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Voice of the Peninsula 27 JANUARY 2022

ISSUE 044

REAL INDEPENDENT LOCAL WEEKLY NEWS

Resident receives Council bill - from 2006

News

A group of local environmental activists met with Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, in Umina last week... See page 3

Out & About

A group of young people, who are living with low vision or blindness, and their families participated in a ‘What’s SUP’ beach day aimed at developing confidence and autonomy. See page 13

Business

When a Blackwall resident received a letter supposedly from Central Coast Council for $3093.54 for an overdue bill dated from 2015, he thought it was a scam. See page 3

Two outstanding Peninsula residents recognised

The Peninsula Business Chamber has questioned why central Coast Council has not flown the Australian flag along West St Umina in the leadup to Australia Day. See page 21

Two outstanding locals have received Australia Day honours in Central Coast Council’s 2022 Australia Day Awards for their dedication to community. Debbie Surnatha and Mitchell Gordon were recognised for their work in the environmental and business sectors. As a founding member of Grow Urban Shade Trees (GUST) Sunartha received the Environmental Award for her

contribution to the local environment. As part of GUST, the Peninsula resident has helped plant over 600 street trees in Umina, Ettalong and Woy Woy, and helped recently fund and project manage a park upgrade in Australia Ave, Umina, with the park now a native garden designed to support local wildlife and bees. “It warms my heart to know that we have so much support from the community,” Sunartha said.

“This award is further appreciation of the lead that we are taking in re-greening the Peninsula, providing shade, bird habitat and more liveable, cooler suburbs. “Having moved to Umina Beach from the leafy Hornsby Shire eight years ago, it has been my aim to plant trees to try and duplicate the shady streets of the northern suburbs. “My long-time partner Gary Machin and I began planting verge trees at a time when the Gosford Council gave these

away for free on request. “With that policy no longer in place, a few like-minded women got together to form [GUST]. “Another project of mine, with approval from council, was the formation of the South St Dunecare group which can boast a flourishing of native vegetation which now covers a large area of what was once a bare dune. “It gives me great joy to have the energy and capacity to be

able to make a lasting contribution to our local Peninsula environment. “All of these projects could not have been achieved without my right hand man, Gary, our GUST team of Jen Wilder, Michael Wilder, Mel Chandler, Jan Deighton and Lesley Harvey and a loyal band of volunteers who answer my call for help and have continued to plant, weed and water over many years.” See page 4

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A group of residents have teamed up to create a beach safety brochure for swimmers at Pearl Beach... See page 32

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A deceased marine life carcass was washed into the netting out from Umina Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) last week with swimmers and paddlers warned to stay close to the shore. Umina SLSC first notified swimmers of the carcass on January 19 with the warning that it may attract additional marine life to the net. On January 20 due to surf conditions, Umina SLSC advised that it was not safe to clear the nets with swimmers still recommended to stay close to shore. It comes after animal welfare and conservation groups warned about the dangers of the Shark Meshing Program, which is managed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), with nets viewed as more of a safety hazard, rather than a safety solution. The program operates 51 nets from Newcastle to Wollongong, including at

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Umina, Killcare, Terrigal and Avoca beaches. A Marine Biologist for Humane Society International Australia (HSI) Lawrence Chlebeck said shark nets are worse than a false sense of security. “Not only are they unable to reduce the risk of shark bite, they can increase the risk by attracting opportunistic predators to the area,” Chlebeck said. “It’s long past time to move on from the nets – there are better ways to reduce the risk of shark bite such as drone surveillance and alert systems.” Since the launch of the DPI’s trial on September 1, 2009, 217 sharks have died on the Southern end of the Coast between 2009 and April 2019 as a result of the shark nets. The HSI reported last year that nearly 400 non-target animals have also been ‘killed’ on Central Coast beaches since 2012 as a direct result of the 11 shark nets currently in use.

Of these, 330 were threatened or protected species, such as dolphins, turtles and rays. Andre Borell, the Director of a new, hard-hitting documentary about the implications of Australia’s shark culling program, said this was a clear example of what his documentary warns about. It’s great that Umina SLSC have warned their local community that something is caught in the shark net,” Borell said. “This is a known shark attractant, as they find an easy meal [so] people need to be aware of this. “These nets shouldn’t even be there creating this risk.” The documentary, Envoy: Shark Cull, can be streamed on Stan. It’s reported the carcass was removed from the shark nets on Sunday, January 23. Maisy Rae

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Resident receives Council bill - from 2006 When a Blackwall resident received a letter supposedly from Central Coast Council for $3093.54 for an overdue bill dated from 2015, he thought it was a scam. Craig Caldwell rang Council to alert them to what was being perpetrated in their name but no, the Council rang him back and explained it was really a Council bill for work done in 2006 - before he even owned the house. It was for kerb and guttering done way back then, when the area was still Gosford City Council. Caldwell was – and still is – flabbergasted. “It’s not a scam - but it is a scam, a council scam,” he said. His neighbour has received the same sort of letter but their amount is almost three times Caldwell’s bill. They can’t figure out why. Since Caldwell has spoken of his plight on social media, other people have come forward with similar bills sent to Wamberal and Kincumber. Caldwell said a council staffer

said there were lots of these bills being sent out. He got the impression the new amalgamated computer system has uncovered old bills from decades ago that were never sent out. “The bill doesn’t even explain what the matter is about; it simply states it is from 2015 and is overdue, there is no accompanying explanation,” he said. But even that doesn’t make sense, if the work was done in 2006. “I find this absolutely outrageous that Central Coast Council is making a cash grab using some defunct account from 2006 to bolster their coffers,” he said. “It’s a total disgrace that they are now trying to activate discontinued accounts to take back some of their mismanagement.” Caldwell has contacted A Current Affair and hopes the matter will make prime time television. He said Council told him an explanatory letter was on its way.

“I should get that by 2035,” he said. Central Coast Council’s media unit cautioned CCN to make sure our reporting of this matter was factually correct and issued the following statement: “In January 2022, Central Coast Council issued debtor statements to a small portion (fewer than 3 per cent) of its customers to advise of outstanding current and historical charges. “In December 2021, Council upgraded its property and rating systems for customers across the Coast, installing a new and improved system which provides a central location for all rates payments, property applications and certificate requests. “The upgrade finished ahead of schedule and created a more convenient, streamlined experience for our residents and ratepayers. “During this upgrade, various current and historical outstanding charges were identified as two systems (previously Wyong and Gosford) became one. “All statements issued during

January 2022 are correct and valid. “The new property and rating system includes an updated template for debtor statements which displays the information in a modestly updated design. “Council recognises this design change was not expressly advised to customers and apologises for causing any confusion on the legitimacy of these debtor statements. “Council intends to contact customers who received a debtor statement to ensure they are aware that the outstanding amount owing is correct and can ask any questions they may have. “Council thanks the community members who raised their concerns about the debtor statements with Council, and for their vigilance on this matter. “For any questions relating to these Council-issued statements, residents and ratepayers are encouraged to contact Council via the 24/7 online customer helpline or by calling 1300 463 954.” Merilyn Vale

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Sunartha was also instrumental in the design and coordination of the Runway Park upgrade in Trafalgar Ave and is a key leader in the transformation of a neglected area into a green haven of biodiversity, habitat, and shade. Owner of Woy Woy Antiques and Collectables, Mitchell Gordon, was named as Council’s Business Connecting Communities winner for his business’ charitable donations to those in need. The store, which was established in June 2020, donates a percentage of its profits each month to a different not-for-profit organisation, raising thousands of dollars for local charities. The store also collects dry goods and personal care items for Coast Shelter, as well as offering volunteering opportunities for people living with disability and supports local artists and authors by selling their work. “I am deeply honoured to receive the award,” Gordon said. “I would like to thank my loyal customer base, who have enabled me to support local charities affected by the pandemic.” Gordon said the store, which

has now opened at a second location in Gosford, will kick off 2022 by adopting a new name: Central Coast Antiques & Collectables. The stores will celebrate the rebranding with an exhibition of artwork by acclaimed local artist Marijke Greenway from January 19. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the awards honour the achievements and work of a diverse group of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our local community. “It is with great pleasure that I congratulate each of the award winners, as well as all of those who were nominated,” Hart said. “To be recognised for your work and contribution to the local community at such a level is a great achievement, and something all winners and nominees should be proud of. “In turn, I would also like to pay special acknowledgment to the Coast’s Indigenous community, the Darkinjung people, who play an extremely important role in shaping the future of our region.” A video of the Australia Day Award winner announcements is available on Council’s YouTube channel. Maisy Rae

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Murnane appointed an AM for service to not-for-profit sector Paul Murnane of Ettalong Beach said being appointed an AM for significant service to the not-for-profit sector, the performing arts, and to business in the Australia Day Honours List “came out of the blue”. “I am very appreciative of the recognition although I am sure there are many more deserving people,” he said. With an outstanding background in business, Murnane has enjoyed bringing his skills to social enterprises and Not For Profit organisations. Murnane worked in senior investment banking and consultancy managerial roles from 1972-2005 with such well-known firms as Citibank, Russell Reynolds Associates and Goldman Sachs in Australia and overseas. With a string of other credits, it is perhaps his work in the Not For Profit sector of which he is most proud. “I find it challenging but satisfying to work in the NFP

sector compared to the forprofit sector,” he said. You are working with highly motivated people with lots of passion who are often inadequately resourced to tackle big social problems. “Much of my involvement has been helping NFPs become more efficient and effective.” In the early 2000s he began to focus on medical research and educational activities. He was co-founder and Founding Chair of the Australian Scholarships Foundation from 2008-2019. “I enjoy bringing my business skills and experience to social enterprises as well as NFPs,” he said. He was a director of East African education charity So They Can from 2012-2021 and has been a director of Grameen Australia, a Grameen Bank affiliated charity focussed on building social businesses in Australia, since 2010. A family member with MS led to Murnane’s interest in the

disease and a 22-year involvement. He was a Director of Multiple Sclerosis Australia from 19962019 and in 2004 was a cofounder of Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia, serving as Non-Executive Director from 2006-09 and as Chair from 2010-19. “I spent 12 years as a Director or Chair of the largest nongovernment funded MS research organisation in the country,” he said. “We raised quite significant funding and continue to see amazing developments.” He also served the Multiple Sclerosis Society NSW as director from 1996, then President and Chair from 2001-06. “That was also my entrée into the disability services sector and I continue to provide advice to it as it grapples with the NDIS,” he said. He then became Multiple Sclerosis Limited’s Inaugural Chair from 2006-07 and

Director from 2006-12. He has also been a Director of the Australian String Quartet since 2008. “The performing arts struggle in Australia and few organisations are sustainably resourced,” he said. He helped with business advice and strategic thinking as ASQ evolved into the leading quartet in Australia, performing Australia-wide and internationally and, uniquely, playing with a matched set of 18th Century Guadagnini instruments. “I enjoyed helping the quartet face the challenges of adapting to new technology while still playing astounding music,” he said. Murnane is one of 11 Central Coast residents recognised in the 2022 Australia Day Honours list. For profiles on others, see this week’s Coast Community News and Coast Community Chronicle.

