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New intercity trains, called the Mariyung Fleet, have received the final tick of approval to start carrying rail travellers between Sydney and the Central Coast and Newcastle. See page 5

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A local organisation has sent a collection of ‘happy hats’ to the suburbs most affected by the current lockdown. See page 14

Education Local dog owners have created a ‘dog library’ to turn their affection for canines into something to build a sense of community during the lockdown. See page 13

IPART tells Council what is appropriate Administrator Rik Hart was told during a meeting he called with the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Authority (IPART) that it would be inappropriate for Council to seek to influence IPART when the full Tribunal was not present. Hart had sought an urgent meeting with IPART after it granted Council a 15 per cent rate rise for three years instead of permanently. Hart spoke out against the

IPART decision at the June 29 Council meeting, calling it irresponsible. As he adopted the rates and the operational plan for 2021, he said he would seek an urgent meeting with IPART to discuss the rate rise beyond three years. The meeting was held on July 27 and IPART has released a file note. Protest group, Protest Against Extreme Rates of Central Coast, asked IPART for the minutes. IPART replied, with a link to

the file note, and mentioned that it had improved its processes thanks to the group’s feedback. “Credit where credit is due, it was refreshing to get such a positive response from IPART recognising the importance of transparency around the Council’s behind-the-scenes lobbying,” group member, Jude Roxburgh, said. “Now we can see what they’re saying and correct any misinformation.” IPART attendees at the meeting were Carmel Donnelly

(Chair) Liz Livingstone (CEO) and Sheridan Rapmund (Director). Administrator, Rik Hart, and CEO, David Farmer, attended from Central Coast Council. The file note shows that IPART Chair, Carmel Donnelly, indicated that the full Tribunal was the decision-making body of IPART and as such it was not appropriate at the meeting for the council to seek to influence or provide details as the full Tribunal was not present. “Carmel noted that it was not appropriate to re-prosecute

previous decisions,” the file note said. “Carmel stated that as Chair she has a job to do, and she would discharge that responsibility with appropriate due diligence and without fear or favour.” The meeting started with Donnelly introducing herself as new Chair of IPART. Hart and Farmer both then gave brief introductions including their previous work history. Continued page 4

Umina Beach Public School has shared images of ‘Spoonville’ – a community initiative aimed at spreading joy during lockdown. See page 29

Sport

The Peninsula has scooped the pool at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards of Excellence, announced virtually on August 28, taking out four major awards including Surf Lifesaver and Youth Lifesaver of the Year. See page 32

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While regional NSW is set to remain in lockdown, along with Greater Sydney, until the end of August, Barilaro indicated in an exclusive interview with Coast Community News that regional restrictions could ease thereafter. “Obviously we are very

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concerned with protecting the Central Coast from Sydney – and it also has connections to Newcastle,” Barilaro said. “Sewage detection at Bateau Bay still worries us, but I am confident that by next Saturday we will be taking a local

news from the Central Coast was good, with multiple vaccination sites available. He said 55 per cent of Coast residents had received one vaccination and 27.5 per cent had received double vaccination. “This is on par with the State average so the trajectory is good to keep those jabs in line with Sydney,” he said. Meanwhile, Premier Gladys Berejiklian said expectations were high that the state would achieve 80 per cent vaccination levels by mid-November, which would give greater freedom in loosening restrictions. As far as a return to school for Central Coast students, Berejiklian said many more

doses of the Pfizer vaccine would be available in September which high school students will be able to access. “But in relation to school and the rural and regional communities, as the Deputy Premier said and the health experts have said, it really depends on the case numbers in rural and regional communities,” she said. “We have used a model in the past where there has been a separation from Sydney and the regions and if that is safe from a health perspective we’ll do that.” CCN The full interview with Deputy Premier John Barilaro is available on our website

Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has applauded the efforts of silver medal winner Nicola McDermott at the Tokyo Olympics and outlined the schools Olympic and Paralympic connections. See page 32

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Police have made it crystal clear that the time for warnings is over, they will be cracking down on noncompliance of Stay at Home orders, COVID restrictions and Public Health Orders. Commander of Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Superintendent John Gralton, said most people were doing the right thing but warned that those who flagrantly breached the Public Health Orders would feel the full force of the law. “We’ll be strong with the enforcement, the police are serious about enforcing the Public Health Orders because we want to continue to keep the Central Coast safe,” he said.

Last Friday, August 20, Police set up three checkpoints - on the M1 and Wyee Rd at Morisset and on the Pacific Highway at Lake Munmorah – to deter and stop travellers from Sydney suburbs. Police turned back 18 vehicles at the checkpoints, they issued 17 fines for breach of Public Health Orders, there were 31 traffic infringement notices and 2220 random breath tests. Supt Gralton said mobile and static operations as part of Operation Stay at Home and Operation Boundary Response would continue, and there would be high police visibility along the M1 from Sydney right through to the Hunter and northern region. A new permit system limits

people coming to the Central Coast from Sydney and anyone who doesn’t comply, or lies to authorities, will cop a $5,000 fine. On top of rules already in place for wearing masks, it is now mandatory across NSW for everyone over the age of 12 to wear a mask outdoors, except when exercising, but you must carry one with you. Over the past weekend, August 20-22, Tuggerah Lakes Police issued 27 infringement notices and a 15-year-old was dealt with under the Young Offenders Act, for not wearing or carrying a face covering. “Seventeen were for not complying with Public Health Orders, such as people away from their homes without a

reasonable excuse,” Supt Gralton said. The other infringements were issued for various noncompliances in relation to wearing of masks. Since August 16, Police have issued a total 58 Penalty Infringement Notices for noncompliance of Public Health Orders. Supt Gralton said the Australian Defence Force had come on board to help Police conduct daily welfare compliance checks for those people who are close contacts or tested positive for COVID and are in self-isolation, particularly in the northern suburbs and specifically in Lake Munmorah where there have been many cases.

“I think the Central Coast has done extremely well to have as low a number of cases as we’ve had,” he said. “I’m really proud of the Local Health District, the emergency service partners and our Local Emergency Management Committee that have worked really hard in sharing and communicating with each other, making sure we support each other and conducting compliance checks, making sure our vaccination sites are operating well, making sure our testing sites are working well and really giving the Coast the best chance it can possibly have of keeping us safe from COVID,” Supt Gralton said. Sue Murray

Central Coast Council reached the end of July 2021 with around $110M less debt than expected.

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The total debt appears to be about $455M as of July 31. This was better by $110M than the figure of $565M interim administrator Dick Persson forecast in his 30-day report issued on December 2, 2020. The forecast included an expected budget deficit at the end of the 2020-2021 financial year of $115M. The figures released this week in the draft financial reports for 2020-21 show the actual deficit came in at $60M. The full extent of Council’s position at the end of last financial year is still unclear.

Two Central Coast residents are among Australia’s largestever team for an overseas Paralympic Games which started in Tokyo this week. See page 32

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A summary of the draft financial statement for last financial year was presented at the council meeting on August 24 but it was only a summary. The figures showed that council spent less than the budgeted $45M on redundancies. Redundancy costs totalled around $30M. It is believed council budgeted for older staff to take many of the redundancies on offer but on average younger people did and so it didn’t cost as much. There were two other reasons the numbers improved beyond the massive forecast $565M debt. The council had a better trading result than anticipated, meaning its costs were less than expected,

saving $42.8M. Since the crisis in October last year it has begun receiving and using grants from the State and Federal Governments on renewal projects. At the same August meeting, the July investment and the new monthly financial reports were also tabled. They showed that “Through external funding and rationalisation of internal restricted fund balances, the unrestricted fund balance has improved from -$206.5M at July 31, 2020, to -$27M at July 31, 2021. External borrowings were currently $346.9M. The Administrator noted the draft financial statements and

Merilyn Vale

An asking price of $700,000 used to be for buyers upgrading their home but in many suburbs on the Peninsula it may now only secure a knock-down rebuild... See page 21

Sport

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Two Central Coast residents are among Australia’s largest-ever team for an overseas Paralympic Games which started in Tokyo with the opening ceremony on Tuesday, August 23. See page 32

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Central Coast Council reached the end of July this year $110M better off than expected. Coast News calculates the total Council debt is about $455M as of July 30. This is better by $110M than the figure of $565M interim administrator Dick Persson forecast in his 30-day report issued on December 2, 2020. That forecast included an expected budget deficit at the end of the 2020-2021 financial year of $115M. The figures released this week show the actual figure

came in at $60M and Council has made other savings as it spent this year cutting staff, cutting costs and securing a rate rise. A summary of the draft financial statement for last financial year was presented at the Council meeting on August 24. The figures showed that Council spent $30M on redundancies, significantly less than a budgeted $45M. It is believed Council budgeted for older staff to take many of the redundancies on offer but on average younger people did

and so it didn’t cost as much. There were two other reasons the numbers improved beyond the forecast. The Council had a better trading result than anticipated, meaning its costs were less than expected, saving $42.8M. Also, since the crisis in October last year, it has begun receiving and using grants from the State and Federal governments on renewal projects rather than using money from its capital funds on new infrastructure projects. At the same August meeting, the July investment and the

new monthly financial reports were also tabled. They showed that: “Through external funding and rationalisation of internal restricted fund balances, the unrestricted fund balance has improved from ($206.5M) at 31 July 1920 to ($27M) at 31 July 1921”. The cash balance at July 31 was $465M, a reduction of $19.4M from June 30 due to a combination of year-end supplier payments and the cyclical reduction in rates and charges receipts. Continued page 4

That’s the theme of the Herron Todd White July Month in Review See page 25

Sport

The Central Coast Mariners have signed 24- year-old Cy Goddard on a two-year deal. See page 39

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The aqua park, along with a massive outdoor concert venue, cafes, restaurants, a fancy new hotel, tourist park and an over55’s lifestyle residential village, will be on the grounds of the former 90ha Morisset Golf Club on Wyee Rd. Approval of the development by Lake Macquarie Council comes two years after the golf club was forced to close when the landowner reclaimed the property in August 2019, ending the club’s 50 years as a community hub in the area. The arrival of the new development, named Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie, is set to be a huge drawcard for the region pulling in tourists and visitors from near and far. Developers behind the project, Winarch Capital, said the precinct

The family and community precinct

was in an ideal position, just one hour from Sydney, with strong population growth and exceptional access to the M1 and major commuter rail links. Winarch Capital Managing Director, Paul Lambess, said Lake Macquarie Council had given the green light to five out of six development applications for the project, including subdivision and sale of part of the site to Ingenia Communities. Approvals had been sought to split and develop the site into four precincts consisting of: the family and community space; a cultural, arts and events space; tourism

accommodation; and lifestyle living. The events space, which includes an amphitheatre with capacity to host 30,000 people, takes up 40 per cent of the entire site. “We got approval for all but one – the development application for the live music event venue – because we need to do further studies, but we expect it to be approved as soon as we’ve done what’s required,” Lambess said. Approval was also given for a tourist park to accommodate 300 camping caravans and cabin sites.

The former golf clubhouse will be redeveloped in a family and community precinct featuring cafes, restaurants, gardens and giant water splash park. The water park will feature up to eight water slides, two water dumpers, a large run-through sprinkler, a mini lazy river and up to 20 10ft-high sprinklers shaped like leaves and flowers. “We’ll get started straight away because we still want to be open by September next year,obviously depending on the virus situation,” Lambess said. “There’s a strong need for economic activity at the moment

so we can play our role as a catalyst by being a key employer and add construction activity in the area. “The Cedar Mill project could contribute more than $790M to the local economy and create about 1124 jobs during construction.” Ingenia Communities has purchased a 25ha portion in the southern end of the site to develop a lifestyle living project of 427 homes. Ingenia Chief Executive, Simon Owen, said the company paid $30M for the site and it was a great opportunity to get that much attractive land so close to Sydney with so many services. He said construction of the over 55’s housing development was likely to start by April next year, with completion expected early 2023. “This will be the largest project we have ever undertaken in NSW and probably the largest land lease community that we’re aware of in the state,” Owen said. Sue Murray

News

New intercity trains, called the Mariyung Fleet, have received the final tick of approval to start carrying rail travellers between Sydney and the Central Coast and Newcastle. See page 5

Out&About

The 12 Central Coast teams who participated in the Vinnies Community Sleepout last Friday have already collected $24,604 to raise awareness of homelessness. See page 13

A model of the aqua park

A project touted as Australia’s largest water play park will be opening up in 2023, right on the doorstep of the Central Coast at Morisset and the $235M project is set to be a showstopper.

What can $700,000 buy you on the Central Coast? Not much it seems

Council turnaround reduces debt

Doggy library a fetching idea

Out&About

Huge aqua park to open in 2023

The Australian Reptile Park is looking for help to name its two newest arrivals – twin Tasmanian devil joeys being hand-raised at the Park by keeper Hewin Hochkins.

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The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has successfully completed a small, but critical hazard reduction burn in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area (SCA). See page 3

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referred to the $565M debt in State Parliament in May as the actual amount the council had racked up, rather than an estimate, when he debated the need for a public inquiry. “The public inquiry will expose who was responsible for Council’s $565M debt and will help to ensure this appalling financial situation is never repeated,” he said. But the council’s new Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said at Council’s meeting on February 23 that the debt in February was $458M Now it appears to be fractionally lower again.

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Central Coast residents who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to gather outdoors in groups of five (including children) from September 13, within the Local Government area or within 5km of home outside the LGA.

agreed to allow Council to allocate “sufficient internally restricted funds” to meet its July 2021 unrestricted funds deficit of $81M. CCN has used a combination of all these figures to estimate the total debt to the end of July. Council was asked to verify the amounts but had not responded at the time of going to press. Mr Persson’s $565M forecast in December last year was made up of bank loans totalling $365M and $200M of restricted funds which needed to be replaced. The 30-day report was the first of three official reports Mr Persson sent to the Minister for Local Government into the council’s financial situation. Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch,

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Council debt less than expected Urologist Dr Edward Latif is now using the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system by Intuitive to assist him in surgeries at a local private hospital.

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One Wamberal resident suspects that large trees which fell onto his driveway and smashed his fence overnight might have had a little help.

Business

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Police out in force to keep Coast safe Plans for the Gosford Regional Library are forging ahead, with Central Coast Council resolving to combine the tender for demolition and the tender for construction into one. See page 21

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When Jane Hendy says she does her bushcare and community campaigning for the birds, the bats and the trees she means it. See page 13

The Bays community has been told by Central Coast Council that sought-after traffic safety measures are in the hands of Transport for NSW and they will need to apply for a grant to assist with rates on their community hall.

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Deputy Premier offers hope for early lockdown release for the Coast government approach to lifting restrictions in regional NSW.” Any loosening of restrictions would take into account case numbers, sewage surveillance and the situation in neighbouring LGAs. Barilaro said extra protection for the Central Coast would come from the introduction of permits which those leaving Greater Sydney for the Coast for essential reasons will have to obtain through Service NSW and display prominently on their windshields from August 21. “Anyone leaving Sydney for the Central Coast must have been tested seven days prior,” he said. Barilaro said vaccination

Out&About

Tara Chau has been busy during lockdown, penning her first novel Rise of the Xavia.

