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Bevan Router awarded RSL Australia Life Membership

With community angst running high over the proposed sale of council assets on the Peninsula... See page 5

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Locals brought bush to the beach with the planting of over 2,000 trees at Umina Beach on April 21.

A Woy Woy veteran has been recognised for his decades of service with a Life Membership award at an Anzac Day service at Ettalong Diggers on April 25. See page 12

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Bevan Router (3rd from right) and Ian Weekley (3rd from left) and others, at the Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy’s Anzac Service

Peninsula assets on the block Community land across the Peninsula – including green spaces, a retirement community and a sports oval – is set to be reclassified and sold off as part of Central Coast Council’s ‘solution’ to solving its financial woes. The Council first released their ‘assets sales program’ as part of its financial recovery plan at the April 27 Council meeting, with many members of the public unaware of the looming auction. With growing anger in the community, Council swayed on their decision to sell off the assets, and quickly announced a formal community consultation process into the list of sites. Residents have until May 21 to provide feedback, view the location and a description of

Fassifern Street in Ettalong Beach will need to be reclassified as a residential zone prior to its sale

the land parcels by visiting yourvoiceourcoast.com. Council Administrator, Dick Persson, agreed with community requests for a community feedback process after an outpouring of community anger, as characterised by the protest

outside the Council’s Chamber in Wyong on April 27. Persson said he regretted his handling of the matter which had caused widespread concern amongst the community. “There is still a need for

Council to raise funds through the sale of surplus or ‘lazy’ assets if we are to pay down the huge debts run up by the suspended Councillors,” Persson said. “This is not a ‘fire sale’ as some are claiming - any properties sold will be at

market price or better, and the market is very strong at the moment. “I can assure residents that all due diligence is being undertaken in this process. “This includes assessment against the Community Strategic Plan, consultation with the independent Property Advisory Committee and always independent market valuation assessment.” The plan, which required a review of Council’s property assets, then grouped the properties into three categories: operational classified and appropriately zoned land, operational classified land which requires rezoning, and land parcels where Council is seeking reclassification from community to operational land. Continued page 6

Hardy’s Bay RSL Club have received over $16,000 in funding to help reactivate their live music venue after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions... See page 26

Sport

There are encouraging early signs emerging from the Woy Woy Lions in their Premier 1 men’s and women’s teams following big changes. See page 40

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Avoca locals are encouraged to head to Chapman Cres at 10am this Anzac Day to support 97-year-old John Bartlett, who will be doing his own march as he cannot do the one in Sydney.

A small group of volunteers is calling for support from officials after spending hours picking up washed-up debris... See page 5

Concerned Peninsula residents are expected to flock to Terrigal on Saturday, April 24, in support of a paddle-out to be held by Surfrider Foundation Australia as pressure mounts on Federal Minister for Resources, Keith Pitt, for a final decision on the renewal of the PEP11 permit for offshore gas and oil drilling. See page 4

As Peninsula residents await a decision from Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock on the future of Central Coast Council, suspended Gosford West Ward councillor, Chris Holstein, has confirmed that he will not stand for re-election at the next local government elections.

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Suspended Councillor Chris Holstein

Hancock is expected to hand down a decision within days on whether councillors will return when the period of administration ends on April 29, or if she will initiate an inquiry into the Council’s financial situation and extend the period of administration. If it is the latter, it is doubtful that residents will be asked to go to the polls this September. If the councillors are returned, the local government elections would go ahead on September 4. But whenever the elections are held, Holstein will not be standing.

“It is my view that the Minister will move forward with some sort of inquiry,”” Holstein said. “It is not in the State Government’s interests to have this Council come back with two councillors having already resigned. “This concerns me because if they don’t know what’s happened by now, they never will and in line with the democratic process, they should hold an election in September. “An inquiry could prove embarrassing to the State Government and detrimental to Council management.” Even so, Holstein said there would be little point in current councillors returning for just a few months. “There is nothing to be gained by bringing the councillors back,” he said. “They all have their own agendas.” Holstein said while he believed councillors must take some responsibility for the financial situation, there were

other contributing factors, including management and processes dating back to the first period of administration in 2016. “I have some firm views on the reasons we ended up where we are, which I will elaborate on after the Minister has made her decision,” he said. “Whatever the outcome, I hope this Council can learn from its previous mistakes. “In the meantime, I have evaluated my own position and after 30 years in civic life, I have decided not to stand for reelection when the next election is held.” If current councillors return, Gosford West Ward would be represented by Holstein and Labor Councillor Richard Mehrtens, with the third ward councillor, Troy Marquart having resigned in October, along with his Liberal colleague, Rebecca Gale, from Gosford East Ward.

Around the Coast, people turned out in droves to commemorate the fallen and the returned in live ANZAC Day marches and ceremonies.

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A Daleys Point local is in the running for a national award following her fight for a ‘new normal’ after suffering a stroke six years ago.

Central Coast hydrogen R&D company, Star Scientific, hosted Prime Minister Scott Morrison on April 21, where he committed half a billion dollars to hydrogen development and Carbon, Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) in next month's federal budget. Morrison said he will allocate $275m to create four more

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hydrogen hubs in regional Australia and the other $267m to carbon capture, utilisation, and storage projects, also known as carbon sequestration. Morrison said the development of hydrogen is one of the main elements of energy technology that is essential for Australia's future. "I want Australia and hydrogen technology to be synonymous around the

world," Morrison said. "It is essential we position Australia to succeed by investing now in the technologies that will support our industries into the future, with lower emissions energy that can support Australian jobs." Star Scientific has developed their Hydrogen Energy Release Optimiser (HERO) technology to produce unlimited, affordable, safe and reliable

energy with zero emissions by converting hydrogen and oxygen into heat and water, without degrading the catalyst. Star Scientific Global Group Chairman, Andrew Horvath, said HERO is revolutionary in reducing emissions in the future. "Hydrogen is now, hydrogen will be the future fuel, it's inexhaustible, it will dramatically drop in price, and it will become the base fuel of

the planet." Star Scientific recently won the 2020 Global Energy Awards' Emerging Technology of the Year category. When asked specifically how much of the $500m will go to the Central Coast, the Prime Minister was vague and said it would be allocated 'Australia wide'. Jacinta Counihan

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Minister rules out ‘judicial’ inquiry

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Should the 13 suspended councillors be allowed to return to duties at the end of April until the September election?

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90.6% Tascott local, Nicola McDermott has set athletic history at the 2021 Australian Championships, becoming the first Australian Women High Jumper to clear 2.00m.

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With a decision on the future of Central Coast Council expected to be handed down within days, Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, has ruled out a judicial inquiry into the Council’s financial woes. A period of administration was instituted by Hancock last October for a three-month period following revelations of Council’s dire financial situation and was subsequently extended by another three

months. She suspended the 13 councillors (Councillors Troy Marquart and Rebecca Gale having resigned days earlier) and appointed Administrator Dick Persson. The period of administration ends on April 29, with Hancock to decide on what happens next prior to that date. Hancock said ordering a judicial inquiry, as requested in an e-petition signed by more Continued page 10

The Mariners A-League season hangs in the balance ahead of a crunch match this weekend against rivals Sydney FC (April 24) at Central Coast Stadium. See page 39

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It’s official, a public inquiry is to be held into Central Coast Council and the local government elections slated for September 4 will be postponed until late next year. The decision was announced on April 27 by Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, who said that the inquiry will provide an “independent, open, and transparent process to help improve the council’s performance and sustainability”. While the move has been applauded by Administrator, Dick Persson,and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, not everyone is pleased. Suspended Mayor Lisa Matthews said a public inquiry isn’t the answer that ratepayers have been looking for and Shadow Minister for the Central

Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancoc and Premier Gladys Berejiklian

Coast, David Harris, said he was disappointed that calls for a judicial inquiry, supported by an e-petition bearing more than 20,000 signatures, had been ignored. Minister Hancock said Council’s performance, particularly concerning financial management, had been of “great concern” to the

community. “On behalf of all Central Coast ratepayers, I want to see Council performing in the best interest of the community and this public inquiry will help get to the bottom of the issues which have impacted its performance, resulting in my suspension of councillors and appointment of an Interim

Administrator,” she said. “Any member of the public with concerns about the council can now raise them directly with the Commissioner of the public inquiry.” Roslyn McCulloch, who has three decades of experience in local government and planning law and conducted the 2019

Residents of the Mangrove Mountain community have launched a petition in an effort to stop the proposed sale of the district’s heritage listed Union Church.

Continued page 4

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, was in Berkeley Vale on April 21, to visit Star Scientific, a company leading the way in developing the global hydrogen energy economy. See page 26

Sport

Sydney FC came back from a two goal deficit against the Mariners at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday... See page 40

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Bevan Router awarded RSL Australia Life Membership

The (VRA) is celebrating the launch of their first official uniform for members of the organisation... See page 5

With community angst running high over the proposed sale of council assets on the Peninsula...

Out&About

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Central Coast resident, Nikki Bennett, is now starring in a theatrical tribute for Australian Music legend, Helen Reddy.

The local community has asked to see the Termite Report which Central Coast Council says shows the Norah Head Hall should be demolished.

Mixed reactions to announcement of public inquiry It’s official – a public inquiry is to be held into Central Coast Council, the councillors will remain suspended and the local government elections slated for September 4 will be postponed until late next year. The decision was announced on April 27 by Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock, who said the inquiry will provide an “independent, open, and transparent process to help improve the council’s performance and sustainability”. While the move has been applauded by Administrator Dick Persson and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch, not everyone is pleased.

Suspended Mayor Lisa Matthews said a public inquiry isn’t the answer ratepayers have been looking for and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said he was disappointed that calls for a judicial inquiry, supported by an e-petition bearing more than 20,000 signatures, had been ignored. Minister Hancock said Council’s performance, particularly concerning financial management, had been of “great concern” to the community. “On behalf of all Central Coast ratepayers, I want to see Council performing in the best interest of the community and this public inquiry will help get to the bottom of the issues which have impacted its performance, resulting in my

Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock

suspension of councillors and appointment of an Interim Administrator,” she said. “Any member of the public with concerns about the council can now raise them directly with the Commissioner of the public inquiry.” Roslyn McCulloch, who has three decades of experience in

local government and planning law and conducted the 2019 public inquiry into Balranald Shire Council, has been appointed Commissioner of the inquiry. At the conclusion of the inquiry, she will present a report to the Minister and may make recommendations, including issuing a Performance Improvement Order or dismissing Council. Hancock said the decision means the Coast’s local government election will be postponed until late 2022, with current councillors to remain suspended during the inquiry process. Council Administrator, Dick Persson, said the Minister’s decision to stop the suspended councillors returning on April

A Woy Woy veteran has been recognised for his decades of service with a Life Membership award at an Anzac Day service at Ettalong Diggers on April 25. See page 12

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29 was “great news for both the community and the Council”. “My Final Report recommended this course of action as there is still a lot to do before the Council recovers from the disruption of the past three years,” he said. Persson also applauded the appointment of Rik Hart as the new Administrator. Hart acted as CEO until the recent appointment of David Farmer to the position. “The new CEO and new Administrator need to continue the ‘recovery’ without the political distractions which would have inevitably occurred if the councillors had been allowed to return,” he said.

The public now has a threeweek window to have its say on a Central Coast Council proposal to reclassify and rezone land at the Central Coast Stadium on the waterfront at Gosford. See page 25

Sport

After two home games at Central Coast Stadium this week, the Mariners have picked up only one of six potential league points, suffering a draw and then a crushing defeat. See page 40

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Locals brought bush to the beach with the planting of over 2,000 trees at Umina Beach on April 21.

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public inquiry into Balranald Shire Council, has been appointed Commissioner of the inquiry. At the conclusion of the inquiry, she will present a report to the Minister and may make recommendations, including issuing a Performance Improvement Order or dismissing Council. Hancock said the decision means the Coast’s local government election will be postponed until late 2022, with current councillors to remain suspended during the inquiry process. Council Administrator, Dick Persson, said the Minister’s decision to stop the suspended councillors returning on April 29 was “great news for both the community and the Council”.

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Community groups fight to save facilities listed for sale

Australian Reptile Park resident icon, Ranger Mick, has hit an incredible milestone, officially marking his 60,000th show performed at the Park.

The community push to cancel the PEP11 permit for offshore drilling has taken a large leap forward, with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, announcing the project will not go ahead under the Morrison government during last weekend’s Paddle Out protest at Terrigal Beach.

Public inquiry to be held and Council to remain under administration A proposal under consideration by the Department of Planning for two huge advertising signs at the north side of the Brian McGowan Bridge on the Central Coast Hwy has drawn the ire of nearby residents.

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Seven senior citizens who help to make their communities an inspiring place to live have been acknowledged..

ANZAC Day service at Memorial Park, The Entrance

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Over 200 people took to the water at Terrigal Haven on Saturday, April 24, to protest against PEP11. See page 13

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre and Fixx Events will host a series of drug and alcohol-free music events for youth called MAKE WAY, giving them a safe space to go out and have fun with friends.

The relaunch of the Woy Woy Waterfront Markets on April 11 was a winning but windy affair after breezy conditions hit the foreshore on Brick Wharf Rd.

No PEP11 drilling under this Government – Wicks

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Holstein calls time on 30 years of civic life

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Large crowds turn out for live ANZAC Day services

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A rally at Umina Beach in 2019 attracted 1,800 residents opposed to off-shore drilling

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Bevan Router (3rd from right) and Ian Weekley (3rd from left) and others, the Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy’s Anzac Service

New CEO, David Farmer, has his eyes firmly set on the future As the State Government ordered public inquiry delves into the causes of Central Coast Council’s financial crisis, new CEO, David Farmer, has his eyes firmly set on the future. Farmer is determined to achieve his dual goals of making the Council into an organisation for which its staff are proud to work and which is recognised more for its initiatives and policy decisions than the mistakes of the past 6-7 years. Taking up his appointment as CEO on April 12, Farmer is almost a month into his tenure and says he is in it “for the long haul”. He has a difficult job ahead of him. Working alongside Rik Hart,

who will take over from Dick Persson as Administrator on May 13, it will be Farmer’s job to see Council return to a solid financial footing. “I have been in difficult situations similar to this before,” he said. “I have worked at councils under administration at Wollongong for three and a half years and at Ipswich for 12 months, and am familiar with how this will work. “In some ways it is easier working alongside just one person, as opposed to elected councillors, as you don’t have to wonder how the numbers will fall. “Each Administrator is different, but I am confident that I will work well with Rik Hart, he understands both roles.

Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer

“His will be a more short term focus but I have a long term plan to work first with the Administrator and eventually with elected councillors to make the organisation as sound as possible.” Hart, who acted as CEO from

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October 30, when councillors were suspended and the Council was placed under administration until Farmer’s appointment, is already familiar with the workings of the organisation. Farmer said the first priority would be returning the Council’ finances to a healthy state. “It will be a lot of hard work for many people,” he said. Farmer said the road to financial recovery had begun with the loss of around 250 staff members. “Many of the hard decisions have already been made, with most of the staff cuts at management level, and now the organisation has to adapt to operating with fewer people and less resources as it continues to deliver essential services,” he said.

“In the short term, I hope to get this year’s budget working a little better than anticipated and I’d like to see a small surplus to start next year.” Key to achieving this, Farmer said, would be the 15 per cent rate rise yet to be okayed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), which will hand down its decision some time in May. In the event the rate increase of 13 per cent above the 2 per cent cap is denied, Farmer said there would be some “serious surgery” to services. “With cuts already having made to staff at the upper levels of the organisation, a further wave of staff cuts would impact those who deliver Council’s services,” he said. Continued page 10

Business NSW Central Coast has applauded news that the Federal Government has extended the construction commencement requirement.. See page 26

Sport

The Men’s Over 40 and Over 45 State Championships went ahead in Tamworth from Friday to Sunday, April 30 – May 2... See page 39

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Fassifern Street in Ettalong Beach will need to be reclassified as a residential zone prior to its sale

outside the Council’s Chamber in Wyong on April 27. Persson said he regretted his handling of the matter which had caused widespread concern amongst the community. “There is still a need for

Hardy’s Bay RSL Club have received over $16,000 in funding to help reactivate their live music venue after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions... See page 26

Sport

There are encouraging early signs emerging from the Woy Woy Lions in their Premier 1 men’s and women’s teams following big changes. See page 40

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New Council CEO says he’s ‘in for the long haul’ With community angst running high over the proposed sale of council assets on the Peninsula, new CEO David Farmer said there would have to “good reason” to remove any assets from the list. Residents have until May 21 to comment on the proposed asset sale list, with any money recouped from sales going towards paying off Council’s debt. But key to seeing Council’s budget improving into the future, Farmer said, would be the 15 per cent rate rise yet to be okayed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), which will hand down its decision later in May. In the event the rate increase of 13 per cent above the 2 per cent cap is denied, Farmer said there would be some “serious surgery” to services. “With cuts already made to staff at the upper levels of the organisation, a further wave of staff cuts would impact those who deliver council’s services,” he said. This could impact on such things as maintenance of council assets, mowing of parks and reserves and cuts in

Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer

the operation of some facilities, he said. As the State Governmentordered public inquiry delves into the causes of Central Coast Council’s financial crisis, Farmer has his eyes firmly set on the future. Farmer is determined to achieve his dual goals of making the Council into an organisation for which its staff are proud to work and which is recognised more for its initiatives and policy decisions

than the mistakes of the past within 6-7 years. Taking up his appointment as CEO on April 12, Farmer is almost a month into his tenure and says he is in it “for the long haul”. He has a difficult job ahead of him. Working alongside Rik Hart, who will take over as Administrator on May 13, it will be Farmer’s job to see Council return to a solid financial footing.

“I have been in difficult situations similar to this before,” he said. “I have worked at councils under administration at Wollongong for three and a half years and at Ipswich for 12 months and am familiar with how this will work. “In some ways it is easier working alongside just one person (as opposed to elected councillors), as you don’t have to wonder how the numbers will fall.

“Each Administrator is different, but I am confident I will work well with Rik Hart – he understands both roles. “His will be a more shortterm focus, but I have a longterm plan to work first with the Administrator and eventually with elected councillors to make the organisation as sound as possible.” Hart, who acted as CEO from the October 30, when councillors were suspended and the Council was placed

under administration until Farmer’s appointment, is already familiar with the workings of the organisation. Farmer said the first priority would be returning the Council’ finances to a healthy state. “It will be a lot of hard work for many people,” he said. Farmer said the road to financial recovery had begun with the loss of around 250 staff members. “Many of the hard decisions have already been made, with most of the staff cuts at management level and now the organisation has to adapt to operating with fewer people and less resources as it continues to deliver essential services,” he said. “In the short term I hope to get this year’s budget working a little better than anticipated and I’d like to see a small surplus to start next year.” The father of three adult children, Farmer is currently renting premises with wife Andrea while he awaits the sale of his Brisbane home and has yet to decide where in the region the couple will finally settle.

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Locals rally to save Council assets earmarked for sale on Peninsula

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Meet Ziv Raz, Dylan Taylor, Max Raz and Ori Raz. Six years ago, as young boys, they banded together to fight to save the reserve at 83-85 Brisbane Ave, Umina, where they had been playing since they were babies. The former Gosford Council was trying to sell the reserve back in 2015. The boys won that time. Now, the same boys are fighting yet again to save their playground, which is one of the parcels of land Central Coast Council is planning to sell to help pay off its debts. And this time they really have banded together - with their own music. They formed bands with school friends who have all spent time playing in the reserve together, and those two bands will be playing at a rally to save the area this Saturday, May 8, from 3pm. The boys will be joined by Jake Cassar of Coast Environmental Alliance and representatives from GUST (Grow Urban Shade Trees), Save Central Coast Reserves, Community Environment Network and the Australian Conservation Foundation. Council’s CEO David Farmer and Administrator Dick Persson have

and other animals displaced by chainsaws as well as the original inhabitants,” Hendy said. “As a volunteer for Wildlife Arc, I usually release birds found injured locally into this forest (when they are well enough), which is where many species live and breed.” In a letter to council Hendy said if council decides to sell the lots it would make a relatively small amount of money compared to it’s debts. “At the same time the people of the Central Coast will have lost an irreplaceable green space, mature native trees, and the wildlife that live there,” she said. “The two lots in question are very low lying; I have been told it is the lowest point on the Woy Woy peninsula. “Residents who park their cars at the edge of the forest find they are bogged down when it rains. “It would not be a propitious place to put high density dwellings. “Besides, the only access to this land is from a narrow, unnamed laneway.” The public has until May 21 to make submissions on the proposed sales. See the details on Your Voice Our Coast website.

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Peninsula assets on the block From page 1 Included in the plan is a 1,725-metre squared combined lot at 23 and 23A Memorial Avenue in Blackwall. The block of land was first acquired by Council between 1954 and 1958 for road widening purposes. Council said they identified there would be a medium environmental risk of selling, with the site not falling within any key habitat for threatened species. It is however located within the Gosford Bushfire Risk Prone Land. Gosford City Council had a previous resolution to sell the land in 2015. Vacant land at Umina will also be up for sale with Council planning to repurpose the land for houses. The two lots at 83 and 85 Brisbane Avenue is currently classified as a public recreation zone, but Council say there are no plans to build a park or a playground on the site, citing a local park 300 metres away. In a social media post, the Central Coast ACF branch expressed its concerns over the proposed selling of the two blocks.

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“This land was protected in 2015 by the community and now the community are defending its right to exist as passive open space, urban biodiversity and reducing the urban heat island impact,” the branch said. “It has over 20 established trees and remnant UCSW vegetation.” Council have also said they have received an unsolicited proposal from the Peninsula Plaza to purchase an area of approximately 4,130-metres square of land on 1 Austin Butler Acc.

The Plaza said they plan to expand their carpark and centre and this potential upgrade would help ensure the viability of the Plaza as a whole. Council say they will resolve to reclassify the land as operational and will not sell it for less than a market valuation to the Plaza. The land was first acquired by Council in 1968 for the purpose of preserving a public reserve, with Council now describing the site as a ‘large irregular land area majority of which is forested, dissected by an access road which services the Austin Butler Oval carpark and

23 and 23A Memorial Avenue in Blackwall is also up for sale

facilities.’ Council said any development of the site would be subject to approval and a traffic study, with the access road and public parking to be retained as part of a condition of the sale. A spokesperson for Coast Environmental Alliance, Harvest Beaumont, said the group was insisting council pull reserves off the list off assets to be considered for sale. “We recognise that Council has a need to sell some surplus assets at this time, but we absolutely do not accept that

our community’s public reserves and playgrounds should be included in the sales,” Beaumont said. “Trees within the urban environment are of critical importance to our native wildlife. “Our council needs to be working towards planting more trees and creating more green spaces within our urban centres - put simply, we just can’t keep cutting trees down. “Small pockets of so-called ‘vacant’ land, which are currently vegetated, provide shade, food and water sources,

landing/roosting sites and, in some cases, safe corridor for a surprising amount of native wildlife. “It’s our community that will lose out, as well.” Also in the Woy Woy area, 7 & 9 Angler St has also been identified by Council but will need to be reclassified and rezone prior to any sale. The 1,744-metre squared lot is currently classified as a public recreation zone but will need to be rezoned as residential zone in order to be consistent with the adjoining and surrounding residential properties. A retirement facility at Ettalong Beach is also up on the chopping board. The site at 1-3 Fassifern St would need to be reclassified from a public recreation zone, to a residential one prior to its sale. Council say there will be minimal community risk with the sale. Remember, the public exhibition close at 5pm on May 21 so get in early to provide your feedback on the list of assets for sale. More information can be found at yourvoiceourcoast.com. Maisy Rae

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Prospective Umina Beach carpark sale raises local ire Under Council’s list of proposed assets for sale, the Umina Beach carpark on West St has been identified as a key sell-off, and businesses are not happy. The 5,187-metre squared site was acquired by Council for a total sale price of $293,400, with each of the lots sold separately over a period of 18 years. Council said the site, which had been identified by their project team as having ‘sale potential’, will not be sold for less than market value, as determined by an independent valuer. Michael Cunico, owner of Chemist Outlet at Umina Beach said the impact from losing the carpark will be devastating. “We’ve run the pharmacy and post office boxes here for 22 years and the sell-off of the carpark would be absolutely devastating to our business and every other one in Umina,” Cunico said. “Customers have to access their post boxes through the laneway, as was stipulated in the DA when the building was originally formed, and the removal of the carpark would severely impact this. “All the businesses around here also use this laneway as a

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the sale cannot go ahead\

loading and unloading area and if it wasn’t here, we’d have to block the main street of Umina to perform these tasks. “The main street is already busy, and it is already difficult to find a park. “Taking away 160 car spaces will only make this harder and force people to shop elsewhere.” And the co-owner of Bakers Delight Umina Beach, Rosemarie Mondal, agrees, saying both businesses and customers would suffer from the sell-off. “The parking there is the

lifeblood of all the business on the street, including the doctors’ surgeries, the chemists and the food outlets – all essential services,” Mondal said. “The customers that attend these businesses are aging and need parking close by as they might need assistance to walk. “We have disabled customers who use wheelchairs as well as vision and hearing-impaired customers, some of whom use guide dogs to help them. “Council has specifically prevented local stores from

putting signage outside their stores – you can’t put an A-Frame out otherwise you’re fined – is it fair then for the Council to take away the carpark? “We’ve had customers come in this week and say they are very worried because they would not be able to travel – Umina is a local shopping hub for them, and they love the village atmosphere. “The road at the back of the shop is also the main drop off for deliveries and is accessed by suppliers, including the disposal of the garbage bins.

“We’ve been through some very tough times here as we are competing against two big supermarkets – we are sandwiched between them. “It would kill our business.” Council identified there to be a medium environmental risk with its auction, with a small section of the carpark appearing to be a Precinct 1 flood risk but the site is generally unaffected. The carpark was found to have a positive covenant for car parking on titles, however with the sewer main running within the site and along its southern

boundary. The site provides vehicular access to adjacent southern sites. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the sale cannot go ahead. “Parking is already a huge problem on the Peninsula and the loss of this carpark would only add to the already prevalent dilemma facing our community,” Tesch said. “This carpark is central to the community who use the resource to visit the chemist, the doctors, the local grocers, florists and cafes. “Removing accessibility to these businesses, which is exactly what this carpark provides, will have a huge consequence for our community from business owners to shoppers.” Tesch has started a petition calling on the State Government to remove the sale of the carpark from the list of potential sell-offs. “We know all too well the consequence privatisation has at every level of our lives and we cannot allow our assets to float into the hands of developers who do not have our community interests at heart,” Tesch added.

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The Peninsula is mourning a much loved and respected community member, following the death of Noel James Olive. Mr Olive, formerly of Umina Beach, passed away on April 6 at the age of 90. He worked tirelessly for his local Central Coast community by inspiring local artists to show their work at his Olive Branch Gallery at Umina Beach over an eight-year period. Healsomadeahugecontribution to the University of the Third Age on the Central Coast as its President. To show respect and seek social justice for the First Australians was the hallmark of Mr Olive’s

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Vale Noel Olive long, interesting and productive life. He worked in the bush as a drover in the late 1940s, later working on the docks and then in the metal industry. He became involved in the union movement in the 1970s with the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF). He was involved with Jack Mundey in Saving the Rocks by imposing the Green Bans. With Gough Whitlam’s education reforms, Noel graduated as a lawyer in his early 50s from Macquarie University, and in the 1980s he joined in a campaign to establish a Royal Commission into Aboriginal deaths in custody. When the Commission’s work was over, he worked for the

Karijini Aboriginal Corporation in the beautiful Pilbara region in Western Australia as their advocate. Mr Olive’s work took place in the context of the historic period in our nation of the Mabo decision of the High Court in 1992 which made it possible for the first time in Australia’s white history for Aboriginals to claim ownership of traditional lands. He assisted First Nations people in their struggle for cultural survival. White fellas settled in the Pilbara in the 1860s and its transformation from pastoralism to mining enterprises nearly destroyed their society. Mr Olive saw this dilemma from the Aborigines’ point of view and

sought to create a greater understanding of their position. He wrote three books. The first, Karijini Mirlimirli, sets out the lives of the peoples of the Pilbara in their own words. The second, Enough is Enough, is a history of the colonisation of the Pilbara. The third book, Out with the Pilbara Mob, records his experiences living with the First Nations Peoples in Western Australia. Mr Olive was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2019 for services to the Indigenous community, to history, and to the arts. He will be greatly missed by his family, many friends and

comrades in the Central Coast community, most especially his dear friend Barbara Kelly.

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New funding on offer for restoration of war memorials After the moving scenes of Anzac Day last weekend, extra funding for the repair and rebuild of local war memorials has been announced by the State Government. All RSL Sub-Branches, veterans groups and local

councils are being encouraged to apply. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said up to $10,000 per project is available through the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. “The Central Coast community is so proud of those who put

their lives on the line to protect our freedom and way of life,” Crouch said. “War memorials are a very important way that we honour their service and sacrifice and provide a place for people to come together and remember. “I’m encouraging local SubBranches, veterans’ groups,

memorial trusts and Central Coast Council to make the most of this funding opportunity and submit an application.” Funding will be provided for projects such as conservation assessments, honour roll repairs, environmental assessments, cleaning and repairs.

