Voice of the Peninsula 10 FEBRUARY 2022
ISSUE 046
REAL INDEPENDENT LOCAL WEEKLY NEWS
Aged care in crisis
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Representatives and leaders of local community groups and organisations met to discuss youth community safety on February 2 at Jasmine Greens in the Peninsula Recreation Precinct. See page 5
Out & About
Great Southern Nights is headed for the Peninsula again with two dates confirmed for the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus this autumn, along with a headlining gig for one local artist. See page 13
Business The aged care forum at Ocean Beach SLSC
“We’re crying out for staff”, “we are desperate”, “it’s a nightmare” – were some of the pleas from local aged care providers and representatives when parts of the sector met for a forum on Friday, February 4. Over 70 local aged care representatives, carers, staff and family members attended the discussion which was chaired by Assistant Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing, Ged Kearney, and Labor Candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid at Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Issues were raised about staff wages, the quality of care, elder abuse, staff retention, and regulatory reform. A CEO of an aged care
provider in West Gosford said the organisation was “doing it tough, especially financially. “It’s just not sustainable,” they said. After giving up work to help care for his father who has dementia, a local carer said there was no real support for carers in the community. “People need to be paid correctly so they can afford to feed their families,” he said. “I looked after my dad for three years at my house [because] there were no places on the Central Coast available.” Another local aged care CEO (of Peninsula Villages), Colin Osborne, shared a moving address about his experiences in the sector and with NDIS funding. A representative from Meals
on Wheels spoke about the impacts of privatisation on the sector, with the organisation helping provide food to local providers and elderly people who are living at home. “We have a duty of care to all of our clients and privatisation will minimise community contact that people and residents will have,” they said. Changes in the demographic of residential aged care was discussed with residents now more likely to be in need of high-care and more end-of-life care, with people staying at home for longer. The need for training and regulations to be reformed to match this change was widely agreed upon by forum participants. A number of people spoke about the delay between
assessment and provision of care, with one participant stating, “It takes at least three to four weeks for an aged care referral… some of them die before they get that care package.” Kearney said it was “outrageous the sheer contempt the Morrison Government had shown to the aged care crisis. “The complete lack of regard, respect and interest this Government has taken in the sector over the last nine years that they’ve been in, is reflected in the anger heard today,” Kearney said. “The COVID-19 outbreak has brought the sector to its knees with workers being furloughed, residents dying … it’s highlighted the big cracks that have been in the
system for so long. “Workforce is crucial: we need more carers, more registered nurses in the sector, we need to make sure there is a registered nurse on every shift, we need to make sure the funding given to the sector is spent on care and that there is transparency and accountability in that.” Business Development Manager at ET Australia, Dana Mahia, said the employment training and recruitment organisation had heard from local providers desperately asking for staff. “The industry is just not attracting people at the moment,” Mahia said. Continued page 4
The Pearl Beach Progress Association (PBPA) has submitted a development application to Council for approval to rebuild the Pearl Beach War Memorial. See page 21
Sport
If you were nearby a beach on Saturday, January 29, you may have been rewarded with the sight of outrigger canoes battling the waves from Patonga to Terrigal. See page 31
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The Rotary Club of Umina Beach and the Umina Community Group have welcomed news that the Whale Tails sculpture in the Peninsula Recreation Precinct has been restored. The Whale Tails, as well as other artistic finishes including the hand painted ceramic tiles at the precinct, were a community arts projects supported by local artisans. A Council spokesperson said the project was created in 2010 and funded through a NSW Government
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repaired and moved to a new location within the precinct as part of the upgrade to the Peninsula Recreation and Active Lifestyle Precinct which is due to commence this year.” Umina Community Group said “it’s terrific to see that the whale tails have been restored and returned to their home at the Precinct. “Thank you to Central Coast Council for completing the restoration and to the volunteers who assisted,” the group said. Maisy Rae
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Youth community safety discussions ongoing
Community representatives at the discussion about youth community safety
Representatives and leaders of local community groups and organisations met to discuss youth community safety on February 2 at Jasmine Greens in the Peninsula Recreation Precinct. State Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch, Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks and
Jessica Bradbury from Brisbane Water Local Area Command met with representatives from Umina United, Umina Community Group, Umina Markets, Coast Community Youth services and RYSS Indigenous Youth Justice Support team. Discussions remain ongoing but the meeting was said to be ‘constructive’.
Tesch said the meeting was a positive step towards addressing the need for more support services for young people on the Peninsula to tackle anti-social behaviour. “Our community has some concerns about the anti-social behaviour which has really been brought to the boil due to COVID,” Tesch said.
“We want local community organisations, the police and Governments of all tiers to recognise that this is the symptom of large structural inequities in our community, and we must come together to face these problems head-on.” Tesch said young people in the community have been hit hard by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“COVID has really robbed our young people of so much,” Tesch said. “Their education has been hugely disrupted, they lost their ability to play competitive sport and they’ve been unable to meet with friends or see really important family members. “Many of these kids have lost so many rites of passage which
are so important to understanding your role in our community and how we should all respect and support one other. “Many of our young people are missing out on growing up experiences which we all had and take for granted.” Maisy Rae
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Aged care in crisis From page 1 “We have local providers asking us when the next class of staff will be coming through. “We need to advertise these roles in a different way… there are so many different pathways across the sector.” Kearney said a Federal Labor Government will commit to
raising wages for aged care staff and fund free TAFE places for aspiring aged care workers. There were also discussions about how the sector could adapt, with the potential of a ‘day rest-bite system’ floated by Kearney where people can ‘drop off’ their elderly relatives during the day.
“Labor will invest heavily in aged care: we have heard and listened to the Royal Commission, and we are ready to respond,” Kearney said. “We will support the case in the Fair Work Commission for a pay rise for aged care workers. We heard today that people are leaving the sector in droves,
they’re burnt out, they can earn more stacking shelves in a supermarket, then they earn caring for our elderly people. “We won’t put a dollar figure on that, we will let the Commission do that.” It comes after the Federal Government last week announced a retention
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issue of supply in getting aged care residents their third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The forum came hours after Labor demanded that the Minister for Aged Care Services, Richard Colbeck, should resign following the Government’s commission of a task force to analyse deaths in the sector. “We will continue to call for Colbeck’s resignation,” Kearney said. “It’s just outrageous – what do you have to do in this Government to get the sack from your portfolio -seriously, he bungled up the vaccination rollout, he bungled up the surge workforce promises, he bungled up the entire COVID pandemic response. “The man has not addressed a single issue, not only during the pandemic, but for the entire time he has been Minister. “He has to go.” Across Australia, there have now been almost 800 COVID-19 deaths in aged care homes since July, with around 500 of those deaths occurring last month. Federal authorities are yet to confirm how many of those residents had received a COVID-19 booster vaccine. Maisy Rae For more on aged care crisis see page 6
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Rail disruptions likely until February 21 Central Coast rail commuters may experience disruptions over the next two weeks as workers ban overtime and their discussion stall with their employers - Sydney and NSW Trains. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW (RTBU) said further industrial action has been forced with the rail networks refusing to agree to basic safety,hygiene and privatisation provisions as part of current enterprise agreement negotiations. The industrial action would also see a Foreign Depot Working ban for drivers and guards, meaning they will only sign on at their home station, not elsewhere across the network and a ban on working with contractors to ensure that NSW and Sydney Trains cannot replace members’ overtime with contracted labour. RBTU NSW Secretary, Alex Claassens, said workers were disappointed that they were being forced to take protected industrial action many months after their enterprise agreement expired. “We have been negotiating for many months to secure a
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fair new enterprise agreement, but workers’ basic asks around hygiene and safety are being knocked back at every opportunity,” Claassens said. “We’d hoped that after the industrial actions taken last year, the government and transport bureaucrats had finally agreed to listen and negotiate. “But time and again they’ve refused to put basic safety provisions in place to ensure that commuters and workers are kept safe on our railways.
