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Little fishing village with a big council problem

Two local surf lifesavers were honoured with Life Membership from Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on July 31. See page 5

Out&About

Aged care centres on the Peninsula have jumped into the Olympic spirit with a range of events...

The Patonga Progress Association was one of the very few groups to make a submission to the Public Inquiry into the financial woes of Central Coast Council according to a published list..

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Business

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Vaccine ‘theft’ from locked down locals beggars belief Hundreds of Central Coast residents were left frustrated and angry over the weekend when their Pfizer vaccination appointments, many of which had been made months in advance, were rediverted to HSC students in the areas of greatest concern in Sydney. Many furious residents, some of them essential workers, took to Facebook to vent their fury as Coast politicians slammed the move and criticisms of the Federal Government for failing to secure adequate vaccination supplied poured in. NSW Health announced that Pfizer appointments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals and the

Belmont vaccination hub would be rediverted. Killcare local, Leah Fotofili, said she had her Pfizer booking suddenly cancelled via text and was frustrated at the lack of information surrounding the decision. “People are so frustrated though and it is that feeling of helplessness, lack of any control, fear and uncertainty,” she said. “We are all, for the most part, accepting of the situation, doing the right thing, accept our position in Greater Sydney, understand the health implications, put our hands up for the vaccine … and now this. “It beggars belief that the Federal Government has

actually left us all so compromised – how many vaccines are we talking about going to Year 12 students in those eight LGAs? “It’s not millions of doses, possibly not even hundreds of thousand, we are talking just thousands of doses. “It blows my mind.” Her sentiments were echoed by hundreds of residents, who claimed the classification of the Coast as part of Greater Sydney or Regional varies according to the NSW Government’s whim. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on August 2 that the move was ‘in the best interest of public health’. “Can I stress how important it is for us to get Year 12 students

able to complete their HSC exams and make sure they have those qualifications they worked hard for,” she said. “We know that for 16 to 18-year-olds that Pfizer is the only option. “All of us are making a sacrifice, and if it means that some people wait a few extra weeks before they get their Pfizer, I think people would appreciate that.” Reports suggest the amount of Pfizer vaccines sent away from the Central Coast to Sydney was in the hundreds, and not thousands, but no exact number has been confirmed yet. A source close to the Central Coast hospitals said staff were outraged and upset at the

decision to divert the vaccines away from the Coast. They said a load of Pfizer vials were removed from the freezer on Tuesday overnight without the staff’s knowledge. They said staff expected the supply to ‘drop off’ on the Coast but were shocked that it was taken away completely. CCN reached out to Central Coast Local Health District for confirmation of the removal of vaccines from the hospitals but was sent the following statement from a NSW Health spokesperson. “NSW Health is redirecting Pfizer vaccines from across the state,” the spokesperson said.

A development application currently on exhibition for a residential flat building in Woy Woy has sparked community outcry after plans were said to ‘spoil’ the look of the area. See page 21

Education

In celebration of Education Week, teachers from Umina Beach Public School have shared their thoughts about working at the school

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Senator Deborah O’Neill is demanding answers on what has happened to the $35M promised for commuter carparking at Gosford and Woy Woy.

Out & About

The Australian Reptile Park has introduced a Pay Discover Forward scheme to benefit Central Coast children in need and their families.

From the Australian Olympic camp, the Kookaburra’s continue to lead the way after three group stage wins, all featuring Berkeley Vale’s Matt Dawson in defence.

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A Sydney-based news crew from A Current Affair got more than they bargained for this week when they confronted local gym owner, Rhyss Keane.

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Coast and Wollongong] in a particular way given we can keep the virus out’,” Crouch said. “Last week I committed to fiercely advocate for the Central

Coast region’s lockdown to end, but only if it is safe to do so. “Every decision made by the NSW Government should follow the health advice to the

letter. “I’ve been speaking to the Premier daily about our region and how the majority of people have done a great job by following the stay-at-home

orders. “Right now the ball is in our court to keep on following the rules and to get tested if you have any symptoms at all. “All it could take is a single case to scuttle our hopes of getting out of lockdown, so there’s never been a more important time to remain vigilant.” Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said he had been working with Crouch to see the Coast released from severe restrictions “as soon as is feasible”. “They tell us they have it under rolling review, but we will continue to push,” Harris said. Continued page 4

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Out&About

The Coastal Twist’s Arts and Culture Festival is hoping to make a sparkling return this Spring after being cancelled last year due to COVID-19 restriction.

Bushland, pocket parks, a car park and a seniors lifestyle village at Woy Woy, Blackwall, Ettalong and Umina have been spared from Central Coast Council’s asset sales program as a result of concerted community campaigning.

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Business

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Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of the latest round of Love Local online guides as the region remains in strict lockdown See page 31

Education

Central Coast HSC students and their families will have 24-hour access to support from Australia’s leading mental health service for young people in the lead up to exams. See page 38

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About 150 Central Coast people, some from Long Jetty, joined thousands of others in Sydney for a “freedom” rally protesting Covid restrictions - but it has had exactly the opposite effect – the lockdown stays and there’s no end in sight. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, announced on Tuesday, July 27 that the Central Coast lockdown could not be ended. “This is due to the unbelievable selfishness of about 150 local residents that attended the ‘anti-lockdown’ protest in Sydney on Saturday (July 24),” he said. “This is also due to the five new local cases announced last weekend. “Unfortunately, the health risk is just too high. “To end the lockdown now would only speed up transmission of the Delta strain.”

Crouch said it would take a few days to see if any community transmission occurred at one of the 18 exposure sites on the Central Coast. “Hundreds of people were unknowingly exposed to COVID-19 and are now being tested,” he said. NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, said she was utterly disgusted by the illegal protestors whose selfish actions had compromised the

safety of everyone. It will take about 14 days to see what impact the ‘antilockdown’ protest has on local case numbers. “I spoke to the Premier yesterday (Monday) and she will end the Central Coast’s lockdown as soon as it is safe to do so,” Crouch said. “In the next day or two the Premier will release a ‘road map’ which shows what restrictions can be eased once

the health risk subsides. “Thank you to everyone that has been following the stay-athome rules so well. “It is regrettable that a minority of people have wrecked our chances of ending the lockdown. “If you have any information about Saturday’s protest, please anonymously provide it to CrimeStoppers, even a photo or screenshot will help our Police detectives track down

the protestors,” Crouch said. Thousands of unmasked people took to the streets on Saturday, July 24, with no social distancing, shouting and carrying signs calling for “freedom” and “truth” – described by health authorities as a potential super-spreader event. Among them was Kiran and Kirt Mallie, the owners of a café, Modern Organic, at Long Jetty. Community condemnation and backlash to boycott their café business was swift, after a video of them at the rally was posted by Kiran on her Facebook page, and widely circulated. “Now we know who to blame if it (Covid) comes to the Coast, you should be ashamed of yourselves” said one message in response to the video, and another,“ So many of us disagree with the lockdown but we all follow the rules because we want our freedom back. Continued page 6

Childcare services in Toukley and Wyong will get a $568,000 boost to fund projects to improve services and increase the number of place available. See page 29

Sport

The hosting of the New Zealand Warriors at Central Coast Stadium is over – at least for now, yet the Kiwi side has been forced to say farewell to Roger TuivasaSheck before returning to Auckland for their Round 22 match against the Bulldogs. See page 31

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Stay at home orders that have been in place on the Central Coast since early July will remain until Saturday, August 28 at 12:01am to enable current infection rates to lessen and increase the uptake of vaccines across the state. Along with Wednesday’s announcement of a four-week extension to the Greater Sydney lockdown, a whole host of restrictions were adjusted as the state raced to increase its vaccination rates. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said raising vaccination rates and following the health orders were the only ways to guarantee the easing of restrictions. “Though the Pfizer supply is insufficient there is plenty of AstraZeneca and updated federal health advice recommends anyone aged 18 and over in Greater Sydney should access the jab,” Berejiklian said.

“If you are unvaccinated, please organise a jab as soon as you possibly can, especially if you live in an LGA of concern.” Changes to other restrictions were also mentioned. Central Coast residents must limit their shopping to within their Local Government Area, or if outside their LGA, within 10 kilometres from home, unless the item is not available locally. From 12:01am on Saturday, July 31, construction in nonoccupied settings (with no residents on-site) will re-open as planned, subject to a one person per four square metre rule. Low risk construction sites must have COVID-safe plans in place. Tradespeople including cleaners who are able to work with zero contact with residents will also be allowed to resume work. NSW Health said that if contactless arrangements were not possible, work

couldn’t go ahead. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said there were new COVID protocols to keep workers and worksites safe. “Construction will resume on Saturday, with safety measures such as controls on movements between sites, reduced contact between workers within sites, improved tracing capability and a focus on encouraging workers to get vaccinated,” Barilaro said. “Works in occupied premises including residential homes can also resume from this Saturday where there is zero contact between workers and residents.” There will be a limit of up to two workers for indoor services and five workers for outdoor services, and works will only be possible where it is feasible for residents to vacate the area. “I can also announce that as part of our plan to reopen construction, worksites will be able to operate on Sundays and

public holidays for the remainder of the year, up until Christmas, to make up for any time lost.” A singles bubble will also be introduced from Saturday, allowing people who live alone to nominate one designated family member or friend to visit for companionship and mental wellbeing. Students and teachers will also have to continue homeschooling until at least the end of August but from Monday, August 16, Year 12 students will return to face-to-face learning, with the Government finalising plans for the resumption of in-class study under strict COVID protocols. The NSW Government is also working with industry and the Department of Education to introduce Rapid Antigen Testing to mitigate against outbreaks in workplaces and schools. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he was

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Three local tourism operators on the Peninsula will have the opportunity to become ECO Destination certified to help boost the local tourism sector when COVID restrictions ease. See page 25

Health

Peninsula residents who have had contact with anyone from five suburbs in the north of the region may need to get tested and isolate following Sunday’s announcement of a positive COVID-19 case. See page 35

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has laid much of the blame for the region’s extended lockdown at the feet of around 150 Coast residents who attended anti-lockdown protests in Sydney on July 24. “I am disappointed to report that the Central Coast’s lockdown cannot be ended,” Crouch said. “This is due to the unbelievable selfishness of approximately 150 local residents (who) attended the ‘anti lockdown’ protest in Sydney on July 24.

“Each one of these people could be the cause of a seeding event in our region which would have disastrous consequences. “It will also take approximately 14 days to see what impact the protest has on local case numbers.” A number of cars drove from Shelly Beach to Gosford waterfront on the same day in a ‘Freedom Drive’ advertised on the Central Coast Conscious Community Facebook page but were prevented from parking at Gosford when police blocked carpark entries. The activity prompted a reminder from NSW Police that Brisbane Water Police District officers are conducting daily operations to ensure people across the region are adhering

to the current restrictions. “The NSW Police Force recognises and supports the rights of individuals and groups to exercise their rights of free speech and peaceful assembly, however, protest activity is in breach of the current COVID-19 Public Health Orders,” a statement from Police said. “The priority for NSW Police is always the safety of the wider community.” Crouch said five active Coast COVID cases also made the health risk too high for an early lockdown release. Confirmation came from Central Coast Local Health District on the weekend that the five cases, from one household in the north of the region, with the first of them

linked to a Sydney construction site, have been moved to Special Health Accommodation in Sydney to isolate, with health staff undertaking daily wellness checks. The announcement of the fifth case, who had originally tested negative, led to the release of a lengthy list of possible exposure sites at San Remo, Tuggerah, Lake Haven, Charmhaven and Northlakes, which is available for viewing on the NSW Health website. “To end the lockdown now would only speed up transmission of the Delta strain,” Crouch said. “It will take a few days to see if any community transmission occurred at one of the 18 exposure sites on the Central Coast.

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The NSW lockdown has forced the cancellation of running events for the foreseeable future. See page 13

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CCN is proud to celebrate the 250th edition of Coast Community Chronicle. It has been an eventful journey since 2012. We’ve enjoyed covering everything from the Chinese theme park to ongoing battles over the airport, coal mine, town centres, the promised highway upgrade through Wyong and the Wyong to Wadalba link road. Thank you to our readers for your ongoing support. As the area continues to grow, we will keep reporting all the news that matters.

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Two local surf lifesavers were honoured with Life Membership from Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on July 31. See page 5

Education

Out&About

Aged care centres on the Peninsula have jumped into the Olympic spirit with a range of events...