Christ Church Memorial at Gosford Anglican Church, Woy Woy War Memorial and the newly relocated Terrigal Beach War Memorial have all been previous beneficiaries of the grant. Applications for the Community War Memorials Fund open this week and close

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Peninsula commemorates ANZAC Day Peninsula residents attended a range of Anzac services last Sunday (April 25) to help commemorate the sacrifices made in times of war and conflict. Ettalong Diggers hosted several services including a 5:30am dawn service, an 8am Vietnam veterans service, and a 10:30am mid-morning service. All three services were live streamed via Facebook for the community to enjoy.

The services were followed by a luncheon and entertainment with Nathan Foley. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, was also in attendance at the Diggers and said she visited the Vietnam Veteran’s service for a particular reason. “It’s very important to recognise those veterans as they weren’t acknowledged in the way they should have been when they came home from war,” Wicks said. “Thank you for your sacrifice for the sake of our freedom.”

Across the bay, the Empire Bay Progress Association hosted an ANZAC march at the intersection of Shelly Beach Rd and Kendall Rd, with a dawn service also held at the Empire Bay Cenotaph. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch said she wished to acknowledge the changes made to Anzac Day this year. “Thanks to everyone in the Central Coast community who once again made adjustments to our Anzac Day ceremonies,” Tesch said.

Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina was amongst many schools celebrating the day, with a moving Anzac ceremony on April 26. Long-term member of the defence force, Patsy Edwards, was named as a special guest at the event with her 42 years of service commemorated on the day. Services were also held at Ocean Beach Surf Club and at Pearl Beach. Maisy Rae

Bevan Router awarded RSL Australia Life Membership A Woy Woy veteran has been recognised for his decades of service with a Life Membership award at an Anzac Day service at Ettalong Diggers on April 25. The Life Membership, awarded by RSL Australia, and is one of the organisation’s highest honours that can be bestowed upon a Service Member of the League. Since joining the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1967,

Router has dedicated his life to the servicemen and women of Australia. He served mainly on ships at sea, and in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1971. Router first helped escort troops to Vietnam on the HMAS Anzac, before he was thrust into the line of fire on the HMAS Hobart in 1970, before bringing troops home on the HMAS Sydney in 1971, to be discharged from the RAN two years later.

Since joining the RSL in 1992, Router has gone on to take on a variety of roles including welfare officer, Vice President, and now as President of the Woy Woy Ettalong-Hardy’s Bay sub-branch, where he has been for the last 16 years. Router said he was honoured to accept the award which is a commendation of his 29 years of service to the RSL. “It’s a great honour when you get awarded something like that,” Router said.

“You have to be recommended for the award by your local subbranch so to have their support is humbling. “When you’re in the services, you make friends and have comradeship and that’s part of the RSL community.” Router also talked about the importance of celebrating Anzac Day each year. “Anzac Day is a very sacred day – what happened in1915 was unbelievable, what the Australian soldiers did …”

Router added. “We couldn’t have the service at Woy Woy this year due to regulations, but we are very appreciative of the Ettalong Diggers for having us there.” Router was presented with his certificate and badge on the day by a representative of Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, and was also a guest of honour at Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy’s Anzac Service earlier last week.

Secretary of the sub-branch, Ian Weekley, said the entire branch was proud of Bevan and his achievement. “The Sub-branch is proud and appreciative of [Bevan’s] long service to the RSL,” Weekley said. “His care and concern for the welfare and wellbeing of exservice women and men is in [the] finest traditions of the Navy.” Maisy Rae

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Do Parliamentary Secretary claims need to be fact checked? Claim from Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast: “A group of 8 Councillors repeatedly concealed the council’s true financial state from the community and the NSW Government by holding confidential meetings” Councillors were informed by the CEO of the true state of Council’s finances on 6 October 2020. • On 12 October there was one item discussed in confidential about the establishment of a Finance Committee. 12 Councillors voted yes to the item being confidential. • On 19 October, 3 matters were considered in confidential - 1 related to staffing and 2 were about Code of Conduct complaints. • On 20 October, Councillors voted to move into a confidential session to receive legal advice about the financial situation. 10 Councillors voted yes. • On 21 October, Councillors voted to discuss the financial update in an open meeting. 11 Councillors voted yes to discussing legal advice in a confidential session. • 2 Councillors resigned on 26 October, abandoning their post. • On 26 October, 3 matters were considered in a confidential session - 1 related to staffing and 2 were about Code of Conduct complaints. 12 Councillors voted yes to the confidential session.

Statement: “The Administrator has discovered that Council’s debt total is $565 million.” Questions still need to be answered. Some key points from the Administrator’s Report (2 Dec 2020): • “A catastrophic error of the amalgamated Council was their failure to understand that the organisation had less than $5m in unrestricted cash at the beginning of amalgamation” and …. Council debt at the time of amalgamation was $317m

Why did the State government force an amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford councils with this amount of debt and so little unrestricted cash? • “...A significant reason for the financial situation the Council now faces is that the Water Fund Externally Restricted Reserves and the Sewer Fund Externally Restricted Reserves were both understated by a total of $129.5m for 2018/2019. This gave the impression that the $129.5m was unrestricted cash .…...This misunderstanding had a major effect on future budgets”. • Approximately $200m of restricted funds were either unlawfully used or used without approval of Council. “Councillors should not be expected to have identified the unlawful and unauthorised use of Restricted Reserves, particularly given they were not identified in reports to Council. nor were they identified in the NSW Auditor General’s audit for the last three financial years.”

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Statement from Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast: “On 20 October 2020, Council announced it couldn’t pay its own staff. The NSW Government immediately provided $6.2 million so that staff could be paid”. In terms of the payroll: On 20 October, Council staff advised that if payroll was processed the following day without approval from the Minister to use the funds in the bank, then this was unlawful. It was now clear that staff had been using restricted funds for some time without authorisation. This had been without Councillors’ knowledge or approval.

Regarding the NSW Government response: On 6 October 2020, the Minister for Local Government had been advised that Council was “in a serous financial situation and faced an immediate and serious liquidity issue”. On that day the Minister announced that she had instructed the Office of Local Government “to appoint an independent financial expert and a Human Resources adviser to ascertain Council’s true position and identify options to address the issues as quickly as possible”. The NSW Government did not deliver on that commitment. During the following fortnight Council wrote to the Minister seeking approval to use money that was held in the bank for the immediate crisis. At that point, Council had over $300m in the bank. It is understood that the NSW Government did not respond. On 14 October, the Mayor wrote to the Minister seeking clarification about the Financial Expert and HR Advisor referenced in the media release (6/10/20). It is understood that the NSW Government did not respond. On 20 October, it was clear that the only way to get a response from the Minister was to advise that the payroll for over 2,000 staff was at risk. The $6.2m was an advance on the annual Financial Assistance Grant provided by the Federal Government.

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Woy Woy man charged following $87M Ice bust A Woy Woy man has been charged on multiple counts after nearly $87 million worth of ‘ice’ was seized from his home during a joint-agency operation on April 30. The 40-year-old man is one of two charged after Strike Force Kurrurma began an investigation into the largescale importation and supply of illicit drugs into NSW. Acting on intelligence information, detectives arrested the man during a vehicle stop at Kingswood at approximately 3:20pm on Thursday, April 29. In a search of the Toyota HiAce van, police located three large plastic tubs containing 41 plastic resealable bags, resulting in 41kg of methylamphetamine (ice) seized. Around 4pm, a 28-year-old man from Kingswood was also arrested at a separate vehicle stop in Kingswood. During a search of his car, investigators seized mobile

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phones and other electronic devices which are set to undergo further examination. Following further inquiries, detectives executed two search warrants at homes in Woy Woy and Kingswood later that day. A search of the Woy Woy home revealed a stash of mobile phones, designer watches and approximately $300,000 in cash. Officers located 13 large tubs in the rear shed of the Kingswood home allegedly containing 248kg of methylamphetamine. In total, officers seized a combined 289kg of methylamphetamine during

the operation, with an estimated potential street value of $86.7 million. Both men were taken to St Marys Police Station where the Woy Woy man was charged with the supply of a prohibited drug (large commercial quantity) and knowingly deal with proceeds of crime. The Kingswood man was charged with two counts of supplying a prohibited drug (large commercial quantity). Both men were refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court on April 30, with joint agency investigations set to continue. The operation was established by detectives attached to the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad and Australian Federal Police, together with the NSW Crime Commission and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. Source: Website, Apr 30 NSW Police

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Too simplistic to lay blame at the feet of councillors Contrary to the views of Lucy Wicks, Adam Crouch and the Administrator I am sure that the Liberal Party Central Coast Council amalgamation was a failure of their making. This is because they simply overlooked all the levels of Government management that should have been actioned to manage the amalgamation. It is way too simplistic for the Administrator lay it all at the feet of the councillors. The operation of Wyong and Gosford Councils comes under the Local Government Act, the public Finance and Audit Act and the control of the NSW State Government which has a Minister for Local Government, the Treasurer and the NSW Audit Office (which is supposed to audit the operations of Local Government). Over the time periods that have been addressed in the Administrator’s report, from the

FORUM time of the separate (councils) to the amalgamated council both Wyong and Gosford (councils) were under the control of the NSW Liberal Government without a doubt. It is also apparent that the implementation of the Liberal Government amalgamation policy - a major change and challenge to normal council operations - should (have) been closely overseen and managed by the NSW Liberal Government. But the fact is it was not. The obvious failure of the amalgamation policy clearly is that it was totally mismanaged through the amalgamation phase without (the) high level oversight necessary (for) such an important activity. The Administrator does not address the many layers of government, checks and

balances that should have been in place. Nor does he address the apparent “newness” of many of the councillors and the important need to assist and manage them through the amalgamation. The councillors (though not without blame) and the ratepayers were seriously let down by the NSW Liberal Government in its ineffective management. This is not an issue that the Liberal Party can put a smoke screen over in a glib report and lay it all at the feet of the councillors. Effective amalgamation management would have seen especially thorough audits before, during and after to uncover any funding mismanagement or errors of judgement by councillors. But is seems it just wasn’t done. Email, April 24 Kevin Chaloner, Empire Bay

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Speeding blitz in May A new road safety initiative begins this month in a bid to remind Peninsula drivers to slow down and take care on local roads. The ‘Stop it or Cop it’ collaboration from Council and NSW Police will be rolled out through increased police presence and enforcement on 50km/hr roads. Council will also lead an education campaign to help go alongside the initiative. Traffic and Highway Patrol Inspector, Martin Searle, said speeding continues to be the biggest killer on local roads, contributing to 44 per cent of

all road fatalities. “Our goal is to help save lives and reduce the incidence and severity of speed-related crashes,” Searle said. “Drivers must observe speed limits at all times – ‘just a bit over’ can be the difference between being able to stop in time or not at all. “We are asking the community to make road safety a priority and slow down, particularly in built up urban areas with 50km/hr zones where vulnerable road users like children, the elderly, cyclists

and pedestrians can be.” Council Administrator, Dick Persson, said it was important for Council to work collaboratively with the police to reduce speeding across the area. “You will notice an increase in our messaging aimed at reducing speeding across May and this will work in conjunction with an increased Police presence on targeted roads across the Coast,” Persson said. Source: Media release, Apr 26 Central Coast Council

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Ladies in Lavender to light up Peninsula Theatre

The cast of Ladies in Lavender, opening on May 14

Woy Woy Little Theatre (WWLT) is set to present its first full-capacity show since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced more than a year ago, when Ladies in Lavender opens on May 14 for a three-week season at Peninsula Theatre. After almost a year’s absence from the theatre, the group staged Love Letters in February to a sell-out 75 per cent capacity. But now with audience number restrictions completely lifted, WWLT is preparing to

dazzle theatregoers with Shaun McKenna’s Ladies in Lavender, an adaptation of Charles Dance’s 2005 film of the same name, which was in turn adapted from an Edwardianera short story by William J. Locke. Set in Cornwall circa 1937, the play centres around two elderly spinster sisters, still devastated by the first World War and terrified that another war is on the way. Their quiet life is turned upside down when a young Polish man is shipwrecked off

the coast near their home and they take him in during his recuperation. At first, the handsome Andrea seems to be a welcome addition to the lonely women’s lives, but his presence soon proves unsettling. Dormant passions bubble up in the sisters and sibling rivalry boils over into snippy comments and mutual suspicion. Directed by Terry Collins, the show features a superb cast comprising Christine Vale and Chris Cherry as the sisters, Jake Cain-Roser as the

shipwrecked Andrea, Andy Kabanoff as Dr Mead, Darienne Knight as the sisters’ housekeeper Dorcas and Rosemary Parsons as the mysterious Olga. Collins said the play was a beautifully crafted examination of the push and pull of age and youth, of denial and knowing, of desire and gracious acceptance. “I first fell I love with the movie, starring Maggie Smith and Judi Dench, and then when I found out it had been adapted for the stage, I simply had to

direct it,” she said. “The play is full of warmth and humour, but also has gutwrenching emotional moments which will take the audience on emotional roller coaster.” With a stunning set designed by Steve Pembroke complemented by extensive lighting and sound effects, Ladies in Lavender is sure to be an audience pleaser. The production will operate under NSW Health guidelines as a COVID Safe registered organisation. All bookings and payments

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Quest to plant 75,000 trees Locals brought bush to the beach with the planting of over 2,000 trees at Umina Beach on April 21.

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Community members teamed up with Council staff to help plant the trees which were gifted by Greater Bank in celebration of their 75year anniversary. Central Coast Council Unit manager, Environmental Management, Luke Sulkowski, said the project would assist with restoration efforts and benefit locals. “The 2,000 trees, shrubs and grasses being planted today will assist in restoring and maintaining a healthy ecosystem along the Umina Beach stretch of Central Coast’s Peninsula area,” Sulkowski said. “Looking at the bigger picture, this planting project will help restore what has been lost across the region’s coastline in recent years as we’ve seen the destruction caused by severe storms and damaging king tides. “I want to thank Greater Bank’s management and staff for their commitment to the preservation of our natural environment.

