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Australia’s oldest Wallaby turns 100

Fourteen members of the Rotary Club of Umina Beach were recognised last week by the Salvation Army for their recent service. See page 10

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Australia’s oldest Wallaby and Peninsula local, Eric Tweedale, has turned 100… and the celebrations haven’t stopped.

An Ettalong Beach artist has been named as a finalist in a national awards program aimed to provide support for emerging Australian songwriters and composers. See page 17

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See page 4 Eric Tweedale, and State President of RSL NSW, Ray James

Dr Leon Wakefield Clarke recognised in Queen’s birthday Honours List

Dr Leon Wakefield Clark of Empire Bay was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2021 Queen’s birthday Honours List for significant service to medical administration and to healthcare delivery. Clark has enjoyed a stellar career in the field of medicine, with a particular interest in consumer empowerment. He said news of his award was met with a mixture of merriment and surprise. “It’s not something you really expect in life,” he said. “My wife had known for several months but had kept it a secret.” Clark began his career as an obstetrician in the Newcastle area, operating first out of Royal Newcastle Hospital, and then establishing a practice, from which he worked with three hospitals over a period of 10

years. “I probably delivered around 2,500 babies during that time,” he said. “I was also a gynaecologist, specialising in IVF and infertility. “They were exciting times in the field of IVF; I started an IVF program in Newcastle and it was extraordinarily successful. “In those days Australia was leading the world in that area, and I was often invited to speak overseas.” Clark took the opportunity to move to Sydney as Medical Executive Officer at The San, later becoming the CEO - a position he held for 13 years. His main passions throughout his career were improving safety and quality in healthcare and consumer empowerment. “I was anxious to get patients more involved and aware,” he said.

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For two years he led a lobby group which eventually succeeded in obtaining item numbers for IVF, making the process affordable for those who wanted to have a baby and couldn’t. “My interest in consumer welfare started then,” he said. Positions held by Clark during his career included: Chief Medical Advisor, icare NSW,

2016-2018; Group Chief Executive Officer, Adventist HealthCare, 2012-2015; Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 2002-2012; and Visiting Gynaecologist, City West Day Surgery, Westmead, 1998-2002. He also served as Director, Medi-Aid Centre Foundation, 2009-2015; Chair, San Foundation, 2008-2018 and 2002-2005; Chair, Board of Management, Australasian Research Institute, 2003-2016; Director, Australian Council on Health Care Standards, 20012004; and as Board Member and Chair of the Sydney Adventist Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees from 2002. Clark was National President of the Australian Private Hospitals Association from 2004-2006 and a Board Member from 20012007 and served in various roles

in the Fertility Society of Australia from 1989-1993. Other awards he has received include: Vocational Excellence Award, Rotary International, 2014; Honorary Fellow,University of Sydney, 2016; and IVF Director of the Year, Fertility Society of the Year, 1992. “I have enjoyed every minute of my career and am still active in certain areas of particular interest,” he said. He is still involved with the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission and the Agency for Clinical Innovation. Clark retired to Empire Bay in 2017 with wife Jan, whom he met when she was working as a nurse for the IVF program in Newcastle. Between them they have five children and 10 grandchildren. Terry Collins

‘Going dry’ this July in support of cancer-affected families is something Umina Beach local, Carol, can get behind. See page 31

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Both Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs have had multiple successes at the Central Coast Surf Life Saving’s annual Awards of Excellence evening, held on Saturday, June 12, in recognition of the many surf club achievements. See page 40

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A clean up project at Lion Island last month has resulted in a record amount of debris collected, and local wildlife to bounce back...

Fire and Rescue responds to hazard spill

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It’s now smooth sailing for the Bay Gallery in Ettalong Beach after a brand-new makeover left the exhibit with a unique attraction. See page 21

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Super Mums in dramatic surf rescue A daring rescue at Umina Beach last month has led to calls for increased signage at a popular tourist spot after a family was involved in an almost fatal accident.

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Super Mums! Friends Zoe Hauptmann (left) and Chrystal Lynch (right) helped rescue the family at Umina Beach

Friends Zoe Hauptmann and Chrystal Lynch were out surfing near the NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort on Monday, May 10, when they discovered several people struggling in a nearby rip. The family was holidaying at the Resort and was set to return to Sydney later that afternoon. But as the children played, running in and out of the waves, trouble struck, and they found themselves caught up in the strong rip. The children’s father then

entered the water to help, before succumbing to the rip himself. Chrystal said her memory of the overall event was hazy, but she can firmly remember the panic she felt as she saw what was happening. “I had gone out surfing with Zoe and had gone further down the beach to practice in the shories … and I remember a man coming out towards me in the water,” Chrystal said. “He asked me to help as there were some people struggling. “I heard there were a couple of kids and I just bolted up the beach and stopped when I heard them calling out for help. “I could see they were all scared and exhausted – the man, Cheyne, looked absolutely panic-stricken.

“He knew it was bad. “I remember running with my board to them and thinking ‘Is this real, is this really going to be up to me?’ because there were literally several other, far more capable board riders only 50 metres up the beach. Chrystal said she found four people out there treading water, with another man Mick out trying to keep the older boy afloat. She said her heart sank when she realised there was another man out there. “I realised that I didn’t have a board anymore…I’m tired, I’m in a rip, I’m with a man who couldn’t talk. Continued page 4

Staff at Woy Woy Public School will wear a special shirt each Wednesday in a nod to local Indigenous communities.

Asset Energy, a subsidiary of Advent Energy, has issued a call for tender for the provision of subsea wellhead equipment, materials and associated services for the Baleen drilling program, as part of the PEP-11 offshore gas and drilling project.

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In the Women Tens Rugby conference, the Gosford-Woy Woy side have won two games in a row to establish themselves as third on the table and one point below Terrigal in second. See page 48

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Diagram of the Baleen Prospect

This is despite the fact that Federal Minister for Resources, Keith Pitt, is yet to make a decision on renewal of the PEP11 permit, which expired on February 12. Renewal of the licence would allow oil and gas exploration drilling off the coast from Port Stephens to Sydney for another two years, with an area just off Lake Munmorah as a target site called the Baleen Prospect. In 2018, a seismic exploration

survey was carried out along a line of about 200kms over the Baleen Prospect. Asset Energy holds an 85 per cent interest in PEP-11 and is the operator of the permit, while Bounty Oil & Gas holds the remaining 15 per cent interest in the licence. Asset Energy Director, David Breeze, authorised the call for tender on Monday, May 31. “This equipment provides the foundation for the Baleen well and is the first stage of well construction,” Breeze said. “This is an important step in the preparation and planning for the Baleen 1 well (and) ensures that Asset Energy will be ready to commence drilling after relevant approvals have been received.

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Erosion work ineligible for funding as state government did not certify plan With Central Coast Council still footing a bill of almost $1.9M for erosion mitigation works at The Entrance North and Wamberal, NSW Labor is demanding that the State Government explain why it has short changed councils desperate to fix and improve waterways.

The inaugural Toby Martin Award, an award that recognises the perseverance, courage and strength of young Toby Martin, who passed away following his battle with leukaemia, has been given to Archie Pulley. See page 38

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Labor says that a $72.7M funding pool was allocated to provide grants under the Coastal and Estuary Grant Program from 2016/17 through to 2020/21, but a Freedom of Information request has revealed that just over $38M was allocated, with the funding period set to expire at the end

of June. The data also revealed that almost 250 funding applications had been lodged, and a quarter of those were rejected, including applications from Central Coast Council. Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said that he couldn’t understand why the government had denied funding to communities that had been impacted by erosion and other serious waterway issues. “Councils like Central Coast and Newcastle have had to beg for funding relief to assist communities that were severely affected by erosion,” he said.

“It beggars belief that funding was there to help these communities yet the government did everything it could to avoid handing over the money. “The Minister for Local Government needs to explain why so many councils have been denied vital funding.” Shadow Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Kate Washington, said the state had coastlines washing away. “We have houses hanging from cliffs, and councils are desperate for more resources,” she said. “The Government has already committed this funding.

“They’ve made the announcement, they’ve asked for the kudos, but then they refuse to spend the money. “The problem hasn’t gone away, if anything, it’s getting worse. “These communities deserve the money they’ve been promised.” A Central Coast Council spokesperson confirmed that Council was required to complete emergency works at The Entrance North and Wamberal beaches at a total cost of $2.9M following severe storms in July 2020, under the direction of the Local Emergency Operations Controller (LEOCON), appointed

by the NSW Government. “As per advice, Council sought reimbursement of costs through the NSW Coast and Estuary Grant program and had submitted grant applications for both The Entrance North and Wamberal, seeking 50 percent reimbursement (the maximum available) in October 2020,” the spokesperson said. “In November 2020, Council received notification that the grant application for Wamberal had been successful with up to $992,501 of funding made available, however, the application for The Entrance North had been unsuccessful.

The opening ceremony for this year’s 5 Lands Walk will be held at 5pm on June 25 at Hunter Park, Avoca Beach, based on the theme of multicultural connection.

A strong community of family and friends is rallying around Sarah and James Tarasenko of Chittaway Bay who have a seriously ill newborn baby. See page 33

The Central Coast Mariners have secured a third place finish and home Elimination Round Final after a thrilling 2-0 win over Western United at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, June 5. See page 39

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Fourteen members of the Rotary Club of Umina Beach were recognised last week by the Salvation Army for their recent service. See page 10

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More than 250 trees have been planted at the Porters Creek Landcare site as part of activities for World Environment Day...

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To all who know Bernie Wykes, he is a wonderful enigma, as at 100 years of age, he hasn’t learnt to be old yet.

The Central Coast Mariners have secured third place and a home Elimination Final after a thrilling 2-0 win over Western United at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, June 5.

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An application for a $115M mixed use development inclusive of a 196-room hotel in Racecourse Rd is under consideration by the NSW Planning Department. See page 25

More than 1,000 submissions were received on the proposed sales, many of them objecting to reclassification of community land. Executive Member, Gary Chestnut, said representatives from CEN, the Central Coast

branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation and Save Central Coast Reserves met with Hart on May 25 to discuss community concerns about the asset sale. “Mr Hart explained that Central Coast Council had considered a $90M ‘basket’ of assets with sale potential from which it needed to sell $60M worth of assets,” Chestnut said. “It was a relief to hear Mr Hart clarify that only operational land that had not received a great deal of public opposition would be considered for sale at this time. “At the conclusion of our meeting, Mr Hart undertook to

provide answers to six questions, and we look forward to receiving his response in the not-too-distant future.” Chestnut said the first question to which the community needed an answer was how can the community keep abreast of how the asset sales process is going? This includes detail on where Tranche 1 sales are up to and what is the status of Tranche 2, which has not been made public. CEN also asked how the community will be able to assess value for money from asset sales if valuations and sale prices are not placed in the public domain and if any of the

An Ettalong Beach artist has been named as a finalist in a national awards program aimed to provide support for emerging Australian songwriters and composers. See page 17

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See page 4 Eric Tweedale, and State President of RSL NSW, Ray James

CEN engages Council on asset sales With submissions on Central Coast Council’s proposed Tranche 3 asset sales now having closed, The Community Environment Network (CEN) is intent on holding Administrator, Rik Hart, to his pledge not to reclassify community land as part of the asset sales program “unless absolutely necessary”.

Australia’s oldest Wallaby and Peninsula local, Eric Tweedale, has turned 100… and the celebrations haven’t stopped.

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Foodies, families and fun seekers will be flocking to the Central Coast hinterland over the June long weekend for the return of one of the Coast’s most popular annual events, Harvest Festival.

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Major road work has started on a four-kilometre length of Wilfred Barrett Dr

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Mariners left-back, Jack Clisby’s celebration after the game opening goal

Highland Grove Preschool in Green Point has once again participated in Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising over $500 for the Cancer Council.

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Turning 100 hasn’t stopped Bernie Wykes

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Leagues Club Park’s play area has been improved by adding rubber soft-fall around both slides.

The NSW Government will provide $29,931 to undertake maintenance and plumbing work at the 80-year-old Dooralong Hall, located near Jilliby. See page 6

With nine major events planned across the 2021-22 event calendar, businesses are being invited to be involved and partner with Central Coast Council.

