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Members of the Patonga Beach Progress Association have paid their respects to Patonga resident Charles ‘Charlie’ Sproul who passed away this month. See page 5

Business

Three restaurants on the Peninsula have been recognised in a national guide aimed at listing the hottest spots to enjoy this summer. See page 21

Education

Over 20 Santas donned their red hats and sacks for a festive paddle along the Ettalong waterfront last weekend. See page 13

Candidates not convinced by PM’s PEP-11 announcement The Federal Government announced last week it has taken the first steps towards cancelling the PEP-11 permit for offshore gas exploration over an 8,200 square metre area from Newcastle to Wollongong, with waters off the Peninsula a possible drill site. Labor and independent candidates for the Federal electorate of Robertson said, however, they were unconvinced by the declaration and permit holder Asset Energy also claims the fight is not over.

The permit expired in February, with an application for renewal hanging in the balance for 10 months as environmental groups and residents waited for Federal Resources Minister, Keith Pitt, to sign off on a refusal. Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced last week at Terrigal that the Government, which includes Minister Pitt, has advised NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole as the joint authority partner, as well as the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA), of its intention to refuse the renewal application.

NOPTA, as the regulator, will grant the applicant 30 days to respond to the notice of intention to refuse the application. But with permit holder Asset Energy (a subsidiary of Advent Energy) foreshadowing a “consultation and assessment process that could take several months” and Labor candidates for Robertson remaining cynical, doubts are emerging that a final resolution will be reached before the next Federal election, which will take place by May next year. Morrison said last week that while gas is an important part

of Australia’s current and future energy mix, this is not the right project for the “pristine beaches and waters” off the east coast of NSW. He said the major reasons for refusal were high levels of community opposition and the fact the Government was not satisfied that the applicant is able to raise sufficient funding to progress the work. Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks, who was with the Prime Minister, said the move was an “important decision” for the Central Coast and reflected the “values and care” the community has towards the

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environment and oceans. But Asset Energy Executive Director, David Breeze, said the announcement ignored science and the need for gas and the company looked forward to working with NOPTA and the Government over an “assessment process” he said could take “several months”. “Our focus will be on addressing concerns and letting people know about the positive environmental and economic benefits which would come from our proposal,” Breeze said. Continued page 4

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Central Coast Surf Academy recently received $2,500 to help encourage women and girls into surfing as part of a new focus on equality in the sport. See page 29

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Still recovering Rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Central Coast nurses and midwives as they gathered outside Gosford Hospital on December 8 to protest unreasonable workloads... See page 3

Business

The State Government has revisited its Regional Plan for the Central Coast and announced an updated vision for the next 20 years, 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. Building on the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, which was

released in 2016, the government has widened the net and extended its vision in the Draft Central Coast Regional Plan 2041, largely influenced by changes in the way people work and live in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, launched the revised plan at Gosford waterfront on December 6, together with Business NSW Central Coast Regional, Director, Paula martin, and Chair of the Central Coast Chapter of Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Caine King. 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. 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. Continued page 6

Sport

A 1-0 loss and frustration met the Central Coast Mariners at Penrith Stadium on Sunday, December 5, against their undominant hosts, Macarthur FC. See page 38

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Ettalong had a taste of Hollywood on Thursday, December 2 with the premiere of a teaser for the upcoming locally produced film, Crazy Love, at Bar Toto. See page 13

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Ourimbah Region Residents’ Association (ORRA) were hoping to convince Administrator Rik Hart to send the plan back to the town planners for further work. “Mr Hart is voting on what is actually contained in the plan, not what staff are advising him is in the plan,” ORRA member Brian Davies said. “I recommend that he read

and understand it and do a site visit to understand the issues that the community are raising about steep hills and fire and flood threats that make the proposed plans dangerous and unworkable.” ORRA wants a masterplan which has a coherent vision for the future of Ourimbah; that reflects the community values of the residents of Ourimbah and provides certainty for any Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan changes. ORRA says the masterplan does not reflect the extensive community consultation held after the Councillors’

2019 decision. “Ourimbah Region Residents’ Association (ORRA) ran a survey across the whole Ourimbah region to be sure we were presenting a consensus community view,” ORRA said. “We liaised with Council staff and elected Councillors over a period of months and believed we had achieved a result that would suit all parties. “None of this consultation is mentioned in the plan and most of the community feedback has been ignored.” Member for The Entrance David Mehan shares ORRA’s concerns.

“On 27 April 2020, the then elected Councillors unanimously resolved to support the concerns of the Ourimbah Region Residents Association about the Masterplan by limiting building heights and protecting the heritage of the area,” he said. “Surprisingly, the April resolution was not referred to in the six page report prepared by Council staff for tonight’s meeting. “Ourimbah residents are rightly concerned that Council staff are seeking to ignore a legal resolution and direction made by the elected Council about the Masterplan.

“The Administrator should not adopt the staff recommendation without referencing the April resolution and confirming its continuing application.” Speaking in State Parliament in May this year, Mehan said the Ourimbah masterplan had benefited from Councillor input to staff recommendations. He made the remarks during debate on whether the Coast should have a judicial inquiry into the Council which had been put under administration and the Councillors suspended.

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Sport

It was an exceptional return to football at Central Coast Stadium for the Mariners, defeating rivals Sydney FC, 2-0, on Sunday for the first home game win of the new season. Page 32

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The detailed proposal was announced earlier this month in a joint media release from Council and Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks. Local business owners said they only heard about the project via a generic Council letter dropped off at their

premises last week. The $32.5M proposal includes a two-year plan to replace the existing single-lane roundabout with a signalised intersection, including signalised pedestrian crossings across all four sides of the intersection. The project is expected to start construction in mid-2024 and finish by mid-2026. The existing roundabout is currently encompassed by four businesses: Ocean Beach Tyrepower, Inspirations Paint, Coles Express Garage and 7/11. Store Manager of Ocean Beach Tyrepower, Vic Mostaert,

said the proposal was likely to affect their business long-term and he did not see the purpose of the upgrade. “It is an absolute waste of money – and I know it’s going to cost $32M … what a waste of money,” Mostaert said. “This roundabout works very well, we have very few accidents and the only time we get traffic is in the morning and afternoon, it banks up both ways and that’s the only time during the day. “The roundabout is very effective and efficient; it works very well as it is. “They are going to take some of our land – when we’re up

and running it won’t affect us too much – but the time to build it, it’s going to affect us a lot. “I don’t know how they are going to get five lanes across there, I think it’s going to be very difficult. “Someone nearly died at the crossing at the railway line the other week … that’s where they should be putting the money.” Mostaert said the proposal could see vehicles bypass the new intersection via his business which would put the safety of his staff and customers at risk. Store Manager of 7/11, Christie Gordon, said the

proposal would “drastically affect her business. “Having a look at the plans, it looks like there is going to be median strips down both roads which is going to impact traffic being able to get into our driveways,” Gordon said. “I also foresee there being an issue with cars turning left off Ocean Beach Rd onto Rawson Rd if that light turns red, they can come straight through my driveway and fly through the other driveway which could cause issues with traffic, people could get hit.

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Out&About

Community organisation We Care Connect has received over 1,100 requests to provide Christmas gifts to disadvantaged Central Coast children this year.

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Education

Ettalong Beach Public School Parents and Carers’ (P&C) Association has been awarded $10,000 to purchase ‘Big Ass Fans’, after their bid was successful in the 2021 Community Building Partnership program. See page 27

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The Council has requested a huge rise in the amount it can charge for its water,wastewater, stormwater and other waterrelated services from July 1, 2022. In an exclusive interview with CCN, IPART Chair Carmel Donnelly said the community response had been extremely strong, with all submissions to be made public in the interests of transparency.

“We are part way through our review and are undertaking analysis of the proposed water pricing and are still keen to hear from community members,” Donnelly said. “We put out an issues paper in September, which attracted 175 submissions and more than 1,000 survey responses, as well as 630 quick poll responses. “In October we put out an information paper on stormwater services and received 270 survey responses and one submission from Council. “There was a very strong response with particular concerns on the affordability of the (proposed) increases.

“We acknowledge that represents hardship for some people – there have been some very tough times during COVID. “By far the majority of respondents opposed the increases and even among those who were not opposed there was a strong feeling they should be brought in gradually. “Quite a lot of other issues were raised as well. “There’s a difficult situation with Central Coast Council and the public inquiry and quite a few people raised concerns about the Council’s performance and transparency and whether or not Council had maintained infrastructure adequately and would do so into the future.

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were going to be (with an increased service charge),” she said. “A lot of people had looked through the Council proposal carefully and drew our attention to specific details.” Donnelly said all issues raised would be looked at thoroughly and independent advisers would also be engaged before a final decision was reached. A draft report will be handed down in March next year, with another call for submissions and a public hearing to be held, ahead of the final report, which will be handed down in May and will determine prices to apply from July next year. Terry Collins

Central Coast builders have taken out a number of categories at the 2021 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards. See page 25

New emission limits don’t satisfy campaigners

Sport

Vales Point power station has been issued with an order to limit its emissions of nitrogen oxide.

Ten Central Coast “ninja warriors” have qualified for the USA World Titles next year after achieving success at the Australian National Ninja League World Qualifier held in Gosford last week. See page 40

In an application to the EPA, Vales Point requested a further five-year license exemption which allows for the emission of more than 800mg per cubic metre of nitrogen oxide (NOx) per day. The EPA granted Delta an exemption to the licence, however, the exemption went hand in hand with an order to reduce current daily levels. The new ruling states that the power station must cut NOx

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levels by 35 per cent to 850 mg per cubic metre for 99 per cent of the time, and 23 per cent to 980 mg per cubic metre for the remaining one per cent, which allows for occasions when burning at higher temperatures occurs. Delta Electricity applied to continue to operate with 1,500mg per cubic metre for a further five years to January 1, 2027. Broadly seen as positive move for guaranteed air quality on the Central Coast, emissions from Vales Point remain at odds with those permitted in the Clear Air Regulation Act, which

came into effect in 2012. Eraring power station, also on Lake Macquarie, emits on average 330mg of NOx per cubic metre. Community and environmental groups engaged in a relentless campaign for Vales Point’s NOx levels to be reduced, based on health impact studies that showed the effect the pollutant can have on adults and children. In response to the campaigning, the EPA engaged in community consultation during the decision-making process for

the exemption request. This was Vales Point’s third request for an exemption. On the previous two occasions, the exemption was granted by the EPA without community consultation. The EPA received 1,800 submissions, while the issue became the subject of several protests. “This is the first time the public have had an opportunity to express their views to the EPA on this issue, so that’s significant,” said campaigning group Future Sooner’s Will Belford.

Many of those submissions called for the EPA to go further than it has and requested that Delta Electricity fit low NOx burners at the station, much like those in use at nearby Eraring and in power stations across the world. It is believed that the fitting of the low NOx burners would have resulted in a halving current emission levels. Reports suggest that low NOx burners would have cost owners Delta $90m.

Business

Three restaurants on the Peninsula have been recognised in a national guide aimed at listing the hottest spots to enjoy this summer. See page 21

Business

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Sport

On Saturday, December 18, the Central Coast Mariners confidently defeated the Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 at Central Coast Stadium to secure a second win in a row.

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Over 20 Santas donned their red hats and sacks for a festive paddle along the Ettalong waterfront last weekend. See page 13

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Members of the Patonga Beach Progress Association have paid their respects to Patonga resident Charles ‘Charlie’ Sproul who passed away this month. See page 5

The Shelly Beach Malibu Club, a short and long boarding club for women, has received an injection of funding following its successful application for a Surfing NSW grant. See page 13

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“Some people were happy with the quality of service but about a third raised the issue of water quality. “We heard (about ongoing concerns with) water quality at Davistown, Saratoga and Yattalunga and there were also concerns around water pressure, reliability of service and environmental responsibilities, particularly around the beaches.” Donnelly said a huge area of concern was that the proposal would see a large increase in service charges rather than usage charges. “Some people felt they worked very hard to manage their use of water and would not be able to have as much influence over what their bills

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The team from Husqvarna HQ at Tuggerah donate toys to We Care Connect

Majority oppose water price hike – IPART Chair

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Ourimbah Region Residents’ Association (ORRA) have convinced Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart to send a draft masterplan back to town planners for further work. See page 3

High notes were heard echoing across Gosford CBD on December 4 as Central Coast Stadium hosted Coast Opera Australia’s Night of Enticements in the rafters. See page 17

The Federal Government has taken the first steps towards cancelling the PEP-11 permit for off-shore gas exploration over an 8,200 square metre area stretching from Newcastle to Wollongong, with the Central Coast a likely drilling site.

The vast majority of more than 2,000 submissions and responses received by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on Central Coast Council’s proposed 34 per cent water rate hike opposed the rise.

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A very caring Christmas This year Soroptimist International celebrated its centenary with 72,000 members in 122 countries participating in a variety of events to mark the occasion.

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Business owners ‘furious’ about intersection upgrade Business owners surrounding the Rawson Rd and Ocean Beach Rd roundabout at Woy Woy say they are infuriated by the lack of planning and consideration from Central Coast Council regarding the proposed intersection upgrade.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has backed the decision of developer, Jedaclew Pty Ltd, to seek a review of the Local Planning Panel’s refusal.

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Primer Minister Scott Morrison making the announcement at Terrigal on December 16 Photo: The Boathouse Group

ORRA urges Hart to ‘read before voting’ A group of residents from Ourimbah were facing a last-ditch attempt to hold off a masterplan for Ourimbah that Central Coast Council was due to adopt on December 14.

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PM kills PEP11

The $8.25M redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct, which was promised in the 2019 Federal election campaign, will finally start construction in February. See page 4

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The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) welcomes the provisional approval of the Pfizer vaccine for Australian children.

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Back on the water

The Patonga-Palm beach ferry service will be back on the water from December 17 following its acquisition by new owners, the Boathouse Group.

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Workers on the Central Coast stand to benefit from the powering up of renewable energy projects, with registrations of interest now open... See page 25

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Two years after the Black Summer bushfires threatened the Central Coast, two local volunteer emergency service organisations have been given a share of over $400,000 for projects that will assist in their recovery and strengthen their emergency response capabilities.