The Patonga Progress Association was one of the very few groups to make a submission to the Public Inquiry into the financial woes of Central Coast Council according to a published list..

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Business

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(Back row from L to R) Cec Bucello, Sue Murray, Lucillia Eljuga and Justin Stanley, (Front row L to R) Harry Mulholland, Merilyn Vale and Jackie Pearson.

Protest ends hopes of early release from COVID lockdown The Central Coast is unlikely to receive an early reprieve from the extended Greater Sydney lockdown, now set to continue until August 28.

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After years of searching for “the one”, Hugo the Galapagos tortoise has finally seen his new girlfriend Estrella – albeit virtually.

As the region’s students continued with on line learning last week due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Central Coast Grammar School decided to lighten the mood a little by inviting students to submit pictures of learning from home with their pets for a special Facebook campaign.

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The Central Coast’s journey to becoming a certified ECO Destination is progressing in leaps and bounds with an additional 10 businesses receiving funding. See page 5

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disappointed the Coast’s lockdown cannot be ended. “Unfortunately, the health risk is just too high,” Crouch said. “To end the lockdown now would only speed up transmission of the Delta strain. “It will take a few days to see if any community transmission occurred at one of the 18 exposure sites on the Central Coast. “Hundreds of people were unknowingly exposed to COVID-19 and are now being tested. “It will also take approximately 14 days to see what impact the ‘anti lockdown’ protest has on local case numbers.” Crouch also thanked locals who had been following the stay-at-home rules and said he would ask the Premier to end the Coast’s lockdown ‘as soon it is safe to do so’.

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Lockdown will end when it is safe to do so

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As the region gets set to enter its sixth week of lockdown, calls for a mass COVID-19 vaccination centre on the Central Coast are heating up.

Ettalong Channel is set to benefit from a $6.2 million dredging program to be carried out by the NSW Government.

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Rhyss Keane out the front of his Wyoming gym

But the push for an early release from restrictions for the Coast is gathering momentum. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Premier Gladys Berejiklian had flagged that an easing of restrictions for the Coast, as well as the Wollongong area, is being considered. “At Wednesday’s press conference, the Premier said: ‘But we are also looking at opportunities to perhaps address those regions [Central

Education Matt Dawson

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As the Central Coast prepares to enter its fourth week of lockdown, tighter restrictions imposed from July 19 have added to fears the lockdown could be extended beyond July 30.

Something a little bit out of the ordinary occurred on July 22 at Bateau Bay Beach as a seal appeared on the sand. See page 13

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Health

Community action halves Council’s asset sales list

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A revised list of tranche three land sales by Central Coast Council was made public in the lead up to last night’s (July 27) Council meeting See page 5

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“Hundreds of people were unknowingly exposed to COVID-19 and are now being tested.” Community concern spiked this week, with lengthy lines at COVID testing sites all over the region. Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the lockdown extension would allow residents more time to be vaccinated. “Though the Pfizer supply is insufficient there is plenty of AstraZeneca and updated federal health advice recommends anyone aged 18 and over in Greater Sydney should access the jab,” Berejiklian said. Continued page 6

As the Tranche 3 revised land sale list went to the July 27 Central Coast Council meeting for ratification, work on selling Tranche 1 and Tranche 2 land continues. See page 29

Education

Central Coast Community College, which provides training for disadvantaged students from all over the region, has received a $33,000 boost through the latest round of a NSW Government fund. See page 37

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Locals furious about vaccine theft Hundreds of Central Coast residents were left frustrated and angry over the weekend when their Pfizer vaccination appointments, many of which had been made months in advance, were diverted to HSC students in Sydney COVID hotspots. Many furious residents, some of them essential workers, took to Facebook to vent their fury as Coast politicians slammed the move and criticisms poured in about the Federal Government’s failure to secure adequate vaccination supplies. Paul Phillips of Jilliby was one of many to have their vaccination appointments at Gosford Hospital put on hold.

“I have just had both my Pfizer vaccination appointments cancelled,” Phillips said. “I have had my appointments booked for a long time. “The Central Coast is part of Greater Sydney for lockdown purposes but now they want to steal my Pfizer vaccine appointments as I am classed as regional Australia. “I am very angry both my appointments have been cancelled; this is simply not good enough.” His sentiments were echoed by hundreds of residents, who claimed the classification of the Coast as part of Greater Sydney or Regional varied according to the NSW Government’s whim. Premier Gladys Berejiklian

said on August 2 that the move was “in the best interest of public health”. “Can I stress how important it is for us to get Year 12 students able to complete their HSC exams and make sure they have those qualifications they worked hard for,” she said. “We know that for 16 to 18-year-olds that Pfizer is the only option. “All of us are making a sacrifice, and if it means that some people wait a few extra weeks before they get their Pfizer, I think people would appreciate that.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said we would not be in a “Hunger Games situation” if the Federal Government had

secured enough Pfizer for NSW. Crouch said those waiting for their second Pfizer dose would not be impacted and nor would frontline workers. He reminded residents that anyone aged 18 and over is eligible for an AstraZeneca vaccine; these are to be offered at Gosford Hospital from August 5. While NSW Health has announced GPs will continue to administer Pfizer vaccinations in regional NSW, Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris, said the Central Coast was part of the Greater Sydney lockdown because of the risk of population movement. “At the same time we’re getting a mixed message

because Central Coast Health District is classified as a regional health district, so we are losing our vaccine. “It’s not fair, they can’t have it both ways. “Our people are vulnerable because of that population movement from Sydney and that means we have to have the Pfizer vaccine for those vulnerable people in our community. “It’s not good enough that Central Coast people are missing out through no fault of their own and that the State Government doesn’t seem to have any solutions other than blaming the Federal Government.” See page 10

After successful amalgamations with Halekulani Bowling Club and Club Wyong in the past 12 months, the Mounties Group is flying high. See page 27

Sport

Former Bundesliga forward, Nicolai Muller, has joined the Central Coast Mariners for the 2021-22 season. See page 32

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Many furious residents, some of them essential workers, took to Facebook to vent their fury as Coast politicians slammed the move and criticisms of the Federal Government for failing to secure adequate vaccination supplied poured in. NSW Health announced that Pfizer appointments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals and the

A development application currently on exhibition for a residential flat building in Woy Woy has sparked community outcry after plans were said to ‘spoil’ the look of the area. See page 21

Sport

In celebration of Education Week, teachers from Umina Beach Public School have shared their thoughts about working at the school

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Train travellers may be close contacts Peninsula residents who have visited the northern end of the Coast or who have been on public transport are being urged to be extra vigilant following confirmation of two new COVID cases this week. Of particular concern for the Peninsula were calls from the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) for anyone to get tested who had travelled on certain Newcastle Line trains which would have stopped at Woy Woy on July 23. Anyone who travelled on the following train services for more than 30 minutes is a close contact and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result: from Strathfield to Tuggerah on Friday, July 23 from 12.31pm to 1.50pm; or from Gosford to Central on Friday, July 23 from 4.32pm to 5.58pm. Two new cases were confirmed by CCLHD on July 31 and August 1, with more exposure sites emerging in the northern suburbs, and COVID being detected at the Toukley Sewage Treatment Plant.

This now takes the tally of COVID cases in this latest outbreak on the Coast to nine and a growing list of exposure sites, now at 23. Five of them from the 2262 postcode are now in special health accommodation in Sydney. One of the new cases is linked to a known workplace site in Sydney, but not linked to the previous five cases and unrelated to recent sewage detection at Toukley. That person, who resides in the 2250 postcode area, had been in self-isolation during their entire infectious period and four close contacts have all tested negative and are also in isolation. Postcode 2250 covers East Gosford, Erina, Gosford, Holgate, Kariong, Kulnura, Lisarow, Mangrove Mountain, Matcham, Mount Elliott, Narara, Niagara Park, North Gosford, Peats Ridge, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Somersby, Springfield, Tascott, West Gosford and Wyoming. The second case is a healthcare worker at Gosford Hospital Cancer Centre who is a household contact of a case linked to south-western Sydney.

The COVID-19 testing clinic at Koolewong is open five days a week

The fully vaccinated staff member worked at the Centre on Wednesday, July 28, wearing full personal protective equipment and did not have any symptoms. CCLHD said the sewage detection at Toukley treatment plant on July 29 was particularly concerning as there were no longer any known cases in the area and this meant there could be people who live or work in the

area who unknowingly have the virus. The Toukley plant serves an area of about 29,000 people in Budgewoi, Buff Point, Canton Beach, Halekulani, Magenta, Norah Head, Noraville, Toukley, Tuggerawong, Wyongah, Kanwal, Gorokan and Lake Haven. This comes after CCLHD added more sites to its list of potential COVID-19 exposure

sites, in addition to the 18 sites in the north of the region announced since Friday, July 23. Anyone who attended the 7-Eleven Service Station at 475 The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty, between 3.15pm and 3.35pm on Friday, July 23, should be tested immediately and isolate until a negative result is received. A confirmed case of COVID-19 used buses and trains from Sydney to visit the Central Coast during their infectious period. Anyone who travelled on the following bus routes is a close contact: Bus Route 25 from Tuggerah Station to Bateau Bay Square, Friday, July 23 between 1.58pm and 2.35pm; Bus Route 21 from Lions Park, Central Coast Highway, Long Jetty to Gosford Train Station, Stand N on Friday, July 23, between 3:41pm and 4:30pm. Anyone who travelled on the following train services for more than 30 minutes is a close contact and must immediately get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result:

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Survey finds ferries good value for money Ferries across the Peninsula have been deemed as an enjoyable way to travel by an average of over 88 per cent of respondents to a new survey by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). IPART released the results of its survey last month. It covered seven private ferry services including those operating on the Central Coast. The survey was a first of its kind for the Tribunal and an attempt to understand the role of private ferry services in local communities. The private ferry services covered by the review include the Central Coast Ferries service from Woy Woy to Empire Bay, and the Palm Beach Ferries service from Palm Beach to Patonga, Ettalong and Wagstaffe. Respondents said cheaper fares, more stops, and shorter wait times for both ferry services would ensure an increase in use in the future. Over 70 per cent of locals said they were aware of the Woy Woy/ Empire Bay service which

stops at Davistown and Saratoga, but only 49 per cent knew details of the ferry route. Two thirds (66 per cent) of respondents said they were either satisfied or very satisfied with the services and 70 per cent of users stated they gave ‘good’ value for money. Since 2018, Central Coast Ferries have increased their fees by an average of one per cent per year, now charging a

maximum of $8.30 per trip. Seventy three per cent of users said they would use the service approximately the same amount they have in the last year and 13 per cent suggested they would take the service more in future. Social or recreational purposes were cited as the main reason why 86 per cent of respondents said they used the ferry.

