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News

Fast forward to normal

Central Coast Council’s water and sewerage business is expecting a loss of $11M this financial year. See page 5

Out&About

The third stage of a $1.4M project to upgrade Bouddi Coastal Walk has been completed and the new section is now open for locals to explore. See page 13

Health

Some of the Peninsula’s best known and loved business personalities have made a video together encouraging locals to get vaccinated so the community can get back to doing everything it loves sooner. See page 21 Ricky Zappavigna from Zapps in Booker Bay

Young workers feel left out Less than 50 per cent of Peninsula residents have received both doses of their COVID vaccine as we approach Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s September 13 promise of more freedoms for the fully vaccinated. The Premier announced those fully vaccinated would be able to participate in outdoor gatherings of up to five people who live in the same LGA from September 13. Approximately 70 per cent of Peninsula residents have received their first dose of vaccine but it appears to be young people who are continuing to miss out.

Young people are bearing the brunt of the Delta outbreak but they are being vaccinated at half the rate of the rest of the population according to NSW Health. It’s an issue that Taine Tepua, a local hospitality worker and university student, is facing. Taine said, as a worker at McDonalds Umina, he is concerned about being on the front line and exposed to the virus without a vaccine. “There has been a constant struggle to get a vaccine as I’m being told by some people, I am eligible, yet when I call nearby facilities, they say to wait a few weeks,” he said.

“There is a lot of confusion on ‘who’ different places are offering vaccines to. “A lot of my friends have faced these struggles as well – one of them even said that they had been put on hold five time and each time they were told to call back later. “I am concerned about being on the front line – we are facing adults who could possibly be carrying COVID-19 and aren’t actually being protected ourselves. “Any adult with COVID-19 could unknowingly risk all of our workers and that adult could have the vaccine and be fine, but for us workers, we

don’t have that protection. “I have been given an option from Erina to get the vaccine possibly within the month – the clinic told me to call them back in two weeks to see if there is any availability. “There is a lot of confusion for people who are aged 15+ working in hospitality and accessing vaccines. “I don’t think it helps that we had been considered as a part of Greater Sydney, however where almost everyone can get vaccinated in Sydney, it’s very hard for us on the Coast to get vaccinated due to lower supply.” The lack of Pfizer supply on

the Coast is also affecting local high school students as they face further uncertainty about being able to return to school with face-to-face learning expected to resume from November 8. Currently, students are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine if they are above 12 years old, and in a listed priority group according to NSW Health guidelines or are 16 years and older. However there have been widespread reports from local parents that these appointments have been near impossible to secure. Continued page 4

Today, Thursday, September 9, is R U Ok? Day – a day for the community to check in with friends and family. See page 25

Sport

Dylan Littlehales from Wamberal has just missed out on achieving an Olympic medal by finishing fourth place in the final of the Men’s Kayak Single 200m - KL3. See page 31

Puzzles page 18

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First glimpse of the path to freedom

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

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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

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

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.

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

Puzzles page 19

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News

Elly and Bec lead Alpine Everesting challenge

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

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(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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Elly cycles to close the gap

Central Coast Council is urging residents to exercise caution and report any suspected asbestos containing materials found on beaches or other public open spaces after a resident found more than 75 pieces of the dangerous material at Terrigal over a two-month period. See page 3

Over the past year, Erina-based Dr Elly Warren has taken part in the Tour de Cure to raise money for cancer research but this year she has decided to take the fundraising up a notch.

Rain, lockdown or shine – life doesn’t stop at Calga’s Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary. See page 17

Business

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As the Central Coast prepares to enter its 10th week of lockdown, COVID-19 case numbers in the region have risen to 70 amid growing concerns over the shortage of Pfizer vaccination appointments available. With continued pressure from Premier Gladys Berejiklian for residents to be vaccinated, Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has given assurances more vaccines are headed our way, with more GPs set to administer Pfizer this month. Even so, people who have been advised against receiving the AstraZeneka vaccine for health reasons are still finding

it almost impossible to book a Pfizer jab, with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, saying a lack of information surrounding just when the vaccines will be available is a major concern (see more page 12). Seven new COVID cases in the region were reported on September 2, three linked to previously notified cases and the source of infection for the other four cases under investigation. All seven cases were in the community while infectious. These new cases were in addition to 16 cases announced over the past week. On August 28, two additional COVID-19 cases were

confirmed – one linked to a worksite in Sydney and one a household contact. Neither of these people was in isolation during the infectious period. Two more cases were announced on August 29 – one who had been isolation while infectious with the source of infection under investigation and the second linked to a Sydney workplace, in isolation during the infectious period. Six positive cases were confirmed on August 30, with five of them close contacts of previously notified cases and the source of infection for one case under investigation. On August 31, the tally rose by four more cases, all of which

News

Dr Elly Warren, of Yerin Aboriginal Health Services in Wyong, is embarking on her third Alpine Everesting challenge in an effort to help cure cancer by donating funds to Tour de Cure.

exposure at the site. Central Coast Local Health District reported that a review of Service NSW check-in data for the site indicated incomplete data and inadequate records. Police are undertaking ongoing compliance checks and inspections of the site. Meanwhile, the list of exposure sites in the region continues to grow, with latest additions including West Gosford, Wadalba, Tuggerah, Erina Fair, Wyoming, Kangy Angy, Toowoon Bay, Ettalong Beach, Hamlyn Terrace and Gosford. To see a full list of all exposure sites in NSW visit NSW Health case locations web page. Terry Collins

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News

Fast forward to normal

Central Coast Council’s water and sewerage business is expecting a loss of $11M this financial year. See page 5

Out&About

The third stage of a $1.4M project to upgrade Bouddi Coastal Walk has been completed and the new section is now open for locals to explore.

Nineteen-year-old Alex Hart would love to be a truck driver, but he knows he’s got to work his way up, so for the time being he’s happy to have a full-time job... See page 13

Business

See page 27

were linked to previously notified cases. Two of them were in isolation while infectious and two were infectious in the community. Two more patients tested positive on September 1, one linked to a previously notified case and one linked to a Sydney worksite. Both were in the community while infectious. Seven cases have now been linked to the KI Building Services exposure site at North Gosford. Anyone who attended the site (including the site office) between August 20 and 27 is considered a close contact and should get tested and isolate for 14 days since their last

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The NPWS is planning to revitalise Bateau Bay’s tired looking Crackneck Lookout precinct in Wyrrabalong National Park with smart new design features and improved facilities. See page 3

Out&About

See page 13

Health

COVID cases hit 70 as Pfizer supplies dwindle

See page 13

It all starts with spirit

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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.

See page 4

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

Doggy library a fetching idea

Out&About

Huge aqua park to open in 2023

See page 17

Business 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.

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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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Out&About

Council turnaround reduces debt

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News

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.

Central Coast Council reached the end of July this year $110M better off than expected.

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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.

For the first time in 70 years, there is no longer a member of the Sparrow family on the payroll at Walker Bros Timber and Building Supplies at North Gosford, following Keith’s retirement. See page 25

Sport

The Central Coast has scooped the pool at the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence, taking out seven major awards. See page 39

Pfizer in short supply on the Coast - Page 12 -- Vaccines mandatory for healthcare workers by end November - Page 35

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COVID ALERT

Ricky Zappavigna from Zapps in Booker Bay

Residents in 29 suburbs urged to get tested There is mounting evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in and surrounding the Lake Munmorah, Charmhaven, Bateau Bay and Toukley communities and people who live or work there are urged to be extra vigilant and get tested. There are at least 29 suburbs on high alert in the northern area where the list of exposure sites grows longer and longer as the number of Central Coast COVID cases escalated to 130 on Tuesday, September 7. Many of those cases have

been infectious while out in the community and some were linked to known cases, while the source of the infection for others is still under investigation, causing concern from health authorities that there were unknown infections within the community. A week ago, on Wednesday, September 1, there were only two new cases, but since then new cases daily have risen exponentially to the highest number so far of 22 new cases on Tuesday, September 7. Brooke Avenue School at Killarney Vale was closed on Tuesday, September 7 – the

fourth school in the past month to close because of COVID exposure. There were about 60 students on the school grounds that day. The school grounds, including the on-site YMCA Out of School Hours (OOSH) program, will remain closed until contact tracing and deep cleaning is undertaken. Killarney Vale Public School re-opened on Monday following a COVID detection on Friday, September 3. NSW Health has reminded families that children should stay at home unless they

absolutely need to attend school, such as if they are the child of an essential worker. Anyone who was at Wyong Hospital’s emergency department waiting room on Thursday, September 2, between 8:45pm and 11:50pm is considered a close contact and must get tested immediately and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the results. Health authorities are urging anyone in the following suburbs to be tested as there is mounting evidence of community transmission: Blue Haven, Charmhaven, Doyalson, Gorokan, Hamlyn Terrace,

Kanwal, Lake Haven, San Remo, Wadalba, Warnervale, Wyong, Blue Bay, Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale, Long Jetty, Shelly Beach, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Toowoon Bay, Budgewoi, Buff Point, Canton Beach, Halekulani, Magenta, Norah Head, Noraville, Toukley, Tuggerawong and Wyongah. Meanwhile, the number of locals not following the stayat-home orders is also surging, with police issuing 422 fines since Operation Stay At Home began on Monday, August 16. See page 4

Five of the Top 10 Suburbs for Affordable Houses in NSW are on the Central Coast – Mardi, Bateau Bay, Springfield, Point Clare and Kariong. See page 21

Sport

Central Coast Mariners have finally been tasked to develop a new female team for the nation’s highest level of professional football... See page 32

Puzzles page 19

The Premier announced those fully vaccinated would be able to participate in outdoor gatherings of up to five people who live in the same LGA from September 13. Approximately 70 per cent of Peninsula residents have received their first dose of vaccine but it appears to be young people who are continuing to miss out.

See page 25

Sport

Dylan Littlehales from Wamberal has just missed out on achieving an Olympic medal by finishing fourth place in the final of the Men’s Kayak Single 200m - KL3. See page 31

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Less than 50 per cent of Peninsula residents have received both doses of their COVID vaccine as we approach Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s September 13 promise of more freedoms for the fully vaccinated.

Today, Thursday, September 9, is R U Ok? Day – a day for the community to check in with friends and family.

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Resort expansion has sustainable and Aboriginal focus Sustainability and the importance of local Aboriginal history will continue to be the focus when Bells of Killcare expands operations. The business has submitted a development application to Central Coast Council to increase its hotel beds and to open a wellness centre on the site. The wellness centre includes nine treatment rooms, eight therapy rooms, and indoor magnesium pool. A yoga room would double as a gallery which could promote local artists. Eight new cabins would increase the hotel accommodation by 16 rooms bringing the total of rooms to 42. Alterations to an existing residence would turn it into staff accommodation and an existing shed would be used for hotel housekeeping and maintenance. But there is no change proposed to the restaurant Wild Flower Bar and Dining and no change in the capacity of events and conference activities accommodated within what would become a consolidated site incorporating

107‐119 and 121‐133 The Scenic Road, Killcare Heights into one allotment of 7.155 ha. Sustainability measures include expansion of an existing solar system, a “closed loop” composting machine for the restaurant, recycling up to 80 per cent of food waste as mulch on the property. Twenty per cent of the restaurant produce is generated by the onsite kitchen from the garden meaning zero food miles from that 20 per cent.