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FRNSW crews arrived to find a truck leaking fly ash due to a faulty valve. Attending crews worked to close the valve and safely disperse the fly ash. FRNSW rendered the area safe and no one was injured.

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Lisarow singer songwriter, Lucy Parle, has won the teen category in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) for her song BACK UP.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a hazardous materials spill at a concrete plant on Apollo Close, West Gosford, on June 3.

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Harvest Festival to be held over the June long weekend

With submissions now having closed on Central Coast Council’s proposed Tranche 3 asset sales, Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has joined the fight.

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Sporting clubs across the Peninsula participated in a ‘Shoosh for Kids’ campaign last month to help raise awareness about poor spectator behaviour at community sport matches.

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asset sales will be via auction. The group also wants to know the makeup of the committee that has been responsible for identifying assets for sale and if the whole of Council’s operational lands portfolio has been audited. “If so, is the total land portfolio available to the public?” the group asked. “What has been the criteria to identify operational land appropriate for sale; how is ‘lazy’ and ‘surplus to needs’ defined?” The sixth question to which CEN wants an answer is what communication strategy Council is implementing to address the community’s fears

and confusion surrounding asset sales to build trust. Chestnut said CEN had recommended that a number of operational assets included in Tranche 3 should not be sold by Council because of their environmental value or contribution to the amenity and liveability of the region. These included parcels at Doyalson, Tuggerah, Bensville, Blackwall, Bateau Bay, The Entrance, North Gosford, Killarney Vale and Gosford. “CEN considers protection of the natural environment paramount,” he said. Continued page 4

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A win for the Terrigal Trojans and a loss for the Avoca Sharks in the Swietelsky Premier One Round Nine on Saturday, June 5, has been the crucial factor in this week’s shift in the top of the table positioning for the overall Club Championships. See page 37

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Dr Leon Wakefield Clarke recognised in Queen’s birthday Honours List

Additional responsibilities seen as incredible opportunity for the Coast Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris, has picked up another portfolio, Shadow Minister for Jobs, Investment and Tourism, in the recent NSW Labor Party re-shuffle. He also continues as Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty. New Labor Leader, Chris Minns, announced his new Shadow Cabinet line-up on Friday, June 11, to challenge for government at the 2023 NSW elections. Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, who lost her role as Deputy Leader in the front bench reshuffle, now becomes the Shadow Minister for the Hunter, Shadow Minister for Customer Service, Shadow Minister for

Wyong MP, David Harris, at the Colours of Country market run by Darkinjung artists, with Wendy Pawley and Dal Walters, both of Blue Haven

Digital. “I’m pleased to serve in these roles and look forward to advocating on behalf of businesses and individuals

who have been hit hard financially by COVID-19 to ensure that they get the support they need,” she said. Harris is more than happy to

take on the Jobs, Investment and Tourism portfolio, to build on work he already started as Shadow Minister for Central Coast.

“Obviously, in this fastgrowing region, we can’t keep building new houses and not create jobs to go with that, otherwise we just push more and more people on to the trains and freeway to commute out of the area for work. “My new portfolio gives me a stronger position to lobby for resources and to make sure that the Central Coast is recognised in its own right as a go-ahead tourism market, opening up more jobs,” he said. “I’ve already been working with a group that’s trying to get the Central Coast movie studios up at Tuggerah and I’ve also been working with a group that wants to get an indoor sports stadium on the Coast.

An interactive “magic table” is working wonders for patients at Wyong Hospital... See page 33

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Two northern Central Coast surfers have come away with podium placements against some of the State’s best surfers 35 years and up... See page 37

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Mitchell Gordon receives Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Award

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A local store owner has been presented with a prestigious honour following his contribution to the local community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner of Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables, Mitchell Gordon was awarded the Paul Harris Award at the Rotary Club of Brisbane Water’s Gala Night on June 3. The Award is Rotary’s highest honour and is named for Paul

The evening was MCed by fellow Rotarian Martin King

Percy Harris, who founded Rotary International in 1905. Gordon said it was a ‘great honour’ to receive the award in recognition of his local volunteering work. “I’m so grateful to Rotary for the award … it was totally unexpected,” Gordon said. “It’s a great opportunity to be involved in Rotary and I would encourage everyone to get involved in any way they can.” Gordon was largely honoured for his work during the

COVID-19 pandemic after establishing Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables to assist not-forprofit organisations affected by the crises, with a percentage of profits going to a different local charity each month. He also has a long history in volunteering for several other charities including the Henry Kendall Cottage Historical Museum, Coast Shelter, Fairhaven, RSPCA Central Coast and the Brisbane Water Historical Society.

The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water makes a $1,000 contribution from its own funds to the International Rotary organisation’s charitable foundation on behalf of each award recipient. Gordon was one of four recipients of the Paul Harris Fellowships, along with Peter Downie from Coast Shelter and Rotarians Bobby Redman for her work with dementia education and support and Maggie Payne for her work at

Pearl Beach’s Arboretum. The Club also presented a $5,000 cheque to Coast Shelter and a $2,000 cheque to the Iris Foundation, which has programs aimed at reducing suicide amongst young people. President of the Brisbane Water Club, Peter Mote, said the event was a ‘real success’. “I would like to thank Cherie, Sue, Di, Maggie, Marylyn, Mitch, Jayne, Greta and Martyn in particular plus all of you who helped us make the event such

a hit,” Mote said. “Rotary has never been more needed than at any time in its 100 year history,” Mote added. Mote’s comments come as his last as President of the Brisbane Water Club with his role soon to be filled by Cherie Simpson. Mote said it had been a privilege to serve in the role. Source: Newsletter, June 17 Rotary Club of Brisbane Water

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Australia’s oldest Wallaby and Peninsula local, Eric Tweedale, has turned 100… and the celebrations haven’t stopped. Since his birthday on May 5, Tweedale has been invited to a range of events to help celebrate his illustrious rugby career and dedicated service in the Royal Australian Navy. Best known for his role in the iconic Wallabies team against

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Australia’s oldest the All Blacks in 1949, Tweedale has lived a remarkable life – one that has spanned continents and careers. A lunch was held on June 8 in Umina to help celebrate the milestone, where Tweedale was presented with a gift from State President of RSL NSW, Ray James, and the President of Merrylands RSL, Robin Grimley. “I’ve had a lot of life experiences in my 100 years and then going

through the age of Depressions, Wars, and coming out of wars into a football career, living up the country and coming back down to Sydney,” Tweedale said. “It’s an achievement in itself, reaching 100 – I’ve got my photo and birthday card from the Queen on top of the TV.” Tweedale reminisced over his emigration to Australia from Rochdale, England, when he was just three years old.

“[My family] were encouraged to get on a ship and hot foot it over to Australia in 1924,” Tweedale said. “My parents really came out to Australia for my benefit, and they often said what a wonderful decision they had made because I have had opportunities that I wouldn’t have had if I stayed [in the UK]. Tweedale said he soon found Rugby when he took up playing

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for his local side, Parramatta, at the age of 15. “A very famous rugby union player approached and asked me if I wanted to go and try out at Parramatta – I’d never seen a game of rugby union played before,” he said. “He took me over to Parramatta and gave me a trial and I quite enjoyed it and started playing there in 1937. Within two seasons, Tweedale had made his first-grade debut against Drummoyne. “It was a very early age for rugby, but I was a big lad.” After graduating from Parramatta Intermediate High School, he went into work at Anthony Hordern’s whilst learning typing and shorthand, after which he gained employment with the Shell Oil Company. At this time, he was engaged to Enid Wagner. When World War Two was declared in 1939, he applied to join the Navy where he was drafted to a naval ship escorting merchant ships up and down the Australian coast. Tweedale said it was a decision wrought with danger.

“As a signal man onboard a merchant ship, we didn’t see much action, but we were always in danger of being torpedoed by the Japanese,” he said. “By the end of 1943, the Japanese were being pushed back towards their homeland and that is the time I served on convoys that took troops and supplies to Papua New Guinea and the northern Pacific Islands.” After four years of service, he moved to Queensland to protect ships carrying iron ore and coal. During the three years he was serving, Tweedale and Wagner ‘drifted apart’ with both going on to lead separate lives and marry other people. After his discharge from the war, he made his debut for New South Wales before earning his spot in an Australian side for his international debut in Dunedin during the 1946 Wallaby tour. “There wasn’t any representative rugby union during the [war] years … I wasn’t able to (re)commence my rugby career till 1946,” he said. “One of my favourite memories from that time was the Australia versus Wales game … it really was an experience to never be

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Tweedale was presented with a gift from Grimley and James at a celebration on June 8

patron for the Parramatta Two Blues. “I was instrumental in forming the Paramatta Junior Rugby Union Association which operates still … quite a few players who have represented Australia have come from the Association,” he said. In honour of his contribution

and 100th birthday, the Western Sydney Two Blues’ home ground has been renamed as the Eric Tweedale Stadium. In an interview with Rugby Australia, Chairman Hamish McLennan extended his congratulations to Tweedale on the milestone. “He has been a terrific

ambassador for Australian Rugby and his contribution to our game extended well beyond his international playing career,” McLennan said. “Eric is a model example of how our players can positively impact the community.” Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Andy Marinos echoed

McLennan’s sentiments. “Eric’s dedication to our game, and his club, is unrivalled and the entirety of the Wallabies family joins me in congratulating him on this milestone,” Marinos said. Tweedale’s extraordinary story doesn’t just stop there … in a chance encounter at Sydney’s Central Station in 2004, he

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reconnected with his former fiancée, Enid Wagner. With 62 years having passed since their engagement was called off in 1942, Tweedale said it was a story that was ‘really special’ to him. “We were able to resume our romance that started all those years ago,” Tweedale said. “It was too late to get married, we were in our mid-80s, and we spent 12 wonderful, happy years together. “Enid and I had hoped we would be centenarians together, but unfortunately Enid didn’t make it by just three years.” The pair moved into separate self-care units at Peninsula Villages, with Enid sadly passing earlier this year. A celebration was also held at Club Umina on May 18, with Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, saying she was thrilled to award the Wallaby legend with his 100th birthday certificate. “We are so lucky to have someone who has contributed so much to Australia, living right here in our community,” Tesch said.

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Local yoga group show our green spaces are ‘anything but lazy’

A local community group has ‘claimed’ a popular reserve on the Council’s list of tranche 3 assets for sale with a new event held on Sunday, June 6. The ‘Hands off the Reserve’ group co-hosted the yoga class with Umina Beach Yoga at the reserve on Memorial Ave, Blackwall, in an effort to prove the asset is ‘anything but lazy’. The comments come after former Council Administrator,

The popular reserve on Memorial Ave is on Council’s list of tranche three assets for sale

Dick Persson, said the Council needed to raise funds through the sale of ‘surplus or lazy’ assets as part of its financial recovery plan. Residents had until the end of May to voice their concerns and provide feedback on the proposed sell-off via Council’s Your Voice Our Coast website. But the ‘Hands off the Reserve’ group have said it’s not enough, calling for more awareness on the issue through their new yoga program.

Yoga instructor, Julie Hatfield, led the sixteen participants in basic yoga poses, breathing and relaxation. Local resident and yoga participant, Maryann Phillips, said she would be affected by Council’s proposed development of the site. “The sunny weather was perfect for yoga under the paperbarks,” Phillips said. “Apart from the loss of the trees, I am dreading the

overcrowding and chaos that will result. “We are living at the moment with the results of Council giving free rein to developers: insufficient parking leading to cars blocking laneway and abandoned in Warwick Street, incessant noise and rubbish everywhere.” And local resident, Jane Hendy, agrees, suggesting the land risks being one of the ‘first victims of the Administrator’s frenzied sell-off’.

“In the past weeks, many people have visited Blackwall Reserve and found it a beautiful place, not just because of the trees (which are a remnant of the Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland, an endangered ecological community), but also because of the everpresent bird life,” Hendy said. “Blackwall Reserve is a source of life for the animals who live there and their trees, a source of harmony and peace for the people living nearby.”