The financial institution launched its campaign last August with the aim of planting 75,000 trees across its area of operations. A total of 10,150 trees were earmarked for the Coast, with 4,500 allocated to Dunecare projects at Umina, Ettalong, Patonga, Wamberal, Forresters Beach and Macmasters Beach. Tony Winch, a volunteer from Umina Community Group said the support from Council and Greater Bank has been ‘tremendous’. “It is uplifting to have local companies coming onsite to work alongside us and to also donate their funds,” Winch said. “These 10,000 plants have all been grown in Council’s nursery at Erina, with local provenance seeds and cutting material. “The stock has been produced by Council staff with assistance from volunteers in the seed collecting group and volunteers from the nursery group.” The plantings across the Umina dunes included Coastal Wattles, Pig Face, Lomandra, Scaevola,

Banksias, Pelargonium and Tea Trees. This mix was meant to resemble the typical ecosystems found originally along the beach and help to support local wildlife, as well as assist in protecting the beach from coastal erosion. Also attending the launch, Greater Bank Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said the tree planting project helps ensure their vision complements local habitats. “We chose to plant 75,000 trees because protecting and nurturing the environment is something that we know that customers right across our areas of operations, including here on the Central Coast, are passionate about,” Swetnam said. “As these 10,150 trees grow, they will not only enhance the local environment but also provide an enduring symbol of our commitment to social responsibility and sustained support of local communities.” The project will continue to be rolled out across the Coast over the next three months. Maisy Rae

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Clean-Up at Umina Beach Sea Shepherd Australia will host a ‘Clean Up Day’ at Umina Beach on Sunday, May 16 to help the Coast bounce back after tonnes of debris was found washed up on the foreshore. The clean-up event, which will run from 10am till 12:30pm, will be held in conjunction with Umina Beach Markets just next to the Surf Club on Ocean Beach Rd. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own gloves, a reusable water bottle, wear enclosed shoes, and practice sun safety. Justin Estrei, Sea Shepherd’s Marine Debris Coordinator for the Central Coast, said the marine conservation organisation was hoping to see a lot of locals down on the beach next weekend. “Umina has always been pretty well represented … the last clean-up we had there we had upwards of 75 people helping out,” Estrei said. “We like to do this clean-up in an area once a year – Umina is always one of our biggest clean-ups. “Umina is quite touristy you’ve got the skatepark nearby, the caravan park, there’s a lot of local activity around and that’s why it always seems be one of the bigger cleans. “The clean-up will go on for about an hour and then we will come back and sort through the collected rubbish, collating data which will then be sent off

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Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 8:30 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 2:10 Desperate Housewives: 2:30 Opening Doors (M) [s] Tipping Point [s] 3:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: South Sydney Rabbitohs 6:30 v Melbourne Storm *Live* From 7:30 ANZ Stadium, Sydney [s] NRL: Knock Off [s] NINE News Late [s] Manifest: Course Deviation (M) [s] – When Grace’s pregnancy complicates the pursuit of a calling, Ben finds himself 9:40 working alongside an uneasy new ally. The First 48 (M v) [s] 11:30 Tipping Point [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:00 Movie: “The Giver” (M) (’14) 2:30 Stars: Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Brenton Thwaites, 3:00 Alexander Skarsgård 3:30 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 NRL: Parramatta Eels v 6:30 Sydney Roosters *Live* From 7:30 Bankwest Stadium [s] NRL: Golden Point [s] Movie: “American Assassin” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Dylan O’Brien, Charlotte Vega, Christopher Bomford, Chris 8:30 Webster, Shahid Ahmed, Buster Reeves, Nick Cavaliere 9:30 New Amsterdam: 11:00 Sabbath (M mp) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 1:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 7:00 Award Winning Tasmania [s] 7:30 Our State On A Plate [s] 8:30 Desert Vet [s] 9:30 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 12:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 12:30 Netball: Giants v Magpies *Live* From Ken Rosewall 1:00 Arena, Sydney [s] 1:30 NINE News: First At Five [s] 2:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 3:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 5:00 Movie: “Mission: Impossible 6:00 Fallout” (M v) (’18) – Ethan 6:30 Hunt and his IMF team, along 7:00 with some familiar allies, race 8:00 against time after a mission gone wrong. Stars: Tom Cruise 9:00 Movie: “The Eagle” (M v) (’11) 10:10 Stars: Channing Tatum, István Gö, Bence Gerö, Denis O’Hare 11:10 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 12:00

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SBS (C30)

Headline News [s] 5:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 1:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 2:05 Program To Be Advised 3:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 5:05 (PG) [s] 5:30 10 News First [s] 6:00 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 7:35 – Contestants must choose an ingredient they would like to 8:30 feature in a dish, but they won’t know the ingredient they must 9:25 pair it with until they have locked in their choice. 10:25 Law & Order: SVU: Our Words 10:55 Will Not Be Heard/ Garland’s Baptism By Fire (M) [s] 12:45 WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] 2:55 The Late Show (PG) [s] Headline News [s] 5:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 1:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 2:05 The Living Room [s] 3:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:05 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 (PG) [s] 6:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 WIN News [s] 7:35 The Project (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] – The Living Room celebrates 8:30 Mother’s Day by finishing a dream kitchen for the Brooks 9:20 family. 10:15 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] 11:10 Program To Be Advised 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] 12:45 The Late Show (PG) [s] 3:40 Which Car? [s] 5:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 2:00 4X4 Adventures [s] All 4 Adventure [s] 3:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:35 Everyday Gourmet With 5:35 Justine Schofield [s] My Market Kitchen [s] 6:30 Program To Be Advised 7:35 Taste Of Australia [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised Living On The Coast [s] 10 News First [s] 9:25 Advancing Australia [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 10:20 The Dog House (PG) [s] The Savoy: The Savoy At 12:05 Christmas (PG) [s] Ambulance UK (M) [s] 1:45 999: What’s Your 2:35 Emergency? (M) [s] 3:45 NCIS: Sangre (M) [s] 4:45 Home Shopping

Worldwatch PBS Newshour Nazi Megastructures (PG) The Perfect Serve (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: Slums In The Spotlight (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News World’s Greatest Bridges: Brooklyn Bridge (PG) The Handmaid’s Tale: The Crossing (MA15+) The Handmaid’s Tale: Milk (MA15+) SBS World News Late Baghdad Central (MA15+) (In English/ Arabic) The Hunting: #shittyboys/ Sluts (M l,n,s) Cruising With Jane McDonald (PG) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Nazi Megastructures (PG) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: The Fledgling Welfare System (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures: Curse Of The Afterlife (M) London: 2,000 Years Of History (PG) Patriot Brains (M) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) SBS World News Late Amy Winehouse: Back To Black (M l,s) Mr Mercedes (M) Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Gymnastics: Artistic World Cup Bulgaria Nigella: The Cook Who Made Me Planet Expedition (PG) Hunting Nazi Treasure: Stealing Italy (M) SBS World News World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Canada (M) Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Regency Cheltenham (PG) Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Victorian Belfast (PG) Movie: “Swimming With Men” (M l) (’18) Stars: Rob Brydon Movie: “Love And Friendship” (PG) (’16) Stars: Morfydd Clark Restaurant SOS (PG) Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize

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

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass (PG) [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Australia Remastered [s] Restoration Australia [s] Back Roads [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass (PG) [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Spicks And Specks [s] Wakefield (M l,d) [s] Smother (M) [s] Top Of The Lake (M l,n) [s] Keeping Faith (M l,v) [s] Dark Money (M) [s] Rake: (M l,d) [s] rage (MA15+) Top Of The Lake (M l,s) [s]

6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 10:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Weekend (PG) [s] 1:00 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 1:30 Program To Be Advised 3:00 3:00 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:30 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 6:00 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 7:00 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Big Brother (M) [s] 8:45 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Predator Leonard John Fraser 8:50 (MA15+) [s] 9:50 10:05 The Real Manhunter: The 10:20 Disappearance Of Maureen Hale (M v) [s] 11:20 11:10 The Blacklist: Katarina Rostova: Conclusion (M v) [s] 12:10 12:10 Repco Supercars: Highlights Day 2 [s] 1:00 1:30 Home Shopping

Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:30 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 8:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 8:30 Netball: Suncorp Super 9:00 Netball: Vixens v Lightning 9:30 *Live* From John Cain Arena 12:00 NRL: St George Illawarra 12:30 Dragons v Canterbury1:40 Bankstown Bulldogs *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium 3:50 NINE News Sunday [s] Lego Masters Australia (PG) 4:00 4:30 [s] – In the first of two challenges, teams are required to build a vehicle that can race 5:00 6:00 down a purpose-built track. 6:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 7:30 NINE News Late [s] 9:10 Australian Crime Stories: Attack On Police HQ (M) [s] 10:00 Shallow Grave: Lost In The Wild (MA15+) [s] 11:10 The First 48: Teardrops/ 12:00 Almost Home (M v) [s] 4:30 The Xtreme CollXtion [s]

Religious Programs [s] Fishing Australia [s] Pooches At Play [s] Freshly Picked [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10 Sunday [s] Advancing Australia [s] Vax Live: Concert To Reunite The World *Live* [s] Program To Be Advised Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Fishing Australia [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Criminal Justice (M) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: The Lives Of Others (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 1 7:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Cycling: NRS Cycling Highlights 2021 3:30 Cycling: Liege-Bastogne-Liege Mens Race Highlights 4:30 True Evil - The Making Of A Nazi: Goebbels (PG) 5:30 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 1 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Virus That Shook The World (M) (In English/ French/ Mandarin) 10:30 See What You Made Me Do (M) 11:15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) – The hybrid game show is hosted by Jimmy Carr. 12:25 How ’Mad’ Are You? (M) 2:30 Restaurant SOS: Lilu (PG)

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:45 3:00 4:00 4:55

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Magical Land Of Oz [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] Agatha Raisin (PG) [s] First Nation Farmers [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Australian Story (PG) [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Greta Thunberg: A Year To Change The World (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Trump Takes On The World (M s) [s]

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5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Story Of A Girl” (M s) 12:00 (’17) Stars: Sarah Grey, Kevin 1:00 1:10 Bacon, Sosie Bacon, Tyler 3:00 Johnston, Maddie Phillips Autopsy USA: Steve Jobs (M) 4:00 5:00 The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 6:00 The Chase Australia [s] 7:00 Seven News [s] 7:30 Home And Away (PG) [s] 8:50 Big Brother (M) [s] 9-1-1: Parenthood (M) [s] – The 9:50 118 responds to calls dealing with parents and their children, including a disastrous birthday party thrown by a mommy blogger; Athena and Michael talk to May about her past 10:50 suicide attempt. 11:20 S.W.A.T.: Bad Faith (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] 12:05 Station 19: Born To Run (M) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 8:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 2:40 Lego Masters Australia (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 3:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 5:00 Lego Masters Australia (PG) 6:00 Law & Order: Organized 6:30 Crime: An Inferior Product (M) 7:30 100% Footy (M) [s] – Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, James Bracey and more debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the games most influential figures. 8:40 NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: 9:40 The Ex (M l,s) [s] 11:10 Tipping Point [s] 12:10 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] – It’s Meet The Masters Week. This opportunity gives the contestants up-close insights into the skills of the best culinary masters in Australia. Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n) [s] Program To Be Advised The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 2 7:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Pompeii’s Final Hours (PG) 3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 2 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland: Orkney (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency: The Show Must Go On (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Darklands (MA15+) 11:45 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: The Pale Horse (M s) (In French) 1:25 Years And Years (M l,s)

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] First Nation Farmers [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Finding Alice (M l) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Budget 2021: The Treasurer’s Speech [s] Budget 2021: ABC News Special With Leigh Sales [s] Budget 2021: Reaction and Analysis With David Speers [s] The Business: Budget Special ABC Late News [s] Q&A (M l,s) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] At Home Alone Together (M l)

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Lies In Plain Sight” (PG) (’10) Stars: Chad Michael Murray, Ethan McAllister, Martha Higareda, Rosie Perez Autopsy USA: John Denver (M) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (M) [s] The Good Doctor: Dr. Ted (M) [s] – Shaun struggles with his role as Lea’s partner after complications arise with the pregnancy and his instincts as a medical professional kick in. Seven News: Budget Special [s] Station 19: Poor Wandering One (M l) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:10 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 2:30 Getaway [s] Lego Masters Australia (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 3:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Lego Masters Australia (PG) 5:00 6:00 Movie: “Central Intelligence” 6:30 (M v,l,s) (’16) – After he reconnects with an awkward pal 7:30 9:00 from high school through 9:30 Facebook, a mild mannered 10:30 accountant is lured into the world of international espionage. Stars: Dwayne 11:30 12:30 Johnson, Kevin Hart 1:30 NINE News Late [s] Emergence: No Outlet (M v) [s] Tipping Point [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30

Headline News [s] 5:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 7:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 7:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:00 Everyday Gourmet With 1:55 Justine Schofield [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 4:05 (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] 5:05 WIN News [s] 5:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 6:30 How To Say Married (M) [s] 7:30 NCIS: Bears And Cubs (M v) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles: Signs Of 8:30 9:30 Change (M v) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] 10:00 The Project (PG) [s] 10:30 The Late Show With Stephen 11:00 Colbert (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 1:00 CBS This Morning [s] 2:40

Worldwatch Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 3 Worldwatch PBS Newshour Great British Railway Journeys (PG) Living Black (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 3 Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News Who Do You Think You Are?: Kurt Fearnley (PG) Insight: Intimate Terrorism (M) Dateline The Feed SBS World News Late The Point Taken Down (MA15+) Blinded (MA15+) (In Swedish) Restaurant SOS (PG)

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Miriam’s Big American Adventure (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Weekly (PG) [s] You Can’t Ask That (M s) [s] QI: Roaming (M) [s] The Set [s] ABC Late News [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s]

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 8:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Explore [s] 2:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] 3:00 Lego Masters Australia (PG) 3:30 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 Travel Guides: Vietnam/ 6:30 Cambodia (PG) [s] – Our Travel 7:30 Guides are embarking on a 8:30 luxury river cruise down the Mekong River from Cambodia to Southern Vietnam. Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] New Amsterdam: 9:30 Pressure Drop (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 The Enemy Within (M) [s] 12:30 The First 48 (M v) [s] Tipping Point [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

5:00 Headline News [s] 5:15 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:30 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 7:00 Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] 7:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 2:30 3:30 (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] 4:00 WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 5:05 The Battle For Britney: Fans, 5:30 6:00 Cash And A Conservatorship 6:30 (M) [s] – Discover the truth behind the conservatorship that 7:35 Britney Spears has been held under for the last thirteen years. 8:30 Bull: Forfeiture (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] 9:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 10:25 The Late Show With Stephen 11:00 Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping 11:55

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 4 Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dateline Insight (M) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 4 Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: Edwardians (PG) See What You Made Me Do (M) Deadwater Fell (MA15+) SBS World News Late Stella Blomkvist (MA15+) (In Icelandic) Blood (M l)

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NINE (C81/80)

6:00 7:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:30 2:30 3:35 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:30 7:00 7:40 8:30 9:30 10:15 11:15 12:20 1:15 2:15 3:55

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6:00 9:00 10:00 10:45 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:15 4:00 4:55 5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:05 12:05 1:35 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:35 2:00 3:15 4:00 4:55 5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:35 11:05 11:55 12:10

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

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Autopsy USA: Corey Haim (M) The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (M) [s] – Keep your friends close and your enemies closer is the name of the game for one determined housemate. A monumental blindside unfolds when they finally get their shot at revenge. How To Look Good Naked (M) [s] Reckoning: Paul The Apostle (MA15+) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Murder In The Outback: The Falconio & Lees Mystery (M) [s] Home Shopping

