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Fill the gap

Community group Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED) say Ettalong is under attack from high rise buildings. See page 5

Out&About

A local doctor is putting the call out to get moving in a bid to raise funds for research, prevention and support services for cancer patients across Australia. See page 13

Small and micro-business owners are buckling as lockdown drags on but crisis payments promised by the State Government to fill the gap are either unattainable or not getting through.

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See page 8 Owners of Osteria il Coccia, Alexandria and Nico Coccia

Will keeping submissions private serve the public interest? Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, has written to the Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, questioning the decision to keep all submissions made to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council confidential. “I have had concerns raised with me by members of the community about the way public submissions will be handled,” Harris’ letter to the Minister, a copy of which has been sent to CCN, said.

Those concerns followed a statement by the Inquiry Commissioner, Roslyn McCulloch, that, on balance, no submissions would be made public. “While I understand that submissions of a defamatory nature should not be published, submissions which address financial or policy decisions should be made on a case-bycase basis with appropriate redaction removing names,” Harris said in his letter. “The integrity of having a Public Inquiry is undermined if

all submissions are unpublished,” he said. “Parliamentary Committees consider submissions on a case-by-case basis in regards to publication. “I have been informed by some community members that when they asked could they have a protected submission they couldn’t be given the guarantee so they did not make a submission. “Now they are upset to find all submissions are to be confidential which would have meant they could have made

their submission,” Harris said. A spokesperson for the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, said: “This is an independent process and a matter for the Commissioner.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, reiterated the Minister’s office – he said: “The public inquiry is an independent process being conducted by Roslyn McCulloch, a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in the judicial system. “The public inquiry is conducted at arms-length from

the NSW Government and is entirely controlled by Commissioner McCulloch.” Commissioner McCulloch and the Office of Local Government were asked for comment and had not responded at the time of going to press. Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said keeping the submissions private meant the Inquiry was “about as transparent as a brick wall”. Continued page 10

Members of a Central Coast Council committee believe more dog attacks happen on the Coast than are reported to Council. See page 21

Sport

Two new developments have occurred under Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, since his signings of Nicolai Müller and Noah Smith in July. See page 31

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Health chief warns of swift Delta spread

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 USU is concerned. See page 5

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Tascot local, Nicola McDermott, has flown through to the Women’s High Jump Final after her clinical qualification on Thursday, August 5.

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Virus creeps closer – sewage and supermarket exposure

Jarrod King, one of our firefighters in the north, is now on the other side of the globe lending a hand to battle the ongoing Canadian Wildfires. See page 5

The allocation of Council funds to upgrade Mount Ettalong lookout instead of prioritising road work has left some residents perplexed.

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Samson Alston, is keeping busy despite the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown with a charity play reading, a role in an upcoming play, a role in a new television series and a role in a Marvel film. See page 13

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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 Belmont vaccination hub would be rediverted. One Coast business owner vented her frustration after

Pfizer vaccination appointments at Gosford Hospital have been redirected to HSC students in Sydney

being forced to close her business and home school her children during the past five weeks of lockdown, with financial assistance from the government “still pending”.

“Knowing that it is important to be vaccinated I have been trying to get an appointment for five weeks,” she said. “Three weeks ago, I managed to book into the new vaccination

hub at Belmont on Monday, August 2. “On July 31 I received a text message to tell me that my appointment was being cancelled to give priority to

Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, both of which have multiple branches on the Central Coast, are looking at merging to create the nation’s largest customer-owned bank. See page 25

Education

Since emerging from the pool stage of the Men’s Hockey competition undefeated, Berkeley Vale’s Matt Dawson and the Australian team have now advanced to the Gold Medal Final. See page 40

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Health authorities are extremely concerned about the spread of COVID-19 through the northern suburbs and are urging everyone to be tested, following 12 new cases in the past week and an evergrowing list of exposure sites. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Public Health Director, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said there was particular concern in the suburbs of Lake Haven, San Remo and Blue Haven. “We really do want to call on the community to come out and be tested … we know something’s going on in that whole northern area, so we encourage everyone, even if they have the mildest of symptoms, to please get tested,” she said. “This Delta strain is two to three times more contagious across all age groups and, unfortunately, now we are

seeing transmission in schools as well. “Everyone’s tired of this pandemic, everyone’s tired of being in lockdown, but it’s crucial now more than ever (to follow the lockdown rules) because we are dealing with a completely diabolic strain of this virus which spreads silently and before you know it there’s multiple cases in the community and it’s really difficult for contact tracing to keep up with all those links,” Dr Taylor said. “If you miss just one then that can lead to another super spreading event and that’s why it’s so important to be on high alert and be tested,” she said. There have been 21 cases since lockdown started on June 26, with all but one in the northern suburbs, almost daily there are more exposure sites, and COVID has been detected in sewage treatment plants at both Toukley and Charmhaven.

On Thursday, August 5, CCLHD confirmed nine new cases with eight from the same household, including three siblings, two being students at Lake Munmorah Public School and one at Morisset High School. Both schools were immediately closed for deep cleaning and re-opened the following day on Friday. The ninth case was linked to known cases who were at Blacksmiths Beach in the Lake Macquarie local government area, at the same time as a visitor from a hotspot in southwest Sydney. On Sunday, August 8, there were another three COVIDpositive locals - the first linked to the recent exposure at Lake Munmorah Public School and the second being a household contact. The third person, who was in isolation for their entire infectious period, is a household

contact of a previously known case. The presence of COVID in the northern community has been signalled by the recent detection in sewage at Charmhaven Treatment Plant, and a second positive sample at Toukley plant, a collective catchment area of almost 90,000 people in the area from Wyong across to Magenta and all suburbs north from there. Anyone who lives or works in the northern area of the Coast should be tested and isolate until a negative result is received and particularly those who have been at the most recently announced exposure sites as follows: Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre in Kemira Rd on Saturday, July 31 between 9.15am and 9.40am; Lake Haven shopping centre in Goobarabah Ave on Tuesday, August 3 between 9am and 9.30am.

Cakes by Kyla in Watt St, Gosford, on Wednesday, August 4, from 10.25am to 10.30am; Lake Haven shopping centre on Thursday, August 5, at Crazy Bargain Warehouse from 12.15pm to 12.20pm or Bakers Delight from 12.20pm to 12.25pm; San Remo foreshore walking track between Brudenell Ave and John Peter Howard Reserve on Thursday, July 29, between 2.30pm and 3.30pm; Woolworths, Imperial shopping centre at Gosford on Thursday, August 5 between 6.20pm and 6.50pm – associated with a confirmed case from Sydney who visited the Central Coast during their infectious period; and McDonalds at northbound twin service stations on the M1 freeway on Friday, August 6 between 9.15am and 9.45am – associated with a confirmed case from the Hunter region. Sue Murray

Hamlyn Terrace Aged Care Facility, Hakea Grove, was nominated as a finalist for the Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) Excellence In Aged Services Awards. See page 25

Sport

Tascott’s Nicola McDermott made her mark on Tokyo 2020 on Saturday evening with a 2.02 metre score in the Women’s High Jump Final to secure the silver. See page 32

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Residents have been asked to be on high alert after fragments of COVID-19 were detected at the Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant last week and a local supermarket was listed as an exposure site on Monday. According to the Coles website, Coles has been informed that a customer who has tested positive for COVID visited Coles Woy Woy supermarket between 8:35am and 8:55am on Monday, August 9. “In accordance with advice from NSW Health, all customers who were at the store during this time are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result,” Coles said. Additionally, NSW Health advises that if customers receive a negative test taken before August 14, they should wear a mask around others and limit their movement until receiving a second negative test result taken on August 14

or later. “Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation has occurred in the time since the customer was last on site,” the supermarket said. The sewage sample was taken on Tuesday, August 3 at the sewage treatment plant which serves an area of about 41,000 people in suburbs including Woy Woy, Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay, Horsfield Bay, Blackwall, Booker Bay, Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach, Pearl Beach and Patonga. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) initially said the detections were‘particularly concerning’ as they could indicate undetected, active COVID-19 cases in the catchment. It is important to note there are currently no known cases in these areas. Public Health Director at

CCLHD, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said there was only a low level of COVID-19 detected in the Woy Woy plant. “Sewage gives us a signal that something [is] going on in the area, and we can see trends in whether the amount of virus is increasing or decreasing or whether it’s a very low-level detection,” Taylor said. “A low-level detection is a once-off detection suggesting a visitor that’s come and gone or shedding at the tail end of their infection. “In Woy Woy I’m pleased to announce that the second sample was negative and the previous sample was a lowlevel detection so we’re not really sure what the explanation for that was but it has gone back to negative.” Taylor said that despite the negative sample on the Peninsula, all residents should remain vigilant and continue to come forward for testing. “We’re extremely concerned – if there’s just one undetected case in the community and that

goes on for a week or two weeks that could really quickly mushroom into [an] uncontrolled spread and we are unfortunately seeing the Hunter going through some of that pain,” she added. “I am very concerned about the situation and really urge people to take things seriously, stay at home, don’t mix with other people and get tested if you have even the slightest of symptoms. “Our community is quite connected to both Sydney and the Hunter and there are lots of essential workers who work in either area so it’s very difficult to put additional restrictions. “There’s uncontrolled spread in Sydney, we still have cases coming from Sydney on a regular basis so the people in the south also need to be alert. “We’ve done pretty well so far on the Coast, but we’re not an island.” A new list of exposure sites were confirmed by the health district this week after two new cases were discovered on the

Coast on Wednesday, August 11. CCLHD said there is no known link between the two cases, who are both currently in isolation, with the source of infection for these cases under investigation. There have now been 23 local cases of COVID-19 since the start of the current outbreak in June. Coles in Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy has been identified as a COVID-19 exposure site, with anyone who visited the store on Monday, August 9, between 8:30am and 9am urged to immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received. Anyone who attended the following venues on the dates and times listed is a casual contact who must immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received, even if you have had a test in recent days. If your date of exposure at this venue occurred in the past four

Coasties are experiencing closed workplaces, gyms and restaurants due to the COVID-19 lockdown, but not so the dingo pups of the Australian Reptile Park See page 17

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Sport

Tascott’s Nicola McDermott made her mark on Tokyo 2020 on Saturday evening with a 2.02 metre score in the Women’s High Jump Final to secure the silver medal and set her third Australian record for the year, all within four months.

Five more COVID-19 cases have been reported on the Central Coast this week, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 23 since the start of lockdown on June 26. Several more exposure sites have been added to the region’s tally. While the bulk of sites is in the north of the region, several southern sites have been added at Gosford and Woy Woy, sparking concern over the spread of the virus. New additions to the exposure site list include: Cakes by Kyla in Watt St, Gosford, between 10.25 and 1.30am on Wednesday, August 4; Woolworths, Gosford Imperial Centre, between 6.20 and 6.50pm on Thursday, August 5; Gosford Hospital’s Emergency

Department entry doors and foyer area, between 5.50 and 6.15pm on Thursday, August 5 (the Emergency Department and its waiting area is not included); and Coles, Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy between 8.30 and 9am on Monday August 9. Anyone who attended these venues at the times listed is asked to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested if any symptoms appear and then selfisolate until receiving a negative test result and symptoms have resolved. On August 8, three new Coast cases were confirmed; the first linked to an exposure site at Lake Munmorah Public School; the second a household contact of the first; and the third a household contact of a previously known case. On Wednesday, August 11, two

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the Hunter and there are lots of essential workers who work in either area; we still have cases coming from Sydney on a regular basis so the people in the south need to be alert.” Dr Taylor said a second sample from the Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant tested negative, after an earlier low-level detection had caused some concern. “Sewage detection could mean a number of things,” she said. “Basically, it does mean there was someone present at the time the sample was collected, which could either be a visitor or someone who has had COVID in the past – or the worst case scenario is that there is someone undetected in the community. “Sewage gives us a signal that something is going on in the area, and we can see trends in whether the amount of virus is increasing

or decreasing or whether it’s a very low-level detection. “A low-level detection is a oneoff detection suggesting a visitor that’s come and gone or shedding at the tail end of their infection.” Dr Taylor said concerns remained high in the north of the region, where a number of cases have been recorded, and urged regular testing. “We also know unfortunately that things are taking off in the Hunter New England area; they did have detections in the Belmont catchment, and they have also had cases linked with the Morisset High School,” she said. “Everybody needs to be on very high alert for any symptoms even for the mildest of symptoms.” Terry Collins and Sue Murray

Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has come out strongly in favour of local government reform. See page 25

Sport

With the Games at an end, Australia has brought home 46 medals, 17 gold, 7 silver and 22 bronze, shared among 99 team members – including two from the Coast – within 15 sports and 20 disciplines. See page 40

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Community group Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED) say Ettalong is under attack from high rise buildings. See page 5

Out&About

A local doctor is putting the call out to get moving in a bid to raise funds for research, prevention and support services for cancer patients across Australia. See page 13

Small and micro-business owners are buckling as lockdown drags on but crisis payments promised by the State Government to fill the gap are either unattainable or not getting through.

Health Wiradjuri mum-of-two, Amanda Scannell, hopes one day soon she’ll be helping protect her community and proudly representing her mob as a full-time firefighter.

Out&About

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Owners of Osteria il Coccia, Alexandria and Nico Coccia Amanda Scannell (centre)

Holiday trips will no longer be tolerated

more positive cases were announced, with no link between them. Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Public Health Director, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said while the Coast was doing “pretty well” it is “not an island” and health authorities are “extremely concerned”. “If there’s just one undetected case in the community and that goes on for a week or two weeks that could really quickly mushroom into uncontrolled spread,” she said. “We are unfortunately seeing the Hunter going through some of that pain and I really urge people to take things seriously; stay at home, don’t mix with other people and get tested if you have even the slightest of symptoms. “Our community is quite connected to both Sydney and

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The new Inner Wheel Club of Tuggerah Lakes is making positive changes in the community with its charity work. See page 17

Business

Tascott high-flyer Nicola McDermott earned the adoration of the entire sporting world with an outstanding performance to claim silver in the 2020 Olympic women’s high jump final and break her own Australian record.

Total COVID cases on the Coast rise to 23 Combined land sale volumes across the Central Coast and Hunter regions declined by 23.55 per cent compared to the previous quarter.

Surfing and ocean charities will present a virtual town hall meeting in support of a new Stopping PEP11. See page 3

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year 12 students. “I was shocked, totally upset. “There was no regard (for) my mental health.” She said she had hoped to be fully vaccinated before resuming her work as a hairdresser following lockdown. “I wanted to feel safe, and I wanted my clients to feel safe,” she said. “I feel in this country today that some lives are more important than others. “I feel it is important to be a voice for my family and the many others struggling in this tough situation. “It is important for governments to understand how these decisions affect families just like mine in Australia right now.”