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Awards 2022 Outstanding locals honoured in 2022 Australia Day Awards Twelve outstanding locals have received Australia Day honours, including Robyn Downham (Founder of River Cares Group Inc.) who was named ‘Citizen of the Year’ in the 2022 Australia Day Awards on the Central Coast. To be recognised for their work and contribution to the local community at such a level, is a great achievement and something all winners and nominees should be proud of.

Central Coast Award honours for 2022: • Citizen of the Year (Winner) – Robyn Downham • Arts, Culture and Entertainment (Winner) – Darryl Davis • Business Connecting Communities (Winner) – Mitchell Gordon • Business Connecting Communities (Highly Commended) – Christine Mastello • Community Service and Activity (Winner) – Con Ryan • Community Service and Activity (Highly Commended) – Steev Hassall • Environmental Award (Winner) – Debbie Sunartha • Sportsperson of the Year (Winner) – Ryan Green • Volunteer of the Year (Joint Winner) – Gail Ransley • Volunteer of the Year (Joint Winner) – Jenny Cameron • Youth of the Year (Winner) – Phoebe Sheridan • Youth of the Year (Highly Commended) – Jayden Redfern For more about the worthy recipients search ‘2022 Australia Day Awards’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Many services, venues and facilities will continue to operate without interruption. However, some changes are necessary as we continue to respond to the evolving situation and help keep our community and staff safe. To keep up to date search ‘COVID’ at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au

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Climate discussion ‘constructive’, says Shadow Minister A group of local environmental activists met with Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, in Umina last week to discuss the impacts of climate change at a local level. The roundtable was hosted by Labor Candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, at Work Collective on January 20. Local representatives shared concerns about gas and fracking, coastal erosion, land clearing, bush regeneration and the importance of establishing a federal Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Member of Community Environment Network (CEN) and volunteer with Climate Future, Justine Smilie, said residents want stronger action to be taken by governments to mitigate and adapt to climate change. “The Central Coast is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful areas in the country, with a magnificent coastline, coastal lakes and national parks, however, these features also render the Coast particularly vulnerable to the impacts of a hotter

climate,” Smilie said. “Coastal erosion from storm surges and increased bushfire frequency and intensity are clearly major issues here. “Coastal environments are also under significant pressure from population growth. “The clearing of native vegetation has accelerated, and the current regulatory framework is clearly failing to stop illegal clearing on private property. “Whilst land clearing falls within State and Local Government jurisdiction, we need the next Federal Government to take a more active role in the protection of biodiversity and regulation of land clearing. “The Central Coast is in real danger of losing its diverse

flora and fauna, largely due to land clearing.” Labor’s ‘Powering Australia Plan’, which details the Opposition’s strategy in tackling climate change impacts, was discussed at the Roundtable, with participants largely onboard with the targets. Smilie said Labor’s plan was “politically ambitious”, however lacked ambition on a scientific level. “Whilst the policy might be considered politically ambitious given the woeful treatment of the issue over the last 10 years, Labor’s targets are not sufficient to maintain a safe climate,” she said. “The evidence is clear, to have any chance of limiting the temperature rise to 1.5 degrees we must reduce emissions by

at least 50 per cent by 2030 and achieve zero net emissions by 2045. “The Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act (EPBA), the key piece of Federal environmental protection legislation, is not fit for purpose and is failing to protect the Coast’s natural heritage. “Labor must commit to establishing a Federal EPA and the expansion of the EPBC Act triggers for national oversight to include of land clearing, biodiversity and ecosystems of national importance, water resources, climate change, air pollution and protected areas.” This was a view shared by several representatives, including David Legge from The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust, who said it was imperative for the next Federal Government to

develop a set of national environmental standards. Bowen said it was a “very constructive discussion” and spoke about the importance of hearing from local environmental representatives. “Local environment groups bring about change – they lobby for change, they protect existing environmental assets, they are hands on in caring for those assets – our environment would be a lot worse without them,” Bowen said. “Our climate change policy applies to everywhere, but it is particularly important to coastal areas which are in the forefront of dealing with climate change. “The ultimate thing we can do for an area like the Central Coast is to reduce our emissions … 43 per cent by 2030, 100 per cent by 2050. “Coal will be part of our energy generation for the foreseeable future but there will be no new coal fire power stations under a Labor Government because that’s not what the economy is delivering so we need to ensure that workers in the coal industry have choices going forward.” Bowen couldn’t be pressed

on what a Labor Government would do to help clean up the impacts left by coal such as ash dams, ongoing air pollution and an inability to fish in certain marine areas. The Shadow Minister for Environment and Water, Terri Butler, is expected to provide an announcement “in the coming period” about Labor’s plans to deliver a federal EPA. Gordon Reid said many local businesses rely on the coastline and bushland characteristics for their survival. “[The] event [is] an opportunity for community and environmental groups such as Save Our Sand, Surfrider Association and local Landcare groups to meet Chris Bowen to …. discuss how we can create new opportunities as we transition to a cleaner energy future on the Coast,” Reid said. “Climate change and biodiversity loss are major threats to our way of life. “Sea level rise, energy costs and supply, flooding and concerns about potential offshore drilling are issues of direct importance to our local Central Coast region.” Maisy Rae

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Lucy Wicks and the Morrison Government are upgrading sports facilities on the Peninsula. Construction has started on a jointly funded new amenities building at Rogers Park in Woy Woy, with the Morrison Government committing $800,000 towards the project which is due for completion in April 2022. The new amenities building will benefit local sporting clubs like Central Coast Cricket, the Woy Woy Junior Rugby Club and the Peninsula Junior Touch Association.

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Three meetings in two weeks The Council has scheduled three meetings in 13 days despite planning to reduce down to one meeting a month to save money. Council held a meeting on January 25 with only six items on the agenda. Another meeting is scheduled for February 3 and a third meeting on February 8. The February 3 meeting is to allow Administrator Rik Hart to decide if Council-underadministration is going ahead with a proposed pitch to IPART to ask for the current rate increase to stay for another

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seven years beyond 2024. Notification of the meeting is not on the website but it was earmarked at the December 20 meeting last year. The Council met on December 20 to release a whole ream of reports for public consultation during the holiday period. They included the operational plan - the budget and capital works program and fees and charges - for next year. Council has to prove to IPART it has consulted with residents over its plans. Council should unveil the responses at the February 3 meeting.

And then the Administrator will make his decision. The February 8 meeting is expected to deal with the proposal to reduce council meetings down to once a month, a cost saving exercise. Council said the approximate cost of conducting a three-hour Council meeting is just over $6,000. By reducing the number of Council meetings to one per month it is anticipated there would be an approximate saving to Council of $4,000 per month or $44,000 annually. Merilyn Vale

Council admits to a “brand” problem Jobs expected to be on offer at Central Coast Council next financial year include marketing officers, open space and recreation planners and engineering undergraduates. The marketing officers would quantify customer insights, create new surveys and assess ongoing customer sentiment. The engineering

undergraduates would take on asset investigations and “build the talent pipeline” for highly technical roles. But from an employer brand point of view Council admits it is facing issues regarding reputation. It doesn’t expand on what the problems with the brand are but says there are other issues too. “Job security, and overall

culture / morale is also impacting on the number of candidates seeking employment with Council,” Council said. Research showed that inherent barriers exist to those considering working in government broadly which include: workplace culture is unappealing; too much bureaucracy / rigid working environment; salaries are not

competitive with the private sector; and the sector is perceived as stale and not innovative. With 56 per cent of the workforce over the age of 45 years, Central Coast Council is highly reliant on mature aged workers. “This reliance is not yet conversely supported by the recruitment and retention of younger staff where people

aged between 16 and 25 represent only 1.8 per cent of permanent employees, opening a terrific opportunity for youth employment programs,” Council says. According to Council’s draft Resourcing Strategy new staff would be part of the current headcount. At the conclusion of last year’s restructure to cut costs, the headcount had been

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Indigenous party speaks out on ‘change the date’ The Indigenous Party of Australia’s candidate for Robertson, Jeff Lawson, has called on the Federal Government to drastically “lift its game on Invasion Day”. Lawson, along with the party’s Convenor, Uncle Owen Wyman, listed a range of concerns they share for Indigenous communities on the Central Coast including, mental health, ‘Change the Date’, land rights and land protection. “For starters, we believe many Australians would be happy to have the date for Australia day changed,” Lawson said. “Why not a plebiscite to find out? It was good enough for gay rights, why not Indigenous rights too? “We are desperate for Indigenous Youth Head spaces on the Central Coast too. “Youth Suicide for Indigenous kids is double the rate for non-Indigenous youth

and we must do something to stop this. “Federally funded Headspaces, manned by Indigenous staff, must become a reality on the Coast. It would assist both Indigenous and non-Indigenous kids.” Uncle Owen spoke about the importance of bolstering land rights and protecting sacred sites across the Coast. “We need a big overhaul of the Land Rights act too … traditional Custodians, the true keeper of lore, are being ignored and Land Councils are being turned into real estate offices,” he said. “Afraid of government, many just do as they are told for fear government will find a way to shut down all the Land Councils too. “They have no trouble shutting down Indigenous legal services or cutting back on Indigenous medical centres. “The attitude of government is that Indigenous sacred sites can simply be trashed. “Most people don’t realise

the contempt govt shows towards our sacred lands.” Lawson and Uncle Owen called on Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, to support a proposal in declaring the Kariong Ridge area, from Staples Lookout to Kariong Hall, as sacred National Heritage lands. “This area is brimming with scared sites and Indigenous artifacts,” Lawson said. “It would be a terrific boost for tourism on the Central Coast to protect these lands. “Some have been developed but much could be saved. “The Kariong Ridge would become a great asset for Indigenous and nonIndigenous Coasties something to be very proud of.” The duo thanked Jake Cassar from Coast Environment Alliance for organising an afternoon walk on January 26 at Kariong. Source: Media release, Jan 24 Indigenous Party of Australia

Police told about speeding motorcyclist Over the past year and into this one, a motor cyclist, at least once a week hurtles his (perhaps hers) lightweight motorcycle along what is the straightest stretch of road in Springwood St, from the northern end, somewhere

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FORUM near the bowling club, to the intersection of Lagoon St accelerating rapidly and reaching a speed one would estimate to be about a 100km, heading towards

Sometimes coming back from that direction, same speed. Police have been notified but it goes on. Email, Jan 10 David Draper, Ettalong

Missing source information Some notable changes in editorial policy from Central Coast Newspapers. I have been a long-time reader from way back when Peninsula News started. I have always loved that the journalist/s listed the source for the content as to make it real sourced news, not just some half-baked editorial piece that the other papers would produce. But recently I have noticed, some just have CCN on them as their source. Is the journalist who writes these articles not proud

FORUM of their work? Is that why they are hiding behind the CCN by-line? Why do the journalist/s no longer list where they got the source information from anymore? I found myself on the CCN Facebook page over the holiday break to find some rather flamboyant and sensationalised articles that when you followed through, they also used the CCN by-line… Why are they hiding behind the CCN moniker, are they

ashamed to be working for CCN? Are they ashamed of the work product they are producing? Are they not real journalist/s unlike the others who happily have their name at the end of the articles? This would explain the quality of the content being produced under the CCN by-line becoming that of former lesser produced sensationalistic newspapers. You need to go back to your roots before you lose your way! Email, Jan 25 Robyn Banks, Umina Beach

Central Coast Friends of Democracy Premier: Pay the $100 million owed to the Central Coast! In 2016, the NSW State government amalgamated Gosford and Wyong Councils against the wishes of the Central Coast community. Five years later, Central Coast Council is under Administration, subject to a public inquiry, staff have been sacked, public assets are sold and rates are rising. The amalgamation was never properly funded by the NSW government. In October 2020, Central Coast Council estimated the cost of the merger to be over $100 million. During the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council, Mr. Rob Noble (CEO when the Council was amalgamated), estimated the total cost of amalgamation to be in the order of $120 - $150 million. The NSW Government provided $10 million for the process of amalgamation (with another $!0 million for projects that increase ongoing maintenance costs for Council). Now the Central Coast community is being asked to pay more rates, pay increased fees and charges – and lose more public assets - whilst services decline. In the last 5 years, the NSW government has also; • c hanged planning rules in Gosford to reduce developer contributions to Council by an estimated $190million • f ailed to pay for the emergency coastal works that they direct Council to do (~$1.9 million) and • c ontinued to increase the amount of cost shifting (estimated $45 million each year).