“Rather than prioritise safety and listen to the experts, transport bureaucrats and the NSW Government seem intent on politicising the issue and deflecting blame for their failings onto our hardworking rail workers. “Once again workers have been left with no other way to make the government listen than taking industrial action. “These protected actions were specifically chosen to have minimal impact on services.
“Rail workers are still doing overtime, just not a standalone day. “Transport have known about these actions for weeks, so if they’ve done their jobs and rostered properly, this shouldn’t be causing a headache for anyone else.” Sydney and NSW Trains employees have been negotiating a new enterprise agreement to replace the agreement that expired in May last year. Among the key sticking points
in the negotiations were: privatisation – workers want a commitment to services and jobs in the event of privatisation; safety claims – workers want a guarantee that any changes to services will leave them as safe or safer; and hygiene – workers want transport to maintain the existing level of hygiene with directly employed cleaners. A spokesperson for Sydney Trains and TrainLink Intercity said the nature of industrial action meant they did not know the exact extent or timing of the
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Aged care provider says Nurse Practitioners are the future Nurse practitioners are needed to help stem the “aged care GP crisis” on the Peninsula according to local aged care provider Peninsula Villages. Peninsula Villages is one of only a few aged care facilities to have a full-time Nurse Practitioner on-site, who collaborates with local GPs in providing care, services and treatment plans to residents. CEO Colin Osborne said their presence allowed the aged care group to continue to offer high-quality care to residents needing ongoing or one-off care. “From our perspective, Nurse Practitioners in aged care are the future,” Osborne said. If you have somebody on site who’s clinically trained to an advanced level and can help avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, it can take away pressure from the whole health system, which is currently strained from Coronavirus pressures. “Nurse Practitioners have a higher level of training than Registered Nurses and are able to independently diagnose and
Peninsula Villages is one of only a few aged care facilities to have a full-time Nurse Practitioner on-site - (Inset) Leanne Northrop
prescribe medications as well as treat health conditions within their scope of practice. “That means having a Nurse Practitioner also benefits our
aged care residents, who can access better symptom management in a timely manner and with less complications.
“This has resulted in a reduction in Peninsula Villages’ transfers to hospital which is of particular importance as we continue to operate during a
global pandemic.” The focus of the role is to monitor and identify exacerbation of chronic health conditions and provide
specialised end of life care. Reviewing approximately 50 residents per week, Nurse Practitioner Leanne Northrop said she was seeing a real difference in her role supporting residents was helping to reduce hospital admissions and reliance on stretched GPs. “I am excited to have joined Peninsula Villages on the beautiful Central Coast bringing with me a keen interest in wound care, emergency care, aged care and chronic condition management. “When the clinical and allied medical teams work with us and our residents to understand and manage illness and injury, the outcomes are remarkable,” Northrop said. The Federal Government has announced the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will be sent into aged care homes to ease staff shortages in the sector. The ADF is expected to provide clinical and logistical care, as well as carrying out general duties. Maisy Rae
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From Council However, the only way to ensure service levels remain the same is to extend out the current rate structure. We are simply reapplying for the shortfall of 7 years we did not receive in last years’ application.
I know this is not ideal and makes the community angry. However, the alternative would mean a reduction in services. I have heard first hand through emails received, open office sessions and meeting with community groups that the community does not want a reduction in services, if anything they would like to see an increase in services. Applying to IPART to maintain services
At the 3 February Extraordinary Council Meeting, Council resolved to formally apply to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to maintain the ordinary rate at its current level for a further seven years, continuing what you are currently charged through to 2031. By maintaining these rates at the current level means Council can maintain services, continue productivity improvements, and meet debt repayments.
Council’s financial recovery plan put in place over 12 months ago is working and we are meeting all major milestones and targets, and currently at 6 months of the financial year we are ahead of budget.
While borrowings have been arranged, stringent financial controls put in place and savings identified, Council’s position remains unsustainable if the current rate variation is not maintained. I would like to reiterate, this application does not mean a year on year increase, we are asking that IPART retain the status quo for a further 7 years.
The community will have further opportunity to have their say through IPART’s consultation process that follows Council’s submission prior to their expected determination in May 2022. Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council
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Sporting infrastructure projects full steam ahead!
Construction of new sports amenities are well underway at Lemon Grove Netball Courts (Ettalong), Adelaide Street Oval (Killarney Vale), and Rogers Park (Woy Woy), and will deliver significantly improved and accessible sports facilities for our local sports communities. Additional sports infrastructure projects will continue to roll out this year.
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Council provides an abundance of spaces across the Coast for affordable active family fun. • Cool off with a dip in one of our pools at Woy Woy, Gosford, Toukley or Wyong. • Head to the beach. Our 15 patrolled beaches have lifeguards working 9am to 5pm throughout the summer beach season. • Roll into one of 25 skate park or 4 BMX tracks. Try out the newly redeveloped Narara Skate Park or Terrigal BMX Track. • Slide into one of 260 playspaces. Some recent upgrades can be found at Sun Valley Park (Green Point), Susan Fahey Park (Copacabana) and Tunkuwallin Oval (Gwandalan). • Hit a tennis ball. Did you know that many of Council’s tennis courts remain open, unlocked and free for public use? For more ideas and locations search ‘active after school’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
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Lucy Wicks and the Morrison Government are delivering better sports infrastructure on the Peninsula Construction has started on the new $1.45 million amenities building and clubhouse for Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Club. Delivering facilities for the Peninsula Netball Club that will support the growing population in our region and provide accessibility for people with disability. The project includes accessible toilets, a change room, canteen, control room, media room, clubroom and storage areas, and is due for completion by the middle of 2022. This is one of many projects the Morrison Government is investing in to deliver better sports infrastructure on the Peninsula, including: $8.25 million to upgrade the Peninsula Recreation Precinct; $500,000 to build women’s changerooms and upgrade the facilities at James Browne Oval in Woy Woy; and $80,000 for a digital scoreboard at Woy Woy Oval.