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Each year staff at Hakea Grove’s compete to have the most festive wing at the centre and this year the competition has been fierce. See page 14

Parkhouse at Kibble Park will be hosting a range of interactive art exhibitions with locally made products available for purchase

Community invited to give feedback on latest blueprint for the region

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Out&About

Comedian Bob Downe will bring his high rolling cabaret Viva Bob Vegas! to the Laycock St Community Theatre in January. See page 17

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News

Residents of Chittaway Bay are campaigning for the installation of public bathroom amenities at Lions Park, the home to a piratethemed playground. See page 3

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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.

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Candidates not convinced by PM’s PEP-11 announcement The Federal Government announced last week it has taken the first steps towards cancelling the PEP-11 permit for offshore gas exploration over an 8,200sq m area stretching from Newcastle to Wollongong, with waters off the Peninsula a possible drill site. Labor and independent candidates for the Federal electorate of Robertson said, however, they were unconvinced by the declaration and permit holder Asset Energy also claims the fight is not over.

Kindergarten students at Woy Woy Public School received a very special delivery during Week 10 of Term 4 2021.

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Sport

Central Coast Surf Academy recently received $2,500 to help encourage women and girls into surfing as part of a new focus on equality in the sport. See page 29

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Mask and book sales aid Mary Mac’s A Pearl Beach business has raised over $3,000 for Mary Mac’s Place by selling masks and used books. Owner of Pearl Beach Cafe & General Store, Kevin McCunn, said “In the first lockdown, when the first mask mandate came in, we realised we would have to ensure our customers were wearing masks, so we bought a pack of masks and asked our customers to buy one to help support the cause. “Instead of it being a negative

thing of forcing them, we tried to do it in a more positive way so they were abiding by the mandate, but also donating to charity. “We want to thank all the people who have been fine to kick in a couple of bucks to charity … it’s a fantastic one. “Every bit helps!” Mary Mac’s Place is a free service which provides hot meals to the community Monday to Friday, providing 80 to 100 hot lunches per day. Visitors can obtain food

hampers, access facilities to have a shower and do their laundry. The service also assists vulnerable community members access essential services,such as homelessness support, health and legal services. Mary Mac’s Place will run an information stall outside the Pearl Beach store on December 26 and January 2, between 9am and 2pm, to help collect donations. Donations can either be made

in cash or via eftpos. They are also encouraging locals to ‘Shout a Mate a $6 Plate’ to help raise funds to cover the costs of the meals and keep the service running. Mary Mac’s state that every cent of the $6 will go directly to providing meals and all donations are tax deductible. More information about the ‘Share a Plate’ campaign can be found at chuffed.org/ project/shout-a-mate-a-plate Maisy Rae

Morrison visits to announce more finance for affordable housing Prime Minister Scott Morrison was in Woy Woy last week to visit a new social housing development aimed at making it easier for older women at risk of homelessness to access secure housing. The social and affordable housing project at 1 Waratah Ave was first announced by the NSW Government in November, with the 12 units fully leased within a week of construction finishing. Morrison visited the development to announce an

additional $500M in low-cost financing to support affordable housing across Australia under the National Housing Finance

and Investment Corporation (NHFIC). CEO of Pacific Link Housing, Ian Lynch, said the organisation welcomed the announcement. “We further acknowledge that there will be a need to increase the liability cap again, hopefully moving to a measured and regular schedule to cap increases to create surety around amount and timing of cap increases, leading to greater market certainty,” Lynch said. “Pacific Link Housing, the only locally based Tier 1 Community Housing Provider,

as to date, successfully attracted $11M of long-term, low cost, NHFIC debt finance. “The announcement means further headroom in the NHFIC facility, meaning Pacific Link Hosing will be able to apply for further low-cost debt finance at the completion of the developments currently under construction in around 12 months’ time. “NHFIC is a critical piece to the puzzle, required to make affordable housing developments financially sustainable, allowing Pacific Link Housing to build a

perpetual build-to-rent affordable housing development pipeline.” Lynch said more could be done, with the community housing provider compiling an evidence-based summary in 2020 of the affordable housing need on the Central Coast. “The data, which was based on pre-COVID evidence, showed that there were approximately 12,000 Central Coast residents living in rental stress, that is, spending more than 30 per cent of income on rent. This data alone, shows that the task is enormous,”

Lynch said. The Federal Government said the additional funding was in response to the Statutory Review of the Operation of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Act 2018 (NHFIC Act). The Review made several recommendations aimed at building on NHFIC’s early successes and further enhancing the role that NHFIC is playing in improving housing outcomes. Maisy Rae

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Candidates not convinced by PM’s PEP-11 announcement From page 1 “Asset Energy has at all times followed correct procedures and due process in seeking to retain our rights to explore much-needed gas resources offshore NSW. “Asset has the technical expertise and has demonstrated the financial capacity to complete the proposed exploration program in a timely and safe manner.

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“I hope that throughout this process, the country’s commitment to independent, science-based regulation of energy resources will prevail, not any short term or political decision-making.” He said the proposed exploration zone was more than 20km from the coast with estimates indicating there was enough gas there to provide energy to NSW for more than 20 years. He said while drilling for gas, Asset Energy also intends to explore the potential for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in an area about 100km from some of Australia’s largest CO2 emitters. He acknowledged that many in the community have genuine questions about the activity and said the company will respond in a forthright and truthful manner. “But it is important that we have a public discussion which is grounded in fact,” he said. “Factually inaccurate, politically motivated or exaggerated claims cannot be allowed to distort debate.” He said many business organisations, community leaders and political representatives support the “need to capture the economic, energy and environmental benefits of the activity we propose”. Independent candidate for Robertson, Vania Holt, said of the announcement: “I really don’t think we’ve witnessed a more scripted beachside performance since the final season of David Hasselhoff’s Baywatch”. Holt said Morrison has done what Keith Pitt could have done in February with the stroke of a pen. “So, why do it in Robertson, why do it now, and why the big performance?” she said. “Is it because there’s an election imminent? “Is it because the Liberal Party fears Lucy Wicks will lose her seat after voting against Zali Steggall’s anti-PEP11 motion in Parliament?

“Is it because they are under pressure from strong, Independent candidates right up and down the coast? “And is Keith Pitt’s silence on being overruled by the Prime Minister part of the peace deal with Barnaby Joyce in the Coalition’s civil war over climate policy?” Holt said we need to see “how this process plays out and whether it remains unresolved after the election”. “What is apparent is that the only long-term solution to protecting our environment is a permanent ban on fossil fuel activities along our Coast, and the only sure way of achieving that is through a strong, Independent representative,” she said. Labor candidate for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid was equally cynical, saying the announcement was “nothing but a statement of intent”. “The Central Coast community has come together these past 10 months to oppose offshore drilling, and the Government continues to string us along” he said. “No dotted line has been signed to actually kill off PEP11. “I remain incredibly sceptical about this announcement. “This community is entitled to be very sceptical too; promises have been made before with no results. “As far as I’m concerned, this is still a waiting game for our community who have clearly and overwhelmingly voiced their opposition to PEP-11.” A spokesperson for the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources confirmed, on December 20 the titleholder has been provided 30 days in which to provide a response to the notice of intention to refuse, prior to the Joint Authority making a decision. Minister Pitt declined to comment. Details on the status of PEP11 can be found online at the NEATS portal. Terry Collins

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Patonga pays tribute to Charlie Sproul Members of the Patonga Beach Progress Association have paid their respects to Patonga resident Charles ‘Charlie’ Sproul who passed away this month. Charles Edward Sproul, or Charlie/Chas, first came to Patonga in 1929 when he was about three years old. His mother (Jane Higgins) and father (Alfred Richard Sproul) came from Brooklyn to run a grocery store. Charlie had two siblings, brother Alfred and sister Elsie (Corrie). The store was at the creek end of Jacaranda Ave with a boat shed and mezzanine opposite. Charlie had said “… running the shop was a full-time position but Dad ended up losing it because he gave too much tick. “It was during the depression and both Mum and Dad said that they couldn’t see kids go hungry when they had food on the shelves.” Times were tough during the depression and Charlie’s family did what they could, with his Mum cleaning houses and

doing washing for people. His father had a horse and cart and before the road came through, everything was delivered by ship from Sydney to the wharf and then Charlie’s father would deliver it. There wasn’t a large permanent population at Patonga but every Friday night there would be an influx of people who arrived by ferry. Charlie and his brother learnt a work ethic early and, in their pre-teens, used to deliver meat for the butcher from Brooklyn. The boys also used to go into the bush and cut a bag of wood and deliver it to the houses for one and six a bag. Charlie worked on the oyster leases for a while with another Patonga stalwart, Pop Witchard. Charlie remembered his childhood as “absolutely marvellous, the whole area was our playground”. In the summer months the children did a lot of swimming and Charlie once related, “I’m often amused by what people have to do to learn how to swim these days. “We had to learn to swim because the bigger kids would throw you into the water and if

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you didn’t swim you drowned.” Schooling was by correspondence with a local qualified teacher overseeing 16 children. “Our schooling finished at the end of primary, although some went off to boarding schools.” The Sproul boys selfeducated with sage advice from Mum, “…to read everything that you can get your hands on because there is some knowledge in a bad book.” In the 1940s Charlie and Alf started the Patonga Sports Club – Charlie as President and Alf was Secretary. The Club disbanded when a

promise of land for grounds and tennis courts was converted by Council to a caravan park. At the start of World War Two, Charlie was working as a fisherman on his own trawler and even though he tried to sign-up he was excluded as he was working in a protected industry. Charlie recalled how [the war] changed things dramatically for Patonga – the ferries stopped running because the river was mined. In 1948 Charlie moved away from Patonga and married a few years later. He did a course in carpentry,

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served an apprenticeship, then started a business in the back yard of his Banksia home. An injury to his hand and the loss of a finger made it too difficult to get insurance so Charlie joined the Air Force where he remained for 25 years. He worked as a carpenter and building supervisor and served time in Darwin and southeast Asia. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1963. A block of land in Patonga purchased by Charlie and his siblings gave their parents an opportunity to build a home just at the end of the war. The house is named “Coralchas” = Cor (Corrie), al (Alf) and chas (Charlie). Charlie said he moved back to Patonga around the 1980s because he loved the place. His parents had passed away and he hated Sydney. He got out of the service, bought a trawler and went back to Patonga. Maturing years brought Charlie cataracts on both eyes so running the trawler was not viable so it was sold. Charlie continued to be

involved in the community. He collected newspapers for elderly residents, took some people shopping and was handy for advice. He fished with, Tom Halton, chasing Luderick in the creek. Charlie had a stint as President of the Progress Association and was an integral part of Anzac Day celebrations. In the 1940s he was trustee for the land that became the Progress Hall and RFS building. Charlie was a regular walker and transitioned to using a walker and then a scooter. His love of reading and learning meant he had an informed opinion on most subjects and was happy to share those insights. In 2010 he contributed his story to an edited book called “Stories from Patonga”. Charlie passed away on December 7 at Gosford Hospital. He was the proud father of a son and daughter, and he is survived by their families. Source: Statement, Dec 20 Patonga Beach Progress Association

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The new Cabinet

Dominic Perrottet - Premier Paul Toole - Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional NSW, Minister for Police Stuart Ayres - Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport, Minister for Western Sydney Bronwyn Taylor - Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health, Minister for Mental Health Matt Kean - Treasurer, Minister for Energy Damien Tudehope - Minister for Finance, Minister for Employee Relations, Vice-President of the Executive Council, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Alister Henskens - Minister for Skills and Training, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly Brad Hazzard - Minister for Health Sarah Mitchell - Minister for Education and Early Learning Mark Speakman - Attorney General Rob Stokes - M inister for Infrastructure, Minister for Cities, Minister for Active Transport Victor Dominello - Ministerfor Customer Service and Digital Government Anthony Roberts - Minister for Planning, Minister for Homes David Elliott - Minister for Transport, Minister for Veterans Natalie Ward - Minister for Metropolitan Roads, Minister for Women’s Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Kevin Anderson - M inister for Lands and Water, Minister for Hospitality and Racing Geoffrey Lee - Minister for Corrections Natasha Maclaren-Jones - Minister for Families and Communities, Minister for Disability Services Samuel Farraway - Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Stephanie Cooke - MP Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Eleni Petinos - M inister for Small Business, Minister for Fair Trading James Griffin - Minister for Environment and Heritage Mark Coure - Minister for Multiculturalism, Minister for Seniors Dugald Saunders - Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Western NSW Benjamin Franklin - Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Regional Youth Wendy Tuckerman - Minister for Local Government

Minister must repair toxic relationship – Harris Central Coast Labor MPs will call for an urgent meeting with newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, to discuss the fall-out following the 2016 amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils. Tuckerman’s appointment was confirmed following a Cabinet reshuffle on December 20, after former Minister Shelley Hancock announced she would not recontest her South Coast seat at the next state election in 2023. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said one of Tuckerman’s first jobs should be to “try and repair the toxic relationship between Central Coast Council and the State Government”. “The role in the downfall of the finances of Central Coast Council must be shared equally between the Council and State Government, given

the poor support and lack of relationships,” Harris said. “The Administrator revealed that Government Ministers refused to respond to the Council’s pleas for help resulting in the local ratepayers facing huge rate increases to pay back privately sourced bank loans. “The new Minister must sit down with Council and negotiate a fair financial assistance package such as the one given to Hornsby Council ($90M). “Central Coast Council, one of the largest (council) mergers, received only $20M in support. “Ratepayers can’t continue to bear the burden of the NSW Government’s obsession with mergers which has led to higher rates and charges, job and service cuts. “The new Minister must also put voluntary demergers back on the table and give the local community a say in what they want local government to look like moving forward.”