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

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 1:10 1:40 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:50

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

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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: ITS GOT TO BE GARLIC cultures at times. It was looked upon as ‘unclean’ by religions including Hinduism, Islam and some sectors of Buddhism and Christianity at different times. The Ancient Greeks thought that garlic-breath was an offence in their some of their temples and so consumption was banned before worship. The protection myths though are very plentiful and are probably related to the obvious health benefits that garlic shares. It’s not just Dracula and other vampires that are said to fear this plant but all demons and evil spirits. The Sanskrit name for garlic, ‘Ishunm’ translates to ‘slayer of monsters’ and it is thought throughout many folklores around the world that sleeping with a clove under your pillow will indeed protect you from such evil-doers while sleeping and from nightmares. TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY CHERALYN DARCEY

It is garlic planting time on the Coast and across temperate areas of Australia right now. Good news is, they are one of the easiest plants to grow and home-grown means more flavour and nutrients. This wonderful veggie can be planted in pots and garden beds and can be used fresh or stored for use all year round. What’s the story with garlic, which are the best types for you to consider growing and how can you use it? Let’s find out. Which Garlic? Garlic (Allium sativum), probably originated in the western areas of Asia, but it is such a longcultivated plant that we cannot be completely sure. The Ancient peoples of Egypt, China and India, all have recorded histories of growing and using garlic as a medicinal and culinary plant with some even attributing mystical properties to it. Most commercial garlic is treated with a chemical to render it sterile, so you won’t be able to use those bulbs for propagation and it’s handy to know that there are two types of garlic, ‘hardneck’ which has flowers and ‘soft-neck’ which does not. Soft-neck garlic will store for longer than it’s hard-neck friend, but I do like the flowers which are also edible, and the spikes make amazing, dried foliage material. Another factor you will need to consider is that you probably won’t end up with as large a bulb size as you find in the shops, but you will have leaves and you can eat those as well. Types to consider: Dynamite Purple, Spanish Roja, White Crookneck, Giant Russian, Melbourne Market. Get Growing The soil must be open, free-draining and wellprepared with compost – pH level sitting between 6.5 and 7.5 is best and whether you decide to grow in the garden or in pots, find a sunny spot. Garlic can be planted by seed but is mostly cultivated via bulbs. To do this, gently separate the bulb into individual cloves and only use the larger ones. Plant directly in their final designation into the soil with the tips just below the surface and firm down. Garlic is not a fan of weeds so keep it tidy and water should be consistent but don’t drown your plant. They just don’t like to get soggy feet or humidity. Water seedlings a few times a week until they

are a couple of months old and then back off to once or twice a week. Feed every second week with a seaweed-based fertiliser, as they love it and mulch with your usual veggie garden mulch medium but ensure you don’t crowd the plants as air flow and low humidly are important. Harvest most varieties at around the five-month mark but this will depend greatly on type. You will know they are ready as the leaves will begin to wilt and yellow around this time. Lift gently, keep the leaves intact and hang to dry for a few weeks in a warm, sheltered spot to cure before storing in a cool, dry, dark place. The leaves are left on during the curing process so that all additional nutrients are pulled down into the bulb. Don’t forget to save some of those bulbs for next year’s planting. You can find garlic to grow at your local nursery or online: diggers.com.au or theseedgarlicshop. com.au and Giant Russian Garlic: naglesfallsfarm. com.au Garlic Pesticide Along with growing garlic, make this spray from it to combat pests in your garden. Blend together 4 cloves of garlic with 1 cup of water and a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid (not antibacterial), strain into 500ml spray bottle and top with water.

Spray onto plants to deter pests (test on a few leaves first). Companion Gardening Garlic will grow really well with beetroot, carrots, strawberries, lettuce and roses and provides a fair amount of protection from various pests but it should never be planted alongside beans or peas as it will stunt their growth and production. Medicinal Use of Garlic How good is it? Well, it has been used as both an antiseptic and an antibacterial agent for over 3,000 years. Garlic is still used for these reasons in herbal medicine today along with treatments for digestive issues, respiratory diseases and for circulatory benefits as well. Garlic Folklore Firstly, don’t go giving garlic flowers to those you love because in the Language of Flowers and Plants, it means ‘Go away you evil one.’ (Could be handy at other times though, so hold that thought!) As much as we in Western cultures would like to believe that garlic has always been considered the great protector and many points throughout history support this, it’s just not always the case. While you will find that along with traditions, such as the roasting and sharing of garlic cloves on Midsummer’s Eve in France to use as protective amulets, garlic was actually forbidden in many

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Makes 8 sticks - As seasonings go, garlic is the go! You can use the entire plant with the leaves and flowers having a subtle variant on the bulb flavour. Leaves are great in stir fries, flowers and bulbs in just about anything. Here is something a little bit different to try either on the BBQ or for the adventurous, over a fire pit. 8 large food skewers 8 large roasting potatoes 1 tbs of dried or 1tsp fresh herbs of your choice 2 tbs olive oil 3 tsp butter 2 large cloves of minced garlic Chop washed potatoes into 3cm approximate cubes. Skin can be left on or taken off to suit you. Cook in boiling water until just soft. Drain well and then thread onto skewers. Mix together all remaining ingredients and brush well over the potato skewers. Place onto a well-oiled grill or use a non-stick sheet. Turn and keep basting with mixture until skewers are golden brown. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve as a treat or accompaniment to a meal.

I’ve seen them, you’ve seen them, the dreaded white cabbage moth is everywhere! Get those nets up, decoys out and try planting a sacrificial crop over on the edge of your garden of a few brassicas. What you can plant this week includes: artichoke, Asian greens, asparagus, broad beans, cauliflower, chives, coriander, dill, endive, kale, leek, lettuce, mint, mustard greens, onion, garlic, silverbeet, snow peas, spinach, turnip, ageratum, alyssum, columbine, calendula, candytuft, carnation, delphinium, foxglove, gypsophila. IN SEASON FOR MAY A selection of available foods in season during may: Asian greens, apples, avocado, beetroot, banana, brussels sprouts, cabbage, chestnuts, carrot, celeriac, custard apple, celery, cumquat, dates, feijoa, eggplant, eschalot, fennel, grapes, garlic, ginger, kiwifruit, hazelnuts, horseradish, kale, leek, lemon, lime, lettuce, mushrooms, mandarin, nashi, okra, onions, olives, pear, peanuts, persimmon, parsnip, pomegranate, potato, peas, pumpkin, quince, silverbeet, squash, swede, sweet corn, spring onion, sweet potato, spinach, rhubarb, taro, turnip, tomato, walnuts, witlof, zucchini AROUND THE COAST THIS WEEK CEN Wildplant Nursery Sale Day 9am to 12pm Sat 1st May. CEN Office 18 Brush Rd, Ourimbah. Follow the plant sale signs. A range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Breakfast with Alpacas 8:30am - 11:30am Sun 2nd May. Iris Lodge Alpacas, 33 Dunks Lane, Jilliby. An interesting and fun way to start the day and exactly how it sounds, enjoy breakfast along with these beautiful animals. NSW Dine & Discovery Voucher accepted, to book: irislodgealpacas.com Let’s Paint A Field of Daisies with Mum 6:00pm - 9:00pm Fri May 7th. The Creative Hub Australia, 4/96 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance. You’ll be taken step by step to create a beautiful artwork and you will leave with a masterpiece, new memories and many laughs.To book:paintnpalette. com.au Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 - 10am every Saturday on Coast FM. Send your gardening questions, events and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Big win at CWA State Conference One member from the CWA of Woy Woy has made the Peninsula proud after winning first place for her cherry blush cake at the CWA of NSW State Conference on May 4. CWA members from across the state gathered for the annual conference from May 3 to 6 in Bega NSW, where 400 members discussed and debated essential motions including education, health, environment, and transport. CWA of Woy Woy President Jane Bowtell said along with the serious subjects and topics of debate, the women took part

in some more light-hearted activities. “Amidst spirited debate around a diverse range of topics including voluntary euthanasia, medical cannabis, bank closures, climate change, organ donation, aged care, suicide prevention, and unemployment—we also managed to find some time to sample some cake,” Bowtell said. “Well done to our very own secretary, Pam, for winning first place for her cherry blush cake—to say we are proud is an understatement. “Congratulations also to our

(CWA) Northumberland Group sisters from other branches who also placed this year and the rest of the wonderful entrants from around NSW who took home ribbons!” CWA of NSW President Stephanie Stanhope said after the forced postponement of last year’s annual conference, this year’s anticipation was at an all-time high, with many important topics addressed. “The range of motions, across many different areas, reflects the diversity of our membership and the issues of concern to their communities,” Stanhope said.

“We take the advocacy role very seriously, and once motions are formally endorsed by the membership, they will become part of our lobbying platform for the next 12 months.” With more than 400 branches and almost 8,000 members, the CWA is the largest women’s organisation in Australia. Next year will celebrate the centenary of its formation in 1922, focusing on improving the welfare and living conditions of women and families in rural and regional NSW. Hayley McMahon

‘Lorikeet’ recognised in Guides awards night

CWA of Woy Woy Secretary, Pam Clifton, with her winning cake

Blackwall Girl Guides Group hosted their awards evening on Monday, 26 April to help celebrate the importance of girls ‘speaking up’.

The night involved a series of ‘promise ceremonies’ for four new girl guides and a new leader of the group. District manager, Belinda Player, also known as ‘Lorikeet’, was recognised on the night for her contribution and dedication to the Girl Guides group. Player was presented with the Boronia Award in Guiding which is designed to be a statement for ‘good service in the local area’. Chair of the Blackwall Girl Guides, Angela Chaperon, said Player was a worthy recipient as ‘she is a wonderful role model to Guides, volunteers and the local community’.

Belinda (left) received the award from Niagara Park Girl Guides District Manager, Bronwyn Weatherstone

“She has tirelessly worked on activities and events and demonstrated effective leadership and provided encouragement for Girl Guides Australia to grow on the Central Coast,” Chaperon said. “Her recognition of service to Guiding is through consistently

achieving the outcomes of her volunteer District Manager role since 2018, as well as providing support on a regular basis to other volunteers.” Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, who was in attendance, said it was great to see young women and girls have a space

on the Peninsula to connect and de-stress after school. “Teaching young women and girls to use their voice to talk on the issues that they care about is essential, and it’s great to see the excellent role models they have in Girl Guides to pass on that knowledge.” The group said they are always looking to grow their community and need new young leaders to help provide education and friendships for young women. For locals wanting to get involved in the Girl Guides group, the group said people are welcome to try out and come into the meetings which are held every Monday. Anyone interested is encouraged to contact Girl Guides leader Ronnie Joyce on 0412 773 623.

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Business & Property Dine and Discover vouchers inject over $2M into local economy According to a press release from the NSW Government, Central Coast businesses have received an extra $2M boost from the Dine & Discover NSW Initiative, which began at the start of March. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said a total of 84,683 vouchers, each worth $25, have already been redeemed in local businesses. “Dine & Discover NSW vouchers have been live on the Central Coast for just five weeks, and in this short space of time, we’ve seen $2,117,075 spent at local businesses,” Crouch said.

“A total of 147,480 local residents have registered for the Dine & Discover NSW initiative, while 422 local businesses are currently signed up to accept the $25 vouchers as an alternative form

of payment.” Owner of The Lucky Bee in Hardy’s Bay, Rupert Noffs, said the Dine & Discover program had brought new guests to their restaurant. “We have had people who

wouldn’t normally visit have come to our café for a Bánh Mì and coffee, or a curry and cocktail for dinner,” Noffs said. “The government has very kindly paid for our guest’s cocktails, and I think that’s

definitely needed after the year we’ve all had. “There’s been no issues at all because our point-of-sale system and gift vouchers are already app-based, so the Dine & Discover is user friendly.

“We’ve had many messages asking if we accept the vouchers, so it’s obviously been an extremely successful government incentive to get people spending.” The two $25 dine vouchers and two $25 discover vouchers will be valid until June 30. NSW residents can apply online to receive their vouchers through the latest version of the Service NSW app and website. A non-digital solution is now available at Service NSW Centres for customers who don’t have a smartphone. Jacinta Counihan

Zero tolerance policy on dog attacks Central Coast Council will develop a Responsible Pet Ownership Policy with a zero tolerance approach to dog attacks to clearly set community expectations of pet owners on the Central Coast. Administrator Dick Persson said that with the Coast having the highest population of dogs in NSW, this was an important community safety issue. “Whilst the overall number of dog attack incidents on the Coast has decreased over the

previous four years, given our high rate of dog ownership, dog attacks are still a serious issue for the community and Council’s community safety staff.” The policy will include a zerotolerance approach for dog attacks with mandatory penalties where an attack has led to the fatality of another dog unless there are extenuating circumstances to be reviewed by an Enforcement Review Panel led by a Council Executive.

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Council will also write to the State Government seeking a review of the list of dangerous dog breeds. Persson adopted the decisions at the April 27 meeting where he presented an Administrator’s Minute which explained that 143,000 registered dogs reside within the Local Government area. “For the thirteen rangers that are employed by Council, that’s 11,000 dogs per Community Safety Officer or ranger,” he said.

“The Central Coast leads the State for the highest rate of dog attacks in NSW. “Dog attacks are a serious issue facing the community and Council’s Community Safety Section. A dog attack is defined as an incident where a dog rushes at, attacks, bites, harasses or chases any person or animal (other than vermin), whether or not any injury is caused to the person or animal. Persson said dog attacks were most likely to involve

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other dogs followed by attacks on humans; however, human victims also emerged where a person tried to intervene in a dog attack on another animal. He said cats and livestock were also victims of dog attacks. Statistics indicate that, on average, 60 per cent of animal victims sustained either a minor injury or no injury due to a dog attack. There were seven dog deaths in 2019 and five dog deaths in 2020 due to a dog attack. The most likely place for a dog attack to occur on the Central Coast is on a public road or footpath. The possible consequences

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PUBLIC NOTICE ATTENTION MISSING MONEY Hi folks just asking for your help to locate our missing cash, in the process of moving out of our house last Friday 23/4/21 a large sum of money $27K from the sale of my motorbike earlier that morning was placed in a small suitcase with the plan to later take and deposit to the bank, then later that day the case was mistakenly put out the front driveway to be packed into our car during the process of moving out our house in Bolton St Bateau Bay. We believe it has been mistaken for hard rubbish pick up items for council to collect, though imagine by now someone has found the suitcase was not as empty as they thought. I would like to think the person on opening the case when they came across the money which does not belong to them has a good conscience & returns it, as the funds were meant to be for our retirement in 3 months & help family out doing it tough, so hopefully the person who found this case & money replies to this request or drops it back off where it was found at our old home where the new owners have our details.Am happy to pay a substantial reward for its return, & if returned I will not be pressing any charges to the person that has taken our suitcase though if not returned and the police find them will not be a good outcome for them as currently reviewing street security cameras. Any information please contact 0418278463

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for owners of attacking dogs include a $1,320 fine and a Dangerous and Menacing dog order. These orders require owners to comply with control requirements that are enforceable by law. “Community concerns have been raised after a recent dog attack that resulted in the fatality of a dog named Buddy and serious injuries to his owner,” Persson said. “This matter has deeply disturbed me in terms of the trauma it has caused for Buddy’s owner,” he said.