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Coles supermarket Woy Woy was an exposure site on the morning of Monday, August 9 San Remo foreshore walking track to John Peter Howard Reserve, including the children’s playground, listed as a COVID exposure site

Coast Pfizer vaccines diverted to Sydney 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.

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Amanda’s amazing firefighter training

A virtual town hall meeting on the Central Coast on August 19 in support of a new Stopping PEP11 Bill being proposed by Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall.

Pearl Beach Arboretum has put the call out to members and participants to give their feedback on the event to help plan future experiences. See page 14

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Sydneysiders coming to the Central Coast will need a permit under a new separate Public Health Order to come into effect on Saturday, August 21. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said people would require approval, and for particular reasons, before travelling from Sydney. He said the permit system would limit people coming from their Sydney-based primary residence to a holiday home on the Coast. “There have been too many Sydneysiders exploiting this loophole and potentially putting

our region’s health and safety at risk,” Crouch said. “We are in the most critical phase of fighting COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

“Now is not the time for Sydneysiders to treat our community as a holiday destination. “I have brought these

significant concerns to Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s attention and thanked her for ensuring our region remains as bestprotected as possible.

“The permits will take effect on Saturday, August 21, and anyone who does not comply with the system or lies to authorities will cop a $5,000 on-the-spot fine,” Crouch said. He said the police presence on the Coast was part of the state-wide Operation Stay at Home, conducted jointly by NSW Police and the Australian Defence Force, which started on Monday, August 16. An extra 1,400 police have been deployed across all areas of policing in NSW to ensure compliance with the strongest health restrictions NSW has seen. Continued page 8

One of Australia’s leading health and wellness fundraising events, STEPtember, is calling for people across the Coast to register. See page 25

Sport

The Central Coast’s surfing talent has been on display at Barra De La Cruz in Mexico for the World Surf League. See page 32

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Members of a Central Coast Council committee believe more dog attacks happen on the Coast than are reported to Council. See page 21

Sport

Two new developments have occurred under Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, since his signings of Nicolai Müller and Noah Smith in July. See page 31

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Crown Land NSW now controls fate of boat shed A detailed assessment of the former Empire Bay Marina site commissioned by the NSW Government has identified unacceptably high levels of contamination. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Crown Lands NSW would now take action to ensure the site was safely remediated. “A detailed site investigation was conducted by Douglas Partners who tested the soil, sediment and groundwater at the former marina,” Crouch said. “The testing has confirmed elevated levels of heavy metals, antifouling agents and hydrocarbons, as well as asbestos and acid sulfate soils. “The likely sources of these include fuel, oil and lead-based paint. “Crown Lands is now liaising with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) on the findings and further actions will be undertaken to ensure the site is made safe.” Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, said the report recommended remediation of the former marina site including the decommissioning and removal

The Empire Bay Marina site

of the fuel tanks. “It also recommends further testing and analysis be undertaken to assess any potential impacts on the environment,” Pavey said. “Crown Lands will complete the additional assessments prior to making a final decision on the future of the site. “A future decision on the marina site will need to consider the significance of contamination, remediation requirements, the scale and cost of structural repairs, building and environmental safety, and other factors like access, parking, planning and heritage requirements.” In September 2020, the NSW Government revoked the

Empire Bay Marina private operator’s licence due to ongoing safety and environmental concerns, and a continued failure to rectify issues. The move sparked a community protest and the Save our Heritage Listed Empire Bay Boatshed Facebook group agitated for the retention of the historic building. Group spokesperson, Errol Baker, said the site investigation doesn’t add much information that was not already known. “It doesn’t really state where findings were for different contaminants – a lot of it is probably from old dump sites along the foreshore,” Baker said.

“The report actually says contamination from the fuel tanks was minimal – some of those contaminants might not actually be from the boatshed.” Baker said the report didn’t preclude the possibility of restoring of the 100-year-old boatshed. “Experts have been under the boatshed and reported that some of the support timbers need replacing but it otherwise seems fine,” he said. “The problem is that we can’t get permission from Crown Lands to have an engineer actually go into the boatshed and do a report as it is deemed unsafe.” The investigation conclusions confirm that options being

considered by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) include the return of the site to public open space consistent with the surrounding foreshore areas. “Remediation to a public open space standard may also allow other uses including industrial or commercial and some community purposes; however, these uses would require specific consideration prior to the commencement of the rehabilitation works,” the report said. It said records and anecdotal information suggested that the deterioration of marina facilities and poor work practices had the potential to result in contamination of the site, other nearby maritime-related activities (such as storage and maintenance of boats and foreshore stabilisation works) also had the potential to have resulted in contamination of the site and nearby areas. The conclusion said the report involved the assessment of soils at 14 locations, sediments at seven locations and groundwater at three locations. It said the site could be made suitable for uses including public open space, subject to more detailed investigations into the potential of contamination to impact

nearby surface water ecosystems and groundwater and subsequent remediation/ management actions. Significant leakage from Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) infrastructure was “unlikely to have occurred” but appropriate decommissioning and removal of the existing/former UPSS infrastructure was required together with any required soil and groundwater remediation, it said. A site and developmentspecific acid sulfate soil management plan (ASSMP) was also needed and that the advice of a structural engineer should be sought at the “preliminary planning stage of rehabilitation works”. “It is considered that the site can be made suitable (from a site contamination perspective) for the potential public open space use subject to implementation of the recommendations above. “If a use other than public open space is proposed (industrial/commercial or community purposes), then a review of the DSI and specifically the recommendations provided above is advised.”

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Three local cases but low risk from exposure sites The Local Health District (LHD) has moved to allay public fears about recent COVID-19 exposure sites in Woy Woy as COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in postcodes 2256 and 2257. The office of Adam Crouch, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, has confirmed that, as of the evening of Tuesday, August 17, there were two cases in the 2257 postcode which includes the suburbs of Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach, St Huberts Island and Killcare

and one case in the 2256 postcode which includes the suburbs of Woy Woy, Koolewong, Patonga and Pearl Beach. The LHD has reported, however, that no new cases were recorded on the entire Central Coast for the 24 hours to 8pm on Tuesday, August 17 so the three Peninsula cases were from prior reporting periods. Central Coast Local Health District’s Director of Public Health, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said: “We can confirm the following

COVID-19 exposure sites were linked to a case who is a Central Coast resident.” She did not provide more information about the local cases. The Woolworths supermarket at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Plaza became an exposure site on Sunday, August 8, between 1:10pm and 1:55pm. Deepwater Plaza was an exposure site on Wednesday, August 11, between 11:40am and 12:20pm. “There is no ongoing risk to the community from the exposures sites and

NSW Health has informed the vendors of the required public health and cleaning processes,” Taylor said. “Central Coast Local Health District’s Public Health Unit has determined both sites to be ‘casual contact’ exposure sites which means anyone at the locations must get tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result. “Any close contacts as a result of these exposures have been contacted and informed as part of our normal contract tracing processes.

“They must get tested and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the result. “Anyone else who has been at the venue at the date and time listed is considered a casual contact,” she said. The Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant is part of NSW’s ongoing sewage surveillance program. As previously reported, a sample from this treatment plant taken on Tuesday, August 3, detected fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 but no fragments of the virus were

detected in further samples taken on August 6 and 10. The next sample will be taken on 17 August. The Central Coast Local Health District did not answer CCN’s specific questions about the COVID-positive person who visited the Woy Woy exposure sites. As reported in Pelican Post 022, Coles in Deepwater Plaza had been an exposure site on Monday, August 9 from 8:30am to 9am. Jackie Pearson and Maisy Rae

Crouch writes to health district about payments to isolate The proposal for COVID-19 ‘Test and Isolate Support Payments’ to be introduced on the Central Coast may be one step closer to fruition. The payments would help cover the lost wages of casual workers and those who may have exhausted their sick leave or carer’s leave to isolate at home. Currently, only individuals residing in one of Sydney’s local government areas (LGAs) of concern who do not receive Federal Government financial support are eligible for this payment. Under the current rules, eligible workers aged 17 and over who live in the LGAs of concern, who are self-isolating pending a negative result, and have foregone work, will be eligible for one $320 payment in a four-week period for lost

wages. The State Government said those waiting on their test results will get the $320 payment in their bank account within three business days of applying online at Service NSW. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he had written to the CEO of Central Coast Local Health District, Brad Astill, this week regarding the Coast’s eligibility for this payment. “I am writing to seek advice from the Central Coast Local Health District’s Public Health team as to whether there is a need for the “Test and Isolate support payment” to be extended to the Central Coast LGA,” Crouch said in the letter. “If your Public Health team is aware of instances of Central Coast residents undertaking a COVID-19 test but then

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in the community, then I believe the extension of this payment is necessary.”

If Astill advises that the payments should be introduced on the Coast, Crouch will then have the ability to take it directly up to the Premier. Labor MPs have been calling for the payments to be introduced on the Coast as the number of positive COVID-19 cases on the Coast rose again this week. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said it has been taking an average of five days for Coasties to receive their test results back. “People can’t be expected to wait this long without work or financial support,” Tesch said. “Those people who are casual or those who have bosses that are making people take sick pay, no pay, or leave are the people who are missing out on work. “In some cases, these people get replaced by someone who

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Petition calls on minister to reject waterfront rezoning Community group Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED) say Ettalong is under attack from high rise buildings. The group is urging residents to sign a petition against rezoning a foreshore area which would allow five-storey buildings instead of the current three storeys, as previously reported by PP. RRED spokesperson, Peter Gillis, said Ettalong Beach was under extreme pressure from high density, high-rise developments which will have a huge impact on local infrastructure, life style, and character of the seaside village. Central Coast Council is planning to rezone six foreshore lots in Ettalong Beach along The Esplanade between The Atlantis building and Picnic Parade. The rezoning would increase the height of buildings from 11.5 metres to 17 metres and increase the Floor to Space Ratio from 1:1 to 1:75:1. These lots currently contain a two-storey motel, a vacant block, and a two-storey brick residence and encompasses

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an area of about 3,200 square metres. The Council has received a proposal, from an undisclosed developer, to build a five-storey shop-top unit block on this land. Residents spoke strongly against this proposal at a June 29 Council meeting, Mr Gillis said. “Notwithstanding, the Administrator chose to forward this proposal to the Department of Planning, Industry and

Environment (DPIE) for a Gateway Determination,” he said. He said residents were opposed to the rezoning of this foreshore land because any high-rise units would cast significant, unavoidable shading on The Esplanade and the public open space in front of the beach. He said the current threestorey limit reduces the impact of development on the waterfront.

“The properties are only 19 metres from the sand on Ettalong Beach, which has only plastic barriers erected to reduce sand erosion,” he said. “Ettalong Beach has had two major beach erosion events in the last four years, one of which caused weeks of road closures due to the danger of the road and building collapse. “There is still significant and continuing beach erosion close to this site which has not been secured by the Council, and is

cordoned off by plastic fencing, with warning signs.” He said the huge bulk and scale of a development of five storeys over 3,200 square metres, at a FSR of 1:75:1, would be out of character within the Ettalong Beach village, and without any redeeming features. “Ettalong Beach is a village tourist centre, with severely limited parking and road infrastructure,” he said. “This proposal will seriously

impact local amenity and reduce tourist appeal.” He said the current and proposed Ettalong Beach Development Control Plan specifically states that “Developments are to be designed to integrate the foreshore area to the village centre and residential development within the town centre should be able to enjoy view lines to the waterway, including Lion Island, and not be obscured by inappropriate bulky buildings.” Gillis said the petition asks the State Minister for Planning, Rob Stokes, to reject the gateway proposal. The petition also encourages Council to review the ongoing erosion to the foreshore. The petition is the latest in a campaign from RRED to attempt to get new developments to comply with the local zoning guidelines. It can be found at https:// www.change.org/p/robstokes-mp-reject-councilheight-rise-proposal-forettalong-foreshore. On August 11 it had almost 800 signatures. Merilyn Vale

Hart gives update on maps, rates and lack of speakers Central Coast Council now has a map on its website which shows residents in real time what water outages are impacting suburbs. Administrator Rik Hart said residents could see what planned works, maintenance and emergency works were taking place and estimated times and severity of impact. He was explaining the new map at the August 10 Council meeting. At the start of each meeting Hart gives an overview of his

work since the previous meeting. He said non-urgent work had resumed around the Coast with staff working on footpaths and roadworks including the Tuggerawong and Umina foreshore shared tracks and Woy Woy wharf construction. Hart said he had received about 80 emails from ratepayers after rate notices went out this month. He said he would reply to all those emails. The consistent concern was that rates had increased by

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more than the 15 per cent that IPART (the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) had granted Council. He explained the rates included harmonisation between the two former councils and the latest land valuations which had seen land in the Gosford area increase by an average of 27 per cent more than Wyong. (See separate story.) Hart and CEO, David Farmer, had met IPART on July 27 electronically. Hart had asked for the

meeting as he wants IPART to agree to the Coast’s 15 per cent rate rise to continue after the three years that IPART has currently stipulated. He said the Public Inquiry into Council’s financial mismanagement had released the list of the 97 people who had put in submissions. Hart said he expected the first and last week of September would see public meetings being held and he knew that the Inquiry was contacting people it wanted to interview. Both Hart and Farmer had put

in submissions. Since the last Council meeting Hart had met, again electronically, with Hardys Bay residents about issues in their community and he had met with Local Planning Panel (LPP) chair Donna Rygate. He had called the meeting so he could ask how Council’s downsizing was impacting the LPP and Rygate admitted it wasn’t as fast as in the past and the support to the panel wasn’t as good as it had been but she understood the reasons why.

In an update on the proposed Referendum, Hart said it wouldn’t be proceeding on December 4. A paper will come back to Council advising on the way forward: but the referendum would happen, he said. He concluded his update by noting that no residents had requested to address the Council at either the public or open forum. He said that was unfortunate. We welcome people participating, he said. Merilyn Vale

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Loyal Maree will be missed by many The friends of a local woman who sadly passed away on Sunday, August 15, have launched a fundraiser to help support her grieving family. The body of 42-year-old Maree Smith was found in Woy Woy on Sunday following a series of reports from passersby. Emergency services attended Spike Milligan Bridge on Blackwall Rd at about 2:10pm on Sunday, with Maree found by a passer-by in mangroves about 250 metres south of the bridge in shallow waters near a bicycle. A crime scene was established to be examined by specialist officers.

