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Broken Bay Water Police conducted breath testing on the water at Ettalong during Australia Day celebrations on January 26. See page 5

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A sports show to be held at Hardys Bay Club on Saturday, February 12 will donate 10 per cent of its profits in support of mental health. See page 13

Business Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club performed a series of rescue demonstrations on Saturday, January 29 to help launch its 100 years of lifesaving celebration. See page 3

Jobs not guaranteed in ambulance station move The NSW Government has not guaranteed the job security of staff at the Ettalong Ambulance Station following its announcement the station will close when a new one is built in the grounds of Woy Woy Hospital. The new station, which was announced in late November, is expected to be operational in early 2023 and replace the Ettalong station. Reports at the time suggested staff at the Ettalong station were blindsided by the relocation and only found out

via NSW Health’s letterboxed handout. It has now been confirmed by Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, that current station staff were advised of the relocation on November 19, five days before the public announcement was made. “A letterbox drop, with a letter and information flyer offering a virtual briefing or follow-up phone call, was also undertaken,” Hazzard said. “Flyers were provided to NSW Ambulance staff as well as to staff and patients at Woy Woy Hospital.” In November the Member for

Gosford Liesl Tesch asked Hazzard a series of questions on notice in parliament regarding the relocation of the site to Woy Woy. When asked how many staff would be stationed at the new Woy Woy facility, Hazzard said staffing allocation at the new facility was “still being assessed. “Final allocations to meet current and future demand will be determined prior to the station commencing operations,” Hazzard said. “The new station will include two of the new Intensive Care Unit ambulances being rolled-

out in metropolitan and regional NSW.” Tesch said she calls on the NSW Government to guarantee that the paramedics who work at Ettalong Station will keep their jobs as part of the transition. “In the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic, Dominic Perrottet is putting local paramedics on notice that their jobs are on the line,” Tesch said. “I am calling on Dominic Perrottet and Minister Hazzard to guarantee that no jobs will be lost by the relocation of the Ettalong Ambulance Station.

“Mr Perrottet already tried to cut paramedics pay during this health crisis and now he won’t guarantee their jobs.” Hazzard said the station was prioritised to be relocated as part of the Rural Ambulance Infrastructure (RAIR) program. “NSW Ambulance and Health Infrastructure worked to identify a new location using best practice modelling software which maps Triple Zero (000) calls to determine the most suitable location for mobile emergency care in the region,” Hazzard said. Continued page 4

A Hamptons-style beachfront home in Patonga has smashed the popular suburb’s previous record by a colossal $3.77M, selling for an incredible $6.03M at auction last month. See page 21

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Central Coast resident and former Australian Rugby Union captain, Mark Ella, has officially been recognised as a Legend in the NSW Hall of Champions. See page 32

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Members of the Killcare Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) have paid tribute to club member and surf lifesaver, Norm Little, who passed away on January 27. The club said Norm was a “stalwart of both Killcare SLSC and the Frigid Digits. “He’ll be remembered for his kind

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community, his good humour and positive approach to every role he undertook will be sorely missed. “Our thoughts go out to Sue and her family at this sad time. “Thank you for your service Norm.” Source: Social media, Jan 28 Killcare Surf Life Saving Club

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100 years of life saving at Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club performed a series of rescue demonstrations on Saturday, January 29 to help launch its 100 years

of lifesaving celebration. Crowds gathered to witness speeches, lifesaving demonstrations of historic reel rescues and current methods,

94-year-old Heather Huntington (inset left) cutting the anniversary cake

before moving upstairs to the clubhouse to have a look at the photo display of the club’s 100year history. The club said a series of celebratory events was

postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but they will be rescheduled later in the year. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the day was “an amazing sense of achievement

and of community. “The oldest continuous surf lifesaving club on the Central Coast is a great crown to hold forever,” Tesch said. “The photographic exhibition

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Jobs not guaranteed in ambulance station move From page 1 “The new site, located at Woy Woy, will ensure paramedics will be in an optimal location to respond to the greatest number of emergency cases in the shortest time. “The current station at Ettalong is located outside the area identified by NSW Ambulance Service Planning as providing the best response times for the community. “The planning and development application for new ambulance stations includes a traffic management plan.

Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch and Labor Candidate for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid outside the existing ambulance station

“A draft traffic management report has been completed and the RAIR project team is engaging with Central Coast Council as part of the planning approval process. “NSW Ambulance has not consulted any developers or potential buyers regarding the Ettalong site.” In his response to the questions on notice, Hazzard said the existing Ettalong site received a $185,000 refurbishment in 2019 to establish first floor access to staff. Tesch said the refurbishment

will “go to waste under the relocation. “The Health Minister also refused to answer questions about whether any Health Department officials had met with the station staff about the change and instead he seemed to indicate that they were informed by giving staff a pamphlet,” Tesch said. The new station will include internal parking for up to 10 emergency ambulance vehicles, administration areas, a training room, and a gym. Maisy Rae

Community Environment Network BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS 2022- ‘WETLANDS ACTION FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE’

Celebrate World Wetlands Day at the Central Coast Wetlands, Pioneer Dairy SUNDAY, 6th February, 2022 - 8am-11am Doors Open 8am Bird Watching tour 8:15-9am Buffet Breakfast and Wetland talks 9-10am (please advise us of any specific dietary requirements) Activities 10-11am

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WATERWATCH - HELP MONITOR WATER QUALITY Waterwatch is a national program involving school and community groups in monitoring water quality of their local waterways. Waterwatch involves people in the community helping to improve the health of our waterways. There are many ways you can get involved.

Dip netting, water testing, tree planting and displays Cost is $12 per adult and $6 per child - pay on the day with cash - please call 4349 4757 or email waterwatch@cen.org.au to register Please bring walking shoes and a fold up chair. Binoculars will also be useful for birdwatching. Breakfast with the Birds is organised by the CEN’s Waterwatch and Wetlands programs and supported by the Tuggerah Reserve Trust, Community Environment Network and Central Coast Group The State Government has released Birding NSW. its Draft Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 (CCRP 2041) and is inviting comment up until March 4, 2022. ON THE CENTRAL

Dive in to see how you can do your bit individually, or as a group, for healthy waterways and a better environment. On the Central Coast, Waterwatch is funded through the Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority with sponsorship from the Gosford Wyong

Joint Water Authority. CEN employs a Waterwatch Project Officer to coordinate Waterwatch groups in the Central Coast local government area. For more information please contact Rachael Kneeves on Tel: 4349 4757 or email us.

RE-CONNECTING THE BUSH WITH GREEN TEAMS – A LANDCARE LED APPROACH TO REGENERATING PRIVATE LANDS The Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery project has been supported by the Australian Government’s Bushfire Recovery Program for Wildlife and their Habitat. In the wake of the fires that engulfed millions of hectares of bushland across NSW, including more than 80 per cent of the World Heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains Area, our landscapes have been left fragmented, depleted of habitat for wildlife and susceptible to weed invasion. CEN has been working to bring community and nature together towards a sustainable future. These endeavors have seen our network grow, with more than a hundred Land for Wildlife members and nearly 1,000 Habitat for Wildlife members across the Central Coast. These privately owned properties hold an extraordinary collection of vegetation communities and native plant species, the seedbanks of which offer collection, an approach to conservation, and revegetation opportunities. Regeneration of these private lands can reconnect key habitat and alleviate the fragmentation and habitat loss exacerbated by the 2019-2020 fires. What’s a Green Team and why join one? Our Landcare Green Teams are groups of local landholders that work together to help eliminate weeds from their own properties, under the guidance of a professional bush regenerator.

For more information on how to be involved contact: Ben MacAndrew Project Coordinator Ph: 4349 4491 E: ben.macandrew@cen.org.au

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Green Teams create valuable connections between neighbours, communities, and local bushland with enormous benefits to the environment and community that reach much further than each Green Team site. Green Team sessions recommence February. The team meets once a month : Collect local seed for revegetation 2 hours of guided weed removal All tools provided Learn about plant identification Scrumptious morning tea afterwards

Saturday, 5 February, 9am to 12pm Our first plant sale of the year and our first for our new office. We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Cash and EFTPOS Location: Loop Road, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah Turn into the university entrance from Shirley Street, take first right at Loop Road and follow the plant sale signs. There is plenty of parking the main university carpark.

From an environmental perspective this document is alarming. Although the draft CCRP 2041 identifies the Central Coast where “beautiful beaches meet pristine national parks and charming waterways … [this plan] … is different to earlier versions.” The notion that the latest version of the plan is different is an understatement. The definition of a strategic plan is the setting of goals and priorities, determining actions to achieve the goals and mobilising resources to execute the actions. This approach of preparing a strategic plan was undertaken in the preparation of the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 (CCRP 2036). The CCRP 2036 listed the following goals: creating more local jobs; protecting the natural environment; managing the use of agricultural land and natural resources; creating connected communities; and providing a variety of housing choice. The draft CCRP 2041 has thrown out all pretext of setting goals, priorities and directions. It is a campaign for increasing development on the Central Coast. In the CCRP 2036 report the word ‘development’ or ‘redevelopment’ is referred to 108 times but in the draft CCRP 2041 report the word ‘development or redevelopment’ is referred to 234 times. In the CCRP 2036 report the word ‘environment’ appears on 48 occasions but in the draft CCRP 2041 ‘environment’ only appears 33 times. CEN supports economic growth and revitalisation of our region but at what cost? Gary Chestnut

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Water police target jet ski riders on public holiday Broken Bay Water Police conducted breath testing on the water at Ettalong during Australia Day celebrations on January 26. It was part of a joint action with water police conducting 470 RBTs on January 26 across NSW. A spokesperson for NSW Police said police conducted 49 RBTs in the area, including 30 on jet ski riders – the majority of them in Ettalong.