To add salt to the wound, In 2018 the former Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, approved $90 million for Hornsby Council after changing the guidelines for the Stronger Communities Fund. This fund was intended for merged Councils - however, Hornsby Council was not merged. The Premier’s office shredded the documents and deleted files related to the Stronger Communities Fund. Enough is enough! Before the Central Coast community is asked to pay higher rates, increased fees and charges and lose more public assets – the NSW government should pay the $100 million that they owe the Central Coast. Fair’s fair Premier! – the NSW Government should pay the $100 million that you owe our Council and our community.

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Council’s capacity to deliver depends on community support Central Coast Council is the region’s most important institution, without it the area would not function, but make no mistake it is under huge pressure to deliver what residents expect. Our roads, sewage, water supply, beaches, waterfronts, bushland, parks and gardens are all under Council’s direct management. Approximately 2,000 people work for our Central Coast Council and many more contractors, most of them local, are engaged to deliver the the services we expect from a local government authority. Looking after the area is clearly a massive task. The Coast has thousands of kilometres of beaches and waterfront along with roads, water and sewerage pipes and hundreds of reserves and parks. The region is nearly as large and more diverse than the ACT, almost as populous as the NT and Tasmania, and growing rapidly. The Council's reputation and capacity to deliver have been

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diminishing since its amalgamated inception in 2016. In under six years we’ve had three state government appointed Administrators all of whom have attempted to forge a functional local government organisation, with varying degrees of success, depending who you talk to. The amalgamated structure of 15 elected Councillors from five wards, who then elected a mayor for two year stints, proved to be a weak model of regional leadership and oversight. The model also created an unstable political situation, characterised by a combative

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We have also now had an indefinite period of administration. While many seem happy for this to continue, many others are becoming increasingly concerned about the apparent lack of genuine oversight and consultation with residents. This has been compounded by a proposal from one of the administrators to hold a referendum to reduce the number of Council wards from 15 to nine. More angst still followed the most recent administrator’s aggressive asset sale program seemingly without much consideration for residents calls for transparency.

NSW and Australia have long traditions of democratic local councils. By and large local councils across the nation have delivered what other layers of government and departments can not but good councils need to be stable, responsible and offer democratic leadership and oversight. An unstable and weak Council is a serious problem for all residents of the Central Coast - more serious than most are willing to contemplate. Weakness and instability has resulted in property and water rate rises. Weakness has resulted in the deteriorating state of our local roads, water

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SUP Day a stand-up success

It was boards up at Ettalong on Monday when a group of young people, who are living with low vision or blindness, and their families participated in a ‘What’s SUP’ beach day aimed at developing confidence and autonomy. From Newcastle to Sydney, and as far west as Cessnock, 11 clients, aged three to 22-years-old, took part in the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT event. The Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) day included SUP lessons, SUP yoga, beach games and the option to learn how to play SUP Ball. Seth Leggatt, aged 15, said

he travelled up from Sydney for the event. “It’s been great – we’ve done a bit of paddling, a bit of SUP yoga which has been very fun and grounding and have been chatting to my friends and having a good time,” he said. “It’s very important that these events go ahead – there are quite a few people that are blind, or who are starting to lose their vision, who may feel excluded from public activity. “This provides an inclusive and safe environment [where] people can have fun and still interact with each other despite their disabilities.” The program aims to develop self-confidence, self-efficacy

and the independent mobility skills of all participants and help establish a leadership and mentoring role for young adult clients who work with the younger participants. Jody Morris Orientation and Mobility Specialist said along with being a great learning experience, holiday programs like ‘What’s SUP’ also allow young participants to meet other people who are blind or have low vision. “After all the disruptions of COVID-19, it’s fantastic we can run our SUP event this summer,” Morris said. “It is such an excellent and important event for the local community and an opportunity

for young people to come together, share experiences, learn new skills and have a really enjoyable day.” The day was arranged with the assistance and support of community partners Karl Herman Bombora Ettalong Beach Stand-up Paddleboard, Tina Vella from Yoga with Tina, Ocean Beach Surf Lifesavers and Ettalong Beach Diggers. Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaver, Michelle Knox, said the team from Ocean Beach came down to provide water safety support to participants. “All of the SUP activities will go out with members of our team …we do a briefing at the start of the day around the

dangers of the ocean and what to look out for and some simple tips on how to alert surf lifesavers if you’re in trouble by waving your hand above your head,” Knox said. “We also do some beach activities – we’ve done very similar training to Nippers; we’ve also been out on the rescue boards and … we will teach them some tube rescue. “It helps build confidence in the water and on the beach. “There’s a lot of inclusive nippers around the Central Coast that you can join… we just adapt to the needs of who need that support. “There’s a lot of autonomy that we can teach, so even

today, some of the activities we may use a bell to help sound where the flags are. “Most of our volunteers here are students either on their university or school break … it’s very rewarding for us.” After taking time for a spot of lunch, participants were then taken on a guide dog ‘test drive’ down the Ettalong waterfront. Guide Dogs NSW/ACT will continue run Youth Programs in the school holidays throughout 2022. To register interest, or for more information, email youth@guidedogs.com.au Maisy Rae

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Helping make our beaches #untrashy Locals are being encouraged to help an ‘end of school holiday beach clean’ at Ettalong on Thursday, January 27. The event is being organised by local eco-friendly business #untrashy and student-led climate activist group School Strike for Climate. Founder of #untrashy, Vanessa Heffernan, said the group hopes to restore the

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holidays there is, unfortunately, a bit of extra trash that we will be removing. “The typical offending items being cigarette butts, fast-food litter and discarded fishing gear.” The group will meet at Ettalong’s Kourung St Boat Ramp at 10am. All are welcome. Maisy Rae

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Australia day History exhibtion & BBQ, exhibtion - 9am Kincumber Village shops, BBQ - 11:30am Broadwater park Seabreeze Ave, Kincumber SATURDAY, JAN 29

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6:00 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:25 Cricket: Pre Game [s] 10:00 10:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Australia v England: Day 1: Session 1 *Live* From Manuka 11:00 Oval [s] 12:00 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 12:40 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 4:00 Session 2 *Live* [s] 2:40 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 3:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 6:00 7:00 Session 3 *Live* [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s 11:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 7:30 Mates On A Mission: Japan 12:00 (PG) [s] 8:55 Movie: “Fast Five” (M l,v) (’11) Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris 11:35 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 1:00 12:05 Scandal: Vampires And Bloodsuckers (M v) [s] 1:30 1:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 9:30 Cricket: Pre Game [s] 9:00 10:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 11:00 Australia v England: Day 2: Session 1 *Live* [s] 12:00 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 12:00 12:40 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Session 2 *Live* [s] 4:00 2:40 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 3:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Session 3 *Live* [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Final: Teams TBA *Live* From 7:30 TBA [s] 11:30 Movie: “Goodfellas” (MA15+) (’90) – The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering 11:00 his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners 12:00 Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American 1:00 crime syndicate. Stars: Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro 1:30 2:30 Home Shopping 6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 10:00 12:00 Australia v England: Day 3: Session 1 *Live* From Manuka 12:30 1:00 Oval [s] 12:00 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 12:40 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 1:30 2:00 Session 2 *Live* l [s] 2:40 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 3:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: 4:00 Session 3 *Live* [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 5:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 5:30 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s 6:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 6:30 7:30 Movie: “Fast & Furious 6” 7:30 (M l,v) (’13) Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson 10:10 Movie: “Non-Stop” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: Liam Neeson, Julianne 12:00 Moore, Scoot McNairy, Michelle Dockery, Nate Parker 1:00 2:00 12:30 Home Shopping

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: Sabbath (M) 9:00 [s] – Max races against the clock to rearrange the budget 10:00 11:00 when faced with employees going unpaid. 12:00 Bondi Lifeguard World 1:00 Adventures: Outback Adventure (PG) [s] Home Shopping 6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra [s] Tennis: Australian Open 7:30 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 8:00 Melbourne Park [s] 12:00 Tennis: Australian Open 1:00 Tennis: Day Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 2:30 Tennis: Australian Open 3:00 Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:30 4:00 NINE News [s] 4:30 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 5:00 Melbourne Park [s] 6:30 Tennis: Australian Open 7:30 Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 9:40 New Amsterdam: Double Blind (M) [s] 10:45 Reverie: Point Of Origin (M v) [s] 12:00 Bondi Lifeguard World 1:00 Adventures: Dirt n Dust 4:30 Festival (PG) [s] Home Shopping 6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:30 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra Summer [s] Cybershack (PG) [s] 7:30 Destination WA [s] 8:00 8:30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) [s] 9:00 Driving Test (PG) [s] 9:30 12:00 Movie: “The Indian In The Cupboard” (PG) (’95) Stars: Hal 1:00 Scardino, Lindsay Crouse 1:30 2:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session 2:30 *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 3:30 Country House Hunters 4:00 4:30 Australia [s] NINE News Saturday [s] 5:00 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* [s] 6:00 Tennis: Australian Open 7:00 Tennis: Women’s Singles Finals *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] New Amsterdam (M) [s] 10:00 Manifest (M d,v) [s] Home Shopping 12:00

