford waterfront is an opportunity that cannot be allowed to get side-tracked like so many in the past.

“Gosford’s waterfront is not only a major project for the city’s renewal but, even better, (this is) an undisputed opportunity for the City of Gosford to join the great waterfronts of the world,” he said.

Lawley agreed with Central Coast Council that the time is right for a collective vision to make Gosford an iconic waterfront city.

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“The City of Gosford is about to come alive; now is the time for the community to get in and take advantage of what is ahead,” he said.

“Mann St is suffering the depravation of 30 years of neglect.

“Change is happening with the current developments in progress; it’s great to see the revitalisation of Gosford CBD.”

Lawley said the revitalisation of Gosford CBD is critical to the future success of the Central Coast region as a whole.

“It’s about a long-term vision for our future generations,” he said.

“I have lived near the Gosford Waterfront all my life, and what I see now is a run-down, sad

indictment to the main entry to the Central Coast.

“The intention to develop a well thought master plan, and then to progress, is critical to the whole future of the Central Coast.

“It’s time to do it; we have key stakeholders on board, as well as the opportunity for the community and business community to be involved in developing a plan for the City of Gosford.

“Council’s announcement comes at a time when we are seeing unprecedented developments now coming to fruit, addressing housing shortages and bringing to the city skills and a workforce and support to businesses.

“The GEBC looks forward to progressing this vision with Council, businesses and the community.”

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School based apprenticeships could help solve region’s skills shortage

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging local employers to look to the State Government’s School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) program to help fill the region’s skills shortage.

“The tightest labour market in over 50 years has left many local businesses struggling to recruit local talent, with many employers asking for increased investment in skills training and targeted immigration,” Tesch said.

“Initiatives such as the SBAT program are a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to engage with young people at the beginning of their careers,

building the workforce of our future.”

Tesch said the SBAT program combines the skills of education, employment, and vocational training in order to grow the skills of our youth for current and future success.

“For years we have struggled with an underperforming labour market and relied too much on importing talent rather than developing talent locally,” she said.

“We need both, and the current labour shortage has highlighted real challenges that remain in upskilling and for businesses to find new ways to adapt to a modern workforce.”

Tesch said initiatives such as SBAT through the Educational

Pathways Program were important in upskilling young workers with vital skills for the Central Coast.

The director of O’Brien Plumbing Wyong, Brad Pesavento, knows all too well the challenges faced by local businesses in filling positions.

“It has been very hard – you cannot find anyone really,” he said.

“We have put ads out and hardly get a response, and if we do it is often from someone without the right skills or who does not having working rights.”

Pesavento recently employed Zach Martin through the SBAT.

“Zach is really good; he is a hard worker and gets along

Council on track for sustainable financial future

Central Coast Council’s finances have turned around, with Council working towards a strong long-term financially sustainable position, says CEO David Farmer.

His comments come following the receipt at the September 27 meeting of the August 2022 financial report and referral of the draft unaudited Financial Reports for both Central Coast Council and Central Coast Council Water Supply Authority for the period July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, to the Audit Office of NSW for external audit.

Farmer said Council was performing better than budget, which is a continuation of the trend from last year.

“We’re travelling well, and I am optimistic going forward,”

he said.

The August 2022 Finance Monthly Report reveals that Year to date (YTD) net result (including capital revenues) to August 31, 2022, was a surplus of $15.5M compared to the budget surplus of $9.2M.

YTD operating surplus (excluding capital revenue and asset sale profit/loss) was $7.6M compared to the budget surplus of $1M.

The 2021-22 draft Financial Reports show an operating surplus before capital grants and contributions of $47.3M and an operating result including capital grants and contributions (of $61.5M); a surplus of $108.8M

The variance between the actual net operating result (excluding capital grants and contributions) of $47.3M

surplus and the original budgeted amount of $7.0M surplus sees a $40.3M favourable variance driven by achieving actions in Council’s Financial Recovery Plan.

Farmer said the financial results showed continued financial discipline and there was a sense that confidence in the organisation was returning.

“We have moved from two

years of huge losses, almost $160M in total, into recording a solid surplus for the most recent financial year,” he said.

“The first two months of the current year show Council continuing to track a little better than budget.

“We have stabilised the organisation and we have begun to redirect funds from the budget surplus to invest in

a number of key service areas, including road remediation, vegetation management and increased resources to improve development assessment timelines.

“We have moved from crisis to recovery.

“We are now looking to repay some of the crisis debt early and also listening to the community and directing some of the surplus into areas of community concern.”

Farmer said Council has met each performance target set in its newly adopted Financial Strategy for the two months to August 31 this year, except for the Water Fund’s unrestricted funds ratio.

“It is forecast that this ratio will remain negative for the next few months until improved financial performance moves

with everyone,” Pesavento said.

“Currently we are looking for at least a couple more full-time positions to be filled into the next year.”

Students interested in this program should contact their school careers advisor to learn more.

Employers can visit the NSW Education Department website or email Cecile.Oakes@det. nsw.edu.au to learn more about SBAT opportunities through the Educational Pathways Program.

the water fund into positive cash holdings,” he said.

Administrator Rik Hart said Council’s financial turmoil chapter had closed.

“Financial discipline and sound financial management are now embedded in the organisation’s DNA,” he said.

