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The Woy Woy/Ettalong/Hardys Bay RSL sub-branch will host a service at the Woy Woy Cenotaph on Thursday, November 11 to honour the lives of servicemen and women this Remembrance Day. See page 3

Out & About

A group of witches left bystanders spell bound as they wand-ered down Ettalong Beach on Sunday morning, armed with their broomsticks (paddles), flying carpets (boards) and the odd curse or two.

It’s not often that an artist will undertake a trade apprenticeship for the purpose of furthering his art, but that’s just what Mark Joyce of Woy Woy did. See page 19

Education

See page 17 Photo: Alison Howard and Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP

Final signature on Umina precinct expected by Friday Funding for the redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct is now expected to be signed off by Friday, November 5. The $8.25M redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina aims to upgrade a range of facilities at the precinct which included the construction of a modern BMX Pump Track, upgrades to the existing skate park, a new outdoor basketball court, parking, walking tracks, exercise station and a barbecue-viewing area. The project was fully funded by the Federal Government and was to be delivered through

Planning meeting with Council, Lucy Wicks and community groups at the Jasmine Greens Park Kiosk this year

Central Coast Council. In PP032, it was reported that development had not commenced and that local sporting clubs were disappointed with the delay.

A Council spokesperson said Council has recently received the final funding agreement from the Federal Government. “At the time of the funding announcement, Council was

provided with a high-level list of works with indicative budget assigned to each element of the proposal,” a Council spokesperson said. “However, a detailed scope of

works still needed to be established with true costs of what was being proposed. “The process to identify options and costing was then undertaken. “Council continued to work with the Federal Government, in conjunction with Lucy Wicks and relevant local community sporting groups to negotiate what was possible. “In May 2021 a draft scope of works and budget breakdown was agreed to by Council, the relevant community groups and local MP – which was then submitted to the funding Department for approval. Continued page 6

St John Ambulance has resumed its face-to-face training courses and is urging the region’s businesses to prioritise the safety of their workplaces. See page 33

Sport

Peninsula Ocean Swimmers recently participated in an ocean swimming challenge to stay active during lockdown. See page 40

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School’s back A $5,000 grant from O’Brien Electrical and Plumbing will help Coast Shelter keep its emergency accommodation in peak condition. See page 3

In less than a year after moving to Lisarow and setting up a brewery five times larger than its previous operation, Hawkesbury Brewing Co (HBC) has grown to a staff of more than 70 employees, four of them engineering apprentices. See page 25

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Woy Woy residents have been given a Pelican Park update but it didn’t give timeframes about a promised consultation or anything concrete about the future of the playground located at Fisherman’s Wharf. See page 5

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Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall

Coast to Manly. Wicks and Prime Minister Scott Morrison have said they will not allow PEP11 to be extended under a Morrison Government but yesterday Wicks voted with the government to stop the Bill from being considered. Zali Steggall, Independent

Member for Warringah, moved to suspend standing orders so her Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment (Stopping PEP11) Bill 2021 could be given priority for debate. “This motion must be debated today because it deals with vital issues: climate change; environmental destruction; and the fate of the economy for a significant portion of the east coast of Australia,” Steggall told the House. “PEP11 comes as close as five kilometres to the shore in places. “Human line of sight on the horizon is over five kilometres, so gas rigs may well be seen from our headlands and beaches.

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Education

Students from across the Coast have returned to face-to-face learning from October 18 after spending term three learning from home.

Students returning to Tuggerah Public School

giving enough assurance to Advent Energy that they are An application to add a sixth seeking tenders for equipment storey to a development to drill the works on PEP11.” already underway at 5-7 Steggall said over 60,000 Church St Terrigal is once people had lent their names to more in the spotlight. See page 27 a petition calling for PEP11 to be stopped. “Our ecotourism, our tourism, our hospitality all need confidence and certainty, and having this risk hanging over Aerial Photograph (Note: This photograph shows the former Figure 2: Locality public car park on the subject site and pre-dates the current them is impacting construction their of shop-top housing on the site). confidence in the rebuild.” Steggall saidApplication the Member for 8.3 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 requesting 4 pursuant to Section Central Coast Council to review its decision to refuse DA 52083/2017 – Part 4 for shop top housing and car Robertson parking had on Lots told the7861, Nos. 5 & 7 Church Street, Terrigal. 19 & 20 DP community she opposed theLtd – August 2021. Doug Sneddon Planning Pty An introduction to the world of project. “Yet here we are: we are still ocean racing in outrigger canoes will be held at in the hands of Minister Pitt.”

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Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

“As recently as October 20, comments in the media by David Breeze, the Executive Director of Advent Energy, indicated that Advent has every intention to proceed with the project. “PEP11 is still on foot, and Minister Pitt, a Queensland Liberal-National MP, is still

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Gwandalan this weekend, as part Veterans’ Health Week. See page 37

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Future Sooner fights power station’s licence to pollute Environmental group, Future Sooner, is campaigning to have nitrogen oxide emissions halved at Vales Point Power Station, which it says is “one of the region’s dirtiest power stations” and putting children’s health at risk. Spokesperson, Will Belford, said Future Sooner had collated data from 2019 and 2020 about children presenting to emergency departments with respiratory illnesses at the region’s five main hospitals – Wyong, Gosford, Belmont and John Hunter. He said the data showed that 2,954 children presented with

Vales Point Power Station at Mannering Park

asthma and related conditions between January 2019 and December 2020. “A study in January this year

by epidemiologist, Dr Ben Ewald, found nitrogen oxide (NO2) emissions from coalfired power stations were

responsible for up to five per cent of asthma cases in children on the Central Coast and six per cent in Lake

Macquarie,” Belford said. “It’s not possible to say how many of the almost 3,000 emergency department presentations can be attributed to coal-fired power station emission, but they clearly play a role. “The frustrating thing is that a number of these children would never have become ill if power stations had installed filters to stop NO2 emissions.” The Future Sooner emergency department research data shows that at Wyong Hospital in 2019 there were 275 children presenting with asthma or respiratory illness, and 242 in 2020. Continued page 10

Bateau Bay resident and teacher at Central Coast Community College, Erin Jacob, has been named Vocational Education Teacher of the Year at the 2021 Annual NSW Training Awards. See page 27

Sport

On Saturday, October 23, the Central Coast Mariners played their opening pre-season match against the Western Sydney Wanderers at Wanderers Football Park, falling behind in the heat by 2-0. See page 31

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Woy Woy is finally home to a state-of-the-art wharf featuring a floating pontoon, accessibility features, solar lighting and smart benches with mobile phone charging capabilities. The wharf opened to a fanfare of music, chatter and anticipation on a sunny Monday morning (October 25). A COVID restricted crowd of 50 invitees attended the opening, with guests such as local MPs, Council directors, business leaders, ferry operators and representatives of the local Aboriginal Land Council, treated to a jazz band on arrival. The $5.6M project, which aims to improve the daily commute for locals and visitors,

was officially opened by Council Administrator, Rik Hart, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch. Hart said the wharf would help draw more locals and visitors to Woy Woy. “It’s terribly important because it is a major commuter belt within Brisbane Water and so I’m expecting people to utilise it and you will see a lot of people here,” Hart said. “It makes [Woy Woy] a destination now … people will come here and travel on the ferry, it makes a huge difference …it allows other retail, such as the food and beverage industries, to thrive so that’s what I expect will happen. “It couldn’t have been done without the State Government’s contribution.

“The $1.6M that comes from us is renewal money – this is a renewal of an existing asset which means we have not had to find new money for it. “Because it’s a renewal project, the existing maintenance and operating costs are still all built into our current budget, so it won’t have any impact.” The upgrade also features mounting points for wheelchair lifting devices on the pontoon, a covered pontoon gangway and passenger shelter and a dedicated fishing area located on the corner of The Boulevarde and Brisbane Water Dr. Crouch said the NSW Government was proud to contribute $4M to the project from the Regional Communities Development Fund. “It’s so important the

community has the necessary infrastructure from one end of the Central Coast to the other … to ensure we have state of the art facilities for locals but also for the thousands of people who visit,” Crouch said. “It’s a testament to us as a community to deliver amazing infrastructure like this for everyone to use. “I think most of us, at some point, have stood here looking like we’re walking on water in a high tide and no longer will that be the case. “I know Central Coast Ferries will benefit greatly from this – it’s a wonderful economic investment, but it’s not just about the money, it’s about the jobs this has created during the COVID pandemic. “It’s a great facility for our community to enjoy well into

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The Central Coast Lakes Festival returns this year in a new format, following its cancellation last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Business

Out & About

Nominations are now open for the Central Coast Australia Day 2022 Awards... See page 18

The Central Coast Lakes Festival is one of the Coast’s highly anticipated annual events and this year Central Coast Council has created a new format to ensure the event can proceed in line with any Public Health Orders.

A group of witches left bystanders spell bound as they wand-ered down Ettalong Beach on Sunday morning, armed with their broomsticks (paddles), flying carpets (boards) and the odd curse or two.

Health

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Education

Students across the Peninsula have returned to face-to-face learning from October 18 after spending term three learning from home. See page 29

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McBride says Government can’t be trusted on climate Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has described the Federal Government’s announcement of its plan to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 as a “major let-down” for the Central Coast. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Government would “act in a practical, responsible way to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 while preserving Australian jobs and generating new opportunities for industries and regional Australia”. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the Long-Term

Emissions Reduction Plan would see Australia continue to reduce emissions while growing the economy, maintaining affordable, reliable energy and ensuring the regions remain strong. “Our Plan continues the policies that we have already put in place and that we know have worked,” Wicks said. “Our technology-driven approach will continue our strong emissions reduction record while preserving traditional industries and establishing Australia as a leader in emerging low emissions technologies.” Wicks said the latest official

projections showed Australia was on track to reduce emissions by up to 35 per cent by 2030, “well above our target of 26-28 per cent”. But McBride said there was no new policy in the announcement. “The Government hasn’t provided modelling for their plan, or legislation,” she said. “Just last week in Parliament, they voted against legislating net zero emissions by 2050. “Australians need a solid commitment, not empty promises. “This is a government that claims it wants to reduce

emissions ‘the Australian way,’ without risking jobs in regional communities like the Coast. “At the same time, they refuse to put a stop to risky projects like PEP-11… a project that would devastate our local environment, our marine life, and our local economy. “It would put thousands of jobs at risk, but the Government is still refusing to act. “If they can’t rule out dangerous projects like PEP11, they can’t be trusted with Australia’s national climate plan.” A joint press release issued

by Prime Minister Morrison and Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, said the plan was based on existing policies and would be guided by five principles to ensure Australia’s shift to a net zero economy would not put industries, regions or jobs at risk. These principles are: technology not taxes; expand choices not mandates; drive down the cost of a range of new technologies; keep energy prices down with affordable and reliable power; and, be accountable for progress. Continued page 4

Central Coast Leagues Club has reported a profit of just over $3.5M for the 2020-21 financial year, following a loss the previous year of a little over $1M and is forging ahead with a masterplan for the future. See page 25

Sport

Sydney Thunder player and Central Coast local, Lauren Smith, is gearing up for a new season of Women’s Big Bash League ready to face the Sixers and Scorchers on October 30 and 31. See page 40

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It’s not often that an artist will undertake a trade apprenticeship for the purpose of furthering his art, but that’s just what Mark Joyce of Woy Woy did. See page 19

Education

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Conroy represents region at climate meeting A St Huberts Island resident has received national recognition for her work in designing Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf after she was tasked with revitalising the iconic restaurant. See page 21

News

The Woy Woy/Ettalong/Hardys Bay RSL sub-branch will host a service at the Woy Woy Cenotaph on Thursday, November 11 to honour the lives of servicemen and women this Remembrance Day. See page 3

Services will be held throughout the northern areas of the Central Coast to honour the lives of our servicemen and women next Thursday, November 11... See page 5

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the future.” Senior Master for Central Coast Ferries, Daniel Rond, said he had been campaigning for the wharf upgrade since 2012. “This upgrade has improved [the wharf] so much that everyone now can actually catch the ferry,” Rond said. “We had bad problems with the old wharf being [immersed] by the tide and disabled people had no access to the ferry because the gangplank was just too steep, and under water at sometimes! “Central Coast Ferries and I have been campaigning for this right up until this moment … along with Liesl Tesch, we organised a petition with 4,000 signatures to be tabled in NSW Parliament.

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The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) has reminded boaties to be aware of approach distances as humpback whales return to their summer feeding grounds in Antarctica. See page 19

A Woy Woy student has completed a donation drive to help support those in need, collecting groceries and supplies to deliver to Mary Mac’s Place. See page 13

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Lakes Festival returns Vulnerable people on the Central Coast were the winners when Gosford Community Corrections officers delivered a load of food staples to Coast Shelter in Gosford on October 26. See page 3

Out & About

A group of Central Coast women have come together to knit for climate action, crafting scarves. See page 26

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Wicks votes against debating Bill to kill off PEP11 At 11am in the Federal House of Representatives yesterday, (Thursday, October 21), the Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, rose to speak against a motion that would have paved the way for a Private Members’ Bill to permanently kill off the PEP11 offshore drilling permit.

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Central Coast artist, Yuley Buist, has been painting since she was a child, but in the past five years her work has taken off, with a series of exhibitions at various venues. See page 17

News

Nurses and midwives hold grave concerns for safe patient care in Wyong Hospital’s new Block H building, after serious staffing shortfalls were not addressed. See page 5

Out&About

Strongly opposed by the Central Coast community, Petroleum Exploration Permit 11, known as PEP11, is a work permit granted under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006. PEP11 covers 4,575 square kilometres of ocean from Newcastle through the Central

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Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy, is in Glasgow this week representing Labor and the Central Coast/Hunter region at the climate change conference, COP26. “Decisions made at this conference will have a profound impact upon Australia and especially upon our region,” he said. “Carbon intensive regions like ours must be at the forefront of considerations, so that’s why it’s really important that I’m over there explaining that. “People on the Central Coast have strong views on climate change and are profoundly impacted, so it will be useful for people to understand,” he said. Conroy, whose Shadow

Pat Conroy (left) at University of NSW’s Hydrogen Energy Research Centre with Professor Kondo-Francois Aguey-Zinsou and Matt Thistlethwaite

portfolios include International Development and Assistant Shadow Minister for Climate Change, is the only Labor MP attending and he is “reasonably sure” that this is the first time a Central Coast MP has represented Australia at a climate conference.

“I will be engaging with other delegates and stakeholders to hear about climate action their nations are taking and discussing the positive policies Labor has already developed,” he said. Conroy said it was a massive privilege to be at the two-week

event, which kicked off last week until November 12. COP26 is the 26th United Nations climate change conference, officially known as Conference of the Parties, and often referred to as the Glasgow Climate Summit because this year it’s being held in Scotland’s

Photo: Alison Howard and Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP

largest city, Glasgow. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend, bringing together leaders from nearly every country – politicians, scientists, non-government organisations, businesses, journalists, lobbyists, negotiators and activists. This year’s COP, which was held over from last year because of COVID, is even more important as it’s the fifth since COP21 in Paris in 2015, when the Paris Agreement climate treaty was agreed. Under the Paris Agreement countries promised to strive towards limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.

Central Coast doctor, Elly Warren, has backed calls from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) for more help for GPs ahead of the rollout of COVID-19 booster shots... See page 31

Sport

The Australian Olyroos have successfully qualified for the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup to be hosted by Uzbekistan, with no small thanks to Central Coast Mariner and national debutant, Lewis Miller.

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Planning meeting with Council, Lucy Wicks and community groups at the Jasmine Greens Park Kiosk this year

Central Coast Council. In PP032, it was reported that development had not commenced and that local sporting clubs were disappointed with the delay.

A Council spokesperson said Council has recently received the final funding agreement from the Federal Government. “At the time of the funding announcement, Council was

provided with a high-level list of works with indicative budget assigned to each element of the proposal,” a Council spokesperson said. “However, a detailed scope of

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St John Ambulance has resumed its face-to-face training courses and is urging the region’s businesses to prioritise the safety of their workplaces. See page 33

Sport

Peninsula Ocean Swimmers recently participated in an ocean swimming challenge to stay active during lockdown. See page 40

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The $8.25M redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina aims to upgrade a range of facilities at the precinct which included the construction of a modern BMX Pump Track, upgrades to the existing skate park, a new outdoor basketball court, parking, walking tracks, exercise station and a barbecue-viewing area. The project was fully funded by the Federal Government and was to be delivered through

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Final signature on Umina precinct expected by Friday Funding for the redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct is now expected to be signed off by Friday, November 5.

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NEWS Remembrance Day service to be held at Woy Woy and Ettalong SHARE

The Woy Woy/Ettalong/ Hardys Bay RSL subbranch will host a service at the Woy Woy Cenotaph on Thursday, November 11 to honour the lives of servicemen and women this Remembrance Day.

