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Rowland launches emergency services satellite program

State of natural disaster declared for Coast

A state of natural disaster has been declared for the Central Coast as the mopup continues following a flood event from September 14 to early October and the region braces for more rain throughout next week.

A Central Coast Council spokesperson said the Natural Disaster Declaration, which has been issued as a result of the severe weather and flooding that occurred from September 14 onwards, recognises the impacts on the

region’s agricultural community, particularly around Mangrove Mountain.

“While fortunately, the September event was less severe on the Central Coast than the March and July events, Council welcomes the additional support the Declaration provides for local communities,” the spokesperson said.

Continuous rain through early October prompted emergency services to issue flood warnings for portions of the Central Coast

including Dooralong, Yarramalong, Little Jilliby, Spencer, Mangrove Mountain, Jilliby, Lower Mangrove and Greengrove.

Residents were advised to avoid floodwater and another landslip was reported on Wisemans Ferry Rd between Spencer and Gunderman.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, warning the community to remain vigilant at the October 11 meeting.

Hart told the meeting that the Mangrove Creek Dam reached

capacity for the second time this year on October 8, with small volumes of water still spilling into Mangrove Creek.

The Upper Mooney Dam is full capacity and has been overflowing into Mooney Mooney Creek since July.

He said staff had remained on high alert and were continually monitoring roads, waterways and sewer systems.

Continuing rain had caused major issues with the road network, he said, with more than 73,000 potholes so far

addressed and heavy patching, which requires dry weather, on hold.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the declaration was an important first step in offering support for local communities under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, which are jointly funded by the NSW Government and Commonwealth Government.

Federal Telecommunications Minister, Michelle Rowland, launched an emergency services backup satellite service at Charmhaven’s RFS Regional HQ on Wednesday, October 19.

Torrential rain and subsequent flooding have been reflected in the 2021-22 State of the Beaches Report, but 89 per cent of the waterways on the Central Coast are still rated as Good or Very Good.

More than 500 cars are registered to be on show this weekend, as Chromefest returns live to The Entrance on October 21-23 after two years of being online due to the COVID-19 pandemic..

Six String Brewing Co of Erina has taken out the highly contested Champion Pale Ale category at the Independent Beer Awards with its Tropical Pale Ale (TPA).

Avoca Beach junior surfer Talia Tebb took out the Under 12 girls event at the Woolworths Surfer Groms Northern Beaches Final Day on October 16, taking her to first spot on the national rankings.

From left; Telecommunications Minister, Michelle Rowland, Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, and RFS Superintendent, Viki Campbell

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Gosford’s Leagues Club Park has scored a major win at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 2022 National Awards, taking out an Excellence Award in the Play spaces category.

The awards celebrated 40 exemplary projects from all around the country of all scales including green infrastructure, public open spaces, play, health, education and tourism spaces, and gardens.

The park received the same accolade at the AILA State Awards earlier this year, with the awards jury saying it was “an exemplary project which demonstrates a strong connection to Country informed

As the weather warms up and with thousands of visitors expected to the region from now until Christmas and beyond, Central Coast Council crews have been busy cleaning and maintaining beaches for the patrol season, which commenced on September 23.

Clean up activities include the removal of litter and debris, maintenance of dunes and beach structures (such as fencing, bins, beach matting), and responding to environmental incidents.

The service will continue throughout the warmer months at highly used local beaches, specifically around patrolled swimming areas and beach access points.

For all information on beach safety and the status of beaches visit: https://www. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ recreation/leisure/beaches.

Source: Media release, Oct 19 Central Coast Council

through deep engagement with the local community”.

Designed by Turf Design Studio in collaboration with the Darkinjung people, the park tells stories of local aquatic life, pre-European history and early contact.

AILA President Claire Martin said now, more than ever before, Australians understand the need to connect to each other and their environment.

This stems from factors like COVID-19, a growing mental and physical health crisis and the climate and biodiversity emergency, she said.

“People want where they live to improve their quality of life, their physical and mental health, and the health of

Australia’s waterways, habitats and wildlife,” Martin said.

“Landscape architects work every day to design the sort of spaces and places that deliver these social, cultural, environmental and economic benefits.”

Martin said the national awards showcase the positive impact of landscape architects on the nation’s people and country.

“The spaces and places landscape architects design help people to care, play, learn, and work, to exercise or to rest, to find respite or to gather, to celebrate or commemorate,” she said.

“They help to tell the truth about our history and speculate

about a more equitable future.

“The range of projects recognised in this year’s awards illustrate how children and adults of diverse cultures and backgrounds connect to landscapes every day across a range of scales – from neighbourhoods to campuses, buildings to infrastructure, suburbs to cities.”

The winners were selected from a pool of state winners across 17 categories and were announced at an event in Brisbane on October 14.

Beach clean-up underway as weather warms up

Source: Media release, Oct 14 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects

Gosford’s Leagues Club Park

Beach maintenance underway at Killcare Beach

Overall state of Coast waterways good despite torrential rains

Torrential rain and subsequent flooding have been reflected in the 202122 State of the Beaches Report, but 89 per cent of the waterways on the Central Coast are still rated as Good or Very Good.

The ratings for 2021–2022 are based on water quality data collected over the last two-four years, with rainfall over this period on the Central Coast extremely diverse.

Significant rain events in 2020 and2021 have impacted the results, along with very wet conditions in the region in November, 2021, when twothree times the monthly average rainfall was recorded on the Central Coast.

NSW experienced its wettest summer since 2011–2012, with above average summer rainfall along the coast, and heavy rains in February-March this year causing major flooding on the Central Coast.

Rainfall during April prompted an extreme wet weather pollution alert for the region.

Despite the trend, North Entrance beach was upgraded to Very Good as tidal flushing rapidly dispersed and diluted pollution inputs.

But Toowoon Bay was downgraded from Good to Poor and Terrigal Beach retained its Poor rating.

“Water quality at these sites was mostly suitable for swimming in dry weather conditions; however, elevated enterococci levels were occasionally recorded following little or no rain, and often after light rain,” the report says.

“The microbial water quality at Toowoon Bay and Terrigal Beach remains close to the threshold between Good and Poor, and these sites have fluctuated between Good and Poor in recent years.

“During 2019–2020 Central Coast Council, the then Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) and the University of Technology Sydney investigated the scale and extent of elevated bacterial levels at Terrigal Beach.

“Council is using the findings from the investigation to detect and resolve water quality issues in the catchment.”

Davistown Baths, Pretty Beach Baths, Woy Woy Baths and Yattalunga Baths were among 20 estuarine beaches in the state to be graded as Poor, with elevated bacterial levels recorded following rainfall.

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“Estuarine sites are generally not as well-flushed as ocean beaches, and so the time for pollution to disperse and dilute is longer,” the report says.

Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park Baths, Lake Munmorah, Caton Beach and Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone lagoons all retained their Poor rating.

All other waterways in the region retained Good or Very Good ratings.

Central Coast Council’s Director Environment and Planning, Alice Howe, said the annual report is an important resource to help Council manage water quality at swimming sites across the region.

“We all know what a challenging year it has been weather-wise, so it is pleasing

that despite this 13 out of 15 ocean beaches (86 per cent) rated as Good or Very Good for water quality.

“This means water quality at these sites is suitable for swimming most of the time but can be susceptible to pollution following rainfall.

“Although Terrigal Beach and Toowoon Bay received a Poor rating for water quality –indicating that these areas are susceptible to faecal pollution, particularly after rainfall – the rating for both sites were at the better end of the Poor threshold.”

Howe said the report is a timely reminder that all ocean beaches can be affected by stormwater pollution for up to 24 hours after rain and swimming should be avoided in this time.

“Estuarine sites – such as our

coastal lagoons, Brisbane Water, Tuggerah Lakes and Lake Macquarie – are particularly susceptible to stormwater pollution due to the slower natural flushing process and swimming is not recommended at these locations for three days after a rain event,” she said.

Howe said the report confirmed that high rainfall events can cause sewer system discharges and in estuaries, lakes and lagoons with a lower level of flushing, recovery from sewer system failures will be slower.

“In addition to this, Central Coast beaches have been significantly impacted by Hawkesbury River flood water,” she said.

“While microbial levels returned to normal at many swimming sites, there was still a large amount of debris or other hazards, such as murky water, which posed a risk to recreational activities.”

Howe said extensive audits and studies have been undertaken to identify the factors contributing to the poor water quality at Terrigal Beach, the surrounding coastal lagoons and other estuarine waterways and beaches.

“These have included water

quality and sediment sampling, comprehensive inspections of both the stormwater and sewer systems, and microbial source tracking,” she said.

“A range of remedial actions have been undertaken by Council, including upgrades and renewal work to the sewer system, pump stations and sewage treatment plants.”

“We also have CCTV monitoring of the sewer network to identify areas requiring maintenance

“To date 202 kilometres of sewer network have been monitored, with rehabilitation of sewer mains based on the condition assessments from the CCTV inspection program.

“In total 72 kilometres of sewer gravity mains have been relined to date.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said while thr ereport was positive overall there is certainly room for improvement.

“We will continue to roll out a number of measures designed to improve water quality across the Coast,” he said.

The State of the Beaches report can be viewed at https:// www.environment.nsw.gov. au/topics/water/beaches

Terry Collins

North Entrance Beach has been upgraded to Very Good

Online campaign to protest Palm Grove dog breeding facility

Animal Liberation has launched an online action following a protest held outside Wyong Council Chambers on October 14 objecting to ongoing operations at a dog breeding facility at Palm Grove.

Around 75 residents and animal welfare and protection advocates demanded the facility be closed as Central Coast Council’s Development Assessment Unit assesses ongoing use of the site before referring it to the Local Planning Panel (LPP) for determination.

The dog boarding, training and breeding business was approved by the LPP in December, 2020, with a 15-month trial period set.

With that trial period having expired in March this year, opponents are stepping up a campaign to see the facility shut down.

A Council spokesperson said there are currently no outstanding compliance matters relating to the facility, which is being allowed to continue to operate while the latest development application is under assessment.

“Council understands that the RSPCA has investigated complaints regarding animal welfare at the property and determined that no action is

required,” a spokesperson said.

The protest highlighted frustrations with the protracted nature of the planning assessments and the general lack of response to objections from Council and the LPP.

Animal Liberation Regional Campaigns Manager, Lisa Ryan, said the protest was a “positive and very successful demonstration of people power”.

“We’re buoyed by the enormous amount of good will, positive feedback and support we’ve received from the community and the broader public,” Ryan said.

“Many people who were unable to attend the protest have reached out to us asking

what they can do to support the campaign.

Local resident Tony Voller said the development had “sorely tested our trust and faith in Central Coast Council’s processes and compliance system”.

“Complaints are (met) with retrospective approvals that have already happened on three separate occasions and a fourth retrospective approval is pending,” he said.

“These retrospective approvals include approval for a buried Septic Waste Water System associated with the puppy farm.

“Council’s planning portal malfunctioned on many occasions during the submission process for the

latest DA to amend the provisional 15-month approval to permanent approval.

“Local residents have endured continued noise issues while waiting for the DA’s resolution.”

Animal Liberation Campaign Director, Alex Vince, said the organisation would continue to apply pressure.

“More than 1,200 submissions to this harmful development have been lodged; the vast majority of these have been objections,” Vince said.

“Our animal protection laws are weak; they are inadequate and they continue to fail the very animals they are supposed to protect.”

“The decision-makers, in the main, either don’t care or comprehend the public’s demand for progress in line with the community’s expectations about animal welfare, democracy and justice.”

The campaign has the support of Greens MP and Central Coast resident, Abigail Boyd, who said the puppy farm had been allowed to operate despite “strident opposition from the local community and animal advocates across the state” because of a “fundamental failure of our planning laws and our democracy”.

Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris has also expressed his concerns with the facility.

In a Private Members Statement on May 11, 2022, Harris said there were two issues at play.

“One is that some people have a fundamental disagreement with puppy farms because of the way they operate and the stress they cause to animals,” he said.

“The other issue is the way the planning system works.

“For both those reasons, this particular development is causing genuine concern for the residents and the wider community.

“There is no use in having a planning panel and planning laws if people can deliberately flout them and then seek retrospective approval; an operation either complies or does not comply.

“If it is non-compliant, the operators should be compelled to discontinue, particularly when so many objections have been made.”

Protests can be lodged online at https://www.al.org.au/ letter/stop-the-cc-puppyfactory.

Attempts to contact the owner of the facility for comment were unsuccessful.

Rowland launches emergency services satellite program

FederalTelecommunications Minister, Michelle Rowland, launched an emergency services backup satellite service at Charmhaven’s RFS Regional HQ on Wednesday, October 19.

Rowland said the Central Coast will be better prepared for emergencies and natural disasters following the installation of the backup NBN Sky Muster satellite service at the Central Coast Fire Control Centre.

She said the project will help

emergency services stay connected across the Coast during times of disaster, when land-based networks are damaged or offline and reduce the impact of natural disasters on the community.

Recent natural disasters have highlighted the importance of telecommunications services to keep communities safe and to co-ordinate response efforts to get high quality and timely information to emergency personnel.

The NSW Emergency Services have continued to build multiple

secure networks, with the help of the NSWTelecommunications Authority in addition to a range of NBN land-based services.

Rowland said the program is being funded through the Federal Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters STAND program and will cost $37.1M nationally.

The funding will see NBN Co install 2,000 Sky Muster satellite connections to rural and country fire service depots and designated evacuation centres.

Up to 100 critical sites will also have batteries and solar panels installed.

“No communications network is 100 per cent resilient to natural disasters, as has been highlighted by several Royal Commissions into disaster responses,” Rowland said.

“The project at the Central Coast Fire Control Centre is one of 1,059 delivered so far under the program, with the remaining projects to be completed by November 2022.”