Fundraiser organiser and friend, Tina Navin, said the loss of her ‘dearest friend’ was a shock to all. “Her passing was sudden and unexpected, and as you can imagine her husband Paul and young son Ryan as well as her family and friends are in shock,” she said on the GoFundMe page. “Ryan is just six years old and in kindergarten, and Paul’s focus at this difficult time is to do whatever he can to help keep Ryan’s life as stable as possible after the loss of his mummy, the centre of his world. “Maree was one of those people that reminded you what true friendship really is.

“She would drop everything to be there for you when you needed her, loyal, kind and

generous. “Maree would never forget a birthday or important event and

no matter where you were in the world she would find a way to call or message you and she would always take the time to understand the real you, and loved you just the way you are. “She will be missed greatly by everyone who knew her. “Please help us to support Paul and Ryan as they grieve and learn how to live without the centre of their universe.” The fundraiser was originally set at $10,000 but soon passed this mark and has now currently raised over $15,000. Cristina thanked those who have ‘so generously’ donated so far. “Let’s keep going, for Maree,” she said. “Your generosity and

kindness just goes to show how wonderful and loved Maree was.” Officers from Brisbane Water Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and a brief will be prepared for the information of the coroner. Police are appealing for anyone who was riding or walking along the cycleway and noticed the woman on a purple bike, or has dashcam vision, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. To donate to the fundraiser, visit the GoFundMe website and visit the ‘Help Support Maree Smith’s family’ page. Maisy Rae

Train station to get facelift Works to give Woy Woy Station some TLC are expected to commence ‘immediately’ after an $800,000 commitment from the NSW Government to renew platforms, the carpark and refresh line markings at the popular station. The NSW Government, which funded the works through their transport renewal program, said the project was ‘shovel ready’. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the funding would also focus on maintenance

upgrades at Gosford and Koolewong Stations as part of a $10.8 million investment on the Coast. “At Woy Woy Station, a total of $800,000 has been committed to refresh the platforms and concourse, improve the existing car park’s asphalt surface, renew line markings and install wheel and kerb stops,” Crouch said. “A $9.5 million project is now underway to replace Gosford Station’s existing mechanical signalling system, which dates back to 1937, with a modern computer-based system. “New signals and equipment as well as improvements to the

track layout will enable trains to move through Gosford Station in a safer and more reliable way. “A $531,250 refresh of the Koolewong Station facilities and its adjacent car park is also being funded.” Crouch said the renewal project, which is not related to the Federal Government’s commitment of a new commuter carpark, would support a total of 63 local full time equivalent jobs. Source: Media release, Aug 4 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Rock bolting to stabilise sandstone Council is currently undertaking stabilisation works on a section of sandstone escarpment within Greenhaven Drive Bush Reserve at Umina Beach to reduce the risk to

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bedrock, scaling – removing small fragments of sandstone from the escarpment face, collapsing – breaking up larger pieces of sandstone; and the installation of concrete piers to support rock overhangs.

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Small and micro-business owners are buckling as lockdown drags on but crisis payments promised by the State Government to fill the gap are either unattainable or not getting through. Financial support has been offered by the NSW Government but there have been widespread reports that the money hasn’t found its way into any accounts. The Italian Sandwich Company at Umina Beach is one local business struggling with the impact of the lockdown. The local trattoria bases its business on customers coming in to sit down, have a coffee and relax so store owner, Fabien Marian, is finding it a real challenge. “There’s definitely been a downturn in people coming into the shop,” Marian said. “Ninety per cent of my business prior to the lockdown was people coming in to sit and now they can’t do that - when you take that away, it’s a massive impact. “I’ve now reduced staff down to one person, we’ve adapted by doing a lot of the night menu, fresh pastas, as a takeaway option.” Marian said he has tried to apply for a range of the financial support packages but has found he is ineligible due to only opening the business less than a year ago. “They are asking for tax returns from 2019 and I’ve only been open less than a year so I can’t provide that information to start with,” he added. “It makes it really difficult as I can only provide what I’ve done in the last six months. “It’s an added cost for me so I have to lodge my tax return to show what I’m doing but I’m still not guaranteed to get that assistance and I know that it’s not just me in this situation. “There is a massive gap there

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with the government in terms of them wanting people to do the right thing, and people not having the support to be able to do that. “It should be made a lot easier for people to keep their businesses afloat – I’m not here to make a profit during this time, I’m here to put food on the table and survive.” Owner of Ettalong Beach-based Osteria il Coccia, Alexandria Coccia, said their family business continues to suffer during the lockdown. “We had to turn down a full Saturday night in [a] few hours into a takeaway version when lockdown was announced,” Coccia said. “We lost 97 per cent of revenue on that night. “Then we turned our restaurant into a takeaway with [a] new website, online ordering, new menu – we have been trading seven days since last week. “Unfortunately, it doesn’t make up. “We only pay our full rent and the food suppliers for the week. “We can’t pay ourselves, can’t pay staff, Super or anything else.” Like Fabian Marin from The

Italian Sandwich Company, Coccia said she had also not received the financial support promised by the State Government. “We applied for the grant and have nothing, spending hours on Service NSW with no answers,” she added. “We have applied for [the] COVID Disaster [Payment] for my husband and it has been a default for weeks. “As an employer, no one between Service NSW and Centrelink could tell me if I could get the disaster payment. “Unfortunately, [I] still have to pay for my car loan, rent, food etc … [its] a struggle for business owners. “We watch the news every day with a government that tells us we need to reach for help, [that] no one will be left alone. “Well, we feel disgusted. “Service NSW has put the business on audit with us sending documents and documents for months. “The business solution [they are] emailing back [with] is not good enough.

“We are refusing the vouchers – [its] a huge impact on our business as they [are] holding the payments. “We sent ledgers, [our] lease, insurance certificate, bank statement, Instagram, website, Facebook and it is not enough. “Our ABN is registered for two years, I pay my PAYG weekly and Super and they can’t find our business in NSW. “We are let down by our government.” Coccia said she now wants answers. “We need people with answers businesses can’t wait hours on the phone, transferred from one person to another,” she said. “We need answers and dates when we will get our grant. “All this time wasted on the phone and websites while dealing with customers, recreating a business, website and not being able to plan [for] tomorrow. “Vaccination is not available for people in hospitality, and we are doing face to face every day and delivery with our kids as we don’t have family.” The State Government has

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Will keeping submissions private serve the public interest? From page 1 “I understand that the commitment from the government, the Minister, was to have a full and thorough public hearing, that would be a chance for the issues to get a thorough public airing,” Warren said. “I think it is the least the government can do for the people of the Coast, who are sick and tired of the lack of transparency, when it is the government who are ultimately responsible for many of the problems that have occurred through their forced amalgamation,” he said. According to Warren, there is nothing stopping local groups and individuals who made

submissions from making them public. “I quite often as a Shadow Minister and local member, get people to put submissions in and they send them to me so people are certainly entitled to do that they can make their submissions public themselves,” he said. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said transparency must be paramount if the public is going to trust the inquiry’s findings. “I am disappointed that the Commissioner has decided not to disclose the submissions regarding the financial collapse and failure of Central Coast Council,” Tesch said. “Since the beginning our

community has cried out for a public inquiry. “Our petition for a public inquiry garnered more than 20,000 signatures. “At the time, the NSW Government and Adam Crouch promised that there was no difference between a public or judicial inquiry and that the commission would be transparent in its investigation. “Obviously some comments amongst the submissions must be redacted to protect witnesses and ensure against defamation. “I respect the Commissioner as someone who has a difficult task of trying to ascertain where it all went wrong and how to put the pieces back

Holiday home loophole to be closed

A new permit system to be introduced by the NSW Government will require people to receive approval before travelling from Sydney to the Central Coast for particular reasons. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the permit system would limit people from travelling between a Sydneybased primary residence and a Central Coast-based holiday home. “There have been too many Sydneysiders exploiting this loophole and potentially putting our region’s health and safety at risk,” Crouch said. “We are in the most critical phase of fighting COVID-19 since the pandemic began. “Now is not the time for Sydneysiders to treat our community as a holiday destination. “The permits will take effect

this Saturday, August 21, and anyone who does not comply with the system or lies to authorities will cop a $5,000 on-the-spot fine.” Permits will be accessible through Service NSW and will be required for three key reasons: owners of second homes, inspecting real estate, and authorised workers. Travelling from the Coast to Sydney to a second home will only be allowed if the home is being used for work accommodation or if the home requires urgent maintenance and repairs, with only one person allowed to travel. Travelling from Sydney to inspect a property will only be allowed if a person genuinely needs a home to live in, with inspections of prospective investment properties prohibited. Authorised workers from the

Sydney LGAs of concern will also now require a permit to travel to the Central Coast. “The police presence on arterial roads and backroads will be enhanced with the creation of random vehicle checkpoints, manned by 1,400 additional officers deployed to enforce the permit system as part of Operation Stay At Home,” Crouch said. “Any non-compliance will not be tolerated because it only takes one person doing the wrong thing for COVID-19 to rapidly spread.” Crouch said he wanted to remind Central Coast residents that they can anonymously report suspected breaches of the Public Health Orders to Crime Stoppers at: https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au. Source: Media release, Aug 17 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast

together. “I urge her to understand that without bringing the community along with the Inquiry’s findings it will be difficult for us all to believe that the collapse of Central Coast Council will be investigated thoroughly and guarded against failure in the future.” Council’s Administrator, Rik Hart, said he would have no problems with releasing his submission after the event. “I won’t at this stage as I wouldn’t want to go against the Commissioner’s decision prior to talking to people,” he said. “Because I don’t understand what her strategy is and I don’t want to second guess her, I will abide by her rules.”

He said he thought it particularly applied to him as he was in the unique position of understanding what went on in the early days of the crisis. Hart arrived at Central Coast Council in November 2020, brought in as acting CEO by acting Administrator Dick Persson days after Persson accepted the position. The councillors were suspended on October 28. “I won’t compromise her approach,” Hart said, explaining it could put pressure on her to release other submissions. “After the event, no problem,” he said. CEO David Farmer would not commit to releasing his submission.

“As the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council is being undertaken by Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch, it is a matter for the Commissioner to determine the public release of submissions to the Inquiry,” he said. “At this point in time, the Commissioner has elected not to release submissions. “Therefore it would be premature for me to comment further about my own submission now. “I will consider the release of my submission following the Inquiry,” he said. Jackie Pearson and Merilyn Vale

Tougher rules to break Delta spread

Increased fines of up to $5,000 for COVID breaches and a heightened police presence will be introduced on the Coast as NSW continues to battle the COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak. The joint NSW Police Force and ADF operation – Operation Stay At Home – commenced on Monday, August 16 and was employed across the state. NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, said the vast majority of people are doing the right thing but there are a handful of people who are wilfully breaking the rules and putting the rest of the community at risk. “The increased fines and heightened police presence are about ensuring people who are doing the wrong thing are caught and punished appropriately,” Berejiklian said. The changes include increased fines for Public Health Order breaches, a permit system to enter regional NSW and tightened rules for

people in LGAs of concern. On-the-spot $5,000 fines will be issued for breaching selfisolation rules, or for lying on a permit or to a contact tracer, and a $3,000 on-the-spot-fine for breaching the two-person outdoor exercise and recreation rule. A $3,000 on the spot fine has also been introduced for breaching rules around entry into regional NSW for authorised work, inspecting real estate and travelling to a second home. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, said the NSW Police Force would have an increased and more visible presence across Greater Sydney, backed up by 500 additional Australian Defence Force personnel. “We’ve had to tighten the current public health orders because of the minority who exploited them,” Elliott said. “Residents across Greater Sydney and lockdown areas

can expect to see enhanced random police checkpoints on roads, to ensure people are complying with the stay-athome rules aimed to protect the community.” The 10km rule for shopping, exercise and outdoor recreation has also been clarified with activities to be done in a person’s local government area (LGA) or, if outside their LGA, within five kilometres of home. For Central Coast residents, this means that you can travel within the entire Central Coast LGA for shopping, exercise and outdoor recreation. If you live near the border of the Central Coast LGA, you are permitted to travel into the adjacent LGA for essential shopping, exercise and outdoor recreation but cannot travel further than five kilometres from your home into that LGA. Source: Media release, Aug 14 Premier Gladys Berejiklian Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliot

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Omelette or scrambled eggs? It is astonishing that people you would expect to think in better than one-issue terms, apparently, imagine that demerging Gosford and Wyong is the most important problem we have (“Rates notices strengthen demerger calls”, PP 022). Do they really believe that all our difficulties will disappear if we just go back to the old local government borders? Do they really imagine that two municipalities will be, in some inexplicable way, better equipped than one to lead us out of the mess we are in? Do they think that a fairy godmother will wave a magic wand and take us back to the exact position we were in before the merger? Have they thought past the simple-minded slogans to whatever will be required to separate Central Coast into two separate jurisdictions again? The debt will be just as big

HYLAND BYTES as ever, the measures to deal with it will be the same, but we shall have, as well, interminable squabbles over what proportion of the debt belongs to whom. This is apart from the fact that lenders have contracted with Central Coast and could just call in the debt for immediate payment in full, if Central Coast ceased to exist. How would ratepayers feel about having to stump up hundreds of millions tomorrow, via some kind of special levy, if that were to happen? Let us also remember that, if there were to be a demerger, both municipalities would have to come under an Administrator while the electoral proceedings were being sorted out: one Administrator is bad enough, but paying for two would be adding insult to injury. How would proponents of a demerger divide up the Central Coast staff between

the two new councils? Would the present CEO go to Gosford or Wyong: as a Gosford resident, I’d be happy to see him in Wyong, but could either council afford him? What will happen to council equipment: will its value be divided up pro rata and, if so, based on what - number of residents, number of ratepayers, total area, total land value or lucky dip? The level of parochialism being displayed in the “discussion” is thoroughly disheartening. Much is made of Central Coast’s being a discrete region, but there is little sign of this spirit in the mindnumbing argumentation going on. It is very difficult to reassemble eggs once they’ve been broken: why don’t we concentrate on making an omelette that we can all enjoy? Email, Aug 15 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Off-leash dog areas worthy of discussion Council’s dog ownership policy and companion animal working group are, once again, examples of councils undemocratic attitude to ratepayers. Who makes up this group or committee? Are they unelected, appointed, employed by the council without any community consultation? What qualifications do they have? Are any RSPCA or dog welfare groups represented? The Administrator adopted this policy at the council meeting on august 8 and the community

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper can now have their say via the yourvoiceourcoast website. Maybe we can have some local off-leash dog parks within easy walking distance.