According to the survey, people aged 70 to 79 were most likely to board this service, with those 16 to 19 least likely. Eighty eight per cent of locals said they were aware of the Palm Beach to Ettalong service via Wagstaffe, but only 55 per cent knew details of the ferry route. Ninety per cent of respondents said they were either satisfied

or very satisfied with the service and 70 per cent of users thought it gave them ‘good’ value for money. From a maximum fare of $11.80 in 2018, to a maximum of $12.50 in 2021, 61 per cent of users of the ferry service rated it as a ’good’ value for money. Positively, 23 per cent of users said they intend to travel on the Palm Beach to Ettalong

ferry more than they did in the last year. Two thirds of reported last trips on the route were on weekdays, and half of respondents reported monthly use for the Palm Beach service. A full breakdown of the survey results and a copy of the Issues Paper is available on IPART’s website. A total of 772 surveys were completed in the study, using two sampling methods: online panel and CATI telephone to sample residents in suburbs immediately adjacent to seven private ferry operators and onboard surveys on four of the private ferry routes to sample users of those services. IPART now look to receive public submissions on the review as they consider fares for private ferry services for the next four years. Submissions are due by August 6. A draft report will be handed down in September before a Public Forum is held, with the Final Report expected to be published in November. Maisy Rae

Seniors get something to look forward to Applications are now open for a new round of grants ahead of the 2022 Seniors Festival which aims to encourage seniors to stay active, healthy and engaged. Grants of up to $10,000 per eligible organisation will be made available for the 2022 Seniors Festival. COVID-safe activities are in

focus, along with programs which are accessible to seniors in regional or remote areas, who are culturally and linguistically diverse, or are Aboriginal. Programs which received funding for the 2021 Seniors Festival included gardening workshops and e-safety sessions. Parliamentary Secretary for

the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he encouraged local not-for-profit organisations to apply for the funding. “Our community wants to show its appreciation to senior citizens across the Central Coast,” Crouch said. “The annual Seniors Festival provides an opportunity for older people to not only enjoy

entertainment but get involved and participate in community activities which they wouldn’t normally be able to access. “I am also encouraging notfor-profit organisations on the Central Coast to apply for funding to run an activity or event as part of the 2022 Seniors Festival.” Minister for Seniors, Natalie Ward, said the funds could be

used to ‘stave off’ feelings of isolation which have only heightened during the pandemic. “The NSW Government is supporting activities that speak to the diverse skills and interests of older people such as art, sport, music, technology, travel, recreation and health,” Ward said. “Initiatives should create

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Surf club declares mission accomplished Two local surf lifesavers were honoured with Life Membership from Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on July 31. In a social media post, the Club said the decision to honour Nic Urie and Pete Bagnall came after a unanimous vote the club’s recent Annual General Meeting (AGM). “Both Bags and Nic have served the Club extremely well for much more than the requisite 15 years,” the post said. “Nic is currently Vice President House and Pete has been President and Club Captain. “They are incredibly experienced and diligent lifesavers and Patrol Captains, both able to say there are people alive today that may not otherwise be, because they were on the beach when the crunch came. “Thanks for your service Nic and Pete, we are beyond grateful and proud to bestow on you the highest honour the

Club can give.” A series of reports was also presented at the AGM which identified achievements and areas of concern for the Club to recognise. Director of Finance, Therese Buckley, recognised the Club had achieved a ‘highly successful’ grants program, a surplus of $67,000, and

successful ‘beach cinema’ and Sunday Sips projects. Pete Bagnall raised concerns over low patrol numbers and said that, as Club Captain, he would like to petition Central Coast Council to seek assistance with coverage on weekends. The Club said Council had “indicated a willingness to

assist with resource and costs”. Club President Craig Sheppard paid tribute to the surf lifesaving team for its efforts in the competition season. “Killcare continued its tradition of excelling at beach sports,” Sheppard said. “Their efforts and the

continued commitment of Club Coach John Bourne enabled us to rack up a slew of branch medals and seven state medals, along with three of our runners [being] selected for the Interbranch Championship Team. “Killcare had a relatively low rescue count of seven for the season but that was on the

back of a focus on continually scanning and intervening, providing shoreline education to beachgoers on why they shouldn’t do what they were about to do. “Core mission aside, our aim to be a central hub of the community continues to bear fruit. “The Community Connect program, recognising that we are privileged to be the custodians of a Council facility that belongs to everyone, hosts Zumba, yoga, creative writing, the shower singers choir and more. “I’d be lying if I said we don’t have plenty of scope for improvement, however when it’s all said and done 2020/21 was a very good season for Killcare. “Above all it was mission accomplished - everyone who came to Killcare Beach on our watch went home again.” Source: Report, July 31 Killcare Surf Life Saving Club

Little fishing village with a big council problem The Patonga Progress Association was one of the very few groups to make a submission to the Public Inquiry into the financial woes of Central Coast Council according to a published list. Commissioner of the Inquiry, Roslyn McCulloch, decided not to make any of the submissions public due to the nature of their content but has published a list naming those who made submissions. John Quigg on behalf of Patonga Beach Progress Association Incorporated was one of only two progress associations to make a submission to the inquiry. One community group sent in

a submission: from President Steve Fortey and Mr Ian Carruthers on behalf of Avoca Beach Community Association Incorporated. The published list shows 10 councillors put their names to submissions to the Public Inquiry. Names missing from the list were suspended mayor, Lisa Matthews (Labor) and suspended councillors Chris Holstein (independent), Jilly Pilon (Liberal), and Kyle MacGregor (Labor). Rebecca Gale (Liberal), who resigned two days before the councillors were suspended, has her name on a submission. The Gosford West Ward councillor Troy Marquart

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(Liberal) who resigned with her was not on the list. There were four anonymous submissions. Suspended councillors who were named on the list of submissions were: independents Bruce McLachlan, Greg Best, Jane Smith, Louise Greenaway; Labor’s Jillian Hogan, Doug Vincent, Jeff Sundstrom, Richard Mehrtens; and Liberal Chris Burke. All up, less than 100 people submitted their thoughts to the Public Inquiry into Council. Former CEO Gary Murphy put in a submission, as did the current CEO David Farmer. The editor of the Peninsula News Mark Snell put in a

submission as did former Wyong Mayor Doug Eaton and Labor MPs Yasmin Catley, David Harris, David Mehan and Liesl Tesch. President Andrew Smith sent in a submission on behalf of Central Coast Aero Club Limited. Administrator Rik Hart said at the most recent council meeting, on July 27, that he had been briefed that the Public Inquiry would not make the submissions public. Reasons included defamatory comments. He said the Inquiry was contacting people it wanted to talk to and it could hold public hearings in September. The Commissioner, Roslyn

McCulloch, has not yet said anything publicly. On April 26, the Minister for Local Government, the Hon Shelley Hancock MP announced a formal Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council. The inquiry will determine whether the governing body acted in a manner that maximised the success of gaining efficiencies and financial savings from the merger process, or whether they disregarded the financial consequences of their decisions, and whether the governing body’s decisions since 2017 contributed to the financial position the Council is in. “The Commissioner may

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Funding no salve for invisible crisis The additional $12 million funding announced by the NSW Government during Homelessness Week for temporary accommodation for people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness was welcomed but may not be enough. During Homelessness Week (August 1 to 7), Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government was reinforcing its commitment to prevent and respond to homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak through its partnership with Pacific Link Housing that provides local Tier 1 community housing. “Services and support from government agencies and

non-government organisations have been ramped up in response to this latest outbreak,” Crouch said. “We need to keep people safe while also preventing the virus from spreading any further. “In the past few weeks there have been 45 rough sleepers on the Central Coast helped off the streets and into temporary accommodation. “When the current COVID-19 risk subsides, we don’t want people to return to rough sleeping and that is why this funding will also transition people into secure and longterm housing with wraparound supports.” The NSW Government’s Together Home program was expanded in the 2021-22 NSW Budget, along with an

additional $10 million to increase the availability of rent assistance packages including Rent Choice Start Safely and Rent Choice Youth. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said Homelessness Week not only focused on those currently homeless, but also on ‘invisible homelessness’ including negative health, and economic and social impacts. “Whilst it is great to see our local community housing provider Pacific Link gaining NSW Government funding to support rough sleepers on the Coast, the problem of homelessness lies much deeper,” Tesch said. “Rents across NSW have skyrocketed as more people choose to work from home, local housing affordability is now a front and centre concern for many people who

have been long-term residents on the Coast. “Over the past few years, we have seen a continued increase in the cost of living, especially here on the Central Coast following COVID-19 and the rising trend to work from home. “Many people have switched ‘city life’ to the ‘Central Coast life’ which has meant house prices continue to rise with our population. “Combine this with the loss of jobs and income as a result of COVID, and wage stagnation and the risk of homelessness in our community increases quickly. “The NSW Government’s failure sale of over 200 public housing assets on the Coast over the past 10 years as well as Central Coast Council’s slowed approval of Development Applications in

the past 12 months has not helped matters.” Tesch said she hears regularly from constituents who have had their lease terminated and cannot find housing within their affordable price range. Recent studies in 2020 found the fastest growing homeless group nationally was women over the age of 45. Tesch said this speaks to the high levels of domestic violence. “Women fleeing unsafe and unhappy relationships I believe is one of the main causes of this fast-growing homeless demographic,” Tesch said. “Over the period of COVID-19 domestic violence continues to be perpetrated behind closed doors and with

little opportunity to leave, women often feel there is nowhere to go. “To address invisible homelessness and the growing level of domestic violence more support is needed to ensure people feel like they have someone to turn for support.” More information on Homelessness Week 2021 is available on Homelessness Australia’s website. Anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness can call Link2home on 1800 152 152. Staff are available 24/7 to provide information and referrals to services, including temporary accommodation. Maisy Rae

Vaccine ‘theft’ from locked down locals beggars belief From page 1 “People will be contacted directly in the next few days if their booking needs to be rescheduled. “From the end of this week appointments for AstraZeneca will be available at Gosford Hospital in addition to Wyong Hospital. “The community is urged to check for other vaccine providers, including GPs, across the Coast via covidvaccine.healthdirect.gov.au.” Even the Federal Government did not support the decision to divert vaccines away from the Coast. In an address to Parliament on Tuesday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his

Government were providing vaccines to the Coast through the GP and Pharmacy network, and did not support the initiative. “The State Government has made a decision to redirect doses from the State clinics … that is their decision, that is their process, that is up to them,” Morrison said. The news comes after data released by the Federal Government on Tuesday revealed that 45 per cent of people aged 15 and over on the Coast have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and nearly one in five people aged 15 and over are now fully vaccinated. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said we would not be

in a ‘Hunger Games situation’ if the Federal Government had secured enough Pfizer for NSW. Crouch said those waiting for their second Pfizer dose would not be impacted and nor would frontline workers. He reminded residents that anyone aged 18 and over is eligible for an AstraZeneka jab; these are to be offered at Gosford Hospital from August 5. While NSW Health has announced GPs will continue to administer Pfizer vaccinations in regional NSW, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the classification of the Central Coast as Regional when it comes to the redirection of vaccines is ‘confusing and disappointing’.

“This is despite the Central Coast having COVID cases and exposure sites, with the most recent being in the Cancer Ward at Gosford Hospital,” she said. “You cannot include us in Greater Sydney one day and … as a regional area when it comes to the vaccine rollout.” Tesch said many redirected appointments related to workers in essential industries. “For weeks we have been ‘all in this together’ working as a community to ensure we do not spread COVID-19 and now we are being punished for our efforts,” she said. “It is absolutely disgusting and a blatant disregard for the health and welfare of our community.

“While I understand we want year 12 students back in the classroom many residents have been advised by their GP to get Pfizer due to underlying health conditions. “The Government’s failure to include teachers as essential workers is also a concern to many who received their cancellation notice over the weekend.” Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said many Coasties had already been waiting for more than 60 days to get vaccinated, and now have to wait even longer. “What’s even more frustrating is some of these people are Year 12 teachers who work in Sydney, and healthcare workers who are at serious risk

of the virus,” she said. “The Central Coast has been locked down with the rest of Sydney for the last six weeks because of the outbreak. “It doesn’t make sense that our region is considered ‘at risk’ and we’re being told to get vaccinated, but our vaccine supplies are now being taken away.” Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said redirecting Pfizer vaccinations from the region “just doesn’t make sense” after the Coast has been included as part of Greater Sydney for lockdown purposes and considered to be at risk. Terry Collins and Maisy Rae

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Over 80% say it’s time to demerge More than 80 per cent of responses to the recent Coast Community Newspapers poll were in favour of reverting to separate Gosford and Wyong councils. Almost 300 responses were received, with 81.6 per cent in favour of de-merging and 18.4 per cent believing we should remain a united Central Coast Council. Comments on the responses were many and varied, with some readers referring to the 2016 merger of the two former councils as a “joke” and a “nightmare”. “It’s been a bungled, expensive and messy merger bought on by poor analysis and a coercion of councillors at the time by the State Government,”one response said. “The State Government could come in and fund the true costs of the merger. “This would be much better than breaking up the Council again into two equally dysfunctional councils in Gosford

and Wyong.” Many felt that the geographical area of the region, combined with an expanding population and complex environments, was too great to be managed by one council. Others were incensed that residents had not been consulted prior to the merger. “The residents were not invited to vote on the merger, and it has proven to be something of a financial burden and failure and the decision to do so was not in the interests of ratepayers,” one reader said. One respondent, a former council employee, was firmly on the side of de-amalgamation. “After working for Council for eight years before and after the amalgamation, I definitely agree with de-merger,” the reader said. “I’ve seen first-hand how messed up the whole thing has been from the start (and still is). “I’ve seen unqualified staff appointed to areas of management due to bias towards Wyong.