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5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:00 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Druids - The Mystery Of Celtic Priests (PG) (In English/ German/ French) 8:30 A Short History Of Living Longer: Behaviour 9:35 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve (PG) 10:40 SBS World News 11:10 La Fortuna (M d,l) (In English/ Spanish) 12:15 Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) 1:15 We Are Who We Are (M l) (In English/ Italian) 2:20 The Hot Zone (M) 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:00 Great Canadian Railroad Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Good With Wood 8:30 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads: Fosse Way (PG) 9:20 Ancient Superstructures 10:15 SBS World News 10:45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:35 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M) (In French) 1:20 The Killing (M n) (In Danish) 4:25 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) 4:50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Religious Programs [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour Healthy Homes Australia [s] 2:00 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating European Escape Fishing With ET [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Championship Pooches At Play [s] 3:30 The Seekers 5:35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten Freshly Picked [s] Studio 10: Saturday [s] War Stories: Malaya All 4 Adventure [s] Rumbles In The Jungle 6:30 SBS World News What’s Up Down Under [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] 7:35 Great Escapes With Morgan My Market Kitchen [s] Freeman: Conquering The Wall Destination Dessert [s] Three Blue Ducks (PG) [s] 8:30 World’s Greatest Hotels: The Farm To Fork [s] Peninsula (PG) 9:25 World’s Most Beautiful Roads Less Travelled [s] Taste Of Australia [s] Railway 10:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does 10 News First [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Countdown (M l,s) Football: Isuzu Ute A-League 11:15 Dublin Murders (MA15+) Men: Round 12: Brisbane Roar 12:20 Movie: “American Animals” v Western Sydney Wanderers (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka *Live* From Moreton Daily Stadium [s] 2:30 Movie: “12 Monkeys” (M l,v) Ambulance UK (PG) [s] (’95) Stars: Bruce Willis, Joseph Melito, Jon Seda Home Shopping

The Talk (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] Law & Order: SVU (M v) [s] Blue Bloods (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Football: AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Matildas v Thailand *Live* From Mumbai Football Arena The Talk (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] Steph Tisdell: Identity Steft (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings (PG) [s]

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

rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline Summer [s] Finding Alice (M l) [s] Mum (M l) [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] Aussie Inventions That Changed The World [s] Monty Don’s American Gardens [s] Dream Gardens [s] Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat Australia Remastered [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Muster Dogs (PG) [s] Vera (M) [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] Harrow (M l,v) [s] Silent Witness (MA15+) [s] The Bikes Of Wrath (M l) [s] Growing Up Gracefully (M) [s]

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law (PG) [s] 11:05 Australia Remastered [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Cook And The Chef [s] 1:25 Vera (M v) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Back Roads [s] 8:30 The China Century [s] 9:30 The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty (M l) [s] 10:20 Strong Women (M l) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Business [s] 11:25 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] 12:30 Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] 1:10 Who Killed Belinda Peisley? (M l) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law (PG) [s] 11:00 Muster Dogs (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) [s] 2:00 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Outback Ringer [s] 8:30 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds - A Catalyst Special [s] 9:30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip (PG) [s] 10:15 You Can’t Ask That (PG) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Business [s] 11:20 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland (M l) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip [s] 11:05 Great Barrier Reef - The Next Generation (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:55 Just Between Us (M l,n,s) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] 9:00 QI (M l,s) [s] 9:30 Fisk (M l) [s] 10:00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 10:45 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 The Business [s] 11:15 The China Century (M v) [s] 12:15 Killing Eve (M v) [s] 1:00 Father Brown (PG) [s]

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

PRIME (C61/60)

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

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2:00 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:30

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Dead At 17” (M v) (’08) – Two rich teenage brothers throw a party during which a stripper is accidentally killed. Stars: Barbara Niven, John Bregar, Justin Bradley, Matthew Raudsepp 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] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 9-1-1: Past Is Prologue (M) [s] 9-1-1: Wrapped In Red (M) [s] Fantasy Island: Welcome To The Snow Globe (Part 2) (M) Hooked On The Look (MA15+) [s] Home Shopping

1:00 2:00 3:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 12:00 1:00 1:30 4:00

1:45 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:30 11:50 12:50 1:20 1:30 4:00 4:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Tenth Circle” (M s,v) (’08) – A father goes to extreme lengths to protect his daughter, after she claims her ex-boyfriend raped her. Stars: Britt Robertson, Kelly Preston, Haley Beauchamp 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] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: Summer Of Love (San Francisco And Napa Valley) (MA15+) [s] Absentia: A And B (MA15+) [s] Home Shopping

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:10

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Family Sins” (M v) (’04) Stars: Kirstie Alley 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] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Movie: “Eddie The Eagle” (PG) (’16) – Inspired by true events, this is a feel good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards, an unlikely ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself, even as an entire nation was counting him out. Stars: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Home Shopping

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

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

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Australia v England: Day 4: Session 1 *Live* From Manuka Oval [s] 12:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Australia v England: The Lunch Break [s] 12:40 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Australia v England: Day 4: Session 2 *Live* From Manuka Oval [s] 2:40 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Australia v England: Tea Break [s] 3:00 Cricket: The Women’s Ashes: Australia v England: Day 4: Session 3 *Live* From Manuka Oval [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Program To Be Advised 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Program To Be Advised 12:30 Home Shopping

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Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 8:00 Drive TV [s] 8:30 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Women’s Footy (PG) [s] 9:00 Karl Meltzer: Made To Be Broken (PG) [s] 9:30 World’s Greatest Natural 12:00 Icons: Earth [s] 1:30 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From 2:00 2:30 Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open 3:00 Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 3:30 NINE News: First At Five [s] 4:00 RBT: Fireworks (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 6:30 Tennis: Pre Show *Live* [s] Tennis: Australian Open 7:30 Tennis: Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] 9:00 New Amsterdam: Liftoff (M) [s] 10:00 Customs (PG) [s] 11:00 Home Shopping 12:00 Religious Programs 4:30

Religious Programs [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Australia By Design: Architecture [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] All 4 Adventure [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) [s] FBI: Under Pressure (M) [s] FBI: Crossroads (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating European Championship 4:35 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize 4:40 Private Lives Of (M) 5:35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Wall Of China: The Making Of China (PG) 8:50 Auschwitz: One Day (MA15+) (In English/ German) 9:50 World’s Biggest Murder Trial: Nuremberg (M v) (In English/ German) 11:05 The Great Plague Epidemic (PG) 12:00 I Am Jackie O (M v) 1:30 Life And Birth (M) 3:50 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off (M l) 4:55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Movie: “All Anything Or Love” (PG) (’17) Stars: Sara Rue, 8:00 Steve Bacic, Teryl Rothery, 12:00 Jordana Largy, Arielle Tuliao 1:00 Explore [s] 2:30 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 5:00 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 6:30 Movie: “Bridesmaids” (MA15+) 7:30 (’11) Stars: Kristen Wiig, 9:00 Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper 10:00 New Amsterdam: Matter Of Seconds (M) [s] 11:00 Customs (PG) [s] 12:00 Explore [s] Home Shopping 1:00 Religious Programs 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Run-Hide-Fight (M) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Toxic (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 America In Color: The 1920s (PG) 2:55 The Italians 3:10 Prince Albert’s Secret Papers (PG) 4:05 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: Welcome To The Slum (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Heritage Rescue 8:30 Secret Scotland: Borders (PG) 9:20 Historic House Rescue: Welsh Farmhouse (Part 2) (M) 10:15 SBS World News 10:45 Paris Police 1900 (MA15+) (In French) 11:50 Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) 12:45 Unit One (M l,s,v) (In Danish) 4:05 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) 4:50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] 8:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 1:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 2:30 NINE News [s] 3:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 4:00 The Weakest Link: Celebrity 4:30 Special (PG) [s] – Australia’s favourite celebrities battle it out 5:00 on The Weakest Link. 6:30 Featuring Brooke Boney, Todd 7:30 Woodbridge, Gyton Grantley, 9:00 Samuel Johnson, Lucy Durack, Dilruk Jayasinha, Toni Pearen 11:00 and Alli Simpson, with Magda 12:00 Szubanski back as host. NINE News Late [s] 1:00 Botched (M mp) [s] 2:30 The Village: Laid Bare (M s) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] NCIS: Collective Memory/ Unseen Improvements (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping Football: FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier: Socceroos v Oman *Live* From Sultan Qaboos Stadium, Muscat [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 America In Color: The 1930s (PG) 2:55 The Italians: Lyndon Terracini - Creative Director Of Opera Australia 3:10 Secrets Of China’s Forbidden City (PG) 4:05 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: The Long Depression (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys (PG) 8:40 Magic In The Mountains (PG) 10:05 SBS World News 10:35 Living Black 11:10 Shadow Lines (M) (In Finnish) 12:00 The Looming Tower (MA15+) (In English/ Arabic) 2:45 Box 21 (MA15+) (In Swedish) 4:30 Vice Guide To Film (M d,l,v)

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] Talking Honey (PG) [s] 8:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 4:30 Rise And Fall Of Janet Jackson (M l,n) [s] – In 2004, a 5:00 culture war brews as the Super 6:30 Bowl halftime show audience 7:30 sees a white man expose a 9:00 Black woman’s breast for 9/16ths of a second; a national furore ensued. NINE News Late [s] Framed By The Killer: The Sex Cult Frame (M) [s] 10:00 Grand Hotel: Pilot (M l,s,v) [s] 11:00 Country House Hunters 12:00 Australia [s] 1:00

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Bull: Into The Mystic (PG) [s] – A woman who has a reputation for aggressive behaviour is on trial for her husband’s murder, but she claims to have no memory of it. Bull: Doctor Killer (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 America In Color: The 1940s (PG) 2:55 The Italians 3:10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Derbyshire (PG) 4:00 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: The Slum Finds Its Voice (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Royal House Of Windsor: Fire, Feud And Fury (PG) 8:30 The Royal House Of Windsor: The Top Job (PG) 9:25 Hidden Assets (MA15+) (In English/ Flemish) 10:25 SBS World News 11:00 In Therapy (M l,s) (In French) 11:50 Witch Hunt (M l,s) (In Norwegian) 1:35 Cacciatore (MA15+) (In Italian)

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

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

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

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BOOK REVIEW

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Wish You Were Here Author: Jodi Picoult Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Oh, to be young and successful and living in New York. Diana O’Toole has her life planned out, she wants to be married by thirty (she will soon be engaged to resident surgeon Finn), children by thirty-five, she even knows the brand of car and breed of dog she will have. Her career is on track, just as she planned. After university she got a job at a successful auction house, starting at the bottom she is on the path to get a promotion to become a specialist at Sotheby’s, one of the most prestigious action houses in the world.

She has arranged for Kitomi Ito to sell her painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, which was given to her by her husband Sam, who was part of a worldfamous band and murdered in front of their apartment building. Things weren’t always so easy for Diana. Her mother was absent a lot. She was a world-famous photojournalist, travelling the world taking photos. Now she has dementia and in an assisted living facility. That left the parenting responsibilities to her father, and Diana has very fond memories of growing up under his watchful eye. He restored artwork, and once, when working on the ceiling of Grand Central Station, he allowed Diana to assist him. She became enthralled with art and decided to make it her career.

But her father has passed, and she misses him dearly. We meet Diana in March 2020, just as the pandemic is hitting. The city is unusually quiet when she is summoned to go to Kitomi Ito’s apartment. It turns out Kitomi is having cold feet about selling the painting, which is going to impact Diana’s promotion.

But the holiday that she and Finn have planned to the Galapagos will take her mind off her troubles. However, the hospital has said they need all hands-on deck so that means no holiday for Finn. What?! The tickets are nonrefundable. Finn insists on Diana going anyway, and so she does.

