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Four community organisations and clubs on the Peninsula have received nearly $19,000 in grants to support local projects. See page 4

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An artist has launched a solo exhibition in Woy Woy to celebrate ‘love and life’ and encourage locals to seek peace this holiday season. See page 13

Business

Local resident Cecily Crencice fulfilled a lifelong dream last week when she got on the back of a Harley trike. See page 14

Woy Woy in Narara district in latest regional plan Woy Woy has been named as a strategic centre in the latest version of the NSW Government’s Regional Plan for the Central Coast. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, UDIA Central Coast Chair, Caine King, and Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, announced the plan at Gosford Leagues Park on December 6. Building upon the 2016 Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, the State Government has widened the net and extended its vision in the Draft Central Coast Regional Plan 2041, which is said to have been largely influenced by changes in the way people

work and live in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has announced an updated vision for the next 20 years on the Coast, focussing on what it is calling a “15-minute region”. The premise is to concentrate on taking a holistic approach to neighbourhoods and ensure that planning,job,infrastructure and housing decisions are coordinated with the aim of providing everything residents need withing a 15-minute walk, cycle or drive from their home. For the Woy Woy Peninsula, the plan says, the emphasis will need to be on development proposals which protect the scenic quality of the area and retain its

“unique environmental character”. “Increased housing choices will be focused close to public transport and need to consider sustainable ways of accommodating short stays for visitors,” the plan says. Woy Woy has been included in the Narara District in the plan – one of four districts covering the entire region. The government is encouraging community feedback on the revised draft plan before March 4 next year. “This is our blueprint to ensure the Central Coast prospers and the community’s feedback is critical to make sure we get it right,” Crouch said at the launch.

“Tourism will play a major role in helping our region recover from the pandemic, which is why we proposed strategies to keep public transport operating later and allow bars and galleries to open longer in our tourist hotspots. “Housing affordability is a key priority and the plan would set up a group of housing experts and service providers to track and supply the land, housing and infrastructure needed for communities to thrive.” King said the Central Coast is unique in having one Regional Plan, one Local Government Authority and one Local Aboriginal Land Council. “We must capitalise on this opportunity to act in a

cooperative manner to deliver the jobs and housing needed on the Central Coast,” he said. “Our members are up to the challenge of building smarter and more sustainable and compact communities, where daily activities are contained within a 15-minute walk or ride. “We need this strategic planning developed for both future green field and brown field developments, to provide direction and confidence for the development industry.” King said the plan sets achievable targets for infrastructure and affordable housing which was really important. Continued page 8

A local law firm has returned to its Woy Woy roots after merging with Peninsula Law last month. See page 23

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Peninsula teachers and principals walked out of work for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7, as new figures show the number of vacant permanent teaching positions in NSW has increased to more than 3,000. See page 29

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In what is thought to be the first deal of its kind, indigenous Avoca Beach artist Allan McKenzie will soon see his artwork featured all around the country. See page 18

The NSW Government has committed $8M to build an additional 200 stables at Gosford Racecourse and create up to 50 full-time jobs.

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It said two interim positions have been appointed for an approximate three-month period whilst Council undertakes a recruitment process. Brian Bell, who was a CEO for a short time after amalgamation, will act in the role of Director Community and Recreation Services. Farmer will shortly appoint a

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person to act in the role of Director Environment and Planning. “The challenges that Central Coast Council have faced over the past few years have been well documented,” Farmer said. “Over the past 12 months drastic action such as emergency loans, deep costcutting and rate increases have

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had to be implemented to ensure that the Council could continue to deliver service to the community. “Council is now back on track financially meeting all major milestones and targets in its recovery plan.” “I sincerely thank Vaughan and Cox for their extended period of services to the Central Coast community, their

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extensive contributions to building a post-amalgamation new regional Council and in particular their roles in the very difficult financial recovery phase of this organisation over the past 12 months.” Vaughan and Cox were both employees of the former Wyong Shire Council, appointed to their directorial positions by former Administrator, Ian Reynolds and Acting CEO, Rob Noble, prior to the first election of the Central Coast Council in September 2017. Vaughan’s original directorial title was Director Connected Communities, which was changed during the current Administration period. Jackie Pearson

Coast profiled as a great family destination

Destination Central Coast has partnered with Holidays with Kids, Australia’s number one family travel magazine, to showcase some of the best family-friendly things to do on the Central Coast, just in time for Summer.

On the eve of an expected decision from the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), environmental lawyers have released their damning submission. See page 3

A lack of planning and a housing stock shortage amidst a booming property market were two key reasons for the housing crisis highlighted... See page 3

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The Glen Rehabilitation Centre in Chittaway Point has been awarded the Outstanding Community Organisation Award for 2021 from Business NSW. See page 14

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$100M TAFE and housing project proposed for Gosford CBD

Administrator rescinds Councillors’ airport resolution The Central Coast has hit the mark yet again in the competitive tourism realm with local operators being named finalists in the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards. See page 25

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In between participating in two world championships, Olympic Gold medallist, Tom Slingsby, has returned to the Gosford Sailing Club armed with the Sail Grand Prix (GP) Championship. See page 40

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Central Coast Council will carry out maintenance work on the southern end of Warnervale Airport, as the result of a rescission motion adopted by Administrator, Rik Hart, on November 23. The maintenance work will trim back vegetation to create a Runway End Safety Area (RESA) to meet Civil Aviation Safety Authority standards. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that all aircraft landing areas have a RESA. In 2019 Council resolved not to mow the southern end of Central Coast Airport in the

interest of protecting the nearby and ecologically sensitive Porters Creek Wetlands. But Council’s Director Corporate Affairs, Natalia Cowley, said the previous resolution was an unnecessary duplication of legislation. “Protection of the wetlands is already regulated under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Coastal Management) 2018,” Cowley said. “Council is being proactive in its management of health and safety by allowing maintenance in the area. “Creating a Runway End Safety Area will protect the

health and safety of aircraft operators and passengers, as well the welfare of animals that may cause accidents on the runway.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said that it is Council’s responsibility to prioritise safety and mitigate risk. “Council supports the safety recommendations of aviation experts and will meet the standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority,” Hart said. Before he adopted the decision, two speakers addressed the November 23 Council meeting in relation to the rescission motion put before Hart.

Gary Chestnut spoke on behalf of the Community Environment Network and he put forward an alternative idea which he said would save the Council mowing the area included in the rescission motion. He also said the Council report did not bring to the Administrator’s attention the provisions of Chapter 7 of CASA Manual of Standard. He said the aircraft that use the Warnervale Landing Area or Central Coast Airfield were all classified as aircraft with a code 1 and CASA had no requirement for a 90-metre RESA (Runway End Safety Area) as presented in

Council’s report. “What is also lacking in Council’s report is the provisions of chapter 7.18.2 which states: ‘The whole part of a RESA may be included in the runway strip’,” Mr Chestnut said. He said the length of the runway was 140 metres longer than the minimum length for Code 1 aircraft of 800 metres. He suggested Council could remark the runway landing area by relocating the holding area of aircraft. “This means the end of the runway or stop way can be relocated 142 metres to the north. See page 8

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The NSW Teachers Federation Council on Saturday, November 27, voted unanimously to strike for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7. Page 27

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The future use for the site of the existing Ettalong Ambulance Station and the future of its employees have not been clarified by the NSW Government following its announcement that a new ambulance station will be built at Woy Woy Hospital. The station, to be operational in early 2023, will include internal parking for up to 10 emergency ambulance vehicles, administration areas, a training room, and a gym. It is expected to replace the existing Ettalong Ambulance Station. Reports suggest staff at the Ettalong station were blindsided by the relocation and only found out via NSW Health’s

letterboxed handout. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she has called upon the NSW Government to upgrade the Ettalong station instead of selling it off. “The closure will add minutes to emergency ambulance waittimes in Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach, Pearl Beach, Patonga, Empire Bay, St Hubert’s Island, Bensville, Killcare, Hardy’s Bay and Wagstaffe,” Tesch said. “A minute in traffic for an ambulance could be the difference between life and death. “It’s completely unacceptable that our hard-working paramedics who were championed by this Government during the pandemic weren’t told about

this change and instead found out when community members received the glossy government pamphlets. “Time and time again, we see this tired-old Liberal State Government sell-off assets and cut vital health services in our communities.” When asked if staff were told beforehand about the station’s relocation or if staff will be retained, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the future purpose of the Ettalong site will be assessed once building of the new Woy Woy station has been completed. “The existing Ettalong Ambulance Station will remain operational until the new station at Woy Woy is complete,” Crouch said.

“The relocation of Ettalong station on the Woy Woy Hospital is an exciting step in delivering a brand-new ambulance station for Peninsula communities, ensuring local paramedics have modern facilities to deliver high-quality emergency care well into the future. “NSW Ambulance and Health Infrastructure worked to identify a new location using best practice modelling software which maps Triple Zero calls to determine the most suitable location for mobile emergency care in the region. “The current Ettalong station site is located outside of the area identified by NSW Ambulance Service to provide the best response times

for the community. “The new site at Woy Woy will ensure paramedics at the new station will be in an optimal location to respond to the greatest number of cases in the shortest amount of time. “Health Infrastructure will commence the planning approval process for the new ambulance station in the coming weeks.” Tesch said she has asked Questions on Notice in NSW Parliament about what the plan will mean for staffing of paramedics, traffic concerns on Ocean Beach Rd and traveltime difference. Those answers are due back at the end of the year. Maisy Rae

The Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED) group have ‘strenuously objected’ to a planning proposal that would allow a five-storey development... See page 21

Education

The NSW Teachers Federation Council on Saturday, November 27, voted unanimously to strike for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7, over the NSW Government’s refusal to lift salaries and reduce workloads for teachers. See page 27

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A huge parcel of land in the heart of Gosford, incorporating the Central Coast Council administration building, is likely to be transformed into a new state-of-the-art TAFE campus. The State Government announced on December 2 that it is in negotiations with Council to buy the administration building and surrounding blocks, including the old Broadwater Hotel site, and land at the rear of both the chambers and the Central Coast Conservatorium. The project will also encompass the existing TAFE site. The administration building was earmarked earlier this year to go on the market as one of the Tranche 1 asset sales announced by Council following its financial difficulties and is expected to attract a hefty price. The figure being negotiated remains confidential but

Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee, who was on the Coast to make the announcement, said the entire project would cost in excess of $100M. The project will incorporate a vertical TAFE and substantial residential development. Lee said there was no exact timeline for completion of the project but work on a business study had already commenced as negotiations on the sale proceed and he hoped construction would begin within 12 months. “This will be a sensational result for Gosford – but we have to get the planning right,” he said. Lee said an expanded TAFE presence in the city CBD would likely see an expansion of courses on offer, serving to meet the current and future needs of the region. Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, who initiated the process, said the project was all about

continuing to develop Gosford as a major educational precinct and would help kickstart further development. “Having more courses on offer will help address the skills shortage the region is experiencing and offer more residents an alternative pathway to further education,” he said. “The proposal will also integrate TAFE NSW with the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, providing them with a permanent home and secure future.” Landcom CEO, John Brogden, said the CBD “desperately needs” an upgrade and a revitalised TAFE campus and housing opportunities would be a huge boost. “We have found that CBD projects such as this require not just offices, but housing,” he said. “We estimate that up to 10 per cent of this mixed housing will be rental accommodation for students and CBD workers.

“We hope purchasers will be buying residences off the plan within three years.” Lee said it was not yet known if the present administration building will be refurbished as part of the development or if it will be razed to make way for a new building. Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said it was ironic that such an opportunity had arisen “out of chaos”, with the new development sure to provide massive job opportunities and a link to the nearby waterfront. Council CEO, David Farmer, said the sale would be a “really good outcome” for the financially strapped Council and create a huge volume of foot traffic through the city centre. Farmer said he hoped Council and the Government would have a Memorandum of Understanding in place by the end of the year. “We have always said that selling the Gosford Administration Building would

pave the way for an exciting development in that space that could have a significant impact on the shape of Gosford’s CBD,” he said. “The State Government’s proposal answers the need for urban renewal at that end of Gosford and the educational nature of the proposed precinct complements the recently[1] opened Clinical School at Gosford Hospital and Council’s own Regional Library due to start construction in May 2022.” Farmer said that, should a sale proceed, it would be a positive outcome benefitting the community and contributing to the revitalisation of Gosford. He said the sale would provide confidence to lenders that Council operations could continue sustainably, and loans could be serviced. The project is expected to create 1,000 jobs and up to 3,000 tertiary and vocational education opportunities. Terry Collins

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The Salvation Army is hoping to raise $20M countrywide this year through its annual Christmas Appeal and is appealing for local support.

The teachers at Toukley Preschool have been recognised as some of Australia’s most outstanding educators at Futurity Investment Group’s National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). See page 27

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The timing of the move has inflamed the community which is currently putting together a second round of responses to a fourth DA the developer had lodged with Council. Alarmed by the developer’s online advertisement, some of the residents have also expressed strong concerns

that the proposed boarding house is reportedly being listed on booking websites, billed as “serviced apartments”. “I was horrified to see an advertisement for serviced apartments,” said resident, Carolyn Dring. “The truth is that it will be a boarding house for 92 people,” she said. 51 Peel St, a former nursing home that enjoys views over the lake, has been subject to ongoing contention since the first DA was lodged back in 2018. Since then, plans for a boarding house have ping ponged between the Council

and the owners of the site, Seranin. The first DA was rejected in 2018, a second withdrawn, a third refused in September 2020, while a fourth, submitted in March, resulted in the Council calling for a significant amount of further information. Open for community consultation until January 17, this time residents are being asked to respond specifically to the further information that has been supplied Seranin. Submissions have already been lodged by 10 individuals in response. The fourth DA attracted 197 community submissions in

Four community organisations and clubs on the Peninsula have received nearly $19,000 in grants to support local projects. See page 4

Out & About

An artist has launched a solo exhibition in Woy Woy to celebrate ‘love and life’ and encourage locals to seek peace this holiday season. See page 13

Central Coast Council has a huge two months of events and activities planned to help bring Town Centres back to life... See page 13

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Local resident Cecily Crencice fulfilled a lifelong dream last week when she got on the back of a Harley trike. See page 14

Residents say Toukley can’t support boarding house Residents in Toukley have come out fighting against an audacious move by developer Seranin to advertise a proposed boarding house that is yet to win Council approval as being “under construction”.

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The teachers of Toukley Preschool

The Australian Reptile Park at Somersby has been named NSW Business of the Year by the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW. See page 25

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Domestic manufacturing was the focus of a recent meeting outside the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility to discuss the new intercity trains delay. See page 3

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As the region emerges from lockdown and the festive season approaches, Council is determined to spread the Christmas cheer after a difficult year. See page 17 An architectural rendering showing the location of the proposed TAFE and (inset) from left: Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, Administrator, Rik Hart, Landcom CEO, John Brogden, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch, and Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee.