The service will begin at 11am and will include one minute’s silence to recognise those who served and gave their lives in service to Australia. 2021 marks the 103rd anniversary of the signing of the Armistice between Allied

Armistice Service at Ettalong Cenotaph

forces and Germany on 11 November 1918, which ended the First World War. CEO and General Manager of Ettalong Diggers, Bill Jackson, said it would be the first time in two years the club has been able to properly commemorate

the day, with COVID restrictions limiting access last year. “It’s very important to recognise Remembrance Day – as much as Anzac Day – as its when we remember those who have fallen before us,” Jackson said.

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“We honour their service to our country. “The service will not be catered for however we will host a couple of luncheons for the RSL sub-branch itself.” Jackson said the service was welcome to the general public

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but only for those double vaccinated. The Vietnam Vets are also set to be hosting a service at the Ettalong Beach Cenotaph at 11am. Maisy Rae

Grant helps surf club with open day Killcare Surf Life Saving Club will get a financial boost to hold its Community Emergency Service Open Day thanks to funds from Central Coast Council’s Community Support Grant Program. The event showcases local emergency services, while

providing the community with practical first aid information and skills to improve local emergency awareness and preparedness. The $3,100 grant comes from Council’s July round of the Program. Council said the project was a good concept with good community support that

demonstrates community benefit. It was one of 21 projects across the Central Coast to receive funding in the July round. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said Council was committed to helping community groups to flourish on the Central Coast.

“Community groups are at the heart of what makes the Coast such a great place to live work and play and Council is thrilled to support a range of activities through our grants program,” Hart said. “We encourage local groups to apply for small amounts of funding or in-kind support to help deliver important

programs for the Coast.” The program remains open through the year (or until funds are expended) and is designed to support the community to deliver quality programs, projects or events that build connections and celebrate the local community. Community groups who are a legally constituted not-for-

profit organisations can apply for up to $5,000 per project per financial year in combined funding and in-kind Council services. More information about the program can be found on Council’s website. Sue Murray

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Boost for live music at Hardys Bay Hardys Bay Club has received over $15,000 to boost its live music scene thanks to a new grant under the Federal Government’s Live Music Australia Program.

Volunteer at the Hardys Bay Club, John Brown, said the grant will be a welcome addition to the club

The club, which relies heavily on voluntary support, received $15,296 to upgrade its lighting, PA and outdoor stage to support live music. John Brown, a volunteer at the Club, said the grant will enable the club to host more live music outside. “With the current COVID-19 requirements the club is

restricted in the number of patrons inside the club,” Brown said. “Hardys Bay Club will be using the grant to buy and install waterproof blinds for part of the deck area, music equipment and complete electrical works. “The club is a prominent venue for live music on the Central Coast and normally offers live music up to three times per week. “To run a club without pokies machines is a real struggle so our focus is on live music, events (which we do a whole range of things), working with

the restaurant and the bar. “[The grant] gives us more capacity – it allows more people to attend as we are restricted at the moment for inside numbers due to restrictions.” Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the program is designed to help reinvigorate the live music scene as restrictions ease. “Home-grown live music is essential to Australia’s culture, which is why it is vital we continue supporting the venues that showcase Australian talent and support the return of our much-loved music

industry,” Wicks said. “Live music events represent more than just economic benefits to artists, venues and local tourism. “This grant also has social and cultural benefits including artist career development, providing opportunities for nurturing culture and creativity, building community identity and emotional health and wellbeing.” Brown said the Club is looking for more volunteers to sign up now that COVID-19 restrictions have eased. Maisy Rae

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Our next sale day is: Saturday 6 November 9am to 12pm CEN Office, off Brush Rd, Ourimbah

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Join Pat and fellow Mac's/Copa Greenteam Landcarers and help restore an Endangered Ecological Rainforest along a tributary of Merchants Gully Photo: Bronwyn Maurer Creek. Learn about suitable BookingsCome Essential along and helpplant restore biodiversity species for planting and For more information and to guidelines for planting along a register: www.cen.org.au/events creek. P: 43494756 E: nicole.heta13@cen.org.au

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INVITATION to CEN End of Year Online Get Together Thursday, 25 Nov, 2021 This will be our End of Year get-together with a difference. Join us on Zoom to celebrate the achievements of the past year. We will also present the 2021 BAT Awards and CEN Staff will give a brief update on their activities for the year. Register by Thursday, 18 Nov via https://cen.org.au/events/cen-calendar

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Do you know somebody who has …stood their ground at the crease?….. deflected the assault from their opponents? …..and has remained steadfast in protecting their wicket?…. all in the interests of the environment….then we would like to acknowledge them as part of the team. CEN is calling for nominations for the following Annual Awards: Most outstanding all rounder – to a person or group who has put in a valiant effort on behalf of the environment / sustainability. Most outstanding community based organisation – to a group that has worked tirelessly on behalf of the environment / sustainability Rookie of the year – a newcomer to the conservation movement who has contributed to the improvement of our region’s environment / sustainability Best 12th man or woman – to somebody who has worked quietly in the background to support others in the front line-up and helps keep the team afloat. Nominations: visit https://cen.org.au/events/cen-calendar Rules for nominations: CEN staff are excluded from being nominated for awards. CEN Executive members are excluded from being nominated for the “Most Outstanding All-rounder Award”. Nominations may be submitted by anybody (including nominee) and are open to volunteer groups or individuals (don’t need to be CEN members). Nominations must be submitted in writing by 5pm, Thursday, 18 November, 2021 Awards will be announced at the CEN Networking Night to be held on Thursday, 25 November, 2021

From the Chair CEN is calling for an independent review of the processes that resulted in environmentally valuable land at Thompson Vale Road, Doyalson being included in Tranche 1 of the Central Coast Council’s asset sales program. We have sent a comprehensive list of questions to Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock and Central Coast Council Public Inquiry Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch, regarding its concerns about the land being offered for sale. The community was told that no environmental land would be sold, and yet, environmentally valuable land at Doyalson was included in Tranche 1 of the Council’s asset sales program. The whole transaction has been labelled ‘commercial in confidence’ so we do not know the sale price, terms of the contract, the purchaser, the valuation or even the name of the valuer, or the reason for an extended settlement period. We are concerned Administrator, Rik Hart, wasn’t given all the facts about the land at 2001550 Thompson Vale Road before deciding it could be sold. Was Mr Hart aware of a proposed Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement (BSA) Council had prepared for the land, which enables Council to calculate biodiversity credits. CEN estimates based upon what the Federal Government paid for 296 hectares for development to enable Sydney’s second international airport the biodiversity credits on the land at Doyalson could be worth between $22.4 million to $33.7 million. Did relevant Council staff relay the history, environmental character, the site-specific management plan and the potential value of the biodiversity credits of the land to Mr Hart? Would Mr Hart and Mr Persson have gone ahead with the sale of this land if they’d been fully informed and why were they not given all the information required to make a fullyinformed decision? Gary Chestnut

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Umina and Killcare downgraded in beach ratings Both Umina and Killcare beaches have had their ratings downgraded from Very Good to Good in the recently-released State of the Beaches Report while Ocean Beach has maintained its Good rating. The annual report provides an overview of the water quality at swimming locations monitored under the Beachwatch and Beachwatch Partnership programs across NSW. Swimming sites are graded Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor or Very Poor in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council’s 2008 Guidelines for Managing Risks in Recreational Waters. Pearl Beach rockpool also maintained a Good rating but estuarine baths at Woy Woy and Pretty Beach could not improve on their Poor rating from last year’s report. Central Coast Council Director Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, acknowledged improvement was needed at estuarine waterways throughout the region and said the report was an important resource in managing water quality at swimming sites across the region. “Estuarine sites – such as

Umina Beach has slipped from Very Good to Good

Brisbane Water – are particularly susceptible to stormwater pollution due to the slower natural flushing process,” he said. “We should not, however, rely solely on the natural flushing process for the health of our waterways, we need to work collaboratively to manage catchment runoff and other related impacts to reduce pollutant sources entering (them).” Cox said Council had projects underway, some in partnership with the NSW Government, focused on improving water quality. He said works in place

included extensive water quality testing of the waterways and testing and upgrades throughout the sewer and stormwater networks. Umina and Killcare were two of five Central Coast beaches downgraded in this year’s ratings. “Terrigal Beach was graded as Poor, downgraded from Good in the previous year,” the report said. “While the microbial water quality at Terrigal Beach has shown a decline in performance in 2020–2021, it remains close to the threshold between Good and Poor,” the report said. “The site grade has fluctuated

between Good and Poor for several years. “Enterococci levels occasionally exceeded the safe swimming limit in dry weather conditions and often following light rainfall. “The decline in water quality reflects a higher proportion of samples collected at Terrigal Beach during wet weather compared to the 2019–2020 assessment period. “During 2019–2020 Central Coast Council, the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the University of Technology Sydney investigated the scale and extent of elevated bacterial

levels at Terrigal Beach. “Council is using the findings from the investigation to detect and resolve water quality issues in the catchment,” the report said. Also graded as poor, in addition to Woy Woy Baths and Pretty Beach Baths were Davistown Baths and Yattalunga Baths in Brisbane Water. And also poor were nine swimming sites: Gwandalan; Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park Baths in Lake Macquarie; Lake Munmorah Baths in Lake Munmorah; Canton Beach in Tuggerah Lakes and four coastal lagoons at: Wamberal;

Terrigal; Avoca and Cockrone. The report said rainfall is the major driver of pollution to recreational waters, generating stormwater runoff and triggering untreated discharges from the wastewater treatment and transport systems. “Changes in rainfall patterns are reflected in beach water quality over time due to variation in the frequency and extent of stormwater and wastewater inputs,” the report said. Total rainfall for winter 2020 was the wettest in NSW since 2016, with well above average rainfall falling along the NSW coast. The State of the Beaches report can be viewed at NSW Government’s Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s website, environment.nsw.gov.au. Community members can view daily forecasts of water quality at environment.nsw. gov.au/beach. The Terrigal and Coastal Lagoons Audit is underway and community members can see details on Council’s website. Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

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“It’s understandable that our community is frustrated with the time that has passed since the funding announcement, however this process has been necessary in order to finalise the funding agreement. “Excitingly for the community, in recent days Council received the final agreement from the Federal Government, which has since been signed by Council’s CEO and returned to the Department for their final signature.” It is expected that once finalised, Council will be able to start a project delivery planning phase where construction timing will be established. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said she was thrilled to hear Council had signed the final funding agreement for the Precinct. “While this has been a long process, its one that will deliver what the Umina Beach community want and need out of this redevelopment,” Wicks said. “The local sporting clubs who use Umina Oval, including the

Umina United Eagles Soccer Club, Umina Bunnies Junior Rugby League Club and the Southern Spirit Cricket Club made it clear they wanted two separate facilities, each with a club room, storage, change rooms, toilets and a canteen. “That is what this funding agreement delivers. “I have been advised that the funding agreement will be signed by the Department by close of businesses, 3 November. “This means that Central Coast Council will have the funds and can get on with the job of planning and constructing the new skate park, sports facilities and surrounding works. “While this is a significant milestone for this project, it is not the last, and I will work with Central Coast Council to see this project through to completion.” Council said they would continue to update the community and local groups on the project. Maisy Rae

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Relief charity looking for new outdoor venue

Peninsula-based Central Coast Disaster Relief (CCDR) can no longer operate its outreach service in Woy Woy due to COVID-19 restrictions and is looking for an alternative venue. CCDR supports the whole region’s homeless and disadvantaged but cannot operate out of the grounds of the CWA Woy Woy Hall due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“As a charity that supports the homeless, we cannot and are not required by law to request the vaccination status of anyone accessing our service,” CCDR founder, Carly Pal, said. “Due to this, and being classed as a business, [the CWA is] unable to allow us to hold the service there. “This is a very unfortunate outcome for the many residents of the Peninsula community

who access our services, particularly the homeless who rely heavily on our support. “We remain committed to supporting the most vulnerable and are actively seeking another location that will allow this to happen. “In the meantime, we are providing a hot meal, food hampers, toiletries and essentials from our charity van on The Boulevarde, but with the road now reopen to traffic since

the wharf upgrade, that is no longer a viable option. “Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.” CWA Woy Woy president, Jane Bowtell, said the branch will continue to support CCDR with donations in ‘any way they can’. “However, because we are not classified as an open space every person that walks through the driveway gates is required by law to show a

green tick,” Bowtell said. “This isn’t just a directive from our State Office but mandated by the NSW Public Health Order. “If CCDR were to operate in an open public space in Woy Woy like they do in Gosford they can operate as an emergency service and don’t need to see a vaccination certificate. “We are also saddened that we cannot host CCDR at this

time but are bound by the NSW Public Health Order.” CCDR is currently hosting a weekly outreach service in Kibble Park, Gosford on Mondays from 6pm. It offers anyone in need a dinner, haircuts, food hampers, personal care packs, clothing, shoes, pet food and treats. A registered nurse providing noninvasive health checks will also be on site. Maisy Rae

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From Council At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 October I confirmed my intention to hold a Constitutional Referendum concurrently with the next local government election for the Central Coast region in 2022. This decision has been made following the rescheduling of the NSW local government elections as a result of COVID. In running a Constitutional Referendum with our region’s local government election, we will have an overall saving to Council of $1.3M, not to mention avoiding an impost on the community if run separately. The Referendum will ask Central Coast voters to determine the following question: ‘Do you favour a reduction in the number of Central Coast Councillors from fifteen to nine? This will result in three Wards with each Ward electing three Councillors’. Whilst my door has always been open to the community in my role as Administrator, I believe it’s important to restore democracy for the Central Coast region with a representation of councillors. Therefore I will be writing to the Minister for Local Government recommending that the next general election for the Central Coast be conducted in Sep/ Oct 2022 and in conjunction with the Constitutional Referendum, with the results of the Referendum to apply in the 2024 local government election.. Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council

Stay safe on the Coast this summer Summer is an amazing time to be on the Coast, both for locals and visitors. This summer is a little different to others – we remain affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic and we need to ‘Get Ready’ and stay ready for extreme weather. Coast Summer Safety is all about taking simple steps to keep safe this summer, so that it is a great time for everyone. Be COVID-safe With more people on the Coast across the summer, it is vital that we’re all vigilant in following COVIDsafe practices. Wear a mask when required, practice physical distancing, sign in with QR codes provided, keep hygiene in mind and stay home if you’re sick. Safety by the water As many of us enjoy the water during the warmer months, it is important to remember that all aquatic environments can be dangerous, and there are some simple things you can do to stay safe. When heading to the beach, swim between the flags, listen to the lifeguards, ensure children are supervised at all times and ‘slip, slop, slap, seek and slide’. For those who love to cast a line, it is now the law to wear a life jacket when rock fishing on the Coast. If you have a pool at home (including an inflatable pool) you are required to have a wellmaintained child resistant pool barrier. Now is a great time to do any maintenance, register your pool or spa on the NSW Swimming Pool Register and remember to always supervise children.

Get ready for extreme weather Extreme weather is part of living in Australia, so the best thing you can do is ‘Get Ready’ and stay ready for any emergency that may come our way. The five key steps to prepare for any emergency are to know your risk and the types of disasters that could affect you, plan now what you will do if a disaster eventuates, prepare your home, find out what to do if there is a disaster in your area and look out for each other if extreme conditions do arise. Search ‘coast summer safety’ on centralcoast.nsw. gov.au for more information on staying safe this summer season.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he doesn’t support the PEP 11 gas exploration licence off Hunter coast Source: Newcastle Herald, March 4 2021

Lucy Wicks and the Morrison Government are saying NO to PEP-11. The Morrison Government will continue leading the world and our region in how we manage our ocean habitats and coastal environments. That’s why we are saying no to PEP-11. We have heard from our community and we are responding. We are also committing to a $100 million initiative to protect our oceans and marine life, support Australian Marine Parks and expand the Indigenous Protected Areas into Sea Country. Australia’s oceans economy supports 400,000 jobs across Australia and is projected to contribute $100 billion each year to our economy.

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Peninsula’s youth encouraged to apply for taskforce Young people looking to have an impact on the community are encouraged to apply to be part of next year’s Regional Youth Taskforce - a Ministerial advisory group with a direct line into the NSW Government.

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the taskforce will provide two local students the opportunity to raise issued faced by friends and classmates. “I’m calling for passionate young Central Coast residents to sign up to the Taskforce as a means of having influence and driving change,” Crouch said. “It’s easy to apply, simply fill out the form and create a short video on your phone or write a short piece telling us about who you are and what the most important issues impacting you and your peers are. “This year we had two fantastic representatives in

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More freedom coming for those who are double-vaccinated Locals who are doubly vaccinated will enjoy more freedoms next week after the NSW Government announced an easing of restrictions in response to a faster-than-expected rate of vaccination – but masks will still be mandatory for now. From November 8. there will be no limit on visitors to a home, no rules for outdoor gatherings with fewer than 1,000 people, and indoor swimming pools will re-open for all purposes. Businesses will be able to welcome in more fully vaccinated customers with all premises to move to 1 person per 2 sqm rule, and nightclubs will be able to re-open dancefloors.