The Lemon Grove Park southern grassed end would be ideal for all elderly unit dwellers in Umina and Ettalong. At Ettalong Oval a dog park was located near the scout hall but removed ‘temporarily’ while a roundabout was built. The roundabout was completed months ago but the dog park is still over the road in an unfenced area that is difficult to access for walkers. Perhaps the council could make an effort to consult about these issues. Email, Aug 16 Ian Tylee, Ettalong Beach

No real advantage from selling reserve

The proposed rezone and sale of the public reserve greenspace at 1 Austin Butler Ave should not go ahead.

If this reserve is sold for a carpark it would supply only a comparatively small number of carpark spaces and there is already ample spaces available in the Blackwall Rd, Oval Ave, and Austin Butler sport field car parks, as these parks are never full at the same time. If sold for other private purposes, then there would be no value to the community. The value to the community currently is a cool green space, attractive mature flowering trees, attracted native wildlife including some endangered animals and birds.

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This shady reserve supplies respite and a pleasant change to the hot main street retail area and will be more important if temperatures keep rising. A proposed social media campaign to highlight the possible loss of reserve green space including a (save the trees boycott of Peninsula Plaza) would help inform the community and possibly help save the reserve. The proposed boycott could unfairly affect the small business owners whom do not all support the proposed loss of community green space. In comparison to the large rate increases just imposed, (My own rates have increased

by $874.00 pa) the cash flow from this one-off sale would not be significant to future Council revenue. Not a good result for the community. Now is not the time to be considering a rezone/sale of this important community reserve as we have no democratically-elected councillors to promote or protect our requirements. Progress on this proposal to rezone and sell this reserve would add to the perception that more and more inappropriate developments are being imposed on our community while under administration. Email, Aug 15 Ken Bernie, Woy Woy

Mid-winter scarf mystery Last week in beautiful weather, my buddy and I exercised by walking in the lovely area near the Box restaurant. Eventually we sat on a bench seat to partake of our sandwich. Soon my hot jumper was discarded, along with my pretty scarf. Unbeknown to me the scarf and the paper sandwich bag must have fallen under the

FORUM seat. I suddenly felt a close contact with this woman, who was unknown, close to the back of the bench. I turned around and she held up the paper bag. What a kind and thoughtful person I thought as I turned around to thank her.

On moving to the car for our homeward journey, my scarf had disappeared! So the thoughtful, good deed turned into theft. How audacious! Just thought to alert you all, to a pinching, middle-aged woman who may be looking for bigger things, like bags! Email, Aug 15 Pat Loker, Pretty Beach

Pensioners calculate their own 15 per cent rate rise We are pensioners and are wondering how on earth we are going to pay the extra amount charged by Council. We’ve worked hard all our lives and would love to enjoy our retirement but are finding it hard to cope with ever-

FORUM increasing cost of living. Our last quarterly payment of rates for 2020-2021 was $548. Our next quarterly payment has shot up to $756. The increase is $208 ($830.19

per annum). Like a lot of other pensioners we intend to make a payment of $629 which includes a 15% increase and await a response. Let’s de-merge now! Email, Aug 14 Marilyn Piper, Woy Woy

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Walk your way to a healthier life

A local doctor is putting the call out to get moving this September in a bid to raise funds for research, prevention and support services for cancer patients across Australia. Dr Ash Bowden, also known to the community as Doctor Do More, is on a mission to get people exercising and moving more to improve their health and happiness. The 2021 September #MoveAgainstCancer Step Challenge encourages people to record their number of steps over the whole month in teams to win prizes. Participation costs $10, with

all money going to Cancer Council and an array of prizes for 2021 steppers up for grabs which have been donated by local businesses to incentivise participants. After participating in the challenge last year, Bowden said he wants this year to be bigger and better. “Last year, we raised over $13,500 for Cancer Council and had over 800 people involved,” Bowden said. “It is such a simple, achievable challenge for people to participate in. “When I’m asked, ‘How do I go from doing nothing active to something?’ the best answer is

to start with a walk. “Moving more has unbelievable benefits on your health – reduced risk of cancers, reduced risk of cardiorespiratory disease, improved cognition and more. “Importantly, it has a huge impact on our mental health, something we can all relate to. “This pandemic has caused so much stress and anxiety, with loss of incomes and so much uncertainty. “Getting outside and staying active massively helps your headspace, helping us to stay positive as we move forward.” The challenge, which starts on Wednesday, September 1

and finishes on Thursday, September 30, includes prize categories for: the individual most steps; most steps as a team; biggest fundraiser; best team name; and some midchallenge events. Community Relations Coordinator at Cancer Council NSW Central Coast, Jaynie Moloney, said the Council was ‘so excited’ about the return of the community event. “[We] are so happy it is something that can be continued safely within the current restrictions,” Moloney said. “As well as the positive health benefits gained from those participating, the funds raised

will support local cancer patients and fund critical research. “Cancer patients are telling us they are feeling more isolated than ever due to Covid19, so our local support services have never been more important.” The event’s major sponsor, Australian Dental & Implant Group which has a practice at Empire Bay Dental, said they were thrilled to be involved. Practice Principal and leading dentist, Dr Ned Restom, is a cancer survivor and is keen to get involved with initiatives to raise awareness and funds to fight cancer.

Other sponsors and supporters include Cancer Rehabilitation and Lymphatic Solutions and Bounce Back from Breast Cancer led by Kate Perkins, Corporate Merchandise Australia, Reality Marketing, Slippery coco, Activate Foods, Riverside Medical Imaging, Five Star Day Spa, and MediRecruit. Bowden suggests those interested use any type of activity watch or smartphone to track their steps. For more information or to sign up to the challenge, visit: www.doitforcancer.com.au/ event/move-against-cancer. Maisy Rae

Japanese theme for writing competition The Central Coast Independent Writers Group wants the community to get creative in isolation by writing a Japanese Haiku for their Capturing a Moment Writing Competition. This competition is the second of its kind as the group, consisting of six writers, hosted a similar writing competition in 2020 called Limericks in Iso.

Group member, Tammy Briggs, said she got involved last year as her university course required her to run a community event, and so she facilitated the writing competition. “Thirty people entered last year’s competition which was great. “We’re hoping that this year we get a few more people joining in.

“What we’re trying to do with these competitions is to connect the community together and give everyone something to do in lockdown,” Briggs said. A Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that follows the structure of three lines with the first and last lines having five syllables and the second line having seven syllables. For the competition, writers

will attempt to capture a moment, or thought in time. “The funny thing about this competition is that I am learning about writing a Haiku. “It’s about capturing a moment or a feeling, and it doesn’t really need to make sense, as long as it makes sense to you. “Haikus were chosen for this year’s theme as one of the writers, Peter, bases a lot of his

writing on Japanese History and he suggested it for the theme,” Briggs said. The competition is open to all Australians, and people can submit their entries online by emailing your haiku, name, address and phone number to patriciajnd@gmail.com by September 30. All entries will be judged, with the winners being announced on October 9.

The winner of the competition will receive $300, and the two runners up will receive $100 each. A gallery event will be held at Artspace Popup Gallery on October 9 to celebrate the entries. A book featuring selected entries is also planned to be published. Harry Mulholland

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Five days of fun to benefit thousands of young people PCYC Umina Beach wants locals to get moving as part of an emergency fundraising appeal to young people affected most by the COVID-19 lockdown. The ‘Fit5 Fun-raiser’ encourages people to sign up, get active during lockdown and raise money for PCYC by participating in a five-day fitness challenge. The money raised will help PCYC kickstart life-changing programs that reach thousands of vulnerable, disadvantaged, or at-risk young people after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Senior Activities Officer at PCYC Umina Beach, Susan Murphy, said any money raised would be beneficial to the program. “We understand that this is a difficult time for everyone at the moment, and if anyone is able to help support PCYC by donating to this fundraiser it is very much appreciated,”

Fundraisers have helped upgrade gymnastics equipment at the Umina Beach centre

Murphy said. “We have held various fundraisers throughout the years, for example – fight nights, end of year gymnastics

displays, book fairs – and the locals on the Peninsula and across the Central Coast have always been very supportive of these

fundraisers. “Money that was raised was put straight back into the club to improve it for our members.

“For example, two drinking fountains for members to have access to free water, and gymnastics equipment to enable us to put on more

classes for our local youth.” The Fit5 Fundraiser, which has free registration, involves five 25-minute physical fitness routine videos which participants will be sent on each day of the program. Nutritional information and social engagement tips will also be provided. CEO of PCYC NSW, Dominic Teakle, said the program is currently losing over $250,000 per week in revenue due to the lockdown. “This directly affects our ability to fund all our missionbased programs across the state,” Teakle said. “The need for PCYC’s programs is greater than ever.” Locals can sign up for the Fit5 Funraiser by visiting www.pcycnswdonate. charity/event/fit-5-funraiser/ home Maisy Rae

Stall funds used for track planting In a bid to restore the dog track at Pretty Beach, the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association (WTKCA) have joined forces with the Pretty Beach Bushcare Group. To advertise their presence and the work they do along the Dog Track, WTKCA members

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I was surprised when I found out that Nomadland was a book. Last year there was so much talk about the movie, especially as it won Academy awards for best picture, best director and best actress, that I didn’t realise the movie as based on a book. Since I tend to gravitate towards fiction, I guess I didn’t notice this one - shame on me. The author, Jessica Bruder, immersed herself in the world of vandwellers, who Bob Wells, creator of CheapRVLiving.com labels as “conscientious objectors from a broken, corrupting social order. Whether or not they chose their lifestyle, they have embraced it.” Some people consider vandwellers homeless, to that Bob Wells says, “A homeless

person may live in a van but he isn’t there because he hates society’s rules. No, he has one goal and that is to get back under the tyranny of those rules, where he feels comfortable and safe.” These are people that are “houseless” rather than homeless. Instead of bricks and mortar, vandwellers have “wheel estate”, which could be “vans, secondhand RVs, school buses, pickup campers, travel trailers and plain old sedans.” Vandwellers come from many backgrounds. Some were taxi drivers, who got kicked out of the business when Uber started. Some worked in manufacturing which just shut up shop to go overseas. Some have master’s degrees and are swimming in student

set up a stall and invited residents to take home a giveaway plant and donate money to purchase trees for the site. The native plants included Blueberry Ash, Spotted Grey Gum, Cycads, Casuarinas, Coffee Bush and Wattles. Volunteer site convenor, Toni Trent, said she would like to

thank the local community and WTKCA members for their efforts. “Money raised from the stall held in May was used to purchase a variety of native trees and shrubs for planting on the Dog Track,” she said. “Some of the trees and shrubs have already been planted; the remainder will go

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loans. Some have had their savings wiped out after the Global Financial Crisis. Some fell ill and had to use all their money for medical care. Some are divorced and lost everything in the settlement. There are some younger vandwellers but most of them are older.

People in their sixties and seventies that are travelling around the United States looking for seasonal work; Amazon distribution centres, sugar beet harvesting, working at campgrounds and state fairs. The author closes in on a few stories but gets particularly close to Linda May, who she

met when working on a magazine story about American nomads. Linda is a 64-year-old grandmother who sleeping on her daughter’s couch. Not wanting to be a burden and craving her freedom she fixed up a tiny trailer and named it “squeeze Inn.” The author notes, “Like Linda, many of these wandering souls were trying to escape an economic paradox: the collision of rising rents and flat wages, an unstoppable force meeting an unmoveable object.” Linda has dreams of building her own Earthship and the books follows her journey to that end. Of the many depressing facts in the book, one is, “there are only a dozen counties and one metro area in America where a full-time minimum wage

in once hard lockdown is over. “Thank you to the local community and to WTKCA. “Together we can restore this wonderful community asset to its natural state.” Source: Newsletter, Aug 6 Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association

worker can afford a onebedroom apartment at fair market rent”. This book will make you realise how vulnerable one’s financial situation really is, how easy your job can be taken away, how quickly your savings can be eroded. It will make you angry at how companies, in particular Amazon, take advantage of its workers. The resilience of these vandwellers is remarkable, their lives are difficult but from the book you don’t get a sense that they feel sorry for themselves. You will also wonder if Linda ever gets her Earthship. Trust me, you will google it. Kim Reardon The reluctant Book Critic

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Jane stitching a quilt a week for retreat President of the Country Womens Association Woy Woy, Jane Bowtell, has been keeping busy this lockdown, creating seven quilts for the Elsie’s Retreat Project. Elsie’s Retreat is a dedicated in-patient Palliative Care Unit at Gosford Hospital. The aim is to provide patients with the quilts, and then they will then be gifted to families

once their loved one passes away. “I have made one a week for seven weeks and I’m still going,” Bowtell said. “Just because lockdown has stopped us working together in person, it doesn’t mean we can’t work together whilst apart. “They are both a wonderful comfort for patients undergoing care and also a beautiful

keepsake for grieving families. “If anyone has any quilting material they would like to donate to the CWA it would be most appreciated.” Bowtell can be contacted for any quilting material enquiries via the CWA Woy Woy’s Facebook page. Source: Media release, Aug 14 CWA Woy Woy

Housing taskforce invites community comments this month A new Regional Housing Taskforce will focus on housing supply and affordability, both critical issues on the Central Coast, as it experiences significant growth and high demand for housing. Administrator Rik Hart said Central Coast Council’s Housing Strategy was a key element in the region’s planning and he looked forward to working alongside the Taskforce to develop a plan which met the unique demands of the region.

