Voice of the Peninsula 20 JANUARY 2022
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Outrigger success at the Pasha Dasha
Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks has confirmed a decision has been made on the safety upgrade for St Huberts Island Bridge. See page 3
Business
Land values on the Central Coast increased by 43.3 per cent in the 12 months to July 1, 2021, with the Peninsula recording exceptional growth... See page 21
The Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club, which operates on the Brisbane Water, enjoyed some success at the Newcastle Pasha Dasha regatta, held on January 15 at Horseshoe Beach.
Education
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COVID placing immense pressure on local aged care providers Local aged care centres are feeling immense pressure due to the latest COVID-19 outbreak with dozens of staff forced into isolation and centres required to source their own supplies to test residents and staff. CEO at Peninsula Villages Colin Osborne said approximately 12 per cent of the local aged care service’s staff have had to isolate. “Our first staff member tested positive between Christmas and New Year with most of our staff then contracting COVID-19 as a result of community
contact – not from within work,” he said. “We have had two instances where we think a staff member has contracted COVID-19 from exposure to a work colleague. “In total, during this wave, we have had approximately 40 staff that have been impacted and have had to isolate under the mandatory requirements. “As of [January 18], we have approximately 20 staff that are waiting to come back to work – half of those have gone through their isolation period and have now returned to work. “In order to continue to
minimise the risk to our residents, our staff are continuing to complete a rapid antigen test before coming into work each day and are wearing personal protective equipment.” Osborne said two residents have contracted COVID-19 during the recent outbreak. “One resident has completely recovered whilst the other is still recovering,” Osborne said. “When a resident tests positive to COVID-19, we relocate them to another building immediately adjacent to one our nursing homes … it’s a separated area.
“They are then looked after by dedicated staff until their isolation finishes before being moved back into their locations in the nursing home.” Peninsula Villages have been able to source RATs and PPE through the National Medical Stockpile and through independent commercial arrangements but Osborne said more needs to be done. “The most important thing … is for the entire aged care sector to get funding levels from government services to a reasonable level,” he said. “This will help provide pay rates for staff in aged care that are competitive to the acute
health care centre. “This is driven by the fact that funding provided by the Federal Government is not sufficient to support levels of staffing that we would aspire to have, nor does it support us being able to have the proportion of highly qualified staff that we would want to have. “At the present time in Australia, more than 50 per cent of organisations like Peninsula Villages are actually running at a loss … and that proportion has gone up in the past 18 months from just under 30 per cent, to now 57 per cent. Continued page 4
For the second week in a row the union representing teachers of non-government schools - the Independent Education Union has rejects calls by the NSW Premier to rely on retired teachers... See page 27
Sport
A late withdrawal from the 2022 Women’s Championship Tour (CT) has resulted in the call-up of the Central Coast’s Molly Picklum, who will now enter the top-level World Surf League competition for her maiden year. See page 31
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Wicks announces bridge upgrade
Final concept design of the St Huberts Island Bridge safety upgrade
Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks has confirmed a decision has been made on the safety upgrade for St Huberts Island Bridge. In a social media post on January 7, Wicks said Central Coast Council had advised that a decision had been made
to proceed with a safety upgrade that includes a tensile mesh design with triangular posts and tapered ends. “This follows a number of rounds of community consultation,” Wicks said. “Detailed designs are underway with a forecast completion date of
January 28, 2023.” A Council spokesperson said the project remains 100 per cent funded by the Federal Government through the $86.5M Central Coast Roads Package under the Urban Congestion Fund. “The St Huberts Island bridge upgrade was advocated for by
the community over many years, with the Federal Government providing grant funding to carry out the works in recent years,” the spokesperson said. “At this time, several rounds of consultation and stakeholder engagement (including with NSW Police) were carried out.
“This consultation included a face-to-face drop in session and re-work of the design to address feedback from the community. “These re-worked plans were again presented to the community seeking their feedback before a final concept design was
chosen in late 2021. “Council is progressing with the final design and construction on this project is forecast to commence in April 2022, weather and any unforeseen circumstances permitting.” Maisy Rae
Have your say on Council's plans for long term financial sustainability Council invites ratepayers and residents to consider what is needed for Council's long term path to financial sustainability by reviewing plans now available on public exhibition. The draft revised Community Strategic Plan, Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan, Draft Fees and Charges, Draft Long Term Financial Plan, Draft Workforce Management Strategy, and Draft Revised Asset Management Strategy will be available for community submissions until Friday 21 January 2022. This is a step required by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) should Council make a submission to IPART for a Special Variation. The documents reflect Council's situation and identify the need to apply for a Special Variation. Council has considered five scenarios and included three scenarios in the Long Term Financial Plan for the community to review and comment on the implications outlined for each scenario. The Delivery Program includes actions and projects that Council will deliver over the next three financial years and incorporates Council's continued actions to reduce expenditure through efficiency gains and moderate adjustments to service levels. More information https://www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/servicesandrates
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COVID placing immense pressure on local aged care providers From page 1 “The costs of aged care services are escalating rapidly, and the funding is simply not keeping pace.” It’s a story that is mirrored across the Peninsula, with BlueWave Living facing similar staffing shortages. “We have had over a dozen staff test positive to COVID in the current Omicron outbreak
to date, with most of those since recovered and cleared,” CEO of BlueWave Living Matthew Downie said. “Currently there are two staff who are positive in isolation, with a third symptomatic who is attending for a PCR test. “So, we have three staff currently in isolation. “This can obviously change daily with the current high
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consuming food. “We are also screening staff with Rapid Tests.” Downie said the Woy Woy organisation requires support around access to testing for residents and staff. “Sometime between Christmas and New Year, the residential aged Care sector was cut off from access to PCR testing, and we were directed
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to rely on rapid test kits,” Downie said. “This has left our elders in care at risk and exposed by removing the ability to test and screen. “We have not been provided with any rapid test kits from the Commonwealth (nor NSW Health) to facilitate this change. “Our remaining stock of rapid tests which we purchased late last year, is diminishing. “We did place orders through multiple suppliers late last year to ensure a continued supply of rapid tests. “We were due to receive additional stock by last Friday, however have since been advised by our supplier that the stock has been seconded by the Commonwealth, and so we will not be receiving. “Our other supplier cannot currently confirm when our other order in place with them will be delivered. “We have also sought and applied for stock through the Commonwealth directly, however to date have not had a reply, nor any stock provided. “I do find it extraordinary that the Commonwealth has clearly failed to support residential aged care through this latest outbreak and appear to be very under-resourced despite having two years plus of COVID to prepare for such an outbreak.” Both centres are currently in lockdown per direction from the Public Health Unit due to the high rates of COVID-19 in the community, with end-oflife visitations allowed as an exemption. “This is not the first time our residents have been in lock down, and we have other measures in place for our residents to stay in contact with loved ones outside the facility, such as FaceTime/ Zoom type interactions via tablets,” Downie said. “We are very appreciative of the support from families during this time.” “[The] restrictions on visitations from family members to residents has caused some distress and anxiety for some residents and where that is the case, we are facilitating FaceTime calls and Zoom visits which the residents enjoy and the take up of that opportunity by relatives has been very high,” Osborne said. A Health Services Union (HSU) member survey indicated 90 per cent of Australian aged care facilities were experiencing understaffing and 84 per cent
reported experiencing excessive workloads. HSU National President, Gerard Hayes, said the sector is in the middle of an unprecedented crisis and requires immediate resistance. “The Morrison Government comprehensively failed to plan before allowing Omicron to rip through the community and modestly paid workers, and residents in aged care facilities who built this country, are paying the price,” Hayes said. “There are active outbreaks in almost 500 aged care facilities across the country. “Yet workers can’t access RATs, they can’t access PPE. “They are on the front line with very little protection. “Not only are staff at risk but vulnerable residents are at a heightened risk of severe disease or death. “The Morrison Government has effectively abandoned the sector under the premise of living with the virus.” On Wednesday, the HSU also called on the Prime Minister to fund a ‘home guard’ style system which would allow members of the public to provide support to the overwhelmed sector. The emergency initiative, similar to the Volunteer Defence Corps deployed during World War II, aims to alleviate pressure on staff. The HSU has also called for RATs to be made free and available to all and the sourcing of adequate Personal Protective Equipment for all workers to be made a priority. “Conditions for both staff and residents are deteriorating rapidly as COVID cases in aged care continue to rise,” Hayes said. “It is an unmitigated catastrophe. “The Prime Minister could help fix this crisis now by paying everyday Australians to provide support to aged care facilities in roles which don’t require training such as food delivery. “Australians could become ‘community angels’, helping facilities in dire need of assistance, particularly in regional and remote areas.” The news comes as embattled aged care providers and unions now call on the Federal Government to deploy the Australian Defence Force to assist staff on the ground and provide an additional direct payment to staff. Maisy Rae
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Construction begins on $1.45M Lemongrove upgrade
From left, Council Administrator Rik Hart, Ettalong Eagles Netball Club players Taylah Sankey and Sophie Planicka and Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association President Sharon Bailey
Construction of a $1.45M new amenities building and clubhouse is now underway at Lemon Grove Netball Courts in Ettalong with players expected to be back on court by May. Construction began in midDecember to demolish and rebuild both the existing clubhouse and toilet buildings. The design includes accessible toilets, a change room, canteen, control room, media room, clubroom and
storage areas, to help meet the needs of current and future users. Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association President Sharon Bailey said the club was excited by the new clubhouse and sports amenities project. “This project has been in planning for a number of years following a substantial grant from the Australian Government,” Bailey said. “We look forward to working closely with Central Coast
Council to deliver a new clubhouse, canteen and amenities for our members and a wonderful facility for our netball community.” The project was promised by the Federal Government in the 2019 election campaign. Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks said the original amenities and clubhouse at Lemongrove Netball Courts were rundown and not fit-forpurpose. “The Peninsula Netball Club
needs facilities that reflect the growing population in our region and provide accessibility for people with a disability and the ageing population,” Wicks said. Construction is due for completion by May 2022 (subject to weather impacts) with the construction schedule designed to minimise user impact. Once complete, the new amenities building will complement the resurfaced
netball courts and lighting upgrades that Council undertook in 2019. Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart said the Australian Government’s funding had enabled Council to undertake the valued community project. “This project will deliver a significantly improved and accessible facility for the benefit of Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association, local netball clubs and their players
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and supporters,” Hart said. “Council remains committed to delivering and maintaining quality sports facilities across the Central Coast region, and this project demonstrates what positive outcomes can be sought for our community through collaborative partnership.” The project is funded by the Federal Government under the Community Development Grants Program. Maisy Rae
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2021 in review January
As 2022 begins, here’s a look back at what the Pelican saw over 2021 with Coast at the Mardi Gras Parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground. ‘Watch us roar’ was the cry of Mingaletta community group representative, Aunty Robyn Reid, at the March4Justice event on Gosford Waterfront to help call for an end to genderbased violence.
July
October
Central Coast Council confirmed the planned demolition of the popular Pelican Park in Woy Woy was to be put on hold to enable time to further engage with the community.
It was all afloat in Woy Woy with the opening of a state-of-the-art wharf along the waterfront.
April The year started off with a Woy Woy resident being personally thanked by former Premier Gladys Berejiklian for her efforts and service during the 2019/2020 bushfires. More than 75 residents voiced their fury at Central Coast Council’s abrupt decision to demolish a popular public toilet facility at Hardys Bay. A three-metre-high timber wall was constructed in front of a popular set of shops at Ettalong Beach, leaving local businesses and community members scratching their heads. A Woy Woy resident made national news after discovering a new species of spider in Western Australia. In a first for adventure-seekers, rock climbing and abseiling was introduced in Bouddi National Park as part of a new management plan to help bolster nature-based tourism.