Caps will be removed for settings other than gym and dance classes (where the 20-person cap for classes will remain) and will be replaced by density limits or 100 per cent fixed seated capacity for major recreation outdoor facilities (including stadiums, racecourses, theme parks and zoos) and entertainment facilities (including cinemas and theatres). Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said it was great to be able to get back some normality. “This is very exciting for so many of us, especially those who want to visit loved ones and go on well-deserved holidays,” Crouch said. “Thank you to everyone for all

you’ve done so far to get us to this point. Our vaccination rates are incredible and doing the right thing we’re seeing less COVID-19 cases reported daily across the Central Coast.” Residents are reminded these changes apply only to those who are fully vaccinated, those who have medical exemptions and children under the age of 16, with unvaccinated people still having to wait until the state reaches the 95 per cent double vaccination target, or December 15, whichever comes first. COVID Safe check-ins and proof of vaccination will still be required. The current settings for masks, which apply to everyone, will remain in place until the 95 per cent vaccination rate is

attained, or December 15, whichever comes first. The news comes days after the rule was lifted on travel to regional NSW. From November 1, Central Coast residents, as part of the Greater Sydney bubble for transport purposes, can now travel to the regions. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said it marked a time of love, reunification and gratitude after being separated from our neighbours in Newcastle for over four months. “For many Coasties, [it] marks a return to normality, a return to family events and weekend getaways. It is a chance to see our loved ones again and no longer miss out on memories waiting to be made,” Tesch said.

“Being cut off from “Regional NSW”, despite being a region ourselves, has been particularly challenging for the Central Coast, with our community closely interconnected with our neighbours in Newcastle. “Despite my absolute gratitude and my refusal to let negativity ruin this momentous day I want to make it very clear that the Central Coast and I will not forget the mishandling of our classification as a region, being thrown in and out of Greater Sydney whenever the NSW Liberal Government clicked their fingers.” Alongside the recommencement of travel between Greater Sydney and regional NSW, quarantine requirements have been removed for overseas arrivals

provided they are vaccinated. “I also know our schools are a real concern for parents, especially with vaccines unavailable for children under 12, so it is important those of us who are able to get vaccinated do so immediately to offer protection for our younger community members,” Tesch added. Meanwhile, NSW Health has started rolling out a booster vaccination program at its clinics to individuals aged 18 and older who received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine six months or more ago. Pfizer will be used for boosters regardless of the COVID-19 vaccine received for the first or second dose. Maisy Rae

New alert for exposure sites A new system to alert people as soon as possible to potential COVID exposure risks is operating on the Service NSW app. The push notifications are in addition to the red icon that appears in the check-in history of a person who has been to a venue on the same day as a confirmed COVID-19 case.

People who receive a push notification or see a COVID-19 case alert in their check-in history should monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they feel unwell. They do not need to self-isolate, unless contacted by NSW Health. NSW Minister for Digital and Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said that with more

than six million active users of the Service NSW app, COVID-19 case alerts were another digital service to make life easier for people as NSW lifts health restrictions. “COVID-19 case alerts in the Service NSW app makes it easy for NSW residents to see if they may have been in contact with or visited a venue of a positive case

and provides a link to relevant health advice,” he said. “We have continued to work on increasing the functionality of the Service NSW app and this is an additional service not seen in any other state or territory.” Health Minister Brad Hazzard said NSW Health contact tracers would still contact positive cases and close contacts to provide

them with testing and isolation advice. “Our high vaccination rates have been a game changer for managing COVID-19 and enabled us to ease restrictions, but we must remain vigilant,” he said. COVID-Safe check-in information is securely stored on a Service NSW database for the

sole purpose of contact tracing by NSW Health. Information is deleted after 28 days and is not shared with any third parties. There are more than 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. Customers should visit COVID-19 clinics to find their nearest clinic or contact their GP. Source: NSW Government

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Council backs campaign against cash grab Central Coast Council has joined forces with 53 other councils to oppose what Local Government NSW (LGNSW) calls a “cash grab” to rob communities of vital infrastructure. LGNSW President, Linda Scott, said proposed changes to planning rules contained in the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Infrastructure Contributions) Bill 2021 could see growing communities miss out on the local infrastructure needed to support increased housing. Scott said the NSW Government had yet to back down on proposed rule changes impacting infrastructure contributions by developers, despite vocal opposition, with more councils voicing their opposition each week. “Infrastructure contributions are made by developers as a critical co-funding measure to deliver footpaths and cycleways,parks,playgrounds, playing fields, skate parks, basketball courts, libraries, childcare centres and public pools – even street lighting, stormwater and drainage facilities,” Scott said. “The rule changes proposed

Vital infrastructure such as playspaces could be at risk

by the NSW Government would reduce the type of community infrastructure that could be funded by developer contributions. “They also want developer contributions to bypass councils and go straight to the State Government, with no guarantee the money will be spent in the area from which it was collected. “That means they could spend it however they like, wherever they like, and whenever they like. “The community expects local infrastructure funds to be invested locally in a fair and transparent manner – not

hoarded for potential porkbarrelling. “Communities deserve to have a say in how planning rules impact on them, and that’s why we need to take our advocacy against this move public.” Scott said a ‘Say No to The Contributions Cash Grab’ campaign was being rolled out across the state through social and mainstream media. “Regional councils are experiencing significant tree and sea-change growth, particularly in the wake of COVID pandemic lockdowns, so these proposed rule changes have everyone deeply

concerned,” she said. “We want to work with Government to drive a locallyled economic recovery from the pandemic, but this is being put at risk by these illconsidered planning rule changes.” Scott said the development industry had also expressed grave concerns with the Urban Task Force’s September 17 newsletter stating: “It is becoming evident that this entire process is simply a tax grab – from new home buyers, from developers, from local Councils and from communities”. Scott is calling on the

Government to scrap the proposed rule changes and work collaboratively with councils. The Central Coast Council Administrator resolved to write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and the Minister for Local Government requesting that the draft Bill be withdrawn pending reviews and further analysis. Council resolved to support LGNSW in calling for modelling of possible impacts, further details and an extensive consultation process with local governments and industry.

“Infrastructure contributions are an important element of the planning and development system, allowing funds to be secured from developers to contribute towards essential local infrastructure to serve growing populations,” the Administrator’s Minute said. “Importantly, contributions reduce the financial burden of providing such infrastructure on local governments. “Council has supported recommendations that reduce the complexity of the system, improve transparency and equity, and ensure robust financial arrangements. “Certain elements of the draft Bill do not align with these outcomes. “It is essential that councils and communities are not left worse off by the NSW Government’s infrastructure contributions reform agenda.” The Minute says the matter highlights the broader issues councils are continually faced with. “The framework local government operates under is archaic, restrictive and conflicting,” the Minute says. Terry Collins

Central Coast Friends of Democracy Nothing in the Public Hearings Make Your Voice Count! justified the removal of democracy

The public part of the council inquiry is now over. While we may have a long wait to hear the official findings, we now have much of the information that the commissioner will use.

We have the written and verbal submissions. We also have the similar disastrous experiences of other merged councils in NSW and other states, and detailed expert research reports. The evidence shows that major cost blowouts as a result of the government’s flawed amalgamation policy were inevitable. But it also calls into question whether Council was in a “financial crisis” at all. So much misinformation is out there. The Council was never truly broke, it could have used external restrictions, with the approval of the Minister, to manage the short term cashflow issues. It would have needed to reduce on-going costs and cut back on capital works to get spending under control, maybe not as severely as has been done to appease the Council’s new lenders. The debt it was carrying at the time was good debt used to build large water and sewer infrastructure for current and future residents. Unfortunately, the Council now also has “bad” debt because the Minister forced the Administrator and Acting CEO to borrow $150M from the commercial banks to fund working capital, rather than utilise its

externally restricted funds. What is very clear is that when the governing body was made aware of the issue in October 2020, they sought help from the Minister to approve the temporary use of externally restrict funds. Instead of giving them the time and support the democratically elected council requested, she suspended them. The evidence presented at the Inquiry calls into question the grounds for the suspension in the first place and therefore, the Councillors should be reinstated immediately. Yes, the amalgamation costs had created stress on the Council’s financial position, and the State government should be picking up the bill for the merger that it forced on the people of the Central Coast, as well as the other costs that it has shifted to, and the revenue that it has removed from, the Council. But the Council could have managed its way out of the financial situation, with a supportive, rather than combative, State Government. What the community got instead was the removal of democracy, $150M of “bad” debt that we need to pay back at commercial interest rates, which will be funded by increased rates for the next 10 years. Nothing presented in the Inquiry justified the removal of democracy from Central Coast local government and surely it should be reinstated immediately.

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Firefighters trained to assist wildlife As bushfire season looms, local firefighters will be given training in wildlife first response to help wildlife impacted by bushfires under a new NSW Government initiative. Environment Minister, Matt Kean, said the training will help improve survival rates for injured wildlife. “We were all devastated by the images of burnt and injured wildlife during the black summer bushfires,” he said. “It was a disaster that impacted around three billion native animals across the nation and we want to make sure we have the training in place to give injured wildlife the best chance of survival.” In 2019-20, nearly 130,000 native animals were taken in by wildlife carers, 35 per cent more than previous years. “Volunteer wildlife rehabilitators were absolutely invaluable during the bushfire crisis, rescuing and caring for around 90,000 injured animals as the state battled our worst ever bushfires,” Kean said. “This training will ensure our

frontline heroes have the tools to assess and report injured wildlife, as well as apply basic first aid and transfer animals off the fireground to vets and our army of volunteer wildlife rehabilitators, if safe to do so.” The training has been developed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) and Taronga Conservation Society Australia and will be available to all firefighters from December 1. The training package delivers on the NSW Government’s commitment to implement recommendation 53 of the NSW Bushfire Inquiry to provide guidance for firefighters on handling injured wildlife. In addition to the wildlife training, the NSW Government is developing a framework to improve coordination of wildlife response during bushfires and other emergencies. For more information, visit https://www.environment. nsw.gov.au/wildlifehelp. Source: Media release, Oct 31 NSW Treasurer and Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt Kean

Supermarkets conduct local food drive Woolworths Umina and Woy Woy have launched a Community Food Drive to support local charities to deliver high priority food relief items to people in need before Christmas. The week-long initiative started on Wednesday, November 3, and customers are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items into the specially marked Local Community Food Drive trolley in-store.

Donated items will be distributed either directly to a store’s local community food relief charity partner, or via one of Woolworths’ major food relief partners, such as OzHarvest, FareShare and Foodbank, and their network of local charities they support, to ensure Peninsula residents in need receive the donated essential food items. Woolworths Umina and Woy Woy committed to donating a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables to the Local

Community Food Drive and their local community’s food relief charity. Woolworths Umina and Woy Woy Group Manager, Tim Burr, said the stores were committed to supporting local communities and help those less fortunate. “Food insecurity continues to be a real issue in communities across Australia and the past year has made it even more difficult for a growing number of families to access nutritious food and essentials,” Burr said.

“I encourage Peninsula customers to join us and make a donation to the Woolworths Local Community Food Drive when they shop with us. “By simply adding a nonperishable product in the specially marked trolley, you will be helping someone in need in our local community.” Items that have been identified by local charities as the core range of essential food relief items needed by individuals and families include: breakfast cereals, UHT

and evaporated milk, pasta, rice and instant noodles, coffee and tea bags, canned fish or meat, canned fruit and vegetables, soups and simmer sauces, spreads (peanut butter, honey, jam), baked beans and spaghetti and baby foods. The campaign comes after the latest FoodBank Hunger Report was released which indicated one in six adults haven’t had enough to eat in the last year and 1.2 million children have gone hungry during the same period.

Additionally, one in three Australians struggling to meet their food needs are new to the experience, demonstrating the impact COVID-19 has had on communities. Peninsula customers can donate in-store at Woolworths Umina and Woolworths Woy Woy to the Woolworths Local Community Food Drive from November 3 to 9. Source: Media release, Oct 26 Woolworths

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Man wanted for Umina domestic violence matter Brisbane Water Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted by virtue of an arrest warrant. Ryan O’Brien, 38, is wanted on an arrest warrant relating to a domestic violence incident on October 16, 2021, at Umina Beach. Police have received information that he could be in the Western Sydney Region and possibly using a Silver Mitsubishi Lancer R/N CIL190. O’Brien is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170 to 180cm tall, thin build, fair complexion, blonde hair, brown eyes and no facial hair. He has a Tiger head tattoo on his right breast and a scar in the middle of his forehead. Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts

Bruce’s opinions are interesting because he shoots from the Hip and is very often wrong - here again. For Bruce, the system failed in Woy Woy and Gosford and a few other places because the

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Putting Porter vote through the pub test The Coalition Government recently used its majority in the House of Representatives to vote down a Labor push to refer Christian Porter to the privileges committee to determine whether his declaration complied with relevant disclosure rules, despite the speaker, Tony Smith, finding there was a “prima facie case” to investigate. This is appalling and shows why we need a Federal ICAC, set up under the same rules as NSW. What Porter has done is very questionable and dubious.

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper Why didn’t Lucy Wicks support Labor’s and the Speaker’s recommendations to refer Porter to the Privileges Committee. Porter’s actions do not pass the pub test and the vast

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FORUM delivery agency failed to do their job. In our case the Central Coast Council had the task of getting control of the site/s, doing a feasibility then presenting this to the State and Federal Governments. In Woy Woy they failed

completely with no suggestions, in Gosford they presented three that did not meet the requirements – so now Bruce, Maisy, Liesl and others Transport for NSW have taken over the delivery task/duty and we can expect some progress.

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majority of her constituents would be 100 per cent in favour of such an investigation – this once again proves that she is in parliament to serve the Liberal party not the residents of Robertson. Shame on her and I look forward to her explaining to her constituents why she did not support this move in her own words, not a few paragraphs of political spin – it is time that the local press call on our MPs to justify why they voted in certain ways particularly if it is obvious that their constituents have a majority opinion on matters. Email, Oct 22 Errol Grace, Niagara Park

Path to sustainability Our elected representative, Lucy Wicks, claims she does not approve of PEP11.

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However, given the opportunity to vote on suspension of standing orders so Zali Steggles’ member’s bill could be discussed, she chose to vote against the suspension. The reasons offered that the proposed suspension was a “political stunt” and contrary to political protocol does Miss Wicks no credit at all. In my opinion the given

FORUM reasons are an insult to Zali’s serious efforts re reduction of Global Warming. Perhaps Miss Wicks needs to consider some basic chemistry and physics. Natural gas when burnt, depending on the gas composition, releases between 2.75 to 3 tonnes of Carbon dioxide per tonne of burnt gas. Methane is around 28 tines

effective as a greenhouse gas compared to Carbon dioxide thus every tonne of Methane that leaks from a natural gas facility has the same effect as the release of 28 tonnes of Carbon dioxide. The only path to environmental sustainability is via renewable energy sources, effective energy storage and efficient energy usage. PEP11 is not on this path. Email, Oct 24 Col Hodgson, Mount Elliot

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Reporting on mates In PP033, Maisy Rae wrote an article headed “Woy Woy car park still ‘to be decided’” - this started well as Maisy interviewed Lucy Wicks and got told some of the true facts. She missed the key issue that originally our council was tasked with identifying sites, getting control then presenting these to the Feds to get the financial support. While Maisy mentioned that Transport for NSW was now the delivery agency she did not say why. Well, our Council was so

FORUM bad at the task it was allocated that Transport for NSW had to take over the project. I guess Maisy knew this but did not want to report on some of her mates. After this the article deteriorated into a farce when Maisy interviewed the New Liberals candidate, Vania Holt who lives in Maitland and probably has not been to Woy Woy for a long while. Holt gave some brave

opinions on parking in Woy Woy which showed she had not been to Woy Woy for some time. Vania from Maitland then asks, “Surely a well thought out plan for the Peninsula….”; yes Vania when you get down from Maitland and spend a bit of time here, catch up with Scott Cox, CCC Director of Environment and Planning and his “Strategic Planning” unit head, Andrew Roach – ask them how our Council’s Strategic Plan is getting on. Email, Oct 28 Godfrey Franz, Gosford

A tribute to two young ladies About a month ago I went into BWS at Woy Woy.