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Local dams hit record levels Central Coast dam levels reached a record high in January 2022 – with Mangrove Creek Dam hitting 77.2 per cent and topping the previous high of 76 per cent achieved six years ago in February 2016. This milestone for the region demonstrates the value of optimising the capacity of existing water supply sources – a key pillar of the Central Coast Water Security Plan – according to Central Coast Council. Central Coast Council Director Water and Sewer Jamie Loader said the recent removal of a capacity restriction for Mangrove Creek Dam improved the region’s ability to capitalise on periods of heavy rain. “It is exciting to see record dam levels on the Central Coast and we are seeking to maintain strong levels across the summer due to the current La Niña* weather pattern,” Loader said. “Previously Council had to stop transferring water into Mangrove Creek Dam at 75 per cent total storage and not let the level within the dam exceed 80 per cent.
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“We have resolved the 80 per cent capacity limit that had been in place for Mangrove Creek Dam after working with industry specialists to conduct a detailed risk based assessment within updated Dam Safety Regulations. “The ability to fill Mangrove Creek Dam to 100 per cent puts us in a significantly stronger
position to capitalise on periods of heavy rain and is a key action of Pillar 2 of the Central Coast Water Security Plan, which is focused on optimising the capacity of our existing water sources. “Further actions in Pillar 2 include maximising water transfers between the Coast and the Hunter, sustainably
extracting and treating water from existing groundwater supplies, and using existing recycled water facilities to supply non-drinking water for irrigation and industry. “While we are experiencing favourable conditions at the moment, into the future we cannot rely on surface water sources alone – water
availability and raw water quality can impact our ability to harvest and store more water within our dams.” Council Administrator Rik Hart said water planning is key for the long-term sustainability and prosperity of the Central Coast. “The ability to fill Mangrove Creek Dam to its full capacity is
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a vital step forward – put simply, we have substantially boosted our ability to store water when it is available,” Hart said. “It is wonderful to see our dam levels hit new record highs but we can’t lose sight of the actions needed for water security into the future – we must be prepared for a growing population and the potential for severe and sustained drought. “Through the Central Coast Water Security Plan we are taking a multifaceted approach that encompasses sustainable water usage, making the most of our current water supply resources, and planning for the creation of new water supply sources that don’t rely on rainfall.” From November 1, 2021 to February 3, 2022, system operation resulted in: Mangrove Creek Dam storage increasing by 1.9 per cent – 3,340 megalitres or 1,335 Olympic swimming pools. Total dam storage increasing by 3.4 per cent – 6,870 megalitres or 2,750 Olympic swimming pools. Source: Media release, Feb 8 Central Coast Council
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Council looking for people to help shape strategic plan Central Coast Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members to join the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) Community Reference Group. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the CSP represented the highest level of strategic planning undertaken by a local council. “The CSP identifies the main priorities and aspirations of the community, with Council having a custodial role in its development or refinement on behalf of the community,” Hart said. The inaugural CSP, One –
Central Coast, was endorsed by Council on June 25, 2018. Hart said that since its adoption, Council’s financial situation had significantly changed. The CSP needs to reflect the community’s sentiment and include acknowledgement of Council’s financial responsibility on behalf of the community, he said. The CSP is part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting suite of documents that councils use to guide their strategic and operational planning. The suite also includes a three to four-year Delivery Program and an annual Operational Plan.
“A revised CSP has been developed, but we need to hear from the community to tell us if this captures the community’s thoughts on the financial situation accurately,” Hart said. “A new Delivery Program 2022-2025 outlining the projects, programs and activities that Council will deliver over the 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years has also been prepared and needs community input.” Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) from people who live or work on the Central Coast to join the Community Reference Group (CRG) to give
advice and guidance on the Revised CSP, Delivery Program 2022-23 to 2024-25 and Operational Plan 22-23. “The input received from the CRG will influence further changes to these plans, helping to ensure that the community’s voice is heard and considered,” Hart said. Following the CRG input into the Revised CSP and Delivery Program, the documents will be on public exhibition for further public comment in April 2022. The Draft Revised CSP includes words that say Council will be financially responsible but other changes mean Council and
community “meaningful dialogue” has disappeared. Where once it said Council will: “Engage with the community in meaningful dialogue and demonstrate how community participation is being used to inform decisions” it is proposed to say: “Council will: provide strong leadership that is accountable, makes decisions in the best interest of the community and ensures Council is financially sustainable”. Under the Local Government Act the next elected Council will be required to review the CSP. Meanwhile, Council would like to hear from individuals who live
or work on the Central Coast, have a good understanding of the region and have an interest in the progression and improvement of social, economic and/or environmental issues. If you are interested, the next steps are to view the Terms of Reference available in the document library and to complete the expression of interest (EOI) form online. EOI applications via the online form will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, February 18. Source: Media release, Feb 4 Central Coast Council
Tech glitches on Service NSW app frustrate parents on voucher roll-out day Eager parents trying to access the NSW Government’s family vouchers made available from February 7 have run into trouble with system glitches and errors. Approximately one million families in the state have been given $250 worth of vouchers which can be redeemed at Discover NSW and Stay NSW registered businesses. The vouchers are accessible
via the NSW app. Unlike the Dine and Discover vouchers, which were made available with just one-click, the family vouchers require a parent to make an application via the Service NSW app. It transpires that, for parents who have pre-loaded the app with their driving license and Medicare card, the process is relatively smooth. However, some parents who have not pre-loaded the identity
documents, have been met with a “system error”. Other parents on the Coast reported that the system failed to match up their identify records with their name and blocked them from making more attempts. “Maybe too many people are applying at once,” said one Wyong mother. Local parents groups have also complained that they are unable to share their vouchers with
family members or friends who have struggled financially during the pandemic. “Each time you load the vouchers on the app, it creates a new code for the business to use, which means I can’t pass it on to anyone,” complained another mother. Premier Dominic Perrottet said this program was a big win for households and would help ease the cost of living for busy parents. “This is all about thanking
parents for their home-schooling efforts last year, helping make ends meet and supporting local businesses,” said Perrottet “This will also put downward pressure on the cost of living by helping families across the state get out and enjoy the best our state has to offer while leaving them with more money in their back-pocket to spend on the everyday essentials.” In addition, the Stay NSW voucher program, providing every adult aged 18 and
older with a $50 voucher to spend at registered accommodation providers, will be progressively rolled out from February 21. Parents are still waiting for the roll-out of the $500 allowance towards the GAP fee for before and after school care, which is due to start on February 28. The vouchers can also be accessed on the Service NSW website or by calling 13 77 88 Nicola Riches
Central Coast Friends of Democracy Audit Office report shows failure of Parliamentary Secretary to Central Coast community On 8 February 2022, the NSW Audit Office released their report: “Integrity of Grant Program Administration”. The performance audit assessed the integrity of the assessment and approval processes for two NSW Government grant programs, including the Stronger Communities Fund (SCF) (round two). The Audit found • that the assessment and approval processes for this program lacked integrity • 96% of available SCF funding was allocated to projects in coalition-held state government electorates. Funding for councils was determined by the then Premier (Berejiklian), Deputy Premier (Barilaro) and Minister for Local Government (Hancock) and communicated by their staff through emails to the Office of Local Government with little or no information about the basis for the council or project selection. Grants were paid based on emails from staff of the Premier, Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government. In a separate Parliamentary Inquiry into Grant Programs in 2021, evidence provided suggested that “projects were identified by staffers in the Premier and Deputy Premier’s Offices. These staffers asked government MPs to propose projects for funding.” In evidence, the former Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Premier said that she too consulted only with Coalition MPs in identifying regional projects but could not
recall why she was told to do so. As an example, she described the process of identifying projects in the Central Coast Council as follows: [T]he office … spoke to local MPs about putting forward projects. A number of projects were put forward from the local member, Mr Crouch, and those were passed on to the Office of Local Government, as requested An email from Barilaro’s office on 3 January 2019 (below) shows the nature of these decisions for the Central Coast. The Stronger Communities Fund is also the program where former Premier Berejiklian approved $90 million for Hornsby Council after changing the guidelines. The fund was intended for merged Councils - however, Hornsby Council was not merged.