“Finance monthly reports are freely available online for the community and the Financial Strategy provides direction for decision making in the allocation, management and use of our financial resources.

“These are significant actions regulating the organisation’s financial discipline and are important tools to support a newly elected body.”

Source: Media release, Sep 28 Central Coast Council

Source: Media release, Sep 27 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

Apprentice Zach Martin with O’Brien Plumbing Wyong Director, Brad Pesavento

Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer

46 organisations to share $570,000 in Council funding

Forty six community projects and organisations are to benefit from the latest allocations from Central Coast Council’s Community Events and Place Activation Grant Program and Community Development Grant Program, with almost $570,000 allocated across the two programs.

The Community Events and Place Activation Grant Program supports the community to deliver events and activities that activate spaces and places around town centres, foreshores, lakes and open spaces for families and the wider community, including visitors to the region.

At its September 27 meeting, Council endorsed total allocations of $279,172.82 to 23 groups and projects.

Funds approved were for: The Rotary Club of Gosford North ($17,500); Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival ($19,985); Symphony Central Coast ($13,900); Wyong Shire Garden Competition Committee ($13,981); Gosford Race Club ($10,000); Green Point-Terrigal Community Services ($1,679.85); Surfing NSW

($10,000); Central Coast Conservatorium ($11,000); Heritage Ventures ($10,800); Words on the Waves ($19,970); Eastcoast Beverages ($13,250); 5 Lands Walk ($20,000); Terrigal Trotters ($8,892); SingleTrack Events ($10,000); Naughty Noodle Fun Haus ($20,000); Tangerine Events ($6,700); Sport Central Coast ($2,938); Rotary Club of Kincumber ($8,071); Gosford

Sister City Association ($17,830); The Bays Community Group ($3,250); Permaculture Central Coast ($14,325); National Water Ski Racing Association-Region V Australia ($5,100); and Business NSW ($20,000).

The Community Development Grant Program supports community organisations to implement activities that provide community outcomes

and enhance the quality of life of residents of the Central Coast as well as strengthening their ability to deliver projects and services that respond to the needs of the community.

Council approved a total allocation of $289,860.51 to 23 applicants under the program: Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre ($13,210); Volunteering Central Coast ($19,164.28); Camp

Breakaway ($20,000); Community Environment Network ($19,314); Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW-Central Coast ($19,000); Coast & Country Primary Care ($11,000); We Care Connect ($10,855); Lions Club of Northlakes Central Coast ($19,515.46); 5 Lands Artist Collective ($20,000); Killcare Surf Life Saving Club ($6,000); Gorokan Probus Club ($2,810);

Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club ($3,860); The Fathers Table ($15,000); Art at Work ($7,360); Road Safety Education ($20,000); oast Community Broadcasters ($3,400); The Attic Theatrical ($17,390); Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad ($15,809.77); SparkCC ($12,999); Diamond Women (16,680); Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club ($4,000); Five-O Plus Public Radio Association ($5,493); and Surf Life Saving Central Coast ($7,000).

Together the programs have a total budget of $600,000 and are funded through existing and approved 22/23 Operational Plan budgets.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said funding is important to reconnect the community and support local organisations.

“I’m pleased this funding will support organisations to deliver a range of exciting, meaningful programs and activities that engage our local community and encourage visitation to our region,” he said.

Source: Media release, Sep 29 Central Coast Council

Camp Breakaway is one of the organisations to receive funding

Rezone for Chain Valley Bay project endorsed

A rezoning proposal for 45 Mulloway Rd, Chain Valley Bay, has been endorsed by Central Coast Council with a few amendments, including minor boundary changes, following a period of public consultation.

The rezone will allow the 10.61HA site to house a Manufactured Home Estate (MHE), some low-density residential development and a vegetation and wildlife corridor.

Council resolved in April, 2020, to prepare a Planning Proposal for the rezone, which at that time was to accommodate only the MHE.

A Gateway Determination was issued by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) on July 28, 2020.

However, in response to ongoing negotiations with the landowner, the applicant requested an amendment to the proposal to reduce the area for the proposed MHE and

introduce a section of R2 lowdensity residential land into the proposal.

Subsequently, on February 17, 2021, Council resolved to adjust the rezone and seek an

amendment to the Gateway Determination from the DPIE to include a new R2 Low Density Residential Zone.

The proposal went on public exhibition in December,

2021-January, 2022, with only two submissions received.

The proposal triggers the Biodiversity Offset Scheme (BOS) through potentially impacting areas with high Biodiversity Values and exceeding the area clearing threshold so a draft Biodiversity Certification Assessment Report forms part of the report to Council.

The need for an intersection upgrade at Pacific Hwy and Chain Valley Bay Rd has been identified, with TfNSW indicating that no additional development in the area will be approved until this intersection is suitably upgraded.

TfNSW and the applicant are in talks over the matter.

Draft Flood Mapping for Lake Macquarie identifies that the

limit of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) generally aligns with land proposed to be preserved under the C2 zoning with some potential minor flooding or potential pooling along the western boundary of the site.

The applicant has revised the proposed internal layout of the MHE which eliminates residential or other structures from the areas where the minor flooding may occur.

Guringai Tribal Link initially objected to the planning proposal but following further consultation was satisfied that potentially significant land was to remain undisturbed.

Source: Central Coast Council agenda, Sep 27

Munmorah named as preferred site for super battery

The site of the former Munmorah Power Station has been formally identified as the ideal location for the 700MW Waratah Super Battery, according to Shadow Minister for the Hunter and Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley.