Questions to be answered about future of Ettalong Ambulance Station staff and site David Farmer, CEO of Central Coast Council, and the Greens David Shoebridge will speak at a community planning forum to be held at Gosford RSL on December 11.

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The Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail is returning after COVID-19 restrictions delayed the event from its usual October Long Weekend timeslot. See page 13

At least 50 concerned residents gathered to protest the proposed sale of part of the Austin Butler Reserve in Woy Woy on the wet and blustery morning of Saturday, November 27. See page 5

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch (left), with Minister Kevin Anderson, trainer Angela Davis and racehorse Through the Cracks with an attendant

Central Coast Council has announced “interim leadership team changes” that include two Directors leaving the organisation on Friday, November 26.

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Why ‘pave paradise’? Construction has finally begun on the Copacabana Men’s Shed, with the installation of a water supply and initial ground works commencing earlier this month.

“As we move into the consolidation period of Council’s Financial Recovery Plan, a decision has been made to refresh the executive leadership team of the organisation” said Council’s CEO David Farmer. Scott Cox, Director Environment and Planning and Julie Vaughan, Director Community and Recreation Services, are leaving the organisation effective close of business on Friday, November 26, 2021, the Farmer media statement said.

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July, during which time the ‘Concerned Residents of Proposal For Boarding, Toukley’ Facebook group swelled to 311 members with 26 of those joining in the last month alone. The group has a fresh set of concerns, among them an adjustment to the number of people the boarding house will accommodate. It was originally stipulated that the building would contain 65 rooms, a number that has fallen by 10 to 55. At the same time, however, the number of residents has grown from 84 to 92. Residents say that this modification, which has led to

the creation of more double rooms, was subtly introduced in the hope it would be overlooked. “How many times do we have to submit objections to Council before they will take notice of our concerns?” asked another resident, Maureen Houston. “We recognise the need for housing but 92 people in one building is an overload,” she said. The Toukley residents are also demanding clarity on the demographic make-up of those to live in the boarding house.

A Wyong based company will duplicate its production line, helping to boost its capacity and meet the growing demand, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. See page 21

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A passion for their art and a commitment to an artistic career is the common thread running through the 26 artists who received grants recently. Page 27

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A local law firm has returned to its Woy Woy roots after merging with Peninsula Law last month. See page 23

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Joice is 102 and bright as a button Vera Joice Tee (Nash) celebrated her 102nd birthday on December 7 at her home in Umina Beach with a small gathering of family and friends. Joice, as she prefers to be called, was born in Canowindra in 1919.

She was the middle child of nine children. Joice and her husband Reg moved to Umina Beach in 1964 to provide two of their four children with a career. Their son Colin passed away in 1980 and she lost her husband Reg in 1993.

She has three children – daughter Zoane and sons Frank and Don, with six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Joice is a stalwart of the Ettalong Uniting Church and still attended regularly on a Sunday morning, until COVID-19 halted the

church services. She thanked those around her who have helped to get her to this amazing milestone, including Dr Michael Crookes (her local GP), good friend Robin, the girls who come daily to look after her, her family and her faith in God.

Joyce still lives in her own home and is bright as a button. She does word puzzles and enjoys colouring in but absolutely loves having friends and family come visit. Source: Email, Dec 6 Susan Tee

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Local MP to chair inquiry into big tech companies Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, will chair a new inquiry into big tech and online safety as part of the Federal Government’s aim to crackdown on trolling on social media. As part of the “very broad” inquiry, the House of Representatives Select Committee will look into online safety and what tools are available for use, along with algorithms and policies that big tech could employ. The committee is due to report its findings by February 15. Wicks said the inquiry is “such a good opportunity” for locals to have their say on their experiences on social media. “This is such an incredibly important issue – I’m hearing it

more and more as I’m out and about in the community,” Wicks said. “We’ve all had an experience, or know of someone with an experience, and these stories of toxic abuse, intimidation and harm are just not okay. “We will be having a look into all aspects of what more needs to be done, what’s working well, what big tech is doing to protect people online – I think all of these are incredibly important conversations. “Social media is such an important part of our everyday communications [so] it’s important that it’s a safe tool. “I do believe that committee processes like this come up with some really important recommendations and ideas… to make sure we get the

relevant policy settings right.” Wicks said she knows firsthand the impact online abuse and intimidation can have on people and encouraged those individuals to come forward. “It’s been relentless since I was first elected as a member of parliament,” she said. “I’ve had some pretty horrific experiences with bullying through online blogs, including anonymous users, that affected me for years and has left scars that I’m still working on in terms of healing them.” News of the inquiry comes after the Federal Government announced a proposal to introduce new legislation aimed at making online trolls accountable. The legislation would give

courts the power to force social media companies to pass on to people the details of their trolls so they can pursue defamation action against them. Although, there have been criticisms levelled at the government over this move with experts suggesting it would help politicians take critics to court for defamation, rather than protect user safety. “The legislation provides a mechanism to request that where it is anonymous, that anonymity is a must, that individuals who have been harmed can take defamation action in the courts,” Wicks said. “People need to be responsible for their own actions … what is unacceptable in real life, day-

to-day interactions should be no different from what happens online.” Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, David Coleman, said for too long social media platforms had been putting company profits ahead of the wellbeing and safety of children. “In Australia, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a consistent increase in signs of distress and mental ill-health among young people. While the reasons for this are varied and complex, we know that social media is part of the problem,” Coleman said. “In a 2018 headspace survey of over 4000 young people aged 12 to 25, social media was nominated as the main

reason youth mental health is getting worse. And the recent leak of Facebook’s own internal research demonstrates the impact social media platforms can have on body image and the mental health of young people. “We know that we can’t trust social media companies to act in the best interests of children, so we’re going to force them to.” Locals can make their submissions into the inquiry by visiting aph.gov.au/ Parliamentary_Business/ Committees/House and selecting the ‘Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety’ tab. Submissions are expected to close in January. Maisy Rae

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Four local groups receive grants Four community organisations and clubs on the Peninsula have received nearly $19,000 in grants to support local projects. Central Coast Council said the grants were funded through existing and approved Operational Plan budgets. As part of the Community Development Grant Program, the Empire Bay Progress Association received $4,509 to install a television, sounds system upgrade and portable

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PA at the Empire Bay Hall. Council said this it was a ‘good project concept’ with a broader community benefit. $13, 080 was allocated to Naughty Noodle Fun Haus to help support their ThursGAY monthly pop-up safe performance spaces. With a ‘strong concept to link diverse performances across various venues within the Gosford CBD’, Council said the project will help establish local arts careers and activate the Gosford CBD. As part of the Community

Support Grants Program, the Bays Community Club received a 50 per cent subsidy of the ordinary Council rates component 2021/2022 which equates to around $1,134. Woy Woy Rugby Leagues Football Club received $5,000 for a sound system upgrade to Woy Woy oval grandstand and club house to give the stand a broader range of coverage and clarity. Council Administrator Rik Hart said the programs help support local organisations to deliver specific projects and

activities for the community. “It has undoubtedly been a difficult year for locals as many have spent time apart during COVID-19 lockdowns. We need to rebuild that sense of community and belonging and so it is important that we see key community activities given the financial and in-kind support they need to bring the community together once again,” Hart said. Source: Minutes, Nov 23 Central Coast Council

Days left to have a say on dust diseases Locals have been encouraged to lodge their experience into the review into Dust Diseases Scheme and Management of Silicosis in the Manufactured Stone Industry which closes on December 12. Currently one in five stoneworkers are likely to develop silicosis, an incurable disease involving the scarring

of lungs which overtime leads to the decrease of lung capacity, requiring oxygen support as the disease progresses. Vice President of the Asbestos Disease Foundation of Australia and Central Coast local, Maree Stokes, said the foundation now supports people suffering with silicosis too. “The board was originally set up to help those individuals who years ago suffered from Asbestos, which impacted

many professions like builders, carpenters and electricians, but now we are finding a new workplace where individuals are suffering from silicosis dust,” Stokes said. “The silicosis cases are mostly being seen in those who work to install and cut up bench tops for our modern kitchens. “Unfortunately, these cases are coming to light now, and we recently interviewed a former stonemason who is has been

diagnosed with silicosis at just 45-years-old.” Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said it is an insidious disease that develops in many unsuspecting workers. “Silicosis is a disease stemming from silica, a mineral that comes to the surface in occupations that consist of cutting, drilling or grinding natural materials including granite, sandstone and soil,” Tesch said.

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“For many construction workers and stone makers, the threat of this is muted, with many unaware the risk even exists. “Unfortunately, the reality is that a few years of exposure to silica dust can lead to this lifethreatening disease, with many people now experiencing the consequences of their profession. “It is crucial that we are aware of the dangers of silicosis

and the very real threat it poses and ensure we have our say on the current response to the disease.” The review will be conducted by The Standing Committee on Law and Justice. To lodge a submission, visit parliament.nsw.gov.au/ lawandjustice Source: Media release, Dec 7 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

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Workers on the Central Coast may benefit from the powering up of renewable energy projects, with registrations of interest now open for the HunterCentral Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said renewable energy projects and businesses with large electrical loads are being asked to register their interest in being part of the REZ. “The NSW Government is focused on making sure new energy infrastructure is built in places where the community wants it, and the Central Coast is ready to welcome the renewable technology of the future,” Crouch said. “Extensive and meaningful community engagement is at the core of the REZ program, with the Hunter-Central Coast REZ expected to take several years to design and develop.” Treasurer and Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt Kean, said the REZ will connect multiple energy generators and storage projects across the regions, which will help industry thrive and create the low carbon jobs of the future. “This new REZ will ensure the

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Hunter and Central Coast remain the powerhouse of NSW, with 60 per cent of the state’s homes, businesses and industry already powered out of these regions,” Kean said. “The Hunter-Central Coast REZ will provide cheap, reliable and clean electricity for the homes and businesses of NSW, while supporting new job creation as we shift to a low

carbon future. “The NSW Government has the nation-leading policies and plans in place to deliver on our commitment to halve our state’s emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050.” MLC Taylor Martin said there are already 13 renewable energy and battery storage projects in the Hunter and Central Coast, which are

approved or progressing through the planning system. “The Hunter-Central Coast REZ is a key part of our state’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, which is expected to deliver $32B in private investment, and create 6,300 construction and 2,800 ongoing jobs by 2030,” Martin said. The Energy Corporation of

NSW (EnergyCo NSW) is in the early stages of planning the REZ and registrations of interest will help to inform the timing, capacity, design and location of the project. REZs are modern day power stations bringing together lowcost solar and wind generation with transmission and storage to produce cheap, clean and reliable electricity.

The call for registrations of interest in the Hunter-Central Coast REZ will close on February 4, 2022. For details go to https:// energy.nsw.gov.au/ renewable-energy-zones. Source: Media releaser, Dec 3 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Council reports year-to-date surplus of $228M at end of Quarter 1 Central Coast Council has dropped its forecast budgeted operating surplus by $4M in its first quarter report for this financial year. It has spent $10M less on capital expenditure than budgeted for and has saved $3.2M from employee costs mostly due to vacant positions which are in the process of being recruited. The full year budgets for those vacant positions have been reduced in some cases to fund temporary contractor costs and to offset unfavourable budget impacts in other operating statement categories. Borrowing costs were reduced by $4.8M in the first quarter. “This mostly relates to loans that were repaid early in April 2021, after the original budget in the LTFP (long term financial plan) had been set,” Council said. The first quarter (Q1) review of Council covers the period from July 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021 and shows how Council is travelling compared to its adopted operational plan. Adopted adjustments move the Q1 approved operating surplus (excluding capital grants and contributions) from $7.0M to an operating surplus of $3.1M. “As part of this Q1 budget review a conservative approach has been taken with forecast operating grant and contribution income and non-guaranteed income has been removed from the budget,” Council said. “This includes ($6M) in

contribution income, removal of uncertain emergency services levy contribution of ($1.1M), reduction in employer motor vehicle contributions ($0.8M), partially offset by confirmed environmental management, development assessment, road maintenance and open space grant and contribution receipts of $0.5M.” The Q1 Report does not just focus on the figures. It also measures the projects and actions Council approved in its yearly operational plan. The good news is that more than 99.95 per cent of garbage bins have been collected on the scheduled day during the quarter. In Q1, COVID restrictions saw more than 20 projects and actions put on hold or delayed while another 43 are on target and one completed. Laycock St Theatre in Gosford had 19 shows cancelled and 28 postponed while the Central Coast Stadium is still awaiting the outcome from a Tender for Management rights. A business strategy focussing on future requirements of Council’s holiday parks – pending approval from Council – is behind schedule and will be developed once the holiday parks manager role is filled. A review of emissions reduction targets is on hold while Council undertakes a tender to establish a power purchase agreement. Other projects went ahead. The public exhibition period for the Draft Responsible Dog Ownership Policy closed on September 8 and the Policy is

Council looking at “possible rationalisation” of community facilities Council says it is undertaking a review of the future planning of community facilities across the region, and any possible rationalisation. The Q1 report says the project has commenced, with a SWOT analysis of each community facility being undertaken. No more details to hand. being amended in response and is tracking on time. Also on track is a destination management plan now on public exhibition. And 2,891 cubic metres of wrack were collected by September 30 from near-shore zones of Tuggerah Lakes. Council is on target with its biodiversity strategy. It has contractors to undertake bush regeneration and rehabilitation within priority bushland reserves and coastal ecosystems with about 10 per cent of the annual program complete. It has established a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement on reserves in Glenning Valley and is awaiting credit transfer and payment; and a policy for land acquisition has been started. The progress of Woy Woy Floodplain Risk Management Plan draft report is scheduled for public exhibition in February 2022. Council continued a wide range of waste avoidance and

resource recovery initiatives resulting in a year-to-date diversion rate of 41 per cent; that is the percentage of domestic solid waste diverted from landfill. A draft discussion paper and background paper on the Central Coast Housing Strategy has been completed and is being internally reviewed prior to community engagement being undertaken before the end of 2021. Despite the report being adopted on November 23 and only one more council meeting scheduled before the end of the year, the project is listed as being on target. Work on a Comprehensive Local Environment Plan continues with a detailed project management Plan prepared and consultant brief prepared. The Q1 report says a consultant is to be appointed by the end of October (we’re now in December) to undertake land use assessment of Deferred Matter lands. The Q1 report also tells us

that Council is working on Character Statements for the northern part of the LGA: scope of works and methodology are being finalised. A request is being prepared to engage consultants and a discussion paper being finalised ready for internal review. The one project that has been delivered was the optimisation of the usage of the Baker Street Car Park for visitors to the Gosford City Centre. The report said that due to COVID-19 restrictions, utilisation rates are an average of 10.46 per cent occupancy for the first quarter. Adjustments adopted as part of the Q1 budget review included a reduction of ($5.5M) in operating income and an increase of $24.8M in capital income. This included a $37.2M increase in Infrastructure Services for roads, bridges, shared pathway, drainage and traffic facility programs Water and Sewer infrastructure in Warnervale Town Centre and Gosford CBD. It was offset by reductions of ($6.4M) in s7.11 contribution forecast income and ($6M) reduction in s64 developer contribution forecast income. Council is forecasting a ($8.9M) reduction in recovery of internal costs from capital works, including plant and fleet and tipping expenses which have an unfavourable impact on the operating result. It is forecasting a ($4.7M) net increase in contract costs and other expenses, mostly in the Waste Management unit as the CPI escalation allowed for in

