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CWA has it in the bag

A new COVID-19 vaccination clinic aimed at supporting the Indigenous community has opened its doors in Umina. See page 3

Out & About

The Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy Branch has put together dozens of bags to help those in need in a cross-club collaboration with the Gosford Rotary Club.

With the warmer weather approaching, local authorities have encouraged residents to be prepared for the fire season and emergencies. See page 13

Health

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Central Council Council Public Inquiry coverage from Page 4

Coast takes another spin on regional status roundabout The State Government’s roadmap out of lockdown has met with mixed reactions because Central Coast residents, unlike others, will not be allowed to travel to regional NSW until the state reaches its 80 per cent fully vaccinated target. The NSW Government said adjustments had been made to the 70 per cent roadmap due to ‘updated health advice’. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, confirmed that residents would not be able to freely travel to other parts of regional NSW even after the 70

per cent target is met on October 11. “This is because the Central Coast’s daily COVID-19 case numbers are consistently too high,” he said. “Our region is recording approximately 30 new COVID-19 cases per day. “This is even higher than most local government areas across Sydney. “Clearly, we are not out of the woods. “NSW Health has identified the growing COVID-19 case numbers on the Central Coast and in the Illawarra as two of the most concerning areas in the state.

“If our case numbers decline and if vaccination rates continue to rise between now and 11 October, I will absolutely advocate for this Health decision to be reconsidered.” During September the Central Coast was removed from Greater Sydney for COVID health order purposes but this latest announcement appears to have ‘returned’ the Coast to being part of Greater Sydney as restrictions are eased. Local Labor MPs said they were furious about the backflip on the Coast’s classification even if it is likely to only last two weeks and Federal Member for Robertson has also

expressed concern. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she was angered by the decision, noting that fully vaccinated Sydney residents could travel to the Coast from October 11. “We fought so hard to become a region, yet they’ve pushed us back in with Greater Sydney again,” Tesch said. “We’re not allowed to travel; Newcastle is allowed to come here; Sydney is allowed to come here and yet the Government has completely taken that regional victory from Coasties and absolutely squashed us. “There’s no health regulations

pointing it out, there’s no press releases to the local media to keep Coasties informed, there’s no communication with local members of parliament. “It’s a really disappointing … slap in the face for people on the Central Coast right now. “If Newcastle has those case numbers and is allowed to travel, why are we locked in? “So, lets open it up to Coasties to have that freedom to travel to the regions and let’s think about that hard Sydney border which is what we’ve been promised.” Continued page 4

A Pearl Beach local and member of the Central Coast Volunteer Support Group has urged cyclists and road users to be more aware. See page 25

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It’s good news for any fitness bunnies out there following the Peninsula Leisure Centre’s announcement it will reopen several of its services on Monday, October 11. See page 32

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International tourism precinct planned for Bushells Ridge Detailed design work on plans to upgrade intersections on Manns Rd at West Gosford and Narara is nearing completion, with construction set to begin early in 2023. See page 7

The Watch Officer at Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes received a call from a distressed vessel out on the lake on Saturday, September 25.

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Residents have until December 20 to make a submission on the recently released Planning Proposal for Mooney Mooney and Peat Island. See page 3

Administrator Rik Hart has confirmed he has received a summons, along with former Interim Administrator Dick Persson, CFO Natalia Cowley and CEO David Farmer. The Commissioner will also hear from members of Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and from several members of the public. The suspended councillors have received emails explaining the areas of interest the Commissioner would like them to address when they front the inquiry. These include: the availability

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make an oral address, subject to the nature and content of any written submission they have made. The Commissioner will ask questions of witnesses and evidence will be given under oath. The length of time of each person’s appearance will vary according to the nature of evidence being given. This will be the Coast’s first glimpse of the Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch who the Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock appointed in April of this year, six months after she suspended the councillors. Under the State Government Act, the Minister had to re-instate the councillors or hold a public inquiry. The public meetings start at 10am on Monday, September 27, and are expected to run daily

for a couple of weeks. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the public hearings will be conducted via Microsoft Teams and live streamed on the Office of Local Government YouTube channel. The public will be able to view the proceedings via a desktop or laptop computer, smart phone or tablet. Next week will be a big week in local government affairs on the Coast. The third Council meeting for this month will be held on September 28. The first ordinary Council meeting saw the Administrator agree to change the addresses of more than 500 riverfront homes. He also agreed to the first $300,000 to be spent from the $5M earmarked for a masterplan for Warnervale Airport.

The team from television show Better Homes and Gardens visited the Coast on September 23 to film an episode on Central Coast artist Peter Rush.

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DELTA OUTBREAK CASES EXCEED 500 - See page 4

and adequacy of financial information and their reactions to the 2017/2018 budget and their understanding of the unrestricted cash position referred to in investment reports and why it was removed from October 2019. She also wants to discuss the costs of the proposed regional performing arts centre and the decision to break the Warnervale Airport contract. Other topics include the selection of the general manager; infrastructure backlog and spending on capital works; knowledge of staff matters including workforce numbers and costs, effect of wage freeze, staff culture; and the behaviour in and effectiveness of the Council meetings. A spokesperson for the Office of the Public Inquiry said witnesses may be permitted to

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Out&About

A short film produced by a team of University of Newcastle students has earned international recognition at Hollywood’s IndieX film awards, taking out wins in three categories. See page 18

The second meeting was an extra -ordinary meeting where the Administrator agreed to send a report to IPART (the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) asking permission to charge residents more money for water, sewerage and stormwater. IPART will publish the Council request so residents will be able to see how large an increase Council proposes. The Administrator wouldn’t say. He said the rules meant IPART had to make the report public. IPART says it will make the report public on or before September 28. Merilyn Vale

Council still using restricted funds See page 6

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The stage is set for a five-star precinct at Bushells Ridge to become a major tourism destination for the Central Coast, including a world class motorsport circuit.

Councillors and staff summonsed to appear at Inquiry Some current and former senior staff of Central Coast Council and its predecessor councils, Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council, have been summonsed to appear at the Public Inquiry next week.

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With this week’s announcement of the A-League 2021-22 fixtures, Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that they are yet to finalise a venue hire agreement with Central Coast Stadium. See page 39

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IPART is reviewing the maximum prices that Council can charge for its water, wastewater, stormwater and other water-related services. Council submitted its pricing proposal on September 10 and

on September 28 IPART released its Issues Paper seeking community feedback. IPART Chair, Carmel Donnelly, said IPART would assess whether the price changes proposed by the Council represented good value for money for customers and were affordable. “The Council has proposed prices that would increase typical household bills by about 34 per cent in the first year, and then by inflation after that,” she said. “The Council’s submission

says the proposed price increase will ensure it could provide water services that meet its customers’ expectations now and into the future. “This includes good quality drinking water, and reliable water supply, wastewater, stormwater and other water services.” Council’s last proposal for a rise in water rates, in 2018/19, was refused. “IPART did not find enough work had gone into the proposal to justify the prices Council was

seeking,” Donnelly said. “We found then that Council had consistently underspent in a number of areas and made suggestions on how it could improve its data analysis.” Donnelly stressed that community feedback would form an important part of IPART’s assessment process. “We want to make sure people are asked to pay the minimum required for safe services to be provided,” she said. Donnelly said on average, Central Coast residents pay the

Artists exhibit Bouddi inspired works

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Clocks move forward Sunday morning Don’t forget to change your clocks this weekend. Daylight saving begins in NSW on Sunday, October 3, when clocks are moved forward for one hour at 2am.

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Bodhi loves the big blue trucks

Strike opposes forced vaccines for workers

Business

With hundreds, if not thousands of Central Coast businesses impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns, many have neglected keeping their emergency response plans up to date.

A development application to construct a two-storey residential flat building in Booker Bay has recently finished its exhibition and residents are not happy.

IPART is reviewing the maximum prices that Central Coast Council can charge for its water, wastewater, stormwater and other water-related services from July 1, 2022. Council submitted its pricing proposal on September 10 and on September 28 IPART released its Issues Paper seeking community feedback. IPART Chair, Carmel Donnelly,

said IPART would assess whether the price changes proposed by the Council represented good value for money for customers and were affordable. “The Council has proposed prices that would increase typical household bills by about 34 per cent in the first year, and then by inflation after that,” she said. “The Council’s submission says the proposed price increase will ensure it could provide water services that meet its customers’ expectations now and into the future. “This includes good quality drinking water, and reliable water supply, wastewater, stormwater and other water services.”

Council’s last proposal for water rates variation, in 2018/19, was refused. “IPART did not find enough work had gone into the proposal to justify the prices Council was seeking,” Donnelly said. “We found then that Council had consistently underspent in a number of areas and made suggestions on how it could improve its data analysis.” Donnelly stressed that community feedback would form an important part of IPART’s assessment process. “We want to make sure people are asked to pay the minimum required for safe services to be provided,” she said. Donnelly said on average, Central Coast residents pay the

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lowest water rates in NSW but that would not drive IPART’s decision. “We will be looking at what an efficient water utility should charge to provide the expected quality,” she said. “It is very important for residents to know that IPART will be undertaking a very thorough review. “We are especially keen to hear from residents what they expect and what is happening now with water services. “We have already heard concerns about water quality and about Council’s management and efficiency surrounding infrastructure maintenance. “We want to hear about any leakages or overflows and will

balance the views of the community with the need for efficient services. “Affordability will also be taken into account. “These are tough times with uncertainty and economic difficulties surrounding COVID-19 and we are also aware of the recent movement in residential rates. “We will look at affordability and what is a fair ask. “Also, Council is not proposing any sort of gradual introduction for a rise and we are interested in hearing the reaction to that.” Donnelly said the proposal would attract expert independent and in-house analysis.

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For Cleanaway driver, Mick Skillicorn, a highlight of his working week is the regular Wednesday round at Kariong.

Health

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Hundreds of workers took industrial strike action last Friday at The Entrance in a show of unity for the nationwide #ReclaimTheLine protest against the government’s “no jab, no job” mandate. See page 6

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Water rates could rise 34 per cent Residents of the former Gosford Council LGA still reeling from rates rises of up to 42 per cent which came into effect on July 1 could also face a 34 per cent hike in their water rates next year, if a Central Coast Council submission to IPART (The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) is successful. As IPART reviews the maximum prices that Central Coast Council can charge for its water, wastewater, stormwater and other waterrelated services from July 1, 2022, Council has also

determined to push for the 15 per cent general rate rise, which came into effect from July 1 for three years to be extended for a 10-year period (see separate story, page five). Council submitted its pricing proposal on water rates on September 10 and on September 28 IPART released its Issues Paper seeking community feedback. IPART Chair, Carmel Donnelly, said IPART would assess whether the price changes proposed by the Council represented good value for money for customers and were affordable. “The Council has proposed

prices that would increase typical household bills by about 34 per cent in the first year, and then by inflation after that,” she said. “The Council’s submission says the proposed price increase will ensure it could provide water services that meet its customers’ expectations now and into the future. “This includes good quality drinking water, and reliable water supply, wastewater, stormwater and other water services.” Council’s last proposal for water rates variation, in 2018/19, was refused.

“IPART did not find enough work had gone into the proposal to justify the prices Council was seeking,” Donnelly said. “We found then that Council had consistently underspent in a number of areas and made suggestions on how it could improve its data analysis.” Donnelly stressed that community feedback would form an important part of IPART’s assessment process. “We want to make sure people are asked to pay the minimum required for safe services to be provided,” she said.

Donnelly said on average, Central Coast residents pay the lowest water rates in NSW but that would not drive IPART’s decision. “We will be looking at what an efficient water utility should charge to provide the expected quality,” she said. “It is very important for residents to know that IPART will be undertaking a very thorough review. “We are especially keen to hear from residents what they expect and what is happening now with water services. See page 12

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is calling for more staff at Gosford Hospital‘s Emergency Department. See page 31

Sport

Players and teams from across the Central Coast have been recognised for their efforts on the AFL field at Hunter Central Coast AFL’s 2021 Elliot Davey Awards. See page 40

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It has been revealed the Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council intends to interview some witnesses in private. It is still unclear if all members of Council’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the most senior members of staff, will be interviewed at all. The office of the Commissioner has released a list of witnesses for the public inquiry. None of the existing ELT, who were part of the ELT when the crisis occurred, are on the list. Resident, Kevin Brooks, received the list and an email from the Commissioner’s office that said: “The witness list does not include persons from whom the Commissioner will hear …

Executives not listed to give public evidence at Council Inquiry in private.” Brooks said this seemed to continue the theme of a “not so public” inquiry. “Why are some witnesses being allowed to provide their testimony in secret despite this being a ‘public’ inquiry,” he said. “First the submissions aren’t made public, then the video link doesn’t work, and now we learn some testimony will be given in secret – whilst current executives in post at the time won’t face any public questions at all. “No wonder 22,400 petitioned for a genuinely independent judicial inquiry rather than this State Government alternative.” Mr Brooks said the list included past executives who left before the crisis and

executives who joined after the crisis. Executives who were at Council at the time of the crisis and are still at Council are not on the list. “You have to wonder if Council executives who kept their jobs despite the financial collapse have now been declared some sort of protected species,” Brooks said. “These executives were responsible for managing budgets in their own departments. “They were responsible for providing reports and recommendations to the governing body. “And they were part of a collective leadership team.

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“How can they not have questions to answer at this inquiry?” CCN has asked for clarification from the office of the Commissioner but has not received an answer at the time of publication. MPs Adam Crouch and David Mehan were asked for comment. Mehan said: “The Commissioner owes the Coast a detailed explanation as to why further secrecy is necessary. “Further secrecy undermine public’s confidence in the inquiry and will undermine efforts to rebuild public in our Council. “The Commissioner is supposed to have wide ranging powers but she seems to be limiting her call on the

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Business

With the warmer weather approaching, local authorities have encouraged residents to be prepared for the fire season and emergencies. See page 13

The Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy Branch has put together dozens of bags to help those in need in a cross-club collaboration with the Gosford Rotary Club.