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$16,000 grant to reactivate Hardy’s Bay RSL live music scene

Hardy’s Bay RSL Club have received over $16,000 in funding to help reactivate their live music venue after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on entertainment venues last month. The Club received a total of $16,426 to help accommodate

the Community Club which presents up to 18 original artists in a natural bush setting. The grant was given as part of Round Two of the Federal Government’s $20 million Live Music Australia Program. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said this funding will help bring live music back to

the Coast. This [grant] really isn’t possible without the work of hard-working volunteers and so many people who get involved to back this club, back our community, back live music,” Wicks said. “This is a great club, I love it – it’s one of the favourite

venues of many people here on the Coast. “These often-small institutions are a central part of regional economies and cultural tourism, and exist to maintain, protect and display Australia’s heritage and the stories that accompany it. “I’m looking forward to

coming here to enjoy a live music performance in the very near future.” Treveen, a volunteer at the Hardy’s Bay Community Group, said the grant would prove integral in the Club’s success. “Without live music, the club wouldn’t be here,’ she said. “It’s quite simple, it’s what

keeps it going.” The Club offers live music performances on Fridays and across the weekend. More information about future lineups at the Club can be found on their Facebook page. Maisy Rae

Paul Street DA approved Plans for a double-storey dual occupancy duplex on Paul Street, Umina Beach have been approved under delegation by Central Coast Council. In the proposal, Kurmond Homes, on behalf of the applicant, describes plans for the demolition of the existing dwelling, the construction of an attached dual occupancy, and the approval of a 2 lot strata subdivision. According to plans, the building has been designed to appear as a single dwelling when viewed from the street, with each dwelling consisting of a single garage, four bedrooms, one kitchen and a family dining room. Along with a single garage, further parking spaces will also

neighbourhood streetscape … and [will] compliment the general neighbourhood’. The 808 metre-squared lot is currently located in an R1 General Residential zone containing mainly single dwelling houses. However, these dwelling are undergoing redevelopment via occupancies and 138 Robina Town Centre Drive Robina dual Qld 4226 residential flat buildings. PO Box 3275 Robina Town Centre Qld The 4230 applicant is requesting the new home be considered Tel: 1300 36 0867 Fax: 1300 81 8962 email: artwork@localdirectories.com.auand approved under the Strata Title subdivision. www.localdirectories.com.au At an estimated cost of work of $867,815, the applicant said The dual occupancy dwelling will be built on Paul Street, Umina Beach construction would not require be provided within the proposed dwelling with an absorption including brickwork, render the removal of any existing vegetation, however ‘Tree driveway area. trench positioned to the front of and concrete tiled roofing. requirements the site. In the report, the applicant Protection’ Each of the dwellings will would be enforced for the With a building height of 7.7 said: ‘the overall design will be connect to a custom size existing tree located at the 3180-litre water tank metres, the dwellings will aesthetically pleasing and in front right boundary of the positioned to the side of each feature a mix of materials keeping with the existing

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Labor calls for more bike infrastructure Labor have called for an increase of bike infrastructure on the Peninsula following concerns by commuters who are struggling to access spaces to safely store their devices. Last week, the Shadow Minister for Active Transport, Jo Haylen, and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, met with commuters at Woy Woy station to discuss their concerns for the area. State Government figures show that Woy Woy Station currently has 51 free bike shed spaces available and 64 lockers installed – however only 19 lockers are available for use. Tesch maintains that only four lockers are operational. In any case, Woy Woy Station is one of the biggest active transport infrastructure centres on the Coast, and yet commuters say it is not enough. Member of the Central Coast Bicycle Users group, Alan Corven, cycles every

day to the Station and struggles to find a storage space. “We need more end of trip facilities like bike stations and shared pathways to encourage members of our community to ride more and choose more active forms of transport” Corven said. “The more people we get on bikes, the less people we have in cars.” Eddie Ellis from the Central Coast Commuters Association agreed, saying he too would like to see more infrastructure. “These facilities are important and also more parking in our stations to support the infrastructure needs of our community,” Ellis said. Tesch said the lack of storage infrastructure is already proving a problem for commuters. “The Peninsula is an ideal place for active transport – we have the new E-bikes, the scooters, but as of yet, we don’t have the correct infrastructure,” Tesch said. “(It has) forced more people

into their cars because cycling to the station is simply not feasible or practical. The situation at other stations across the Coast appears to be more dire. Currently, Koolewong and Tascott Station have no bicycle sheds or lockers, Point Claire Station has four lockers, six lockers at Narara, and Gosford Station has eight lockers and 38 shed spaces.

A spokesperson from Transport for NSW said there was a clear reason for the lack of sheds at both Koolewong and Tascott Station. “There are currently no bike sheds at Koolewong and Tascott Stations because there is no registered customer interest in those locations,” the spokesperson said. “Also, trains do not always

stop at Koolewong and Tascott Stations. “The NSW Government is investing around $710 million into walking and bike riding infrastructure over the next four years.” The Shadow Minister for Active Transport, Jo Haylen, said it was not enough, calling on the State Government to ‘put up the money’ for the new sheds. “If the Government are

serious about encouraging people to walk or ride, they need to build the bike sheds and lockers this community is crying out for,” Haylen said. “Building this infrastructure won’t just make it easier to ride to and from stations’, it’ll also create local jobs at a time when they are most needed.” Maisy Rae

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thing on your credit card, your limit will still be considered as potential debt when lenders are assessing your position. 2. Aim for stable employment Being self-employed or a contractor can be viewed as a risk by some institutions. If you are in a new job and still in your probation period, this can also

4. Rein in spending Before buying a home, it is important to budget and save, not only for your deposit but to also demonstrate your spending habits to the lender. 5. Pick the right lender Know what you want and always shop around. Take advantage of comparison sites, read up on different lenders and institutions, and know exactly the kind of products you want to get access to. M DAVID THORNTON

Millions to be worse off when tax offset ends About 10 million Aussies will have less disposable income next financial year, with the low and middle income tax offset (LMITO) due to wind up on June 30. According to research commissioned by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, and undertaken by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Research Centre, 3.4 million people will be $1080 worse off while a further 7 million will have less takehome pay.

The net loss is the result of the LMITO coming to an end this financial year. The LMITO provides an offset of up to $255 for those earning $37,000 or less; $255 (plus 7.5% of the portion of your taxable income that exceeds $37,000) for those earning $37,001-$48,000; $1080 for those earning $48,001$90,000; and $1080 (minus 3% of the portion of your taxable income that exceeds $90,000) for those earning $90,001$126,000. The LMITO had been extend-

ed to the 2020-2021 financial year as part of the federal government’s decision to accelerate the start of stage two tax cuts. The stage two cuts also included lifting the low income tax offset (LITO) from $455 to $700, raising the upper threshold for the 19% tax bracket from $37,000 to $45,000, changing the 32.5% tax bracket from $37,001-$90,000 to $45,001$120,000 and raising the lower threshold for the 37% tax bracket from $90,001 to $120,001. The extension of the tax offset

overlapped with the introduction of the phase two income tax cuts. So in a way, that overlap could also be viewed as a one-year tax increase rather than a tax cut next year. “They brought forward proposed tax cuts due to the Covid-19 pandemic to July 1, 2020 and effectively it was going to replace the low income tax offset and low to medium income tax offset,” says Adrian Raftery, from the accounting and tax service Mr Taxman. “So it’s essentially a $1080

bonus this year, rather than people losing it next year.” Aussies pulling in $80,000 a year will be left with a net income of $63,013 this year, but next year will only take home $61,933, according to Bankwest Curtin Economics Research Centre. It will lift again to $62,808 in financial year 2024-25 with the introduction of stage three tax cuts. This stands in contrast to people earning $250,000, who will pay $9075 less in tax than they did this year.

The end of the LMITO will be felt most by women because they are more likely to earn less than $126,000 annually. “The withdrawal of the low and middle income tax offset from 2021-22 will disproportionately affect women, who will face an average increase in taxes paid of $502 per year from 2021-22 to 2023-24, relative to 202021,” say Rebecca Cassells and Alan Duncan, both from the Bankwest Curtin Economics Research Centre.

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Peninsula Women’s Health Clinic re-opens The Women’s Health Clinic at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre in Woy Woy has opened its doors once again after a temporary closure of its services due to COVID-19. In collaboration with Central Coast Local Health District, a clinic nurse will be available at the health centre for the first three Wednesdays of each month from 9 am to 4 pm, completing a series of free health checks. Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Coordinator Rhonda Richardson said there was a demand for these services, with many women wanting a service run by women for women. “The clinic has been around for a long time but stopped during COVID-19, so we have only just started things back

up; we are up to week five, and it’s been full of appointments with lots of women registering for other lifestyle and health services as well,” Richardson said. “These are free, confidential health checks, where we can make women feel comfortable, safe and help break down those barriers.” Some of the free services include cervical screening tests, contraceptive advice, post-natal checks, menopause and menstruation information, healthy lifestyle counselling, referrals, and continence advice. “It’s also pram and wheelchair accessible and is a soft entry into other important health services that women may need helping getting access to like counselling or educational classes,” Richardson said.

“We also really want to encourage women to get their pap smears; the rate of these checks has dropped off over the past year. “It’s so important for women to start getting these tests done again and continue checking in on their own health and wellbeing.” To make an appointment at the Women’s Health Clinic, call 4367 9600; for more information, visit the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Facebook group or @ cccwomenshealthcentre on Instagram. The health centre is located at 20a McMasters Rd Woy Woy and opens from 9 am to 12:30 pm on Tuesdays and 9 am to 4 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Peninsula Women’s Health Centre staff Karina Ejubs and Rhonda Richardson

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Woy Woy walking group shines light on ‘petiquette’ A Woy Woy Walking Group celebrated International Guide Dogs Day on April 28, with a long walk to shine a light on the importance of ‘petiquette’.

The Woy Woy Walking Group met up on April 28 to celebrate International Guide Dogs Day

The group walked along the Woy Woy foreshore last week to discuss the safety and access available for guide dog handlers and long cane users. Claire Northrop, an Orientation and Mobility Specialist at Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, who was also walking along the foreshore, said it was great to get out for some fresh air and exercise, particularly for the cause. “It was such a wonderful opportunity to get together and pass on some messages of support and share stories,”

Northrop said. “Our group is made up of Guide Dogs clients and community volunteers.” Northrop said it was important for members of the public to be mindful when seeing guide dogs out and about. “If you do see a guide dog, just make sure your own dog is nice and close to you so you can give the guide dog and their handler some room to safely maneuver,” Northrop added. “When you see a guide dog with its harness on, think of it as its uniform – the dog is working … it’s always best to ask the handler’s permission to approach the dog. “Attention from the public

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Orgasmic birth: the ultimate perk of homebirth respectful intimacy. As you can imagine, this is the default setting, in a planned homebirth, which is why the chances of experiencing this phenomenon are much higher. Under these circumstances, a woman is more easily able to reach a deep state of relaxation and the exact contractions that many experience as painful can become pleasurable. How to prepare for an orgasmic birth

GEORGIA LIENEMANN Following on from last week’s piece on the safety of homebirth and the primary advantages of birthing at home such as lowered intervention and risk of complications, this week I’m elaborating on some of the lesser known benefits of homebirth. There’s a much greater chance of having not only a positive birth experience at home, but one that is profoundly pleasurable – even orgasmic! Stay with me, we’ll get to that part shortly. The significant impact of care providers According to surveys conducted in homebirth forums of women who have experienced births in both a hospital and home setting, there is an overwhelming consensus that homebirth is a more enjoyable experience – not just for the birthing woman but for her partner and other family members as well, who are generally fully included in every step of the process, if they so choose. Women routinely report that they felt more respected and empowered, as homebirth offers a more woman-centred approach. With the jaw-dropping statistics highlighted in the recently released film ‘Birth Time’, that 1 in 3 Australian women describe their birth as ‘traumatic’ and that 1 in 10 birthing women experience PTSD as a result of their birth experiences, respect and

empowerment shouldn’t be considered insignificant benefits when it comes to birth! Studies have shown that the strongest predictor of developing birth-related PTSD is related to a woman’s treatment by their care providers (usually a lack of support, or perceived lack of control and involvement in decision-making). This is precisely why the close, supportive relationship that develops between midwife and mother-to-be within the ‘continuity of care’ model is so important, which as we touched on last week, is automatically accessed when families opt for homebirth. Birthing at home also allows women to avoid exposure to unnecessary procedures and outdated hospital policies, such as continuous fetal monitoring – a practice which still takes place in hospitals despite not being supported by the literature. The optimal setting is where a woman feels safest When it comes to birth, we seem to overlook the fact that we are mammalian creatures and that all mammals escape to quiet spaces that guarantee safety and complete privacy for the mother. Babies usually arrive in the quiet early morning hours, cloaked in darkness, for this reason. Animal studies show that any disturbance to this safety and privacy interferes with the

process of labour by disrupting the labour hormones. This explains why it’s such a common occurrence for a woman’s labour to slow or stall completely upon arriving at the hospital. Any form of disturbance, even the panicked or rushed demeanour of an inconsiderate caregiver, can increase a woman’s stress hormones. This diverts the much-needed blood away from both the baby and the actively working muscles of the uterus (resulting in less productive contractions) and into our limbs as we prepare to ‘fight or flee’. Therefore, maintaining the birthing woman’s feelings of calm and safety, allows for the sophisticated dance of labour hormones to unfold, facilitating not only a smoother and safer birth experience, but a less painful one. The fear-tension-pain cycle Grantley Dick-Read, the renowned British Obstetrician and pioneer in childbirth education throughout the 50’s and 60’s was the first to propose that women who were deeply relaxed during their labour would experience minimal pain – or none at all. He developed the feartension-pain cycle to highlight how our thoughts and emotions influence the perception and intensity of pain. When the birthing woman is in a fearful state, she tenses up and her contractions become

more painful, which generates more fear, tension and subsequently more pain. Less pain, more pleasure When a woman can deeply relax, nature’s cocktail of potent pain and stress relieving hormones and endorphins, is primed to flourish. Oxytocin, widely known as the ‘love hormone’, is released during any type of intimacy: kissing,cuddling,breastfeeding any other type of skin-to-skin contact. During birth it provides us with natural pain relief and an efficient labour. In the final throes of labour, a woman has a huge surge in this hormone, which switches on the brain’s pleasure and reward centres and helps to facilitate the bond with her new baby. Most birth interventions and especially induction (which is the administration of synthetic oxytocin) inhibit the production of natural oxytocin and all of the wonderful effects that it can offer during labour and birth. Orgasmic birth In 2008, I stumbled across a screening of the multi-award winning film ‘Orgasmic Birth: the best-kept secret’ whilst living in Manhattan. It proposed a fascinating concept – that if undertaken with a different mindset, birth could not only be a pleasurable experience, but in fact, an orgasmic one. To say I was incredulous at the time

was a huge understatement! However, after adopting the subsequently released book by the same name as one of my bibles during birth preparation and going on to experience what I now know was a (rather mind-blowing) cervical orgasm as my first child entered the world, I know firsthand that this idea isn’t as farfetched as it initially appears. Although actual numbers are likely much higher due to the topic of orgasmic birth experiences being somewhat taboo, a 2013 study revealed that about 0.3 per cent of women experience this phenomenon. What’s going on here? If we think about it logically, birth and sex involve all the same anatomical organs, the same physiological processes (lubrication, softening and opening of these organs) and the exact same cocktail of hormones in full swing, if – and only if – the conditions are conducive to a more relaxed, sensual experience. When aiming for an orgasmic or ecstatic birth experience, the best advice I ever received was to ‘replicate the exact conditions conducive to reaching orgasm’. We all have our kinks, but I daresay that bright lights and strangers closely observing you in the bedroom wouldn’t be high on your list. For most, the ultimate relaxants are those we mentioned earlier: a setting of absolute privacy, safety and