“Four infringement notices and 11 formal warnings were issued to jet ski riders by Broken Bay Water Police,” the spokesperson said. “Over the summer months, Water Police have been patrolling inland and coastal waterways popular for recreational boating and jet skiing, such as Ettalong, to ensure the public is safe and people are following the rules.” Maisy Rae

Volunteers angered by Council request for letters of support Bushcare volunteers on the Central Coast, who were the first to be targeted when Council cut costs in late 2020, have now received Council letters outlining further possible cuts to the service. The Bushcare groups are some of the many community groups to receive emails from Council asking them to support its submission to IPART for the current rate rise to remain for 10 years. The Council letter said a reduction in services for the Environmental Volunteer Program could include a loss of staff, supervisors, contractors, training and tools if its IPART application for a seven year extension to its special rate variation (SRV) does not get support. One volunteer said they had no idea what more could be cut. “I volunteer my time and knowledge completely free of charge (and weekend penalty rates), as do the other people that show up,” the volunteer

told Council Watch. “The council has already taken away our on-site supervisor as a cost cutting measure [so] I have no idea what services they intend to cut in regard to this program. “We have an administrative supervisor and insurance. “That is all it costs the council to maintain bush, parkland and sand dunes. “I am writing this email in anger and haste, and admit that perhaps there are expenses that I haven’t considered, but cutting expenditure in an area where significant expertise and labour is provided free of charge suggests further fiscal mismanagement by this Council, and would result in a significant deterioration of public spaces without fully insured volunteers to carry out the work,” the volunteer said. “Furthermore, as the land values on the Coast rise, surely the rates will rise anyway? “To begin with I thought the continuation of the 15 per cent inevitable but …. I do so hate to be threatened, more so now

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I realise that particular groups have been targeted individually,” the volunteer said. In the letter Council said the Environmental Volunteer Program was currently supported by five full time officers and a part time administrative officer. “In addition to the support provided by the officers, an annual budget allocation provides some groups supervision by a qualified bush regeneration contractor; contract bush regeneration works that build on the work undertaken by the volunteers; training relevant to environmental restoration and tools that assist volunteers undertake bush regeneration at their sites. “A reduction in service level for the Environmental Volunteer Program may mean a loss staff, as well as the reduction in supervision and bush regeneration by contractors along with reductions in training and tool allocations. “Council would prefer to maintain these services at their

current levels, and therefore securing the current level of rate income for the next seven years is vital.” Other community groups received similar letters talking about reduction in services to them and a possible increase in charges for use of community facilities. The letters were emailed a week after the public exhibition period closed on January 21 for comments on a ream of documents that will form part of Council’s IPART submission. The email said that if the Council’s current rate income

is not maintained beyond June 2024, Council will be forced to “significantly reduce or cease many services” to reduce expenditure by an average $25.8M each year (from June 2024). “This means there is a risk to the services that your organisation relies on, and this may have impacts for your stakeholders and members,” the letter said. “A reduction in community facilities upgrades, renewals and maintenance, service delivery and staff liaison may be necessary if Council does

not maintain the current rates. “Additionally, Council may also need to significantly increase the rental and hire fees from community facilities. “Should you wish to comment on the potential impacts for your organisation if Council is required to reduce services, we encourage you to submit your feedback in writing,” Council said. Council will hold an extraordinary meeting on February 3 to decide whether to adopt its submission to IPART. Merilyn Vale

New residents’ association hosts public meeting The Peninsula Residents Association has announced a public meeting will be held on February 15 at Club Umina to review two new planning documents and help discuss the sustainability and

liveability of the Peninsula. The Central Coast Council Local Housing Strategy up to 2036 and the State Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 will be reviewed at the meeting. The Melbourne Ave meeting

will start at 6pm. Free event tickets are available at peninsularesidents. org.au Source: Media release, Feb 1 Woy Woy Peninsula Residents Association

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Marijke’s art on show in Gosford Works from acclaimed local artist Marijke Greenway are currently being exhibited at Central Coast Antiques & Collectables. Greenway is a self-taught, prolific artist living at Pearl Beach. She travels widely throughout Australia, painting ‘en plein air’ and then reworks her memories into larger, more expressive paintings in her studio. Fluent in oils, acrylics, watercolours, encaustic and

mixed media, she has taught each of these media at workshops near and far. Gosford Gallery is also exhibiting Greenway’s work until February 27. Formally known as Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables, Central Coast Antiques & Collectables is located at 3 Watt St, Gosford. All works in the exhibition are for sale. Source: Media release, Jan 30 Central Coast Antiques & Collectables

Marijke Greenway with her encaustic painting, Shimmer

Car fire quickly extinguished

Administrator to attend conference Central Coast Council’s Administrator Rik Hart will attend the Local Government NSW special conference.

Reports of a car exploding in a carpark in Woy Woy last week were quickly attended to by local firies. A crew from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 340 Umina

attended the Fairview St scene on January 25 at 3:50am. The fire was extinguished by 4:18am. No one was injured and there are no suspicious

circumstances surrounding the blaze. A full video of the fire can be found on CCN’s website. Maisy Rae

From February 28 to March 2, councillors from across NSW – and the Central Coast Council Administrator – will meet at the Hyatt Regency Sydney to debate and discuss key issues. Motions from councils across NSW will be debated and resolved to set LGNSW’s advocacy priorities for the year ahead, while a trade show, workshops and training sessions are available. LGNSW’s Special Conference helps determine the sector’s policy directions for the coming year. At a council-underadministration meeting in October last year, Rik Hart gave

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himself permission to attend. NSW Treasurer Matt Kean will headline the Economic Outlook panel at the conference,

according to LGNSW President Darriea Turley. Minister Kean, who also holds the Energy portfolio, will be the first State Treasurer to speak at an LGNSW Conference. “The panel will no doubt give the Treasurer a run for his money, with Shadow Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, Hornsby Mayor Phillip Ruddock AO and Newcastle Mayor Nuatali Nelmes also taking the stage to discuss and debate the economic way forward.,” Ms Turley said. The council-submitted issues to be debated have not yet been made public but Hart said he would not be submitting any motions. He will attend as Council’s voting delegate. Merilyn Vale

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Dr Karsai says Veterans’ report ‘not worth the paper it is written on’ A federal report into the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ (DVA) communication with veterans when making claims for compensation has been labelled as obsolete by local veteran representatives. On January 20, Acting Commonwealth Ombudsman, Penny McKay, released the report which examined the appropriateness of the DVA’s administrative framework to support its communication with veterans making claims for compensation for injuries or conditions related to their service. It also focused on the DVA’s approach to communicating with and assisting at-risk veterans. The report stated that no significant concerns about

DVA’s policy were identified, but opportunities for improvement were needed to strengthen the accessibility and transparency of information available to veterans. The Central Coast has the largest number of DVA clients in NSW with 4,798 clients, which is over 1,000 more than any other NSW region (as of November 2021). Military advocate from the Ettalong-based Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers & Peacemakers Association Central Coast Sub-branch, Dr Stephen Karsai, said he firmly believes the report is “not worth the paper that it is written on. “The Ombudsman has not taken into account the following: time taken by DVA to answer the telephone when the veteran or an advocate ring – the time taken is often between

10 to 20 minutes, [and] the reason that it takes today at least 12 to 14 months to make a decision for veteran’s claims to be accepted or rejected,” Karsai said. “[The Ombudsman has also not taken into account] the reason why [the] DVA has adopted an adversarial policy against veterans when a claim has been submitted – the veteran is often required to attend a Medico-Legal Specialist. “This specialist is supposed to be independent of [the] DVA and examine the veteran without bias – in the majority of cases that I have handled, veterans have had to obtain another MLCOA specialist report at the veteran’s expense to negate [the] DVA-appointed MLCOA. “[The Ombudsman has also not taken into account] the

70 per cent of seniors haven’t signed up for $250 travel card Only 30 per cent of eligible seniors on the Central Coast have signed up for the Regional Seniors Travel Card which provides people with a prepaid card to help ease the cost of travel. The $250 pre-paid Visa can be used for fuel, taxis, prebooked NSW TrainLink Regional trains and coaches, and select community transport services. 15,000 local residents have signed up for the scheme out of an eligible 50,000 locals. Eligible seniors are those who

have reached the Age Pension age and are receiving either the Age Pension, a Service, Disability or War Widow(er)s pension from Department of Veterans Affairs, a Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment from Services Australia, or those who have a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway, said the card has injected more than $131M into regional economies. “The Regional Seniors Travel

Card is great news for regional seniors and great news for regional economies, so we are delighted to see the enthusiastic uptake,” Farraway said. Eligible seniors have until November 30 to apply for this year’s card. The travel card is valid for 14 months from the date the card is issued. More information can be found at service.nsw.gov.au/ regionalseniorstravel. Source: Media release, Feb 1 NSW Government

attitude of some of the delegates towards the veteran when taken to task as to why they made the particular decision – the answer is often, ‘Well you can always go to the review’, this is an uncaring les affaire attitude of DVAs delegates. “These are just a few issues that the Ombudsman did not address - I sincerely hope that the current Royal Commission into DVA covers these and others that are vital for the current veteran and their concerns with DVA.” However, Karsai acknowledged the DVA’s introduction of veterans’ payments. The report identified eight recommendations aimed at improving the transparency and quality of information provided to the veteran community and guidance for

positive initiatives to improve service delivery. “While this investigation did not identify any significant concerns about DVA’s policy and procedural framework for managing communication with veterans during the claim process, we identified some opportunities for improvement, “McKay said. “Good communication, through the delivery of clear and regular information to veterans throughout the claim process, can help to manage veterans’ expectations and reduce feelings of uncertainty, anxiety or frustration whilst waiting for claims to be assessed.” The full report can be found on the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s website. Maisy Rae

Have your say about regional news A Parliamentary Inquiry is currently taking place into Australia’s regional newspapers with a survey open for the community to have their say. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said without the publication of regional newspapers, local issues on the Central Coast would not be highlighted. “Here on the Central Coast, and in other regional communities across Australia, local newspapers are the way our issues are broadcast, our voices are heard and our local

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DVA staff to support effective communication with veterans. The DVA said it will implement all eight recommendations by the end of 2022. However, Karsai said all eight recommendations have been adopted by the DVA “for quite a long time. “DVA is already advising veterans that [it] is acknowledging veterans of the receipt of claims when submitted by the veteran,” Karsai said. “They are already giving the veteran a concise and detailed report of the decision that DVA have made whether accepted or rejected - in both cases DVA gives a clear concise explanation for the reason of the decision.” Acting Commonwealth Ombudsman McKay said the DVA has progressed several

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events are advertised,” Tesch said. “They are at the heart of our community, and they should be supported. “We know that regional media outlets throughout Australia have been forced to limit their publications or shut down completely in response to the changing face of the media. “It is crucial we all have our say in the survey to ensure our perspective is taken into account in the survey. “I encourage Coasties to get behind our local papers and have their say about what our

regional newspaper means to us.” The survey also provides an opportunity to speak about what you think is affecting regional news services. The survey closes on February 11 and will take less than 10 minutes to complete. To take the survey, visit www. aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_ Business/Committees/House/ Communications/ Regionalnewspapers Source: Media release, Feb 1 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

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Elective surgery to return but no local blueprint available The Ministry of Health and Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) have refused to comment on the capacity for local hospitals to return to elective surgery this month despite the February 1 announcement by the NSW Government of a staggered return for elective procedures in NSW hospitals. According to the NSW Government announcement, from Monday, February 7, nonurgent elective surgery requiring

an overnight stay will return to up to 75 per cent of prepandemic activity at regional public hospitals. Non-urgent elective surgery requiring an overnight stay will return to 75 per cent capacity in private hospitals. When asked by CCN on February 1 about what this will mean for patients at Gosford and Wyong hospitals, the Ministry of Health’s only comment was a referral back to the state-wide general media release published that morning.