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Central Council Council Public Inquiry coverage from Page 4 resources of the Office of Local Government at every opportunity and undermines her own claim to be independent.” Brooks’ questions come as the majority of the submissions to the Inquiry were made public after a GIPA request from a Woy Woy Peninsula resident was successful. The Public Inquiry was called in April by Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock six months after she suspended the Councillors in October last year. The Councillors were suspended when the Council made public its sudden and substantial cash flow issues. More Public Inquiry coverage, see Page 4 & 5 Merilyn Vale

Kidney disease that affects 1.7M Australians, and in October 2021 the Kidney Community is seeking public support See page 25

Sport

Australian Cricket has released the fourth edition of the Press for Progress report and it is heavily supported by Cricket NSW’s powerful commitment to growing the involvement of women and girls in the sport. See page 27

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A new COVID-19 vaccination clinic aimed at supporting the Indigenous community has opened its doors in Umina. See page 3

The Local Planning Panel deferred a decision on a block of units at The Entrance pending detailed evidence from the applicant... See page 21

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Bodhi Bennett greets the Cleanaway truck every Wednesday morning

For those stuck at home during lockdown, or business owners that have seen their incomes disappear, it’s easy to get a little pent-up.

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Peninsula residents still reeling from rates rises of up to 42 per cent which came into effect on July 1 could also face a 34 per cent hike in their water rates next year, if a Central Coast Council submission to IPART (The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) is successful.

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The Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand group has welcomed opposition to a seawall as a solution to the beach’s ongoing erosion issues .

A local mental health charity has launched their annual mental health campaign to help raise awareness about good mental health and wellness.

An online art show to be presented by the Bouddi Society from October 2-12 will feature works inspired by nature from over 20 artists.

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Finalists have been announced in the 2021 Central Coast Business Awards from a pool of about 100 entries across 10 different categories.

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Tribunal wants to hear from residents about water rates

IPART promises ‘thorough review’ of request for 34 per cent water rates hike Ratepayers could face a hike of 34 per cent in their water rates from July 1 next year if a proposal from Central Coast Council is accepted by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).

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See page 5 A Scrunchies for Dementia campaign to raise money for the Dementia Australia Research Foundation through the virtual My Walk & Jog challenge has been championed by Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch. See page 31

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A Pearl Beach local and member of the Central Coast Volunteer Support Group has urged cyclists and road users to be more aware. See page 25

Sport

It’s good news for any fitness bunnies out there following the Peninsula Leisure Centre’s announcement it will reopen several of its services on Monday, October 11. See page 32

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New Indigenous outreach clinic at Umina A new COVID-19 vaccination clinic aimed at supporting the Indigenous community has opened its doors in Umina. The outreach clinic at 4 Berith St, which is run by Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Services, can provide AztraZeneca and Pfizer doses to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 12 years and older, including nonAboriginal partners and household members. Children aged 15 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent/

From left: Dr Jay, CEO Belinda Field, Practice Manager Jessica Wheeler and Business Manager, Paul Hussein

guardian aged 18 years. Business manager, Paul Hussein, said the clinic will be

operating out of the former Family Medicine Umina Beach centre for the next nine months.

“From late October, we will be running an outreach clinic … it’ll be a new clinic on the Peninsula that we’ve not seen

before,” Hussein said. “We are seeing a drop off in vaccine appointments – we would see an average of 70 to100 people a week at our main site in Wyong, but that is dropping off too because people are progressing through with their immunisations. “We don’t have any data on individuals who are yet to be immunised. “There is low uptake at the moment, but word of mouth is limited because there is no community events happening.” Hussein said the clinic will be supplying the Moderna vaccine

once supply comes through. If any individual is experiencing homelessness or has a disability, Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Services said they strongly encourage them to attend the clinic. A Medicare card and a form of ID is encouraged however if you don’t have this, bookings are still welcome. Bookings are available via https://bit.ly/3i9VUEe (select the Umina clinic option) or alternatively call 02 4351 1040 for assistance. Maisy Rae

Final days to have a say on future plan for water supply Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to check out the draft Central Coast Water Security Plan (CCWSP), as they only have until October 12 to provide feedback. This draft plan has been developed in line with the NSW Water Strategy, which was recently released by Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey. Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, said that Council

considered the NSW Water Strategy throughout the development of the CCWSP. “As guided by the NSW Water Strategy, the CCWSP has considered a range of possible climate scenarios and tested different supply and demand portfolios as part of our decision-making process,” he said. “We took an ‘all options on the table’ approach and considered a range of potential water futures to ensure the supply system remains resilient and flexible into the future.

“The first pillar of the CCWSP is to conserve and use water efficiently. “Council will be integrating these actions within the upcoming state-wide water efficiency framework currently being developed by the NSW Government. “The second pillar of the CCWSP is to maximise the efficient use of existing supply sources including recycled water for irrigation. “This aligns with a range of measures described in the

NSW Water Strategy, as outlined by Minister Pavey. “The final pillar of the CCWSP is the development of new supplies of water that are independent of rainfall. “This aligns with the aim of the NSW Water Strategy to increase the resilience of urban water supply schemes to future droughts, increasing population and the impacts of climate change.” Administrator, Rik Hart, said that this plan will ensure that the Central Coast has a resilient

and sustainable water supply, now and for future generations. “This is an important plan for the Coast – and while its development involved a multitude of investigations and analysis, it also involved having meaningful conversations with the community. “It is now time for you to provide Council with your final input. “We encourage everyone to not only jump online and take a look at the plan, but also take a look at our factsheets, video

and frequently asked questions, before filling out our online feedback form,” Hart said. The draft Central Coast Water Security Plan is on public exhibition until October 12 it coincides with Council’s request to IPART for a 34 per cent increase in water, sewer and drainage rates. Council encourages everyone to check it out and provide their final feedback by visiting yourvoiceourcoast.com Source: Central Coast Council

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It has been revealed the Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council intends to interview some witnesses in private. And it is still unclear if all members of Council’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the most senior members of staff, will be interviewed at all. The office of the Commissioner has released a list of witnesses for the public inquiry. None of the existing ELT, who

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were part of the ELT when the crisis occurred, are on the list. Resident, Kevin Brooks, received the list and an email from the Commissioner’s office that said: “The witness list does not include persons from whom the Commissioner will hear … in private.” It said the witness list was a matter for the Commissioner, Rosslyn McCulloch, and was signed by her assistant officer. Brooks said this seemed to continue the theme of a

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for a genuinely independent judicial inquiry rather than this State Government alternative.” Mr Brooks said the list included past executives who left before the crisis and executives who joined after the crisis. They include the administrator Rik Hart, CEO David Farmer and CFO Natalia Cowley but executives who were at Council at the time of the crisis and are still at Council are not on the list.

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“You have to wonder if Council executives who kept their jobs despite the financial collapse have now been declared some sort of protected species,” Brooks said. “These executives were responsible for managing budgets in their own departments. “They were responsible for providing reports and recommendations to the governing body. “And they were part of a collective leadership team. “How can they not have questions to answer at this inquiry?” CCN has asked for clarification from the office of the Commissioner but has not received an answer at the

time of publication. Terrigal MP Adam Crouch and The Entrance MP David Mehan have also been asked for comment. Brooks’ questions come as the majority of the submissions to the Inquiry were made public after a GIPA request from a Woy Woy Peninsula resident was successful. The Public Inquiry was called in April by Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock six months after she suspended the Councillors in October last year. The Councillors were suspended when the Council made public its sudden and substantial cash flow issues. Merilyn Vale

Coast takes another spin on regional status roundabout From page 1 Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said he too was furious about the decision. “This Government is full of empty promises, spin and certainly no substance,” he wrote on a social media post. “What a con – make us Regional when the regions went into lockdown, and then when it’s time to open up at 70 per cent, they then say we can’t engage in regional travel until 80 per cent? “They put us in lockdown because we’re ‘Greater Sydney’, take our Pfizer because we’re ‘Regional’, admit we’re ‘Regional’ finally when it’s too late and we’re still in lockdown and now we’re ‘not regional enough’ so we’re given a new name ‘outer metropolitan’.” Federal Liberal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the NSW Government should clarify the health advice behind this decision. “I know this is extremely disappointing news for many across the Central Coast who want to travel in line with the rest of regional NSW,” Wicks said. “I support the NSW Government is following the health advice and if it is not safe for our region to travel, then this decision may be justified but needs to be clarified for the people of the Central Coast. “We should not be lumped in with Greater Sydney as a

matter of course. “This is just another example of how our region is inconsistently defined by various government departments and agencies.” From the Monday after NSW hits the 80 per cent (aged 16 and over) double dose vaccination target, eased restrictions will allow those who are fully vaccinated to have up to 10 people visit their home, participate in community sport, and access hospitality venues (where drinking while standing up will be allowed indoors). All premises will operate at one person per four square metres indoors, and one person per two square metres outdoors. A booking cap has been introduced for hospitality venues of 20 people per booking. The 80 per cent roadmap will remove the limit of fully vaccinated guests for weddings and funerals and remove customer caps for personal services such as hairdressers. From December 1, further changes will be introduced including all venues moving to the 2sqm rule, masks will not be required indoors at offices, indoor pools and nightclubs can reopen, and unvaccinated people will have greater freedoms. More information about the Reopening NSW Roadmap can be found at: www.nsw.gov.au/ COVID-19 Maisy Rae

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Two administrators criticise council merger process The period of 16 months was not long enough to bed down the amalgamation of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, said Central Coast Council’s first Administrator Ian Reynolds in his submission to the Public Inquiry. He said all NSW councils were given the same time period but it was not long enough for the Central Coast given the complexity of issues involved in merging the two entities. He said more funding “would have been desirable” given the complexity, saying funding was also set at a standard level for all merged councils. All councils received $10M for the costs of merging. Reynolds’ comments were in a two-page submission to the office of Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch who is running the Public Inquiry into the Council. Another submission by the current Administrator, Rik Hart, made many of the same points and warned that many more councils could end up under administration as a result of financial difficulties. Reynold made five concise points on one page and included a covering letter in

which he said he hoped his observations would assist the Commissioner in her deliberations. In his third observation, Reynolds said it was his view that the employment protections of no forced redundancies provided tactical assistance to the new Council by allaying concerns regarding job security, but “mitigated against the potential to capture strategic advantages from the merger such as achieving structural efficiencies”. On the financial status of the former Gosford Council, he said it became apparent that its financial status was not clear at the commencement of the Administration period. “Establishing that position entailed considerable resourcing by the merged Council,” he said. “In my view, the need to allocate resources to determining and addressing that situation, over and above the challenge of consolidating the new entity, was unfortunate.” Reynolds also suggested an “End State” report to the State Government was needed. “In my view, it would potentially be of use to Government to require an ‘End

Current Administrator Rik Hart

State’ report in relation to a merged Council to assist the Government in managing the transfer to an elected Council and any residual issues arising from the merger.” The current Administrator Rik Hart’s submission questioned the depth of State Government’s “fit for the future” reporting that was used to decide which councils should merge and he too criticised the State Government’s funding. “Several NSW Government decisions as part of the merger policy for Councils, has been a hindrance to their success, both in a financial and governance sense,” Hart said. “For example, ‘protecting’ non-contract employment for three years has had the effect of denying the types of savings that most merged

First Administrator following amalgamation, Ian Reynolds

organisations achieve. “Councils were also restricted for three years in applying rate harmonisation resulting in Central Coast Council maintaining two separate IT systems. “There was also a total misunderstanding of the requirements for councils to merge successfully through limited funding provided to councils to merge. “Central Coast Council received only $10M despite an external expectation of over $60M.” Hart went on to outline broader issues. “Central Coast Council’s financial crisis has clearly identified a system in need of change,” he said. “The Public Inquiry presents

an opportunity to look at the system as a whole and ask the question if the frameworks and legislation in place continue to serve their purpose. “It appears to be a very ‘old world’ NSW councils operate in when compared to other states. “I acknowledge this is out of scope of the Terms of Reference for the Public Inquiry however what has occurred here at Central Coast Council only highlights the underlying issues that led to a dysfunctional operation.” He said these issues included the local government model not current; financial model is broken; application of legislation at odds between state government agencies and ineffective dialogue between state and local government on the needs of local government operations and how to best financially support those. He said the Office of Local Government recommendation that local councils no longer have to report on their unrestricted cash position could result in more councils breaching their use of both internally and externally restricted funds. “In my opinion, it would be sensible for all councils to

report on a quarterly basis on their unrestricted and internally and externally restricted funds and that the Auditor General, as part of their audit of councils, in the future audit the balance of those funds at year end,” he said. “In summarising, if the broader items mentioned above are not addressed there is the likelihood of more councils going down the pathway of administration (as a result of financial difficulties).” Hart’s and Reynolds’ submissions are two of 104 sent to the Commissioner. Both men are expected to front the public hearings in the next three weeks. Hearings continue tomorrow with witnesses expected to be livestreamed during questioning. The hearings were adjourned last week after technical issues meant the public did not see the testimony of the first witness called, suspended Mayor Lisa Matthews. Suspended Deputy Mayor Jane Smith also gave some evidence on day two before the technical issues again called a halt to proceedings. Merilyn Vale

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From Council In less than three years’ we will be facing an average annual income loss of $25.8million over the next seven years resulting in reducing or ceasing many services.

We are proposing to make an application to IPART to maintain the current level of rates for a further seven years, consistent with what we asked from IPART earlier this year.