“Last count of employees moved into management positions before I left was 53 Wyong to 23 Gosford; just the tip of the iceberg of the issues with Central Coast Council.” There were several calls for a referendum on the issue. One reader said the forced amalgamation was “never justifiable”. “The Liberals imposed an ideological solution [that] has no merit,” the reader said. “Local government is there to serve the community. “It is not a business and its

councillors are not board members. “We need to get back to fit for purpose local government and, yes,thatmeansde-amalgamation and enough councillors to actually represent the community. “Central Coast Council is too big, impersonal and all about development at the expense of the community.” Those opposed to a de-merger were largely concerned with the cost of such a move. “Given the cost to merge and modernise systems and services, de-merging would be an

enormous waste of time and money,” one response said. “The Council is reaching a point where the process of amalgamation is nearing completion and the focus has once again shifted to delivering services to the community. “Let’s just get on with building a strong, sustainable and resilient Central Coast and delivering upon the Community Strategic Plan. “Please no more time wasting!” One reader said it was “way too far down the track” to consider de-amalgamation. “It would cost a small fortune to de-merge and so much disruption for another five years,” the reader said. “The State Government should have been honest and said it would take 10 years and cost $10M a year to cover the costs involved.” One respondent said another re-organisation within a generation would be an “irresponsible waste of money” and another said while amalgamation might have been

“ill-conceived and poorly executed”, Council’s current financial crisis can’t simply be undone by de-amalgamating. “This would only compound the blow-out in costs,” the reader said. “Despite the current situation, and with the right leadership, a great opportunity now exists for Central Coast Council to leverage its size to deliver real scale economies and promote new investment in the region.” Other readers felt costs of any de-amalgamation should be borne by the State Government. “The State Government is responsible for the merger and so the State Government should be responsible for the de-merger,” one reader said. “Also, the State Government should bail the Council out of its debt.” There were several calls for some northern suburbs, including Gwandalan, Summerland Point and Wyee, to join Lake Macquarie Council. Terry Collins

Sale of water and sewer ‘catastrophic’ says union Despite assurances from Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, that he is against any sell-off of the Council’s water and sewerage assets, the United Services Union (USU) is concerned that a review now underway could open the door to privatisation. Council has commissioned an independent review of the model governing its water and sewer operations, which CEO David Farmer says will explore if there are opportunities to produce better value and return on investment for the community. “Central Coast Council is unique in NSW in (having) the only

Council owned water authority alongside the State-owned Sydney Water and Hunter Water,” Farmer said. “This means there is a complex legislative environment requiring Council to adhere to dual regulations across both the Local Government and Water Management Acts. “In some parts, this dual compliance is contradictory and causes inefficiencies in how the water and sewer operations can be governed because the business is currently managed as an arm of Council. “Council’s water and sewer assets are valued at close to $4B. “Our obligation to the

community is to ensure we are maximising the value of these assets, and improving efficiency and performance in how water and sewer services are delivered. “This review is about gathering and assessing all the data to get an informed view of all the possible operating structures.” While Farmer said there was no intention to sell the water and sewer assets, it would be one of the options in the comparison of operating structures. Administrator, Rik Hart, said he supported the review but remained adamant he was not in favour of any water and sewer asset sell-off. The inclusion of a sell-off as one

of the options to be examined has prompted the USU to foreshadow a “relentless campaign to protect the jobs and services of this current Council operation to prevent any moves to privatise it”. The USU said the publiclyowned water and sewer infrastructure not only provided an essential community service, but also generates ongoing income for the Council. “The privatisation of water and sewer services would be catastrophic for the Central Coast community,” USU organiser Luke Hutchinson said. “A sale of these assets — which have been entirely paid for by the local community — would

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Community effort built Umina play space

Nine charges for 27 year old after police chase A 27-year-old male was arrested and charged with a range of offences following a police pursuit in Woy Woy. On Wednesday, July 28, Brisbane Water Proactive Crime Police attempted to stop a silver Subaru Hatchback on McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, for a random breath test. The vehicle failed to stop for police and a chase commenced. At the intersection of Blackwall Rd and Memorial Dr, Blackwall, the vehicle got caught by traffic and then entered the roundabout on the incorrect side of the road. The police vehicle was caught behind the traffic. Police then saw the vehicle crash at minor speed (approximately 40km/h) into a Nissan Patrol. Police reached the crash scene with the POI exiting the vehicle, running into the side of

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the stationary police vehicle and falling to the ground from the impact. The POI then ran with police pursing him on foot, before jumping a fence into a residential backyard where police detained him after a violent struggle. A subsequent search of the offending vehicle located cash, prohibited drug/equipment and a knife. The POI was placed under arrest and, after being treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance, was conveyed to

Gosford Police Station. He was subsequently charged with: police pursuit-not stopdrive dangerously; drive whilst disqualified subsequent offence; fail to stop and assist after impact cause injury; not give particulars to other driver; resist an officer while in the execution of his or her duty; custody of knife public placesubsequent offence; possess prohibited drug; supply prohibited drug; and deal with property proceeds of crime less than $100,000. The POI appeared at Gosford Local Court on July 29 where he was refused bail. The 72-year-old driver of the Nissan Patrol was treated at the scene for a soft tissue injury to his shoulder whilst one of the arresting officers received soft tissue damage to his right calf.

In the article New Spaces for Peninsula Kids to Play (29 July) Central Coast Council announces the opening of Guyangil Park in Australia Avenue Umina Beach. This is certainly a popular park for nature play. I would like to acknowledge and commend the local volunteers who contributed almost 400 hours of their time to weed, prepare garden beds, plant 530 native plants/trees

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It should also be noted that Umina Community Group financed the purchase of all the new plants and trees with funding provided by a Federal Government environment grant. Thank you to the volunteers for providing a play space where children can enjoy nature and recognise its importance for a healthy environment. Email, Aug 2 Debbie Sunartha, Umina Beach

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Austin Butler is an ethical dilemma Our joy at saving the trees in the reserve at Memorial Ave, Blackwall, is tempered only by learning that Austin Butler reserve is still in grave danger. Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, must have received many letters expressing the writers’ distress that once more paradise will be paved over. I understand he is under pressure to sell. I hope he takes the promise of future jobs with a grain of salt. Woolworths is understaffed, and it is a moot point whether a new carpark will inspire them to take on 25 more employees. Cutting down trees in a climate emergency is just wrong.

FORUM During the age of the developer, which thankfully is drawing to a close, concrete was good, green was irrelevant, and money was God. The planet is imposing a new ethos: reduce global heating or go up in flames. Look after the planet, stop trashing it. I appreciate that whatever Mr Hart decides, he will disappoint one group of people. I ask him to please, stop thinking about who is pushing the hardest and see it as an ethical dilemma. Sell off the publicly owned reserve, and you cut off food supply for the grey-headed flying fox, food and shelter for a beautiful community of native

birds, and oxygen for all of us. The beauty of those trees, their place in nature, their shade and coolness will be gone forever. If the trees are left alone, it will strike a blow against climate heating that would show money isn’t everything. However undeserving we are, it is a public reserve. No matter how useful these trees are in feeding the wildlife and cooling the planet, they deserve to exist just for their beauty. If parking is such an issue, why don’t Peninsula Plaza/ Woolworths/Chamber of Commerce build a multi-storey carpark over the existing one? Email, July 27 Jane Hendy, Blackwall

Time to abandon referendum nonsense Michael Fines’ exposition on referenda procedure (“Referendum an affront to democracy”, PP 020) is interesting but completely irrelevant to our current situation. The legislation he refers to is federal law governing amendments to the Constitution - the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act. State laws are quite different, and Central Coast is governed by the provisions of the Local Government Act which is administered by the Minister

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We might have to pay some compensation to the contractors for termination of the arrangement, but it would still be more economical than proceeding with the full-blown farce. This is certainly a consideration when we are supposed to be seeking economies in the operation of the council. One wonders why the Electoral Commission was reluctant to take up the responsibility, forcing the hiring of a private contractor. If we must go through with this fruitless exercise, let us ensure that it is roundly defeated at the polls. We might, then, consider a proper plebiscite, in which the community is allowed to express its opinion on a range of options for the council makeup. We might even slip in a question about the approval of permanently raising the rates, just to get a flavour of how ratepayers view this draconian imposition by unelected officials. Email, August 1 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy Editor’s note: the NSW Government has moved the date of the local government elections for most councils across the state from September to December. However, a council election will not be held on the Central Coast until at least late 2022 and a new date has not yet been set for the ‘referendum’ regarding the number of councillors and wards.

We need our shady green spaces I am writing to voice my objection to Central Coast Council’s proposal to reclassify Lot 9, 1 Austin Butler Ave, Woy Woy, from community land to operational land for rezoning and sell off to Peninsula Plaza under the Asset Sales Program – Tranche 3. This transfer of community land to private stakeholders will have a marked impact on the community’s enjoyment of this small allotment of shady green space adjacent to the shopping centre and should not be allowed to occur. I have noted, on visits to the shops and nearby sports grounds, that the amenity of this area is well utilised by many, including the elderly, people with disabilities, shoppers, children, and dog walkers, seeking to relax in the pleasant and shady ambience of this reserve. The trees in this area provide valuable habitat and food supply for many species of fauna including black Cockatoos and the endangered

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper Grey-headed Flying Fox. The Woy Woy Peninsula has already suffered significant loss of tree cover, habitat, and green space as a result of Council’s planning policies and corresponding lack of foresight of the needs of residents with Woy Woy listed in Central Coast Council’s Greener Places Strategy (August 2019) as one of the hotter suburbs on the Central Coast due to the substantial loss of tree canopy between 2005 – 2014. Tree canopy cover at Woy Woy declined by 173 hectares during this period while the area of impervious surfaces increased by 84 hectares, and unplantable space increased

by 113 hectares. The Greener Places Strategy proposed mechanisms to sustain and enhance urban forest canopy across all land parcels in the urban suburbs and aimed to increase the level of tree planting in suburbs with the greatest level of Urban Heat Island Effect, including Woy Woy, Umina, Ettalong, and Booker Bay. The plan was not to reduce green spaces. The projected population growth under the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, the corresponding trend for highdensity residential development, and the current global pandemic (which may well continue to impact society for the unforeseeable future) mean it is more important than ever that Council takes measures to mitigate the concrete creep associated with urban growth and plan to retain, preserve, and expand our urban nature reserves to promote the health and wellbeing of residents. Email, July 26 Heather Graham, Copacabana

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Elders enjoy Olympics fun and games Photos: BlueWave Living

Aged care centres on the Peninsula have jumped into the Olympic spirit with a range of events to help cheer on the Aussies competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics campaign. Woy Woy-based BlueWave Living held its very own Torch Relay on July 23, and followed the schedule of the Aussie side, hosting events in synchronised swimming, table tennis and swimming. A video of their relay can be found on BlueWave Living’s YouTube channel. Residents from Peninsula Villages have also been embracing their inner

Olympians. They too took part in their own Torch Relay. Starting on the top floor of Pozieres House, torchbearers Ian, Doreen, Margaret, Alan, Mary W, Mary M, Hazel, Sheila, and Bev carried the torch through each wing to the sound of cheering from staff and residents, until they reached reception where the torch was placed. The torch will now make its way to the other facilities as the Games continue. Source: Social media, Aug 3 Peninsula Villages and BlueWave Living

Photos: Peninsula Villages

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Leisure and lifestyle team makes awards final Staff at Woy Woy’s BlueWave Living have been recognised for their efforts and hard work in a statewide awards ceremony aimed at celebrating excellence across the age services industry. BlueWave Living’s Leisure and Lifestyle team were nominated as finalists in this year’s Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) Excellence in Age Services Awards. Marketing officer at Bluewave Living, Kylie Scott, said the team was recognised for its effort in delivering the

BlueWave activities program. “The nomination recognises the entire activities program we have here, but our animal therapy program is the highlight,” Scott said. “The nomination is more about the recognition for what they do – they really do go above and beyond.” LASA said the Team Award aimed to recognise a team that “demonstrated excellence through a significant initiative or contribution that improved the lives of older people through the delivery of care and services, including or provision of high-level support services

through innovation, leadership and person-centred care”. Judging criteria also extended to teams that embodied “a culture of enthusiasm, positivity and caring”. Winners will be announced on Saturday, August 7 in an online awards presentation. Videos of the activities programs held at BlueWave Living, including their animal therapy program, can be found on the organisation’s YouTube channel. Source: Website, Aug 2 BlueWave Living

Free registration to encourage pet adoption Central Coast Council is encouraging locals to ‘adopt, not shop’ when making the commitment to bring a new companion animal into their home. This follows the NSW Government’s announcement of free lifetime pet registration for people who adopt a rescue pet from a council pound, animal shelter or rehoming organisation. Council Unit Manager Environmental Compliance and Systems, Sara Foster, said free registration for rescue pets ensured more abandoned or surrendered cats and dogs would find forever homes, reinforcing the benefits of animal adoption.