Health

The skipper of a 38ft cruising yacht having engine trouble at sea headed towards The Entrance Channel last Friday for what he hoped to be safe shelter.

News

Woy Woy Courthouse will undergo a series of upgrades to better protect and support domestic violence victim-survivors and vulnerable witnesses who attend court to give evidence. See page 5

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COVID cases climb to 36 - Page 3 - Permits for Sydneysiders required under new Public Health Orders - Page 4

Central Coast to split from Greater Sydney in Public Health Orders

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Bays ask for help with rates and roads

Courthouses will be upgraded to better protect and support domestic violence victimsurvivors and other vulnerable witnesses who attend court to give evidence. See page 8

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ChromeFest and the Central Coast Music Festival are two of the latest casualties of the current COVID-19 lockdown. See page 14

Zoe Braithwaite is sharing with others the benefits of Acroyoga at a time of COVID.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro gave some hope that the Central Coast might see COVID-19 restrictions eased in coming weeks, with the announcement that the region, along with Shellharbour, will now be classed as regional NSW (as opposed to Greater Sydney) for Public Health Orders.

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A local organisation has sent a collection of ‘happy hats’ to the suburbs most affected by the current lockdown. See page 14

Education

Health Local dog owners have created a ‘dog library’ to turn their affection for canines into something to build a sense of community during the lockdown. See page 13 The Grant McBride Memory Walk and Jog will be held for the fourth year during Dementia Action Week from September 20 to 26. See page 27

Sport

The Tokyo Games have been concluded for Wallarah resident, Peter Marchant, after reaching up to the final 36 competitors in the Men’s Individual Compound – Open archery event. See page 31

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Umina Beach Public School has shared images of ‘Spoonville’ – a community initiative aimed at spreading joy during lockdown. See page 29

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McCulloch Inquiry to start hearing evidence The long-awaited public hearings for the Inquiry into Central Coast Council are set to begin on September 27, with COVID-19 restrictions forcing them online. The hearings will be conducted from September via Microsoft Teams and live streamed on the Office of Local Government YouTube channel.

Members of the public will be able to view the proceedings via a desktop or laptop computer, smart phone or tablet. The hearings are scheduled to begin on Monday, September 27 and continue until Friday, October 15, and will take place from 10am-4pm daily, subject to variation by Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch.

There may be one or more non-sitting days during the hearing period, which will be announced during the hearings. If witnesses wish to raise concerns about their evidence being live streamed, they may make written representation to the Commissioner, but the discretion remains with the Commissioner as to whether or not any exemptions to live streaming will apply.

No live streams are to be recorded, published or shared in any form, including video and audio recordings, and still images from the live stream. The live stream could be muted or suspended at any time, including when the Inquiry has determined to exclude the public from any part of the hearings and for the welfare of witnesses or other people.

The Inquiry will publish transcripts of each day’s proceedings on its web page. Further details can be obtained from the Office of the Commissioner; call 4345 4444 or email centralcoastcouncil. publicinquiry@olg.nsw.gov.au. Source: Public notice, Aug 27 NSW Government Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch

Community asked to stay engaged with water pricing The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has encouraged Central Coast residents to “stay engaged” with it about the water, sewerage and stormwater prices that council will be allowed to charge from 2022. About 30 people were on a zoom webinar that was held on August 24 to explain to the public how the process will unfold that will eventually lead to a price determination on what water prices Central

Coast Council will charge from July 1, 2022. The webinar included 10 IPART staff listening to Coast residents who asked questions on behalf of their communities for an hour. This reporter also listened in. One participant, Mark from Davistown, talked about the poor water quality and smell, as well as sewage and drainage issues in the area. Webinar host, Scott Chapman, said that it was Mark’s type of feedback that was so important

Planning our water future Check out our water plan! Over the past year we’ve had meaningful conversations with our community to understand their values around water and their views on the different options and portfolios we were considering. We have taken this feedback, combined it with technical studies and assessments, and developed the draft Central Coast Water Security Plan.

Get involved by viewing the draft plan and completing our online feedback form.

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to the IPART process. “Please stay engaged with the process,” he said, adding that IPART wanted to hear about these nuances in the system and it was the sort of detail that might not necessarily be in the Council’s submission. He said that IPART would determine prices based on the efficient costs of running the business – with the emphasis on efficient as opposed to actual costs. This was known as the “notional revenue requirement”.

Council would be assessed on what costs it should be spending to deliver services, not on what it does spend. Jara Millward from LEAD Disability asked if IPART looked at the soci-economic disadvantages of the area and people’s ability to pay. Mr Chapman said IPART was required to look at the area’s ability to pay as one of its pricesetting criteria. The webinar is available for viewing on the IPART website. The Coast has two

opportunities to give feedback to IPART before a decision is made next May and new prices would take effect from July 1, 2022. The first public hearings will take place this OctoberNovember. Meanwhile, the Council’s financial results for July of this year were tabled at the meeting later in the day on August 24. CEO, David Farmer, talked about the losses in the water and sewer side of the operation and said it related back to the 2019 IPART water determination

that saw a $39M loss in income for Council due to a decrease in the amount it could charge in water rates. He said the council would need higher prices going forward. At the same meeting, the Administrator agreed to put a new draft water security plan out on public exhibition for one month. See those details on Council’s Your Voice Our Coast website. Merilyn Vale

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IPART tells Council what is appropriate From page 1 IPART explained the special variation process and the water price review process, including the steps involved and the planned timing of each process. Hart then provided an update on the council’s financial situation. “The council expressed a preference for resolving its financial situation as soon as possible,” the IPART file note concluded. At the Council meeting of August 10, Hart gave his

account of the meeting. He said he had met with the Chair and CEO to discuss IPART’s determination and guidelines for Central Coast Council. “Absolutely no guarantees to come out of IPART at all but we got our points of view across and certainly they listened to us,” Hart said. “Clearly it is now over to us, in both our current application, the water and sewer charge and fees and potentially an SRV continuation for a maintenance of the current rate structure.

“We will have to make sure they are very good applications. “Quite clearly, Council didn’t put in a good application for water and sewer in the past.” At the June 29 meeting, Hart had defended the council’s operational plan which had included a permanent rate rise. He said losing the rate rise at the end of three years would be catastrophic to Council, the region and the community. “Terminating the SRV after three years would be fiscally, economically and culturally irresponsible,” he said.

Kevin Brooks, a member of the rates protest group, addressed the council pointing out that it had not updated its operational plan with the threeyear rates deadline. “The 10 Year Forecast includes the assumption that Council will apply for and be awarded a permanent 15 per cent increase at the expiration of the three-year period,” Brooks said. “There is no sound basis for this assumption. “Council is being financially irresponsible in not fully

reflecting the IPART decision in these plans. “Council seems to be in denial about the IPART ruling. “Not to mention the reality that applications for further rate hikes will be determined not by bureaucrats but by next year’s election. “Until then, the council should respect the current IPART decision restricting the rate hike to three years, and plan to live within its means. “Instead, the council appears to be planning for possible insolvency some

time in 2024/25. “On its present course, if IPART maintains its current ruling, the council may again face the embarrassment of being unable to make payroll. “This time there will be no councillors to blame in absentia.” Council is expected to put in an application for a rise in water rates in September. IPART will make a decision in May next year. Merilyn Vale

Community Environment Network JUST IN TIME FOR FATHER’S DAY Thank you to everyone who has supported our online wildplant nursery – we are delighted you have decided to use lockdown as a time to go wild in the garden. We are looking forward to seeing how your native gardens are growing as time goes by. We are also looking forward

to resuming our monthly wildplant sales but, once again, due to lockdown, we will not be able to have our usual face-to-face sale on the first Saturday of September – maybe October! Meanwhile, we can even personalise a card for your dad as part of our online nursery offering. So if you’re stuck for a gift

idea or love the thought of getting dad outside filling his garden with providence plants (ie native to the Central Coast) then go online now and order in time for COVID-safe pick up before Sunday. Visit the nursery section of the CEN website and start shopping! cen.org.au/projects/ nursery/buy-plants-online

GET INVOLVED IN CLIMATE FUTURE Climate Future is a new campaign designed to empower individuals and households to take grassroots action to make a positive impact on curtailing the climate crisis. Visit our facebook page @climatefuturecentralcoast to take part in our Countdown

to Glasgow. The UN’s next Climate Change conference (COP26) will be held in Glasgow from October 31 to 12 November this year. The UK will host the UN Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. It is an occasion that will “bring parties together to accelerate

action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. If you care about the global climate crisis, like the Climate Future facebook page to join the Countdown to Glasgow and find out how you can contribute to a positive climate future.

ARE YOU A FRIEND OF COSS? Traditionally in the southern areas of the Central Coast – the former Gosford City Council Local Government Area – September was the time when our Council celebrated our unique Coastal Open Space System (COSS). We believe COSS remains a precious natural asset for the whole of the Central Coast and we continue to encourage Central Coast Council and the State Government to celebrate the wonder of COSS by protecting the current COSS lands and expanding the scheme. We were, of course, hoping to celebrate COSS this September with events at some of the magnificent locations that make up the COSS but COVID restrictions prevent us from doing so. We are, however, busy planning COVID-safe ways to celebrate COSS this September so please keep a close eye on our website and facebook page to make sure you don’t miss your invitation. It is also free to join Friends of COSS via cen.org.au/projects/friends-of-coss so that when lockdown ends and we can once again gather together to enjoy COSS you will be the first to know about upcoming events.

From the Chair The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. In August 2021 the IPCC made a clear and undeniable statement: we have influenced the warming of our air, oceans and land to such a degree that there will be a rapid change to our global environment on a scale unparalleled in human history. With just 1.5°C of global warming, there will be increasing heat waves, longer warm seasons and shorter cold seasons. At 2°C of global warming, heat extremes would more often reach critical tolerance thresholds for agriculture and health. Coastal areas can also expect to see a continued sea level rise throughout the 21st century, contributing to more frequent and severe coastal flooding in low-lying areas and coastal erosion. Extreme sea level events that previously occurred once in 100 years could happen every year by the end of this century. To address the climate crisis members the Community Environment Network are preparing a Council Plan and a Community Plan. The Council Plan has been prepared to provide the Community with a clear pathway towards a zero carbon economy. The Community Plan sets out a number of actions that we as residents on the Central Coast can implement. By implementing just one of the actions you can make a positive contribution towards reducing the immediate and long term impacts of climate change. Both these plans will be released shortly. Gary Chestnut

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New train fleet declared safe New intercity trains, called the Mariyung Fleet, have received the final tick of approval to start carrying rail travellers between Sydney and the Central Coast and Newcastle along with the Blue Mountains and the South Coast. Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance, said the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator had endorsed the safety of the trains. He said they were equipped

with advanced technology not available on existing intercity trains, such as sensitive edges on doors so they would automatically reopen if an object got trapped, plus the train couldn’t physically move until all doors were closed. There will be wider, more spacious two-by-two seating for extra room and comfort with arm rests, tray tables and high seat backs. The trains will have charging ports for mobile devices, dedicated spaces for luggage,

prams and bicycles as well as improved accessibility, including dedicated space for wheelchairs. Minister for Regional Transport, Paul Toole, said the

fleet will also undertake other changes. “The 55 10-car Mariyung fleet will replace the ageing V-Sets and will have two staff on every train – a driver and

guard – who instead of being confined in a cabin will be able to move through the carriage to support passengers,” Toole said. Transport for NSW and NSW TrainLink are working through the final arrangements to bring the Mariyung Fleet into service as soon as possible. The Mariyung name for the new rail fleet is a Darug word for emu, in acknowledgement of Aboriginal culture, and the artwork for the exterior of the trains has been designed by

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Darug woman, Leanne Mulgo Watson, from the Upper Hawkesbury area. These new trains will run through many Aboriginal Countries such as Darug and also have connections in Wiradjuri Country, Awabakal Country and Dharawal Country. There are currently 16 trains testing on the network, eight of which are ready to progressively enter customer service. Sue Murray

Lack of Pfizer still a big problem As pressure builds over the local shortage of Pfizer vaccine, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has voiced his concerns about its impact on local residents. Crouch said he had received at least 1,000 messages and emails from his constituents regarding the shortage of Pfizer vaccines on the Coast. “On Monday the Deputy Premier said there are many people in regional NSW, including on the Central Coast, that are being ‘held hostage’ by the lack of Pfizer vaccines and I completely agree with him,” Crouch said.

“It’s not fair to tell students under the age of 18, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and people with medical contraindications, to only get vaccinated with Pfizer, when there are almost no Pfizer vaccines available on the Central Coast. “The Premier has been promised by the Federal Government that more Pfizer vaccines will be coming in midSeptember. “Unfortunately, she has not been advised how many are coming or exactly when they are coming.” On the Peninsula, 60-69 per cent of the adult population have received their first dose of the

vaccine and 30-39 per cent are fully vaccinated. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the community had stepped in to “cure the MorrisonBerejiklian Government’s oversight. “While our rates of vaccination are incredible, we would have a lot more of our population vaccinated here if Berejiklian had not transferred our Pfizer away,” Tesch said. “Vaccination clinics on the Central Coast are still having to play catch up on those who missed their booked in Pfizer because of Berejiklian’s decision to prioritise the roll out. “Our office is still receiving numerous inquiries from people

who are working on the front line who are unable to access Pfizer despite their health complications, and I will continue to represent them to the Minister for Health for solutions.” Tesch reminded those in the community under the age of 60 who wanted to get the AstraZeneca vaccine to consult their doctor first. This comes after a recent announcement that an additional 40 GP clinics will join the Pfizer rollout on the Coast this month. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the GPs will be administering both Pfizer and Astrazeneca vaccines. “This will provide more points of presence for Central Coast

residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and I encourage everyone looking to receive their vaccine to call your local GP or community pharmacy and book,” Wicks said. “Over the next few months, we expect additional COVID-19 vaccines to be available for Central Coast residents,including Moderna, which is expected to arrive this month.” Wicks said from September 13, all children aged 12-15 will be eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Many people, including Tesch, have been calling for a mass vaccination hub to be established on the Coast, but Crouch said the issue is not

over logistics, but supply. “At Gosford Hospital, the Central Coast Local Health District even has the equivalent of a mass vaccination clinic ready and waiting to operate, but there simply isn’t enough supply,” Crouch said. “If you are over 18 and don’t fall under the above categories, please get vaccinated as quickly as possible. “Both brands of the vaccine are safe, effective and free. “Both brands of the vaccine are also proven to reduce the risk of death from COVID-19 by over 90 per cent.”