Catley said the suitability of the site was outlined in EnergyCo’s scoping report, which was lodged with the Department of Planning earlier this week.

EnergyCo expects to finalise a competitive tender process to determine suitable battery operators and sites by the end of the year, she said.

The NSW Treasurer is the sole stakeholder of the former Munmorah Power Station site, which was retired by Delta Electricity in 2012.

The station was then demolished in 2017 and has since remained unused.

Catley said placing the battery at the Munmorah site would contribute to the Hunter –

Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone, which has received over $100B in investor interest.

The project would also create up to 150 construction jobs during the development, as well as 10 to 15 ongoing jobs.

“It makes perfect sense to locate the Waratah Super Battery at the old power station

site,” Catley said.

“It is owned by the Government and all the transmission infrastructure is already in place.

“Not only will this project deliver up to 150 construction jobs during its development and 10 to 15 ongoing jobs, but it will also open up an opportunity to turn the old

power station into a renewable energy manufacturing hub on the Central Coast.

“This will mean good paying, highly skilled jobs into the future.”

Source: Media release, Sep 19 Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley

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Carers make a big financial and emotional sacrifice

Michelle BALTAZAR Editor-in-Chief • Money magazine

When my friend Janice found out her mother, Kay, had been in a bad car accident, she didn’t realise her own life would change too.

Kay, a widow, couldn’t look after herself without assistance day and night.

Janice tried to manage her mother’s care needs while she was still working with part-time support, taking her paid carer’s leave entitlements at work and then leave without pay.

But eventually Janice quit her job to become the primary carer.

At first, she hoped her 60-year-old mother would come good and take care for herself so she could return to her job.

Janice finds caring for her mum all-consuming, with many challenges, but she doesn’t want to hand it over to anyone else.

She has taken on flexible part-time work from home, but earns less half of what she earned before.

She feels cut off from people, has a limited social life and

doesn’t see a way out of her caring role.

Janice worries that her income won’t get back to where it was and she faces poverty in old age.

Lifetime earnings suffer Of Australia’s 2.65 million carers, around 861,000 are primary car ers (about 72% are women and a third of carers of older people are daughters like Janice).

Thirty-four per cent of older people are only helped by infor mal carers.

Of the people with a disabil ity, 42% don’t receive formal assistance and rely on family members and other informal carers, says Carers Australia.

Often informal carers must work or study part-time or become full-time carers.

This has a huge impact on their earnings and superan nuation, with Carers Australia estimating it reduces lifetime earnings by $39,600 a year.

Also, it devastates people’s retirement savings, reducing their superannuation balances

by about $17,700 for every year of their caring role.

Carers Australia says lost earnings and super add up to over $567,000 ($392,000 in wag es and $175,000 in super) for our 2.65 million carers on average.

But if you are caring full-time over your lifetime, it is much more.

There are more than 235,000 carers under 25, looking after a parent, partner, sibling, their child, relative or friend.

The federal government paid out $10 billion to informal carers in 2020-21 and also spent $700 million on respite services

through its home support pro gram, home care packages and residential aged care.

Benefits available are:

Carer payment

A single carer can be paid up to a maximum of $1026.50 a fortnight while a couple can earn $1547.60 or $773.80 each (subject to income and assets tests).

You can work or study up to 25 hours a week away from the person you care for and still get the payment, but earning an in come could reduce the amount of assistance you receive.

The amount of the payment considers whether you are in a

relationship and whether you are a homeowner.

Carer allowance

Around 623,000 Australians receive a carer allowance.

There’s no asset test for the carer to claim this $136.50 a fortnight if you are providing care for someone who is over 16, but there is an income limit of $250,000 per household.

If you share the care with someone else, you can split the payment and receive an amount based on how much care you provide.

If you are giving additional daily care and attention to some

‘Stable’ takes on a new meaning for share investors

Stability is a word some of us might have taken for granted a few years ago.

The time since has been something of a roller-coaster ride in many parts of life, not least the sharemarket.

Partly, it’s a story of changing investor expectations, but it’s also a story of changing and uncertain business circum stances, culminating – for now

at least – in multi-decade highs for price inflation.

There was a time when we considered toll roads and airports to be stable cashflow businesses – but that was just another preconception that the pandemic helped shatter.

And that’s probably no bad thing: complacency can be bad news for investors.

What of other businesses –

reliable cash generators like utilities, the dependable, so-called “widows and orphans” stocks that weren’t likely to shoot the lights out, but also weren’t going to scare the horses, either?

The evidence would say that’s another assumption best con signed to the “mistakes we didn’t know we were making” pile.

Energy retailing is cut-throat,

low-margin territory, with every one selling the same thing with a different badge.

Generation of energy is a battle for the future, with the changing mix making invest ment returns uncertain on new projects, and low-cost renew ables taking a larger and larger share, undermining profitability for the incumbents.

Which isn’t to say it’s not pos

sible to at least prioritise stability, as long as you’ve covered your investing bases.

This leads us to pipeline business APA Group (ASX: APA) as a stock to watch.

It’s essentially a monopoly for the most part, given it makes little sense (and zero financial sense!) to set up competing transmission infrastructure.

And while gas’s place as an

one because they have either a disability or severe illness or are old and frail, you qualify.