Questions were asked about the number of patients CCLHD currently have on the waiting list for elective surgery and what capacity do the local hospitals have in terms of staffing. With a staged return of up to 75 per cent of pre-pandemic activity, questions were also raised about how many patients will be left waiting for elective surgery. Premier Dominic Perrottet said with COVID-19 hospitalisations stabilising, elective surgery can now begin to resume in a safe

Wanted for outstanding arrest warrants Brisbane Water Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a male known to frequent Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong who is wanted by virtue of two outstanding arrest warrants. Louis Whittall, aged 28, is wanted for domestic violence offences, intentionally choke person without consent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm and breaching conditions of his apprehended violence order.

Whittall is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 160cm to 165cm tall, skinny build, black hair, with brown eyes. As Police are continuing to conduct inquiries into his whereabouts, they are urging anyone who may have further information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and not approach him but contact Police.

and staged manner. “The reintroduction of nonurgent elective surgery will be done in a phased manner to balance the ongoing potential need for extra capacity in our hospitals and the need for people in NSW to access their elective surgeries as quickly as possible,” Perrottet said. “We recognise the effect these necessary restrictions have had on the lives of people requiring non-urgent elective surgery and I want to assure them we will be doing everything possible to return to full capacity in all of our

On January 26, a 37-year-old male was charged with a low range PCA at the intersection of Man sought on arrest warrant

hospital in the event of a local outbreak to ensure the community are kept safe and can access hospital care if required,” Jones said. Jones said patients due to receive non-urgent elective surgery who have been impacted by the restrictions are encouraged to seek medical attention should they experience a change in their condition so they can be clinically reviewed and re-prioritised to a more urgent category if required. Maisy Rae

Police issue drink driving warning Brisbane Water Police have put the call out for drivers to drink responsibly following a series of recent alcohol driving offences in Umina Beach and Woy Woy this month.

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hospitals as soon as possible.” Non-urgent elective surgery was temporarily suspended on January 10 to help “ensure there was sufficient staffing and hospital bed capacity” to meet the extra demands caused by the Omicron wave. Acting Deputy Secretary of NSW Health, Wayne Jones, said there is a possibility local health districts could impose temporary restrictions in the event of a local outbreak. “Where necessary local health districts may also re-impose temporary restrictions at a

Railway St and Rawson Rd. A 40-year-old male from West St Umina Beach was charged with mid-range PCA after being stopped on January 29. More recently, a 15-year-old male was stopped by community members due to his erratic driving. Legal action has commenced

for his traffic offences and for recording a high range PCA. Police say don’t risk injuring yourself and others, losing your license and receiving hefty fines! Source: Social media, Jan 31 Brisbane Water Police District

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Listing the ‘manifest shortcomings’ I bow to Johanna Reygersberg’s superior knowledge of the Rawson Rd underpass (“More vision needed”, PP 042) and temper my criticism accordingly. It is good to know that our $15M infrastructure investment has not been completely without value, even if she does have to admit that it takes longer to ride through the underpass than to wheel a bicycle across the level crossing. I wonder whether there are enough users to form a Friends of the Rawson Rd Underpass (FRRU) group, to organise little celebrations in recognition of this Woy Woy landmark. Of course, as she has pointed out, the worrying danger at this point is not the underpass but the Rawson Rd/Railway St intersection, which is hideously badly designed and about which, apparently, nothing is going to be done as part of the Rawson Rd roundabout project. I must also apologise to Stephanie Short (“Simply live up to promise”, PP 042) for my memory lapse about the fatal accident at the level crossing in 2017. This was the subject of some correspondence from both of us at the time, and my letter of January 25 2017 still expresses my views on this matter. The death of one individual who chose not to use the pedestrian underpass provided for him does not justify describing the level crossing as a ‘death-trap’, any more than the considerably greater loss of life among rock fishermen justifies our ocean promontories being so designated.

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FORUM It is also a shame that the car involved in the latest accident was written off, but this is one of the hazards of driving: I have personally had three cars written off, because of driver inattention to traffic signs, but I don’t consider that it makes the accident sites ‘death-traps’. A report in 2011 found that the signage of the level crossing was deficient, and I can’t see that it has changed much since then. Obviously, this has to be reviewed to find out how a driver could misjudge the conditions so badly as to cause what could have been a serious accident: I believe the Rail Accident Investigations Branch is quite competent to carry out this work and to make any recommendations, without nontechnical advice from onlookers. As I have said on a number of occasions, there was never any commitment of the state government to Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the Bulls Hill project, because no cost estimates of the work were prepared until Stage 1 was under way. I believe that ex-Councillor Holstein put forward some absurd estimate of $30-odd million, and, on that basis, the state government agreed to undertake a study, but, as soon as a cost estimate was prepared (I believe it was $115M for Stage 2, but nobody took this seriously as a final figure), and it became obvious that there was no cost/ benefit justification for the expenditure,thestategovernment shelved the project. Stage 2 did include pedestrian and bicycling improvements to the Shoalhaven Dr underpass, but I can find no record of any intention that this underpass would be improved for vehicular access. The shortcomings of the Bulls Hill project are so manifest that it is difficult to understand the

enthusiasm for it. First of all, there are not “tens of thousands of motorists every day that go up Woy Woy Rd”, as exCouncillor Holstein has claimed: there are not even tens of thousands of motorists that drive on the Peninsula every day, and only a small percentage of these goes up Woy Woy Rd, so only a small number would benefit. Secondly, the Bulls Hill/Woy Woy Road alignment is so bad that it is dangerous for any but private cars, and this problem could only be resolved by driving a new road through Brisbane Water Park (as the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce recognised years ago), but nobody wants to crack this nut. Thirdly, traffic would be greatly increased on Veron Rd and Hillview St that are not designed for heavy vehicles, and this would require more alterations at intersections further away on the Peninsula, so the project cannot be seen in isolation. Fourthly, the underpass only improves access to Woy Woy which is a relatively unimportant destination and does nothing to improve access to Umina, Ettalong or Ocean Beach: to achieve this would require a new link road (also as recognised by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce). There is no basis in traffic demand for closing the Rawson Rd level crossing. Furthermore, if it is going to be justified on life-saving grounds, the project has to be judged against all the other life-saving measures that could be instituted for the same price. If there is a spare $150M or so, jingling around in the state government’s pockets, I could easily think of half a dozen better uses for the money and I’m sure that other people could come up with even better ones. Email, Jan 16 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Nothing new under the sun I look forward to Bruce Hyland’s contributions every week, and his latest one (“Inquiry a ‘publicity stunt’” PP 042) certainly had me reminiscing when he mentioned social media. Sometimes I feel like I’m the only person on the planet not using Facebook etc, but before I get labelled as a Luddite (who incidentally were only protecting their own jobs when there was no welfare system in place; truly a capitalist paradise) please allow me to explain.

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Check the figures and listen to the experts When Perrottet began his office, I knew that being an ex-treasurer he would put health second behind the economy. His statements continue to be asinine. Someone please inform this man that this killer virus is not a mutation from a

FORUM simple bat virus. It is a deadly warfare agent manipulated from SarsCovid2 into Covid-19 where it has now mutated into Omicron. So far 276,436,619 people have contracted Covid-19 and 5,374,744 have died from it.

Compare this figure against the deadliest bat virus killer Ebola at 11,000+...there is absolutely zero comparison between the two viruses. Please tell Perrottet to check the figures and listen to Health officials. Email, Dec 31 John Strang, Woy Woy

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A matter of time [With] the volume of traffic on this road [Rawson Rd level rail crossing in Woy Woy] it is only a matter of time before a major incident occurs. I’ve witnessed a drunk driver take out a fence and pergola on the corner of Rawson Rd and Paton St (east) three years ago. When it happens, it will be the NSW State Government who will be responsible for the needless loss of life and injury. They made the commitment 10 years ago and still can’t get

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FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper it done – what a monumental failure of public administration.

They must be kidding. Central Coast Council just now finding accounts from as far back as 2006. How can something go on this long without anyone either noticing or doing something about it? The federal government had Robodebt we have Councildebt.

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them were emailed to the moderator(s) of those groups who would either approve or reject them. Ms Wicks, as the newlyminted chair of a “social media committee” would do well to consider a little history. I will leave it to others to decide whether or not this is merely an election stunt in a marginal seat with a lameduck PM facing a loss. As for Facebook etc, there is nothing new under the sun.