Harris said Labor MPs will write to the new Minister requesting an urgent meeting in the new year. In announcing the new Cabinet, Premier Dominic Perrottet said it combines a wealth of experience with fresh energy to focus on delivering the NSW Government’s vision for the state. “It’s a team with purpose, carefully shaped to deliver on our vision,” he said. “My expectation is that every Minister will work hard to improve the lives of people across our state at a critical time in the history of our state.” There are nine first-time Ministers in the new-look Cabinet which includes the three new portfolios of Minister for Cities, Minister for Homes and Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology. “Four of our new Ministers are women and we hope they will help inspire our next generation of leaders,”

Perrottet said. Hancock said she had asked the Premier not to reappoint her to the Cabinet citing “challenging family circumstances”. “Also, a significant challenge for me has been the departure of Gladys Berejiklian, she said. “Gladys’ resignation is a loss for NSW and a personal loss for me, and something that I have found difficult to move past.” Hancock said it had been “highly rewarding” working with the Local Government sector over the past three years. Among major achievements she cited: significant reform in the state’s rating system; encouraging greater participation of women in councils; delivering superannuation to councillors; and securing millions for councils to assist with bushfires, floods and the pandemic. Terry Collins

Wicks chairs first hearings of social media committee The House of Representatives Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety commenced its public hearings this week with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, noting the initial hearings would focus on groups

experiencing online harm. As Committee Chair, Wicks said the hearings on December 21 and 22 were an opportunity for the committee to hear from a wide range of interested parties on matters relating to social media and online safety. “Online safety is a significant

issue for a range of groups and individuals across the Australian community, and the Committee will hear evidence from a variety of witnesses,” Wicks said. Witnesses across the two days included advocates for children’s safety, including the Daniel Morcombe Foundation,

the Alannah and Madeline Foundation and the Carly Ryan Foundation. The Committee also heard from representatives of minority groups, faith organisations and the Let Her Speak campaign. Public hearings are

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Congratulations at Killcare Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club has congratulated a number of its members for completing their Silver Medallion IRB Driver’s award this month. “A huge congratulations to Nael Malik, Robin Slater, Zac Webb and Lochie Franz who all successfully completed their Silver Medallion IRB Drivers award,” Club president Craig Sheppard said. “Congratulations for their dedication and determination to see this through despite the challenging conditions, and a massive thanks to Jason Smith

(Ocean Beach) And Tim Pittolo (Terrigal) for all the help with training and assessment – we’re beyond grateful.” The club also congratulated Max Keogh and Lexi Sheppard for representing the Club at the SLSCC Youth Development Day at Copacapana SLSC this month. “From all reports they learned a lot, represented us brilliantly and had a ball including getting dragged around by Smudge on the RWC,” Sheppard said. Source: Newsletter, Dec 10 Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club

Local committee welcomes outlawing coercive control The Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee (CCDVC) has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement it will outlaw coercive control in current and former intimate partner relationships. The move was announced on December 18 by Minister for Prevention of Domestic and

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“This includes consulting on and introducing a stand-alone offence to address coercive control, as well as possible amendments to other existing laws. “Coercive control is also a red flag for intimate partner homicide. “The Domestic Violence Death Review Team led by the coroner found that intimate partner homicide in NSW is typically preceded by coercive control often without any recorded physical violence.” The Central Coast continues to have the second highest number of domestic violence assaults in NSW, with Brisbane Water Local Area Command is now report to be on par with its Tuggerah Lakes counterpart with more than 350 DV-related incidents each month. Co-Chair of the CCDVC, Nicole Harvey, said the committee believes that tackling all forms of abuse, including Coercive Control requires a whole of government and whole of community response. “Although this decision was as a result of extensive consultation and after a raft of recommendations from the Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control, we hope that the introduction of relevant legislation continues to be informed through consultation with the DFV sector, those with lived experience and evidencebased research,” Harvey said. “It is not only a hidden and very insidious form of abuse but a complex one and legislation would need to ensure it adequately protects victims of violence and not do more harm. “Primary Prevention is key to ending domestic abuse and the CCDVC hopes that both State and Federal Government see the importance of investment

in education, awareness raising campaigns and primary prevention not only in relation to Coercive Control but for all forms of abuse. “Ensuring our local Police Districts are adequately resourced is also vital with the CCDVC enjoying a strong and respected partnership with NSW Police.” Harvey also called on the NSW Government to recognise the impact of the housing crisis on victims of violence. “We have a housing crisis on the Central Coast. We hope that with the criminalization of Coercive Control there is an ongoing commitment to ensure there are safe, secure and affordable housing options for those who need them,” Harvey said. “Increased funding in the DFV sector, including the housing sector would need to be an integral commitment in line with the introduction of legislation and the CCDVC was extremely pleased to see the recent State Government announcement on significant funding for crisis and emergency accommodation for victims of abuse.” Harvey said the committee will continue to work with local community, business and government in education on coercive control and primary

prevention methods, and advocacy for sector and victims of violence. The Department of Education will also reportedly review school programs about respectful relationships to ensure these include content about coercive and controlling behaviour. The government said comprehensive training on coercive control will be introduced across systems and communities. A public awareness campaign about coercive control will be developed and delivered in consultation with stakeholders, including with culturally and linguistically diverse and First Nations communities and organisations. After further extensive consultation next year, the Government aims to introduce a bill to Parliament in the 2022 Spring sitting, with reforms potentially commencing in the second half of 2023. For confidential advice, support and referrals, contact: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), the NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 65 64 63), NSW Rape Crisis (1800 424 017), or Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491). Maisy Rae

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Christmas council closures Central Coast Council offices including library branches and counciloperated childcare services will close over the holiday season and will reopen on January 10, 2022.

All library branches will close from December 27 and afterhours chutes will also not be open for returns. The Gosford Customer Service Centre, works depots, Laycock Street Community Theatre, and the Wyong Administration Office, are all

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Holt vows to fight corruption Independent Candidate for Robertson, Vania Holt, said she believes corruption must be at the forefront of the national debate during the 2022 federal election. Holt said after spending five years researching corruption in Australia, a federal ICAC must be established by the next government. She said she decided to put up her hand as a candidate in order to push for integrity at all levels. “I find that abuse of power – whether it be corruption or domestic violence, I really can’t stand it, and so I’ve put my hand up and tried to stop that as best as I can,” she said. “From five years of studying it, all I can see is corruption everywhere I look. Corruption is abuse of power, it’s using the resources we have and it’s excluding the public, so we have no say where anything goes.” Holt said she would like an anti-corruption commission established, similar to that proposed by Independent Member for Indi, Helen Haines, to “help the community feel like they have a voice again”. When asked why she decided to stand for the Seat of Robertson, Holt said she loves the area after working here, and believes the electorate needs a fresh voice. “What I’ve found working here is that the major issues people are concerned about are the environment, PEP-11, broadband, women’s safety and bushfire preparedness –

we have hit bushfire season again and we have nothing here,” Holt said. “The incumbent (Lucy Wicks MP) is not very useful – [she] hasn’t stopped PEP-11, hasn’t given broadband, hasn’t done any of this and it’s something that I can stand up for and work for Robertson. “The ‘Let it Rip’ attitude of both State and Federal Liberal Governments – no boosters, no quarantine, people have to have their own personal responsibility– in a medical environment, that’s appalling. “They’ve outsourced the health advice to individual people and that’s not how health or education should work. “The pressure on the public and private services are immense. “We need people to lead with integrity, we need people to provide resources that we have, but it’s just prioritising the resources in a different way …it’s not fair, it’s not equitable, it’s not governing for Australia. “At the moment I feel the priorities by the Liberal National Government are towards the big end of town … we have all missed out, whether its housing, education, health, university.” Holt said she would like to see the Central Coast become a stand-alone-region, in a similar stance to the incumbent candidate, Lucy Wicks. “It would be awesome to not be half of Newcastle, not be half of Sydney, to be its own Coast,” Holt said.

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“Why can’t we have our own university here? “That means teaching students can do their practical on the Coast rather than having to go to Newcastle or Sydney. “There is also no Family Court in Gosford – it’s really distressing for people to have to travel and then wait for hours and then come back … it’s absolutely vital to have that here.” Holt originally stood as a candidate for the New Liberals Party but announced on November 24 that she would contest the next election as an independent. Nearly two weeks later, the New Liberals Party was deregistered with the Australian Electoral Commission stating that due to the party’s name, being similar to the Liberal Party, would cause potential confusion in electors. “As an independent you can do more for your community, than you can as a party. You can listen to your community, then act on those policies,” Holt said. Holt said she would not speculate on who she would give her preferences to at the next election, but would instead speak to fellow candidates on the campaign trail for a good feel on their policies. “There are a number of candidates I’d like to speak to before I decide where they [preferences] go so it’d be a bit premature at this stage to say … except to say Liberal will be last.” Maisy Rae

All Council leisure centres will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and will be open on all other days, operating on adjusted hours. The Gosford Regional Gallery will only be closed on designated public holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day and

New Year’s Day. Council operated childcare centres will shut on December 24. Source: Media release, Dec 20 Central Coast Council

New appeal for wanted man

Police have renewed their appeal for public assistance to locate a man wanted for an alleged murder conspiracy and directing organised criminal activity who may be on the Central Coast. Masood Zakaria – aged 26 – is wanted on outstanding warrants for several organised crime-related offences in Sydney’s south-west, including conspiracy to murder. Investigators suspect Masood Zakaria may be limiting his movements to between Sydney and the Newcastle and Central Coast areas. Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Criminal Groups Squad believe he is

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actively evading police and may attempt to flee the country. Masood Zakaria is described as being of Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern appearance, about 180cm tall, obese build, with brown eyes, black hair and a beard. It is believed he is in the company of a number of males of either Mediterranean/Middle

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Esplanade should be a promenade

Currently this part of The Esplanade is a very narrow, two-way road with a walking

FORUM pathway along the coast. During weekends and holidays, it is a very busy road used by walking people, running people, people walking with children in prams, people walking with dogs, disabled people in their vehicles and also by bicyclists (there is bicycle hiring station on the

corner [of] Beach St). But The Esplanade currently is not a safe place for bicyclists. Because The Esplanade is one of most beautiful scenic roads on the Central Coast, we suggest converting it to [a] one way Promenade. The Esplanade needs one way for car traffic (because it has lots of private driveways) and a proper ‘bicycle path’ on the side road.

Also, existing parking areas for tourists and beach visitors should be as angle parking. [A] new bicycle pathway will encourage safety on The Esplanade. All these suggestions must be immediately checked and accepted by Local Road Traffic Authority.

In my memory, I think there have been two trivial accidents at the level crossing, so describing it as a “death trap” might be seen as a slight exaggeration. The crossing is relatively lightly trafficked and has warning lights and a boom gate, so a driver is well protected and has to act in an imaginatively foolish way to put himself in any danger. As for her claim that the state government promised to “replace the Rawson Rd crossing with a pedestrian underpass, an overpass at the base of Bull’s Hill and a widened underpass at Shoalhaven Dr”, this is pure fantasy. The Bulls Hill underpass (not overpass) was a vanity project

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper of Chris “Never-lost-a-cent” Holstein and was never justified on either traffic or safety grounds. When a study showed that the cost would be about $150M, with a minimal cost/ benefit return, the state government rejected it, as any prudent authority would. As for the Shoalhaven Dr underpass, I have never heard, at any time, that the state government had any involvement in such an undertaking. I have, myself, suggested several times that this could be

an economical improvement to the traffic flow on the Peninsula, but nobody has ever shown the slightest interest in taking up the project. As for the present Rawson Rd underpass, this was an absurd waste of $15M, put in place prematurely, before there had been any analysis of the Bulls Hill proposal whose execution was the only excuse for the underpass in the first place. I am not aware that anyone has ever used the underpass which stands as a monument to the incompetence of the Council and should, perhaps, be so commemorated in a suitable plaque. If we have a loose $150M lying around for traffic improvements, I’d suggest that the obvious place for such an investment is the 19th-century Woy Woy Rd/Bulls Hill alignment. It is only necessary to look at the patchwork of repaired safety railings along the route to see where traffic accidents

happen in this ward, and the failure to tackle that problem was, of course, one of the absurd deficiencies of the Bulls Hill underpass scheme. Even the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce can see that a new alignment is required up the escarpment, even if it does mean encroaching on the Brisbane Water National Park, which I’d normally vehemently oppose. The relative unimportance of Rawson Rd can be judged from the fact that the new intersection design provides for only one lane to and from the crossing, suggesting that future traffic volumes are not expected to be higher than they are now. Whatever crossing improvement might be needed probably extends no further than enhanced signage to alert careless drivers to a need for caution.

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FORUM Quite apart from the litter problem and the hazard that they pose to wildlife, why on earth would anyone remove them when outside? Email, Dec 14 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

Who is responsible? The Premier announced on Monday, December 20, that he will split up the portfolios responsible for the road and transport network in NSW into four separate portfolios, citing the need for greater accountability of the state’s infrastructure network.

FORUM structured road and transport portfolios in the Perrottet Government is responsible for delivering on their 2011 promise to replace the deadly Rawson Rd level crossing in Woy Woy with a vehicle underpass?

So which minister in the re-

Email, Dec 21 Stephanie Short, Woy Woy

Look out – Santa’s about Look out folks, Rudolph is here. Santa’s sleigh is on it’s way To say “hurray”. He rings his bell to say all’s well And wishes you a happy day. Santa’s grin is under his chin, With a red hat to close the hatch Until next year.