With public submissions now closed on the list of sales, residents across the Coast now await to see which parcels of land will go on the chopping block. Council said only land classified as operational and zoned for the correct purpose of sale will initially go back to Council for endorsement to sell, which includes Lots 23 and 23A at Memorial Ave. Maisy Rae

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Umina Beach book fair raises $1,650

NSW Service Centres to expand Cost of Living service Woy Woy Service Centre has helped save locals a total of $288,000, according to a media release from Parliamentary Secretary of the Central Coast, Adam Crouch.

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A book fair held over the Long Weekend in Umina Beach has raised an approximate total of $1,650 in support of local youth. The fair was held at the Police Citizens Youth Club in Umina in

conjunction with the Rotary Club of Woy Woy. Woy Woy Rotary member, Vic Brown, thanked fellow members for their efforts in running the fair. “Without [their] attendance and assistance, the project would have really struggled,”

Brown said. “We did deploy more volunteers in the actual selling time frame than perhaps in the past, but we had also more challenges in terms of meeting and greeting the public and ensuring that they signed in to the COVID-19 reporting mode.”

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The release details the State Government’s plans to expand their ‘Cost of Living’ service with 50 new specialists to be hired and deployed to Service Centres across NSW. Crouch said the new specialists can help residents identify their eligibility for savings. “We want to continue making it simple for people to find and receive rebates and savings from the NSW Government, and receive personalised faceto-face support,” Crouch said. “There are 70 different cost of living rebates and savings

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The members were conducting roadside collections at Empire Bay Drive and Koolewong with a total of $7,000 raised.

The collection follows on from similar collections by the club for the last 18 years. The Salvation Army and the Umina Beach Rotary Club said they would like to thank contributing motorists for their ‘generous’ donations. Source: Media release, June 11 Publicity Officer of Rotary Club of Umina Beach, Pat Lewis

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Friends of Democracy Friends of Democracy Council to spend $1,952,353 in an effort to reduce community Council to spend $1,952,353 in an effort to representation

reduce community representation

On 15 June 2021, the current Administrator resolved to

On 15 June 2021, the current Administrator resolved to Period Approximate ratios spend over $1.9 million on an optional referendum to be held spend over $1.9 million on an optional referendum to on 4 September. This is at the same time that our community is be held on 4 September. This is at the same time that our Before merger 1 Councillor : 16,000 residents being told that due told to the serious crisis financial - we needcrisis to community is being that due tofinancial the serious assets and increase rates. referendum After merger and 1 Councillor : 23,500 residents - sell we community need to sell community assets and The increase rates. aims The to reduce the number of Councillors from 15 to 9, and reduce before suspension referendum aims to reduce the number of Councillors from thetonumber wardsthe to 3.number If successful, this to move weaken 15 9, and of reduce of wards 3. Ifwould successful, If referendum is 1 Councillor : 39,167 residents representation and weaken our democracy. this move would weaken representation and weaken our successful The previous Administrator (Mr. Persson) acknowledged democracy. The previous Administrator (Mr. Persson) acknowledged that that the Central Coast community did not want the merger—and With 9 Councillors - 1 Councillor : 46,000 residents the Central Coast community did not want the merger—and does not want it now. If there is a referendum, the question of a by 2036 does not want it now. there is a referendum, the question of a demerger needs to beIf asked. demerger needs to be asked. However, it appears that the current Administrator could submit a proposal for de-amalgamation to the ItMinister now appears thatGovernment. the current Administrator could submit a proposal for de-amalgamation to the Minister for Local for Local Government if he chose to do The Local Government Actso. 1993 governs the way Councils operate. Councillors were initially suspended under The Local Government Act 1993 governs the way Councils operate. Councillors were initially suspended under Part 7 of the Act which prohibited a proposal for de-merger being considered. It appears that this has now Part 7 of the Act which prohibited a proposal for de-merger being considered. It appears that this has now changed. changed. Councillors are now suspended under a different part of the Act. Councillors are now suspended under a different part of the Act. In addition, on 13 May 2021, there were amendments to the Local Government Act in relation to deIn addition, on 13 May 2021, there were amendments to the Local Government Act in relation to de-amalgamations. amalgamations. A new Council years of a merger, submit a writtencase business case to the setting Ministerout a A new Council may, within 10 may, yearswithin of a 10 merger, submit a written business to the Minister setting out a proposal for a de-amalgamation and reasons. The Minister must, within 28 days, refer the deproposal for a de-amalgamation and reasons. The Minister must, within 28 days, refer the de-amalgamation amalgamation proposal to the Boundaries Commission with a direction that it conduct an inquiry and report on A proposal to the Boundaries Commission with a direction that it conduct an inquiry and report on the proposal. the proposal. A process then follows and the Minister can refuse a de-amalgamation proposal. However, if it is process then follows - and the Minister has the ability to approve or refuse a de-amalgamation proposal. However, - the -Minister mustmust give agive timeframe and fully cost anyof de-amalgamation. ifsupported it is supported the Minister a timeframe andfund fullythe fund theofcost any de-amalgamation. The current Administrator should abandon the referendum proposal and instead, submit a proposal to the Minister The current Administrator should abandon the referendum proposal - and instead, submit a proposal to the for a de-amalgamation.

Minister for a de-amalgamation.

Invitation - Expression of Interest

Invitation - Expression of Interest The CCFoD is currently calling for Expressions of Interest to

Thea CCFoD currently Expressions of The join WorkingisGroup for ancalling initial for period of 12 months. Interest to join a Working Group for an initial period positions are on a voluntary basis. of 12 months. The positions are on a voluntary basis.

If you have relevant knowledge, skills and /or experience If you have relevant knowledge, skills and /or on then please consider submitting an EOI. More details experience then please consider submitting an www.ccfriendsofdemocracy.com EOI. More details on www.ccfriendsofdemocracy. com

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The is ais The Central CentralCoast CoastFriends FriendsofofDemocracy Democracy(CCFoD) (CCFoD) community initiative was launched on on 12 12 MayMay 2021 by a community initiativeand and was launched Jane a community advocate for over 20foryears 2021Smith, by Jane Smith, a community advocate overand 20 yearstoand elected to Central Council in 2017. elected Central Coast CouncilCoast in 2017. The aim of CCFoD is to restore local democracy to our

The aimCoast of CCFoD is to restore local democracy toThe our Central Central community and reclaim our Council. Coast community and reclaim our Council. The Friends of Friends of Democracy is not politically aligned. Democracy is not politically Register foraligned. updates www.ccfriendsofdemocracy.com Register for updates - www.ccfriendsofdemocracy.com

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DELIVERING FOR THE CENTRAL COAST Lucy Wicks and the Morrison Government are supporting families on the Central Coast. Providing tax cuts of up to $2,745 for around 55,400 low and middle-income earners. Cutting the cost of living for around 1,590 families with an additional $1.7 billion investment in child care. Investing record funding for schools, hospitals, mental health and the NDIS. Supporting women’s health, including funding for cervical and breast cancer, endometriosis, and reproductive health. For more information go to: www.liberal.org.au/budget

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Pty Limited, to conduct the referendum. Hart said that while Council had previously resolved to engage the NSW Electoral Commission, the Commission has since advised Council that it was no longer in a position to provide the referendum services on 4 September as originally planned and costed. “The NSW Electoral Commission advised that it may be able to conduct a stand alone referendum in March 2022. “While serious consideration has been given to this option, this creates a challenging timeframe,” Hart said. “Should the referendum be carried forward to March, this would leave insufficient time for review and consultation of ward boundaries in time for a potential Council election in September 2022. “Council has identified an appropriate provider who is

able to deliver the referendum service in September 2021 and at a slightly lower cost than the NSW Electoral Commission has quoted. “For these reasons, and to provide the Central Coast community the opportunity to have their say on this important issue, Australian Election Company Pty Limited will be engaged for the conduct of a Referendum on 4 September 2021, when local government elections are being conducted in NSW.” Voting in the referendum is compulsory for all Australian citizens over 18 who reside in the Central Coast Local Government Area. Hart said that realistically, a lower turnout just for a referendum could be expected, but even if only 10 per cent of voters turned out, it would still be a valid referendum.

ABC Friends on the Central Coast are set to host their first function post-COVID at Woy Woy next week with a very special guest.

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Too many strategies, too little focus on core responsibilities One of the problems with Central Coast Council was lack of focus (“Council’s Climate Action Plan and Greener Spaces strategies dropped”, PP 015) on reality. The Council had a Climate Change Action Plan, a Greener Places Strategy, a Sustainability Strategy, a Community Strategic Plan, a Landcare Programme, a Tourism Opportunity Plan and a Holiday Parks Business Strategy, and, in addition, it has dabbled in homelessness, employment promotion and environmental protection. This is not to mention its penchant for producing master plans for Wyong, Woy Woy, East Gosford, West Gosford and

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper other locations, plus its efforts at transport strategies, parking strategies, beach enhancement strategies and the like. Many of these matters fall outside the management scope and financial capacity of local government and were nothing but exercises in selfaggrandisement by councillors. Others could be argued as

important but dealt with issues that were beyond the intellectual capabilities of our councillors to make any judgement on. Too much attention and effort was frittered away on concerns that were not relevant to Council’s core responsibilities, and too much money was squandered on unfruitful studies, expert consultations that led nowhere and commitments that were nothing more than glossy pr presentations. At the same time, ratepayers were crying out for some attention to be paid to development standards, traffic problems, litter and other basic needs that the Council should have been addressing. We had a council which

harboured pretensions to play a guiding role in the future of the Central Coast but that couldn’t manage out-of-control dogs (“Calls for tougher dog laws intensify”, PP 015). It is no wonder that the State Government has been gradually reducing the Council’s role in any matters of importance. This is not to say that the State agencies have done any better: about all you could say is that they haven’t done any worse. However, this is not the point: if we had had councillors with an eye on the fundamentals of local government, we not only shouldn’t be in the financial

Encore, Encore

Petrol prices anomaly?

I thoroughly enjoyed the Woy Woy Little Theatre production of ‘Ladies in Lavender’ this weekend.

my car. When the independent petrol station was opened recently on Ocean Beach Road at Umina, it was expected that the variation would be similar, seeing that the new station was the same as Empire Bay around $1.50.

It was a full house to enjoy this English play by Shaun McKenna, most ably directed by Terry Collins the cast was so convincing, with great costumes, set, lighting and sound, and the play itself really pulled at the heart strings, especially for lovers of violin and classical music.

Some months ago, I had a fuel check app put on my smart phone.

At that time super petrol was around $1.74 per litre on the Peninsula, but if one drove over to the Empire Bay service station, super petrol was around $1.48 per litre. so, I was driving over to Empire Bay to fill

FORUM

I noticed yesterday that super on the Peninsula was $1.70 per litre, and the new service station on OB road was selling for $1.65, and Empire Bay was selling for $1.69. Seems like ‘something is rotten in the State of Denmark’. Email, May 28 Ken Hall, Woy Woy

mess that we are but could be enjoying an improving environment, instead of the deteriorating one that we have. When the city was under Administrator Mark 1, there was much talk about the need to replace him with qualified, effective, forward-looking councillors who could respond to community values and realize the city’s potential. No doubt, the same talk will resurface under Administrator Mark 3. Talk is cheap and gets us nowhere: what will it take to make the electorate seriously examine the qualifications of council candidates and vote for

FORUM The next production, ‘Spirit Level’, a comedy by Pam Valentine, runs from 6 -22 August, with evening and matinee performances. I can’t think of a better use for one of my Dine & Discover NSW Vouchers (ends 30 June 2021).

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Email, June 6 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

FORUM Writer’s Festival was amazing Congratulations and many thanks must go to the organisers, the volunteers, the writers, the sponsors, the venues and the audience at this year’s inaugural Central Coast Writer’s Festival held at Umina Beach, Ettalong Beach and Brisbane Water’s on the long weekend. It was just amazing. Known as the “Words on the Waves” writers festival, I don’t know how it could be even better, but I do know I will be eagerly awaiting next year’s line-up.

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Diesel leak off Daley’s Point

Man arrested in Woy Woy in relation to manufacture of firearms

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a boat leaking fluids in the waters off Daleys Point just before 11:30am on June 10.

A 21-year-old man was arrested at Woy Woy on June 2 in relation to a jointagency operation targeting the manufacture and supply of prohibited firearms.