It is possible to receive both the carer payment and allowance at the same time.

Respite care

You can use 63 days of respite care each calendar year if you get the carer payment or carer allowance.

State support

Some states and territories offer extra support for carers, includ ing counselling and respite care.

Personal and carer leave

Full-time employees receive 10 days each year of paid sick leave and carer’s leave. Part-timers receive a pro rata 10 days.

Unpaid carer’s leave

An employee is entitled to two days of unpaid carer’s leave for each occasion when an immedi ate family member requires care or support because of a personal illness, injury or emergency.

Carer Gateway Phone 1800 422 737 or visit carergateway.gov.au for this gov ernment-run program providing emotional, practical and financial support to unpaid carers.

Travel and transport help

The person you care for may qualify for a mobility allowance.

SUSAN HELY

energy source is being hotly de bated, the business should have plenty of visibility of contracted volumes and changes in its future operations.

And with “vigilance” our new watchword, that just means investors need to check in regu larly enough to see that coming, if there are changes afoot.

SCOTT PHILLIPS (General investment advice only.)

Free course for teens to cut back online gaming

A promising new treatment program for parents and teenagers struggling with problematic excessive online screen time will start in Wyong from midOctober.

Too much video gaming can have serious behavioural impacts on children and teens and in extreme cases lead to missing school and aggressive behaviour, warns Developmental Psychologist Associate Professor Wayne Warburton.

He and his colleagues at Macquarie University, Professor Maria Kangas and Brad Marshall, conducted a study of about 1000 Australian teenagers which found 2.8 percent were affected by Internet Gaming Disorder.

Their series of case studies revealed children aged 11 to 13

were addicted to video games including Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Counter Strike: Global Offensive or to smart phones, social media, YouTube or streaming TV.

Since 2013 Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and in 2019 the World Health Organisation recognised Gaming Disorder as a mental health condition and it was officially added this year to the International Classification of Diseases.

Warning signs are children who spend an increasing amount of time in their bedrooms, falling school grades, missing important activities, abandoning pastimes they used to enjoy, lying about how much time they spend on gaming and a shrinking circle of friends.

They might be tired and irritable, find it hard not to game, possibly even becoming aggressive or violent if anyone tries to separate them from the screen.

Prof Warburton said the recommended amount of recreational screen time varied for different age groups.

“For under-twos, no screens; and for those aged two to five the recommendation is up to 45 minutes of educational media day, like Playschool or Sesame Street, but it’s important that there’s an adult present to guide that viewing,” he said.

“For school-age kids, if

they’re getting above three to four hours a day then you’re running out of room for them to have a balanced life.

“It’s all about moderation and good choices.”

He said creators of online apps and games used a “persuasive design” such as easy use, autoplay, random rewards, frequent prompts and triggers with the express purpose of keeping you at the screen as long as possible.

“It’s a ruthless and anti-social strategy that puts profits ahead of the welfare of our children.

“Young people who have yet to fully develop willpower and self-control are at particular risk.”

Prof Warburton and his team have been working over the past two years with a German team to develop and refine a new treatment program,

New RFS calendar to help kids in need

Avoca Beach RFS is out to help needy children in the region with the publication of its Firies 2023 Charity Calendar.

Avoca Beach RFS Deputy Captain, Peter Kelly Brigade, said members and volunteers had put their hands up to put themselves in front of a camera for a very special cause, with all money raised from calendar sales to go to Central Coast Kids in Need.

The organisation helps local seriously ill children and

supports their families by easing what can be a real financial burden for long term medications, equipment, travel and accommodation during their most worrying time.

The calendar was launched at the fire station on September 24, with Central Coast Kids in Need volunteers highlighting how the funds will help change the lives of local children and their families.

Kelly said the calendar showcases the local Avoca area and brigade members.

RES@T-A, for teenagers who play video games at problematic levels.

It was initiated by German psychiatrist Dr Kerstin Paschke and her team at the German Center for Addiction Research in Childhood Adolescence at Hamburg University Medical Centre.

“We’ve had excellent results from the Hamburg trial over the past two years,” Prof Warburton said.

“The program is designed to be fun, engaging and supportive, and involves games, quests, quizzes and a range of other activities designed to facilitate learning and change gaming behaviour.

RES@T-A will start from midOctober at the Mind and Me psychology clinic at 33 Margaret St, Wyong.

donated his time to create the images,” Kelly said.

“The experience has been an extremely positive one,especially

as the funds raised will be going to this deserving charity.”

Central Coast Kids in Need spokesperson, Lorraine Churchill, said the charity was grateful for all the effort and time put into creating the calendar.

“We cannot thank you enough, and all monies raised will truly benefit those in need,” she said.

The limited edition calendars cost $20 and will be available at a number of locations in coming weeks.

It will be on sale at: Avoca

Beach Markets on Sunday October 23; at Erina Fair from 9am-4pm on October 1 and 2; at Avoca Beach RFS station from 9am-2pm on Saturday, October 15; and at Kincumber Shopping Centre from 9am4pm on Saturday, November 5.

To keep up to date with further announcements, please follow the Avoca Beach RFS Facebook page.

Notice of 1080 program

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an aerial baiting program in Brisbane Water and Popran National Parks from Saturday 8th to Friday 14th October 2022.

The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of wild dogs and foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock.

Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Please contact the local Central Coast NPWS area office for more information on (02) 4320 4200.

Sue Murray

Promising new treatment program to cut online screen time

“They have put a lot of effort into this project guided by international photographer Cliff Kent, who lives locally and

Source: Media release, Sep 26 Avoca Beach RFS

The calendar was officially launched on September 24

Home care program to free up hospital beds

Central Coast Local Health District is helping patients stay at home while receiving hospital standard clinical care through its new model of care, the Hospital in the Home program.

It launched in July 2022, allowing suitable patients to receive high quality, acute care from the comfort of their own home while freeing up hospital beds for others.

Patients are admitted into the system by a medical officer and receive daily clinical care and support in their home both face-to-face and virtually until they are well enough to be discharged from care.

“Providing this option for patients who are suitable to be treated at home saves the

patient an unnecessary stay in hospital and makes sure we have beds available for patients who need to be in hospital for

their care,” said Hospital in the Home (HITH) Program Manager Emma Hornsby.

“Some of the benefits of HITH

include the ability for patients to remain in the comfort of their own home; eating their own food and sleeping in their own

bed, having visitors at any time rather than following the hospital schedule,” she said.

“So far more than 55 patients have received care through HITH and have been overwhelmingly happy.”

Stephen Norcross of Kariong was one of the first patients admitted through the HITH model.

He received treatment for a severely infected finger that had spread to his tendon and bone and would usually require a lengthy stay in hospital.

“I was anxious about being in hospital for a long time because I had no-one to care for my dogs,” Norcross said.

“Before I knew about Hospital in the Home, I seriously considered asking the surgeon to amputate my finger so I could get home to look after

Tammy kicks fear in the butt

With October being Mental Health Awareness Month, Killcare Heights resident Tammy Hewitt says it is an important time to tackle the stigma that still surrounds access to mental health services.

Hewitt was faced with her own challenges when she saw a deterioration of her mental health following the birth of her daughter Indie, now almost two.

“I was formerly a corporate executive but when I tried to return to work after having Indie, I lasted just two hours,” she said.

Eventually terminated by her employer, Hewitt contracted shingles and was forced to isolate from her daughter for 12 days.

“My mental health continued to go downhill very quickly – I was at an all-time low,” she said.

In June this year, Hewitt began a 100-day program of facing her fears and overcoming them in an effort to tackle her anxiety levels.

Naming her determination to improve her mental health Kick

Fear in the Butt, Hewitt tackled some debilitating fears, such as of flying and heights, along with some more personal and deeper challenges.

“I don’t like flying even though I was doing it in my job so we took Indie on a joy ride in a tiny plane,” she said.

“It was really fun even though I was scared.”

Determined to keep herself “accountable” for a change in attitude every day, Hewitt set about transforming her silver SVU into a vehicle of hope to share the message of hope with others.

“I worked with one of my sponsors at Signorama in Erina to give my car a colourful makeover with the messaging on it hoping to spark those important conversations,” she said.

“I want to inspire others to kick their fears.

“A lot of anxiety comes from fear of rejection, a fear that we are not good enough.

“My car is now a rainbow car,

full of affirmation.

Hewitt intends to continue to spread the message of conquering fear to improve mental health.

Next week she will drive the ‘rainbow car’ to Queensland, raising awareness along the way and encouraging donations to five national charities which her campaign supports – R U OK, Friends with Dignity, Friend

in Me, Bears of Hope and the Gidget Foundation.

“I will be handing out affirmation cards, starting conversations and sharing my story,” she said.

“I also have merchandise for sale with all profits going directly to those charities.”

A trained scientist, Hewitt said she found the neuroscience associated with mental health

fascinating.

With a new website, mummmalifeisnow.com, she hopes to continue to spread messages of positivity, particularly to new mothers, and would like to ultimately take her message global.

“I want to support mums to face fear and break free from the clutches of stress and anxiety so that they feel alive

Scottish fun for Blue Wave residents

Residents at Blue Wave Living Aged Care, Woy Woy, were treated to a Scottish themed morning on September 22, with a special demonstration by the Gosford Scottish Country Dancers.

The group’s president, Sue Mackenzie, said 10 dancers took part, including two young boys who have just started learning.

“Our dances required sets of three or four couples and, led

by our wonderful teacher Fran, we performed four dances, Mackenzie said.

“These were: It Should Be Fun, Flowers of Edinburgh, The Silver Grey and The Barmkin.

“The residents and staff clapped along to the music and at the end we invited several staff to join us for a fifth dance, Come to the Ceilidh.

“A couple of the ladies must have had jumping beans for breakfast they were so enthusiastic and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the dance.

them.”

HITH allowed him to receive high-dose antibiotics and specialised wound dressings in his home so he could continue to care for his pets, while still receiving the hospital treatment he needed.

“It was a big relief to be able to be at home for my treatment,” Norcross said.

“I was seen daily by a nurse and weekly by a doctor. I’m very grateful.”

Hospital in the Home is one of a number of models of care available through our Central Coast Health @ Home program which also includes the COVID Community Support Team and Virtual Care.

again,” she said.

Hewitt’s campaign of positivity has seen her named a finalist in three categories of the ROAR Awards, with winners to be announced in November.

She is a finalist in the categories of Best mental health advocate, Start up of the year and Make a difference.