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SUPer Santas

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Over 20 Santas donned their red hats and sacks for a festive paddle along the Ettalong waterfront last weekend. The December 19 event, which was ran by SUP and Yoga with Tina, aimed to raise funds for environmental charity, Take 3 for the Sea. Organiser Tina Vella said $100 was raised by attendees at the morning paddle. “We were having fun with our ho ho ho’s and merry Christmas cheer,” Vella said. “We raised $100 for Take 3 to help care for our ocean, waterways and earth. “[It was] so good to spend time with all these Santas! “Keep an eye out for a sunrise paddle in the New Year.” Maisy Rae

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Eve’s years of service celebrated Local Peninsula resident, Eve Skulander, was recognised for her many years of service to several organisations on the Central Coast at a special morning tea on December 13. Eve’s involvement in the community includes her work at the Central Coast Mentoring Network Inc, Country Women’s Association and the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, presented Eve with a commendation certificate at Brisbane Water Secondary College, Woy Woy. “Eve is a legendary community volunteer who has dedicated so much of her time to helping others, supporting young people and providing guidance to residents during difficult periods” Tesch said. “Eve has faithfully volunteered 16 years to the Central Coast Secondary School Mentoring program at Brisbane Water Secondary College and 23 years to the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, a truly remarkable record,” Tesch said. Deputy Principal at Brisbane Water Secondary College, Woy Woy, Paul Gilmore, thanked Eve for her commitment to young people at the high school. “Eve has mentored hundreds of vulnerable or disadvantaged students and guided them in realising what paths they would like to take in their lives,” Gilmore said. “She has helped reform, reshape and enhance future outlooks of many former students. “After 16 years mentoring students here, Eve is well known

Peninsula resident, Eve Skulander, was recognised for her many years of service

for her polite, humble and diligent approach with students, and we are so appreciative and thankful for her immeasurable support.” Rhonda Richardson from the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre paid tribute to Eve noting she has made a difference to women all over the Coast. “Eve is an empathetic, compassionate and exceptional listener who gave her undivided attention to others,” Richardson said. Former President and contact mentor of the Central Coast Mentoring Network Inc Ken Bate said Eve’s involvement in the mentoring program had been integral. “The Central Coast Secondary School Mentoring program is committed to equipping students with the skills, self-esteem and ability to confront any challenges that life throws at them,” Bate said. “Eve has been an integral part of this program at BWSC and I know hundreds of former students can reflect on the impact Eve has had on their lives.” Eve has decided to retire from her volunteering commitments and looks forward to a less busy schedule. “I have so many happy memories from over the years, it has been a joy and everything I have done I have received more back helping others. I would recommend volunteering because it has broadened my life and made me see and realise humanity in all its forms,” she said. Source: Media release, Dec 21 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

BOOK REVIEW

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Silverview

Author: John le Carre Publisher: Peguin

Published posthumously, this is the 26th novel from John le Carre, a former British Intelligence officer who became a world renowned author. Silverview begins on a rainy (what else) morning in London where Lily, with her two-yearold son in tow is delivering a secret message to Proctor. When a woman answers the bell Lily says, “I need Proctor. She said Proctor or no one.” So Stewart Proctor, urged by Lily’s mother to be there to meet Lily reads the secret letter and tells Lily the answer is “yes”. The story then travels to the

small town of East Anglia. It is there where we meet Julian Lawndsley. He is in his early thirties and has just purchased a bookstore. He comes from London and seems to be cashed up but has had enough of the city. Which is good because he will not get the city hustle and bustle in East Anglia. Just as Julian is getting ready to shut the shop for the night in walks a figure in “Homburg hat and fawn raincoat, armed with a furled umbrella.” After perusing the store, the figure introduces himself as Edward Avon and makes a suggestion to Julian that his store is incomplete without Sebald’s, Ring of Saturn, (I looked it up, it is an actual book about East Anglia, which I won’t be reviewing).

When asked what Edward does he replies, “Let us say I am a British mongrel, retired, a former academic of no merit and one of life’s odd-job men. Will that do you?” But that really isn’t the truth, is it? The next morning the two

coincidentally end up at the same cafe, when Edward tells Julian of another coincidence, that fact that Edward knew Julian’s father. The two went to school together. Edward does seem to know details that only a school friend

would know. Maybe it did happen. Maybe not. Edward even professes to assisting Julian’s father financially when he fell into difficult times as a disgraced vicar. Maybe he did help out. The two become close. Does Julian crave a father figure? What is in it for Edward? We then have two stories running side by side; one of Proctor, his marriage, his quest to uncover a leak, and the other story of Julian and Edward. Edward’s dying wife and daughter and his house, Silverview, “big dark house on the other side of town, darling. Halfway down the hill from the water tower, lovely garden, or was.”

Eventually the two stories will meet up. I am not going to pretend to understand everything that went on in this story. Maybe I haven’t read enough spy stories to understand the undertones, innuendos, references, etc. What I don’t have to pretend to get is the dialogue – it is witty and tight. Julian and Edward have great conversations: “Will you permit me, Julian to say something personal and potentially offensive? As long as it’s not too personal, Julian replies warily, but in a similarly light vein.” It is a quick read and overall a pretty good one – a good one for the Christmas Stocking! Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre (EBACC) said its artisans have remained dedicated to their crafts through COVID-19, with many members continuing their activities from home. Members are looking forward to 2022 when classes return for the complete four terms. The most recent Term 4 involved classes of Art Painting, Pottery, Stitchery, Quilting, Patchwork, Silvercraft, Jewellery, Boobs & Bags Cushions (for mastectomy patient recovery). Centre President, Peter Mulholland, said over 75 students participate and

EBACC membership is currently 107. “Central Coast Council provides and assists in maintenance of our premises at the corner of Picnic Pde and Maitland Bay Dr and the recent construction of a new major traffic roundabout at this intersection greatly assists local residents and through vehicular traffic,” Mulholland said. “Although our Annual Exhibition and Sale in October 2021 was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, plans are underway for the last weekend in October 2022 at the Peninsula Community

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Centre opposite Rogers Park. “Bendigo Bank Ettalong Beach became a new benefactor during the periods of lockdown particularly assisting the Boobs & Bags Group who make cushions for the Breast Care nurses who service the whole of the Central Coast. “EBACC members and supporters are thanked for continuation of support and hope your Christmas 2021 is joyous and 2022 healthy and prosperous (and Covid-free).” Source: Media release, Dec 21 Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre

Antique sales will help local charity Customers at Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables have been asked to embrace the spirit of Christmas and help support local charities by purchasing gifts at the shop. The small business said that by shopping locally for items at

the outlet, shoppers will be supporting the vital work of Coast Shelter, with a percentage of December’s profits going to the not-for-profit. If customers prefer to stay at home, they can find a range of presents on the store’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Gifts can also be delivered

locally for free. Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables is located at 3 Watt St, Gosford, near Australia Post. Christmas opening hours are 10am-7pm daily. Source: Media release, Dec 16 Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables

COASTAL DIARY A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, DEC 23

ticketed, 3pm

Top Shelf Elf and Mrs Claus FRIDAY, DEC 31 and Christmas Photobooth, 2021 New Year’s Memorial Park The Eve Fireworks, Entrance, 10am - 2pm GOSFORD UNITING CHURCH Memorial Park The Entrance, FRIDAY, DEC 24 Eve Christmas Community Carols 8:45pm - 9:15pm 129 Donnison Street, Gosford PRESENTS

7pm in Kibble Park, Gosford

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

Gosford Uniting Church: SATURDAY, JAN 8 Christmas 6pm Games Eve for theCommunity Children Carols, Kibble Park Western Warriors Indigenous FEATURING GOSFORD CITY BRASS BAND Gosford, 7pmCHOIR CENTRAL COAST PHILHARMONIA U14s Rugby League Team: 4325 3695 Fundraising Concert

(if wet or smoke aﬀected, we will move into the Uni�ng Church) stay COVID-19 safe - stay socially distanced 1.5m

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and Auction, Everglades Country Club, ticketed, 7pm

Bouncing Stilt Christmas, Terrigal Beach Memorial, 10am - 2pm SATURDAY, JAN 15

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A-League Double Header: CCM v Wellington & W-LeagueWellington FC v Newcastle Jets, Central Coast Stadium,

& Vintage Fair, Lions Community Hall 8 Russell Drysdale Street East Gosford, 15/01 - 8am - 4pm, 16/01 - 9am - 3pm, 0414 614 659 terrigalantiquevintagefair@gmail.com

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FRIDAY, JAN 21

Mounties - Guest artist: Lucky Starr, Club Wyong, ticketed, 10:30am 4359 7444 clubwyong.com.au

David Farmer, Gosford RSL, ticketed, 12pm - 2pm

FRIDAY, FEB 18

Free Form Painting 2 Day Workshop With Peter Griffen, The Design Gallery, ticketed, 29 - 30/01

SUNDAY, JAN 30

Wyong Drama Group: BIRTHRIGHTS, Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah, ticketed, 18/01 - 26/02, multiple sessions

Coastal Twist: Free Outdoor Festival - Coastie Car Boot Sale Woy Woy Carnie Fair Day, Coastal Twist: Bauhaus Peninsula Lions Club, Peninsula Recreation Party Futurismo, Dunban Road Car Park - www.wyongdramagroup.com.au Precinct, Umina Beach, Naughty Noodle Fun, 5 Cnr. Ocean Beach Road Coastal Twist: register to show off your Broken Bay Road, Ettalong Woy Woy, 7am - 1pm Love Club - Rumpus fur babies at the infamous THURSDAY, MAR 24 Beach, ticketed, 6pm Cabaret Dinner and Show, Puparazzi Pooch Parade SATURDAY, FEB 5 coastaltwist.org.au/event/dance/ in concert Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, and win prizes, 10am 5 Broken Bay Rd Ettalong Altfest On The Coast coastaltwist.org.au/event/ Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm Featuring: Carla Lippis + Clara coastie-carnie-fair-day/

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SATURDAY, JAN 22

Terrigal Antique

long or short board skills Coastal Twist: and win prizes, 9am HalloQween - Pink coastaltwist.org.au/event/ light dance party, free-beach-day/ PCYC Umina Beach, 101 Osborne Ave Umina Beach, SUNDAY, JAN 23 free - bookings required, 6pm - 10pm

SATURDAY, JAN 29

Coastal Twist: Free Beach Day, Umina Beach at the Sydney Avenue entrance, Register to show off your

Fable + MARZ + Filip with a F, 5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm

WEDNESDAY, FEB 9

CA BA RE T S HOW 8 December Featuring the Good Morning Mounties Show Band Hosted by Roy Cooper Guest Artist:

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LISA CROUCH Guest artist: BRIAN LORENZ

CA BA RE T S HOW 29 December Featuring the Good Morning Mounties Show Band Hosted by Roy Cooper Guest Artist:

LUCKY NOV EMBER 24 Guest STARR artist: LISA CROUCH

GEBC February 2022 Event Special Guest Speaker:

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3 Legends in Concert Normie Rowe, Dinah Lee, Jade Hurley, Laycock Street Community Theatre, ticketed, 2pm & 7:30pm sessions

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Saturday 25 December

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Australia Remastered [s] 11:30 The Heights (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast [s] QI (PG) [s] Would I Lie To You? At Christmas (PG) [s] Christmas With Poh [s] 2:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] Worzel Gummidge (PG) [s] 4:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 5:00 6:00 (PG) [s] 7:00 Movin’ To The Country [s] ABC News [s] Outback Ringer (PG) [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus 7:30 One: Melissa Leong (M) [s] Joanna Lumley’s Unseen 10:00 Adventures (PG) [s] 12:05 That Christmas (PG) [s] Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey [s] 1:00 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] 2:00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus 3:00 One (M) [s] 4:00 Call The Midwife (PG) [s] 5:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 6:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 7:00 Worzel Gummidge (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Shaun The Sheep [s] ABC News [s] Outback Ringer (PG) [s] Would I Lie To You? At Christmas (PG) [s] 9:00 Midsomer Murders (M v) [s] Talking Heads: The Shrine (M) [s] – Lorna visits the spot where Clifford’s motorbike crashed, 11:20 hoping for some closure. QI: Quizmas (PG) [s] Sammy J (PG) [s] 1:30 rage (MA15+) [s] rage Christmas Special (PG) 7:00 ABC News Summer [s] The Pope’s Christmas Mass 9:30 2021 [s] 10:30 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast [s] 11:30 ABC News Summer [s] A Berry Royal Christmas [s] 1:00 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas 2:00 Carol Odyssey [s] Would I Lie To You? At 2:30 Christmas (PG) [s] Hard Quiz: Has Beens (PG) [s] Christmas In Australia With 3:00 Christine Anu [s] 5:00 Midsomer Murders (PG) [s] The Penguin King With David 5:30 Attenborough [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 The Queen’s Christmas Message 2021 [s] 8:00 The Royal Variety Performance 2021 (PG) [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] 10:10 Father Brown (M v) [s] rage Guest Programmer (M)

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Last Vermont Christmas” (AKA ‘The Last Christmas Home’) (PG) (’18) Stars: Erin Cahill, Justin Bruening, Catherine Corcoran, Alan Pontes, Rachel RhodesDevey, Jim O’Hare 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] Better Homes And Gardens Summer: Countdown To Carols [s] Woolworths Carols In The Domain [s] Movie: “Vacation” (M l,s,v) (’15) Stars: Chevy Chase American Crime: Episode Six (M s,v) [s] Home Shopping Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Santa’s Boots” (PG) (’18) Stars: Megan Hilty House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Movie: “Elf” (G) (’03) – After wreaking havoc on the North Pole elf community due to his ungainly size, a man who has been raised as an elf travels to New York in search of his real identity and the true nature of Christmas. Stars: Will Ferrell Movie: “Fred Claus” (PG) (’07) Stars: Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins Movie: “Isle Of Dogs” (PG) (’18) Stars: Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban, Jeff Goldblum Home Shopping Woolworths Carols In The Domain [s] Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant [s] Mayor’s Christmas Carols (PG) [s] Sea Link Carols By Candlelight [s] House Of Wellness (PG) [s] Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special (PG) [s] Salvation Army Christmas Special (PG) [s] Movie: “Jack Frost” (PG) (’98) Stars: Michael Keaton Highway Patrol (PG) [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (PG) [s] Movie: “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (M d,l) (’83) Stars: Chevy Chase Movie: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (PG) (’89)

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Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “The Christmas Ball” (G) (’20) Stars: Deirdre Mullins, Nick Hendrix, Caroline Langrishe, Richard Lintern, Anna Wilson-Jones Explore [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] Great Getaways (PG) [s] Movie: “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous” (M v) (’05) Stars: Sandra Bullock, William Shatner, Dolly Parton New Amsterdam: Preventable (M) [s] Chicago Med: The Things We Do (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “A Christmas Movie Christmas” (G) (’19) Stars: Brant Daugherty 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] Christmas With Delta Goodrem (PG) [s] Carols By Candlelight *Live* (PG) [s] Christmas At Highclere Castle [s] The Weakest Link: Best Of WL Punters Christmas Special (M) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron (PG) [s] National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant [s] Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols [s] Good Food Christmas [s] CMA Country Christmas [s] Christmas With Delta Goodrem (PG) [s] Carols By Candlelight (PG) Movie: “Blizzard” (G) (’03) Stars: LeVar Burton NINE News Saturday [s] Movie: “Deck The Halls” (PG) (’06) Stars: Danny DeVito Movie: “Four Holidays” (M s) (’08) Stars: Vince Vaughn Queen’s Christmas Message *Live* [s] Dame Edna Rules The Waves (M s) [s] Movie: “The Santa Con” (PG) (’14) Stars: Barry Watson Destination WA [s] Home Shopping Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron (PG) [s]