FRNSW arrived on scene to find a 42-foot boat tied to the wharf had sunk and was leaking diesel into the surrounding water. Specialist FRNSW hazmat crews worked alongside NSW Water Police to deploy booms and contain the minor spillage. Source: Media release, Jun 10 NSW Fire and Rescue

Man in critical condition after Woy Woy crash A man is in a critical condition following a crash in Woy Woy on Sunday, June 13. Emergency services were called to Blackwall Rd at approximately 12:55am following reports a Mazda 3 vehicle had crashed into a

power pole. On arrival, officers from Brisbane Waters Police District found a Mazda 3 had crashed into a parked car before hitting a power pole. The driver and sole occupant,

aged 32, was found unresponsive. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the

crash have commenced as inquiries continue. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: Media release, June 13 NSW Police Media

Police executed a search warrant at a Woy Woy house on the day, along with four other searches at homes in Georges Hall, Brighton Le-Sands and businesses in Banktown on June 1. During the operation, police seized a fireman, ammunition, luxury watches, mobile phones, handcuffs, $20,000 cash and nine-allegedly stolen vehicles. The man was taken to Gosford Police Station, where charges are expected to be laid. A 38-year-old man was also arrested at Georges Hall on June 2 and was charged with 37 offences – he was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court on June 2. This follows along the back of an investigation in May 2020, whereby detectives from the NSW Police Force and

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Tessa Thames shortlisted in APRA awards An Ettalong Beach artist has been named as a finalist in a national awards program aimed to provide support for emerging Australian songwriters and composers. Electronic pop-indie singersongwriter, Tessa Thames, was recognised in the 2021 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDA) for her contributions to popular contemporary music. Thames said she was ‘totally shocked’ to discover she had made the shortlist when it was announced on June 1. “I am so honoured to be part of what is a very, very high quality list of artists that I’m in total awe of,” Thames said. “I did work very hard on the track I provided for the [Awards] so I do feel really proud of myself but, to be honest, I didn’t think it would be enough. “Being a finalist amongst this crazy talented group of artists kind of feels like I’ve been thrown out into the deep end, and they are all swimming around and I’m the goose still wearing floaties.” With Thames up against nine other entrants in the category, two awards will be given in the ‘Popular Contemporary’ category which includes Pop, Rock, Alternative, Blues, Roots, Folk, Metal, Christian, and Children’s music. A panel of local judges comprising of Jenny Morris, Dom Alessio, Brooke McClymont, Amanda Cole, Pip Norman, Fanny Lumsden, Georgia Mooney, Joel Ma, John Ferris and more will determine which artists will take home a career-changing cash prize of $10,000 as well as a prize from Australis Music. Thames said winning the award would reassure her she has made the right ‘life choice’ in becoming an artist. “I’ve been doing this for a long time now … being an artist isn’t easy,” she said. “Add in the fact that I am nearly 34, a woman, a mum and First Nations … I’ve definitely had moments when I’ve thought maybe this isn’t

what I’m meant to be doing. “So even just making this shortlist is enough validation from people that I respect in the industry to make me think, ‘Oh okay, maybe I’m not too bad after all’.” Thames describes her music as modern 90’s nostalgic pop with clear linkages to The Spice Girls, The Fugees, TLC, and Shania Twain, just to name a few. She credits her experience of working in her Dad’s karaoke business in the 90s in developing her love for music and songwriting, along with her joy of performing live. “I just had my second Tessa Thames headline show sell out in Sydney last week which was incredible” Thames said. “Gigs at the moment are still quite sporadic due to venue regulations changing constantly, which is tough, but if you follow me on

Instagram, you will always be the first to know when something is coming up. “I have at least three more singles up my sleeve ready to release throughout the year and then hopefully a super fun EP ready to go at the end of it.” The singer-songwriter recently released her new track ‘Alone at Parties’, with a film clip expected to follow soon. Other categories to be recognised at the PDA night include Hip Hop, Rap, Soul, R&B, Film and Television, Country, Americana and Musical Theatre. Previous winners of the Awards include Gotye, Julia Jacklin, Ecca Vandal, Morgan Evans, Briggs, Ainslie Wills, Jeremy Rose and Caitlin Yeo. Winners of the Awards will be announced on Thursday, June 24. Maisy Rae

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Local artist’s exhibition showcases ‘art therapy’

Cathy McEwen’s ‘Lost in the Moment’ is included in the Alice in Dunderland exhibition

Everyone knows the story of Alice in Wonderland. Well, one Wagstaffe local is

putting her own spin on the classic tale through a new exhibition called Alice in

Dunderland. Art Therapist, art curator and anthropologist, Karen Adler is set to host her exhibition at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre from June 22 till July 6. Adler said the exhibition will feature paintings, photography, multimedia projects, upcycled Mad Hatter Tea Party furniture, clothing, fabric art and assorted quirky bits and pieces. “It’s my satirical look at our political leaders and I use the story of her adventures to illustrate my own journey through life,” Adler said. “It’s also about showing people that there are different ways with coping with the stresses of COVID and not just relying on

medications.” She said a good example of this message is present in the painting, ‘Lost in the Moment’ by Yattalunga-based artist Cath McEwan, as it portrays that feeling of surfacing after drowning in stress and breaking through. The exhibition is also hosting an education forum using the documentary, Letters From Generation Rx, directed by Kevin P. Miller. The documentary focuses on the overuse and over prescription of psych medications and the link between them and suicide and homicide. The event will also host a livestream, offering a chance for

audiences to participate in a Q and A session with the documentary director. Adler said the documentary is about people whose lives have been significantly affected by prescription medications. “This doco shows the horrendous consequences of prescribing medications for the slightest of reasons and also shows the journey for getting a response from mental health services,” Adler said. The Q and A session will be held on July 21 at 9am, and afterwards patrons will be able to explore the rest of the exhibit. Adler, who has been an art therapist since 2010, said she was inspired to get involved with

it through her own experiences with grief. “Art therapy in a nutshell is about making the unconscious conscious, there is a lot more that will come out through expression, and it can be released through artwork or writing,” Adler said. “I have run classes for this after I studied Art Therapy and I have worked in exhibitions that have gone around the world. “Quite often there is a lot of surprise from people who participate in art therapy, the arts are a very marginalized profession for most and the vast majority of people don’t think they have any artistic talent.” Harry Mulholland

Acclaimed country rock girl-band to grace the stage at the Everglades The Troubadour Folk Club is set to welcome nationally acclaimed country-rock girl band, The New Graces, later this month at Everglades Country Club. The band will stop by the Woy Woy Club on Saturday, June 26, as they travel around the state as

part of their ‘Open Heart Sessions’ tour. The group, which is currently sitting atop of the ARIA Australian Country Album Charts, is made up of songwriters and multiinstrumentalists Melanie Horsnell, Kate Burke and Robyn Martin. President of Troubadour Folk

Club, Michael Fine, said it was no wonder the band is rising so fast to the top. “Each member is an accomplished musician and much-loved performer on her own,” Fine said. “Together, they are the Cream of Australian Folk Country.” The gig is expected to kick off

at 7pm. More information about the concert including ticketing details can be found on the Troubadour’s Facebook page or alternatively by calling 02 4342 6716. Source: Media release, June 11 Troubadour Folk Club

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Sydney Drag King, Malcolm XY performed a sultry rendition of Prince’s Kiss

Hundreds packed into a chilly Naughty Noodle Fun Haus on Saturday night for the arts organisation’s annual Crown Jewels DRAGstravaganza. It was a night full of colour, drag, glamour and glitz as six performers took to the Ettalong stage in a flurry of dance, parody, song, and illusion. Glitta Supernova hosted the event before lighting up the stage herself with a performance of James Bond’s ‘Diamonds are Forever’. The Naughty Noodle’s creative director launched the two-hour show, speaking about the importance of remembering ‘Stonewall’ – the 1969 riots in New York which served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United

States and around the world. “This is not only a safe space, but a brave space … until all of us are free, no one is free,” Supernova said. Mangarai Queen, Tyra

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5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Natalee Holloway” (M) 12:00 (’09) Stars: Grant Show 1:00 Autopsy USA: 2:00 Hugh Hefner (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) [s] – Alison’s life has been consumed with caring for her three children, all of whom have 9:45 additional needs. Marcia’s life was turned upside down when an accident at work left her with 10:30 brain injuries. How To Look Good Naked: 11:00 Brogan And Nicola (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] 11:50 The Front Bar (M) [s] 12:40 Zumbo’s Just Desserts [s] Home Shopping 1:30 5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Anna Nicole” (M d,s) 12:00 1:00 (’13) Stars: Agnes Bruckner, Martin Landau, Adam Goldberg, 3:00 Virginia Madsen 4:00 House Of Wellness [s] 5:00 The Chase UK [s] 6:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 7:00 The Chase Australia [s] 7:30 Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens Movie: “Fast Five” (M v,l) (’11) – Dominic Toretto and his crew 9:50 of street racers plan a massive 10:35 heist to buy their freedom while in the sights of a powerful Brazilian drug lord and a dangerous federal agent. Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris Movie: “I Am Paul Walker” (M l) 12:35 (’19) Stars: Paul Walker 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 12:00 Motorsport: Seven’s Motorsport Classic: Homebush 2010 12:30 1:00 Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Darwin 2:30 Triple Crown [s] 3:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News [s] 5:30 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] – A Harley dealership is targeted by 6:00 a gang of thieves and a woman 7:00 7:30 tries to steal bras by stuffing them down her pants. 8:40 Movie: “Fast & Furious 6” (M v,l) (’13) Stars: Vin Diesel Movie: “Super Troopers 2” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Seann William Scott, Clifton Collins Jr. 11:30 Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Darwin 1:35 Triple Crown [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 5:30

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 8:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 12:50 Doctor Doctor (M mp) [s] 2:00 The Weakest Link [s] 2:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 4:00 NINE News [s] 4:30 A Current Affair [s] NRL: Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From 5:00 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane [s] 6:30 – Join our expert commentary 7:30 8:40 team for all the action. Thursday Night Knock Off [s] 9:40 – Join the team for the all the post-match news and analysis. NINE News Late [s] 10:40 Chicago Med: Death Do Us 11:30 Part (M mp,v) [s] 12:30 The First 48: Abandoned By 1:30 The Bayou (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30 6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra (PG) [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:00 Desperate Housewives 2:30 (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:00 NINE News [s] 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: Penrith Panthers v 5:00 Sydney Roosters *Live* From 6:00 Panthers Stadium, Penrith [s] 6:30 NRL: Golden Point [s] 7:30 Movie: “Point Break” (M v,l) 8:30 (’15) – A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team 9:30 of extreme sports athletes he suspects of masterminding a 10:25 string of unprecedented, sophisticated corporate heists. 11:30 Stars: Luke Bracey, Édgar 12:00 Ramírez, Teresa Palmer 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Our State On A Plate [s] 7:30 Reel Destinations [s] 8:30 Celebrity Apprentice 9:30 Australia: Finale (PG) [s] 12:00 Explore TV - Norfolk Island [s] 12:30 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Swifts v Firebirds *Live* 1:00 From Ken Rosewall Arena [s] 1:30 NINE News: First At Five [s] 2:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:30 NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair [s] 3:00 David Attenborough’s A 3:30 Perfect Planet: Oceans (PG) 4:30 Movie: “Fast & Furious 5:00 Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” 6:00 (M v,l) (’19) Stars: Dwayne 6:30 Johnson, Jason Statham 7:00 Movie: “Never Back Down” 8:00 (M v) (’08) Stars: Sean Faris 9:00 Program To Be Advised 10:00 Home Shopping 11:00 Wesley Impact (M) [s] 12:00

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

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [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] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Law & Order: SVU: Down Low In Hell’s Kitchen (M) [s] Law & Order: SVU: The Burden Of Our Choices (M) [s] Blue Bloods: In Too Deep (M) WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s] Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [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] The Living Room [s] Program To Be Advised The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] Becky Lucas: Live At The Enmore (MA15+) [s] Program To Be Advised WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping Which Car? [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] The Offroad Adventure Show All 4 Adventure [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 10 Minute Kitchen [s] Australia By Design [s] Destination Dessert [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] The Living Room [s] Farm To Fork [s] 10 News First [s] Advancing Australia [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Ambulance UK (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Home Shopping