“Council is already achieving great outcomes through its Central Coast Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy to achieve our vision for a fair and inclusive region, where everyone has access to affordable and sustainable housing,” he said. Garry Fielding will head the NSW taskforce which will cover the four key issues of supply, affordability, diversity and resilience which face all regions in the state. Since COVID-19, changes such as people relocating, housing preferences, growing

unaffordability, low rental vacancy rates and mismatches between supply and demand, have increased pressures on the regions. Council Director Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said housing supply and housing affordability were both critical issues on the Coast. “We hope to gain better insight into the issues facing our region and what steps we can take to address them,” Cox said. “This taskforce will complement the work Council

is already doing to develop its Housing Strategy, which will examine housing demand and supply and the amount, type and location of new housing, as well as identifying barriers to delivery and recommended actions to overcome them. “Council will take into consideration any recommendations put forward by the taskforce in the development of its Housing Strategy and plans to exhibit a discussion paper on the Strategy in the coming months. “This also coincides with Council’s work as part of its

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Central Coast Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy 2020, which seeks to provide effective policy solutions to address the growing need for affordable and alternative housing within the Central Coast LGA,” Cox said. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the taskforce started a series of meetings throughout July and August. These included representatives from local government, industry and the community to assist in formulating responses and

recommendations relating to housing supply in regional NSW. “I’m encouraging the community to also share ideas, advice and feedback by making online submissions to the Taskforce,” Crouch said. Written submissions can be made until August 27 via the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Planning Portal: www. planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ regional-housing. Sue Murray

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Sunrise [s] 6:00 The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Lost In 12:00 Paradise” (M s,v) (’15) Stars: Tom Selleck, Kohl Sudduth 1:00 World’s Deadliest: Wheels (PG) [s] 2:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 3:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News [s] 6:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:00 The Front Bar (M) [s] 7:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 9:45 Black-ish: Dad Bod-Y Of Work (M v) [s] – Dre is guilted into 10:30 volunteering at Jack and 11:00 Diane’s school carnival. Rainbow makes an 11:50 appointment for Junior to get his flu shot. 12:40 Home Shopping 1:30 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Flower Shop Mystery: 12:15 Snipped In The Bud (M) [s] House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 2:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Seven News [s] – Seven News 4:00 5:00 live and comprehensive 6:00 coverage of breaking news. 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens [s] – Joh gets a look behind the 7:30 scenes of FareShare, a service providing meals for those in 9:50 need. Dr Harry tells you all about keeping turtles as pets. Fast Ed makes beef, asparagus and prosciutto 10:35 rollups. AFL: Round 23: Teams TBA *Live* [s] Armchair Experts (M) [s] 12:35 Program To Be Advised 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Weekend [s] Kochie’s Business Builders 12:30 1:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 1:15 Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised 2:30 Better Homes And Gardens 3:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] – When a woman pushes away a sniffer 5:00 dog officers hone in on what 5:30 she has stuffed in her undies. A 6:00 young man’s past is exposed 7:00 and two passengers will say just about anything to get out of a fine. 9:30 Seven News [s] 9:45 AFL: Round 23: Teams TBA *Live* [s] Program To Be Advised 12:00 Program To Be Advised Marvel’s Agents Of 1:45 S.H.I.E.L.D. (M v) [s] 2:00

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

TEN (C13)

6:00 Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Desperate Housewives: A Vision’s Just A Vision (M s) [s] 8:00 The Block: 12:00 Bathroom Week (PG) [s] 1:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 5:00 NRL: Gold Coast Titans v Melbourne Storm *Live* From 6:30 7:30 Cbus Super Stadium, Gold 8:30 Coast [s] Thursday Night Knock Off 9:30 (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] 10:30 Chicago Med: Old Flames, New Sparks (M mp) [s] 11:30 World’s Worst Flights: 12:30 Mechanical (M) [s] 1:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Garden Gurus Moments [s] Movie: “Made For You, With 8:00 Love” (G) (’19) Stars: Edy 12:00 Ganem, Brendon Zub 1:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 2:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: Penrith Panthers v South 4:30 Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From TBA [s] 5:00 Golden Point (M) [s] – Join the 6:00 Wide World of Sports team for 6:30 the all the post-match NRL 7:30 news and analysis. 8:30 Movie: “The American” 9:30 (MA15+) (’10) Stars: George Clooney, Irina Björklund, Lars 11:30 Hjelm, Björn Granath 12:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping 1:30 Animal Tales (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Rivals [s] The Rebound [s] 7:30 Explore [s] The Block: 8:30 Bathroom Week (PG) [s] 9:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 9:30 Netball: Suncorp Super 12:00 Netball: Preliminary Final *Live* 1:00 From TBA [s] 3:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway (PG) [s] 3:30 NINE News Saturday [s] 4:00 NRL: Parramatta Eels v North 4:30 Queensland Cowboys *Live* From TBA [s] 5:00 NRL: Post Match (M) [s] 6:00 Movie: “The Longest Yard” (PG) (’05) Stars: Adam 6:30 Sandler, Chris Roc 7:00 Movie: “The Beguiled” (M) (’17) 8:00 Stars: Nicole Kidman 9:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 11:00 Home Shopping [s] 1:00

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

SBS (C30)

Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 11:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:05 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 3:00 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:35 My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:05 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:35 10 News First [s] 5:00 The Project (PG) [s] The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 5:30 Law & Order: SVU: Dance, 6:00 Lies, And Videotape (M) [s] 6:30 Law & Order: SVU: Garland’s 7:30 Baptism By Fire (M s) [s] Blue Bloods: 8:35 The New You (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] 9:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 10:40 Home Shopping 11:10 CBS This Morning [s] 12:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 11:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:05 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 3:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 3:35 Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 4:05 Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] 4:35 Everyday Gourmet [s] 5:00 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:30 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:35 The Living Room [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised The Graham Norton Show 9:30 (M) [s] 10:25 The Project (PG) [s] 11:00 The Late Show With Stephen 11:50 Colbert (PG) [s] 3:10 Home Shopping Reel Action [s] 5:30 Religious Programs [s] 11:00 Seafood Escape With Andrew Ettingshausen [s] 11:30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 1:00 Adventures [s] 2:00 RV Daily Foodie Trails [s] Taste Of Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] 3:55 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For 5:00 Every Day [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] 5:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 6:30 10 News First [s] 7:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 9:15 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 11:00 Ambulance Australia (M) [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised Blue Bloods (M v) [s] Home Shopping

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

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

Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Mars: Contagion (PG) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury: Western Australia Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Asian Railways Journeys(PG) Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve (M) The Good Fight (M) SBS World News Criminal Planet (MA15+) Mr Mercedes (MA15+) Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Mars: Power Play (PG) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Hunt For Queen Nefertiti (PG) World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Switzerland (PG) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (M) SBS World News Patriot Brains (M l,s) Transplant (MA15+) Cruising With Jane McDonald (PG) Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Equestrian: CSIO La Baule 2021 Highlights Drink Wars: Coca-Cola Vs Pepsi Arabian Sands: Taming The Desert Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights WWII: Battles For Europe: Battle For The Siegfried Line (PG) (In English/ German) SBS World News Top Ten Mummies Of Egypt (PG) Top Ten Treasures Of Pompeii (M s) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (M) Movie: “Let The Sunshine In” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Juliette Binoche, Gérard Depardieu (In French)

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

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6:00 7:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:30 2:30 3:00 3:45 4:15 5:00 5:30 6:30 7:00 7:40 8:30 9:25 10:10 11:00 12:00 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:15 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:15 9:35 10:30 10:45 11:05 12:00 1:05 1:50 4:25 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:15 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:30 10:45 11:00 12:05 1:05

Wednesday 25 August

2:05 4:25

rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Dream Gardens [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] How Deadly World (PG) [s] Art Works [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) The Newsreader (M) [s] Traces (M) [s] Les Norton: Wrongside (M) [s] Silent Witness (MA15+) [s] Recognition: Yes Or No? (M)

PRIME (C61/60)

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

11:35

12:30

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] Beyond The Towers: Fiasco (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Doctor At The Door (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] Traces (M) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s]

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s,v) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Back To Nature [s] Doctor At The Door (PG) [s] The Chemical World (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q&A [s] Parliament Question Time [s] Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s]

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 The Recording Studio [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 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Question Everything [s] 9:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s] 9:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] 10:00 Staged (M l) [s] 10:25 ABC Late News [s] 10:45 The Business [s] 10:55 Four Corners [s] 11:40 Media Watch (PG) [s] 12:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 1:00 Beyond The Towers (M) [s]

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

2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30

9:00 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:30

2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:20 10:20 11:20 11:50 1:00

6:00 7:00 10:00 11:00 1:00 1:30 2:00

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Tempting Fate” (M) (’19) Stars: Alyssa Milano, Zane Holtz, Steve Kazee, Jessica Harmon, Lucia Walters Program To Be Advised 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 8) (PG) [s] – It’s the second last night of The Voice blind auditions and it’s harder than ever to get a chair to turn. 9-1-1: Lone Star: Saving Grace (M v) [s] 9-1-1: Lone Star: A Little Help From My Friends (M v) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Out Of Control (M v) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Teacher’s Crime” (M) (’08) Stars: Ashley Jones, Erik Knudsen, Chris Mulkey, Art Hindle, Veronique-Natale Szalankiewicz, James Gallanders, Sonya Salomaa Program To Be Advised 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: The Cut (PG) [s] Australia: Now And Then: Toughest (M l) [s] Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: Summer Of Love (San Francisco And Napa Valley) (M d,l) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Train In Vain (M v) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 1 - Day Session *Live* [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Nurses (M) [s] – A young woman undergoes a complicated heart surgery and an ICU patient threatens violence against the medical staff. 8:30 RFDS (M mp,s) [s] – When a seven-year-old boy goes missing in the outback, it’s a race against time to find him. 9:30 The Rookie: Amber (M v) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Chicago Fire: Smash Therapy (M) [s] 12:00 First Dates Australia (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend House Of Wellness (PG) [s] VFL: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] AFL: Pre Game Show [s] AFL: Round 23: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] Seven News [s] The Voice: Blind Auditions (Part 7) (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Hatton Garden (M) [s] – The robbery hits the news and they all agree to lay low for six months before splitting the money. Brian sees the news and insists on his cut. The Blacklist: Misere (MA15+) [s] – In a retrospective look at key turning points, steps are retraced that lead Elizabeth Keen to align with a powerful enemy. Home Shopping

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8:30 9:30 10:00 11:00 11:50 12:40

2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:40

9:40 10:40 11:10 12:05 6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 12:15 12:45 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:40 9:40 10:40 11:10

12:05

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] NRL: Brisbane Broncos v New Zealand Warriors *Live* From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane [s] NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Bathroom Reveal (PG) [s] – After a week of bathroom bungles, the judges decide who takes home $10,000 cash. 60 Minutes [s] NINE News Late [s] Fergie’s Killer Dresser: The Jane Andrews Story (M) [s] Killer On The Line: Robert Trigg (M v) [s] Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now (M mp) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Getaway (PG) [s] The Block: Bathroom Reveal (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: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe Week (PG) Under Investigation: Voice From The Grave - Sally-Ann Huckstep (M) [s] – Australia in the 1980’s laid claim to arguably the most corrupt circle of police in the Englishspeaking world. 100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: The Sessions (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Explore (PG) [s] Driving Test (PG) [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe Week (PG) 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: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe Week (PG) The Hundred With Andy Lee Travel Guides: India (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Reverie: Bond, Jane Bond (M v) [s] – Mara tries to help a client who becomes addicted to a ‘Jane Bond’ adventure, but she must also deal with the unanticipated side effects of Reverie. Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 The Hundred With Andy Lee (PG) [s] 1:00 The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe Week (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe Week (PG) 8:40 Paramedics (M) [s] 9:40 Australian Crime Stories: Derek Percy: The Face Of Evil (M) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 Killer On The Line: Darren Byrne (M v) [s] 12:00 Bluff City Law (M) [s] 12:50 Explore [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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

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6:00 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 4:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 12:00 1:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:40 9:40 10:50 11:50 1:00 4:30

Religious Programs [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Pooches At Play [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] FBI: Fathers And Sons (M v) [s] FBI: Broken Promises (PG) [s] FBI: Exposed (M v) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

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SBS (C30)

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Cycling: Arctic Race Of Norway 2021 Highlights 4:00 Gymnastics: Trampoline World Cup Italy 2020 Highlights 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 WWII: Battles For Europe (M) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Queen Victoria’s Children (PG) 10:40 Filthy Rich And Homeless (M d,l) 11:45 24 Hours In Emergency: Do The Right Thing (M) 12:40 Diagnosis On Demand 1:50 The Surgeon And The Soldier (M l) 2:50 How To Die A Better Death (M) 4:00 E-Cigarettes: Welcome Back, Big Tobacco (PG)

Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 11:30 (PG) [s] 2:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:55 Dr Phil (M) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 3:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:00 My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:35 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:00 (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 7:35 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) [s] 8:30 Jimeoin: Ramble On (M l,s) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen 9:25 Colbert (PG) [s] 10:20 Home Shopping 10:55 CBS This Morning [s]

Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch Mars: The Shake Up (M) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury: The Red Centre Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Inside Windsor Castle: Happy Families: 1952-1972 (PG) Secret Scotland: Grampian And The Central Highlands (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency (M) SBS World News Outlier (MA15+) (In Norwegian/ Saami)

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [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 Australian Survivor [s] 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] 9:55 Strassman: iTedE (M l,s) [s] 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 No Distinguishing Features (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Australia With Julia Bradbury 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Denise Scott (PG) 8:30 Insight: Siblings Showdown 9:30 Dateline: Russia’s Military Kids 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point 11:30 Cacciatore: The Hunter: Family (MA15+) (In Italian) 12:35 The Pier (MA15+) (In Spanish) 4:20 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) 4:50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize

6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Dateline: Russia’s Military Kids 2:30 Insight: Siblings Showdown 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: South America (PG) 8:30 What Does Australia Really Think About: Old People (M) 9:30 War Of The Worlds (MA15+) (In English/ French) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 Unknown Amazon: The Outsider (M l)

Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 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 [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 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Bull: The Sovereigns (PG) [s] 9:30 Bull: Wrecked (M v) [s] 10:30 Bull: Jury Duty (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

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: Choosing, Planting and Saving Seeds How to Plant Seeds

CHERALYN DARCEY

Pretty soon our garden centres will be awash with seas of seedlings. These seedlings naturally are born from seeds, and you can be like the ‘big guys’ and start planting seeds too. Why bother? Well, there is a far greater variety of plants available in seed form and they are a lot cheaper than seedlings. The down sides are that you need to be prepared for failure of germination of at least some of your seeds, you may lose some to transplant shock, and there is sometimes more work involved. Overall, I personally love the fact that I can find heirloom, unusual and a more plentiful supply of plants when purchased in seed form. Buying Seeds Standing in front of a display wall of seed packets can be rather overwhelming for the newbie gardener and over-tempting for the more experienced. Don’t gather those packs like you are creating a stash of pick and mix lollies. Have a plan before you go and pretty much stick to it. The reason is, that like any organic matter, seeds have a use by date. While it is true that they can survive beyond this, they will not usually germinate as readily. Know what you are shopping for and be open to suggestion. You will also need to know what is best planted for the time of the year for your area and while there is no problem with buying ahead, make sure the seeds will still be in date. All this information is printed on the seed packet. Seeds can also be purchased directly from seed saving companies and individuals and while the information may not be directly on their packaging, it will be in their catalogues/online store listings. Don’t be shy with reaching out to these people for help with your purchases. The other great thing about smaller businesses, groups and individuals is that they are a treasure trove of heritage, new and unusual seeds so are very worth adding to your resource list. Resources: theseedcollection.com. au, diggers.com.au, happyvalleyseeds.com.au