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

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Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Inside Bold (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] Inside Bold (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Jamie: Together At Christmas [s] Law & Order: SVU (M v) [s] The Royals Revealed (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Inside Bold (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Jamie: Together At Christmas [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] Inside Bold (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Have You Been Paying Attention To 2021? (M) [s] Rhys Darby: Big In Japan (MA15+) [s] Religious Programs [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] Freshly Picked [s] Jamie: Together At Christmas [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 4x4 Adventures [s] All 4 Adventure [s] Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Taste Of Australia [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] 10 News First [s] Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby [s] A Baby Reindeer’s First Christmas (PG) [s] The Dog House (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (M) [s] The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] The Savoy At Christmas (PG) The Living Room (PG) [s]

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

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5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Football: FIFA Arab Cup: Semi Final 2 *Live* From Al Thumama Stadium, Qatar 8:00 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Italians 2:15 The Chefs’ Line 2:45 Child Genius 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) 8:30 Red Election (PG) (In English/ Danish/ Russian) 9:25 Bowled Over: Untold Australia (MA15+) 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) 5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Dr Russell’s Imaginarium 2:30 All Is Bright 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Silent Night: A Song For The World (In English/ Arabic/ German/ Hebrew) 9:10 Freddie Mercury - The Great Pretender (M l,s) 10:45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l) 11:40 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M v) (In French) 1:25 Celebrity Mastermind 3:30 Destination Flavour Christmas 5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 Worldwatch Continues 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 A World Of Calm 2:25 Patrizio Buanne: Celebration (Part 2) 3:25 NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert 4:45 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate 5:35 Secrets Of The Toy Shop: Inside Hamleys (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Deck The Halls: The Luxury Christmas Decorators 8:30 On Broadway 10:00 Movie: “Lion” (PG) (’16) Stars: Sunny Pawar (In Hindi/ Bengali/ English) 12:05 Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry (PG) 1:35 The Chocolate Factory: Cadbury Australia

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

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Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] Destination WA (PG) [s] Making Of Ghostbusters Afterlife (PG) [s] Movie: “Mr Mom” (PG) (’83) Stars: Michael Keaton Movie: “Rocky II” (PG) (’79) Stars: Sylvester Stallone Bondi Vet (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Green Machine (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: Oceans (PG) Movie: “The Matrix” (M l,v) (’99) Stars: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster Chicago Med: Ghost In The Attic (M) [s] The Bad Seed (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 9:00 11:30 England: Pre Game [s] 10:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 12:00 England: Test 3: Day 2: Session 1 *Live* From The 2:00 MCG [s] 3:00 12:30 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 1:10 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 4:00 5:00 England: Test 3: Day 2: 6:00 Session 2 *Live* From The 7:00 MCG [s] 7:30 3:10 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 3:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 8:30 England: Test 3: Day 2: Session 3 *Live* From The 9:40 MCG [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers *Live* From The Blundstone Arena [s] 9:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne 11:00 Stars *Live* From The Gabba 11:45 12:30 Home Shopping 12:35

Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “The Black Stallion Returns” (G) (’83) Stars: Kelly Reno, Allen Garfield, Teri Garr 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: Former Hostage/ Gone Carer (PG) [s] Australian Crime Stories: Killing Florence (M v) [s] Reported Missing: Michael (M) [s] – Gloucestershire Police face a series of increasingly complex searches for 59-yearold Michael, whose paranoid schizophrenia prompts him to disappear and go into hiding. Chicago Med (M) [s] The Village: Good Thing (M) Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 Escape From The City [s] 9:30 News Breakfast [s] How Deadly World (PG) [s] 10:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Gardening Australia Presents 12:30 Worzel Gummidge (PG) [s] 1:10 Mrs Wilson (M l) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 3:10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 3:30 (PG) [s] Movin’ To The Country [s] ABC News [s] 6:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 7:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Griff’s Great Australian Rail 11:00 Trip(PG) [s] QI (M s) [s] 12:00 Hannah Gadsby’s Nakedy Nudes (MA15+) [s] 12:30

Sunrise [s] 6:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 9:00 England: Pre Game [s] 11:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 12:00 England: Test 3: Day 3: Session 1 *Live* From The MCG [s] Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 1:50 England: Test 3: Day 3: 2:00 Session 2 *Live* From The 3:00 MCG [s] 4:00 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 5:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 6:00 England: Test 3: Day 3: 7:00 Session 3 *Live* [s] 7:30 Seven News [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: 8:30 Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers *Live* From Manuka 9:30 Oval [s] Born To Kill?: Albert Desalvo ‘The Boston Strangler’ (M) [s] 11:40 The Goldbergs: Love Triangle (PG) [s] 12:35 Home Shopping 1:30

Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Wedding Daze” (M l,s) (’06) Stars: Jason Biggs, Isla Fisher, Michael Weston, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joe Pantoliano Talking Honey (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] Travel Guides: Vietnam/ Cambodia (PG) [s] The Weakest Link: Celebrity Special (M) [s] Kath & Kim: Hello Nails!/ High And Dry/ Foxy On The Run/ 99% Fat Free (PG) [s] Manifest: Fasten Your Seatbelts (M d,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

Escape From The City [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:30 How Deadly World (PG) [s] Griff’s Great Australian Rail 10:30 Trip [s] The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Gardening Australia Presents 12:30 Worzel Gummidge (PG) [s] 1:10 Mrs Wilson (M l) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia [s] 3:10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 3:30 (PG) [s] Movin’ To The Country [s] ABC News [s] Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 6:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 Spicks And Specks (PG) [s] Fisk (PG) [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) The Queen’s Green Planet [s] 11:00 Father Brown (PG) [s] 12:00 Silent Witness (M) [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 1:00

Sunrise [s] 6:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 9:00 England: Pre Game [s] 11:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 12:00 England: Test 3: Day 4: Session 1 *Live* From The 1:00 MCG [s] Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 2:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 3:00 England: Test 3: Day 4: 4:00 Session 2 *Live* From The 5:00 MCG [s] 6:00 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 7:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 7:30 England: Test 3: Day 4: Session 3 *Live* From The MCG [s] Seven News [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades v 8:30 Hobart Hurricanes *Live* From 9:30 Marvel Stadium [s] 10:30 Autopsy USA: Prodigy (M) [s] American Crime: Episode 11:20 Seven (M l,v) [s] 12:10 Home Shopping 1:05

Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Travel Guides: Vietnam/ Cambodia (PG) [s] The Weakest Link: Celebrity Special (M) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Mega Zoo (PG) [s] – Vets race to save wombat Daisy as she battles mysterious health problems. A challenging road trip for keepers as they transport a giraffe. Emergency (M l) [s] A+E After Dark (M mp) [s] New Amsterdam: This Is Not The End (M mp) [s] Manifest: Grounded (M d,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s]

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

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

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6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 10:00 10:30 England: Pre Game [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 11:00 11:30 England: Test 3: Day 1: Session 1 *Live* From The 11:40 MCG [s] Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 1:30 England: Test 3: Day 1: 4:00 Session 2 *Live* [s] 5:00 Cricket: Tea Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 5:30 6:00 England: Test 3: Day 1: 7:00 Session 3 *Live* [s] 8:00 Seven News [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: 9:10 Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers *Live* From The Sydney Showground [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne 11:50 Renegades *Live* From Optus 12:40 Stadium [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

rage (PG) [s] 6:00 ABC News Summer [s] 7:00 The Best Of Back Roads (PG) 9:30 Rugged Paradise [s] ABC News Summer [s] 10:30 Gardening Australia [s] The World In 2021: Year In Review [s] Compass [s] 12:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 1:10 ABC News Summer [s] Landline [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] 3:10 The Royal Variety 3:30 Performance 2021 (PG) [s] Everyone’s A Critic (PG) [s] Dream Gardens [s] 6:00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat 7:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 9:10 Program To Be Advised Doc Martin (PG) [s] Harrow (M v) [s] Silent Witness (M v) [s] 12:30 Talking Heads (M) [s]

6:00 Escape From The City [s] 7:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo [s] 11:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News Summer [s] 12:30 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Mrs Wilson (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News Summer [s] 3:30 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 6:30 Movin’ To The Country [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story Summer Series [s] 8:35 The Queen’s Green Planet [s] 9:25 London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year [s] 10:10 Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure [s] 11:05 The Day Will And Kate Got Married (PG) [s] 6:00 7:00 9:30 10:00 11:05 12:00 12:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:30 4:00 5:05 6:00

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9:00 Australia By Design (PG) [s] 5:00 9:30 The Savoy At Christmas (PG) 5:15 10:30 Terry Pratchett’s The 5:30 Abominable Snow Baby [s] 1:00 11:00 A Baby Reindeer’s First 3:00 Christmas (PG) [s] 12:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 4:30 12:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 1:00 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 1:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 5:10 2:30 Roads Less Travelled (PG) [s] 3:00 4x4 Adventures [s] 5:40 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:30 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 8:30 7:00 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League 10:35 Men: Round 6: Melbourne Victory v Western United *Live* 11:30 From AAMI Park [s] 10:00 FBI: Fathers And Sons (M) [s] 1:30 11:00 FBI: Short Squeeze (M) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 2:25 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 8:00 8:30 10:30 11:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 10:30 11:30 12:30

Entertainment Tonight [s] Left Off The Map [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Inside Bold (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] The Royals Revealed (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Territory Cops (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted (M v) [s] The FBI Declassified (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] The Royals Revealed (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] NCIS (M v) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] The Boxing Day Tsunami (PG) [s] The Royals Revealed (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s]

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

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Motor Sports: Speedweek Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix France Cycling: NRS 2021 Sunshine Coast Movie: “Welcome To Country” (PG) (’17) Stars: Alec Doomadgee Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) By Royal Appointment Serving The Queen SBS World News Zoo Mum (PG) Walt Disney (PG) Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime (PG) Movie: “Chef” (M) (’14) Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Favreau 24 Hours In Emergency: Saving Grace (M) North To South: The Full Journey France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch The Chefs’ Line Child Genius The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Queen Victoria’s Children: The Best Laid Plans (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Charles And Diana: 1983 (PG) Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Japan (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency: Labour Of Love (M) SBS World News The Crimson Rivers (In French) Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) North To South: The Full Journey France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour A World Of Calm: The Coral City Child Genius The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Queen Victoria’s Children: A Domestic Tyrant (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Secrets Of Royal Travel: Secrets Of The Royals In The Air (PG) Titanic - Into The Heart Of The Wreck (PG) Kenny Rogers - All In For The Gambler SBS World News Man In Room 301 (M l,s) (In Finnish) Miss S (M d) (In Mandarin) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour A World Of Calm: The Glassmaker Michael Mosley - Great Intelligence Test (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Queen Victoria’s Children: Princes Will Be Princes (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Australian Railway Journeys: Port Augusta To Darwin (PG) The Royal House Of Windsor: Adapt Or Die (M l) Departure (M) SBS World News In Therapy (M l) (In French) DNA (M) (In Danish/ English/ Polish)

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Tierney given life membership Umina Beach resident, Tim Tierney, was named as a life member of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) at the Umina-Ettalong Branch’s final meeting of the year on December 13 at Club Umina.

From left, Chris Etherington, Liesl Tesch, Tim Tierney and Dr Gordon Reid

Tim was recognised for over 40 years’ service to the ALP, following nomination by his branch, where he had spent time as secretary and president for nearly 20 years. The branch said Tim was a “respected and much-loved local hero” whose significant contributions to the community should be recognised. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch presented Tim with the award on the night. “In addition to his contribution to the Labor Party and broad support of many community endeavours, Tim has also

recently retired from Central Coast Council in his role at Umina Library,” Tesch said. “He is appreciated by many.” Tim retired as a library officer in June 2021 after serving at the post since 1983, first as a library assistant in the Gosford Mobile Library. “I love my customers, every one of them is valuable,” he said. “I Iove working with people.” Now a grandfather, Tim said he wishes to travel to outback NSW when he gets the chance. He loves gardening and tending to his birds and of course politics. In his retirement he does not have any desire to be anywhere else but in the Australian bush. Source: Media release, Dec 17 Stephanie Short

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

lizzy@gosfordcommunity.org.au

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

Central Coast Watercolour Society Art society for artists painting in watercolour Workshops, beginners classes and paint outs Details on our website ccwsinc@gmail.com www.centralcoastwatercolour.com.au

www.fabcnsw.org.au

Community Centres Empire Bay Probus Club Friendship, fellowship, and fun in retirement. Very active club, outings, excursions, dining - 3 times a month 1st Thur 1.30pm Club Umina, Melbourne Ave, Umina Beach Visitors Welcome. 0414 280 375

ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au

Wyoming Community Centre 147 Maidens Brush Rd.Venue Hire (Covid Rules apply)Financial CounsellingCommunity Support and AssistanceNDIS ProviderOut of School Hours CareWork Experience and Student Placements. 43237483 www.gosfordcommunity.org.au

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Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre The revamped CCMDC is open. Schools and Group bookings welcome by appointment. Building has special needs access and toilets Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. Terrigal. 4385 5027

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

Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded folk Details from Geoff 0447 882 150 Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199

Peninsula School for Seniors Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, rumikin, craft, history, walks, & coach trips Tues & Wed 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 The Krait Club Community Centre - Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For seniors. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 3277 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Supports both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers.