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the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) was less than actual CPI escalation. The Governance budget has reductions of $2M including the removal of the budget for the referendum that will no longer take place in 20212022. Council spent $1.4M on consultants in the first quarter and $56,000 on legal fees. The year to date (YTD) operating result (excluding capital grants and contributions) is showing a favourable variance of $12.2M, consisting of an actual surplus of $219.1M compared to a budget surplus of $206.9M. The year to date (YTD) operating result (including capital grants and contributions) is showing a favourable variance of $12.3M, consisting of an actual surplus of $227.8M compared to a budget surplus of $215.5M. Operating results often show a large surplus at the beginning of the financial year which will reduce as the year progresses as Council incurs expenditure. Council said its focus continues to be on reducing expenditure, raising additional income, monitoring incoming cash flow, performing cashflow forecasts and ensuring a more sustainable cash preservation. “Council’s Business Recovery Plan is a multi-faceted approach to address the current liquidity issues and introduce structural changes aimed at ensuring the longerterm financial sustainability of Council operations,” Council said. Merilyn Vale

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It also outlines the work that needs to be done to unlock land and make it developer ready, he said. Martin said the Central Coast is blessed with natural endowments, a talented workforce and an enviable lifestyle. “This plan will build our region so that it can accommodate regional growth in an inclusive and sustainable way,” she said. “The last 18 months gave us

a taste of how our local towns benefit from local spend when our large commuter base work from home. “We want to see these economic benefits become permanent through local jobs creation and develop housing that meets the changing demographic of our population.” Martin said it was important for a range of jobs to be offered in the region to support the work, live and play 15-minute scenario.

The plan’s objectives centre on jobs, Aboriginal selfdetermination, housing, green infrastructure and net zero emissions. The plan outlines strategic direction for land-use decisions that grow jobs, increase supply of diverse housing and build infrastructure to ensure most of what people need is near where they live in each of the major centres within each district. A connection to environment is at its core with details on better linking people to to

parks, green and blue public spaces and a close collaboration with the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council aims to help the Darkinjung people achieve the economic, social, cultural and environmental aspirations they have for their land, the plan says. You have until midnight on Friday March 4, 2022, to have your say on the draft plan. It is available for viewing at https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/ centralcoast2041. Terry Collins

Peninsula to become a tiny part of a Greater City The Central Coast has been included as one of six big cities in a new vision outlined by Premier Dominic Perrottet. The State Government used to talk about the three cities, meaning Sydney East, Sydney Centre and Sydney West. It is now talking about six cities – including Newcastle, Wollongong and the Central Coast. Mr Perrottet used the annual Bradfield Oration on December 2 to outline his vision for Sydney and the state. He mentioned the three cities vision that was outlined five years earlier by Lucy Turnbull when she was Chief Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission.

Greater Sydney must be reimagined as consisting of three great cities for its growth to be successful, Ms Turnbull said in 2016. Now Premier Perrottet has doubled the number. “At present our vision spans east to west, but there is Newcastle and the Central Coast to our north, and Wollongong to our south,” he said. “These are cities already undergoing rapid change and revitalisation. “They have been the industrial workhorses of the past and they should continue on their trajectory to become future focused precincts of tomorrow. “So today I can announce our three cities strategy will grow to a six-cities vision.”

He said the universities would be at the heart of the expansion. “Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong are already home to campuses that punch well above their weight — with growing global reputations in fields like energy, engineering, and health science,” Mr Perrottet said. “Enhancing and better connecting this expertise to local industries can supercharge these cities. “And connecting these centres to the three-cities strategy will do the same thing for our entire state. “The east-west axis of the three cities connects our airports. “Adding a north-south axis connects our major seaports.

“Together this network will link every port – integrating six cities like never before.” The Premier said it would accelerate “the next stage of our economic evolution”. The Greater Sydney Commission would become the Greater Cities Commission and he will appoint a dedicated Minister for Cities. The day after the speech the Greater Sydney Commission welcomed “the exciting evolution in its purpose as it prepares to become the Greater Cities Commission, with a remit including Newcastle, the Central Coast and Wollongong” in addition to Greater Sydney. “We welcome this great announcement from the NSW Premier. We look forward to continuing our collaboration

across government, industry and community to bring it to life,” Chief Commissioner Geoff Roberts said. “The Commission is looking forward to engaging closely with First Nations peoples, residents, councils, industry and local city-shaping experts to understand and realise community aspirations for this city region.” Roberts said that the Commission’s new remit was well-timed as it moved into the review of the Greater Sydney Region Plan. The regional plans for the Hunter, the Illawarra Shoalhaven and the Central Coast have also just been reviewed and are now on public exhibition. The draft regional plans

outline the vision for the areas up to 2041 and the Hunter and Central Coast plans share seven themes in common. They include a focus on creating a region made up of 15-minute neighbourhoods where most needs can be met within a 15-minute walk, bike or drive if you are in a rural area; a renewed focus on green infrastructure, public spaces and nature and prioritisation of walking, cycling and public transport in urban areas, towns and village across the Central Coast. It also includes a new approach to planning to accelerate proposals that will “support the vision and bring even greater public value”. Merilyn Vale

Young people invited to join Council action team

Central Coast Council is inviting aspiring youth leaders to become members of the ‘Youth for Youth’ (or Y4Y) action team and make a difference to the lives of young people across the Coast. Applications are now open for membership in the 2022 team – a group of 12 young people, aged 14-24, who will make youth-led initiatives and ideas

happen in our community. Council’s former Director Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said the program engages young people, empowering them to take action, be advocates for their peers and provide advice on Council initiatives from a young person’s perspective. “Council is committed to working with young people across the Central Coast to ensure they feel respected,

included and valued as part of our community,” Vaughan said. “Y4Y represents a fantastic opportunity for young people to have their voice heard and make a difference. “We are looking for members who are keen to be actively involved in enhancing the Coast as a great place for young people to live work and play.” As part of the Y4Y team, members will meet regularly

and work on a range of initiatives and development opportunities – from planning an annual youth forum to organising local youthfocussed events, attending a leadership camp, participating in leadership and skillsdevelopment programs and more. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the program is a great opportunity for applicants to develop their leadership and

decision-making skills and effectively contribute to the community. “Young people will be supported to develop their leadership skills, and drive initiatives and ideas that will benefit their peers across the region,” Hart said. Successful applicants will be invited to attend a welcome lunch in January, take part in a leadership camp in February 2022 and will play a part in

Youth Week in April 2022. Applications for the Y4Y program will close at 5pm on January 7 with successful applicants announced midJanuary. For further information and to apply, visit centralcoast.nsw. gov.au/y4y Source: Media release, Nov 22 Central Coast Council

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Festive season a time to ‘reImagine’ Woy Woy Central Coast Council has a huge two months of events and activities planned to help bring Town Centres back to life with a new reIMAGINE Festival aimed to support local businesses and creatives. The Festival will take place from December 2021 to January 2022 with a range of exciting programs in Woy Woy. The reIMAGINE Festival program includes Christmas activations delivered across the Coast throughout December including Christmas decorations and installations, festive workshops, Christmas themed photo booths and roving entrainment. Creative Arena at Woy Woy will host a range of workshops and exhibitions for the community to enjoy across December and January. Australia Day will be celebrated with a month-long

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Tai Chi classes will be running throughout December and January at Woy Woy Oval as part of Council’s reIMAGINE Festival series of pool parties and activities popping up around the Coast in January complete with giant inflatables, circus activities, roving entertainment, delicious food stalls and more. There will also be fireworks on Australia Day Eve in Woy Woy. Tai Chi classes will also be running at Woy Woy Oval Forecourt on December 14 and 21, 2021 and again on January 11,18 and 25, 2022 from 8:30 to 9:30.

Town Centres will also see static and roving activations throughout December and January with everything from Christmas entertainment, Tai Chi classes, performances from local music artists, popup dining and food trucks, live mural painting and decorative lighting installations. Council Unit Manager of Community and Culture, Glen Cannard, said Council was pleased to be offering an exciting program designed to bring the community back

together and provide an economic boost for local business and talent. “The Central Coast has become a very popular holiday destination and with locals able to spend more time out now, as well as a number of visitors anticipated over the summer holidays, we are delighted to create these opportunities to steer them into our town centres to support our businesses. “This reIMAGINE Festival has so much happening that it will

bring the Coast back to life after lockdown by supporting our local businesses and showcasing our talented local creatives, artists, musicians and more. “It will also give the community the chance to celebrate key events like Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Australia Day which we missed last year due to COVID,” Cannard said. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said he is pleased to see that local business and

creatives will get the support they need to reset after what has been a difficult year. “Buildings make a town, but people make a community and Council is committed to strengthening our diverse population by creating new opportunities for connection and creativity. “Creating a liveable community means striking a balance between projects that support infrastructure development and economic growth, and others that enhance our quality of life, and I think this program of events and activities will bring hope and cheer back to the Coast after a difficult year for many,” Hart said. The reIMAGINE Festival is taking place from December 1 to January 30 in town centres across the Coast. More information about the reIMAGINE Festival can be found on Council’s Website. Source: Media release, Dec 1 Central Coast Council

Peninsula community invited to planning forum As the NSW Government announces its plan for the Central Coast to be swallowed up in a Greater Sydney ‘Megaregion’ – one of Six Cities under a Greater Cities Commission – the local community has been invited come together this Saturday, December 11, to have its say on the future of planning on the Central Coast. The Central Coast Community Better Planning Group and Central Coast Friends of Democracy will co-host a Community Planning Forum at the Gosford RSL from 9am until

2:30pm on Saturday, December 11. “Our aim is to bring together individuals and community groups who have an interest in local planning but feel that they do not currently have a voice – or even very much input – into how their streets, villages and their region is being planned and developed,” said Central Coast Community Better Planning Group Chair, Gary Chestnut. “In the past week alone we have heard of the NSW Premier’s plans to make the Central Coast part of a Greater Sydney Mega City and an updated regional plan has been

presented to us, through the media, by the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast,” Mr Chestnut said. “It seems that the community is the last to know what the future holds for the place it calls home and it seems the community – including the businesses and residents who pay water and land rates – are rarely consulted in a meaningful way about their views,” he said. “Since 2016 the Central Coast community has gone through council amalgamation, two extended periods of administration, the shifting of planning controls to planning

panels and state ministers – the community’s voice and the community’s influence are ever-diminishing.” Mr Chestnut said he expected the discussion at the community forum to be lively due to the volume of proposals and plans currently making their way through the system. “From Patonga and Spencer to the southern shores of Lake Macquarie, our existing communities are facing planning changes and challenges that are bringing substantial new development and yet they have very few opportunities to influence those changes and challenges

even when they occur on their doorstep. “If you are an individual concerned about planning and development on the Coast or if you have a community group working on a particular planning issue, there is still time to register for this event. “Community groups can set up a table and distribute information about their particular issue – this is an opportunity for the Central Coast community to have its say about our future.” Source: Media release, Dec 8 Gary Chestnut, CC Community Better Planning Group

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Stabbing strike force releases COMFIT images Police have released COMFIT images of two men who may be able to assist with investigations following a possible kidnapping and stabbing in Umina Beach earlier this year. About 1:15am on Wednesday, July 21, emergency services were called to a unit on King St following reports a man was suffering stab wounds to his arm and torso. The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Gosford Hospital. He has since been released. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District attended and established two crime scenes – one at the unit and a second at a pedestrian laneway, which runs between King St and Bourke St. Strike Force Crush was subsequently established by detectives to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Initial inquiries suggest the injured man may have been approached by up to four males earlier in the evening at an unknown location. It’s understood the man may have then been taken to locations including a water tower at Patonga, before being dropped off by a vehicle near Bourke St just before 1am. Police believe the man was injured while he was detained. As Strike Force Crush

investigations continue, detectives have released a COMFIT image of two men who may be able to assist with inquiries. The first man depicted is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, aged in his 20s, with brown eyes, black hair and wearing a brown hooded jacket. The second man depicted is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his 20s, with short brown hair, hazelcoloured eyes and with short black stubble.

He was seen wearing a white t-shirt. Police have also released a COMFIT image of a silver Subaru hatchback. Inquiries have led police to believe the vehicle may have been in the area of Bourke St around the time of the incident and police would like to speak to the driver and any passengers. Brisbane Water Police District Commander, Superintendent Darryl Jobson, said while Strike Force Crush detectives have made great headway in the

Shed lads say thanks investigation, they believe there are members of the public who may hold information crucial to ongoing inquiries. “Despite four months passing since the incident, we believe there are people out there in the community who may have information that is key to solving this investigation,” Supt Jobson said. “Police would like to hear from anyone whose memory may be refreshed by the images released today – no matter how insignificant the information may seem – it could be valuable to detectives.” Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Crush investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au. Source: Social media, Nov 2 Brisbane Water Police District

Five new constables join Brisbane Water force Five new police officers have joined Brisbane Water Police District following an attestation at the Goulburn Police Academy. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said a total of eight new police officers will start on the Central Coast.

“On behalf of our community, I am pleased to be able to welcome our newest police officers,” Crouch said. “Of the eight new officers, five will be allocated to Brisbane Water Police District and three will be deployed to Tuggerah

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Lakes Police District. “Joining the NSW Police Force is a great honour and I commend these eight new Probationary Constables for choosing to put the safety of others ahead of their own.” Source: Media release, Dec 6 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

The lads at our Shed have requested that we write on their behalf to thank the Pelican Post team for the coverage that was provided in issue 036, Nov 18 regarding the Garage/Shed sale we promoted and held on November 27. Whilst the weather in the lead up and on the day was very turbulent, the day went off well with lots of equipment and tools finding new and happy owners, with the funds being returned to the Shed to help with operating and consumable expenses. Whilst the sheer numbers of

FORUM the public attending the sale was naturally down due to the weather the end result was good. Given that the sale was held on Saturday 27 and today’s December 6, we apologise for this late “thank -You”, but in reality, it’s the first real opportunity we have actually had, so again our sincere thanks for the interest and coverage in your lovely newspaper. Email, Dec 6 Vic Brown, Umina Beach Men’s Shed Inc

Feeling unsafe FORUM

I would say the vast majority of people I see on the Central Coast are either not wearing a mask and seemingly daring anybody to ask them why they’re not wearing a mask. Or they only have the mask over their mouth and not

their nose. This new virus is doing the rounds and our community is making me feel very unsafe. Email, Dec 3 Kevin Burdock, Woy Woy

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I am a single Aged Pensioner tenant in the Woy Woy area.