“Thanks to the announcement from the NSW Government, community members who choose to adopt a rescue dog or cat from Council’s Animal Care Facilities are now entitled to free lifetime pet registration,”

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The Low Desert: Gangster Stories

Author: Tod Goldberg Publisher: Counterpoint

I am not a fan of short stories … they always leave me unsatisfied. Just when I feel I am getting a grasp on the characters, the story ends and I am left hanging, wondering what would have happened if only there were a few more chapters to read. When I purchased The Low Desert I had either forgotten it was a collection of short stories or didn’t do enough research. Then I read the first chapter

… and I was hooked. A DJ with a gunshot wound, a slimy lawyer and a clown – it doesn’t get any better than that. Can’t wait to see what happens next, and then … Bam! Game over. Next story begins. This one is Noir. The writing is tight and edgy and, needless to say, dark. The characters are flawed. The dialogue is fantastic. There is Morris, a security guard for Claxson Oil. The oil company owns the town which is set in the California desert in 1962. Since the town is sixty miles away from Palm Springs, Morris is the closest thing to law that the town has. There is a saltwater lake that has just revealed a secret.

Foster said. “Council works closely with our Animal Care Facilities at Charmhaven and Erina to ensure surrendered pets can find a suitable and safe new home.

“With backyard breeding a huge issue on the Central Coast, we hope that this new initiative will make adoption an even more desirable pathway for those looking for a pet, so that we can reduce the number

of people accessing unregistered breeders. “We look forward to seeing the positive impact this has on the animals in our care.” Council Administrator, Rik

Hart, said the new registrationfee exemption would make adoption an even more desirable choice for those searching for a new companion animal. “If you’re looking for a new four-legged friend, I encourage you to contact Council’s Animal Welfare Facilities to find out more about the animals currently up for adoption,” Hart said. More information about pet ownership on the Central Coast and Council’s Animal Care Facilities is available on Council’s website. Source: Media release, Aug 2 Central Coast Council

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Morris later shows up as a sheriff in 2013 battling cancer in India Wells. “How many friends of mine are gone? All of them, even if they are still alive.” Bam again, next story. Tania, is a cocktail waitress in Reno, then Vegas, now Palm Springs. A while ago she won some money and used those funds to adopt a young girl from Russia

named Natalya. When Natalya turned 18 she disappeared. Now Tania spends her off time searching online for her missing daughter. Blake is an ex-military “goon” taking some college classes, learning how to be a DJ, or talkradio host, or whatever it is the class is teaching. His sister signed him up as a joke.

Turns out he is an asset to the teacher. Bam. Gangsters are everywhere, rabbis, restaurant owners, car dealerships. Guys skimming from the top so they can get out of the business, go legit. Good luck to them. There are guys who have been born into crime families. Not liking what they do, but that is all they know. Cops that walk a very fine line. The characters in Goldberg’s stories are all so lonely, that is what got me most. The settings are isolated, it is the desert after all. Who is good and bad? The lines are not clear, bad things are done with good intentions. Although I am not a fan of

shorts stories, I was a big fan of this book. I liked that some of the characters came back again – it was nice to reconnect. I hadn’t heard of Tod Goldberg before, but he has quite a list of writing credits to his name. Among his other works of fiction are Gangster Nation, Gansterland and Living Dead Girl. Apparently, some of the characters in The Low Desert are from Gangster Nation and Gansterland. I think I might give those books a try and see what these “goons” were up to before I met them. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Teams ready to run against violence

The Central Coast team is looking for keen runners and walkers to help raise money for awareness of family violence

Ettalong Beach resident Susan Blenman is calling on keen runners and walkers to participate in the fourth annual Run Against Violence Virtual Team Challenge which will start this month. The nationwide movement aims to raise awareness of family violence by running 1300km and getting everyone to talk about family violence

and what it means to have healthy relationships. The challenge starts at anytime on Monday, August 30, and finishes midnight on Friday, September 17. After raising $120,000 with 3000 participants last year, the goal has now been extended for this year to raise $180,000 with 5000 participants. Susan Blenman from Central Coast Running Mums said the

Coast would likely run a few teams. “Last year we completed it really quickly, we have quite a lot of local girls who run a lot,” Blenman said. “This year we are looking forward to wearing the new RAV shirts. “What a wonderful cause it is.” The local team captain said teams were set up and ready to

go for Central Coast RMA. During the challenge, teams of up to 20 people will walk or run in their local area. Distances covered are uploaded daily onto an online tracker to keep them in the competition. The tracker collects and collates each team member’s distances so the participants can watch their team track across the map from Broken

Hill to Sydney. To be successful, the team is required to cover 1300km in the 19 days of the challenge. Established in 2015, Run Against Violence is a volunteer organisation whose purpose is to end the silence around family violence through starting constructive and comprehensive conversations about the issue. The organisation said they

invite and encourage everyone to participate – whether its 10 metres, or 10,000 metres in a day. Teams or individuals can enter and individuals can be assisted in finding a team. More information including registration details can be found on the Run Against Violence website. Maisy Rae

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6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 5:00 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:15 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:15 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 3:05 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:40 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:10 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:05 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:30 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:00 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 6:30 8:40 Law & Order: SVU: I Deserve 7:30 Some Love Too (M) [s] 9:40 Law & Order: SVU: Swimming 8:30 With The Sharks (M) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods: Happy Endings 9:40 (M v) [s] 10:40 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:10 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 12:05 6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 5:00 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:15 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:10 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room [s] 3:00 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:30 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:45 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 4:15 Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:05 (PG) [s] 5:30 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 8:55 9:30 The Graham Norton Show 10:20 (PG) [s] 10:50 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:40 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 3:15 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Reel Action [s] 5:00 6:30 Religious Programs [s] 5:15 7:00 Seafood Escape [s] 5:30 7:30 4x4 Adventures [s] 1:00 8:30 RV Daily Foodie Trails (PG) 2:00 9:00 Places We Go [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 4:00 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] 2:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For 4:30 Every Day [s] 3:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 5:30 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 6:30 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:30 6:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For 9:25 Every Day [s] 11:20 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 9:00 Program To Be Advised 12:50 10:00 Ambulance Australia (M) [s] 11:00 Blue Bloods: Handcuffs (M) [s] 12:00 Blue Bloods: Authority Figures 2:55 (M v) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:15

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

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The World’s Most Luxurious Super Yachts (PG) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: The Lake District (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Jane Fonda (In English/ French) Who Do You Think You Are?: Kate Winslet (PG) The Good Fight (M) SBS World News Border To Border: Kenya And Tanzania (Part 1 And 2) (M) Mr Mercedes (MA15+) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The World’s Most Luxurious Homes (PG) NITV News: Nula Magic Alps (PG) (In English/ Italian) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Walking Britain’s Lost Railways Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News The Sit In: Harry Belafonte (M) The Final Quarter (PG) SBS World News Patriot Brains (M l,s) Hernan (MA15+) (In Spanish/ Nahuatl/ Maya) Cruising With Jane McDonald (PG) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Gymnastics: Artistic World Challenge Cup, Varna 2020 (Part 2) Bangladesh From Above (PG) Planet Expedition: Oman Desert Fortress WWII: Battles For Europe: Battle For Caen (PG) (In English/ German) SBS World News Hemingway (PG) Churchill (M) Movie: “The Breaker Upperers” (M) (’18) Stars: Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek Movie: “Their Finest” (M l,s) (’16) Stars: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy Lockerbie: The Unheard Voices (M) Vice Guide To Film (MA15+)

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] Movin’ To The Country (PG) Dream Gardens [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] The Sound (PG) [s] Art Works [s] Gardening Australia [s] Census 2021: Why We Count Compass [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) Innocent (M l) [s] Danny And The Human Zoo (M l,s,v) [s] Operation Buffalo (M l,v) [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Brock: Over The Top (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] Census 2021: Why We Count The Wildlife Revolution- A Catalyst Special [s] 12:35 Parliament Question Time [s] 1:35 Baptiste: Lucy (M l,v) [s] 2:35 rage (MA15+) [s] 4:25 The Drum [s]

PRIME (C61/60)

Weekend Today [s] 6:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 8:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 8:30 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] 9:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 9:30 NRL: Gold Coast Titans v 12:00 North Queensland Cowboys 12:30 *Live* From CBus Super 1:00 1:30 Stadium, Gold Coast [s] NINE News Sunday [s] 2:00 The Block: House Decider 2:30 Challenge (PG) [s] – Its Fans vs Faves on The Block this 3:00 year. The contestants must 4:30 transform five very different 5:00 houses in one cul-de-sac into luxury family homes, all without 6:00 6:30 plans. 7:30 60 Minutes [s] 9:00 NINE News Late [s] The Disappearance Of Susan Cox Powell: Family Affair 10:00 (MA15+) [s] 11:00 Dr Christian Jessen Will See 12:00 You Now (M n) [s] 1:00 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] 4:30

Religious Programs [s] Left Off The Map [s] Pooches At Play [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Three Veg And Meat [s] Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Program To Be Advised Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] FBI: Checks And Balances (M v) [s] FBI: Legacy (M v) [s] FBI: A New Dawn (M v) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised The Chase UK (PG) [s] 2:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 4:00 Seven News [s] 5:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 The Voice: Blind Auditions 7:00 (Part 2) (PG) [s] – The Voice Blind Auditions continue and so 7:30 do the spectacular voices as the coaches come out strong to secure artists for their team! 9-1-1: Lone Star: Displaced (M) [s] – A funeral where another dead body crashes the burial; 8:45 an MRI goes haywire; Owen and Tommy each feel displaced 9:45 10:45 in their homes. 9-1-1: Lone Star: Bad Call (M) 11:15 The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Nothing Seems 12:05 The Same (M) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 The Block: House Decider Challenge (PG) [s] 8:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair [s] 4:00 The Block: Guest Bedroom Week (PG) [s] – The arrival of 4:30 the all-star Faves sees the competition get real. We find 5:00 out which houses the teams will 6:00 choose to transform. 6:30 Celebrity IOU: Gwyneth 7:30 Paltrow [s] 8:30 100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] 9:30 The Arrangement: The Long Game (M l,s,v) [s] 10:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:30 A Current Affair [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 4:30

The Talk (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 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] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) [s] Anne Edmonds: That’s Eddotainment (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Program To Be Advised World’s Deadliest: Twist Of Fate (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] The Voice: Blind Auditions (Part 3) (PG) [s] Australia: Now And Then: Kids (PG) [s] – This brand new series asks Australian celebrities from all generations “which generation of Aussies had it best?” In this debut episode: When was the best time to be an Aussie kid? Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Wild World (M) [s] Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Explore: Rothko Sculptureum Getaway (PG) [s] The Block: Guest Bedroom Week (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block (PG) [s] – The contestants must transform five very different houses in one cul-de-sac into luxury family homes, all without plans. The Hundred With Andy Lee Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised NINE News Late [s] Emergence: Killshot (Part 2) (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair [s]

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Four Corners [s] 12:00 The Scribe (PG) [s] 2:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Belgravia (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] 3:00 4:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 5:00 Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 6:00 7:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:30 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 9:00 7.30 [s] Back To Nature [s] The Grid: Powering The Future - A Catalyst Special [s] 9:30 The Chemical World: Origins 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Q&A [s] 12:05 Parliament Question Time [s] 1:05 Putin: A Russian Spy Story: 10:00 Putin Forever (PG) [s] 1:55 Danny And The Human Zoo 11:00 (M l,s,v) [s] 11:30 3:25 rage (MA15+) [s] 12:30

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 The Recording Studio (PG) [s] 11:00 The Repair Shop [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Win The Week [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell (M) [s] 9:00 Rosehaven [s] 9:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] 10:00 Staged (M l) [s] 10:25 ABC Late News [s] 10:55 Four Corners [s] 11:45 Media Watch (PG) [s] 12:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 1:00 Innocent (M l) [s]

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

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6:00 6:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: 10:00 11:00 Day 16 - Morning Session 1:00 *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: 1:30 Day 16 - Day Session *Live* [s] 3:00 3:00 AFL: Round 21: Teams TBA [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] – Seven News live and comprehensive coverage of breaking news and 6:00 local, national and international 7:00 top stories. 7:00 The Voice: Blind Auditions (Part 1) (PG) [s] 8:30 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Countdown To Closing Ceremony *Live* [s] 9:00 Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: 9:00 Closing Ceremony *Live* [s] 12:00 Movie: “Arthur” (PG) (’11) – A 10:00 drunken playboy stands to lose 10:30 a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman his family 12:10 doesn’t like. Stars: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren 1:00 2:30 Home Shopping 6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30