There has been major restructuring and Council is on track to achieve the $50million in cost savings including productivity gains. Council is budgeting for a small surplus this financial year. However, we face falling off an income cliff if the current level of rates is not maintained.

If the SV is not extended, in two years ratepayers will be given a 13 percent reduction in their general rate component and Council will need to adjust its cost structures by a further $25.8million annually on average to cope with that reduction. The community will have a major say in whether this application is successful.

We will undertake consultation so the community can provide input to whether they would prefer to continue to pay the current level of rates or receive a reduction and see a dramatic fall off in services. Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council

COVID-safe summer plans in place for beach season

the beach looks crowded, consider coming back at another time or relaxing in a non-beach setting. Here’s a few ideas to help you enjoy other natural settings: • go for a walk or run in your local park • ride a bike along a cycleway • take your dog for a walk around your neighbourhood • kick a ball at a sportsground • head bush to hike on a nature trail or to visit a scenic spot. Search ‘recreation’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or visit lovecentralcoast.com if you are looking for other ideas on things to do.

What if the beach is crowded? We are encouraging beachgoers to exercise at quieter beaches or look to alternative locations. If

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The Central Coast beach season has now started. Flags up on 15 beaches will be from 9am-5pm, with Surf Life Saving patrolling on weekends and public holidays, and Council lifeguards patrolling during the week unless the beach is closed due to dangerous conditions. Search ‘beach’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for the latest open/closed status of Council patrolled beaches throughout the week. For further information about weekend beach conditions, visit beachsafe.org.au Keeping our community safe We have COVID-safe summer plans in place to manage beach crowds and potential beach closures. We have been working closely with NSW Health, Central Coast Health, the Local Emergency Operations Controller and other Councils to ensure a consistent and compliant approach to this year’s season across NSW in line with the latest Public Health Orders. We are also working with local police to monitor behaviour and penalties for not following restrictions are enforceable by police. This will continue throughout the season as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve.

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Oyster Festival to be cancelled Organisers behind the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival have argued in a submission to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council that the local government should better manage community events. The annual festival, which is organised by the Peninsula

Chamber of Commerce, has been running for over 20 years and showcases a range of stalls, live entertainment and an Oyster Eating competition. Former Gosford City Councillor, Debra Wales, wrote in her submission (made public throught the Government Information Public Access or GIPA process) that despite the

long-term success of the event, the festival would now be cancelled. “In recent times, Central Coast Council have taken it upon themselves to run major events throughout the Coast and at times, on the same date as our festival,” Wales said in her submission. “We are aware that the cost

of these Council events are considerable and staff requirements needed to run these events would be quite significant. “So, it comes as a surprise that a Council would want to run events despite their financial crisis. “We now find that Council is actively advertising on their

social media that they are seeking sponsorship from our business community to support these events. “They would be targeting the same sponsors that we rely on to hold the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival. “With the ongoing pressure of COVID-19 and now the local Council seeking sponsorship

from our business community, our Peninsula Chamber of Commerce cannot compete with Council and have decided to cancel the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival after 20 successful years. “I do not believe this is the role of Local Government.” Maisy Rae

Questions raised about use of Council venues Former Gosford City Councillor and Liberal Party Candidate for the Seat of Peats in 1999 and 2003, Debra Wales, has raised questions about the use of community facilities in her submission to the Central Coast Council Public Inquiry. Wales’ submission, made available through a Government Information Public Access (GIPA) application by a Woy Woy resident, hones in on the use of one Peninsula venue by a local arts and entertainment group as an example of Council under-utilising its facilities.

Council owns many community facilities across the local government area which are leased to organisations like local progress groups and also hired out to the public for a fee. According to Debra Wales’ submission, “Council hire out the 400-seat auditorium for a meagre $20 per hour.” Wales said tickets had been sold to shows at the venue for $55 per person. “This would make them a very comfortable $22,000 per show,” the submission said. “At 200 audience occupancy that would make $11,000 profit.

“I use the word ‘profit’ loosely as this group publicly advertise that they are a charity and only pay their producer and entertainers” she said. Wales said the Ettalong Beach Council venue had been advertised as an ‘exclusive venue’ by one group. She said this concern has been raised with Council’s Director of Community Services, Julie Vaughan, “on several occasions” but to date Council had “not clarified this inconsistency to the local Chamber of Commerce. “I believe that Central Coast Council has failed to address

this issue in relation to the use of their community properties and are missing an opportunity to place the venues to better use without the need for ‘middlemen’,” Wales said. One of the well-known hirers, Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, was approached to respond. “It’s wonderful that councils around the country are taking advantage of the underutilisation of assets, the world has changed and so have community’s needs,” Naughty Noodle Fun Haus said in a statement. “Rather than a centre such as the local seniors sitting idle it’s

available for anyone in the community to book, so it’s now buzzing with life, from dance classes on Thursdays to Christian scripture on Fridays and from Arts and Culture – cabaret to dance. “It’s this type of community building across multiple organisations and groups which actively fosters strong, resilient, and connected communities, amplifies local voices, and enhances the capacity of communities and individuals to achieve their goals. “It requires people, groups, and organisations to work together to build connections.

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Crouch happy to knock on new Premier’s door for funds Dominic Perrottet was sworn in as NSW Premier at 2pm on Tuesday, October 5, following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian last week as she is being investigated by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). As Government Whip, it was Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch’s, role to count the votes in the election for the new leader of the parliamentary Liberal Party in NSW, contested by Dominic Perrottet and Planning Minister Rob Stokes. In his role as Government Whip, Crouch also officially announced the outcome of the leadership ballot which resulted in the installation of Perrottet as party leader and NSW Premier. “It’s an exciting time – it was an interesting day, they don’t happen too often but it’s one of those things that obviously need to be done very quickly,” Crouch said. “Dom’s been up [to the Coast] a number of times for business events and obviously as

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Treasurer it’s a slightly different portfolio. “But I have absolutely no hesitation in bringing Dom up to show him the Central Coast and to see all the good things we have as a region. “But also, the fact that we have to focus on continuing to deliver all of the infrastructure that we are from one end of the Coast to the other, whether it be roads, hospitals, schools … that is the focus we need to have. “I have no hesitation in banging on his door to get money for the Central Coast

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch with former Premier Gladys Berejiklian

and that will continue.” Crouch has worked closely with former Premier Gladys Berejiklian and over the long weekend posted a photograph of himself with Berejiklian on social media and told followers he would be pleased to pass on their messages. Central Coast Labor MPs are calling on the new Premier and his leadership team to quickly affirm their commitment to supporting the Central Coast. “The new Premier must give the Coast, and NSW, certainty as we move towards the 70 per cent (vaccination of those aged 16 and over) milestone and

staged reopening of the state,” they said. “It’s time for the NSW Government to refocus on the people of NSW and end the chaos of the past few days. “At one of the most critical times in the state’s history, during a health pandemic and economic uncertainty, we have seen the Premier, the Deputy Premier and a Senior Minister step down, causing massive instability at a time when cool heads and a steady hand is needed.” At a Tuesday press conference after Perrottet was announced

Premier, he said (the Government) wanted NSW to bounce back stronger, safer and more successful than ever before. He said there would be no Cabinet reshuffle until at least later in the year and perhaps until after summer, “until we get through this (COVID recovery) challenge”. Stuart Ayres, the Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney, was elected by the Liberal Party as Deputy Leader. The new Treasurer will be Matt Kean, the Minister for Energy and Environment. “We will keep our team in place … and our team will bring the energy, the experience, to get our state safely open again and then take it to the next level. “Right now, the focus of our Government is on the people of NSW. “We are at an incredibly important juncture, on Monday (October 11) the state opens up and we want to get people back to work and businesses opening again, and that is the

sole focus of our government today,” Perrottet said. Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris, said we would have to wait to see if this “tired Liberal State Government would be reenergised by this change of leadership. “Much of the Government’s direction was already determined by Dominic Perrottet in his role as Treasurer,” he said. “The new Premier already has a cloud over his leadership following the iCare worker’s compensation controversy and the questionable status of Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) highlighted by the NSW Auditor General. “The Government still has two other MPs under investigation and will rely on the vote of independent members to pass legislation at least until the future of those MPs is determined and byelections are held for the resigning members,” Harris said. Sue Murray and Maisy Rae

Central Coast Friends of Democracy ICAC is essential for our democracy One of CCFoD’s focus areas is supporting calls for a stronger NSW ICAC and a Federal Integrity Commission with teeth.The events of recent weeks have highlighted that these independent integrity commissions are essential for our democracy. The CCFoD makes no comment or assumptions about the current proceedings involving the former Premier, Ms. Berejiklian. That process needs to take its course. However, it is concerning that the tone of some of the recent commentary seeks to blame ICAC for doing its important work. This has become a standard technique of some —trying to change the narrative, spread misinformation, blaming the messenger and bullying in an attempt to force others to back down. Instead we should be applauding that we have ICAC. Now, more than ever, we need strong independent integrity commissions.

Within the last few years there have been media reports that raise concerns including: • Federal sports rorts • Federal commuter carpark fund • Leppington triangle purchase • Camellia contaminated land sale • a $252million Stronger Communities Fund intended for merged councils with $90 million going to Hornsby Council (not merged). There are suggestions that there will be moves to undermine or weaken ICAC in the future. No matter what political party you support, our community must protect our independent integrity commissions. It is through the work of individuals, journalists, and agencies that are willing to speak “truth to power” that democracy is protected —not an easy task. Together we need to shift the dial towards the kind of politics that we want.

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White Ribbon asks men to own their violence White Ribbon has issued a challenge to Australian men to understand and own their role in creating a future where women and children are safe from all forms of men’s violence and abuse, and to commit to meaningful action. Launching the White Ribbon Day 2021 campaign which will fall on November 19, White Ribbon Australia Executive Director, Brad Chilcott, said turning this national tragedy around would require real, long-term social and cultural transformation and men willing to reflect on their role in

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achieving that change. “It’s no longer good enough just to be aware of the problem. “We need men to choose to be a part of the solution, addressing attitudes, expectations and behaviours that uphold inequality and excuse disrespect. “We need men who have the tools they need to bring about change, first in ourselves, then in our friendship circles and communities. “We need every person, every community, every school, every workplace, every sports club and every Government body at all levels to commit to

Dates to be set for national park hazard burns Two hazard reduction burns have been planned for Brisbane Water National Park for the 2021-22 fire season, according to a spokesperson from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The reduction burns are expected to include 375 hectares around Mt Kariong and 186 hectares around Kariong East. Dates have not yet been

finalised as they are weather dependent. “NPWS maintains 22 asset protection zones around Brisbane Water National Park with a focus on Calga, Peats Ridge, Somersby, Kariong, Pearl Beach,Umina,Koolewong, Point Clare, Tascott, Horsfield Bay and Woy Woy Bay,” the spokesperson said. “These are treated twice a year before the fire season.” A hazard reduction burn was

completed on September 25 at bush land between multiple properties, southern side of Woy Woy Rd, and bounded by Olive Ave, Banyo Close, Gabagong Rd, and Phegans Bay. A crew from Killcare Rural Fire Brigade assisted the efforts. In recent years, hazard reductions in the area have included operations at Somersby (730 hectares), three burns in Bouddi National

Park and one at Mt White in Popran NP. NWPS completed more than 640 hectares of burning across the region last month. NPWS Hunter Central Coast Director, Kylie Yeend, said around 80 NPWS staff had been deployed across the Central Coast and Lower Hunter, and were supported by dozens of fire trucks and two helicopters. Maisy Rae

being a part of that change to end all forms of men’s violence against women,” Chilcott said. He said the focus of this year’s White Ribbon Day campaign was on the action men can take to end violence against women, asking How Can Men Make Change? and calling on communities to Learn, Give, Take Action. “On average, more than one woman is killed every week in Australia as a result of intimate partner violence. “The COVID pandemic has made the situation worse, with lockdowns and social distancing not only creating a

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Walk-in clinic for those aged 12 and over Central Coast Local Health District has announced it will hold a special walk-in vaccination clinic this week for anyone who has been struggling to find a local Pfizer appointment. Pfizer walk-in vaccination clinics will be held at both Gosford and Wyong Hospitals on Thursday, October 7 and Friday, October 8. CCLHD said anyone aged 12 or over is welcome, with retail

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Inquiry Commissioner issues apology Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council, Roslyn McCulloch issued an apology at the commencement of the first successful full day of public hearings in Tuesday, October 5. “Firstly, please let me apologise to the witnesses, their legal representatives and to the public for the temporary interruption to the proceedings,” McCulloch said, referring to three failed attempts last week to live stream hearings. “The inquiry has gratefully received the assistance of information technology staff from the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment over the past week. “Due to the difficulties which we encountered at the start of the public hearings, there has

been a complete change in the technology. “The hearing is now being conducted via Zoom, with a direct live stream available on the Office of Local Government YouTube page.” Commissioner McCulloch said the technology had been tested over several days and the experts had a high degree of confidence that it would operate efficiently for the remainder of the public hearings. She also corrected a statement made on September 28 to the effect that a video of the proceedings would be available on the inquiry website. “In fact I was in error, the recording which was made by the transcription service was an audio only recording. “In any event, the written

transcript for both September 27 and 28 was uploaded to the inquiry web page and that practice will continue throughout the inquiry. “I also want to clarify that copies of the submissions may be obtained via an application under the Government Information (Public Access) Act. “It’s not simply an email to the inquiry. “That will be vetted and assessed through the Office of Local Government and it will be subject to the provisions of that Act.” Transcript, Oct 5 Central Coast Public Inquiry