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But the pandemic isn’t isolated to New York city, and soon Diana finds herself as the only tourist on the island as everyone else left. She is without a hotel, since it closed, without food, since the stores have shut and without luggage, as it was lost. Luckily, she meets some kind people that give her shelter and food and friendship. She grows close to Gabriel and his daughter, Beatriz. While Diana goes for runs and swims, taking in sun and sand Finn is back in New York trying to keep on top of the pandemic. She gets emails from him describing the horrors he is seeing at the hospital. People are dying. Meanwhile Diana starts having feelings for Gabriel. She is at a crossroads until a near death experience will make her question the choices she has made in her life and the

path she has taken. I previously reviewed Jodi Picoult’s other book, The Book of Two Ways and found it to be a disappointment. Said I was distracted by the prologue which sent me on the wrong course of thinking the story was one about one thing when it was about something else entirely. Well, she did it again. While I found this story less disappointing it wasn’t great. Perhaps I’m missing something because the reviewers on Good Reads seemed to love it. Perhaps I have to get used to reading books that are set against the backdrop of the pandemic. Perhaps I should start reading science fiction instead. 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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Community Groups

ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public

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

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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Beautiful Australian Native Orchids

CHERALYN DARCEY

With over 800 species and around 10 new plants discovered each year, there will be an Aussie Native Orchid I’m sure you will fall in love with! For cultural and showing purposes, Australian Native Orchids are placed into one of two groups. The first being the most popular with home gardeners and collectors for their relative ease of care. Accounting for around 25 per cent of the native orchid population, this group is known as the ‘Epiphyte Orchids’. These grow upon trees and rocks. In botanical terms, a plant growing upon rock void of soil is further classified as a ‘Lithophyte’. The second group, the ‘Terrestrial Orchids’ makes up the rest of the population, which is 75 per cent and although this group is much larger, it isn’t always as well represented in collections as they can be a lot more difficult to cultivate, and many are extremely rare to begin with. As their name suggests, they grow upon the ground. Central Coast Native Orchids What’s even more exciting is discovering and growing our own

local orchids. These will be easier to care for and the success rate of cultivation will also be higher in general because they are at home here. Still, you will need to be mindful of their ‘micro-environmental’ needs. Just because it is a plant that is native to this area, doesn’t mean it can grow as happily in a shaded mountainarea as it will on the windswept fullsun coast. Here are a few locals you might like to try growing at your place: Tree Spider Orchid (Dendrobium tetragonum) grows naturally in trees and upon rocks along small, shaded waterways. In your garden, you will need a semishaded, sheltered moist spot. Expect the highly fragrant, spiderlike flowers to appear in the springtime. You will need good air circulation, and although it can be grown in a pot, does a lot better when mounted in a tree or upon a board. Keep moist throughout the year but a lot drier in the winter months. Ironbark Orchid (Dendrobium

GARDENING BOOK REVIEW

Guide to Native Orchids of NSW and ACT

by Lachlan M. Copeland, Gary N. Backhouse ISBN: 9781486313686 Published by CSIRO January 2022

Even if you never grow an orchid in your life, this book is for all the plant curious out there. With 582 species along with over 600 stunning photographs to discover within its pages this is an invaluable field guide to an often-overlooked plant out there in the Australian wilds. As a garden writer, I can attest to the fact that many are not familiar with the native orchids of our land and don’t recognise what they may come across.

Come and explore these beauties from all environments, even the mysterious underground orchids. Personally, I think every home should have this guide and I might be right as it seems to be selling out quickly!

aemulum) likes to grow on Eucalyptus trees but if you are growing in pots, use a course, loose bark and make sure that you keep the roots covered. Flowers are a brilliant white that turn pink as they are spent. It’s a late winter through to early spring bloomer which delights with a divine soft fragrance. They are happy in the heat, prefer some humidity but also need very good airflow. Ironbark orchids prefer full sun but will tolerant some shade. Ensure the medium is kept moist but be aware that they don’t like to be overwatered at all. A free-flowing growing medium is super important with this orchid. Rock Orchid (Dendrobium speciosum) would have to be my favourite orchid. It grows as both an epiphyte and a terrestrial and is rather drought and heat tolerant. They must have good air-circulation and you should give them semi-shade, but they will enjoy full sun from late autumn and then throughout the winter. Rock Orchid likes to grow in a course bark, pine bark is recommended, and watering should be monitored because they easily fall victim to root rot if water is left to pool. As a general guide: water every three to four days in summer, decreasing to once every week or 10 days in the colder months. How to Grow Epiphytes & Lithophytes First, find a tree! No tree or desire to grow your orchid in a tree? That’s ok, you can simply use old branches, sticks and even rocks artfully placed in pots. Under this structure, you will need a medium and that is not going to be soil. Your epiphytes will recoil in horror if you plant them in dirt so fill your pot with a chunky medium like bark chips, gravel or charcoal. There are specialty orchid growing mediums which are made up of these things and having a look at them will give you the idea or a solution.

This is rather general advice so make sure you seek out individual care tips for your species. Feed your orchid with a specialised orchid fertiliser but at half strength, (because this is a native plant), from mid spring until mid-autumn. You will find that most of this type of orchid needs daily watering through the hottest summer months then a couple of times a week in mild weather, to once a fortnight through the winter months. Got a tree? Maybe a big rock in the garden? Just tie your orchid to it. Follow the rest of the instructions I have given but also make sure the position suits the species you have chosen. One tip I will share with you, don’t tie that orchid to a Paperbark Tree or other bark shedder. How to Grow Terrestrial Orchids For the strong of heart and the patient, these orchids will give you a challenge. I like to enjoy them out there in the bush, but if you want to give them a go, a good starting point is the Donkey Orchid species (Duris spp.) of which there are many, but all have a pair of distinctive ear-like petals. These are easier than most terrestrial orchids to grow. All terrestrial orchids will need a situation on par with most native plants and if growing in a pot, use three parts Australian Native Potting Mix to one part perlite to increase drainage. Many terrestrial orchids are deciduous and will die back to their underground tubers in summer and flower from very early spring. Water well during the growing period but most need you to stop completely when they die back. Looking for More Native Orchid Adventures? Go for a walk in our natural bushland and see if you can spot some Aussie Natives but only take photos, not flowers or plants. Not only is it illegal, but you will also be contributing to the extinction of our flora.

If you are interested in exploring more about legally collecting and growing these beauties of the bush, get in touch with a local Native Orchid group. One that services the Central Coast is: the Australasian Native Orchid Society, Central Coast and they meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Narara Valley Community Centre. www.anoscentralcoast.com for more information.

Also check out the umbrella Australasian Native Orchid Society Website: www.anos.org.au The Australasian Native Orchid Society is dedicated to ‘promoting the understanding and appreciation of orchids growing naturally not only in Australia, but also neighbouring New Zealand, New Guinea and the adjacent western Pacific.’ The society members enjoy a type of plant-fellowship that includes breeding of species and subspecies, shows, culture, education, and field work. GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK You can plant the following now: Culinary herbs, beans, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, cress, cucumber, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, mustard, onions (spring), parsnip, potato tubers, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, swede, sweetcorn, turnips, zucchinis, ageratum, alyssum, boronia, begonia, calendula, cleome, cyclamen, forgetme-not, nasturtium, pansy, poppy (Iceland), stock, verbena, vinca, viola, wallflower Next Week: Propagation Sensation with Summer Cuttings 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

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Business & Property Chamber and Wicks want flags flying in West Street

Flags were previously flown at Umina

The Peninsula Business Chamber has questioned why Central Coast Council has not flown the Australian flag along West St Umina in the leadup to Australia Day. Issues were raised by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Federal Member of Robertson, Lucy Wicks, over Central Coast Council’s perceived lack of support for banners displaying the Australian flag. Chamber President, Matthew Wales, said the Chamber remained concerned that Council staff dd not support having the Australian flag (as a banner) installed in West St on national days such as Australia Day and Anzac Day. “Whilst we have had several meetings with the Council

senior staff requesting that our Australian Flag banners be installed over the months of January and February, Council have been reluctant to support such installation on the pretext that we might ‘offend some people in the community’,” Wales said. “This is a view that the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce does not accept. “Over several years that we flew the Australian Flag banners, we experienced an incredibly positive response from the local community and an enormous sense of pride. “We want to see a return to these sentiments. “This is our country’s national flag which our fathers and grandfathers fought two world wars under.

“The Australian flag is a symbol of national pride and it would appear that Council will not support their installation in the main street despite the fact that the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce are prepared to meet the cost of the banners (as we have done in the past).” Wales said the Chamber had met with Council staff in January 2021 to discuss concerns over displaying the banners in West St. “More recently, Council advised that the Ocean Beach Surf Club banners for their Centenary on January 28, 2022, would be displayed for the next three years for all of January and February,” Wales said. “This would preclude the installation of any banners

celebrating Australia Day. “In relation to the Ocean Beach Centenary Flags, the Chamber actively supports the surf club, the Centenary celebration and the flag installations and do not have any issues with the flags being used over the next three years. “However, once the centenary date has passed, we see no reason why the flags could not be moved to February and March thus leaving Australia Day available for the Australian Flag banners. “These could be re-used in conjunction with Anzac Day flags in April.” Federal Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks said the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce had requested the banners to be displayed on January 26.

“I have been in touch with Central Coast Council’s Administrator, Rik Hart as to why Australian flag banners are not being displayed along the main street in Umina Beach this Australia Day as per the request from the Peninsula Business Chamber,” Wicks said on January 25. “I believe the Australian flag should be flown across our region and on our national days such as Australia Day and Anzac Day. “I would urge Council to incorporate the official use of the Australian flag and the Aboriginal Flag on occasions such as Australia Day. “[Rik Hart] has also indicated to me that moving forward, Central Coast Council will develop a banner policy.