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True sports talk and play

Australian Cricketer Gavin Robertson will discuss his experiences at the Hardys Bay Club

A sports show to be held at Hardys Bay Club on Saturday, February 12 will donate 10 per cent of its profits in support of mental health. The ‘True Sports’ event will

feature a discussion between Australian sports and music personalities with proceeds to be donated to the Gotcha4Life Foundation. Show members include Australian cricketer and media personalities Mike Whitney and

Gavin Robertson, Australian Rugby League and media personalities Eric Grothe and Mark “Spudd” Carroll, NSW cricketer Richard Chee Quee and musician Steve Balbi. The show comprises a 75-minute speaking segment

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Anonymous exhibition attracts local artists Several Peninsula locals are taking part in a regional art exhibition to help raise funds for the Gosford Hospital Art Program. The 20x20 Art Exhibition, which runs until February 13, is one of the first exhibitions to be shown at the Gosford Regional Gallery in 2022. On display are over 300 artworks based on the theme ‘Near and FAR’ and produced by 90 Central Coast artists. All are 20cm by 20cm and only $80 each, with 25 per cent of every sale going to the local hospital. Killcare resident Annie Reid said she was passionate about art and saw the exhibition as a great opportunity to raise funds for Gosford Hospital. “Because it’s an anonymous exhibition, it enables a broad spectrum of art to be displayed … the art someone chooses to

buy could have been made by a professional artist or by an amateur. “It really speaks to the different ways in which art speaks to someone. “The theme opens it up to all sorts of interpretation … my sons live in California, so I tend to go for a beachy feeling with my art. “But there is a wonderfully diverse selection – from flowers, to animals, to Japanese people and houses … “It’s definitely a worthwhile opportunity for local artists. The 20x20 Art Exhibition is held in The Community Gallery which is located at the Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Garden, 36 Webb St, East Gosford. The exhibition is open daily from 9:30am to 4pm. Maisy Rae

Summer pairs hotly contested 14 duos signed up for a highly contested Summer Pairs at Brisbane Water Bridge Club on January 29. “What a battle it was,” the club said. “East/West players, Richard Carter and Lorraine Lindsay, were on fire winning by an Summer Pairs (NS) - Jaan Oirtmaa and Sylvia Foster

incredible eight per cent. “The battle for North/South was a much closer affair. “Saturday stalwarts, Sylvia Foster and Jaan Oitmaa squeezed out a win by a single percentage point. “To make the day interesting there were a couple of slams available and a few hands with

opposing long suits that made bidding, at times, very competitive.” The club said a ‘Valentine’s Day Pairs’ event will be held in the coming weeks. Source: Social media, Jan 31 Brisbane Water Bridge Club

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Summer Pairs (EW) - Richard Carter and Lorraine Lindsay

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Woy Woy Little Theatre: Wyong family history group: THURSDAY, MAR 24 Spirit Level, seminar with Jill Ball The Peninsula Theatre in concert 21st Century Genealogy, Wyong Cnr McMasters and Ocean golf club, ticketed, 10am Beach Road Woy Woy, ticketed, 18/02 - 6/03 normie dinah jade The Phoenix Collective Quartet: ROWE LEE HURLEY

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Crommelin Native Arboretum, ticketed, 3pm

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Club pays tribute to its Vice President The Rotary Club of Brisbane Water has paid tribute to its vice-president and international director Susan O’Neill, who received an OAM in the Australia Day honours list.

Susan O’Neill received an OAM in this year’s Australia Day honours list

“This amazing woman was awarded this for service to the international community through medical and humanitarian programs,” the club said. “Among her many feats, Sue has funded medical equipment and education to African countries. “On home ground, Sue is actively carrying out Rotary work locally. “Sue, your award is welldeserved!” O’Neill said she found it “quite overwhelming” to receive the OAM. “I was thrilled to be nominated and to have that confirmed was amazing,” she said. “I feel quite proud – it’s a lovely recognition.” O’Neill, with a history of involvement with Rotary, founded the Pink Umbrella Foundation in 2010, funding the provision of medical and dental equipment to health professionals in Uganda, Congo, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vanuatu, South Sudan and Timor. “At the time, I came into some

money and was able to set up a charitable foundation,” O’Neill said. “I had been doing humanitarian work overseas for some time and this was something I really wanted to do. “It is a good vehicle to fund things I want to do in developing countries. “I set it up with a fellow Rotarian and my sons and most of our work has been done in Uganda, where we also support a school. “With the help of Rotary and its network worldwide and with a background in retail I have been able to purchase some basic medical diagnostic equipment and donate it overseas. “In developing countries they need the very basics; blood pressure machines and basic ultra-sound equipment is lacking and I was able to use my connections to get medical goods at a good price. “The bigger items such as humidicribs and dentists’ chairs we organise to purchase in the country and hospitals and clinics are able to get them (in situ).” A frequent traveller to Uganda in recent years, O’Neill has been frustrated by travel restrictions due to COVID-19. “I am yearning to go back,”

she said. “We do Zoom meetings and keep up communications that way but previously I was going to Uganda five or six times a year. “My sons and daughter-inlaw often travelled with me and in 2019 we were able to establish Montessori education for pre-primary students. “But now everything is shut down although we continue our support with a good network on the ground.” Her retail experience came as the founder, along with her husband and another couple, Clint’s Crazy Bargains, which they operated from 19782000. “We started with a market stall run by the two couples and by the time we sold out in 2001 we had a very strong presence in regional NSW and Victoria,” the former President of Kenthurst Rotary Club said. “The business grew by 30 per cent every year and when we sold we had 2,500 staff and around 100 shops as well as big distribution centres. “t was an amazing ride at a time when bargain stores were really popular.” O’Neill was named Inspirational Woman of the Year by Rotary District 9685. Maisy Rae and Terry Collins

Library hosts storytelling project A free community storytelling project aimed at building writing confidence will launch at Woy Woy Library next month. The Central Coast Writes event will be held on Monday, March 14 from 10am to 1pm. Presented by Adrienne Ferreira from Bravewords, the first Life Writing workshop will help participants reflect on their experiences and connect them with young artists to illustrate. In the weeks following, participants will be invited to join a guided writing group to

develop a story for publication. They will then have the chance to meet with a young illustrator, and these collaborations will form an exhibition showcasing true stories from the Central Coast region. Places are limited and bookings are essential for the event. To book, phone 4304 7555 or go to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ libraries/whats-on/lifewriting-workshop-centralcoast-writes-woy-woy-library

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5:30 Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “Poseidon” (M v) (’06) – 12:00 On New Year’s Eve, the luxury 1:40 ocean liner Poseidon capsizes after being swamped by a 2:00 rogue wave. The survivors are 3:00 left to fight for their lives as they 4:00 5:00 attempt to escape the sinking 6:00 ship. Stars: Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, Jacinda Barrett, 7:00 Richard Dreyfuss 7:30 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 9:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 10:10 Seven News [s] 10:40 Home And Away (PG) [s] 11:40 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Pre Show *Live* [s] 12:30 Program To Be Advised 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Pre Show *Live* 1:30 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 3:00 – A general knowledge race 4:00 where players must ensure they stay one step ahead of the 5:00 Chaser, some of the finest quiz 6:00 7:00 brains in Australia. Seven News [s] 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens The Front Bar: Winter Edition 8:40 [s] – Join Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a laugh about the AFL world and catch up with stars of yesteryear and today. Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Countdown To 10:55 Opening Ceremony *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games 12:40 Beijing 2022: Opening 1:30 Ceremony *Live* [s] 4:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 Olympic Winter Games 12:00 Beijing 2022: Day 1: Day Session *Live* [s] 2:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 1: Afternoon Session *Live* [s] – Join Seven 3:50 for exclusive coverage of the 5:00 Winter Olympic Games, live 5:30 from Beijing. Seven News [s] 6:00 Olympic Winter Games 7:00 Beijing 2022: Day 1: Night Session *Live* [s] – Join Seven 7:30 for exclusive coverage of the Winter Olympic Games, live from Beijing. Hosted by Basil 10:10 Zempilas and Georgie Parker. Olympic Winter Games 12:15 Beijing 2022: Day 1: Late 1:05 Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 1: Overnight 2:00 5:30 Session *Live* [s] Home Shopping

Today [s] 6:00 7:00 Today Extra [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Talking Honey: Princess 8:00 Diana: Diana Wedding (PG) [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:40 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 3:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 4:00 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] – Drama hits the experiment as 5:00 the Honesty Box is produced 6:30 on the honeymoons with 7:30 8:00 unexpected consequences. 8:30 Australia Behind Bars (MA15+) [s] NINE News Late [s] Prison (M) [s] 10:30 Manifest: Unaccompanied Minors (M l,s,v) [s] 11:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Religious Programs 4:30 6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 8:00 Destination WA [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] David Attenborough’s Green 4:00 4:30 Planet: Tropical Worlds [s] Movie: “The Bourne Identity” (M l,v) (’02) – Jason Bourne, a 5:00 6:30 man with remarkable survival abilities, suffers from retrograde 7:30 amnesia and must seek to discover his true identity. Stars: 9:30 Adewale Akinnuoye Agbaje Movie: “Tracers” (M l,v) (’15) 10:30 Stars: Taylor Lautner, Marie 11:00 Avgeropoulos, Adam Rayne Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping Religious Programs 1:00 6:00 Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra Saturday [s] 7:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain 7:30 Ironman & Ironwoman Series 8:00 8:30 Movie: “Undercover Blues” (PG) (’93) Stars: Dennis Quaid 9:00 David Attenborough’s Green 9:30 Planet: Tropical Worlds [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] 12:00 Country House Hunters 1:00 Australia [s] 1:30 2:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 2:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Movie: “The Magnificent 3:00 Seven” (M v) (’16) Stars: 3:30 4:00 Denzel Washington Movie: “Safe House” (M l,v) 4:30 (’14) Stars: Denzel 5:00 Washington, Ryan Reynolds 6:00 Manifest: Call Sign (M l,s,v) [s] 7:00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything: Hit Makers (PG) Home Shopping 10:00 Wesley Impact With Stu 12:30 Cameron (PG) [s]

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

The Talk (PG) [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] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Territory Cops (PG) [s] Law & Order: SVU: Silent Night, Hateful Night/ Return Of The Prodigal Son (M v) [s] Blue Bloods: Cold Comfort (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s] The Talk (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Jamie’s Ultimate Veg [s] My Market Kitchen [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] Drunk History Australia (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Religious Programs [s] Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Pooches At Play [s] Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] Studio 10: Saturday [s] All 4 Adventure [s] Left Off The Map [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Destination Dessert [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] Farm To Fork [s] Taste Of Australia [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] 10 News First [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Football: FFA Cup Final: Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix *Live* From GMHBA Stadium [s] Ambulance UK (PG) [s] Home Shopping

SBS (C30)

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour America In Color: The 1950s (PG) 2:55 The Italians: Carla Zampatti - Fashion Icon 3:10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Durham (PG) 4:05 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: Slums In The Spotlight (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble: Exmoor 8:30 The Long Call (M) 9:25 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve 10:35 SBS World News 11:05 La Fortuna (M d,l) (In English/ Spanish) 12:05 Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) 5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize 2:05 America In Color: The 1960s (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:00 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: The Fledgling Welfare System (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: Ermin Way (PG) 9:20 Rise Of Empires: Incas (In English/ Spanish/ German) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize 2:10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 2:40 Secrets Of The Royal Wardrobe 4:00 Secret Life Of The Mega Resort 5:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 5:35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories: Mau Mau 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Escaping Hitler 8:30 Legendary Castles: Neuschwanstein (In English/ French/ German) 9:30 World’s Most Beautiful Railway 10:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)