RFS Superintendent, Viki

Cambell, welcomed the announcement.

“When there is a bushfire, obviously this is the hub where we not only co-ordinate our response but also formulate our important communications to the community,” she said.

“(This technology) ensures that anytime we are performing operations we can make sure that we have continual service to our crews on the fire ground and continued information updated to the community as needed so we can keep everyone safe.”

Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said that staying connected during a natural disaster was vital to the community’s safety.

“This project is a major boost for the Central Coast and will help minimise the risk of service disruptions during an emergency,” McBride said.

The Minister said the service in already operational on the Central Coast and the program will be completed nationally by the end of November.

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The Seminar will be presented in a friendly relaxed atmosphere and there will be plenty of time for your questions.

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Source: Media release, Oct 18 Animal Liberation

Protesters outside Wyong Council Chambers on October 14

Gosford waterfront redevelopment plan opens for public consultation

Central Coast Council’s concept plan for redevelopment of the Gosford waterfront is now open for public comment until December 1.

ndorsed at the September 27 meeting, the plan stretches 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.

The plan also incorporates a public building, 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 community is now invited to submit ideas, feedback and opinions.

Council worked with key stakeholders to develop the concept plan including the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council, Greater Cities Commission, Crown Lands, TAFE and The University of Newcastle. It also integrated existing

research and information collected through various projects including the Gosford Challenge, Gosford Our City, Our Destiny Masterplan and Gosford Urban Design Framework.

Council CEO, David Farmer, said the re-imagining of the waterfront is a long-term project which will stimulate significant employment and economic activity through the planning, development and operational phases.

“Gosford is recognised as the

Central Coast’s principal city in the NSW Government’s Greater Cities Plan,” Farmer said.

“For Gosford to realise its potential, it must be connected to its waterfront, and the waterfront must be a place for people.”

“As identified by the NSW Government, Gosford is the chosen city for new university and TAFE campuses, and the NSW Government’s faster train proposal.

“Gosford’s waterfront integrates and enhances these

investments positioning Gosford as the principal city delivering higher order jobs, first class healthcare and education for the region.

“We want to be very clear with the community however – this is not a project Council would deliver.

“We are doing the early work, but the intention is to hand this project over to an experienced Government agency to take the lead.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the time is right to

make Gosford an iconic waterfront city.

“It re-imagines 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.

“It will support local jobs, housing and education, (meaning) our young people won’t need to leave the Central Coast for employment and training.

“With this development Gosford will become vibrant

with foreshore entertainment, maritime services, tourism and residential living, and improved public domain.”

The plan has so far met a mixed community reaction, with Central Coast Friends of Democracy spokesperson, Jane Smith, criticising Council for what she says is a “staggering” lack of transparency.

Smith said she was concerned at a lack of information and “haste to change planning rules”.

The community can now: view the concept plan; read frequently asked questions; register for a virtual drop-in information session; share ideas, suggestions and opinions; and provide feedback via the online feedback form.

Farmer said the feedback received through this initial consultation phase and subsequent phases will inform the next level of detail for the initiative, which is a detailed masterplan down the track.

To have your say visit yourvoiceourcoast.com/ gosfordwaterfront.

Terry Collins

A concept design for the new plan

War widows celebrated on inaugural day of recognition

With the NSW Government declaring October 19 as the inaugural War Widows Day, Brisbane Water Legacy has celebrated the 850 widows under its care.

CEO Peter Lawley said Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy was established in 1951 and communications with all widows was a priority, whether they live independently or in care.

“We provide them affordable and dignified accommodation within our Point Frederick Village and have five separate Widows Groups which span the areas from Toukley to Woy Woy and Ettalong,” he said.

“While we assist these groups with their own individual monthly trips, guest speakers and interim special occasion celebrations, throughout the year, we also create combined opportunities on a grander scale where all are invited to come together as a Legacy family to share the joy of that day, celebrating their lives at a time truly just for them.”

Saresa Andrews, 79, has lived at the Legacy Village for the past five years.

A past President of NSW War Widows from 2017-19, she lost her husband in 2009 as the result of a lung disease he developed while serving in the Malayan Emergency, a guerrilla war fought in British Malaya between communist proindependence fighters of the Malayan National Liberation Army and the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth.

“Veterans from that war don’t get recognised very much in Australia,” she said.

“There are only 85 widows in Australia from that conflict.”

Andrews said the Legacy Village was a great facility.

“It’s on quite a large site and is set to be redeveloped into a modern apartment building, which is exciting,” she said.

“It was built in the 1960s and is not really fit for purpose as widows age; many of the ladies I live there with are in their 90s.”

She said staff at the Village

play a huge supportive role.

“When people need assistance, they will tell them where to access help such as Meals on Wheels or Home Care,” she said.

“They also help with legal issues and accessing a Gold

card for women whose husbands die from medical conditions due to their service.

“It is a real community here; it is independent living – we look after each other and are much like a family.”

The NSW Government has

designated October 19 as a special day for the state to officially recognise war widows and widowers of members of the Australian Defence Force for their contribution and personal sacrifice.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the date would be an annual day of acknowledgement for NSW war widows who were formally thanked in Parliament during the inaugural event.

A star ceremony was held at the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park and a reception at Parliament House to acknowledge the day.

Perrottet said it was important day to say thank you for the sacrifices made by the families of our veterans.

“A day of acknowledgement for all the partners who have lost a spouse who served in the Australian Defence Force is long overdue and I look forward to commemorating this day moving forward,” the Premier said.

October 19 was the birthday of Jessie Vasey (1897-1966),

Rare coral thrives on HMAS Adelaide wreck

The wreck of ex-HMAS Adelaide, which lies on the ocean bed off Avoca Beach, has become a vital sanctuary for a rare pink coral, with scientists taking samples of the marine species to repopulate NSW waters after it almost became locally extinct following recent floods.

Minister for Agriculture, Dugald Saunders, said the Cauliflower Soft Coral provides important habitat for marine species including snapper, wrasses, crabs, molluscs and the endangered White’s Seahorse.

“When our scientists dived to take samples of the Cauliflower Soft Coral early this month, they were blown away by its abundance on the HMAS Adelaide where it increased its coverage by about a quarter since a survey in 2020,”

Saunders said.

“This soft coral provides critical habitat for the endangered White’s Seahorse and is a home for many other species, which is why our scientists have taken so much care to grow samples from the wreck in the NSW DPI aquarium so they can be transplanted

into the wild to regrow.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the former HMAS Adelaide was scuttled in 2011 off Avoca Beach to create a Crown reserve for diving and support regional tourism, and has since become a rich haven for sea life.

“HMAS Adelaide sits at a depth of 27 metres so Cauliflower Soft Coral is able to thrive on its structure which is now an artificial reef with all types of marine life including blue groper, the giant Australian cuttlefish and wobbegong sharks,” Crouch said.

“The NSW Government has

invested over $115,000 to make the wreck safer for diving by cutting off hazardous sections, clearing obstructions and flushing sediment so scientists can do their work and recreational divers can enjoy this incredible site.”

Department of Primary Industries Senior Marine

founder of the Australian War Widows Guild, who worked tirelessly to ensure that war widows were recognised by governments in Australia and given the financial support and services they needed.

Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney, David Elliott, said war widows have made significant contributions to communities across the state since the First World War.

“Over 1,200 veterans transition from the ADF into NSW annually, and many of these veterans have a family that has supported them through their service,” he said.

“This support has been given by families for over 100 years, and it is important that war widows have a strong network around them advocating on their behalf.”

Today, there are more than 15,000 surviving widows and widowers of servicemen and servicewomen across the state.

Terry Collins

Scientist, David Harasti, said the pink coral –Dendronephthya Australis –resembles a cauliflower but is as soft as a sponge.

“Cauliflower Soft Coral is very sensitive to changes in salinity which the floods reduced in water to depths of 10 metres in the estuaries, causing significant declines in Brisbane Water and Port Stephens,” Harasti said.

“We’ve received $124,000 from the NSW Environment Trust for a three-year project to take small coral cuttings from the wreck to grow and transplant back into the wild to help repopulate areas where the species has disappeared.”

Source: Media release, Oct 17 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Photo: Fisheries DPI

Photo: Fisheries DPI

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Saresa Andrews

ADMINISTRATOR MESSAGE

Reconfirming a commitment to proudly fly the Australian Flag

In the lead up to the 11 October 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting, there were several agenda items which received significant media interest, resulting in national media coverage on these matters.

It is not uncommon for Council meetings to generate interest from the media and community, which I note is a good thing, as it shows engagement with the local government decision-making process.

However, what was unfortunate about the media coverage in the lead up to the meeting was the blatant misinformation shared about Council’s position on flying the Australian Flag. It was reported that Council has ‘banned the Australian Flag’ which is categorically not true.

Understandably, members of the community were upset by these incorrect media reports, and I am deeply disappointed such mistruths were so blatantly promoted. Had these media outlets checked the facts or read the Council Paper, they would have clearly understood Council was not banning the Australian Flag.

At the meeting, Council reconfirmed its commitment to proudly fly the Australian Flag on flagpoles on the Central Coast through various recommendations which were adopted, including the installation of additional flagpoles in Umina Beach to allow the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to be flown. I was also pleased to resolve that the National Flags can now be displayed on town centre banner infrastructure to acknowledge Australia Day in accordance with the National Flag protocol.

I encourage all community members concerned about information they hear about Council in the media to reach out to Council to confirm or find out more, as this type of misinformation is not only misleading, but damaging to our society.

• Contact Council via 24/7 online customer service centre (centralcoast.nsw.gov.au), ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, or 02 4306 7900

• Contact me directly via email theadministrator@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, or post to PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259 or PO Box 21, Gosford NSW 2250.

Rik Hart Administrator

white and end up looking like a rainbow.

Sunday 13 November 2022 (register by 28 Oct) 9am and 12pm waves

The Entrance, Picnic Point Reserve For more, search ‘colour o

oast’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Last days to nominate for Australia Day Awards 2023!

Nominate an outstanding person or community group for their contribution to our local community. The prestigious award categories include Community Group Award, Community Life Award, Volunteer Award, Young Person Award, Senior Citizen Award, and Citizen of the Year (overall winner). Help recognise our local heroes. Be quick as nominations close on Sunday 23 October.

To submit a nomination, search ‘Australia Day Awards 2023’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Sportsground upgrades across the region

The quality of sports facilities on the Coast has been boosted with works now complete at 7 of the 16 sportsgrounds receiving improvements to drainage, irrigation, or sports lighting – as part of the $11.55million NSW Government funded project. Work is completed at sports facilities in Tuggerah, East Gosford, Kariong, Terrigal, Kincumber, Noraville, Wyoming.

See full project information, search ‘sportsground upgrades’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au’

Maintenance crews working on the sand for beach season

Crews have been busy cleaning and maintaining beaches ready for the patrol season. This service continues at highly used local beaches throughout the season, specifically around patrolled swimming areas and access points. Activities include removal of litter and debris, maintenance of dunes and beach structures, and responding to environmental incidents.

To find a local patrolled beach, search ‘beaches’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Join Council’s Access and Inclusion Reference Group

We are seeking expressions of interest from people who live with a disability, their family member or carer, and workers in the sector to join the Access and Inclusion Reference Group. Help provide input and expertise to Council to improve access to services, facilities, and information for people with a disability. Submit a EOI by 28 Oct.

Search ‘access and inclusion reference group’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Consultation now open on plans to improve Niagara Park Stadium

Niagara Park Stadium is a key community asset and highly used by a range of locals and visitors. Council is planning upgrades to improve accessibility at this facility (using a NSW Government grant) and invites the community to view plans and provide feedback online. Have your say at yourvoiceourcoast.com

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Doctors and nurses from Wyong Hospital ran a successful pre-hospital training day for Central Coast emergency services on Thursday, October 13.

Members of NSW Ambulance, NSW Rural Fire Service, VRA Rescue NSW and Westpac Hunter Retrieval Service took part in a series of workshops and simulated emergency scenarios with Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) staff at Charmhaven RFS.

SES flood forums for community feedback

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is holding a series of community flood forums for Berkeley Vale, Chittaway Bay, Tacoma and Wyongah residents to seek community feedback on March and July flooding which impacted the region.

Residents, businesses and organisations are invited to attend to help inform local and state government, particularly the SES, on how the community can be assisted in preparing for, responding to and recovering from floods.

Red Cross will hold some fun exercises to keep the young ones entertained during the forums.

The Berkeley Vale forum will be from 12pm to 2.30pm on

Saturday, October 22 at Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre, with a barbecue beforehand at 11.30am.

A forum for Tacoma and Wyongah residents will also be on Saturday, October 22, between 3.30pm and 5.30pm at Wyongah Progress Association Hall, 159a Tuggerawong Rd.

The SES is the lead response agency for floods, storms and tsunami across NSW and has the responsibility to ensure that communities are adequately prepared to reduce the impact of flood events.

By raising awareness, it can help local communities to understand and prepare for weather events that can lead to flooding.

Training day for emergency services

Wyong Hospital Emergency Medicine Staff Specialist, Dr Hemal Patel, said it was an action-packed day, focussing on the pre-hospital care and transfer of critically unwell patients to the Emergency Department (ED).

“It was a pretty special day for multidisciplinary education,” he said.

“It involved simulations with fires, helicopters and cutting cars to provide a realistic experience.

“It was all about supporting

the learning of new procedures and development of critical thinking skills, so we are better equipped in emergency situations.”

Patel said the pre-hospital training aimed to promote better clinical collaboration and cohesion between local emergency services, in order to provide safer care for the community.

“A shared training experience like this has a range of benefits,” he said.

“Firstly, it allows us all to

come together and share skills and knowledge.

“It also creates a close understanding of the different roles we play while building relationships and fostering a sense of teamwork between local emergency services and our ED staff.