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, hopes Hewitt’s story will help inspire improvements in reducing stigmas and encouraging those who need help to feel comfortable in seeking it.

“Mental health needs to be taken as seriously as physical health,” she said.

“Not seeing it does not mean that it is not there.”

To buy merchandise or donate to support national mental health charities, visit mummalifeisnow.com.

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“Afterwards we all held a minute’s silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth.”

Mackenzie said HRH Princess Elizabeth became patron of the Scottish Country Dance Society in 1947 and remained patron after her coronation until her death.

“We enjoyed chatting with several of the residents and having photos taken with them after the end of the minute’s silence,” she said.

“It was a very successful morning which we all

thoroughly enjoyed.”

Mackenzie said the group welcomed new members wanting to give Scottish dancing a try.

Classes are held on Wednesday nights from 7-9 in Wyoming.

More details are available on 0418 427 723 or by emailing gosfordrscds@gmail.com.

Source: Media release, Sept 26 Central Coast Local Health District

Hospital in the Home nurse Marte Viljoen and patient Stephen Norcross

Terry Collins

Tammy Hewitt with daughter Indie and the rainbow car

Source: Media release,

Gosford Scottish Country Dancers

Staff tried their hand (or feet) at some of the dances

DOWN IN THE GARDEN: YOUR PLANTS NEED FRIENDS!

Do you want a quick and easy way to create an organic vegetable garden?

Then ‘companion gardening’ may be just the answer you are looking for.

‘Polyculture’ as it is also known is the practice of planting combinations of plants for stronger, healthier growth and greater yields in productive agriculture.

Companion planting not only controls pests, but it will also inhibit the growth of unwanted weeds and improve the fertility of the soil.

A garden with different types of plants also creates an environment of botanical families that help each other grow well.

Let’s look at the various benefits of companion planting for pest control, soil health and thriving plants in your garden.

PEST CONTROL

A border of chamomile, a hedge of feverfew or plantings of millet will all deter most insect pests or try planting more native shrubs as these will attract native birds that will in turn eat the bugs.

 Ants: pest control plants are tansy, pennyroyal and spearmint.

 Aphids: marigolds, chives, garlic, onion, wormwood, coriander, rhubarb and elder repel these.

 Cabbage Moth: tomato and peppermint confuse and repel these moths.

 Mites: borage, marigolds, coriander, dill, onions and garlic control mites.

 Moths: rosemary and santolina along with dried rosemary deter moths in general.

 Nematodes: mustard, marigolds and lavender send nematodes on their way.

 Stink Bug: artichoke and radish are very disliked by these bugs.

 Slugs and Snails: rosemary, wormwood and mullein all deter them while mulches of these and oak leaf mulch are also effective.

 Birds eat snails and slugs so plant bird attracting plants like buddleia, banksia and grevillea will bring them into your garden for some extra protein.

 Thrips: alyssum, chamomile, pennyroyal, thyme and basil will control thrips.

 Sunflowers, dill, coriander, tansy, yarrow, alfalfa attract thrip predators.

 Wasps: ivy, mint and sunflower will deter many wasps.

 Weevils: after a season of an infestation of weevils, plant a green manure crop such as beans, peas, oats or wheat. Repellents include onions, petunias, geraniums and bay trees.

 Whitefly: feverfew, garlic, marigolds, nasturtiums and basil can control whitefly.

GOOD NEIGHBOURS = BETTER PLANTS

These botanical mates offer nurturing through their ability to share nutrients with others; by attracting insect predators, usually through aroma or taste, and by adding something to their neighbours in the way of additional flavours or

boosting their growth rate.

Here are a few combinations for you to try that should improve your garden.

Artichoke, Jerusalem (Helianthus tuberosus): they love being with tansy and corn and will deter insects from your citrus trees if used as their underplanting.

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis): brilliant bedfellows are tomatoes and asparagus as they naturally stimulate healthy, strong growth in each other.

Parsley, capsicum and lettuce all do well with asparagus too.

Avocado (Persea americana): comfrey, lavender and thyme help avocados grow well.

Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis): one of the great pest and disease deterrents for all other plants and should be found at least once in every garden.

Beans, Bush (Phaseolus vulgaris): celery, marigold, fennel and alliums will promote health to neighbouring plants and tansy and feverfew will deter pests.

Beans, Broad (Vicia faba): lettuce, corn, violets, potatoes are all good neighbours.

Beans, Runner (Phaseolus coccineus): This type of bean loves growing alongside carrots and cauliflowers and does well with spinach, radish and corn.

 Broccoli (Brassica oleracea): this vegetable loves growing with rosemary, leeks, celery and sage.

 Celery (Apium graveolens): leeks, tomatoes and especially bush bean varieties work very well together with celery in the garden.

 Citrus (Citrus spp.): sweet pea grown alongside citrus of all types will help fix the nitrogen in the soil and to deter woodborers plant catnip and lavender beneath your citrus.

 Cucumber (Cucumis sativus): To encourage stronger growth, try planting peas and beans and you will find that lettuce makes a healthy garden bed companion as well. The dreaded cucumber beetle can be deterred with radish that has been allowed to go to seed.

 Leeks (Allium porrum): Good neighbours that seem to help each other attain health and growth for leeks are cabbage, carrots, celery

and onions.

 Lettuce (Lactuca sativa): To improve the flavour of your lettuce, try planting between rows with beetroot or strawberries.