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

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Monday 7 February

Sunday 6 February

ABC (C20/21)

6:00 7:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:45 2:15 3:05

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: September (M l) [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] Aussie Inventions That Changed The World [s] Monty Don’s American Gardens [s] Dream Gardens [s] Nigella At My Table [s] Australia Remastered [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Muster Dogs (PG) [s] Vera (M) [s] Doc Martin (M) [s] Harrow: Mens Rea (M l,v) [s] Midsomer Murders (M v) [s] Rosemary Valadon: A Sensual World (M n) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] – Wake up to a better breakfast with Matt Doran and Monique Wright, for all the latest entertainment and news. 10:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 2: Day Session *Live* [s] 2:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 2: Afternoon Session *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] – Seven News live coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories. 7:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 2: Night Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 2: Late Night Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 2: Overnight Session *Live* [s] 2:30 Home Shopping

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Climate Change: The Facts [s] Australia Remastered [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Vera (M v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Stan Grant’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Back Roads [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Countdown To War (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Being Frank - The Frank Gardner Story (M) [s] Killing Eve (M l,v) [s] Midsomer Murders [s]

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Being Frank - The Frank Gardner Story (M) [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 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:15 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Stan Grant’s One Plus One (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (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 Big Brew Challenge - A Catalyst Special (PG) [s] 9:30 Joanna Lumley And The Human Swan (PG) [s] 10:15 You Can’t Ask That (PG) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Business [s] 11:20 Four Corners [s]

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

Tuesday 8 February

12:15 1:00

Wednesday 9 February

PRIME (C61/60)

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:40 2:00 3:15 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:05 10:45 11:00 11:15 12:00

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Countdown To War (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Stan Grant’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] QI (M l,s) [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Killing Eve (M v) [s] Parliament Question Time [s]

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

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7:00 7:30 10:00 12:00 2:30

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

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2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 8:40 9:40 10:40 11:10 12:00 12:50 1:20 1:30 4:00 4:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 3: Day Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 3: Afternoon Session *Live* [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] – Seven News live coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories, plus sport, finance and weather. Home And Away (PG) [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 3: Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 3: Late Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 3: Overnight Session *Live* [s] Home Shopping

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

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 4: Day Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 4: Afternoon Session *Live* [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] – Seven News live coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories, plus sport, finance and weather. Home And Away (PG) [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 4: Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 4: Late Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 4: Overnight Session *Live* [s] Home Shopping

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:40

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 5: Day Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 5: Afternoon Session *Live* [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] – Seven News live coverage of breaking news and local, national and international top stories, plus sport, finance and weather. Home And Away (PG) [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 5: Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 5: Late Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 5: Overnight Session *Live* [s] Home Shopping

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

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

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

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SBS (C30)

Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Drive TV [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Women’s Footy (PG) [s] Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman & Ironwoman Series The Weakest Link (PG) [s] World’s Greatest Natural Icons: Fire [s] Bondi Vet (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] Australian Crime Stories: The Dark Side (M v) [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: M.I.A. (M) [s] The Bad Seed (M l,v) [s] Drive TV [s] Explore [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs Home Shopping

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] 9:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 1:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:00 Left Off The Map [s] 2:30 Australia By Design: Architecture 3:00 Destination Dessert [s] 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:15 Football: AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Final *Live* From DY Patil Sports Stadium, India [s] 12:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s]

5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 France 24 News 6:30 Al Jazeera English News 7:00 BBC News 7:30 Italian News 8:10 Filipino News 8:40 French News 9:30 Greek News 10:30 German News 11:00 Spanish News 11:30 Worldwatch Continues 1:00 Speedweek 2:00 Volleyball: Australian Tour *Live* 4:00 March Of The Penguins 5:30 The Battle Of Normandy (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Elizabeth I And II: The Golden Queens (PG) 8:30 Ancient Metropolis: Chichen Itza/ Teotihuacan/ Tikal (M v) 11:30 I Am JFK (PG) 1:10 Life And Birth (M) 3:30 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off (M l) 4:25 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+)

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Explore [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] La Brea: Pilot (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Botched: Flipped Out Butt And A Pelican Neck (M) [s] – Dr. Dubrow helps a patient who is flippin’ out over her flippin’ butt implants; Dr. Nassif tries to save a patient with a wrecked pelican neck. Manifest: Icing Conditions (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 FBI: Most Wanted: Incendiary (M) [s] 10:00 FBI: Most Wanted: Hustler (M) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s]

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Impact Of Media And Paps (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] True Story With Hamish & Andy: Stubby (PG) [s] The Village: Yes Or No (M s) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 NCIS: Pledge Of Allegiance (M v) [s] – NCIS is called in when Navy Chief Warrant Officer Rafi Nazar is suspected of trying to sell stolen classified Navy software. 10:00 NCIS: Blown Away (M v) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

11:10 11:40

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize America In Color: Titans Of Industry (PG) The Italians Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Royal Deeside (PG) Russia To Iran: Crossing The Wild Frontier (PG) (In English/ Russian) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Continental Railway Journeys (PG) Dolly - The Sheep That Changed The World (PG) Tonya Harding - The Price Of Gold (PG) SBS World News Shadow Lines (M) (In Finnish)

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] My Way (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] – Confessions Week continues with some shocking revelations. Under Investigation: Operation London Bridge (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Framed By The Killer: A Lover’s Frame (M) [s] Grand Hotel: Smokeshow (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs

6:00 The Talk [s] 5:00 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:15 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:00 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 2:05 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:55 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 3:15 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:10 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 5:05 8:30 Bull: Safe And Sound (PG) [s] 5:30 – Bull mounts the defense of an 6:00 old college friend, who is 6:30 charged with negligent 7:35 homicide. 8:30 9:30 Bull: Flying Carpet (PG) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:30 The Late Show With Stephen 9:30 Colbert (PG) [s] 10:30 12:30 Home Shopping

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize America In Color: Playtime (PG) The Italians: Melina Marchetta - Author Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Norfolk (PG) Russia To Iran: Crossing The Wild Frontier (PG) (In English/ Russian) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Tony Robinson - The Thames At Night (PG) Relics Of Egypt: Exploring The Largest Museum Hidden Assets (MA15+) (In English/ Flemish) SBS World News

NINE (C81/80)

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

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

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

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize America In Color: Organised Crime And The Mafia (PG) The Italians: Joe Avati Comedian Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: North Wales (PG) Russia To Iran: Crossing The Wild Frontier (PG) (In English/ Russian) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Heritage Rescue: Brighton Pavilion Secret Scotland: Orkney (PG) Historic House Rescue: Kent Dairy (M) SBS World News Paris Police 1900 (MA15+) (In French)

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

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These Precious Days Author: Ann Patchett Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

I am a big fan of Anne Patchett. I have read many of her books and have pretty much liked them all. This is the second book of essays she has written but the first one that I have read. I am really not familiar with essays as a genre – I have written them at school but haven’t read many, maybe even any. I did a Google search on the word essay and came up with “a short piece of writing on a particular subject”. Reading These Precious Days seemed more like a series of short story memoirs. It was interesting to read about Ann Patchett from her

point of view and to have a glimpse into her life. According to Patchett, “Essays never filled my days, but they reminded me that I was still a writer when I wasn’t writing a novel.” The book begins with a chapter about her “Three Fathers”. How does she have three fathers? Simple, she had a mother that liked to get married. Her parents divorced when she was five. She was then 24 when her mother divorced her stepfather and, then, she was 27 when her mother remarried. Each man brought something different into Ann’s life. There is a photo of Ann with her three fathers, which was taken at her sister’s second wedding. Seems it takes the Patchett

women a few times to choose the right man. Her stepfather says, “You know what she’s doing, don’t you? She’s going to wait until the three of us are dead and then she’s going to write about us. This is the picture that will run with the piece.” Her three fathers, “died in the order in which my mother had married them, and they died in the inverse order of their health.”

One of the other chapters that really resonated with me was, “My Year of No Shopping”. Get out! Is that possible? Seems it is. Ann’s friend decided she had too much stuff, “She made a pledge that for a year she wouldn’t buy any shoes, clothes, purses, or jewellery.” Ann was impressed and decided to try it for herself, and I have to say that I am

also impressed and thinking about trying it too. So far so good, there are purchases sitting in my cart but I haven’t hit the proceed to checkout button … yet. Ann points out that, “The trick of no-shopping wasn’t just to stop buying things. The trick was to stop shopping.” Ok, looks like I have some work to do. There are interesting chapters about her friends and their fathers; one about getting rid of clutter; another about the wonder that is Snoopy; the genius that is Eudora Welty; her husband’s obsession with planes and flying; her decision not to have children; the painful process of choosing a book cover; about Sister Nena, her teacher that has remained her friend and about Sooki. In fact, much of the book is devoted to Sooki who was the

assistant to Tom Hanks and became a close friend of Patchett. But saying that Sooki was Tom Hank’s assistant doesn’t give her enough credit, she is actually a complex person that was suffering from pancreatic cancer. Ann put her up while she was receiving treatment in Nashville and from there a friendship blossomed. As an aside, Tom Hanks does the audio book of The Dutch House, which I have previously reviewed. If you are an Ann Pachett fan, this is a must read. It is a peek into Ann’s life and thoughts and real-life experiences. Some chapters of this book will make you think, other chapters will make you smile and then there is a chapter will even make you cry. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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

Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult classes in Pottery Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Silvercraft, Patchwork & Quilting 0412 155 391 www.ebacc.com.au ebacc.email@gmail.com

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

Community Centres Empire Bay Probus Club Friendship, fellowship, and fun in retirement. Very active club, outings, excursions, dining - 3 times a month 1st Thur 1.30pm Club Umina, Melbourne Ave, Umina Beach Visitors Welcome. 0414 280 375 Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre The revamped CCMDC is open. Schools and Group bookings welcome by appointment. Building has special needs access and toilets Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. Terrigal. 4385 5027 ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au

Peninsula men’s shed Open Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm 117 Memorial ave, Ettalong Cnr koolabah. Come along and join us for coffee and biscuits 0411 242 242 Wyoming Community Centre 147 Maidens Brush Rd.Venue Hire (Covid Rules apply)Financial CounsellingCommunity Support and AssistanceNDIS ProviderOut of School Hours CareWork Experience and Student Placements. 43237483 www.gosfordcommunity.org.au

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ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public