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6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] 10:00 Ross Noble: Brain Dump (M) 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 Today [s] 6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 12:00 Movie: “Girl In The Bunker” 12:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] (PG) [s] (M v) (’18) – A teenage girl is 12:15 Driving Test (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] abducted and held in a forest in 12:45 The Block (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] an underground bunker by a 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised sexual predator. Stars: Julia 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] Lalonde, Henry Thomas, Moira 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Kelly, Stephen Park, Jeff Clarke, 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Jack Murray, Neil Napier 6:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:00 World’s Deadliest: Crazes 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block (PG) [s] Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 8:40 Paramedics (M) [s] – Australia’s 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] ambulance crews are there for (PG) [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] everyday people, having their 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] worst days. 6:00 WIN News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 9:40 Botched: Would You Like 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife: Pepperoni On Those Boobs? 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] Reunion (PG) [s] (M) [s] 9:00 Bull: Missing (M) [s] 8:40 RFDS (M) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 10:00 Bull: The Invisible Woman (PG) 9:40 The Rookie: True Crime (M) [s] 11:10 Killer On The Line (M v) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 10:40 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:00 Bluff City Law (M v) [s] 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen 11:10 Chicago Fire: 12:50 Explore [s] Colbert (PG) [s] Rattle Second City (M d,v) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

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

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

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

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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: CREATE A ZEN-INSPIRED GARDEN OASIS answer, so are benches and stools created from old tree stumps and upcycled weather resistant materials. My favourite bench in my garden is just an old sleeper bolted to a couple of tree stumps or go all the way with a lounge or day bed. Sculptures

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The concept of ‘Zen’ gardening probably conjures up visions of monks exercising vows of silence while sitting in crossed-legged meditation or crystal windchimes dancing amongst wafts of incense but stay with me. What is ‘Zen’ to one of us is going to be irritatingly nerve jangling or uncomfortable to another so let’s explore ways that will reflect your personal tastes, budget, and available areas to create personal calm inducing spaces. Officially Zen is a type of Buddhism with a focus on meditation and awareness. In modern terms it has come to mean feeling peaceful and relaxed and we can easily make small changes to our way of doing things in our garden and in what we include in it to inspire tranquilly. Learn to Potter We say it, but do we really do it? Pottering in the garden involves no plans, no trailer loads of mulch, plants, and expectations. Just walk to your garden space (indoor or out) and wander around, pulling a weed here, plucking off a pest there and deadheading as you go. Maybe even planting that packet of seeds which you forgot about in your last gardening blitz or repotting a botanical friend who needs a bit more space. The point is that you are not goal or outcome driven. This is like a walk in the park, observing, relaxing and just taking in the view. In fact, bring a cup or glass of your favourite beverage with you, throw on some music if you like and potter away. My favourite pottering time is mornings and yes, I do leave my PJs on. Seating I think any garden or botanical spot with a peaceful vibe needs a seat of some sort. While it is lovely to wander and to stand around a garden created for calm, being able to sit is important. To rest yourself physically as well as mentally and to just ‘be’ within the space for as long as you need is far better achieved with a seat. While outdoor furniture is one

This can be the form of a created sculpture of any size or a nature feature that serves as a sculptural piece. An interesting log, an old piece of machinery or equipment. Sculpture in the garden rests our minds with something of beauty or makes us curious and in turn this takes our thoughts away from what may be disrupting our peace. The elephant in the garden is probably garden gnomes and I am not about to comment on your taste so if you like them … if they or a 10-foothigh Buddha, collection of fairies or for that matter, an elephant figure are your idea of peaceful bliss then … do it! Open Areas A great expanse of nothingness could also be your idea of Zen, but even if you find sitting in a jungle of green soothing, a small clear space within gives you a place to rest your gaze and is a design element that will enhance the garden by providing contrast between the full and the void. You may also enjoy sitting, lying, or collapsing on the grass after a particularly stressful day. Indoor Oasis The houseplant craze is well and truly upon us and to be honest, I’m a fan. It’s created a lot of new gardencurious people and that’s not a bad

thing at all. While you may not need an Instagram-worthy indoor curation of plants, having an area with an inviting chair surrounded by botanical goodness would qualify as a Zen indoor garden in my books. Adding plants to areas of high traffic and family activity can also help calm the vibe. Water Features Fountains, fishponds and water plant features are all such soothing and alluring places in gardens and if you have the space and the desire then you really should investigate. Should you already have a pool or spa, consider surrounding with some of the plants listed below to add to the Zen.

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Nad from Woongarrah writes: “Hi Cheralyn, My orange tree has plenty of fruit but for the past 2 months they are still a bit sour to eat. Last crop we had were nice and sweet and came at different time of the year, this lot started to appear in Autumn. Is it something I have to add to the soil? I have been feeding it every 3 months and spraying it. Do I have to wait until they fall of the tree before eating – the ones that fall off the tree are usually bad and slit opened.” Hi Nad, That’s a great crop!

Early drop of citrus fruit happens due to sudden temperature changes or inconsistent/insufficient watering. Oranges need warmth to sweeten and picking too early will also often mean sour fruit. I’m writing this during a bit of warm spell here for the Central Coast for this time of year so that may improve your crop this year. If not, all is not lost as sour oranges are brilliant for cooking. Think candied peel, marmalades, chutneys, sauces, and baked treats. You don’t have to wait for them to fall off the tree, but they should come away easily with a simple twist.

Why water makes us feel calm is not really known but it has been shown to slow our brainwaves and there is some evidence that the sounds we could hear in the womb, a time we would have felt safe, are reminiscent of other water sounds. Calm Inducing Plants What’s a Zen Garden without plants? You could have a completely hardscaped design that gave you a blank canvas to meditate upon but adding a few plants that are known to have additional anxiety-reducing and calm evoking properties will make your green space more peaceful. Firstly, consider greening up areas with soft textured plants which are within reach that suit your environment, and this could include ferns, shrubs, and grasses. The gentle movements in caught breezes will calm the mind and the greenness soothe the soul. The following plants can all be grown inside or out and have additional therapeutic qualities for Zen living. Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) is known for its skin healing benefits but it also purifies the air of carcinogens and emits oxygen at night. Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) when grown near pathways and seating areas will enable you to brush past and release the aromatics that help bring clarity to your mind and feel less frustrated. Been found to lower frustration and boost alertness. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is almost famous for its sleep inducing and relaxation characteristics when used in teas. Cutting the flowers and drying to use in potpourris will bring the same benefits into your home. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) contains within it a compound known as ‘linalool’ which has been found to reduce the activity of certain genes that are triggered during stressful situations. The Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata) is one of the best plants for purification of the air, according to NASA and while they purify the air during the day, they emit oxygen at

night. Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is a must in any garden as the flowers and the leaves contain the powerful aromatics. By inhaling the scent of lavender, it has been shown to especially decreased feelings of depression and confusion. Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) fragrance is a super soother and anxiety reliever for many. A study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry reported that the smell of Jasmine can be a soothing as Valium. Catmint (Nepeta cataria) is not just for cats! It not only sooths the nerves of our feline friends but of humans as well. PLANT HAPPENINGS Again, nothing to report due to restrictions but please don’t forget to drop those online happenings to me and any news! Let’s look at a newish Gardening Book. ‘Yates Month by Month’, the complete guide of what to do in your garden throughout the year by Judy Horton. I highly recommend this book especially for beginner gardeners as it sets out clearly the tasks, plantings, and the expectations of each month in Australian gardens. THIS WEEK YOU COULD PLANT You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, lettuce, mustard, late season onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, alyssum, California poppy, carnation, cosmos, dahlia, dianthus, everlasting daisies, gerbera, marigold, petunia, salvia, zinnia, kangaroo paw. 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 CoastFM963 Send your gardening questions, events and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Business & Property Residents push back against Brick Wharf proposal

Plans for the new residential building Photo: HLA (May 2021)

Site location Photo: LPI Mapping (April 2021)

A development application currently on exhibition for a residential flat building in Woy Woy has sparked community outcry after plans were said to ‘spoil’ the look of the area. The site at 75 Brick Wharf Rd currently contains a singlestorey dwelling house and shed which would be demolished if plans were approved. The construction of a threestorey, six-unit residential flat building has been proposed, which will include car parking located within garages to the rear of the site. Plans for three levels of twoand three-bedroom residential apartments have been drawn

up with each apartment having direct access to a private balcony or terrace. Residents would have access to storage provided for each apartment within the units and garages. Pedestrian access from street level would be via a dedicated, centrally-located residential lobby, leading to a lift. Carparking is proposed via a Council-owned access to a car park leading into separate garages. Car spaces would be numbered and allocated with residential spaces along with a secure storage area for bicycles. The car parking would to cater for eight car spaces, including

two accessible spaces. Pedestrian access to all levels would be via direct paths, staircases and lifts. As of August 4, at least 10 public submissions were received in relation to the 75 Brick Wharf Rd development. One concerned neighbour said she had lived in Woy Woy for 38 years and strongly disagreed with the planned development. She said plans were not in keeping with the aesthetics of the landscape and surrounding structures, invaded the privacy of adjoining properties and blocked daylight to homes and outdoor spaces. “Such development of buildings of this size will destroy

the appeal and nature of the Peninsula and only devalue adjoining property values,” she said. “Do not ruin what people are drawn to Woy Woy for, it’s quaintness, residential appearance and feel. “We do not want developers to line their pockets at the expense of the long-term residents. “The rate paying residents of the Peninsula deserve to have input into such developments and will vote accordingly at the polls. “Do not turn the Central coast into an overcrowded, concrete Sydney suburb.” Another local said the community didn’t want a three-

storey building along Brick Wharf Rd. “This road is the premier walking and exercise area for Woy Woy residents along the waterfront,” they said. “It includes the sacred Cenotaph area which holds a special place in the heart of Woy Woy residents. “Buildings of three storeys will affect our amenity substantially by increasing residential densities and more traffic. “If you allow three storeys here it will set a precedent for the whole street which would be a tragedy.” Local community group, Save Woy Woy Waterfront, has also put the call out for residents to

submit their views on the construction plans. In a social media post on August 2, Save Woy Woy Waterfront said they ‘strongly urged’ everyone to make a submission. “Three storeys along Brick Wharf Rd and, more disturbingly, a push to use public areas as a reason not to need open areas on a development … it won’t stop here,” the post said. “A precedent will be set.” The development application will remain on public exhibition until August 13. Source: DA Tracker, Aug 4 DA 61806/2021

Proposed flats fall short on visitor parking Plans to demolish an existing dwelling and construct a new four-unit development in Woy Woy have gone on public exhibition.

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The flat, 923 square metre site at 19 Farnell Rd currently contains a single-storey dwelling and ancillary structures and has direct vehicular access to the public road reserve. The estimated cost of works totals $600,000. The application seeks consent for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of four two-bedroom villas with front courtyard fencing.

Vehicular access would be via a central driveway to separate garages provided for each unit. The proposed multi-dwelling development would include four off-street parking spaces that do not meet the numerical parking rate of six off-street parking spaces. The applicant suggested unrestricted on-street parking would be available for visitors within 60 metres of the development. The development application will remain open on public exhibition until August 27. Source: DA Tracker, Aug 2 DA 62394/2021

Aerial photograph of the site Photo: LPI Maps (May 2021)

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Waterfront dwelling approved

Existing garage and studio

The construction of a twostorey dwelling in Woy Woy has been approved under delegation after initial plans to alter the existing cottage were scrapped due to structural concerns. The 734 square metre site at 23 Woy Woy Rd contains a single-storey house and shed which will be demolished for the build. The site is a battle-axe-

shaped allotment with decks attached to the western (water side) elevation. The western boundary buts the water’s edge and is formed with a concrete sea wall from which a timber jetty extends over the inlet. One public submission was received in relation to the application which related to off street parking and no turning capabilities for vehicles. Council said the proposal

Image of the site from February 2021

complied with carparking requirements for the size of the dwelling and the shite had an “adequate” turning area for vehicles as it is a battle-axe allotment. The estimated cost of works is $444,135. The works will also involve extensions to an existing studio loft above a double garage. The loft contains a habitable area and includes a bathroom, bedroom and a living area.