My water bill has just increased by another $52 a quarter. Other people and I are going to be extremely angry if there is a Liberal style cover up, ‘nothing to see here’ approach

to the inquiry into who is responsible for the Wyong/ Gosford Council fiasco over the large debt that was incurred due to their incompetence. Email, Dec 2 John Stagg, Woy Woy

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Park it and find another goodie

With respect to the chimerical Woy Woy carpark, Mr Franz may be misinformed, when he says that “originally our Council was tasked with identifying sites, getting control and presenting these to the Feds” (“Reporting on mates”, PP 034) and that the Council’s failure is the reason for the delays in providing these muchpublicised spaces. Nothing could be further from the truth. The carpark was announced by the Government as one of its pork-barrel election promises without (i) any assessment of parking need, (ii) any consultation with Council, (iii) any consultation with community groups, (iv) any site selection, (v) any building design, (vi) any costing and (vii) any budgeting beyond a $5 million allocation for a “scoping study”. Council was never asked to do any of the things Mr Franz alleges and, in fact, had no role other than a pro forma consultation with Transport for NSW which is entirely responsible for the project (if one can dignify that shemozzle with the name).

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See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper Over two years since the original announcement was made and despite several promises, at various times, by Lucy Wicks that the project’s commencement is imminent, we are, in fact, not a single step closer to seeing a carpark than we were when the premature promise was sprung on us. This does not stop Ms Wicks from bragging that the Government has provided these spaces “in Woy Woy station”, thus demonstrating a perception of vision denied to ordinary Woy Woy commuters. It is true that the Council has produced a “parking strategy” which is of practically no real value but, otherwise, it is not involved in providing commuter parking. Mr Franz’s cryptic advice that we should consult Scott Cox

about “Council’s Strategic Plan” (I didn’t know Council had one: there is certainly no sign of any strategy ever being implemented by Council or Administrator), unfortunately, can’t be followed up on, since Mr Cox has departed Central Coast. What we need from Ms Wicks is not more political waffle but a straightforward, believable statement about the status of the parking exercise. She should bear in mind that repeating the parking promise won’t cut it at the next election. We shall be expecting a novel promise in return for our votes, so she should put her thinking cap on and come up with some new goodie that she can plausibly dangle in front of the electorate as an enticement. For my part, I always think of Churchill’s comment that we should never forget that anything the Government promises you will be paid for with money that it took away from you in the first place. Alternatively, of course, it could be paid for with borrowings that leave a debt for the next Government to worry about. Email, Dec 5 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Trafalgar airstrip memories I read with interest your piece on the History of Trafalgar Ave airstrip (PP036). My sister and I had our first ever plane flight in an Avro Anson 5-seater plane, on a joy flight from this airstrip just after the end of WWII. I was just a young schoolgirl, so it was all very exciting.

FORUM Our brother (not long out of the Air Force) was going to sit with the pilot who, when he overheard me say that I wish I could sit up front with him, asked my brother to swap seats with the young girl down the back (me) halfway through the flight.

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So, for me it all became even more exciting. I haven’t forgotten sitting in the front of that plane with the wonderful view of the blue sea and the sand shoals around Ocean Beach and Umina. After many years it’s still so clear to me now. Email, Dec 6 Shirley Rider, Point Clare

A call to get the level crossing replacement done FORUM

I am saddened and upset to read of the shocking accident at the deadly Rawson Rd level crossing in Woy Woy, as reported in Pelican Post on November 25, 2021. I thank you for bringing us up to date with the appalling state of affairs with this death trap. It is dangerous for those of us who walk and drive over this level crossing on a frequent basis, for car passengers and pedestrians at the intersection of Rawson Rd and Railway St, and also for visitors to the area, and of course for the train drivers and guards and passengers on the trains that go through this level crossing. It is 10 years now since the

NSW Government made its commitment, in 2011, to replace the level crossing, and five years since the same Government reneged on its commitment to replace the Rawson Rd level crossing with a pedestrian underpass, an overpass at the base of Bull’s Hill and a widened underpass at Shoalhaven Dr. I call on our State Member of Parliament, Liesl Tesch, to work with the State Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Rob Stokes, along with Central Coast Council to see this essential project completed. The pedestrian underpass

has been completed. This was achieved after years of consultation and planning. Now, please finish the job and complete the next two stages of the project on which so much money, millions of dollars, has been spent: to complete the overpass at the base of Bull’s Hill, and to widen the current underpass on Shoalhaven Dr. That is the easiest and safest solution, instead of wasting more years and more dollars on consultation, planning, assessments etc. All we need is funding for the project to be completed. Email, Nov 25 Stephanie Short, Woy Woy

Questions about Council asset sale FORUM

Ratepayers deserve the maximum return on the sales of Central Coast Council’s assets.

The old Gosford Council building should be auctioned to the highest bidder so that its debts can be paid off asap. If the State Government wants to bid in a public auction, then it should. Any pre-auction negotiated price with the state should be

public, not confidential, so that we can see if we are getting the best value. Transparency is essential for accountability. What is the most recent valuation of the site in this hot property market? The State Liberal government has been gutting NSW TAFEs of

funds for years. Any injection of cash to reverse that attack on TAFEs should be directly from that government, not subsidised by Central Coast ratepayers through discounted sale prices of our assets. Please follow up your story and ask the hard questions. Email, Dec 3 Tony Fuary, Umina Beach

Footpaths as luxury items If Bruce Hyland thinks he has it bad in Woy Woy (“Bruce leads a walking tour of Woy Woy’s lumpen eyesores”, Pelican Post 038) then he should take a look at Gosford and environs. Around here, footpaths seem to be a luxury item, and those that exist are mostly in need of repair following years of neglect by the former Gosford

FORUM City Council. The only reason that there is a path outside my townhouse for example is because it was a condition when the complex was built; oddly enough it stops precisely at the property boundaries, thereby forcing me to either negotiate uneven ground or be forced out onto the road where there are not

only heavy trucks but also a crest that limits vision. As one who requires a walking stick and who cannot take sudden evasive action this is somewhat hazardous; I would like to think that the days of disabled people being subjected to casual discrimination are over, but only time will tell. Email, Dec 6 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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Mandala magic

An artist has launched a solo exhibition in Woy Woy to celebrate ‘love and life’ and encourage locals to seek peace this holiday season. The free exhibition will run until January 3 at the Gnostic Mana Café at 31

The Boulevarde. Grant said the ‘Mandala Magic’ show is a vibrant and colourful collection of artwork. “We are in the midst of truly unprecedented times – I see this is a golden opportunity to focus on our physical, spiritual and mental health, in a holistic

way,” Grant said. “It is always both a joy and a privilege to share my art with people. “Mandalas are a geometric design believed to represent different aspects of the Universe. “It is aptly named to urge

people to seek more peace in their lives. “I have spent the last 12 months convalescing and recalibrating from lifesaving surgery (a congenital banded adhesion). “Our interconnectedness is vital for our ability to thrive

again, instead of merely survive. “In Buddhism and Hinduism, the belief is that by entering the Mandala, and proceeding towards it’s centre, you are guided through the cosmic process of transforming the universe from one of suffering

into one of joy and happiness.” 18 artworks all acrylic on canvas will be on display to visitors. This is Grant’s 14th solo exhibition after first exhibiting in 1990. Maisy Rae

Art trail has 28 stops Twenty-eight local artisans will open their doors this weekend to showcase a wide range of art, jewellery, ceramics and handicrafts as part of the Pearl Beach Art Trail. The trail will run on Saturday, December 11 from 10am to 4pm and a number of participants will also open on Sunday, December 12 as well. A map with details of the trail and addresses of the exhibitors

will be available at the local café. The participating artists will be following COVID-19 regulations and visitors will be asked to register at each address and provide proof of double vaccination. More information about the art trail can be found at pearlbeachprogess.org.au Source: Media release, Dec 3 Pearl Beach Progress Association

Happy members of the Pearl Beach Art Trail Photo: Duncan Bridel

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Fast and loud at 94 Local resident Cecily Crencice fulfilled a lifelong dream last week when she got on the back of a Harley trike. Cecily climbed aboard the Trike Tours bike at her BlueWave Living residence on December 2 for a two-hour ride to Patonga and back. She said it was a belated 94th birthday present from her family. “I’ve always wanted to go on one – I’ve always liked them,” Cecily said. “I had my birthday in May, and they couldn’t work out what to get me and this came up. “It was all very exciting and interesting. “It was fast and bumpy and fairly loud – a very nice joyride. “It shows it’s never too late to do anything and I would recommend this to anyone. “I’d love to go on one again.” Maisy Rae

The price is right for Beverly A recent fundraising campaign by the Pearl Beach Progress Association has raised $2,000 to help pay for the upkeep and operations of the Memorial Hall. Publicity Officer Lynne Lillico said COVID-19 had placed a great strain on the finances of the Association and so the campaign was necessary to raise funds. Based on the original TV series, ‘The Price is Right’ game gave locals an opportunity to help donate items to the campaign and raise funds for the Association.

Pearl Beach Progress Association President, Russell Grove with Beverly Lapacek and Alison Phillips presenting the prize

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Oh William!

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I have read a couple books by Elizabeth Strout, namely Olive Kitteridge and Olive, Again, both of which I really liked. One book I didn’t read by Strout was My Name is Lucy Barton. If I had read it I would have had some of the back story to Oh William! But cleverly Strout lets the reader know where the gaps are when she writes, “I have written about this before.” Lucy Barton has lost her second husband, David

Pearl Beach resident Alison Phillips thought of the fundraising game in lockdown as a way of raising money and giving everyone something to do whilst remaining COVID-safe. Locals donated items including wine, spirits, artwork by a local artist, a small sculpture, chocolates, perfume and accessory items. The recommended retail prices were added together to create a winning price with competitors asked to work out what they thought the correct price was. Whoever chose the correct price

or the closest to it would win the lot. President of the Pearl Beach Progress Association Russell Grove said he was delighted to name Beverly Lapacek as the winner. “Beverly … was within nine cents of the winning price,” Grove said. “The campaign raised a total of $2,000 which will assist us in ensuing the Memorial Hall can continue to play the vital role in our community that was always intended.

“I would like to personally thank those who made such generous donations toward the Price is Right prize package and particularly Alison and Gary Phillips for managing the project in such an efficient and timely manner.” “I feel very grateful to have won the lovely variety of gifts and contributing to the fundraising campaign,” competition winner, Beverly Lapacek, said. Source: Media release, Dec 3 Pearl Beach Progress Association

BOOK REVIEW a year ago. She still grieves for him deeply. “But it is William I want to speak of here.” William is now 71. Lucy and William divorced after 20 years of marriage but have remained friends. They have two adult daughters, Chrissy and Becka. William is now on his third marriage to Estelle, who is 22 years younger and has a 10-year-old daughter, Bridget. Lucy is a successful writer, “because I am a novelist, I have to write this almost like a novel but it is true – as true as I can make it.” And so, we read about William and what is going on in his life over the past two years, since he was 69. William’s young lab assistant

says looks he like Einstein with his crazy white hair and moustache. William is tall, dresses well, and whose “face is often closed with an unyielding pleasantness”. And he is rich! The money came from the German side of the family, and has dubious roots, but he kept

it anyway. He suffers with night terrors. He is a parasitologist and has taught microbiology at New York University and feels he hasn’t lived up to his potential. Lucy met William when they were at university. Lucy came from nothing, she grew up in poverty, knew

nothing of the world. Then she met William and the world opened. But with William came his mother, Catherine Cole, “We loved her. Oh, we loved her; she seemed central to our marriage.” And much of the book dwells in the relationship Catherine Cole had with Lucy but also with William. For Christmas, William gave Estelle an expensive vase and Estelle gave William a subscription to find out about his ancestors – a gift he was disappointed to receive. “This was the William who was tiresome to me, the petulant boy beneath his distinguished and pleasant demeanour … I thought: Thank God. And I meant about him being no longer mine.”

The title would make the reader think that the book is about William, but it is also so much about Lucy. While writing about William, Lucy discovers herself. We travel back through Lucy’s life and get to see inside her head and realise how fragile she is but strong as well. This is a lovely book about family and acceptance and feelings of inadequacy. Secrets learned late in life. Maybe too late. It is about love and how we move forward when we have lost it. It is about William “But when I think Oh William! don’t I mean Oh Lucy! too?” Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Travelling gay social night returns The popular queer social night will be back with a bang when Naughty Noodle Fun Haus’ ‘ThursGAY’ event returns to Gosford on Thursday, December 9. The monthly travelling LGBTIQA social club invites patrons to slip through a vibrant revolving door of live DJs, drag, music and performance, creating safe spaces for individuals. Thursday’s line-up includes DJ Jack Shit (FBI Radio, Splendour in The Grass, Tokyo

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Sing Song) and performances by Fox Pflueger, drag queen June Richards and a comedy debut with Bo Gan. This month’s free event will be held at Frederico’s Bar and Eatery on the Gosford Waterfront from 6pm to 10pm. Everybody is welcome. The travelling social club gallivants through Gosford on a monthly “Gay Trail” on the second Thursday of each month. Maisy Rae

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Clambake at Broken Bay In an array of glitter and green, scales and snares, the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus launched its first show back after lockdown on Saturday, December 4 with its nautically inspired ‘Clambake’ cabaret. The sold-out show included a

fresh catch of burlesque, drag divas and cabaret with all performers new to the Broken Bay Rd venue. Creative director Glitta Supernova took to the stage with a splash after patrons dined on seafood from Woy Woy Fisherman’s Wharf. Those spotted on the night

include Ariel the Little Mermaid, sailors, pirates, captains and even a couple of wenches. The Clambake special served as the Naughty Noodle’s annual signature show when they first opened in 2018. Maisy Rae

Antiques store continues to expand and support community “It’s the dream of most small businesses to open a second store,” Woy Woy Antiques and Collectables owner, Mitchell Gordon, said when he decided to again expand his operations to a second Gosford venue this month. After expanding from Woy Woy to Gosford in July, the vintage, retro and collectables shop has gone from strength to strength, providing the then pop-up shop with its first permanent space near Australia Post. It wasn’t long before the location began to feel a bit cramped. Gordon said the expansion is an “opportunity of a lifetime”. “We are very excited to be opening next door to our current location at 3 Watt St, Gosford,” Gordon said. “We are going to be stocking a wider range of vintage and contemporary furniture – the current trend is to mix old and new for a stylish, unique look. “We will also be supporting the vital work of Rotary Brisbane Water by donating a percentage of our profits to the service club. “The business plans to hold special events, showcasing the work of local artisans.