The Premier’s office shredded documents and deleted files related to the Stronger Communities Fund. Why does this matter? The Audit Office Report found that the assessment and approval processes for this program lacked integrity. It appears that the Parliamentary Secretary, Mr. Crouch, determined where funds were allocated on the Central Coast. Twenty-five projects were provided with a total of $5,500,520. Of these 25 projects, 21 were located in the State electoral seat of Terrigal. Two of the remaining project recipients are known to have close connections to the Liberal party.
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It beggars belief that the Health Minister can announce that we need to replace the Ettalong ambulance station with a new one at Woy Woy (“Jobs not guaranteed in ambulance station move”, PP 045) but that he cannot tell us how many ambulance staff will be needed at the new station. According to the Minister, “final allocations to meet current and future demand will be determined prior to the station commencing operations”, which is typical of the way this government seems to have approached most decisions. How could anybody decide that a new station was needed, to replace the Ettalong station, without evaluating current and future demand? How can an architect design the building without knowing how many people have to be accommodated in it: this is an imbecile nonsense. It is also typical of this government that concern for ambulance staff appears at the bottom of the priority list. Of course, a station that isn’t
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even scheduled to open until 2023 (if then) doesn’t appear to be an immediate threat to existing staff, but the reality is that it will expose medics to at least a year of stress and uncertainty, while the government bumbles around with a commitment that could just as easily be made today. It is difficult to believe that future ambulance requirements for the Peninsula will be lower than they are today: if anything, current arrangements are inadequate and should be supplemented immediately, so why not guarantee the jobs of existing staff, unless this is a hidden move to reduce services, on the pretext of moving the station to a better location? Given the predilection of the Perrottet Government to put public safety far below budgetting concerns and political opportunism (the approach to COVID management), it would not be a surprise to find that the new station will provide a poorer service than we have now. The Peninsula is probably
seen as an electorate which the government has almost no chance of winning, so the Premier will have little appetite for directing funds into it. If he can save money here to be reallocated to marginal seats, who would doubt that this is the process that will be followed. To make our ambulance drivers a political football, in the present crisis, is beyond contemptible, and I hope we get the chance to make this clear at the ballot box. Email, Feb 6 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy
Sign confirmed promise I am pleased to accept the polite apology from Bruce Hyland (“Listing the ’manifest shortcomings’”, p. 12) regarding his memory lapse about the fatal accident at the Rawson Road level crossing in 2017. I would also like to take this opportunity to correct the record on a further, and very significant, matter. Bruce Hyland claims …” there was never any commitment of the state government to Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the Bull’s Hill project” (“Listing the ’manifest
Old bills our very own robodebt They must be kidding. Central Coast Council just now finding accounts from as far back as 2006.
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shortcomings’”, p. 12). I think in this case a picture speaks a thousand words, as the NSW Government actually erected a sign adjacent to the Rawson Rd level crossing, entitled ‘Rail level crossing replacement’… Completion date 2018’. In October 2016 the NSW Government took down the sign, along with its 2011
commitment to build a safe alternate to the Rawson Rd level crossing. There is no doubt in local residents’ minds that the NSW Government did promise to replace the deadly Rawson Rd level crossing. Email, Feb 6 Stephanie Short, Woy Woy
A matter of time With the volume of traffic on the 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
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Three Great Southern Night gigs on the Peninsula this autumn Rufino and the Coconuts
Great Southern Nights is headed for the Peninsula again with two dates confirmed for the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus this autumn, along with a headlining gig for one local artist. Creative director of the Ettalong organisation, Glitta Supernova, said the Naughty Noodle will present two spectacular events to get locals out supporting and enjoying live gigs again. “Our population is getting better at living, working with
COVID and we all know it’s time to do what humans do best, have fun and look out for each other while we do it,” Supernova said. “Great Southern nights is about kick-starting the creative and live music economy again and as Naughty Noodle has been COVID closed since June 2021 (yes that’s over eight months ago) with a brief twoshow stint in December, we’re so very looking forward to coming back and amping up NSW’s live music scene once again in 2022 with the return of Great Southern Nights who we
have partnered with for two very special gigs. “It goes without saying to expect the unexpected and beyond that, we are all ready for a really good time, dancing, COVID-safe waving of our Coastie hands in the air.” ‘Voodoo rocksteady jungledisco exotica-cabaret’ band, Ruffino and the Coconuts, will headline the Broken Bay Rd venue on March 19. “We are going to transport you to the wild island holiday you can’t have just yet,” Supernova said.