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Freedom in sight but lawyer concerned about overreach People who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed more freedoms this month, according to the NSW Government. The recent announcement marks the first step in the Government’s roadmap, which had been promised for several weeks. Further freedoms are expected to follow for those who have had the jab when the state hits new vaccination targets of 70 and 80 per cent. From Monday, September 13, following consultation with NSW Health, adults who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be able to gather outdoors with up to four other people within their LGA. The NSW Government said

when 70 per cent full vaccination is achieved, a range of family, industry, community and economic restrictions will be lifted for those who are vaccinated. At 80 per cent fully vaccinated, it is expected there will be a further easing of restrictions on industry, community and the economy. The government will investigate trials of certain industries in coming months, as a proof-ofconcept measure to prepare the businesses to open up and operate in a COVID-safe way. Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, said the roadmap was the biggest incentive yet to get vaccinated in order to return to a level of normality. “The roadmap ... outlines a clear pathway forward in which a range of family, industry,

community and economic restrictions will be lifted for those that are fully vaccinated when NSW hits 70 per cent,” Barilaro said. “Having a meal with loved ones or having a drink with friends is just around the corner, but to get there, we need to keep up momentum in the vaccination rollout.” Local legal practitioner and President of the NSW Council of Civil Liberties, Pauline Wright, said it was ‘not unreasonable’ for the government to be employing proof of vaccination cards but warned the scheme should be temporary. “There are some people who can’t be vaccinated because they are immune-compromised so an alternative way is needed for them to be able to be free in the community,” Wright said.

“And that is rapid testing. “While this deadly pandemic is still around, we do need to accept there are going to be some limits and we’re going to have to show that we have a licence to go about our business. “It’s got to be temporary but whilst we’ve still got the pandemic the proof of vaccination is not unreasonable.” However, Wright said she was highly concerned over the range of ‘Stay at Home’ measures brought in by the NSW Government. “The Council is onboard with having properly calibrated temporary measures that are designed to reduce the spread of this deadly pandemic so there is no argument about that,” Wright said. “But what we are concerned about is the overreach and

disproportionality of some of the measures and we are really concerned about the special powers announced on August 20. “We are facing a health crisis and not a crime wave. “These are significant new powers which have been given on top of the existing sweeping powers entrusted to police over the citizens of NSW. “Heavy-handed policing will not lead to successful health outcomes and is likely to undermine trust not only in police but also in the government that empowered them. “NSW cannot arrest its way out of the pandemic. “A two-pronged approach is required – adequate vaccination and testing being made freely available coupled with properly calibrated health directives

based on evidence.” The full interview with Pauline Wright can be found on Central Coast Community News’ YouTube channel. There will be a range of options available to receive proof of a COVID-19 vaccination: • Download a COVID-19 digital certificate via the Express Plus Medicare mobile app or through an Medicare online account on myGov; • A COVID-19 digital certificate on Apple Wallet or Google Pay; • Vaccination providers can print an immunisation history statement; or • Contact the Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809 (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) and ask for a statement to be sent to you. Maisy Rae

Roadshow ideas will inspire housing supply Aspiring homeowners and local planning experts from the Central Coast were among the hundreds of participants in a two-week Regional Housing Taskforce virtual roadshow. The roadshow uncovered ideas on how the NSW Government can unlock muchneeded housing in regional NSW. Parliamentary Secretary for

the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said 95,250 extra people were expected to call the Central Coast home by 2041. “Boosting housing supply will be crucial to supporting the growth of our region, particularly as COVID-19 makes more people realise the benefits of living outside of Greater Sydney,” Crouch said. He said the Regional Housing Taskforce conducted a series

of meetings with stakeholders and community groups throughout July and August. “In addition to a number of virtual meetings, online submissions were also accepted over a four-week period. “I thank everyone on the Central Coast who made an online submission or took part in a virtual meeting. “Your ideas, advice and

feedback have been heard by the Taskforce and will help to shape their work.” The Regional Housing Taskforce is chaired by planning expert, Garry Fielding, and is focused on the four key issues of supply, affordability, diversity and resilience which impact all regions in NSW, including the Central Coast. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Rob Stokes, said despite the current

lockdown, the Taskforce had been overwhelmed by participation in the two-week virtual roadshow. “We asked the Taskforce to investigate the drivers of housing pressure in the regions and by the sheer level of community interest, I’m optimistic we will have a clear picture of the unique housing challenges in each region,” Stokes said. The Regional Housing

Taskforce will prepare an independent report with recommendations on how the NSW Government can utilise the planning system to stimulate housing supply in regional NSW. For more information, go to: www.planningportal.nsw.gov. au/regional-housing. Source: Media release, Sep 1 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

Woman of the Year awards call for entries Nominations have opened for the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards, which celebrate the achievements of women from all walks of life. Categories of awards include Woman of the Year, Woman of Excellence, Aboriginal Woman

of the Year, Aware Super NSW Community Hero of the Year, Young Woman of the Year and Regional Woman of the Year. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the search is on for the Central Coast’s most inspirational and influential

female leaders. “In previous years, women from the Central Coast like entrepreneur Suzy Miller, nurse Steph Forster, philanthropist Yvonne Crestani, firefighter Tanya Deger, psychologist Nada Potter, founder of Free Trade Day, Yvette Wilson and

businesswoman, Claire Braund, have been recognised for their hard work and selfless service,” Crouch said. “There are just two weeks for people to make nominations for the 2022 awards and I encourage everyone to consider who they might put

forward for consideration.” The 2021 NSW Women of the Year Awards saw a record number of nominations as women across the State stepped up in the face of drought, fire, flood and COVID-19. Nominations for the 2022

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Briefing gives reasons for water price drop IPART cut the amount Central Coast Council could charge in water rates by $39M in 2019 because of decreasing interest rates and Council’s failure to deliver on capital expenditure. These two reasons were revealed in an IPART briefing for Central Coast MPs held last week. Only one politician attended the briefing, held as a webinar: The Entrance MP David Mehan. He asked a number of questions, including why the council’s rate had gone down and read out the drop in charges in his own water rates compared to 2018. “Council tends to tell us that (it)

didn’t put in a very good submission, but notwithstanding that I mean costs are costs,” he said. Scott Chapman, a Principal Analyst at the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), who is leading the Central Coast Council water price review this year answered. He said there was often a number of reasons and falling interest rates was one of the reasonsforthelastdetermination. Secretariat member, Ms Sheridan Rapmund, then took up the story. “One of the other factors last time was that council hadn’t delivered on a lot of their capital expenditure and so we didn’t want customers to pay for that

twice,” she said. “So that was sort of taken out I suppose of their cost base, because that hadn’t actually been spent on the projects that they indicated they were going to spend that on, so that was another factor,” she said. Mehan asked about prices and profit and the gripes of people on rural properties who were charged for drainage. On drainage, IPART said it would “certainly pay very close attention” as to whether people were actually getting a service from any of the costs that council was charging and whether they should be compelled to pay for those. Mehan asked if there was any element in the IPART price

determination that allowed council to make a profit on its service. Chapman said: “We set prices to recover the full economic costs of a business and that generally includes covering things like interest payments, and also a return on equity or a benchmark return on equity, which is kind of like a little bit of profit. “It’s the sort of profit that an efficient business in a competitive market would have to make to be viable basically, to make sure that it’s returning enough money to its shareholders, a minimal amount, because it’s a low-risk business but some to keep it viable.’’ Mehan asked what issues the public had raised in an webinar

held two days earlier. Rapmund said IPART had found them to be very engaged. “There’s a big call for transparency around the process,” she said. “There was some sort of sense of distrust of the council and other parts of government, and that the customers would really like to see us run a transparent process where they can be fully involved in that, they can have their say and they want to know that we actually take into account what they say.” The webinar ended with Ms Rapmund explaining that local MPs were important in the process. “And so I think we see your role as sort of feeding into that as

well, that assisting us in helping collect their views, make representations on behalf of them, and also encourage them to put forward their own views, and we can then take them into account in our process,” she said. The Council is working on an application to IPART to increase its water charges from next year. IPART has said it wants the public involved. It has put out a discussion paper and answers commonly asked questions on its website. People can subscribe for updates. https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/ information-webinars-24-and26-august-2021 Merilyn Vale

Big changes ahead for town centres President of the Peninsula Business Chamber, Matthew Wales, addressed the Rotary Club of Umina Beach during its weekly virtual meeting on Wednesday, August 25. Wales was introduced by Wayne Dowdle who described him as “the face and voice of the Peninsula over the last 24 years in his role with the Peninsula

Chamber of Commerce”. Although businesses in general on the Peninsula are facing tough times due to COVID, Wales told the meeting he had never been busier. He said he received daily calls from struggling family-owned small businesses such as hairdressers who are saying that unless they can re-open now,

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There are plans next year to reignite Woy Woy commercial with better traffic management and commercial solutions. The heavy commuter traffic from around 8,000 cars daily to and from the station is causing traffic gridlock and severely impedes local ability to park and shop. Council is amenable to relocating the multi storey commuter carpark away from Deepwater Plaza but is unable to find suitable land at a reasonable price, he said. Peninsula Business Chamber is in favour of extending existing ground level bitumen commuter parking as it is far cheaper than

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multi storey construction, Wales said. Wales stated that the three town centres on the Peninsula need to be redeveloped into ground floor commercial and three or four levels of residential above the shops. A significant upgrade to Peninsula Plaza is about to commence with more commercial, increased parking and provision for residential development. Overall, there will be a noticeable change on the Peninsula in the next five years, particularly in medium level density residential development, he said. Source: Newsletter, Aug 25 Umina Rotary

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Not convinced by director’s planning tutorial Scott Cox’s ‘explanation’ of how non-conforming developments are approved is about as unconvincing as anything that has emerged from Central Coast Council in its lifetime (“Director explains why developments get approved”, PP 024). In the first half of this year, Council staff members approved 42 non-complying developments, but the basis for these approvals is completely opaque. If a standard is a standard, by what criteria is it determined to be a standard that is ‘unreasonable or unnecessary’? If the standard was important enough to be incorporated in a

HYLAND BYTES legal planning instrument, how can departure from it result in ‘a better planning outcome’? Is the reasoning behind these non-conforming approvals made available to the public for scrutiny: if not, how can anybody have any confidence in them? On the face of it and judging by the number of objections to nonconforming developments, quite a sizable proportion of the community is not in agreement with the decisions of staff members on these cases. What would be interesting to know but what the ‘explanation’ fails to reveal is how many of

these variations were granted to developers and how many to ordinary ratepayers. Anecdotes that I have heard suggest that ratepayers have great difficulty in getting consideration for even the most trivial departures from the standards but that significant breaches by developers are waved through almost routinely. Could this be because the average ratepayer has no means of challenging the decision, whereas a developer can make a credible threat of legal action to overturn a refusal? On the basis of precedents set by the Council itself, the Court is very likely to favour an appeal (there is no rational basis on

Money down the drain I could not help notice your photos of the bad roads in the Bays area. There are many more areas with bad roads if you drive around the Peninsula. Many have no storm water drainage but are paying for ‘future development’ of the same. Many roads are not wide and have pothole shoulders and zero kerb or guttering. Some are just as dangerous. Many go under water when it rains. Many look like the aptly named Everglades.

FORUM Just throw in an alligator and it would not look out of place. The [Central Coast Council] debt and expenditure figures are staggering considering the third world infrastructure we suffer in some of our areas. Maybe the [Council] could hire some experts from Africa, South America or Afghanistan as I have noticedtheirsimilarinfrastructure. They look much the same on TV. You can find your disappearing storm water bill as it is now hiding in the end of year rates notice.

Funny thing that. I suppose the complaints drove it underground? Or maybe that’s so we can just forget it like the rates increase that Mr Perssons has said we will. Never mind I lived in PNG and the monsoons there, so this is definitely a big step up for me, except they had no expensive councils, rate hikes, and debt expenditure of hundreds of millions of dollars. Ah … what a blessing to live on the expensive Central Coast. Email, Aug 27 John Strang, Woy Woy

This is exactly the sort of thing the Central Coast Council wants to do now, specifically I am referring to the clearing of many Melaleuca trees at the

FORUM Austin Butler Ave, Woy Woy, to put up a parking lot. I see the Council have got a Greener Places Strategy for the Peninsula, so why not start by keeping these trees which are already established.

personal input goes into the final decision. Even then, we shall not have the full picture, because we shall not know how many applications are amended, because the applicant receives an unofficial indication that the variation will not be approved and withdraws, rather than fighting, because the cost precludes a challenge that might well succeed. It has long been my position that many planning decisions, if not all, should be appealable to NCAT, although OLG does not agree with this, on the grounds that planning law requires specialised knowledge in the decision-making body, so that the Court is best-placed to

adjudicate on disputes. Of course, if this were the case, it would be hard to explain how AAT manages to deal with areas of tax, immigration and welfare law, far more complicated than planning law, without the intervention of the Courts. When one doesn’t want to do something, any excuse, no matter how ridiculous, is as good as another. The only plausible reason is that the government does not want to open up avenues of planning appeal to the general public, for fear of revealing how shambolic the present process is. Email, Aug 29 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Ritual beer drinkers flout health orders I find it increasingly difficult to maintain a positive energy when my “legal” exercise walk clashes with the ‘Beer Garden’ in Woy Woy Memorial Park/old Baths area. There are up to 20 locals daily flaunting pandemic rules and totally ignoring the Health Advice

FORUM and Public Health Orders (not weather-dependant). There were no masks, no social distancing, and they were consuming beers in the ‘alcoholfree zone’ disbursed from a giant esky in a supermarket trolley. Why?

Local authorities are fully aware of this ongoing ritual. I’ve been forced to choose alternate walking tracks. Speaking of double standards - I would hope the gang are all double-vaccinated. Email, Aug 30 Dorothy Waldron, Daleys Point

Census mail a wicked waste FORUM

Just keep the trees They’ve paved paradise and put up a parking lot, yes lines from a song in the 60s by Joni Mitchell, Big Yellow Taxi.

which the Council can distinguish between most approved breaches of standards), but what ordinary citizen can bear the costs? What would be equally interesting would be to see a list of refusals, based on noncompliance with standards. A comparison between the approved and non-approved list might prove to be extremely instructive. This would be particularly so if we could see the explanations for approvals/ refusals for fundamentally similar applications: we could then judge how consistently variations are granted or how much

We don’t need to wait 20-30 years, it could easily be turned into a place for the people to walk through, sit and enjoy. Such short sightedness by the Council is inexcusable. Don’t we ever learn. Letter, Aug 25 Michael Wilder

Census forms and census overdue notices are still arriving at our village on [the] Central Coast. Large envelopes are being stuffed into our boxes each delivery. What a wicked waste. Email, Aug 31 Helen Harris, Daleys Point

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Why remove precious grove of paper barks? It is reported that in response to alarming temperature level increases, Central Coast Council has developed a strategy for “greening” various areas, with special focus on Woy Woy Peninsula. It is described as a “heat sink island”. There can be no doubt that this temperature increase is almost entirely due to open space backyards in single dwellings

FORUM being replaced by multi-unit developments with hard heat absorbing surfaces. The process has also meant the removal of huge numbers of shade trees. It is very hard to believe that the council administrator has any interest in this greening process given that he is actively moving to implement the destruction of a

precious grove of mature paper bark trees at Austin Butler oval. These trees are very much a counter to heat from the adjoining carpark, as well as being vital habitat for birds and bats. If this appalling act of vandalism takes place, I for one will totally boycott shops and businesses in the peninsula plaza. Letter, Aug 8 WR Maynard, Woy Woy

Not actually all that convenient Why do the banks hate us? When I retired, I was banking with the Credo - the one opposite the Police Station. They were lovely people and always happy and smiling. One day I received a letter advising that ‘for my convenience the branch was closing’ and I could go to Erina Fair. Not actually all that convenient but off I went. Said goodbye to the nice people and closed my accounts. Where to then? Why the ANZ is only thirty yards further, give them a go. Jules and Bluey were great. Nothing was a trouble and my affairs were back in order in no

One vote and counting FORUM

Beautiful email on 26th August John Longmire. I’ll be voting for you for Prime Minister in 10 years time. Email, Aug 29 Fay Tattersall, Point Clare

FORUM time. Wonderful people. One day I received a letter advising that ‘for my convenience the branch was closing’ and I could go to Gosford. Not actually all that convenient. The reasons for the closure seemed a little spurious to me. We all know from the experience of the Banking Royal Commission that bankers are all honest and upright people. They wouldn’t just pull numbers out of thin air to support their argument. Oh, and by the way, they didn’t promise no job losses, because there were some. Didn’t wait this time. Sorry wonderful people, I withdrew all my modest savings and said goodbye and thanks for all your help and friendship over the years. I thought this is getting monotonous. I know, go with the strength, go Commonwealth. I used to have an account with them when I was at primary school. I remember going up to the nice man with my dark blue passbook and threepence and tied in the corner of my hankie. The good old days.