“This ultimately leads to better, safer outcomes for our patients and the whole community.”

This includes knowing where and how to receive up-to-date emergency and weather warnings, knowing when to act, understanding where to go if evacuation is required, preparing a “get ready to go kit” or stocking-up on supplies, learning about flood risk and developing a flood plan.

Community Action Teams aim to equip communities with resources, knowledge and practices required to develop their resilience to natural disasters, predominantly floods.

The Teams provide information during events and aim to develop community-led emergency plans in at-risk areas.

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State of natural disaster

declared for Coast

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“This means assistance is available to vulnerable people whose homes or essential household items have been destroyed or damaged, and for business owners and primary producers who have suffered direct damage,” Crouch said.

“Assistance is also available to Central Coast Council to

restore essential public assets like local roads.

“I am urging any local homeowner, business owner or primary producer that suffered direct damage from the recent September flood event to investigate what support might be available to them”.

Assistance available under the Disaster Recovery Funding

Arrangements for the Central Coast may include: help for eligible people whose homes or belongings have been damaged (eligibility criteria apply); support for local councils to help with the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged essential public assets; concessional interest rate loans for small businesses,

primary producers and nonprofit organisations; and freight subsidies for primary producers.

For more information, go to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/ disaster-recovery/naturaldisaster-declarations and www.service.nsw.gov.au/ floods.

Preparation is the key to flood events

Source: Media release, Oct 13 Central Coast Local Health District The day included a variety of emergency simulations

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Emergency Services were forced to rescue drivers trapped in floodwaters on October 8

Photo: Brisbane Water Police District Facebook page

Firearms charge follows police pursuit

A Fountaindale man has been charged with traffic, break and enter and firearms related offences following a pursuit at Hamlyn Terrace.

About 8.25am on Friday, October 14, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District were travelling along Piper Dr, Hamlyn Terrace, when they attempted to stop an unregistered motorcycle.

When the motorcycle failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated.

A short time later, the motorcycle stopped on Minnesota Rd and the rider allegedly abandoned the bike and fled on foot.

After a short foot pursuit, the 30-year-old rider was arrested.

During a search of the man, police located and seized a knife, a shortened shotgun with five shotgun cartridges, prohibited drugs, and other items alleged to be stolen.

The man was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with 19 offences, including break and enter house etc and steal less than $60,000; two counts of goods in personal custody suspected being stolen; custody of knife in public place and possess shortened firearm, not pistol, without authority.

The Fountaindale man was refused bail until a court appearance in Newcastle Local Court.

Source: NSW Police

Five new probationary constables commenced duties across the Central Coast this week after graduating at the Goulburn Police Academy last week.

Three are stationed with Brisbane Water Polie District and two with Tuggerah Lakes.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, wished all five a long and successful career.

“Our men and women in blue their lives on the line every day to protect our community,”

New cops on the beat

he said.

The newest recruits are among 145 probationary constables who have just completed eight months of study at the NSW Academy.

In 2019 the NSW Government announced the delivery of 1500 additional police positions over four years and committed $60M to upgrade the academy.

One of the organisation’s largest social media marketing campaigns, You Should Be a

Cop launched this year and has already made a significant impact to the recruitment drive.

Acting Police Commissioner, Mal Lanyon, said the 145 new probationary constables represent the future of the NSWPF.

“The students have worked hard to get here – both academically and physically –and have proved their capability to take on the tasks involved in the job ahead,” Lanyon said.

“Each day can be both rewarding and challenging but I look forward to seeing the

inspiring things these officers will achieve throughout their careers.

Of the 145 recruits, 94 are men and 51 women.

They will complete 12 months’ on-the-job training and study by distance education with Charles Sturt University.

They officially graduate with an Associate Degree in Policing Practice once they have passed all academic and operation standards and be confirmed to the rank of constable.

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The firearm seized by police

Probationary Constable Gemma Sibthorpe, Probationary Constable Harrison Turner, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Probationary Constable Ramzi Jeribi and District Inspector Benjamin Campbell at Brisbane Water Police District

Probationary Constables Andrew Meadows and Paris Koopman have joined Tuggerah Lakes Police District

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The

On the path to a ‘Spy City’

The recent “Central Coast Council” meeting was very enlightening.

It [was clear] the Central Coast no longer has an elected council, but an “administrator”, a person not from the region and appointed by the State government.

He passes all items on the agenda with no discussion and minimal community engagement.

When challenged on anything, the buck is passed, either to the

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previous elected council, which he suspended, or to the State government with which he claims he has no influence.

One such item is the “Six Cities” agenda which would deal a massive blow to personal privacy and be a giant leap towards a China-style “spy city”.

The Central Coast is no longer a democracy but essentially

under State dictatorship, with an “administrator” to do the State’s bidding.

I urge all people to start attending Council meetings to see for yourself.

I propose we work towards having council elections much earlier than 2024, ideally before the end of this year, so that we can regain our democracy and allow local residents to have a voice again.

Email, 14 October Mike Gallagher

Broader scope for a Central Coast University

I read with interest Dr Van Davy’s one page argument for the establishment of a Central Coast University (CCN363).

I have no disagreement with the points that Dr Davy makes, including his nomination of potential local industries and installations of an ecologically friendly nature that would benefit from a research input.

However, his suggestions fail to reflect the broad and diverse ways in which the Central Coast’s characteristics lend

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themselves to knowledge growth to inform future action.

Some research questions that come to mind include: What are the implications (economic, cultural) of mega-Councils in a coastal zone for other such developments? What part do high proportions of elderly people and aged care homes play in the cultural life of a community? When establishing businesses, how does a geographically adjacent large

metropolis impact on choices, implementation and operation?

And how best to market the Central Coast’s unique characteristic of arguably Australia’s best beaches together with close-by, mountainous national parks?

Each of these issues warrants an impartial,expert,longitudinal study, for which research by a Central Coast University would be the ideal.

Email, 14 October Sonnie Hopkins, Tascott

Time to revisit the flag

In the top left hand corner of the Australian flag is the Union Jack of the United Kingdom.

It is timely to remember that under this section of our flag thousands upon thousands of Indigenous Australians were massacred and slaughtered.

An absolutely disgraceful history of English settlement in Australia

Can I point out to your Point Clare correspondent (CCN363), the Australians that served this country during the Boer War

and WW1 also died under the Union Jack.

It is time not to get so jingoistic about our current Australian flag and become mature adults and move to establishing a new Australian flag design.

Email, 14 October Ian Ogston, Chain Valley Bay

Upgrades needed for Lake Munmorah parks and facilities

My family and I, all born and raised on the beautiful Central Coast, have resided in the beautiful suburb of Lake Munmorah for the last 23 years.

On the shores of Lake Munmorah, there is a missing link for young families, carers and grandparents, when enjoying the waterfront, BBQ facilities and public amenities, at both the Diane Avenue Reserve and the Colongra Bay Reserve - it is the poor neglected play park areas for the little kids.

In the 23 years of living here, and once upon a time taking

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our own young kids to these parks, there has never been an update or upgrade to the play parks.

Both play parks only have 2 swings and a see-saw.

In addition to this, we have neglected skate park, basketball court, netball court and tennis court facilities located in Acacia Avenue, across the road from the Lake Munmorah Bowling Club.

I acknowledge and respect that council must be, and should be, prioritising working out how to support and assist

our Central Coast community with the all the local terrible flooding and weather events which have been occurring in the last few years - and is ongoing.

So, I am hoping that council can please put on their “near future to-do-list”, to please upgrade our Lake Munmorah family facilities ASAP, so our residents and families can utilise, respect, and enjoy them, now and for many years to come.

Email, 14 October Leisa Robson, Lake Munmorah

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The Woytopia sustainable living festival is set to return bigger and better than ever on Sunday, October 30.

Woytopia is the Central Coast’s biggest green event, with green living talks and a large “eco-market”.

But it’s not just for Greenies; it includes a packed line-up of live music, kids’ entertainment, food stalls and more.

Heading an exciting music stage this year will be up-andcoming Sydney/Central Coast indie-pop quartet Jet City Sports Club.

They will be supported by local soul six-piece Rosie and the Quest, politico-punk-pop

from GI Jane and Kirsty Bolton’s cool soul-jazz.

For kids, there will be a heap of fun activities, including Roundabout Circus, the colourful CrudMuffins’ art tent, soccer, a retro games space, drumming with Drumbala and drawing workshops with leading children’s illustrator Sami Bayly.

There will be all-day storytelling for littlies, and the kids’ fun culminates in a fabulous silent disco party in the afternoon.

Back on the green side of things, Woytopia will feature talks on such topics as keeping chickens and bees, permaculture, solar power and

Woytopia returns bigger and better than ever

energy-saving – all more relevant than ever as energy and food prices soar – as well as stalls by Walkabout Wildlife Park and Jake Cassar’s Wild Plant Show.

Tim Selwyn from Girri Girra Aboriginal Experiences and Tracey Howie from Guringai Tribal Link will share local Indigenous perspectives, while renowned environmentalist John Seed will take festivalgoers on a journey to Deep Ecology.

“We want to give people a chance to explore sustainable living and connect with local green groups,” event coorganiser, Mark Mann, said.

“But importantly, we also

want to make sure it’s a great family-friendly day out.

“You can spend the day exploring green stuff, or just come and grab some tasty food and explore the market or enjoy the music and children’s entertainment.”

A new element at Woytopia this year will be the Wellness Space, featuring free meditation, yoga, qi gong and tai chi sessions.

The festival’s eco-market will feature a wide range of stalls including clothing, jewellery, bodycare,food and homewares.

There will also be a selection of food stalls with cuisines from around the world as well as coffee, gelato and sweet treats.

“We’ve got more than 60 stalls this year, so our market is going to have something for everyone, from sourdough bread to solar power,” Mann said.

“We go to a lot of trouble to track down stalls that fit the green theme of the festival –for instance, products that are organic, chemical-free, ethically and sustainably sourced – which makes it a little different to other markets.”

Mann said the festival is also a chance to see some renewable power in action, with a solar-powered sound system, a solar cooking demonstration and a bicyclepowered cinema, which will be showing Damon Gameau’s

inspiring Regenerating Australia.

Woytopia is organised by the Peninsula Environment Group.

It is held every second year and has been running since 2010, although the 2020 event was cancelled due to COVID-19.

Entry is free with an optional door donation.

No dogs are allowed due to school regulations.

Woytopia will be held in the grounds of Woy Woy South Public School, on Sunday, October 30, from 9am-4pm.

See full program details online at woytopia.org.

More than 500 cars on show at Chromefest this weekend

More than 500 cars are registered to be on show this weekend, as Chromefest returns live to The Entrance on October 21-23 after two years of being online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Show cars will cruise the streets of The Entrance from 5pm on Saturday, October 22 and there will be free shuttle buses leaving every two hours from 9am on Saturday and 8am on Sunday from Tuggerah Railway Station on Bryant Dr and Harry Moore Oval, Canton Beach.

The three-day celebration of American classic cars, vintage glamour and the sound of rock

‘n’ roll from the ‘50s and ‘60s will feature three outdoor stages with covered dance floors and live entertainment.

There will be a free fashion parade on Saturday with free entry and other attractions will include: Show ‘N’ Shine, the NSW Pin Up Pageant finals, a Sydney Swing Katz dance display, free Paint N Chrome workshops, free live caricature drawings, a Stitched up Custom Trim display and roving entertainment.

There will also be mini speedway cars and a Rock til you Drop image display.

In the past Chromefest has attracted more than 50,000 visitors, with Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart,

labelling it one of the region’s most successful events.

“Not only does ChromeFest inject a great deal of money into our local economy –over $14M in 2019 – it reintroduces tourists to The Entrance and surrounds, which has so much to offer,” he said.

“ChromeFest has always been a huge and very successful event, and given that due to the pandemic, car enthusiasts have had to cool their heels by attending ‘online’ for the last two years – we expect this year’s ‘in-person’ event to bigger than ever.” See a full run-down of the event at chromefest.org.

Woytopia will feature live music, kids’ entertainment and sustainable living

Source: Media release, Oct 17 Peninsula Environment Group

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Fashion from the ‘50s and ‘60s will be in the spotlight

Shop windows come alive with messages of inclusivity

This year’s Coastal Twist Festival Window Display Competition saw dozens of businesses take part all over the Peninsula and as far afield as Terrigal, Long Jetty and Gosford.

First prize was taken by Lifeline Woy Woy, scoring the store a $2,300 Hit101.3 promo package.

Bigboyz Pizza at Woy Woy took the second-place prize of a $770 advertising campaign with Central Coast Newspapers and third prize of a $500 printing voucher with

Signarama Erina went to Central Coast Antiques & Collectables in Gosford.

Festival director, Glitta Supernova, said bold and innovative businesses went all out to give the streets a festival razzle dazzle.

“Community participation was through the roof,” she said.

“The judges said it was a very tough decision with so much creativity from real estate agents to surf shops, thrift stores to bars and restaurants.

“A big round of applause for all the businesses which took

part and coloured our streets and to our prize partners who supported the festival by their

generous donations.

“It does take a village.

“Central Coast businesses

really brought it on this year; I don’t think there has ever been a unification of businesses through shop window displays on this scale before and we can’t wait to see what the community does next year.”

Lifeline Woy Woy featured mannequins dressed in rainbow colours and the slogan Be the change in its window and carried the theme throughout the store.

The window at Bigboyz Pizza, Woy Woy, featured outlines of figures representing inclusivity and the slogan Be the change you want to see.

Central Coast Antiques & Collectables manager, Mitchell Gordon, said his window display featured a giant rainbow which was created with input from customers and members of the LGBTQI community.

The window display was complemented by interior decorations and a display of memorabilia from the marriage equality campaign.