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

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

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

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

Grow Mental Health Support Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and improve mental health and well being. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy and Wyong. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. 1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free - Join us for a midday meal - Help with shopping and cooking classes 4341 6699 Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm 0412 756 446 www.oa.org

Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 1300 650 594 S.A Is Internet porn destroying your life. We may be able to help. We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details 0473 631 439 newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

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

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

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

Political Groups

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

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

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

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

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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Summer Cuttings

CHERALYN DARCEY

How do you get your plants for almost free? Propagate them yourself. This simply means creating new plants from a parent plant or plants. There are two types of propagation, the first being ‘sexual’ which is the creation of a third new plant from two parent plants, and this is probably familiar to most of us as through the process of seed creation through pollination. The offspring is a combination of the traits of both parent plants. The other type of propagation is ‘asexual’ and this is achieved via cuttings, division of plants, grafting, budding and layering of one parent plant and this will produce a clone. The resulting plant is an exact copy of the parent plant in every way although mutations do sometimes occur. Today we are talking about cuttings and those that you could take right now. It’s not that all plants can’t be reproduced via cuttings, it’s just that some methods work better than others with different plants. TYPES OF CUTTINGS Softwood Cuttings are taken from new growth and as the name suggests, they are very soft. They take really well either in water for later transplanting or in cutting and

seed raising mixtures but are rather fickle with a low survival rate after striking. Greenwood Cuttings are created when the plant stems are a little past the softwood stage and can be recognised by firmer stems. They have a better survival rate into maturity. Semi-Ripe Cuttings work very well with conifers and most evergreens and are taken once the stems begin to bud. Hard Wood Cuttings are made well before new growth begins when the plant is in a dormant phase. These cuttings are slower to strike, don’t have as great a rate of striking but once they do take, have an excellent survival rate into maturity. Leaf-bud Cuttings are a semi-ripe cutting with a single leaf still attached and these are an economical way of creating an increased number of cuttings, especially from shrubs. Leaf Cuttings are not for all plants but there are some that can regenerate easily from a part or a whole leaf. Full leaves develop roots from the picked end of the leaf and part leave cuttings will develop roots from the wound created from cutting them up. Root Cuttings are created from larger roots of suitable plants during their dormant phase. PREPARATION When obtaining cuttings, most are taken from the stem just below a node. These joints in a ‘nodal cutting’ hold a lot of vascular tissue and so the formation of roots is far more likely. Other methods include ‘heal cutting’ which involves pulling away side shoots so that some of the bark from the main stem comes away with it, ‘wounding’ a cutting by scraping away a section of the bark to expose the inner tissue and ‘callusing’ which is also a form of wounding in which a callus is encouraged to form from a scraped stem. Root Hormone To help your baby cutting along, you

Frangipani (Hymenopsporum flavum), Ivory Curl Tree (Buckinghamia celsissima). My advice? Go out into the garden and if it is happily enjoying new growth now, it is fit for cutting! An extra tip: if the stem bends to 60 degrees easily and springs back quickly, then it is ready to become your cutting. GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK

can apply a root hormone. There are commercial preparations out there but I’m a fan of organic homemade so here are a couple of my recipes: Add one generous tablespoon of organic honey to 2 cups of boiling water and stir well. Once it drops to room temperature it is ready. Dip cutting end into the mixture and then plant in a seed and cutting soil raising mix. Another recipe I have not tried as yet involves boiling 1.5 litres of water and then once cooled adding a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Use the same way as the honey mixture. I have also tried dipping hardwood cuttings into Vegemite and had success as well. As strange as it sounds it’s probably the Vit B boost that creates the magic! Cutting and Seed Raising Mediums Many cuttings can be started in a clear jar of water that sits in filtered light and seeds can be put straight into ordinary garden soil or a potting mix but planting straight into a speciality cutting and seed raising medium gives most plants the best beginning and makes transplanting into your garden or larger pots easier down the track. Propagation mixes need to provide aeration, excellent drainage, and support. Although bagged commercial

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What’s Eating my Leaves in Long Jetty asks Tina Hi Cheralyn,

It’s all about semi-ripe cuttings as your main propagation pals during summer. This means the base is hard and the tip is soft of your cuttings. Plants include: Evergreen shrubs, Boxwood (Buxus), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), Coleus ( Soenostemon), Cherry Laurel (Lauraceae), Bay (Laurus nobilis), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Viburnum (Viburnum), Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Geranium (Pelagonium spp.), Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica), Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis); Gardenia (Gardenia spp.), Ivy (Hedera) , Mock Orange (Philadelphus), Star Jasmin (Trachelospermum) Australian Native Cuttings For these beauties, you will find good results using a propagation sand but propagation soil mixed in with additional propagation sand will help. The aim is to have a well aerated medium. Take the cuttings as outlined above but be prepared to wait a little longer for growth to occur. You need to select plants that are in their growth period, not dormant for cuttings to be successful. There are so many that fit this category but three worth noting are any of the Dwarf Gums, Native

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Down in the Garden is looking for Central Coast gardeners who would like to share their garden with us. We are particularly looking for: Home Nursery Businesses, Hanging Basket Gardens, Water Feature Gardens, School/Children Gardeners, Commercial Kitchen Gardens, Medicinal Plant Gardeners but all gardens and gardeners are welcome to have a chat with Cheralyn: 0408105864 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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I’m not the best gardener but these little things are getting the best of me. Are they some sort of beetle or egg. I’ve tried spraying them, but they just won’t budge. Hi Tina, this looks to me like the Australian Native Cottony Cushion Scale (Icerya purchasi) and you are right, it can be a bit hard to get rid of. They love citrus but are known to wander elsewhere across gardens as well. You need to kill them to stop the reproductive cycle and one old and true method is to rub them off with a cotton bud soaked in rubbing alcohol. They do have natural predators

mixtures can be purchased, a good example of a homemade mix is: 2 parts coir peat, 2 parts compost and 1 part course river sand. SUMMER CUTTINGS

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: How to Create a Home Nursery Business

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Vedalia Beetle, (Cryptochaetum Iceryae) so if you happen to see these guys around leave them alone. Use an organic pesticide on the foliage if you do notice eggs hatching and also apply double sided sticky tape around trunk and branches to

trap the young adults. The application of horticultural oil to the entire plant when dormant will also help break the cycle of infestation.

This is a wonderful addition to the libraries of those who want to share the wonder and importance of gardening with the younger generation. Aimed at those 7 to 10 years of age, I would say that it could extend lower with supervision by a couple of years and higher for those beginning gardening.

With 52 projects that set a foundation of skills and are beautifully inspiring, this is a delightful book full of botanical wisdom.

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Business & Property Beachfront home smashes sales records

A Hamptons-style beachfront home in Patonga has smashed the popular suburb’s previous record by a colossal $3.77M, selling for an incredible $6.03M at auction last month. 1 Patonga Dr has become the suburb’s highest ever

residential sale, proving that the once sleepy town is fast becoming one of the most indemand suburbs on the Coast. Sold by Coast Realty Agent Stuart Gan and his team, which included Auctioneer on the day – Lachlan Pierce of Cooley’s – the spacious architectdesigned six-bedroom property attracted plenty of interest.

Gan said the sale surprised his team as it represented “such a substantial upturn from previous prices. “This property is incredibly special and unique, from its beachside location to its layout and comfort, it represents the ultimate in luxury and I have no doubt the new owners and guests will love the time they

spend there,” Gan said. He said that despite a lack of stick, he predicts that further property records will be broken throughout 2022. Industry watchdogs and agents have predicted that due to the economic impact of COVID-19, the market is expected to slow this year.

Gan said the Central Coast will be one of the last regions to slow compared to the rest of NSW. “This is due to the historically low levels of stock in the prestige property sector,” he said. “That said, if you are considering selling your

property, my advice would be to do it sooner rather than later to ensure maximum sale potential. As interest rates increase, we expect the demand to slow.” Source: Media release, Feb 1 The Ripe Idea

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Lyndi recommends launch pad program A local business owner has encouraged fellow community members to participate in Council’s ‘Social Enterprise Launch Pad’ program which provides mentoring to aspiring business owners. Lyndi Leggett, founder of The Scuba Gym, was a participant in the program in 2019 and runs unique underwater therapy sessions for people living with a disability at Peninsula Leisure Centre. “I definitely benefited from the connections I made from the program, and the tutors provided superb advice,”

Leggett said. “I am still working with some of them in a mentoring capacity as I continue to grow this business. I would definitely recommend this program to social entrepreneurs that are committed to getting results.” Council’s Unit Manager Community and Culture Glenn Cannard said the annual program helps turn communityfocused business ideas into a reality. “The free program, which has been running since 2012, provides a step-by-step guide to research, plan, seek funding and establish a social enterprise that benefits our community –

whether it be social, environmental or creative,” Cannard said. An information session will be held on February 21 for interested people to learn more about the free program, which consists of a series of workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions that will run from late March to June 2022. To secure a spot, email Greg Combes at Central Coast Council at Gregory.Combes@ centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Source: Media release, Jan 28 Central Coast Council Lyndi Leggett with The Scuba Gym

Club’s profit will pay for new facilities A net profit over $1.7M was generated by Ettalong Bowling Club in 2020/21, as reported at the Club’s Annual General Meeting on January 30.

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CEO Tim Mc Gavin and Chairman Gary Thomson said the profits were “an outstanding result” despite the difficulties of COVID-19. The club said the funds will

help build new facilities for members and guests including the reopening of the club café, and a new beer garden which is due for completion in March. The club’s elections were held prior to the event with Gary Thomson and Ken Dixon re-elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. Thomson thanked former Board members Peter Butt and Alf Cooper for their outstanding

service to the club and encouraged all members and guests to participate in their community activities. The Board of Directors now consists of Kerry Watkins, Neil Ferguson, Denis Holden, Tracy Burraston and Geoff O’Hara. Source: Media statement, Jan 31 Ken Dixon, Ettalong Bowling Club

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McKeon retires from community bank Ettalong Beach’s Bendigo Community Bank has celebrated the work of its former manager, Peter McKeon, who retired this month after 12 years at the local branch. McKeon, a long-time Peninsula resident, is from a prominent local family with his father, Bruce Wheels McKeon, running a successful jewellery and watchmaker business in Woy Woy. McKeon’s replacement, Pat Italiano, is moving to Ettalong from the North Ryde Branch. Branch director, Kerry

Watkins, said Italiano knows the local community “very well. “He will continue the good work of the bank in supporting the local community through sponsorships, project funding and helping out local causes on the Peninsula,” Watkins said. “Pat looks forward to meeting local residents and is always available to discuss your financial needs so please drop into the Bank to have a chat to Pat and the staff of Ettalong Bendigo Community Bank.” Source: Media statement, Jan 30 Ettalong Beach Bendigo Community Bank

From left, new Manager Pat Italiano and retiring Manager Peter McKeon

Business support measures greeted with mixed response Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a relief package for businesses announced by the NSW Government to begin from February 1. Regional Director Paula Martin said the new support measures would see businesses with turnover between $75,000 and $50M benefit.