“Our aim is to really connect with community and make this a thriving, vibrant space. “We are investigating the possibility of holding special events during the upcoming Coastal Twist Festival … there is so much more we can do at this location.” The store also plans to provide an information stand where customers can obtain information about local community groups. Gordon and his team will celebrate the opening of their new store with a launch night when COVID restrictions ease. ‘’We’ll offer attendees hors

d’oeuvres and discounts,’’ Gordon said. He also encouraged locals to support other small businesses in the CBD, including Vintage Huntress, Bookmania and Twisted Vixen, which are within walking distance of the shop. Woy Woy Antiques and Collectables was established to assist charities affected by COVID-19, with a percentage of profits going to a different local charity each month. Source: Media release, Dec 3 Woy Woy Antiques and Collectables

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6:00 Sunrise [s] Cricket: Pre Game [s] 9:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 11:30 England: Test 1: Day 2: 12:00 Session 1 *Live* From The Gabba [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v England: The Lunch Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 1:45 England: Test 1: Day 2: 2:00 Session 2 *Live* [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 3:00 England: Tea Break [s] 4:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 5:00 England: Test 1: Day 2: 6:00 Session 3 *Live* [s] 7:00 7:30 Seven News [s] 8:30 Cricket: Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne 9:30 Renegades *Live* From 10:30 Adelaide Oval [s] World’s Deadliest Weather: 11:00 Caught On Camera (PG) [s] American Crime: 11:50 Episode Two (M d,s) [s] 12:40 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Cricket: Pre Game [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 11:30 12:00 England: Test 1: Day 3: Session 1 *Live* From The Gabba [s] Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Session 2 1:45 2:00 *Live* From The Gabba [s] 3:00 Cricket: Tea Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Session 3 4:00 5:00 *Live* From The Gabba [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: 7:30 Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder *Live* From The MCG 8:30 Movie: “Bad Times At The El Royale” (MA15+) (’18) – Four strangers check in at the El Royale Hotel. The hotel is deserted, staffed by a single desk clerk. Some of the new 11:10 guests’ reasons for being there are less than innocent. Stars: Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo 1:30 Home Shopping 7:00 Home Shopping [s] 10:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 12:00 Cricket: Pre Game [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 12:30 1:00 England: Test 1: Day 4: Session 1 *Live* From The 1:30 Gabba [s] Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Session 2 3:30 *Live* From The Gabba [s] Cricket: Tea Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Session 3 4:30 5:00 *Live* From The Gabba [s] Seven News [s] 5:30 Movie: “Home Alone” (PG) (’90) Stars: Macaulay Culkin, 6:00 Daniel Stern, Joe Pesci, 7:00 Catherine O’Hara, John Heard, 7:30 Devin Ratray, Kieran Culkin Movie: “Home Alone 2: Lost In 9:00 New York” (PG) (’92) Stars: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, 10:45 Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara, John Heard Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

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Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “A Christmas Wish” (PG) (’19) Stars: Hilarie Burton, Tyler Hilton, Megan Par, Lee Norris, Cristián de la Fuente, Colin Fickes, Ryan Broussard Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Diana In Australia (PG) Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Great Getaways (PG) [s] Paramedics (M) [s] Botched: I Love New Boobs (M mp,n,s) [s] NINE News Late [s] New Amsterdam: Sanctuary (M) [s] Prison: Mental Health (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “A Christmas In Tennessee” (PG) (’18) Stars: Rachel Boston, Andrew W. Walker, Patricia Richardson Garden Gurus Moments [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lion Move (PG) [s] Movie: “Robin Hood” (M s,v) (’10) Stars: Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Oscar Isaac, Mark Strong, William Hurt, Max von Sydow Movie: “In The Heart Of The Sea” (M v) (’15) Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, Cillian Murphy Home Shopping Weekend Today [s] Today Extra - Saturday (PG) Cybershack (PG) [s] Destination WA [s] Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) [s] Movie: “Waiting For The Light” (PG) (’90) Stars: Teri Garr Christmas With Emma Dean Presented By Eat Well Magazine [s] The Garden Gurus [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Country House Hunters Australia [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Christmas With Delta Goodrem [s] Movie: “Four Holidays” (M s) (’08) Stars: Vince Vaughn Movie: “Just Like Heaven” (M) (’05) Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything (PG) [s]

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

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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 Jamie & The Nonnas [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [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 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly (PG) [s] 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: Never Turn Your Back On Them (M) 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: Sightless In A Savage Land (M v) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods: Reality Check (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 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 Jamie & The Nonnas [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [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 Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 9:30 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan (MA15+) [s] 10:30 Just For Laughs (MA15+) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Reel Action [s] 6:30 Religious Programs [s] 7:00 Healthy Homes Australia [s] 7:30 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 8:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 9:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 12:00 Jamie - Easy Meals At Christmas [s] 1:00 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] 1:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 2:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] 3:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 4:00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 6:30 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 7:00 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 4: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory *Live* From Coopers Stadium [s] 10:00 Ambulance UK (M d) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

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

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Royals At War (PG) Journey Through Armenia: Stunning Antiquities (PG) (In English/ Armenian) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Wonderful World Of Chocolate Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) Red Election (PG) (In English/ Danish/ Russian) Murder Case (MA15+) SBS World News Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) We Are Who We Are (MA15+) (In English/ Italian) Darklands (MA15+) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Royals At War (PG) Journey Through Armenia: Celebration Of Life (PG) (In English/ Armenian) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Wonderful World Of Chocolate Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Inside Balmoral (PG) Empire With Michael Portillo: The British Empire (M) Dig World War II (PG) SBS World News Cornwall With Simon Reeve Hungry Ghosts (M) (In English/ Vietnamese) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Arabian Sands Nazi Megastructures: Japan’s Death Railway (PG) SBS World News Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) The World’s Greatest Hotels: Claridge’s London (PG) Russia To Iran: Across The Wild Frontier (PG) (In English/ Russian) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Movie: “The Girl Who Played With Fire” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Daniel Craig (In Swedish) Movie: “The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Michael Nyqvist (In Swedish) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,n,s)

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

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6:00 rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 Compass [s] 10:00 Cricket: Pre Game [s] Songs Of Praise [s] 11:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 11:00 11:30 ABC News At Noon [s] England: Test 1: Day 5: 12:00 Landline Summer [s] Session 1 *Live* From The 2:00 Heywire [s] Gabba [s] 2:30 Gardening Australia [s] 1:00 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] Pilgrimage (PG) 1:40 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 4:00 5:00 Magical Land Of Oz [s] England: Test 1: Day 5: 5:30 Everyone’s A Critic (PG) [s] Session 2 *Live* From The 6:00 Art Works [s] Gabba [s] 7:00 The Sound [s] 3:40 Cricket: Tea Break [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] 4:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 8:00 ABC News Sunday [s] England: Test 1: Day 5: 9:10 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] Session 3 *Live* From The Total Control (MA15+) [s] Gabba [s] Noughts + Crosses (M l) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] Harrow: Ex Animo (M l,n,v) [s] 7:30 Cricket: Big Bash League: Talking Heads: The Hand Of Sydney Thunder v Melbourne God (M) [s] Stars *Live* From Sydney 11:40 Showground [s] Silent Witness: To Brighton, To Brighton (Part 2) (M v) [s] 11:00 Movie: “Se7en” (MA15+) (’95) 12:10 Stars: Morgan Freeman, rage (MA15+) [s] 1:00 Andrew Kevin Walker Death In Paradise (M) [s] 1:30 1:30 Home Shopping Gardening Australia [s]

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Cows For Cambodia (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Fishing Australia (PG) [s] The Coolangatta Gold 2021 Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] Snackmasters (PG) [s] Bondi Vet (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Footy Regret (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: The Sun (PG) Movie: “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (M l,v) (’19) Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, Helen Mirren, Eiza González Gold Coast Cops (PG) [s] Chicago Med: Play By My Rules (M) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 5:00 France 24 Feature News 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 8:30 Freshly Picked With Simon 5:30 Worldwatch Toohey [s] 1:00 Motor Sports: Shannons 9:00 Australia By Design (PG) [s] Motorsport Championship 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] *Live* 12:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 3:00 FIFA World Cup 2022 12:30 Everyday Gourmet With Magazine Justine Schofield [s] 3:30 Figure Skating: ISU: Grand 1:00 Farm To Fork [s] Prix Russia 1:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Cycling: Cape To Cape 2:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For 5:00 Lancefield Dreaming (PG) Every Day [s] 5:05 Going Places With Ernie 2:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] Dingo (PG) 3:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 5:35 Nazi Megastructures: Adventures [s] Hitler’s Desert War (PG) 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 6:30 SBS World News 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:35 Big Ben - Restoring The 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] World Famous Clock (PG) 7:30 The Graham Norton Show 8:30 Muhammad Ali (M) (M) [s] 10:30 Michael Palin: Travels Of A 8:30 CSI: Vegas (M) [s] Lifetime (PG) 9:30 FBI: Walk The Line (M) [s] 11:20 24 Hours In Emergency: 10:30 FBI: Leverage (M) [s] Call Of Duty (M) 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:15 Chasing The Moon: 12:30 Home Shopping Earthrise (PG)

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Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Once Upon A Main Street” (PG) (’20) Stars: Vanessa Lachey Garden Gurus Moments [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] RBT: Hippy Bus/ No Lights (PG) [s] – Follow the police units for a unique behind the scenes look at RBT patrols testing for alcohol and drug affected drivers. Emergency (M) [s] A Fire Inside (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Chicago Med: Death Do Us Part (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [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 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 8:00 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Tough Love (M) [s] 9:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Winner (M v) [s] 10:30 The FBI Declassified: The Spies Next Door (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s]

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Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Felix NaviDAD” (PG) (’20) Stars: Mario Lopez, AnnaLynne McCord Making Of Ghostbusters Afterlife [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Travel Guides: Mauritius (PG) The Weakest Link: Reality Special (M) [s] Kath & Kim: The Hideous Truth (PG) [s] Kath & Kim: Cactus Hour (PG) NINE News Late [s] Damian Lewis - Spy Wars: Exodus (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [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 Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 NCIS: Nearly Departed (M) [s] 9:30 NCIS: True Believer (M v) [s] 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles: The Frogman’s Daughter (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Mistletoe & Menorahs” 12:00 (AKA ‘A Merry Holiday’) (PG) (’19) Stars: Kelley Jakle World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (PG) [s] 1:45 The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s 3:00 4:00 Front Line (PG) [s] Ambulance - Code Red (M) [s] 5:00 Movie: “Spider-Man: Far From 6:00 7:00 Home” (M v) (’19) – Spider7:30 Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has 8:30 changed forever. Stars: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, 11:00 Jake Gyllenhaal, Marisa Tomei 11:30 Movie: “Blood Father” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Mel Gibson, Erin 12:20 Moriarty, Diego Luna 1:10 Home Shopping 1:30

Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “A Winter Princess” (G) (’19) Stars: Natalie Hall, Chris McNally, Lara Gilchrist, Casey Manderson, Brendon Zub, Mackenzie Gray Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Impact Of Media And Paps (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Mega Zoo (PG) [s] Queen: Days Of Our Lives (M l,n) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Fix: Making A Murderer (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [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 All Aussie Adventures (PG) 8:30 Bull: Snowed In (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Bull: Bounty (M l,s) [s] 10:30 Bull: The Good One (M l,s) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] The Great Acceleration (PG) 11:30 12:00 The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Larkins (PG) [s] Press (M l,s) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 2:00 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 3:00 7.30 [s] 4:00 Australian Story Summer 5:00 Series [s] Universe With Brian Cox [s] 6:00 7:00 Catching A Predator (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] Books That Made Us (M l,v) [s] Noughts + Crosses (M l,v) [s] 11:00 Exposed - The Case Of Keli Lane: Truth And Lies (M l,v) [s] 12:00 rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s] 2:00 7.30 [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Perfect Christmas Present” (AKA ‘Mr. Christmas’) (PG) (’17) Stars: Sam Page, Tara Hol, Sam Guinan-Nyhar, Emily Peterson, Ta'Rhonda Jones, Stacia Crawford, Thomas Lounsbury, Cliff Grant World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades *Live* From Metricon Stadium [s] Fantasy Island: The Big Five Oh (M) [s] Movie: “Viva Las Vegas” (G) (’64) Stars: Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] 11:30 The Heights (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Us (M l) [s] Glitch (M l,s,v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 2:00 7.30 [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame: Jack 3:00 Thompson (PG) [s] 4:00 Secrets Of Althorp With 5:00 Charles Spencer (PG) [s] 6:00 Australia Remastered: 7:00 Nature’s Great Divide: Where Worlds Collide (PG) [s] You Can’t Ask That (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Designing A Legacy (M l) [s] Midsomer Murders: The 12:00 Killings Of Copenhagen (M) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Godwink Christmas” (AKA ‘A Christmas Coincidence’) (PG) (’18) Stars: Kimberley Sustad, Paul Campbell, Kathie Lee Gifford, Giles Panton, Ryan Alexander McDonald, Dolores Drake, Natalie Sharp, Lucia Walters World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers *Live* From Marvel Stadium [s] Born To Kill?: The Washington Sniper (M v) [s] The Goldbergs: The Lasagna You Deserve (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge [s] 11:05 The Heights (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Nolan (PG) [s] 2:00 Glitch (M l,v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Gruen [s] 9:10 Preppers: Shangri-La 2 (M) [s] 9:40 QI: Potpourri (PG) [s] 10:10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 10:55 ABC Late News [s] 11:25 Universe With Brian Cox [s] 12:25 Father Brown (PG) [s] 1:10 Silent Witness (M) [s] 2:10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 2:50 rage (MA15+) [s] 4:25 The Drum [s]

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

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:30

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

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

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

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

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

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch The Italians Movie: “Rosemary’s Way” (PG) (’21) Stars: Rosemary Kariuki The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Industrial Revolution Manchester (PG) Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Thailand And Malaysia (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency (M) SBS World News The Crimson Rivers (In French) Tell Me Who I Am (M s,v) (In Spanish/ English) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Italians The Chefs’ Line Child Genius The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Secrets Of Royal Travel (PG) My Childhood, My Country (M) (In Pashto/ English/ Dari) Great British Railway Journeys SBS World News Man In Room 301 (M l,s) (In Finnish) Before We Die (MA15+) (In Swedish) Miss S (M d) (In Mandarin) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Italians The Chefs’ Line Child Genius The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Wonderful World Of Chocolate Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Inside Aldi At Christmas Michael Mosley On Cosmetic Treatments (M) Departure (M) SBS World News In Therapy (M l) (In French) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Football: FIFA Arab Cup: Semi Final 1 *Live* From Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Qatar