The store, at 3 Watt St, Gosford, is open 10.30am5pm, seven days a week.

Gang Show in the black thanks to Greater Bank

The Central Coast Gang Show has guaranteed funding for its next production, thanks to a grant from the #GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program.

Winning the public vote in the September round, The Central Coast Gang Show picked up $2,000, while runners-up, Brooke Avenue Public School P & C Association and Point Clare Public School, each received $500.

Central Coast Gang Show

Treasurer, Shane Milsom, said the Scout and Guide amateur theatre production based on the Central Coast relies heavily on ticket sales for funding.

“We give kids the chance to perform a variety show on stage, learning stagecraft so they can entertain audiences with singing, dancing and acting, with many going on to bigger productions for their own enjoyment or for a career,” Milsom said.

“There’s also the opportunity for kids to get involved behind the scenes as part of the crew supporting the performers,

creating costumes and designing sets, as well as lighting and sound production.

“The financial success of the show really comes down to ticket sales and if we don’t sell

enough to cover our costs we run at a loss, so this money from the Greater will ensures our next production ends up in the black.

Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said the Gang Show provides opportunities kids might otherwise miss out on.

“Being part of the cast or crew for a production like this gives kids a great creative outlet,” he said.

“We are delighted to be able to support opportunities for young people to get involved in the performing arts on the

Central Coast.”

There’s another $3,000 up for grabs in the October round of the #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program, with Mangrove Mountain Pony Club, Woy Woy South Public School P & C Association and Central Coast Youth Orchestra the monthly nominees.

The public can vote online at www.greater.com.au/ greatercentralcoast until 5pm Wednesday October 26.

WOY WOY LITTLE THEATRE presents

The Appleton Ladies’ potato Race

By Melanie Tait - directed by Jan Grounds

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The rainbow window at Central Coast Antiques & Collectables

Source: Media release, Oct 14 Greater Bank

A scene from the last Central Coast Gang Show

Divas set to shine as Priscilla, Queen of the Desert opens

Three of the Coast’s premier songstresses will help bring 90 per cent of the show’s music to life when Priscilla, Queen of the Desert opens at the Laycock St Community Theatre on Friday, October 21.

Providing the vocal soundtrack live for lip-syncing scenes in Gosford Musical Society’s latest offering, the three Divas play a huge role in the show.

Director Daryl Kirkness said drag performances took two forms – the old school method of lip-syncing to recorded tracks and the newer style, full of glitz and glamour, with artists often performing live rather than lip-syncing.

Priscilla highlights both.

“Using the Divas to address the lip-syncing component of the show is an interesting theatrical move,” Kirkness said.

“In this production, we have used the Divas even more than they have been used traditionally.

“I have them on stage a lot, not only to sing but to pass comment on what is happening as well.

“They are actually observing the action as well as providing a voice for it – they are almost

muses in that sense.”

To fill these important roles, Kirkness has cast three of the Coast’s most experienced singers.

A long-time favourite of Gosford Musial Society audiences, Toni Williams will be remembered for such performances as Rizzo in Grease (1994), Velma in Chicago (2001), Nancy in Oliver! (2009) and Judy Garland in Boy From Oz (2010).

Having operated her own singing studio for 27 years, Williams has performed all over the Central Coast as well as in Newcastle and Sydney in duos, cabaret shows and rock bands.

She has always loved the Priscilla movie and was thrilled to be cast in the stage show.

“I’ve loved the movie mainly for the songs – these are songs I have sung my entire life,” she said.

“The Divas weren’t in the

movie, but I was delighted to find that they get to sing 90 per cent of the songs in the show.

“I am loving being a major feature in the musical and excited to be back on stage after the couple of years we have had.

Khiara Paris was a featured artist in Starstruck in 2016 and 2017 and took part in blind auditions for The Voice in 2021.

Playing regular gigs in the Newcastle/Hunter region, she

has previously appeared for GMS as Glinda in The Wiz.

Paris said the show had pushed her out of her comfort zone and forced her to grow as a performer.

“I have really enjoyed embracing this character and the culture of the show,” she said.

“I love how accepting everyone is and the message of the show.

“And of course I love the

music.

Jacqui Grunden has performed for Palm Studios in Little Shop of Horrors as Crystal, for which she won a Sing Your Way to Broadway award (2017), Jesus Christ Superstar as Jesus (2017), Carrie the Musical as Carrie (2018) and Grease as Marty (2019).

Grunden has really enjoyed the variety of drag elements in Priscilla and the fact that the cast includes many members of the LGBTQI community.

“Having Nat, who is a drag performer, play the role of Tick has been a real bonus,” she said.

“There are some heavy scenes in the show but everyone has been very respectful.

“And of course it is amazing belting out those massive Diva numbers.

The show, featuring Nat Barry Midas Backhouse, Marc Calwell and Callum Hobson in the leads and with stunning set, costumes and explosive production numbers, plays a four-week season from October 21-November 12.

Tickets are available on the Gosford Musical Society website.

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Heights Chapel

The show features stunning sets and costumes

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10:00 Great Irish Interiors (PG)

11:00 Australia With Julia Bradbury: Queensland/ Western Australia (PG)

12:00 Worldwatch

2:00 Rise Of Empires: Aztecs (M v)

3:00 NITV News: Nula

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

4:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:35 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: America (PG)

8:30 Good With Wood (PG)

9:25 World’s Greatest Hotels: George V, Paris (PG)

10:15 SBS World News Late

10:45 Das Boot (MA15+) (In German/ English)

5:00 Worldwatch

9:00 Ageless Gardens: Active In The Garden/ Gardens Of The Spirit

10:00 The World From Above (PG)

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

12:00 Worldwatch

2:00 John Williams In Vienna

4:25 Movie: “When I Stutter” (M) (’17) Stars: Gail Wilson Lew

5:40 Secret Nazi Bases: The Future Of Evil (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Greatest Train Journeys

From Above: Norway’s Bergen Railway (PG)

8:25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces: Kitchens (PG)

9:25 Search For Cleopatra (PG)

10:15 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (PG)

11:15 Movie: “Marshall” (M) (’17) Stars: Chadwick Boseman

1:20 Movie: “Sweet Country” (M) (’17) Stars: Bryan Brown

5:00 Worldwatch

9:05 Ageless Gardens: Learning In The Garden/ Sacred Spaces (PG)

10:05 The World From Above (PG)

10:35 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG)

Go On (PG) [s]

8:30 Significant Others (M d,l) [s]

9:25 Silent Witness: Brother’s Keeper (Part 1) (M) [s]

10:25 The Cry (M l) [s]

11:25 Shetland (M l,v) [s]

8:45 The Disappearance Of Grace Millane (M) [s] The tragic story of 22-year-old Grace Millane, a British backpacker who went missing while on a Tinder date in New Zealand in 2018.

10:45 Born To Kill?: The Briley Brothers (MA15+) [s]

11:45 Police: Hour Of Duty (M) [s]

1:00 Home Shopping

7:00 The Block: Working From Home Space Reveal (PG) [s]

8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s]

9:30 NINE News Late [s]

10:00 The First 48: Dangerous Business (M v) [s]

11:00 Killer Couples: Victoria And Nathaniel Jackson (MA15+) [s]

11:50 First Responders (M) [s] 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s]

1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Religious Programs

1:45 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] 2:30 Luxury Escapes [s] 3:00 Cook With Luke [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 4:00 Well Traveller (PG) [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s]

5:00 10 News First [s]

6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s]

7:30 The Traitors (PG) [s]

9:00 NCIS: Hawaii: Prisoners’ Dilemma (M v) [s]

10:00 FBI: Clean Slate (M v) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s]

12:00 Worldwatch

1:00 Motor Sports: Speedweek

3:00 Football: Countdown To Qatar

3:30 Ascot Kayaking

3:35 Blind Sailing

3:40 The Royals And The Nazis: European Royals And The Nazis (PG) (In English/ French)

5:40 Secret Nazi Bases: Himmler’s Occult Castle (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Curse Of The Ancients: Dark Ages (PG)

8:30 Treasures Of Istanbul (PG)

9:25 The Death Of Bruce Lee (PG)

11:00 Blood Of The Clans (PG)

2:15 America’s Great Divide: Obama To Trump (M)

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 (PG) [s]

10:55 ABC Late News [s]

11:10 The Business [s]

11:25 Q+A [s]

12:30 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) [s]

6:00 News Breakfast [s]

9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]

10:00 Foreign Correspondent [s]

10:30 Planet America [s]

11:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s]

12:00 ABC News At Noon [s]

1:00 The Capture (M l,v) [s]

2:00 Parliament Question Time [s]

3:00 Gardening Australia [s]

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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 Budget 2022/23: The Treasurer’s Speech [s]

8:00 Budget 2022/23: ABC News Special [s]

9:00 Budget 2022/23: Reaction And Analysis [s]

9:30 Louis Theroux - Life On The Edge: Law And Disorder (M d,l) [s]

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

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9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30 Seven Morning News [s]

12:00 Movie: “Dying To Be Loved” (M v) (’16) Stars: Lindsay Hartley, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Dan Payne

2:00 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Clare Bernal (M) [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 Australia’s Got Talent (PG) [s]

9:15 9-1-1: Animal Instincts (M) [s]

The 118 races to the rescue when a birdwatcher is trapped under a tree; Chimney is in for a wild ride when he tends to a drunken driver.

10:15 S.W.A.T.: Next Of Kin (M v) [s]

11:15 The Latest Seven News [s]

11:45 Heartbreak Island Australia (M l) [s]

1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30 Seven Morning News [s]

12:00 Movie: “Deadly Lessons” (AKA ‘A Stolen Past’) (M v) (’18) Stars: Jessica Barth, Paris Smith, Dylan Bruno, Heather McComb, Roxanne Hart

2:00 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart (M) [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 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (PG) [s]

8:30 The Good Doctor (M v) [s]

9:30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days: Steven And Faye (M) [s]

10:30 The Latest Seven News [s]

11:00 Chicago Fire: An Officer With Grit (M) [s]

12:00 The Resident: Flesh Of My Flesh (M) [s]

1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Sunrise [s]

9:00 The Morning Show [s]

11:30 Seven Morning News [s]

6:00 Today [s]

9:00 Today Extra [s]

11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s]

12:00 The Block: Working From Home Space 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: Landscape Week (PG) [s]

8:50 Under Investigation: Dark Seas (M) [s]

9:50 Suburban Gangsters: The Sociopaths (M) [s]

10:50 NINE News Late [s]

11:20 Fortunate Son: Suspicious Minds (M v) [s]

12:10 Emergence: Applied Sciences (M v) [s]

1:05 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: Landscape Week (PG) [s]

1:15 My Way [s]

1:45 Explore [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: Landscape Week (PG) [s] The Blockheads keep on pushing to finish their ten acres of landscaping.

8:50 Travel Guides: Vietnam/ Cambodia (PG) [s]

9:40 NINE News Budget Special

10:00 Cricket: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Australia v TBA *Live* From Perth Stadium [s]

1:00 Rivals (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]

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 Traitors (PG) [s]

2:30 Entertainment Tonight [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 Traitors (M) [s]

8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s]

9:40 Ghosts: Alberta’s Podcast (M) [s]

10:10 Nath Valvo: I’m Happy For You (MA15+) [s]

11:20 The Project (PG) [s]

12:10 The Late Show (PG) [s]

1:00 Home Shopping

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 Traitors (PG) [s]

2:10 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 [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 Traitors (M) [s]

8:45 The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] 9:45 NCIS: Daddy Issues (M v) [s]

10:45 10 News First: Budget Special

*Live* (M v) [s]

11:00 NCIS: Fight Or Flight (M v) [s]

12:00 The Project (PG) [s]

1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s]

2:00 Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s]

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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 Fisk (MA15+) [s]

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

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

10:35 ABC Late News [s]

10:50 The Business [s]

11:05 Inside The Sydney Opera House: The Show Must Go On (M) [s]

12:00 Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped In The Bud (M v) [s]

2:00 The Real Manhunter: The Disappearance Of Maureen Hale (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 Kitchen Nightmares Australia: Cafe Martini (M) [s]

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

9:40 Air Crash Investigations: Caught In A Jam (PG) [s] – A commuter turboprop slams into the side of a hill in New Zealand, and the search for answers inevitably leads to the cockpit.