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A gentleman was being given medical assistance by Nicole and Jess, a staff member from the next door Woolies. They had provided him with a chair and were comforting him while waiting for the ambulance. He was clearly very distressed and getting worse. The young ladies were fantastic with the care and compassion they showed. At one point one of the friendly butchers from Edwards lent his assistance. Lance Clarke came along from his pharmacy and assisted the gentleman into

the recovery position. The ambos came not long after and took him to hospital. I hope he is fine and back on his feet. When I got home I had a chance to think what great sympathy and empathy those two young ladies had shown. I thought they should be acknowledged by their respective employers. I rang BWS and spoke to a young man to whom I told the story of what I had seen and suggested they should recognised for their efforts. He couldn’t care less and although promising action I knew he had no intention of

doing anything. A week or so later I had reason to ring Woolies in regard to another matter and also told the young lady I was speaking to my story. She advised that she would send me an email which would allow me to get the story to the right people. Still waiting. To the gentleman, the subject of this letter, may I say that you were so very lucky that you were attended to by those wonderful young ladies. They are examples of that true Aussie spirit of helping others. Email, Oct 27 Laurie Powell, Woy Woy

Climate change plan or spin? Scott Morrison is heading off to COP26 in Glasgow with his carry-on stuffed with copies of his 129 page ‘Plan’ for achieving netzero emissions by 2050. Inspired by Mr Morrison’s seemingly unwavering ability to avoid actual accountability we will no doubt see the various Members of the Liberal Party fall in behind his Teflon Smirk (TM) and join their voices to the chorus of “Who do you trust to deliver on our Plan”? For the benefit of any such party Members who read these pages I offer these thoughts: Nobody should trust you. The ashes of our trust rose into the skies along with the smoke of the 2019 bushfire season and the embers from the pyre of cheerful Prime Ministerial Hawaiian shirts. Those ashes were then flushed down the toilet by the tears of loss, fear, and frustration that we shed as we watched the Morrison government’s train wreck approach to COVID19 vaccine acquisition, vaccination of the aged-care sector (yes, despite all your obfuscation we remember that aged-care is a federally governed sector), and finger pointing and party politics played with State leaders. All that before I even mention the unashamed lies told during previous election cycles; $100 lamb dinners, Labor’s “Death Tax” and “War on the weekend”, the impending death of Whyalla, and let’s not forget the financial shenanigans and pigtrough voter buying of Sports Rorts and the magical

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper Commuter Carpark funding promises. Trust? I wouldn’t trust you to make me a cup of tea let alone make and carry through on a Plan for dealing with climate change. Which brings me to this socalled plan. It is nothing of the sort; it is spin. Here’s exactly how Morrison and his Government turned a plan into spin. Firstly, they again kicked the ‘P’ (for ‘Problem’) down the road a few more years hoping that they can get through next year’s election without too many people realising that they have (again) been sold a pack of BS, so the ‘P’ became an ‘S’. Then they hoped that the electorate has (‘L’ for) ‘Learned’ nothing from the disgraceful behaviour the Liberal party has demonstrated over the last decade around Climate Policy and instead will yet again be fooled by a (‘P’ for) ‘Pithy’ three-word slogan. This time it is “Technology not taxes” – more on that howler later. Then they swapped ‘A’ for ‘Action’ for ‘I’ for ‘Inaction’ and capped it all off by setting the

nation on the path of again doing ‘N’ for ‘Nothing’. A Plan? It’s a 129-page pamphlet that’ll work about as well as a chocolate teapot. Mr Morrison and his various party mouthpieces will hammer away on “Technology not Taxes” from now until next year’s election. Here are the indisputable facts: $20B worth of government revenue (raised by taxes) is committed to the Morrison Government’s ‘technology’ strategy: $1B for research plus $3B for development, and $16B for pre-commercial deployment and commercialisation. Oh, and even more but we don’t yet know how much more revenue (taxes) will pay for whatever the Nationals have been promised by Morrison as a bribe to having them fall (grudgingly) into line behind a Net-Zero-by-2050 pledge. My taxes, your taxes are paying for the Morrison Government’s technology strategy, and to be clear the alternatives to this approach would be a market mechanism which would transfer those costs mostly on to polluters. As opposed to a gigantic taxpayer-funded industry policy, which is what this (socalled) Plan actually is. So, remember it is not a plan it is just more spin, your taxes are paying for the technology, and personally I wouldn’t trust the Morrison Government to deliver me a pizza on time. Email, Oct 27 Simon Perry, Bucketty

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A group of witches left bystanders spell bound as they wand-ered down Ettalong Beach on Sunday morning, armed with their broomsticks (paddles), flying carpets (boards) and the odd curse or two. Around 15 women took part in the witching hour paddle – a fundraising effort to support environmental charity, Take 3 for the Sea. The inaugural event was colaunched by Tina Vella, owner

of SUP and Yoga with Tina, and Karl Herman, owner of Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP, in the spirit of Halloween. Vella said the community paddle raised over $50 for the charity. “We started at Bombora Ettalong SUP and paddled past The Box, stopped off at the boat ramp and then paddled back,” Vella said. “We docked our boards outside The Box café and did a mad dash around the café with

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Arboretum runs talk about bees The Pearl Beach Arboretum is expected to be abuzz with intrigue as it hosts a presentation about native bees on Sunday, November 7 at 1pm. The talk will be held by Francisco Garcia Bulle Bueno – a PhD student at the University of Sydney’s Behaviour and Genetics of Social Insects Laboratory, School of Life and Environmental Science. The Arboretum said they decided to run another workshop on bees after their June presentation was wellreceived from guests.

Members and the general public are invited to attend the event (COVID restrictions permitting). To cover their costs and to help raise funds, the Arboretum is asking non-members to contribute $20 on entry. Donations are also optional for both members and guests. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit pearlbeacharboretum.org.au/ bee-workshop-with-francisco/ Source: Media release, Oct 25 Pearl Beach Arboretum

Yuley branches out with northern exhibition Umina Beach artist Yuley Buist has been painting since she was a child, but in the past five years her work has really taken off, with a series of exhibitions at various venues on the Peninsula, including Ettalong Diggers and the Gnostic Mana Café. She is now preparing for her first show at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Gallery next month. Change of Art by Yuli will feature around 40 original works, ranging in size and price. “I don’t really characterise my artwork as any particular style,” Buist said. “They are mostly landscapes or seascapes, but they are quirky, with lots of colour, and often contain a twist. “There are two sides to me – the painter and the writer – so

I find my artwork always has some kind of narrative. “Whatever idea I have to begin with is not what I end up with - the artwork develops with its own narrative as ideas

come to me whilst I’m painting. “I might start out painting a mountain and end up doing a stream. “I like to add quirky elements. “I was painting a landscape

when I somehow ended up painting in some rabbit ears. “That took me to an Alice in Wonderland place and I ended up adding other elements of that story into the piece,

including the eyes of a cat, a pocket watch and a Mad Hatter’s jacket. “You have to look to find them – they’re there but they’re not there.” Born in Sydney, Buist moved to the Central Coast in the 1990s. She has undergone formal training at TAFE and also with private tutors including Kadira Jennings. “I attend a lot of art classes as I believe you must always learn and never stop,” she said. “Though I do enjoy painting in different mediums most of the works are in acrylic. “I paint quickly to begin with but the painting may take on many layers. “The evolution requires me to rub back paint often revealing a character that becomes my ‘story’.”

Buist sometimes gains her inspiration from other artworks but most often from her surroundings. “Every time you turn around on the Peninsula there’s inspiration – from the sea to the bush,” she said. “The freer I am with the artwork, the better it turns out.” “The works are not always inspired locally. “For example, I did one panting inspired by the multicoloured houses along the coastline of Spain.” “My work is ever evolving; bold colour is its primary function and to explore what comes from within.” Change of Art by Yuli opens at Red Tree Gallery on November 11 and will run until December 24. Terry Collins

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Sculptor’s work exhibited in Mudgee It’s not often that an artist will undertake a trade apprenticeship for the purpose of furthering his art, but that’s just what Mark Joyce of Woy Woy did. Joyce, who will head to Mudgee this weekend to see two of his works featured in the Sculptures in the Garden exhibition, started sculpting timber works when he was a teenager. “Then I had a five-minute welding lesson with my uncle, who was a boilermaker and became hooked on working with metal,” he said. Joyce completed a Certificate III in engineering and a boilermaker trade apprenticeship to become more familiar with the medium and these days his works are primarily of steel, which is an alloy. “I like working steel because it is something that is going to last a long time,” he said. “It was very important to me

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to learn how to work with metal the correct way and make the sculptures sound. “I needed to learn the basics of how to bend and mould metal. “The apprenticeship was really just a pathway to my art. “I have been fortunate to have worked in remote parts of Australia and have collected a

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lot of interesting materials. “These days I do use some wood but I have been mainly working with steel for about 10 years now.” Exhibiting his work is relatively new for Joyce, who mainly sells his works by commission, although he was a finalist in the 2019 Wildflower Art and Garden Festival and in

CWA cooking up a storm Members from the Country Womens Association’s (CWA) Woy Woy branch have recently partnered with Café DMR (in Deepwater Plaza) to stock their jams, pickles and local honey and a branch member is about to appear on television. Branch president, Jane Bowtell, said it was an exciting time for the Association. “All jams and pickles are made by our members and the honey is from our VicePresident Margaret’s flowhive,” Bowtell said. “Huge thanks go to Diane and the team at Café DMR for being so supportive of our work!” Local Cookery Officer, Amy Scott, will also appear on SBS’ ‘The Cook Up’ with Adam Liaw on Friday, November 5. She will be joined by CWA of NSW President, Stephanie Stanhope, with the episode to

the Ku-ring-gai Sculpture Trail and Sculpture in the Vineyards, both in 2021. The first piece he will exhibit is Daydream – a piece made of recycled Australian hardwood and steel. “This piece is really a reflection on myself – especially during lockdown,” he said. “It is inspired by people taking time out through the day to let their thoughts settle.” The second piece, Tracy, is made of recycled steel and enamel paint. “I leave the interpretation of that piece to the viewer,” he said.

“I just wanted to give it a title and when people see it they can make up their own minds.” Joyce is one of 15 Central Coast sculptors who will feature in the exhibition. The two-week long not for profit Sculptures in the Garden will open on November 6 and run daily until November 21 at the Rosby Winery in Mudgee. More than 280 sculptures will be on show by artists from across Australia, all of which are in the running for several acquisition and non-acquisition prizes. The total prize value for 2021 is over $40,000 and includes a

top prize of $25,000. Visitors who attend the event can expect live music on weekends from folk-rock musician, Matt Boylan Smith; artisan picnic boxes by Mudgee locals, Blue Wren Farm; barista made coffee by Workin’ Beans; and premium wines from the Rosby Wine Bar. Weekend ticket sale proceeds will go directly to the Mudgee Support Group for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. The partnership has raised over $175,000 for the charity over the last decade and on weekdays the Support Group will have food, tea and coffee for sale as a fundraiser. The exhibition format has been updated to comply with the advice from NSW Health, with capacity limits to be enforced, masks mandatory for all staff, and proof of double vaccination required for staff, volunteers, artists, and attendees over the course of the two-week event. The exhibition will be open from 10am-4pm every day from November 6-21. For more details and ticket information go to https://www. sculpturesinthegarden.com. au.

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Australian Story [s] 11:30 The Greek Islands With Julia 12:00 Bradbury [s] Throwback [s] The Crown And Us: The Story Of The Royals In Australia [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 2:00 2:30 How Deadly World (PG) [s] Doctor Foster (M l,s) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 Love On The Spectrum (PG) 4:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 5:00 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 Sammy J (PG) [s] 8:30 ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] George Floyd - A Killing That 10:30 Shook The World (M) [s] 11:00 Q&A [s] 12:00 Doctor Who (PG) [s] You Can’t Ask That (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] 12:30 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Q&A [s] 12:00 Australia Remastered [s] ABC News At Noon [s] George Floyd - A Killing That 2:00 3:00 Shook The World (M) [s] 4:00 Back Roads [s] 5:00 Doctor Foster (M l,s) [s] 6:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 7:00 Stackorama! (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Gardening Australia [s] – 8:30 Costa Georgiadis looks at flowering natives; Tino Carnevale meet an expert tomato grower for all their tips. Annika (M v) [s] The Accident (M l,s,v) [s] Talking Heads (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Vaccine [s] 11:00 Gruen [s] Frayed (MA15+) [s] 12:00 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Boyer Lecture 2021: John Bell [s] 5:00 Annika (M v) [s] 5:30 Midsomer Murders (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) 6:00 Landline [s] 7:00 Rick Stein’s Secret France (PG) [s] Monty Don’s French Gardens ABC News [s] Grantchester (PG) [s] – When the leader of a student CND group falls to her death during a protest, Will and Geordie are drawn into campus politics. 10:00 Shetland (M l,v) [s] Fires (M l) [s] 12:15 Call The Midwife (M) [s] Father Brown (M v) [s] rage Guest Programmer 1:30 (MA15+) [s]

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6:00 Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “Flowers In The Attic” 12:00 (M) (’14) – After the sudden 1:00 death of their father, four 2:00 children face cruel treatment from their ruthless 3:00 4:00 grandmother. Stars: Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn 5:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 6:00 7:00 Border Security International (PG) [s] 7:30 8:30 The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] America’s Got Talent: 9:30 Audition 8 (PG) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] World’s Deadliest Weather Caught On Camera (M) [s] 11:00 Black-ish: High Water Mark 11:30 (PG) [s] 12:30 1:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Gates Of Paradise” (M) (’19) Stars: Jason Priestley House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:45 The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 3:00 Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens 4:00 [s] – Joh catches up with 5:00 musicians Vika and Linda Bull. 6:00 7:00 Adam builds a tiny toy trolley. 7:30 Movie: “Raising Helen” (PG) (’04) – Kate Hudson stars as modelling agent, Helen Harris 8:30 who is young and carefree. But after her sister and brother-inlaw die in a car accident, Helen 11:30 becomes the guardian of their three children. Stars: Kate Hudson, John Corbett, Joan 12:20 Cusack, Hayden Panettiere 1:15 Big Brother VIP (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show [s] Border Security - Australia’s 12:00 12:30 Front Line (PG) [s] 1:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: 1:30 Rosehill/ Eagle Farm [s] 2:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s 3:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 4:30 Seven News [s] Movie: “Harry Potter And The 5:00 Half Blood Prince” (M h,v) (’09) 5:30 6:00 – Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year, to 7:00 face a growing danger that may 7:30 be more than a match for his 9:00 strengthening powers as a wizard. Stars: Alan Rickman Movie: “The Darkest Minds” 11:10 (M v) (’18) Stars: Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore 1:00 Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Sydney Motorsport Park 2 Highlights [s] 1:50 2:00 Home Shopping

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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 Horse Racing: Kennedy Oaks Day *Live* [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia (M) [s] – A skyscraper date leaves Brooke feeling on top of the world, before a human lie detector sees it all come crashing down. Tonight, at the cocktail party, tensions rise and some hard-hitting truths are revealed. 8:40 Gogglebox (PG) [s] 9:40 Program To Be Advised 10:40 Blue Bloods: True Blue (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] 6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Bachelorette Australia (M) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:00 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 9:30 The Montreal Comedy Festival: Just For Laughs, Superstars #3 (M) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 9:00 9:30 12:00 6:00 7:00 8:00

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Sunrise [s] 6:00 The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “A Daughter’s 12:00 Deception” (M v) (’19) – A long- 1:00 lost daughter comes back into a woman’s family life but with 2:00 dangerous intentions and lies. 3:00 Stars: Jade Harlow, Rusty 4:00 Joiner, Kennedy Tucker, 5:00 Brianna Gage 6:00 Criminal Confessions: 7:00 Martin County (M d,v) [s] 7:30 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 8:40 Seven News At 4 [s] 9:40 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother VIP (M) [s] America’s Got Talent: Quarter Finals: Performance (Part 1) (PG) [s] 10:40 America’s Got Talent: Quarter 11:10 Finals: Results (Part 1) (PG) [s] The Windsors (M l,s) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 1:00

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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 The Bachelorette Australia (M) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [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 Bachelorette Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Lie With Me (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Bull: King Bull (M) [s] 10:30 Bull: Separate Together (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix Canada Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine Motor Sports: W Series Highlights Small Business Secrets (PG) Nazi Megastructures: Japan’s Warrior Code (PG) SBS World News Inside Central Station: T4 Line (M) Australia Burns: Silence Of The Land (M) Marry Me, Marry My Family (M l) (In English/ Hindi/ Maori/ Urdu) Addicted Australia (M d,l) 24 Hours In Emergency: The Outsiders (M) Michael Mosley - Medical Mavericks (M) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Inside Central Station: T4 Line (M) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Supervet (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Portsmouth Age Of Empire (PG) Animal Einsteins (PG) The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency: Survivors (M) SBS World News Bosch: Jury’s Still Out (MA15+) The Crimson Rivers (M l) (In French) The Red Line (M v) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Belsen: The Untold Story (M) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) My Grandparents War (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Canadian Railroad Journeys: Springhill Junction To Quebec City (M) Insight: Incarceration; An Indigenous Perspective Dateline: China’s LGBT+ Families The Feed SBS World News The Point Before We Die (M d,l,v) (In Swedish)

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dateline Insight Destination Flavour Japan Bitesize 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 My Grandparents War: Mark Rylance (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Michael Mosley’s Placebo Experiment: Can My Brain Cure My Body? (M) 8:35 Michael Palin In North Korea 9:30 Before We Die (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 Atlantic Crossing (M v) (In Norwegian/ English) 12:00 The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) 3:45 Cruising Down Under (PG)

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Plant Now for a Magical Botanical Christmas They need a free draining soil that is rich with compost and well-rotted manure. Feed with nitrogen-based fertiliser to start but then only use a general feeder thereafter every six to eight weeks. Lettuce, endive, beans that grow in bush form and zucchini will all be worth getting into the ground right now for Christmas. Coast gardeners will find ‘Cos’ lettuce, ‘Salad King’ endive and good old ‘Blackjack’ zucchini thrive here. If you have a smaller space, try a compact variety like ‘Cocozelle’ zucchini as most plants can be rather large. Holiday Herbs CHERALYN DARCEY

If you get a wiggle on this week, you can have fresh, homegrown additions to your Christmas feasting. Plant seedlings rather than seeds and make sure you are planting into rich, healthy soil. Once established use a liquid fertilizer or a seaweed-based booster as per their instructions to encourage healthy, strong, and fast growth. If this all seems too much, at least grow herbs because everything, even the blandest of tomatoes, can taste wonderful when introduced to aromatic, freshlypicked herbs. This week I’m sharing the plants that you can get growing right now and you just might be harvesting them in time for the kitchen on Christmas Day, if not, I predict your New Year will be delicious! Plant Now Look at labels and seek out the term ‘early harvesting’ although right now, most seedlings of tomatoes, capsicums, eggplants, cucumbers, climbing green beans, beetroot, Chinese cabbage, and snow peas can be planted and should be ready by the time Saint Nick gets here. Try golden yellow pear drop and tumbling red tiny toms for produce that will rival your tinsel. Fill out a veggie plot to impress visitors with sweet corn, onions, and melons because although they may not be ready for the big day, they will provide a lush looking veggie garden throughout summer and a later season harvest for the holidays. Going traditional dinner this year? Then delicious homegrown potatoes should be on your list and although most varieties can’t be harvested for 60 to 90 days, if you select an early harvesting variety, you should be able to pull up baby potatoes by the end of December. Plant seed potatoes into contained areas of the garden or very large deep pots in full sun. Planting at this time of the year increases the risk of disease due to increasing humidity so cut eyes singularly with only a small amount of surrounding flesh and allow to dry for a day before planting. Don’t forget the sweet potatoes. These beauties can easily take over a garden space so are better grown in contained areas or very large pots. Plant sweet potato seedlings in full sun at this time of the year to ensure a miniChristmas harvest.