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unlike anything the Coast has seen before,” Supernova said. “Come prepared to dance, gawk and have a ball.” The program is being delivered by Destination NSW and Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said the program will reignite the NSW live music scene after an extraordinarily challenging time for the industry. “Great Southern Nights will have artists, crew and music venues back to doing what they love and do best – putting on
shows and getting people out to experience the joy of live music again” Herd said. “Great Southern Nights was such a huge success in 2020 and is exactly what our industry needs right now, so we’re excited to see Australia’s best talent wanting to be involved in 2022. “We’re proud to play an integral part in this vital project at this much needed time.” To see the full line-up and book tickets, visit the gig guide at greatsouthernnights.com.au Maisy Rae
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Two local actors to feature in ‘Housos’ episode Two local actors have landed spots in the upcoming ‘Housos’ television series which is expected to be released in late 2022. The two actors from Ettalong and Woy Woy played the roles of two single mothers in the production which was filmed on January 22 at Smithfield. Ettalong’s Karina Lee said she had a blast filming the show getting to meet “so many amazing people. “Filming went great – [it was] such an amazing experience
and so much fun,” Lee said. “Pauly is so talented in so many different ways directing, producing, writing acting – the list goes on. “It was such a pleasure to work with an amazing fun team of creative talented people. “It’s an experience I’ll never forget.” Lee and her best friend, Jasmine Kelly, said they were fans of the original show which first aired in 2011. “We are also in another scene as extras again though no speaking roles in the second
scene,” Lee said. “I really wanted to thong someone like Frankie -that’s always been my number [one] laugh throughout the show… but being his ex-girlfriend was so much fun. “I also got to sit in a cop car which was fun. “It was such an amazing day … and I got to spend this experience with my best friend – now that’s a memory we will never forget!” Housos: The Thong Warrior will air on 7mate in late 2022. Maisy Rae
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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, FEB 10 Naughty Noodle: THURSGAY, South End Social, free, 6pm - 10pm Women’sPerth Glory v Adelaide united Men’sCC Mariners v Macarthur FC, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 5pm & 7:45pm
SUNDAY, FEB 13 Women’sPerth Glory v Melbourne City Men’sCC Mariners v Perth Glory, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 3pm & 5:45pm
THURSDAY, FEB 17 The Art House presents: AWKWARD, The Art House Wyong, ticketed, 17 - 18/02, 8pm
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Wyong Drama Group: BIRTHRIGHTS, Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah, ticketed, 18/02 - 26/02, multiple sessions www.wyongdramagroup.com.au
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Troubadour Folkclub presents: SATURDAY, MAR 12 Highly Strung Rock and Roll Orchestra, Opera in the Arboretum 2022, Everglades Country Club, Crommelin Native Arboretum, ticketed, 7pm ticketed, 3pm
Woy Woy Little Theatre: New Responsible Spirit Level, Pet Ownership Event, Wyong family history group: The Peninsula Theatre - Terilbah Reserve, The Enseminar with Jill Ball Cnr McMasters and Ocean trance North, 9am - 3pm 21st Century Genealogy, Wyong centralcoast.nsw.gov.au. Beach Road Woy Woy, golf club, ticketed, 10am Central Coast International THURSDAY, MAR 24 Women’s Day (IWD) Expo 2022, ticketed, 18/02 - 6/03 in concert FRIDAY, FEB 25 The Entrance Community The Phoenix Collective Quartet: Centre, 10am - 2pm Darkness & Light, SATURDAY, FEB 19 Freestyle Kings Motocross – half stadium, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 7:30pm
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Rotary Club celebrates birthday
The Rotary Club of Umina Beach marked its 46th birthday with a celebratory toast at Terrigal Bowling Club on February 3.
New social group for adults on the spectrum A new social group for adults over the age of 18 who have autism has recently started on the Central Coast. Known as the Spectrum Social Group, the group aims to give adults with autism the opportunity to socialise in a friendly, fun, supportive environment. Activities include barbecues, bushwalking, barefoot bowls, games nights and mini golf, with future activities to be driven by member input. Meetings will be held to plan activities and all members and carers are welcome to attend. The group would be suitable
for adults who can selfregulate their behaviour and be able to participate in activities with minimal assistance. Parents and carers are welcome to bring members to activities. The social group has been started by two local psychologists, Kathryn Tiffen
and Trish Stephens. Tiffen is a clinical psychologist working in private practice at East Gosford, and Stephens is a psychologist who was in full time private practice also at East Gosford. They see many clients who have autism, especially girls, who struggle with making
friends and being able to communicate socially with others. It is hoped that the group will accommodate the specific interests of members as well as take into account members’ sensory needs. More information, and a link to the private members Facebook page and planned activities, is available on the website: www. spectrumsocialgroup.com. Facebook page is Spectrum Social Group Central Coast or you can email hello@ trishstephens.net for more information. Source: Media release, Feb 3 Spectrum Social Group
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5:30 Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Olympic Winter Games 12:00 Beijing 2022: Day 6: Day 1:30 Session *Live* [s] 2:00 Olympic Winter Games 3:00 Beijing 2022: Day 6: Afternoon 4:00 5:00 Session *Live* [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] – Seven News 7:00 live coverage of breaking news 7:30 and local, national and international top stories, plus sport, finance and weather. Home And Away (PG) [s] Olympic Winter Games 8:30 Beijing 2022: Day 6: Night Session *Live* [s] 9:40 Olympic Winter Games 10:40 Beijing 2022: Day 6: Late 11:10 Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games 12:10 Beijing 2022: Day 6: Overnight Session *Live* [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30 5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Olympic Winter Games 2:00 Beijing 2022: Day 7: Day 3:00 Session *Live* [s] 4:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 7: Afternoon 5:00 6:00 Session *Live* [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 7:00 Seven News [s] – Seven News 7:30 live coverage of breaking news 8:40 and local, national and international top stories, plus sport, finance and weather. Home And Away (PG) [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 7: Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games 10:50 Beijing 2022: Day 7: Late Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 7: Overnight 1:10 Session *Live* [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] – Wake 7:00 10:00 up to a better breakfast with 12:00 Matt Doran and Monique 12:30 Wright. 1:00 Olympic Winter Games 1:30 Beijing 2022: Day 8: Day Session *Live* [s] – Exclusive highlights of the Winter Olympic 4:00 Games from Beijing. Hosted by 5:00 Mel McLaughlin, Jason Richardson and Lydia Lassila. 5:30 6:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 8: Afternoon 7:00 7:30 Session *Live* [s] Seven News [s] Olympic Winter Games 10:30 Beijing 2022: Day 8: Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games 12:30 Beijing 2022: Day 8: Late Night Session *Live* [s] 1:30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 8: Overnight 2:00 5:30 Session *Live* [s] Home Shopping
Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Destination WA (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] RBT: Double Speed/ Long Day (PG) [s] – Follow the police units for a unique behind-thescenes look at RBT patrols testing for alcohol and drug affected drivers. Australia Behind Bars (MA15+) [s] A+E After Dark (M mp) [s] NINE News Late [s] Prison (M) [s] New Amsterdam: The New Normal (M) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Home Shopping Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] A Fire Inside (M) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] David Attenborough’s Green Planet: Water Worlds [s] Movie: “The Bourne Supremacy” (M l,v) (’04) – Jason Bourne is the CIA’s prime suspect in a murder and has to prove his innocence, recover his past, and save the woman he loves. Stars: Brian Cox, Franka Potente Movie: “Concussion” (M l) (’15) Stars: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brook Country House Hunters Australia [s] Home Shopping Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra Saturday [s] Surfing Australia TV [s] Delish (PG) [s] My Way [s] Movie: “Julie & Julia” (PG) (’09) Stars: Meryl Streep David Attenborough’s Green Planet: Water Worlds [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars *Live* From CommBank Stadium [s] Movie: “Gemini Man” (M v) (’19) Stars: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything (PG) [s] Delish [s] Home Shopping Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron (PG) [s]
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
6:00 The Talk (PG) [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 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [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 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 8:00 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: Burning With Rage Forever (M v) [s] 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: Welcome To The Pedo Motel (M v) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods: Glass Houses (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [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 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 9:30 Jimeoin: Ramble On (M) [s] 10:50 Drunk History Australia (MA15+) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 6:30 Religious Programs [s] 7:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 7:30 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 8:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 8:30 Pooches At Play [s] 9:00 Freshly Picked [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday [s] 12:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] 1:00 Left Off The Map [s] 1:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:30 Destination Dessert [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Taste Of Australia [s] 4:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 14: Sydney FC v Western United *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium [s] 10:00 Ambulance UK (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping
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5:30 1:00 2:05 3:00 3:15 4:10 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:40 11:10 12:10 1:05 5:30 1:00 2:05 3:00 3:30 3:40 4:35 5:00 5:30 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:20 10:25 10:55 11:50 1:30 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:15 2:45 5:10 5:40 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:25 11:20 12:30
Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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Worldwatch PBS Newshour America In Color (PG) The Italians Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Scottish Borders (PG) Russia To Iran: Crossing The Wild Frontier (PG) (In English/ Russian) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble: Yorkshire Robin Hoods Bay The Long Call (M) Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve (PG) SBS World News La Fortuna (M) (In Spanish/ English) Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) Partisan: Tinnitus (M l) (In Swedish/ English) Worldwatch PBS Newshour America In Color (PG) NITV News: Nula Destination Flavour China Bitesize Russia To Iran: Crossing The Wild Frontier (PG) (In English/ Russian) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Good With Wood Walking Britain’s Roman Roads: Stane Street (PG) Rise Of Empires: Mayans (In English/ German/ Maya/ Spanish) SBS World News 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: Appointment With Death (M) (In French) The Killing (M n) (In Danish) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine Royal Family: Scandals And Shame Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Hitler’s Secret Bomb SBS World News Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Belfast Breakout Legendary Castles: Haut-Koenigsbourg (In English/ French/ German) World’s Most Beautiful Railway 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Dublin Murders (MA15+) Movie: “True Grit” (PG) (’10) Stars: Jeff Bridges Movie: “Novitiate” (M) (’17) Stars: Melissa Leo
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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PRIME (C61/60)
6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] – Wake up to a better breakfast with Matt Doran and Monique Wright. 10:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 9: Day Session *Live* [s] 2:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 9: Afternoon Session *Live* [s] – Exclusive coverage of the Winter Olympic Games, live from Beijing. Hosted by Matt Shirvington and Emma Freedman. 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 9: Night Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 9: Late Night Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 9: Overnight Session *Live* [s] 2:30 Home Shopping
6:00 7:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 12:00
News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Australia Remastered: Fire [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Death In Paradise (M) [s] Parliament Question Time ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Courtney Act’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] Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q+A (PG) [s] Killing Eve (M l,v) [s] Vera (M) [s]
6:00 Sunrise [s] 10:00 NFL: Super Bowl LVI: Cincinnati Bengals v LA Rams *Live* From SoFi Stadium, Inglewood [s] 4:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 10: Afternoon Session *Live* [s] – Join Seven for exclusive coverage of the Winter Olympic Games, live from Beijing. Hosted by Matt Shirvington and Emma Freedman. 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 10: Night Session *Live* [s] 10:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 10: Late Night Session *Live* [s] 12:00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 10: Overnight Session *Live* [s] 2:30 Home Shopping
5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:45
News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Muster Dogs (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] All Creatures Great And Small (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Courtney Act’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Outback Ringer (PG) [s] Catalyst (PG) [s] Dementia And Us (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Killing Eve (M s,v) [s]
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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] Courtney Act’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] Starstruck (M l,s) [s] QI (M l,s) [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Killing Eve (M v) [s]
Also see: ABC COMEDY (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)
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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline Summer [s] Mum (M l) [s] Doc Martin (PG) [s] Aussie Inventions That Changed The World [s] Monty Don’s American Gardens [s] Dream Gardens [s] Nigella At My Table [s] Australia Remastered: Fire [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Muster Dogs (PG) [s] Vera: Tyger Tyger (M) [s] Patrick Melrose: Bad News (M) [s] Harrow (M l,v) [s] Midsomer Murders (M v) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]
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Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 8:00 Drive TV [s] 8:30 The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Women’s Footy (PG) [s] 9:00 Golf: Jack Newton Celebrity 9:30 Classic *Live* From Crowne 12:00 Plaza Hunter Valley [s] 1:45 2:00 Bondi Lifeguard World 2:30 Adventures (PG) [s] 3:00 Movie: “The Terminal” (PG) 3:30 (’04) Stars: Tom Hanks 4:00 Bondi Vet (PG) [s] 4:30 NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Man With A Van (PG) [s] 5:00 6:30 NINE News Sunday [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 7:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Australian Crime Stories: The Money Or The Bomb (M v) [s] The First 48: Blood On Bourbon (M) [s] 9:15 Shallow Grave: The Burning 10:10 Suitcase (M) [s] 11:00 Drive TV [s] 12:00 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] La Brea: Day Two (M) [s] – With Josh’s life on the line, Eve traverses the dangerous wilderness back to the clearing to save him. NINE News Late [s] Botched (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s]
Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] Getaway (PG) [s] 8:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 4:30 – Intimacy Week continues with some unexpected results. 5:00 The Hundred With Andy Lee 6:30 (PG) [s] 7:30 NINE News Late [s] 9:00 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Sammie (PG) [s] True Story With Hamish & Andy: Emidio (PG) [s] The Village: Couldn’t Not Love You (M s) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 10:00 Home Shopping 11:00 Religious Programs 12:00
Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 12: Day Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 12: 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 12: Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 12: Late Night Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 12: Overnight Session *Live* [s] Home Shopping
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] Under Investigation: The Unidentified UFOs (PG) [s] – A topic previously pushed into science fiction is suddenly being taken very seriously based on a video. NINE News Late [s] Framed By The Killer: The Family Man And The Frame (M) [s] Grand Hotel: Curveball (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping
Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66)
10:10 10:40 11:35 12:30 1:30
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] NCIS: All Hands (M v) [s] – After a civilian research vessel rescues a small boat of wounded navy officers, NCIS arrives on the ship and is forced to hide after discovering terrorists on board. NCIS: Rule 91 (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s]
6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 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 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Bull: Look Back In Anger (PG) [s] 9:30 Bull: Behind The Ivy (PG) [s] 10:30 Bull: Child Of Mine (PG) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s]
Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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Religious Programs [s] 5:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 1:00 Freshly Picked With Simon 3:00 Toohey [s] 4:00 Left Off The Map [s] Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 5:10 Program To Be Advised My Market Kitchen [s] 5:40 Everyday Gourmet [s] Australia By Design 6:30 Destination Dessert [s] 7:35 Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork [s] 8:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] – It’s Tribe Swap time! As the game heats up, the time has come for the Castaways to truly 9:25 play their own game, even if it means turning on a loved one. 10:20 FBI: Under Pressure (M v) [s] FBI: Salvation (M v) [s] 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:15 Home Shopping 3:30
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 Program To Be Advised 2:45 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Hunter (M) [s] 9:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Chattaboogie (M) [s] 10:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Dopesick (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
Sunrise [s] 5:30 The Morning Show [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Olympic Winter Games 12:00 Beijing 2022: Day 11: Day 1:30 Session *Live* [s] – Exclusive 2:00 highlights of the Winter Olympic 3:00 Games from Beijing. Hosted by 4:00 Mel McLaughlin, Jason 5:00 Richardson and Lydia Lassila. 6:00 Olympic Winter Games 7:00 Beijing 2022: Day 11: 7:30 Afternoon Session *Live* [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] 9:10 Home And Away (PG) [s] Olympic Winter Games 10:10 Beijing 2022: Day 11: Night 10:40 Session *Live* [s] Olympic Winter Games 11:10 Beijing 2022: Day 11: Late Night Session *Live* [s] 11:40 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Day 11: 12:30 Overnight Session *Live* [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:00
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Worldwatch Speedweek Sportswoman Cycling: Tour Of Saudi Highlights Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Hitler’s Secret Bomb (Part 2) (PG) SBS World News Elizabeth I And II: The Golden Queens (PG) Lost Treasure Tombs Of The Ancient Maya (PG) – Examines the importance of two women who enter the Queen’s lives - Mary, Queen of Scots and Diana, Princess of Wales. Lost Treasure Tombs Of The Ancient Maya (PG) The Other Pompeii: Life And Death In Herculaneum (M v) I Am MLK Jr (M l,v) Life And Birth (M) Alias Ruby Blade (M l)
5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 America In Color: Hollywood’s Golden Age (PG) 2:55 The Italians: Luigi Esposito Owner Of Via Napoli And Pizza Fritta 3:10 The Last Journey Of The Vikings (PG) 4:10 Egypt With The World’s Greatest Explorer (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Heritage Rescue: Eastnor Castle 8:30 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets (PG) 9:30 Sex And Sensibility (M) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 Paris Police 1900 (MA15+) (In French) 12:05 Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) 1:00 Unit One (M l,s,v) (In Danish) 4:20 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:55 3:10 4:10 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:00 10:25 11:00 11:30 12:20 2:00 3:50 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:15 4:15 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:50 12:50 1:45 4:00
Worldwatch PBS Newshour Viking Murder Mystery (M v) The Italians: Anthony De Lorenzo - De Lorenzo The Last Journey Of The Vikings (PG) Egypt With The World’s Greatest Explorer (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Who Do You Think You Are?: Jodie Whittaker (PG) Insight: Growing Older, Loving Life (PG) Framed (PG) The Feed SBS World News The Point Shadow Lines (M l,v) (In Finnish) The Night Manager (M s) Box 21 (MA15+) (In Swedish) 7 Up And Me (PG) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Insight (PG) The Italians The Last Journey Of The Vikings (PG) Egypt With The World’s Greatest Explorer (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Tony Robinson - The Thames At Night (PG) Inside Air Force One Secrets Of The Presidential Plane (PG) Hidden Assets (MA15+) (In English/ Flemish) SBS World News In Therapy (M l,s) (In French) The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) The Good Fight (M l,s) Cacciatore (MA15+) (In Italian) The Hunting (M l,n)
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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Stunning winners of bird photography competition
Linda Cuthbert’s shot of an osprey
A stunning shot of an osprey carrying a bream taken by Linda Cuthbert has taken the major award in the common bird category of the second annual Central Coast Bird Group Photography competition. Ospreys were a rarity on the
Christina Port’s photo of a black bittern
Central Coast 15-20 years ago but now there are seven breeding pairs with the bestknown nesting on the south east light tower of Central Coast Stadium, where Council has constructed a purposebuilt nesting platform. This year’s competition attracted a good number of
high-quality entries with awards made in three categories for photos taken on the Central Coast in 2021 – common bird, uncommon bird and vagrant bird. Clear winner in the uncommon bird category was Christina Port’s photo of a black bittern reflected in the water.
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Tricia Sweet’s photo of a female crimson chat
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The Stranger in The Lifeboat Author: Mitch Albom Publisher: Sphere
The blurb read, “The uplifting new novel from the bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie.” I haven’t read Tuesdays with Morrie, but I have certainly heard about it, for years, so it must have been good, and Mitch Albom must be a good writer, and besides that I really could use an uplifting book right now. Purchase made. The story begins with survivors from the Galaxy, an over the top, luxurious yacht owned by Jason Lambert.