Sounds simple, poke a seed in the dirt, water it and up comes a plant. While that is mostly true, like any endeavour in life, the better the foundation and the care, the better the results. Follow the directions given by the supplier of the seeds for the best chance of success. You will find that some seeds do far better when planted directly into the earth while others can be started in seed trays or containers a little earlier so that increased heat and protection from the elements can be given. Another tip that for some seeds is a requirement is to soak your seeds in water for a few hours before planting. Once you are ready to plant seeds, make sure that the earth in your garden plot is well tilled and moist. Potting mix must be suitable for seed raising and kept moist while seeds are germinating. Light is crucial as is soil warmth and if need be, use heating pads. Once germination occurs, feed with a liquid fertiliser once a fortnight and gradually move out into the final position in your garden. How to Save and Store Seeds Now here is how the magic happens! You can collect and store your own seeds and then either grow them next season, sell, swap or share. I wasn’t joking about magic either as you may end up with some interesting varieties when collecting seeds in the average suburban garden. This is in fact how many great gardening discoveries have been made. Seeds are the result of plant breeding

that occurs during pollination. If the pollen from the same plant or genetic equal occurs, then you will have seeds that will produce plants pretty true to their parents. If however there are other plants around that vary in their characteristics, you may well end up with a whole new variety and although I did say this can be exciting, it can also be bitterly (pun intended) disappointing with sometime inedible produce. To save seeds you need the fruit to fully ripen and then gather and allow seeds to dry completely before storing. Seeds from fleshy and fibrous fruits and vegetables will need to be cleaned first and those from wet fruits, like tomatoes, will need to be soaked in water first for a few days. Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Make sure you label with name date of harvest and any notes on planting or interest. Resources: ‘The Seed

Savers Handbook’ Michel Fanton and Jude Fanton. GARDEN BOOK REVIEW Future Steading, Live like tomorrow matters: Practical Skills, Recipes and rituals for a simpler life. Jade Miles Murdoch Books. This is a lush, inspiring, and rather lovely book that I would recommend as a good starting point into the world of more sustainable living. It is also a gorgeous giftbook for those so inclined and includes recipes that can be made from harvests, simple traditions/rituals 4 leaves out of 5 leaves. TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK This week make sure that the recent winds have not dried out your soil. Though winter watering does need to be decreased, be aware that the wind will wick the water right out of your soil.

You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, cape gooseberry, capsicum, beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, lettuce, mustard, spring onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, sweet corn, alyssum, calendula, California poppy, carnation, celosia, chrysanthemum, cosmos, dahlia, dianthus, everlasting daisies, gazania, gerbera, marigold, petunia, salvia, zinnia, kangaroo paw, nasturtium, snapdragon, salvia. 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

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Kevin Galea, The Glen Our Central Coast Gardener this week hasn’t got a garden problem, in fact he is a garden problem-fixer. Kev Galea is a man who is passionate about gardening having been inspired by his Pop when he was a child. He finds that it helps him on so many levels, mentally and physically and is now taking his personal experiences to others by providing a continuing gardening experience and infrastructure at ‘The Glen Rehabilitation Centre’ in Tuggerah. The Glen was established in 1994 and is a modern residential rehabilitation and transitional facility upon 16 hectares of beautiful land. It is easy to see why Kev is inspired to not only protect the land here but also garden. Over the years various residents have begun gardening but there has not been any structure to the enable the gardening to continue as residents change until Kev began working at The Glen. Inspired by the nearby SWAMP (Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project) at the Old Pioneer Dairy site, Kev and residents from The Glen have been helping establish a new community garden on that site over the past year. They work on site at SWAMP once a week and have done everything from mowing, to building garden beds to building a chook house and grown much more than just plants. Kev tells me, “The difference you see in the guys who go to SWAMP is amazing. Everyone who goes there wants to go back because they feel useful and made to feel so welcome. That’s something that some of these guys have never felt in their lives. The all get a natural high from just being there.” SWAMP is now working with Kev to return the favour and help establish his dream of a permanent garden at The Glen. “I want to get The Glen self-sufficient and one big way I see that starting is working with our chef to grow stuff he can cook. I’ve been writing out the list and I can’t wait until I can get the guys seeing that every day your hard work pays off.” I asked Kev what plans he had coming up for this season.

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“We have a big greenhouse that I’d like to move so we have all our gardening activity in one spot. I also want to get our spring plants growing so we will be making garden beds.” I also wanted to know if he was still going to have time to go to the SWAMP. “Oh yeah because it’s the people who garden that make it so good. We all feel so much happier around that lot. I hope we make them happy when they come here to at our new garden.” Kev is pictured with Ray Welsh on the left and Mathew Morrison on the right, fellow Glen Gardeners. theglencentre.org.au, swampcentralcoast.com.au

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Libraries deliver lockdown entertainment Libraries across the Coast have re-activated their popular Click and Deliver book service for all library members, delivering books to doorsteps free of charge. Members can reserve up to 10 items through the library online catalogue. All people need to do is select their closest branch and staff will be in contact before items are delivered to confirm the address for delivery. Staff are taking extra COVID precautions by using hand sanitiser and gloves before handling items when making deliveries. This service means that Council can continue to support the community’s learning and

recreational needs with contactless connection to maintain community safety and promote mental health and well-being. Since the service started on July 15, Council has already made 1,411 deliveries of 5,137 items. Anyone can join the library online and begin accessing electronic resources immediately, as well as reserving items for delivery, which usually takes a week. In addition to the Click and Deliver service, Council libraries offer a range of online programs and events. To help keep children entertained and engaged, there is an online story time, scratch coding, Parker the Platypus

books and colouring sheets for families to download. For National Science Week, running until August 22, there are special online story time events and some experiments that children can easily do at home. For adults interested in family history, there are two information sessions on August 24 and 25. For adults interested in Dungeons and Dragons, the libraries will be hosting online gaming sessions. Participating library branches on the Peninsula include Umina Beach and Woy Woy. All library event details can be found on Council’s website. Harry Mulholland

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS Art & Culture Central Coast Art Society Weekly paint-outs enquiries Tuesday. Phone: 0428 439 180 Workshops: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, at Gosford Regional Gallery & Art Centre. Phone: 0409 666 709 Social Meetings 1.30 pm on 4th Wednesday for demonstration 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

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

Central Coast Watercolour Society Art society for artists painting in watercolour Workshops, beginners classes and paint outs Details on our website ccwsinc@gmail.com www.centralcoastwatercolour.com.au

Community Centres Empire Bay Probus Club Friendship, fellowship, and fun in retirement. Very active club, outings, excursions, dining - 3 times a month 1st Thur 1.30pm Club Umina, Melbourne Ave, Umina Beach Visitors Welcome. 0414 280 375 Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre The revamped CCMDC is open. Schools and Group bookings welcome by appointment. Building has special needs access and toilets Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. Terrigal. 4385 5027 ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 4353 4988 contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

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

ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public

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

Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded folk Details from Geoff 0447 882 150 Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199 Peninsula School for Seniors Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, rumikin, craft, history, walks, & coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 The Krait Club Community Centre - Cooinda

Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For seniors. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 3277 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Supports both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers.

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

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

Health Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares. Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford Grow Mental Health Support Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and improve mental health and well being. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy and Wyong. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au

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

We may be able to help. We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details 0473 631 439

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

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

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

Political Groups

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

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

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

Sport Umina Beach Bowling Club Learn to play lawn bowls Male, Female and Mixed. All ages and abilities. Free coaching. Social or competition bowls. Make new friends and have fun Phone 02 4343 9940 mens_bowls@clubumina.com.au

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

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

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

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

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here call us on 4325 7369 Entries in the Not For Profit Community Organisations Directory are free. However, we require each organisation to subscribe to each newspaper to ensure that someone from that organisation keeps their entry up to date. Subscription rates $75 for 25 editions.

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Dog owners put on short leash Members of a Central Coast Council committee believe more dog attacks happen on the Coast than are reported to Council. “Council is often blamed for dog attacks, and there is an unrealistic expectation for Council to prevent all dog attacks that occur on the Central Coast,” the committee said. “Recent data generated from Council’s CX system showed the majority of dog attacks occur in neighbourhoods, and only a small number of dog attacks occur in public places patrolled by rangers.” Council’s Companion Animals Working Group said there was a need to connect with key groups in the region including the Police and RSPCA on a regular basis to discuss and tackle key issues. Council is developing two separate Responsible Pet Ownership Policies for dogs and cats.

The Responsible Dog Ownership Policy was adopted by Administrator Rik Hart at Council’s August 10 meeting and is now open to the community to have their say. The policy outlines the expectations, requirements and responsibilities of dog owners to their dogs and the broader community. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said while the policy aimed to promote sociallyresponsible dog ownership through education, compliance and mutual understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all members of the community in relation to dogs, he wanted to see the compliance policy as part of the draft. “Not only are dog owners expected to look after the health and wellbeing of their dog, they are also responsible for ensuring that their dog does not impact the safety and wellbeing of the broader community or other animals,” he said.

“The draft Responsible Dog Ownership Policy has been developed to clearly outline these expectations and promote responsible dog ownership on the Central Coast.” Hart said the policy went beyond the State Government’s Companion Animals Act, particularly in relation to education. Council will conduct a communication campaign to set the tone, explain what it is trying to achieve, and outline its commitments and role as well as the responsibility of individual dog owners. According to the policy, all dogs must be on a leash when in public unless in a designated off-leash area and that it is the responsibility of the person with the dog to make sure the dog does not approach other people without the permission of those other people. It also covers what Council will do in the case of complaints

about barking dogs. Such complaints will only be acted upon if a dog barking diary is submitted. The policy says a greyhound must have a muzzle on in an off-leash area unless the dog has undergone an approved retraining course. Council’s Companion Animal Working Group undertook a high-level review of the policy structure in June and was satisfied that the draft included all critical topic areas including a dedicated section on backyard breeding. “After the policy has been adopted, a supporting strategy will be developed that will outline processes and procedures associated with responsible dog ownership,” the Working Group said. The draft policy can be viewed online at yourvoiceourcoast. com and submissions are open until 5pm on September 8. Merilyn Vale

Program opens door to long-term housing Uniting Doorways Central Coast has over 700 people pass through its doors each year. The 12-month program aims to support people to find housing, education and access a variety of other services to empower them with usable life tools and ensure stable housing. Approximately 8,000 people on the Central Coast are homeless – without a place they can call home. A rental crisis in NSW means many people experiencing homelessness lack the skills, knowledge and support to help themselves out of this devastating situation. Doorways Support Worker, Vicki Young, said the program helps homeless and at-risk people aged 16 to 90 years, many of whom have been denied vital services such as access to refuges, schooling and rehabilitation services. Through this program, Young has provided housing, advocacy and life skills support to a client named Bianca, who has had a long history of homelessness,

starting at 16 years of age. Young was able to find Bianca emergency accommodation through the Doorways Program, along with psychiatric support, legal representation, health and wellbeing programs and teach her how to build a rental application to form the

foundation of her rental history. To Young this is just another day in the office, but to people like Bianca it is empowering them to achieve independence closer to the end goal of longterm housing, a feat that Young is happy to see many of her clients reach.

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“At Doorways we do everything we can to help people who ask for assistance at vulnerable points in their lives. “In just two months working with Bianca, we’ve already seen outstanding results through mending relationships

with her family and being able to place her in housing she wouldn’t otherwise have had,” Young said. Young is excited to be working with Bianca and the greater Central Coast community to help people lift themselves out of a situation that no one is truly prepared for. “There are so many barriers and hoops that people have to jump through, things that people just wouldn’t know. “The best part about Doorways is the advocacy for the clients. “We try and provide access to many of the supports that they have lost in their lives, exhausting every single avenue to help people who come through our doors. “Homelessness can strike anyone. “We are all just one or two major events from finding ourselves without a home,” Young said. Bianca is just one of many types of people who walk through the doors at Doorways, that one of four caseworkers on the Central Coast work with

daily. From July 2020 to June 2021, Uniting Doorways assisted 771 clients find housing and education, and access to services on the Coast. Young said that homeless services like Doorways are always accepting donations, and there are things that the community can do to make a difference to people like Bianca. “Things like the travel Opal cards, gift cards and mobile phones can make an innumerable difference. “They help our clients stay connected with people and us, their caseworkers, they also provide them with travel options helping them visit critical appointments in the area,” Young said. Coasties looking to help homeless individuals can sign a petition called Everybody’s Home, which is calling on the government to bring balance back to the Australian housing system. Source: Media release, Aug 5 Uniting Doorways Central Coast

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Business & Property Six new jobs for pearl farm

Broken Bay Pearls is one of three businesses on the Central Coast set to upgrade facilities, purchase new equipment and employ more people, thanks to a financial boost from the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Broken Bay Pearls will share in the $380,000 funding with two companies from the Coast’s north (Performance

Engineering Group at Berkeley Vale, Spiralz Fermented Foods at Tuggerah). Broken Bay Pearls will receive $100,000 funding towards $388,888 to build two new processing and storage facilities in response to the global demand for its signature Akoya pearl oyster meat, as well as high domestic tourism interest. “The NSW Government’s funding contribution to this

exciting expansion, which will include six new jobs,” said Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch. “It will also help to purchase a self-propelled aluminium vessel which serves as a floating work platform for all pearl-farming activities, including grading, seeding and harvesting,” Crouch said. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, said that to date

Central Coast businesses had received more than $1.3M from the Regional Job Creation Fund. “Regional NSW is the engine room of our state and providing more support to companies to expand their operations and become more competitive will help to stimulate the regional economy, boost livelihoods and provide local employment,” he said. Crouch said the Spiralz

Fermented Foods factory at Tuggerah was already a niche manufacturer of premium fermented vegetables and beverages. He said the planned expansion would enable the company to increase output and expand product lines to include probiotic beverages and shots of its sauerkraut and kimchi range. The funding will help Performance Engineering

Units will have views to Blackwall Mountain Plans to construct a twostorey duplex with a swimming pool in Ettalong Beach will go on public exhibition on Friday, August 20. The proposed development site at 51A Flathead Rd currently contains a singlestorey, timber-framed house, a storage/laundry shed and small ancillary structures, which will be demolished if plans are approved. Each residential unit in the proposal will have three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with three parking spaces to be made available under cover, and one open. The applicant said the existing

units on either side of the development are separated from the new development by 1800-mm high fences, and, because of the setback and window arrangements, there is no overlooking of private areas to the west. “To the east, the two bedroom windows of Unit 2 will have a minimal view over the dividing fence, as would windows from any two-storey house on the site,” the applicant states in the report. “If necessary, the dividing fence could be raised in height to provide complete privacy. “There will be no impact on light or air movement to the existing units.”