Council said an assessment of the proposed addition to the garage showed “little impact to the bulk of the existing building and was consistent with the overall design of the new dwelling”. The site had not been identified as being bushfire prone land on Council’s bushfire maps. Source: DA Tracker, Aug 2 DA61487/2021

Image of the site from February 2021 Photos: SustainaBility Konsulting

Umina housing proposal riles neighbours Exhibited plans for a new multi-unit housing development in Umina Beach have been criticised by the public for failing to meet legal planning requirements. The application will be on exhibition until August 20. The development application seeks approval for the erection of four three-bedroom townhouses at 37 Paul St. The flat, 808.3 square metre site currently contains a singledwelling house which would be demolished if the application is approved. The estimated cost of works is $800,000. The applicant states the proposed units, which will have front courtyard fencing, provide sufficient areas to store mobile waste collection bins away from the street and clothes drying areas that would be

Aerial photograph of the site Photo: LPI Maps (March 2021)

screened from other dwellings and the public domain. Six parking spaces will be made available for residents. Vehicular access is proposed

via a central driveway to separate garages provided for each unit. A range of public submissions have already been received in relation to the application

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during the first four weeks of a six-week exhibition period. “A new development is great for the Peninsula but not when it is not sympathetic to the

area, seeks maximum profit over liveability, and does not consider enough garden and planting,” one submission said. One submission from a

neighbour said the ‘excessive’ proposal detracts from the overall ambience of the area and asked Council to reject the application unless it is amended to reflect the existing norms of the area. Another submission suggested the development would be ‘unsightly’ and create more traffic around local streets. Another concerned neighbour said the proposal posed significant fire, environmental, noise pollution and pest issues to surrounding properties. A resident also said there had been no on-site notice to inform surrounding properties of the demolition and the planned dwelling was not in keeping with the current street design. Source: DA Tracker, Aug 2 DA 62203/2021

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Leisure Centre costing Council too much says Chamber Over $4 million has been earmarked by Central Coast Council to be spent on improvements to the Peninsula Leisure Centre this year but the Peninsula Business Chamber has questioned whether the facility should remain in council hands. According to Council’s 202122 operational plan, $3.85 million needs to be spent on replacing the Peninsula Leisure Centre’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system this financial year. Gym equipment upgrades at the PLC will cost another $300,000. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning in an indoor swimming complex can be complicated and expensive to get right because of the use of chemicals and the need to maintain comfortable air and water temperatures.

The Peninsula Leisure Centre’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system needs replacing

The $24 million centre opened in October 2005 after significant delays and, considering its ongoing cost to Central Coast Council, the Peninsula Business Chamber has questioned whether it should remain a council asset. “The chamber has held concerns for many years over

the cost for Council to run and maintain facilities including the PLC,” Chamber president Matthew Wales said. “From the day it was built it has cost the Council millions every year just to maintain and run,” Wales said. “It is one of those assets that the Council should seriously

think about selling and privatising so as to reduce its operating losses,” he said. “This is not out of line with Council’s recent arguments about not taking on new assets. “If you don’t want to take on new assets maybe you should look at what other assets you

need to dispose of and let private enterprise run it more efficiently and more costeffectively. “If the council now wants to make the rate rise permanent to cut costs, instead it should be looking at ways of reducing costs on maintaining assets so we don’t need a rate rise at all.

“Meanwhile our roads are falling apart, we are still without footpaths, we have streets that flood and town centre strategic reviews that are no closer to getting completed so the very things that drive investment and create jobs are being overlooked whilst we put $3.8 million into the PLC. “Imagine what that amount of money would do if you put it into job-stimulation projects,” Wales said. Central Coast Council has ruled out any prospect of the Peninsula Leisure Centre being sold. “Peninsula Leisure Centre is a community asset,” a Council spokesperson said. “Council has no plans that it will be sold or leased to a commercial operator. “Any speculation is completely untrue.” Jackie Pearson

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Reflect, think and craft a future with wings Scott Jones of Woy Woy has encouraged fellow locals living with a disability and their families to share, learn and connect on a unique new website. The Paper Wings website, developed by leading social justice organisation Social Futures, showcases the personal stories of people who have experienced the changes, challenges and triumphs of life with a disability. Jones, who is Community Development Coordinator for Social Futures, has already contributed his personal story to Paper Wings. He has been living with a visual impairment for more than 20 years. “I am always looking for

opportunities to speak with people experiencing the same challenges,” Jones said. “I can empathise with them and show them what is possible. “For me, Paper Wings was a great way to connect and share my own experiences. “I could encourage others to move forward with both confidence and optimism. “When first diagnosed with a visual impairment, my immediate response was to think of all the things I wouldn’t be able to do. “This place of negativity was isolating and depressing. “It wasn’t until I spoke to others with the same situation that I realised I do have options and opportunities. “I personally was inspired by what I heard.

“I know how important it is to hear positive and encouraging stories told by people with a similar disability. “Personal stories offer hope and deliver pathways that can help others work towards improving their circumstances and enhancing their life goals.” Social Future Capacity Building and Engagement Manager, Lynda Hope, came up with the idea for the Paper Wings site. “It encourages contributors to move away from the short instant messaging of social media, and go back to an old-school style of reflecting, thinking and crafting a very personal message,” she said. “Paper Wings features helpful prompts and suggests topics, and there is no limit to how many stories you can share.

“Stories or messages can be published anonymously or with a name, and contributors can choose to upload their own image or choose from the range of images available. “I hope the people who put their message forward feel that gift of generosity; that by sharing their experiences they can help someone else to understand their own.” Social Futures is a leading notfor-profit organisation delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across regional NSW. You can visit Paper Wings at  https://paperwings. socialfutures.org.au/. Source: Media release, Aug 1 Social Futures

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Call to support dignity drive Woolworths and Share the Dignity are calling on Peninsula residents to participate in their most important Dignity Drive to date this month as 15 per cent of women across NSW have experienced period poverty this year. Dignity Drive aims to directly address period poverty by increasing the number of freely available period care products. Woolworths will donate five cents from each period care

product sold in August, both in store and online, to help fund the installation and maintenance of Dignity Vending Machines and other period poverty relief efforts. Woolworths Group Manager, Tim Burr, said Woolworths had participated in over five Dignity Drives. “We’d like to thank all our Woy Woy Peninsula customers who have donated to previous Dignity Drives,theirgenerouscontribution has helped lessen the impact of an already challenging time,”

Burr said. “These past couple of months have presented ongoing challenges. “Caring for all Australians is a top priority at Woolworths and we hope that, with our customers, we can ensure every person who needs access to period care products can get them, no matter their circumstances.” The recent ‘Share the Dignity Period Pride’ report found that more than one in five (21 per cent) menstruating women in

NSW have had to improvise on period products due to financial stress. Close to half (49 per cent) admitted that they have worn a pad or tampon for more than four hours because they didn’t have enough products to get by. Founder of Share the Dignity, Rochelle Courtenay, said the research highlighted the stark reality that many women face. “Our efforts across NSW are well and truly in motion to end period poverty and we are

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pleased to have the long-term support of Woolworths to raise awareness and lessen the impact,” Courtenay said. “Together, we will work to ensure women have access to the products they need to manage their period with the dignity they deserve. “Every donation and purchase makes a difference to someone in need.” Funds raised this month will see Dignity Vending Machines installed in Universities and TAFEs

across Australia, experiencing increased demand from students dealing with the impact of the pandemic. All Woolworths supermarkets on the Peninsula are participating so customers can purchase any period care product and donate in store via the pink collection boxes or add a cash donation at Woolworths checkout registers or online. Source: Media release, Aug 3 Woolworths

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Smiles and muffins keep teachers happy In celebration of Education Week from July 26 to 30, teachers from Umina Beach Public School have shared their thoughts about working at the school. Teachers were asked what they love most about working at the school for a video on their social media pages. Relieving Principal Chad Tsakissiris said he loved working at the school. “The most awesome part is the fantastic community and the really happy feeling I get when I walk through the playground and see the kids every day,” Tsakissiris said. Mr Jackson said he “loved all the wonderful opportunities” the teachers can provide for

students, along with “the muffins in the school canteen”. It appears the muffins are a popular treat with Mr Bonner also crediting the school snack, before acknowledging the work that students, parents and teachers do together to “create some amazing things”. Another teacher said she “gets to hang out with funny, smart, kind and cool kids everyday”. Other teachers mentioned the dedication they see from students, the classrooms that are “always filled with fun and laughter”, and the smiles the students put on their faces. Source: Social media, July 28 Umina Beach Public School

College rewards outstanding staff Three staff members from the Woy Woy campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) have received Central Coast Public Education Appreciation Awards. In a social media post on July 29, BWSC Woy Woy said staff

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were privileged to work every day developing lifelong learners. George Ruzek was honoured in appreciation of his commitment to Public Education through his leadership of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Ruzek’s dedication to outdoor

education and school sport were also noted. BWSC said Ruzek embodied the values of public education in support of his colleagues and his commitment to the school community. Kathryn Hunt was recognised as a valued member of the school community who worked

tirelessly in the school’s administration office. BWSC said Hunt went “above and beyond” to support her colleagues. Lisa Waite’s commitment to the school community was also recognised with an award. BWSC said she was appreciated for her mentoring

and unwavering support of her colleagues. Each year the Department of Education, along with the Central Coast Council of Parents and Citizens’ Associations, the Central Coast Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, the Central Coast Secondary Principals’

Council and the Central Coast Primary Principals’ Association presents awards to recognise and thank members of the school communities. Source: Social media, July 29 Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

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Re-write the story: routine cooking is boring

GEORGIA LIENEMANN

DANIELLE ABELL

This is the final part in our six-week series on the counterproductive stories we tell ourselves in the kitchen – those hurdles that mess with our mojo and prevent us from enjoying the process of cooking. This week we’re unpacking the story that to nourish and delight our families, we need to cook new and interesting dishes

And when it comes to main meals – the same principle occurs. With only some minor tweaks to your herb and spice list, your slow-cooked beef stew can become an Indian curry or a delicious Hungarian goulash. Your Bolognese, a springboard to Mexican tacos or cottage pie.

on a regular basis. In an era of beautifully styled food photos from mummy bloggers and endless recipes pouring into our feeds daily, the household cooks of this generation are under substantial pressure to perform.

I’d hazard a guess that most of us have felt inadequate in this space, at some point. The constant barrage of inspiration often leaves us with the impression that we’re not ticking the long list of boxes required of us in the modern age. Frequently those boxes involve churning out a smorgasbord of new and interesting meals for our families. And it’s unprecedented. A couple of generations ago, the household cook simply wasn’t expected to take their families on a world culinary tour each week! In most instances, Australian families might have been exposed to Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant, but that was likely the full scope of their culinary awareness. Then it was back to the over-cooked Brussel sprouts and boiled potatoes at home. In other regions of the world, nothing has changed. The home cooks prepare local regional dishes. The same ones, from the same traditional ingredients, day after day. Instead, we’re faced with unparalleled access to recipes, information as well as a much broader diversity of exotic ingredients. It’s all there at our fingertips, which convinces us that we need to make use of it! To add insult to injury, many in our generation didn’t grow up with a learning-by-osmosis

style of cooking education because our parents had been sold on the convenience of processed foods and hence, spent the bulk of their time out of the kitchen, unlike our grandmothers. So, it’s perfectly understandable that there’s a resistance to adopting new recipes and techniques every week. Regardless of ones cooking ability, it requires a lot of additional thinking and energy to do this! The compulsive creative There’s another way the ‘I need to cook new and interesting things’ story plays out, however. For some, it stems from a very genuine desire to be creative in the kitchen. If this is you, the question to ask yourself is, does indulging that drive to cook creatively bring you joy across the board – or does it sometimes create unwarranted stress? Often-times parents who have loved cooking prior to having children, have the realisation that it’s simply not possible to scratch that itch – at least to the same degree whilst their children are young. And when they do succumb to that external pressure and inner drive to compulsively create, it can and does become stressful! Giving yourself permission

The first place to start, whenever we’re trying to create change is by acknowledging what already is. If you have a version of this story – whether it’s an inner resistance to expanding your repertoire of impressive meals, or the compulsive desire to create that you can’t seem to switch off – start to observe how it plays out. Next, ask yourself if anyone is actually complaining about having the same paleo brownie recipe over and over. Chances are, they’re not. So, give yourself permission to stick with the tried and tested recipes that your family actually like – even if it feels repetitive. Tweakable formulas and ‘base’ recipes One of the greatest hacks to relieve both uninspired cooks and compulsive creators alike, is having tweakable base recipe ideas that can be jazzed up and converted into a whole range of new and different versions. Get yourself a basic sweet muffin recipe. If you make it every week, the recipe will be autosaved in your head and with no extra thinking it can become banana and walnut, raspberry and pear, or any other exotic combination of your choice. A basic savoury muffin or vegetable slice can offer the exact same flexibility and freedom.