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What wonderful people. Donna sat me down and after an hour I had all my accounts sorted and even a new picture on my phone to check up on things. Happy, smiling and wanting to help an old bloke lost in this new technological world. Thank you lovely ladies. Boy, am I glad I didn’t select the NAB. For the convenience of their customers they are closing their branch. Did you read Mr Jamie Apostolovski’s statement in last week’s Pelican Post? I reckon he copied from Michael Wake’s ANZ press release from last year. All the same concocted statistics which can’t be disputed, attendance figures reflecting the fact that we abide by medical expert’s advice and stay home and our supposed use of other branches. Piffle. Let your actions show these people what you really think of them. Go and get your money and close your accounts. They don’t want you, so why support them. Bah, humbug. Email, Aug 30 Laurie Powell, Woy Woy

Mask rules and fines spelt out by police NSW Police have put out a reminder for residents of some of the restrictions in place under the current stay at home orders. On Monday, August 23, a new rule was introduced for regional NSW, which now includes the Central Coast: all individuals must wear a mask when outside their home, except when exercising. Increased fines for Public Health Order breaches have also been employed with on-the-spot $5,000 fines to be issued for breaching self-isolation rules, or for lying on a permit or to a contact tracer, and a $3,000 onthe-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. Police said they continue to conduct business inspections and patrols across the entire district and will take action

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against anyone flouting the rules. 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

Boating and watersport rules clarified NSW Police have clarified a series of rules for maritime activity under the current stay at home orders for any keen boaties who may be out on the Brisbane Water, Individuals can currently undertake passive craft water sports as exercise, such as sailing, jet-skiing, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing and powerboats are also allowed to be used as recreation. Boating must be limited within the Central Coast LGA and to two people (or more if all from the same household). Coastal waters are also included so individuals can travel up to

three nautical miles off the coast, adjacent to the LGA. Rules regarding the maintenance and servicing of the vessel have also been clarified with the completion of urgent repairs allowed at a marina or mooring. Taking a vessel directly to a marina or boat shed for urgent repairs or moving a vessel between marinas for relocation purposes if a commercial agreement has ended is also permitted, along with the delivery of a vessel after purchase. For those wishing to obtain their

boat licence during lockdown, NSW Police said applicants and trainees can only gather in groups of two, if not from the same household, and obtain their training virtually. Training of more than two people outside their own LGA is likely to be impractical and is not recommended, according to NSW Police. Physical distancing requirements and mask-wearing rules apply at all times including at the boat ramp and whilst on the vessel. Source: Social media, Aug 30 NSW Police Force

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Doggy library a fetching idea Local dog owners have created a ‘dog library’ to turn their affection for canines into something to build a sense of community during the lockdown. The library hut includes a range of balls, sticks, toys and a water bowl for dogs and their owners to stop off at for a rest. The ‘hut’ is located at the Hardys Bay end of the dog walking track and has reportedly attracted a lot of interest. “It was just an idea I’ve wanted to do for ages,” Treveen Brown said.

“We are so privileged to live in an area where dogs are welcome. “I started a water bowl over a year ago so it sort of grew from that. “We’ve had so many dogs here recently due to COVID exercising so we went with it. “A local guy made it and we launched it officially about a week ago. “We have received some great donations of old balls and some lovely stuffed toys that were no longer needed. “The idea is people borrow and return or donate what they

no longer need but basically it’s there for dogs and their people to enjoy. “There’s so much stress out there right now, it’s great to be able to do something fun for a change.” It’s a project that’s brought together the community with Empire Bay’s Beach and Bay Vet donating supplies. At the same time the library was launched, a similar project was developed separately at the other end of the walking track at Pretty Beach. Maisy Rae

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Just put on a happy hat A local organisation has delivered gifts from the Peninsula to Paramatta with a collection of ‘happy hats’ being sent to the Western Sydney suburbs most affected by the current lockdown. The Aunties from the Mingaletta Aboriginal Corporation at Umina decided to expand their ‘Sisters Together’ program to help those in need in communities feeling the full force of COVID-19. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she has been one of the many people to receive some happy hats. “Aunty Elaine Chapman has been knitting happy hats to give away to people who need some happiness during the challenging times of lockdown,” Tesch said. “As soon as Aunty Robyn Reid delivered some happy hats to me yesterday, I put two of them in the post to send to some of my parliamentary colleagues in the hard lockdown areas of Western Sydney to give out in

their community – who are really going through tough times. “Both Aunties are a part of a fabulous program called ‘Sisters Together,’ who look after not only themselves and other Aboriginal Aunties in our

community, but also many more people with the great programs they run at Mingaletta. “People like Aunty Elaine and Aunty Robyn are a fabulous reminder of how simple acts of kindness can bring our

communities together during these challenging times. “Both Mingaletta Aunties should be commended for using their time and skills to produce hats that spread so much happiness and joy.

“I am so incredibly proud of our locals who continue to think of others and it is heartwarming to hear these positive stories during this time.” More information about the Mingaletta Aunties and their community programs can be

found on the organisation’s Facebook page. Source: Media release, Aug 27 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

More time to discover and dine The NSW Government’s Dine & Discover initiative has been extended by 10 months, with the vouchers now due to expire on June 30, 2022. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the extension gives local residents more time

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Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting Author: Lisa Genova Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Do you forget why you walked into a room? Do you forget names? Do you forget where you put your glasses? Yes! Yes! Yes! Does it freak you out? It does me. I am concerned that forgetting these little things means I am losing my memory. I get worried that this is happening because I am getting old(er)? [Shut up Ross!]. Does it mean I am destined to get dementia? Do I need to start taking ginkgo biloba? It turns out that it is partly due

to redeem their hundreds of thousands of ‘unspent’ vouchers. “A total of 314,358 vouchers have been redeemed by Central Coast residents since the vouchers first became available in February,” Crouch said. “To date, these vouchers have injected almost $8 million into local businesses.

“Central Coast residents still possess a total of 539,426 unredeemed vouchers, and it’s fantastic that everyone now has extra time to ‘spend’ them on a range of hospitality and tourism activities when the COVID-19 lockdown ends.” Earlier this year, every adult in NSW was offered two $25 ‘dine’ vouchers to use at

restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs and two $25 ‘discover’ vouchers to be used at cultural institutions, live music and arts venues. More than two thirds of adults in NSW signed up for Dine & Discover NSW, including 213,446 on the Central Coast. Crouch said the vouchers would help local businesses

bounce back more quickly when the COVID-19 lockdown ends. “So far we’ve observed that customers spend an average of $41 for every $25 ‘dine’ voucher used,” Crouch said. “Whether it’s a café, restaurant, cinema or gallery, every industry continues to be hit hard by the COVID-19

lockdown and these vouchers will encourage more customers to come through the doors of local businesses as soon as they’re allowed to reopen.”

your spouse as you are probably both wrong. On the flip side there are those of us (although very few) that remember everything. Every event in their lives. Genova lists a few people that have this ability and, although it may seem like a blessing, there are many things we want to forget. Hurtful times. Traumatic events. Thoughts and images that pop into our heads at unexpected times that makes us miserable to relive them. “It is through the erosion of memory that time heals all wounds.” The author takes a very complicated subject, the brain, writes about it in a language that yours truly can even understand. There are things that people can do to improve their memory and it isn’t taking gingko bilboa

or doing crossword puzzles. Things like reducing stress, getting enough sleep, being healthier overall. Age is a factor in getting Alzehimer’s disease, but the author has a chapter dedicated to things we can do to give our brains a fighting chance. Lisa Genova is a neuroscientist and also wrote the book Still Alice, a story about a Harvard professor that gets early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Yes, there was a movie but read the book instead, it was great. There was something else really interesting about it … sorry, I forget.

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to age but there are so many other factors at play with memory. “If we want to remember something, above all ease, we need to notice what is going on. Noticing requires two things: perception (seeing, hearing, feeling) and attention.” How often do we not pay attention? How many times have you driven to a destination and not remembered anything about the trip? Don’t recall stopping at any traffic lights. Meeting a person and forgetting their name seconds afterwards. It is because we are not paying proper attention. We recall significant events in our life because our brains capture details we find “interesting, meaningful, new, surprising, emotional, and consequential.”

We won’t remember all the trips to work, unless something unusual happens. We won’t remember all our meals, unless it was a special occasion and different than the usual beans on toast, “the truth is, much of our lives are habitual, routine, and inconsequential.” Isn’t that a sad thought? Wait, what was I talking about?

Oh, yeah, right, it turns out our memories are not reliable (which is pretty scary for witness testimony that could put someone away for years). Studies have shown how episodic memories erode over time and even change completely, “your memory for what happened might be right, completely wrong, or somewhere in between.” So, best not to argue with

Source: Media release, Aug 30 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Brisbane Water inspiration for children’s books

A local author has brought the wonders of the ocean to life with the launch of a new children’s book this week which aims to explore themes around acceptance, self-worth and teamwork. Karen Witt, from St Hubert’s Island, unveiled ‘The Incredible Claw’ on Wednesday, September 1 after sparking success with her first novel, The Claw, last year. Illustrated by Aaron Pocock, the novel explores the adventures of Clive – an Australian mud crab – who is on a mission to stop a greedy

fisherman from catching all the crabs in the bay. The Claw series, aimed at children aged between three and eight, are rhyming books with colourful illustrations. Witt said she was inspired to write the series after catching crabs during many fishing trips on Brisbane Water. “With these books, I wanted to create a story that was fun and engaging for both adults and children,” Witt said. “It gives families a chance to read and laugh together. “As someone who has grown up by the sea, The Claw Book series is really fitting for me.

“I love stories about the ocean! “The ocean has so much to share with, and teach us, and I want to encourage children to explore these wonders. “It’s really exciting to be launching the sequel to The Claw.” A range of educational elements are also present in the book as readers learn how crabs can ‘throw’ their nippers when they are frightened. Witt said one of her characters, Norman Beerbellio, was locally inspired. The final book in the Claw trilogy, The Clawsome Crew, is

expected next year. She has also recently joined with film production company, Ten Alphas, to work on a family feature film, for one of her screenplays set in regional NSW. Both The Claw and the Incredible Claw are available in hardcover at The Bookshop in Umina and in both Book Face and QBD in Erina Fair. Books and character soft toys can also be purchased online at www.theclawbooks.com Maisy Rae

Conversations save lives Residents have been reminded to ‘open up and reach out’ if they are struggling with life’s challenges as part of Central Coast Council’s commitment to R U OK? Day, the national suicide prevention initiative. R U OK? Day encourages Australians to ask their friends, family, colleagues or

neighbours “are you ok?”. To support R U OK Day, Council has placed flags on Gosford’s Brian McGowan Bridge. “Even with current restrictions, you can still pick up a phone or set up a video call and meaningfully connect with someone you know who is struggling with life,” the Council website said. “It’s often the people around

us that can best help us navigate life’s ups and downs. “One simple conversation really can save a life, by asking people to open-up, when they are struggling emotionally. “Anyone can do it and its proven to make a difference. “Nearly half of all Australians (45 per cent) will experience some form of mental illness during their lifetime.

“It can be difficult for people to talk about personal struggles and they might be emotional, embarrassed or upset. “Help them open up by asking questions like “How are you going?” or “What’s been happening?” “Mention specific things that have made you concerned for them, like “You seem less chatty than usual. How are you going?”