“I also want to acknowledge the important announcement that from today, Australians can freely display and use the Aboriginal flag to celebrate Indigenous culture, following the Government securing copyright of the Aboriginal flag. “These flags belong to everyone and deserve to be flown with pride.” Council hit back at the reports, suggesting that Council hadn’t stated the Australian Flag would not flying on Australia Day. Council said the banners that line West St commemorate 100 years of Ocean Beach Surf Club in acknowledgement to Ocean Beach Surf Club’s contribution to the community for the last century. Maisy Rae

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CREATING FINANCIAL FREEDOM

The super change that will save Aussies $2.8 billion in fees WITH

be eligible for payment under my current cover’ and ask them what information they need to confirm it.” Kachor welcomes stapling as it will make it easier for members to manage their insurance cover in the one fund. And if you value your existing cover because you’ve been through the underwriting process and obtained a higher sum insured, you don’t need to give up your existing fund when moving jobs, he says. “If life cover is important to you, tell your new employer to pay your SG contributions into it. That’s the whole point of

choice legislation. Employees determine which fund they’re in, not employers.” And if another fund happens to be a better performer, you can arrange your affairs to get the best of both worlds. “Say you’ve got $1 million worth of cover, you’re 60, and you’re happy with your cover but not happy with the fund’s investment performance. You can roll over $980,000 into a better-performing fund and leave $20,000 behind to pay for the premiums. “All the contributions continue to come into the old fund and your insurance continues unaltered because it is your default fund. Periodically, you can roll over the contributions that accumulate in it to the better-performing fund and leave, say, $20,000 to pay for your life cover and you still comply with the rules about continuing insurance,” says Kachor. Check ASIC’s MoneySmart website to work out how much insurance you need. Before changing your default cover, get professional advice to help you navigate what is, essentially, a very complex environment. VITA PALESTRANT

over one-, three-, five- and seven-year periods. Returning 27.9%pa over three years, it trumps its peers such as Australian Ethical Super Personal’s Australian Shares with 12.8%pa and Media Super Personal’s Sustainable Future Shares with 14.5%pa. In the 12 months to November,

UniSuper’s Global Environmental Opportunities option returned 25.4%. Australian Ethical Super Personal’s International Shares option ranked second with 24.3%pa, while Perpetual’s Ethical SRI option came in third with 22.9%pa. KARREN VERGARA

Julia NEWBOULD Managing Editor • Money magazine

2021 heralded the beginning of the end of a system that’s left super fund members holding multiple accounts on which they have needlessly paid fees and insurance premiums, amounting to a colossal waste of money. Previously, if you didn’t nominate a super fund when changing jobs, your new employer would open a new account for you in their default fund. But from now on employers will pay your contributions into an existing account unless you choose otherwise, and that account will follow you from job to job. Under super choice, you can still nominate any fund as your main fund. Treasury estimates this “stapling” will save Australians $2.8 billion over the next 10 years. It will also be easier to track your super. Consumer advocate Xavier O’Halloran, a director at Super

Consumers Australia, says stapling means fewer people will be left paying for insurance across multiple super funds for policies they may not be able to claim on. “Paying for duplicate policies can cost you $50,000 over your working life,” he says. Regulators and consumer groups alike have put total and permanent disability cover under the spotlight. O’Halloran says for people who work part-time, are unemployed, work in hazardous occupations or are older, it’s harder to claim an insurance benefit.“ They face a higher bar than the standard test when it comes to claims.” Over 90% of Australians have TPD cover through their super fund. O’Halloran says ASIC did a study to see what the difference was for someone who faced one of these highly restrictive tests versus the standard test. “It found the denial rate on average was 60% if you

faced this more restrictive test whereas the denial rate on the other test was 10%. “Effectively, what super funds are doing is charging people for cover they can’t claim on, particularly vulnerable people.” Under pressure to address the problems, the industry is working on a voluntary code of practice. The Financial Services Council says while its members recognise that their own members must be able to claim on the default cover they have been paying for, it will not stop fund trustees from excluding high-risk occupations. “For all those people that it

won’t protect, that are defaulted into a fund that doesn’t have cover, they’ve effectively been carved out from the safety net,” says O’Halloran. “If you already have insurance with them, you’ll be able to keep it and they’ll cover you. But not if you are a new fund entrant.” It highlights the importance of checking your insurance. Mark Kachor, managing director of research firm DEXX&R, recommends you contact your fund to find out about your cover. “It’s probably best doing it in writing, so there’s a record of what they responded with. Say ‘I wish to confirm that I will

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Local trust takes stand on national environment law reform The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust has sought clarification from the Federal Government over its environmental reforms, sharing their concerns about a loss of biodiversity and the impact of climate change. The group argues that the scope of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999. is insufficient to effectively address the environmental crisis. They maintain the Act should be expanded to include issues such as, the preservation of the National Reserve System, vulnerable ecological communities, significant land clearing activities, and significant water resources, expanded beyond large coal and coal seam gas impacts. “We are seriously concerned about the deterioration in Australia’s environment, current species extinction rates, and the environmental impact of climate change,” Trust president, Mark Attwooll, said. “We believe that the EPBC Act, in its current form, is not capable of addressing this environmental crisis. “It is our view, recently confirmed by significant judicial decisions, that government at all levels [has] a duty of care for the environment. “We believe that, in our federation, this duty cannot be met without an effective nationally legislated framework to ensure compliance with established standards.” The group said they were encouraged by the findings of the Federal Government’s commissioned Independent Review of the EPBC Act conducted by Professor Graham Samuels, and have

called for an adoption of all of the 10 key reform directions. On August 3, 2021, the Trust wrote to the Minister for Environment Sussan Ley with their concerns and asked if the Federal Government would commit to expanding the scope of the Act. “The Commonwealth Government should abandon its current foreshadowed inadequate approach of ‘cherry-picking’ recommendations, as indicated by the content of the EPBC Amendment (Standards and Assurance) Bill 2021 …” Attwooll said. “In particular, the absence of any reference, in the EPBC Act, to the impact of carbon emissions on climate change is a fundamental flaw and undermines the impact of other initiatives to sustain and recover our environment. “We agree with the Independent Review that, instead of enacting a series of minor amendments to the current EPBC Act, a fundamental reform and restructure is required.” The group said the new structure should be based on a foundation of principles such

as a set of national mandatory environmental standards, a national environment assessment and accounting system, a new and independent Sustainability Commission to set and monitor national standards, and a new national EPA to assess and approve or disallow projects of national environmental significance. The group asked Ley why the government hasn’t yet adopted the recommendations of the Samuels’ Independent Review, and if the Government would commit to establishing a set of national environmental standards. Ley was also asked if the government would be prepared to expand to scope of the EPBC Act, and if an environmental management framework would be a ‘highest priority’ issue for the government. Over three months later, on November 11, Ley responded to the group and said the Federal Government will be taking a “staged approach to reforming the EPBC Act. “Firstly, let me clarify, the Australian Government is not ‘cherry picking’ the recommendations of the

review of the EPBC Act that was undertaken by Professor Samuel,” Ley said. “Rather, the government is committed to working through the full detail of the EPBC Act review recommendations with stakeholders and has committed to a staged program of reforms. “This approach is generally consistent with the review’s finding that the EPBC Act is complex, and that reform should be undertaken in a staged manner. “The government’s first priority is to implement single touch environmental approvals underpinned by a national environmental standard for matters of national

environmental significance that reflects the current requirements of the EPBC Act, and strong assurance. “This is consistent with the commitment made by the National Cabinet in December 2020. “There are currently two Bills before the Parliament that will enable legally enforceable national environmental standards to be made and establish an independent Environment Assurance Commissioner to provide strong assurance of the systems that support environmental approval decision making. “Importantly, the functions of the Environment Assurance

Commissioner align with the recommendations of the Independent Review of the EPBC Act.” Ley said that following passage of the Bills before parliament, she will ‘immediately’ seek to commence engagement with stakeholders on further national environmental standards. The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust, which have been active on the Central Coast for 40 years, said they usually focus on local issues, but felt strong enough about this national issue to share their concerns. Maisy Rae

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Funding will help fun haus become more independent The Naughty Noodle Fun Haus have secured $10,000 to purchase photocopying equipment to help the group to continue hosting their art and cultural events across the Coast. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the grant was from their Community Building Partnership submission. “Naughty Noodle Fun Haus have created an outlet never seen before here on the Central Coast and they’re also the masterminds behind the Coastal Twist, a festival that promotes tourism in our backyard,” Tesch said. “I am beyond pleased with the allocation of this funding and I know it will be put to great

use in our community.” Creative director and cofounder of the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, Glitta Supernova, expressed her excitement about the purchase of new printing equipment. “It’s a game changer for our organisation because it makes us more independent and we can print our own materials which is so amazing because a lot of our stuff goes out on the streets to get the word out,” Supernova said. This year’s Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts and Culture Festival was scheduled to go ahead in January but was postponed until late September due COVID-19 restrictions. Over the six-day festival, the

Coast will host talented artists and creators to celebrate diversity and inclusion through performances and events. Tesch said she cannot wait to see the funding in use. “I look forward to seeing this new printer being used to capacity and the flyers being spread far and wide throughout our community,” she said. “The Coastal Twist Festival provides so much life to the Peninsula and money to our local businesses, a power that cannot be underestimated especially after the last couple of really difficult years.” Source: Media release, Jan 19 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

Water tanks a feature of dual occupancy A development application has been placed on exhibition for a dual occupancy and demolition of existing structures at 29 Palm St, Ettalong Beach. A Statement of Environmental Effects prepared by the builder, Hudson Homes said the site currently has a single-storey Clad Residence with a Tiled Roof and will be developed with a two-storey brick veneer dual occupancy dwelling. The rectangular block has a total area of 585 square metres. “The design of our proposal is not out of keeping with the existing streetscape and is well adapted to the surrounding developments,” the SEE said. “The proposal is for a two storey brick veneer dual occupancy dwelling with a tiled

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How to make the perfect Summer salad they’re worlds apart. Mastering the art is pretty straight-forward, even for noncooks. All it requires is some knowhow around contrasting and balancing flavours, colours and textures – and grasping the critical importance of fresh ingredients.

GEORGIA LIENEMANN We’re back for the second instalment of our Summer salads series. This week we’re honing in on the vital elements required to create the perfect salad, to help guide you to mastery with this exceptionally underrated life skill. The difference between a good and cracking Summer salad is nominal in terms of the time and effort required, yet when it comes to indulging –

In Summer, salad can be so much more than an assortment of greens (not that there’s anything wrong with a side of fresh greens with a zingy vinaigrette)! At this time of year, salads can hold their own as hearty standalone meals. It doesn’t need to be complicated Oftentimes, simplicity trumps complexity. Pairing a perfectly ripe fruit with a soft cheese and something for crunch is enough to satisfy and delight. The sweet and savory

combination is a hallmark of Summer salads and a classic format when you’re pressed for time or lacking energy. Throughout the rest of the year, preparing great food takes marginally more effort – so don’t miss your chance to get off so lightly! My favourite fruit + cheese combinations: • Watermelon, Greek feta and mint or coriander with lemon, lime or balsamic • Fresh or grilled peaches or nectarines with burrata (or buffalo mozzarella) and some fresh microgreens and toasted nuts or seeds • Strawberries, Danish feta, rocket and red onion with balsamic reduction Building the Summer salad

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Choose your star ingredients: I’m a nutritionist so when it comes to creating a satisfying and balanced meal, I tend to think primarily in terms of macronutrients. A protein (cheese, meat, fish or egg), a carbohydrate (fruit, root or grain) and some leafy greens or herbs tend to form the bulk of my Summer salads. When selecting your

ingredients, think contrast: creamy and crunchy, wet and dry and an array of flavours: sweet, savory, salty and sour. And the best kept secret when it comes to preparing a truly great dish is to start with the freshest, top quality produce you can source. Plan to make your salad within a day or so of shopping as this is when your ingredients are at their best. With softer produce like avocados, aim to have them ripe but still firm. Greens can be somewhat pedantic about their conditions, so it’s good to consider how and when you’ll be serving your dish. If you’re dining alfresco at a picnic or barbeque, your salad will require a bit of longevity. So, don’t opt for greens that wilt easily, like spinach or watercress. The best bet is to keep the greens to a minimum and use some flavourful herbs instead. • Ensure crunch factor: this is always front and centre on my mental checklist. Which ingredient will add that generous crunch to help balance the softer textures of

fruit and cheese? Sometimes it’s fresh produce like cucumber or radish, otherwise toasted nuts and seeds are great, or savoury options like croutons, toasted breadcrumbs, bacon, parmesan crisps or even tortilla chips for a more Mexican inspired salad. • A little extra flavour: at this time of year I like to let the fresh produce speak for itself, but there’s no harm in adding an extra hit of flavour. A little crushed garlic (or store-bought garlic paste if you must) adds a whole new dimension to some of the classic salads, as does a little finely grated ginger. And nothing compares to a generous handful of freshly picked herbs – my favourites are basil, mint, dill, tarragon and coriander – but I also love finely shredding some kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass or lemon myrtle and stirring it through for some extra zest when the mood strikes. Use a sharp knife when preparing your herbs or you’ll risk bruising the leaves. If your kitchen is missing one of these: promptly rectify. In the meantime, it’s best to simply tear the leaves of softer herbs into your salad instead.