February
Residents were blindsided by an announcement that Ettalong Beach’s Centrelink office was to close within weeks, with the landholder said to have received approval to redevelop the site for an apartment block. A new environment group in Pearl Beach was formed following calls for residents to receive information relating to the area’s natural and built environment. A new Netflix television series starring Toni Colette began filming on the Peninsula with a six-day shoot at Ettalong Beach’s Lemongrove Netball Courts.
A one-day writers festival to support local authors was held at Wagstaffe Hall in support of the Words on the Waves Writers Festival. A small group of volunteers called for support from officials after spending hours picking up washed-up debris from Maitland Bay beach over the Easter long weekend. Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association members rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty for Clean Up Australia Day, collecting two tonnes of rubbish.
The costing of the commuter carpark at Woy Woy, which was promised in the 2019 Federal Election, came under intense scrutiny following the publication of a national report into the Urban Congestion Fund. Bushland, pocket parks, a car park and a seniors lifestyle village on the Peninsula were spared from Council’s asset sales program because of concerted community campaigning. The Pelican Post went weekly following a major lift in readership.
Over 1,500 residents signed a petition to voice their objection to Council’s proposal to increase the foreshore building height at Ettalong Beach. Brisbane Water Oyster Festival organisers announced the event would be canned after 20 successful years in a submission to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council, arguing that that the local government should better manage community events. An online art show presented by the Bouddi Society featured works inspired by nature from over 20 local artists.
August
November
Small and micro-businesses buckled under the pressure as lockdown dragged on with crisis payments promised by the NSW Government not getting through.
A new social housing development in Woy Woy was built to help make it easier for older women at risk of homelessness to access secure housing.
A detailed assessment of the former Empire Bay Marina site commissioned by the NSW Government identifiedunacceptablyhighlevelsofcontamination. The allocation of Council funds to upgrade Mount Ettalong lookout instead of prioritising roadwork left some Pearl Beach and Patonga residents perplexed. The closure of the NAB branch in Woy Woy sparked community backlash over concerns about leaving communities without access to an essential service.
A group of witches left bystanders spellbound as they wand-ered down Ettalong Beach, armed with their broomsticks, flying carpets and the odd curse or two. Work finally commended on a $10M shopping centre in Umina almost three years after the site was gutted by fire.
May
Community land across the Peninsula – including green spaces, a retirement community and a sports oval – was to be reclassified and sold off as part of Central Coast Council’s ‘solution’ to its financial woes. A local fireman from The Bays Rural Fire Brigade was awarded a prestigious long-service medal for his dedication to helping the community at an awards ceremony at Mingara Recreation Club.
June
December
September
March
Australia’s oldest Wallaby and Peninsula local, Eric Tweedale, turned 100 … and the celebrations didn’t stop! Fifty community members celebrated the beginning of International Women’s Day on the shores of Ocean Beach on the morning of March 8. The Grow Urban Shade Trees (GUST) organisation celebrated its 500th tree planting at Umina’s Sydney 2000 park. The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus combined camp
Ettalong Beach was named as a ‘Top Town’ at the Inaugural NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. A daring rescue at Umina Beach led to calls for increased signage at a popular tourist spot after a family was involved in an almost fatal accident.
Some of the Peninsula’s best known and loved business personalities made a video together to encourage locals to get vaccinated. Local dog owners created a ‘dog library’ to turn their affection for canines into something to build a sense of community during lockdown. Following the soaring success of their idea to bring a virtual market to Bouddi during lockdown, a Killcare duo set their sights on expanding the initiative Coast-wide.
At least 50 concerned residents gathered to protest the proposed sale of part of the Austin Butler Reserve in Woy Woy on a wet and blustery Saturday morning. A local 94-year-old woman fulfilled a lifelong dream when she got on the back of a Harley trike. The Patonga-Palm Beach ferry service was back on the water following its acquisition by new owners, the Boathouse Group. Maisy Rae
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Cost of RAT tests too much for average families says Tesch With the NSW Government’s announcement last week that people who test positive using a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) are required to register their result with Service NSW or face a $1000 fine, uncertainty remains due to the scarcity of the at-home tests. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the new registration process was an important part of managing the pandemic. “NSW residents can register their result with just a few clicks on the Service NSW website or by using the Service NSW app,” Perrottet said. “Registering your RAT result enables NSW Health to provide
you with advice on selfisolation and managing COVID-19 symptoms at home, to connect high risk people to clinical care services and to help inform the ongoing public health response.” One local resident said it had been impossible to find a RAT on the Central Coast over the last week, after leaving work early with a sore throat, fatigue and back ache. “The day after developing symptoms I got up early and lined up at the chemist at opening and there was none there,” they said. “I then went to the next chemist, then the next, then Woolworths and there was nothing.
“I’ve done this over several days and yet there are no tests available anywhere. “I’m pretty certain I’ve had COVID-19 as I had all of the symptoms but couldn’t find a test. “I have just had to isolate for the required seven days. “It’s incredibly frustrating.”
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said she was disappointed and furious over the lack of access to RATs across the Coast. “It is absolutely ridiculous that we are living in the 21st Century yet we cannot get a PCR or RAT test,” Tesch said. “Other countries have managed to handle their
outbreaks well, facilitating the delivery of free tests to households and ensuring people could test from home. “There’s no excuse for NSW’s and Australia’s current situation – we should have been equipped to deal with this.” In early January, National Cabinet agreed to extend the availability of free RATs, with concession card holders including those on a Commonwealth seniors healthcare card and lowincome card, now able to access the free tests. However, under the new scheme, concession card holders will only be able to access up to 10 free RATs over three months at a maximum of
five in a single month. “The fact that only the more affluent members of our society can afford RATs is a problem that I simply will not stand for,” Tesch said. “While it is positive that some vulnerable community members will be able to gain access to free RATs the reality is that for your average Aussie on an average wage or salary, where you do not qualify for Centrelink or any of the other exemptions, a $25 test is still too much. “If you have a family of four that’s $100 just to do a test, a cost this Liberal Government should be ashamed of.” Maisy Rae
Over $1,000 raised on first charity bowls day for 2022 Around 50 bowlers attended the January Central Coast Kids in Need charity bowls day at Ettalong Bowling Club on Sunday, January 15. The regular event raised $850 for the Central Coast Kids in Need charity. Ken Dixon’s family donated a further $400 in recognition of
his 70th birthday. Dixon said there were plenty of raffle prizes on display and plenty of big winners. “Peter Jellico and Sandra Newell were prolific winners, Terry’s framed photo went for $30 and it was another great day to kick the year off.” Central Coast Kids in Need raises money to assist families
who have seriously ill children with prolonged illness. Most of these children are cancer patients, others with organ transplants and premature babies with life threatening illnesses. The money is used to defray the costs of accommodation at Ronald Mcdonald House and Parent Hostel Rooms while the
kids are receiving their treatment. The funds are also used to cover travel costs, equipment requirements and pharmacy accounts for these Kids in Need. The charity bowls day organisers, who hold the event on the third Sunday of every month, thanked their
supporters for donating raffle prizes. “On a sad note, we had to report that one of our great workers Bob Willis lost his wife Heather a week or two before the event. “They were married for 48 years and we presented Bob with a sympathy card on the day.
“Bob and Heather have been tireless volunteers in the community for many decades and we will miss Heather on the Peninsula.” The next charity day will be held on Sunday, February 20. Source: Media release, Jan 18 Ettalong Charity Bowls Day organisers
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Umina coffee drinkers unite for a cause
Kate Toon (centre) with ProJuice Café staff helping raise funds for Coast Shelter
Umina Beach entrepreneur Kate Toon and the team at ProJuice Café helped raise over $700 for Coast Shelter this month with a fundraising day at the West St store. A total of $742 was raised for the local homelessness service
with $371 contributed from coffee and customer donations on January 5. ProJuice Cafe donated 50 cents to Coast Shelter from every coffee sold, with Toon matching the donations, while also helping to make drinks as a volunteer on the busy Wednesday morning.
Founder of the Stay Tooned group of businesses, Toon, said she decided to use her downtime over the holidays to help make a difference. “As a self-confessed coffee addict, I was looking for a way to pour my love of the good bean into something more meaningful.
“While I’ve got some downtime from my busy business, this is a way for me to contribute time, energy and funds to the essential work of Coast Shelter,” Toon said. “We’re hopeful our donation will help Coast Shelter to provide safe housing, meals, personal support services and
more to the people who need it most.” Karen Hassell, from ProJuice Cafe, said she was proud to help raise funds for the charity. “Having grown up on the Central Coast I am proud to donate money to Coast Shelter, and to be able to help in a small way I am passionate about,”
Hassell said. “I can’t give my time to help the charity, but this way all the funds we raise from our amazing customers and Kate, who is one of our everyday customers, will be a way we can help.” Maisy Rae
COVID stops Pearl Beach Australia Day celebrations The annual Australia Day beachside celebrations at Pearl Beach have been cancelled due to the current COVID outbreak, according to the Pearl Beach Progress Association.
A Tug of War contest on a previous Australia Day at Pearl Beach
The Association said the decision was made in the best interests of the community. Pearl Beach has traditionally held Australia Day celebrations as well as a variety of activities and events
throughout the year. The Association’s Publicity Officer, Lynne Lillico, said the group has scheduled a number of interesting events this year to give the community an opportunity to socialise, COVIDpermitting. For further Pearl Beach events and information, visit pearlbeachprogress.org.au Source: Media release, Jan 18 Pearl Beach Progress Association
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Rotarians gain grant for project in Nepal The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water have been successful in gaining a $5,000 grant to help support an international project in Nepal aimed at encouraging women into vocational training. The local Rotary Club applied for the district grant to support Rotary Northlakes/Toukley’s $10,000 project at the Didi Foundation’s Woman’s Centre in Nepal. The funds were used to set up a computer room to provide vocational training to woman in a poor community. International Director for the Rotary Club of Brisbane Water, Sue O’Neill, said this was the first time the local club had supported this particular project. “The funds were used to refurbish the room with desks and chairs and modern computers to help the women learn computer skills,” O’Neill said. “At the same building they have a bakery where they can learn cooking skills, hairdressing, and the English language to help them find employment.
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“It’s a fantastic project to support because we can see firsthand the results. “When they first advertised the course, they had over 300 applications, however there’s only 15 positions so this training is needed.” Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, Felicity Volk, visited the Didi Foundation in December last year. Maisy Rae
A grant from the Rotary Club of Brisbane Water helped build a computer room for women in Nepal
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Poor first impression I learned a principle a long time ago that is as applicable in one’s personal life as it is in business and tourism: you get only one chance to make a good first impression. On the Monday (January 3) of the recent New Year long weekend, my family met up with other family members at beautiful Patonga, a jewel in the crown of Central Coast tourism which I know is widely promoted as an attractive tourist destination. We selected the shelter in the Eve Williams Memorial Oval for our family picnic and on arrival at 10am our group first used the adjoining community toilets, or rather community cesspit. Given that it was early morning, it was clearly evident the facilities had not been cleaned that day. In some 50 years of travelling and camping up and down the east coast and inland of NSW, even including many bush ‘long-drops’, we have never experienced such public filth in what is an essential community facility. Not only did the three toilets (male, female and disabled) stink worse than a small-
FORUM time piggery, the floors were littered with toilet paper and other waste and the stench from the male urinal was overwhelming. As well, the toilet floors were awash with water and sand. Very clearly the facilities had not been cleaned since Friday, December 31. The disabled toilet was the worst. It was littered with rubbish and sand, lacked toilet paper (except all over the floor) and had been used extensively as a showering facility for those coming from the beach. It also exuded the worst stench. Not only are the facilities poorly cleaned but they are also dilapidated and inadequate for such a highvolume tourist location. Patonga deserves better from its Council. These toilets are the only public toilets in what is a very large, heavily patronised, public area that embraces the oval, Patonga wharf, a large playground, the large beach front and the area around the adjoining Boathouse Hotel.