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Onion (Allium cepa): Onions do well with lettuce, cabbages and carrots and you will find that chamomile is also happy growing aside onions.

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Passionfruit (Passiflora spp.): Lemongrass and lemon balm are both good pest deflectors and marjoram is an extremely beneficial nutrient provider.

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Potato (Solanum tuberosum): Nasturtiums improves the soil for potatoes, while tomato, cucumber and sunflower protect the development of potato blight; and beans and peas provide nutritional improvements.

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Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.): They grow well around citrus, beans and corn while dill and oregano are good pest controllers.

 Rose (Rosa spp.): There is belief that growing alliums such as chives, onions and garlic with roses will improve the perfume of the rose.

 Chamomile helps prevent the development of black spot and parsley will deter pests.

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Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa): Borage improves the sweetness of strawberries while marigolds deter pests.

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Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus): These big beautiful blossoms will lure aphids away from the rest of your garden without much harm to themselves and are massive pollinator

attractors as well.

 Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo): They love growing with borage, nasturtiums and marigolds.

NOT SO NICE NEIGHBOURS

There are some plants that do not make good bedfellows.

Some emit substances that harm certain neighbouring plants, many attract plant predators that are unwanted, and others deplete available resources that more fragile plants can’t compete with.

These are just a few of the most notable noncompanion relationships.

Tomato do not do well fennel, potatoes or kohlrabi and strawberries find it difficult to grow around collards.

Sunflowers and potatoes or beans will starve each other out.

Alliums are your onions, garlics, leeks and chives and they do not make good neighbours with beans, peas or asparagus.

Beetroot and amaranth don’t seem to mix with each other, potatoes and artichokes are not friends at all and all of the brassica family (such as: broccoli, Asian greens, cabbages, cauliflower) should never be grown near the nightshade family (such as: tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, capsicum) or strawberries and rue.

If you have a compost heap, (and you should!), never plant anything from the conifer family nearby as it will inhibit the fermentation process necessary to break down materials into compost.

WHAT’S ON FOR PLANT PEOPLE

Costa Georgiadis in conversation with Cheralyn Darcey - Words on Waves Writers Festival

This Saturday 1st October: 10:30am - 12pm

A special event set in the stunning Pearl Beach Arboretum (Crystal Ave, Pearl Beach)

All weather - cover provided.

Tickets: wordsonwaves.com.au/costas-world

Long Jetty Produce Swap

This Saturday 1st October 10am - 11am

Bateau Bay Community Garden, 1 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay.

Get your chemical-free harvest together.

Suggestions: eggs, flowers, cuttings, honey, pickles & jams (homemade) and of course, your harvested goodness from the garden.

CHERALYN DARCEY

Gardening Gang’

10am

on CoastFM963.

Photo: Grant Ambrose

FOOTBALL

After a lacklustre first half, the Socceroos turned it on in the International friendly against New Zealand at Eden Park on Sunday September 25, beating their trans-Tasman rivals 2-0 – and it was Mariners duo, Jason Cummings and Garang Kuol, who created most of the excitement.

After a strong build up in the first eight minutes of the second half it was former Mariner and Western Sydney Wanderers captain, Mitchell Duke, who put the Socceroos in

Mariners duo shine in New Zealand friendly

front with sharp header off a perfect Connor Metcalfe cross.

At the 62nd minute, Duke was subbed off for Jason Cummings, followed soon after by the arrival of teenage sensation, Garang Kuol, to replace Marco Tilio.

Kuol made headlines earlier this week after being called up for the Socceroos despite never once being in the run-on side for an A-League match as well as for reportedly signing a large deal with EPL heavyweights, Newcastle United.

At just 18 years of age, Kuol is the youngest Socceroos debutante since Harry Kewell in 1996.

Within minutes of taking of the field, Kuol made a

scintillating run down the left wing, wrong-footing defenders and charging into the box before laying the ball off for Riley McGree in the middle.

While McGree’s shot was deflected by a defender, a second shot by Cummings drew a handball from New Zealand’s Cacace.

Cummings was given a penalty which he punched into the back of the net.

The match then became the Kuol and Cummings show with both players creating scoring opportunities from nothing.

The performance from the

New fences for Pearl Beach Tennis Club

TENNIS

Pearl Beach Tennis and Recreation Club has received $12,837 in funding through Round 3 of the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said 24 tennis clubs, associations and councils across NSW have shared in more than $347,000 in the funding round, with the Pearl Beach Club to use its grant for a re-fencing project.

“The two-court club will benefit greatly from the support, providing a top-notch facility for all to enjoy,” Crouch said.

“The Legacy Fund is

improving tennis facilities across the state and enabling more people of all ages and abilities to play tennis.”

Club President Paul Blinkhorn said members had been thrilled to receive the funds.

“This money was very welcome and will be used to partly fund work we have recently done on re-fencing our courts,” Blinkhorn said.

“We have two tennis courts and a small bowling green, and we were conscious that the fences on the tennis courts were not as stable as we would have liked.

“Both courts now have new fences to create a much better and safer environment for members.”

Minister for Sport, Alister

Henskens, said in collaboration with Tennis NSW, the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund had invested more than $2.4M in

new programs and facilities across the state.

“The NSW Government is committed to ensuring our

investment in 10 World Cups in 10 years leaves a legacy at all levels of sport across NSW,” Henskens said.