10:40 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:10 The Amazing Race (PG) [s]

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

1:00 Travel Guides: Vietnam/ Cambodia (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: Landscape Week (PG) [s]

8:35 Movie: “The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee” (M l) (’20) Stars: Paul Hogan, Dorothy Adams

10:25 NINE News Late [s]

10:55 Family Law: Revisionist History (M s) [s]

11:50 Chicago Med: Just A River In Egypt/ A Needle In The Heart (MA15+) [s]

1:30 Home Shopping

4:00 Religious Programs

Morning News [s]

The Block: Landscape Week (PG) [s]

Bondi Vet (PG) [s]

Pointless (PG) [s]

Tipping Point (PG) [s]

NINE’s Afternoon News [s]

Millionaire Hot Seat [s]

NINE News [s]

A Current Affair (PG) [s]

RBT: Worthy Impound/ Caught In The Net (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 Real Love Boat Australia (PG) [s]

2:30 Entertainment Tonight [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 Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 The Real Love Boat Australia (PG) [s]

10:00 My Life Is Murder (M) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s]

12:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s]

5:00 Worldwatch

9:00 Peer To Peer: Kristalina Georgieva/ Tricia Griffith

10:00 Movie: “Lion” (PG) (’16) Stars: Sunny Pawar (In Hindi/ Bengali/ English)

12:05 Worldwatch

2:00 Planet Of Treasures: India (PG)

3:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG)

3:30 Ballroom Fit

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

4:05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys: Political Railways (PG)

5:00 Jeopardy! (PG)

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M)

8:30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics (M l)

9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

5:00 Worldwatch

9:00 Peer To Peer (PG)

10:00 Great Irish Interiors (PG)

11:00 Australia With Julia Bradbury (PG)

12:00 Worldwatch

2:00 Planet Of Treasures: Middle East (PG)

3:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG)

3:30 Judo

3:35 North Beach Football Club

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

4:10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys: Railways And Tourism (PG)

5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Fort William To Glenfinnan/ Mallaigh To Isle Of Lewis And Harris (PG)

8:30 Me And My Tourette’s (M)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Wheels Of Wonder 10:20 At The Big Dig (PG) 11:00 Australia With Julia Bradbury: South Australia/ Victoria (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch

2:00 Dateline (M)

2:30 Planet Of Treasures: Europe (PG) 3:30 Nippers 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)

4:05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys: Railways And The Economy (PG)

5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)

5:30 Letters And Numbers

6:00 Mastermind (PG)

6:30 SBS World News

7:30 Lost For Words (M)

8:30 Secret Scotland: Isles Of Lewis And Harris (MA15+)

9:25 Nine Perfect Strangers: Sweet Surrender (MA15+)

10:15 SBS World News Late

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Great Irish Interiors (PG)

Hugh’s Wild West (PG)

Worldwatch

The Last Hours Of Pompeii: New Discoveries (M s) (In English/ Italian)

Where Are You Really From? (PG)

Powerchair Football

Range Of Motion

The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)

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Mango Espadrille/ Sitting On A Pile/ Kicking Up A Stink (PG)

Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys: Railways And Nationhood (PG)

Jeopardy! (PG)

Letters And Numbers

Mastermind (PG)

SBS World News

Dishing It Up (PG)

Guillaume’s Paris (PG)

World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The Peak District, UK (PG)

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Join the Garage Sale Trail this November

The Garage Sale Trail will return to the Central Coast across two weekends next month.

The event has become part of the Central Coast community’s commitment to reducing landfill and provides opportunities to reuse and reduce pre-loved items or goods as part of a circular economy.

Council’s Unit Manager Waste and Resource Recovery, Andrew Pearce, said the event is a great way to learn about extending the life of goods, resell unused items and learn about the circular economy.

“Despite the pandemic, over 4,000 Central Coast residents were involved virtually and in person in the Garage Sale Trail last year and managed to reuse or recycle over 72,00 items,” he said.

“This led to 24,000 kilograms of pre-loved items staying out of landfill or being illegally dumped and something we

hope to top in this year’s event.

“Keeping items in use for as long as we can by buying or selling it at a garage sale makes sense for the planet.

“If you have something in good (or reasonable) condition that you are thinking of throwing out, why not take the

opportunity to join this incredible movement and sell it instead?”

“Or get involved and shop pre-loved items rather than buying new ones.”

Administrator, Rik Hart, said Council is pleased to again be involved in the important

national initiative.

“The event continues to offer a fantastic opportunity for households, schools, and community groups to connect, make some money and most importantly, provide a new life for our valuable resources,” hart said.

“I encourage all community members to get involved and do their bit for the environment.”

Garage Sale Trail events will take place on the Central Coast on November 12-13 and 1920.

Council’s participation in the 2022 Garage Sale Trail

weekend is funded through the NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the Waste Levy.

The National event is powered by 100 Councils around Australia and helps to prevent valuable resources going to landfill by encouraging reuse and recycling practices.

To register a sale for free, get involved and explore the positive impacts of buying and selling second-hand, visit garagesaletrail.com.au/ centralcoast.

Garage Sale Trail will also host Trail Tutorials online from October 29-November 5, offering a series of inspiring and educational talks about sustainable fashion and renovations.

Arts & crafts exhibition and sale

The annual Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre (EBACC) exhibition and sale is set to be held for the first time since 2019 on October 29 and 30, following a COVID induced hiatus.

The event will be held at The Peninsula Community Centre (on the corner of Ocean Beach Rd and McMasters Rd, Woy Woy) from 10am-4pm on Saturday, October 29, and

10am-3pm on Sunday, October 30.

The talented local artisans who attend EBACC will be displaying and selling a wide selection of unique handmade items including paintings, pottery, jewellery, silvercraft items, quilts and textile items.

It will be a great opportunity to start buying Christmas gifts that you won’t find anywhere else – or simply to enjoy appreciating the talents of others.

EBACC member, Penny Howard, said tutors and members were very excited to be able to hold their annual exhibition this year, after it was put on hold in 2020 and 2021.

“As you’d imagine, our creativity didn’t stop during lock downs, but became a necessary, sanity saving outlet for a lot of us,” she said.

“We all kept painting, drawing, sewing, potting, making jewellery and building

up a sizeable stock of wonderful creations which will be available for great prices at our exhibition.”

The popular Riley’s Café will make a return, with homemade savory/sweet treats, tea and coffee, along with snacks suitable for those who are gluten intolerant and/or vegetarian, with credit card payments accepted.

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BOOK

All Good People Here

Author: Ashley Flowers and Alex Keiser Publisher: Harpers Collins

Ashley Flowers hosts the widely popular true crime podcast Crime Junkie.

I am a big fan of true crime, but my tastes to go more toward Sword and Scale, although I have tuned into Crime Junkie on occasion.

All Good People Here is about the murder of six-year-old, January Jacobs, that occurred in 1994 in the small town of Wakarusa, Indiana.

January was a dancer and would get dressed up in extravagant outfits and lots of makeup for her performances.

Some people deemed these outfits inappropriate for a sixyear-old.

One morning, January’s

parents awoke to find their daughter’s bed empty and a horrifying message spraypainted onto their wall.

Hours later, January’s body was found discarded in a ditch.

Could the murderer have been a member of the audience?

Could the murderer have been one of her family members, which consisted of her father Billy, her mother Krissy and her twin brother Jace.

There was never enough evidence to charge anyone, but that didn’t stop the town from speculating.

Margot Davies was January’s

friend, but she moved away a few years after the murder and now she is a reporter in the big smoke of Indianapolis.

It is 2019 and Margot has come back to Wakarusa to help care for her uncle who has early onset dementia.

The newspaper Margot works for in Indianapolis has given her some leeway to get her family matters settled, but her work performance hasn’t been the best lately and if she doesn’t get her act together soon things are going to get real serious.

She isn’t in town for a day when Margot hears the news that “five-year old Natalie Clark was reported missing by her parents.”

This happened in Nappanee which wasn’t far from Wakarusa.

Even though the crimes are twenty-five years apart,

Margot tries to make a connection to January’s murder.

She submits an article to the paper outlining her belief that the two are linked and the paper, being none too happy with this hypothesis terminate her employment.

Writing for a newspaper can be a tricky business :)

Now, on her own, Margot has the freedom, if not the finances to start digging around to find out what really happened to Natalie and January.

But as she digs, she will uncover facts about her town

that she may not like.

And what about her beloved Uncle Luke?

Is he all that he appears to be?

The chapters alternate between 1994, where we learn of Krissy’s version of events, to 2019 as we follow Margot around Wakarusa as she digs for information.

Not sure if the murder of JonBenet Ramsey comes to your mind when you hear of the murder of a six-year-old dancer in over-the-top outfits, but it did to me, and soon became distracting as all I

could picture was the image of JonBenet.

However, after a while, I got into the rhythm and stopped being too distracted and even started to like the story, and then it all ended.

It is an intriguing mystery with an unpredictable ending.

I enjoyed this book, even though I think a few pages were missing.

Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

On a personal note, I have recently learned that the word “Reluctant” does not mean anonymous and there are people I know that read these reviews. I apologise for how amateurish they are. Clearly, I am not a professional reviewer, just a person that reads and was coerced by a Central Coast community newspaper editor to write reviews.

I had hoped that editor might check my spelling and grammar before publishing. Lucky for him he has another job because he’s not very good at editing.

Source: Media release, Oct 19 Central Coast Council

The Garage Sale Trail will come to the Coast in November

Terry Collins

Business & Property

Six String Brewing Co taps into national award

Six String Brewing Co of Erina has taken out the highly contested Champion Pale Ale category at the Independent Beer Awards with its Tropical Pale Ale (TPA).

Owner Chris Benson said the company was extremely proud of the achievement.

“TPA was up against some amazing beers so to come away with the win is huge,” he said.

“Our brewery team (members) work hard day to day to ensure we are putting out high quality beers and are pretty chuffed to have this recognition.”

The awards are run by the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), the national industry body for the independent brewing industry, and are dedicated to showcasing and celebrating independent breweries across

the country – small, local family-owned and run businesses like Six String Brewing Co.

They are judged by leading experts in the brewing community, including brewers, sensory experts, suppliers, consultants and writers.

This year saw 1,458 entries from 207 breweries nationwide.

“As a locally owned independent brewery we are extremely proud,” Benson said.

“TPA was brewed specifically to suit the Central Coast lifestyle; easy drinking, thirst quenching beer brewed on the Coast FOR the Coast.”

Benson said with an evergrowing number of beer-lovers who seek to support independent breweries, the Indie awards help consumers choose quality beer, while supporting their local industry.

The Pale Ale category was the most highly contended

category this year, with 269 beers entered, followed by Lagers with 201 entries.

Six String came away with 13 awards in total across both Draught and Packaged entries, with TPA receiving Gold in both.

The company’s 12 per cent Triple Dark Red IPA took Gold in the category of Strong Beer.

Coastie Lager, Pale Ale, On Tour Mid, Gothic Imperial Stout and Quadruple Dark Red IPA all received Silver and Shreddin’

Local restaurant champions sustainability

The Joker and Thief restaurant at Terrigal has completely revamped its menu with an emphasis on sustainability, highlighting local produce and growers.

In what it calls a move towards “conscious hospitality”, the restaurant says with competition in the region heating up, now was the time for venues to innovate and change up the way they do things.

Executive Chef Pauly Mac said staff at the Joker and Thief team were passionate about the environment and making huge positive changes.

“In fact, they’ve been quietly making changes for quite some time with plenty more big ideas and imminent plans up their sleeve,” he said.

“With this in mind, the new

menu strategy was simplecelebrate local producers and growers, champion our incredible coastal location and reduce our impact on the environment.

“We have been working closely with local fish markets and fishermen to curate a seafood inspired menu fit for a venue that benefits from incredible ocean views, whilst ensuring there is plenty of variety and options for everyone’s tastes.

Mac said the restaurant was committed to sourcing as many ingredients as possible, where possible, from within a 10-mile radius of venue.

“The Coast has some incredible produce, we believe in supporting other local businesses, and the best part – it reduces our food miles

which is kinder to our environment.” he said.

The venue opened in October 2019, four months before the global pandemic was declared.

During a turbulent time, the team set out to create a venue for the mature patron – a “slice of Sydney on the Coast”.

Venue Manager, Griffin AvisFoster, said a new alfresco dining area had recently been built downstairs.

Guests can dine surrounded by the busy buzz of Terrigal or go upstairs to enjoy elegant furnishings and design with a view of the ocean.

“Whilst we have tonnes of exciting things planned over the coming months including the very best in comedy, live music, and unique entertainment, we are also calling upon fellow hospitality

businesses to join us in our conscious hospitality mission,” Avis-Foster said.

“Being environmentally friendly can sometimes be the costlier option, especially in this industry.

“But if we band together and combine our minds and ideas, we believe we can make sustainability more affordable, achievable and effective.

“We are currently in talks with a local environmental group to come on board and help us create an education group.

“We plan to meet once a month, host talks by sustainability professionals and discuss ideas for us to then put into action in our venues and drive change together.

Source: Media release,

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IPA received Bronze.

Customers looking to purchase the award-winning products can visit Six String Brewing Co at Erina, find the brews online or head to the local and ask for a Six String beer.

Head brewer, Kyle Mckinnon, celebrates the win

Source: Media release, Oct 18 Six String Brewing Co

Executive Chef Pauly Mac at work in the kitchen

Government’s shared home equity scheme introduced

Central Coast residents are one step closer to owning their first home faster with legislation for the NSW Government’s $780.4M shared equity scheme now introduced to Parliament.

The introduction of the shared equity legislation coincides with the First Home Buyer Choice legislation which will give first home buyers the choice between paying a large upfront stamp duty and a smaller annual property fee –shaving two years off the time needed to save for a deposit.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said under the shared equity scheme, the NSW Government would contribute an equity share up to 40 per cent for a new home or up to 30 per cent for an existing home purchased by eligible buyers.

“The NSW Government is helping make home ownership a reality for more people across our state including teachers, nurses, police officers, single parents and older single people,” Perrottet said.

“Key workers, single parents and older singles will be able to have the security of home ownership with a lower upfront deposit, a smaller loan, lower repayments, no lenders mortgage insurance and no interest on the Government’s equity share in a property.”

Treasurer Matt Kean said many older Australians struggle

to find stable housing, with 37 per cent of individuals over 65 who are not homeowners relying on social or community housing.

“We know that housing security is an especially serious issue for older, vulnerable women,” Kean said.

“Owning your own home is one of the best ways to set

yourself up for financial security now and into the future and this scheme will help those facing significant barriers to home ownership buy their own place sooner.”

Minister for Homes, Anthony Roberts, said the trial scheme would help participants overcome the deposit barrier to home ownership, as well as

reducing the size of their mortgage and repayments.

“Under this scheme, buyers will borrow less for their home and lower their monthly mortgage repayments, making home ownership more affordable and easier to access for eligible people,” Roberts said.

Under the NSW Government’s

Grifco all set for state business awards

Gosford manufacturer Grifco (part of the Chamberlain Group) is looking forward to the NSW State Business Awards in Sydney on November 18 after being named Business of the Year at the 2022 Central Coast Business Awards.