An aerial view of the site

Other kitchen produce is sourced as close by as possible, the application states. It says it uses only organic or biodegradable chemicals in the veggie garden. Bells fosters the habitat for native wildlife and removes non‐indigenous plants. Rainwater is collected, stored in the dam and reused on the gardens A management statement submitted as part of the application, said: “Our vision is

to further educate the local community, staff and guests on our important Aboriginal history. “We are acutely aware that we live in an area of strong Indigenous history and significance, and we believe we will have the ability to share local knowledge and timeless dreamtime stories with the world given the opportunity to build a space to facilitate this. “We plan to do this by featuring Aboriginal and other

local peoples, artwork and crafts in the proposed gallery on a regular basis, working closely with other business including Girri Girra, Jake Cassar Bushcraft and Bouddi Art Gallery. “We have worked with both Tim from Girri Girra and Jake Cassar over the past few years and would like to encourage the opportunity to further develop and explore their offerings within our range of activities,

tours and experiences. “It is our intention to plant native bush foods and other native plants in the new garden to complement the Indigenous education opportunities including tours available to our local schools, community groups and guests. “Chefs will incorporate these ingredients into The Wild Flower Bar and Dining menu and beverage offering. “Bells at Killcare is also exploring opportunities to support The Glen at Chittaway Point, a drug and rehabilitation centre for Indigenous and non‐ Indigenous men, soon to be expanded to a site to support women. “Opportunities include exhibiting and selling artwork produced by clients from The Glen at the new gallery and donating a percentage of all artwork sales to The Glen.” The cost of the development is $5.6M including GST, says the report. The proposal will go on public exhibition until September 24, according to the council DA tracker. Source: Central Coast Council website DA Tracker DA62765/2021

Coast Connect Central Coast Council’s weekly news and community information

From Council

Last week’s Council meeting saw the promise of monthly financial reports and sharing information about Council’s financial position finally come to fruition, with a clear line of sight for the community into our financial position month to month. These monthly reports will provide consolidated financial information relevant to the operations, capital expenditure, funding and cash position of Council, including restricted and unrestricted funds position. Council’s draft financial report for the 2020-21 year shows we are on track to financial recovery with an operating result deficit of $60.7M compared to the Q3 forecast deficit of $115.1M and FY20 deficit of $88.7M. Our operating expenditure for year end 30 June 2021 was $42.8M under the Q3 forecast. Council has managed to reduce expenditure and maintain income resulting in a small surplus, which is excellent news for the short-term sustainability of the organisation. However, Council’s long-term financial sustainability is not yet assured. In three years’ time we will be faced with an annual income loss of $25M. Without maintaining the 15 percent SRV for the life of the 10-year Long Term Financial Plan, Council may again find itself in a dire financial situation which is why we will be speaking with our community in the coming months about the next special variation to IPART. Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council

September is time to Get Ready

Being prepared before a disaster hits could be the difference between staying safe or putting yourself and loved ones at risk.

We are sharing information to help you think about what you need to do and how you are going to protect your home, belongings and family. We are part of the NSW Government’s ‘Get Ready’ initiative which gives us five simple steps we can all follow to prepare for any emergency situation: • Know your risk • Plan now for what you will do • Get your home ready • Be aware • Look out for each other

Emergency Dashboard helps you prepare and stay informed

Accessing the right and most up-to-date information before, during and after an emergency is vital. The Central Coast Emergency Dashboard helps you: • Find information and get ready for any type of emergency • See live incidents and feeds from lead emergency services

Council meeting

Find out when the next meeting is and watch it online centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/meetings

Council’s role in an emergency

During an emergency, Council is not an Emergency Service Provider. Lead emergency services for the Central Coast include NSW Health, NSW State Emergency Service, NSW Police or the NSW Rural Fire Service depending on the type of emergency. Our role is to support the lead provider with the resources, people and equipment they need for their emergency and recovery plans. We also use our voice to help share their messages to keep the community informed.

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Access resources, be prepared and know what’s happening, search ‘emergency’ at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au

Struggling to explain emergencies to your children? To help build resilience in young children, we’ve created online storytime readings of the Birdie books.

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Young workers feel left out From page 1 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said “Young people are on the front line in the retail and hospitality industry and being forced to return to school for the HSC, yet the access to vaccines in our community is hopelessly disappointing to say the least. “Young Coasties should not be forced to travel to Homebush

or the Northern Beaches to access the vaccination. “It is incredibly frustrating to finally be recognised as a region by the Berejiklian government, and yet we are not receiving the appropriate resources. “Many of our fellow Coasties have reached out to me concerned about their children and particularly our already

resilient HSC students who have faced such a stressful year and want to get on with it yet can’t without the assurance of vaccination.” Tom Schmaltz, school captain at Gosford High School, said he had also seen this disparity between young people on the Central Coast and his peers in Sydney. “I’ve heard from my friends in

Sydney that they are booking their appointments and getting the jab within days; up here some people can’t even get a booking,” he said. “It feels like the Coast was reclassified as Regional NSW just so that the Premier could ignore us in the vaccine rollout.” Maisy Rae

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the Coast’s needs and wants must be reflected in the NSW Government’s new five-year plan. “The Central Coast is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes,” Crouch said. “These stunning waterways significantly contribute to our region’s lifestyle and culture. “A recent survey conducted by Central Coast Council even showed that waterways are a significant reason for 94.5 per cent of people in our community choosing to live locally. “This is why I am encouraging everyone in our community to have their say and help to shape the Maritime Safety Plan 2026.” The Plan aims to outline the NSW Government’s plans for maritime safety over the next five years and support a goal of zero boating fatalities and serious injuries by 2056. To have your say on the draft Maritime Safety Plan 2026 and the proposed lifejacket reform options, visit haveyoursay.nsw. gov.au/maritime-safety before September 24. Maisy Rae

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Council keeps water rate wishes under wraps Central Coast Council’s water and sewerage business is expecting a loss of $11M this financial year. The figure was revealed when Administrator, Rik Hart, approved Council’s submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a substantial rise in water rates. Council faced criticism from a registered public forum speaker for not making public the size of the increase Council was hoping to get. Council said it was inappropriate as IPART would make the decision and so far, the increase was only an aspiration. The Council had 10 accompanying documents, which remained confidential, when Hart approved the submission process at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, September 7. Council said the process meant that the documents would become public only after IPART published them on its website. The public speaker, resident Kevin Brooks, said he was disappointed the public was

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not being told the actual percentage increase in water prices that Council was proposing. “It is clear that the price hike will be well in excess of underlying inflation, and I can see no reason why Council can’t be transparent at this time about the precise percentage increase it is proposing,” Brooks said. He also criticised Council for ignoring public sentiment expressed in a survey about the water and sewer business.

“Survey respondents were asked to suggest up to three different things that they want Central Coast Council to focus on and improve,” he said, quoting the survey that Council had commissioned. “The two highest scores by a country mile …. were 36 per cent [said] lowering the cost/ keeping water prices reasonable and 34 per cent [said] water quality, in particular tackling dirty brown water.” Brooks said no other issues came close to those two.

“Yet, the Council’s four-page summary of the consultation does not include one single reference to the community preference for lower prices,” he said. He asked how a summary of the consultation could not include the clear winners from the survey. “In pushing for a water rate hike well in excess of underlying inflation, Council seems intent on ignoring this feedback,” he said. Brooks suggested an increase

in the cost of wages was the real reason Council wanted the water price rise. However, CEO David Farmer had a graph ready to show after Brooks finished speaking. The graph showed that wages had come down in 2021. Farmer said it was close to a 25 per cent reduction in total staff costs and the postulation that productivity and staffing costs had not come down was clearly false. Director of Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, gave a presentation showing the expected loss of 11M in this current financial year. He said the Central Coast had the lowest water bills in the State and that they were now lower than they were in 2009. Loader said the revenue levels were unsustainable and that while the business had delivered 98 per cent of its proposed capital works in 2021, including the Mardi to Warnervale pipeline, the maintenance backlog was growing as staff worked on reactive repairs instead of maintenance. He said Council was seeking a price increase consistent

with those prices in 2018 in real terms, however, the outcome could be very different to the submission. Hart asked questions including whether the community, when appraised of all the issues during a forum, was supportive of increases. Loader said yes, there had been agreement from the community that there needed to be investment for dirty water and environmental issues. Hart said the new monthly financial reports that had come to a recent Council meeting had shown the water and sewer lost $3M in July. “The other half of the business actually picks up that loss and that is not sustainable,” he said. In 2019, the IPART decision saw Council drop revenue from water and sewer and drainage rates by $39M. Council’s submission is due to IPART by September 10. The next steps before a decision is made include public consultation. A final decision is expected in May next year with new prices from July 1, 2021.

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Eight active virus cases on Peninsula With COVID-19 cases on the rise and case numbers expected to peak across the state in the next two weeks, the Peninsula has eight active cases and four recent exposure sites. As of Wednesday, August 8, there was one active case in the 2256 postcode and seven active cases in the 2257 postcode. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said there were four recent exposure sites in the Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach and Woy Woy areas. “I am urging everyone to strictly follow the stay-at-home orders, get tested, and most importantly get vaccinated,” Crouch said. “It only takes a few people doing the wrong thing for the

Delta strain of COVID-19 to rapidly spread. “Each of these exposure sites are very busy locations where hundreds, if not thousands, of people could have been unknowingly exposed to COVID-19.” NSW Health identified a series of local exposure venues and stated that anyone who attended the venues on the dates and times listed was a casual contact. Casual contacts must immediately get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result, even if they have had a test in recent days: • Woolworths Umina, September 1, 4:15pm4:45pm; • Woolworths Woy Woy, August 30, 5:10pm-6pm; • The Box on the Water Café,

Ettalong, August 29, 3:30pm-3:45pm; and • Ettalong Beach Waterfront Reserve, August 29, 2:10pm-4:40pm. Multiple exposure sites have been identified by NSW Health across the Coast including venues at Gosford, Bateau Bay, Lake Haven, Wyong and Tuggerah. A full list of these venues is available on the NSW Health website. With 145 local cases of COVID-19 since the start of the current outbreak, and a number of those infectious in the community, there are rising concerns over the ability to vaccinate the Central Coast population. After the State Government redirected Pfizer supplies away from the Coast back in August,

a new influx of Pfizer vaccines was expected to return to the region but many locals are still struggling to access those jabs. NSW Opposition Leader, Chris Minns, said it was imperative to ensure regional communities were protected and vaccinated as much as those in the city. “There has obviously been a serious supply issue with vaccines,” Minns said. “Labor has been vocal in calling on the government to ensure there are adequate vaccination supplies for rural and coastal New South Wales and we reiterate that call to the government now. “If suburbs of Sydney begin to be granted freedoms and privileges due to their high vaccination rates, which are simply unachievable for other

parts of the state due to low vaccine supply, that is a failure on of the government to ensure equality of access to health resources. “We know regional communities want to play their part – they want to get vaccinated – it is the government’s job to ensure they have the same opportunity to do that as people in the city.” Under the State Government’s current plan, regional and rural NSW are expected to come out of lockdown at 11:59pm on Friday, September 10. But with rising case numbers in some areas, it appears the likelihood of that occurring is low. With days until the September 10 deadline, there have been some concerns over a lack of transparency for people in

regional NSW, which now includes the Central Coast. Shadow Minister for Health, Ryan Park, called on the NSW Government to ‘end the uncertainty’ for people in regional and rural NSW. “If the Premier and Deputy Premier have no plans to ease restrictions in Rural and Regional NSW, then this message must be conveyed clearly to communities now to avoid mixed messaging and confusion” Park said. “The Health Orders have changed so many times since the beginning of the outbreak in NSW, people are fatigued, and there is great confusion in many communities. “The Premier must provide, clear, concise, timely advice that is consistent.” Maisy Rae

Nominate an inspirational woman 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

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AUSTRALIA’S VACCINE ROLLOUT Australia’s vaccine rollout continues to ramp up, with over 1.3 million doses administered last week. On the Central Coast, access to the vaccine is becoming easier. Around 75 Central Coast GPs are administering vaccines, 12 of those can administer Pfizer with more coming online soon. 36 community pharmacies across the Central Coast are taking bookings. By ramping up the vaccine rollout and working together, we are ensuring that Australians can be confident that we will get the current outbreaks under control and continue to grow our economy.