In observing the nearby toilets during the five hours we spent in the oval grounds, it was evident that a very large number of visitors use these facilities every day, thus necessitating their cleaning – especially during public holidays – at least every day. As the appointed custodian of the region’s community public health, surely Central Coast Council must set an example in the way it manages its own facilities, not to mention the public’s expectation of clean facilities. If this is an example of how Central Coast Council views adequate community health standards, then I am left wondering how it monitors similar public toilets in the many clubs, pubs, cafes and shopping centres also under its direction? Why waste ratepayers’ money on promoting the tourist potential of the Central Coast region when facilities of such a dismal standard are dished up? Sadly, the poorly managed facilities and Council’s attitude did not rate a good first impression with me. Email, Jan 11 Gordon Tindall, Newcastle
Hold on to what we can One wonders by what criteria the Local Planning Panel judges development applications, if it can refuse the proposed development in Ocean View Rd, Ettalong Beach, while apparently being satisfied to approve other developments in the area that just as egregiously flout the standards of the Development Control Plan (“Panel to review refusal of mixed-use development”, PP 040). Of course, one does not take seriously the judgement by Matthew Wales that this is “an extremely well-designed development”. It is about as ugly a design as anyone would never wish to see but the building is not notably worse than others that have been approved, and the fact that it is noncompliant with the all the stated goals for Ettalong Beach has never hindered approval in the past. The fact that the refusal by the Panel was contrary to the recommendation for approval by Council raises an interesting question as to whether the Panel is usurping the rightful power of the Council to manage development in accordance
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decision, it is obvious, as I’ve said before, that Ettalong Beach can never retain the character that was spelled out for it in the Local Environment Plan: it is too far gone for that. However, whether that means we should just throw up our hands and accept any garbage design that a developer wants to put in front of us or try to salvage what we can from the mess is something that Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development needs to focus on. I assume that this development is part of what Mr Wales was referring to when he bragged that “the hard work by the business community is paying off” in Ettalong. I wonder how many Ettalong residents would echo his enthusiasm for the changes with which he is threatening them. Email, Dec 19 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy
Voting on crisis management Scott “SLO MO” Morrison (my emphasis) is being mentored by former Liberal leader John Howard which explains why he was so slow acting on the drought, floods, bushfires and COVID-19. Typical Howard – do nothing until the situation becomes a crisis. The public has the opportunity to vote out this Liberal/ Conservative government by May 2022 and replace them
FORUM with the New Liberals, a Genuine Liberal Party or Labor. If Australians are stupid enough to vote these old 1970s style Liberals in again, things will get even worse than they are now with sky-high property prices and rents and low minimum wages. We will continue to expose them all the way to the election. Email, Jan 17 John Stagg, Woy Woy
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OUT & ABOUT PAGE 13 20 JANUARY 2022
Impressive lineup for Words at Wagstaffe
Jane Caro
Words at Wagstaffe, a oneday literary event held in partnership between Words on the Waves Writers Festival and The Bouddi Society, will return to Wagstaffe Hall on Saturday, March 26. In 2021, this one-day event featured writers such as Judy Nunn, Meg Keneally, Vicki Hastrich and Andrew Kwong. With conversations ranging over memoir, history, and historical fiction, it completely
sold out within 48 hours. In 2022, it will include four unmissable conversations. Dianne O’Brien, author of heartbreaking memoir Daughter of the River Country and Stolen Generations survivor, will be interviewed by publisher Benny Agius. Garry Linnell, experienced journalist and former editor-inchief of The Bulletin, wll treat attendees to the true story of Australia’s Jack the Ripper connection with crime novelist
Auntie Di
Grace Karskens
Suzanne Leal. Jane Caro, lauded social commentator and Walkely Award-winning journalist, will discuss her foray into thriller fiction with local Anna Downes, bestselling author of The Shadow House. Grace Karskens, winner of the PM’s Literary Award for Australian History and author of People of the River will be interviewed by University of Newcastle scholar Dr John Maynard. In commenting on the upcoming
event, Bouddi Society Vice President Peter Park noted, “Words on the Waves brings to the Bouddi Peninsula the rich and varied tapestry of the writing art complementing the incredible breadth and depth of multi-genre artistic talent in our area. “We in the Bouddi Society deeply value our literary partnership with Words on the Waves and are thrilled to again facilitate and support its presentation at Wagstaffe Hall in 2022.”
Words on the Waves Festival Director Angela Bennetts says, “We are thrilled to once again be bringing writers and thinkers of this calibre to the Wagstaffe and broaderCentralCoastcommunity, and we value our ongoing partnership with The Bouddi Society and the important work they do.” Words at Wagstaffe will take place on Saturday March 26, from 10am - 5pm at Wagstaffe Hall Cnr Mulhall Street and Wagstaffe Avenue. Tickets are $89 + a booking fee
Garry Linnell
for the full day, and will be available from January 21 along with the full program via www. wordsonthewaves.com.au Due to the evolving COVID situation, as a cautionary and responsible approach tickets will be restricted to 1:2sq metre capacity but this may be reviewed closer to the event. Masks and QR check-ins mandatory. Source: Media release, Jan 10 Words on the Waves
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Educator named as Australia Day ambassador It will be a quiet Australia Day on the Peninsula, with the traditional fireworks at Woy Woy and Pearl Beach cancelled due to COVID concerns and the Citizen of the Year awards ceremony conducted online on Wednesday, January 19.
Central Coast Australia Day ambassador, Karen Jones
Meanwhile, educator Karen Jones has been announced as the 2022 Australia Day Ambassador for the Central Coast. Jones began her career as
a special education teacher in 1982, and has been strongly committed to public education since, with a particular focus on Aboriginal education. After working at Wyoming Public School and Terrigal Public School, she was seconded into her current State Government position. As NSW Government’s Executive Director Aboriginal Outcomes and Partnerships, Jones has advanced the education of 64,655 Aboriginal students in public
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schools across NSW. This also includes delivering quality education experiences, with Jones engaging positively and genuinely with Aboriginal communities. “It’s a great honour to be awarded as the Central Coast’s Australia Day Ambassador 2022 and recognised for my work within the public education sector,” Jones said. “It is also a wonderful opportunity for us to engage in this year’s theme of Reflect, Respect and Celebrate. “This year’s theme is a chance to seize the opportunity to move forward together, building with a sense of knowledge and understanding. “With more than 300 traditional languages spoken across this land, Australia has
always been a country of diversity and I encourage you to continue to learn about the history of this country, a history of more than 65,000 years.” Central Coast Council Unit Manager Community and Culture, Glenn Cannard, said Jones has remained dedicated throughout her career to improving the education system to meet the needs of all students. “Australia Day Ambassadors are high achieving individuals who provide inspiration and positive contributions to our local community, something Mrs Jones certainly does,” Cannard said. “Mrs Jones has not only worked to improve the education of all students. “Most notably, she facilitated partnerships across 16 schools to implement a
shared direction for reading, resulting in a significant decrease in the percentage of students below minimal standards.” Administrator Rik Hart said Jones was an outstanding individual and the community should be proud of the achievements she has made within public education. “Not only has Mrs Jones led many large-scale changes and reforms to benefit the Department of Education and public schools across the state, she has also had a successful career as an educator and undoubtedly left a positive impact on the lives of many local students,” he said. Australia Day award winners will be announced in next week’s Pelican Post. Terry Collins
Woy Woy fireworks cancelled Conditions and eligibility criteria apply
The Australia Day Fireworks at the Woy Woy Foreshore have been cancelled due to the “exponential rise in COVID-19 cases on the Coast”, Central Coast Council said last week.
Fireworks displays were scheduled to be held at Woy Woy and The Entrance Foreshore on January 26. Council said the decision was “not made lightly”. Council said they will be
reviewing other upcoming Council events and will provide regular updates as further information becomes available. Source: Media release, Jan 13 Central Coast Council
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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, JAN 20 Thursgay - queer travelling social club, Hotel Gosford, Free, 6pm
FRIDAY, JAN 21
POSTPONED
POSTPONED
Coastal Twist: Coastal Twist: HalloQween - Pink Free Beach Day, light dance party, Umina Beach at the PCYC Umina Beach, 101 Sydney Avenue entrance, Osborne Ave Umina Beach, Register to show off your free - bookings required, long or short board skills 6pm - 10pm and win prizes, 9am coastaltwist.org.au/event/halloqween/
Coastal Twist: Love Club - Rumpus Cabaret Dinner and Show, Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, 5 Broken Bay Rd Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm
POSTPONED
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coastaltwist.org.au/event/ free-beach-day/
SUNDAY, JAN 23
POSTPONED
Precinct, Umina Beach, register to show off your fur babies at the infamous Puparazzi Pooch Parade and win prizes, 10am coastaltwist.org.au/event/ coastie-carnie-fair-day/
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: JANUARY 15
LISA CROUCH Guest artist: BRIAN LORENZ
D ECEMBER 8 Guest artist: LISA CROUCH Doors open: 10am | Show: 10.30am
Members $10 | Non-Members Doors open 10am | Show 10.30am $20 – 12.30pm Members $10 I Non-Members $20 Purchase tickets at reception PURCHASE
New! Good Morning Mounties - Guest artist: Lucky Starr, Club Wyong, ticketed, 10:30am 4359 7444 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
D ECEMBER 29 Guest LUCKY STARR Doors open: 10am artist: | Show: 10.30am
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Lisarow Ourimbah Magpies: Pink Stumps Day - to raise money and awareness for breast cancer, Bill Sohier Park, Ourimbah, ticketed Avoca Beachside Markets, Heazlett Park Avoca Beach, 9am - 2pm
WEDNESDAY, JAN 26
clubwyong.com.au Free Form Painting 2 Day Workshop With Peter Griffen, The Design Gallery, ticketed, 29 - 30/01
SUNDAY, JAN 30
Car Boot Sale Woy Woy Australia day History Peninsula Lions Club, exhibtion & BBQ, Dunban Road Car Park Coastal Twist: Bauhaus coastaltwist.org.au/event/cabaret/ exhibtion - 9am Cnr. Ocean Beach Road Party Futurismo, Kincumber Village shops, Woy Woy, 7am - 1pm SATURDAY, JAN 22 Naughty Noodle Fun, 5 Coastal Twist: Free BBQ - 11:30am Broken Bay Road, Ettalong Outdoor Festival - Coastie Broadwater park SATURDAY, FEB 5 Beach, ticketed, 6pm Carnie Fair Day, Seabreeze Ave, Kincumber coastaltwist.org.au/event/dance/ Peninsula Recreation Altfest On The Coast Featuring: Carla Lippis + Clara SATURDAY, JAN 29
GEBC February 2022 Event Special Guest Speaker: David Farmer, Gosford RSL, ticketed, 12pm - 2pm
FRIDAY, FEB 18
Woy Woy Little Theatre: Spirit Level, The Peninsula Theatre Cnr McMasters and Ocean Beach Road Woy Woy, ticketed, 18/02 - 6/03 SUNDAY, FEB 20 Wyong family history group: seminar with Jill Ball 21st Century Genealogy, Wyong golf club, ticketed, 10am
THURSDAY, MAR 24 in concert
Wyong Drama Group: BIRTHRIGHTS, normie dinah jade Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah, ROWE LEE HURLEY ticketed, 18/02 - 26/02, 3 Legends in Concert multiple sessions Normie Rowe, Dinah Lee, www.wyongdramagroup.com.au Jade Hurley, Laycock Street Community Theatre, ticketed, 2pm & 7:30pm sessions For available dates contact: Bob McKinnon
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Art competition for over 50s returns
Bruce Illingworth won the Open Category in the 2019 Grandma Moses Art Competition with his entry ‘Woy Woy Light’
Local amateur artists over the age of 50 have been encouraged to enter Central Coast Council’s ‘Grandma Moses’ Art Competition this month with over $3,000 in prize money to be awarded. The competition focuses on six categories, including Open, Watercolour, Novice, 50+ Centre/Senior Centre Art Group Member and Central Coast
Inspired. This year, the competition has added a new category for works inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. Council Administrator Rik Hart said the calibre of entries the competition attracts each year shows that age is no barrier to learning new skills. “The older residents of the Central Coast have a deep well of talent and creativity to dip their paintbrushes into.