BBQs, salads, baked dinners and all your holiday cooking will be given a zesty boost with fresh herbs straight out of the garden and try growing all of these in pots as well as they make delightful and easy gifts. Just make sure that the pots are placed in sunny spots and although you could grow them now from seed, use seedlings to ensure that you will be obtaining these treats in time. You might even like to create wreaths for your front door or kitchen if you are already growing them. Tie bunches of herbs to a cane circle and use as needed. Herbs that can be planted now include basil, chives, coriander, dill, oregano, and mint. Plant mint in big pots rather than directly in garden beds as it can become very intrusive and pop them in those drab shady places for a green lift. If you want the best stuffing you will ever make, there is no passing the opportunity to plant parsley, sage and thyme now.

plant and cut branches at an angle with sharp secateurs. Remove all foliage that will sit below the waterline in your vase, change water every second day and snip drying bottom of stems as required. You should see your cut Christmas Bush last well into the New Year with a vase life of at least two weeks. GARDENING BOOK REVIEW

The City Gardener, Contemporary Urban Gardens by Richard Unsworth September 2021, ISBN: 9781760761301 Author Richard Unsworth knows his gardening.

Sage needs full sun and a dry environment. It won’t like the coming humidity so if you have not grown sage before or experienced past failures, try planting in a large well-draining pot and move as needed out of the rain or find a dry spot in the garden and water sparingly. Australian Christmas Bush Here on the Central Coast and across our state, NSW Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum) is our Aussie festive native and it becomes more popular each year. People in colonial times simply looked to flowers that reminded them of the key symbolism of the European Christmas of

their birth places. Christmas bush, with its red flowers in tiny bell shapes and its appearance at the ‘right time’ would have more than fit the bill. The flowers are small creamy-coloured blossoms that fall away in spring to leave sepals that turn a gorgeous red by late December. Find a full sunny spot to plant your Christmas Bush and feed during spring with a native-specific fertiliser only. This is advised to increase the number of blossoms which will lead to a showier festive display. When harvesting your Christmas bush, never remove more than a third of the

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Liz’s Japanese Garden, Kincumber

Liz has created a divine Japanese-inspired garden from what was a dark, dank mouldy yard and this is a wonderful example of what can happen when you make a garden plan and follow it through. Liz said, “I had a severe mould due to my back yard not drying out, the Village Administration wanted to remove nine trees and all my back lawn - to be replaced by three or four rows of horrible pavers and pebbles. (Which would have looked like a cemetery plot and been totally unusable for me and grandkids.) I was able to talk them into the design in my head of a Japanese Garden and only remove the trees that I chose.”

It is a beautiful, neat, and yet lush garden that she describes as her oasis, and I agree. When I asked where all the gorgeous pots and art elements came from, I was delighted with Liz’s reply, “I don’t go on pub crawls, I go on op-shop crawls. The Men’s Shed at Kincumber have also helped me repurpose things to make things like the table in my garden. That’s made from old fence palings and the garden divider is made from my husband’s old bamboo garden stakes.” We all love the work the Men’s Sheds does and this combined with Liz’s gardening have created a little oasis of Japan in the heart of Kincumber.

He owns the beloved outdoor design store ‘Garden Life’ in Sydney and with his passion for the natural environment and botanical heritage, his inspiring knowledge comes shining through in this beautiful book. Though it is filled with gorgeous garden imagery, ‘The City Gardener’ is still packed with detailed information to help the urban gardener design their botanical dreams. Colour guides, outdoor furniture suggestions and design elements are all covered along with full plant listings, which is something I often find lacking in similar books so top points there. This would be a wonderful gift for your design-loving friend, garden renovator or even beginner gardener, but if you don’t have it, get it for yourself. Highly recommend! TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK Just a few things you could plant this week include herbs, Asian greens, asparagus, globe and Jerusalem artichoke, beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages, capsicum, carrot, celeriac, celery, cucumber, eggplant, endive, fennel, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, mustard greens, okra, parsnip, potato, pumpkin, radish, rhubarb, rocket, salsify, silverbeet, spring onion, sweetcorn, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turnip, warrigal greens, zucchini, sunflower, aster, bedding begonia, calendula, California poppy, carnation, celosia, chrysanthemum, coleus, cosmos, dahlia, dianthus, everlasting daisy, gaillardia, gazania, gerbera, honesty, inpatients, kangaroo paw, marigold, nasturtium, phlox, portulaca, salvia, snapdragon, waratah, zinnia Next Week: You Can Grow Marvellous Melons 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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Recycling program adds new donation feature A new donation feature has been launched to help raise funds for sick children in NSW through the Return and Earn reverse vending machine network. The Starlight Children’s Foundation’s Containers 4 Kids campaign, which launched on November 1, enables people to donate the proceeds from their eligible beverage containers to campaign at any Return and Earn machine and help to raise $250,000. Environment Minister, Matt Kean, said it was a wonderful opportunity for local recyclers to help a fantastic cause. “We’re encouraging NSW recyclers to return their bottles

and cans and donate their refunds to help brighten the lives of sick kids in NSW,” Kean said. “The new Containers 4 Kids campaign will support the Starlight Children’s Foundation to deliver vital in-hospital services like Captain Starlight and the Starlight Express Rooms across NSW. “With visitations heavily restricted due to COVID-19, sick kids in hospital are experiencing isolation from loved ones, and the need for Starlight’s vital services and positive distraction has never been greater. “This is a wonderful opportunity for NSW recyclers

to help a fantastic cause.” Recyclers can donate their 10 cent refunds at any Return and Earn reverse vending machine by selecting ‘donate’ on the screen and choosing ‘Containers 4 Kids’, 100 per cent of refunds going directly to the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The self-service vending machine on Oval Ave, Woy Woy, remains open throughout the week from 8am to 8pm for up to 500 containers. The Little Shop on 53 Barrenjoey Rd, Ettalong, is staffed on Monday to Fridays, 7am to 6pm, and from 8:30am to 4:30pm on the weekends. The Pearl Beach General

Call extended for local places and stories The deadline for Blue Plaque nominations from MPs and MLCs has been extended to November 14, giving communities more time to make suggestions to their Local Member. The Blue Plaques program is all about revealing the hidden gems in our area with stories that deserve to be told. It aims capture public interest, curiosity and fascination in key

personalities, events and places that are important to the stories of our region. “We are looking for stories that are interesting, fun, quirky, along with more sombre stories that should not be forgotten as part of our history,” said NSW Minister responsible for Heritage, Don Harwin. “The essence of the program is storytelling. “They will be inspiring and

important stories that connect us with places and events, for example, Aboriginal people, heritage, culture; early European settlement; migrant heritage’ social movements and change’ wartime history; industrial advancements; arts and culture; sport; historic events that have shaped our area as well as stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.

“We want everyone to be involved in making suggestions to their local MP or MLC so we can recognise the people and places in history that matter most to local communities,” Harwin said. The MPs and MLCs will then provide the nominations to Heritage NSW for the local ‘place’ to receive a Blue Plaque.

Store and Café on 1 Pearl Pde is also staffed throughout the week from 7:30am to 3pm. There are also return points at Ocean Beach, Umina and Killcare Surf Life Saving Clubs but they remain temporarily closed. The Containers 4 Kids campaign will run until April 3, 2022. Updates on funds raised and tangible outcomes will be posted on the Return and Earn’s Facebook page and website. To find your nearest Return and Earn RVM go to returnandearn.org.au Maisy Rae

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COASTAL DIARY

A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST FRIDAY, NOV 5 The Lakes Festival, 5/11 - 14/11 Multiple locations Amber Lawrence Live Concert, Avoca Beach Theatre, ticketed, 7:30pm COVID-safe Mowers & Farm Machinery Open Day, Coast & Valley Tractors, 5 - 6/11, 9am - 2pm

SATURDAY, NOV 6

All Souls’ Day Service, Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Garden, Palmdale Road, 11am 4362 1203

Waters - 40 Kooindah Blvd, Wyong, 7/11 - 13/11, 10am - 3pm International chocolate day with high tea, Avoca Beach Theatre, ticketed, 7:30pm Tales of War - Phoenix Collective Quartet, Greenway Chapel, ticketed, 2:30pm

SATURDAY, NOV 13 Central Coast Potters Society Open Day, 10a Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford, 10am - 3pm www.ccpotters.org

Live In Concert, Avoca Beach Theatre, ticketed, 7:30pm Mental Health Art Works, The Entrance Gallery, ticketed, 6pm

Mermorial Service, Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park, 3pm 1300 130 955

creightonsfuneralservice.com.au MONDAY, DEC 27

Gosford North Inner Wheel Club: Handcraft Stall, Kincumber Village Shopping Centre, 8;30am - 4pm

CCM v Wellington, CLAMBAKE IV - ROCK THE BOAT Central Coast Stadium, “Unstoppable Satirical ticketed, 3pm Splashback”, 5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm FRIDAY, DEC 31

The Coast Shelter sleepout, Central Coast Stadium

FRIDAY, DEC 10

SATURDAY, NOV 20 Alliance Française French Conversation Diggers Club Ettalong 10am – 12pm RSVP: 0416 303 804

Christmas

coastaltwist.org.au/event/ Coastal Twist: free-beach-day/ HalloQween - Pink light dance party, SUNDAY, JAN 23 PCYC Umina Beach, 101 Osborne Ave Umina Beach, free - bookings required, 6pm - 10pm coastaltwist.org.au/event/halloqween/

CCM v Macarthur FC, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 6pm

Gosford North Inner Wheel Club: Special Christmas Handcraft Stall, FRIDAY, JAN 21 Kincumber Village Shopping Centre, 8:30am - 4pm

SATURDAY, DEC 11

Blues @ The Fun Haus, 5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong Central Coast Kids in need TUESDAY, NOV 30 Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm Charity Ride Fundraiser, Central Coast Harley Davidson GEBC November Event SUNDAY, DEC 12 West Gosford, ticketed, Special Guest Speaker: palmdalegroup.com.au 8:30am start The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, CCM v Sydney FC, SUNDAY, NOV 7 The Entertainment Grounds, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 12:15pm FRIDAY, NOV 19 ticketed, 2:30pm Antique Roadshow: items SATURDAY, DEC 4 Simon Tedeschi & wanted for cash, SATURDAY, DEC 18 George Washingmachine Mercure Kooindah

Sydney Avenue entrance, Register to show off your long or short board skills and win prizes, 9am

CCM v WS Wanderers, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed,4pm

Coastal Twist: Love Club - Rumpus Cabaret Dinner and Show, Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, 5 Broken Bay Rd Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm coastaltwist.org.au/event/cabaret/

SATURDAY, JAN 22

Coastal Twist: Free Outdoor Festival - Coastie Carnie Fair Day, Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Umina Beach, Coastal Twist: Bauhaus register to show off your Party Futurismo, fur babies at the infamous Naughty Noodle Fun, 5 Broken Bay Road, Ettalong Puparazzi Pooch Parade and win prizes, 10am Beach, ticketed, 6pm coastaltwist.org.au/event/dance/

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SATURDAY, FEB 5

Coastal Twist: Free Beach Day, Umina Beach at the

Altfest On The Coast Featuring: Carla Lippis + Clara Fable + MARZ + Filip with a F, 5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm

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Business & Property Rents rise 10 to 15 per cent on Peninsula The cost of rental housing on the Central Coast has jumped three times higher in the past year than it has in Sydney, according to Domain’s September 2021 Rental Report. In the year to September, the median rent in Sydney increased by 5.5 per cent, whereas on the Central Coast the median rent tripled that, up by 16 per cent. In that time, rentals in Ettalong Beach have risen by 15 per cent, in Woy Woy by 10 per cent, Blackwall 11 per cent and in Umina by 14 per cent. Some suburbs have recorded higher increases – 17 per cent at Kincumber and Kariong, 19.2 per cent in Avoca Beach, and Saratoga at a whopping 31 per cent. Northern suburbs have been spared such high rent increases but are still at an upward trend ranging from five per cent (Lake Munmorah) to 13 per cent (Bateau Bay). In the south, rental increases range from 10 per cent to 15 per cent and in the middle suburbs on the Coast the rent hikes are between 5 per cent

Joe Schumacher and Vickie Dailey from Uniting Doorways with Emma McBride and Jason Clare

and 31 per cent. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said the highly competitive private rental market was exacerbating an already critical under-supply of affordable housing. “I heard just today that a rental was advertised for $600 a week, but a family from Sydney came up and offered $700, which was accepted, and that just makes it so hard for locals to

compete,” she said. “A mum told me that she’s scared and worried about her family’s future, that she and her partner want to raise their family on the Coast where she grew up, but they worry about how they’re going to be able to put a roof over their heads. “In a wealthy country like Australia, this shouldn’t be, when families can’t afford to live where they grew up, or live anywhere near where they

work,” McBride said. Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Jason Clare, came to the Central Coast on Friday, October 29, because he said he wanted “to talk to people who knew better than anyone about the housing crisis that has hit the Coast”. McBride and Clare met with Site Manager at Uniting Doorways Central Coast, Vickie Dailey, and Joe Schumacher, Head of

Operations Hunter New England. “There’s few other areas of the country that have been hit harder than the Central Coast,” he said. “House prices across the country have gone up this year by 20 per cent, that’s a big jump, but here on the Central Coast they’ve gone up more than that, 30 per cent, 50 per cent and even in some cases 80 per cent.

“If you own a house that’s great news but if you’re one of the young people on the Coast trying to break into the market, it’s just getting harder and harder. “For a lot of people, they’re forced to rent, but the rents are going through the roof. “And there’s already about 3,000 people on the Coast on the social housing waiting list. “There’s no easy fix to any of this but one of the most obvious things to do is build more affordable housing and social housing.” Clare said if elected at the next Federal election in 2022, Labor would establish a $10B Housing Australia Future Fund which will build 30,000 social and affordable homes across the country. “Over the first five years, we will build 20,000 new social housing properties, including 4,000 homes for women and children fleeing domestic and family violence and older women on low incomes who are risk of homelessness.” Sue Murray

Director says business sector has cause for optimism Business confidence suffered a hit in the last quarter but there is cause for optimism as the state re-opens, according to Business NSW. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the latest Business Conditions Survey canvassed the thoughts of almost 1700 business owners across regional and metropolitan

NSW, including on the Coast, in recent weeks as restrictions were coming to an end. “Business NSW has been conducting this survey each quarter for almost 20 years,” Martin said. “It was conducted in the middle of perhaps the most dire and challenging economic period we’ve seen during that time. “It’s good to see business

owners have a level of optimism that they will be able to recover.” Key findings from this survey indicated: 53 per cent of businesses would be closed without Government support; 50 per cent of those surveyed had accessed the JobSaver payment; 41 per cent had accessed specialised COVID-19 business grants; and 13 per cent had accessed the COVID-19 Disaster Payment.