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Climate a big issue for Robertson electors Climate change policy will be one of the biggest issues influencing Peninsula voters at the next Federal Election. A new national poll shows two thirds of Central Coast residents see climate change as a major factor. Australia’s biggest climate poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of the Australian Conservation Foundation found that a majority of voters in all 151 federal electorates believe the Government should be doing more to stop climate damage. Almost three quarters (73 per cent) of voters believe the government should set a target to reach net zero emissions before or by 2050. In the Federal seat of Robertson, 66 per cent of voters believe the Federal Government should be doing more to address climate change and climate change plans will influence their vote. Almost three quarters of voters in Robertson (74 per cent) think new coal and gas power stations should not be a priority. ACF CEO, Kelly O’Shanassy, said as Australians continue to

recover financially, economically and emotionally from the Black Summer bushfires of 2019 and 2020, we have seen climate disasters playing out in the northern hemisphere summer. “On our TVs we’ve seen heart breaking damage and death from bushfires in Turkey, Algeria, the Greek island of Evia, Russia, the USA and Canada (and) a village in Italy endured a 48.8°C day,” he said. “In the back of our minds we

know this could be a glimpse into our own coming summer or the one after. “The world’s top climate scientists warn of worse to come if we do not dramatically curb climate pollution now. “ACF wanted to take a temperature check on Australians’ views about global warming, so we asked respected pollsters YouGov to conduct the biggest and most in-depth survey ever undertaken of Australians’ opinions on climate change.”

YouGov polled a nationally representative sample of more than 15,000 Australian voters on a range of questions on climate change and government action. Then, using the multilevel regression with poststratification (MRP) method, YouGov made forecasts across every electorate in the country. The MRP tool combines the polling data from the 15,000 respondents with census data such as population density, education and household

income, allowing the poll to be broken down by electorates as well as demographics in a statistically reliable way, O’Shanassy said. “The poll results reveal a groundswell of voters flagging climate change as a key election issue and continuing widespread support for clean energy solutions,” he said. “A majority in every federal electorate in the country wants our national government to do more to

combat climate change. “The poll shows Australians firmly reject the government’s so-called gas-led recovery.” “The latest science shows we need to get to net zero emissions in the next 15 years; 2050 is too late. “What matters is slashing emissions this decade.” O’Shanassy said the Federal Government’s position will be a sore point at the United Nations Glasgow climate summit in November, where leaders are expected to bring stronger commitments to the table. “If we begin now, industrial hubs in Queensland could be pumping out green hydrogen, steel and aluminium within the decade. “Inland regions could be generating clean energy from the sun. “Across Australia, clean energy, in tandem with farmers’ moves to make agriculture sustainable, can turbocharge our economy to make it the envy of the world. “But we desperately need national leadership to coordinate this push.” Terry Collins

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At least we know about tribunal meeting It’s good that IPART has put our Administrator Mark 3 back in his box (IPART tells Council what is appropriate, Pelican Post September 2). It is outrageous that Hart is able to call a meeting with IPART to push his rate-change

HYLAND BYTES agenda and encouraging that IPART’s response was to point out how “inappropriate it was for Council to try to influence IPART when the full Tribunal was not present”. As I have said many times, it

is not Hart’s responsibility to try to set rates three years ahead when he won’t even be here then and when we shall have an elected Council again, as the proper body to be making this kind of decision. IPART has made its decision and Hart’s job now is to carry that decision forward over the

next year or so that he will be in charge. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Jude Roxburgh without whose efforts this behindthe-scenes meeting would have undoubtedly remained secret. One wonders how many

other such meetings have taken place without ratepayers ever being aware of them. It is bad enough that loans are taken out in our name and we are not allowed to know the details and that our public land is sold and we aren’t even entitled to know the selling price but, at least, we

know this is being done. How far can we head into the Deep State where we find out nothing but the superficial floss that the Administrator deigns to inform us about in his weekly column. Email, Sep 5 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Higher rates may be for executive salaries What did Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart think he was playing at lobbying IPART to reverse a decision it took just a few months earlier? (“IPART tells Council what is appropriate” Pelican Post September 2) IPART restricted the 15 per cent rate hike to three years whereas Mr Hart is lobbying to make it permanent. The facts haven’t changed in a few months. The Council is on record saying it only needs $110M from rates to repay the restricted fund loans – the rest

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper coming from asset sales and other means. So, why is Mr Hart lobbying to make the 15 per cent rate hike permanent which would raise over $250 million in the first 10 years alone?

The answer to this question is the Council’s ‘little secret’. The rate hikes are to pay for higher managerial salaries following the merger. Ratepayers are being asked to subsidise managerial lifestyles with no service improvements in return. This is easily demonstrated by an analysis of Council’s own published financial numbers. Interim Administrator Dick Persson’s 30-day report stated that employee numbers (excluding vacant posts) increased by 13 per cent (1,875 to 2,117) between 2017 and 2020.

You might therefore expect employee costs to also increase 13 per cent over the same period – but the same report shows they rose 33 per cent ($166M to $221M). This means employee costs rose two and a half times more than employee numbers over the same period. This can only mean higher salaries and other benefits, and a higher proportion of higher paid managerial positions. This is confirmed by the Council’s 2020/21 Financial Statements that show, following the recent restructure, employee numbers back to

pre-merger levels but salaries and other benefits (excluding redundancy payments) still 34 per cent higher than premerger ($206M versus $154M). The 34 per cent increase in salaries and benefits cannot be due to public sector salary award increases of two per cent per annum. It can only mean increases outside the award due to job restructuring and managerial salary hikes. In the private sector, such salary hikes can only be justified by higher productivity because customers can switch

to cheaper competitors. Councils, on the other hand, are local monopolies. So, no surprise that IPART, which exists to protect customers from monopoly pricing, saw through Mr Hart’s ‘little secret’ and sent him away with his tail between his legs. Council managers now need to show they can earn these higher managerial salaries through productivity improvements - or reduce them – not pass them on to customers through rate hikes. Email, Sep 5 Kevin Brooks, Kincumber

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Person of interest over theft and fraud

Brisbane Water Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in relation to theft and fraud committed last month. On the afternoon of Thursday, August 5, a victim realised he did not have his bank card after using an ATM in West St, Umina Beach. He failed to locate his card, subsequently reporting the matter to his bank where he was advised that the card had been used at a number of locations in the Umina Beach and Woy Woy business areas. Following investigations,

Over 400 fines issued for health order breaches The number of Central Coast residents not following stay-at-home orders is surging and officers from the Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Police Districts have issued 422 fines since Operation Stay At Home began on Monday, August 16.

police from Brisbane Water Police District have obtained an image of a person who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries. Although wearing a mask the person of interest is believed to be a male and is seen to be wearing distinctive clothing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote E 81945624.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the Central Coast’s number of active COVID-19 cases had doubled in the space of 10 days. “We need 100 per cent of people on the Central Coast to follow the rules because it only

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takes a few people doing the wrong thing for the Delta strain of COVID-19 to rapidly spread,” Crouch said. “I’m disappointed that everybody who is following the rules, getting tested and getting vaccinated, is being let down by a minority of people who think they are above the law.” Crouch said each on-the-spot Personal Infringement Notice (PIN) ranged from $500 to $5,000. “Two hundred and forty nine fines have been issued in the Brisbane Water Police District and 173 have been issued in the Tuggerah Lakes Police

District, with common offences including failing to wear a mask and breaching the twoperson outdoor exercise rule,” Crouch said. “Five on-the-spot fines have been issued by local Police to Sydneysiders who travelled to our community without a permit.” Anyone who has information regarding individuals or businesses contravening the Public Health Orders is urged to report it to Crime Stoppers. Source: Media release, Sep 7 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Soldiers make a COVID support visit Brisbane Water Police welcomed the assistance of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel last week to conduct wellbeing and COVID compliance checks across the police district. The troops, who visited on September 2, said they were

here to support the community alongside police. District Commander of Brisbane Water Police District, Superintendent Darryl Jobson, said it was great to have the ADF on-board as a support role.

“The ADF have 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,” Jobson 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 conduct 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.” Police launched operation ‘Stay At Home’ on Monday, August 16, to boost Public Health Order enforcement efforts across the state.

Police asked individuals who see people doing the wrong thing to come forward to police and report to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: Media release, Sep 2 Brisbane Water Police District

Central Coast Friends of Democracy Submissions to the Public Inquiry should be made public Our local region faced another insult in April this year. This time, it was the Interim Administrator, Dick Persson, who recommended that the NSW government “take whatever action necessary to prevent the return of the currently suspended councillors, and to delay the September 2021 election”. This delay was “to allow a formal Inquiry to determine what is needed to achieve the successful merger of the two previous Councils”. Mr. Persson’s recommendation clearly indicated that he was calling for a Public Inquiry to allow the merger to be pushed through - whilst keeping the community’s voice out of the decision making process. Over 20,000 community members signed an electronic petition calling for a judicial inquiry. Instead, the State government announced a Public inquiry on 26 April. On 28 May, the Commissioner appointed to the Public Inquiry invited submissions from the public. At that time, the Information Sheet stated a clear intention that submissions were to be made public: Public availability and inspection of written submissions Generally, the Commissioner proposes that submissions to the Inquiry will be made publicly available. …….. The Commissioner may also withhold from public

display any part of a submission considered by her to be patently defamatory in nature or irrelevant to the Terms of Reference. …...Arrangements will be made for interested persons to inspect the submissions locally. Additionally, they may be published on the Inquiry website. The information sheet also indicated that “There are protections available to persons making a submission to the Inquiry against potential liability for defamation in respect of matters contained in the submission, provided the material is relevant to the Terms of Reference.” Submissions closed on 21 June. Over 100 people are listed as having made submissions to the Public Inquiry - each presumably understanding that their submission would be made public (unless requested otherwise) and become part of the public record. In August, it was reported that a decision had been made that no submissions will be made public. This goes against community expectations and is not consistent with the Inquiry’s Information Sheet for preparing submissions. Although there may be some basis to redact some information, to not make submissions public is a further afront on our community - and our democracy.