Regardless of whether you’re intending to birth at home, in a birth centre or hospital, I believe it’s possible to create the conditions for an orgasmic birth to unfold. My first recommendation would be to attend Calmbirth and / or Hypnobirthing courses as early in the pregnancy as possible to enable a deeper understanding of the physiology of birth. This type of knowledge is extremely empowering. Yoga and meditation throughout the pregnancy are also extremely useful additions to your toolbox. However, by far the most important element of preparation – and this is why I’ve become such an unashamedly vocal advocate of what’s possible – is to undo any negative cultural programming by exposing yourself to a barrage of positive birth stories. This helps to counter the lifetime of fear-based messaging that we’ve likely internalised that if left unchecked, will subconsciously influence our own physiology during the birth process, whether we like it or not. I’d hazard a guess that I’d read and watched around a hundred of them during the nine months and by the end had replaced any residual fear with genuine excitement. A quick search for ‘homebirth’ in YouTube will yield a neverending stream of inspiring content. Good luck and happy watching.

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Free flu vaccine at GP clinics, health centres and chemists Free flu vaccines will now be available at local General Practitioner clinics, community health centres and chemists across the Peninsula as part of the National Immunisation Program. Those eligible for the vaccine include children aged between six months and less than five years old, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, pregnant women, people with certain medical conditions and everyone aged 65 years and over. Johnathan Dickason, a pharmacist at Blooms Chemist Umina Beach, said the clinic has seen a decrease in people getting the flu vaccine this year. “This year it has been slow in comparison to last year which is quite concerning,” Dickason said. “I don’t think people understand how prevalent the flu is, how many people it effects and how many hospitalisations occur as a result of influenza and of course the permanent flow on health effects from contracting the flu, which is why it is so important to get vaccinated. “Having the flu shot also really builds up the herd

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immunity and minimises influenza in the community.” “The younger generation tend to not be engaging in the flu vaccine, believing that they

won’t be impacted but that is not necessarily the case. “COVID and influenza are quite different, and influenza can severely impact our elderly

and young kids and causes huge disruptions in the workplace which is why people of all ages need to get their vaccine.”

The flu vaccine for those who are not eligible under the Program costs approximately $20. Young local, Jodi Lockie, said

she received her vaccine this week. “I got the flu vaccine to keep protecting our older and vulnerable community members and to make sure I don’t potentially get COVID and the flu at the same time,” Lockie said. “I first started getting the flu vaccine because a friend who works at the hospital kept telling me to get the kids done because you don’t realise how many people get sick and are in hospital as a result of the flu.” In an effort to beat the peak of the flu season, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging the community to get their flu vaccines early. “This year is just as important as every other year when it comes to getting your flu vaccine,” Tesch said. “I’ve already got mine and I’d love to see eligible members of the community out getting theirs too so we can protect everyone from the flu, especially here on the Coast where we have lot of vulnerable pensioners.” Source: Media release, May 3 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

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Teachers and P&C reps raise concerns over local school conditions Representatives from P&C committees across the Coast met at Umina Surf Life Saving Club on April 29 to discuss their concerns about current schooling conditions. Attendees included representatives from the NSW Teachers’ Federation and P&C members from Ettalong Beach Public School, Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Campus and Woy Woy Campus, and Woy Woy Public School. Members from Henry Kendell High School, St Patrick’s Primary School, East Gosford, Central Mangrove Public School, and Glenvale Special School were also in attendance. According to a media release from Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, issues raised at the meeting included: poor school infrastructure, teacher shortages, maintenance backlogs, poor school resources, and pay conditions for teachers. Tesch said there was not one school present at the meeting who said they had had ‘adequate and appropriate’ school maintenance

Representatives from P&C Committees across the Coast met last week to discuss the concerns they have with their schools

completed. “Both public and private high schools and primary schools present at the meeting spoke of the difficulties their school is facing, which unfortunately trickles down into their quality of education,” Tesch said. “I want the next generation of Coasties to have every opportunity to succeed in whatever it is that they want to

do and that starts with investment in their education.” Nicole Mottlee, a member of the NSW P&C Federation Council for the Central Coast, was also there at the event and shared the same concerns raised by Tesch. The board member said she had seen a decline in communication from the Department of Education to

parents, particularly with the onset of COVID-19 last year. “As a state representative, I have seen a lack of consultation with parents, both at a local level and state level,” Mottlee said. “A lot of schools at the meeting were not happy with the current infrastructure and assets they have. “Particularly during

COVID-19, there were more directions given, rather than consultations and decisions were made behind parents’ backs. “During COVID-19, there was [also] a long process to get the ability for our members to meet via Zoom – it took a number of months before we got any reply back from the Department in order to get the sign off to change our Constitution.

“I know our members suffered because they couldn’t meet, even virtually for three or four months.” Mottlee said she would like to see more of a consultation plan from the Department of Education, to State representatives. “It would be an easier process to have our reps on committees, so we’re not blindsided,” Mottlee added. NSW Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, disagreed with the concerns over a lack of infrastructure, referring to $10 million of funding for maintenance programs and upgrades ‘this year alone’. “The Gosford area continues to benefit from record investment in education … both inside and outside the classroom, schools are benefitting,” Mitchell said. “16 schools are receiving upgrades under the Regional Renewal Program. “Students in Gosford are also benefitting from our COVID stimulus programs including free tutoring at every school.” Maisy Rae

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volunteering at the school canteen, with his brother Jake also going through the school’s ranks. But it was also a tough time with Nick remembering he struggled with some learning and ‘having a family situation where money was very limited’.

Principals Ona Buckley and Dan Betts said the school would like to send a huge thank you to Nick for his ‘generous’ donation. “How wonderful that a former student has chosen to make a difference by supporting present students in our school,”

the Principals said. “Nick is a success story, having the determination to reach for the stars and always make the best of any situation … how proud his family must be of him. “To give back is such a

precious thing to do.” He has also donated $1,000 to the school’s future bike track installation. Source: Newsletter, Apr 30 Woy Woy Public School

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Teachers and parents welcome National Walk Safely to School Day initiative On Friday, May 14, students across the Peninsula will begin school with a stroll and participate in the 22nd anniversary of National Walk Safely to School Day. Students will be encouraged to walk to and from school. The national event aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking can provide for the long-term well-being of students. All primary schools across Australia are expected to participate in the event, with Pretty Beach Public School no exception. Assistant Principal, Dave Rattray, said the students and families of Pretty Beach Public School have participated in this campaign for years. “We always have a teacher on duty to meet and greet the morning bus and walk the students safely across the road …on Friday this will remain, however, parents and family members are being encouraged to do their part [and] teach and

The ‘National Walk Safely to School Day’ aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, and environmental benefits of regular walking

encourage safe road skills throughout our community,” Rattray said. “Teachers will [also] proudly meet students at the school gate to celebrate this campaign

and give out some merchandise to those who participate.” Rattray also said it was essential for both parents and educators to help maintain a ‘strong emphasis’ on physical

activity, particularly with recent advances in technology. “It is for these reasons that we should be doing what we can to encourage and maintain physical activity that inspires

children to want to be active and to build these healthy habits into their everyday lives as teenagers and young adults,” Rattray added. “It definitely doesn’t start or

stop at the school gate!” Students from Umina Beach Public School will also participate on the day, hosting a breakfast for students with donations of fruit from Woolworths. Principal, Chad Tsakissiris, said the school is ‘strongly; encouraging their students to participate on the day and engage in a healthy and active lifestyle. “Teachers will be discussing the safety aspects of safely crossing the road in classroom lessons throughout the next two weeks [and] we are encouraging parent to accompany the students on the walk to school,” Tsakissiris said. “Our teachers will be at the gates in the morning to welcome students and their families to school and to supervise the streets adjacent to the school. “We think it is important for families to do this together and share the learning.” Maisy Rae

Work begins to improve visibility of school zone markings Six schools in the Peninsula area are among 12 region wide set to receive essential maintenance work to improve the visibility of school zone markings. The safety measures will be carried out at Brisbane Water

Secondary College and Empire Bay, Ettalong, Pretty Beach, Umina and Woy Woy South Public Schools. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the work would improve safety for all road users.

“Drivers as well as pedestrians have a responsibility to be cautious when travelling through a school zone, particularly at the beginning and end of each school day,” Crouch said. “These school zone road markings are in addition to triangular ‘dragon’s teeth’ road

markings, school zone signs and flashing lights which the NSW Government has installed at every school in NSW. “Young children aren’t always capable of judging how fast a car is travelling, which is why we must do everything possible to ensure motorists slow down around schools.”

Crouch said Transport for NSW crews would be working over the next four weeks, which includes multiple school zone sites at some schools. “Work will be carried out between 6pm and 5am from Sunday through to Friday, with lane closures and a 40km/h speed limit in place during

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Pickleball anyone?

Elaine Vincent prevails in tight final BOWLS A hard-fought finals match was held at a women’s bowls tournament on April 13 at Everglades Bowling Club. Elaine Vincent and Carol Edwards were matched in the final, with Elaine eventually winning 25-20. Publicity officer, John Orme, said it was an evenly matched contest between Elaine Vincent and Carol Edwards. “After an amazing come from behind win in the semis, Elaine led early by a small margin and as the game progressed there was little in it,” Orme said. “A good crowd was on hand to cheer both ladies on.” Source: Media release, Apr 26 Everglades Country Club Publicity Officer, John Orme

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PICKLEBALL It may seem like an odd name, but the sport of Pickleball is taking the Peninsula by storm.

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The game had its origin in the United States in the 1960s and is a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Players use a “paddle” to hit a plastic ball across a net on a modified tennis court. All ages can play Pickleball in either singles or doubles matches.

The Central Coast club recently formed and plays regularly at The Peninsula Leisure Centre with approximately 50 members ranging in age from 11 to 80. Eight of the club’s players represented the Coast at The NSW State Championships in Sydney in late April, coming away with three gold medals and two silver. One player also participated in referee training and became chief referee for the weekend tournament.

Apart from competing in tournaments and winning medals, club members meet regularly to simply enjoy the physical exercise and social interaction which the game provides. To see the game in action visit The Peninsula Leisure Centre on Saturdays from 1pm-3pm or Mondays from 10.30am12.30pm. Source: Email, Apr 24 Central Coast Pickleball Club

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COASTAL DIARY EVENTS ON THE CENTRAL COAST

FRIDAY, MAY 7

com.au We Care Connect Mother’s Day High Tea, The Beachie, Toukley, Ticketed, 11:30am

Memorial Park, Palmdale Road, 8:30am - 12pm 4362 1203 palmdalegroup.com.au Music in Motion – NXTGEN Project,

Queen – Bohemian Laycock Street Community Central Coast Potters Rhapsody, Autumn Exhibition and Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 7pm Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm ceramics sale:

A Drop in the Ocean, Gosford Regional SATURDAY, MAY 8 Gallery, 7 - 19/5, 9:30am - 4pm www.ccpotters.org

THURSDAY, MAY 13

MONDAY, MAY 10

SATURDAY, MAY 15 Swift Parrot bird survey walk, Sutton Reserve, Bateau Bay, bookings required, 9am - 12pm 4349 4756

A CDP Kids production: Magic Beach, www.cen.org.au/events The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 10, 11 & 12//05, FRIDAY, MAY 14 Multiple sessions

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 Ladies in Lavender, May8s Concert - Fund Woy Woy Little Theatre GEBC May Luncheon Event Raiser for Flood - Cnr McMasters and with Guest Speaker David Victims, Ocean Beach Road, Farmer, West Gosford RSL, Ticketed, 14 - 30/5, The Parkview Room, Ticketed, 5pm - 11pm Central Coast Leagues Multiple sessions 4323 2311 Club, Ticketed, www.trybooking.com

Ingenia Lifestyle Sunnylake Shores: The First Lakeside SUNDAY, MAY 9 Homes Release, 2 Macleay Dr, HalekuMothers Day lani, 10am - 1pm Morning Tea, RSVP 0458 018 332 Palmdale Lawn liveinsunnylakeshores.