“Our latest Business Conditions Survey clearly showed the pain and impact Omicron was having on business,” Martin said. “On the Central Coast, food production and manufacturing have now joined hospitality, retail and tourism with Omicron-related staff shortages. “These are large employers

of locals and they have had to cut production which is impacting cash flow and potential investment in the region. “The Government has done a great job in designing a package that will help a wide variety of business owners who’ve suffered a downturn in their operations through no fault of their own, and now

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what’s important is that the money gets out the door and into the hands of those most in need. “I am estimating that one in six of the eligible Central Coast businesses could benefit from support, particularly those who were expecting a busy time over Christmas. “What’s crucial now is that customers have the confidence to return to businesses and do their shopping in a safe manner. “Businesses are doing the right thing in ensuring their staff are healthy before commencing shifts so supporting local towns and local produce will be vital for our regional recovery.” The package will see: a payment of up to $5,000 per week (20 per cent of payroll) for businesses with turnover between $75,000 and $50M which suffered a 40 per cent

downturn in January and project 50 per cent of the costs incurred to acquire RAT’s for the workplace; and commercial landlord relief extended until March 13. The NSW Opposition welcomed the relief measures but said many businesses would be concerned it they were far too late and wouldn’t hit the mark. “We can’t have a repeat of last time where businesses were waiting months for support,” Opposition Leader, Chris Minns, said. “The architecture is already there. “Service NSW must be ready; businesses cannot wait any longer. “On the extension of the small business fees and charges rebate to Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), NSW Labor has been clear that RATs should be free.

“This measure doesn’t help small businesses with the issue of accessing supply of RATs – we have a hunger games situation in NSW because the Premier did not do the planning back in December when Omicron spread through the community.” Shadow Treasurer Daniel Mookhey criticised Premier Dominic Perrotttet for making the decision on December 15 to remove modest restrictions that help to slow the spread of COVID – just as Omicron took off. “He ignored the advice of experts and he didn’t do the planning,” Mookhey said. “Businesses were asking for support back in December. “This should have been much faster, and it should have been at similar levels to last year.” Terry Collins

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Grilled peach and burrata salad Summer salad prowess. One of the highlights of Summer is indulging in sweet, nourishing stone fruit. Once the cherries have peaked and we’ve gorged ourselves silly throughout the festive period, we’re left to delight in peaches, nectarines and apricots.

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We’re back for the salads when paired with third instalment of our cheese – and if you’re yet Summer salads series. to try grilling some: don’t This week, a classic delay! recipe that promises The cooking process delicious flavour and caramelises the sugars and adds a whole new effortless assembly. Featuring grilled dimension of exquisite peaches, creamy burrata flavour. and toasted walnuts – the contrasting flavours and Never tried burrata? textures are your ticket to

Another thing to rectify, pronto! Claiming its place among my all-time favourite soft cheeses, burrata is a creamier, softer upgrade of fresh mozzarella – more reminiscent of regular buffalo mozzarella, thanks to its rich flavour. The name burrata, which comes from the Italian word ‘burro’ (butter), describes the creamy, buttery centre of this delicious, melt-in-yourmouth cheese experience.

To describe it a little more literally (apologies for getting carried away, there), it’s made from an outer shell of mozzarella, which is filled with a combination of cream and small curds. These soft, rich contents gently spill out upon slicing. There’s truly nothing else like it!

peaches which are ripe but still slightly firm, as over-ripe fruit can be a little trickier to grill. Rest assured that if you can only get your hands on the latter, this salad is almost as delicious using fresh raw peaches instead.

Locally, you can find Australian made burrata cheese at Salt Pig Deli and Sourcing your star Harris Farm, both located in Erina and also ingredients occasionally at Bam Vino Deli in Erina Heights. It’s best to look for Genuine buffalo

mozzarella is a perfectly suitable substitute, albeit a little less soft and creamy. It’s good to have a balsamic reduction on hand for this salad – they take a mere 5 minutes to make at home (simply simmer balsamic vinegar with a little sugar until it thickens). There are also some good quality store-bought glazes on the market these days – just look for one with as few ingredients as possible.

Grilled peach and burrata salad recipe Ingredients: • 3 peaches (ripe but slightly firm) • 1 ball of burrata • A few handfuls of fresh rocket • A handful of toasted walnuts • Olive oil • Balsamic reduction or glaze • Good quality salt • Pepper Method: 1. Grilling the peaches: cut the

peaches into halves and remove the seed, then brush the cut side generously with a good quality olive oil. Place them cut side down on a very hot grill and allow them to cook for around 3 minutes. Once they’re cooked, set the peaches aside (cut side up) on a plate to cool. 2. Toss the rocket in a bowl with the olive oil, balsamic glaze and a pinch of salt,

then place it onto individual plates or one larger platter to serve.

splashes of oil and balsamic glaze, another pinch of salt and some black pepper.

3. Decide whether you want to leave the peaches as they are or have them sliced into quarters, then rest them on top of the rocket leaves. Gently slice the burrata and break into pieces to accompany the peaches.

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4. Garnish with the toasted walnuts, a few extra

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Restrictions to remain for at least a month Current COVID-19 restrictions for hospitality venues, mask wearing and QR code check-ins will remain for another month “to maintain community safety”, the NSW Government announced last week. Current settings will continue until Sunday, February 28, including: hospitality venues and nightclubs to follow the one person per two square metre rule indoors; masks are required in all indoor settings (except residences); and QR code check-ins will remain compulsory at certain premises, including hospitality venues and retail shops. Singing and dancing is also not permitted in hospitality venues, entertainment facilities, nightclubs, indoor music festivals and indoor major recreation facilities (except for weddings, performers, instructors and students). Masks are strongly encouraged where you cannot maintain a safe distance from others.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said rolling over these measures would continue to protect the community and health system. “We have always said we will respond to what is in front of us and tailor our approach as required and that is exactly what we are doing,” Perrottet said. “We are transitioning to living with COVID and we will need to continually update our approach to ensure we are keeping people safe and protecting our health system. “It is vital people continue to come forward and get their booster shots to help keep themselves, their family and the community safe.” As additional measures, people are encouraged to continue to work from home where possible and to reduce mingling when eating and drinking. More information is available at nsw.gov.au. Source: Media release, Jan 25 NSW Government

Daily case numbers on the Central Coast as reported by NSW Health, cummulative case numbers = 28,531 (PCR: 23,434 RAT: 5,097) and 16 local deaths since start of pandemic

New members for Health District Board Central Coast Local Health District has strengthened its Board with three key appointments. Professor Tracy Levett-Jones, Dr Brent Jenkins and Timothy Ebbeck join a now 10-strong Board which has the overall responsibility for maintaining and improving patient outcomes and delivering services that meet the needs of the community. Board Chair Professor Donald MacLellan said the new members would bring considerable experience in governance, patient safety and quality care, health research and finance. Levett-Jones is the Head of the School of Nursing and

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extensive experience working in research and technology intensive industries, including with Hunter Research Foundation, The University of Newcastle and BHP. Ebbeck has extensive experience in roles as a chairman, non-executive director, board advisor,

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NBN Co and a long-time Trustee of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences of NSW. “The skills of our new members will undoubtedly strengthen the Board and complement the experiences of current Board members,” MacLellan said. Central Coast Local Health District’s Chief Executive Scott McLachlan said the new members will help the District deliver its vision for a healthy and vibrant Central Coast community. “All three incoming board members have the passion and experience to support our vision to deliver the best possible care services, now and into the future,” McLachlan said.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch congratulated the three new board members on their appointment. “(They) will bring considerable professional experience, providing significant benefit to the Board of the Central Coast Local Health District,” Crouch said. “I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of the former Board members and thank them for their time supporting the team at Central Coast Health.” Each new board member will serve a three-year term. Source: Media release, Jan 19 Central Coast Local Health District

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Parents and teachers apprehensive as school returns

Woy Woy Public School students at their swimming carnival on day one of the 2022 school year

As the Woy Woy Peninsula’s school students returned to the classroom from February 1, parents and teachers expressed apprehension about returning to work and sending their kids back to school. The NSW Government’s plan to get students back into classrooms included relying on staff and students taking rapid antigen tests (RATs) twice a week for the first month, with schools required to distribute the tests to families within the first week of term. President of Ettalong Woy Woy Teachers Association Chris Wright said the plan is worrisome for many teachers and families. “RATs are meant to be such a crucial part of the Government’s scheme to keep schools open but the details of how that’s

going to work is still vague,” Wright said. “How are we going to get students and teachers to get tests on a consistent basis and do we even have enough. “We also know you can be infectious with COVID for a number of days before you return a positive rapid test – so it is not a silver bullet. “Adding to our concern is that COVID affects you worse the older you are. “Largely the students will be less affected in terms of how they will be impacted by the virus if they contract it [but] I’m in my 50s and I am concerned. “I don’t want to be told let’s loosen the rules on close contacts and let’s just keep schools open. “Individuals have rights and we are not just resources to be exploited just to keep schools open.”