“While they in themselves are sobering statistics, it does indicate that the Government support packages hit the right note, with businesses finding themselves in the same position at the end of the quarter as they were when it began,” Martin said. “What’s also encouraging is that 41 per cent of businesses were ready to ‘snap back’ as soon as restrictions on their operations were lifted, and with

regional travel now allowed in NSW, that figure will be growing as we count down to Christmas. “Of course, reopening has put the need for skilled migration back under the spotlight as there are too many industries desperately looking to fill positions, but they can’t find the right candidates. “Regional NSW has done it particularly tough during lockdown as they missed out on two lots of school holiday

travel revenue, and a lot of businesses became paralysed by closed borders and logistical delays. “As Sydney gets back into supporting the Central Coast over the summer break finding workers to help business get through the busy period is our next challenge.” Source: Media release, Nov 2 Business NSW Central Coast

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Land shortage fuels price rise The cost of buying a block of residential land soared on the Central Coast in the June quarter while at the same time the number of sales fell considerably, a new report shows. Housing Industry Association (HIA) Hunter Executive Director, Craig Jennion, said the latest HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report shows that compared to the March 2021 quarter the number of residential land sales in the June quarter decreased by 49.27 per cent on the Coast. By comparison, sales fell by 42.38 per cent in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie and 16.5 per cent in the Hunter Valley. “This data, combined with an increase in land prices, reflects a shortage of land following the surge in demand after the announcement of HomeBuilder last year,” Jennion said. “The median lot price on the Central Coast in the June quarter was $380,000, a 9.35 per cent increase over the

previous quarter.” Newcastle and Lake Macquarie saw a 18.57 per cent increase while the Hunter Valley saw a 0.46 per cent fall. “The median lot prices however do not account for differences in the characteristics of the lots being

traded, such as their size,” Jennion said. “As a result, a more appropriate approach is to use price per square metre to track land value. “The median price per square metre for the Central Coast was $790, an increase of 4.22 per

cent from the March quarter. “The median price per square metre for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie was $764, an increase of 30.15 per cent from the March quarter. “All locations remain affordable in comparison to Sydney, the most expensive

capital city in the country, which recorded a median square metre price of $1,412.” The report also found that the Central Coast has the eighth smallest median lot size of regional areas at 519 square metres during the March quarter.

In contrast, the median block size coming to market in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie was 570 square metres and 604 square metres in the Hunter Valley. “The significant reduction in sales and an increase in price for residential land has not just occurred on the Central Coast and in the Hunter,” Jennion said. “We have seen the median price in Greater Sydney increase by 11 per cent and the number of sales fall 48.28 per cent in the June quarter. “The process of turning a paddock into ‘shovel ready’ land can take over a decade in Australia. “As a result, it is difficult for land supply to respond to changes in the short term and we are starting to see the impact of this with the increase in prices.” Source: Housing Industry Association Hunter

Short-term rentals must be registered under new rules Central Coast holiday home providers have been reminded to register if they want to rent out their properties once regional travel is permitted on November 1. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Rob Stokes, said new rules for short-term rental accommodation (STRA)

providers start from November 1, requiring holiday homeowners to register their property before it is rented. “With restrictions easing and summer on the horizon, our regions are set to boom with holidaymakers, and many of them will be staying in shortterm rental accommodation,” Stokes said.

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“We already have more than 12,000 properties registered on the NSW Planning Portal, and we’re encouraging everyone to sign up, so they don’t miss out on the expected swell of visitors. “The new rules provide minimum standards for a previously unregulated industry, ensuring safety for

renters, certainty and amenity for neighbours, and additional revenue for homeowners. “It’s been a long time coming and we gave everyone an additional three months to get their properties up to scratch, to ensure they’re safe and ready to welcome guests. “Registration is straightforward and enables a

sector worth $30B annually to operate and thrive under a clear set of standards.” All registered STRA homes have until March 1, 2022 to meet fire and safety requirements, such as clear evacuation diagrams, fire alarms, extinguishers, and emergency contacts. Everyone must also have a

COVID-safe plan in place and adhere to NSW Fair Trading’s Code of Conduct. For more information and to register, visit: www. planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ STRA. Source: Media release, Oct 21 Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Rob Stokes

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Hospitality courses added to list of free training opportunities Free training opportunities designed to help fill skill shortages in the hospitality sector have been made available by the NSW Government. Around 3,000 free training places across 29 different courses have been made available at TAFE NSW and other registered training providers, including barista training, safe food handling, responsible services of alcohol and introduction to cooking courses. NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet, said the free training would help attract more workers to hospitality venues, at a critical time in the sector’s recovery from the pandemic. “People from all over the state are lining up to get into pubs and clubs and we want to support those businesses with enthusiastic and skilled staff. “We know businesses are struggling without the international workforce they

depend on pre-lockdown. “That’s why opportunities like this are so valuable, filling labour gaps and giving jobseekers the opportunity of a bright future in hospitality,” Perrottet said. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee, said the sector had been calling out for help to staff venues, and the NSW Government is responding. “We’ve opened the doors to the state, and now we want to equip the sector with the confidence to thrive with the rest of the economy. “This training not only helps businesses staff venues, but it also opens up career opportunities for people looking to make their start in the once again booming hospitality industry. “There are great career pathways in hospitality, today’s bartender or wait staff can become tomorrow’s pub, bar or restaurant owner,” Lee said.

Australian Hotels Association Chief Executive, John Whelan said the training had come at the right time as pubs and restaurants dial up business. “The NSW Government is to be congratulated. “This comprehensive program provides the skills to build a new era of hospitality, both school leavers and those looking for a career change,” Whelan said. The announcement complements the free training already being funded under the joint State and Federal JobTrainer program. To enrol in a free TAFE hospitality course, visit https:// www.tafensw.edu.au/skillsserved-up. To explore other free hospitality courses available to study, visit https://bit. ly/3GpNEKW. Source: Media release, Oct 31 NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet and Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee

Small grants available to help generate 2022 projects Local businesses organisations have been encouraged to apply for a new round of grants from a state-wide pool of $640,000 to generate new ideas for events in 2022. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said grants of up to $3,500 were available to assist

Chambers of Commerce, industry associations and notfor-profit groups organise and execute events for Small Business Month 2022. “After two years of disruption caused by COVID-19, the NSW Small Business Month will be returning in March 2022,” Crouch said. “The resilience and determination shown by

Central Coast business owners during the last two years has been inspiring. “Small Business Month provides a unique opportunity to hardworking small business owners by offering events that teach new skills and inspire new ideas.” Business NSW Regional Director for the Central Coast, Paula Martin, said Small

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A quarter of young Aussies are still riding blind when it comes to their superannuation, according to research from share trading platform Superhero. The survey of 4000 Aussies found that half are in a high growth or growth investment option when it comes to their super, while 17% didn’t know what investment option they were in and this statistic increases to a quarter of 18- to 24-year-olds (24%). “It’s not a surprise that our customers see growth as a priority when it comes to superannuation but it is shocking to think that so many don’t know what their super is being invested in,” says Superhero co-founder

and CEO John Winters. “A lack of engagement is clear as we found that over half of respondents (52%) don’t know how much they’re paying in fees to their current super fund.” The research also found a divide between the types investments younger and older Aussies put their super towards. Sixty nine per cent of those surveyed aged between 18 and 44 prefer to invest their super in exchange traded funds (ETFs), while three quarters of 18-to 34-year-olds (73%) and 66% of 35- to 44-year-olds enjoy the diversity and flexibility ETFs allow. “We’ve learnt that our customers want increased control and flexibility when it comes to how their superannuation is invested,”

says Winters. “ETFs themselves are a great way to have multiple bites of the cherry when it comes to investing as they’re made up of several different assets. The data also found that younger Aussies aged between 25 and 34 are interested in investing their super in crypto (28%) compared to those over 55 (15%). “Crypto is an interesting one too - it’s obviously a newer form of investment and younger Aussies clearly see the potential.” REBALANCING Superannuation is not a set-andforget proposition. While you don’t want to treat it as a day trading exercise, periodic rebalancing will help you maintain your investment strategy and current risk appetite. “When it comes to superannuation for young people, the number one determinant of long-term riskadjusted returns is your asset

allocation, which means how you choose to invest the money held within your super fund,” says James Millard, adviser at Sufficient Funds. You can choose to invest across cash, bonds, shares, property and infrastructure, all of

which carry varying levels of risk. “You should set your ideal asset allocation based on your tolerance of risk as an investor, which for young people is generally higher as they have time on their side, often having decades until

their super can be accessed.” Changes in the value of your assets will eventually result in being overweight or underweight in various asset classes, as defined by your target asset allocation. First the question of when to rebalance. Some investors have a ‘trigger point’; say, when an asset class shifts by more than 10% away from its target weight. Alternatively, investors can rebalance periodically. “An annual review and rebalance is generally okay,” says Millard. “Most young people’s risk profile, especially for superannuation, won’t change much from 18 to 40 but the choice of assets within their portfolio and ensuring this remains in line with their goals is key.” Then it’s a question of how to rebalance. There are multiple approaches. You can inject more cashflow into underweight asset classes, transfer funds from overweight to underweight asset classes, and reinvest dividends. DAVID THORNTON

The super funds that have slashed their fees Six in 10 default MySuper products reduced fees in 2020-21, with fees now averaging 1% overall. The average default MySuper product now charges 1.08%, down from 1.13% the previous year. The total expense ratio for notfor-profit and retail funds is now 1.07% and 1.08%, respectively. This level of interest has seen the market for responsible investments (including super) soar to be

worth $1281 billion in 2020, up from $983 billion in 2019. There is also no difference in the total fee ratio for single strategy and lifecycle products. According to the analysis, UniSuper has the cheapest total expense ratio for a public offer product at 0.65%. This is followed by Bendigo SSSE and AMG Corporate, both on 0.70%, and Virgin Super Employer (0.73%) and QSuper Accumulation (0.74%). The top 10 are rounded out

by Suncorp ESB (0.77%), AustralianSuper (0.77%), AMIST Super (0.81%), Rest (0.89%) and EISS Super (0.89%). The fee cuts follow years of regulatory scrutiny and increased competition, with Rainmaker Information executive director of research Alex Dunnin saying driving fees down is the retail sector’s way of competing with the not-for-profit sector. Retail fund admin fees were 3.5 times that of not-for-profit

funds in 2010. This ratio has now halved but remains at 2.0 times, he says. “The cheapest retail funds are now as low-cost as the cheapest not-for-profit funds. Four of the 10 cheapest MySuper products are retail,” Dunnin says. The average Australian now pays about $2200 in super fees per annum, which is a slight increase in dollar terms. However, the average account balance has also increased, particularly after the record-

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breaking returns most super funds saw last year. With investment costs being a major contributor to overall fees, Rainmaker predicts continued pressure to keep fees low will see super funds rethinking their investment strategies, even indexing large portions of funds under management. At present, indexed super options charge an average of just 0.12%. “This pressure on super fund fees, if it stays on its

current track, could mean that in five years’ time, average super fund fees could be as low as 0.85%. Australia’s sharpest priced funds by then could be charging total fees below 0.5%,” Dunnin says. “If this was to happen, Australia could be on track to have one of the best-value superannuation fund systems in the world.” Rainmaker’s annual fee study looked at 2683 fee options across 175 products. JAMIE WILLIAMSON

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Wicks welcomes new assistance for IVF users New Federal Government support is available for those undergoing IVF in the form of Medicare rebates for testing services. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said this would help expectant parents as they will be able to claim a Medicare rebate for the use of Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) that can help to detect serious genetic disorders in embreyos. “Until now, individuals who know they are carriers of serious genetic disorders could

only access these testing services if they were able to pay privately,” Wicks said. “From November 1, people will be able to claim a Medicare rebate for five new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items for new Pre-implantation Genetic Testing services provided within the existing IVF process. “Types of genetic disorders able to be tested [for] include, but are not limited to, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, fragile X, neurofibromatosis and

Huntington disease. “This will make a big difference to those in our community currently on the IVF journey and those that will join them in the future.” PGT is a scientific technique to test embryos for a known single gene condition or chromosome variation. This allows chromosomally healthy embryos or those unaffected by a specific genetic disorder to be selected for implantation during an IVF cycle, maximising the chance of a healthy baby.

Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, said PGT would help ease the financial strain of IVF. “This change will give real, practical support to individuals and couples on their fertility journey. It will help ease the financial strain on people using IVF to conceive.” More information about the service is available at mbsonline.gov.au Source: Media release, Oct 27 Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

Crisis not over for service providers Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) is calling for more financial help from the government for counselling services which it says are “at crisis point”. RANSW CEO, Elisabeth Shaw, said the not-for-profit organisation, which has an office in Gosford, has seen a staggering increase in demand for counselling services since the pandemic began. “People across the Central

Coast are crying out for help as the combination of lockdowns, financial pressures and close confinement with partners has created extremely stressful situations,” she said. “It’s important that people are reaching out for help; but not being able to provide the support they need once they’ve asked is a real problem.” Shaw said in the past three years RABSW had seen a 2,200 per cent increase in clients on its waitlists for

counselling services. “Our counselling services are at a crisis point and we are asking for help,” she said. “Despite this increase in demand, there has been no corresponding increase in funding for our services, beyond some emergency support in some quarters. “People enrol in a counselling service because they are at breaking point. “Waiting months to see

someone is unacceptable and can have a devastating effect on the person and their family.” Shaw said that based on client caseload and waitlist data at its current trajectory, without extra funding, by June 2022, the average waitlist will increase from 503 to 2,147 people, waiting 66 days for their first session. “Our counsellors have reported that the most commonly presented issues are violence, coercive control,

and increased relationship pressures – all linked to the pandemic and its impacts,” she said. “My fear is we don’t have the full picture yet. “The impacts of the pandemic are not fully realised and there are a lot of people in trouble out there. “Relationships Australia NSW is one of the biggest providers of counselling services, but we’re not the only one, and I

know we’re not alone in experiencing this issue. “Many people in the government, private sector and not-for-profit sectors are talking the talk about mental health and relationships now – probably more than ever. “Now it’s time for the NSW and Federal Governments to talk with their purse strings. “The helpers need help.” Terry Collins

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GEORGIA LIENEMANN This is the fifth part of our post-lockdown wholistic health reset. We’re focusing on simple mindset and lifestyle shifts that have the power to create significant results. This week we’re talking to Naturopath and Nutritionist Kate Holm from Holism Health Co. about simple Springtime rituals that can assist in cleansing.