Cemetery &

12:15pm - 2pm

Liza Meets Bassey starring Monique Montez - Morning Melodies May 2021, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 11am

Echoes of Pink Floyd 2021, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm 4323 3233

www.centralcoast.nsw.gov. au/theatres Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day, 10am - 2pm, to find your nearest event visit www. fire.nsw.gov.au/openday Lisarow Country Fair, Lisarow Public School, 9am - 3pm Forest Aliveness Experience, Narara Ecovillage, Ticketed, 7:30am - 5pm

Terrigal Antique & Vintage Fair, Lions Community Hall, TUESDAY, MAY 18 Gosford, 15 &16/5, Sat - 8am - 4pm Grace Under Pressure, Sun - 9am - 3pm The Art House Studio, Ticketed, 18 & 19/05, Multiple sessions

THURSDAY, MAY 20

Melinda Schneider: a farewell to Doris, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 7:30pm 4323 3233

bookings required for yes votes for cen.org.au/events voluntary assisted dying bill in NSW, SATURDAY, JUN 19 Kendall’s, Central Coast League’s Club, 10am, non-members welcome 0434 426 486 centralcoast@dwdnsw. org.au

SATURDAY, MAY 22 Elizabeth Bay bird walk and talk, Munmorah State conservation area, Elizabeth Bay Park, bookings required, 8:30am - 10:30pm 4349 4757 www.cen.org.au/events Central Coast Airshow, Central Coast Airport, Ticketed, 9am - 5pm

Y NSW Youth Careers Expo, Lake Haven Shopping Centre, Free, 10am - 4pm SATURDAY, MAY 29

FRIDAY, MAY 21 Dying With Dignity Central Coast - its time

COSS Connections fungi foray, Katandra reserve, 10am - 1pm

Tom Burlinson in Swing That Music, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm www.thearthousewyong. com.au/whats-on

SATURDAY, JUN 26 Mingara Orchid Club Fair and Show, Mingara Recreation Club, Free entry, 26 - 27/6, 9am - 3pm 5 Lands Walk, MacMasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca Beach, North Avoca and Terrigal register online

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INFO

Art & Culture Central Coast Art Society Weekly paint-outs enquiries Tuesday. Phone: 0428 439 180 Workshops: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, at Gosford Regional Gallery & Art Centre. Phone: 0409 666 709 Social Meetings 1.30 pm on 4th Wednesday for demonstration 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult classes in Pottery Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Silvercraft, Patchwork & Quilting 0412 155 391 www.ebacc.com.au ebacc.email@gmail.com

Community Centres

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

Peninsula men’s shed Open Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm 117 Memorial ave, Ettalong Cnr koolabah. Come along and join us for coffee and biscuits 0411 242 242 Community Groups

ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public

Broadcaster. Aims: Safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards. Meetings through the year + social mornings Well-known guest speakers 0400 213 514 www.fabcnsw.org.au

Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded folk Details from Geoff 0447 882 150

Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Supports both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers.

4329 7122

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Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Protect and preserve the environment & residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula and to strengthen community bonds 2nd Mon, 7.30pm Wagstaffe Hall 4360 2945 info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au

Entertainment LEARN TO DANCE Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Wed at Tuggerah community hall, 2:00pm Anne - 0409 938 345 anneglazier@y7mail.com

Empire Bay Probus Club Friendship, fellowship, and fun in retirement. Very active club, outings, Health Groups excursions, dining - 3 Peninsula Village times a month Al-Anon Playgroup 1st Thur 1.30pm If someone’s drinking is Carers, Grandparents, Empire Bay Progress Hall causing you problems... parents & children Visitors Welcome. Al-Anon can help ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ 0414 280 375 1300 252 666 Tues 10-11.30am Meetings Sat 2pm 4344 9199 Woy Woy Hospital Central Coast Marine Ocean Beach Road Discovery Centre Peninsula School The revamped CCMDC is for Seniors Alcoholics Anonymous open. Schools and Group Community Centre, bookings welcome by - Someone cares. McMasters Road, Woy Woy appointment. Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, Discussions, rumikin, craft, Building has special needs Progress Hall Henry Parry & history, walks, & coach trips access and toilets Wells Street East Gosford Tues, Wed, Thur Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 Terrigal. Central Coast 4385 5027 Parkinson’s ccmdc@bigpond.com The Krait Club www.ccmdc.org.au Support Group Community Centre - Cooinda We aim to help individuals Village, Neptune St, Umina and their families better Central Coast 10.30am For seniors. Gentle manage living with Community exercises, quizzes, games, Parkinson’s Disease Legal Centre social activities, guest Guest speakers are a regular Not for profit service providing feature of our meetings. speakers, entertainment and free legal advice. 2nd Tue - 1.30pm bus trips - 4344 3277 Monday to Friday 1800 644 189 9am to 5pm 4353 4988 contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here call us on 4325 7369

Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free - Join us for a midday meal - Help with shopping and cooking classes 4341 6699

like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details 0473 631 439

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm 0412 756 446 www.oa.org

Schizophrenia & Bipolar Fellowship For Schizophrenia Bipolar & Mental Health sufferers. Family carers & friends.are welcome. Meetings 1st Thursday Inquires re-venue please ring 4344-7989 or 4368-2214

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wanted No experience required, rehearsals 7pm Mondays at Parkview room Central Coast Leagues Club 0431 225 489

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Central Coast Greens Active regarding ecological sustainability, social & economic justice, peace & non-violence, grassroots democracy & getting Greens elected 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Central Coast Asbestos Diseases Support Australian Labor Party Group Political discussions, national, Support for those suffering state and local government with asbestos diseases and issues others interested in asbestos issues. You are not alone, Peninsula Day Branch meet with others who can 1pm 2nd Mon share their experiences. Bring CWA Hall Woy Woy Peninsula Village Meals a family member or friend. 4341 9946 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on Delivered daily to your door fourth Wed of each month. Nutritious, great for the elderly Service Groups Maree 0419 418 190 4344 9199 Lions Club of Woy Woy Music Everglades Country Club Peninsula Village Brisbane Water Brass 3rd Monday of each month Carer’s Support Group Brass Band entertainment Make new friends and For carers of loved ones with for the community playing all have fun while serving your dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to types of popular music. community. 11.30am Rehearsal every Wed 0478 959 895 Paula 4344 9199 8pm -10pm 0419 274 012 Rotary Clubs Prostate Cancer International service club improves lives of communities Coastal a Cappella Support Group in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled Award winning women’s a (Gosford) activities, fellowship and cappella chorus. Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting friendship. Music education provided. Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Rotary Club of Woy Woy Terrigal Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Tues 6pm Everglades 9.30am to 12 noon Performance opportunities. Country Club. 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au Hire us for your next event. Don Tee 0428 438 535 0412 948 450 coastalacappella@gmail.com Woy Woy Stroke Special Interest Recovery Club Bridge Troubadour Central Everglades Country Club Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue 2nd Tues 11am Coast Folk, Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm Company, up-to-date info, Traditional & Acoustic & Wed 9.15am hydrotherapy, bus trips Music and Spoken Word Brisbane Water Bridge Club, 1300 650 594 Concerts, Ukulele meets, Peninsula Community Centre and Sessions 93 McMasters Rd. S.A 4342 6716 troubadourfolkclub@gmail.com Woy Woy Is Internet porn destroying www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org your life. Soundwaves chorus We may be able to help. Central Coast Male singers We are a 12 step fellowship Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199

Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Help with issues with landlords & real estate agents? Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks. 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Peninsula Environment Group Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

Veterans Veterans’ Help Centre’ Assist all veterans & families with pension & welfare issues. Mon & Wed 9am-1pm 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay Rd & Beach St Ettalong. centralcoastveterans@bigpond.com.

Women’s Groups Blackwall Girl Guides Girl Guides meets near you! Blackwall Girl Guides Unit For girls 7-13 years old Mondays 5:30 – 7:30pm Blackwall Guide Hall, 120 Memorial Ave, Ettalong Beach (Cnr Lurline) 0414 863 183 blackwallgirlguides@gmail.com

Country Women’s Association Woy Woy 30 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy Craft & Friendship: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wed 9AM Meetings: 4th Wed 9.30 Ph: 0411 434785 woywoycwa@gmail.com

Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services by women for women 4342 5905 www.cccwhc.com.au

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FORT DENISON

Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.

TIDE CHART

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0423 1.59 0516 1.57 0000 0.68 0045 0.63 0125 0.58 0202 0.55 0239 0.52 1100 0.55 1142 0.54 0601 1.55 0642 1.53 0719 1.51 0757 1.48 0834 1.44 THU 1716 1.44 FRI 1759 1.52 SAT 1217 0.53 SUN 1249 0.53 MON 1320 0.54 TUE 1349 0.56 WED 1419 0.58 2307 0.74 1836 1.59 1911 1.66 1943 1.71 2015 1.76 2046 1.78 0316 0.51 0355 0.52 0435 0.54 0519 0.58 0608 0.61 0000 1.66 0056 1.62 0913 1.41 0952 1.37 1033 1.32 1117 1.28 1207 1.25 0702 0.62 0800 0.61 THU 1450 0.62 FRI 1524 0.66 SAT 1600 0.71 SUN 1640 0.75 MON 1726 0.80 TUE 1303 1.24 WED 1407 1.26 2119 1.79 2155 1.78 2232 1.75 2314 1.71 1822 0.83 1929 0.84

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

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Warriors hold off Cowboys’ late surge to record fourth win

RUGBY LEAGUE It was a perfect start for the NZ Warriors, who managed to post 18 points unmatched in the opening quarter of their match against the North Queensland Cowboys. The first chance came from an early attack that brought the ball out wide to the Warriors’ Ben Murdoch-Masila. The Second Rower marched the ball up to the 10 metre mark before being tackled. In the next phase, the ball was swung back the other way where an offload from Adam Pompey reached Josh Curran who took it over the line. However, a video referee check found the ball to have been fumbled just over the line. The missed chance was a catalyst for the New Zealand team to be clinical from that

point on.. Halfback Kodi Nikorima scored the first try of the match shortly after in the 7th minute. It began with a well-executed dummy to slide in between the Cowboy defensive line and set up for a dash into the corner. The Warriors strength came from their ability to advance up the field ball in hand and keep the Cowboys on the back foot, utilising offloads to great effect in keeping the play alive. One advance saw the Warriors advance 71 metres setting up their second try. Nikorima’s pass to Roger Tuivasa-Sheck opened up the Cowboy defence leaving the Warriors captain spoilt for choice with three team members lining up to receive the ball. It was Rocco Berry on the inside who Tuivasa-Sheck

linked with, giving to the Centre his first try in the NRL. Only two minutes lat6er, the third try came for the crushing Kiwis, this time by MurdochMasila. From the half way mark, Nikorima again showed his agility by slicing in between Jordan McLean and Ben Condon for the Cowboys to bring his team into downfield space. He picked out Walsh with a delayed pass, who cut back inside and freed up his arms to offload to Murdoch-Masila. The Second Rower made up for his earlier fumble with a simple grounding beneath the posts that led to an 18 point lead. The Cowboys continued to struggle to put together consistent phase play, unable to complete a set of six in the attacking quarter.

The opening try finally came for the Queenslanders before half time through Reece Robson after a weighty dummy by the Hooker within lunging reach of the try line left Jazz Tevunga red-faced.. The Warriors however, scored again in the dying moments, courtesy of Adam Pompey, to bring their lead back out to 20 points. The second half brought hope for the Cowboys early through a 47th minute try for Murray Taulagi. It came from Scott Drinkwater’s grubber into the dead ball area, which spiked up on the right bounce to find the hands of Taulagi steaming just ahead of Edward Kosi. Another try for the Cowboys then brought them right back into the game only minutes later. A cut out pass by Valentine

Holmes to Taulagi allowed him to get around Kosi and then find the inside pass back to Drinkwater. The successful conversion brought the Cowboys back to within 8 points of the Warriors and marked a shift in momentum. For the next ten minutes, the teams remained in a midfield deadlock with neither able to add to their tally. A chance for Walsh to feed Wayde Egan the ball for a simple run in try was foiled by a slip and a concussion hit on Muirdoch-Masila. This was immediately followed by another try for the Cowboys to bring them within a try of taking the lead. Some quick passing down the line brought the ball to Drinkwater, who drew in Kosi from the wing and opened up the space for Taulagi.who ran

in to make the score 24 - 20. The tiring Warriors had ten minutes to hold off the come back from the Queenslanders, who kept pushing hard on the try line. Another grubber from Drinkwater almost resulted in a try and Queensland’s next attack brought Taulagi over the line, but the final pass was called forward. After a long five minutes of try line defence, the Warriors were finally able to clear the ball after being rewarded a penalty. and held on to record a hard-fought win. The win was much needed for the Warriors who now advance up to seventh place with four wins and four losses. Their next challenge will be against the Manly Sea Eagles away on Sunday, May 9. CCN

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New Lions regime brings first results

RUGBY UNION There are encouraging early signs emerging from the Woy Woy Lions in their Premier 1 men’s and women’s teams following big changes to their coaching and playing squad this season. In the top Men’s team, a season opening win in Round Three against Warnervale preceded a sobering loss in Round Four to The Lakes, but a couple of bonus points have positioned the team in sixth place. Meanwhile, the combined Gosford and Woy Woy Women Ten’s team have posted two dominant wins in a row, making the most of the marriage between the two neighbouring Central Coast regions. The Round Three matches against Warnervale were

played at Woongarrah Oval and the opening win for the Premier One team involved some great attack and very solid defence. Woy Woy got away to a pleasing start in the match, leading early with two unanswered tries and then heading into half time 21 – 5. In the second half, Warnervale showed their unwillingness to be undone at home, fighting back to lock up the score at 31 – 31 in the dying stages of the match. However, it was Woy Woy who scored a try right at the end of the match to snatch the victory, end score 36 – 31. For Woy Woy club president, Stu McGoldrick, the win was the first sure sign of the squad’s development after dealing with changing players and coaches. “It was a very good and open game, very fast moving with most of the field being covered,”

McGoldrick said. “We were lucky to get away in the end with the final try. “We’ve got a whole new structure with a lot of our older members moving on this year and making room for new players and new coaching too. “We will steadily improve with more training and as we get to know everyone better. “The structure is getting there now with a few games under our belt, so I think we’ll start to see some vast improvement on the field. “Training numbers are good at the moment with two full teams. “Moving forward we should have a really good structure heading towards the second half of the season.” For the Women’s team, a 41 – 5 point win marked the first game of the combined Woy

Woy/Gosford side, which McGoldrick sees as the result of more depth in the squad. “Where you’ve got two combined teams you sort of got two lots of standout players, skill sets and also coaching. “So far there has been good depth on the bench at the moment and the coaching staff are using them well. “Last year, we were definitely in a development stage of the Women’s rugby, this year I think everyone understands their roles in the team more and they’re playing really well.” Despite a positive Round Three, Round Four brought another defeat for the Premier One team, losing 57 – 28 against The Lakes. Played at Slade Park, it was a crucial win for the northernmost rugby club – their first of the season – wherein their nine tries topped Woy Woy’s four.

It was Woy Woy who opened the scoring in this match and soon found themselves ahead by 14 – 7. However, The Lakes stuck to their strong set piece and gained pressure through the middle of the pitch with classy efforts from their backs. Over the course of the first half, they gradually took back control of the match and cemented a half time lead of 26 – 14. Continuing to show a dominance in their back line, The Lakes continued to push their advantage in the second half with a further 31 points. Nonetheless, the Lions did not give up on the chase and scored two more tries in the final five minutes to secure themselves another bonus point. For McGoldrick, the game proved too great a test for the

new structure. “Since it’s new coaching and everything else, playing together for a long period of time brought on fatigue and with this the structure broke down. “It was also a matter of The Lakes being very patient with the ball on the day, a deserved win for them.” For the Women’s team, it was another great win that finished 39 – 5. With the team still facing up to the changes in the squad and against opposition they have struggled to beat in recent years, there are sure signs of a resurgence in the Lions. Now with a bye week to enjoy, the Lions will need to be ready for their next test in Round Six. Source: Media Release, Apr 25 Larry Thomson, CCRU.