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

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence

SBS (C30)

5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:55 3:05 3:40 4:15 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:05 3:00 3:30 3:45 4:15 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:25 10:30 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:05 4:35 5:35 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 11:30 1:40

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour How The Victorians Built Britain (M) Governor Macquarie’s Silent Witness (PG) (In English/ Hindi) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind (PG) SBS World News Robson Green - Walking Hadrian’s Wall (PG) The Unusual Suspects (M) The Handmaid’s Tale (M) SBS World News Late The Sleepers (M l) (In Czech/ English) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Destination Flavour China Bitesize How The Victorians Built Britain: The Great Stink (PG) NITV News: Nula Murrumbidgee River Wiradjuri & Ngarigo The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Great British Railway Journeys (PG) SBS World News Mastermind (PG) The World’s Most Beautiful Railway The Day They Dropped The Bomb (M) SBS World News Late France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship: Round 3, Italy Sportswoman Trail Towns (PG) Planet Expedition: Suriname Lost World (PG) How The Nazis Lost The War: Drugs, Delusion And Demise (PG) SBS World News Extreme Railway Journeys: The Lunatic Express (PG) Moulin Rouge: Behind The Magic (In English/ French) Movie: “True Grit” (PG) (’10) Stars: Jeff Bridges Movie: “American Animals” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk The Bitcoin Bandit (M d,l,s) (In English/ French/ Japanese)

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 [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] Australia Remastered [s] Art Works [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Spicks And Specks (PG) [s] Jack Irish (M l,v) [s] Movie: “Hunger” (MA15+) (’08) Stars: Stuart Graham Unforgotten (M l,d,v) [s] Glitch (M l,v) [s] Program To Be Advised rage (MA15+) [s]

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NINE (C81/80)

6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 11:00 (PG) [s] 11:30 Motor Sports: Seven’s Motor- 1:00 sport Classic: Breakthrough Wins [s] 12:00 Repco Supercars Championship 2021 [s] 3:00 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 7:00 7News Spotlight: 8:50 Never Give Up [s] 9:50 8:30 Movie: “The Accountant” (M v,l) (’16) Stars: Ben Affleck, 10:20 Anna Kendrick, JK Simmons, Jon Bernthal 11:20 11:05 Criminal Confessions: His Final Fight (M v,l) [s] 12:05 The Blacklist: 12:10 Ogden Greeley (M v) [s] 1:00 Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Darwin 1:00 Triple Crown Highlights [s] 1:30 2:00 Home Shopping

Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Giants v Thunderbirds *Live* From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney [s] NRL: Gold Coast Titans v Manly Sea Eagles *Live* From CBUS Super Stadium [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 60 Minutes [s] NINE News Late [s] Law & Order: Organized Crime: Forget It, Jake; It’s Chinatown (M v) [s] Shallow Grave: Severance (M v) [s] The First 48: Trust No One/ Risky Business (M v) [s] – A beloved Cleveland man is murdered in his own home. Reel Destinations [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 7:30 Living On The Coast: Shoalhaven Recovers [s] 8:00 Pooches At Play [s] 8:30 Freshly Picked [s] 9:00 Australia By Design [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday [s] 12:00 Advancing Australia [s] 12:30 Left Off The Map [s] 1:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 2:00 Fishing Australia [s] 2:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 3:40 Hotels By Design (PG) [s] 4:10 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 Three Blue Ducks (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 FBI: Liar’s Poker (M) [s] 10:00 FBI: Codename: Ferdinand (M) 11:00 FBI: Prey (M) [s] 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

SBS (C30)

5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 3:00 4:00 5:30 5:35 6:30 7:30 9:05 10:55 12:45 1:40 4:25 4:55

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Sportswoman Cycling: Best Of Tour De France 2020 Destination Flavour China Bitesize How The Nazis Lost The War: The Bitchy Inner Circle (PG) SBS World News Movie: “André The Giant” (M l,v) (’18) Stars: Robin Wright, Cary Elwes Lance (M) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 24 Hours In Emergency: To Have And To Hold (M l) How To Lose Weight Well (PG) Vice Guide To Film: Richard Linklater (M d,l,v) Destination Flavour Japan Bitesize

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Landline [s] Howard On Menzies: Building 12:00 Modern Australia (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Durrells (M v) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] 2:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 3:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 4:00 The Drum [s] 5:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 7.30 [s] 7:00 Australia Talks [s] 7:30 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:00 Murder 24/7 (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] Finding The Archibald: Face Of The Nation (M l) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] MotherFatherSon (M l,n,s) [s] 10:00 11:00 Marcella (MA15+) [ 11:30 rage (MA15+) [s] 12:30 The Drum [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “My Neighbour’s Secret” 12:00 1:00 (M v) (’09) Stars: Nicholas Brendon, Chandra West, 1:10 Vincent Ventresca, Dakota Goyo, Sandra Wilson, Natalie 3:00 4:00 Lisinska, Mark Camacho 5:00 Criminal Confessions: 6:00 A Killer App (M v) [s] 7:00 The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 7:30 The Chase Australia [s] 9:20 Seven News [s] 10:20 Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (M) [s] 9-1-1: Lone Star: 2100 (M) [s] – After a volcanic eruption wreaks havoc in Austin, the members of the 126 race to save lives at 11:20 a college pool party. 11:50 S.W.A.T.: Lion’s Den (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] 12:35 Filthy Rich: Psalm 25:3 (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 8:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Talking Honey: Princess 2:30 Diana: Diana Wedding [s] 3:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 3:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 NINE News [s] A Current Affair [s] 5:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 6:00 Emergency (M) [s] 6:30 100% Footy (M) [s] – Phil 7:30 Gould, Paul Gallen, James 8:30 Bracey and more debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the games most influential figures. NINE News Late [s] 9:30 The Arrangement: 10:00 Control (M l,s) [s] 10:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:30 Home Shopping 12:30 1:30

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Have You Been Paying Attention? (M s,l,n) [s] – Have Ed Kavalee, Sam Pang and our contestants been paying attention? Program To Be Advised Just For Laughs (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Four Corners [s] 12:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Sanditon (M s) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] 2:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] 3:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 4:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 5:00 The Drum [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 7.30 [s] 7:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame [s] 9:00 Finding The Archibald (PG) What Are We Feeding Our Kids? [s] China Tonight [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] Parliament Question Time [s] A Life In Ten Pictures (PG) [s] Marcella (M l,v) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] 11:15 The Drum [s] 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Good Mother” (M d,v) (’13) Stars: Helen Slater, Meaghan Martin Criminal Confessions: Killer Friends (M v) [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] Movie: “Deadpool 2” (MA15+) (’18) – Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Deadpool brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, timetravelling cyborg Cable. Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Wade Wilson, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin Reckoning: Best Life (MA15+) Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Diana And Her Boys [s] Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair [s] Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) The Weakest Link (PG) [s] Kath & Kim: House (PG) [s] Kath & Kim: Roots (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Emergence: American Chestnut (M v) [s] – The FBI arrives in Southold, complicating Jo’s efforts to find Emily. Meanwhile, Alex and Piper hunt for answers on a road trip. Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

Headline News [s] 5:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 1:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 3:45 (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] 4:15 WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] 5:05 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 5:30 – Contestants must cook a 6:00 sweet pressure test recipe of 6:30 their own design. 7:30 How To Say Married (M) [s] NCIS: Judge, Jury (M v) [s] 8:30 NCIS: And Executioner (M v) [s] 9:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 10:00 The Project (PG) [s] 10:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 11:00 Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Inside Hitler’s Killing Machine (PG) (In English/ French) Living Black Songlines On Screen: Niminjarra (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Who Do You Think You Are?: Denise Drysdale (PG) Insight: DNA And Crime Dateline The Feed SBS World News Late Tour De France: The Legend (PG) (In English/ French/ Italian)

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Gardening Australia [s] 11:30 Extraordinary Escapes (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address 2:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 5:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s]. 9:00 Win The Week [s] Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] Starstruck: NYE (M s) [s] Superwog: The Lawsuit (M) [s] Program To Be Advised The Set [s] ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Australia Talks [s] 11:30 Media Watch (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Father’s Nightmare” (M d,v) (’18) Stars: Annabeth Gish, Jessica Lowndes Criminal Confessions: Who Killed Little Mama? (M v) [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] Movie: “Austin Powers In Gold Member” (M v,l,s) (’02) – Upon learning that his father has been kidnapped, Austin Powers must travel to 1975 and defeat the aptly named villain Goldmember, who is working with Dr Evil. Stars: Mike Myers, Beyoncé, Seth Green The Latest Seven News [s] The Front Bar (M) [s] Home Shopping

5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:30

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dateline Insight Movie: “Kill Off” (PG) (’17) Stars: Jamie Brewer, Abby Earl The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson: Durham Cathedral (PG) Tonya Harding: The Price Of Gold (PG) Marion Jones: Press Pause (M) SBS World News Late Chimerica (M l,v) (In English/ Mandarin) Alex Polizzi The Fixer (M l)

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

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

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12:35 1:30 6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 1:10 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:50 12:40 1:30

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Diana In Australia [s] Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair [s] Travel Guides: South Korea (PG) [s] – Our travel guides take on South Korea for their wackiest holiday ever. Doctor Doctor (M mp) [s] Extraordinary People: 30 Inches Tall And Turning 18 (M) NINE News Late [s] The Enemy Within: Sierra Maestra (M v) [s] The First 48: Killer Connection/ Bloody Birthday (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 4:30 6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30

9:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 1:30

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Bull: Her Own Two Feet (M) [s] – Bull helps a famous social media influencer, take her father to court to overturn his legal guardianship over her empire. Bull: Billboard Justice (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch How The Victorians Built Britain: The Culture Revolution Great British Railway Journeys (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Movie: “Agniyogana” (PG) (’19) Stars: Shandor Remete (In English/ Tibetan/ Nepali) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Secrets Of The Tower Of London (M l) Serena Vs The Umpire (PG) Lance (M) SBS World News Late Trust Me (M l,s) 24 Hours In Emergency: Moving On Up (M l) Destination Flavour Japan Bitesize

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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: It’s Harvest Time

CHERALYN DARCEY

As the leaves fall, turn red, gold and amber and the cold quickly descend on us, this weekend we celebrate ‘The Central Coast Harvest Festival’. In your garden, you may also be harvesting so let’s look at what you can do with that bounty or the goodies you might bring home from our lovely local farmers. When is it ready to harvest? While we may spend a great deal of time planning and planting and even worrying about whether we ‘got it right to start with’, for the newer gardeners or even old hands with new plants, there is just as much concern over the right time to harvest. Check in with recommendations for the species you have grown but also use your eyes, nose and taste buds to determine if your produce is ready for the picking. The size and ‘time to harvest’ recommendations are just that, general recommendations, not rules. Be aware that you might not attain the sizes you are used to seeing at the supermarket or even at the farmer’s market. Some seasons and some gardening methods don’t produce the same sizes so it’s not really a steadfast guide. The wonderful thing about gardening is that the more you do it, the more it becomes intuitive. When your delicious botanical beauties are ready to be plucked from the garden, bring them straight inside, wash and dry quickly and then get ready to plunge in or perhaps store. Preserving your bounty

There is nothing at all more glorious than a basket of freshly collected garden produce taken straight to the kitchen and used. The tastes, aromas and the feeling of absorbing the natural goodness from the earth cannot be beat, however, coming in at a close second are the naturally preserved and stored fruits and vegetables from your harvest. Short term, store as appropriate for type and don’t mix your fruits, vegetables, herbs and berries as fruits, and some vegetables, give off ethylene gas to help them ripen faster and while that may be terrific for your unripened avocados, it’s not good for produce you wish to get a bit of milage out of. Most root vegetables do well in cool, dark, dry places while leafy greens should be wrapped in paper towel or a light cotton cloth and then sealed in an airtight container in the fridge. Don’t toss your tomatoes in the fridge though. They do best at room temperature until they are ripe and then you will need to pop them into the fridge. Methods you might consider for long term preservation are canning, drying, pickling and freezing, but you must consider the suitability for your produce and the varying times that your harvest will last under these different methods. While you can successfully preserve individual types of fruits, berries, herbs and vegetables, don’t overlook combination opportunities that pickling, and canning can offer. Creating your own relishes, passatas and pickles is a popular way to use up your excess and perhaps not so pretty produce. Drying

I am a big fan of my dehydrator. Mine is a very simple fan and small heating element stacking system and it is brilliant. Fast, reliable and when I don’t have time to start pickling and canning, (which to be honest is most of the time), I can simply chop and toss it in the dehydrator. Most herbs, fruits, berries and even some vegetables as well as edible flowers can be dried and then stored in airtight containers in cool, dry, dark places for use later. They can be rehydrated for use, tossed as they are into cooking are many even

Cheralyn’s Coastie Pickles Make the most of the harvest weekend and bring home some delights to pickle! You could try carrots, beetroot, beans, cauliflower, radishes and whatever else you find. Add a few herbs and you are done. The secret to Coastie Pickles is that they are whatever you find on The Coast to toss in. They are everyday and everyway goodness and will last for a year at least if stored in a cool dry and dark place. 2kg Central Coast grown vegetables 2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 cups water 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 6 x 500ml jars with lids Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse and place jars upright and lids top side down on to a baking tray and place into a preheated to 120C oven for 20 minutes to sterilise. While that is happening, wash, dry and chop up your

snacked upon as a great alternative to chips and lollies. Freezing

poppy, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea.