Jane Parke, a concerned parent of two girls said she would rather keep her daughters home until they were fully vaccinated. “I think it is reckless to send kids back to school if they are not fully vaccinated,” Parke said. “It is sort of endangering the community because most likely there will be an outbreak and it will spread to more than just the school community, it will be the whole community. “I am concerned about my daughters picking up the virus and passing it on to myself or my elderly mother. “The teachers are quite vulnerable and they have families and children that also need to be considered. “I wanted to hold my daughter back at home until the second vaccine to make sure she was protected but I have been told

that’s not allowed.” Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said all schools must receive air purifiers to help ensure student safety. “It is not hard to see Dominic Perrottet’s let it rip attitude is not working and there’s genuine concern among both parents and staff about letting COVID rip through our local schools,” Tesch said. “This on top of the fact that both parents and teachers whom I have spoken with have advised they are yet to receive any information on the tests is worrying. “Unlike schools in Victoria, our schools are yet to receive air purifiers and there’s no plan to distribute these. “The Perrottet Government instead has said they will be distributed ‘where they are needed’. “I’m sure we can all agree

they are needed in all of our classrooms.” Tesch said the teaching shortage in public schools already being experienced across NSW adds another complexity to the reopening of schools. Wright agrees, stating that solutions for who is going to cover the sick teachers is “just not cutting it right now. “When you combine the fact that we already had problems with a teacher shortage this is just going to exacerbate it,” Wright said. “The plan to get retired teachers back in the classroom to deal with the expected increased shortage is problematic to say the least. We know older people are some of the most vulnerable people to COVID.” “On top of this, fast-tracking student teachers is not the

answer. “We know we have a problem retaining new teachers so bringing them into a classroom in the worst possible environment I doubt is going to improve those statistics.” “They seem to be coming up with answers that are just going to be adding to the issue. “Let’s be honest, now the COVID situation is more problematic than it ever was and schools will continue to be a place where the virus spreads. “The reality is we all know we are going to go back to school under very stressful conditions.” Source: Media release, Jan 25 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

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Program provides jumpstart to jobs A partnership between TAFE NSW Gosford and a Central Coast disability care provider has jumpstarted the careers of 18 new support workers, and will be offered again this year. Trilogy Disability Services provided students a six-week paid employment and study program, which has resulted in traineeships and further study. The 18 trainees will complete a Certificate III in Allied Health with TAFE NSW in 2022 as they continue their careers at Trilogy. The NDIS National Workforce Plan estimates the disability support sector will require an additional 83,000 workers by 2024. This growth is driven by a rapid expansion in the number of NDIS participants and more older Australians and veterans requiring care and support. The success of the 2021 paid employment and study program means applications are now open for 2022. Trilogy Training & Education Coordinator, Petrina Heinze, said the program helps connect job seekers with a rewarding career where they can make a difference in people’s lives. “The collaboration between Trilogy and TAFE NSW means

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students completed a paid work placement while they studied an Introduction to Disability Work,” Heinze said. “TAFE NSW teachers really made the training practical for Trilogy and our workers, and that helps provide a career path with all 18 now starting their traineeships and qualifications.

“With TAFE NSW we’re delivering a pipeline of workers to meet that increasing demand for skilled disability support workers on the Central Coast.” Kiara Hill of Gosford completed the paid employment and study program and will study the Certificate III in Allied Health with TAFE NSW Gosford this year while completing

her traineeship. “I encourage anyone interested in a career in disability support work to take the opportunity and give it a go,”Hill said. “I’ve found a real passion for disability support work through the program with TAFE NSW and Trilogy.

“Being paid while learning has set me up with practical skills to achieve my goals and start my disability support career.” Applications for the 2022 Trilogy Introduction to Disability Work employment program are now open, and students can call 4314 1601 or email info@ trilogydisabilityservices.com.

au for more information. To learn more about other courses leading to careers in the healthcare sector, visit tafe. nsw.edu or call 13 16 01. Source: Media release, Jan 24 Trilogy

Parents ‘pleasantly surprised’ by rapid test handout Peninsula schools have this week been tasked with handing out free Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) to parents ahead of the school year. Students returned to school on February 1 under “COVIDsmart 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. As part of the new measures, every student and teacher in NSW government and nongovernment schools were said to have received RAT kits before school returned.

Woy Woy Public School organised a RAT Kit collection point for parents

One parent from Woy Woy Public School said she was pleasantly surprised at how many RATs were given to

her (10). “It was surprising how many test packs we have considering the shortage going on at the

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simple process.” Woy Woy Public School said they received delivery of the tests on January 26 and began handing out to parents via a collection point on January 28. “We understand that many of you will feel that administering two RAT’s a week to each of your school-aged children is an imposition,” the school said. “It won’t be this way forever (we hope), and the system has been put in place to keep everyone who attends the school, including those children and adults with compromised immune systems, as safe as possible.” The state-wide measures

include 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 the term started. Mask wearing for all staff and high school students will be made mandatory, with masks encouraged for children in primary schools. Interaction between year groups will be limited, with visitors to schools also curbed. Maisy Rae

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Bozanic and a debut goal for Jason Cummings were highlights and the team continued to show promise. Sydney had already lost twice to the Mariners this season so they took to the field intending to raise their attacking pressure – a tactic that culminated in Sydney doubling their shots on goal against their opponents. Many of Sydney’s attempts were off target but the opening goal came at the close of the first half for Sydney’s Anthony Caceres, who scored from the penalty spot due to Jacob Farrell’s handball in the box. After the break, the Mariners responded positively to take over the scoreboard with two quick goals prior to the final third of play. In the 53rd minute, a neatly orchestrated corner routine between Beni N’Kololo and Joshua Nisbet brought the ball to Bozanic on the edge of the penalty area, the defence left staggering to cut down his overafforded space. The captain’s strike had power

and curve, dipping onto the bottom edge of the crossbar to leave Sydney goalkeeper Tom Heward-Belle square footed. With this boost in confidence, the Mariners chased the game with heightened exuberance, notably in the 57th minute with Nisbet’s lobbed through ball to the forward-surging Marcos Urena, who snuck behind centre back Alexander Wilkinson to reclaim possession. His pass found Cummings back tracking to work the space before unleashing a grounded strike at goal, hitting both sideposts on its route into the net, giving the Mariners an unexpected lead. The ability to score two quick goals outside the box was a sign of the team’s growing flexibility in attack but it seemed to come at the expense of their strong defensive cohesion from earlier this season. The Mariners soon suffered two conceded goals, both from astute Sydney passing play leaving their fatigued defensive efforts in the wake.

In the 71st minute, Max Burgess’ cross went unchecked by Mariners’ centre back Ruon Tongyik opening up a simple, point-blank finish for ‘Bobo’ da Silva, initially called offside but overruled after a lengthy process. Seven minutes later, the winning goal was scored by Caceres, making good on an incisive counterattack that led to a one-on-one opportunity against Mariners’ keeper, Mark Birighitti. Sydney’s attacking pressure in the hot afternoon sun succeeded in tiring the Mariners’ defence, who may have been anticipating the return of Kye Rowles from the Socceroos to restructure their back line. At the top end of the field, the contribution of Cummings was immediately felt and left fans expecting more goals to come, and more signature ‘Joker smile’ celebrations to follow. In the eyes of Head Coach Nick Montgomery Cummings’ great effort in front of goal was one positive among several

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concerns. “For Jason to come off a plane a couple of days ago (and play), that was a big ask to throw him in but I thought he was superb today, his goal was top class,” Monty said at the post-game press conference. “He’s a top player, and the shift he put in, in that heat, after coming from minus temperatures in Scotland, shows how much more he has to give and he’s going to get better and better. “(It was) a big ask of the boys today under the circumstances… we go away with nothing, but proud of the boys’ fight and the performance they put on in the second half. “There are plenty of positives to take out of the game today (against Sydney), a few things to fix and we’ll have a couple of players back next week as well.” This refresh of the squad will be timely ahead of the Mariners’ first ever FFA Cup Final to be played in Melbourne against Melbourne Victory on Saturday, February 5. “We’ve got to dust ourselves down: we’ve got a week to prepare some of these boys who have been off sick to get them ready for the (FFA Cup) Final,” said Monty. “It’s a massive occasion for the club, the players, and everyone involved. “We’re really looking forward to the game (with) everything against us: (we’re the) underdog going to Melbourne, AAMI Park – shame we didn’t get the game at Central Coast Stadium – but what an achievement it will be to go there and get a result. “(Melbourne Victory) have had a good run of form as well but we’ll go there full of confidence and enjoy the game and try and win like we do every week.” CCN

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Mark Ella inducted as a Legend in NSW Hall of Champions

Mark Ella

RUGBY UNION Central Coast resident and former Australian Rugby Union captain, Mark Ella, has officially been recognised as a Legend in the NSW Hall of Champions. Ella was inducted at the NSW Champions of Sport Awards last week. Widely recognised as not only one of the greatest rugby players that Australia has produced, but also one of the best that the world has seen, Ella was educated, along with brothers Glen and Gary, at Matraville High School. The school’s first XV won the

NSW Combined High Schools Waratah Shield in 1976 with all three Ellas playing, and again in 1977 with Mark leading the side. All three brothers went on to play for the national team. As Indigenous players, Ella said he and his brothers copped a fair bit of name calling during those high school years. “We initially responded with our fists but we realised we were consistently winning and we could hurt them more on the scoreboard,” he said. “We were a bit of a novelty – but we dominated rugby from an indigenous perspective – we were unique in that sense

and we went through all of our high school playing years undefeated.” A superbly gifted half-fly, Ella toured the UK with the famous Invincibles 1977 Australian Schoolboys side, which won all 19 matches. He played club rugby for Randwick, guiding them to five consecutive Premierships between 1978 and 1982. Ella came to the fore in senior representative sides in 1980 in a Man of the Match performance for Sydney in a stunning 13-all draw with the All Blacks and then for NSW in a tight loss to the tourists. He debuted for Australia in the

1980 Bledisloe Cup when the Wallabies won a three-Test series against New Zealand for the first time in over 30 years to retain the trophy, with Ella figuring strongly. In all, he played 25 times for Australia, 10 as captain, but is perhaps best known for his feats on the 1984 tour to Britain, where the Wallabies became the first Australian team to beat all four home nations. Ella himself sees the Grand Slam tour as a career highlight. “That last tour was probably the pinnacle for me,” he said. “I scored a try in each of those four Tests.

“We were facing some great teams and some great players – I suppose I was in the right place at the right time.” Ella is the first and only Indigenous player to captain the Wallabies. In 1984, he stunned the rugby world by announcing his retirement just as he was reaching the pinnacle of the game. In 1997, Ella was inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame and in 2005 became one of the original inductees to the Wallaby Hall of Fame. Ella said he was honoured by the latest accolade.

“I haven’ played for a long, long time but I was delighted and it was a great night,” he said. In 1991, Ella returned to Australia after a stint coaching in Italy and decided to make the Central Coast his home. “My wife had a sister up here so we relocated and haven’t moved since,” he said. Ella has enjoyed a huge media career since his retirement from playing and is now head of sport for NITV, Australia’s free-to-air Indigenous television station. Terry Collins