Last month, officers from Brisbane Water Police District’s Proactive Crime Team commenced investigations into a spike of thefts from motor vehicles and reports of other property-related offences occurring in the North Avoca, Booker Bay, Killcare Heights, Macmasters Beach and St Huberts Island areas. Following extensive inquiries, police arrested the 28-year-old man at 5pm on Friday, October

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COVID cases remain high With over 25 cases of COVID-19 detected on the Peninsula this week, residents have been reminded to stay alert as the state eases its restrictions from October 11. Three COVID-19 cases were detected in the 2256 postcode in the past week and 22 cases were found in the 2257 postcode. The majority of these cases were found to be unlinked, meaning the case could not be traced to a known cluster or other case. Recent exposure sites that have been confirmed on the Peninsula include: Palm Beach Ferries (Fantasea Cruising) services on: • Friday, September 24 Ferry departing Ettalong

Beach 6am, arriving Palm Beach 6:30am • Friday, September 24 Ferry departing Palm Beach 2pm, arriving Ettalong Beach 2:30pm • Tuesday, September 28 Ferry departing Ettalong Beach 6am, arriving Palm Beach 6:30am Woolworths Umina on Monday, September 20, 1:35pm to 2pm Kuoch Chemist Woy Woy on Tuesday, September 21, 1:20pm to 1:40pm Woolworths Umina on: • Friday, September 24, 9:50am to 10:15am • Saturday, September 25, 11:35am to 11:55am • Tuesday, September 28, 3:55pm to 4:20pm Coles Woy Woy on Tuesday, September 21, 1:40pm to

2:30pm and Tuesday, September 28, 3:35pm to 5:00pm. Coles Umina Beach on Tuesday, September 28, 2:00pm to 3:05pm Anyone who attended these venues on the dates and times listed is a casual contact. Casual contacts must immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received, even if you have had a test in recent days: A full list of exposure sites is available at: https://www.nsw. gov.au/covid-19/nsw-covid19-case-locations/caselocations There have now been 912 local cases of COVID-19 in the Central Coast Local Health District since the start of the current outbreak in June. Maisy Rae

Asset sales raise $55M but details stay secret

Man charged with theft and refused bail A man was arrested from a Booker Bay address last week after a series of property-related offences occurred across the Central Coast.

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of crime, possess housebreaking implements, two counts of dishonestly obtain property by deception and two counts of good suspected stolen in/on premises. The man was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Bail Court on Saturday, October 2. Inquiries are continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au. Source: Social media, Oct 2 Brisbane Water Police District

Central Coast Council has so far amassed $55M from its asset sales program, but residents won’t be privy to just what has been sold and for how much until July next year. Administrator Rik Hart said $55M had so far been achieved under the three tranches of asset sales instituted in efforts to mitigate some of Council’s debt, with some sales

completed and others under contract but not yet settled. “It is an ongoing process and whilst under contract, settlement of (some of these sales) will take a lot longer than for your average house,” he said. “With some sales not yet settled, we are not proposing to release any details.” Hart said Council would not take a “piecemeal” approach

by releasing details of some sales while others awaited settlement. “All sales are scheduled to be completed by the end of the financial year and a report will go to Council at that time,” he said. The report will be available to the public at that time, Hart said. Terry Collins

Police seek information about robberies Brisbane Water Police have put out an appeal for information following thefts in St Huberts Island and Empire Bay last month. Police are appealing for public assistance following a number of thefts from motor vehicles in the St Huberts Island and

Empire Bay during the evening of Tuesday, September 28 to Wednesday, September 29, from 2am to 4:30am. Brisbane Water Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in these areas or may

have CCTV which they could review and if any suspicious activity is seen, contact Gosford Police Station on 43235499 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: Social media, Sept 30 Brisbane Water Police District

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Rejecting the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill I write regarding the article ‘Local voluntary assisted dying advocate asks for community support’.

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The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (Greenwich Bill) released by Alex Greenwich MP is much more dangerous than previous proposals as it removes many protections that were present in the 2017 Bill that was rejected by the NSW Parliament. The doctors signing off on someone’s death don’t even need to meet and examine the patient in-person; they can sign-off on a patient’s death via telehealth. It requires no mental health assessment of the patient, and no mandatory reporting to the coroner. There are many more concerns about this Bill that put vulnerable people at great risk. The issue of faith-based hospitals and nursing homes, that support sacredness of life, must allow all stages of the

See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper assisted suicide process. This Bill does not provide protections/help for those with mental issues (suicidal), family pressure, or economic family gain. There are no parameters to safeguard against wrongful deaths. To call on the community to support a very dangerous Bill that has no protections in place to ensure all options have been addressed, and in a timely manner before someone is euthanised, is irresponsible. This Bill, as it stands, needs to be rejected – let your local

MP know. What hypocrisy from the Queensland Premier stating ‘this is about choice’ and ‘this is not about me or anyone in the House telling someone else what to do’, and the NSW Deputy Premier stating ‘the state and the church should keep out of individual lives’. Look at what they are doing to the citizens of this country with the vaccine. Where’s our choice in getting the vaccine? How come the House can mandate an experimental vaccine and even force doctors to comply and not offer other known medication to stop the virus? How come the state can order people to be vaccinated and order when and where we can go? It all depends on the agenda of the Government, not the rights of the people. Email, Sep 27 Linda Telisman, Umina Beach

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While I strongly support the need for reducing emissions as mentioned by Ian Frost (Forum September, 30), I am left confused by the strange mix of thoughts in his article. First of all, “… vast majority are prepared to accept nuclear power for electricity production …” is simply not true. The Lowly poll shows quite the opposite. People are not only against nuclear power because it takes a long time to establish (even much longer that the 10 years mentioned by Mr Frost) but especially because nuclear power is expensive, dangerous and has no existing options for storing the resulting nuclear waste safely for the next 200,000 years.

It is strange that a letter which puts an emphasis on the action of the individual ends up recommending nuclear power. Nuclear power plants are so large, so complex and so expensive that there is no room for individual activity. They are so large that they cannot even pay their own risk insurance and the state has to stand in for that. Regarding the weight of cars is a valid point. However, the large weight is caused by people choosing to purchase large and heavy cars. My car weighs 1100kg not the 1,650kg mentioned. Discussing the many small electric motors in a car ‘to open windows, vents and doors’ in regard of weight or energy

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consumption is just pointless. There are many things we as individuals can do to reduce carbon emissions but getting a car with less auxiliary motors is certainly not a priority. People are not reducing the settings of their air conditioner ‘because they have been educated to believe that only the government can solve the emissions problem’. Come on. Is this why we need to take on individual responsibility and install nuclear power plants? Here is an idea: make use of the only safe nuclear fusion reactor that is available to us (it is called [the] sun) and use its power by the individual action of installing solar panels on the roof. Email, Oct 1 Joachim Muller, Woy Woy

Eight days to fix a video link We can now see why 22,400 Central Coast residents petitioned for an independent judicial inquiry, rather than a State Government inquiry that is proving to be a farce (“First week of Council Inquiry Goes from Debacle to Fiasco,” PP Sep 30). Many residents suspect this State Government ‘not so public inquiry’ was always just a ruse to head off demands for a genuinely independent inquiry conducted by the judiciary. It is worth noting that the State Government Department that is running the inquiry, the Office of Local Government (OLG), is the regulator of local councils. They should therefore be an organisation of interest to the inquiry – not the organisation that is running it. Does the bungling ineptitude we have seen reflect on OLG’s

FORUM wider capability as local government regulator? If so, no wonder State Government did not want their role included within the remit of an independent judicial inquiry. It simply beggars’ belief that the inquiry has been delayed eight days just to get a video link to work.

When the current pandemic first broke out in Wuhan, the Chinese authorities built an entirely new hospital from scratch in just 10 days. We can only assume any video conferencing facilities within the hospital weren’t subcontracted to the NSW Government. Email, Sep 30 Kevin Brooks, Kincumber

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Help to prepare for bushfire season

An example of an ember attack from hazard reduction burns at Killcare Heights this year

With the warmer weather approaching, local authorities have encouraged residents to be prepared for the fire season and emergencies. Killcare Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) recently published a series of steps to create a Bushfire Survival Plan, with a heavy focus on communication, planning and education. Step one of the Plan was to discuss with family whether you will leave early or decide to stay if well prepared. The local RFB said individuals must work out when they are leaving, where they are going, how they are getting there, what to take, and who to contact. It is recommended a back-up plan is created in case of emergencies. Step two discusses the

importance of preparing your home and getting ready in the case of a bushfire. “Trim overhanging trees and shrubs … mow grass and remove the cuttings, have a cleared area around your home… remove material that can burn around your home … clear and remove all debris and leaves from gutters … prepare a sturdy hose/s that will reach all around your home … make sure you’ve got a reliable source of water and a petrol pump available,” the RFB said in a social media post. Safe disposal of garden waste was also recommended. “At a Hazard Reduction at Killcare Heights earlier this year, it was discovered that some property owners or their gardeners had been disposing of their garden waste by tossing it over the cliff into the National Park. “When the fire from the

Hazard Reduction got to these sections, the fire behaviour changed causing an ember attack onto the properties above.” The RFB asked residents to check access to their properties and see if a fire truck can safely access. Step three states locals should pay attention to alert levels, fire danger ratings and key information to be best prepared in the event of a bushfire. A resident in Pretty Beach said that after experiencing a fire and subsequent evacuation in 2012, she would be investing in a good quality hose. “Before the fire hit, we were trying to wet down our home, fill downpipes, wet towels against doors etc, it was near impossible with just a trickle out of the garden hose the water pressure in our street was so low,” she said.

“A pump and good quality hose is something we will invest in”. Killcare RFB encouraged locals to take part in the Static Water Supply program (SWS), which is a free service that helps enable the identification of existing water supplies in properties that could be used for firefighting purposes. The NSW Rural Fire Service provides specially designed SWS signs for properties with suitable water supplies to help firefighters access vital water supplies quickly. Examples of suitable water supplies include: a property dam, a backyard swimming pool or a tank. If you have a pool, tank or dam with more than a 3,000 litre capacity and wish to be part of the SWS Program, Killcare RFB asked locals to contact them through Facebook or email at:

killcarerfb@gmail.com. Central Coast Council said it was working alongside lead emergency agencies to raise awareness and share resources to help prepare for disasters. The first Emergency Dashboard for the region has been employed to help residents access information from major authorities such as the NSW State Emergency Service, Ausgrid and the Bureau of Meteorology, in one location. The dashboard also features an emergency news section and social media feeds from each emergency agency. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said being prepared for emergencies can save lives, property and help us recover from disaster events. “As we continue to be impacted by this latest COVID-19 outbreak, and the

weather warms up and we head into bushfire and storm season we must remain vigilant,” Hart said. “Know your risks, plan now for what you will do, get your home ready.” With funding received through the Commonwealth and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery funding, Council said they have been working in bushfire-affected communities on projects to connect community and build resilience. Some projects include the Yarn Hub and Yarn bombing, Community Days, Resilience Journal (6,000 distributed), Sculptural Installations by Pete Rush, Health and Wellbeing workshops, and development of Community Emergency Management Plans. Maisy Rae

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Malibu Rising kept showing up on the list of books to read this summer. I kept putting it off because the last couple reviews on Amazon were not great. Yep, I am that person – there could be 100 great reviews but will focus on the few that are terrible (I do this for books, restaurants, hotels). It is a trait that annoys my husband to no end, but after passing this book up for weeks I finally bought a copy. The book is set in Malibu California in the 1980’s. Nina Riva is a swimsuit model, but her passion is surfing. Brandon, her tennis pro husband bought them a “glass-

Well, you might have to wait a little longer to get back out there following the news this week that the Umina Beach Markets and Woy Woy Waterfront Markets will return in December. Market organiser, Umbala Events, said they decided to postpone the reopening of the popular events so that ‘everyone can enjoy the markets’. The Woy Woy Waterfront Markets are expected to return on December 12, followed by Umina Markets on December 19 … just in time for Christmas! Source: Social media, Oct 4 Umbala Events

BOOK REVIEW and-concrete mansion” on a cliff. It is sleek and white and soleless. Nina would have much preferred the kind of house that she grew up in – a modest bungalow. Brandon has just left Nina to be with Carrie Soto, another tennis pro. But this kind of setback won’t deter Nina from throwing her annual party. Flash back to 1956 when Mick Riva meets June Costas. June’s parents own a seafood shack. June has dreams of NOT working in the restaurant, “Pacific Fish was both June’s duty and her inheritance.” June is seventeen and already wants more, she dreams of owning a house with double sinks in the bathroom. June is at the beach one day,

a break from working in the restaurant when Mick Riva notices her. Mick is a singer and is determined to make it big. He is also very good looking. June’s parents want June to meet someone that can help her run the restaurant. Someone practical, not someone that looks like Monty Cliff. Mick gets gigs at restaurants,

then a casino in Vegas and soon he makes it big. June gets pregnant and the wedding is moved forward. Nina is born and Mick buys June a house with two sinks, her dream. June is happy. Soon other children follow. Mick makes it very big, but, well … he has a problem keeping it in his pants. Nina and her siblings, Jay,

Hud and Kit are close. They had a tough childhood, which is ironic seeing how their father is so famous. They have overcome obstacles, and each seems to be doing ok. Jay with his surfing, Hud with photography and Kit … well Kit is young, but she may be the next big surfer. Anyway, the party is coming up and it will be fun. Invitation is word of mouth, but one person has been getting a written invitation for the past few years, maybe this is the year they will attend. Now, remember how I tend to focus on the few bad reviews? Well I should have gone with my gut. Malibu Rising explores the inner lives of the rich and famous, showing us what life is really like behind the camera, people behaving badly.