The majority of produce will need to be blanched to prevent freezer burn prior to freezing and this is done by boiling chopped or whole produce for one or two minutes, depending on type, and then plunging in ice water to cease the cooking process. After draining very well, freeze in airtight containers. Canning and Pickling

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One of the oldest methods of preservation, canning involves using sterilised jars that are then filled with produce and then boiled in water with their lid on to produce a vacuum. This seals the lid to the jar while killing any lurking bacteria within. While fruits and pickle preparations are the safest, due to their high acid levels, there is a risk involved in other types of canning as botulism, a deadly bacteria can survive in non-acidic environments.

The 2021 Central Coast Harvest Festival Program See what’s on, plan your weekend (12th - 13th June) The program is now available online at: info.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ harvestfestival At Home with the Gardening Gang live at The Harvest Festival. Cheralyn (yes, your gardening journalist! and Lance of CoastFm963 will be broadcasting live from Coachwood Nursery. Everyone welcome to join us and if you have Harvest Festival news, drop by the outside

broadcast table for a chat. 8am - 10am Saturday 12th June, Coachwood Nursery. Native Bee Hotel Workshop & Native Plants Giveaway, Pearl Beach Arboretum, 10am Saturday 12th June, In conjunction with the Ephemeral Art trail, Franscisco Garcia Bulle Buenowill be conducting a workshop on how to set up Solitary Bee Hotels to be used in the Arboretum. Koala and bee attracting plants will be given away to the community (one per household). pearlbeacharboretum.org.au for details. The Bigger Picture: Central Coast Native Trees Tips for Identification is the theme of the June meeting of the Australian Plant Society Central Coast. Learn to identify 12 of our local trees. 1:30pm Saturday 12th June, Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Road, Kariong. $2 includes a cuppa. Contact: Pat Carlton 0458300922

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 96.3. Contact cheralyn gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com with your questions, events, news or if would like to be a part of ‘DOWN IN YOUR GARDEN’.

DOWN IN YOUR GARDEN: Grahame and Sue of Norah Head

TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY It’s time to plant new roses and I hear the cheer break out around the Coast. Get on to pruning those hydrangeas and only cut back the branches that flowered last season. Ease up on the watering of indoor plants. You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, broad beans, broccoli, cress, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mid and late season onion`s, parsnip, peas, radish, rhubarb crowns, shallot bulbs, snow peas, spring onion, turnip, English daisy, candytuft, Canterbury bells, delphinium, dianthus. forget-me-nots, lobelia, gypsophila, honesty, lupin, nemesia, nigella, pansy,

harvest bounty vegetables to suit the size of your jars. Take out your tray of jars and lids and let them cool to the touch and then fill them up with your chopped up treats. I’d suggest you pickle singular vegetables to start with before experimenting with combinations but go wild if you must! Poke in a few springs of herbs and chillies, peppercorns and the like to your taste. Grab everything else on the ingredient list, pop it into a saucepan and bring to a full boil. Pour this into the jars leaving about 5mm from the brim and then seal with lids. Find a large saucepan and place a clean cotton cloth in the boom and then place the jars upon it. Fill the saucepan with water to cover the jars completely. Bring the pot to a rolling boil, let boil for 10 minutes and then remove jars from pot with heavy tongs and let cool to room temperature before storing.

Walking into the home of Grahame and Sue Crough is an almost seamless experience from the beach below on the dramatically windswept Norah Head. Deep sandstone angled steps surrounded by dancing grasses and butterfly bushes lead to the front door and anchor the home to its surrounds. Through to the back and I am ‘wowed,’ as Sue hoped for her guests, by a stunning feature wall of mirror and black wrought iron that reflects the meticulously designed and planted Mediterranean style garden. They moved here to what was their family holiday home for over sixty years from Canberra recently and the garden is only six months old, a ‘baby garden’ as they describe it. They had a very large established garden down south and the conditions, climate and space are very different. “I am missing my trees and peonies”, Sue tells me, “But I’m loving the salvias and the herbs as they grow so well here.” Grahame agrees, “We had four distinct

seasons in Canberra and very, very cold winters. I love growing vegetables and what I’m enjoying here is that you can grow tomatoes and leafy vegetables for much longer in the year.” Around a pool that would be at home in any Italian villa stand well-cared for citrus in weathered terracotta pots while a raised garden bed of stylishly placed herbs and blended flowers looks on. Currently Sue and Grahame are growing a wall of climbers to dampen the wind that comes with coastal living on a headland and are looking forward to finding a suitable tree or two. Grahame and Sue answer my Three Big Gardening Questions One Plant You Can’t Live Without: Herbs as Sue is a great cook and loves her fresh herbs. A Piece of Advice: Observe the season lengths as they are very different in varying places. What Do you Think Your Garden Is Missing: They miss their tree-filled gardens and are looking for one now.

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Pearl Beach Arboretum unveils Ephemeral Art Trail Pearl Beach Arboretum has brought art to life with its inaugural Ephemeral Art Trail, PBEAT 2021, in a bid to continue the creative traditions of its 45-year history. The trail, which includes 18 installations from artists and

seven community installations including a temporary labyrinth for meditation, will run until Sunday, July 4 at the Arboretum on Crystal Ave. Secretary for the Pearl Beach Arboretum, Mary Knaggs, said ephemeral art and land allows people to appreciate cultural and natural environments.

“Ephemeral art only occurs once, like a happening, and cannot be embodied in any lasting object to be shown in a museum or gallery,” Knaggs said. “Bring your family and friends and immerse yourself in nature and in art.”

Other installations by local and other artists include: a giant cat catching a bird to deter people allowing their cats into the bush, a cubby house cocoon by a group of teenage cousins, and a Bunyips’ Nest. Visitors will have the option in voting for the People’s Choice Award by visiting the

Arboretum’s website and Instagram page. The Arboretum recommends visitors attend in daylight hours and wear sensible shoes, with special activities to be held on some weekends. The Arboretum asks for a minimum donation of $5 per

adult to help further the work of the Arboretum. The trail begins at the Arboretum Cottage via Crystal Ave entrance. Source: Media release, June 2 Pearl Beach Arboretum

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Woolies launches battery recycling program Woolworths stores in Woy Woy and Umina have now launched a new recycling program for batteries and old mobile phones.

Woolworths’ customers will now be able to recycle batteries and old mobile phones at its Woy Woy and Umina store

The roll-out includes the instillation of collection bins at the front of stores for customers to help keep batteries out of landfill. Customers can dispose of all handheld batteries regardless of type or brand, all makes and models of mobile phones and its accessories, mobile wireless modems and wearable technology such as smart watches and fitness trackers. Member for Gosford, Liesl

Tesch, said she was thrilled to hear about the program but disappointed the State Government is leaving the problem for businesses to solve. “It’s great to see businesses taking the lead to develop and roll out programs like this one,” Tesch said. “We all have some dead batteries and an old phone laying around at home; this is a great opportunity to see them repurposed. “Keeping these potentially toxic items out of landfill is so important to our local ecology, and now it will be easier than

ever to drop them off to Woolies when you’re picking up the weekly shop.” The recycling program is operated in partnership with battery recycler Ecobatt. It will collect and process the batteries and phones, splitting the batteries into various materials for recycling and sending the remaining mobile phone components to Mobile Muster for specialised recycling. Source: Media release, June 2 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

Notification period for Woy Woy DA extended

The notification period for a development application (DA) for a home in Paton St, Woy Woy has been extended. Central Coast Council extended the public exhibition period to July 5 after a resident said they had not

received a notification letter. The applicant wants to alter and add to an existing house at the front and build 2 x 3-bedroom townhouses behind it. The plan includes garages, driveway, stormwater and front

courtyard fencing. The site doesn’t meet the minimum lot size of 750m2. It is only 696.8m2. The side and back setback guidelines are not met. The upstairs rooms in the new development do not meet the ceiling height for habitable rooms (2.7m). The plan would have the ceiling height on the first floor of 2.4m. The ground floor ceilings meet the standard. The applicant requested Council accept that the upper floor inclusions being of sufficient area and dimension and of sufficient cross-ventilation to justify variation to the minimum preferred ceiling height. The applicant said the departures from the preferred standard was minor and would not result in any appreciable loss of amenity to the residents. “Residential accommodation of the nature advanced in this application is in demand for an emerging and identifiable group of “empty nesters”, early retirees and those with a preference for “lockitandleave”accommodation with small maintenance obligations,” the applicant stated.

Dozens have already commented on the proposal, but locals now have the extra time to submit their comments on the proposal. Council said DA’s are notified in accordance with Section 7.3 Notification of Development Proposals of the Gosford Development Control Plan 2013. “It is not unusual for a

development application to have more than one notification period, for many different reasons,” the council said. “In regards to the DA 61493/202195 (95 Paton St Woy Woy), the first line was incorrectly entered into the system (23 April to 20 May). “Council issued a notification letter for period 30 April to 28 May.

“Council were advised by an adjoining resident that they did not receive this notification letter and council officers re-issued a letter and extended the notification period from June 4 to July 5,” Council said. Merilyn Vale

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21 one and two-storey units proposed for Woy Woy site

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PRESENT Proposed conceptual development identifies 21 one and two-storey units

A request to prepare a Planning Proposal to develop a residential site at Woy Woy has been approved by Council at their ordinary meeting on Tuesday, June 15. Council has agreed to a request to prepare the proposal to enable medium density residential development to occur on the western part of land at 18 Macleay Ave, Woy Woy. The 5,273 square metre site is currently vacant and privately owned and is zoned RE1 Public Recreation. The proposal seeks to rezone the western part of the site to R1 General Residential at a lot size of 3,167 square metres. The council report states the current owner, Pacific Link Housing, is a local provider of affordable rental housing and it is proposed that the rezoning of the land will enable the site to be developed to meet the needs of people on ‘very low to moderate’ incomes. A conceptual development design of the project has been

submitted to Council which identifies 21 one and twostorey units for the site. The proposal also identifies that the eastern part of the site is vegetated and accommodates a watercourse which forms a continuation of the local drainage system. Council suggests there will be a public benefit in this land coming into public ownership. A Planning Agreement will be negotiated with the landowner to dedicate that land to Council for a drainage reserve. Two obsolete public pathways will be included into the land to be rezoned R1 General Residential, with Council stating it would be willing to ‘enter into an agreement to provide the two pathway corridors’. Council said the proposal has strategic merit because the site is within an established residential area and is not required by Council for future open space purposes. The site’s close proximity to an existing bus stop which provides regular services to Woy Woy Town Centre and

Railway Station was also recognised. It was stated that the two pathways to the north and south of the lot do not currently serve a public purpose that benefits Council or the community; therefore, the inclusion of the additional land would increase the safety of future residents by preventing public access. Council also credited the proposal for enabling the provision of affordable rental housing to meet the needs of locals on low to moderate incomes. Once prepared, the Planning Proposal will be forwarded to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces for a Gateway Determination. Council will also undertake community and public authority consultation in accordance with the Gateway Determination requirements, including the exhibition of the draft Planning Agreement. Source: Agenda, June 15 Central Coast Council