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Bouddi upgrades ready to explore

The third stage of a $1.4M project to upgrade Bouddi Coastal Walk has been completed and the new section of track between Gerrin Point and Maitland Bay is now open for locals to explore. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the three-year,

four-stage project is being delivered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). “The National Parks team has been working hard to improve accessibility on this 650-metre stretch of track and, due to its remote location, equipment and materials were airlifted into place by helicopters,” Crouch said. “The section between Gerrin

Point and Maitland Bay now features a new surface, 90 new sandstone steps and other drainage features to reduce erosion into the surrounding bushland, protecting habitat for native animal species like the Sugar Glider and the White-bellied Sea Eagle. “Two new lookouts have also been created, offering

sweeping views over Smugglers Cove and Maitland Bay, looking south towards Pittwater and beyond. “Bouddi Coastal Walk is one of our region’s most popular walks with approximately 200,000 people lacing up their walking shoes and hitting the track each year. “It’s fantastic to see NSW Government funding being

used to improve the track’s longevity and protect Bouddi’s pristine natural environment.” Stage four of the upgrade will consist of works between the Maitland Bay headland and the Mount Bouddi Walking Track junction. “Stage four will begin shortly and includes access and safety upgrades to the track plus two new lookouts and a viewing

platform,” Crouch said. Visitors to Bouddi National Park are reminded to be COVID-safe and check the NPWS Alerts for up-to-date information on any track or precinct closures. Source: Media release, Sep 3 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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The Pearl Beach Progress Association has postponed a number of events due to the extension of the COVID lockdown. Pearl Beach Jazz in the Arboretum – a joint venture from the association and the Pearl Beach Arboretum Committee – will be rescheduled. The annual fundraising concert was going to be held on Saturday, October 23, but audiences will now have to look to 2022 for its reprisal. Publicity officer, Lynne Lillico, said the association was extremely disappointed to have to cancel the event. “As one of the coordinators for the past few years I have Natural Hive Honey

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All Jacob Finch Bonner ever wanted to do is write. To be a great writer! His father, a tax attorney suggested this was not a path towards wealth. His mother, a school guidance counsellor, reminded Jake that he didn’t test well on the verbal side. He wrote a critically acclaimed book, The Invention of Wonder, but has been unable to back it up. He has submitted stories but they have been rejected. Much to his chagrin, he has taken a teaching job. A teaching job! Oh, how the

enjoyed being involved at such a marvellous community activity held in a spiritual and special environmental space attracting visitors from near and far,” she said. “This year with Australia’s first lady of Jazz, Emma Pask, and virtuoso violinist, Ian Cooper - a much-loved regular performer at Pearl Beach concerts, promised to be one of our best ever. “However, it is obvious we must postpone and re-schedule the event, as we do not believe the situation will ease sufficiently to allow visitor capacity at the site necessary to cover overheads and expenses. “We look forward to holding the concert later in 2022

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mighty have fallen. As a reluctant teacher, Jake does no prep for his upcoming symposium and hasn’t read any of the samples submitted by the students. This class will be no different than his previous classes. “He knew, for example, that they were far less gifted than they believed they were, or possible every bit as bad as they secretly feared they were.” Oh how wrong he was. Enter Evan Parker, a student who is thinking of changing his name to Parker Evan. As the other students critique each other’s work Evan will not share. In fact he doesn’t think writing can be taught and has such a great story that, “I don’t think

there’s a person on the planet, no matter how lousy a writer is, who could mess up a plot like mine.” He is only attending the program to get some letters after his name. He is hoping more letters means getting an agent. Jacob can’t stand Evan’s

arrogance, but when he gets around to reading Evan’s sample, Jacob has to agree that it is an amazing story and will be a best seller. Fast forward a few years and Jake still hasn’t written a successful follow up to Invention of Wonder, and the writing symposium is now

online, which cut his salary considerably. Jake needs money, resumes were sent. He gets a job in a small town in update New York at an artist’s colony and he is to meet and greet the writers. One of the writers is so arrogant, so full themselves that Jake is reminded of Evan Parker/Parker Evan and wonders what happened with that book he was going to write. Surely, he would have heard about it by now. After much searching it turns out that book was never written. Jake knows it is too good a story to let waste, a story like that needs to be written, “Good writer borrow, great writers steal.”

featuring Emma Pask and Ian Cooper.” The Pearl Beach Food and Wine Fare, which was originally scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 30, will now also be pushed back to 2022. The fundraising event has been hosted by the Progress Association for the past 14 years and allows visitors to enjoy tasting and purchasing of a range of boutique wines and gourmet foods. Proceeds from the event are used to support the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall overheads and maintenance. Source: Media release, Sep 6 Pearl Beach Progress Association

Three years later, The Crib has sold two million books and is on the New York Times best seller list. He is famous, he is rich. While doing a radio interview he meets Anna and falls in in love. Life is good. Heck, life is great. Until he gets an email accusing him of being a thief. This book grabbed me from the beginning and happily I went along for the ride. I like the style of writing and the build-up of the story and the ending, which I sort of predicted but not entirely. And it was a good deal because the reader gets two stories for one. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Coastal Twist blasts into 2022

Photos: Lisa Haymes

Organisers of the Coastal Twist Festival have plotted their path out of the pandemic and have a new plan to host the annual festival. The festival, which was originally scheduled to return over the October Long Weekend, first opened its doors in 2019 to 7,000 people in a burst of colour, camp and cinema. Festival Director, Glitta Supernova, said the event would now be held in January.

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“Like most festivals around the country, Coastal Twist had to reimagine the how and why and we decided cancelation was not an option but pushing the festival out by almost four months would mean we could forge ahead and keep everyone safe with adjusted plans for a midsummer [festival],” Supernova said. “[It will be a] five-day, all ages, accessible, free and ticketed event from January 19 to 23, to accompany future October dates. “It’s important that we continue with the positive momentum already generated toward a more visibly equitable and welcoming Coastie community who are part of the planet as global citizens. “The festival has positioned itself as the catalyst for new perceptions of a more welcoming Central Coast, and a Coast which is showing its best side, both to its neighbours and its visitors. “That’s how regional healing and growth has opportunity to blossom, our vessel is world class contemporary and inclusive offerings which engage, educate, support and unite the entire community as well as amplify and promote our local economy. “We would love everyone onboard!”

Supernova said locals can participate in the festival by enlisting in a variety of events. “Head over to the participate tab on our Coastal Twist website: enlist your pooch in the Puparazzi Pooch Parade, enter the surf event, become a sponsor or volunteer, have a stall at our community fair day, apply to enter the art show, enter your business in the window display competition or have your own event as part of our Twisted Experiences,” Supernova said. “This festival is breaking ground in the continuing work for disarming the thinking that difference is somehow bad – difference is not only normal but the biological basis of every living and breathing thing. “So, no matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to sign up, frock up and rock up to our Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts & Culture festival, our biggest Coastie celebration of difference, diversity and dazzle!” More information about the festival is available at: Coastaltwist.org.au/ participate Source: Media release, Sep 2 Coastal Twist

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] Australian Story [s] 11:30 Back To Nature [s] 12:00 Coronavirus: Public Update [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 2:00 Question Everything [s] Death In Paradise (M) [s] 2:30 ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 4:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 5:00 6:00 The Drum [s] Sammy J (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 8:30 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Q&A [s] 9/11: Life Under Attack (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Hokusai: Old Man Crazy To 10:50 Paint [s] Midsomer Murders (M v) [s] 11:20 12:30 Death In Paradise (M) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Q&A [s] Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 3:00 The Capture (M l,v) [s] 4:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 5:00 Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 6:00 7:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Gardening Australia [s] Midsomer Murders: Death By Persuasion (M v) [s] – A girl slips away from a Jane Austen weekend dressed in period attire and is found stabbed in the woods. The Capture (M l,v) [s] 11:05 ABC Late News [s] 12:05 The Vaccine [s] Question Everything [s] 1:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s] 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) 10:00 Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Grand Designs (M l) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 5:00 Designing A Legacy (PG) [s] 5:30 Further Back In Time For 6:00 Dinner: The 1910s (PG) [s] 6:30 Landline [s] Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico 7:00 (PG) [s] The Repair Shop [s] ABC News [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) [s] – As Christine’s fame rises, pressure mounts on John Profumo. Police investigate Stephen Ward and Christine’s 9:30 stalker case goes to trial. The Newsreader (M l) [s] Roadkill (M d,l,v) [s] 11:45 rage Guest Programmer 1:00 (MA15+) [s]

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts” (M v) (’17) Stars: Alison Sweeney Kochie’s Business Builders (PG) [s] Coastwatch Oz: Irate Fisherman (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Movie: “The Proposal” (PG) (’15) – When a high-powered book editor faces deportation to her native Canada, the quickthinking exec proposes to her young tormented assistant, he agrees with a few conditions of his own. Stars: Sandra Bullock The Latest Seven News [s] The Front Bar (M) [s] Home Shopping Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted” (M) (’16) Stars: Brooke Shields House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens Movie: “Something’s Gotta Give” (PG) (’03) – While Harry is an aging Casanova who refuses to accept his age, Erica is an acclaimed dramatist. Unavoidable circumstances force these two individuals, who are poles apart in nature, to share a roof. Stars: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton Program To Be Advised Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (M v) [s] Home Shopping Home Shopping [s] Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend [s] Seven’s Horse Racing: Flemington/ Rosehill *Live* [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Program To Be Advised Movie: “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” (PG) (’18) – Teen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his universe, and must join with five spiderpowered individuals from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. Stars: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson Movie: “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (M l,v) (’09) Stars: Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch Program To Be Advised Home Shopping

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NINE (C81/80)

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

12:40 6:00 7:00 10:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:10 2:30 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 9:45 10:30 12:45 1:45 2:00 5:30

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 6:30 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] Explore [s] 7:30 Customs (PG) [s] The Block: Master Ensuite 8:00 12:00 Week (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:30 3:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 4:00 NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 RBT: New Year’s Bad Luck/ Hard Done By (M) [s] 5:00 Program To Be Advised 6:30 7:30 Reported Missing: George (M l) [s] – Forty-nine-year-old 9:00 George vanishes after going to 10:00 the job centre. NINE News Late [s] Chicago Med: Never Let You 11:00 Go (M mp) [s] World’s Worst Flights (M l) [s] 12:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 2:00 6:00 Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 7:30 Movie: “Secrets Of My Stepdaughter” (M v) (’17) Stars: 8:00 Josie Davis 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 NRL: 1st Qualifying Final: Storms v Sea Eagles *Live* From Sunshine Coast Stadium 4:30 NRL: Post Match (M) [s] Movie: “Criminal” (MA15+) 5:00 (’16) – In a last-ditch effort to 6:00 stop a diabolical plot, a dead 6:30 CIA operative’s memories, 7:30 secrets, and skills are 8:30 implanted into a death-row 9:30 inmate in hopes that he will complete the operative’s 11:30 mission. Stars: Kevin Costner 12:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Animal Tales (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Rivals [s] 7:30 Destination WA (PG) [s] 8:00 Explore [s] The Block: Master Ensuite 9:00 Week (PG) [s] 9:30 Travel Guides: The Philippines 12:00 (PG) [s] 12:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 3:00 NRL: 2nd Qualifying Final: Roosters v Titans *Live* From 3:30 QCB Stadium, Townsville [s] 4:00 NRL: Post Match (M) [s] 4:30 Movie: “American Made” 5:00 (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Tom 6:00 Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright, Jesse Plemons 7:00 Australia’s Top Ten Of 8:00 Everything: Music Men (PG) 9:00 Explore [s] 10:00 Home Shopping 11:00 Wesley Impact (PG) [s] 1:00

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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] Program To Be Advised 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] The Project (PG) [s] Mirror Mirror (Part 2) (M) [s] Gogglebox (PG) [s] Law & Order: SVU: Remember Me In Quarantine (M) [s] Blue Bloods: The Real Deal (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] Program To Be Advised The Graham Norton Show (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Reel Action [s] Religious Programs [s] Healthy Homes [s] Seafood Escape [s] Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] Taste Of Australia [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] The Living Room [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia [s] 10 News First [s] In The Shadow Of The Towers (PG) [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Ambulance UK (M d) [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Blue Bloods (M v) [s] Home Shopping

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SBS (C30)

5:00 Tennis: US Open: Singles Quarter Finals *Live* 6:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Tennis: US Open: Singles Quarter Finals *Live* 2:10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Great Train Robbery: The Hidden Tapes (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Asian Railways Journeys: Singapore (PG) 8:30 9/11: The Unheeded Warning (M) (In English/ Arabic/ French) 9:30 9/11 Kids (M) 11:05 SBS World News 11:35 Criminal Planet: Toxic Mafias (MA15+) 12:20 Mr Mercedes (MA15+) 3:25 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes 5:30 Worldwatch 9:00 Tennis: US Open: Women’s Semi Finals *Live* 2:05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:05 NITV News: Nula 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Inside Hitler’s Bunker (PG) (In English/ French) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Ramses The Great Empire Builder (PG) 8:30 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Spain (PG) 9:30 Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 (MA15+) 11:30 SBS World News 12:00 The Miniaturist (M l,s) 3:00 Tom Cruise - Body And Soul (M l) 4:00 Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen 5:00 Tennis: US Open: Men’s Singles Semi Finals *Live* 2:00 Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship 2:55 Gymnastics: World Cup Bulgaria 4:35 The Interviewer 4:45 QE2: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel 5:40 9/11 - Control The Skies (M) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends: Spain (PG) 8:30 Celebrity Mastermind (PG) 9:30 Movie: “102 Minutes That Changed America” (M l) (’08) Stars: George W. Bush 11:25 Movie: “Spotlight” (M l) (’15) Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams 1:45 Movie: “Man On Wire” (PG) (’08) Stars: Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel 3:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:00 Poh & Co. Best Bites