It fall well short on many levels. Too many characters, too much switching. And who the heck has a party and the guest list is…. anyone. Anyone that hears about the party is invited. For real? There is drugs, sex and rock and roll. The house gets trashed. Is this to epitomise the excess of the 1980’s? Or does it just show how awful the rich and famous can be. The back story of how Nina’s parents met was interesting, but the more famous Mick got the more vapid he became. And the party was just ridiculous. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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CWA has it in the bag

The Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy Branch has put together dozens of bags to help those in need in a crossclub collaboration with the Gosford Rotary Club.

After Coast Shelter’s request for the goods, 75 activity bags were made by CWA members in a record three days. These bags, and their contents, will be used by Coast Shelter clients in their

various therapy programs. The bags were handed over last week to Coast Shelter with the Woy Woy seamstresses and Rotary in attendance. “It’s always a pleasure to

fulfil a need whether large or small and we are quick off the mark to get the job done in record time, if possible,” said Branch President, Jane Bowtell. “Lockdown has its challenges but maintaining

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the ability to serve our community is always at the forefront of what we do.” Source: Media release, Oct 1 CWA Woy Woy

Funding for vulnerable and multicultural services Local organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding to support vulnerable people and multicultural communities, before the application process closes on October 11. Minister for Multiculturalism, Natalie Ward, said communityled grassroots initiatives would be able to share in $3.6 million to provide immediate and essential services. These include food and

school products, services to help those experiencing family violence and seniors facing social isolation, wellbeing checks and community activities such as youth groups. “This is the second round of funding for vulnerable people and multicultural communities delivered through our Empowering and Supporting Local Communities program,” Ward said. “This latest round builds on

the initial funding and will support communities big and small across our metropolitan, rural and regional areas with grants of up to $30,000. “As we continue racing towards our vaccination targets and look to easing restrictions, we want to make sure no one is left behind.” Eligible not-for-profit nonGovernment organisations must be currently located in, or service communities in NSW.

Attorney General and Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Mark Speakman, said communities had stepped up and helped each other stay connected during the pandemic. “These grants will help ensure critical support for some of our most vulnerable, including women and children impacted by family violence and other hardships during the pandemic, thanks to the

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Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 The Block: Hallway, Laundry And Powder Room Week (PG) 8:00 World’s Greatest Cities (PG) 12:00 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] 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Hallway, Laundry And Powder Room Week (PG) 5:00 Movie: “Jack Reacher” (M l,v) 6:30 (’12) – After five random people 7:30 are murdered in a small town, a homicide investigator is thrust 8:30 into a conspiracy riddled 9:30 investigation where the truth is 10:30 anything but clear cut. Stars: 11:30 Tom Cruise, Lee Child 12:30 NINE News Late [s] The Fix: Revenge (M) [s] 1:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 5:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] The Block: Hallway, Laundry And Powder Room Week (PG) 8:00 12:00 Talking Honey - Princess Diana: Life After Charles (PG) 1:00 2:00 Driving Test (PG) [s] 2:30 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 Country House Hunters Australia: Barossa Valley, SA/ 5:00 Noosa Hinterland, Queensland 6:30 Downton Abbey (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Elizabeth” (MA15+) 8:30 (’98) Stars: Cate Blanchett, 9:30 Geoffrey Rush, Christopher 10:30 Eccleston, Richard Attenborough, Kathy Burke 12:00 Talking Honey - Princess 1:00 Diana: Death And Legacy (PG) Home Shopping 2:00 Animal Tales (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Rivals [s] 7:30 Destination WA [s] 8:00 Good Food Kitchen [s] Animal Embassy (PG) [s] 9:00 The Block: Living Room And Dining Room Reveal/ Hallway, 9:30 Laundry And Powder Room 12:00 Week (PG) [s] 1:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 2:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway (PG) [s] 2:30 NINE News Saturday [s] 3:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:30 Movie: “Bohemian Rhapsody” 4:00 (M) (’18) Stars: Rami Malek 4:30 The Show Must Go On - The Queen + Adam Lambert Story 5:00 (M) [s] 6:00 Pearson: The Deputy Mayor 7:00 (M) [s] 8:00 Rivals [s] 10:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 5:00

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

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The Talk [s] 5:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 1:00 The Bold And The Beautiful 2:05 (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] 3:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] Making It Australia [s] 3:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:10 Freshly Picked [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] 5:05 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 (PG) [s] 6:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:35 Prince Philip - The Royal Family Remembers [s] Gogglebox (PG) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised Blue Bloods: Hate Is Hate (M) 9:30 The Project (PG) [s] 10:35 The Late Show With Stephen 11:05 Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping 11:55 Football: World Cup Qualifier: 1:55 Socceroos v Oman *Live* [s] 3:55 Football: World Cup Qualifier: 5:30 Socceroos v Oman *Live* From 1:00 Khalifa International Stadium, 2:05 Qatar [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] 3:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 3:40 The Living Room [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] 4:10 Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:05 Left Off My Map [s] 5:30 Everyday Gourmet With 6:00 Justine Schofield [s] 6:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 7:35 (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] 8:30 The Living Room [s] Program To Be Advised 10:05 Program To Be Advised 10:35 Rhys Nicholson: Live At Darlinghurst Theatre (MA15+) 11:25 The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen 3:50 Colbert (PG) [s] 4:45 Home Shopping Reel Action [s] 5:30 Religious Programs [s] 1:00 Healthy Homes [s] 2:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] Pat Callinan’s 4x4 3:00 Adventures [s] Taste Of Australia With 4:00 Hayden Quinn [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 4:30 The Living Room [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 5:40 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 6:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 7:35 What’s Up Down Under [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] 8:35 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia With 9:30 Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] 11:15 Making It Australia [s] [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 1:50 Ambulance UK (M d) [s] Program To Be Advised 3:50 Home Shopping 4:50 Religious Programs

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

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Worldwatch PBS Newshour Celine Dion: The Story Of The Songs Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) [s] The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Norfolk (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Northern Ireland (PG) Lost Temple Of The Inca (M) (In Spanish) The Victim (MA15+) SBS World News Criminal Planet: Red Market Organ Trafficking (MA15+) Mr Mercedes (MA15+) The Name Of The Rose (M) Huang’s World (M l) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Police And Sting: The Story Of The Songs (PG) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Walking Britain’s Lost Railways (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Legends Of The Pharaohs: Egypts First Pyramid (PG) (In English/ French) The Hunt For Shackleton’s Ice Ship (PG) SBS World News 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) The Eagle (M l,v) (In Danish/ Icelandic/ English) Huang’s World (M l) Destination Flavour Japan Bitesize Worldwatch PBS Newshour Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship Cycling: CRO Race 2021 Highlights Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Five Billion Pound Super Sewer The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) SBS World News Celebrity Letters And Numbers Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK (PG) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Movie: “Molly’s Game” (PG) (’17) Stars: Jessica Chastain Movie: “A Monster Calls” (PG) (’16) Stars: Tom Holland Huang’s World (M l Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize

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Tuesday 12 October

Monday 11 October

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

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

PRIME (C61/60)

Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend House Of Wellness (PG) [s] Beach Cops (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] Movie: “The Maltese Falcon” (PG) (’41) Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre, Barton MacLane, Lee Patrick Better Homes And Gardens Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] Seven News [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Manhunt: The Night Stalker (M l,v) [s] The Real Manhunter: The Night Stalker - Delroy Grant (M v) [s] The Blacklist: Ivan Stepanov (MA15+) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 7:00 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 12:40

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Landline [s] 12:00 Restoration Australia [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Grantchester (PG) [s] 2:00 Des (M l) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City (PG) 3:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 4:00 5:00 The Drum [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 7.30 [s] 7:30 Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] 8:30 Media Watch (PG) [s] China Tonight [s] Road To Now (M v) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] The School That Tried To End Racism (PG) [s] We Hunt Together (MA15+) [s] Midsomer Murders (PG) [s] 11:20 rage (MA15+) [s] 12:30 The Drum [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Hidden Intentions” (M s,v) (’18) Stars: Ashlynn Yennie, Chris McKenna The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Bridie Skehan (M v) 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: Determination (PG) [s] Movie: “Deadpool 2” (MA15+) (’18) – Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Deadpool brings together a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, timetravelling cyborg Cable. Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Wade Wilson Station 19 (M v) [s] Home Shopping

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

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Four Corners [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Shetland (M l,v) [s] 2:00 The Bletchley Circle - San Francisco (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:45 The Greek Islands [s] Step Into Paradise (PG) [s] Gatwick: The Last Chance Hotel (M d,l) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q&A [s] China Tonight [s] 9:45 Manolo - The Boy Who Made 11:15 Shoes For Lizards (M l,s) [s] 11:45 The Bletchley Circle - San Francisco: Iron In War (M v) 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Honor Student” (M s,v) (’14) Stars: Josie Loren The Real Manhunter: The Dream City Cinema Fire (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: Debrief (PG) Highway Patrol Special: Dumb Decisions (M) [s] – Nine times out of 10, if you’re pulled over by the Highway Patrol it’s because you’ve made a Dumb Decision. In tonight’s one-hour special we’ll count down some of the worst. Inside Chernobyl (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Goldbergs: Airplane! (M v) [s] Home Shopping

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

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Don’t Stop The Music [s] 11:30 The Repair Shop [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] The Bletchley Circle - San Francisco (M v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] 2:00 ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] 3:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Gruen [s] 4:00 Frayed (MA15+) [s] 5:00 Back (MA15+) [s] 6:00 7:00 Program To Be Advised 7:30 ABC Late News [s] 9:30 The Business [s] 10:30 Four Corners [s] 11:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] Silent Witness: Family (Part 2) 12:00 12:30 (MA15+)

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Wicked Mom’s Club” (PG) (’17) – Mandy is a new mom is town and at first, she is welcomed to a circle of elite moms, but when her daughter outperforms power mom Olivia’s daughter, she finds herself ostracised. Stars: Jessica Blackmore The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Christophen Donovan (M v) [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 The Rookie (M d,v) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Chicago Fire (M) [s] The Windsors (M l,s) [s] Home Shopping

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

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

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

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 12:00 The World This Week [s] 1:00 Compass [s] 1:30 Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] 2:00 Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico (PG) [s] Todd Sampson’s Life On The 4:00 Line (PG) [s] 5:00 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 5:30 Program To Be Advised 6:00 Art Works [s] 7:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 8:05 Back Roads [s] 8:50 ABC News Sunday [s] Restoration Australia: Airlie 9:50 Fires (M) [s] We Hunt Together (MA15+) [s] 11:50 Les Norton: Misery At The Selebo (MA15+) [s] 1:00 Silent Witness (MA15+) [s]

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Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] The Block: Hallway, Laundry And Powder Room Week Reveal (PG) [s] Getaway (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: Backyard Week (PG) [s] – The Blockheads start backyard week with amazing landscaping and entertainment areas planned. Love Island Australia (M) [s] Program To Be Advised NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: Suite Revenge (M l,s,v) [s] New Amsterdam: Rituals (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:00 Inside Central Station: 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Man Falls In Train (M) (PG) [s] 3:00 Where Are You Really From? 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 3:30 Destination Flavour China 1:00 Program To Be Advised Bitesize 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Liaw (PG) 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:05 The Supervet (PG) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 Letters And Numbers (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 SBS World News 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 10 Mistakes: Deepwater 7:30 Celebrity MasterChef Horizon (M) Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Saved By A Stranger (M) 8:30 Have You Been Paying 9:35 24 Hours In Emergency: Attention? (MA15+) [s] Everybody Needs Somebody 9:30 Just For Laughs Uncut (M) (MA15+) [s] 10:30 SBS World News 10:00 Just For Laughs (MA15+) [s] 11:00 Bosch (MA15+) 10:30 Program To Be Advised 11:45 An Ordinary Woman (M l) 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] (In Russian) 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:25 Deep State (MA15+) 1:30 Home Shopping 3:25 Huang’s World (M l,v)

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] The Block: Backyard Week (PG) [s] Talking Honey - Princess Diana [s] Driving Test (PG) (M) [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: Backyard Week (PG) [s] Love Island Australia (M) [s] Travel Guides: New Zealand (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Reverie: The Key (M v) [s] – Mara’s personal tragedy finally comes to a head. Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles: Subject 17 (M v) [s] 10:25 NCIS: Los Angeles: Cash Flow (M v) [s] 11:25 The Project (PG) [s] 12:25 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] The Block: Backyard Week (PG) [s] Desperate Housewives: In A World Where The Kings Are Employers (M) [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: Backyard Week (PG) [s] Love Island Australia (M) [s] Botched: Melting Mounds And Unlucky Charms (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Confessions Of A Serial Killer With Piers Morgan (MA15+) [s] Pearson: The Former City (M) A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 5:30 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:30 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:05 (PG) [s] 5:30 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 7:30 Making It Australia (PG) [s] 7:30 9:00 Prince Philip - The Royal Family Remembers [s] 8:35 10:00 Bull: Law Of The Jungle (M) [s] 11:00 Bull: Separation (M) [s] 9:30 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 10:35 1:00 The Late Show With Stephen 11:05 Colbert (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 12:05 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] 4:30

5:00 6:30 7:30

Religious Programs [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Destination Dessert (PG) [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Three Veg And Meat [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] CSI: Vegas: Legacy (M) [s] FBI: Hacktivist (M) [s] FBI: Appearances (PG) [s] FBI: Closure (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]

SBS (C30)

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Fishing Australia (PG) [s] Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] Explore [s] Movie: “Curse Of The Pink Panther” (PG) (’83) Stars: David Niven, Robert Wagner The Block: Hallway, Laundry And Powder Room Week (PG) NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Designated Driver (PG) NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Hallway, Laundry And Powder Room Week (PG) 60 Minutes (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: Murder In Treme (M) [s] Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: Do Trieu (MA15+) [s] Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now (MA15+) [s] The Garden Gurus [s]