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Paralympic Games Tokyo 12:00 2020: Day 9 - Day Session 12:10 *Live* [s] 12:40 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Seven News [s] 3:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 4:00 My Impossible House: First 5:00 Time Home (PG) [s] 6:00 7:00 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland (M l) [s] – Billy visits 7:30 the Scotland of his childhood, where he reveals that knitted 9:45 woolly swimming trunks were not a figment of his imagination. The Latest: Seven News [s] 10:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] Movie: “Out Of Line” (M l,s,v) 11:00 (’01) Stars: Alonso Oyarzun, 11:50 Christopher Judge, Holt McCallany, Jennifer Beals Home Shopping 12:40 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 12:15 2020: Day 10 - Day Session *Live* [s] 2:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 4:00 Seven News [s] 5:00 Better Homes And Gardens 6:00 Movie: “Grease” (PG) (’78) – 7:00 Good girl Sandy and greaser 7:30 Danny fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re 9:50 now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Stars: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Didi Conn, 10:35 Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl Program To Be Advised Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 12:40 Fun & Games (M v) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Weekend [s] 12:30 Seven’s Horse Racing: 1:00 Moonee Valley/ Randwick 1:10 *Live* [s] 2:10 Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s 3:30 Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Movie: “Hotel Transylvania 3” 4:30 (PG) (’18) – Count Dracula and 5:00 company participate in a cruise 5:30 6:00 for sea-loving monsters, unaware that their boat is being 7:00 commandeered by the monster-hating Van Helsing family. Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, 9:30 Kevin James, Fran Drescher 9:45 Movie: “X-Men: Days Of Future Past” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: Hugh 12:00 Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence Program To Be Advised 1:50 Home Shopping 2:00

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 6:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:00 Explore [s] 7:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] The Block: Half Basement 8:00 Week (PG) [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 2:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] A Current Affair [s] 4:00 NRL: Canberra Raiders v 4:30 Sydney Roosters *Live* From 5:00 BB Print Stadium [s] 6:30 Thursday Night Knock Off (M) [s] – Join the Wide World of 7:30 Sports team for the all the post- 9:15 match NRL news and analysis. 11:15 NINE News Late [s] 12:15 Chicago Med: Tell Me The 1:15 Truth (M mp) [s] 2:00 World’s Worst Flights: 3:30 Landings (M l) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 6:00 Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] 6:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 7:30 Movie: “Deadly Vows” (M v) (’17) Stars: Charlene Amoia 8:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 2:30 NINE News [s] 3:00 A Current Affair [s] NRL: Parramatta Eels v Penrith 3:30 4:00 Panthers *Live* From Robina 4:30 Stadium [s] Golden Point (M) [s] – Join the Wide World of Sports team for 5:00 the all the post-match NRL 6:00 news and analysis. 6:30 Movie: “Beirut” (MA15+) (’18) 7:30 Stars: Jon Hamm, Jay Potter, 8:30 Khalid Benchagra, Ania Josse, 9:30 Angus John Crisford PritchardGordon 11:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Animal Tales (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Rivals [s] Destination WA (PG) [s] 7:30 Explore [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee 8:30 The Block: Half Basement 9:00 Week (PG) [s] Travel Guides: South Australia 9:30 Foodie Tour (PG) [s] 12:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 1:45 NINE News: First At Five [s] 2:45 Getaway (PG) [s] 3:45 NINE News Saturday [s] 4:15 NRL: South Sydney Rabbitohs 4:30 v St George Illawarra Dragons *Live* From Sunshine Coast 5:00 Stadium [s] 6:00 NRL: Post Match (M) [s] Movie: “S.W.A.T.” (M l,v) (’03) 6:30 Stars: Colin Farrell 7:00 Movie: “Burn After Reading” 8:00 (MA15+) (’08) Stars: Brad Pitt 9:00 Explore [s] 11:00 Home Shopping 1:00

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

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

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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] 2:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 3:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 4:35 (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] 5:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 6:00 Law & Order: SVU (M v) [s] 6:30 Blue Bloods (M v) [s] 7:30 The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] 8:35 Home Shopping Football: Australia v China 9:40 *Live* From Khalifa 10:40 International Stadium, Doha [s] 11:10 Football: Australia v China 5:30 *Live* [s] 11:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 11:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 1:00 (PG) [s] 2:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] 3:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 3:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 4:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] 4:30 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 9:35 (PG) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping 11:55 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 With 3:00 Hayden Quinn [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 4:30 The Living Room [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 5:00 Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 5:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 6:30 10 News First [s] 7:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 8:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 9:40 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Ambulance UK (M d) [s] 11:45 Program To Be Advised 12:45 Blue Bloods (M) [s] Home Shopping

Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Woman Raised By Monkeys (PG) (In English/ Portuguese) Going Places With Ernie Dingo The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 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+) Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Woman Raised By Monkeys (PG) (In English/ Portuguese) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Search For Cleopatra (PG) World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: USA (PG) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (M) SBS World News 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Transplant (MA15+) Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Cycling: UCI MTB BMX World Championships 2021 Highlights Gymnastics: Artistic World Challenge Cup, Cairo 2020 (Part 2) Going Places With Ernie Dingo Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy Of Courage (PG) SBS World News Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends: Germany (PG) Celebrity Mastermind (PG) Movie: “The King’s Speech” (M l) (’10) Stars: Colin Firth The Family Law (M) Movie: “Viceroy’s House” (M) (’17) Stars: Gillian Anderson, Hugh Bonneville

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ABC (C20/21)

6:00 7:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:30 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:30 7:00 7:40 8:30 9:25 10:10

Wednesday 8 September

Tuesday 7 September

Monday 6 September

11:05 12:05 2:20 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 4:00 4:55 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:15 9:35 10:30 10:45 11:05 12:05 12:50 1:45 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:55 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:25 10:20 10:35 10:55 12:00 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:35 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:25 10:40 10:55 11:40 12:00 12:55

PRIME (C61/60)

6:00 7:00 10:00 11:00 1:00 1:30 1:40

Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 - Day Session *Live* [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Better Homes And Gardens Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] Seven News [s] The Voice: Semi-Final (PG) [s] Homicide With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi (M) [s] – SA mother of two mysteriously disappears a week before Christmas. Police think she’s run away with her lover. Her husband holds a media conference appealing for her to come home. The Real Manhunter: The Bus Stop Killer Levi Bellfield (M) [s] The Great Diamond Heist (M) Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Landline [s] Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City (PG) Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 3:00 4:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 5:00 The Drum [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 7.30 [s] 7:30 Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] 8:30 Media Watch (PG) [s] Beyond The Towers: 9:30 Twin Pillars (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] 10:30 The Business [s] 11:00 Magic And The Brain: The Science Of Illusion - A Catalyst 12:00 Special (PG) [s] Traces (M l) [s] Roadkill (M d,l,v) [s] 1:00 Walk With Me [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “My Mother’s Secret” (M v) (’12) Stars: Nicole de Boer, Yannick Bisson What The Killer Did Next: Geoff Seggie (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Holey Moley USA: Unhinged (Part 1) (PG) [s] 9-1-1: Lone Star: One Day (M v) [s] 9-1-1: Lone Star: Dust To Dust (M v) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Learning To Fly (M v) [s] The Passage: How You Gonna Outrun The End Of The World? (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Four Corners [s] Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) [s] Death In Paradise (M) [s] 2:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 3:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 4:00 The Drum [s] 5:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 7.30 [s] 7:00 Back To Nature: 7:30 The Fires Of Larapuna [s] Juanita: A Family Mystery 8:30 (PG) [s] Decoding Danger: Floods (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] 12:00 The Business [s] Q&A [s] 1:00 Miriam’s Deathly Adventure (M l,s) [s] 2:00

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Perfect Assistant” (M) (’08) Stars: Josie Davis, Chris Potter, Rachel Hunter, Veronique-Natale Szalankiewicz, Jason Harper What The Killer Did Next: Bei Carter (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Holey Moley USA: Unhinged (Part 2) (PG) [s] Movie: “Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood” (M) (’19) Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch Temptation Island USA (MA15+) [s] Air Crash Investigations: Lethal Turn (PG) [s] Home Shopping

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 The Recording Studio (PG) 11:30 Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] 2:00 Death In Paradise (M) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 Escape From The City [s] 4:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Question Everything [s] Rosehaven (PG) [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] Staged (M) [s] 8:30 ABC Late News [s] 9:30 The Business [s] 10:30 Four Corners [s] 11:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] Beyond The Towers (PG) [s] 12:00 Death In Paradise (M) [s] 1:30

Sunrise [s] 6:00 The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “The Wrong Neighbour” 12:00 (M v) (’17) Stars: Michael 12:10 Madsen, Andrea Bogart 12:40 What The Killer Did Next: Peter Fasoli (M) [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 Nurses (M) [s] – An woman’s 7:30 dangerously high heart rate has the emergency trauma team 8:50 braced for resuscitation; cancer patient Chris undergoes risky brain surgery. RFDS (M v) [s] 9:50 The Rookie: New Blood (M) [s] 10:50 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:20 Chicago Fire: My Lucky Day (M) [s] 12:10 First Dates Australia (PG) [s] Home Shopping 1:00

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

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

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 12:00 The World This Week [s] Coronavirus: Public Update [s] ABC News At Noon [s] 3:30 Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] 4:00 Songs Of Praise [s] 5:00 Shakespeare And Hathaway: 5:30 The Envious Court (PG) [s] 6:00 New Dads (PG) [s] 7:00 Art Works [s] 9:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass [s] ABC News Sunday [s] David Attenborough’s Global Adventure: Home Planet [s] The Newsreader (M) [s] Traces (M d,l) [s] Les Norton: The Boys From 10:00 Binjiwunyawunya (M d,l) [s] Silent Witness (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Human Flow (M) [s] 1:00 rage (MA15+) [s]

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

8:50 9:50 10:50 11:20 12:10 1:00 1:30 6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 12:10 12:40 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:50 9:50

10:50 11:20

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Explore [s] The Block: Half Basement Week (PG) [s] NRL: Wests Tigers v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs *Live* From Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe [s] NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Half Basement Reveal (PG) [s] 60 Minutes [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: Murder On Maiden Lane (M) [s] Prison Girls: Life Inside (MA15+) [s] Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now: Body Image (MA15+) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Getaway (PG) [s] The Block: Half Basement 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 Ensuite Week (PG) [s] – The teams start work on their inspirational bathrooms and get together for a winners-are-grinners dinner. Under Investigation: Theo Hayez (M) [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: You Are Not Alone (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 6:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:00 Explore (PG) [s] 7:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] The Block: Master Ensuite 8:00 Week (PG) [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 The Block: Master Ensuite 4:30 Week (PG) [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee 5:00 Travel Guides: The Philippines 6:00 (PG) [s] – We go to the 6:30 Philippines for an unexpected 7:30 island-hopping adventure 9:15 packed with beautiful beaches, 10:10 bizarre scenery and rare wildlife. 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 12:10 Reverie: Blue Is The Coldest 1:00 Color (M v) [s] 4:30 Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Garden Gurus Moments [s] Customs (PG) [s] The Block: Master Ensuite Week (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Master Ensuite Week (PG) [s] Paramedics (M) [s] – Every twelve seconds across Victoria, a call for help is made to emergency services. Kings Cross ER (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] BTK: A Killer Among Us (MA15+) [s] Bluff City Law: Need To Know (M) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s]

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

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Religious Programs [s] 5:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 11:00 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Australia By Design: 11:30 Interiors [s] 1:00 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 3:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Driven Not Hidden [s] 3:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 Three Veg And Meat [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] 5:00 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia With 5:30 Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] FBI: Trigger Effect (M v) [s] 9:10 FBI: Emotional Rescue (PG) [s] FBI: Scorched Earth (PG) [s] 11:15 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:15 Home Shopping 1:10 CBS This Morning [s]

Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch Speedweek Motor Sports: W Series Highlights, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium Gymnastics: Trampoline World Cup Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Unsinkable: Japan’s Lost Battleship (PG) (In English/ Japanese) SBS World News The Real Lawrence Of Arabia (M) Children Of 9/11 - Our Story (M) The Surrogates (M s) 24 Hours In Emergency (M l) False Confessions (M l,v) (In English/ Danish)

Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) [s] Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 2:35 Tony Robinson - Egyptian Tomb Hunting (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Movie: “9/11: The Falling Man” (M) (’06) Stars: Steven Mackintosh, Eric Lipton 8:55 Movie: “The Woman Who Wasn’t There” (M l) (’12) Stars: Tania Head

Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 2:40 Tony Robinson - Egyptian Tomb Hunting (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Splendour And Misery (In English/ German/ Russian) 5:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 9/11: Escape From The Impact Zone (M) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:00 Tennis: US Open: Singles 6:30 Everyday Gourmet With Quarter Finals *Live* From Justine Schofield [s] Flushing Meadows, New York 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 6:00 Worldwatch 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 9:00 Tennis: US Open: Singles (PG) [s] Quarter Finals *Live* 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:10 Dateline 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 2:40 Insight: Bouncing Back 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 3:40 The Cook Up (PG) 2:45 Entertainment Tonight [s] 4:10 Hunt For The Kaiser’s 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Superfleet (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 6:00 Mastermind (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:35 Tony Robinson’s World By 6:00 WIN News [s] Rail: Canada (PG) 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 8:30 Princess Royal - Anne At 70 7:30 Mirror Mirror (M) [s] (PG) 9:00 Bull: Prison Break (PG) [s] 9:45 War Of The Worlds (MA15+) 10:00 Bull: The Ex Factor (M) [s] (In English/ French) 11:00 Bull: Justice For Cable (M) [s] 10:40 SBS World News 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 11:10 Hunters (M) 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 12:00 The Virus: What Went 2:00 Home Shopping Wrong? (M l) 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 1:30 Going Places (PG)

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

Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services

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

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9 Wiggler (9) 10 Eight singers (5) 11 Curtain calls (7) 12 Trap (7) 13 Debatable (13) 20 Equipment for the reproduction of very good sound (2-2) 21 Set apart (5) 22 Irish county (4) 23 Unpredictable (13) 32 Tolerate (7) 33 Sustain (7) 34 Awaken (5) 35 Appraising (9)

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Native Australia Shade Lovers small and medium sizes, Roundleaved Mint Bush (Prostanthera rotundifolia) Large Shrubs (over 2m in height) Hairpin Banksia (Banksia spinulosa), Broad Leaved Palm Lily (Cordyline petiolaris), Cycad Palm (Cycas media), Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus), Fern-leaf Grevillea (Grevillea longifolia), New South Wales Waratah (Telopea speciosissima) Climbers Wonga Wonga Vine (Pandorea pandorana) Shady Moist Area CHERALYN DARCEY

This would have to be one of the most often asked questions I receive, “Can Australian Native plants grow in the shade?” and it is also an answer that surprises many because, let’s face it, we do consider Australia the land of sun and heat. Our country is made up of various climates and conditions with plants to match. There are over 24,000 species of Australian Native Plants and that’s a huge number in the botanical world. England has 1,022 native species and the USA about 17,000 so you can rest assured that there are shade lovers in our bunch. The trick is, finding ones that will grow successfully in your garden, because while a rainforest fern from Cairns may love the dark corners of Far North Queensland, your patch of NSW may leave it feeling rather parched. As always, the trick to easier gardening is finding the right plants for your garden, not trying to force plants that won’t be happy into situations they are not suited to. The following are a few suggestions that should fit your conditions. I have divided them into simply dry or moist loving plants and then given you a few sizes that may fit into your patch. Still not sure? Have a chat with any of the amazing team at any of our local garden centres and nurseries. Shady Dry Area

Small Shrubs (up to 1m in height) River Wattle (Acacia cognata) which grows as a small to medium shrub and small tree, Veiny Wattle (Acacia venulose),Christmas Bells (Blandfordia grandiflora), Hard Fern (Blechnum spp.), Small-leaved Boronia (Boronia microphylla), Pilliga Posy (Brachyscome formosa), Cut-Leafed Daisy (Brachyscome multifida), Tasman flax-lily (Dianella tasmanica) White Fan-flower (Scaevola albida), Branching Grass Flag (Libertia paniculata) Medium Shrubs (1 to 2m in height) Birdsnest Fern (Asplenium australasicum), Brogo Overflow’ Bottlebrush (Callistemon subulatus), Austral Indigo (Indigofera australis), Lance Leaf Hovea (Hovea lanceolata), Poorinda Firebird Grevillea (Grevillea ’Poorinda Firebird’), (Dampiera purpurea), Chef’s Cap Correa (Correa baeuerlenii), Rice Flower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius) Large Shrubs (over 2m in height) Karri Oak (Chorilaena quercifolia), Spear Lily (Doryanthes palmeri), Braidwood Waratah (Telopea mongaensis), Hairy Dogwood (Pomaderris pilifera), Long-leaf Lomatia (Lomatia myricoides), Cross-

leaf Honey-myrtle (Melaleuca decussata), Silky Hakea (Hakea sericea), Soft Tree Fern (Dicksonia antarctica) Climbers Traveller’s Joy (Clematis aristate) Small-leaved Clemati (Clematis microphylla), Native Sarsaparilla (Hardenbergia violacea), Bower of Beauty (Pandorea jasminoides) Shade-suitable plants are not darkloving plants. They will not grow well at all in full sun, but they still require light. In the wild, this is usually in the form of dappled sunlight that falls from beneath the foliage of taller plants. As you can see from the plant lists above, shade suitable plant also does not usually like wet conditions, preferring moist and in some cases even dry environments. The lessons are to know your garden, your environment and conditions and select plants to suit. An important point to note is that

many larger Australian Native Trees require underplanting to provide soil and root stability. By selecting shade-tolerant species you can create a natural garden that will thrive in the conditions available. For more information:

gardeners themselves describe the processes, challenges and outcomes which add a realness to this beautiful collection of wild and yet softly tamed gardens. My review: 5 leaves out of 5 leaves. TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK

Australian Plant Society: austplants. com.au Australian Plant Society Central Coast District Group: austplants.com. au/Central-Coast GARDENING BOOK REVIEW

Well, that was a wild bunch of weather this past week, so you better get out there and check your stakes, remove any broken branches or foliage, and tip out any full saucers under potted plants. 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 Lunar Planting Guide 28th AUG 3rd SEP

Australian Dreamscapes, the art of planting gardens inspired by nature, Claire Takacs, Hardie Grant Books ISBN: 9781743794708. Following on from my chat with our gardener of the week, this is a book to help you find your own natural style and bring it to life in your garden. Also, a gorgeous gift book, the photography is truly inspirational while sharing practical and achievable results. The words of the designers and

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Brendan Gulson

Small Shrubs (up to 1m in height) Prickly Bottlebrush (Callistemon brachyandrus) which has cultivars in all sizes, White Correa (Correa alba), Waxflower (Crowea Exalta), Flax Lily (Dianella longifolia), (Grevillea diminuta), Myrtle Hakea (Hakea myrtoides), Alpine Tea-tree (Leptospermum rupestre), Thyme-leaf Honey-myrtle (Melaleuca thymifolia), Fan Flower (Scaevola spp.), Native Violet (Viola hederacea), (Thryptomene spp.), Lomandra (Lomandra longifolia) Tussock Grass (Poa sieberiana) Medium Shrubs (1 to 2m in height) Myrtle Wattle (Acacia myrtifolia), Banksia (Banksia blechnifolia), Clover Bush (Goodia lotifolia), Coastal Rosemary (Westringia fruticose) cultivars are available in

Natural Coastal Garden Our gardener this week is a professional and he has a message for coast-side gardeners; you can have a beautiful, natural-looking garden that is still easy to maintain and still looks neat. He also has the perfect example that you can see for yourself at the Diggers Club, Ettalong. Brendan was given the job of restoring and maintaining the gardens at the Diggers through his company ‘Warrigal Green’ and said that although there were a few issues with the site, fortunately there was a good irrigation system and bore pump that only needed repair. He also found that the soil that had been originally laid at site at the time of construction was still good. He first replaced the existing pine bark mulch that was used throughout the garden. “Using leaf mulch adds to the nutrient levels of the soil as it breaks down and a lot of other mulches don’t. It’s also

a third of the price of pine bark mulch.” The other challenge for the site was retaining the view and he has succeeded in ‘keeping the punters happy ‘by simply maintaining the height/shape of the Coastal Banksia that naturally popped up on site. The addition of lower growing or easily pruned to shape natives have supported the style of this impressive feature garden. “The creation of a balance between a natural garden that looks full but doesn’t look out of control while remaining low maintenance was my aim on this site and it’s something I want other gardeners to see can be easily achieved.” Brendan said. Native gardens do get a bit of a negative reputation for being messy in appearance and even hard to maintain but Brendan has proved his point in a striking way. The Ettalong Diggers Garden is an inspiration for any gardener and worth a closer look next time you are in the area.

From early Saturday morning (28th) until 2:26pm that day, you will find that this is the best time for transplantation of established plants and trees and the planting of bulbs. From this time until early Monday morning, planting and tending to root crops and flowering bulbs as well as the care of established lawns are advised. Tuesday 30th is a time of rest for the garden – for the rest of the week, until Monday 6th, weeding, pest control, feeding, pruning, soil preparation and compost work are all tasks best done during this time. 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. She is also co-host of ‘Mostly About Plants’ a weekly gardening podcast with Vicki White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

PAGE 20 2 SEPTEMBER 2021 OUT & ABOUT Two Peninsula locals and climate activists, Richard Weller and Jo Muller, have responded to the dire warning given recently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) by launching a new campaign to activate the community. The IPCC delivered its sixth assessment report in Geneva on August 9 and warned that scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system. Many of the changes observed in the climate are unprecedented in thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of years, and some of the changes already set in motion—such as continued sea level rise—are irreversible over hundreds to thousands of years, the report said. “However, strong and sustained reductions in

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emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases would limit climate change. “While benefits for air quality would come quickly, it could take 20-30 years to see global temperatures stabilise,” the report said. Rather than sit on their hands and proclaim it’s all too hard, Weller and Muller, as long-term climate activists, have decided to start a public campaign to educate the local community about measures individuals and households can take to have a positive impact on the climate crisis. “We see even more happening in Australia, for instance, severe coral bleaching events and the disappearance of kelp forests around Tasmania,” Jo Muller said in response to the IPCC findings. “Help from everybody is needed to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions,

especially our carbon dioxide emissions. “We need much more action from the government too but there are also things that can be done on the local level and on the personal level. “Unfortunately the turmoil at our local Council has caused a drop of action on climate change and we encourage the Council to continue with actions against climate change but

there is also much that can be done on the personal level. “I was shocked when I calculated my first carbon footprint at a Council booth some 20 years ago. “Even with a humble lifestyle I require the resources from about three Earths to support my lifestyle but we’ve got only one. “Last year I became vegetarian, not only because I

love animals but also to put my mouth where my mouth is. “Eating meat is one of the largest contributions to carbon dioxide emissions. “I understand not everybody wants to live on a vegetarian diet but halving meat consumption would already make a great contribution. “We have created a climate change reference group called Climate Future and we are working on information campaigns and additional actions that fall in our area of expertise.” Richard Weller said “If enough people act together we can save enough emissions to make a real difference. “Of course, the actions of our government can create much greater cuts than we can, but individuals can still make a difference if enough of us act together. “Just look at the energy produced by all our roof-top

solar. “This is induvial householders getting together to make a real difference. “I would encourage people to contact their elected representatives – both Coalition and Labor politicians need a wake-up call to push for more action. “By far the most important emission source in Australia is electricity so getting our government to move to fullyrenewable electricity would go a long way to achieving the pathway to the Paris Agreement goals. “Our current Federal targets just wont get us there.” The reference group is called Climate Future and it is inviting expressions of interest from those wanting to make a contribution via its new facebook page @climatefuturecentralcoast. Jackie Pearson

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

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 Peninsula Village Diseases Support Wellness Centre Australian Labor Party Group Offering holistic and Political discussions, national, Support for those suffering complementary therapies state and local government with asbestos diseases and including aromatherapy, issues others interested in asbestos massage and music therapy issues. You are not alone, 4344 9199 Peninsula Day Branch meet with others who can info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au 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 Entertainment 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on Nutritious, great for the elderly fourth Wed of each month. LEARN TO DANCE Service Groups 4344 9199 Maree 0419 418 190 Social ballroom dancing for all Lions Club of Woy Woy ages, all you need is a desire Music Peninsula Village Everglades Country Club to learn and dance, Carer’s Support Group Brisbane Water Brass 3rd Monday of each month no partner required. Brass Band entertainment Make new friends and meet every Wed at Tuggerah For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to for the community playing all have fun while serving your community hall, 2:00pm 11.30am types of popular music. community. Anne - 0409 938 345 Rehearsal every Wed 0478 959 895 Paula 4344 9199 anneglazier@y7mail.com 8pm -10pm Health Groups 0419 274 012 Rotary Clubs Prostate Cancer Alcoholics Anonymous International service club Support Group improves lives of communities Coastal a Cappella - Someone cares. (Gosford) in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled Award winning women’s a Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting activities, fellowship and cappella chorus. Progress Hall Henry Parry & Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, friendship. Music education provided. Wells Street East Gosford Terrigal Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Rotary Club of Woy Woy 9.30am to 12 noon Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Tues 6pm Everglades 4367 9600 Grow Mental www.pcfa.org.au Performance opportunities. Country Club. Health Support Hire us for your next event. Don Tee 0428 438 535 Small friendly groups formed 0412 948 450 Woy Woy Stroke to learn how to overcome coastalacappella@gmail.com Recovery Club Special Interest anxiety, depression and Everglades Country Club loneliness and improve Bridge Troubadour Central 2nd Tues 11am Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue mental health and well being. Coast Folk, Company, up-to-date info, Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm Weekly meetings at Woy hydrotherapy, bus trips Traditional & Acoustic & Wed 9.15am 1300 650 594 Music and Spoken Word Woy and Wyong. Grow is Brisbane Water Bridge Club, Concerts, Ukulele meets, anonymous, free and open Peninsula Community Centre and Sessions S.A to all. 93 McMasters Rd. 4342 6716 Is Internet porn destroying 1800 558 268 troubadourfolkclub@gmail.com Woy Woy your life. or www.grow.org.au www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org

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

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Business & Property Uniform design on its way for public spaces

Central Coast Council is in the process of developing a Street Design Manual for the region to provide a set of design principles and a technical specification that will guide the development of streets and public

spaces. The manual will be an easyto-understand tool kit which will help with the co-ordination and consistency of public domain materials, furnishings and design and construction standards.

“We hope this will help streamline procurement, operational and maintenance processes within Council and provide private developers and other public authorities with a set of consistent design standards to achieve the best

outcomes for the Central Coast’s streets and public spaces,” a Council spokesperson said. “The quality of streets and public space is important because it can enhance liveability and make people feel

safe. “The quality of a public space is not just based on how it is designed and maintained, but also on the activities it supports and the significance it holds for the community.” The first phase of the Street

Design Manual and Landscape Works Construction Specification is expected to be finished early next year, following community consultation. Terry Collins

$86M COVID relief approved for Coast businesses Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has assured local businesses who have been impacted by the lockdown that they will receive financial support from the NSW Government. It was a slow start for the rollout of the financial support package with many local businesses unable to access the support or were ineligible due to limited criteria. In previous editions, CCN

reached out to several small businesses who said they had experienced difficulties in applying for the grants and found support from Service NSW to be lacking. Crouch said over $86M in grant funding requests from the Coast have now been processed and approved by Service NSW. “This significant amount of funding is nearly four times more than the $22 million which Central Coast businesses

received from the NSW Government during the first lockdown in April and May 2020,” Crouch said. “One-off grants between $7,500 and $15,000 were offered to business owners to help them during the first three weeks of the lockdown. “The JobSaver program is now offering regular payments ranging from $1,000 to $100,000 for business owners that retain their staff, and this program will continue to

provide payments for as long as the lockdown lasts. “Micro businesses with an annual turnover between $30,000 and $75,000 are also receiving financial support for the first time since the pandemic began, with a taxfree payment of $1,500 per fortnight being offered.” Nearly 4,500 requests have been paid out for the JobSaver program on the Coast totalling over $37 million. Nearly 4,000 small

businesses have received a one-off grant, and 827 micro businesses have received fortnightly payments totalling over $3M. Crouch said Service NSW staff had been overwhelmed by the significant number of funding requests. “I want to apologise for the initial delay in the rollout of these funds,” Crouch said. “An additional 150 staff have been hired and trained by Service NSW.

“Since August 6 these staff having been working roundthe-clock to clear the backlog and supplement the work of 258 existing staff members already processing funding requests.” More information about the financial support packages can be found on the Service NSW website. Source: Media release, Aug 31 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

CEN wants long-term decisions put on hold The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) must follow due process to restore confidence in the Central Coast Council according to the Community Environment Network (CEN). IPART approved a temporary rate variation in April but Council Administrator, Rik Hart, has started to campaign for the 13 per cent increase to be permanent according to CEN. CEN said it was opposed to

IPART making any more determinations in relation to Central Coast Council until the current Public Inquiry into the council’s finances is finalised and recommendations published. CEN’s chair, Gary Chestnut, said he wrote to the CEO of IPART, Ms Liz Livingstone, asking her to defer any new determinations. “The independent public inquiry must be allowed to run its course,” Chestnut said. “The community deserves a full explanation of what went

wrong within Council before the Administrator or IPART make any long-term decisions.” Chestnut said a number of issues needed to be examined before rates were permanently increased including: cost shifting; declining developer contributions; and the use of restricted funds. “There is evidence that the Central Coast Council is being unfairly loaded with costs from the NSW Government. “Public infrastructure needs have been increasing but, since 2013, Developer

Contributions have been cut. “Developers must pay their fair share in line with National Competition Policy. “Cash contributions were reduced in 2014 by allowing Voluntary Planning Agreements (VPAs) and non-cash contributions. “Failed VPA governance on the Central Coast was criticised by the NSW Auditor General in a damning report in 2020. “In 2018, developer contributions to Council in the Gosford CBD were reduced by

the NSW Government from 4 per cent to 1 per cent. “In 2007, the 4 per cent contribution covered essential infrastructure projects valued at $162 million which would be $212 million today. “That means Council now must find $159 million more to cover the cost of essential infrastructure. “A study needs to be conducted and the report made public into Developer Contributions. “Ratepayers should not be

cross-subsidising the construction industry.” CEN has also requested Council suspend further asset sales until the conclusion of the Public Inquiry. “The review of the ownership structure of Council’s $4 billion in water and sewer assets must also be suspended pending the outcome of the Public Inquiry,” Mr Chestnut said. Media release, Aug 19 Community Environment Network

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If you’re worried about the cost of raising kids, building your super and paying off the mortgage, don’t be. A far bigger issue could be looming. Brian Herd, the head of elder law at CRH Law and author of Avoiding the Ageing Parent Trap, predicts the biggest factor that could impact your happiness in later life might be your parents. People aged in their 40s and 50s may be facing a ticking time bomb as the looming needs of older parents compete with the demands of a young family. Adding to the financial and emotional load is an increasing trend for adult kids to live at home for longer or move back home due to the rising cost of living. Already an estimated 1.5 million Australians (mostly women) provide informal care for ageing family members. It’s

more than a juggling act. The “sandwich generation” needs to carefully plan ahead because every family member stands to lose if things don’t work out. Figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare paint a clear picture of where the sandwich generation is at. On one hand, we’re delaying having children: one in four new mums is aged over 35, including 5% who give birth aged 40-plus. At the other end of the spectrum we’re living longer: our 3.8 million 60-somethings have a life expectancy of 20-plus years. It means adult children are seeing their parents experience what Herd describes as “frailty creep”. In addition, growing numbers of families are bypassing conventional care. Put off by the complexity, cost and poor reputation of aged care and the under-resourcing of home care, the sandwich generation is

opting to care for ageing relatives themselves. While caring for older relatives is often an act of love, it can easily turn pear-shaped without planning. Without plans in place, families can quickly find themselves thrown into crisis management mode. Add in the complexities of blended families, with multiple sets of aged parents, and Herd says “it’s no coincidence we are seeing more litigation between

family members stemming from issues around the care of ageing parents”. The royal commission into aged care showed only 5% of older people live in formal accommodation like nursing homes. That sees the burden of care fall on families and most carers spend an average of 20 hours a week looking after a loved one. That means less time to devote to a career. And with little or no government support, carers

have a median weekly income 42% below those of non-carers. Herd believes this has contributed to the so-called martyr child - an adult child who agrees to look after an ageing relative without immediate recompense. When the parent passes away, that same child may demand a bigger inheritance as compensation. That’s when things really start to heat up. Siblings can wind up in court fighting one another

over a parent’s will and, as Herd notes, “these cases can drag on for years”. Meanwhile, the mounting legal fees can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars,” says Herd. “One solution is for seniors to alter their will to recognise the contribution of a child who provides care. It really comes down to families preparing for the future - and ageing parents need to understand the implosive consequences of not making plans.” NICOLA FIELD

Why some Aussies are paying thousands to lock in their mortgage rate Around 50% of people are fixing their home loans, according to figures from Commonwealth Bank, but is paying a rate lock fee prior to settlement worth the money? A rate lock fee can be paid by a customer to lock in the fixed rate on offer at the time of

application (or any time before settlement), protecting them against any rate increases prior to settlement. The lock typically lasts for around 90 days, but this can differ between lenders. Rate lock fees run into the hundreds and sometimes even thousands, depending on your lender. Some lenders do not

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New home will enhance streetscape The knock-down and rebuild trend on the Peninsula continues with the granting of a construction certificate for a new dwelling to be built in Palm Street, Umina Beach. Although Central Coast Council has warned of delays due to cost cutting, this DA was

lodged in June so it has been signed off relatively quickly. The assessment report raised no issues and the proposal was compliant with all local planning instruments. The proposal is for the erection of a single storey dwelling of brick veneer wall and concrete roof construction.