“We want to celebrate that, and all the ways older people contribute to the cultural life of our community,” Hart said. All entries will be exhibited at the Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre from March 8-10. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on Tuesday, March 8 from 10am. With entries closing on Friday, January 28, entrants must be 50 years of age or over and be
Phil Meatchem was awarded Highly Commended in the 2019 Grandma Moses Art Competition for his acrylic portrait, ‘Samuel Drew-Rumoro’
a resident of the Central Coast Local Government Area. Entry forms and competition guidelines are available on Council’s website. The competition is named
after American artist Anna Mary Moses, affectionately known as Grandma Moses, who created over 1,500 artworks between the ages of 78 and 101.
The competition is now in its 38th year. Source: Media release, Jan 13 Central Coast Council
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Pick up your paintbrushes, Grandma Moses is back! Aged 50 or over and live on the Coast? Enter your painting or drawing by Friday 28 January for a chance to win your share of over $3000 in prize money. Artworks will be exhibited at the Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre 8-10 March. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/grandmamoses Samuel Drew-Rumoro by Phil Meatchem, 2019 Highly Commended
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Thursday 20 January
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Back Roads [s] Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The War Of The Worlds (M) A Very English Scandal (M) ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Summer Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One: Ellie Cole (M) [s] Miriam & Alan - Lost In Scotland (M l) [s] Our Dementia Choir (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Aussie Inventions That Changed The World (PG) [s] The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty: Kingmaker (M l) [s] News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Our Dementia Choir (PG) [s] The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Van der Valk (M v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Summer Drum [s] ABC News [s] Midsomer Murders: Till Death Do Us Part (PG) [s] The War Of The Worlds (M) Mum: June (M l) [s] – Cathy’s having a barbecue and Michael hasn’t replied to her email and she wants to know why. ABC Late News [s] Van der Valk: Death In Amsterdam (M v) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] Midsomer Murders (PG) [s] Australia Remastered [s] George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] Rulla’s Cooking On Country Landline Summer [s] Basketball: WNBL: Round 8: Melbourne Boomers v Townsville Fire *Live* From Melbourne Sports Centre [s] ABC News [s] Death In Paradise (PG) [s] – When a TV news presenter is found strangled in her pool, Neville is sure that her popular co-host is guilty. All Creatures Great And Small (PG) [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] Father Brown (M) [s] Finding Alice (M l) [s]
Also see: ABC COMEDY (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)
6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 2:15 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:00
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Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66)
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Today [s] 6:00 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 7:30 Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open 8:00 Tennis: Day Session *Live* 12:00 From Melbourne Park [s] 1:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session 2:30 *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 Tennis: Australian Open 4:00 4:30 Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 5:00 Tennis: Australian Open 6:30 Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 7:30 New Amsterdam: Good Soldiers (M) [s] – When Kapoor 9:15 introduces a patient to Iggy’s 10:00 PTSD group, a creative treatment plan causes turmoil; 11:05 12:05 Sharpe discovers a secret. Bondi Lifeguard World 1:00 Adventures (PG) [s] Home Shopping 4:30 6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 7:30 Melbourne Park [s] 8:00 Tennis: Australian Open 12:00 Tennis: Day Session *Live* 1:00 From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open 2:45 Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:00 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open 4:30 Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 5:00 Tennis: Australian Open 6:30 Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 7:30 New Amsterdam: What The 8:30 Heart Wants (M) [s] – Sharpe lands in hot water when she goes out on a limb for a patient; Bloom takes a major step in her 11:30 recovery. 12:00 Bondi Lifeguard World 1:00 Adventures (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:30 Weekend Today [s] Tennis: Australian Open 7:00 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 7:30 8:00 Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open 8:30 Tennis: Day Session *Live* 9:00 From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open 9:30 Tennis: Afternoon Session 12:00 *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 1:00 NINE News Saturday [s] Tennis: Australian Open 2:00 2:30 Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:00 Tennis: Australian Open 3:30 Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 4:00 New Amsterdam: The Island 4:30 5:00 (M) [s] Bondi Lifeguard World 6:00 Adventures (PG) [s] 7:00 Customs (PG) [s] Home Shopping 10:00 12:00 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron (PG) [s]
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rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 Offsiders: Summer Edition [s] 10:00 The World This Week [s] Compass [s] 12:00 Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline Summer [s] Finding Alice (M l) [s] 1:00 Mum: June (M l) [s] Doc Martin: Faith (PG) [s] Aussie Inventions That 3:00 Changed The World (PG) [s] 3:30 Nigel Slater’s Middle East [s] 4:00 Dream Gardens [s] Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat 5:00 Australia Remastered [s] 5:30 ABC News Sunday [s] 6:00 Muster Dogs (PG) [s] 7:00 Vera: Recovery [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] 11:00 Harrow (M l,v) [s] Silent Witness (MA15+) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Keeping Australia Safe (M) [s] 12:30 Gardening Australia [s]
Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend [s] Dog Patrol: Huntly Pursuit (PG) [s] Coastwatch Oz: Jet Ski Anger (PG) [s] AFL Women’s: Round 3: North Melbourne v GWS *Live* From Arden Street Oval [s] Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] Harbour Cops (PG) [s] Better Homes And Gardens (PG) [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] Seven News [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: Knockout: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] Movie: “Cold Pursuit” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Liam Neeson, Laura Dern, Micheál Richardson Home Shopping
6:00 Easy Eats [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 12:00 New Amsterdam: Code Silver (M) [s] 1:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Hawaii Ocean Paddle (Part 1) (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Religious Programs 4:30 Home Shopping
6:00 Religious Programs [s] 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] 9:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 1:45 Farm To Fork [s] 2:15 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:30 Australia By Design: Architecture 3:00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 9:15 FBI: American Idol/ An Imperfect Science (M) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s]
News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Australia Remastered [s] Fly Me To The Moon (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Vera (M v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Summer Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Back Roads [s] The China Century t [s] The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty (M l) [s] Strong Women (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] Silent Witness (M v) [s] Maigret In Montmartre (M) [s]
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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Doc Hollywood” (PG) (’91) Stars: Michael J Fox, Julie Warner, Woody Harrelson, Bridget Fonda Surveillance Oz - Dashcam (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Motorway Patrol (PG) [s] Highway Cops (PG) [s] 9-1-1: Defend In Place (M) [s] Movie: “Fast & Furious” (M l,s,v) (’09) Stars: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] Home Shopping
6:00 Today [s] 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 12:00 New Amsterdam: Hiding Behind My Smile (M) [s] – Max and Luna make friends in an unexpected place as Max struggles with the realities of being a single father. 1:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 2:45 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 9:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Sport Of Kings (M) [s] 10:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Criminal Justice (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Nigel Slater’s Middle East [s] Muster Dogs (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Death In Paradise (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Summer Drum [s] ABC News [s] Australian Of The Year 2022 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip (PG) [s] QI: Post (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland (M l) [s] Killing Eve (M s,v) [s] Silent Witness (M v) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]
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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 7:30 WugulOra Morning Ceremony 2022 [s] 8:30 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 Australia Day: National Citizenship And Flag Raising Ceremony 2022 [s] 10:20 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:00 How Australia Got Its Mojo (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Australian Of The Year 2022 2:30 Heywire [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Wildflowers Of The Midwest Of WA (PG) [s] 4:30 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 5:30 January 26 [s] 6:25 Summer Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Australia Day Live 2022 (PG) 9:35 Fisk: Ladies In Black (PG) [s] 10:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The China Century: City Of Protest [s]
Also see: ABC COMEDY (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)
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Sunrise [s] 6:00 The Morning Show [s] 10:00 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Joe Versus The Volcano” (PG) (’90) Stars: Tom 11:00 Hanks, Meg Ryan, Abe Vigoda, Lloyd Bridges Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] 4:00 Border Security International (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 7:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s 11:00 Front Line (PG) [s] The Queen Unseen (PG) [s] Movie: “Little Women” (M) (’19) 12:00 Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza 1:00 Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, James Norton 1:30 Autopsy USA: 4:00 Donna Summer (M) [s] 4:30 Home Shopping Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The BBQ” (PG) (’18) Stars: Shane Jacobson Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] – When a Chinese man is reluctant to answer officer’s questions, they soon realise he’s covering for a partner in crime. What a man has hidden in his bag could have a devastating effect on biosecurity. Cricket: Big Bash League: Challenger: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] Autopsy USA (M) [s] Home Shopping
Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66)
Today [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] NINE News [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] New Amsterdam: 14 Years, 2 Months, 8 Days (M) [s] Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Hawaii Ocean Paddle (Part 3) (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs Customs (PG) [s]
6:00 Today [s] 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* [s] 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 12:00 New Amsterdam: In The Graveyard (M) [s] – The doctors stop at nothing to help their patients, following a shocking realisation that prompts a change in the hospital. 1:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures: Hawaii Ocean Paddle (Part 4) (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Religious Programs
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Peacekeeper (M v) [s] 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles: Under The Influence (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] 6:00 8:00 12:00 1:00 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30 9:30 10:30
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Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating European Championship Cycling: Road National Championships: Men’s Highlights Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories: Suez - The Line In The Sand (PG) SBS World News Treasures Of Gibraltar (PG) Caesar’s Doomsday War (PG) (In English/ French) Top Ten Mummies Of Egypt (PG) The Great Plague Epidemic (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency: Children Of Men (M) The Indian Pacific: Australia’s Longest Train Journey (PG) Bamay France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Where Are You Really From? (PG) Talk For Life The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Great Canadian Railroad Journeys: Halifax To Prince Edward Island (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Britain’s Scenic Railways Secret Scotland: Loch Ness (PG) Historic House Rescue: Welsh Farmhouse (Part 1) (M) SBS World News The Crimson Rivers (MA15+) (In French) Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) Unit One (M l,s,v) (In Danish) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Where Are You Really From? (PG) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Great Canadian Railroad Journeys: Springhill Junction To Quebec City (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Continental Railway Journeys (PG) Alhambra: Secrets Of The Ancient Builders (In English/ Spanish) Australia In Colour (PG) SBS World News Shadow Lines (M l,v) (In Finnish) The Looming Tower (M l,s,v) (In English/ Arabic)
5:30 Worldwatch 6:00 Sunrise Ceremony 2022 8:00 Lil Bois (PG) (In Ritarungo/ Kriol/ Ngandi) 8:15 Our Place (PG) 9:40 Bamay 10:00 Movie: “Rabbit-Proof Fence” (PG) (’02) Stars: Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury 11:30 NITV News Special: Day 26 12:00 General Sunrise Ceremony 2022 2:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 4:00 Great Canadian Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Australian Railway Journeys 9:30 Araatika! Rise Up (MA15+) 11:00 SBS World News 11:30 In Therapy (M l,s) (In French) 12:25 Witch Hunt (M) (In Norwegian)
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The Thursday Murder Club and The Man Who Died Twice Author: Richard Osman Publisher: Penguin
Special offer this week – a two for one review! I purchased these books as a pair (looks like a third one will be coming out as well). The Thursday Murder Club meets, oddly enough, each Thursday, in the jigsaw room of the Coopers Chase, “Britain’s First Luxury Retirement Village”. The club’s founding members were Elizabeth, a former spy, Penny, a former inspector with the Kent police, Ron, a former unionist with tattoos and Ibrahim, a psychiatrist from Egypt. Penny is now in Willow nursing home in a coma. Joyce, a former nurse, who
likes to check men out, is recruited to the club. They meet each week pour over old police photos, while pouring glasses of wine, to try to solve cold cases, but now a crime has happened in their backyard. Ian Ventham plans to build units on the site of the old convent and cemetery, near Coopers Chase.