Grifco also took out the Excellence in Sustainability Award and Director of Operations and New Geographies, Graeme Sheekey, was Highly Commended in the Outstanding Business Leader of the Year category.

Sheekey attributes the successes to Chamberlain Group’s continuous improvement journey.

“In 2017, we set ourselves a goal to be globally competitive and produce world-class products,” he said.

Chamberlain Group Managing Director, Grant Emanuel, said

the accolades could be attributed to a hardworking team at the Grifco manufacturing business, the company’s exceptional leadership, and commitment to growth and innovation on the Central Coast.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our team for taking out the 2022 Business of the Year Award,” he said.

“This esteemed award recognises the ongoing development and innovation of our local manufacturing capabilities, and continued growth in becoming a more sustainable business.

“A huge congratulations as well to Graeme Sheekey who is an integral part of Chamberlain Group and the Grifco manufacturing business.

“Graeme is a passionate and inspiring leader, with an unwavering commitment to our business, customers, and

Apply now for infrastructure grants

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is urging local organisations to apply for funding to support local community projects under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program.

Crouch said the $12.5M annual program supports new

or upgraded facilities across sport and recreation, arts and culture, disaster readiness and community infrastructure.

“This is a great chance for local organisations to seek funding for a project to provide long-term tangible benefits to the community,” he said.

“The current round of funding will prioritise projects in floodaffected communities,

supporting ongoing efforts to rebuild and repair damaged community infrastructure.

“With floods and storms taking a huge toll on many regions across NSW, it’s great that Infrastructure Grants can be used to help impacted communities get back on their feet.

“A disaster category is not new as we have previously

included drought and bushfire affected communities for priority funding under the program.”

Infrastructure Grants can fund construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fitout of buildings and community infrastructure.

“Types of projects funded include new or upgraded sports grounds, museums, theatres

and evacuation centres,” Crouch said.

“These projects are all about creating resilient, healthy and connected communities, promoting participation in sport, recreation and arts, and boosting social inclusion and disaster resilience.”

Since 2015, the NSW Government has funded more than 560 community projects

shared equity scheme, up to 3,000 spots will be available each year for two years.

Key worker first home buyers who are nurses, teachers or police officers – as well as singles over 50 and single parents with a child or children under 18 years old can apply.

Participants must have a maximum gross income of $90,000 for singles and $120,000 for couples and have a minimum deposit of 2 per cent of the purchase price.

The Government will make a maximum equity contribution of 40 per cent for a new home and 30 per cent for an established home, and the maximum value of the property that can be purchased under the scheme is $950,000 in Sydney and regional centres including the Central Coast. For more information visit https://nsw.gov.au/sharedequity-scheme.

Source: Media release, October 14 NSW Government

manufacturing on the Central Coast, and we are thrilled that his hard work and leadership qualities have been celebrated.”

Grifco, as part of Chamberlain Group, understands that sustainability is about more than just reducing waste; it is vital for the growth of Australia’s local manufacturing industry. For this reason, Grifco has committed to a sustainability roadmap, with the following key initiatives: zero waste to landfill by 2025; 100 per c recyclable packaging by 2025; carbon neutral by 2025; water conservation; and prolonging product lifespan and providing equipment recovery solutions.

Grifco has been manufacturing in Australia since 1914 producing high quality commercial and residential door operators.

worth $85M under the program. The current round of funding closes on Monday, October 31. For more details visit www. nsw.gov.au/grants-andfunding/responsiblegambling-grants.

Home ownership is set to become easier

Source: Media release, Oct 13 Chamberlain GroupEduardo Estrada, Graeme Sheekey and Emmilyn Araneta from the Grifco team

Source: Media release, Oct 17 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Govt steps in to stop land clearing at Doyalson

The Department of Planning and Environment has issued a Stop Work Order over a large tract of land at Doyalson following reports of unauthorised clearing in a conservation zone.

A Department spokesperson said the Order was issued under the Biodiversity Conservation Act to halt any further clearing while an investigation was undertaken.

Central Coast Council sold the combined 234.85ha over three lots at 200, 740 and 1550 Thompson Vale Rd in June this year for a reported $6.05M as part of its extensive assets and land sell-off to help the organisation recover from financial mismanagement.

It was a sell-off of environmentally valuable land strongly opposed by the Community Environment Network (CEN) which said it was a significant area with many ecologically endangered communities of animals and plants including woodland areas found locally only in the

north.

“Council’s irresponsible sale of this valuable conservation land at Doyalson may have already resulted in the new landholder contravening both the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act and Local Land Services Act,” CEN Chair Gary Chestnut said.

“It’s a situation that begs many questions about the behaviour of Central Coast Council before and during the sale of the land.

“Did Council properly inform the purchaser of the environmental sensitivity of the land at Doyalson? “Did the purchaser understand that the land was originally purchased by the former Wyong Shire Council for employment opportunities, but mainly for its conservation value?

“It was to be used as offsets for one of the former Wyong Council’s failed airport development proposals.

“This is a classic example of Council’s neglectful approach to environmental protection,”

Chestnut said.

“Most of the Thompson Vale Rd land should have been zoned for Conservation (C2) but Council chose to adhere to the former Wyong Shire’s narrow definition of land uses which meant only a small portion of the land was zoned C2 and the rest left as RU6.

“Was the new owner aware that RU6 is a zone to protect and maintain land that provides a transition between rural and other land uses of varying intensities or environmental sensitivities?

“Was the new owner under the misapprehension that the RU6 zoning allowed them to

clear native vegetation?

“We know Council ignored the advice of its own land valuer, who recommended that a biodiversity study would have increased the land’s value by at least $1.5M.”

Chestnut said this Stop Work Order was further evidence of the environmental importance

Green light for seniors housing at Diggers

Construction of a seniors housing development beside Diggers@The Entrance recreation club has been given the goahead by Central Coast Council.

The $36.3M project comprises 89 independent living apartments over two buildings on land owned by Tuggerah Lakes Memorial Club Ltd (Diggers) on the corner of Gallipoli, Archbold and The Entrance Rds.

The block is part of the overall Diggers club site which includes the recreation club, bowling greens and the Ibis Hotel.

Council approved the plans two buildings ranging in size between two and five storeys and containing 87 two-

bedroom apartments and two three-bedders, all of which are accessible adaptable.

There will be a communal open space area on level 2 of the western building comprising an outdoor kitchen, barbecue and community garden, a private rooftop garden on level 4 of the western building and a landscaped outdoor courtyard on level 5 of the eastern building.

Resident and visitor parking for 106 vehicles will be in a partly excavated ground floor/ basement care park with access off Gallipoli Rd.

The loss of 102 car parking spaces currently on the site for club patrons will be incorporated into a two-storey carpark on the main Diggers site.

The seniors living development and be operated

of this land.

“It should never have been sold,” he said.

“Now that Council is back in the black, it needs to buy the land back, enter a conservation agreement with the Biodiversity Conservation Trust to ensure its long-term protection and add it to the Coastal Open Space System.

“Mr Hart needs to fix his error of judgement – he was Acting CEO when the Executive Leadership Team decided which land to sell to satisfy the Council’s commercial lenders.

“CEN again calls upon the Administrator to restore the public’s trust in Council’s credentials as an environmental steward by re-purchasing and protecting this vital part of the LGA’s northern biodiversity corridor,” Chestnut said.

Council was contacted for a response however it was not received in time for publication.

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in accordance with the Retirement Village Act 1999, which sets out the rights and obligations of residents and operators of retirement villages.

A Facility Manager will be employed to oversee the dayto-day operation of the development and address any concerns by residents.

The Facility Manager would be located on site as necessary and will be available on call 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week and would attend to (or be responsible for) matters such as mail collection, resident services, moving bins in the bin room, general building maintenance and repairs, and upkeep of the lawns and gardens and common areas.

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Lake Munmorah officially announced as site for super battery

The old Lake Munmorah Power Station site has been officially named as the location for the new Waratah Super Battery, which is set to help secure the state’s clean energy future and be operational by 2025.

Treasurer and Minister for Energy, Matt Kean, said the battery will act as a “shock absorber” for the electricity grid.

“The Waratah Super Battery

will be the biggest network battery anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere, providing at least 700MW of standby network capacity to the grid,” Kean said.

“Lake Munmorah has a long history in energy generation, with the now demolished power station helping to power the state for over 40 years.

“The Waratah Super Battery will drive up to $1B in private investment in new energy storage and associated network upgrades, generating

more than 100 jobs in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.”

Kean said the battery will ensure electricity consumers in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong have access to more energy from existing generators while new transmission connections are developed.

Transgrid has been appointed the network operator and the project was granted Critical State Significant Infrastructure status earlier this year.

Construction is expected to begin in early 2023, pending approval, and to be completed by mid-2025 in advance of the closure of Eraring Power Station.

Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, said it made perfect sense to locate the battery at the old power station site.

“The battery will help shore up the region’s energy supply and take advantage of the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone,” she said.

“(The site) is owned by the Government and all the transmission infrastructure is already in place,” she said.

“‘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.

Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said Labor MPs fought hard for

the Central Coast to be included in the Renewable Energy Zones, understanding that power generation has been a part of the region’s heritage.

“Skills and knowhow is in abundance and the Coast is well placed to ride the transition wave to renewables,” he said.

Source: Media releases, Oct 14 NSW Government and Central Coast Labor MPs

A portion of the property at Thompson Vale Rd, Doyalson

View of the seniors housing from the corner of Gallipoli and Archbold Rds

Australian Reptile Park visit inspires textile designer

Gold Coast textile designer Ellie Whittaker paid a visit to the Australian Reptile Park at Somersby on October 19 seeking inspiration for her next clothing range.

Whittaker, whose Animal Instinct range is now available at Best&Less, said the Park visit, part of an extensive road trip along the east coast to Sydney, had definitely given her some ideas for new designs.

“I grew up in the country in South Australia and have always had a fascination for Australian wildlife,” she said.

“I like to look at our native animals with rose-coloured glasses and use vibrant colours in my designs,” she said.

“There was so much to see at the Park which we can’t see on the Gold Coast – various birds, rock wallabies, Komodo dragons.

“I do a lot of work from digital images but there’s nothing like seeing the animals in the flesh to get a true sense of scale.

“I love snakes and do a lot of designs featuring them, but I didn’t realise how docile they are until I got to hold one at the Park.

“After recently moving to acreage and overcoming my fear, I was excited to meet some up close.

“It was a very calming experience – even my daughter said it felt nice.

“I’d like my clothes to help change people’s perspective on snakes – we seldom celebrate them.

“I saw some beautiful doves with a lovely magenta colour on their chest – it would be great to draw more attention to them through my designs.”

Part of Whittaker’s mission is to encourage Aussies to love all

animals especially those often perceived as “scary”.

She would like to fill the world with Australian patterns full of wonder, colour and whimsy all inspired by childhood nostalgia, literature and popular references.

She often works with bold styles and oversized designs and has produced fabrics and collections for labels such as Alfie’s Children’s Apparel, Minouche, Kapow Kids, Goosebumps Boutique Bedding, Jericho Road and Spotlight.

Mixed-use development proposed for gateway to Ettalong Beach

Residents have until November 4 to lodge a submission on a five-storey mixed-use development proposed for the corner of Ocean View Rd and Memorial Ave, Ettalong Beach.

The site, which is diagonally opposite Ettalong Diggers, is largely considered to be the entry point to the village.

Originally the site of the Ettalong Post Office (approved 1984), the prime spot has since been occupied by a pharmacy

and then a restaurant, but a Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) lodged with the Development Application (DA) says the existing building no longer represents the “highest and best use of the site”.

The proposal, by Baruhoy Investment Pty Ltd, would see the existing commercial building demolished to make way for a shop-top housing development with ground floor retail floor space, four levels containing 23 residential units, a rooftop terrace and basement

parking for 36 vehicles.

It calls for an exception to development standards for height and floor space ratio.

The SEE says variations to building height standards meet the objectives of the B2 zoning for a variety of reasons.

It will provide an area of specialised high-quality retail which serves the needs of people who live in, work in and visit the Ettalong Beach area and encourage employment opportunities in an accessible location, the SEE says.

It says the development would also maximise public transport patronage and provide residential accommodation and is compatible with the desired future character of the zone, with a high-quality design promoting ecologically, socially and economically sustainable development.

The SEE says the development will also ensure that Ettalong Beach continues to be recognised as providing a broad range of services and

facilities to serve the population of the locality and as a key tourist destination with boutique activities.

“It is considered that the proposal satisfies the public interest test as it is general consistent with both the objectives of the standard and for development within the zone,” the SEE says.

More than 20 objections have been received, with many saying the size and scale of the development is inappropriate for the Ettalong village centre.

Other concerns raised include: shadowing issues, traffic and parking problems, domination of streetscape and lack of setback.

“Blackwall Mountain should not be dwarfed,” one submission says.

“Once our village is gone, it is gone forever.”

Submissions on the proposal close on November 4.

Terry CollinsWhittaker enjoyed getting up close to the Park’s colourful snakes

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Take a long-term view to beat loss aversion

Michelle BALTAZAR Editor-in-Chief • Money magazine

One of the foregone conclu sions of life is that almost all decisions and choices you make will come with a level of risk or potential for losses. Your choice to drive the car to work comes with your accep tance of the risk of an accident.

If you are elderly and frail, your choice to get out of bed and go for a walk comes with the risk of falling.

If you are an investor, you are accepting that share prices may go negative over the short term and make you feel poorer, against your well-rationalised basis for investing for wealth generation over the long term.

For some of us, loss aversion can be one of the key imped iments to making logical and rational investment decisions that have a high probability of delivering prosperity over the long term.

So, this the type of loss aver sion results from idiosyncratic factors that are more personal to an individual investor.

Wide range of challenges

However, there are also more transient factors for loss aver sion such as pandemics, job losses, wars, climate change, accidents and major socialpolitical events that can make people risk averse for a period of time – months or even years.