A concrete floor system to the ground will be utilised for the dwelling. The development will enhance the streetscape by providing new landscaping with indigenous planting. Source: DA Tracker DA00062090/2021

The new dwelling will be single-storey with brick veneer walls and concrete roof

Colour palette in harmony with bush A Construction Certificate has been granted for a new dwelling house in Pearl Parade, Pearl Beach. The certificate, granted by a private certifier, means the project can commence including demolition of existing structures and construction of the new dwelling. Three submissions were received by Central Coast Council when the proposal was advertised during February and March.

Architect’s plans for new dwelling in Pearl Parade

The application included the removal of the existing dwelling house which was constructed in the early 1990s and the erection of a new two-storey dwelling house. The new house will be founded on a reinforced concrete slab, timber framing with a mixture of external cladding. According to Council’s assessment report, “the external finishes schedule forms part of the architectural drawings prepared by Stephen Lesiuk and would

incorporate the use of the materials that would be within harmony with the colour palette from the surrounding bushland. “The dwelling house would include a double garage, rumpus room, ensuite, bedrooms, bathroom and laundry. “The upper floor would include 2 bedrooms with ensuite, open living areas with a adjoining verandas.” Source: DA tracker CC00060799/2021

No objections to new dwelling A proposal to construct a new single storey dwelling in Woy Woy has been approved under delegation after no public submissions were received in relation to application. The site at 10 Wentworth Ave currently contains a clad and metal roof dwelling and

detached metal garage which will be demolished to make way for construction. A three-bedroom dwelling with attached garage will be constructed on the flat 493 metre-squared lot. The proposal will provide two secure off-street parking spaces. The applicant said the

development will have no effect on the visual privacy of neighbouring properties with no windows or private open space overlooking neighbouring properties private open space or living areas. Source: DA Tracker, Aug 31 DA62339/2021

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Hart welcomes return of pandemic allowance for council workers The NSW Government has reintroduced the Job Retention Allowance for council workers, in a bid to limit job losses caused by the state-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the allowance consists of a $1,500 payment per fortnight per employee for a period of up to three months. “This is designed to help all councils across NSW, including Central Coast Council, retain

staff whose normal employment has been adversely impacted by the current COVID-19 lockdown,” Crouch said. “We know that Central Coast Council is one of the most significant employers in our region and the NSW Government wants to ensure that any impacted staff, such as librarians and pool lifeguards, are protected from job loss. “The local government sector relies on experienced staff with institutional know-how which is why this fortnightly payment

is designed to avoid job losses, helping councils to bounce back quickly when the lockdown ends. “Any council that has been forced to stand down its permanent or temporary staff will be able to access the Job Retention Allowance, subject to meeting some eligibility criteria.” Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, acknowledged the reintroduction of the Job Retention Allowance whilst

making opening remarks at the August 24 Council meeting (conducted via YouTube). Hart said the decision was “welcomed” and that Central Coast Council had been very successful in retaining and redeploying staff during the lockdown. He thanked staff for adapting to a new way of working and reminded the community that council staff working out in the community are doing so in accordance with Public Health Orders.

The eligibility criteria for the Job Retention Allowance requires that a council can: demonstrate financial distress through an actual or potential loss of at least 30 per cent in revenue for the current or previous quarter in a council business unit or entity; is a party to the Splinter Award or equivalent agreement; has paid the eligible employee four weeks paid COVID-19 Special Leave under the Splinter Award or equivalent agreement, or has entered into a funding

agreement with the Office for Local Government Crouch said the payments are made directly to councils, not council workers. Further information about the Job Retention Allowance has been provided directly to councils by the Office of Local Government. Source: Media release, Aug 23 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

EPA has duty to act on climate With so much land on the Peninsula classified as bushfire-prone the community may be relieved to learn the outcome of a recent court challenge which makes the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) responsible for taking action on climate change. A group called Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action

(BSCA) has celebrated a landmark win after the NSW Land and Environment Court ruled that EPA has a duty to take serious action on greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. It is the first time that an Australian Court has ordered a government to take meaningful action on climate change. Jo Dodds, BSCA President said, “This is a significant win

for everyone who has been affected by bushfires. “Bushfire survivors have been working for years to rebuild their homes, their lives and their communities. “This ruling means they can do so with confidence that the EPA must now also work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state,” Dodds said. “Global warming is creating

the conditions that can lead to hotter and fiercer fires, and all of us need to work to make sure we’re doing everything we can to prevent a disaster like we saw during 2019 and 2020.” With the support of the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), BSCA sought to compel the NSW EPA to develop policies that measure and regulate greenhouse gasses in

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the state. As part of the case, BSCA presented expert scientific evidence from former Australian Chief Scientist, Professor Penny Sackett, on the links between bushfires and climate change. EDO Director of Legal Strategy Elaine Johnson said the decision was “a major step forward in holding governments to account on climate policy.

“As our lead environmental regulator, the EPA has the power to take immediate action on climate change, for example, by putting a price on carbon, or requiring industry to reduce emissions to safe levels through the licences. Now, the EPA has been ordered to take action.” Source: Media release, Aug 26 Environmental Defenders Office

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Elderly and vulnerable can’t wait for Pfizer As the vaccine rollout ramps up and demand for Pfizer increases with schools set to reopen, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she is concerned about those elderly and vulnerable on the Peninsula. Older residents who have been advised not to get theAstraZeneca vaccine as a result of their health issues have been left “unheard”, according to Tesch. She said the long wait for Pfizer continues to present challenges. “The absolute failure of the vaccine rollout by the Morrison

and Berejiklian Governments have left our whole community struggling, regardless of their age,” Tesch said. “While I am so pleased that so many have gone to get AstraZeneca it is difficult to hear day in and day out the struggles members of our community are facing in this lockdown. ““Don’t be fussy” is the message being relayed to the community by Premier Berejikllian, shifting the blame onto the public rather than the chaotic rollout of vaccines throughoutNSW,notthemselves.” It’s a scenario that’s been

presented to Rose Aloisio, an 89-year-old woman diagnosed with leukaemia. Rose said it has been extremely difficult for her to get a hold of Pfizer. “It has been very hard for me, I have been phoning here and there and being directed everywhere,” Rose said. “My doctor told me after months of waiting that there is no Pfizer and I will have to wait for a while to get it. “Because of this I went and got AstraZeneca with my neighbour at the chemist last week. “I want to make it clear that

someone needs to wake up and think about the elderly – we are struggling too. “When you are at my age and live on your own and are constantly going to many doctors you are already getting frightened at the thought of being alone in hospital. “COVID has only added to this fear. “I have stayed home for months and not left my house but I could not wait anymore so I had to get AstraZeneca. “I am very thankful for my neighbours who take out my bins and have looked after me and

helped me get the AstraZeneca vaccine.” Tesch said Rose’s story is shared by many. “Many residents who have serious health concerns are advised to receive Pfizer,” she said. “Hearing Rose’s anxiousness and stress about the whole situation is something we must avoid at all costs.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the wait for Pfizer on the Coast had been lacking with the regin needing more supplies. “The Federal Government is

responsible for supplying and distributing COVID-19 vaccines,” Crouch said. “I have spoken with the Premier multiple times now about how we need more Pfizer doses, and she has been promised by the Federal Government that more will come in mid-September. “However, she has not been told exactly when or how many more will be coming our way.” For more information about the vaccines and to check any booking availability, head to the Vaccine Eligibility Checker online. Maisy Rae

Health workers given jab deadline Local healthcare workers will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the month to help ensure the safety of colleagues and patients in all public and private hospitals. Health Minister Brad Hazzard said under the Public Health Order, health staff must have a first dose of vaccine by September 30, and be fully vaccinated by

November 30, or at least have their second appointment booked to continue working. “Many health workers in NSW are already vaccinated but if all of our staff are vaccinated it will provide greater protection for patients, visitors and other health staff,” Hazzard said. “The public and private health systems have a responsibility to implement every possible measure to provide a safe work

environment for their staff and most importantly, safe circumstances for their patients.” However, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said many staff on the Coast had already been vaccinated. “There are approximately 5,000 staff working in the Central Coast Local Health District and the vast majority of these have already received both doses of

the COVID-19 vaccine,” Crouch said. “I believe that everyone should be vaccinated against COVID-19. “Given how contagious and transmissible the Delta strain is, it’s clear that vaccination is the only path forward to freedom. “Both brands of the vaccine are safe, effective and free. “Both brands of the vaccine also reduce the chance of death by over 90 per cent.”

The move follows National Cabinet’s decision in June to mandate the COVID-19 vaccination for all aged care workers. NSW Health said they have consulted with unions, peak bodies and private health providers regarding the decision to mandate the vaccine. Staff will be required to provide evidence they have received their first dose to their employer by

September 30, or they will be excluded from the workplace. Those who have a medical contraindication will be exempt if a medical practitioner confirms the medical contraindication. Source: Media release, Aug 26 Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard Media statement, Aug 31 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Staggered school return ‘stressful and confusing’ Local schools will see a staggered return to faceto-face learning from October according to a newly released plan from the NSW Government. The plan, which was released on August 27, also noted that HSC exams will be delayed until November and vaccinations for school staff will become mandatory. The Department of Education said the plan will help bring students back in a COVID-safe way while stay at home orders are still in place, with schools to have NSW Health approved COVID-safe plans on site. On October 25, Kindergarten and Year One students will return to the classroom, before being joined by Year Two, Six and 11 students from November 1, and the rest of the year cohorts from November 8. From October 25, Year 12 students will have full time access to school campuses and their teachers. The NSW Government said if stay at home orders are lifted in an LGA before October 25, all students living or learning in that area will return to face-toface learning before their indicated date. However, if cases in LGAs increase significantly, the government has said learning from home will resume for that LGA until case numbers drop. Under the new plan, HSC exams will be delayed until November 9 with a revised timetable and guidelines for a COVID-safe HSC are expected to be released by NESA in early

A staggered return of students to face-to-face learning will begin on October 25

September. Spokesperson of the Central Coast Council of P&C’s, Sharryn Brownlee, said the decision to launch a staged approach has worried many parents. “I spoke to representatives from district P&C’s on Monday about this – the changing of dates around the opening of schools has caused stress and confusion for students and their families,” Brownlee said. “For families with two or more school-aged children, it is very problematic as staggered returns will not alleviate the stress for the parents nor the children left at home, it will be hard to explain, and will not establish any semblance of normality for those returning. “Having the HSC students

come back is one issue but taking back different grades at different stages makes no sense at all to parents … it’s overwhelming for them, no sense can be made at all around the staged return, they feel it will be more worrying for children and far from the norm. “It should be all the students coming back in a COVID-safe environment. “The Department of Education’s levels 3, 3 plus, 4 and 4 plus do not reassure parents of their children’s safety. “Parents are concerned, and some want the option of continuing home schooling. “Especially if all staff and students are not vaccinated.

“The fear of COVID spreading further is very real. “These decisions, and the consultation process that has occurred has been a bit opaque and some of those decisions are affecting parents and children’s mental wellbeing.” And Brownlee said it wasn’t just the students that parents were concerned about; it was teachers too. “It’s going to be highly unlikely that all teachers will be able to be fully vaccinated in time – some are still waiting for their first vaccine appointments in November,” she said. “There is simply not enough Pfizer vaccines to cover the students and teachers who need that vaccine.

“We care enormously about students and teachers, and we know there has to be sensible decisions made but when you look at these decisions … you can’t see the rationale. “Unless there is a substantial increase in supply, it is just going to be pitting suburb against suburb, teachers against students to see who gets vaccinated first. “We know some staff are unable to get a vaccination appointment – it’s very frustrating for them because they can’t access it and it is now mandatory before they can be on a school site.” “The Central Coast really needs its own fully stocked vaccination hub. “It’s very difficult and quite

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hypocritical to continue to call for people to get vaccinated when they actually can’t because they cannot access the vaccine right now.” Vaccinations for all school staff across all sectors will be mandatory from November 8. NSW Health said they will be providing priority vaccinations at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena for staff from September 6, however for teachers up on the Central Coast, a local solution has yet to be announced. The Department said early childcare staff will be able to participate in the priority vaccinations from September. Maisy Rae

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Greece and Italy and goat’s cheese from France. Our desserts are made fresh in house with chocolate from Belgium and France and fresh fruits in season served with renowned Serendipity gelatos and sorbets. Most of all we pride ourselves on our staff - not only on our kitchen team but our front of house too, who take incredible pride in great customer service as that is truly the pinnacle of hospitality. Here is a simple but tasty recipe from Michael’s Egyptian heritage which is easy to make at home. It is also well known in all Middle Eastern and European cuisines and can be modified to suit any filling such as meat or different cheeses or vegetables to suit you. It is something that is perfect to share and can even be made as a pie or flan. If you have the time (which some of us do at the moment!) you can make your own pastry but we have opted for ready made here.