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people are still reporting that financial education is not featuring on the school syllabus. “A heavy reliance on parents and guardians to educate the next generation on financial literacy is misguided and potentially harmful.” The Findex data also shows that young Australians are turning to banks and finance companies or searching online for advice to fill in the gaps in their knowledge. “Banks and finance companies should take their responsibility as a source of financial advice seriously and ensure they’re providing easily understandable and objective guidance,” says Games. Reinforcing the low financial literacy among this group, the survey also found that 23% of young Aussies do not know

how much their employer should be contributing to their super fund, while 47% don’t know how interest on investments is calculated. Meanwhile, Commonwealth Bank’s inaugural Insights report found that 31% of Gen Z consumers are spending more compared with pre-pandemic

levels, more than any other generation, even though they are most affected by job losses. On a more positive note, though, Gen Z reported improved physical health, savings and money available for necessities. However, the Findex and CommBank findings are trends,

not rules. Findex respondent Nicholas, 21, was able to save $100,000 by age 19. With no formal financial education at school, Nicholas took matters into his own hands. “Lots of people turn to their parents for financial advice, but I learned early on that mine didn’t always have the best

financial habits,” he says. “They would often buy new things unnecessarily, throw out items that were still in good condition, or not compare products and services before purchasing to make sure they were getting the best deal. “Instead, I turned to experts online.” M

AMP sued for charging more than 2000 dead customers The corporate regulator, ASIC, has taken Federal Court action against AMP for allegedly charging more than 2000 dead clients insurance premiums and financial advice fees after being notified of their death. The action relates to five companies that are, or were, subsidiaries of AMP between May 2015 and August 2019. These include AMP Superannuation Ltd, NM Superannuation Proprietary Ltd, AMP Life Ltd,

AMP Financial Planning Proprietary Ltd and AMP Services Ltd. AMP Life was part of AMP when the conduct occurred, but has since been acquired by Resolution Life. ASIC alleges the companies deducted life insurance premiums and financial advice fees from 2069 deceased customers’ superannuation accounts despite being notified that the customer had died. This amounted to $500,000 in insurance premiums, at least $350,000 of which was

received in the period in question. A further $100,000 was deducted in advice fees, with $75,000 received during the period. The misconduct was first revealed by the Hayne royal commission in 2018, where it was made public that staff were aware dead client accounts were being charged. According to ASIC’s filing, this conduct continued. While the conduct actually dates back to 2011, any breaches before 2015 are now statute-barred, ASIC said.

According to documents filed by ASIC, in November 2019 AMP notified the regulator that a total of 9308 deceased members had been impacted since 2011. AMP later told ASIC 10,155 accounts were affected. In a statement to the ASX, AMP confirmed a remediation program commenced in 2019 found breaches dated back to 2011. The program returned $5.3 million to estates and representatives of deceased customers, including some that are the subject of this action.

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Men’s Shed receives grant to bolster first aid capabilities In keeping with this Men’s Health Week, the Umina Beach Men’s Shed has been awarded over a thousand dollars from the Federal Government to help bolster their first aid capabilities. A total of $1,320 was given to the Shed under the National Shed Development Programme (NSDP). The funding was aimed at helping the Shed accredit 12 of their volunteers in first aid, basic emergency life support and emergency medical first response. President of the Umina Beach Men’s Shed, Darrel Pannowitz, said members are ‘very appreciative’ of the ‘generous’ grant that they received. “The promotion of good health and wellbeing to our members and local community is our first priority,” Pannowitz said. “Our policy is to have at least two accredited first aid officers on site each day that our Shed is open. “Our shed is equipped with an AED and our first aid volunteers receive regular training to operate that device.

“Following notification of the grant, we engaged a qualified registered trainer. The 12 volunteer members are currently registering to do the initial part of the course

online, including an exam, and then a full day’s practical training. “We expect the accreditation to be completed by the end of nJuly.

“Peninsula Villages are kindly donating their training facilities for the day long practical workshop.” Pannowitz said it only took weeks after training first began

for the skills to be called upon. “Our shed was recently reminded of the advantage of continuing first aid training in April, when one of our members suffered a cardiac episode

while being driven home,” Pannowitz added. “The quick thinking of the driver applying the first aid training received at our shed went a long way towards the complete recovery of his mate during a stay in Gosford Hospital.” Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, welcomed the decision to award the Umina Beach Men’s Shed with the funding. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Australians, including the Umina Beach Men’s Shed turned to technology to stay connected with each other,” Wicks said. “This funding means that the Umina Beach Men’s Shed can buy new IT equipment and provide training to their members, allowing them to stay in touch through written media or audio and video connections. “Men’s Sheds provide a safe and friendly environment for men to gather and or work on meaningful projects, with the ultimate aim of improving the health and wellbeing of their members.” Maisy Rae

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GEORGIA LIENEMANN Well, we’re finishing up our seasonal eating guide for Winter with another instalment of the world’s least sexiest vegetables. We’ve ticked off choko, beets and now we’re heading into turnip territory. You might be wondering why you’d bother with these odd, old-fashioned edibles? Well, if you want to support local farmers by eating a diet that’s in season (i.e. produced locally rather than hauled in from miles away) and you’d like to simultaneously enjoy a varied diet, without resorting to the exact same foods week in, week out, the simple fact is that there’s far less to choose from at this time of year in terms of fresh produce. We’ll be hearing from local market gardeners Little Feet Gourmet next week, who’ll be sharing a guide to what’s in season here on the coast and what they’re currently growing. But seriously, why turnip? For someone who considers themselves a foodie, I might have lost all credibility trying to sell you on chokos a couple of weeks ago, but please, folks, give me a chance to build a case for turnips (and unusual, unfashionable veggies in general). When I mentioned the idea of eating a varied diet – this wasn’t just saving you from falling into a culinary rut, although there’s merit in that

A bigger range of foods offer a broader spectrum of both nutrients and fibres (the latter being food for our beneficial gut bacteria) and this is essential for building gut health and immunity. The latest advice is to aim for 40 different plant foods every single week!

You can also experiment with a 50/50 blend of potato and turnip mash. Turnips are less starchy and much more nutrient dense than potatoes, so it’s a great way to take your mash to the next level, nutritionally. Prepare them in the exact same way as you would, the potatoes.

The real importance of diet diversity With 30,000 edible plants currently on the world’s menu, we’re spoilt for choice, however many of us rely predominantly on the same 10-20. There’s been a radical decline in food diversity with just 50 crops now delivering 90% of the world’s calories. Only 50 years ago, several thousand plants would have done this! 100 years of agriculture looks like this: • 75% of plant genetic diversity has been lost • 30% of livestock breeds are at risk of extinction (6 breeds are lost each month!) • 75% of the world’s food now comes from only 12 plants and 5 animal species • Despite there being up to 30,000 edible plants species, only 150-200 of them are now used. • Just 3 (rice, maize and wheat) contribute 60% of our plant calories. It’s estimated that in a whole year, the average Australian will only eat around 30 species of plants. Bear in mind however, that many species we eat are cultivated from the same plant. Technically, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, collard greens and kohlrabi are actually all the same species – Bassica oleracea. If we take a look at indigenous peoples who consume diets today that are more closely aligned to that of our paleolithic

ancestors, we see a stark contrast. And these figures above do not take into account the medicinal plants that were ingested, or the impressive diversity of animal foods. The !Kung for example, are known to consume 54 types of animals, far more than anything many of us can comprehend. Getting out of your comfort zone and incorporating new foods – regardless of how fashionable they are – is one of the best health habits you can cultivate. I encourage people to purchase and experiment with one new locally grown food each season. If you’d like to take up the challenge – why not turnips? Turnips: a nutrient dense vegetable

When you hear the term ‘new season’, it refers to produce at its very best in terms of freshness, flavour and nutrient content. Turnips, my friends, are now at their peak. You can buy a bunch of locally grown, organic turnips online from Nurtured Earth – with the added benefit of the greens being included. Both the roots and the tops are edible and very nutritious – especially for our unique needs at this time of year, when our immune systems are taking a bit of a hit. It might be surprising to learn that both the roots and greens are incredibly high in vitamin C. Your average turnip (including the root and greens) can supply your entire daily requirement! By consuming the whole turnip, you’re also getting a hefty dose of potassium, calcium, vitamin K1, folate, fibre and a range of

powerful antioxidant and antiinflammatory phytochemicals. The lightly spicy greens are actually more nutrient dense than many of the other greens in the cruciferous family, even beating kale in many categories of nutrients. How to use turnips Upon purchasing a bunch of turnips, I like to store them in the fridge – either in a bag or the crisper draw to maintain their freshness. Aim to prepare and use the greens within a few days, but the roots will happily sit there for a couple of weeks if stored correctly. Ways to use the root: Hands down, the best way to enjoy turnip is to slice it into chips or cubes and roast it in

I adore baking gratin in Winter with whatever root vegetables I have on hand – turnips are delicious to add into the mix along with parsnip, sweet potato and potato. With a good mandolin, it becomes a quick and easy dish to make that keeps beautifully for lunches and snacks for several days. Turnips can also be sliced, diced or grated raw into salads and coleslaw. They have a similar flavour and texture to both radish and cabbage so are suited perfectly to Winter salads. And whilst we don’t tend to crave raw salads at this time of year, they’re great to include as a side dish as they provide a big hit of enzymes which help us digest heavier meals. How to use the greens: The greens can be finely sliced and added into salads, soups, stews and frittata or in place of any other leafy green. Eaten raw, they’re much less spicy than mustard greens, with a relatively delicate flavour and when cooked, they’re even milder. So, who’s with me on the turnip challenge? I’ve just ordered my first bunch from Nurtured Earth this week and plan to see if my young children will accept them as a substitute for baked potato chips. Garlic and onion powder is my secret weapon, just quietly. Good luck, team!

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Going Dry in July to help locals living with cancer Carol was part of the Central Coast Local Health District’s CoastCanCare wellness program which aims to help locals living with cancer. The program is a local beneficiary of the national Dry July campaign, with donations helping to fund free wellbeing and recovery activities for cancer patients, their families

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cultural institutions. Crouch said a total of 213,974 vouchers, each worth $25, have already been used at local businesses. “The NSW Government’s Dine & Discover NSW initiative has injected $5,349,350 into our local economy,” Crouch said. “We know there are thousands more ‘unspent’

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School holiday program to kick off with Colour Run Not for Profit organisation, Coast Community Connections, is set to run an extensive school holiday program at Kariong Public School, with bookings to be accepted until June 23. The program will run between 7am and 6.30pm on weekdays from June 28-July 12 in the school’s OSHC Hub Demountable, with a number of excursions planned. The service is licensed for 94 children and the staff ratio is one staff member per 15 children. On June 28 there will be a

Colour Run at the centre, with children to be covered in colour from head to toe and on June 29 it will be Mad Science Day as the kids explore their inner Einstein by experimenting with different elements. On June 30, it will be an excursion to the Australian Reptile Park where children will see how a spider is milked, enjoy the crocodile feeding, explore nature and embrace native creepy crawlies. July 1 will be Kidchella at West Gosford with an abundance of different activities, including a disco,

face painting, flower crown making, cupcake making and more and July 2 will be Christmas in July with Christmas cooking, craft, carols and lots of fun. The second week of the holidays will kick off with Drumbala Drumming on July 5 and on July 6 it will be magic Day at West Gosford, where children will learn some circus skills like juggling and plate spinning. On July 7, children will participate in different sports from soccer and basketball to Oz tag and hockey at Mega

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Brisbane Water Private hold ‘Biggest Mobile Morning Tea’ Brisbane Waters Private Hospital held their ‘Biggest Mobile Morning Tea’ earlier this month in support of Cancer Council Australia. Staff, visitors and patients had the opportunity to sample some of the Coast’s favourite treats at the June 9 event for just a gold coin donation. Local businesses such as

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Woy Woy Public School commemorated National Reconciliation Week earlier this month with a series of activities aimed to teach students about Aboriginal culture. The school celebrated national Reconciliation Week on June 2 with a walk around the school’s Dreaming Circle

and Bush Tucker Garden. Classes finished off the day with cultural activities. Principals, Ona Buckley and Dan Betts, said staff had worn their new Woy Woy Public School Aboriginal staff polos in commemoration of National Sorry Day on May 26. “We wore our new polos with pride … National Sorry Day

provided us all with an opportunity to acknowledge and reflect on the history and continued effect of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from their families,communities and culture,” they said. “We flew the Indigenous Flags on National Sorry Day and throughout National Reconciliation Week in

recognition of the significance of these events for all Australians and as a sign of respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their culture. “The ‘Walk for Reconciliation’ was a lovely way to demonstrate the pride we as a school have in the respectful relationships we have established with our Aboriginal students, families

and local community members.” The school’s cultural dance group, Guliyali Dancers, were also successfully accepted into the Central Coast Dance Festival this year. The dancers performed the opening number for the show on June 16 at Laycock Street Theatre.