Transient influences often play out at societal level and we (investors) all experience them together and we are likely to feel the level of fear and anxiety as a group.

Investors and fund managers are experiencing and navigating the challenges of highly uncer tain times.

Australia is close to 40), career uncertainties, the rising cost of living, high debts and global po litical tension and what it could mean for our way of life.

with the fear and pain of losses along the way – unfortunately, a necessary evil of investing.

Short-termism is rife

father of long-term investing, Warren Buffett, is 20 years.

and also can mean missing out on the gains in market rallies by being too risk averse and sitting on too much cash.

They include managing health setbacks due to Covid-19, caring for ageing parents (if not aged themselves), constantly worrying about outliving their retirement nest eggs, develop ing chronic medical conditions as they age (the median age in

With that background of anx iousness in the community, it is not an illogical inference that loss aversion will be quite high among investors right now.

That is not to say investors don’t want to generate great returns; they just have diminish ing emotional reserves to deal

To give you a sense for how short-term-focused investors have become, the average stock-holding period in the US has declined over the past 70 years from eight years in 1950 to a mere five months now!

The holding period for “the oracle of Omaha” and the god

Higher insurance premiums hit households

The level of loss aversion varies in each of us, as it is shaped by our upbringing, our influences, our socio-economic background, our knowledge and education. The fallout from of an in creasing number of extreme weather events is flowing through to home insurance premiums, prompting a growing number of house holds to question whether they will be able to pay for cover in years to come.

A recent survey of 1083 households conducted by consumer advocate Choice found that nearly two-thirds of Australians were either quite or very concerned about the affordability of home insurance.

This is perhaps little surprise given that, on conducting an

analysis of home insurance quotes, Choice found that prices have risen considerably in recent years.

“Home insurance premium quotes have increased by 72% over the past five years across the country,” says Choice insur ance campaigner Dean Price.

He warns that if insurance costs continue to rise, even more homes will be left without adequate protection at a time when catastrophic floods, bushfires and other events are becoming more frequent.

“Some people are forgoing flood insurance if they can’t

miss

In my view, investors need to at least hold stocks for five years or more (average holding period in their portfolio) to call themselves long-term investors and reap the benefits of the 8%12% annual return the markets should deliver through various multi-year cycles.

Short-termism raises the risk of locking in the losses by selling when shares decline,

A good way to manage your fear of investing is by having a professional and experienced adviser by your side through thick and thin.

Work out your risk profile with your adviser and develop a long-term investment plan and stick to it.

MAX RIAZ, INVESTMENT MANAGER

afford it, while others have little choice but to leave their property underinsured or unin sured. This leaves people in a very vulnerable situation.”

TOM WATSON

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New breast cancer clinic in Wyong

Internationally renowned radiation oncologist and breast cancer specialist, Professor John Boyages AM, has started a fortnightly breast clinic in Wyong at Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital.

Opening the clinic coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is a new partnership with Icon Cancer Centre Gosford where Prof Boyages and the team provide consultations and a personalised service, with no waiting time for patients.

“When I was told about the level of development and population in the northern part of the Central Coast, it became clear that we really had to

provide a better service in the region,” Prof Boyages said.

“We want to deliver the best care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible and this partnership helps fulfil that commitment to local patients.”

Dr Paul Chen, a specialist breast surgeon with extensive experience in oncoplastic breast surgery, will also be based in the clinic working alongside Prof Boyages.

Zena Duncan, 67, says she is very grateful for the care she has received by the team at the clinic after being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year and then surgery by Dr Chen.

Following intensive

chemotherapy, Zena met with Prof Boyages at the Wyong clinic to discuss radiation therapy.

Professor John Boyages AM

“This year has certainly been a tough one.,” she said.

“Hearing the news I have

breast cancer was a huge shock but I am very grateful for the care I have been receiving

from my doctors and all their support teams.

“They all made a point of being available and making sure I understood and was comfortable with my treatment plan.

“Professor Boyages and Dr Chen are two of the best in their fields, so to have them form this partnership for the benefit of local patients is wonderful to see.

“I’m looking forward to getting treatment out of the way before Christmas, putting this year behind me and doing some travelling next year,” says Zena.

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Positive parenting program gets $40M boost

The Triple P Positive Parenting Program was launched at Warnervale this week following receipt of a $40M Federal Government parenting education and Support grant.

Member for Dobell and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Emma McBride, said the Triple P online parenting program

was free for all Australian parents and carers of young children under 12 years.

“It’s important for parents and carers to look after their own mental health and wellbeing, as well as their children’s, and this program will give them the support they need when they need it,” McBride said.

“Triple P also aims to reduce

the stigma around seeking help and support and encourages families to have those important conversations with each other.”

It is an online program accessible from smart phones, tablets or laptops, and the easy-to-use modules can now be utilised by parents and carers at their own pace and in their own time.

More than half a million Australians have done a Triple P program in the past six years alone.

Triple P International Country Director, Carol Markie-Dadds, said parents and carers were struggling right now with increased levels of anxiety and stress as result of the pandemic, natural disasters and ongoing financial pressures.

“This $40M funding means that all families with young children in Australia will have free access to Triple P’s evidence-based toolbox of strategies to build their children’s resilience, including their emotional and coping skills, benefitting them now and as they get older.”

Markie-Dadds said Triple P had delivered positive

outcomes for children and their families across Australia, and 30 countries around the world, for more than 40 years.

Parents and carers can access free, online parenting support 24/7 at www.triplepparenting.net.au

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In-home aged care service celebrates 10 years on Coast

Home Instead Central Coast will celebrate a decade of providing aged care services across the region on October 22.

Owners Jasmine Hopcraft and Chris Dawson set up their own office of the global inhome aged care service on the Coast in 2012, and have since expanded to Newcastle in 2018, survived a pandemic, kept 200 staff in jobs and cared for more than 350 families.

“We experienced the care needs of our own parents while bringing up our young family, and so many of our friends had parents who had retired and continue to retire in the region – not a single one of them wished to leave their homes,” Hopcraft said.

“We knew there was, and still is, a real need for quality services that are flexible and tailored for each person.”

Hopcraft, who was named Business Person of the Year in the 2021 Central Coast Local Business Awards, said it was a privilege to deliver such an essential service to the

community.

“We genuinely get pleasure and satisfaction when we see a marked improvement in the health and wellbeing of a client and the relief and delight from their family,” she said.

“As our population ages, the need for care is growing in our community and across Australia – by 2066, it is projected there will be over 4.5 million people aged 65-74.

“There is concern that this

ageing of the population will put unsustainable pressure on public spending, with particular concerns about rising health costs and the ability of the health system to serve the increasing numbers of older people needing care.”

The shortage of labour during the COVID pandemic and in the current tight market is also an ongoing challenge for the industry.

“It’s a very competitive, tough

employment market,” Hopcraft said.

“Aged and disability care is a labour-intensive industry, and the growing population of elderly Australians requires a body of workers trained to care for them.”

The business was recognised last year as a regional finalist in two categories of the 2021 Business NSW Business Awards: Employer of Choice –Central Coast; and Excellence

in Business – Central Coast.

Jenny McKay is one of the office’s longest-serving caregivers and has worked for Home Instead Central Coast for nine-and-a-half years.

Her mother, Helen Hawkes, has engaged their services for two years.

At 86, Helen needs help around the home with domestic tasks including cooking and cleaning and said she would be “lost” without Home Instead.

“It’s wonderful to be able to remain in your own home.”

For Jenny, Home Instead means not only quality care and companionship for her mum with carers helping her at home, but also rewarding employment for her.

“Caring for someone creates a real bond and this is where relationship-based care is so special, you become like family.

The former flight attendant joined Home Instead after stepping away from her career in the air to have children.

“I would take my children to the shops and see carers with clients and think, I could do that,” she said.

“I love just talking to older people who have such wonderful stories to tell.”

The business celebrated its milestone with a private screening of Everybody’s Oma on October 12 at Avoca Beach Theatre and will hold birthday lunches for clients at Davistown and In Newcastle this week.

Bulk-billed telehealth psychiatry sessions to be restored

The Federal Government will invest $47.7M in next week’s budget to restore bulk billed video telehealth psychiatry consultations in regional and rural areas.

Health Minister, Mark Butler, said In December 2021, the former Government cut the

ability for psychiatrists to deliver bulk billed telehealth consultations in rural and regional areas.

“The former Government’s cuts to regional mental health consultations during a pandemic were unconscionable,” he said.

“Our rural and regional

communities have endured drought, bushfires, floods and the impacts of COVID-19 in recent years – a perfect storm of factors that have taken a significant toll on people’s mental health.

“The Federal Government is restoring these vital mental health services, making them

affordable and accessible to people wherever they live.”

From November 1, Australians living in rural and regional areas and other eligible patients will once again have easier and more affordable access to critical mental health supports as the funding restores a 50 per cent fee

loading to bulk billed Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) psychiatry services delivered by video telehealth.

Member for Dobell and Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Emma McBride, said the move would make a significant difference in the lives of people who live outside major cities, as well as First Nations Australians and aged care residents.

“Reinstating this Medicare rebate for bulk-billed video psychiatry consultations will help thousands of Australians to access the support they need for their mental health and wellbeing,” she said.

“Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people in rural and

regional Australia had higher rates of mental health related hospitalisation and suicide than those living in cities,” a spokesperson said.

“The cut of the previous loading meant many patients were forced to pay gap fees or give up treatment and some psychiatrists ceased to provide services in rural areas.”

Reinstating additional Medicare support for telehealth psychiatry mental health consultations is expected to support approximately 410,000 consultations over four years, and approximately 543,000 consultations over five years.

Source: Media release, Oct 14 Home Instead Central Coast

Jasmine Hopcraft and Chris Dawson

Caregiver Jenny McKay and her mother Helen Hawkes

Primary source: Media release, Nov 17, 2022 Federal Government

Hit refresh this year-end with free respite care

The Salvation Army is encouraging aged carers and recipients to hit refresh this year-end with free respite care at its Woodport Aged Care Centre in Erina.

When caring for the elderly, respite care is temporary support that gives a carer and care recipient a break for a brief period of time and can provide an effective way to explore permanent aged care.

It can be accessed for a few hours, a few days or up to a few weeks.

At Woodport Aged Care Centre (Woodport), the approach to respite care places emphasis on residents receiving optimum

personalised care within their specified respite period.

“At Woodport, we value choice, and we work with each resident individually to create a personalised approach to their care,” says Bronwyn Dickson, Woodport’s Care Manager.

“All residents will be assessed by our Physiotherapy team on their mobility needs before our Registered Nurses gain an insight towards residents’ choices of meal preferences and personal care requirements.”

“All care, including both respite and permanent care, is based on personalised care plans which are created prior

to the resident’s first day through liaising with the resident, their family and the Centre’s team.”

Dickson says many residents

arrive to Woodport initially as respite, looking to transition to permanent care.

“Often this is because a resident’s carer needs to attend

Central Coast residents have until Sunday, October 23, to have their say on a new plan for the future of regional health.

Minister for Regional Health, Bronnie Taylor, said the community’s feedback will be absolutely critical in developing the Regional Health Plan 20222032.

“We know our regional communities care deeply about

to other tasks, if they need some additional support after hospital or require emergency respite care.”

Robert Douglas is a resident

Have your say on regional health plan

their healthcare services and this is their opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to shaping the future of their healthcare system,” Taylor said.

“I want to ensure the community is at the heart of everything the NSW Government is doing when it comes to health in the regions, so I strongly encourage everyone who has an interest in regional health to have their

say on the new plan.

“Your insights will help inform the development of a strong plan that enables us to deliver on our goal to improve healthcare experiences and outcomes for everyone living in rural, regional and remote NSW.”

Regional Health Division Coordinator General, Luke Sloane, said the survey would build upon the valuable

consultation conducted to date.

“We have had the benefit of input from local communities, local government representatives and health stakeholders,” he said.

“I look forward to hearing from many more people through this survey, as it will guide us in developing a strategy that meets the health needs of communities now and

into the future.”

So far there have been 68 consultation sessions with 1,600 people across NSW as well as more than 2,000 surveys completed.

To have your say, visit https:// www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov. au/nsw-regional-health-plan by midnight on October 23.

at Woodport and says that the Centre is, “a home away from home”.

“You are well respected and treated like you are part of the family.”

Woodport is currently offering up to 28 days of pre-booked free respite care between now and until 15th January 2023. Bookings are subject to availability on the dates required.

Visit https://agedcare.salvos. org.au/complimentaryrespite-care/ or call 02 4365 2660 to learn more.

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Torie and Louise ihear Umina Beach Team

Source: Media release, Oct 18 NSW Government NSW Health Minister, Bronnie Taylor

DOWN IN THE GARDEN:

PLANT BEANS NOW

Even the changeable Spring weather and extra rain won’t have too much of a negative effect as long as you prepare well.

They will prefer a deep soil that is rich in organic matter and digging through some blood and bone a couple of weeks before planting can give them a great start.

Beans don’t really like sandy soil so add lots of organic matter and make sure, as with most vegetables, that it is well-drained.

The biggest human-induced problem beans face is over-watering.

This leads to fungal issues and oxygen starvation so hold off on the hose.

Beans will like moist to top-dry soil and you will find that they are rather hardy through summer.

You can mulch, but never allow the mulch material to touch the stems as this is another way to trap too much moisture close to the bean plant which will lead to plant death.

PLANT THIS WEEK

What beans really need is full sun and for climbing beans, a trellis of some sort to support them.

Once growing, beans really don’t need additional feeding unless there has been a lot of rain and nutrient levels are low.

Then a liquid-based preparation or manure tea would work well.

Beans are able to get all the nitrogen they need because they fix it from the air around them.