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ABC (C20/21)

Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend House Of Wellness (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] Better Homes And Gardens Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] Seven News [s] Program To Be Advised Homicide With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato (M) [s] – Gina Rossato’s naked body was found dumped in a ravine, her throat was cut and she’d been beaten with a belt. Surviving 9/11 (M v,s) [s] Ant Middleton & Rebel Wilson: Straight Talking (M l) [s] – Ant takes actress Rebel on the trip of a lifetime through Mexico, with just a 4x4, a backpack and each other for company. Home Shopping

6:00 7:00 10:00 11:00 1:00 1:30 1:45

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 Death In Paradise (M v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 Escape From The City (PG) Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 4:00 5:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] China Tonight [s] Road To Now: Age Of Conflict (M v) [s] ABC Late News [s] 9:10 The Business [s] 10:50 Juanita: A Family Mystery 11:20 (PG) [s] Traces (M l) [s] 12:30 Roadkill (M d,l,v) [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Psycho-In-Law” (M) (’17) Stars: Katie Leclerc, Catherine Dyer, Mike Faiola What The Killer Did Next: Sian Roberts (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] SAS Australia: Ego (PG) [s] – Eighteen Aussie celebrities volunteer for the toughest test of their lives – a condensed version of the Special Forces selection course, which will physically and mentally strip them back to the core. Program To Be Advised The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Make No Mistakes, He’s Mine (M v) [s] Home Shopping

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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] 2:00 Death In Paradise (M v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 The Twist (PG) [s] The Repair Shop [s] 4:00 Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] 5:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 9:00 Back To Nature: Rainforest 11:00 And Rock [s] 11:30 Juanita: A Family Mystery (PG) [s] Decoding Danger: Firestorm (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q&A [s] China Tonight [s] 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Lover In The Attic: A True Story” (M) (’18) Stars: Molly Burnett, Kevin Fonteyne, David Fierro, David Alexander What The Killer Did Next: Norma Bell (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] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: No One Is Alone (M v) [s] – Vic and Travis’ friendship is put to the test as they respond to calls to help two best friends in need; Jack realises he has a greater impact on Marcus than he thought. Home Shopping

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 The Recording Studio (PG) 11:30 What Is Music? [s] 12:00 Coronavirus: Public Update [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address 2:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] Victoria (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 The Twist (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] 7:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 7:30 The Drum [s] 9:05 ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Question Everything [s] Rosehaven (PG) [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] Staged (M l) [s] 10:05 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Business [s] 11:35 Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] 12:30

Sunrise [s] 6:00 The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “The Wrong House” (M) 12:00 (’16) Stars: Clare Kramer, Tilky Jones, Allison McAtee What The Killer Did Next: 1:00 Kate Prout (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 2:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 3:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News [s] 5:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 Program To Be Advised 7:00 RFDS (M v) [s] – When a 7:30 catastrophic explosion at an underground mine creates a 8:40 mass-casualty incident, the 9:50 RFDS are called to save the 10:40 lives of two brothers caught in 11:10 the blast. The Rookie: New Blood (M) 12:00 The Latest Seven News [s] Chicago Fire: Blow This Up 12:50 Somehow (M) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30

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Religious Programs [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Roads Less Travelled [s] 6:00 Tennis: US Open: Women’s Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Final *Live* Australia By Design [s] 9:00 Worldwatch Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update Program To Be Advised (Arabic) Farm To Fork [s] 11:30 Worldwatch Healthy Homes Australia [s] 1:00 Speedweek My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Motor Sports: The AusMoto Everyday Gourmet With Show Justine Schofield [s] 3:30 Football: FIFA World Cup My Market Kitchen [s] 2022 Magazine Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 Motor Sports: W Series Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Highlights Taste Of Australia With 4:40 Mission Galapagos Hayden Quinn [s] 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 10 News First [s] Highlights WIN News [s] 5:35 The Blitz: Britain On Fire (PG) The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 7:30 Central Station: Sydney FBI: Straight Flush (M v) [s] Harbour Bridge Closure (M) FBI: Most Wanted: Rampage 8:30 Australia Uncovered: Strong (PG) [s] Female Lead (M) FBI: Invisible (PG) [s] 9:55 Vaccine: The Inside Story (M) The Sunday Project (PG) [s] (In English/ Mandarin) Home Shopping 11:40 The Surrogates (M s)

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 6:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Master Ensuite Reveal (PG) [s] 8:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:45 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 The Block: Guest Bedroom 4:30 And Redo Week (PG) [s] Under Investigation: Murder 5:00 Island (M) [s] – The brutal 6:00 murder of 23-year-old Elizabeth 6:30 ‘Beth’ Barnard in 1986 divided 7:30 the close but secretive community of Victoria’s Phillip 8:45 Island. 100% Footy (M) [s] 9:45 NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement (M l,s,v) [s] 10:45 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:45 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:30

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5:30 Worldwatch 6:00 Tennis: US Open: Men’s Final *Live* 10:00 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 2:00 The Rise Of The Clans: The Bruce Supremacy (M v) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The Supervet (PG) 5:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 10 Mistakes That Sank The Titanic (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:20 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:15 SBS World News 10:45 Outlier (MA15+) (In Norwegian/ Saami) 11:35 Reprisal (MA15+)

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Desperate Housewives: Connect! Connect! (M s) [s] The Block: Guest Bedroom And Redo 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: Guest Bedroom And Redo Week (PG) [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee Travel Guides: Israel (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Reverie: Altum Somnum (M v) [s] – Monica seeks help from the team after a bombing kills dozens of people; Mara dives into the mind of a coma victim to identify a perpetrator. Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Rise Of The Clans: Brothers At War (M v) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Civil War (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Julie Bishop (M) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point 11:30 Cacciatore: The Hunter (MA15+)

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Desperate Housewives: The Best Thing That Ever Could Have Happened (M s) [s] The Block: Guest Bedroom And Redo 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: Guest Bedroom And Redo Week (PG) [s] Paramedics (M) [s] Kings Cross ER (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] BTK: A Killer Among Us (MA15+) [s] Bluff City Law: Ave Maria (M) Explore [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Spring Veggie Patch Blitz

CHERALYN DARCEY

Spring is the season of veggie patch creation, renewal, and readiness. Everyone should grow at least a few vegetables! I’m not going to give you too much pressure here because from my experience, gardening is something that becomes addictive once you have had a couple of successes. Growing your own vegetables means that you are giving yourself greater choice in varieties and flavours, helping the environment and yourself to a healthier way of living. My number one tip is to expect failures and to get out into your garden at least every second day for around five to fifteen minutes and just look around and do one small thing. It is far better to spend small amounts of time regularly than to save it all up for one big blitz when you get the time - you won’t and in the meantime your garden will die. Harsh but true. Also, grow what you know you can look after, don’t go big too early just because you think you can. Being optimistic and realistic at the same time are the keys to becoming a gardener. Location, Location, Location If I was the one gardening at your place, I would be turning every possible position into a veggie patch, but you need to ‘do you’ as they say. Decide on how many vegetables you think you will want to produce and naturally this will also depend on available space along with your experience and available time. Most vegetables need warmth and at least 6 hours of full, direct sun so your first task is to determine exactly where that is in your garden. Shelter is another often-used term, and this means shelter from winds and driving rains. While you might not have this naturally, you can quickly create it with strategically placed lattice in the short term and fast-growing hedges in your longer-range plans. Time for Beds There has been a tendency to create raised garden beds the past few years and I have to say that in some instances, I am a fan. They are perfect for those who have trouble getting right down to dirt level and back up and they do help deter

destructive pests and if you have pets, they can help keep them out of your food crops! However, you really should ensure that the bottoms of the vegetable beds are open to the earth below if possible, so your added soil are in contact with the soil biome. This currently trending term simply means the organisms living together in the soil of a particular area. The contact you make with the exiting soil below will ensure the worms, the good microbes and insects can help keep your garden bed soil alive. If you can’t do this, then constantly adding compost will help create a living soil biome. Spring Preparation and Rejuvenation Now you have the place and the bed, you will need to do a bit of either preparation or rejuvenation. After supporting the winter crops as well as taking whatever the elements have thrown sat it, soil will need a bit of boosting. If this is a new garden patch, it will need to be enriched to give a supercharged boost to the coming plants. Vegetables need a very rich soil, and the fact is, most of our natural soil is not rich enough to support them. While there are various ways of doing this, a simple method is to dig

over your patch to the depth of a spade blade, removing old roots and any stones as you go. Two weeks before planting, to each area that is approximately 2 x 2m dig in a mixture of the following: 2 level barrows of compost, 50 litres of cow manure, 50 litres of chicken manure, 50 litres of mushroom compost (or an additional barrow of compost). Worm casting can be added for a super boost! Planting Tips Follow the directions of seed/ seedlings labels and packets but be prepared to break a few rules. I push the limits of spacing with

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Amazing Staghorn, Ian Jarratt

I love receiving your emails and messages and this one nearly knocked me off my perch! What a beauty Ian and thank you so much for sharing. I’m sure other gardeners will be inspired by this. Ian writes: “Please find attached a stag horn which we originally had around a palm tree at our home on the Northern Beaches. “When we moved to the Central Coast, we took it from the palm tree, broke it up and put in a basket. “When we moved to Kincumber from Umina, we once again moved it and had the stag attached to a tree in our front yard. “Over time we have added various plants, especially rock orchids which are now in full bloom. The basket is somewhere within the plant.”

some of my plantings for example, but research and experience have taught me this. If you are a beginner, follow the ‘recipe’ and then experiment later. Ensure that you can physically reach all your plants. This is a novice mistake, planting crops and not thinking ahead to how you will access everything once it has grown. On that, make a note of how the sun falls on your garden and define what will be ‘the back’, the area that will usually be towards the West. You don’t want your higher plants to cast shadows across your lower plants during most of the day. Group together the plants with similar environmental needs especially watering and plant those that prefer drier feet on the higher areas of your patch. Select what is suggested for your area and the season because while you may have some success with out of season planting, they will never be as strong, abundant, and healthy as vegetables planted at the right time. You can get a jump on the season by planting seeds indoors or in greenhouses. Gardening beginners, those who need to ‘go back to the drawing board’ and self-proclaimed ‘brown thumbs’, pick three vegetables from seasonal suggestions and focus all your attention this season on getting them right and then expand next season. If that seems too much? Pick one! You can always find my weekly planting guide on this page and if you want to plan ahead, hop on over to organicgardener.com.au/plantingguides. GARDENING BOOK REVIEW ‘The Little Veggie Patch Co., how to grow food in small spaces’ by Fabian Capomolla and Mat Pember, (Pan Macmillan, Australia), has been around for a few years now but has really stood the test in the garden. I recommend this title highly to those starting out no matter the size of the garden as it contains good advice on every aspect of organic vegetable gardening and explains it in easy-tounderstand terms. They show easier methods, suggest

Australian suitable varieties, and throw in snippets of personal experience. This is easily a 5 out of 5 leaf book. TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK Soil health check. You can have your soil checked at most garden centres and nurseries or do it yourself with easily obtained kits and meters. Make sure the pH level suits the plants you intend to grow. Prepare beds by enriching with organic matter and fertilizers and start making your spring planting plans if you haven’t already. You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, cape gooseberry, capsicum, beetroot, climbing and dwarf beans, cabbage, carrot, celery, chicory, choko, cress, cucumbers, eggplants, endive, melons, squashes, lettuce, 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: 4th - 10th SEP Saturday the waning moon enters Leo so you will find this to be an optimal time for the destruction of weeds and pests. From Monday the waning moon enters Virgo so planting root crops and feeding all plants as well as tending composts is favourable. On Tuesday the new moon in Virgo means that this is a day of rest in the garden. Wednesday sees the waxing moon arrive in Libra and this will be a good time to start thinning out seedlings, plant herbs and flowering annuals. Friday late afternoon the waxing moon enters Scorpio so these activities including the planting of any above ground crop will be more successful. 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

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CWA needs $600 to secure its flags and rigging The Country Women’s Association Woy Woy branch has put the call out for the community to help pay for the replacement of their Aboriginal flag which was stolen last year.