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

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

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

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5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine 3:30 Cycling: Paris-Roubaix Men’s Race Highlights 4:35 Cycling: Paris-Roubaix Women’s Race Highlights 5:40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Inside Central Station (M) 8:30 The Department: Australia Uncovered (PG) 10:10 Life Of Earth From Space 11:10 How ‘Mad’ Are You? (M l) 12:05 24 Hours In Emergency: Roll With The Punches (M) 1:00 Backtrack Boys (MA15+) 2:55 Cocaine - Living With The Cartels (MA15+) 3:50 Sinkholes - Deadly Drops: The Terror On Your Doorstep (PG) 4:45 Destination Flavour Singapore Bitesize

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Whitney Houston - The Story Of The Songs (PG) 2:55 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:25 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 3:55 Remarkable Places To Eat (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys: Skagway To Vancouver (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+) 12:40 The A Word (M l,s) 4:10 Huang’s World (M l) Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 France 24 News 6:30 Al Jazeera English News 7:00 Worldwatch Continues PBS Newshour Dateline Insight The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Remarkable Places To Eat (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Australia’s Health Revolution (M) 24 Hours In Emergency: Into The Light (M) New Gold Mountain (M d,l,v) SBS World News Atlantic Crossing (M v) (In Norwegian/ English) The Killing (M l) (In Danish) Vice Guide To Film (M l,v)

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: Growing Flowering Shrubs grow in semi-shade and it known for its orange-gold upright flowers, giving it its name. Can be pruned if needed but very easy care. Wild Fuchsia (Correa jezabell) Once this beauty is established, it will reward you with stunning red bell-shaped flowers and peforms exceptionally well for those with coastal gardens. Loves semi-shade the best. Traditional Favourites

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Annuals are great for a fast and easy splash of colour in the garden but if you are ready to enter a long-term commitment with a flowering plant at your place, you may find that a blossoming shrub is your answer. While the focus is usually on feature trees, flower beds and veggie plots, often we overlook the shrubbery, which can be a way to weave the elements of our garden together. There is a difference of opinion both cultural and scientific surrounding what a shrub is. The most accepted definition is that a shrub is no more than six metres in height and has no main trunk. Sometimes you will see the term ‘large shrub/small tree’, and this is because the lines are starting to blur between the two. A good example is the Tea Tree (Leptospermum spp.) which has species that are often described as such and has a main trunk. To throw a bit more into the mix, the term ‘bush’ means shrub in case you were asking and so yes, a rose bush is a shrub. For the benefit of your garden planning, I’m going to suggest medium sized bushy foliaged plants that are generally known as shrubs. These are just a few of my favourites that will work well in coast gardens and flower throughout the year. Native Beauties Dwarf Bottlebrush (Callistemon spp.) is found in many hybridised colours and forms and makes a great addition to native gardens or even modern cottage styles. A sun-lover; they also tolerate semi shade. Robyn Gordon Grevillea (Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’) will flower throughout the year and to ensure a bushy compact growth you will need to prune it to form. This one can cause allergies so if a concern, look for other small varieties such as ‘lanigera’, ‘rhyolitica’ and ‘Lady O’. Requires full sun. Blue Gem Westringia (Westringia ‘Blue Gem’) There are many westringias available that will work nicely as a flowering native shrub but look out for this one as it flowers prolifically and has a wonderful bushy growth habit as well. Prefers full sun but will tolerate semi-shade. Birthday Candles Banksia (Banksia spinulosa) loves full sun but will also

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) Find a semi shade position and this gorgeous shrub will love you. Generally, hydrangeas are not too difficult to grow but you need to be mindful that they are deciduous over winter. They will however, reward you with blossoms from summer through to autumn. Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) will grow well in temperate areas and is blue flower-lover’s dream that blossoms throughout the year. Prune hard to encourage thicker growth and you will also find that Plumbago can grow as a climber as well. Needs full sun. Mexican Shrimp Plant (Justicia brandegeeana) These remind me of my grandmother who had them growing as a small hedge. They are easy to grow, prefer a semi-shade position but will tolerate full sun and hate wet feet so take care not to over-water. Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius) is a favourite of many as it is almost self-care in nature plus you get those delightfully fragrant orange blossom scented blooms. They must be pruned straight after flowering to ensure a compact growth and prefer full sun to part-shade. Hebe (Hebe spp.) The foliage of the hebe is beautiful and comes in a vast array of colours and patterns but each summer you will also be gifted with stunning flower spikes that will bring additional interest to your garden. They are low maintenance and like sun to

part-shade. Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica) is often thought of as a small tree but by a lot of gardeners as a large shrub and I’ll include it as it really is well loved and a great addition to the garden. They are exceptionally easy to grow and long-lived once established. With over 20,000 cultivars, you will find one that will suit your place but on the most part they prefer semi-shade and can be pruned to shape and size. No matter which shrub you choose, think of them as the mid-ground for your garden design. They should sit between the height of your trees and the taller of your garden beds and can

provide low hedging or taller path borders. If you balance the flowering seasons, you can always have something adding to the fragrance and beauty of your garden throughout the year.

gardening hacks to help your plants blossom. Gardening Hacks includes helpful tips like: Saving your eggshells, which can serve as everything from an organic seed starter to a natural snail and slug repellent. Adding a pinch of cinnamon to help prevent fungal diseases that might prevent your GARDENING BOOK REVIEW plants from maturing. Using the IMAGE: Gardening Hacks (image newspaper to help deter weeds from optional) sprouting. Creating your own DIY seed Gardening Hacks, 300+ Time and packet catalogue to help keep your Money Saving Hacks by Jon VanZile seeds organized as your garden grows. 2021, Adams Media ISBN: 9781507215814 A valuable book for TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK beginners and a handy reminder, and a fun book, for those with green Time to refresh your garden soil. You thumbs. Make your garden flourish may need to top up and you will need with these 300 easy and inexpensive to add compost, nutrients and balance your soil. Either use a pH testing kit or take samples to one of the many friendly gardening centres on the Coast who will happily test for you. This week, 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. A few things in season: avocado, banana, blueberries, mango, asparagus, broad beans, silverbeet, passionfruit, oranges.

YOU & YOUR GARDEN Flannel Flowers, Michelle Morris Across the Central Coast, Sydney and beyond, it is Flannel Flower (Actinotus helianthi) blooming time. A serious note from your gardening correspondent, it is illegal to pick them or any Australian Native Flowers growing in the wild, so be like our Coastie Gardener of the Week, Michelle, and grow your own! These are her beauties that she planted as small seedlings last year and up they have come. Well done Michelle, these are fabulous! A few tips for growing them. First, ensure you purchase from a registered grower. Plant your flannel flowers in a sunny, well-drained protected spot. You need to take care while wedding or working around these plants as they don’t do well if their roots are disturbed. Tip prune after flowering as this will encourage branching help keep the plant’s shape. You can also grow Flannel Flower is pots, just keep to the same sort of advice when growing.

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 @ MostlyAboutPlants a weekly gardening podcast with Vicki White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Time for a boat safety check Local boaties are being urged to check their vessels and safety equipment before heading out on the water this month, because many have been sitting idle during the COVID-19 lockdown. Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance, said Transport for NSW expected this to be the biggest boating season ever. “Whether you’re fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding or water skiing … please make sure you follow the rules to ensure a day out on the water doesn’t end in tragedy,” Constance said. “We’ve seen an increase in the number of people applying for new boating licenses over the last year, so if you’re thinking of buying a secondhand boat be sure to check it over properly. “Lifejackets are the most

all calls to Marine Rescue relating to problems with engines, batteries and fuel, now is the time to get your vessel ready for the boating season. “Simple things such as changing the fuel, oil and oil filter, checking the engine, gearbox and propeller; charging the battery, testing the electronics and making sure you have the required safety equipment can mean the difference between a safe and enjoyable day on the water and a potentially lifethreatening situation,” Tannos said. For more information about boating safety or to view the boating safety checklist, visit the NSW Government’s website. important safety equipment on any recreational vessel. “In NSW you must service

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Business & Property Two-storey townhouses proposed for Warrah St Local residents have just days to give their thoughts on a proposed multi-unit, two-storey development in Ettalong Beach before the exhibition period closes on October 11. The site at 34 Warrah St currently contains a single storey dwelling and ancillary structures which would be demolished if plans are approved. At an estimated cost of work of $600,000, the applicant proposes the erection of three townhouses with front courtyard fencing; Unit 2 and 3 would feature three bedrooms, whilst Unit 1 would include four bedrooms. Vehicular access is proposed via a central driveway to

separate garages provided for each unit, with five residential spaces available. There is also unlimited parking on the street, according to the applicant. The applicant said the units would provide sufficient areas to store mobile waste collection bins away from the street and clothes drying areas that would be screened from other dwellings and the public domain. For more information, or to lodge a submission in relation to this application, visit Central Coast Council’s ePlanning website. Source: DA tracker, Oct 4 DA 62934/2021

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Wicks holds business roundtable Over 70 local small businesses participated in a virtual Roundtable last week to help provide feedback to the Federal Government over existing levels of economic support. Minister for Small and Family Business, Stuart Robert, joined Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, on October 1 to check in with local small business

owners and operators to hear their views and feedback firsthand. Robert said that whilst small businesses on the Coast had displayed resilience through the pandemic, it was clear there was significant fatigue across the sector and that existing supports were not a sustainable replacement for normal trading. “Successful small businesses

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open up together.” Wicks said the forum was an opportunity to listen to local businesses who have been impacted by the lockdown. “Central Coast businesses have been at the coal face of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Wicks said. “We need to ensure the policy settings and government

support is right, so as we come out of lockdowns, businesses here on the Central Coast are in a position to thrive. “Local businesses raised issues such as the SME Loan Scheme, programs to support apprentices and the impact of the roadmap to reopen NSW on employees and employers.” Wicks said she, along with the Minister for Small Business, will follow up from the feedback

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‘Honest mistake’: ATO won’t pursue small businesses for $180m in overpaid JobKeeper WITH

Julia NEWBOULD Managing Editor • Money magazine The Australian Tax Office announced it will not pursue businesses that took advantage of JobKeeper despite raking in large profits, nor will it ask small businesses to repay $180 million claimed in error. The ATO revealed that over one million businesses received nearly $89 billion in JobKeeper payments, a wage subsidy introduced by the federal government for businesses that struggled financially at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Amendment (Ending JobKeeper Profiteering) Bill 2021 on September 10 revealed that the ATO overpaid

$470 million. Small businesses erroneously claimed $180 million in JobKeeper says ATO. It has recovered $194 million to date and is currently pursuing $89 million, of which $6 million is in dispute. “We have determined not to pursue $180 million, mostly from small businesses, where there have been honest mistakes: usually because the employers claimed it in good faith and passed it on to their employees,” the ATO said. Only 75 businesses have come forward to return their JobKeeper payments; 62 have repaid $203 million. Further, the tax office said it “has not undertaken analysis of companies that received JobKeeper and have since returned a profit, as the level of profitability was not an eli-

gibility criterion”. “In addition, JobKeeper is determined at an employing entity level and relevant profits are determined at a head company level. Profitability is also typically determined annually, not quarterly or monthly,” the ATO said. The committee did not receive a breakdown of which industries relied most on JobKeeper. Many large ASX-listed com-

panies that claimed JobSeeker payments have been slammed by the media for largely profiting during the pandemic yet refuse to repay the government. Federal Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said in a Gold Coast-based radio interview that the legislation doesn’t require the repayment of JobKeeper “but I think there’s actually a responsibility on many of those businesses now -

CBA to Wesfarmers: Australia’s top dividends Australia has a love affair with dividends, especially when they’re fully franked. After coming off the boil due to COVID-19, dividends are back in a big way. “Despite the severity of the recession last year, global dividends in aggregate will likely regain their pre-pandemic levels within the next 12 months,” says Jane Shoemake, client portfolio manager on the

global equity income team at Janus Henderson. Here are some of the standout dividends Aussie income investors are in line to receive. Commonwealth Bank In the 12 months to June 30, 2021, CBA booked a $1.4 billion increase in cash profit to $8.7 billion. As a result, on September 29 CBA shareholders will receive a $2 fully-franked dividend, bringing the total for the year to

$3.50 a share fully franked. BHP BHP will reward shareholders on September 21 with a final fully-franked dividend of $2.71 per share. Coupled with its interim dividend of $1.31, this brings the total FY21 dividend to $4.10, a 151% increase on FY20. Rio Tinto Not to be outdone by BHP, Rio will provide its shareholders with a $7.60 per share dividend on September 23. That brings the full-year

dividend to $12.77. CSL CSL finished the 2021 financial year with a $3.27 billion profit. Despite COVID disruptions, the company was still able to manufacture 50 million AstraZeneca doses out of its Melbourne production facility. The company will reward its shareholders on September 30 with a final dividend of US$1.18 per share, franked at 10%, bringing the full-year dividend to about US$2.22 per share.