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

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Frantastics back on the hustings The Frantastics Choir will resume its entertainment schedule early in 2022 and is calling for bookings from June 6, 2022. “2020 started off well, with new performance outfits at the ready, an extensive repertoire to rehearse and many gigs booked all over the Central Coast,” Choir Director, Fran Kendall, said. “Meeting on Mondays during school terms, members looked forward to socialising and singing. “Many close friendships have developed over the years and new members are always welcomed warmly. “Then came the interminable lockdowns and (as for) so many organisations, everything stopped. “Gigs were cancelled with much disappointment.” Kendall, who has been involved in local theatre both as an actor and director for many

years, said audience involvement was her highest priority. “Looking at folders with eyes down is definitely discouraged,” she said. “My mantra is ‘Mondays are

for the choir, performances are for our audiences’. “Many members live alone and the impact of COVID cut them off from the warmth and stimulation of choir activities. “Emails and texts flowed

freely to maintain contact. “Once restrictions eased a little, a monthly lunch at a local club and small-group afternoon teas at my home were instigated.” Kendall said choir members

come from all over the Coast and the choir has been entertaining for more than 12 years, with a couple of performances at Laycock St Community theatre seeing full houses. “Choir numbers have

fluctuated over the years but many members have been with the choir from the very beginning,” she said. “All members are retired and have much in common, having reached their senior years. “No auditions are held – everyone can sing.” Kendall said the choir was eager to entertain residents at nursing homes and aged care facilities all over the Coast. The resumes on the first Monday next year with registration at 12.30 and rehearsal at 1pm at the Walter Baker Hall on the corner of Blackwall and Victoria Rds, Woy Woy. Afternoon tea is served at 1:40pm and the rehearsal finished at 2:45. New fully vaccinated members are welcome. Source: Media release, Nov 23 Frantastics choir Director, Fran Kendall

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

Terrigal. 4385 5027

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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 Central Coast Asbestos Political discussions, national, state and local government Diseases Support issues www.fabcnsw.org.au info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au Group www.ebacc.com.au Support for those suffering ebacc.email@gmail.com Peninsula Day Branch with asbestos diseases and Central Coast Entertainment 1pm 2nd Mon Central Coast others interested in asbestos Caravanners Inc CWA Hall Woy Woy Peninsula Village Meals issues. You are not alone, LEARN TO DANCE Watercolour Society 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov 4341 9946 meet with others who can Social ballroom dancing for all Delivered daily to your door Art society for artists Visitors - New Members Nutritious, great for the elderly Service Groups share their experiences. Bring painting in watercolour welcome, Trips Away, Social ages, all you need is a desire 4344 9199 a family member or friend. to learn and dance, Workshops, beginners Outings, friendship with like Lions Club of Woy Woy 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on no partner required. classes and paint outs minded folk Everglades Country Club Peninsula Village fourth Wed of each month. meet every Wed at Tuggerah Details on our website Details from Geoff 3rd Monday of each month ccwsinc@gmail.com community hall, 2:00pm Carer’s Support Group Maree 0419 418 190 0447 882 150 www.centralcoastwatercolour.com.au Make new friends and Anne - 0409 938 345 For carers of loved ones with have fun while serving your Music Community Centres anneglazier@y7mail.com dementia 1st Wed 10 to community. Peninsula Village 11.30am Coastal a Cappella Empire Bay Probus Club Health Groups 0478 959 895 Playgroup Award winning women’s a Paula 4344 9199 Friendship, fellowship, Carers, Grandparents, Alcoholics Anonymous cappella chorus. and fun in retirement. parents & children Rotary Clubs Music education provided. - Someone cares. Very active club, outings, Prostate Cancer ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ International service club Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Wed-Thurs-Fri 12.30pm, excursions, dining - 3 Tues 10-11.30am Support Group Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. improves lives of communities Progress Hall Henry Parry & times a month in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled 4344 9199 (Gosford) Performance opportunities. Wells Street East Gosford 1st Thur 1.30pm activities, fellowship and Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Hire us for your next event. Club Umina, Melbourne friendship. Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Peninsula School 0412 948 450 Ave, Umina Beach Grow Mental Terrigal Rotary Club of Woy Woy coastalacappella@gmail.com for Seniors Visitors Welcome. Health Support 9.30am to 12 noon Tues 6pm Everglades Community Centre, 0414 280 375 4367 9600 Country Club. McMasters Road, Woy Woy Small friendly groups formed Troubadour Central www.pcfa.org.au Don Tee 0428 438 535 to learn how to overcome Discussions, rumikin, craft, Coast Folk, Central Coast Marine anxiety, depression and history, walks, & coach trips Traditional & Acoustic Woy Woy Stroke Discovery Centre Tues & Wed loneliness and improve Special Interest Music and Spoken Word Recovery Club The revamped CCMDC is 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 mental health and well being. Concerts, Ukulele meets, Everglades Country Club Peninsula open. Schools and Group Weekly meetings at Woy and Sessions 2nd Tues 11am Environment Group bookings welcome by 4342 6716 The Krait Club Woy and Wyong. Grow is Company, up-to-date info, Environmental projects, appointment. troubadourfolkclub@gmail.com Community Centre - Cooinda anonymous, free and open to hydrotherapy, bus trips (incl. Woytopia), Building has special needs 1300 650 594 Village, Neptune St, Umina all. 1800 558 268 Woy Woy community garden, access and toilets or www.grow.org.au social events, workshops, 10.30am For seniors. Gentle Open 7 days 9am – 3pm.

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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Gardening with La Niña

CHERALYN DARCEY

It’s going to be a long-wet summer due to La Niña moving in on us. For gardeners it means an adjustment to the way you have been planning, planting, and maintaining your patch of paradise. We were under its spell last summer so this should not be anything new unless you are a just starting out on your gardening journey. The good news is that the science bunch at the Bureau of Meteorology inform us that this time around, La Niña is going to have a gentler effect on us. A natural weather occurrence, La Niña happens when there is a shift in weather patterns and ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean around the equator. The waters cool down and clouds, with their rain, head on over to us in Australia. While this event usually only happens once every now and then, it can occur in back-to-back years as it has this summer. In general, La Niña brings with her more rain, colder average daytime temperatures and warmer nights so let’s explore what difference it will make to your garden and what can you do about it.

plant growth. You need to keep an eye on things more closely. Trim and prune the lower leaves and branches of plants and remove some of the laterals to also open that breathing space for your plants. Empty water-filled vessels, remove dead and dying foliage, fruits and flowers and inspect for signs of disease especially fungal issues. Spray zucchini, melons, pumpkins, squashes, and cucumbers every week if powdery mildew appears with either a mixture of half milk and half water or 2 cups or water with ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda mixed into it. Never use in full sun, make sure all areas of the plant are covered and repeat after rain. While having potted plants bunched together can be a positive move to create a microenvironment with a higher humidity, you may find that they too will fare better now with some space between them. The additional water will also cause the nutrients in the soil in the garden or in outdoor pot plants to become diluted and to run off all together so additional feeding will be required. Slow-release pelletised fertilisers are a good solution at this time as they will give you a longer period of effectiveness over liquid or even solid preparations. Make sure that your compost heap is not getting too wet. You can cover and you can also fix a compost that has become too wet but turning and adding in additional dry ingredients such as cardboard, straws, sawdust and chipped gardened prunings. Along with all the water La Niña brings with it an increase in cloud cover so when planting adjust your plans for maximum possible sun areas for plants that require it. Move potted plants to areas that will

catch more sun if needed, don’t rely on what is usual for them. With the decrease in sun and heat due to cloud cover you may notice a decrease in produce, but don’t be alarmed, that’s just nature and next year things should return to normal for you. One benefit is that you may be able to plant a little out of ‘normal’ season this year with an early autumn planting but just like our daily weather forecasts, things can change. Watch your own area, take note of the temperature each day to work out patterns but in the end, we all know that a few harsh late hot summer days can ruin the best of intentions. My advice is to plant indoors (greenhouses and stands) so you can easily move them to friendlier areas if needed. One last note, these conditions bring out a lot of creepy crawlies. Funnel Webs and snakes to name just two. Always wear gloves and closed footwear and shake out boots and

gardening shoes before putting them on.

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All this moisture at a warmer part of the year is an open invitation to the dreaded moulds and mildews. If planting now, build up mounds to pop each new plant into and raised garden beds whether container type or just completely mounded up areas will be best. This helps with soil drainage and can assist to increase air flow in some situations. Talking of air flow, now is not the time to plant too closely, in fact give all your new botanical friends a bit of room between each to help keep the air flowing around them. Mulch will retain water for any hot spells that may arise, but now more than ever, you must ensure that mulches are kept away from trunks and stems, at least a good handspan or more depending on the size of your plant. You will need to go out into your garden every day as water will start pooling and this will also mean faster

We have lived in Toukley for four years now and have noticed leeches in our backyard. This is new as we have not noticed them before. Why is it happening and what can we do about it? Dianne, Toukley

Time to plant flowering potted roses and get that potted colour in for Christmas. Just a few things you could plant this week include any and just about all culinary herbs, Asian greens, asparagus, globe and globe artichoke, beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages, cape gooseberry, capsicum, carrot, celeriac, celery, chicory, chilli, choko, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, ginger, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, mustard greens, okra, parsnip, potato, pumpkin, radish, rocket, salsify, silverbeet, spring onion, sweetcorn, squash, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turnip, warrigal greens, 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: Merry Christmas Trees, Bushes & Flowers

Hi Dianne, although a natural part of our environment, they are not nice to find in your garden, I agree. Not all leeches are blood suckers, some find plants a far tastier alternative. Some are aquatic and others are land dwellers, but I can see you have an abundance of blood suckers that need to be shown the door so here are a few tips you could try. While not good for all your plants (do a patch test), spraying lemon juice or a diluted solution of lemon juice and water has proven to be helpful at

Yes, I heard the hype, but it seemed a bit in the fad-wagon, and I need a big dose of substance along with inspiration in my gardening books. Then a friend happened to have a copy when they visited me last week and yes, I’ve now ordered my own. Hannah shares her life, the good life, with infectious joy and in a way that will inspire you to look at what you already have around you and to make the best of it. This energy is one of practical positivity with a focus on actions that will bear out a better world for us all. A much-needed example of the simple steps we can all take towards self-reliance, self-care, and community involvement. Sprinkled with recipes (yoghurt, breads, garden helpers), tips, examples, tutorials (DIY water tanks!) and all those flashes of gorgeous Tasmanian vistas through the garden as the backdrop to her good life, I think this is one of the best sustainable gardening books for the rest of us. Also, you make me want to have pink hair again Hannah. This book would make another great Christmas gift.

keeping them at bay. Sprinkling salt in an area they are traversing will help as well but like lemon juice, it can negatively affect the plants in your garden. Simple preventative measures are to provide better drainage in your garden and don’t let water accumulate in plant dishes and containers. Empty and clean water features regularly and if they are not home to aquatic life, a slosh of white vinegar

can help to deter them. I love this old method for drawing them out. Get the freshest liver you can from the local butcher. Place it on a plate in the area of concern, once it’s full of leeches, place in an airtight container and dispose of it. bunches of love, Cheralyn.

Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 10am live every Saturday on CoastFM963. She is also co-host of @ MostlyAboutPlants a weekly botanical history & gardening podcast with Vicki White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Business & Property Chamber welcomes Ettalong resurgence

Construction of a five-storey hotel complex on Memorial Ave is expected to commence in early 2022

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce recently expressed its support for several new development projects in Ettalong which it described as part of a ‘resurgence in the town centre’. “It’s been a long time coming, but finally Ettalong Beach has found its feet and is looking forward to a raft of new investment in mixed use and residential development”,

Chamber President, Matthew Wales, said. “We have been working closely with the both the former Gosford City Council and now Central Coast Council to create an environment where property owners and investors have sufficient confidence to redevelop some of the best beachfront commercial land on the Central Coast. “With the completion of the Atlantis Apartments on The Esplanade and construction of

the new five storey residential complex on the old Centrelink site in Ocean View Rd, we are seeing a town transformed. “It is vitally important for our centres to revitalise and renew lest they fall into decline like so many other locations across the region.” Wales said the Chamber is also looking forward to construction of a five-storey 84 room hotel complex on Memorial Ave which is expected to commence in

early 2022. “There are other great mixeduse developments on the drawing board for Ettalong Beach which will deliver new residential and retail floor space that will encourage people to live in town and strengthen the local economy,” Wales said. “Much of this growth and investment is being driven by young cashed up families who have seen the Peninsula as a great place to live and bring up

their families just as our parents did many years ago. “NorthConnex and improved rail services to Sydney are also encouraging people to move to the Peninsula as access to the metro area becomes easier. “It’s important to encourage the younger demographic who have a broader disposable income base and inject fresh ideas into our local community. “The Chamber estimates that new development in the town centre will inject nearly $200M

of investment into Ettalong Beach with the potential to create up to 250 new full time and part time jobs. “The business community will continue to work closely with Central Coast Council to ensure that development approvals are delivered in quick time so that Ettalong Beach can continue to prosper.” Source: Media release, Nov 30 Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Law firm comes full circle A local law firm has returned to its Woy Woy roots after merging with Peninsula Law last month. History has repeated itself after the acquisition of the Gosford-based Ferry’s Law Firm completed the cycle that started when Robert Ferry formed ‘Ferry & Steele’ with David Steele in 1979. Principal of Ferry’s Law Firm, Robert Ferry, said he had worked as a lawyer in Woy Woy until 1989, before moving to Gosford in 1991. “I first gained my qualifications when working for a solicitor in Woy Woy in the 1970s and approached him about a partnership,” Ferry said. “He said he didn’t believe in partnerships but would pay me well. I left. “I hung up my shingle down the road and we grew the practice. “I left there in 1989 because I was physically and mentally stuffed. “I took a couple of years off