As protestors were blocking the entrance from construction vehicles, a scuffle ensued, and Ian is killed. The club uses their talents to try to help the police solve the case. When I say police, I mean Donna and Chris. Donna came to the retirement home to teach the residents
about safety. Chris is a middle-aged curmudgeon who lives alone and eats too much crap. Donna and Chris are trying to solve the murder of Ian’s companion, Tony Curran. Could the two be linked? In The Man Who Died Twice, Elizabeth gets a letter from her ex-husband, Douglas who is
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ten years her junior and is still in the spy business. Seems he has gotten himself in a bit of bother when he was caught on camera stealing $20m worth of diamonds from a home he was planting bugs in. He has reached out to Elizabeth after all these years, they meet, and he gives her clues as to where the diamonds may be located. Soon after Elizabeth finds Douglas and Poppy, his handler, both dead. But identifying the bodies is difficult because the shots happened in the face. Are they really dead? Can Elizabeth solve the case? Meanwhile, Ibrahim gets mugged, which leaves him with extensive injuries. He loses his confidence. The club will get their revenge – to hurt one of them is to hurt
all of them. If you have ever watched Pointless on television, the one from England not the one from Australia, you will be familiar with Richard Osman. He has a dry wit which comes out in these books. The writing is easy and breezy and can be read in a couple of sessions. I did prefer The Man Who Died Twice over The Thursday Murder Club, but that may be because I was more familiar with the characters. Apparently, Steven Spielberg has bought the film rights, and once I read that I could clearly see Helen Mirren as Elizabeth and Judy Dench as the coy, but horny Joyce. Good reading. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic
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 www.ebacc.com.au ebacc.email@gmail.com
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
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 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 ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au
Peninsula men’s shed Open Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm 117 Memorial ave, Ettalong Cnr koolabah. Come along and join us for coffee and biscuits 0411 242 242 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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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 www.fabcnsw.org.au
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 a family member or friend. Entertainment Lions Club of Woy Woy Memorial Ave, Ettalong Beach 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 Nutritious, great for the elderly Social ballroom dancing for all 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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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Tech for Gardeners GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK
CHERALYN DARCEY
While the more traditional of us may feel a little uneasy about technological equipment and ideas as they can seem to oppose why we garden; progress has given gardening a huge helping hand. Ever since someone decided to drag sticks through the dirt in around 5500BC to plough a field in Sumeria, humans have been figuring out ways to make gardening and larger scale agriculture easier. Not always for the best and not always successfully but today I am going to share with you, my discoveries that could just excite a few of you or at least make you ponder the possibilities presented by the new technology available for the home gardener. Indoor Gardening The home appliance brand ‘LG’ has come up with something that looks set for the next moon base, the ‘LG Tiiun’. What looks like a small commercial glass walled fridge is actually a selfcontained garden environment. The Tiiun (Korean for ‘to sprout’) has a weather control system that regulates temperature, light and moisture. Is there an app? You better believe it! Although this futuristic styled indoor garden can look after itself once set
up for your individual plant needs, you can watch your plants grow from your smart phone and will be alerted when the unit needs the water refilled. Winning the USA 2022 Consumer Technology Association Innovation Award for design, technology and consumer benefit, the LG Tiiun will probably be brilliant for apartment living. Robotic Lawnmowers We have all seen robotic vacuum cleaners and now hot on their tails comes the wave of lawn mowers that work on the same principle. The first lot of these had several problems. Runaways, clogging and just not working but many companies seem to have now ironed out the bugs. Robotic vacuum cleaners rely on walls to stop them in their tracks while smart mowers will need you to set up guide wires and program plans into them first. Smart phone enabled, mow when you are out and check on your mower bot’s progress if you like. Gardening Apps There are so many now for your phone and tablets and one to suit just about any problem, but and it is a big but, they are not all created equal. In my experience, most will put you
GARDEN BOOK REVIEW
Gardening Hacks, 300+ Time and Money Saving Hacks By Jon ValeZile, Adams Media, 2021 ISBN: 9781507215814
This book is for everyone. Along with clever ways to solve various gardening problems for more experienced gardeners, there is
plenty here to help beginners and brown thumbs to find their way. Did you know that just a pinch of cinnamon could protect your plants from fungal diseases? Or what about using newspaper as mulch, seedling pots or weed mat? Seed saving, soil improvement, growing tips, plant inspiration, along with clever tricks to make gardening easier are all set out in this rather enjoyable title that I found works well even as a sit down and read type of book. All types and sizes of gardens are catered for, and author Jon VanZile has a rather quirky and upbeat style that I think most will enjoy. Suitable for all skill levels and gardening interests but I would lean towards beginners and children who love quirky and clever facts and ideas.
in the direction of your answer but not many completely solve problems. There really are too many variables as gardening is, but its very nature, organic. Firstly, the plant identification apps. These work by having the user take a photo of a plant and then uploading it into the app. A few moments later a list, usually with photos, of possible matches is shown and you are prompted to agree with one of the selections on offer. This is very hit and miss as it relies on previous uploads and matches but it can land you in the right family. One thing I will say is that I believe this technology will improve over time. You can also use the ‘Google Image Match’ capability on your phone’s Google app. It does much the same thing. On to what I feel are more successful apps, the Garden Design ones. These are useful and a lot of fun, particularly those that are taking advantage of virtual interfaces. You can aim your phone or tablet at your garden and see in real time new plants, garden beds and features transposed over the top. Some of these applications will help you create actual plans that can be printed out and include gardening design help. Other useful apps include planting guides, gardening education, sun position calculations, disease and pest identification, and lunar gardening as well as ways to keep your gardening records. Podcasts for Gardeners Real Crime, Unsolved Murders, Forgotten History, if you can think it, there is now a podcast about it and that includes gardening! I’ve entered the arena myself with a botanical history Podcast ‘Mostly About Plants’ with fellow Central Coast gardening guru Victoria White, but if you want to learn how to garden then the world is in your podcast. Hop onto a platform, for example: iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or one of the many others out there and start searching. You can also google the phrase ‘gardening podcast’ to find them or track down a specific issue e.g., ‘rose care podcast’, and you will get a long list of episodes from various podcasts
to choose from. Here are some I currently enjoy: Gardening Australia, Garden Clinic, All the Dirt, Still Growing. Other Garden Tech Other devices that have been around for a while and have stood the test of time or have improved include soil testers, weather gauges, plant monitors, hydroponic gardens, digital plant pots and light sensors. No tech is going to replace the joy of getting your hands dirty and your face filled with sunlight, but this gardener appreciates the cleverness.
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, gazania, gerbera, marigold, nasturtium, petunia, phlox, portulaca, rudbeckia, salvia, snapdragon, sunflower, torenia, verbena, vinca, Viscaria, waratah, zinnia Next Week: Plant Now for Autumn Colour 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 Victoria White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com
YOUR & YOUR GARDEN
Toni from Chain Valley Bay writes
Dear Cheralyn, I have grown silverbeet for about two years now in my garden and never had a problem but at the moment the leaves are getting attacked by something. There are red-brown spots on the leaves with a grey type of centre and they are dying. What is it and what can I do? Hi Toni, this looks to me to be a fungal disease and most likely ‘Cercospora’. We have had a very wet summer and that brings with it a humid environment that causes these types of diseases to thrive. You can save your crop if you act quickly. Remove all affected leaves and dispose of in the regular bin so you are not spreading the disease through your compost. Don’t splash water around, only water the ground not the leaves and never use sprinklers on crops that start to show signs of fungal issues. In fact, it’s good practice during a wet summer to avoid overhead watering entirely. Water very early in morning as well so you don’t end up with moisture hanging around on these warm nights. Although you will find many commercial preparations to combat Cercospora leaf spot, they are not
suitable for edible plants. There are suggestions for the use of copper sulphate, I’m not a fan. Organic safer options are neem oil or a homemade solution of a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 4 litres of water in a pump sprayer. Cover tops and bottoms of leaves but do a spot test first on a couple of leaves to make sure the plant can tolerate. If not weaken the solution. Use at night. Your best bet is to get through this crop and practice crop rotation (plant something from a different family there next). Ensure good air circulation by not overcrowding your beds and practice a high level of sanitation. This means washing and disinfecting tools and hands when moving from plant to plant, or at least bed to bed and keeping the garden clear of rotting debris. Good luck Toni.
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Business & Property Beach suburb land values sky rocket
Established shopping centres including Umina Beach contributed to a rise in commercial land values on the Peninsula
Land values on the Central Coast increased by 43.3 per cent in the 12 months to July 1, 2021, with the Peninsula recording exceptional growth in the residential and commercial sectors. The Central Coast LGA rise exceeded the Hunter/Central Coast combined regional rise of 36.6 per cent and the statewide increase of 24 per cent. Latest land values issued by NSW Valuer General David Parker reveal the largest rise in the region was in the residential sector (45.4 per cent), followed
by commercial (34.7 per cent), rural (29.7 per cent), industrial (23 per cent) and other (34.8 per cent). In the residential sector, beachside suburbs, which offer the highest lifestyle amenity, experienced the most significant increases in land values, with Patonga one of the most significant. Other areas recording greater than average growth included the suburbs forming the Peninsula area including Woy Woy, Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach and Booker Bay. The Valuer General’s report said the upward trend in land
values in the region was largely driven by record low interest rates. “Strong demand was particularly significant for residential property due to the lower cost of finance coupled with changing perceptions and lifestyle factors triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic,” it said. “More flexible working arrangements and a focus on lifestyle have increased the Central Coast’s appeal, along with better property affordability in comparison to Sydney metropolitan. “Strong demand for
properties that offer good amenity including prestige properties was evident. “Despite the Central Coast being in pandemic lockdown for much of mid-2021, local real estate agents have continued to actively sell property during 2021 with increasing prices.” Despite the disruption to commerce caused by the pandemic, demand has been very strong for commercial property in the region. Established neighbourhood shopping areas such as Umina Beach and Ettalong Beach showed the largest increases
in values and were consistent with the growth trajectory of surrounding residential land in those areas. Valuer General David Parker said while land values reflect the value of land only, property sales are the most important factor valuers consider when determining them. “Land value is the value of the land only and does not include the value of a home or other structures,” he said. “Private contract valuers with expertise in their local areas consider a range of factors in determining land value, including the features of the
land and its legally permitted use. “Valuer General NSW has quality assured the land values for fairness and consistency.” Parker said Revenue NSW will use the latest land values to calculate land tax for the 2022 land tax year with registered land tax clients to receive a land tax assessment from late January. More information can be found at visit https://www. valuergeneral.nsw.gov.au. Terry Collins
Government throws lifeline to major events Organisers of major events and festivals that have been cancelled or significantly disrupted by COVID Public Health Orders will be supported by funding through the NSW Government’s Event Saver Fund. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the funding was a critical lifeline for major event organisers who have had to
cancel, postpone or vary their events, providing them the financial security and certainty to plan and deliver their future events in NSW. “Major events are a key economic driver that create thousands of jobs across the state. The Event Saver Fund will ensure that organisers aren’t left high and dry as we work through this latest phase of the pandemic and sends a strong
signal that the Government is here to support business,” Perrottet said. Treasurer Matt Kean said the funding was recognition of the important impact major events have on driving tourism as well as on the broader NSW economy. “Festivals and major events are huge drawcards and they have been significantly disrupted by the latest Omicron wave of COVID-19,”
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Mr Kean said. “It is vital we provide them the support they need when their event is impacted by a Public Health Order. “That is exactly what this funding commitment does.” Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin said while the pandemic has had a devastating effect on artists’ ability to perform live, the announcement shows the Government’s strong commitment to the arts.