CWA Woy Woy is asking for community support to help pay for a new flag

Branch president Jane Bowtell said the flag will continue to be stolen until the flagpole is strung with stainless steel instead of rope. “The thief cut down and removed the rigging, meaning we cannot fly another flag until we get the pole restrung,” Bowtell said. “He was arrested and appeared in court later admitting to the theft and ordered to pay for the rerigging.

“To date, no money has been paid and we doubt that we will ever see the funds. “The year before we had to have the other pole re-strung due to that being cut and the Australian Flag stolen. “So we decided that with the wharf redevelopment and COVID lockdowns to wait a while and get both poles restrung with aluminium rigging that is not easily cut. “To do this it will cost us $600 and because we have had no revenue for the past 11 weeks, and even less last year, we are asking if the community could help us fund the project.” Last year’s theft was the third time the flag has been stolen, with the association’s CCTV catching the thief.

Bowtell said any donations would be welcomed. “If you can spare a few dollars please deposit donations to our account, and reference the deposit ‘flag’” she said. “To any other thieves out there that may think about stealing either of our flags, please don’t, it’s not worth the effort. “If you want either flag please go to the office of your local Federal MP where they are available free of charge.” The bank details of CWA Woy Woy are: Account name: Woy Woy Country Women’s Association BSB: 032 527 Account number: 280367 Maisy Rae

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Natalie Kirbancioglu at Safran Restaurant in Ettalong Beach

Gemma Gordon at McDonalds Umina Beach

Fast forward to normal

Some of the Peninsula’s best known and loved business personalities have made a video together encouraging locals to get vaccinated so the community can get back to doing everything it loves sooner. The video is expected to feature on the Peninsula Business Chamber’s social media channels in the coming days.

Gary Narvo at The Bayview Hotel, Woy Woy

It coincided with a warning from the NSW Chief Medical officer, Kerrie Chant, on Tuesday, September 7, that a spike of cases on the Central Coast overnight was cause for concern. The Coast was mentioned twice in the daily NSW Government 11am media conference and locals were urged to get vaccinated. “We deliberately produced the video with a positive

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message because we felt it extremely important that the community take vaccination seriously because it is the only way out of lockdown,” said Business Chamber President, Matthew Wales. “Unless we reach that 70 per cent target there will be little prospect of us enjoying those freedoms we take for granted. “We wanted the video to be positive and get the message across that if you are worried

about the vaccine talk to your doctor; there’s no pressure but we are all in this together.” The celebrity cast featuring in the video includes Natalie Kirbancioglu of Safran Restaurant in Ettalong Beach, Ettalong Bowling Club bowler John Roberts,Ricky Zappavigna from Zapps in Booker Bay, Gemma Gordon at McDonalds Umina Beach, Carla Simpson at Anytime Fitness at Woy Woy, Gary Narvo at The Bayview

Hotel at Woy Woy, Peter Clarke at Bar Toto at Ettalong Beach and Matthew Wales, President of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. When asked if the business community was concerned about the amount of community transmission on the Coast, Wales said vaccination was the key. “I don’t think it is about the case numbers anymore, it is about the vaccination rate.

“We are awash with AstraZeneca and if people are holding out for Pfizer they do so at the risk of missing out on going to venues because they won’t be fully vaccinated.” Wales said he believed locals should aim for being fully vaccinated by October 17. “This is about returning to some semblance of normal and that is about the vaccination rate,” he said. Jackie Pearson

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Young people earning money above and beyond their living expenses face a choice: pay down their tertiary education debt or invest? While everybody has their own unique circumstances, there are a few key things to keep in mind. If you undertook your tertiary education on a Commonwealthsupported place (CSP), you’ll likely have received a helping hand from the government in the form of a HELP loan. Your HELP debt is the money borrowed from the government to undertake tertiary education. That covers loans labelled as HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET FEEHELP, OS-HELP, SA-HELP and VET student loans. This money is paid back depending on your level of taxable income. If you earn less than $47,014, you don’t pay anything. Between $47,014 and

$54,282 you’ll pay back 1% of your taxable income annually, which increases incrementally through to 10% for those earning over $137,898. According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), almost 3 million people had an outstanding HELP debt at the end of the 2019-20 financial year. The average amount was $23,280, up from $22,425 in 2018-19. The time taken to repay HELP debts has also been increasing, reaching 9.3 years in 2019-20, up from 9.2 years in 2018-19. HELP debt is cheap, maybe the cheapest debt you can get. Unlike other types of loans, HELP debt does not incur an interest charge. But the amount owed does increase. HELP debt is indexed to inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI). CPI is currently 1.1%, next to nothing, so in a way this figure could be

treated as the annual interest charge on the loan. “Paying down a HELP debt has very little merit at all, because the amount that comes out of your pay is very low, and the amount by which that debt grows is negligible,” says financial author Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon.

“But it will form part of getting a home loan because you will have to service that debt at different thresholds.” Financial experts often talk about good debt and bad debt. HELP debt is certainly good debt. Not only is it contributing towards your future earnings, by aiding a career and the money you get

from it, but it costs next to nothing. You should work out what position you would be in if you pay down debt versus the position you would be in if you invest that spare cash. “If we look at it from a return perspective, it comes down to the interest rate,” says Elysse Lorenti, a senior financial

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Booker Bay multi dwelling proposal on exhibition Subject site

Plans for the construction of an attached dual occupancy in Booker Bay have gone on public exhibition. The site, which is located at 24 Telopea St, currently contains a timber framed, single-storey dwelling which will be demolished if plans are approved. The proposed development features two double-storey units: unit 1 is provided with

dual aspect courtyard areas at ground level, whilst unit 2 has a full-width courtyard directly accessible from its northfacing living room. The development plans will be available for public comment until October 1. More information about the application can be found on Central Coast Council’s website. Source: DA Tracker, Sep 7 DA 62675/2021

More relief to flow to businesses this month An extra $3.9B in government financial assistance for businesses will see the extension of the JobSaver program and the Micro-business Grant. The NSW Government funding includes $1.5B from the Commonwealth as part of the COVID support package to help businesses and individuals affected by current restrictions. There will also be rent relief incentives and further reductions in payroll tax. Eligible businesses will be able to defer their payroll tax payments due from July to December 2021, until January 14, 2022, through 12-month interest-free repayment plans. Businesses eligible for a

2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver with payrolls of $10M or less will be eligible for a 50 per cent reduction (waiver) in their 2021-22 payroll tax, up from 25 per cent. The JobSaver program has been extended from August 28 and will help businesses with their payroll. Eligible businesses with a turnover between $75,000 and $250M that continue to experience a minimum 30 per cent decline in turnover due to the Public Health Orders, will be eligible for payments of up to 40 per cent of their preCOVID weekly NSW payroll. Eligible businesses in the hospitality, tourism and recreation sectors with a turnover of more than $250M

and up to $1B that continue to experience the requisite decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order will be eligible to receive payments of 40 per cent of their pre-COVID weekly NSW payroll, up to $500,000 per week. Eligible Not-for-Profit (NFP) organisations in the social support and animal welfare sectors with a turnover between $75,000 and $250M that show a minimum 15 per cent decline in turnover will be eligible for payments of up to 40 per cent of their pre-COVID weekly NSW payroll. Eligible NFPs will be able to apply from later in September to access backdated payments. The Micro-business Grant provides a fortnightly payment

of $1,500 for eligible businesses with a turnover of more than $30,000 and less than $75,000 that continue to experience a minimum 30 per cent decline in turnover due to the Public Health Order. There is continuing support for commercial, retail, and residential landlords. Eligible commercial and retail landlords that provide rental waivers to COVID-impacted tenants and have not claimed land tax relief, will be eligible for a monthly grant of up to $3,000. Residential landlords can choose between applying for land tax relief or a further payment of $1,500, taking total assistance to a maximum of $4,500 per tenancy if they

agree to reduce the rent for COVID-impacted tenants by at least $4,500. NSW Minister for Digital and Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said about 500 assessors had been appointed to process applications and get money into accounts as quickly as possible. He said the application process had been refined and only one per cent of applications are older than 14 days. To date, more than 300,000 business grants have been approved, seeing $3.3B out the door. A new hardship panel will also assess businesses that do not qualify for COVID-19 grants, on a case-by-case basis.

Support for individuals impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders is also available through Services Australia, online at servicesaustralia.gov.au/ covid19. The NSW Government has now committed $7.7B in COVID-19 support measures, with a further $3.4B from the Commonwealth, bringing the total assistance for businesses and individuals to more than $11B. Source: Media release, Sep 2 NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet

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Security for residential tenants impacted by COVID-19 has been boosted by an increase in the NSW Government’s Residential Tenancy Support Package and extension of the eviction moratorium. The support package has been increased up to $4,500 per tenancy and the eviction moratorium has been extended until November 11. Selling principal for Ray White Woy Woy and Daleys Point, Simon Eyre, said although clients have been grateful for any assistance, the payments are not enough to ‘relieve the intense pressure’ some

families are under – both tenants and landlords. “In regards to the COVID assistance, we received our first $1,500 payments for two out of the four affected tenants on Friday,” Eyre said. “It has taken that long since [the start of the] lockdown started to get any relief for both tenants & landlords. “The [Government] have since announced another two lots of $1,500 in assistance; the last payment you have to wait to September 24 to apply. “The idea behind it is great, however it’s taken way too long to roll out and it’s capped at certain amounts which, at the

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moment, isn’t enough!” Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, Kevin Anderson, said the new payments would incentivise landlords to offer rent reductions to tenants who are doing it tough and the extension of the eviction moratorium would provide welcome peace of mind for tenants. “The Residential Tenancy Support Package will now provide payments of up to $4,500 per tenancy as long as landlords reduce rent for their tenants by at least that much and have not claimed land tax relief,” Anderson said. “This is a further $1,500 increase and comes as part of

our commitment to supporting people who have taken a hit due to COVID-19. “During times like this it is crucial that we all dig deep and do what we can to help each other out, so I am strongly encouraging landlords to work out a rent reduction for their tenants and then make the most of this rebate.” Anderson said the extension to the eviction moratorium would give tenants who had experienced a downturn in their income due to COVID-19 one less thing to worry about while they were getting back on their feet. “Following the moratorium, for the period November 12,

2021, to February 12, 2022, transitional measures will apply and will limit when terminations can occur for rental debt accrued during the moratorium,” he said. If you have agreed to a repayment plan, a landlord will only be able to terminate your tenancy for this debt if you have failed to make two or consecutive repayments and it is fair and reasonable in the circumstances. If you have not been able to agree on a repayment plan, a landlord will be able to terminate your tenancy for this debt if the landlord has tried, in good faith, to negotiate a repayment plan through Fair

Trading, and it is fair and reasonable in the circumstances. Landlords also have the option to apply for the COVID-19 land tax benefit instead of applying for the Residential Tenancy Support Payment, which is an offset of the land tax liability equal to the rent reduction granted. Tenants and landlords are encouraged to enter negotiations in good faith but if you are unable to resolve the issue privately, you can contact Fair Trading who will act as a mediator. Maisy Rae and Sue Murray

Regional development body helping business access support The impact of being in lockdown since June 26 has been far reaching for both individuals and local businesses according to Lawrie McKinna, Chair of Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC). McKinna said that towards the end of August RDACC had had 2,191 COVID-Safe

business registration. “By coming together in this way we are standing up for our community and helping each other move forward,” McKinna said. “Together with the CEO, the new RDACC Board has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure we are on the right track to regain our regional prosperity once restrictions are lifted.