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 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 Monique Guirguis – wife of Chef Michael Guirguis from Suq restaurant in Wamberal. We opened Suq Restaurant in the Summer of 2016. The decision was an easy one. The building needed a bit of work, but it sat on a perfect sunny corner just a short walk from Terrigal Beach. Michael is a Chef of more than 30 years. His career began at the age of 18 working in a kitchen in Lyon, France and I also had experience as a Chef before we started a family together on the Central Coast in 2013. We wanted to offer something not yet seen on the Central Coast so we brought a refreshing change from the

usual entrée, main and dessert menu (and a bit of risk along with it) – a full share plate menu inspired by world cuisines mainly from the Mediterranean, parts of Asia, North Africa and France. We wanted to give diners a taste of Chef Michael’s culinary portfolio, to be transported by the many flavours the world has to offer. Sharing food goes back to the roots of Michael’s background which is Egyptian/

Fatayar with Spinach and cheese (pastry triangles) • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 onion diced • 2 medium garlic cloves finely chopped • 300g spinach roughly chopped • 100g feta cheese • 125g ricotta cheese • 2 large eggs • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1 pack puff pastry or short crust (short crust

Moroccan and is the tradition of many cultures - it brings people together and thus creates a great mood for our diners. Our patrons are often very surprised that they have so much to choose from and that even though it seems unusual to have so many cuisines together in the same place, it really does work very well. Michael first trained in France and whilst much of his experience comes from French

cooking, he also has a special interest in Japanese and Italian food and other Asian cuisines as well. Michael has also worked in Lebanon and Greece and in many fine dining establishments in Sydney. Suq is the fourth restaurant he has opened. Suq is not a typical fine dining restaurant, it is more a place to share the food and taste the food together, to create a cultural ambience and to

transport the diner with the flavour of the food. We want people to feel relaxed but also to feel the quality of the food and the love that we put into it. We do not cut corners or take short cuts. Everything is made using the best meats and seafoods and imported ingredients. It is quality over quantity. Our arancini are made with Taleggio cheese and porcini mushrooms from Italy, we serve olives from

The recipe for the dough can be found below.

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is traditional) Method 1. Defrost pastry completely. 2. Preheat oven to 180C 3. Heat olive oil in a medium pot and sauté onions on low heat until soft and translucent. Add garlic and spinach. Cover and cook until spinach is wilted. Take off heat and squeeze out any juices from the spinach. 4. Mix ricotta and feta cheese in a medium bowl then add nutmeg and pepper. 5. Beat eggs in a separate bowl, then add to the cheese mixture.

6. Stir in the spinach to the cheese mixture until well combined. 7. Oil an oven tray 8. Cut squares of pastry around 10cm x 10cm. 9. Fill squares with the spinach cheese mixture and bring in corners to create a triangle shape. Seal edges with a fork. 10. Brush them with a beaten egg. 11. Bake for 20 minutes until golden. Serve with rocket and balsamic and olive oil. For Dough: 250g Flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder (be sure not to

confuse with ‘baking soda’ or you’ll end up with a strong sour taste in your dough) Olive Oil 50g butter 1⁄2 cup of water Directions Combine the ingredients for the dough, lightly dust your palms in flour and knead until it had an elastic consistency. If you find the dough is too wet or sticky add more flour and if too dry, more water. Once your dough is the correct consistency, roll it out with a pin.

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School celebrates term’s achievements

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Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy has provided an update on its turbulent Term 3 with a celebration of achievements and projects on show in the school’s quarterly newsletter. Principal Rebecca Cooper

said that there had been much to celebrate at the Woy Woy campus despite the ongoing learning from home. “I am incredibly proud of our community and our students in particular,” Cooper said. “In the newsletter that will be heading your way today you

will see just a small snippet of the wonderful collaborations between students and staff while learning online. “The new norm in education and in many other employment sectors, is that everything is moving at great pace and every day there are new things to

celebrate and challenges we need to face.” Cooper said HSC students had worked well under the uncertainty over the date of the examinations. “The students have worked so hard to showcase their work and preparation for their HSC,”

she added. “Major work dates are looming and again, teachers and students have worked so hard together to ensure they are completed to the best of their ability with the time and resources available.” School staff have also been

collecting a range of gift cards and food donations to create hampers for vulnerable school families, with thanks to Mrs Langmaid and her team for their coordination. Source: Newsletter, Aug 22 BWSC Woy Woy

Spoon full of fun Umina Beach Public School has shared images of ‘Spoonville’ – a community initiative aimed at spreading joy during lockdown. The school has joined dozens of other locals in constructing the ‘spoons’ around Umina. “Spoonville has a thriving community with many creative and familiar faces,” the school

said. “When you walk past our school you can see our Spoonville under the electronic sign on the corner of Sydney Ave and Hobart Ave. “Well done to everyone on your amazing creations!” Source: Social media, Aug 30 Umina Beach Public School

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Ward, said the $100 million program would be available for new and upgraded sports facilities in Round 2 of the Greater Cities and Regional Sport Facility Fund. “This fund is not just an important boost for local economies and jobs, but also promotes health and wellbeing for residents across NSW,” Ward said. “By investing in new and existing sports infrastructure, we are helping more people experience the benefits of participating in sport and active recreation.” Ward said providing facilities that meet community needs and expectations is a priority. “We welcome inclusive projects that encourage the participation of women and girls and people with a disability,” Ward said. Round One of the program saw only one organisation from the Central Coast receive funds, with Central Coast Basketball obtaining $271, 544. The Terrigal-based club used the funds to upgrade their bathrooms and changerooms at Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium. With Round Two as the final round of the program, sporting organisations and councils are being urged to apply, with the assessment process overseen by an independent probity advisor. Applications will close on October 8, 2021. More information, including eligibility requirements, can be found at: https://www.sport. nsw.gov.au/grants Source: Media release, Aug 30 Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward

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French attacker brings power and speed FOOTBALL Central Coast Mariners have signed French attacking player Bèni Nkololo on a deal that will see him call Central Coast home for two years. Nkololo has played in France for the entirety of his career, having an impressive season last campaign for US Concarneau, which saw them finish fifth in the French National League. The French National League has produced a number of talents with the likes of N’Golo Kanté being scouted from the division in the past. Nkololo has also gained the experience of playing Ligue 2 football with Stade Brestois 29 prior to moving to the Mariners. He is a versatile attacking player capable of playing wide and central positions and can generate good attacking

moments for others as well as himself. While in quarantine, Nkololo spoke of his path to Australia. “I was scouted while playing in France and after putting in consistent performances, the Mariners got in touch,” he said. “Now I am here in Australia and I am itching to get on to the park with my new team mates. “I have been chatting to Nick (Montgomery) over multiple video calls and I love the ideas he is looking to implement, and I am really keen to contribute and help the club achieve its objectives for the coming season,” Nkololo said. Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, said the Mariners’ strong European scouting network identified Nkololo and he was delighted in his squad taking shape. “We are looking to assemble a strong squad this season,” he said.

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“Beni is a powerful, fast and athletic player and I am looking forward to him integrating into the squad along with Cy (Goddard). “His pace and finishing as well as his positional versatility will be a great asset to us,” Montgomery said. Nkololo is currently quarantining in Brisbane and will join his new team officially after the two weeks have expired. His signing follows the announcement last week that Cy Goddard would also being joining the Mariners squad under a two-year agreement. He is a talented wide attacking midfield player and his task will be to provide the front men with quality attacking moments. Source: Media release, Aug 27 Central Coast Mariners

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Marchant makes it to top 36 PARALYMPICS - ARCHERY The Tokyo Games have been concluded for Wallarah resident, Peter Marchant, after reaching up to the final 36 competitors in the Men’s Individual Compound – Open archery event. Both the ups and downs of Olympic level competition were experienced by Marchant all in

one day, on Saturday August 28. The 60-year-old Australian, and oldest member of his national camp, first came up against Eric Pereira of France in the 1/32 Elimination Round, who was also the oldest member of the French contingent. It was a chance at payback for Marchant, who had been knocked out of the 2019 World Championships in the

Netherlands by Pereira. Pereira led by 26-25 throughout the first three out of five ends. The lead was then taken by Marchant but only by the same one point, now 54-53. By the completion of the fourth end, Marchant extended his slender lead to 110-108. He was then able to hold on to this slight advantage throughout

the final end, finishing two ahead of Pereira for a final score of 138-136. “It was good to beat Eric this time round,” said Marchant, who then progressed onto the 1/16 Elimination Round against Iran’s Ramezan Biabani. Biabani was too strong for Marchant, taking the match by another close margin of 141139.

Marchant’s strong start held him in front throughout the first two ends, by the same slight point lead of two points as in his previous contest. Yet the late comeuppance from the Iranian rattled Marchant just enough to see his scoring waver in the third end. Here, Biabani took the lead and held on to win. Despite Marchant scoring

three high scores of 29 on his first, second and fourth end, and Biabani only reaching this score once, the Iranian’s consistent scoring of 28 in his other four ends was enough to ensure him victory. “This is the biggest competition I have ever been part of, so it’s been a good learning experience for me,” concluded Marchant. CCN

Union season cancelled RUGBY UNION The Board of the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) have made the difficult decision to abandon the 2021 CCRU competition in all senior grades. “The continued lockdown, due to the spread of COVID-19 throughout our community, has left the Board with no choice but to cancel what remained of the 2021 local rugby season,” a spokesperson said. “This decision was made in line with advice received from NSW Country, which was to

think of the wellbeing of our communities and for all competitions in regional NSW to cease. “We have now been in lockdown for nine weeks, with at least another two weeks to come and our clubs have not trained or prepared for rugby in this time. “We have concerns that if and when community sport is allowed to return the extreme conditions which could be placed on us will not give the zone or the clubs any benefit to continue our competition. “This includes a long Return

to Play protocol, limited training numbers, vaccination requirements and restricted or possibly no crowds.” The spokesperson said CCRU had been advised by NSWRU that the Return to Play protocol would have to be at least 20 days. The Board have determined that no Premierships will be awarded for the 2021 season. “This decision was not made lightly – it is the first time this has occurred since our competition’s inception in 1975,” the spokesperson said.

Also, no competition awards will be handed out in 2021, such as the Club Championship, Syd Noble Medal, the Kate Thomson Medal or any Service Awards. The CCRU Presentation evening has been cancelled apart from the Representative Awards acknowledged from the NSW Country Championships campaign in June (see story page 32). The Board had made plans over the past nine weeks to be prepared to get rugby back up and running on the Coast and to finish the competition with a

Finals Series. “The length of this lockdown and the restricted access to playing fields for everyone to play and train on over the coming months, has left us with not enough time to run any of the 13 draws which had been put together as options to successfully finish our competition. “To say the Board is disappointed is an understatement and we do regret not being able to allow our clubs and supporters to see out the 2021 season. “We had left it to the last

possible moment to get the competition back up and running. “The Board thanks all of our 10 clubs, their volunteers, players and team staff, our CCRU sponsors and match officials, for their support in what has been a challenging period of time. “We look forward to providing a more fulfilling competition in 2022.” Source: Media release, Aug 27 Central Coast Rugby Union

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. Although we seem to have hit the hiatus of the whale migration, we have still had reports of whales heading north and heading south from Killcare and Putty Boardwalk. If you see a whale in distress, stranded or entangled, please call 13 000 72757 (13 000 PARKS) as soon as possible, or you

can call Central Coast Dolphin Project and we’ll make sure they get the details. The Barenjoey Seal Colony is now housing 16 residents, while Brisbane Water has two seals frequenting Woy Woy, Tascott, Pelican Island and Riley’s Channel. Dolphins have been surfing the beaches at Umina and Ettalong, as well as Box Head. 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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Our life savers claim four major awards

Umina’s Paul Sharpe took out Surf Lifesaver of the Year

SURF LIFESAVING The Peninsula has scooped the pool at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards of Excellence, announced virtually on August 28, taking out four major awards including Surf Lifesaver and Youth Lifesaver of the Year. Paul Sharpe of Umina Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) took out the top honour of Surf Lifesaver of the Year for his passion and commitment for mentoring. Sharpe said he was excited and humbled by the honour. “You don’t do what you do for the recognition; you do it for your community,” he said. “We give a lot back to the community and the community gives a lot to us. “We are a family club, and everything that comes through to us goes back to the community.” In a media statement, SLSCC credited Sharpe’s dedication to the role. “As director of lifesaving, Paul ensured each patrol was equipped … and identified

the lack of young people and women in lifesaving leadership roles and had made it his mission to increase gender and age equity across patrols,” SLSCC said. Liam Drake of Ocean Beach SLSC took out the Youth Lifesaver of the Year award with the youngster holing a variety of positions within the club including Water Safety Coordinator as part of the Junior Activities Committee, Radio and Communications Officer on the Board of Lifesaving, as well as patrol vice-captain. In a social media post on August 28, Ocean Beach SLSC commended Liam for his nomination. “Throughout this season the main challenge Liam has had to overcome is balancing his Surf Life Saving commitments while juggling work commitments and being a current year 12 student working towards his HSC,” they said. “Liam [is] a very dedicated young member of Ocean Beach SLSC.” Darren Moore of Ocean

Harold Marshall was named Volunteer of the Year for his work at Umina SLSC

Darren Moore of Ocean Beach SLSC received the Presidents Medal

Ocean Beach’s Natalie Tucker was nominated for Patrol Captain of the Year

Beach SLSC received the Presidents Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution over many years. His work at club level was acknowledged along with the skills and experience he has brought to bear as the volunteer responsible for keeping thousands of competitors safe at the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships in recent years. Harold Marshall of Umina SLSC was named Volunteer of the Year. “Harold’s challenge to the status quo and change in

mindset has impacted not just Umina, but the whole Surf Life Saving movement,” SLSCC said. “Harold’s biggest impact last season was sponsorship coordinator where he secured major sponsorship agreements across the lifesaving, education and Surf Sports portfolios.” Ocean Beach SLSC’s Natalie Tucker was nominated for Patrol Captain of the Year after gaining experience through her role as Youth Liaison Officer and Manager Rescue Services. “She is enthusiastic and interactive with all members

Liam Drake named as Youth Lifesaver of the Year

of her patrol team, while remaining calm when faced with stressful situations,” Ocean Beach SLSC said. “Natalie’s concern for member welfare has resulted in more positive recoveries to critical incident stress by our members. “Her motherly nature has made a positive impact on our lifesaving area in general and people feel that she is very approachable.” With the awards ceremony impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, a Facebook premiere event looked back with great affection and appreciation on the efforts of the past year with members from all over the state tuning in to see who would take home the coveted awards. President of Surf Life Saving NSW, George Shales, said the nominees were outstanding this year and that judging panels had their work cut out for them. “With a membership of more than 75,000 in NSW, we have no shortage of amazing volunteers we need to recognise and it is extremely difficult to choose just a

handful of people who have gone above and beyond in the last season,” he said. Surf Life Saving NSW President, George Shales said the virtual awards presentation was a great success and, while a number of worthy winners were announced, it was a great opportunity to recognise the collective efforts of volunteers across the state. “There’s no doubt we’ve had a tough season,” he said. “What (the presentation) articulated though, is the success despite the difficulty of the pandemic. “Having the ability to provide the public with the opportunity to visit the beaches throughout last summer was a great success, and when I look at the results achieved by Surf Life Saving NSW, I’m really proud.” Many of the NSW award winners will now proceed through as finalists for national recognition at the Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence in November. Maisy Rae and Terry Collins