Re-write your kitchen stories – with us! As we finish up this series and after so much wonderful feedback from our readers (thank you!), my wonderful copilot Danielle from Lick the Plates and I have decided to host a free five-day online workshop in September. Our mission is to help you find joy, ease and purpose in cooking again. As we hope we’ve made abundantly clear over the past six weeks, cooking doesn’t have to feel like a chore. With the support of a group of likeminded cooks (and non-cooks!) who are ready to ditch their self-imposed stories, we’ll help you rewrite that boring mind chatter to help you reclaim the kitchen as a fun and energising place to be. If you’ve been following along and have enjoyed some of the tips and musings we’ve shared over the past six weeks – it’s a tiny sliver of what we’ll be exploring with you in this workshop. We’d love to you to join us! Head to stirringchange.com to register (it’s free).

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Rise and fall of the Olyroos

The Olyroos celebrate their competition opening goal against Argentina, July 22, scored by Terrigal’s Lachlan Wales (20)

FOOTBALL – OLYMPICS The Olympic Men’s Football Tournament has advanced to the finals but the Australian men’s side will have to wait another four years for its next medal chance after losing to Egypt 2-0 on Wednesday, July 28. The Olyroos were one of the first outfits to catch the eye of the world at Tokyo2020 with an unexpected win on Thursday, July 22, against Argentina who were one of the tournament’s top gold-medal contenders. The Aussies crashed to finish fourth in their group on three points following two subsequent losses against Spain (1-0) on

Sunday, July 25, and Egypt (2-0) on the following Wednesday. Their overall result was encouraging for Olyroos and Socceroos Head Coach, Graham Arnold. Arnold built his coaching career from a successful threeyear stint with the Mariners (2010-2013) which included three top two finishes, one premiership and one championship. This history may have influenced the on-field form in the Argentina game when, in the 14th minute, the combination of two former Mariners first broke through the Argentinian defence. The goal scorer was Lachlan

Wales, who played the 2017/18 season with the Mariners before transferring to Melbourne City and then Western United in 2020. He was assisted by Mitchell Duke who played with the Mariners from 2011 to 2015. Duke’s assist came via a deflection on Joel King’s low cross that bounced favourably at the feet of Wales, but Duke certainly drew the attention of the final defender and goalkeeper to open up the space. Two assists came from Duke, each delivered to scoring teammates who were called into the squad late. in the 80th minute, a second

goal came for Australia with Duke’s incisive run along the side, preceding a light pass to fresh substitute, Tilio who – first touch – curled the ball beyond the outstretched gloves of Argentinian keeper Jeremias Ledesma. The match has been one of the largest upsets at the Games so far and allowed the Olyroos to momentarily lead their pool. It was followed by two losses in a row so the Olyroos’ only lasting impact in the tournament was to prevent Argentina from advancing. The game against Spain was another tight contest that finally broke in the 81st minute with the European powerhouse’s

first goal of the tournament. It was scored 17 minutes after the debut entrance of the Mariner’s centre back and local, Kye Rowles who was outmatched by to Mikel Oyarzabal’s pinpoint header into the bottom corner after a cross from Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio. Entering the Olympics after playing for Spain’s first-tier national team in the UEFA Euro 2020 throughout June and July, Asensio’s high, receding lob into the penalty box was well placed to loom near over Rowles’ head, who attempted to meet the ball before it crossed Oyarzabal’s brow. The young defender had

another chance in the team in the match-up against Egypt, a game in which they needed draw to ensure their passage into the quarter finals. Goals conceded within the final five minutes of both halves meant it was not to be. Rowles was present for both. Egypt returned in the quarter final against Brazil, a game they lost 1-0. Spain moved into a semi final against Japan after defeating Côte D’Ivoire, 5-2 in extra time. The other semi final was between Mexico and Brazil with Spain v Japan to follow. CCN

Central Coast Mariner and Terrigal local, Kye Rowles plays his second Olyroos match against Egypt, July 28

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Monty makes his first signing as head coach FOOTBALL Former Bundesliga forward, Nicolai Muller, has joined the Central Coast Mariners for the 2021-22 season. It is the first new signing for the season by Head Coach, Nick Montgomery. Muller joins the club after a stint with Western Sydney Wanderers where he made 37 appearances in two years, scoring seven A-League goals. Müller primarily plays as an attacking midfielder but can also be deployed as a striker which will be of great advantage to Montgomery in his inaugural A-League season as Head Coach. Before migrating to Australia in 2019, Müller played across

Germany in the Bundesliga with clubs such as Eintracht Frankfurt, Mainz 05 and Hamburger SV, where he amassed more than 300 appearances, along with starts in the UEFA Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt. Ahead of meeting his new team-mates Muller spoke of the anticipation he has for the upcoming season. “I am really pleased to join the Mariners for the upcoming season,” he said. “I can’t wait to start training with my new team and meet all the players, coaches and backroom staff. “I am sure I can help the team with my past playing experience to help re-establish the success of last season.”

Nick Montgomery spoke of the excitement he had in welcoming this player to the squad with his wealth of experience. “Not only does he bring experience to the squad, he will be a great mentor who will have a positive influence on our young players that we have coming through the ranks. “After early discussions with Nicolai, I instantly knew he was a player I wanted to bring to the team with the quality he possesses,” Montgomery said. “I am absolutely delighted that we can bring a player of his calibre on board, and I can’t wait to get Nicolai integrated into the squad, ready for preseason.” Mariners Head of Football,

Ken Schembri, praised his professionalism and creativity, having spent many years in the German Bundesliga. “We have been looking for specific players to strengthen our squad, and Nicolai will hopefully provide creativity and experience to our squad.” “We believe Nicolai is a true professional and will be a great acquisition to our squad,” Schembri said. The 33-year-old will be looking to make an instant impact for the Yellow and Navy in their Round of 32 FFA Cup match v Blacktown City, before our A-League season begins. Source: Media release, July 26 Central Coast Mariners Football Club

Former Bundesliga forward, Nicolai Muller

Will the Kookaburras sing? FIELD HOCKEY – OLYMPICS The Coast’s Matt Dawson and the Australian Men’s Hockey team have advanced to the Gold Medal Final after a challenging run against the Netherlands and Germany. The Kookaburras had topped Pool A in the group stage undefeated with four consecutive wins and a final draw. Their final win was against New Zealand on Wednesday July 28, a game that was Dawson’s 150th for the nation, finishing 4-2. The Kiwis did well after conceding early to quickly level out the game to 1-1. That score was maintained until the 50th minute when Tim Brand put away his second of the game. This opened the gates for two more fourth-quarter Australian goals for Blake Gover and Tom Wickam, with a second goal

from the Black Sticks to finish off the match. The team experienced a slight lull in form, starting with a 1-1 draw against Spain on Friday July 30. Their Quarter Final encounter with the Netherlands on Sunday, August 1, was also even requiring penalties to decide the winner. The Dutch came out with a lot of energy and nothing to lose after skimming into the finals from a fourth-place finish in Pool B. Two penalty corners came for them within the first two minutes but Wickam ended up scoring a scrappy opener in the 13th minute. More chances came for both sides in the remainder of the first half especially via penalty corners. The Dutch equalised two minutes into the third quarter. The net was finally found by

Matt Dawson Photo: Olympics.com.au.

Holland on their fifth corner attempt. The lead was recovered by Gover six minutes later by pouncing on the loose possession of the opposition’s defence. The 2-1 score remained until the 50th minute when a second

equaliser came through a penalty stroke into the left corner. Play dwindled over the final 10 minutes. The Aussies had a couple of late opportunities for the Aussies but penalty strokes decided the victor.

Aussie Net Minder, Andrew Charter, proved his worth with three saves against three goals for Govers, Flynn Ogilvie and Brand. The narrow win secured a semi-final clash with Germany, the team who beat the Netherlands in their Pool B match-up 3-1. This time the Kookaburras had fun while on top and the final score was 3-1 Australia’s way. The nervous results of the two previous games seemed out of mind when team opened its tally in the 7th minute with a sensational team goal involving a chip pass from Govers to Ogilvie and a final deflection from Brand on Ogilvie’s powerful diagonal strike. The Germans were not easily undone, hitting back quickly with a 10th minute penalty corner goal to re-establish a

tie. Govers again found the net 17 minutes later from a penalty corner goal driven low and hard. The Germans were forced to chase the match against one of the competition’s most effective defences centred by Dawson. The German’s blitzed the final quarter to no avail, posting many shots before a final minute counter-attack was put away by Thomas Lachlan for Australia. The win gave Dawson and the Aussies a shot at Olympic Gold for the first time since Athens 2004. The Gold Medal Match will be played against Belgium on Thursday. Belgium defeated India in the second semi-final 5-2.

Humpback Highway Watch Whales are now slowing on their northern migration, and more whales are being sighted heading south, but there is still some great viewing available from the Killcare Lookout and Boudi Boardwalk. Some of our seal visitors

have continued to holiday in Brisbane Water, seeking calm water with plenty of fish. The seal colony at Barenjoey has 17 seals at the moment. Dolphins have again been viewed at Ettalong through the week, and also visiting Umina, Pearl Beach and Box Head.

If your planning to go whale watching, remember to comply with Health Regulations and police/ government directions. Let us know if you see a whale, seal or dolphin by text or call 0490 401 969. You can also email us at centralcoastdolphins@gmail.com

If you are lucky enough to spot a whale, seal or dolphin, please text or call the Project on 0490 401 969 or email centralcoastdolphins@gmail.com

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Matildas to play USA for bronze

The Matildas bow out of the Tokyo Olympics with a Semi Final loss to Sweden, 1 – 0.

FOOTBALL – OLYMPICS The Matildas have been eliminated from the pursuit of gold in the Women’s Tournament at the Tokyo Olympics after being defeated for a second time by Sweden in the Quarter Finals on Monday, August 2. It was a close affair throughout the 90 minutes and both sides found patches of dominance. The Coast’s Ellie Carpenter put in an exhaustive performance throughout, playing as both a reliable final defender and a dynamic play builder. Tacoma’s Kyah Simon, also a local, played in her 100th match for the Matildas, becoming the ninth ever to do so. The Swedes will now make

their way to the Gold Medal Match on Friday August 6, against a Canadian team who surprised the competition with a semi-final win over the USA, also 1-0. The Matildas will face the USA, for a second time, in the Bronze Medal Match. It has been a difficult tournament for the Australian women who entered the Games as the world’s ninthranked team and third highest within their pool. They showed their ability to play beyond expectations against Sweden and then America and forced those teams to play at their very best. The team reached a physical and emotional peak during 120-minute quarter-final scrap with Britain, ending 4-3 to the Tillies. The first half involved

tiresome defensive practices from the possession-starved Matildas against aggressive attacks on goal, yet they were still able to find the lead via the

accurate head of Alanna Kennedy in the 35th minute. The Aussies controlled possession in the second half but were unable to add to their

score. Britain scored against the flow of play when Ellen White scoring her first of three that night. White’s second came nine minutes later. Sam Kerr found the net in the 89th minute to boil the game over into extra time. The first extra-time period was controlled by Britain until the Aussies broke the stalemate with a goal for Mary Fowler in the 103rd minute. A fourth goal was found by Kerr in the second period of extra time before White came back to seal up her hattrick. This win gave the Matildas plenty of confidence going into their semi final with Sweden, but they were unable to find the same goal-scoring form. The Swedish defence proved to be too well structured

throughout the entire match, and once their lead was established with a messy 46th minute goal for Fridolina Rolfo, they were able to stay composed and absorb the pressure put on their own net. Swedish goalkeeper, Hedvig Lindhal, was directly called into defensive action four times, a couple of them involving loose handlings that were close to leading to conceded goals. The European powerhouse endured to the end and set them up as favourites heading into the Grand Final. This match against Canada will be played at 12pm (AEST) on Friday, August 6. The Bronze Medal Match between Australia and America is scheduled for 6pm on Thursday, August 5. CCN