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if they are doing well, they need to do a bit of soul-searching”. JobKeeper was established so that the government could keep employees connected with their workplace and keep businesses afloat during the initial stages of the COVID pandemic, Andrews said. “That has actually been a very good strategy and many businesses do say that it was only JobKeeper that enabled

them to keep trading to the point that they are now; so that was the purpose of it and that’s what was achieved. On that basis the money was dispersed. It was never set up so that it would need to be repaid in the event that the businesses did not suffer the downturns that were considered the eligibility criteria in the first instance,” she said. KARREN VERGARA

That’s a 10% increase on last financial year. Fortescue Metals Group Thanks to increases in the iron ore price, Fortescue posted FY21 net profit after tax of US$10.3 billion, up 117% from FY20. This has allowed the mining giant to return fully-franked fullyear dividend to $3.58 per share (including a $2.11 final dividend), the largest dividend in its history and more than double the dividend of FY20. Wesfarmers Bunnings has been

allowed to remain open through most of the pandemic, helping to push Wesfarmers profit up by 16% in the financial year. On October 7, the company will pay a fully-franked ordinary final dividend of 90 cents per share, taking the full-year ordinary dividend to $1.78 per share. But that’s not all. Pending shareholder approval, which it will surely get, Wesfarmers will also pay out a $2 per share dividend in December. DAVID THORNTON

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West St townhouses to go ahead

West Street view of subject site

A proposal to erect multidwelling housing in Umina Beach has finally been approved by Council, six months after the application was on exhibition for public comment.

The site at 159 West St, which currently contains a single storey dwelling with a single garage, is expected to undergo significant works to construct three two-storey town houses. Each dwelling will contain three bedrooms and will

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feature vehicular access via a central driveway to separate garages. One car space will be available on West St for visitors. Despite the proposed site containing a 2.6 per cent shortfall of space required for a

multi-dwelling housing development, Council said the development is not considered to impact on the amenity or privacy of residents or adjoining properties and would be within the environmental capacity of the land.

Council also said the proposal does not result in excessive building bulk and scale and is compatible with the desired future character and will provide additional housing stock to the area. During the exhibition period

of February 19 to March 19, no public submissions were received in relation to this proposal. Source: DA tracker, Oct 4 DA 60743/2021

JobSaver and micro grants to cease on November 30 The NSW Government will ‘go it alone’ to fund an extension of the JobSaver program to help local businesses re-open as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. When NSW reaches the 70 per cent double vaccination rate (for those aged 16 and over) on Monday, October 11, JobSaver payments will be tapered from 40 per cent to 30 per cent of weekly payroll. When NSW reaches the 80 per cent double vaccination rate (for those aged 16 and

over) in late October, the Commonwealth will end its contribution of 50 per cent to JobSaver payments. At that time, the NSW Government will continue to fund its 50 per cent contribution to the program, with payments to be tapered from 30 per cent to 15 per cent of weekly payroll. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said local small business owners have received over $40M in Jobsaver payments. “Extending the JobSaver

payments until November 30, which is seven weeks after the lockdown ends, will give Central Coast businesses confidence to re-open and set themselves up for a bumper summer season,” he said. “Business owners and workers have been through so much in the last 18 months and the NSW Government is doing everything possible to help them bounce back from the pandemic.” The tapering of funds will mean individuals on the program will experience a reduction in weekly financial

support from $1,000 to $375 in eight weeks. When asked if this economic support was adequate, Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the winding down of the payments would provide certainty for locals. “The winding down of the COVID-19 disaster payment will provide businesses and households with the certainty they need to plan for the future,” Wicks said. “For those who haven’t already returned to the workforce following the end of

the temporary payment as the economy opens up, the social security system will support eligible individuals back into work. “The Federal Treasurer continues to work with the states and territories in lockdown on tapering business support payments once vaccination rates hit 70 per cent in those jurisdictions. “The Morrison Government has provided more than $13B in direct business and household support in response to the Delta outbreak alone.

“As restrictions ease, the economy is well positioned to bounce back.” The JobSaver payments are expected to end completely on November 30, coinciding with the further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. After NSW reaches the 80 per cent double vaccination target (for those aged 16 and over), the Micro-business grant will continue to be available at a rate of $750 a fortnight but will also cease on November 30. Maisy Rae

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Cyclists asked to think of vision-impaired pedestrians A Pearl Beach local and member of the Central Coast Volunteer Support Group has urged cyclists and road users to be more aware ahead of International White Cane Day (IWCD) which falls on October 15. As a pedestrian who has impaired vision Robert Lillico has become very reliant on his hearing to determine when it is safe to cross the road. He said this approach is problematic when it comes to cyclists as he is unable to hear their bikes. On several occasions he has had near misses with bicycles on footpaths and running red lights. The local support group, who are helping raise money for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, said IWCD was an important day on the Guide Dogs’ calendar as the white cane is the mobility tool of choice for the majority of Guide Dogs clients.

Group President, Merran Rudder, said every dollar from the community counts. “Guide Dogs NSW/ACT only receives minimal government funding,” Rudder said. “We appreciate the Central Coast community who continue to visit our stalls and the support given to us by Central Coast Shopping Centres who provide space for our fundraising stalls.” The group, which was formed in 1982, have been active in fundraising across the Central Coast, managing several fundraising stalls at shopping centres, handing out information and selling merchandise. IWCD aims to celebrate the achievements of people with blindness or low vision and highlight the white cane as a life changing symbol and tool of independence. Source: Media release, Sep 28 Central Coast Support Group

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Health Network keeps urging vaccination Latest vaccination figures from the Primary Health Network Hunter New England and Central Coast have indicated that over 70 per cent of COVID-19 vaccinations in the region are occurring in general practice settings. CEO of the Public Health Network, Richard Nankervis, said experiences over flu and childhood vaccinations have

shown that most patients want to be vaccinated by their usual GP. “People have an existing relationship with their GP and the practice ‘provides a safe environment’ where a GP knows their patient’s history and has the necessary training and facilities to manage rare adverse reactions,” Nankervis said. “GPs have the expertise and experience to help patients

understand the benefits of vaccination, as well as knowing what rare side effects to watch out for. “It is also important to acknowledge the great work that all staff in general practices; the nurses, receptionists and administration staff have done and continue to do doing during the pandemic to protect our community.” While the PHN is ‘pleased’

with the increasing vaccination rates across the region, it is urging all eligible unvaccinated people to see their GP. Executive Director, John Baillie, who is in charge of the PHN’s vaccine rollout program, said the longer people wait for a vaccine, the more at risk they are of contracting COVID-19. We’ve seen how quickly the Delta strain spreads, the symptoms are more severe and it’s affecting younger

people and children too,’ Baillie said. ‘Unfortunately, we are seeing community transmission of the virus in our region and people are at risk of catching the virus – it can be deadly, and we are seeing many patients suffer the effects of Long COVID even after they have recovered from the virus. “It is not worth waiting. “Get vaccinated as soon as

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New health rules to apply after ‘freedom day’ The NSW Government has released new public health advice that the public will be expected to follow after the state reaches its 70 per cent double dose vaccination (for those aged 16 and over) target. From Monday, October 11, a range of hospitality and retail venues, gyms, theatres and outdoor recreation facilities will open with new capacity limits. The NSW Government confirmed the Service NSW QR code check-in system will remain in place, with the system to be used to notify people who were in the same venue as a positive case.

Other settings, including schools, workplaces, healthcare and aged care, will have specific risk assessment approaches. Individuals aged 16 years and over will only be allowed entry into some settings if fully vaccinated, along with people with exemptions. In some venues, children under 16 will have to be accompanied by a fully vaccinated member of their household including hospitality venues, non-critical retail stores, personal services, sporting, recreation and entertainment facilities and events. Critical retail such as supermarkets and pharmacies

will still be accessible to those not fully vaccinated. Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard, said while high vaccination rates were the key factor in the roadmap to recovery, COVID-19 will continue to circulate in the community. “NSW is leading the nation in so many ways with its pandemic response but particularly in its vaccination efforts. “I urge those who are yet to get vaccinated to do so quickly to protect yourself, your loved ones and the community,” Hazzard said. “We are closing-in on the 70 per cent double dose (for those nagged 16 and over) mark and

when we achieve it there will be significant changes to our public health advice and the key difference will be how that advice is applied to people who are vaccinated and to those who are not. “Vaccination will provide greater freedoms as our society opens up and it reduces the risk of you spreading the virus to someone vulnerable, which could cost them their life.” Under the new health advice, those fully vaccinated who test positive for COVID-19, must selfisolate for 14 days. If you are a close contact of a positive case and vaccinated, you must get tested and self-isolate

for seven days. On day six after exposure, you must get tested again. If a negative result is received and you are well, you can end isolation after day seven. For the following seven days you must work from home where practicable, not attend hospitality settings, and not attend high-risk settings even if it is your place of work. If you are a close contact of a positive case and not vaccinated, you must get tested and immediately self-isolate for 14 days. On day 12, you should get tested again and if a negative result is received, you can end

isolation after day 14. For businesses who may experience staff testing positive to COVID-19, employers must refer to their COVID-19 Safety Plan and risk assessment approach for further instructions on notifying other staff. Under the new health advice, businesses are being asked to inform NSW Health if three or more employees test positive for COVID-19 in a seven-day period. More information on the new public health advice can be found on the NSW Government’s website. Source: Media release, Oct 3 Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard

Tune in and stress less for Mental Health Month A new program of online courses and activities to get local residents to reflect on their mental health and wellbeing has been launched by Central Coast Council as part of October’s Mental Health Month. Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said Council was asking residents to ‘Tune in’ to what is happening to them and

around them. “This year, the National ‘Mental Health Month’ campaign is asking people to ‘Tune In’ – Tune In to yourself, Tune In to others, Tune In to your communities, and Tune In to stigma,” Vaughan said. “Council is partnering with a range of service providers, not just to help the community learn more about mental health, but to give residents practical tools and support to build mental resilience

and look after their mental wellbeing. “Our program includes online webinars with Mental Health organisations like ‘Mind Blank’, an Accidental Counselling training course with the ‘Lifeline Direct Training Support Team’, plus online mindfulness craft workshops,stretch and relaxation classes and more.” The program also features a podcast about disaster recovery

and community, crafts, counselling skills courses, and stretch and relaxation classes. For walkers, ‘stress less’ decals have also been scattered across pavements at Ettalong, Terrigal, Gosford and Norah Head. Council Administrator, Rik Hart said the program was part of Council’s commitment to work with the community to solve a range of social and health issues that may impact community

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Starting over in Spring: The Japanese art of Kaizen

GEORGIA LIENEMANN Just like Spring cleaning is a yearly routine for many, cleansing the body and reestablishing healthy habits at this time of year is a long-held tradition, coaxing our sluggish bodies back into balance after Winter. However, clearly this is no ordinary Spring! We’re at the tail end of an unprecedented ordeal and now blessed with the prospect of regaining some sense of normalcy and longawaited freedom. The hardship endured by many in the face of extended lockdowns and the hefty toll it took on people’s health mean that there’s an even greater need for some restorative Springtime rituals this year. I’ve spoken with one too many friends who are mentally exhausted, depressed and physically out of shape, with their health having taken a back seat in favour of mere survival. They’ve made dedicated attempts to get back on track, only to fall off the wagon. I’d hazard a guess that the most people are in the same boat. We’re spent. And it’s completely understandable. So, I thought I’d spend the next few weeks addressing strategies that can assist in ‘starting over’ this Spring. If you like the idea of resetting your body to factory settings, I’ll be presenting simple mindset and lifestyle shifts that will help kickstart permanent change.

Small steps, huge changes There are two ways to achieve such a transformation. The gradual, baby-steps method and the more radical overhaul. Having been a devotee to many intense detoxes, diets and cleanses in my time – and granted, they have their place – in most cases, change is more permanent when it’s gradually implemented. Frequent small wins tend to build resolve and momentum. And momentum can’t be underestimated when it comes to making longer term changes that you’re hoping will stick. Every time we accomplish something, no matter how small or menial the task, we receive a small hit of dopamine which activates the reward centre in our brains and a brings a level of satisfaction that keeps us motivated towards larger goals. The Japanese art of Kaizen The Japanese have a name for this implementation of small, continuous improvements. They refer to is as ‘Kaizen’ and the practice has been adopted by large multinational corporations as a driver of big internal change –

because it works. The effectiveness comes from the fact that these small habits allow a bypassing of the fear response, which is what sees us procrastinating even when we know it’s time to make a change. The idea of completely overhauling your diet, lifestyle and thought patterns when you’ve let yourself go, is justifiably overwhelming. Adding a glass of lemon water to your morning routine? Totally doable. Not scary at all. The secret is to make each task so small that you cannot fail. Remembering that any new habit is only effort until it’s routine, once a task has become integrated and you can manage doing it on autopilot, naturally you can add another – or make the current task slightly more challenging. The trap is avoiding the tendency of becoming too ambitious, too soon – a product of our societal conditioning. The goal is to keep every incremental improvement laughably small. Set yourself up for success

The easiest place to start is where you already have established habits or routine. If you’re already cooking dinner, can you take an extra few minutes to whip up a healthy mid-morning snack and have it waiting in the fridge to avoid the temptation of less ideal options? If you’re picking the kids up from school, can you arrive early and go for a quick walk nearby? Whatever task you decide on, if it results in a fear response, you’re aiming too big and it’s worth lowering the bar. Perhaps you simply don sneakers to pick the kids up and park a bit further away than usual, enjoying a short walk to the gate. They might enjoy the casual walk back with you, with that additional, relaxing time to connect. Preparing your environment is half the battle One of the best tips I’ve ever integrated is to set up your environment for success. If your goal is to increase your energy levels by staying more hydrated, that might involve setting a glass of water next to your bed the night before so

that it’s ready to drink in the morning or having a bottle of lemon water on your desk as you work. If the preparation step itself becomes routine, taking the action is usually a no-brainer because you’re already halfway there. Don’t underestimate the longterm impacts These tiny changes, made continually over time, can snowball into permanent habits that create drastic transformations in every area of your life. As someone who never thought they would be free from the intense food cravings and cyclical periods of overindulgence followed by restrictive eating patterns that plagued me for nearly two decades, I am still astounded that a real, permanent state of balance has been achieved in that area of my life. And it was predominantly the ongoing implementation of more nutrient dense food choices over time that allowed that to happen. The change has been so gradual that it’s only when I think back to how addictive food was for me and how

prevalent emotional eating was in my 20’s that I see how far I’ve come. I would never have believed a different state of existence was possible. But it’s possible for each of us, in any area of our lives that we choose. Applying Kaizen this Spring So, what do you want to achieve, this Spring? To start with, it’s important to get really clear on your bigger picture desires. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be making suggestions with regard to health – but you might have other areas of your life that need an upgrade as well. Maybe you’d like to reestablish a post-lockdown lust for life by dedicating more time to new hobbies? Perhaps there’s improvements to be made in your relationship, career or family dynamic? Ponder the results you’re after and start thinking about some of the behaviours that might be required to achieve them. Then consider the smallest step you could possibly take in order to form these behaviours. We’ll elaborate on this over the coming weeks, but what’s one small change you implement this week?