The applicant also said the living areas of both units have been placed on the first floor to maximise privacy, views, sunlight penetration, light and ventilation. Both living areas will face north and will look out to Blackwall Mountain over the public reserve. Both units are expected to have a dumbwaiter for lifting heavy articles from the parking to the living level. Plans will be on exhibition for public comment for three weeks until September 10. Source: DA Tracker, Aug 17 DA62098/2021 The site from Flathead Rd

Group at Berkeley Vale to buy and install new equipment so it can start manufacturing “hub pressings” which are used extensively in Australia’s mining industry. The project will create six new jobs costing $252,865, with $120,000 coming from the government. Source: Media release, Aug 12 Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Villages welcome 14 new residents from Gosford Umina Beach aged care provider, Peninsula Villages, has announced it will accommodate residents and staff from the recently-closed Presbyterian Community Residential Aged Care facility in East Gosford. The Villages have negotiated to relocate 14 residents and 12 staff to Peninsula Villages’ Pozieres House development to help ensure staff can continue caring for their residents and maintain family relationships. CEO of Peninsula Villages, Fred JP Van Steel, said the Villages were proud to offer their facilities to the residents and staff from Presbyterian Aged Care Gosford. “Speaking with the families

of these residents, continuity of care was important and therefore we are delighted we can accommodate the residents within one wing in our Pozieres House building,” Van Steel said. “The Barrenjoey wing within Pozieres House is currently vacant and therefore it made perfect sense to relocate these residents and staff together as part of this state-of-the-art development. “We look forward to welcoming these new faces and learning more about what they will bring to our colourful and loved village community.” The closure of Presbyterian Aged Care Gosford will see Peninsula Villages retain a significant number of skilled

staff and the two organisations said they were pleased to be able to share likeminded values. “We recognise that the closure of our Gosford Presbyterian facility will be unsettling and stressful for residents and staff, who have been front of mind in our planning,” said Olivia Wood, Interim CEO of Presbyterian Aged Care NSW & ACT. “We are however, absolutely thrilled to have the support of Peninsula Villages, a reputable local provider to ensure a smooth transition for our staff and residents to their state-ofthe-art facilities.” Source: Media release, Aug 13 Peninsula Villages

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Cashed-up buyers and renters flock to peninsula Real estate sales and rentals continue to be strong, even amid the despair of ongoing stay-athome orders, panic buying and pandemic fatigue. One may have thought that sales would be down during this period but surprisingly, according to the Principal of Ray White Umina Beach, John Ienna, sales are up, up, up! “Sales have been strong – plenty of buyers are still active, particularly from Sydney,” Ienna said. “Our existing stock is nearly sold out and lockdown sales months are equal to months prior to lockdown. “The same goes for rentals.”

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Ienna said that the combination of strong demand and an apprehension to list properties for sale is causing a shortage of listings and ‘upward pressure’ on prices as buyers struggle to find a property. “A lot of properties are being held back due to [the] lockdown which should see a rush of listings at some stage,” Ienna added. “For rentals, there is strong demand as people are exiting Sydney. “We are the most accessible part of the Coast with rail and road access, so we are attracting a lot of tenants and buyers. “The ability to work from

home and minimise [the] commute is driving this demand, with cashed-up tenants and buyers flocking to the market.” Virtual inspections have now become the first point of showing all properties, with all qualified buyers to be then taken through the property one-on-one. All tenants are required to apply for the property first in order to further qualify them. Under the current restrictions, people are eligible to move to a new place of residence or inspect a potential new place of residence within Greater Sydney. Maisy Rae

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Vaccine advice for cancer patients Cancer Council NSW has added its voice to the importance of achieving optimal COVID-19 vaccine coverage to help reduce the risks of long-term COVID-19 impacts on cancer outcomes. Director of Cancer Prevention and Advocacy, Anita Dessaix, said it was important for Cancer Council NSW, as in independent, evidence-based health promotion charity, to promote the need to achieve optimal vaccine coverage as soon as possible. “The evidence is clear that optimal vaccine coverage is key to controlling COVID-19 in NSW. “Evidence is also strengthening that COVID-19 poses a threat to cancer outcomes.

“During the 2020 lockdown, we saw disruptions to cancer screening services and program participation which is aimed at detecting cancer earlier. “We know that COVID-19 is especially harmful if contracted by individuals undergoing cancer treatment. “While there is a lot of confusion and misinformation out there, the evidence is clear that vaccines work and that accelerating the control of COVID-19 will support our focus on controlling cancer, which remains the leading cause of premature death in the state,” Dessaix said. Dessaix said that while it was a matter for government to deliver the vaccine rollout and make decisions on public health orders, it was in

everyone’s interest to optimise vaccine coverage. “Vaccines are among the most successful public health measures in history in relation to disease control and increasing human life expectancy. “Human papillomavirus vaccine is pivotal to our goal of eliminating cervical cancer, while poor access to vaccines for Hepatitis B is a key reason liver cancer is more prevalent in developing countries and disadvantaged communities,” Dessaix said. Local cancer survivor, Adele Miller, said everyone has the choice to get the vaccine and getting it will be the quickest way to getting out of lockdown. “I received my second dose of Pfizer on Wednesday, and my husband and I decided to get it

to protect my 80-year-old mother. “We discussed it with our doctor who recommended it, so we just went and got it. “We didn’t have any adverse reactions and now I’m fully vaccinated. “Everyone needs to make their own decision and everyone has their own body, so if you want it and you can get it, then go ahead. “It’s the only way we’re getting out of this lockdown anytime soon. “If we all want to go back to living life, then it’s a no brainer,” Miller said. People living with cancer should discuss their COVID-19 vaccine requirement with their doctor. Harry Mulholland

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Help on hand for stressed tenants and landlords In a bid to increase security for tenants and financial support for landlords amid the current lockdown, the NSW Government has extended its Residential Tenancy Support Package. The package applies to eligible COVID-19 impacted tenants and consists of a 60day freeze on evictions and assistance for landlords who reduce rent. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation,Kevin Anderson, said the package will now be paid for a second month and eligible landlords can now apply for up to $3,000 to cover the two months from July 14,

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2021, assuming they have reduced rent for their tenant by at least that much. “The NSW Government is ensuring both residential tenants and landlords have ongoing support by extending financial assistance for private landlords who pass on rent relief,” Anderson said. “It is vital we help keep a roof over the heads of those who may be suffering financial hardship at this difficult time.” Anderson said landlords who have already applied can make an additional application and those who are yet to apply will be able to make one application for the total amount of rent

waived up to $1,500 a month. Principal of Ray White Umina Beach, John Ienna, said his agency had not seen many tenancies affected by the lockdown. “COVID-effected tenants are minimal at this stage [and the] $1500 support is adequate thus far,” Ienna said. “Tenants seem to be coping so measures seem sufficient. “I have one commercial landlord who does not pay land tax who has COVID-effected tenants. “She has waived rent but can’t get any assistance back from the government. “She has slipped through the

net.” However, Anderson said landlords will now have the option to apply for the COVID-19 land tax benefit instead of applying for the support payment, which is an offset of the land tax liability equal to the rent reduction granted. Eligible COVID-19 impacted residential tenants who cannot meet their residential rent payments will be protected from eviction during the moratorium period commencing from July 14 and finishing at the end of September 11, 2021. To be eligible for the new measures, a tenant needs to

show that rent paying members of the household are impacted by COVID-19 and have: lost employment, work hours or income due to COVID restrictions, or had to stop working because they or other members of their household were ill with COVID-19. Tenants must also be able to show that the households take home weekly income has reduced by 25% or more compacred to the weekly income received in the four weeks prior to June 26, 2021 and continue to pay at least 25% of the rent payable. More information is available on the support package by

visiting the NSW Fair Trading website. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has also offered his assistance in accessing the support package. “Tenants and landlords on the Central Coast are encouraged to access this financial support which is available now through the NSW Fair Trading website, or contact me directly for assistance,” Crouch said. “I personally want to ensure that no one slips through the cracks during this incredibly difficult time.”

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Time to explore skills road National Skills Week is an opportunity to rethink and explore the many available vocational career pathways. National Skills Week Chair, Brian Wexham, said there has never been a more pivotal time to get the message to job seekers and school leavers on the importance of gaining a skill, in particular apprenticeships and traineeships. National General Manager of Apprenticeship Support Australia, Lee Xavier, said apprentices and trainees are the skilled workers businesses and the economy will rely on which is why investing in skills is a key focus for Australia’s economic recovery plan. Founded in 2014, Apprenticeship Support Australia’s services as an Apprenticeship Network Provider, are focused on lifting apprenticeship commencement and completion rates through support at every stage of the employment cycle. Jobseekers, school students, apprentices and trainees can

receive ongoing support including career advice, job matching, and mentoring. “These services are not just available to our apprentices and trainees but the employers we work with will also have access to a plethora of services. “Our innovative careers hub, skillsroad.com.au, is regarded as Australia’s number one destination for independent career advice,” Xavier said. The free website offers a

career quiz, over 350 career profiles, 360 virtual workplace, a job-fit test to assess workreadiness and career compatibility and other online resources for students and jobseekers as well as their parents, teachers and employers. Xavier said the service offers employers holistic businesswide training advice and can assist in recommending suitable qualifications, advice on how to access Government

funding for training, help with matching and recruitment of new staff and as ongoing coaching, mentoring and support of apprentices and trainees. “We essentially help parents, school leavers, job-seekers, anyone looking to start an apprenticeship or traineeship, to understand how they can pursue a career pathway and help them explore the myriad opportunities they may not

know exist. “For employers, there are many subsidies available to them, and they change all the time, so we assist them through this process too. “The Federal Government’s Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements wage subsidy is a significant investment in the apprenticeship sector to support all businesses and all employers,” Xavier said.

New deputies to lift literacy in schools Hundreds of new literacy and numeracy experts will join NSW public schools as part of the NSW Government’s focus on lifting students’ results. As part of a $256M investment, every public primary school across NSW will receive a dedicated Curriculum Assistant Principal. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said the more than 1,300 new positions will strengthen a continuous focus

on literacy and numeracy and support curriculum implementation with the new K-2 English and Mathematics syllabuses rolling out from 2022. “The NSW Government is committed to the highest quality of education in our public schools and improving literacy and numeracy in the early years is key to this,” Mitchell said. The initiative is a core part of the new School Success Model, which ensures evidence-based

teaching and best practice are implemented across the system and support is targeted. “We are building a worldclass curriculum and these new positions will support teachers to deliver it in the best way possible,” Mitchell said. The new positions focus on leading schools with evidencebased teaching and assessment to improve student outcomes. The leadership roles will support a strong instructional leadership model in all schools, coordinating professional

learning for teachers, monitoring student outcomes, and supporting families to be key partners in student learning. The new program will begin from 2022, with all the positions in place ahead of full implementation of the new K-2 English and Mathematics Syllabuses in 2023. Source: Media release, Aug 13 Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell.

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Fine dining at home: Scott Macfadyen & Arc. Est

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This week is part two of our lockdown special, here on the column.

• Spinach, eggplant and capsicum mix • Tomato compote • Pasta sheet • Drizzle a little olive oil on the last sheet followed by parmesan cheese • Place in oven and bake until the cheese is brown and crisp and the lasagne is hot throughout. • Plate with your choice of simple salad or steamed greens and serve alongside a glass of Pinot Noir.

In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’re embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s best eating establishments. We’ve asked their head chefs to inspire us with recipes that we can make at home, bringing the fine dining experience into our own kitchens. This week we’re talking to Chef Scott Macfadyen from Arc. Est in Terrigal. Arc. Est was envisioned as a destination to enjoy quality dining at prices that didn’t make your eyes water. Owner Scott Macfadyen is a Chef with a cooking career spanning decades, with experience in dining from chef hatted restaurants to cafes and bistro style endeavours. In this latest venture with wife Ruth, they wanted to create a space that wasn’t fine dining or casual dining, but that wonderful spot in between that was welcoming and affordable to everyone. Bali meets Byron styling with bistro style food creates an atmosphere within the venue that suits all styles of dining from casual lunch to special nights out. This is a recipe that embodies that – good home cooking, with a fine dining twist by introducing duck as our protein of choice. It is homely and familiar whilst still bringing impressive flavours. A dish that can be enjoyed by the kids as well as the adults with a glass of Pinot Noir. In this recipe, we layer the tender braised duck between

sheets of fresh lasagne, roasted vegetables, creamy bechamel and finish with healthy layers of parmesan for a crispy delicious top. Scott Macfadyen’s Braised Duck Lasagna Makes 4 large servings

Braised Duck • 4 Duck Legs (can be prepared the day before) • Water • 4 Sticks of Celery (finely chopped) • ½ Leek (finely chopped) • 2 Cloves Garlic (crushed) • 1 Large onion (finely chopped) • 3 Carrots (peeled and diced) • 1 Cup tomato paste • 1 Cup dry red wine (don’t waste it, go ahead and fill your own glass) • Olive Oil Tomato Compote • ½ Bunch Basil (roughly chopped) • 2Tomatoes (roughly chopped) • 1 Garlic Clove (crushed) • 1 med Spanish onion (julienne) • Olive Oil Béchamel Sauce • 1 Cup Milk • 1 cup Butter • 1 Cup Plan flour • 1 brown onion (diced) • Salt and Pepper Roast Vegetables • 2 Large Capsicums • 1 Eggplant • 200gm Spinach • Olive oil

Pasta • Fresh pasta sheets from your local supermarket or grocer – or use Chef Daniel’s instructions from last week. Cooking the Duck • Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees. • Place duck legs, tomato paste, red wine and garlic in a suitable baking tray/ ovenproof dish and fill with water till just covered. Cover tray/dish with greaseproof paper (to prevent sticking) and foil • Place tray in the middle of the oven and cook for an hour, or until the meat is tender and releasing from the bone. • Remove dish from oven. Leaving duck legs in the dish/tray, remove all the bones taking care as liquid and meat will be hot. • Season with salt and pepper to taste and let cool • Heat a medium sized pan over med-high heat with a tablespoon of oil. Add leek, onion, carrot, celery and sauté with a wooden spoon until coloured. • Add in the duck meat with half the cooking liquid and stir. • Continue to add in cooking liquid until mixture has a thickened consistency that dollops from the wooden spoon. Remove from heat and set aside

Prepare Tomato Compote • Heat medium size pan over med-high heat and add olive oil • Add all ingredients together and sauté until tomato has broken down. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside Making the Pasta • Chef Dan from Baker St shared a wonderful recipe for homemade pasta last week. This can be reused for this dish by simply leaving the pasta in thin sheets and cut to the appropriate size. • Alternatively, if you want to save time you can purchase fresh pasta sheets from your local supermarket and cut to size. (Hint: Use a curly cutter to create a fancy edge.) • Bring a med pot of wellsalted water to boil. • Blanch pasta for 2-3 minutes (this will shorten the time it takes to finish the lasagne in the oven) • Remove pasta from water and set aside ready to build your lasagne Making Sauce

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• Create a roux: using a nonstick pan, melt butter over medium heat being careful to work quickly so that it doesn’t start to brown. Add plain flour and whisk in small amounts until the mixture starts to thicken. Continue until it becomes hard to mix and becomes almost solid.