• To dress or leave naked? The best part about using juicy, flavouful Summer fruits is that they bring acidity and moisture to the salad, by default. At this time of year, sometimes all you need is a pinch of salt and a dash of oil or balsamic. When dressing your salad, the purpose is to lift and highlight the existing flavours – not to overpower them. Vinaigrettes with a light, zingy edge can help bring the salad together. • Presentation: Layering a salad on a large platter (or even on individual plates) instead of tossing it in a bowl can look a lot more visually appealing. And remember that unless you’re dealing with a heavier potato salad or similar, it’s best to dress your salad at the last moment to preserve its vibrancy. Well, I hope you’re inspired to try something new in the kitchen so that you can spend more time out of it. Stay tuned for some delicious recipes over the next few weeks.

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Lunchbox tips for the new school year With children about to head back to school for 2022, Central Coast Local Health District is encouraging parents and caregivers to fuel their kids for days filled with learning and play. Lesley Marshall, public health nutritionist for Central Coast Local Health’s District Nutrition Services, said packing healthy foods for kids is one of the best ways to support them through school. “This is a time when their bodies are growing and developing so nutritional needs can be high,” Marshall said. “It also helps them to learn healthy eating habits that they will hopefully continue into their adult life.” One of the biggest challenges with kids’ lunches can be making sure it gets eaten, which is why Marshall recommends involving your

children when packing lunchboxes. “Giving children a choice from a selection of healthy options allows them to have some autonomy over what they pack in their lunchbox. “Involving children in ageappropriate food preparation is another way to encourage healthy eating and independence. “This helps ensure the healthy foods packed in the lunchbox will be eaten and do not end up in the bin.” In the warmer months, freezing things like yoghurt and fruit pieces can help ensure they stay cool until it’s time to eat them. “You can freeze the yoghurt and it will be ready to eat by recess or lunch. “Frozen fruit like grapes or watermelon pieces will also help keep the lunchbox cool and are great to eat on a warm

day.” Planning ahead and preparing some things on weekends or the night before can help ensure a nutritious lunch is packed even with busy mornings. “Cut up vegetable sticks and make your own snack packs from fresh ingredients that can be bought in bulk, make lunches in advance that can be

frozen, like cheese and vegemite sandwiches or lean meat in a roll,” Marshall said. “Keep healthy pantry staples that can easily be put in the lunchbox when you are short on time, like long life milk poppers and fruit in natural juice.” When it comes to packing drinks, Nina Kingon, dietician and health promotion officer at

Central Coast Local Health District’s Health Promotion Service, said water was the way to go and plain milk was another good option. “Water is the best choice as it is readily available, great for hydration, contains no sugar and when fluoridated, can help strengthen teeth,” Kingon said. “Milk provides protein and calcium, important nutrients for growing children, just remember to keep it cold. “Fruit juices, cordials and other sweetened drinks are not recommended as everyday options due to their sugar content and relatively low nutritional value.” Kingon said adapting to new routines and making healthy

changes can take time, but support is available. “The beginning of the school year has many demands for families and school staff, perhaps now more than ever. “Central Coast Local Health District Health Promotion is offering a new program, ‘SWAP IT’, for primary schools this year that supports schools and families to pack a healthy lunchbox,” Kingon said. For further information and lunchbox inspiration visit: www.healthpromotion.com.au Source: Media release, Jan 24 Central Coast Local Health District

Wait time for COVID booster reduced to three months Locals who are three months-post their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can now access their booster shot after the latest rule change. NSW Health brought forward the interval between doses from four months to three. Premier Dominic Perrottet said being triple vaccinated offers extra protection against

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Diverse voices needed to address trauma Due to COVID Central Coast ARAFMI have postponed ‘Roots and Renewal’ family community event which aimed to connect community in collaboration with First Nations Australians, multicultural and LGBTQIA+ communities. However, Central Coast ARAFMI continues to encourage a respectful and reflective national public holiday on the January 26. Social Justice Inclusion and Mental Health Advocate for Multi-Cultural Communities, and Central Coast ARAFMI Board member Joy Sinclair has reflected on what it is to be an Australian in the leadup to the national day. “Becoming an Australian citizen made me feel that I

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finally belonged,” Sinclair said. “I am so proud to be both an African woman and Australian. “It gives me the courage and confidence to speak up about diversity and inclusion, as well as multicultural mental health. “My healing journey and my story is why I am so passionate about being a voice to help us all be more unified”. According to ARAFMI the voices of people being heard is an important part of the healing process for individual, families, carers and as a country. Kylie Cassidy from The Glen Centre Central Coast Drug Alcohol Rehabilitation said: “It would be a step forward together, for Australia to acknowledge the pain that comes with celebrating

January 26. “Because for us, it represents the genocide of our people. “Solid steps forward will help the healing process of intergenerational trauma. “Change and acknowledgement needs to happen at a Government level,” Cassidy said. “We need to be represented, brought to the table and our voices heard. “Because so often we are not included in the decisionmaking that affects our people.” Learn more about the wide variety of support programs at Central Coast ARAFMI (Narara, Bateau Bay and Woy Woy) at www.ccarafmi.org.au. Kylie Cassidy leads the COO of The Glen for Women group.

Learn more at www. theglencentre.org.au. Since 1976 Central Coast ARAFMI has promoted mental health and well-being for whole families. Its peer-led, flexible model of care includes support groups, carers counselling, education, social, recreational, student placements and respite opportunities for the Central Coast community. ARAFMI recognises the contribution that carers make to their families and the broader community and the lived experience of people who are impacted by mental health, and acknowledge this as an expertise. Source: Media release, Jan 20 Central Coast ARAFMI

Live learning at local hospital A team of Dental clinicians recently had the opportunity to learn via live patient surgery at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital in a first for the local service. The Full Arch immediate loading program, which enables clinicians to learn live while a patient is under general anaesthesia, was held last week. Dr Sonia Kharinta, who is a Principal Dentist in Penrith, said she first heard about the course through a colleague in Tasmania and is excited to be expanding her skills in Implantology. “I am very keen to grow my skills in implants and aesthetics so being able to work in a live environment has been amazing,” Dr Kharinta said. “The level of support and mentoring that the team provided has been excellent

and I’m just so pleased to be able to complete this just an hour’s drive from Sydney.” The training is being conducted by the Australian Implant Academy (AIA), led by local dental surgeon and founder, Dr Ned Restom in partnership with Dr David Basal and Dr Dean Licenblat. According to Dr Restom, the scope of training now available via AIA means that clinicians don’t need to travel overseas to attend foreign institutions to get the best training and approach to implant surgery. “This is an exciting time for both AIA and Brisbane Waters Private Hospital because this represents the first nonuniversity live patient program within a hospital setting completed under general anaesthetics for students,” Dr Restom said. “The participants not only benefit from conducting their training on live patients in the

most safe, sterile and supportive environment possible. “They also have incredible access to a full band of clinical experts such as registered anaesthetists, specialists, surgical nurses and other surgical staff who can add to the live learning and skill building experience, resulting in highly skilled and confident surgeons. “We are teaching a fully digital workflow which includes precision planning and the highest level of accuracy thus reducing complications and increasing the longevity of our patient’s rehabilitation.” Avoca Beach resident Ann, 69, who was among the number of patients involved in the latest program, said she felt proud to be able to support learning through the care she received. “Any surgery is daunting so of course you are nervous, but I

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COVID-smart settings in place as school returns but teachers brace for disruptions Students will return to school under COVID-smart settings that will minimise the risk of the virus and allow teachers and pupils to return safely to the classroom according to the NSW Government. However, the NSW Teachers Federation has said teachers and principals will closely monitor the effectiveness of the government’s risk mitigation measures as thousands of teachers and students return to the classroom. As part of the new measures, every student and teacher in NSW government and nongovernment schools will be able to receive rapid antigen test (RAT) kits before school returns on February 1. The COVID-Smart Plan to keep schools open includes twice a week surveillance testing for primary and high school students, school staff and early childhood staff. Surveillance testing will be undertaken for the first four weeks of term, with two weeks of supply distributed before term starts. Mask wearing ill be mandatory

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for all staff and high school students, with masks encouraged for children in primary schools. Interaction between year groups will be limited and visitors will be limited to those providing essential curriculum and wellbeing support. COVID-safe settings will be put in place for music, sport and excursions. Schools will be required to maximise natural and mechanical ventilation, with air purifiers dispatched to where they are needed.

Contingency plans will be in place to manage any disruptions to the workforce. Premier Dominic Perrottet said supporting students to return safely to the classroom is vital after two years of disruption to their education. “Students learn best at school, some students have spent a quarter of their schooling at home. We’re committed to bringing students back safely,” Perrottet said. “What is most important about this approach is that it allows students to enjoy all aspects of their schooling in a

safe and sensible way. “The government is distributing more than 12 million RATs to over 3,150 government, non-government schools and early childhood centres to assist with surveillance testing of staff and students.” Staffing contingencies include utilising retired and studying teachers. The Association of Independent Schools of NSW Dr Geoff Newcombe said all three school sectors worked closely together to develop the back to school arrangements.

“School communities should feel confident about returning for Term 1 under these arrangements, which allow a wide range of activities to proceed with appropriate riskassessment and planning,” Newcombe said. Families will be notified by their schools on how and when to collect the RAT kits for their children. In the 12 to 15-year-old age group, more than 80 per cent of children have had their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 78 per cent are doubledosed. In the 5 to 11-year-old age group, more than 24 per cent of children have had their first dose. More information on the return to school settings for NSW public schools is available at https://education.nsw.gov. au/covid-19/advice-forfamilies NSW Teachers Federation president Angelo Gavrielatos said teachers and principals were bracing themselves for what would inevitably be a disruptive start to the school year. “Omicron has taught us that

nowhere is safe,” Gavrielatos said. “That is why we have, and will continue to insist, that the implementation of risk mitigation strategies, such as rapid antigen tests, masks, improved ventilation and cohorting, is as robust as it can be,” he said. “We clearly remain concerned for the health and safety of our students, staff and their families. “How many other jobs require you to be on a worksite with literally hundreds of people, in some instances up to 2,000, stuck in restricted, often poorly ventilated spaces (classrooms) with up to 30 people? “We will be closely monitoring the effectiveness of the risk mitigation strategies with a view to seeking urgent adjustments, should they be necessary, to ensure the greatest amount of protection can be offered to our students and staff. “Robust risk mitigation strategies are essential if we are going to make our schools as safe as they possibly can be.” Jackie Pearson

New scholarship for high achievers High-achieving Central Coast Year 12 students headed for university this year could benefit from a new scholarship program at the University of Newcastle. The University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarships program will award 20 scholarships per year, recognising the exceptional academic achievements of students starting an undergraduate program. Valued at $10,000 per year for the duration of their degree, the scholarships will also give students access to leadership training and academic

mentoring programs. Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky said the scholarship program was a way to support exceptional students who had entered the university via a number of ways such as the Schools Recommendation Scheme, as a Year 12 School Leaver, through an Enabling Program, or as school Dux of a regional high school. “Through this flagship scholarship program, we are proud to be supporting high achieving, academically accomplished students who are embarking on their higher education journey,” Zelinsky said.