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to shed some habits that may have started to weigh you down over Winter and gently replace them with some nourishing foods and behaviours. Spring is the season for new life and renewal. We shift from the dark and cold of Winter, the yearning for hibernation, the dense and heavy foods, to lightness, sunshine, movement and an invitation to move with this rhythm of nature and into a spring cleanse! A spring cleanse doesn’t have to be drastic - in fact, some of the most powerful and lasting results can be achieved through simple changes that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine and diet. Here are a few tips to cleanse both the mind and the body with ease: Remember to breathe Before you step out of bed in the morning, take some intentional breaths. The

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breath provides us a way to shift into a parasympathetic or relaxed state and move into our day more mindfully. The diaphragm, activated with each breath, acts as a pump, helping to improve blood flow and remove waste products from the system. We have to breathe anyway, so why not make it purposeful? A great breathing exercise that is easy to remember is the square breath. Square Breathing Inhale slowly through the nose counting to four. Hold breath in counting to four. Exhale through the mouth counting to four. Hold breath out counting to four. Repeat for ten cycles. Prioritise hydration On rising, drink a large glass of warm or room temperature water with the juice of half a lemon. You could even make a rehydrating tea by mixing 1 tablespoon of honey, 1/4 tsp salt and a small squeeze of lemon in a 250ml warm water to get your digestive juices flowing and your daily hydration kick started. Swap your morning coffee for a herbal tea, cacao or chai. If you can’t manage this every day (I’m right there with you!), aim for even 1-2 times per week. Many herbal teas can be useful in facilitating a spring clean such as: • Dandelion root (great for liver support) • Dandelion leaf (a gentle diuretic) • Nettle (lymphatic and antiallergy support) • Calendula (lymphatic and anti-oxidant) Ensure you drink at least 2L of filtered water each day to help your elimination channels (liver, bowel, lymph, skin) to flush out any toxins. Incorporate herbal medicine Herbal medicine is a gentle and effective way of supporting the body all year round, and many of our herbal friends can particularly help us to cleanse for spring! In herbal medicine

traditions, it is believed that many of the remedies that you need surround you in your environment at the right time - so it is no surprise that come spring, the humble dandelion appears in abundance. This mineral dense herb is the perfect cleansing companion - the root supports the liver and the gall bladder, while the leaves are great as a gentle diuretic, releasing fluid retention and nourishing the kidneys. This gentle, but powerful herb can also work as a blood cleanser and to support our digestion - the perfect remedy for moving the sluggish Winter congestion. Nettle, the abundant weed, is a fantastic blood building tonic, helping to improve fatigue and support the repletion of many nutrients. The leaf is primarily the part of the plant that is used (careful if you’re harvesting it yourself!) and is strongly indicated to support kidney and lymphatic function. It is also a natural anti-histamine and gentle diuretic - amazing for clearing stagnation and improving vitality. Calendula, with its bright yellow flowers, is fantastic for lifting those winter blues. Like dandelion and nettle, it’s great for moving stagnation, particularly in a sluggish lymphatic system, while also supporting both the liver and the bowel to gently detoxify. How to incorporate herbal medicine We can incorporate herbal medicine into our springtime regime in many ways whether it’s with herbal tinctures, teas, essential oils, poultices, flower essences and even in our food. That said, it’s important not to self-prescribe herbs (or other supplements for that matter), unless in the form of teas or culinary herbs. Always seek guidance from a qualified herbal medicine practitioner. If you are looking for some herbal teas to support you through Spring, you will often find a great selection in health food stores, some larger

supermarkets, or online. Ensure you steep your tea from 10-20 minutes in order to maximise the extraction of active constituents to achieve the most therapeutic benefit. Freshen up your diet Avoid foods that are heavy, cold and difficult to digest such as wheat, dairy, fried or oily foods and large portions of meat. While these foods are fine in moderation and can be more grounding in winter, it is important to eat with the seasons and move toward a lighter and more vibrant way of eating in Spring. Include leafy greens and herbs in abundance, opt for a variety of colours of fruits and veggies with each meal, and began to weave in more raw foods where possible. A sample day of eating cook look something like: Breakfast - Spring veggie omelette with asparagus, spinach and fresh herbs, or Bircher muesli with fresh fruit Lunch - Salmon salad with pickled veg, roast sweet potato and leafy greens or rice paper rolls with tofu and peanuts Dinner - Chicken stir fry with a rainbow of veggies, rice noodles and basil or burrito bowls with fresh salad, Mexican beans and quinoa You may also like to incorporate smoothies or fresh juices to increase both hydration and nutrients throughout your day. Increase your consumption of fibre from foods like chia seeds, flaxseeds, psyllium husk and vegetables to help bind with toxins in the gut and excrete them through the bowel. These can easily be added to smoothies, or consumed through foods like chia pudding, home-made granola and veggie loaded salads! Move your body gently and joyfully Exercise is a very important element of any cleansing regimen - it is also the perfect way to wake your body up from the hibernation of Winter. Exercise increases

KATE HOLM the delivery of oxygen to your tissues and raises your metabolism to be more efficient at breaking down and eliminating toxins. Take it easy at first if you are not already exercising. It will be much more sustainable to start slowly and gradually build up intensity as your body can tolerate it, rather than trying to push yourself as hard as you can go. Listen to your body and choose exercise that is mindful and fun! Some ideas include: • Yoga • Dancing • Swimming •W alking with friends •H ula hooping • Anything that you enjoy and feel good doing! Aim to increase ways to sweat where possible - the skin is the largest organ of detoxification so every time you sweat you are helping facilitate your Spring cleanse. Go mindfully and intentionally. Allow yourself to wake from the winter hibernation gently and employ some (or all!) of the strategies above to support your body to cleanse and recharge through Spring. You can follow Kate and Holism Health Co. on Facebook and Instagram, or book Naturopathic support at www.holismhealth.co. She also runs a postpartum meal delivery service to support women and their babies to thrive in their precious postpartum period and beyond.

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No return of breast screen service to Woy Woy The mobile breast screening service at Woy Woy has not been included in the list of selected clinics to be reopened during November. The Woy Woy Breast screening service, which used to be parked at the CWA Hall on The Boulevarde, closed its doors on July 2. BreastScreen NSW services recommenced at Erina on November 2 and the service at Charmhaven Shopping Village to open from Tuesday, November 9. The Mobile Screening van currently at Bateau Bay will also reopen its doors from November 9 at The Entrance Leagues Club. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she has written to the Minister for Health requesting the BreastScreen NSW bus revisit Woy Woy soon. “We know that the COVID-19 outbreak, and the shutdown of our essential health services has left many breast screening

appointments cancelled,” Tesch said. “When it comes to breast cancer early detection is crucial to getting on top of the cancer quickly and really can make all the difference which is why it is so important to rebook yourself and your loved ones in as soon as possible.

“We know that here on the Peninsula we have many vulnerable locals, some of whom are unable to leave the Peninsula as a result of their restricted Drivers Licences. “It is crucial that access to this vital service is made available sooner rather than later to ensure the health of our

local women is not disadvantaged as a result of the Delta outbreak. “I’m encouraging women to check their breasts and see their local GPs if they have any queries because the backlog is colossal. “It’s going to be a long time coming and people won’t be on

their regular check-up dates.” BreastScreen NSW are expected to be contacting women who had their appointments cancelled during the temporary suspension as a priority. BreastScreen NSW Northern Sydney and Central Coast Director, Meredith Kay, said the

mobile van left Woy Woy on schedule on July 2. “At this stage, the plans are that the mobile van will return as normal to The Boulevarde next year for a similar period of time,” Kay said. “We were gone before BreastScreen suspended its services due to COVID in August. “We are asking the community to be patient as we work through our priority bookings. “Please hold off on contacting us unless you have received an invitation to screen. “Our staff are working tirelessly to ensure women can rebook their breast screen as soon as possible. “If any women have concerns, I encourage them to contact their local GP or call BreastScreen on 13 20 50 for advice.” It is expected the mobile van will return to Woy Woy in May 2022. Maisy Rae

Booster program will place more pressure on doctors says GP Local doctor, Elly Warren, has backed calls from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) for more help for GPs ahead of the rollout of COVID-19 booster shots from November 8, amid fears the region’s medical practices will be overwhelmed. Warren, who works at Yerin Aboriginal Health Services at Wyong one day a week and is working on a research project on ways to improve breast screening participation for Aboriginal women, said she was concerned that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of the Coast was still 25 per cent behind the rest of the population in getting doubly vaccinated. She urged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people who have yet to be vaccinated to contact Yerin as a matter of urgency so they can be directed to the best outlet for vaccination ahead of the booster rollout. As far as the booster program itself is concerned, she said more financial assistance and

clearer communication were vital to its success so GPs in the north of the region aren’t swamped. “We’ve been working so hard to get the vaccination roll-out done over the past few months,” Warren said. “There has been a huge strain on general practices since the pandemic started – constantly adapting to changing guidelines to keep the community safe. “So much extra staffing and infrastructure has been needed – everyone has been running Saturday and evening clinics to keep up. “As we approach the end of a very long, hard year of COVID testing and vaccination, the beginning of the booster rollout on November 8 is going to add even more strain.” Warren said GPs were disappointed that remuneration for booster shots will be lower than doctors have been getting for doses one and two. “We are losing a practice incentive payment-which has been important to cover extra infrastructure costs,” she said. “So much cost has been

incurred by general practices in hiring tents and marquees to cater for vaccination and hiring extra staff to cope. “Most practices I have spoken with have barely been breaking even during the rollout. “They are facing a financial blowout if they don’t get more funding. “We need that COVID-19 Vaccine General Practice Incentive of $10 to continue for the booster rollout.” Warren said administration costs at practices had skyrocketed with extra staff needed to put in place recall systems where patients can be reminded to have their booster shot on time and to field multiple phone calls from confused and concerned patients. Better communication is also key, with practices given no firm dates for beginning booster rollout. “We’ve been given a starting date of November 8 but the details are patchy,” she said. “Most of our information has come through the media and not through formal networks.

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“Many practices have doses of Pfizer which will expire on November 5 and need advice on whether we can use those early. “We should be starting to do it now but have had no word from government that it is OK.” Warren said with GPs administering hundreds of thousands of vaccinations to date, other basic medical services such as cancer screening and heart and lung health have suffered. “Some practices have had to prioritise vaccines over general care,” she said. RACGP welcomed a package of new measures rolled out by the Federal Government last week but said more needs to be done to ease the burden on GPs. The measures include: the national network of Primary Health Networks (PHNs) providing GPs responsible for supervising COVID-19-positive patients with pulse oximeters, which are small devices usually placed on a person’s fingertip to measure oxygen saturation; a new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item of $25 to

provide support to general practices for the additional cost of treating COVID-19-positive patients face-to-face while maintaining COVID-19-safe infection prevention and controls; and the operation of 150 GP-led respiratory clinics being extended to June 30, 2022. But RACGP President, Karen Price, said cases were certain to spike as restrictions ease. “Our hospitals are already under enormous pressure, including caring for unvaccinated patients suffering from severe effects of COVID-19,” she said. “So, it’s vital we do everything we can to keep patients out of hospital and that includes caring for people with COVID-19 in the community where possible. “We must make sure we have the right systems in place to help the growing numbers of patients who will contract the virus and require careful monitoring.” She said it was vital GPs were kept in the loop. “We need to be told right

away when one of our patients tests positive to COVID-19, not days or weeks later,” she said. While the new MBS item will help offset the cost of having controls in place and the extension of GP-led respiratory clinics was welcome, it was disappointing the new measures do not include any new funding for practices delivering boosters, she said. “Instead, (these) will be funded at the same rate as the second dose but without the COVID-19 Vaccine General Practice Incentive of $10, which is paid to eligible practices where the patient received both a first dose and second dose at the same practice,” she said. “If practices did have access to what we call ‘Level C’ Medicare rebates, which are for consultations lasting at least 20 minutes, for these booster vaccines – that would make a real difference. “Extra funding often allows practices to run additional vaccination clinics, including on weekends and after-hours.” Terry Collins

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Face-to-face first aid training resumes St John Ambulance has resumed its face-to-face training courses and is urging the region’s businesses to prioritise the safety of their workplaces. General Manager for Training and Development, Martin Thomas, said the community has shown incredible resilience over the past few months of lockdown. “As businesses make their return to the office, we really encourage employers to consider the processes they have in their workplaces to ensure the safety of employees,” he said. “With changed health and safety risks post-COVID, it’s important that employers prioritise both mental and physical health to ensure the return to the office is a safe,

Martin Thomas takes part in St John Ambulance training

positive and productive experience for all employees. “Our face-to-face first aid

courses have resumed in our Gosford and The Entrance training centres, and we

strongly encourage businesses and individuals to book in for a course to ensure they are

equipped with the skills to respond in the event of an emergency.”

Thomas said offering a safe working environment can help to boost employee confidence and engagement and it is important that employers and employees are up-to-date with the skills to respond in the event of a health crisis, be it physical or mental health. He said St John Ambulance has courses suited to every work environment, including occupational first aid, education, childcare and electrical courses. There is also a range of online courses that are ideal for businesses, including a mental health course which has been incredibly well received by businesses across NSW. Details on the St John Ambulance website. Terry Collins

Applications open for infrastructure traineeships Peninsula Year 12 students interested in working in the infrastructure industry can apply for a two-year paid traineeship through the NSW Government. The Infrastructure Traineeship Program will provide participants with experience across government and private sectors while they complete a qualification. The program, run by School Infrastructure NSW, is a collaboration between NSW Government infrastructure agencies and approved industry partners, providing Year 12 graduates with officebased rotations between government agencies, contractors and consultants. Last year was the program’s

first intake, with 2,200 applications received for 137 traineeship positions across the state. NSW Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said that the

opportunity was there for a school leaver to step into a paid role within the industry. “It’s rare to see an opportunity as comprehensive as this for students straight out of school,”

Mitchell said. “Not only will the traineeship provide practical industry experience and networks across multiple sectors; students will also come out

with a qualification, all while getting paid.” Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee, said that in addition to their practical work experience, trainees

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would receive free training from TAFE NSW in courses such as project management and procurement, First Aid and White Card accreditation. “This is an opportunity for school leavers to gain real world, practical skills so they are equipped for jobs and are part of the long-term economic prosperity in their local region,” Lee said. Applications for the 2022 intake are now open and Year 12 school leavers can find out more and apply for the program at https://education.nsw.gov. au/public-schools/career-andstudy-pathways/ infrastructure-traineeships. Source: Media release, Oct 29 NSW Government

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School zone change ‘a long time coming’ A Bill introduced to NSW Parliament proposed to improve the safety of children and pedestrians in school zones.

School zone at Woy Woy Public School

The RoadTransportAmendment (Prohibition of U-Turns and 3-Point Turns) Bill 2021 if enacted would make it illegal to conduct a U-Turn or 3-Point Turn in the vicinity of school zones during drop off and pick up times. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said it would be a small compromise for a huge issue. “This reform is a long-awaited

and practical measure that we need to ensure kids are safe on their way to and from school,” Tesch said. “One child is too many to lose on our roads and I cannot begin to imagine the pain of losing a child when you think they will be safe on their way to school. “Back in 2013 the life of a sixyear-old was tragically lost because of a split-second decision by a parent doing a 3-point turn in a school zone.” The current law allows, in certain circumstances, the

manoeuvres to take place, including over child safety crossings and driveways. Tesch said she conducted a School Safety Survey last year and parents voiced their concerns about their safety in school zones and possible improvements to encourage families and children to walk and ride to school. From the survey results, she said it was clear families wanted to start transitioning into walking and riding to school but under the current circumstances they felt it was sometimes unsafe to do so.

“This reform is a long-awaited and practical measure that we need to ensure kids are safe on their way to and from school,” Tesch said. NSW Labor drafted the Bill after extensive consultations with the NSW Police Force, members of the NSW Teachers Federation, Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW, Local Government Association and the NRMA. Source: Media release, Oct 27 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

Schools receive Remembrance resources A range of commemorative and educational resources will help school students understand the history and significance of Remembrance Day ahead of commemorations. Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of guns falling silent on the Western Front in the First World War, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Our nation stands in silent reflection for one minute each year to commemorate and honour those Australians who have died or suffered in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. To assist schools, ex-service organisations and community groups plan for November 11, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has prepared a Remembrance Day educational resources pack or digital kitbag to highlight the

importance of honouring Australia’s veterans and servicemen and women. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Andrew Gee, said the Remembrance Day pack includes a range of commemorative and educational resources about Australia’s military history. “The Australian Government is committed to recognising the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation. “It is crucial to foster this tradition of recognition in order to teach our children the importance of Remembrance Day and honouring the service and sacrifice of all our veterans in a respectful and dignified manner. “Some of the educational products in the 2021 Remembrance Day pack focuses on the experiences of Australians who were prisoners of war.

“A range of online and hardcopy resources, as well as posters, a calendar and a book are included in the pack. “The book, Endurance: Stories of Australians in Wartime Captivity, is the eleventh volume in the Century of Service series, and tells the stories of our men and women who became prisoners of war while serving in the armed forces. “In addition, an online lesson has been developed to allow students to hear directly from veterans in a unique experience designed to develop an interactive learning environment. “The digital pack contains all the resources required to conduct a commemorative service including an Order of Service, sample speeches, music and the Ode of Remembrance, which can be downloaded by families and community groups in the lead up to Remembrance Day.

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“Schools will begin to receive the educational pack in the coming weeks. “In addition, a range of new digital resources can be accessed now of the ANZAC Portal. “In the lead up to Remembrance Day, I encourage all Australian

schools to use these resources to expand the knowledge of our future generations and ensure we continue the important tradition of honouring all those who’ve served our country,” Gee said. These resources can be found

on the Anzac Portal on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website. Source: Media release, Oct 13 Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Andrew Gee

Bailey’s bowling success Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy has celebrated the efforts of one of its students in the bowling world.