“Major events provide tremendous social benefits to the community, bringing us together to enjoy live performances,” Franklin said. “As we look to rebound from the effects of the past two years, this funding will help support local jobs and ensure major event organisers can plan with confidence to safely deliver their events in 2022/23.” Major event organisers will
be able to pay suppliers, staff and recover other costs where an event is cancelled or significantly disrupted as a result of public health orders imposed as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information and to apply for funding visit www. create.nsw.gov.au. Source: Media release, Jan 17 NSW Government
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How to buy shares for your kids and grandkids WITH
Julia NEWBOULD Managing Editor • Money magazine When it comes to choosing an investment for your kids and grandkids, it is hard to go past exchange traded funds (ETFs). They tick plenty of boxes. They are low-cost and easy to buy and sell through the ASX. For as little as $500, one transaction buys a diversified investment with a share in hundreds or even thousands of companies. Children have a long-term investment time frame and ETFs are ideal long-term investments, explains Balaji Gopal, head of personal investor service at Vanguard. Many of Vanguard’s ETFs track a broad-based index such as the S&P/ASX 300 or the MSCI World index. Gopal says ETFs tracking an index are set-and-forget investments that you can buy and leave to accumulate over the years, without having to touch them. “You are not really relying on one or two companies to give you a long-term gain.”
Over the long term, markets tend to go upwards, even if there are falls along the way, says Gopal. The Vanguard Index Chart shows that $10,000 invested in the Australian sharemarket in 1991 would have been worth $160,498 30 years later in 2021. That same $10,000 in Australian listed property would have risen to $118,013, while in US shares it would have reached $217,6420. In contrast, $10,000 put in cash would have accumulated to only $38,938 over the 30 years. One of the best types of ETFs for children is a multi-assetclass fund that invests in a range of assets, such as Australian and international shares, bonds, property and cash. A broad variety of assets in an investment portfolio helps smooth performance fluctuations over time and is one of the best ways to reduce exposure to market risk. There are different multi-sector funds to fit various risk appetites, from conservative to
balanced to growth and high growth. Multi-sector funds are often called an all-in-one investment solution because you don’t have to buy separate asset classes and mix them together. Gopal says ETFs are tax efficient because they typically have low turnover. This means more money stays in the fund, rather than being paid out in tax. He says Vanguard diversified funds typically hold onto their shares, rather than buying and selling like active share managers, and this helps minimise capital gains.
Capital gains is a tax incurred by the investor as a result of selling securities. If parents or grandparents have a higher than usual marginal tax rate, the more they stand to benefit from a fund’s tax efficiency. Before ETFs appeared on the ASX 20 years ago, grandparents and parents typically would have bought individual shares or opened a cash savings account for their kids and grandkids. But now cash rates are at rock bottom and individual company shares can be risky if the price dives.
ETFs were huge disruptor to the asset management industry when they were launched. They were typically much cheaper than managed funds and tracked a broad-based index. Over time investors caught onto ETFs and they are now a mainstay investment and often form the backbone of an investor’s portfolio. There are more than 220 different ETFs on the ASX with assets of over $110 billion. For busy parents and grandparents, multi-asset ETFs offer automatic rebalancing.
When the share allocation in the ETF goes down in value, the ETF will buy more shares to maintain its asset allocation. When shares go up in value, the ETF will sell. It happens automatically, so you don’t have to worry about buying in when prices are low. Investors value the transparency of ETFs. They are much easier to research than managed funds and you can see exactly what you are investing in. Also, with a broad-based index ETF you don’t have to worry about who is managing your investment and the risk they will leave the company. Parents and grandparents can buy and sell ETFs on the Australian sharemarket through a broker. A discount online broker is the cheapest way to buy and sell ETFs – they charge around $9 per transaction. ETFs do not have any sales commissions but an annual expense ratio that is much lower than those charged by managed funds. Investors are benefiting from intense competition between ETF providers, which has seen Vanguard cut the annual fee on its Australian Shares ETF (VAS on the ASX) to 0.10%. SUSAN HELY
The money tips that Money readers are acting on this year Most of us know what we should be doing with our money, but actually doing it is another matter. Money asked its readers to share the money tips they’ll finally be acting on in 2022. Here’s what 10 of them had to say ... 1 My wife and myself are going
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to save $5000 per year and invest in the ASX to buy the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF and reinvest dividends via the DRP. - Thomas. 2 I’m going to invest in shares – I’ve always held off, but it’s time for me to take the jump! - Jocelyn
3 I’m going to stick to dollar-cost averaging! Then let compound interest do its thing. - Callum 4 Simplify our finances – namely streamline our collection of actively managed funds and reformat to low-cost ETFs or passively managed funds. - Evonne
5 Continue to make contributions to my super while on maternity leave. - Wendy 6 Review all utilities, such as gas, electricity, phone and internet, to see how you can save and get better services at the same time. - Scott
7 I will finally start taking my lunches to work and put the money into my Vanguard investment account. - Shelley 8 Pay extra off my mortgage and put savings in an offset account. - Brooke 9 I’m promising myself to
allocate time to my finances, making them the priority they should be. - Corinna 10 I’m going to pay off a personal loan in three months and then put the money either onto my mortgage or invest in ETFs. - Nicole SUSAN HELY
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From tiny house to Temple of Groom A group of locals have found a silver lining in the COVID lockdown by transforming their studio into a new female-run business in a bid to create a safe space for community members. The owners of The Temple of Groom Barber Studio at Umina Beach, El and Calais, were originally planning on designing an Airbnb with their Tiny House purchase to place on vacant land. However, El said that one day, they walked past the Tiny House and came up with the idea of a barber shop. “We built it together bit by bit over lockdown. There was a lot of blood, sweat and tears that went into it but we did it,” El said. “This was kind of a make or break for us because it wasn’t like we had an established business before COVID-19 and instead we actually built it from the ground up meaning we had zero clientele at the start. “We want to challenge the norms and have men come in and have a facial, have a beer, have a chat and we want women to come in and feel comfortable and not like they’re
in a very male dominated space – this is something that should feel good for everyone. “Rio, our barber, brings a very upbeat vibe and really connects with the community extending her heart of gold to our clients, helping foster our feel-good space.” The slogan of the Temple of Groom is ‘redefining your neighbourhood barber’, a
motto that is said to reflect El, Calais and Rio’s dare to dream to change the normal and pave the way for the future. “We have men closing their eyes, enjoying a free beer, a face mask and a pamper for the first time ever in their lives,” the team said. “We have women feeling welcome to come and get their short hair styled to exactly
what they want, without judgement of their gender. “We have family members coming in and doing something affordable for their wellbeing together, with our discounted family packages.” Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the Temple of Groom was so much more than just a barber studio. “The Temple of Groom and
the incredible women behind it are breaking so many norms, giving men, women and families a place to feel pampered and fresh, not only physically but also mentally,” Tesch said. “The team are not only supporting their clients through their business, they are also supporting the community, reaching out a helping hand when they see someone in
need and helping advertise other small local businesses.” Tesch said the team at Temple of Groom Barber Studio continued to give back to the community. “The Temple of Groom have been operating for six weeks and have already done their first Christmas Appeal with We Care Connect and have given free haircuts to those in need when their studio was empty,” she said. “With plans in January 2022 to do free cuts and facials for the homeless in Woy Woy it is abundantly clear this won’t be the last time we hear of Temple of Groom, nor will it be the last incredible community initiative they participate in. “Thank you so much El, Calais and Rio for supporting our community and creating a safe space for all genders and families. I strongly encourage locals to get behind the local business and support the business that gives back to Coasties.” For more information, head to @templeofgroom_ on Instagram or Temple of Groom Barber Studio on Facebook. Maisy Rae
EPA issues warning about asbestos Research commissioned by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has found an alarming lack of knowledge around how to deal with asbestos by homeowners and trade professionals. The vast majority of older housing stock on the Woy Woy Peninsula has been built using asbestos material and across NSW almost 50 per cent of adults live in properties containing asbestos but don’t know how to deal or dispose of it safely.
A survey of 2,000 people found more than one in four reported they disposed of asbestos in unsafe or illegal ways, including leaving it onsite once it had been removed or putting it in a kerbside waste collection bin. The researchers also found less than a quarter of trades professionals sought advice from licenced asbestos professionals, and less than half wore protective equipment when they found it. “Our research shows people often overestimated their skills
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and knowledge, which puts themselves and others at risk,” said EPA Unit Head Education and Programs Sharon Owens. “These findings will help inform an EPA awareness campaign later this year that aims to encourage homeowners and tradies to plan and prepare for asbestos before they commence work. “Visit asbestos.nsw.gov.au before you start your renovations for handy hints and use the Asbestos Checker tool,” Owens said. The EPA commissioned two
major pieces of research to benchmark the public’s knowledge on asbestos disposal. This research provided insights into what people are thinking and doing around asbestos. It is now being used by the EPA and the NSW Asbestos Coordination Committee to increase safe and lawful behaviour in relation to asbestos and asbestos disposal. The right safety precautions should be taken at all times but
in particular where buildings were constructed before 1990. These are the most likely to contain asbestos and because of their age are more likely to be demolished or renovated. Owens said the findings were vital for those doing or considering DIY renovations or maintenance on older homes. “We found one in three homes nationwide likely contained asbestos and that renovations were often done by homeowners with the help of family and friends,” she said. “If homeowners don’t think
about asbestos when planning or doing work, they can get a nasty surprise that puts their family and friends at risk of disease.” “Asbestos is dangerous and the risk of disease increases with exposure. This research makes it very clear how important educating the community about asbestos is all year round, not just during Asbestos Awareness Week.” Source: Media release, Jan 18 NSW EPA
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$13.5M price for Wagstaffe mansion A waterfront Wagstaffe mansion is tipped to become the Central Coast’s most expensive home with expressions invited from interested buyers. The 6 Bulkara St property hit the market on January 14 and there reportedly have already been offers made. The property was last sold in 2020 for $9.5M, breaking local records at the time but now has a price guide starting at $13.5M. “You can’t beat the location, aspect and size of this incredible waterfront property,” Central Coast Belle Property Principal, Cathy Baker, said.