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

Grow Mental Health Support Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and improve mental health and well being. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy and Wyong. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au 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

Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 1300 650 594 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

Troubadour Central Coast Folk, Traditional & Acoustic Music and Spoken Word Concerts, Ukulele meets, and Sessions 4342 6716 troubadourfolkclub@gmail.com

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

Political Groups

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

Special Interest Peninsula Environment Group Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

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

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

Australian Labor Party Political discussions, national, Central Coast Asbestos centralcoastveterans@bigpond.com. state and local government Diseases Support Peninsula Village issues Women’s Groups Group Wellness Centre Blackwall Girl Guides Support for those suffering Offering holistic and Peninsula Day Branch Girl Guides meets near you! with asbestos diseases and complementary therapies 1pm 2nd Mon Blackwall Girl Guides Unit others interested in asbestos including aromatherapy, CWA Hall Woy Woy For girls 7-13 years old issues. You are not alone, massage and music therapy 4341 9946 info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au Mondays 5:30 – 7:30pm meet with others who can 4344 9199 Service Groups Blackwall Guide Hall, 120 share their experiences. Bring Memorial Ave, Ettalong Beach a family member or friend. Entertainment Lions Club of Woy Woy Peninsula Village Meals (Cnr Lurline) 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on Everglades Country Club Delivered daily to your door LEARN TO DANCE 0414 863 183 fourth Wed of each month. 3rd Monday of each month blackwallgirlguides@gmail.com Social ballroom dancing for all Nutritious, great for the elderly Maree 0419 418 190 Make new friends and ages, all you need is a desire 4344 9199 have fun while serving your Music to learn and dance, Country Women’s community. no partner required. Association Woy Woy Peninsula Village Coastal a Cappella 0478 959 895 meet every Wed at Tuggerah Carer’s Support Group 30 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy Award winning women’s a community hall, 2:00pm Craft & Friendship: 1st, 2nd, & For carers of loved ones with cappella chorus. Rotary Clubs Anne - 0409 938 345 3rd Wed 9AM dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to Music education provided. International service club anneglazier@y7mail.com Meetings: 4th Wed 9.30 11.30am Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ improves lives of communities Ph: 0411 434785 Health Groups Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Paula 4344 9199 in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled woywoycwa@gmail.com Performance opportunities. activities, fellowship and Alcoholics Anonymous Hire us for your next event. Prostate Cancer friendship. - Someone cares. 0412 948 450 Peninsula Women’s Support Group Rotary Club of Woy Woy Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, coastalacappella@gmail.com Health Centre Tues 6pm Everglades (Gosford) Progress Hall Henry Parry & Counselling, therapeutic and Country Club. Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Wells Street East Gosford social groups, workshops, Don Tee 0428 438 535 Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, domestic violence and abuse Terrigal issues. All services by women 9.30am to 12 noon for women 4367 9600 4342 5905 www.pcfa.org.au www.cccwhc.com.au

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OUT & ABOUT DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Gardening Gift Guide SHARE

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CHERALYN DARCEY

Whether it’s for Christmas or to fulfill that New Year’s resolution to garden more, I’ve put together a few ideas to inspire the gardener or garden dreamer in your life. From simple ideas to delight the heart to helpful ways to take gardening to the next level, maybe you will even find something to treat yourself! Starting Out Gardeners These ideas are great for those just beginning to garden. A gardening journal is an excellent present for all but particularly for those starting out. Gardening hats and boots are a necessity and are available in all sizes and some very fun styles these days. Magazine subscriptions, either print or digital are perfect for those starting out as is a copy of your favourite gardening book. Other ideas include a paper pot making kit for seed raising, kitchen compost bucket, gardening labelling stakes and if you are a gardening guru, why not gift them your time. Make up a gift certificate for one-onone gardening lessons from you. An alternative is a gardening class or course online. Native beehives and insect hotels are a must to protect and encourage our precious beneficial insects. They are readily available from most garden centres, and you might like to create your own for your naturepassionate friend. Instructions can easiest be found online, search: DIY native beehive or bug hotel. A good quality watering can may be a subtle hint, but it might just give your brown-thumbed, but gardeninterested mate, more motivation to keep their plants watered.

A sundial would be a brilliant gift and can be found in all sorts of sizes and shapes from elaborate pillars to simple small slabs. For the gardening obsessed in your life garden specific hand balms and creams are a much-appreciated gift. Reusable coffee cups may not be welcome in takeaways, but they are in the garden! No one wants bugs in their drinks so look for a garden-themed lidded mug or cup. Presents for Young Gardeners These gifts would suit anyone but would make garden-inspiring presents for kids. A bird house is a lovely idea. Buy a ready-made one or better yet one they can make or decorate themselves. Pets! The best gardening pets are worms and if you gift a child their own worm farm, they will love you forever and so will their garden. A gift to keep little hands and minds busy is a DIY pot. A plain terracotta pot and a selection of suitable art materials such as weather-proof paints or markers so they can make their own garden art masterpiece would be much appreciated.

Houseplant Gardeners These people really can’t have too many plants so another one will always be welcome. The other thing they love are beautiful, quirky, and clever pots, but just make sure they have drainage holes. Propagation kits and supplies are also a good idea especially if they haven’t begun doing this. An indoor smart garden is a fun gift idea and can be found in lots of sizes. They are made up of a hydroponic growing system that includes a light, pot and usually the growing medium and nutrients. There are a few places now offering macrame and basket making classes, in person and online and these types of hangers and holders seem to go hand in hand with the potted plant trend so perhaps gift one of these classes. www.craftschooloz.com A few other ideas to suit everyone: The best quality gardening tool/s you

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Gifts for Gardening Gurus Harvesting baskets are such handy items and you one as the base of a gift basket. They can be found in lots of materials and sizes just make sure yours is sturdy enough for vegetable carrying. How about a tinkling set of wind chimes? Soothing and beautiful they can be found in endless designs to match the taste of your gardening friend and their space.

You should seal pot first with an allweather sealant. If you don’t have a compost bin, get or make one.

Gaia’s Garden, A Guide to HomeScale Permaculture, 2nd Edition By Toby Hemenway, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2009, ISBN: 9781603580298

This is an oldie but a goodie and if you are interested in learning more about Permaculture Gardening in

particular, then I do highly recommend this book. A beautiful title, well-illustrated that others have described as fun, and I’d agree. There is something rather engaging in Toby’s tone and in his dedication to working with nature. Lots here on understanding and restructuring your soil, water usage and catchment, design, edible food gardens and forests, along with ways of encouraging beneficial insects. There is a whole chapter that suggests useful plants for Mediterranean climates so dig in, that’s you Coasties! Gaia’s Garden is suitable for all sized gardens and situations as well as skill levels and I think, an important text on creating permaculture garden.

can afford and if you can only buy one good quality piece? So be it. Well-made tools will last over a lifetime. Other ideas include seed raising kits, heirloom seeds, a flower press, beekeeping course, bee hive, native edible food plant, a bird bath, a bird window feeder, a compost bin, a garden gnome, garden sculpture or art, personalised signage, kneeling pad, seed storage tin, boot scrapers, gardening boots/shoes, houseplant display stand, mushroom growing kit, birdbath, watering globes for houseplants, tool basket or trug, seed bombs or cannons and if you really can’t decide then nothing say ‘I love you and know you love gardening’ like a gift card from one of your local gardening centres. GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK You can plant the following now: Culinary herbs, beans, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, cape gooseberry, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, chilli, choko, cress, cucumber, eggplant, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow,

melons, mustard, okra, parsnip, pumpkin, radish, rhubarb, rocket, salsify, silverbeet, spring onion, sweetcorn, squash, tomato, ageratum, alyssum, amaranths, aster, begonia, California poppy, celosia, cockscomb, coleus, cosmos, cyclamen, dahlia (seed), gazania, gerbera, marigold, nasturtium, petunia, phlox, portulaca, rudbeckia, salvia, snapdragon, sunflower, torenia, verbena, vinca, Viscaria, waratah, zinnia Next Week: Technology for Gardeners 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

YOU AND YOUR GARDEN: Matcham Holgate Valley Permaculture Paradise

Meg McGowan Meg discovered permaculture in her late 20s and while many think of it as just a gardening method, it is so much more. She was drawn to the fact it is an ethical based design system that you can apply to just about anything and she has successfully applied it to her way of living and made decisions based squarely on permaculture ethics. Their property in the Matcham Holgate Valley began twenty-six years ago as a horse paddock with an acre of weeds but is now a regenerated permaculture wonderland of 3.5 acres that has thrived under these ethics. Primarily gardening in a ‘food forest’ style, I asked Meg to explain how this way of gardening works, “In permaculture, we look at the patterns of a forest and we use those to construct a garden that needs very little in the way of maintenance because just like a forest, it pretty much looks after itself.” Although Meg grows some annuals, there is a focus on perennials due to their energy efficiency. Perennials need less fertilisers, they are tough and usually more nutrientdense along with the advantage of planting them once and then being able

to harvest for years. Annuals and other plants are grown in what is known as a ‘polyculture’ method. This means mixing in different types of plants together and not using the traditional western rows or whole beds of one type. Crop rotation happens almost naturally as Meg pulls out one annual to make way for another. This style also deters pests, opens opportunities for companion planting and decreases the needs for pesticides. A third of their land is given back to the natural world and while this is a generous act, what this form of sharing does is provide space for the local birds and insects that in turn help their garden. Meg’s and Permaculture’s philosophy of caring for people, the earth and fair share is illustrated in her gardening life. To find out more about Permaculture on the Central Coast, hop on over to their helpful website: permaculturecc. org.au and their lively and informative Facebook page: facebook.com/ Permaculture-Central-Coast-Inc. image: Permaculture Central Coast Website

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Peninsula officially the home of good food

Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf was named in the guide

Three restaurants on the Peninsula have been recognised in a national guide aimed at listing the hottest spots to enjoy this summer. The Lucky Bee, Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf and Osteria il Coccia scooped up the three positions on the Coast as part of the Sydney Morning Herald’s coveted Good Food Guide for 2022. Owner of The Lucky Bee Rupert Noffs said it was a “stamp of approval” from the most regarded food critics in the country. “After what this industry has been through, it always blows all the keyboard warriors on TripAdvisor out the door,”

Noffs said. “All that negative stuff means nothing and for us to be only one of three restaurants on the whole of the Central Coast is massive. “We opened The Lucky Bee in New York in 2015 and came home to paradise to open here on the coast. “I could say we’re lucky, but it’s been a hard slog learning new skills along the way – a pivot, a pirouette, step ball change… we’ve turned the fight into a dance. “This is what makes it all worthwhile.” Noffs said there is a consistent range of favourite dishes at the Hardys Bay site, but the Whole Szechuan Pepper & Snapper

served with Nam Prik and Sweet Chilli is a crowd pleaser. “We love seeing guests faces when it goes from the kitchen to the table,” Noffs said. “We’re opening a new location in early 2022 – it will be a beautiful location similar to Hardys Bay, which has a DA approved for the site, it’s being turned into apartments, which we knew when we signed the lease three years ago. “Our guests ask us every day where we will be moving to and if we’re going to come back to the new space. “We can’t say too much, but our new location has been in the works for about a year now – we’re very excited. “Ever since we first visited

The Lucky Bee chef Matty Bennett and owner Rupert Noffs

Killcare back in 2001 and our whole family moved here permanently in 2010, we saw so much potential for this area. “Why can’t we have the best beaches and national parks in the world, plus the best restaurants in the same location?” Chef Matty Bennett said it was a ‘dream come true’ for him to be recognised in the guide. “After 22 years in the restaurant industry, from studying to be a chef in Manchester UK, to travelling to Australia with Rupert and working as a Commie Chef in Bondi Beach, then getting my big break at Longrain in Surry Hills, I have read the Good Food Guide religiously,”

Bennett said. The 100-page glossy magazine features 350 restaurants, bars and cafes in NSW and Victoria in two statespecific publications. Due to the restrictions brought upon the hospitality industry by the COVID-19 pandemic, reviewers from the Good Food Guide did not hand out hats or scores this year and decided to celebrate a range of restaurants from every pitch and price point. Owner of Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf, Sam Clayton, said it was a “great honour” to be named amongst the Lucky Bee and Osteria il Coccia in the guide. “It was so lovely to be included

with those guys, and considering it is a premium food guide too … we are very very happy,” Clayton said. “There are so many great venues on the Coast and we would love to see them recognised too. “Our customers seem to really love the scampi, our fresh snapper, the chilli crab. “We are looking to change our fish shop into a Europeanstyle fresh bar, with fresh oysters and sashimi … construction should be finished in early 2022.” A copy of the Good Food Guide 2022 can be viewed at goodfood.com.au/eat-out/ good-food-guides Maisy Rae

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Recently in Money, I really struggled to answer a question from one of our readers. One of our readers asked me about how to handle money issues with her partner who had dementia. After reading information about this on the many excellent websites and calling experts in this field, I felt that ageing and money is something we all need to talk about more. Sure, my wife and I have had our parents and elderly relatives die and have provided love, care and support. But the deaths were mainly the result of cancer, heart issues and, in the case of a 96-year-old aunt my wife cared for, just old age. Yes, there were all the usual problems around cancelling driving licences, power of attorney, living wills, finances and so on, but we had not personally cared for a loved one with dementia. Dementia

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But what about unplanned spending? Here, of course, the right answer is to cancel the credit card, providing you have power of attorney. That sounds simple, but it’s a bit like having to tell a parent they can no longer hold a driving licence. Obviously, we all secretly hope they will fail a test and have the transport department refuse to issue a licence, then it is not “our fault”. But we cannot sit back and watch an incapable parent or relative driving dangerously. This

is a tough one, and it is the same with credit cards. We love to be in control of our money and that is fair enough. At least with a credit card, there is not only the cancellation option. It seems to me that it makes a heap of sense to reduce the limit and at least minimise the damage from unwanted spending. Now we move to record keeping. List your financial documents, house documents, health documents. Basically, we need to get our act together. Now.