The school is also set to celebrate NAIDOC Week on June 23 with the Aunties from Mingaletta, Uncle Tim Selwyn and Maurice Goolagong to teach all students about Aboriginal culture. Source: Newsletter, May 28 and June 11 Woy Woy Public School

Peninsula school staff thanked for work during COVID-19 School administration staff across the Peninsula have been thanked for their hard work in managing the disruptions caused by COVID-19. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, delivered hampers to 25 schools across the electorate to help thank school administration staff for their Liesl Tesch at Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina

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Colts loose Grand Final 40 seconds after the siren RUGBY UNION The NSW Country Rugby Championships were held in Tamworth over the long weekend from Saturday to Sunday, June 12 – 13, with the three Central Coast representative sides each putting in a strong showing for their region. The most successful team was the Under 19 Colts side who now, for the sixth time in seven years, have finished in second place after losing in the Grand Final. The Open Men and Women teams each won a single game out of four and finished in fourth place overall out of five teams. It was a gruelling week of rugby for the three teams, with a total of 12 matches being played between them over the 2 days.

The highlight for the Men was a win against Newcastle Hunter, 29 – 10, their third game of Day One. It was a derby clash between two neighbouring rivals, and both were keen to defeat the other. Although starting off quite evenly with very physical contact at the breakdown, the Central Coast soon began to play the better rugby as they gradually took control of the match. This was the last game for the Men, who failed to reach the finals stage, meaning the team was able to finish the tournament on a positive note. For the Women, Game Three against Mid North Coast was their proudest moment once their 31 – 15 win was secured with the final whistle. The Central Coast side were

seeking pay back after falling to this team in Game One, and they controlled proceedings right from the very start. Taylah Welsh shined, posting two of her team’s five tries. The Colts team started their tournament off with a close win over Illawarra, 12 – 7, and continued with their second win of the day against Far North Coast, 10 – 0. On Sunday, the team faced rivals Newcastle Hunter and had their first defeat in a tightly contested match finishing 10 – 0. With a very quick turn around necessary for their midmorning match against New England, the Colts impressed greatly in their 34 – 0 victory. The three out of four wins earned the Colts a place in the Grand Final, yet they were to once more face Newcastle

Hunter. Both teams were fired up for this match and it showed in the solid defensive efforts of both teams. Hunter was the first to score in this match, but a try for the Central Coast’s Kurt Ferrari at the end of the first half levelled the score at 7 – 7. It was a 90 metre try where Flyhalf, Braedyn HutchinsonWalters, made the initial break before passing to Ferrari who, true to his name, sped for the remaining 70 metres to score under the posts. The second half continued with the same intense efforts coming from both teams, so much so that neither were able to post any points until the final play. Past full time, a heartbreaking try was scored by Hunter to snatch the win of 14 – 7.

With five matches played by the Colts over two days, the end was a disappointing round off to an otherwise exceptional performance. For Colts Coach, Nick Meyers, the disappointment from the final was reiterated, although he noted some important and positive aspects from the weekend as well. “The boys played really well all weekend, so by the last game of three on the second day alone, they were knackered,” he said. “It’s hard enough losing a final, but even harder losing it 40 seconds after the buzzer. “However, it is what it is, and the boys took the loss very much in their stride, were very professional about it and understood the bigger success achieved over the whole weekend.”

Centre, Nick Andersen from Hornsby Club, was rewarded with two special accolades, both the Player of the Grand Final and the Player of the Tournament. The team’s captain, Mitch Parker, also shone with consistent stand out performances in every match, along with Number Eight, Ben Dunning, and Fly-Half, Braydon Hutchinson-Walters. “All these players are very experienced, and they all shined,” continued Meyers. “Nonetheless, not one man makes a team, and from 1 to 20, all team members worked for each other which is an awesome thing to happen in a country champs.” Source: Media Release, Jun 15 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Before a packed and very energetic home crowd, the Mariners went down 0-2 after the match was locked 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes. The home team started favourites after defeating Macarthur three times this season, but were missing captain, Oliver Bozanic through injury, while the Bulls were boosted by the return of star striker Matt Derbyshire and midfield ace Beñat Etxebarria. The first half was dominated early by Macarthur with the Mariners preferring to defend their half of the pitch and launch quick counterattacks against the press. Derbyshire found the net early for the Bulls with a deft lob over the head of Mariners keeper, Mark Birighitti, but was judged off-side. It then took a miraculous save from Birighitti shortly thereafter to again deny Macarthur an early lead.

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The Mariners season has come to a heart-wrenching end in the A-League elimination final against the Macarthur Bulls on Saturday evening (June 12) at Central Coast Stadium.

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Having not conceded a goal from a corner all season, the Mariners were peppered with a series of corners at the northern end of the ground, but their defensive structure remained solid. In a late, first half opportunity for the Mariners, Marcus Urena narrowly missed with a strike from the edge of the box and the teams went into the first break nil-all. The second half saw a different complexion come over the match. The Mariners lifted the tempo, led strongly by a powerful midfield display from Gianni Stessness who repeated turned the ball over for the Mariners and led several incisive attacks into the Bulls’ danger zone where Mariners front three probed the defence. The crowd found its voice, the band played and the call of the yellow army echoed around the stands in anticipation. But the all-important goal never came. In a critical moment, Daniel

Bouman had a goal disallowed in the 56th minute after being ruled off-side despite the through ball being deflected off what appeared to be a deliberate strike from the Bulls’ defender. (The VAR upheld the on-field decision.) A 60 minute through-ball from Nigro was a touch too heavy for Urena to reach and when Urena was then dragged down by James Meredith in the 75th minute, earning the Bulls defender a red card, Danny de

Silva’s sprayed the free kick wildly over the cross bar. And so, the first 90 minutes ended scoreless and a further two 15-minute periods of extra time was added. Down to 10 men, it was just three minutes into the first period of extra time when Charles M’Mombwa struck the decisive blow for the Bulls. A cross from the corner found Markel Suseata with room inside the box. His strike hit the post, but

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

0030 1.68 0126 1.63 0228 1.59 0333 1.56 0438 1.54 0540 1.52 0047 0.39 0724 0.52 0815 0.50 0905 0.48 0956 0.46 1046 0.44 1136 0.44 0641 1.50 THU 1335 1.34 FRI 1433 1.41 SAT 1530 1.52 SUN 1626 1.64 MON 1719 1.78 TUE 1812 1.90 WED 1228 0.44 1906 0.77 2015 0.75 2128 0.70 2240 0.61 2346 0.50 1903 2.01 0145 0.30 0241 0.24 0334 0.23 0428 0.27 0519 0.32 0610 0.40 0007 1.74 0740 1.48 0837 1.46 0932 1.44 1027 1.41 1120 1.39 1213 1.37 0658 0.47 THU 1319 0.45 FRI 1411 0.48 SAT 1503 0.51 SUN 1557 0.56 MON 1649 0.61 TUE 1744 0.67 WED 1305 1.36 1956 2.07 2047 2.09 2139 2.07 2229 1.99 2318 1.87 1839 0.73

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Abbott and Higgins take gold in Major Pairs final LAWN BOWLS It was a blustery start for the Everglades Men’s Lawn Bowls Major Pairs final on May 23 when Anthony Mansour and John McInness took on ex-Woy Woy players, Terry Abbott and Dave Higgins. Despite only putting their names down for fun, newbies Abbott and Higgins headed home with gold after winning by just three shots. Mansour and McInness got away to an early 8-2 lead but by the halfway mark, it was anyone’s game.

Winners Terry Abbott (left) and Dave Higgins (right)

With three ends to go and the scores level, Abbott and Higgins picked up a five and managed to win by three shots, 25-22.

Source: Media release, June 2 Everglades Men’s Bowls publicity officer, John Orme

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LAWN BOWLS Several women’s bowling teams across the Peninsula have competed for the prestigious ‘Pennant flags’ this month in the post sectional play offs held at Canton Beach. The fixtures, held over May 31 and June 1, represented the conclusion of the 2021 Women’s Pennant Season. Over the two days, approximately 40 bowlers played in the sunshine with hundreds of spectators cheering on. In Grade One, Ettalong Memorial One beat Ettalong Memorial Two, and Munmorah

UTD Two beat Everglades in Grade Two. In Grade 3, which was played on both days, Wyong beat Ettalong, and in Grade 4, Umina beat Gwandalan. President of Canton Beach Women’s Bowling Club, Christine Gooch said it was a successful two-day run of games. “Monday and Tuesday were both successful days, we had lovely weather and a couple of hundred spectators,” Gooch said. After the finals, the teams paraded around the rink before being presented with their pennant flags.

The winners of the post sectional play offs will now face off in the regional playoffs. Ettalong Memorial One is set to face Charlestown in Grade One, with Munmorah UTD Two challenging Wangi Wangi in Grade Two. Wyong will play Boolaroo in Grade 3, and Umina Beach will face Swansea Workers in Grade 4. The regional play offs against the Lake Macquarie District will be held at Everglades Bowling Club on June 27. The winners of the competition will then advance on to play in the state finals.

The final was played between (from L to R): Dave Higgins, John McInness, Anthony Mansour, and Terry Abbott

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Surf Life Saving Club of the Year, Ocean Beach SLSC

Ocean Beach SLSC received major award recognition SURF LIFESAVING Both Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs have had multiple successes at the Central Coast Surf Life Saving’s annual Awards of Excellence evening, held on Saturday, June 12, in recognition of the many surf club achievements throughout the 2020/2021 season. Held at Mingara, all 15 clubs, from the Lakes in the north to

Umina in the south, attended the event to look back proudly on a year that included zero drownings on patrolled beaches. This is despite an approximate increase in visitors during patrolled hours of 34%. The night recognised the outstanding achievements in surf sports, education, lifesaving, youth activities and patrols, with a number of clubs and individuals receiving awards in different categories. The highly sought-after

award of Club of the Year was won by Ocean Beach. Ocean Beach SLSC President, Dean Slattery, said it was an honour to be named as Club of the Year. “As the oldest surf lifesaving club on the Central Coast and to be named Club of the Year leading into our 100th year celebrations in 2022 is a great honour and testament to the hard work of every member of the club and management committee,” Slattery said. “Upskilling our members

through education has been a key focus of the club and this is integral in ensuring that beachgoers can enjoy the pristine waters of Ocean Beach in confidence, knowing they have the best in the business watching over them. “[This is] a legacy that our forefathers and mothers have left us, with ‘no lives lost’ during patrolling hours, a statistic that the club is immensely proud of and one which we intend to keep.” As well as this, Ocean Beach

took away the Patrol Competition award and had three of its members win individual awards. Liam Drake won the Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year, another one of the highly contested awards. Jacob Falconer was awarded the Rookie of the Year and Natalie Tucker the Patrol Captain of the Year. Umina Beach were also well recognised for their work this season, coming away with four individual awards.

Paul Sharpe was awarded the third major accolade: the Surf Lifesaver of the Year, while Kaiu Darwin received the Youth Volunteer of the Year award. Harold Marshall won the Volunteer of the Year and James Irwin the Support Operator of the Year. Other awards were won by Toowoon Bay, Shelly, Terrigal, Avoca, Lakes, The Entrance and Soldiers Beach Clubs. Haakon Barry