“Built on nearly 2,200 square metres of prime north-facing deep-water land on the doorstep of beautiful Bouddi National Park,
6 Bulkara St is a rare gem that offers the finest in luxury waterfront living.
“From the resort-style pool to the private entertaining area and the well thought out bedrooms and chic light-filled living spaces,
it is the epitome of coastal living and the ideal holiday home.” Named ‘Agave’, the home was built by Construct Central Coast and designed by JPR Architects. It was named Australian House of the Year and best Custom-Built Home at the 2018 Housing Industry Association awards. Spread over two levels, the property has several standout features including: seven bedrooms all with ensuites, a walk-in cellar, an outdoor entertaining area with barbecue, infinity pool and timber deck and a private boatshed retreat and state of the art jetty and mooring. The home is located in the San
Toy Estate which was originally owned by local pharmacist Ron Radford who is best known for driving his amphibious car across Brisbane Water before the Rip Bridge was built. Radford had to give special consent to allow the previous owners to build their dream white Hamptons-style holiday home due to covenants that restricted certain colours, including white, at Wagstaffe. Expressions of interest remain open for the property until February 7. Source: Media release, Jan 17 Coastal Communications
Fresh food growers doing all they can Freshmark, the trading name of the NSW Chamber of Fresh Produce Limited, has described the current COVID situation in NSW as having decimated Australia’s labour supply. Freshmark is a member-based peak industry body whose purpose is to protect and grow
NSW’s fresh produce supply chain. Freshmark Chairperson Carlo Trimboli said: “The COVID-19 crisis’s potency comes from its power to touch the lives of everyone across Australia. “The current Omicron strain of COVID has decimated Australia’s labour supply, especially
regarding the vital transporting of essential fundamentals, like fresh produce. “In response, our industry has been working even harder to maintain fruit and vegetable supplies and have worked collaboratively with the transport sector to ensure Australia’s food security is uncompromised.
“As an essential service, all central markets and transportation systems have been working around the clock to undertake measures that strengthen each link in the chain proactively. “Farms are appointing more staff for harvesting, sorting, and packing, and government agencies are ensuring that they
have easy access to labour and close contact health order rules have been diluted for essential services to ensure the fresh produce industry functions unimpeded. “The same can be said of transportation, the one thing that connects all stages of the supply chain, from farm to food processing to warehouse to
greengrocer. “Our industry’s collective resolve will maintain a fluid and flexible delivery to all retailers to ensure Australian’s have peace of mind that they will have unlimited and continuous access to food.” Source: Media release, Jan 11 Freshmark
Further extension of rent relief for small businesses Small businesses that are continuing to face challenges due to COVID-19 will benefit from an additional two months of rent relief, with the NSW Government extending its rent relief regulation until March 13. Treasurer Matt Kean said it was a difficult time for many businesses and this extension would provide support for small commercial and retail tenants to keep their doors open.
“With staff shortages and reduced foot traffic, many businesses are struggling at the moment but the ability to negotiate rent will give them a buffer so they can keep the lights on now and recover more quickly” Kean said. “We appreciate and acknowledge the constructive approach of commercial owners in working together with their tenants in these very challenging circumstances.” Minister for Small Business
Eleni Petinos said eligibility for rent relief would remain unchanged. “We know that rent is one of the biggest fixed costs for small businesses and this measure will provide crucial support helping them get through the next couple of months,” Petinos said. Commercial and retail tenants will be eligible for the rent relief if they have an annual turnover of less than $5M and continue to meet the eligibility criteria for
JobSaver or the Micro-business Grant, had those programs continued. Landlords of tenants that have received protections for any period under the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2022 are prohibited from evicting their tenants for certain breaches of the lease, without first attending mediation. NSW landowners will also have more time now to apply for land tax relief, with applications
extended until February 28 for eligible commercial and residential landowners. Eligible landlords can access the Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund, which provides small commercial or retail landlords with a monthly grant up to the value of any rental relief provided, to a maximum of $3,000 per month per property. To find out more about land tax relief: https://www.service.nsw. gov.au/transaction/apply-covid-
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Rapid test kits given to women’s health centre
Liesl Tesch MP donated 20 RATs to the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre at Woy Woy
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre received 20 free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) last week to help keep community members safe. The entre provides women with counselling, medical services, social groups, childcare and offer advocacy for those in need. The tests were donated by
Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, after her electorate office received 20 kits. CEO of the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre, Theresa Mason, said the testing kits will be distributed across their three centres at Woy Woy, Wyoming and Wyong. “We always appreciate the support Liesl offers our centre, and we were very grateful to
receive the testing kits because as an essential service to the community this helps us be safe and be checked in a timely manner,” Mason said. “With the increasing case numbers these tests will help us to be responsive and keep our services open.” Tesch said the RATs were not requested by NSW Labor. “Every day I am hearing of the lengths people are going to just
NSW Health began including data on self-administered positive RATs in the daily COVID-19 data
to get their hands on a test which is not only inaccessible but also unaffordable, with price gauging only worsening,” Tesch said. “Politicians should not have better access to RATs than the rest of the community. “Instead, we should know first-hand how much of a struggle it is to locate a test and how expensive it is. We should experience the panic every
other person in our community is experiencing, especially here on the Central Coast, where there seems to be less accessibility than in Sydney.” A pack of 20 RATs were delivered to every electorate office across NSW. It comes after NSW Health began including data on selfadministered positive RATs to the daily COVID-19 data. Recently, the number of
positive RATs make up approximately 40 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the state. However, with the lack of supply and reliability of RATs at the very forefront of the national conversation, the actual number of COVID-19 cases in the community is expected to be significantly higher. Maisy Rae
Aged care provider welcomes new CEO Local aged care organisation Peninsula Villages has welcomed Colin Osborne as its new CEO this month amidst a national crisis in the aged care sector caused by COVID-19 outbreaks. Taking the reins after the retirement of CEO Shane Neaves in 2021, the Peninsula Villages Board said they were excited to have Osborne join
the organisation and lead it into the new year. “Colin is a passionate and
talented leader, bringing highly relevant aged care experience and skills to the position following his tenure at Anglican Care for more than eight years,” Peninsula Villages Honorary Chair Jan-Maree Tweedie said. “Colin is an advocate for improving the care and quality of life for all of our residents and recognises the essential role that each and every member of our team plays in delivering choice to those they
work with. “Colin has already displayed a fantastic commitment to our values and is leading the team for a new era in 2022.” Osborne will be supported by the Executive Team with Jackie Bennett now in the position of Chief Operating Officer, Louise Clarke as Executive Care Manager and Nicola Burton leading Quality nd Organisational Development.
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What to do if you catch COVID The spread of the Omicron variant has resulted in over 2,000 COVID-19 cases officially recorded on the Peninsula since the start of January. The number is likely to be much higher as these results currently reflect laboratory confirmed tests and those from people who have managed to report their results from the sought-after Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). What should you do if you do catch COVID-19? Central Coast Local Health District’s (CCLHD) Director of Public Health, Dr Kat Taylor, said most people can now safely manage COVID-19 at home. “Thankfully we are seeing a milder pattern of illness with this outbreak than with previous waves thanks to high levels of vaccination in the population,” Taylor said. “Most people with COVID-19 will have a mild illness and
A reporter’s experience of COVID-19 As a fully vaccinated, young, healthy person, I luckily felt not too concerned when I first started developing COVID-19 symptoms last week. I was working from home, on a self-imposed semi-isolation as the Omicron wave hurtles through NSW, so I felt better that I’d had limited exposure to those around me. I now know though, that the symptoms started to develop three days after I was in contact with a COVID-19 positive person: tiredness, minor aches in my legs and feeling a little weak. By that night, the tiredness had increased, hunger had subsided, and my lower back was beginning to ache. I woke the next morning with a banging headache, aches down my legs like I had done a huge workout, a sore throat and so, so tired. As the day passed, my symptoms eased but I felt so warm and like I was having hot flushes. I went for a late afternoon nap and woke three hours later feeling worse than ever, like I’d been hit with a truck – dizziness, vomiting, fever, headache and weak when standing. That night, four days after exposure, was rough but I managed to break the fever. Since then, each day has brought a different but easier challenge: day four was breathlessness and vivid dreams, and day five was dizziness, a blocked nose and a tight chest. Who knows what the remaining few days will bring but one thing for certain is that from listening to stories from my COVID-positive peers, every person’s experience with COVID-19 is different. Stay hydrated, keep resting if you can and eat – even when you feel like you can’t. will recover in a few days or
so, with some people having no symptoms at all. “Most symptoms can be managed with bedrest, regular paracetamol and ibuprofen to help relieve pain and fevers, throat lozenges for a sore throat and keeping hydrated with regular sips of water. “However, you should contact your GP or call the NSW Health COVID-19 care at
home support line on 1800 960 933 if you’re pregnant or if you have a chronic condition including obesity, diabetes, heart, lung or kidney problems, compromised immunity including cancer and severe mental illness. “Irrespective of your age or medical history, if you develop severe symptoms, you should call 000 straightaway and tell the
ambulance staff that you have been diagnosed with COVID-19.” Severe symptoms of COVID-19 include severe dizziness, feeling drowsy or confused, suffering shortness of breath, chest pressure or pain lasting more than 10 minutes, or being unable to stand. As of January 18, NSW
Health said people who test positive with a PCR or RAT must isolate immediately for seven days. NSW Health said that if symptoms such as a sore throat, runny nose, cough or shortness of breath remain after seven days, to remain in isolation until 24 hours after symptoms have resolved. You do not need to test before leaving self-isolation in NSW. For general safety, under the current guidelines, CCLHD states to practice COVID-safety measures such as physical distancing, socialising outdoors and wearing masks, and isolate and get tested if you have any symptoms. If you have no way of obtaining food or other essentials, call the NSW Health Isolation Support Line on 1800 943 553 and you will be directed to Service NSW for assistance. A number of 24/7 mental health services are available including the NSW Mental Health Line at 1800 011 511, Beyond Blue at 1800 512 and 348, and Lifeline at 13 11 14. More information about managing COVID-19 from home is available on the NSW Health website. Maisy Rae
HSC results to be released early Students who sat their HSC last year will be able to access their results this week with the NSW Education Standards Authority completing the marking four days ahead of schedule. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said 2021 HSC students will now be able to access their results on
Thursday, January 20, rather than January 24. “This is a great outcome for our students, who we know are keen to receive their results and finalise their plans for the year, whether that be heading to university, training or straight into the workforce,” Mitchell said. “I know markers, supervisors, exam and marking staff have
worked tirelessly to deliver these final results, not only on time, but earlier than forecast, and I am so pleased we can share this news with students.” Results will be delivered by SMS and email from 6am on January 20 with merits lists published on the NESA website from midday. The ceremony for students who have achieved first place
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Summer days call for Summer salads
GEORGIA LIENEMANN Greetings Coasties Happy New Year.
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I hope you enjoyed a relaxing break and that any run-in with Covid you might have had, was mild and manageable. Thankfully, mine was rather anti-climactic (isolating with young, energetic children proved the hardest part) and it was significantly less debilitating than regular manflu, for my partner. It’s good to be out the other side, with some additional antibodies to boot! At this time of year, when the weather beckons us outside in favour of dwelling in the kitchen for too long, summer salads are an easy ticket outdoors. A few sexy ingredients tossed together can make a delicious side dish or even a substantial main in mere minutes – not a small win, when you’re dreading the extra heat from your stove or oven! Perhaps most importantly, they’re a fabulous way to celebrate the best of Summer produce. There is minimal skill required to enhance a perfectly ripe, freshly picked Summer fruit or salad vegetable. With the abundance of great produce here on the coast, anyone can be a masterful cook at this time of year!