Ferry’s Law Firm (pictured) merged with Peninsula Law last month

and then came back in 1991 and have been at the business since.” Ferry said the industry has changed a lot since he began his law career. “We always used to have morning tea out the back [of court] with the magistrate, the police and other lawyers but that got cut out about 10 to 12

years ago,” Ferry said. “It’s a bit of a shame because it created a sense of community …there’s always something interesting happening. “I think the industry is going very well [and] there’s always something to do. “They make all these laws and changes that are decided to settle matters, instead of

going to court. “But all they’ve done is make it more complicated for lawyers to commence legal proceedings … and no one settles anyway. “I have [some] regrets… I’ve always had a very close relationship with my clients, I like to look after them – I’ll miss the clientele. “I’ll also miss the staff,

they’ve been here for years and they are like a second family to me.” Ferry said he will be working part time at the Woy Woy office, “working [his] way towards full retirement. “The interesting part of the merger is that two of David Steele’s partners are his daughter (Kylie Tritton) and

youngest son (Peter Steele),” Ferry said. “I think they look at me as the experienced one that can give them some guidance here and there. “After 40 odd years, I’ve got a fair bit of knowledge up in my head.” Peninsula Law has a broad range of expertise across all areas of law, including Conveyancing, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Wills and Estates, Family Law and Commercial Law. “Dad’s legacy lives on, with the firm retaining the expertise of our experienced partners, and also bringing in new blood,” Peter Steele said. “Peninsula Law has gone from strength to strength, with long standing partners and experienced younger solicitors coming through the ranks,” Kylie Tritton said. “We love helping locals and many of our clients have been with us for decades.” Maisy Rae and David Abrahams

£78 1920s ‘pearler’ sells for $2.5M A Pearl Beach property purchased for £78 in the 1920s achieved a stunning price for the descendent of its original owner when it was sold recently. The 2 Emerald Ave property recently sold for $2.5M – the owners said to be ‘very happy’. The property was purchased in 1928 by Evelyn Smith when the brand-new estate first opened as the Staples Estate. Evelyn paid just £78 for the coastal plot of land and little would she realise at the time, just how fruitful her purchase would be for her future family members. The block was passed down to Evelyn’s daughter, Irene Edwardes, in the early 1960s. In 1965, a three-bedroom

cottage was built on the rustic block by a friend of Irene’s husband, a local builder from Terrigal, called Noel Murrel. Irene and her husband moved into the property in 1966 with their daughter Kim and added a fourth bedroom in the 70s. The home was subsequently passed down to Kim Jones and her family who, up until a few years ago, lived happily in the beachside suburb. “We will be sad to say goodbye to such a piece of family history, but the time was right for us to move up to Queensland and pass this little piece of paradise on,” Jones said. “Never in my life could I have imagined having this much money, we can’t believe how

much it sold for.” The selling agent, Alana Gargaro, of independent boutique agency, Residential HQ Central Coast said the sale price was an indication of how in-demand Pearl Beach properties are. “Whilst the whole of the Central Coast has certainly seen an influx of demand from buyers across Victoria and NSW, Pearl Beach remains one of the most sought-after areas on the Coast for its natural beauty and charm,” Gargaro said. “There were several interested parties, but it was finally sold to a young Sydney couple who bought it as a holiday home. “It is rare to find such a

wonderful property that has been in the same family for almost 100 years and passed from generation to generation. “The price it was originally purchased for and then ultimately sold for is just incredible. “I am so honoured and pleased that we could get such a fantastic result for both the seller and the buyer.” The news follows several properties in Pearl Beach recently selling for recordbreaking prices. Coast Realty sold 18a Coral Crescent for $8.6M – the Central Coast’s highest ever residential property sale price, with 22 Green Point Rd achieving a sale price of $7.7M.

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Shadow Minister for Central Coast, David Harris, has labelled a Bill just passed by the Legislative Assembly which will see COVID-19 victims having to prove they contracted the virus in the workplace to be eligible for workers compensation as “an absolute joke”. The Workers Compensation Amendment Bill 2021 will repeal changes made to the Workers Compensation Act in 2020 in light of COVID-19 but has yet to get the numbers in the Legislative Council (Upper House). Harris said the Government was trying to strip workers compensation protections for workers who contract COVOD-19 at their workplace,

while at the same time not even helping small business that will still have to work with staff claims arising from COVID-related illness. Harris said the Bill was passed in the Lower House by just one vote and was opposed by Labor and crossbench MPs. “This is a cruel blow to the frontline workers who got us through the Delta outbreak – including those who work in retail and disability,” Harris said. “Proving you have contracted the virus at work can be a legally challenging, stressful task – particularly for those in frontline teaching, transport and service professions that are at higher risk of exposure every day. “This is nothing more than a cynical move to make workers, including in retail and

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disability, pay for Dominic Perrottet’s documented mismanagement of the workers compensation system when he was at the helm of iCare. “Making it difficult for workers to access compensation is about this Government making workers pay for repairing the balance sheet of its scandal-ridden iCare insurance scheme. “Is there going to be a new genomic sequence tracking system next to the COVID testing centre where they can fill in a form and say, ‘Hello, I have got COVID; will you put this through and prove where I got COVID from because otherwise I cannot claim workers compensation’? “That is an absolute joke.” The Government claims the Bill will save small businesses

from “bearing the brunt of massive insurance premium increases over the next 12 months” by returning the Workers Compensation scheme to the way it was before the pandemic. Business NSW Regional Director, Paula Martin, said repealing the changes was timely. “I have been speaking with small business owners across the Central Coast who are worried about the presumption of workers testing positive to COVID,” Martin said. “As things currently stand, businesses face a workers compensation premium hike of more than $900 to cover the presumption that any worker who tests positive to COVID caught the virus while at work. “We need to remember that small businesses are already

battling with increased costs of reopening like staffing and supply chain price hikes. “Increased premiums just add more pressure for our exhausted business owners. “It is good to see this issue being addressed as there is a lot of confusion and hidden costs absorbed in administration and other legal administration brought about by this provision.” Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, has called on Upper House Labor and the crossbench to support the legislation, which he says is “designed to help mum and dad businesses”. “Failure to pass this legislation will put small businesses across NSW at risk of being hit with insurance premium increases of up to $950,” Dominello said.

“Changes to the Act were made in May 2020, when very little was known about COVID-19 and its transmission and are no longer appropriate. “The amendments included a presumption that workers who contracted COVID-19 had done so at work. “Workers will still be entitled to make a workers compensation claim if they contract COVID-19 in their workplace when the legislation is repealed. “The legislation before the Legislative Council simply returns the Workers Compensation scheme to the way it was before the pandemic, treating COVID-19 in exactly the same way as every other workplace injury or acquired illness.” Terry Collins

Commercial tenants given rent relief Council will provide rent relief to some commercial tenants impacted by COVID to meet legislative requirements and to assist in the ongoing viability of these businesses.

commercial tenants were affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak with many tenancies unable to continue their operation due to the ongoing Public Health Orders. “In an effort to lessen the burden and meet our legislative requirements, rent relief will be provided to eligible tenants in

accordance with the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2021 and National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct,” Mr Hart said. “Council staff will implement strict eligibility criteria for tenants requesting rental concessions and will require

applicants to provide turnover figures and details of trading limitations and what actions the businesses have undertaken regarding their operations, including the accessing of Government concessions to date. “Whilst Council is not in a financial position to lose an

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anticipated income of around $11,000, this decision reaches a mid-point in acknowledging the ongoing hardship of some tenants and provide some assistance. “This relief not only supports the business owners and will retain Council’s tenants but will also benefit the wider

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Dementia café reopens with Christmas cheer The Forget Me Not Cafe at Umina will reopen next week just in time to celebrate Christmas. It will open its doors on Monday, December 13 from 10am to noon. The cafe, operated by the Rotary Club of Brisbane Water and its volunteers, took a fourmonth break over lockdown due to COVID-19 restrictions. Since starting more than a year ago, the cafe has offered companionship for people with dementia still being cared for at home and by their family

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carers. Participants can enjoy light refreshments and participate in activities such as puzzles, colouring and light exercise. The Forget Me Not café operates out of the CWA Hall at 2 Sydney Ave, every second and fourth Monday of the month. There are still places for people to join in. Contact Di on 0404147743 or Heather on 0414446177 for more information. Source: Media release, Nov 10 Rotary Club of Brisbane Water

Cash gift just in time for Mary Mac’s Mary Mac’s Place received over $5,000 in donations to help purchase items for those in need. Freemasons on the Central Coast handed over a $5,300 cheque to the charity on December 2, after collecting non-perishable items to

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usually receives donations of food, clothing and household goods which “is really appreciated” but they need the cash gifts to help complement the store of donated items. Source: Media release, Dec 2 Freemasons on the Central Coast

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Community invited to Mr Perfect BBQ A social BBQ will be held at Woy Woy this weekend to help raise awareness around men’s mental health and encourage conversations. The ‘Mr Perfect BBQ’ will be held at Lions Park on Saturday, December 12 between 10:30am and 12:30pm. BBQ host and Woy Woy local, Robert Hossary, said the twohour event would provide a chance to meet new people, socialise and talk through anything that might be on their mind. “Any person regardless of gender can attend the BBQs – they just have to bring

themselves, a good humour and a willingness to meet new people,” Hossary said. “We don’t offer any treatment or medical advice, but we can point you in the right direction and foster an air of communication. “It will improve your mental health, get you out and about, some fresh air and camaraderie. “It’s more than a BBQ – it’s a gathering of community.” Hossary said he is hoping for an attendance of between five and 15 people and there are plans to expand the monthly event. “We hope to alternate the BBQs between Woy Woy and Gosford to get more people

involved,” he said. “Society has taught men not to show emotions … too little emphasis has been placed on mental health, it’s not a joke. “But if more people stopped to look at their community the planet would be a better place. “We also hope this encourages others to form their own BBQs in future. “There are people around you who care … you just have got to find them.” To register your attendance at the BBQ, visit the events page on Facebook at facebook.com/ events/492259345377275/ Maisy Rae

Tesch critical of lack of action on inclusion A national plan aimed at driving action at all levels of government to improve the lives of people with disability was released on December 3 to help mark International Day for People with Disability but it has met with criticism from the Member for Gosford. Tesch said there should be “less talk, and more action in the area of inclusion. “The dire need for inclusion for people with disabilities has been in the headlines for years with media stories of discrimination and bullying peppering our newspapers and social feeds,” Tesch said. “As a person with a disability, exclusion for us is still very commonplace, especially in the workplace. “Every year I make submissions to Parliament’s Disability Inclusion Plan. “This year I was asked for my input, but I found myself writing the same suggestions that I have been making for four years with little confidence that the fundamental changes we desperately need will be taken seriously and acted upon. “I hope all Parliamentarians believe the NSW Parliament should be the ‘People’s Parliament’ however without a

serious determination to fix these issues, this sentiment is only lip service. “It is hard to feel included when parts of your own workspace are inaccessible. “This is the same battle being fought by people with disabilities in workplaces across our community. “How can people who are disabled feel included when there are so many barriers?” Tesch, who became an incomplete paraplegic after a mountain bike accident at 19-years-old, said the NSW Government has fallen short on its pledges to people with disabilities. “Prior to the 2019 NSW election, then-Premier Gladys Berejiklian outlined a number of Premier’s Priorities which included the target of 5.6 per cent of people to be employed by the NSW Public Service by 2025,” Tesch said. “One year later, the State of the Public Sector 2020 report recorded a decrease in the percentage of people with disabilities and admitted they were likely to fall short of their goal. “It is blatantly obvious one year on the “Premier’s Priority” has been abandoned. “The report instead pointed to their employees as the real

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Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said governments should ‘talk less’ and take more action

source of the decrease, claiming that when people were given the opportunity to state their disability status anonymously the sector showed a higher rate of disability employment. “This is plainly a cop out.” The report also revealed that 24.2 per cent of people with disability reported being bullied at work in the previous 12 months, almost double the rate of bullying experienced by NSW public sector employees overall (13.9 per cent).

Regional areas experienced a higher rate of bullying for people with disability in the public sector, with 28 per cent of workers noting their experience of bullying. “This only adds to the real concern of discrimination in the workplace, which is only pushing people with disability further out of the workforce,” Tesch said. “I hope we are put at the heart of everything because that’s what we want - inclusion. Ms Berejiklian’s successor needs

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to take this “Priority” more seriously. “Disappointingly, Government’s across Australia fail to recognise and address disability employment gaps, with their own ambitious targets announced with fanfare often falling down the priority list.” The Australian Disability Strategy 2021-2031 outlines seven areas for action, including: employment and financial security, inclusive homes and communities, safety, rights and justice, personal and community sport, education and learning, health and wellbeing, and community attitudes. The Strategy will employ its action areas by developing a series of targeted action plans that commit governments to specific actions and deliver public reports each year that will measure and show where more effort is needed. An Advisory Council will also be established to allow people with disability to come forward and give their feedback on the Strategy. The NSW Government welcomed its release with Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Alister Henskens, stating the strategy builds on the government’s work to

remove systemic and attitudinal barriers for people with disability through the NSW Disability Inclusion Plan. “The disability community has seen significant change in the past decade, and it is appropriate that governments continue to update their frameworks for creating more inclusive and accessible communities,” Henskens said. “Importantly, both the national strategy and the NSW plan focus on supporting all people with disability, recognising that not every person with disability will access supports under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). “NSW leads the nation when it comes to supporting people with disability – we were the first state to implement a Disability Inclusion Plan and have been at the forefront of rolling out of the NDIS. “We will continue working hard to improve services and support for people with disability to help increase their social and economic participation across the State.” More information about the Australian Disability Strategy is available at disabilitygateway. gov.au Maisy Rae

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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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Homemade ginger beer with Nurtured Earth Organics

GEORGIA LIENEMANN Given the widespread impact on small businesses during the ongoing lockdowns, we’re spending the lead-up to the festive season sharing inspiration for local gift ideas. This week, we’re chatting to Sonia and Janine from Nurtured Earth Organics about their infamous ginger beer and even getting a glimpse at their secret recipe.

We are Janine and Sonia, two community-spirited mums who believe that eating local sustainably grown foods not only creates healthy humans but plays a vital role in continued food security by supporting community. We met many years ago at our children’s play group and found we both had a passion to nourish our families well. A small co-op was formed and years later grew to become our business, Nurtured Earth Organics. We deliver fresh produce and grocery items to the Central Coast community every Monday. We live by our ‘Health is Wealth’ philosophy and will always put people and planet before profit when making business decisions. Our local farmers are our heroes! Nothing beats Monday morning when our farmers arrive with the freshly picked harvest! We have always made it a priority to gift nourishing ‘Love Boxes’ to families in the

make your own. We have shared our recipe below. Traditionally fermented ginger beer – a genuine health tonic!

community each week who need a little extra love and support. The last two years has found more and more families in need. We are grateful to our customers who also generously donate. This year we are pretty proud to say we have sent out over $20,000 worth of

nourishing food boxes. A little off-shoot of our business is our nearly famous traditionally brewed ginger beer! We have found so many people have a memory of a parent or grandparent making ginger beer and we have brought this drink back to life.