New signing for Mariners

FOOTBALL

The Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce the signing of Vanuatu international Brian Kaltak for the upcoming Isuzu UTE A-League season.

The 28-year-old has featured 20 times for the Vanuatu national team and has played much of his club football in

Oceania.

The defender’s career has taken him to New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Fiji and Papau New Guinea.

This is Kaltak’s second stint with the Mariners after he trialled with the club back in April 2022.

His trial was unfortunately cut short due to injury however head coach Nick Montgomery

was keen to see the defender return to the Coast.

“Brian trialled with us at the end of last season and was instantly well respected in the group as a player and a person,” Montgomery said.

“Unfortunately, he injured his knee and our season finished, but my plan was always to bring him back in for preseason and as an injury

replacement for Moresche.

“I am delighted to give him this opportunity to play at a level he deserves as he is a big, fast and powerful centre-back who knows how to defend.

“His personality is infectious, and he fits perfectly into the group … he will create competition for places in the backline and we are looking forward to working with him.”

The centre-back has featured throughout the pre-season, looking strong against A-League opposition.

Kaltak and the rest of the Mariners will kick-off the 2022/23 Isuzu Ute A-League Men’s season against the Newcastle Jets on October 8th at Central Coast Stadium.

two subs will give Coach Graham Arnold plenty to think about over the next month or so before he selects his final 26-player World Cup squad.

“I’m really proud of those young boys,” Arnold said on Network 10.

“I’ll go back and review it and have a close look at things before I’d say publicly, but it’s refreshing to see the young faces - their energy was fantastic.

“It’s great that they’re knocking on the door.”

Tennis NSW CEO Darren Simpson said the organisation was proud to have partnered with the Office of Sport to ensure the benefits of hosting the ATP Cup in Sydney reaches tennis communities across NSW.

“Grassroots tennis will benefit from the outcomes delivered through the successful projects for years to come,” he said.

Grants of $1,000 – $50,000 were available through the Fund with applicants required to make a co-contribution.

For further information on the NSW ATP Cup Tennis Legacy Fund go to https://www.sport. nsw.gov.au/grants/nsw-atpcup-tennis-legacy-fund.

Peter Charles Leslie Sutton

of Peter Charles Leslie Sutton late of Wyoming NSW 2250, who died on 16 May 2022 please contact:

George Szabo of Szabo & Associates Solicitors george@szabosolicitors.com.au PO Box 282, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Telephone (02) 9281 5088

CCN Brian Kaltak

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Club members receiving the cheque from Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Garang Kuol celebrates for the Mariners earlier this year: Mariners FC

Trojans retain CCRU Premiership

At the culmination of a riveting day of rugby at Central Coast Stadium, the Terrigal Trojans hung on to take out the 2022 CCRU Premier 1 Grand Final 13 points to 8 over long-time rivals, the Ourimbah Razorbacks.

In clear conditions both teams put on an amazing display of spirited defence giving rise to a dour struggle for the full 80 minutes.

From the opening whistle, play went from one end of the field to the other but neither team was able to open up the scoring until the 27th minute when Terrigal kicked a penalty goal.

The Razorbacks responded quickly with their own penalty goal to go into the halftime break at 3 points apiece.

The second half continued in

much the same vein.

Terrigal kicked a second penalty goal in the 11th minute to lead 6 points to 3, but the Razorbacks then grabbed the lead for the first time in the match when prop Steve Finley

crashed over for the first try.

Terrigal regained the lead in the 24th minute when hooker Ethan McInnes crossed for their first try to give the Trojans a 13-8 lead.

The final 15 minutes of the

match were hectic with the Razorbacks throwing everything at Terrigal to bridge the gap, but the Trojans were able to hang on to record their third consecutive Premiership.

Best players for Terrigal were

fullback Dan Sargeant, fiveeight Adam Danckert, and forward Elekana Laupola, while the Razorbacks were best served by locks Josefa Biu and James Mann, and No.8 Rob Peden.

In the Premier 2 Grand Final, The Lakes secured a convincing win defeating Terrigal 29 points to 0.

The Lakes led 18 points to nil at half-time and continued to control the match in the second half posting 11 more points.

The Lakes fullback Alec Herridge, lock Chad Goodhand, and No.8 Zach Christensen all made major contributions to the victory.

In President’s Cup, Avoca Beach prevailed 16-8 over The Lakes.

Avoca Beach led by 16 points to 3 at half-time and while the Lakes crossed for a late try, they weren’t ever able to threaten the Sharks’ lead.

The Women’s 10’s Grand Final saw Avoca Beach record a 17 points to 7 victory over Terrigal.

Notwithstanding rainy, wet conditions, the quality of rugby was very high and the match intense and it was not until late in the second half that Avoca Beach was able to cross for its third try and put the result beyond doubt.

Renee Staben, Sharni Waters and Ebony Milgate had big gaes for Avoca Beach while Madelein Robinson, Emily Lufe and Sian George were strong for Terrigal.

RUGBY

Best players for Avoca Beach were prop Miles Routledge, inside centre Dylan Hardaker and fullback Jono Hirst while The Lakes were best served by fullback Travis Vawdon and flanker Harry Pirini.

Source: Match Report, Sep 24 CCRU President, Larry Thomson

The Terrigal Trojans celebrate their premiership win

Action from the Womens 10’s Grand Final