Remove from pan. • Replace pan and re-heat over med heat. Add in milk and onion stirring consistently as it heats to just starting to boil. Ensure it does not boil as it will overflow. Lower heat to low • Over low heat, add in the roux in small amounts to the milk. Continue to whisk together as mixture thickens. • Season with salt and pepper and set aside Cooking the vegetables • Using tongs, roast whole capsicum over flame if you have a gas stove. Once you have achieved a “burn” across the capsicum skin chill in refrigerator till cool. Once cooled, remove skin and julienne. (If you do not have access to a gas stove, you can roast the capsicum in the oven or saucepan.) • Thinly Slice eggplant longways, place on a tray and sprinkle with salt. Pat dry • Place oil in a pan and heat over high heat. Shallow fry the eggplant until golden and place on paper towel to soak up excess oil. Building the lasagne • Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees. • Using an oiled oven proof dish, place ingredients as follows • sheet of pasta first • Béchamel • Duck mixture • Pasta sheet • Béchamel

Offerings during lockdown After closing their doors for a few weeks in the beginning of lockdown, Arc. Est have reopened under Shuck n Chop; offering gourmet meals ready to be enjoyed in your own home. Offering dishes such as Beef Cheek Lasagne, Lobster Mornay, Whole boneless chickens as well as Oysters and more, they are allowing customers to enjoy restaurant quality meals at home. Pre-orders are open Tuesday – Thursday (10am Thursday) to be collected Thursday-Sunday 12-5pm from the Arc. Est windows. You can also stop by ThursdaySunday 12-5pm to pick up limited items that are available. Ordering is available by texting or calling your orders to 0451 717 607. Menus and item availability is showcased over Instagram and Facebook. You can also visit the website on www.arcterrigal.com.au Items can be collected from the Arc. Est window at 7 & 8, 18 Church St, Terrigal NSW 2260

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Successful online tutoring trial lifts literacy An online tutoring pilot program developed by children’s education charity, The Smith Family, has achieved strong results for school students struggling with literacy and numeracy. The Catch-Up Learning program offered students oneon-one online tutoring with a trained teacher, up to three times a week over six months. The tutoring occurred in the students’ homes. Concerns that children experiencing disadvantage risked falling behind their peers because of remote learning, prompted the development of the program. Anne Hampshire, Head of Research and Advocacy at The Smith Family, said that while COVID-19 and remote learning were challenging for many students and families, there was a risk that the pre-COVID achievement gap between students in need and their peers would worsen. “For many families experiencing disadvantage, remote schooling exacerbates already challenging situations. “A lack of digital technology,

adequate space to do schoolwork, or parents lacking the confidence and skills to support home learning, are all likely to contribute to students falling behind. “Our aim with the Catch-Up Learning program has been to strengthen the skills of students struggling in literacy and numeracy by supporting them to participate in high-quality, online tutoring in their own home. “The pilot has shown this can make an important contribution to improving their skills in these critical areas,” Hampshire said. Around 100 students on The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program participated in Catch-Up Learning. Students were from Years Four, Five, Seven and Eight and their 2019 school reports showed they were struggling with literacy and numeracy. By the end of the program, seven in 10 students had made more progress than would be expected on average, by students over a typical six months of schooling. Six in 10 attained literacy levels equivalent to, or stronger, than their year-level peers.

Results for numeracy were a little more modest, partly reflecting that at the beginning of the program students were on average three years behind their expected year level. At the end of the program, six in 10 students had improved their numeracy to at least the level of progress expected, with 46 per cent making higher-than-expected progress. “The Catch-Up Learning

program was a small pilot, but there is very promising evidence of its capacity to engage students and support greater than expected gains in literacy and numeracy for those who are struggling in these areas. “The fact that students were attending the program at least twice a week, including over the summer holidays, is phenomenal and testament to their and their families’

commitment to learning. “To see the program contributing to students’ increased love of learning and confidence is so significant, given the contributions these make to academic achievement,” Hampshire said. Along with the in-home component, the one-on-one support was a key contributor to these strong results, allowing tutors to tailor lessons to match students’ needs and learning styles. The families’ long-term, trusting relationships with The Smith Family also enabled the speedy recruitment of students who needed support, and the provision of assistance to families to enable their participation. “Having the tutoring take place in the home meant parents could actively support their child’s participation, celebrate the progress they were making, reinforce the value of learning, and better understand their child’s learning needs. “It also meant parents could pick up tips and strategies from tutors on supporting their child’s learning,” Hampshire

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said. The Catching-Up Learning pilot was funded by the Origin Energy Foundation and The Smith Family partnered with ClassCover, who recruited the teachers and provided pedagogical support. The Smith Family will use the evaluation finding to refine the Catch-Up Learning program and move to a second stage pilot involving more students. “We are grateful to the students and families who worked so hard through the Catch-Up Learning program and to ClassCover and the Origin Energy Foundation for partnering with us to deliver this crucial pilot for students in need. “This program shows that with the right support, students who are struggling can make great progress in their learning,” Hampshire said. On the Central Coast, The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program supports 1,200 students from 24 schools. Source: Media release, Aug 10 The Smith Family

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0534 1.25 0039 0.32 0129 0.25 0213 0.22 0254 0.22 0331 0.25 0407 0.31 1106 0.54 0633 1.31 0724 1.37 0810 1.42 0852 1.45 0933 1.47 1013 1.47 THU 1746 1.80 FRI 1206 0.49 SAT 1300 0.43 SUN 1349 0.40 MON 1435 0.39 TUE 1519 0.41 WED 1602 0.46 1842 1.87 1931 1.91 2017 1.90 2100 1.85 2141 1.76 2218 1.65 0441 0.38 0512 0.45 0544 0.52 0015 1.28 0106 1.17 0213 1.10 0335 1.08 1051 1.47 1130 1.46 1210 1.45 0619 0.59 0703 0.65 0800 0.70 0910 0.72 THU 1645 0.52 FRI 1730 0.58 SAT 1820 0.64 SUN 1254 1.43 MON 1346 1.42 TUE 1448 1.42 WED 1554 1.45 2255 1.52 2332 1.39 1919 0.69 2030 0.70 2148 0.68 2257 0.62

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

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All smiles as Mariners return to pre-season training FOOTBALL Pre-season training is under way as the Central Coast Mariners gear up for the 2021/22 A-League season. Mariners’ Goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti, said the side will be ready for round one that kicks off on October 30. “It’s really good to be back in training and seeing some new faces at the club. “We have a 12-week preseason, so it’s good to be back up and running again. “We had a bit of a break, but it’s great to be amongst it with the players again, and the banter. “I love what I do, so to be out here with all this stuff going on in the world, it’s nice to be back on the field with your close mates, and being back doing what we love, and that is playing football with a smile on

our faces. “Obviously the off-season wasn’t ideal with lockdowns and what not, but it’s good to be back amongst the boys again. “I spent the offseason at the beach down in Terrigal, we had plans to go back to Perth and visit family but obviously with the restrictions and what not we didn’t manage to get back to Perth. “We’ve just been down to the beach with the little one, with the family spending time with them, and trying to keep busy,” Birighitti said. Birighitti, who was initially signed to the club for one year, has re-signed with the Mariners for another two years saying that he’s loved playing on the Coast and wants to stick around. “There is no other club I want to play for.

Central Coast Mariners’ Goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti

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“I love the Coast, I love living here, I love the club. “I’ve built so many good relationships here at the club and outside of football as well. “I think it’s important for us this season to take each game

as it comes, and have a good pre-season, work hard, get fit. “I think that the key to our performances last season, especially early on in the season, we were very fit, but in saying that just enjoying every

day. “We’ve been back now for a week and there is a real buzz about this place, everyone has a smile back on their faces and really looking forward to the season ahead. “It’s 12 weeks away, but that will come around quickly, so hopefully we can get some preseason games in and hopefully the FFA Cup goes ahead, and we get that click amongst the boys and we’ll be ready for round one when it comes,” Birighitti said. New faces joining the Mariners for the 2021/22 season include Noah Smith who made the swap from Adelaide United, joining the Mariners on a one-year deal, and Nicolai Müller is joining the club following a two-year stint with Western Sydney Wanderers. Mariners Head Coach, Nick

Montgomery said that he is very impressed with the squad so far and is looking forward to the new season. “It’s hard to pick anyone out, I think everyone has really impressed me with their work ethic, the right attitude to coming and training hard every day and putting a smile on their face. “We’ve been fortunate that we’ve had good weather to get the boys out on the park and really start building and preparing for what is a long pre-season but one that we’re enjoying everyday, and I’ve been impressed with everybody. “The group is gelling really well and we’ve got some fantastic senior players that were here last season, so it’s been quite an easy transition into this pre-season. Harry Mulholland

Monty locks in defensive triangle but still has talent to find FOOTBALL At the close of week two in the Central Coast Mariners’ pre-season journey, two new developments have occurred under Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, since his signings of Nicolai Müller and Noah Smith in July. The first announcement was the transfer of first team midfielder, Gianni Stensness, from the Mariners to Norwegian club, Viking Stavanger. This was followed up shortly by news that first team centre back, Ruon Tongyik, has been retained with a one year contract extension. Stensness is the fifth player to leave the Mariners since the conclusion of the 2020/21 season and the second to transfer into an European team – after Alou Kuol’s singing with VfB Stuttgart II. Currently sitting in sixth place in Norway’s leading football

Ruon Tongyik

league – the Eliteserien, Gianni will be seeking to help his team move up into third or second for a Europa Conference League qualification, or first for a spot in the Champions League. However, the recent New Zealand Olympian is still waiting for his chance to take his boots onto the first team pitch. Montgomery expressed his good will toward Gianni on his

Gianni Stensness

departure, noting his good performances over the past year, yet identifying the challenge filling his spot in the first team will pose. “Gianni had a fantastic season last year,” he said. “He played really well in the Olympics, so there was always a chance that he was going to be transferred. “We want to be a club that develops players and gives

them a pathway to Europe and the rest of the world, but that was yesterday, today is today. “We’re still looking for players to bring in – a little bit of a challenge at the minute (due to the Coronavirus related restrictions) but every A-League club is going through the challenges. “We’ve got 11 weeks to navigate through this so I’m not worried at all.”

A couple of days after this announcement, further news broke that Tongyik was set to remain with the Mariners for at least one more year. This breakthrough has fulfilled the club’s intention at securing the spots of their two primary centre backs from last season: the other being Kye Rowles, along with goalkeeper, Mark Birghitti. Now, all three players in this

defensive triangle have been signed for the upcoming season. “I am very happy to be back at the Mariners for another year,” Tongyik said. “This is such a great community club and I love being a part of that community and playing my football here. “I am looking forward to building on what we had last season and I am even more excited to work under Nick after seeing what he did at NPL level.” This development will help ensure the ongoing stability of the team’s central defence, yet with only two new player signings against five lost starting players, Montgomery and the Mariners still have a way to go before being ready for A-League 2021/22 Round One. Source: Media Releases, August 11 & 13 Central Coast Mariners

Humpback Highway Watch Ronny Ling and his Central Coast Dolphin Project and Central Coast Newspapers have combined to bring you a regular Humpback Highway report in each edition of this newspaper. It has been a real interesting season with whales, with some unusual sightings over the past week. Late last week, we had humpback whales feeding off our coast. This is very unusual to see, but they are also very opportunistic feeders, so if a meal is on offer they’ll take it.

It was once believed that humpbacks never fed north of Eden, but we now know different. We have also had very late minke whales heading north, this is also very unusual, as they have normally migrating north before now. There are still whales heading north, and plenty heading south, and soon mothers and calves will be travelling south, close to our coastline. Killcare lookout and the board walk at Putty Beach are still great whale viewing spots, no matter which way the whales

are heading. Dolphins again, have been visiting Ettalong and venturing up to the Rip Bridge, as well as Umina and Pearl Beach. Seals are also still visiting Brisbane Water on a regular basis, and are still regulars at Box Head. The Barenjoey seal colony has 18 seals at the moment. 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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Coast’s surf talent on display in Mexico

Wade Carmichael

SURFING The Central Coast’s surfing talent has been on display at Barra De La Cruz in Mexico for the World Surf League’s (WSL) Corona Open Mexico, from Tuesday to Friday, August 10 to 13. In the Men’s competition, Avoca Beach’s Adrian Buchan and Wade Carmichael each

advanced to the Round of 32 before being eliminated, whilst Avoca’s Macy Callaghan reached the Round of 16 in the Women’s event. After a week of three-toseven-foot waves for this seventh stop on the WSL’s 2021 Championship Tour (CT), Australians Stephanie Gilmore and Jack Robinson emerged victorious, but not before Sally

Fitzgibbons, Stephanie Gilmore and Morgan Cibilic were announced as entrants into the upcoming inaugural WSL Final Five. For both Buchan and Carmichael, the competition concluded on Wednesday after their respective losses to America’s Conner Coffin and Brazil’s recent Olympic Gold winner, Italo Ferreira.

In fact, Carmichael came exceptionally close to overcoming the Olympian, in the end losing by 14.00 to 13.30. On his third wave, Carmichael earned the contest’s highest score of 7.33, a quality that Ferreira then equalised on his second last attempt to secure passage to the next round.

For Callaghan,the competition ended the next day in the Round of 16 after losing to Fitzgibbons by 13.00 to 10.43. Fitzgibbons then moved on to defeat America’s Courtney Conlogue in the Quarter finals and thus earn her spot in the WSL Final Five, a result that provides a small silver lining to Callaghan’s elimination.

With the cancellation of the CT’s final pit stop in Tahiti, the tour has come to an end ahead of this Final Five showdown scheduled for September at Lower Trestles in California, USA. Source: Media releases, Aug 10-14 Word Surf League

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