Our brew is nothing like the sugary drink people call ginger beer these days. This brew is not too sweet, it packs a decent ginger punch and the carbonation is created via fermentation. No yeast added! We have it available to buy in our online shop or you can

Far more than a delicious drink, ginger beer deserves the ‘health tonic’ title. This brew has lots of beneficial bugs for your gut, works wonders for the digestive system and has anti-inflammatory qualities. Ginger is well known for use against motion sickness or nausea and hands down, this is the best cure for the festive season hangover! Our ginger beer is cold pressed and not heated at any stage of the process. We do add sugar (you have to, to create fermentation) but don’t let that put you off! The majority of the sugar is used in the fermentation process and we use rapadura sugar which is unprocessed sugar cane that still contains nutrients. The end result is a fizzy drink with a good ginger kick, a taste of lemon and not too sweet at all.

DIY Christmas Brew. Here’s our ‘secret’ recipe: Ingredients: Ginger bug 100g ginger (approx) 1/2 cup rapadura sugar (approx) 500ml filtered water The Brew 300g organic ginger 1 cup lemon juice – 4-7 lemons depending how juicy they are! 3 cups rapadura sugar 7 litres filtered water Method: Before you make the brew you need to create the ginger bug. A ginger bug is the ‘starter’ of a naturally fermented beverage. The mixture of sugar, ginger and water captures wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria, which is added for a probiotic boost and to create the fizz! Ginger bug (Note: This could take a few days!) Into a jar put approximately: 1 tablespoon each of grated ginger (leave skin on) and rapadura sugar Add 500ml of filtered water. Stir well to dissolve sugar Place a piece of muslin or any cloth over the top (to prevent intruders)

Each day add another tablespoon each of grated ginger and sugar. Stir well, at least once in the morning and once at night… and in the middle of the day if you are about. The ‘bug’ is ready when bubbles start forming on the top. This may take just a day or two, or as long as a week. It is completely dependent on the temperature. Once it starts to bubble you can start to make the brew! The brew You will need a large fermenting jar (or any large container/pot, or two smaller containers would be fine too). We use an 8 litre glass jar with a tap. Fill container with 7 litres of filtered water

(if your filtered water is cold let it sit until it reaches room temperature). Juice your ginger – preferably in a ‘cold press’ masticating machine, however you can use a centrifugal machine also. Juice your lemons. To your water add: ginger juice, lemon juice, 3 cups of rapadura sugar and 3/4 of the (strained) liquid from your ginger bug. Stir well until sugar is dissolved. Place a large piece of cloth or a loose-fitting lid over your brew. Just like the ‘bug’, your brew is ready when bubbles start forming on the top. This may take just a day or two, or as long as a week. Stir your brew at least twice a day. As soon as bubbles start forming it’s ready to bottle. Note: once ready ensure you keep the bottles in the fridge otherwise the brew will continue to ferment (and eventually explode). The more brews you make the more you will get a feel for it. Goodluck! To see their full range of products, including their delicious ginger beer, check out Nurtured Earth Organic online at nurtured-earth.com.au. Their much-loved ginger beer is also about to hit café shelves under the name Iconic Tonic.

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Teachers walk off job for first time in a decade Peninsula teachers and principals walked out of work for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7, as new figures show the number of vacant permanent teaching positions in NSW has increased to more than 3,000. The NSW Teachers Federal council voted unanimously on Saturday, December 4 to strike for 24 hours. This was the first 24-hour stoppage in a decade. New Department of Education figures showed that of the 44,500 permanent teaching positions in NSW public schools, 3,038 were vacant in mid-November. NSW Teachers Federation President, Angelo Gavrielatos, said the government had made no effort to address unsustainable workloads and

Local teachers travelled down to the Sydney rally

uncompetitive salaries that were leading to growing teacher shortages across NSW. “It is disappointing that the

only action the Government has chosen to take on unsustainable workloads and uncompetitive salaries is legal

Dom and Jenna to represent region The Rotary Club of Umina Beach celebrated two of its young members’ achievements last week. The Club’s youngest member, Dominic Hall, was presented a Certificate of Congratulations after being chosen to attend the National Youth Science Forum in January. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, presented Dominic with the certificate at Brisbane Water Secondary College. “Dom will join with the best young STEM students in the country for 12 days where he will participate in addresses by keynote speakers, lectures, hands-on workshops, debates, expos and enriching social activities,” publicity officer, Pat Lewis, said. “A great experience for a potential engineering career. “This follows Dom’s recent Rotary Youth Exchange year in Slovakia where he attended school while living with local families and managing the challenge of COVID as it swept Europe.”

Dominic Hall

Jenna Woodhouse

Former Rotary Exchange student, Jenna Woodhouse, was selected to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in January 2022. “Jenna is an outstanding young woman who demonstrated her leadership potential during her senior school years as well as in her year-long Rotary Exchange in Mexico where she experienced an earthquake and joined in fundraising drives for support of victims,” Lewis said. “RYLA is an awe-inspiring program aimed at empowering

Australia’s next generation of superstars. “Participants will meet lifechanging people, be enthralled by inspiring stories and develop skills through challenges and activities designed to put their leadership into practice, in a supportive and encouraging environment.” Jenna is now studying at the Australian Film Television and Radio School in Sydney. Source: Media release, Dec 2 Rotary Club of Umina Beach

action to try and prevent today’s strike,” Gavrielatos said. “Mr Perrottet needs to carefully consider the anger and concern displayed today by teachers and principals in every corner of NSW. “If Mr Perrottet wants to be known as the family premier, he needs to stop children missing out at school due to a lack of teachers.” A study of NSW teachers found they are working an average of 55 hours a week with staff seeking a salary increase of between 5.0 to 7.5 per cent a year in recognition of their work. An increase in preparation time of two hours a week is also sought to allow teachers more time for lesson planning

and collaboration with their colleagues. The NSW Department of Education said they planned to minimise the impact of the strike on students learning by providing home material to those students without a teacher. Education Secretary Georgina Harrisson said the department was seeking to resolve the dispute in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) and continue its reforms to address teacher supply challenges. “The Department has set a target to reduce its low-value administrative work by 20 per cent by 2022 and has been working very closely with schools to identify ways to do

this,” Harrisson said. “This will result in 40 hours per year in time returned to teachers and school executive to focus on learning.” She said the Department had applied for the 2.5 per cent increase staff are entitled to. “We recognise the tremendous work teachers have done during the pandemic and want to make sure they do not miss out on money in hand by delivering them a pay raise in the first week of January ahead of whatever the IRC decides in May,” Harrisson said. Source: Media release, Dec 7 NSW Teachers Federation Media release, Dec 7 Department of Education

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Great day for kids in need BOWLS Every third Sunday of each month, Ettalong Bowling Club hosts a charity bowls event, raising money for Central Coast Kids in Need. The November event was attended by 42 and it was the first one since lockdown ended. The Umina Blue Swimmers turned up in big numbers and donated $1,000 to Central Coast Kids in Need, and the Bowling Club raised a further $890. Bendigo Bank also donated $15,000 – the Ettalong, East Gosford and Wyong branches each pitching in $5,000. This brings the total raised on

the day to $22,000 for Kids in Need, and Ettalong Bowling Club donated a further $7,500 from the Club’s Grant Allocation. Bill Randall won The Spider after slipping his bowl under the Spider. The winning rink was won by Bob Pickard, Anita Higgins and Phil Dunn. The Wednesday Bowlers Hampers was won by John Fisher. Bob Willis did a great job with the food, dishing up cold meat and salads to attendees. There were also plenty of raffle prizes on display and plenty of big winners. Ettalong Bowling Club Representative, Ken Dixon said “Central Coast Kids in Need raises

money to assist families who have seriously ill children with prolonged illnesses. “Most of these children are cancer patients, transplant recipients and premature babies with life threatening illnesses. “The money raised from the charity bowls will be used to cover the costs of accommodation at Ronald McDonald House and Parent Hostel Rooms while the children receive treatment. “These funds will also be used to cover travel costs, equipment requirements and pharmacy accounts. “Kids in Need is the only charity that the charity bowls donated to, but the Club itself donate to many

other charities and organisations such as Coast Shelter and Woy Woy Rugby Club,” Dixon said. Central Coast Kids in Need is a small volunteer group 20 fundraisers who in the financial year of 2019-20, assisted 345 with $467,451 paid out to cover accommodation, high-cost prescriptions items, specialised formulas, quality of life equipment and travel expenses. Over the past 15 years, Central Coast Kids in Need has supported 2,983 families, and outlaid in excess of $3.76M. The next charity bowls day at Ettalong Bowling Club will be held on December 12. Harry Mulholland

Ettalong Bowling Club Representative, Ken Dixon, and Umina Blue Swimmers Representative, Gary McNamara, at the Charity Bowls event

Nippers test skills at junior carnival SURF LIFESAVING The Peninsula’s Nippers descended on Terrigal Beach on December 5 for their first Newcastle Permanent Junior Carnival of the season. This carnival was the first since lockdown ended, and all 15 surf clubs on the Coast turned out to compete. Jon Harkness, CEO of Surf Life

Saving Central Coast said the junior carnivals provided a great opportunity for all Nippers to test their life saving skills with healthy competition. “Competition is an important part of the skill development process for the Nippers program as the event focuses on a particular skill sets which they will use to stay safe at the beach and use to one day save a life,”

Harkness said. “Surf Life Saving Central Coast has adopted a participation focus to their Newcastle Permanent Junior Carnivals. “While medals are awarded the top three places, the focus of the carnival is more about providing all Nippers with an opportunity to test their skills and build their confidence as they continue to

develop their lifesaving skills. “This season, the carnival program has been revised after feedback from members and to adapt to the COVID restrictions,” he said. A ceremony to remember the long-standing members of the Central Coast Surf Boat community who passed away over the winter period was also

held at round two of the Central Coast and Hunter Boat Series in Hawks Nest on December 4 and Tea Gardens on December 5. Kevin Bootle from Avoca Beach SLSC was a driving force behind the scenes of the iconic boat series and was an incredible rower back in his day. His notable successes included nine Australian Gold Medals

spanning 45 years in boat competitions and represented the Central Coast branch in the USA. “The service involved over 250 competitors holding their oars high to pay their respect,” Harkness said. “These types of send offs are the ultimate tribute in Surf Boat Rowing.” Harry Mulholland

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Junior lifesavers of the century SURF LIFESAVING Heralding Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s 100th year in operation, Zara Tucker and William (Billy) Hawksley have been selected as the Junior Life Saver of the Year representatives for the 2021-22 season. The selection was confirmed by the club after an assessment process involving CPR scenario testing and an interview with questions on their past involvements with the club and what they ultimately sought to achieve from a life with surf lifesaving. Zara and Billy were named to compete for Ocean Beach at the Central Coast Junior Surf Life Saving Championships expected to go ahead in January 2022, with progression onto the state level competition up for grabs. At 13 years of age, this is Zara’s ninth season with Ocean Beach since beginning in the Under 6 age group and continuing her development each consecutive year. Also in the Under 14’s, Billy

From left, Tim Tucker, Zara Tucker, Billy Hawksley and Natalie Tucker

has only been an active junior with Ocean Beach for two years, in which time he has quickly taken to being an active member of the club. Both juniors have been required to undergo multiple surf education award programs

and are currently in the process of obtaining their Surf Rescue Certificates, a course that will assist them in attaining their Bronze Medallions once they are 15 years old. Zara and Billy were selected due to their recognisable

efforts as role models to the club’s youngest members, and as reliable hands in the running of club events. These two can often be seen assisting the new Under 6 and 7 club members on training days, imparting years of skills

and knowledges onto the younger generation alongside their Under 13 and 14 fellows. They are well known to be active assistants during club raffles, BBQ’s and other important functions. For Ocean Beach’s Director of

Junior Activities, Robyn Carr, the selection has a special significance because it aligns with the club’s centenary year. “This season, Ocean Beach celebrates 100 years of surf lifesaving and being selected to represent the club in this significant season is extra special for Zara and Billy,” she said. “At Ocean Beach we are a family club and we all work together to give the children what they need to succeed, not just in surf lifesaving but with life skills. “By giving the children opportunities like this, they gain skills that they can take with them, (and) we have had a lot of success with club members winning the Central Coast division of this award.” The competition will surely be tight against the many high achieving surf lifesaving clubs of the Coast, yet Zara and Billy will enter knowing they have the wisdom of 100 years behind them. CCN

Caruso strong in goals but no second goal for McCarthy FOOTBALL A 1-0 loss and frustration met the Central Coast Mariners at Penrith Stadium on Sunday, December 5, against their undominant hosts, Macarthur FC. The single goal was inadvertently scored by Mariners’ captain, Oliver Bozanic, wrongfooting debutant goalkeeper, Lawrence Caruso for a fatal own goal before half time. In recognisable yellow, the away side played with high energy the whole game, yet their dominance in possession went unrewarded on the score board. Mark Birighitti was suspended for one match after an FFA Cup red card on Wednesday against the Wollongong Wolves so

Yaren Sözer stepped up for his debut in the A-League. An upper leg injury flare up at the 20th minute mark forced the second-choice keeper from the field and brought Caruso into the goal. Up the other end, the Mariners maintained their strength in passing play and found dangerous positions on goal thanks to the growing confidence of Joshua Nisbet, Harrison Steele and Matheus Moresche in taking on defenders, one on one. A deadlocked half-time score was denied the Mariners in the final minute of regular time with a goal for Macarthur, scored via a cruel deflection against Oliver Bozanic’s side. Ex-Mariner, Daniel De Silva, was crucial in the set-up, wrong-footing Ruon Tongyik to

Centre back, Ruon Tongyik, warming up

jet down the wing and find the pass in-field to Ulises Dávila. The Macarthur captain shot the ball hard and fast, first into Bozanic before ricocheting into the far corner, giving his team

the lead even though they hadn’t made a single shot on target all game. Restarting play for the second half, the Mariners continued to push against their hosts to

create a steady stream of chances. Marcos Ureña kept Macarthur keeper, Filip Kurto, on his toes with two powerful shots in the first five minutes, the first blocked by a shoulder, the second skimming just wide of the side post. The final third of play brought even higher stakes for the Mariners who were desperate to turn their midfield dominance into points. A 74th minute low cross by Lewis Miller flitted tantalizingly in front of Kurto, drawing Ureña, Moresche and a line of Macarthur defenders into fierce contact with each other as they contested control of the ball. At the other end, Caruso found his feet within the goal posts, making a number of vital

saves from corners to prevent his team’s deficit from doubling. Debutant, Harry McCarthy, had his first run in the A-League after scoring the winning goal mid-week against the Wolves, but he could not repeat the magic. In the end, the necessary goal could not be found by the Mariners who remain challenged in unlocking the great potential of their multiple goal-scoring talents, both new and seasoned in yellow. Although disappointing to have conceded two A-League losses on the road in a row, the team can look forward to this Sunday’s Match Week Four contest against rivals, Sydney FC, scheduled to be the first home game of the season at Central Coast Stadium. CCN

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