“We know this is an important way to support the aspirations of students right across our regions.” University-funded, the new program will complement the university’s suite of current scholarships, including those funded by donors. “The University of Newcastle has a strong track record of supporting students from all walks of life to achieve in their academic endeavours,” Zelinsky said. “We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our donors who help our students pursue their dreams. “Adding the Universityfunded Academic Excellence

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High Performers Scholarship Program to our scholarship portfolio expands the range of financial support available to commencing students. “We offer scholarships to students facing hardship, Indigenous students, to those facing physical, mental, financial or medical hardship, to students who have a regional or remote disadvantage, and now to students who are leading the state. “We know all of these students can achieve great things at university and beyond. “We want to recognise the pursuit of excellence and this new scholarship program will help us to deliver on that

ambition. “And even if people don’t join our university with a scholarship, they can still be rewarded for high performance through our annual Continuing Students Excellence Scholarships – for top performers in each college which are announced in January.” The new Academic High Performers Scholarships are available each year to students who commence undergraduate studies through one of five ways: Year 12 school leavers (an ATAR or equivalent of 99 or higher is required); Indigenous Year 12 school leavers (an ATAR or equivalent of 95 or higher is required); the Schools

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Recommendation Scheme; Enabling Programs (with a selection rank or equivalent of 95 or higher); and Regional High School Dux (an ATAR or equivalent of 95 or higher is required). The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)s for 2021 NSW HSC students were released at 9am on Thursday, January 20. To find out more about the Academic Excellence Scholarships visit https://www. newcastle.edu.au/ scholarships/academicexcellence-scholarships.

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Kye Rowles picked for national squad FOOTBALL After recently enjoying time in the Australian U23 set-up, Kye Rowles has now been called up to the Australian National Team for the next round of Asian Qualifiers. Kye joined the Mariners in 2017 after having a brief stint at Brisbane Roar and since then has racked up over 80 appearances for the Yellow and Navy and played every minute of every Mariners match this season, including an appearance in the FFA Cup Quarter Final as the captain. At the back end of last season, Rowles picked up the prestigious Mariners Medal

which is an award that recognises the player who in the eyes of their team-mates, coaches and fans, had the best season. Rowles is a quiet achiever who doesn’t like being in the limelight off the field, leads by example on the field and lately has been very deserving of his call up to Graham Arnold’s national team. Having experienced the Australian set-up as recently as June for the Summer Olympics with the U23 side, the 23-year-old is relishing the chance to do it once more. “I am super happy to be given the opportunity, and I am really looking forward to the experience. It is a massive

honour to represent your country and I am humbled to be involved in the Australian set up once again.

“I would also like to say a special thank you to everyone that has helped me along my footballing path, as without

their dedication and time, I would not be in the position that I am today.” Mariners Head Coach Nick Montgomery was delighted that Kye received the recognition for being one of the best and most consistent centre backs in the league. “I am super proud of him, but not just myself, the whole staff and playing group can recognise his consistent performances over the last few months. “It’s great that Graham Arnold has been watching the A-League and giving talents like Kye an opportunity on the biggest stage because he deserves it on current form with the hard work he has put

in and I can’t wait to see him take his game to another level. “We hope that this is the start of more players for the Mariners being recognised for national team selection not just at senior level, but also youth level” Montgomery said. Rowles joined the Socceroos camp (after the Mariners’ loss against Melbourne City on Sunday, January 23) for the next two qualifiers against Vietnam and Oman. Kye will return in time for the FFA Cup final which is scheduled for early to midFebruary and will be confirmed in due course. Source: Media release, Jan 21 CC Mariners FC

Cummings signs with Mariners FOOTBALL Scottish international and Australian passport holder Jason Cummings has signed an 18-month deal with the Central Coast Mariners during the January transfer window. The striker joins the club from Dundee in the Scottish Premiership where he was a key part of the squad that earnt promotion back to the topflight and was the joint-top scorer in his side. The Scottish-born goal scorer has picked up international caps for Scotland U21s and made two appearances in friendlies for Scotland, however he remains eligible to play for the Socceroos. Jason began his career at Hibernian where he made over 100 appearances and scored

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55 goals and put himself into the history books when he was in the side that beat Rangers to Hibs’ first Scottish Cup in 114 years, and in 2017 became the first player since 1961 to score more than twenty goals in a season for Hibernian. After moving around the United Kingdom for clubs including Nottingham Forest, Luton Town, Peterborough and Rangers, where he netted a hat-trick in the Scottish Cup

quarter final, Cummings found his way to Shrewsbury Town which led him onto a move back to Scotland at Dundee. Dens Park was a happy return for Cummings where he finished his inaugural six months with the club on eight goals despite only playing 15 matches after joining in the January transfer market. Cummings has always believed that he has the ability to play for the Socceroos and is relishing the opportunity to come to Australia to change his image and create a fresh start as a footballer. “I am really excited to further develop my football here in Australia. “I have only been here a couple of hours and really looking forward to getting straight into training with my new teammates.

“I am not taking this opportunity lightly and want to reward the Central Coast Mariners. “Being an Australian citizen, I knew it was only a matter of time until I came out here and I am ready to make an instant impact and show people what I can do,” Cummings said. Head Coach Nick Montgomery is looking forward to having the striker in the squad with injuries and COVID-19 illnesses impacting selection choices already this season. “We did our due diligence and spoke to numerous people who know Jason personally and the feedback was that he is a very talented player who has not reached his undoubted potential, but a fresh start here in the right environment can be the making of him. “We fought off interest from

numerous clubs vying for his services and after speaking with Jason many times via zoom and on the phone, I am in no doubt he will be a massive asset to the club. “At 26 he is a great age coming into his prime and his goal scoring record speaks for itself. “With the absence of Matt Simon and having one of the smallest squads in the competition, Jason is coming in at the perfect time as there will be plenty of games to play and we will need as many fit players as possible with the ongoing covid situation. “We can’t wait for Jason to join the club this week and integrate with his new teammates who are looking forward to his arrival,” Montgomery concluded. Head of Football Ken Schembri

Sunday, January 23 brought a difficult 2022 return to the A-League for the Mariners at Central Coast Stadium when defending champions Melbourne City exposed their hosts’ limited squad size to win 1-3. The Mariners took to the field

with a team sheet bereft of several key players who have made up this season’s starting squads - due to circulation of COVID. Marcus Urena impressed with a brilliant piece of individual skill in the 41st minute, cutting inside City’s Aiden O’Neill from the outskirts of the penalty area and curling

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can be commended for keeping his team in the contest most notably in the 80th minute with a diving save to deny O’Neill’s drooping volley skimming into the net. In the eyes of Head Coach Nick Montgomery the loss highlighted pressure points within his young and comparatively small-scale squad. “We’ve only got a small squad – 18 players – so look, it was what it was, and I think we’ve all got to carry on,” said Monty at the post-match press conference. “I don’t think we defended as well as we have done but in making that many changes, you’re going to be a little bit disjointed.” The next few weeks remain uncertain for the Mariners as

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Community unites to keep swimmers safe

Louise Lambeth with the beach safety brochure

SWIMMING A group of residents have teamed up to create a beach safety brochure for swimmers at Pearl Beach, after the unpatrolled area was declared a ‘black spot’ due to recent drownings and surging waves. In a show of community collaboration, Central Coast Council Lifeguards, members of the Pearl Beach Progress Association’s Safety Advisory Group, Pearl Beach Patonga Real Estate, Pearl Beach General Store and Café and representatives from Ocean Beach, Umina and Central Coast Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSC) pooled their resources to help form the brochure. Umina and Ocean Beach

SLSC’s are currently first responders for aquatic and other emergencies occurring in Pearl Beach. Louise Lambeth, from Umina SLSC, said Pearl Beach was renowned for its dangerous surf conditions. “Pearl Beach has a vibrant community who are proactive in providing safety information and resources to help prevent future tragedies,” Lambeth said. “Central Coast Council has been working with the Pearl Beach Progress Association on the safety signage and resources and exploring the logistics and options for future education or lifeguard coverage over the Christmas period. “Central Coast Surf Life Saving has been developing ‘black spot’ brochures to help

educate the community about the dangers that are particular to unpatrolled beach or section of a beach identified by surf clubs as dangerous to the public. “It is exciting to see the involved parties beginning to work together to achieve a common goal – zero drownings at Pearl Beach!” Lambeth, who is also the founder of Deep Water Publishing, said she has a specific interest in drowning prevention at Pearl Beach, with her first publication, Annie and the Waves, dedicated a fiveyear-old boy who drowned at Pearl Beach in 2014. “Education has been identified as one of the top ways to help prevent drowning,” Lambeth said. “By learning about a beach

and its inherent dangers we can make wiser choices about where or when to swim. “Providing information that is specific to safety at Pearl Beach will help educate residents and visitors, who in turn can share this knowledge with others. “There have been two recent drownings at Pearl Beach - a five-year-old boy drowned in July 2014 and a man in his 70’s who tried to rescue a dog in March 2021. “Additionally, anecdotes of rescues are reported on a regular basis but at this stage the data is not captured and reported on. “Pearl Beach has a unique beach morphology… the sand is quite different from the neighbouring Umina and Ocean Beaches. The shape of the beach, the

direction it faces, and the specific type of sand found on the beach reveals just why the beach is so dangerous. “The beach has a sudden drop off into deep water with surging waves that can sweep you into deep water. “This is particularly dangerous for children and elderly people which matches the two people who drowned here. “If there is a high east or southeast swell there is a strong and dangerous shore break, you will hear the boom of the waves! “The middle to northern end of the beach is particularly dangerous for everyone.” Central Coast Council Lifeguard Service and Ocean Beach Surf Lifesavers have begun a series of joint water safety education

talks at Pearl Beach. The first was held earlier this month with the second beach education session held on January 26. The brochure is also available from the Pearl Beach Progress Association, the Pearl Beach General Store and Pearl Beach Patonga Real Estate. Additionally, copies are being provided to Pearl Beach holiday rentals. Lambeth said there are five key measures to stay safe in the water: don’t rush until you have looked for potential hazards, plan to swim at a patrolled beach, never swim alone, always supervise children, and do not consume alcohol if you have planned to enter the water. Maisy Rae