“We endorsed the extensive efforts of our elected members, in successfully classifying the Central Coast as a stand-alone region. “This will be extremely beneficial in terms of separating from Greater Sydney for the purposes of COVID-19 restrictions and for attracting future regional funding opportunities. “We have been taking many

enquiries from local business owners regarding the supports that are currently available and we are continuing to connect local industry with funding sources to help our local business community access the best supports available. “We have also promoted funding opportunities for young people on the Coast and we continue to support our regional producers.

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“We have continued to highlight the innovation and ingenuity shown by local businesses, particularly those in the hospitality sector, in adapting to the ever-changing conditions and facing the challenges they are presented with head-on. “The work that is being done now will only serve to help us rebuild and regain momentum as we move toward increased

freedoms in the coming months. “I know the Central Coast is a proud, resilient and hardworking community, and I look forward to celebrating our re-emergence with you all,” he said. Source: Website, Sep 7 Regional Development Australia Central Coast

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A day to connect with others Today, Thursday, September 9, is R U Ok? Day – a day for the community to check in with friends, family and coworkers to see if they are okay – particularly in light of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. R U Ok? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. Killcare Heights resident and R U Ok? Day advocate, Scott Tipping, said the day is a reminder to connect with people and have a conversation. “For me it’s about understanding how people are going,” he said. “It’s about seeing how people are and checking in, and it’s about connecting with someone. “When you notice changes in a person, that’s an indicator that someone might not be okay. “I’m doing a lot for R U Ok? Day, I’m doing an R U Ok?

week, as every day is an opportunity to check in with people. “At my company we’re doing mindfulness activities like yoga, and meditation. “A lot of people are often hesitant to start a conversation as they fear that the other person will say they’re not okay and they don’t feel that they’re qualified to help out, and in cases like that it’s okay. “There are always options like getting them to see their GP and seek out professional help, and it’s really about starting that conversation and helping where we can.” In 2017, Tipping embarked on an 11-day jet ski trip from Melbourne to Brisbane to raise awareness about the importance of R U Ok? Day, and to encourage people to start conversations about their mental health. The organisation contributes to suicide prevention efforts by encouraging people to invest more time in their personal relationships and building the capacity of informal support networks that include friends,

Killcare’s Scott Tipping is expanding R U Ok? Day to a week

family and colleagues. They also encourage everyone to be alert to those around them, and to have a conversation if they identify signs of distress of difficulty and connect them with the appropriate support long before they are in crisis. On their website, R U Ok? has

outlined four easy steps to ask people if they are okay, these include: ask, listen, encourage action and check in. When asking people if they are okay, they encourage you to be friendly and relaxed and to mention specific things that are a cause for concern, and if the person being asked does not want to talk about it, the charity

encourages you to be nonjudgemental and to remind the person that you are there for them. When listening, it is also advised that the listener takes what is being said seriously, and to not judge another person’s experiences, and to encourage the other person to explain how they are feeling and how long they have felt like that. To encourage action, they suggest asking questions to see how the other person has managed similar situations in the past, and how you can support them or offering suggestions that you think may be of help. If the person has been feeling down for more than two weeks, encourage the person to see a health professional, and be positive about seeing someone. When checking in with a person, the charity suggests staying in touch with the person and follow up on how they are feeling and letting them know you are still there for them. Some signs that someone might not be okay include

confusion or irrationality, mood swings or moodiness, unable to switch off, concerns over being a burden, or being trapped or in pain, as well as loneliness and low self-esteem. Other signs include becoming withdrawn, losing interest in what they love, inability to concentrate, less interest in their appearance and hygiene, changes in sleep patterns, reckless behaviour, relationship issues, health issues, work pressure, constant stress, financial difficulty and the loss of someone or something they care about. According to a study conducted by R U Ok?’s 2019 national omnibus, 63 per cent of respondents said they were not confident they know the signs that someone might be struggling, and 41 per cent had not asked someone if they were okay because they didn’t know the signs, and 49 per cent believed that they would be more confident starting a conversation if they knew the signs. Harry Mulholland

Temporary mental health hub in Tuggerah A mental health pop up service has launched to support those suffering from mental ill-health, struggling with the impacts of the extended lockdown, or who may need a friendly chat. The new service is located in Tuggerah but Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the clinic would support the mental health of people of all

ages across the Coast. Locals will be able to contact the new clinic and discuss their concerns with a trained professional who will help direct them to mental health services in their area that meet their individual circumstances. The hub, which is located at Beam Health at 1 Bryant Dr, Tuggerah, also has the option to provide face-to-face services onsite and telehealth appointments.

The hub will remain in operation until June 2022. “Sometimes finding the support you need can seem overwhelming,” Wicks said. “This service is designed so people who may not have needed to access mental health support previously can do so by chatting to a trained professional. “If your mental health is suffering because of the

current pandemic, now is the time to reach out, even if you’ve never felt like this or asked for help before.” The ‘Head to Health’ hub offers free services which will be delivered through a multidisciplinary team of mental health workers, including psychologists, mental health nurses, mental health occupational therapists, social workers and peer workers. National mental health charity

Lifeline said they have seen a 20 per cent increase in calls asking for support since 2019, with people calling for a range of reasons including stress, loneliness and isolation. With 56 crisis supporters on the Central Coast, Lifeline said they have answered over 1200 calls in the region in the last month. The service has also met with 27 local clients for face-to-face counselling.

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School embarks on a virtual lap of the nation Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Umina students and staff are participating in a virtual race around Australia aimed at keeping students active during lockdown. As part of a new ‘adventure’ in Sport and Physical Education lessons, students are attempting to run, row, ride or swim around Australia in just three weeks. BWSC staff said they have also been inspired by the students’ efforts and have joined the race. Although the school is working together to complete a full lap around the country, individual year groups will battle it out against each other each week. As of Monday, September 6,

students have moved across the Queensland border and landed in Rockhampton, totalling 1600km as an entire school. Although latecomers to the race, BWSC staff have overtaken Year 7 and have now travelled 830 kilometres as a team. Each week, the school’s sporting department provides students with a range of physical and mental challenges, with each challenge allocated a certain number of points. Students must complete one challenge every day to reach at least 1000 points by the end of the week. Source: Social media, Sep 6 BWSC Umina

Students and staff have now crossed the Queensland border and landed at Rockhampton

Teacher recognised as passionate educator A teacher from Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) Umina has been presented with a national award aimed at recognising ‘outstanding’ teachers who make a difference in promoting healthy and active lifestyles. Josh Ford was one of five teachers from across the country selected as winners for

the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Awards (ACHPER). Ford was honoured for his work as an early careers teacher and as a ‘passionate educator’ achieving ‘great’ results early on his career. “Through exemplary teaching, programming, sport organisation and coaching, Joshua is enriching student learning,” the ACHPER said in a

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This is the fifth instalment of our lockdown special.

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 Josh MacLucas, Executive Chef and Director, at VIP Private Chef. VIP Private Chef, established by local couple Josh and Renée MacLucas, commenced post lockdown in 2020.The business has quickly cemented its place in the local food scene and carved out a fine dining niche in homes across the Central Coast. The aim being to deliver

restaurant quality food, with the convenience of not having to leave the house. From humble beginnings as a sushi chef, Executive Chef Josh MacLucas developed an impressive resume, immersing himself in cultures worldwide, working alongside award winning international chefs and leading busy commercial kitchens for over 25 years, before settling on the Central Coast to raise his family. At the heart of VIP Private Chef is Josh’s passion for exquisite food, fresh home grown produce, presented with sophisticated simplicity combined with luxurious,

generous service. VIP Private Chef’s recipes have been created to showcase the best of local producers and Josh’s garden. Extensive herb, fruit and vegetable gardens are located on the family properties at Erina and Lake Macquarie. From the flourishing olive trees, pomegranate bushes, coffee bean trees, native finger limes and dragon fruit snaking generously up the palms and timbers, Josh has spent the past year cultivating a garden of wonderous flavours that will shape his menus for many seasons to come. Josh and Renée recognize

Oysters with tequila chilli lemon granita Ingredients: 12 Sydney rock oysters – For your lockdown seafood fix, VIP Private Chef recommends their favourite local seafood supplier: Mark loves Seafood at Westfield Tuggerah. With 5 trips a week to the market, guaranteed freshness and quality with a great selection of local seafood. Call & Collect, you will find the service at Mark’s incredible. Juice of 1 large lemon (90ml) Patron silver Tequila (30ml) 1 Birds eye chilli deseeded 10 peppercorns A pinch of VIP Private Chef smoked salt Making your granita: 1. Blend the lemon juice, tequila, chilli, peppercorns & salt and pour into a flat

the challenges that can emerge when planning special occasions, whether it be vulnerable family members that can’t venture out, babies that have an instinct to cry whenever a dinner plate gets served or dietary restrictions. With this in mind, VIP Private Chef have crafted degustation menus accommodating dietary intolerances, allergies and anaphylaxis. Renée, aka the baby whisperer, is committed to bouncing babies so that parents can eat slowly, with two hands and not rush and all families can come together for an inclusive and memorable dining experience.

VIP Private Chef has created a deliciously luxurious 2 course meal for you this lockdown. All ingredients below are available for either online delivery or click and collect from your local store. Offerings during lockdown With private dinner parties and events off the cards, VIP Private Chef has used this lockdown period to launch their range of gourmet food products. To support your local Private Chef this lockdown, head over to vipprivatechef. com.au and browse the range of gorgeous extra virgin olive

oils herb infused with homegrown garden staples. From Rosemary & garlic oil, lemon & thyme to chilli & lemongrass and black truffle oil, there is an oil in every flavour to add a little VIP luxury to your cooking. Whether you are an avid foodie, amateur cook or beginner, every order receives VIP Private Chef’s personalised service – Josh is on hand for questions and happy to chat about how to get the most out of your oils and incorporate them into your favourite dishes. Purchase your oils direct from the VIP Private Chef website, or their stockists - you will find VIP Private Chef’s oils on Bamvino’s shelves and in their hampers or in Home Ground Central Coast boxes.

Lamb shanks in red wine sauce with VIP Private Chef signature truffle roast potatoes

Pre-heat your oven to 210c. ceramic bowl or dish and place in freezer. Ingredients: 2. Scrape the partially frozen granita with a fork, breaking up any large chunks, * 2 lamb shanks repeat this every 45 – 60 mins over the * 1 large brown onion (medium diced) course of the freezing. * 1 carrot (roughly diced) 3. The granita is done when the mixture is * 2 celery sticks (roughly completely frozen and it appears to be a chopped) flaky dry texture. This could take upwards of 8hours thanks to the inclusion * 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped) of the alcohol. Transfer to a smaller * 10 x cherry tomatoes (whole) container for storage. 30ml VIP Private Chef Rosemary *Tip: as adding alcohol to the blended mix & Garlic oil significantly slows the freezing process, if 250ml Tomato passata you are after a speedy granita prep, leave 150ml Red wine your tequila out of the mix and blend the 250ml beef stock remaining ingredients. This will reduce your 2 x rosemary sprigs total freezing time to around 4 hours. To 1 x thyme sprig serve, simply dress your oysters with a ½ bunch basil couple of ml’s of tequila and then spoon the Pepper & VIP Private Chef Smoked granita on top. salt.