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Bailey Meti was named as an Australian Lawn Bowls representative recently after gaining success on the green. “During lockdown, Bailey has made the most of every opportunity including working at Ettalong Bowling Club,” BWSC Woy Woy said in a social media

post. “With his knowledge of lawn bowls, he has secured a lucrative offer in Sydney (with a house) as a Junior Development Coordinator. “Bailey will start this venture straight after he completes his HSC. “Congratulations Bailey.” Source: Social media. Oct 28 BWSC Woy Woy

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Miller makes his mark on Olyroos FOOTBALL The Australian Olyroos have successfully qualified for the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup to be hosted by Uzbekistan, with no small thanks to Central Coast Mariner and national debutant, Lewis Miller. Playing as a defender in the number 13 jersey, Miller was integral in securing Australia’s 4-2 win over Indonesia, played over two games at the Central Republican Stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on Tuesday and Friday, October 26 and 29. Of the 180 total minutes of play, Miller was on the field for approximately 100, including his debut in the starting XI for Game One’s 3-2 win. In this first encounter, Miller made a notable impact in the opening five minutes when he commenced a one-two play from behind halfway with Borussia Mönchengladbach II’s Jacob Italiano. The move ended with Miller in the attacking box with space to shoot before a reckless challenge brought him down and resulted in a penalty. The shot by Sydney FC’s Patrick Wood was well saved by Indonesian goalkeeper, Ernando Ari Sutaryadi and the remaining first half ended without a goal. The deadlocked score was then altered in the 53rd minute with thanks to Brook’s graceful free-

Lewis Miller against Indonesia Game One, October 26.

kick cross, finding the ready head of captain Mark Tokich from Mjallby AIF. Six minutes later, the advantage was doubled on the end of a precise team passing play resulting in a tap in for Wood, making up for his earlier miss. The opposition in red were quick to regroup and find their opening goal in the 67th minute. It was a side-footed strike by Witan Sulaeman from outside the box, floating into the top corner well beyond any hope of being reached by Aussie keeper, Nicholas Suman. It was sure to be recognised as

the undoubtable goal of the game – that is, before a 76th minute thunder-strike by Italiano ricocheted off the side-post and into the back of the net. The late game efforts of Indonesia were commendable, culminating in their second goal but the game ended with the advantage for Australia. With this well-earned lead on aggregate, the Olyroos returned to the stadium only 72 hours later for Game Two: another tight affair, this time ending 1-0. The goal came in the 10th minute after another well-placed free-kick cross from Brook deflected off an Indonesian leg

and into the path of Wood, who simply tapped the ball into the net. More scoring opportunities came for the‘Roos who dominated possession but they were unable to again break through to goal. The team managed to secure a clean sheet, contributed to by Miller once he was subbed on in the 78th minute. Football Australia National Technical Director, Trevor Morgan, who is coaching Australia’s U23s on an interim basis, was pleased to see his team’s defence become more compact in Game Two after falling out twice in Game One. “There were many times

throughout the two matches where the players produced the level of football that we expect to see – they played positive football, controlled the games, and found opportunities to score,” Morgan said. “I’m sure the boys know that to go to another level both individually and as a team, they need to reproduce those moments more consistently.” Morgan also commented specificallyonMiller’sperformance from Game One, commending the 21-year-old particularly on his attacking play from the back line. “Lewis’s desire to play for his country is matched by his intent to

get forward and contribute to our attacks,” he said. “He is a tremendous competitor which is a valuable asset as a fullback. “Lewis is also very willing to take on board tactical information to help contribute to the team style of play.” Mariners Head of Football, Ken Schembri, said Miller’s highquality performance made his home club proud. “In the second game, he was very strong defensively, kept possession and contained his opposition very well – he pretty much had a perfect 20 minutes to be fair,” Schembri said. “In the first game he provided an attacking flair to the side and we were delighted with his efforts. “I felt that he was certainly one of the stronger performers in the group and certainly one of the players who will now get more regular game time in theA-League. “Lewis has always played with an attacking tendency and that’s why we (the Mariners) moved him into the right back role. “That’s why he added value to the Olyroos squad – because he’s a boy who likes to drive in possession. “That’s his strength and it’s why he’s with us.” Source: Media releases, October 27 & 30 Socceroos

Swim vouchers extended to kindergarten children SWIMMING The NSW Government’s new learn to swim voucher program will be expanded from preschool-aged children to include kindergarten kids who missed out on lessons due to COVID restrictions. Under the First Lap program, eligible children can access a $100 voucher for swimming

lessons with an approved provider, with businesses able to register during November. Premier, Dominic Perrottet said the program, which starts on December 1 would be extended to cover children in kindergarten this year, or who are starting kindergarten in 2022. “Because of COVID restrictions, our kindy kids have missed a crucial window

of being able to develop the skills they need to stay safe in the water. “It is really important they don’t miss out, so we’re making sure they can also access the First Lap voucher program now that our pools are back open for lessons,” Perrottet said. Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward,said the NSW Government will invest $54M over two years in the program, which will also

ease cost of living pressures for families. “Summer in Australia is all about swimming, at your local pool, beach or river. “We know families have been doing it tough during the COVID lockdown and the First Lap program will also ensure family budgets aren’t stretched so our kids have these crucial skills,” Ward said. Minister for Digital and

Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said the program was one of more than 70 NSW Government savings helping to ease cost-of-living pressures for households, including the Active Kids and Creative Kids programs. “This is in addition to a host of other savings including energy rebates, free car registration and lower green slip costs,” Dominello said.

Active Kids vouchers can be used by school-enrolled children, including those in kindergarten, for sport and recreation activities such as swimming lesssons. Families can apply for the First Lap vouchers from December 1, through Service NSW. Source: Media release, Oct 25 NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet

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. Whale sightings over the past week have been quite sporadic. One day we will be treated to as many as six mother and calf pairs, and the next day we are lucky to see a few blows on the horizon, but that’s the way things happen in the natural

world. This year we have had over 40,000 humpback whales migrate along Australia’s East Coast. With Summer approaching it doesn’t mean the end of whale watching off the Central Coast. In the warmer months we may get to see Brydes Whales, Sperm Whales, Striped and Pantropical Spotted Dolphins (along with our Bottlenose and Common Dolphins) and False Killer Whales. We have also, in the past, even had reports of Dugongs being

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Import brings great goal scoring stats FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have announced their final international signing ahead of the 2021/2 A-League season, securing Brazilian striker, Matheus Celestino Moresche Rodrigues, on a two-year deal. Commonly known as Moresche, the 23-year-old from Rio de Janeiro has come to Australia only three weeks fresh from the completion of the Singapore Premier League season where he played for Geylang International FC. Although disappointed with a sixth-place table finish, Moresche was responsible for 11 goals and four assists throughout 21 games, making him the team’s most prolific goal creator all season. In 2020, Moresche played for FC Torpedo-BelAZ Zhodino in the Belarusian Premier League, this being his first experience of professional football outside his home nation. Prior to this in Brazil, youth experiences with Botafogo, Corinthians Paulista and Vasco

da Gama prepared him for his debut with his national youth team. On Monday November 1, Moresche finally found himself in the Central Coast after two weeks of quarantine and is expected to be commencing his training throughout this week. “I am really looking forward to playing football in Australia,” Moresche said. “From what I have seen, the Mariners seem like a great family club and I can’t wait to get started on Monday. “Nick (Montgomery) is a very knowledgeable and professional coach that I am really looking forward to working with this season.” Although going without the long end-of-season rest afforded to his new teammates, Moresche will be preparing for a potential debut against Blacktown City FC in their FFA Cup clash against the Mariners on Saturday November 13. Gaffer Montgomery is also excited to get his newest signing on the pitch and hopes

New Mariners signing, Matheus Celestino Moresche Rodrigues, playing with his old club, Geylang International FC

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and Marcos Ureña. “Matheus was brought to my attention a few months ago by

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momentum from other clubs we wrapped up his signature after both parties agreed the Mariners was the best option for him. “I am excited to see what he can do for us this year, and if he unlocks his full potential and settles in well, there is no reason as to why he cannot be one of our best players and keep his great goal scoring stats going.” With Moresche joining the Mariners, the club has reached their visa spot limit of five international players, a process involving two departures and now a fourth arrival since June. Polish Michal Janota and Serbian Stefan Janvokic have left the squad so that German Nicolai Müller, English-born Japanese Cy Goddard, French Béni N’Kololo and Brazilian Moresche can join Costa Rican Ureña: creating a new Mariners team with perhaps the most diverse world football experiences to date. Source: Media release, October 30 Central Coast Mariners

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“At the start of the season particularly it was all a little uncertain but there was a fair bit of joy there in getting out of the stay-at-home orders before everyone else. “For me it’s a dream team and I, along with Branch, State and SLSA and of course the community we serve, couldn’t be more grateful.”

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Brisbane Water triumph in first round CRICKET After a two-year absence from the first-grade competition, Brisbane Water made an emphatic return with a 25-run win over Southern Spirit at Col Gooley Field in round one of the 2021-22 Central Coast Cricket season on October 30. After winning the toss and batting, Brisbane Water skipper, Shaun Eaton, led from the front, top scoring with 45.

Pranish Rai held the middle order together with 34 while a late flourish from Dane Crocker, 22 not out, saw the visitors dismissed in the final over for 142. Lachlan Cork was excellent with the ball taking 5/20 off eight overs, while Lachlan Bull took two early wickets to finish with 2/28. In reply Southern Spirit got off to a good start and looked comfortable at 1/35 before the introduction of Lachlan Spencer

changed the course of the innings. Spencer took three quick wickets including the prized scalp of Daniel Friend which was followed immediately by the run out of Shane Higgins. The home side was suddenly struggling at 5/52. After starring with the ball, Cork was now being relied upon with the bat but when he was dismissed for a resolute 41, the game was over, and Spirit ended up being all out for

117. Spencer finished with 3/25 off seven overs while Lewis Cavender did the damage at the end, including claiming the wicket of Cork, to record the figures of 3/7 off five overs. In other games on October 30: Wyong beat last year’s premiers. The Entrance. by eight runs at Jubilee Park; Narara Wyoming won out over Lisarow Ourimbah by just two wickets at Fagan Park; Terrigal Matcham achieved a

comfortable eight wicket win over Warnervale at Duffys Rd; and Kincumber Avoca proved too strong for Northern Power at Harry Moore Oval winning by seven wickets. In round two this weekend: On Saturday, November 6: Wyong will face Narara at Baker Park; Lisarow will play Northern Power at Sohier Park No.1; Kincumber will battle Southern Spirit at Erina Oval; Brisbane Water will face Terrigal at Adcock Park No.1;

and Warnervale with play The Entrance at Woongarrah Oval. On Sunday, November 7: Warnervale will face Wyong at Woongarrah Oval; The Entrance will play Brisbane Water at Jubilee Park; Terrigal will face Kincumber at Duffys Rd; Southern Spirit will battle Lisarow at Col Gooley Field No.1; and Northern Power will take on Narara at Harry Moore Oval 1. CCN

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

Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult classes in Pottery Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Silvercraft, Patchwork & Quilting 0412 155 391

Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. Terrigal. 4385 5027 ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au

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

ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public

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

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

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

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

all. 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au

hydrotherapy, bus trips 1300 650 594

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

S.A Is Internet porn destroying your life. We may be able to help. We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details 0473 631 439

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm 0412 756 446 www.oa.org Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

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

troubadourfolkclub@gmail.com

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

Political Groups

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

Australian Labor Party Political discussions, national, www.ebacc.com.au state and local government www.fabcnsw.org.au Central Coast Asbestos ebacc.email@gmail.com info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au issues Diseases Support Central Coast Central Coast Group Peninsula Day Branch Entertainment Watercolour Society Support for those suffering Caravanners Inc 1pm 2nd Mon Art society for artists LEARN TO DANCE with asbestos diseases and 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov CWA Hall Woy Woy painting in watercolour Social ballroom dancing for all Peninsula Village Meals others interested in asbestos Visitors - New Members 4341 9946 Delivered daily to your door Workshops, beginners issues. You are not alone, welcome, Trips Away, Social ages, all you need is a desire Nutritious, great for the elderly classes and paint outs to learn and dance, meet with others who can Outings, friendship with like Service Groups 4344 9199 Details on our website no partner required. share their experiences. Bring minded folk ccwsinc@gmail.com meet every Wed at Tuggerah a family member or friend. Lions Club of Woy Woy Details from Geoff www.centralcoastwatercolour.com.au Peninsula Village community hall, 2:00pm 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on Everglades Country Club 0447 882 150 Community Centres Anne - 0409 938 345 fourth Wed of each month. 3rd Monday of each month Carer’s Support Group anneglazier@y7mail.com Make new friends and For carers of loved ones with Maree 0419 418 190 Empire Bay Probus Club Peninsula Village have fun while serving your dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to Friendship, fellowship, Health Groups Playgroup Music community. 11.30am and fun in retirement. Carers, Grandparents, Alcoholics Anonymous 0478 959 895 Coastal a Cappella Paula 4344 9199 Very active club, outings, parents & children Award winning women’s a - Someone cares. excursions, dining - 3 ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ cappella chorus. Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, times a month Rotary Clubs Tues 10-11.30am Prostate Cancer Music education provided. 1st Thur 1.30pm Progress Hall Henry Parry & International service club 4344 9199 Support Group Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ improves lives of communities Club Umina, Melbourne Wells Street East Gosford (Gosford) Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Ave, Umina Beach in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Peninsula School Performance opportunities. Visitors Welcome. activities, fellowship and Grow Mental Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, for Seniors Hire us for your next event. friendship. 0414 280 375 Health Support Terrigal Community Centre, 0412 948 450 Rotary Club of Woy Woy 9.30am to 12 noon coastalacappella@gmail.com McMasters Road, Woy Woy Small friendly groups formed Tues 6pm Everglades Central Coast Marine 4367 9600 to learn how to overcome Discussions, rumikin, craft, Country Club. www.pcfa.org.au Discovery Centre history, walks, & coach trips anxiety, depression and Troubadour Central Don Tee 0428 438 535 The revamped CCMDC is Tues & Wed loneliness and improve Coast Folk, Woy Woy Stroke open. Schools and Group 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 mental health and well being. Traditional & Acoustic Recovery Club Special Interest bookings welcome by Weekly meetings at Woy Music and Spoken Word Everglades Country Club appointment. Peninsula The Krait Club Concerts, Ukulele meets, Woy and Wyong. Grow is 2nd Tues 11am Building has special needs Environment Group and Sessions Community Centre Cooinda anonymous, free and open to Company, up-to-date info, access and toilets Environmental projects, 4342 6716 Village, Neptune St, Umina

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.

TIDE CHART

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0244 0.26 0327 0.29 0128 1.27 0203 0.25 0412 0.36 0500 0.45 0023 1.34 0952 1.96 0822 1.78 0906 1.89 1042 1.97 0554 0.54 0654 0.62 1132 1.94 THU 1439 0.26 FRI 1530 0.19 SAT 1625 0.17 SUN 1721 0.18 MON 1820 0.24 TUE 1228 1.87 WED 1328 1.76 2227 1.53 2042 1.66 2133 1.61 2323 1.43 1925 0.31 2033 0.37 0351 1.25 0455 1.31 0548 1.39 0055 0.44 0129 0.44 0239 1.24 0016 0.44 0918 0.71 1032 0.69 0751 1.62 0802 0.68 1140 0.64 0633 1.47 0714 1.55 THU 1434 1.66 FRI 1546 1.58 SAT 1654 1.53 SUN 1751 1.50 MON 1239 0.59 TUE 1329 0.53 WED 1412 0.48 2332 0.44 2140 0.41 2241 0.44 1841 1.47 1925 1.45 2005 1.42

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

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A great winter in the water

Photo: Matt Bradley

OCEAN SWIMMING Peninsula Ocean Swimmers recently participated in an ocean swimming challenge to stay active during lockdown. The winter challenge was open to three swimming groups on the Coast between May 1 and September 1– Peninsula Ocean Swimmers (POS), Terrigal Ocean Swimmers (TOS) and Toowoon Bay Ocean Swimmers (TBOS). Participants had to swim 20 times in the ocean through winter and received a

badge if successful. A total of 87 swimmers signed up and recorded 3201 swims during the challenge. Event organiser Chris Young said it was an amazing effort from all participants. “[A] huge fist-bump out to everyone who participated, from one swim to 120 swims in skins or wetsuits it’s been a great winter in the water,” Young said in a statement. “To the 66 swimmers who have earned their Winter Swim badge – very well done, I hope you wear them with pride. “Special thanks to Paul, Nana

and Susan, for all they do to support Open Water Swimming and their countless efforts. You guys are amazing.” Young said a number of participants also received different badges for their success in the challenge, with Matt Bradley and Max Grady (POS) taking out the top spot for the most swims at 120 apiece. Bradley didn’t miss one day of the challenge and opted to swim throughout the winter with no wetsuit. He said it was a very challenging but enjoyable experience.

“There were days when it was raining sideways … it teaches you to be alive and to experience life,” Bradley said. “It became a fun adventure to turn up in the mornings when it was dark, and the sun hadn’t crested above the horizons. “It was a really good crew that we built up; it was just amazing to watch people change during the challenge, people saying it was too hard, too cold at first, and then they started to enjoy it. “We inspired people and we also got inspired from other people as well … it’s a positive feedback loop.

“It’s amazing what you can do when you’ve got that support around you. “It [was] a really great way to start the day every morning and I don’t think I’ve missed a day since the challenge ended – it’s become a really good habit.” Bradley said the challenge has also shown him the health benefits of cold-water immersion. “There are so many benefits from being in the water and immersing yourself … the health benefits are enormous, but there’s also social [benefits], exercises and the

chance to get out there and breathe fresh air,” he added. “It was also a good counter against the stay-at-home orders during lockdown … we could go out to exercise. “It was an opportunity to see people every day. “It was awesome.” A summer swimming challenge is to be hosted soon. For more information, contact Chris Young at the Central Coast Open Water Swimming Association at COSAmailbox@ gmail.com Maisy Rae