Most importantly, start the conversation with those who will care for you. We all hate talking about illness and death, and our kids do have a bit of a chuckle when I talk about potential illness and my death. It is a bit like car accidents. We know more than 1000 a year will die on the roads, but as optimistic humans we think it won’t be us or our loved ones. But death is certain, and illness and a loss of cognitive capacity before death are quite likely. So, while our kids and, in

particular, our grandkids think “Poppi and Nani” will always be healthy and playing with them in the park, and going on holidays and outings, this, of course, is not the reality. I have only gone to sites like Dementia Australia, MoneySmart and the very well written but confronting DailyCaring to help me write this article. But I have learnt a lot. I don’t know much about dementia, but at least I know a little and it will be added to our family conversations. PAUL CLITHEROE

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Three two-storey dwellings for Booker Bay A proposed multi-dwelling housing development at 66 Webb Rd, Booker Bay, is being assessed by Central Coast Council. A statement of environmental effects (SEE) lodged in support of the three-dwelling development application said the flat 696.7 square metre site is 18.29 metres in width, 45.72 metres long with direct vehicle access. “The site contains single dwelling houses and ancillary structures with the surrounding residential development to the west being characterised by primarily medium density housing and an eclectic blend of one and two storey dwellinghouses, ranging from modest, post-war design to dwellinghouses of a contemporary appearance,” the SEE said. The site is located near public bus transport, recreational facilities, retail facilities, medical centres. hospitals and sporting grounds. “It is considered that the proposal is in keeping with the existing and likely future development of the surrounding area,” it said. The application seeks

Street view of the site

consent for the demolition of the existing dwelling (and ancillary structures) and the erection of three town-houses with front courtyard fencing. Vehicular access is proposed via central driveway to separate garages provided for each unit. The two-storey dwellings house would be constructed from a re-enforced concrete slab, timber framing with a mixture of external cladding. The external finishes would incorporate weatherboard

cladding, colorbond roofing and powder coated aluminum windows. “The proposed development includes a well-considered multi-unit development that will entail the upgrading of older housing stock and would be commensurate with the evolving style and density of multi-unit development within the medium density zone within the Peninsula (generally east of Ocean Beach Road and towards Woy Woy town

centre),” the SEE said. The DA does not comply with several aspects of current planning controls, for instance, for setbacks but the SEE justifies these noncompliances. “Careful design and material choice provides sufficient boundary setbacks to provide building separation and landscaping opportunities to alleviate the bulk and scale of the built form from the neighbouring properties and

public domain. Courtyards are located around the perimeter of the town houses that would provide sufficient deep soil planting to incorporate small to medium street trees, allowing the appropriate landscaping transition from the built form when viewed from the street and neighboring lots. “The proposal would be commensurate the scale and design of multi-unit development within the

medium density zone and would allow an appropriate area for the front and rear perimeter landscaping treatment as outlined within the objectives of the setbacks clause. “Subsequently the design and siting of the villas meet the overarching objectives of the setbacks clause and is considered acceptable for the medium density residential zone.” The SEE concludes that the public interest would be well served by the proposed development. “The proposal provides the local area with new dwellings on a site that is inherently suitable for such development. “The proposal would not increase the intensity of development on the land,” it said. “The proposal provides increased housing density which is well designed to meet residential needs and is commensurate with the character of the surrounding area.” Source: DA Tracker, Dec 22 Central Coast Council

Many submissions received on bank branch closures Submissions have reportedly flown through the door as the Federal Government’s Regional Banking Taskforce public consultation period comes to an end. Co-chair of the Regional Banking Taskforce and Senator for NSW Perin Davey,said the huge response from regional Australians showed the seriousness of local bank branch closures across the country. “It has been overwhelming the amount of phone calls,

emails and letters from people right across the country, telling their story of the impact branch closures has had on them and their local community,” Davey said. “Importantly there have also been some sound suggestions for future models to ensure regional communities can continue to access financial advice and cash banking services. “It is clear, online banking has been adopted widely but it doesn’t work for all of us or for all situations. “Some love the ease and

convenience of it, but for others a computer can’t compare to a person.” In October, the NAB branch in Woy Woy closed, sparking a community backlash over concerns it would leave locals without access to an essential service. At the time, a number of unhappy NAB customers said they would now look into changing their banking provider, with others also questioning the purpose of paying their service fees. The ANZ has previously closed its Woy Woy branch in

November 2020. Davey explained many branches close due to people visiting less than a couple of times per year. “In a small town, that could mean only a dozen people visit a branch each week,” she said. “But we have also learned over time that there are alternatives to permanently closing a branch’s doors. “My focus is to explore those alternatives and look for ways to provide a continuity of service for regional communities.

“The Taskforce has received a large number of public submissions and following next month’s meeting in Mildura, we will be working through them to shape the recommendations we provide to government.” On October 22, the Government announced the establishment of a regional banking taskforce to assess the impact of bank branch closures on regional communities. The Taskforce will bring together banks and other key stakeholders to assess how

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Planning rules relaxed to help business growth Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed moves by the State Government to make it easier for businesses to grow and adapt by reducing instances where a development approval is required. The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Group Deputy Secretary of Planning and Assessment, Marcus Ray, said businesses would be able to establish, change and grow without the need for lengthy

planning approvals. “Businesses of all shapes, sizes and sorts have struggled over the last two years as the pandemic has stripped them of customers and revenue,” Ray said. “We’ve tried to ease the impacts, and now we’re helping them recover by removing requirements and making it easier for businesses to do a whole lot more without needing to submit a development application. “Whether it be extending their trading hours, setting up a click and collect bay in the car

park, or changing the nature of their business altogether, we’ve made it easier for businesses to operate and innovate.” Ray said as long as they meet certain rules, businesses will be able to use a shorter cheaper approval pathway or may not need any approval at all. “From your local corner store to bustling industrial hubs, these changes can make the planning system easier to navigate for everyone – helping to drive investment and create jobs as we recover from the impacts of the

pandemic,” he said. “Extending trading hours in the right areas without approval will make it easier for cafes and shops to trade later into the evening and let suppliers deliver goods. “We’re making NSW a better place to invest by changing the rules so companies can adapt to reach new customers and make it easier for businesses in dedicated industrial areas to expand.” The initaitive has been made possible with changes to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying

Development Codes) 2008. Changes to support new data centres and community recycling centres and simplified local planning rules will be developed with stakeholders in the new year. Business NSW Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the move to support business with their growth needs was welcome. “Businesses have always told us that a fast ‘no’ is much better than a slow ‘yes’ because it gives them the certainty they crave,” she said.

“As business looks to rebuild and thrive in a post pandemic market, this new planning process opens up different ways for business to grow and encourages new business to set up on the Central Coast. “Business NSW looks forward to playing a key role in representing the views of our members as this new Planning Policy unfolds.” For more information visit www.planningportal.nsw.gov. au/building-business-backbetter. Terry Collins

Community groups offered 10-year leases Notice has been given by Central Coasty Council that it intends to offer a 10-year lease to two community organisations on the Woy Woy Peninsula. According to the Council’s yourvoiceourcoast website, Southern and Ettalong United

Soccer Club and Coast Community Connections Ltd will be offered 10-year leases pending a public consultation process that is now under way. The website says the leases are offered under Section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993. The Southern and Ettalong

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United Soccer Club lease will be for part of Lot 47 DP 5480 at 58 Alpha Rd, Woy Woy for use as a community sports clubhouse. Coast Community Connections Limited will be given two leases. The first is for 93 McMasters Rd, Woy Woy over the Yaringaa

Building, which is part of Lot 11 DP 559020. Permitted uses are listed as community services, offices and community hiring (aged care). The second Coast Community Connections 10-year lease will also cover 93 McMasters Rd, Woy Woy for part of the

Peninsula Community Centre on Lot 11 DP 559020. Permitted uses on the second lease are listed as childcare and before and after school care. Submissions are to be addressed to Central Coast Council’s Chief Executive Officer David Farmer by 5pm

on January 16, 2022. For more information visit yourvoiceourcoast.com.au – and look up ‘lease of community land at various locations’. Source: Website, Dec 22 Central Coast Council

Changes made to hospital visiting rules Central Coast Local Health District has updated hospital visiting arrangements as the state records a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. From December 17, patients may have one visitor per day between 6pm and 8pm. Visitors must be at least 12 years of age, wear a mask at all times and be fully vaccinated (with TGA approved vaccines) and provide evidence of vaccination on entry to

health facilities. There are some exceptions to these arrangements including: Gosford Hospital Birthing Suite where women may nominate two support people; and Gosford Hospital Maternity where women are able to have one nominated support person visit between 8am and 7:30pm. If you are presenting to Gosford or Wyong Hospital’s Emergency Departments, the Local Health District asked that you do not bring any family

members or friends into the ED or waiting room with you. Patients who are children should be accompanied by only one parent or guardian. For the Paediatric Inpatient Unit at Gosford Hospital, visitors are limited to one parent/ primary care giver 24 hours, seven days. For the Paediatric Unit at Wyong Hospital, patients should attend appointments with one parent/primary caregiver only.

In the Mental Health unit, patients may have one visitor per day, between 3pm - 5pm. For any special circumstances where additional support may be needed, individuals are asked to speak to the Nursing Unit Manager. For more information visit cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/.../ visiting-hours Source: Social media, Dec 17 Central Coast Local Health District

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Health chief says COVID cases likely to spike Central Coast residents should be vigilant with COVID-19 numbers likely to spike in coming weeks in the region. That’s the message from Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Scott McLachlan, who said we were facing an “interesting development” with the new Omicron strain possibly CAUSING a rise in case numbers. So far, numbers in the region are averaging 70-80 each day. “We will see in coming days and weeks how the infection will affect people on the Coast and the people around them,” McLachlan said. “There have been no hospital admissions so far (since the latest outbreak), which is testament to the vaccination rates in the region. “People should look for opportunities to get a booster

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shot – now suggested five months after the second dose for maximum protection and to prevent serious illness and hospitalisation. “We know COVID will spread more widely throughout our community in coming weeks

but we have a fantastic health system with high-end health services and almost 7,000 staff.” While masks are no longer mandatory in most public settings, McLachlan said it was still wise to wear them.

“We are still seeing a lot of people wear them in settings such as supermarkets and (retail stores) such as Bunnings, and it makes sense to wear them in close environments,” he said. “There is a greater

transmission rate with Omicron and I urge everyone to protect themselves and their loved ones. “It is still advisable to stay home unless you absolutely need to go out.” McLachlan said our hospitals were well placed to cope with an escalating demand on health services into the short and long-term future. “Many of our staff are fatigued after the last 18 months and looking forward to the Christmas break for a bit of a reprieve,” he said. But with more people certain to socialise over the Christmas season and COVID symptoms likely to emerge 7-10 days after infection, health services could become very busy once again following the break. “If you look at the Hunter’s experience, numbers are doubling every day,” McLachlan said,.

The health service is also expecting a surge in general services with a huge population growth predicted in the next five to 10 years as more people move to the regions. “We have done a lot of work to make sure if patients come in we can treat them,” McLachlan said. “We are well placed in emergency departments and other services with spaces available and staff trained. “We are well organised and ready for whatever comes.” McLachlan said rapid antigen tests now available from pharmacies and other outlets on the Coast were a good COVID pre-test. “They are reasonably reliable and can provide some peace of mind,” he said. Terry Collins

One COVID test clinic on Peninsula As the community is cautioned to expect COVID-19 cases to increase in coming weeks, Central Coast Local Health District COVID-19 testing clinics will continue to operate over the holiday period. The clinics at Gosford and Wyong hospitals will be operating with some changed hours. On Christmas Day Gosford Hospital’s testing clinic will open from 9am to 3pm and on all other days (including public holidays) it will operate from 9am to 5pm. The testing clinic at Wyong Hospital will be closed on Christmas day and open from 9am to 5pm on all other days but closed each day from 12pm to 12:45pm. The only testing site currently

available on the Woy Woy Peninsula is known as the Woy Woy Drive Through Testing Centre Laverty Pathology. No appointment or GP referral is required and all ages, including babies, can be tested. The site is located in the Woy Woy Oval Carpark with entry via Brick Wharf Rd, Woy Woy. Standard opening hours at 7:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday. Christmas hours: Dec 23 7:30am to 4pm; Dec 24 7:30am to 12:30pm; Dec 25 closed; Dec 26 to Jan 1 7:30am to 12:30pm; Jan 2 closed; Jan 3 7:30am to 12:30pm; Jan 4 and 5 7:30am to 4pm. Source: Social media, Dec 22 Central Coast Local Health District

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Sienna is All Schools champion A Pearl Beach student has received state-wide recognition after taking home two big wins at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships on December 11. Sienna Scahill, representing St Joseph’s at East Gosford, won the gold medal in both the 1,500 and the 3,000 metre races.

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“all the way from the North Pole! “Students were amazed to find three blocks of solid ice outside their classrooms which contained letters from Santa. “The students were all very excited and happy that Santa

The 14-year-old said it was a ‘pretty exciting’ achievement to win the events two years in a row. “In 2019 I won Nationals for cross country and in 2020, won the1,500m and 3,000m … I’m really happy,” Sienna said. “We do quite a bit of training for it – I do nippers with Umina Surf Lifesaving Club, do athletics

with Woy Woy, and I’m coached by Kevin Wills at Asics West. “My next competition is at Nationals on March 26 so we’ll be doing a lot of training.” Sienna also won gold in the 3,000m race against a field of 45 top athletes. “We are so proud of Sienna’s achievements. She has trained exceptionally well over three

years to defeat the more experienced National champion in the 1500m race,” Asics West coach, Kevin Wills, said. “She showed dedication, intelligence and maturity to execute the strategies in the race.” Maisy Rae

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had taken the time to respond to the letters they had all written to him a week earlier…. what an amazing experience.” Source: Newsletter, Dec 16 Woy Woy Public School

Children from the Guliyali Pre School, located in the grounds of Woy Woy Public School were able to spread some Christmas cheer to their friends at Deepwater Court Retirement Village. The children had been busy preparing a special hand painted book mark as a gift as well as practising some Christmas songs to sing for them.