Lamb shanks:

Truffle potatoes:

1. Put *ingredients in a baking tray and mix with oil. 2. Place in the oven on 210 degrees for 30 mins uncovered 3. Remove the tray, adding the red wine whilst stirring, then the passata and beef stock. Cover with foil and return to the oven and cook on 160 for 3 ½ hours. 4. Take the tray from the oven and remove the shanks from the sauce. Simmer the sauce on the stovetop for 10 mins to reduce and thicken, then add salt & pepper to taste.

3 medium washed potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 8’s 1. Pre-heat the oven to 210 degrees. 2. Place the potatoes on a tray and drizzle them with a small amount of VIP Private Chef Extra Olive Extra Virgin Olive oil. 3. Transfer them to the oven for 30 mins. 4. Remove from oven shake tray and return to oven for 25 mins on 160 5. Remove from oven drizzle with VIP Private Chef truffle oil and season with salt and pepper to serve.

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Students get chance to learn about fresh food Local students will have the opportunity to participate in a digital education program to learn where their fresh food comes from, thanks to Woolworths’ Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours. Students will be able to use immersive AR and VR activities to take a virtual tour of a Woolworths store, as well as get closer to the farm, to help educate and inspire conversation about fresh fruit and vegetables. Woolworths Umina and Woolworths Woy Woy Group Manager, Tim Burr, said Years Five and Six primary school students can now be the first to experience the digital program. “As today’s fresh food people, we’re committed to helping

Woy Woy Peninsula families make healthier and easier decisions when it comes to their lifestyles,” Burr said. “A big way we can do that is by educating younger Aussies about where food comes from, the food production process, Aussie suppliers and growers, and the need to support a sustainable future. “Our new Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tour achieves all this using technology to create a fun learning experience. “Taking the Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours online also enables teachers to bring the curriculum virtually to life, even if students are learning from home. “Woy Woy Peninsula students can discover the importance of how their fresh food makes it into local stores and helps

them build a healthier relationship with fruits and vegetables.” The program was designed in collaboration with educators, food scientists and nutritionists, with students given the option of virtually ‘stepping on’ to an Australian farm to learn how produce is grown. Teachers from schools in locations where home-based learning programs are underway can also alter the program to suit their existing online programs. The roll out of the new digital program will start with Years Five and Six and be available to Kindergarten to Year Four from early 2022. Source: Media release, Sept 6 Woolworths Students will now be able to enrol in a digital education program to learn about where their fresh food comes from

Foot in the door for school graduates The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is inviting high school graduates from the Coast to apply for the ATO School Leaver recruitment program. The program will offer school leavers an alternative pathway to kick off their careers and gain valuable experience in the field. ATO Assistant Commissioner, Alison Stott, said for those that didn’t want to go straight from

ATO Assistant Commissioner, Alison Stott

school to university, this was a great way to learn new skills and notch up some career experience while earning a good income. Participants will have the chance to build their professional capabilities and undertake practical training as the 12-month role includes formal professional development and the completion of a Certificate IV course. “The program’s not just for

finance and accounting hopefuls either,” Stott said. “With more than 18,000 staff at the ATO, and more than 300 working out of the Gosford office alone, a career with the ATO can range from IT to marketing to design and everything in between,” she said. Along with other ATO entrylevel employment programs such as the Opening Doors and Evergreen Indigenous programs, ATO School Leavers

offers a foot in the door for those looking to enter the workforce. Applications for the 2022 ATO School Leavers program are open from September 6 to October 1. Successful candidates will be offered a 12-month full time contract starting in February 2022, with opportunities for ongoing roles. Source: Media release, Sep 2 ATO

Traineeship boost will aid recovery The Central Coast has seen a significant increase in traineeships since the Australian Government introduced the Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements (BAC) subsidy. The subsidy covers up to 50 per cent of a trainee’s wage for 12 months to help employers recover from the impact of

COVID-19, but it is expected to end in March 2022. Since the start of the BAC, ET Australia’s Adult Training College has seen a significant increase in traineeship numbers across business, childcare and disability sectors on the Coast. This increase is due to the boost businesses receive from the 50 per cent wage subsidy. The BAC has led to well over

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100,000 people finding entrylevelemploymentintraineeships and apprenticeships across the country. “Our traineeship numbers have increased by over 50 per cent since October last year,” said Dana Mahia, who is ET Australia’s Business Development Manager. “Thirty-two per cent of these trainees are employed at businesses we haven’t dealt

with in the past. “Along with receiving the 50 per cent wage subsidy, these businesses have used the free trainee recruitment service we offer to find a suitable trainee for them if ET Australia’s Training College is their Registered Training Organisation of choice,” Mahia said. Invitation To Health in Wyoming has hired two full-time trainees to take advantage of the

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Government’s push. The subsidy also allows businesses with newly-hired, casual, or part-time employees, to benefit from the wage subsidy should they convert their position to a traineeship. Over a 12-month period this could mean a wage subsidy of up to $28,000 per employee who enters a traineeship contract for an eligible Certificate II or higher qualification.

ET Training College Manager, Cath Roden, said when NSW comes out of lockdown, the 50 per cent wage subsidy could help businesses recover by reducing the cost of labour which was always one of the biggest expenses for businesses. Source: Media release, Sep 6 ET Training College

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Littlehales gets fastest finish but misses medal

Dylan Littlehales finishes fourth in the Final race, only 0.012 seconds behind third place, Robert Oliver, Britain

PARALYMPICS Dylan Littlehales from Wamberal has just missed out on achieving an Olympic medal by finishing fourth place in the final of the Men’s Kayak Single 200m - KL3. The KL3 category is defined by Paralympics Australia as for athletes with an impairment in one leg who are able to sit forward in the Kayak and paddle by driving with their legs and hips. Yet the power generated in the competitor’s upper bodies, rotations back and forth in their abdomens and – most importantly – the speed with which they slice through the water mean the only road block for these disabled athletes comes from the strength of their competition. Britain’s Robert Oliver finished 0.012 seconds ahead of

Littlehales, to achieve Bronze, and less than a second behind two-time Gold Medallist from Ukraine, Serhii Yemelianov and Russia’s Leonid Krylov in Silver. The 21-year-old had set his ambitions on taking the Gold away from Rio 2016 winner, Yemelianov but walked away without a medal. Since setting a new world record at Rio, the 28-year-old Ukrainian has remained the powerhouse in the sport, winning the World Championship in 2017 and 2018, and now his second Olympic Gold. Littlehales will return home knowing that his semi-final race time of 40.234 seconds was the fastest finish at this year’s Games, only 0.424 seconds behind Yemelianov’s world record of 39.810. His aspiration for Gold remains within his outstretched grasp and the young man will

likely have more opportunities to realise this dream during the next decade of competition. For now he may take heart in being one of 179 Australians to represent his nation at the Para

Games, the largest ever Aussie team to date. This team place eighth overall and earned 80 medals: 21 Gold, 29 Silver and 30 Bronze, including two Gold and one

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Silver for teammates of Dylan within the Canoe Sprint cohort. The two wins went to Curtis McGrath in the Men’s Kayak Single 200m - KL2 and Va’a Single 200m - VL3, and one Silver for Susan Seipel in the Women’s Va’a Single 200m VL2. Australian Sports Commission Chair, Josephine Sukkar AM, commended the team on both its podium success and overall commitment to a Games beset by multiple challenges. “Our Paralympians are no strangers to adversity, but the preparations to get to these Games were like nothing we’ve ever seen before,” she said. “In the face of these challenges, our Paralympians haven’t just settled for getting to the start line in Tokyo, they have excelled and inspired all Australians with their performances, humility, humanity and good

sportsmanship. “Their joy in competing was matched by the joy we felt watching. “They have flown the flag for Australia as incredible ambassadors for our country and they have again raised global awareness about the astonishing abilities that people with disabilities possess. “They have made all of Australia proud. “There will be Australian children with disabilities who watched these athletes compete in Tokyo and will be dreaming of being a Paralympian themselves one day, perhaps at a home Games in Brisbane in 2032.” Source: Media release, Sep 6 Morgan Kasmarik, Australian Institute of Sport

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. Well the whales have been very few and far between over the last week or so. Only a few sightings have come in from those on boats. However, reports from out at the shelf have numerous whales taking advantage of the currents off the Continental Shelf to

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Women’s football finally gets its day

Central Coast Mariners have finally been tasked to develop a new female team for the nation’s highest level of professional football as the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) confirmed plans to fully harmonise the Men’s A-League with the Women’s W-League for the 2022/23 season. The full scope of the APL’s design involves the same 12 A-League teams having corresponding W-League squads, requiring the Central Coast, as well as Wellington Phoenix and Western United FC, to make all the necessary preparations. This will involve the introduction of a new Club Championship competition combining the results of both the men and women seasons. It will also include the addition of a Preliminary Final in the W-League Finals Series as the league grows from nine to 12 teams. The news has been heralded by the Mariners with excitement – they immediately confirmed plans to enter the W-League the season before the 2023 Australia and New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup. The club have also announced their submission to be nominated as a base camp for

Matildas photo from Olympics with the Central Coast’s Ellie Carpenter (12) and Kyah Simon (17)

the World Cup which would result in a national team being headquartered and trained on the Coast during the competition, if successful. Both achievements could have a monumental effect on the local women’s football scene, increasing grassroots participation and development and seeing facilities upgraded

to meet international standards. It would align with Football Australia’s World Cup ‘legacy’ initiative to achieve a 50:50 gender balance for Australian footballers of all levels by 2027. Mariners Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Mielekamp, said his team’s inclusion in the

W-League was a necessary step to ensure infrastructure requirements were met ahead of the Women’s World Cup. “The time is finally here after years of hard work, dedication, research and progress for the women’s game on the Coast,” Mielekamp said. “The opportunity is now right there for us to take advantage

Harrod’s life work honoured A Umina lifesaver has been honoured with Surf Life Saving Australia Life Membership following his extensive contributions to the surf lifesaving movement. Umina Surf Lifesaving Club member, Brett Harrod, was honoured for his ‘significant impact’ in the surf lifesaving movement in administration

and surf sports at all levels. Surf Life Saving Central Coast said it was a ‘great honour’ to receive the Life Membership as it ‘recognises the countless hours of volunteering each individual completes over decades of involvement within the movement’. Harrod held various roles at the Umina club, initially as gear steward to administration, then as secretary and president, and

as team manager for surf sports. At the Central Coast branch, he was a part of numerous committees over the years. From 1983- 89, he was the team manager for numerous international competitions in North America and New Zealand. In 1986, Harrod took on the role of branch treasurer and in 1998 became branch president,

before being appointed NSW president in 2006 – 2008 and in 2010 was appointed director of Surf Sports. At the national level, Brett was on the board of Surf Sports from 2008- 2010 and was instrumental in securing the 2012 World Championships to be held in Australia. Source: Media release, Sep 7 Surf Life Saving Central Coast

of, and the barriers of our past proposals no longer exist. “Our intention to enter the 2022/23 competition is also to ascertain that we have prepared in the correct way, to confirm all the boxes are ticked, stakeholders are consulted, and funding and resources are secured, ensuring that this is not a

rushed process. “We are adamant that our W-League team will require and use all the resources provided to them, in parity to our A-League team and the standards we uphold for them. “This will take time as we will have to secure and confirm the correct training and playing facilities, as well as securing significant sponsorship and funding to ensure that the team is prepared and highly competitive in the W-League. “Making this formal submission of intent is a huge step for the club and I look forward to working extremely closely with the APL to ensure that our strategy and submission to enter into the W-League is one of the most exciting and successful expansions ever made by the league. “I know our community is ready and this is also fundamental to the long-term security and stability of the club on the Central Coast. “The APL will not take the decision lightly and the reality is, we will have to prove without any doubt to them and the entire football community that we have the funds, resources, talent and infrastructure to deliver.” Source: Media releases, Sep 3 APL Media & Central Coast Mariners FC