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Return to school begins mid-month Parents and students on the Central Coast have welcomed the announcement of an earlier return to face-to-face teaching in the region, with a staggered return for the region’s schoolchildren to begin on October 18, a week earlier than first announced. From October 18, students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 12 will go back to school, with Years 2, 6 and 11 to follow from October 25 and November 1 to see the return of Years 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10. The earlier return was announced by former Premier Gladys Berejiklian just days before her resignation, with faster vaccination rates than expected leading to the change. “We have been clear that a return to school should begin once the state passed 70 per cent fully vaccinated, and thanks to the incredible efforts from the people of NSW, we will reach that milestone sooner than expected,” Berejiklian said. While some regional schools returned on October 5, the Central Coast, along with other regions still under lockdown, will stick to the staggered return from October 18. “Managing a return in a school system the size of NSW’s is not a small task,” Berejiklian said. “Keeping the staged approach, but moving it all one

week earlier, allows schools to shift their plans forward and still provides time for staff and eligible students to get vaccinated.” Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said an additional week of quality faceto-face learning for students is worth having and can be achieved in a safe and sensible way. “Bringing the return forward allows schools to keep their plans for a staggered return, and provides time for staff to get their second dose,” Mitchell said. “From October 18, all staff that need to be on site must be fully vaccinated. “I know there remain some concerns in the community

around a return to school, but students, staff and parents should feel confident that this approach allows enough time to make schools as COVID safe as possible.” The final date for staff to receive two doses of the COVID vaccine remains November 8, unless staff have a medical exemption. The public health advice for parents to keep their children home from early childhood education and care services where possible will also be lifted from October 18. Central Coast Council of P&Cs (CCCP&C) spokesperson, Sharryn Brownlee, said lockdown has been a very stressful time for students, as they missed their classmates and shared learning as well as

the important socialisation that happens daily in schools. “They have also missed having their teacher to support them with school work,” Brownlee said. “It has also been very stressful for parents as they juggled competing demands of family, work and schooling. “Try as parents might, most are not teachers and they cannot replace the interaction and collegiality, as well as the stability and structure of school and the classroom. “The days have been topsy turvy and uncertain, especially this time through the recent COVID lockdown. “Some students have been keeping up with online and paper based lessons provided by the school but, many have

struggled. “Some struggled from the lack of technology, others from poor, or no internet, some unable to find a quiet place to work around younger and older siblings, as well as parents not being able to help them as they were also trying to work from home. “A week does matter, and being back at school sooner will allow extra time to assess where children are in their learning and what measures are needed to help them. “Parents are very pleased to see the high rate of teacher vaccination and pleased it is mandatory. “With the end of the year approaching, students and parents are worried that children may be left behind but

much has been done to ensure there are extra staff and extra resources available in every school for every child to help them settle in and catch up. “Across the country and across the world, we have seen that most children are very resilient, and with parent and teacher support, students of all ages can look to their future with confidence.” Not everyone is happy with the decision, with the Independent Education Union, which represents 32,000 teachers and support staff in the non-government sector frustrated by the lack of consultation with principals, teachers and school support staff through their union. NSW/ACT Branch Acting Secretary, Carol Matthews, said there are no government guidelines in place about ventilation and air filtration in schools and the NSW Government, unlike the Victorian Government, is not funding non-government schools to achieve improvements. “NSW non-government schools are only just starting to take steps in this area,” she said. She said the union is also concerned about the potential for outbreaks in schools and what this will mean. “Will impacted schools need to close again, leading to more disruption?” she said. Terry Collins

Students take part in maths competition On October 6 more than 3,000 Central Coast students from 34 schools took to their screens for the annual Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. Delivered digitally for the first time, the exam tested the numeracy and problem-solving skills of Year Five and Six students from 363 NSW

schools, with more than 22,000 students taking part statewide. Newcastle Permanent CEO, Bernadette Inglis, said the organisation wasn’t going to let the current COVID-19 lockdowns stand in the way of the 2021 competition. “There’s no doubt COVID-19 has created many barriers to student learning, but time and again teachers and students

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have proved their resilience and found new ways of working,” she said. “We know how much students across regional NSW look forward to this competition each year, so we’ve done the same, adapting to an online solution. “Giving back to our community is at the heart of who we are as a customer owned organisation, and we’re delighted to give

local students something to get excited about, which we can see they are, by the record number of registered participants this year.” With students from 363 schools in regional NSW taking part, the competition is about encouraging students at all skill levels to get enthusiastic about maths and challenge their problem-solving skills, Inglis said.

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“Providing an opportunity for students to experience maths in real life situations in a fun way is also really important,” she said. The Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition has continually grown from when it was first held in 1981 with just 2,337 students participating. It is the largest and longestrunning competition of its kind

in Australia, with more than half a million students having participated since its inception. Awards will be presented later in the year with top performers invited to compete in the annual Newcastle Permanent Primary School Online Mathematics Team Challenge in May 2022. Source: Media release, Oct 6 Newcastle Permanent

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Challenger Series continues in Portugal SURFING The Challenger Series continues with the Vissla Pro Ericeira in Portugal, and the Central Coast’s Molly Picklum and Wade Carmichael have so far advanced to the second round of elimination heats. Avoca Beach’s Macy Callaghan has been eager for her opening heat in the women’s Round of 42 and was expected to compete throughout Tuesday, October 5 (GMT+1). On the opening Sunday of competition, Carmichael from Avoca Beach was able to earn second place in Heat 17 to advance into the upcoming Round of 48. Showing the most early energy, the sole Aussie surfer was the first to complete a wave, taking the lead with a 5.33 on his second attempt. From here, the lead changed multiple times; first with a 5.43

for France’s Kauli Vaast, a 5.93 for Peru’s Miguel Tudela, and then a two-wave total of 9.53 for Brazil’s Lucas Silveira. Carmichael showed the most prudence in his wave selection, eventually committing to a fourth attempt and scoring a new heat best of 6.27. The wave was well selected, offering up extra height and allowing the naturally built surfer to generate power in his forehand turns. Yet Vasst returned – at the last – with a 6.33 wave score to secure a two-wave score of 11.76 and the first place finish. Carmichael finished close behind in second with 11.60, ahead of Silveria with 10.80 and Tudela with 10.20. Now, he will face Narrabeen surfer, Cooper Chapman in Heat 10 of the Round of 48, along with Brazilian Caio Ibelli and American Crosby Colapinto. A clear win came the next day for Shelly Beach surfer, Molly

Shelly Beach’s Molly Picklum winning her opening heat at the Vissla Pro Ericeira, Portugal, October 4 SOURCE: WSL / Poullenot

Picklum, her first in this four stop Challenger Series. Despite being the sole competitor from the Southern Hemisphere in the third women’s heat of the day, Picklum was not shy about breaking away from French surfers, Maud Le Car and

Juliette Lacome, and Nadia Erostarbe from the Basque Country. The Spanish surfer was the first to lead the scoreboard with a couple of quick and decent waves, but it was Picklum who set herself apart with a heat high score of 7.67 on her

second attempt. The wave was started with a graceful forehand line to the right, continued with a long line of quick turns that brought Molly precariously close to large rock sticking out in the white water. With the lead intact, Picklum searched for a second wave to match her first, getting closest with her fourth and final attempt scored at 7.10. A similar start to the wave was cut short due to a lack of action in its middle section, but it nonetheless launched Picklum beyond her competition who were all unable to reach double digits with their two wave scores. The win has earned her a spot in Heat Two of the Round of 32 where she will again be the only Australian in the surf. However, three further Australian women have also made the next round alongside Molly, with the potential for four

more, including Callaghan. “A few of the boys and girls are all staying together at the Rip Curl house just up the road,” Picklum explained. “We’re all kind of vibing off each other and we’re stoked every time an Australian makes the heat. “I did spend a bit of time here before the comp because it’s my first time and I love this place, it’s super pretty.” It was a slow start for Molly and Wade in this season’s Challenger Series; both experiencing opening round elimination at the first stop to Huntington Beach in September. Now facing more ideal conditions in Portugal, these two – as well as Macy – will fancy their chances at the 10,000 Championship Tour qualification points given to the victors.

Roux returns to strengthen defence FOOTBALL Storm Roux has re-joined the Central Coast Mariners on a one-year deal after spending three years with Melbourne Victory. The right back racked up over 100 appearances in yellow and navy, spanning five years between 2013 and 2018. He will be welcomed back to the Coast after making 72 appearances for Melbourne Victory and amassing over 14,000 minutes of A-League football in total. While not known for his goal scoring on the Coast, his recent stint in Melbourne saw him produce his best return in

front of goal, totalling five in Victory colours. Born in South Africa and moving to New Zealand at an early age, Roux played most of his teenage years in Western Australia, after migrating from across the ditch, where he made his A-League debut for Perth Glory in 2013 before moving to the Mariners after their 2012/13 success. Roux is very keen to get back into the swing of things with the club he is so familiar with and a coach that he played alongside in the past. “I am very happy to return to the Mariners where I started my career and spent so much of my time,” he said. This club means a lot to my

family and I and I’m excited to be a part of Monty’s [Nick Montgomery] squad and build on what was achieved last season.” Head Coach Nick Montgomery said Roux had developed into a great attacking full-back before moving onto Melbourne Victory. “I think bringing Storm back to the Coast will add competition for places, plus his experience and good character will be a great example to our younger players,” he said. “At 29, he is at a good age to continue his development and improve areas of his game, giving him the licence to be a key player for us once more.” Mariners Head of Football,

Ken Schembri, said racking up 170 A-League appearances was a great testament to Storm’s consistent performances over the years. “With only a few vacancies in our squad we have been searching for an available, experienced player to help our younger squad members, plus someone who can give us more depth in defence, and I believe we have done that with Storm,” he said. Roux will join up with the squad immediately ahead of the opening weekend of the A-League Men’s season against Newcastle Jets on November 21. Source: Central Coast Mariners

Storm Roux has rejoined the Mariners

Humpback Highway Watch Ronny Ling and his Central Coast Dolphin Project and Central Coast Newspapers have combined to bring you a regular Humpback Highway report in each edition of this newspaper. What an exciting week and long weekend. We are now starting to get a good flow of mother and calf humpback pairs visiting our coastline. It’s great to see the young

whales copy their mother’s behaviors, learning to breach, tail slap and other ways of learning to be a whale. Great places to see whales are Putty Beach Board Walk, Killcare Heights Lookout and Broken Bay. Dolphins are also very active at the moment with some great sightings at Box Head, Ettalong, Umina, Pearl Beach and Broken Bay. There are several pods that call our coast home. The most recognizable pod is “B” pod.

The B is for the Darkinjung word ‘Baruwaluwy”, which means dolphin. Seals are also plentiful at the moment on our coast, with the animals making themselves at home in places like Killcare, Brisbane Water, Patonga and Box Head. The Barrenjoey Seal Colony has 14 seals visiting at the moment. If you’re planning to go whale watching, remember to comply with Health Regulations and police/government directions.

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

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Leisure Centre gym and creche re-open It’s good news for any fitness bunnies out there following the Peninsula Leisure Centre’s announcement it will reopen several of its services on Monday,

October 11 as the state reaches its 70 percent double dose vaccination target for those aged 16 and over. The gym, group fitness

classes and creche will be opened in-line with COVID-19 Safety Plans and protocols. For members attending from Monday, everyone 16 and over must be fully vaccinated, with proof of vaccination

required on arrival. Under 16s can only attend if they are with a vaccinated member of their household. The Centre said it was going to be ‘fantastic’ to have the

‘family together again’ and asked members to ‘arrive, train, leave’ in-line with the NSW Government’s health advice. The Centre said they would keep members posted on a

reopening date for indoor recreation and pools. Source: Social media, Oct 1 Peninsula Leisure Centre

Training and hair cuts for life savers Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club members completed their first physical course at the Club last week in over six months as the Club entered its third week of the patrolling season. The ‘Provide First Aid’ course, which was held on September 25, was led by trainer Richard Taylor. Education and Training Manager, Stephen Pearson, said the Club would run more first aid courses in the future. “Congratulations to the trainees, who all passed with flying colours, Leisa Hartigan-

Cooper, Zac Webb, Jaqui Payne, Tim Folland, Shirley McCoomb and Craig Sheppard,” Pearson said.

“These trainees will enhance our first aid capability on patrols. “With this award you can patrol, and we may see (Club

President) Craig on the beach in the red and yellow kit this season. “The award also sets up the Advanced Resuscitation

award on October 10. “Places [are] strictly limited and only one per patrol. “ART requals will be done

from 8am to 9am prior to the main course.” The club has also celebrated its members, Lachie Franz and Charlie Pate, who have raised funds for the Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health fundraiser. The Killcare duo sported mullets for the past month and raised $1,181 for the cause. “Well done fellas, now get a haircut,” Club President, Craig Sheppard, joked. Source: Newsletter, Oct 1 Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club