Over feeding beans will actually upset this balance and cause damage to your plants so be very careful when making the decision to feed.

While growing beans is relatively easy, they can fall victim, to diseases like powdery mildew and halo blight.

Make sure that you are giving your plants plenty of air flow by spacing well and that you are not over-watering, watering during the heat of the day or letting water fall upon leaves or pool

around the plants.

All this increases humidity and this encourages the growth of these fungal disease.

There is a lot of variety out there to choose from when deciding what to grow in your garden and you will find that the selection seems to be divided between climbers and bushes.

Climbers can reach a height of 2 metres while bush beans get up to around 40cm depending on type.

They grow.

As annuals in this area and you can expect to harvest between 10 to 14 weeks.

Make sure that you harvest as soon as they mature, when they are still crisp and full because leaving too long will cause your beans to toughen up.

If you would like to collect beans to dry, allow them to do so on the plant.

These can be collected for culinary use or for

planting in the future.

Here are a few bean types that will grow well on the Coast and can be planted right now.

Dwarf Borlotti which can be harvested as a green bean or left to dry on the plant.

This is an excellent culinary bean and very popular.

Butter ‘Cherokee Wax’ is another lovely dwarf variety worth growing.

One of the most productive climbers is ‘Blue Lake Climbing’ bean and if you like your beans without strings then look out for ‘Lazy Housewife’ or Dwarf ‘Snapbean’.

For stir-fries you can’t go past ‘Snake Beans’ and if you like broad beans, ‘Coles Early Dwarf’; is a good one.

Beans love to grow with broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbages, cauliflowers, cucumbers, lettuce, potatoes and sweet corn.

Tucked behind the Men’s Shed at Bateau Bay, this Central Coast Community Garden began because two Men’s Shed members, Kevin and Nigel, saw the need for a place that had similar benefits but would be open to all.

Ten years ago, they petitioned the Central Coast Council to create their dream of a garden that men, women, parents, grandparents and children could all enjoy upon the degraded bush block.

Nigel shows me around and explains the planning and work undertaken by these dedicated volunteers over the years.

The garden now houses lots of raised beds, a wonderful meeting room with facilities, chickens and many outdoor supporting structures.

Lynsey was working hard when I visited and has been coming for nearly four years, initially not a gardener, she came along to just get out in the fresh air, get some exercise and meet people.

Deb comes every now and then, loves helping with the planting and enjoys the company of others here.

Glenda moved to the Coast from a home with larger gardens and unfortunately her new balcony garden didn’t work out as planned.

She joined the garden and has been thrilled with the community connections she didn’t expect to make, “I’m home when I’m here at the garden” she tells me.

Kevin Armstrong is the Secretary of the Bateau Bay

Community Garden and says the object of this important Central Coast asset is to provide an outdoor location that serves as a meeting place for people as well as encouraging healthy eating and exercise.

“Community Gardens engender a sense of community and give people an opportunity to work together to achieve things as a community in a cooperative way.” Kevin adds.

You can join the warm and welcoming Bateau Bay Community Garden or pop in for visit any Tuesday or Thursday morning. It’s an organic garden and open to all ages and level of skill, even zero skills.

They also host the Long Jetty Produce Swap on the first Saturday of the month.

You can also follow them on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/bateaubay. communitygarden/

WHAT’S ON FOR PLANT LOVERS

Coachwood Nursery Open Days - Friday 21 & Saturday 22 October 9am – 3pm

900 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby. Free Entry. Pet friendly. Succulent Workshop starts at 3pm, book online to ensure your place: coachwoodnursery.com

Dried Flower Workshop - Sunday 23 October from 3pm

900 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby. Create a stunning wreath and learn proper florist techniques with Ruth who will guide you in selection, crafting and care of your dried floral creation. Make your own beautiful gifts and products to take home. Everything included. To book: coachwoodnursery.com

Clara’s Urban Farm Mushroom Talk & SWAMP Working Bee

Sunday 23rd October 10am – 12pm

Who loves mushrooms? Who wants to learn to grow their own mushrooms? Come along and find out! Also, it’s the SWAMP Working Bee so if you would love to garden for an hour or so alongside the SWAMPIES, get those boots and gloves on and join in! Gold coin donation for mushroom talk please. 1897 South Tacoma Road, Tuggerah

More info: swampcentralcoast.com.au

So easy, so yummy and you can sow right now! Most beans go brilliantly all year round, especially on the Central Coast

YOUR GARDENS: Bateau Bay Community Garden

WITH CHERALYN DARCEY

Kids learn to move like a Mariner

Children from Kooloora Preschool-Toukley Public School are celebrating after a visit from the Central Coast Mariners as part of an initiative to get kids active.

The full first team squad dropped in recently to give out prizes and take part in outdoor games with the children.

The visit capped off this year’s Move like a Mariner program, which aims to teach fundamental movement skills to children aged three to five.

The six-week program sees early childhood education and care services on the Coast provided with resources to teach the skills through a series of fun and simple games.

Twenty-eight early childhood

education and care services took part in the program this year, resulting in 1,650 children being taught to move like their favourite Mariners players.

Move like a Mariner is a joint initiative between Central Coast Local Health District’s (CCLHD) Health Promotion Service and Central Coast Mariners and is funded by Dairy Farmers.

All centres taking part in the program receive a goodie bag and certificate, with Kooloora Preschool winning a team visit.

Assistant Principal, Sharon Buck, said the children were excited to welcome the players.

“It was fantastic to have the Mariners team with us for the afternoon and doing some of the activities the children were

engaged with throughout the Move like a Mariner program,” she said.

“Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces as they got to play with the players was a real joy.

“We looked forward to the

games each week and even posted them on our digital platform for families to practise at home with their children.”

Dan Hall, defender for the Central Coast Mariners, enjoyed seeing the children so excited about getting active

and playing games.

“It is really rewarding to know that, as a footballer, you can make a positive impact on the health of the next generation,” he said.

The Move like a Mariner program has provided sporting equipment and teaching resources to more than 100 early childhood services, reaching in excess of 5,500 children across the Coast.

It is delivered in parallel with the NSW Health Munch & Move initiative which promotes the importance of healthy eating and physical activity for young children.

CCLHD Health Promotion Officer, Liesl Greenwood, said the program is understandably popular.

“It’s a really fun and engaging way for the kids to learn vital movement skills that get them active and into healthy habits early in their development,” she said.

“This year we introduced additional online resources for centres with videos of Mariners players demonstrating some of the games, which helped drive further engagement with the program.

Early childhood services wanting to take part in next year’s Move like a Mariner program can register their interest by emailing CCLHDHealthPromotion@health.nsw. gov.au.

Source: Media release, Oct 17 Central Coast Local Health District

New challenge re-energises inter-district tennis

Newcastle and Gosford Mid-Week Ladies Tennis Clubs have taken a big step in re-energising interdistrict tennis with the introduction of the MidWeek Ladies Annual Tennis Challenge.

In the first event, hosted by the Gosford Mid-Week Ladies Club at Gosford Tennis Centre on October 12, Newcastle who came away with the inaugural trophy.

Forty-eight ladies ranging in age from mid-20s to over 70 took to the courts in a

competition spanning two Divisions.

With early matches favouring the home side, Newcastle came home strong to take out the event 171 points to 149.

Newcastle committee member Julie Shearer said it was a wonderful experience for the ladies to play different people at a new event.

“Many players back in Newcastle will be envious that they missed out on the opportunity to be a part of the first interclub event,” she said.

“Thanks to the Gosford ladies committee led by Kathryn Kelly

IN MEMORIAM

BUCKLEY, Olive Hannah,

Late of Woy Woy, Passed Away Peacefully 14th October 2022.

Beloved wife of Arthur (Pat) for 72 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard & Jill, Robert & Cheryl, Stephen & Jennifer, Anne & Ian Maggs and Jennifer (dec.) & Ian Handley. Cherished by her 15 grandchildren, 56 greatgrandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Loved by all who knew her. Aged 99 years.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend the service for Olive to be held on Friday 21st October 2022 at Holy Apostles’

Anglican Church, 147-149 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, commencing at 11.00 am. A committal service will follow later at the Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park at 2.30 pm.

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“This means a lot to not only the Central Coast Mariners, not only young footballers on the Coast, but all female athletes to show that there is professional careers and pathways that can be had. It is so exciting to get to this point finally,” he said.

“Every young footballer on the Central Coast can now see a pathway from grassroots all the way through to the national teams without having to leave the Coast.

“It’s tremendously amazing to have another team of community ambassadors to inspire the next generation. It is so special and a big part of what this club means.”

Mielekamp is also excited by the prospect of the women’s side playing their home matches at Central Coast Stadium, which has seen renovations completed to make it an optimal ground for

for their efforts in hosting the first event; it has been truly

amazing.” Kelly said the event is a key

development in fostering broader playing opportunities for women locally and builds on a strong tradition of mid-week ladies’ tennis in Newcastle and the Central Coast.

Tennis NSW Tennis Development Officer, Kathy Barber, congratulated the clubs on the initiative.

“The Tennis NSW Strategic Plan highlights continuing development and delivery of Women and Girls initiatives and it’s so pleasing to see our local committees doing just this for local female players,” she said.

It is expected that some

Mariners confirm entry of Liberty A-League Womens team

female football.

“Playing at Central Coast Stadium was integral to everything that we as a club are passionate about. That is what we do for the boys, we produce Socceroos, and now our task is to produce Matildas,” he said.

“We can only do that if we give them the same opportunities, our facilities and expertise are there, so to be playing at Central Coast Stadium, which we deem as the best stadium in Australia for female professional football, was an absolute must.

“Designated change rooms that have been put in just for this moment, an unbelievable surface with stunning views. Our club and this stadium have got things that other clubs just can’t buy.”

Following Football Australia’s official approval, A-Leagues Commissioner Greg O’Rourke said:

“There has never been a

more exciting time for women’s football in Australia with the expanded and extended Liberty A-League Women, and the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand™ taking place nine months from now.

“We have accelerated our

investment to ensure a legacy for women and girls playing and supporting football in Australia and are delighted to see Central Coast become our 12th team in the Liberty A-League Women.”

The Mariners are also

players will go on to be involved in further initiatives including Tennis NSW’s Sheroes program, connecting women in tennis across the state and championed by former WTA professional and current Women and Girls lead for Tennis NSW, Casey Dellacqua. Newcastle will host the 2023 Mid-Week Ladies Annual Tennis Challenge event at the District Park Tennis Centre, Broadmeadow.

debuting the Julie Dolan scholarship, which will support a female footballer associated with the Central Coast academy in their academic journey.

Source: Media Release, 17 October Central Coast Mariners

Max Balard demonstrates some skills with the kids from Kooloora Preschool-Toukley Public School

Source: Media release, Oct 14 Gosford Mid-Week Ladies Club

Forty-eight players of varying ages took part

Mariners confirm entry of Liberty A-League Womens team

The Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce the first signing for our A-League Women’s side, with the team officially set to enter the Liberty A-League Women’s competition for the 2023/24 season.

Local forward Annalise Rasmussen, a long-time women’s academy member, has become the first signing for

the club heading into the side’s first season.

Her progression into the Liberty A-League Women’s side symbolises the opportunity that will now be available for youth players on the Coast.

Females in the region will have a direct pathway from academy prospects to Liberty A-League Women’s players, and eventually National team stars.

Rasmussen’s deal comes off

the back of a big week for the Mariners Liberty A-League Women’s side. Football Australia’s Board has officially approved the licence, meaning that the team will enter the league for the 2023/24 season.

Football Australia’s CEO, James Johnson said:

“Football Australia is excited to see a team from the Central Coast return to participate at the national level in the Liberty

A-LeagueWomen competition.”

“As we look ahead to the CommBank Matildas playing against Thailand in November and the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 2023, this is a once in a generation opportunity to supercharge women’s football in Australia. A Mariners team for a well-supported Central Coast region will demonstrate to young women and girls what dreams are possible and

provide a platform into our national teams.”

The side will also be playing every match at the home of the Mariners, Central Coast Stadium. This is in line with an upcoming agreement with Venues Live.

Following years of success with the club’s female academy, the Mariners inclusion in the Liberty A-League Women’s competition now marks a move

Talia tops national rankings

Avoca Beach junior surfer Talia Tebb took out the Under 12 girls event at the Woolworths Surfer Groms Northern Beaches Final Day on October 16, taking her to first spot on the national rankings.

Held at Curl Curl Beach, the event saw Talia notch up her fourth win in the 2022 calendar year.

She continued her impressive form in challenging conditions, scoring one of the highest single waves for the ladies with a 6.33 ride.

Olive Morriss, also of Avoca Beach, came second in the event, taking her to second spot on the national rankings.

An extremely close final in the Under 10 Girls saw Alani Morris of Shelly Beach emerge victorious, after locking in the highest single waves of the heat with a 5.8 ride.

Regarded as one of the major

to provide female footballers with an opportunity to become CommBank Matildas while still staying on the Central Coast.

Central Coast Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp is pleased to finally see the Mariners football ecosystem completed, after what has been a long road to have an A-League women’s side enter the competition.

stepping stones in the development of young Australian surfers, the 10-event Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps series caters for surfers from Under 8 to Under 14, with events to be held in NSW, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and South Australia over summer as competitors earn points towards state and national rankings.

Other results for Central Coast surfers saw Alani Morris of Shelly Beach take out the Under 10 Girls and Nixon Vaughan of Bateau Bay come second in the Under 10 Boys.

Mia MacMahon of Norah Head came fourth in the Under 14 Girls and Noah Hartney of Killcare came fourth in the Under 14 Boys.

The next NSW event will be held at Cronulla on December 3.

Source: Media release,

Surf Life Saving NSW

Talia Tebb celebrates her latest win

Alani Morris was also victorious on the day