Perfecting a few delicious classics or adopting some that offer a clever modern twist will allow you to dine and entertain in style, with minimal fuss. This is the first in a 6-part series that will help guide you to mastery. Think outside the box Summer salads offer limitless potential for trying new flavour combinations and are an easy, low-risk route to experimenting with new produce or techniques you mightn’t have tried before. Never tasted daikon radish? (Hint: nutrient dense root that looks like a white carrot.) Grate it into a coleslaw. No additional know-how required. Never tried edamame outside of a Japanese restaurant? Boil a handful of frozen beans in some salted water and toss
them into your noodle salad. Remember that a broad diversity of plant foods in the diet is one of the most effective strategies for robust health. In fact, we should be aiming to include a minimum of 40 different varieties each week. You’re simply not going to get there with iceberg and tomato, folks! The unparalleled variety of fresh produce on offer at this time of year make Summer salads a fun way to get outside your comfort zone and expand your repertoire.
unapologetically)! Striving to eat seasonally is a simple practice that offers countless health benefits and is the best way to support local producers. In a nutshell, when we opt for what’s in season, we’re enjoying fresh local produce by default. Anything out of season has to be hauled in from somewhere else, which means it’s more expensive and will sit in storage for longer.
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When we consider that for many varieties, the bulk of the antioxidants have halved within five days of being picked, you can see the value of eating the freshest produce possible.
We’ve talked incessantly about the benefits of seasonal eating here on the column and I will continue to do so (quite
Our tastebuds are engineered to determine nutritional complexity, which is precisely why fresh food tastes so flavourful. Nutrition equals
The benefits of seasonal produce
flavour – undoubtedly the most rewarding perk of eating with the seasons. So, what’s in season right now? Fruits • Berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries) • Stone fruit (peaches, plums, apricots and nectarines) • Melons (watermelon, rockmelon, honeydew, champagne melon) • Tropical fruits like pineapple, mango and papaya • Figs and grapes Vegetables (from a botanical perspective, some are fruits) • Zucchinis • Eggplants • Cucumbers
•C apsicum and chillies • T omatoes and tomatillos • Radishes •N ew potatoes • Beetroot •C orn (a grain) Herbs: • Basil (make the most of it – strictly a Summer herb) • Dill and coriander (neither like extreme heat so more prolific in early Summer) • Lemongrass • Rosemary, oregano, sage, marjoram (year-round) • Garlic We’ll be back next week with some tips on how to create the perfect Summer salad. In the meantime, can you lean outside your comfort zone and play with a few new ingredients?
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Unsafe for retired teachers to fill staff gaps says union For the second week in a row the union representing teachers of nongovernment schools - the Independent Education Union (IEU) has rejects calls by the NSW Premier to rely on retired teachers and fast-track professional accreditation for final-year students and support staff. Last week the union’s representatives told CCC they needed to be consulted with the NSW Government about how to best return children and staff to schools on time for Term 1. This week it claims that governments both state and federal are scrambling to fill workforce gaps for which they failed to plan. “Yet again, the Premier has made a media announcement without any genuine consultation with school staff through their representative unions,” said IEUA NSW/ACT Branch Acting Secretary Michael Wright. “Our members are angry and are calling out the cavalier attitude of the
The IEU wants National Cabinet to outline how teachers and students can return to school safely
NSW Government.” The Central Coast sub-branch of the IEU has almost 3,000 principal, teacher and support staff members in Catholic and independent schools and early childhood education centres on the Central Coast.
It said returning retired teachers to schools was expecting a vulnerable group to step into the frontline. “Fast-tracking accreditation is also fraught,” Wright said. “Support staff undertake
work that is essential for schools to function – rushing them into classrooms will only create different shortages. “There is a clear risk here of undermining the teaching profession, and the consequences will only
fall on students. “New teachers would be thrown in the deep end without support.” Schools and families are waiting for further details from National Cabinet this Thursday and the IEU has said it will be considering all options. “We will continue to discuss the implications of the Government’s constant policy shifts with bodies such as the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and employers, including Catholic Schools NSW and the Association of Independent Schools. “We expect employers to put staff and student health first before the political imperatives of the State Government. “Instead of posing far-fetched ideas for filling staff shortages the NSW Government knew about well before Omicron emerged, the government should be focusing on a safe return-to-school plan that facilitates proper ventilation and easy access to free rapidantigen tests and booster vaccinations,” Wright said. The IEU joined the ACTU on
Monday, January 17 for an emergency meeting of unions throughout Australia to consider actions to keep all workers, including school staff, safe. “This proposal to return retired teachers to classrooms is unsound,” said IEUA NSW/ ACT Branch President Christine Wilkinson. “Many are immunocompromised and at high risk of severe illness if exposed to COVID-19. “It is especially concerning in the case of primary schools as countless young children have not yet received their vaccinations. “To call retired teachers back into service creates a dangerous environment not only for the teachers, but also for the students and their families. “It is a disgrace to ask some of the most vulnerable members of our society to cover for the failings of the NSW Government.” Source: Media release, Jan 17 Independent Education Union
Parents concerned about close contact rules Central Coast Council P and Cs (CCCP&C) said parents share teachers’ concerns over changing close contact rules in the region’s schools. A recent announcement from National Cabinet that staff in schools, early childhood centres and post-secondary colleges are exempt from COVID isolation rules has sounded alarm bells with teachers’ unions. NSW Teachers Federation President, Angelo Gavrielatos, said the move was of great concern. “This smacks of desperation - noting, regrettably, inevitable absenteeism due to COVID infections,” he said. “It will increase risk at a time
when governments should be improving and strengthening risk mitigation strategies.” CCCP&C spokesperson, Sharryn Brownlee, said while children are keen to be back at school with their friends and to find out what classes they are in and which teachers they have but, parents worry the scenario will be very different from the one being painted. “The ease of catching and spreading COVID is high in all schools but especially in primary schools,” she said. “The lack of vaccine availability and wider community transfer of disease will be much worse than the disruptive term 4 of 2021. “Education matters a great deal but children, their families
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and teacher’s safety matters more. “It is dangerous to pretend we are not still in the middle of an ever changing worldwide pandemic. “Making decisions that put all the risk on front line workers and children is not acceptable as governments should be doing everything possible to protect these young children. “It is not acceptable to say it is OK have teachers and pupils get sick and take it home to family and vulnerable younger and older family members. “It is not safe in schools until most children have had both vaccines and staff their booster shots.” Terry Collins
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0127 1.41 0451 0.53 0040 1.38 0218 1.45 0315 1.50 0534 0.55 1118 1.77 0622 0.58 0715 0.61 0816 0.64 1157 1.72 0929 0.64 1755 0.37 SAT 1831 0.39 SUN 1238 1.65 MON 1324 1.55 TUE 1418 1.44 WED 1524 1.35 2356 1.36 1911 0.41 1954 0.45 2042 0.49 2137 0.53 0522 1.67 0625 1.77 0045 0.50 0144 0.45 0239 0.40 0330 0.38 1209 0.51 1317 0.39 0724 1.88 0820 1.97 0913 2.02 1002 2.02 SAT SUN MON TUE WED 1800 1.28 1910 1.31 1415 0.28 1508 0.20 1556 0.16 1642 0.17 2344 0.53 2010 1.36 2103 1.42 2153 1.45 2240 1.48
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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Molly makes it to the Championship Tour SURFING A late withdrawal from the 2022 Women’s Championship Tour (CT) has resulted in the call-up of the Central Coast’s Molly Picklum, who will now enter the top-level World Surf League competition for her maiden year. After performing with great quality throughout last year’s four-part Challenger Series and placing eighth overall with only seven spots up for grabs, Picklum’s next 12 months was to be focussed on taking her time in taking another shot at CT qualification in 2023. Now, with 16-year-old American surfer, Caitlin Simmers dropping out of the CT to focus on her development, the spot has opened for Picklum to jump on the world stage and take on the world’s best. “Although it is eventually a goal to be on the CT, I’m declining the spot for 2022,” Simmers told the World Surf League (WSL). “I’d like to work on my surfing, spending time with my family and friends, and school, to be more mentally and physically ready to face that challenge.”
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Good weekend for Terrigal Matcham CRICKET Round 9 of the Men’s First Grade competition was completed on Saturday, January 15 with the winners being Terrigal Matcham (outright), Southern Spirit, Warnervale and Kincumber Avoca whilst the match between Narara Wyoming and The Entrance finished as a draw. Reigning
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Ourimbah Black at Terrigal Haven. It was an exciting finish at Harry Moore Oval where Northern Power Orange defeated The Entrance in a high scoring match that was decided in the final over. Jade Crook 78 off 30 balls and Rebecca Callan 59 off 20 balls were the standouts. Lisarow Ourimbah White easily accounted for Kincumber Avoca, whilst Wyong Gold defeated Northern Power Blue in the other matches. The match between Narara Wyoming and Wyong Green was a draw due to COVID protocols. The unofficial women’s table now has teams ranked as follows: Terrigal Matcham 17, Lisarow Ourimbah Black 15, Lisarow Ourimbah White 11, Wyong Gold 11, Northern Power Orange 11, Kincumber Avoca 8, Northern Power Blue 4, Narara Wyoming 4, Wyong Green 3, The Entrance 3 Source: Media release, Jan 16 Garry Burkinshaw, CC Cricket
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The Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club, which operates on the Brisbane Water, enjoyed some success at the Newcastle Pasha Dasha regatta, held on January 15
“The Senior Master Mixed OC6 crew paddled the 8km short course event taking paddlers out past the iconic Nobbys Lighthouse into a challenging two-metre swell,”
a spokesperson said. “The crew remained upright, thanks to masterful steering by Pam Illiffe, finishing the race in second place overall.” The club also took first place in the Senior Master Mixed category of the same event.
The club’s new and seasoned paddlers also took part in the changes relay event completing three of the 5 x 5km distances. Club steerer, Pam Illiffe, said Newcastle put on a great regatta. “With concerns of last-minute
cancellations due to COVID, clubs managed to put teams together at the 11th hour,” she said. “Everyone was so happy to see each other on the water.” New members are always welcome at the club.
Details centralcoastocc@ gmail.com. Source: Media release, Jan 17 Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club
Mariners in FFA Grand Final FOOTBALL Tuesday night’s semi-final clash ended with a 1-0 win for the Central Coast Mariners over Sydney FC, putting the boys in yellow into their very first FFA Cup Grand Final. It was a rain-soaked field greeting both teams at Jubilee Stadium in Sydney on January 18, causing an entangled mid-field scrap for 90 minutes, with Marcos Ureña’s winning penalty goal coming toward the end in the 82nd minute. Sydney FC goalkeeper, Andrew
Redmayne, deserves credit for keeping the scores deadlocked for most of the match, making two particularly difficult close range, one-on-one saves against Matheus Moresche in the second half. The fitness of the Mariners prevailed in the end, notably when Mariners right back Lewis Miller forced a costly mistake made by Sydney left back Joel King. Miller’s surging run down the side of the field skimmed past King, who stuck out a foot and clipped the back end of the advancing Mariner. Sydney fans were grieved to
hear referee Alex King’s whistle blow and his hand point to the penalty spot, especially considering replays showed the foul to have potentially been committed on the outside of the penalty area. The FFA Cup operates without VAR and the referee’s decision was final, so Ureña calmy stepped up to the penalty spot, struck the ball hard and low down the middle line, skimming its wet surface between Redmayne’s legs. The roar of Ureña with his team in pursuit expressed their great passion in what would take a further 10 minutes of high-energy
defending to confirm:the Mariners were set for their first FFA Cup Grand Final in the Australian tournament’s growing history. The details of this match are still in the making and will not be confirmed until a result is settled in the second semi-final between Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory. The squad will continue their weekly training schedule and await news on the resumption of their A-League season after an unsought hiatus due to returning COVID concerns. CCN