The residents of the village were pleased to see the children especially after an interrupted year with the lock down and restrictions. The pre school is looking forward to continuing to build strong connections with members of the local community next year. The Guliyali Preschoolers also completed their kindy transition and proven that they are ready

for ‘Big School.’ It’s a bitter sweet time for their educators who prepare to farewell them from the preschool setting, however the excitement on their faces and seeing them so settled and confident in their new learning spaces, makes their teachers feel so much better. Source: Newsletter, Dec 16 Woy Woy Public School

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GEORGIA LIENEMANN Something occurred to me as I sat down to write what is to be my final column for 2021. By sheer coincidence, after an impromptu holiday decision, I’m writing this from the exact location I happened to pen the very first instalment for the year. I’m coming to you live from Moree hot springs, folks. And it’s feeling spectacularly indulgent after the year we’ve

just endured. Funnily enough, my intention was to loosely circle back to that first topic as well. It had been a piece on the importance of feeling good, as a worthwhile health practice in

its own right. I’d wanted to remind myself (and naturally, you’re coming along for the ride) not to overlook the seemingly inconsequential stuff that has the potential to impact our wellbeing. Afterall, we know the big ones. Sleep, diet, exercise and so forth. If we nail those – we’re most of the way there, from a health perspective. But when life is busy (hello, Christmas holidays!) or we’ve had setbacks and have fallen off the wagon, there’s lower hanging fruit – the benefits of which tend to be underestimated. What lights you up? I’ve spoken to countless people who’ve agreed that in the absence of many of the quintessential activities that usually enrich our lives, whether it’s travel, gatherings with friends and family or perhaps access to our regular hobbies, this year has revealed perfectly just how crucial they are for mental health and overall wellbeing. Perhaps more than ever before, we’ve been able to glimpse the very essence of what truly makes us feel good. And whilst it was a rocky year for many, I noticed that those who forged an alternative path

there – finding moments of fun in unexpected places, taking up new hobbies or even simply changing their mindset to help them move past the year’s challenges – thrived, despite the upheaval. In times of despair and adversity, there is invariably a return to things that light up the human spirit and foster connection, community and camaraderie. What have so many of us craved this year? The arts. Live performance. Communal dining. Music. Dancing! This stuff is vital for our health, folks. Even something as simple as sharing a relaxed meal with friends and family releases the feel-good hormone, oxytocin. Don’t lose touch with what really lights you up. Carpe diem – it’s all we really have Another reality that we’ve been firmly reminded of over the past two years is that we can only truly live in the present. The restrictions and inability to plan have allowed the illusion that we could ever really control our lives (at least to the extent that we thought we could) to well and truly dissolve. I see this as a blessing. As someone who has indulged

in obsessive planning, dreaming and goal-setting as a convenient means to escape the relatively uninspiring present, it was refreshing to be somewhat forced to set that aside and channel my energy into making the most of each day. As all the enlightened teachers keep assuring us, this where the rubber hits the road. Life can be quite magic when we live, fully conscious and embodied in the present moment. Follow your bliss The sentiment of my first column this year was that when it comes to health, feeling good is really the crux of it. Well, do you know what makes you feel good? Did lockdown make it clearer for you? Are you reconnecting with what you love to do or with new things that spark joy? Giving back community

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Altruism itself is a guaranteed feel-good strategy, if you’re stuck for ideas to get your mental health back on track. There is abundant research highlighting the fact that engaging in altruistic acts is more rewarding for the giver than the receiver. And what better time of year – it is literally the season.

How can we support the people who have kept our community going throughout this tumultuous year? Can we do something for those local businesses – the coaches, the takeaway joints, the local volunteers that kept this community ticking? Without them, where would we have been? Make next year a year of new, inspired action So, when you’re setting your intention for next year and considering what we’ve just endured, remember what’s really important and the potential ramifications of delaying the things you genuinely desire. Now is the time to go out and do the thing you’ve always wanted to do. Take that trip. Try salsa. Discover new hiking trails. Sign up for art classes. How can you enrich your life further, filling your cup so that it can flow over to those around you? What needs to change: is it mindset or tangible action – or both? Ponder this as you enjoy the festive period and I’ll be back in 2022, with new ideas and fresh perspectives on staying healthy in these unusual times.

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Academy gets mums and kids on board Central Coast Surf Academy recently received $2,500 to help encourage women and girls into surfing as part of a new focus on equality in the sport. Head coach and owner, Amee Donohue, said the money will help offer free surf lessons to the children of their female members. “As mums ourselves, we know how hard it is to take time for yourself to surf or do mental or physical activity, so we are so happy to be able to provide this opportunity for our local community of time poor mums,” Donohue said. “We are making it easy and affordable for kids and mums to learn to surf together. “They can then enjoy a safe

and fun lifestyle with their children off surfing together. “It is so important [to encourage women into surfing] as it is such a healthy sport for your mind and

body and women have created such connection with each other and their own surfing families by being in the water surfing.”

“This year we had 15 children qualify for the Nationals and six of these qualified for the World Championships. “At AWF we believe competitions gives the kids a focus and sense of achievement so we also host end of term competition for 8-12 year-olds. “I’m pleased that on the Coast, the sport is rapidly growing in acceptance as a school sport and also throughout the OSHC Centres as a preferred school holiday program. “The governments support through the Creative Kids and Active Kids vouchers has

played a huge part in making Ninja Warrior affordable to all families and helped us build a fantastic ninja community on the Coast.” Other Central Coast ninjas to qualify in the adult division were Cameron McLintock, Dylan James and Gillian Hobbs, with Melody O’Donoghue, Micah Hobbs, Casey McLaren, Oliver Maughan, Rocky Croot and Hunter Maughan qualifying in the kids and teens divisions.

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Ninja magic for Samantha NINJA WARRIOR Samantha Palmer of Umina is one of 10 Central Coast “ninja warriors” to have qualified for the 2022 USA World Titles after achieving success at the Australian NNL (National Ninja League) World Qualifier held at the Australian Warrior Fitness gym in Gosford recently. Palmer came second in the women’s division to secure her spot. As the popularity of Channel Nine’s Australian Ninja Warrior TV show grows, the sport of

Ninja Warrior is rapidly growing. Originally beginning in Japan, the sport is rapidly spread through the USA, UK and Europe and now is quickly gaining a following in Australia. Australian Warrior Fitness owner, Cameron McLintock, has competed at the World Championships and was a semi-finalist and course tester on Season 5 of Australian Ninja Warrior. He is passionate about showing kids how to have fun and develop their fitness as well as training dedicated professional adults in the Ninja sport.

He also qualified first as the overall point scorer in the 2020/2021 Ninja Challenge League Competition and holds a position on the International Board of the NNL, the leading association of Ninja Warrior in the USA and the governing body of the Ninja sport. “Ninjas flocked to North Gosford to compete at the Australian world qualifier,” he said. “Celebrity ninjas including Dylan James, Judith Carroll, Matt Read and Travis Edwards were among the competitors battling to take out the State title.

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“The NSW final was two brutal stages with cash prizes and trophies up for grabs. “Only those competitors who completed stage one under the allocated time limit progressed to stage two. “Stage two was gruelling and not for the faint-hearted with only (the Coast’s) Cameron McLintock completing the course and taking home 1st in the state. “We train a lot of kids and adults here at AWF and as the year progresses, their skills improve, and the standard never ceases to amaze me.

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Lesley honoured and Bob remembered at end of tough year LAWN BOWLS Umina Beach Bowling Club has finished 2021 with Lesley Swales winning the NSW Bowls Official of the Year Award and the successful inauguration of the Bob Penson Memorial Day Challenge. Swales received the award at Bowls Australia’s 2021 Awards night, held virtually on Friday, December 3. Swales received the accolade for demonstrating commendable professionalism and integrity in her career as an official. As a current member of the NSW Umpiring Committee, Swales formulated the umpiring roster for the 2020 State Championships and State Champion of Champions events. She holds regular umpire and marker courses to spread the knowledge and passion that she has for her work.

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Swales said it was an honour to receive the award which gave her a chance to reiterate her adoration for the sport and giving back to bowls. “I was surprised but delighted to hear that I had been nominated for official of the year, and to subsequently be announced as the winner makes me very honoured,” she said. “I’ve always believed in giving back to the sport which I have enjoyed since 1987, and I have been lucky to officiate at club, district and state level for many years. “I thoroughly enjoy my involvement in various capacities required and have appreciated the help and friendship received from other officials, umpires and match secretaries.” On Friday, December 10, Club Umina topped off Swales’ win by holding the inaugural Bob Penson Memorial Challenge throughout wind, sun and rain.

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The event was conceived and organised by Bob’s ex-partner, Cheryl Ryan, who sought a means of commemorating his life and a loss felt by her and many friends at the bowling club. Bob was considered a gentleman by his club fellows, and a quality bowler who won competitions with Ettalong Bowling Club and then later with Umina. In his memory, the event was well supported with many of Bob’s old mates playing, including Lindsay Adamson, Ian Jarratt, Vic Gauci and Joe & Rose Ednie. Ian and Lyndsay gave a tribute to Bob which was well received by the attendees, and Cheryl Ryan was thanked for instigating and sponsoring this new event on the Umina calendar. Throughout the competition, black clouds threatened to end proceedings prematurely, yet the weather held long enough

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1.66 30 0548 1217 0.51 31 THU 1811 1.39 FRI

0527 0.48 1156 1.92 THU 1841 0.27 FRI

(r to l), Robin Hill, Gale Hill, Cheryl Ryan (Bob Penson’s former partner) and skip Peter Springett (representing Bowls Central Coast)

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0506 0.62 1137 1.73 THU 1823 0.45 FRI

Source: Media releases, Dec 11 & 15 Peter Springett, Umina Beach Bowling Club

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for the three games of 10 ends to be completed. In the end, the first-place winners were Robin Hill, Gale Hill and Peter Springett, each of whom now have their names engraved on the inaugural trophy. With the year reaching its close, Club Umina is bouncing back from a long lockdown period away from the green, with hopes of further competitive and social events ahead in 2022.

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000

Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0023 1.25 0111 1.26 0453 1.53 0203 1.28 0300 1.33 0357 1.42 0550 0.65 0640 0.68 1106 0.62 0735 0.70 0840 0.71 0951 0.68 SAT SUN MON TUE WED 1218 1.68 1302 1.62 1703 1.41 1352 1.56 1449 1.49 1554 1.44 1906 0.46 1951 0.47 2314 0.45 2039 0.47 2130 0.47 2221 0.46 0736 1.91 0433 0.43 0006 0.43 0153 0.41 0246 0.41 0340 0.41 0642 1.79 1421 0.27 0830 2.01 1015 2.07 1106 2.02 0923 2.06 SAT SUN MON TUE WED 1322 0.38 2015 1.41 1701 0.15 1752 0.19 1516 0.18 1610 0.14 1915 1.40 2112 1.42 2300 1.41 2352 1.40 2207 1.42 0044 1.38 0136 1.37 0229 1.38 0323 1.39 0417 1.43 0511 1.47 0716 0.61 0621 0.54 0815 0.68 0921 0.73 1033 0.74 1145 0.72 SAT SUN MON TUE WED 1333 1.62 1245 1.78 1424 1.46 1518 1.33 1620 1.23 1727 1.19 2015 0.44 1929 0.36 2059 0.52 2144 0.57 2231 0.61 2319 0.63

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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Mariners’ FFA Quarter Final win a stunner

Mariners make it to the semi finals of the FFA Cup

FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners, now sitting in fourth position on the A-League ladder have won their FFA Cut Quarter Final against APIA Liechhardt on a hot and steamy Tuesday night in Leichhardt. It was the first time since 2013 that the Central Coast Mariners had defeated another side by six goals (6-0 fulltime score) and their best ever result in the FFA Cup. First half goals to Max Balard and Dan Hall set the tone early on, before Moresche added a third, Garang Kuol scored the fourth and Matt Hatch and Noah Smith put the gloss on the brilliant performance. Nick Montgomery’s Mariners were buzzing having just achieved a 2-0 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers

and for this clash they named a slightly changed eleven with Harry McCarthy being given his first start for the club and Kye Rowles handed the captain armband with Ollie Bozanic rested. There was a lot of hype around the contest pre-match but the early Max Balard goal set the tone for what was to come as he curled a delicious finish into the bottom corner after receiving a Josh Nisbet pass on the edge of the box, putting the visitors 0-1 up within the opening minutes. The professional side dominated possession and made it difficult for APIA to get out of their half and before the half hour mark had a second goal when the ball fell to Dan Hall at the back post from a corner and he slammed itl into the roof of the net to make it two.

For Balard and Hall, their first goal in the senior team was met by collective jubilation from team-mates knowing the quality they have shown at Academy Level. At just 23, Moresche showed composure and was unlucky not to have the visitors’ third goal before the break when his strike was well saved by Luke Turnbull in the APIA net. After the half time break, normal service resumed with Turnbull forced into action with an immediate strike off the foot of Béni Nkololo within a minute of the restart and the number 22 did well to deny the Frenchman. For all the Mariners’ delicate passing and intricate movement, their third goal would be assisted by an unlikely source. Mark Birighitti stood between Kye Rowles and Dan Hall in his six-yard box as

both awaited a short pass from a goal-kick. The shot-stopper had other ideas however as he launched a full field pass directly into the path of Moresche, taking out the entire APIA team, and Moresche did what he does best by dinking the ball over Turnbull and calmly slotting it into the un-occupied net. The goal-scoring did not stop for the Central Coast as they saw the quality that the Kuol family possess. Garang Kuol entered the field for his senior debut, and within minutes, announced himself to the Mariners faithful with a finish that his older brother Alou became synonymous with. Garang picked up the ball in the APIA half and drove toward goal, slotted the ball home and provided delight for supporters and coaches alike at what a

talent they may have on their hands. The finish of the night must go to Matt Hatch who could be in for goal of the tournament with his stunning effort from a ridiculous angle. The ball sat up for the Coast local out wide close to the corner flag and spotting Turnbull off his line, launched a deadly volley that nestled in the far post. All four corners of Leichhardt oval collectively applauded the audacity and execution from Hatch for his first goal of the season. Following the red card of Walter Scott for the denying of a goal scoring opportunity on Dan Hall who was about to score his second, APIA tried valiantly to score a consolation but were met by 22-year-old Hall who was a rock at the back alongside captain Kye Rowles.

Noah Smith made his Mariners debut in the match and scored the final goal of the night with a delicate but well measured finish into the bottom corner with his left foot with 10 men APIA well and truly out on their feet. It was a complete performance from the Mariners with a total of nine Academy Graduates involved throughout the 90 minutes and the scoring of first professional goals for Balard, Hall, Kuol and Smith as well as the completion of the third consecutive clean sheet. Attention now turns back to league action for the Yellow and Navy as they host Wellington Phoenix after Christmas on the 27th of December at Central Coast Stadium. Source: Media release, Dec 21 Central Coast Mariners FC