It set sail from Cape Verde with a guest list of who’s who; there was a former president, an athlete, an ambassador, top businesspeople, as well as the cabin crew. Jason Lambert, the owner of the Galaxy put together this gathering for a three-hour tour. Actually, it was part of a week-long event called “the Grand Idea”, a more fun version of Davos. But there was an explosion, and the Galaxy sank. Three days later the survivors, who are now on a lifeboat, find a man in the ocean not clinging to anything, not wearing a life jacket. They pull him on board and notice he doesn’t have any injuries. The other survivors are bloody and bruised but not this
man of mystery. All on board introduce themselves and wait for the stranger to say who he is, Eventually he says, “I am the Lord.” Everything we learn about the lifeboat and the survivors are documented in a notebook that Benji, a crew member, is keeping while the lifeboat drifts aimlessly
through the Atlantic Ocean. He is writing it as a letter to Annabelle, the love of his life. He details how his cousin, Dobby, had planned to blow up the Galaxy and had asked for Benji’s help. Dobby was angry with the world and with rich entitled men like Jason Lambert. Benji declined but also didn’t do anything to stop Dobby, and
now is ladened with guilt. Their food and water rations are running low. Sharks are circling. A year later, the reader is transported on the other side of the Atlantic on the shores of Marguerita Bay in Montserrat, a tiny island in the Caribbean. Montserrat has had a tough time, a volcano erupted 24 years ago covering part of the island with mud and ash. People fled, the economy tanked. A “thin, bearded man” named Rom, has just shown up at the police station to report he has found a lifeboat. Police Inspector, Jarty LeFleur is sent to interview the man and investigate. But LeFleur is going through his own personal struggles and may not be able to handle an
investigation of this magnitude. If I had delved a little deeper into that introductory blub I would have also read, “What would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared.” This book is about faith and if I had read that I would have been less included to read it – OK, I wouldn’t have read it. Not that I don’t have faith (not sure) or deny others the right to their faith (believe what you want just don’t try to force it on me). But this story was in your face faith based. I also got a whiff of Life of Pi as I was reading it. Guess I need to up my game on researching books before I read them. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic
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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Say it with Flowers
CHERALYN DARCEY
Red roses for love, yellow ones for friendship and daisy to wish happiness but did you know that all flowers have meanings, and they are not all that hard to find? This is the week of Valentine’s Day and along with the chocolates, dates, a few proposals, one thing is a certain, flowers! You may be growing them, or plan to or maybe just want to grab a bunch to share or enjoy so this week, let’s explore the facinating Language of Flowers. People of the Victorian period (18371901) made the “language’’ of flowers extremely popular. Blooms were used for secret messages between friends and lovers, and even between enemies. It was a time when communication between each other was dictated by social standing and the expected morals of the day played a huge part. The Language of Flowers was used as a code, to pass these messages on to each other. Flowers were also used in their jewellery, furnishings, artworks, textiles, and in gardens and floral displays. Not many not many people of the Victorian era would dream of organising a dinner centrepiece without careful consideration of the meanings of each blossom. In Victorian times it was that fascination with the connection of science and nature, along with the arts that helped them explore these meanings, which had related to herbalism for centuries. The way a flower and its plant looked, smelt, tasted, its medicinal properties, all of these things lead to defined ‘meanings’. In the past the meanings of flowers were commonly known because people lived within nature but these days, unfortunately, the closest that many come to, for example, a chamomile flower will be chopped up in a tea blend. The messages of flowers or even just their presence is comforting in times of grief and stress. Personally, I had a really hard time when my grandmother passed away as we were very close. Coincidently I was making a military house move of my own at the time and the new home had a horribly barren backyard, except for one plant. It was a gardenia, her favourite flower. So, whether a coincidence or just that my heart was looking for comfort, seeing that divine white flower in this rather
empty garden was such a huge comfort to me. When it comes to love, picking flowers that express your admiration for someone, longing and passion would naturally entail flowers that were precious, perhaps rare, red of colour to indicate passion, sweet smelling to swoon the recipient and the meanings that the accepted ‘language of flowers’ of your era and area had already bestowed would make it a lot easier to get it right. Important if you were wooing the person of your dreams and didn’t have the skills of the written word or might upset the etiquette of the time. How to Buy Flowers When choosing a bunch of blooms for someone else, it is important to think of them for a minute before walking into a florist’s shop. A problem with most people is they choose what they like, not what would suit the other person’s taste or needs. A simple way to get this right is to look towards the recipient’s personality. If they have a bright and happy personality or they are feeling sick or a bit down, maybe a bunch of sunflowers would be fantastic. They mean power,strength,happiness, and good health. Now you could google this or look it up in a book but just look at them! They look like big bright happy suns and that’s exactly what they mean. Although you may want to say I love you this week, this handy reference guide will help you connect with other flowers and their meanings. You can give them to others, buy or
even better, grow them for yourself. New Job - Delphiniums mean new opportunities, possibilities and even leadership, so they are good to use as gifts or decoration when seeking a new job as well as celebrating landing one. Get Well - Sunflowers are wonderful flowers for those who are unwell or facing health challenges. They mean strength, happiness, confidence and generally “get well soon”. Birthday - Gerberas are the perfect birthday flower. They mean happiness, celebration, appreciation and wishes for a happy life. New Home - Cornflowers are wonderful to add to an occasion celebrating a new home because they speak of protection, new home blessings and new friendships. Funeral - These are very personal occasions, but should you wish to give flowers which offer support then heartsease are a compassionate way to say that you are thinking of those affected and that you are there for them. Wedding - If you would like to give flowers to someone to celebrate news of a wedding then you might consider a flowering cactus. They mean love which will always endure. The Meanings of a Few Popular Flowers Sunflower (Helianthus annuus): get well, strength, happiness, confidence Red Rose (Rosa): love, courage, respect, passion, lust, relationship, beauty White Rose (Rosa): truth, honesty,
purity, protection Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus): victory, support, vitality, independence Dahlia (Dahlia): encouragement, dignity, generosity, faith, resiliency Violet (Viola): faithfulness, answers within, subconscious, modesty Pink Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus): love, encouragement, gratitude Daffodil ((Narcissus pseudonarcissus): hope, inspiration, respect, renewal Red Tulip (Tulipa): desire, passion, declaration of love, belief Peony (Paeonia officinalis): happy marriage, honour, wealth, health, nobility The Language Flowers
Wendy of Long Jetty asked me this week via social media and whether they are cut from your garden or bought from one of our lovely florists, we all want the love to last as long as possible. As soon as you receive your flowers, remove all foliage from the stems that will sit below the waterline in a vase. Rinse the stems and cut on an angle. Place away from full, direct sunlight and heat and away from drafts. Change water every second day, remove any dead flowers and recut stems that look dried.
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While the traditional Victorian Language of Flowers focuses on blossoms that were popular in the Northern Hemisphere, a close study of the botanical history of the plant and ethnobotany, (the uses humans have made of plants) can reveal to us the meanings of any flower and plant, including our Australian Natives. For example, a bright bunch of Billy Buttons (Pycnosorus globosus), are the perfect way to say sorry. A pathway lined with Bottlebrush is perfect for busy families to walk through before coming into the home to leave the troubles of the day behind them. Banksia (Banksia spp.) “I love being with you”, “Congratulations” Boronia (Boronia spp.) “Good luck in your exams”, “Can we work this out?” Billy Buttons (Pycnosorus globosus) “I’m sorry”, “I want to begin again” Everlasting Daisy (Rhodanthe spp.) “I’d
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like to be your friend”, “I hope this last forever” Flannel Flower (Atinotus helianthin) “I love you”, “I trust you” Flowering Gum (Eucalyptus spp.) “Get well soon”, “I will not do it again” Geraldton Wax (Chamelaucium spp.) “You can do this”, “Be mine” Grevillea (Grevillea spp.) “Good luck”, “I wish you well in the future” Gymea Lily (Doryanthes excelsa) “I believe in you”, “I’m proud of you” Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.) “Please forgive me”, “I forgive you” Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus spp.)”Bon voyage”, “I wish you well in the future” Waratah (Telopea spp.) “I wish you strength”, “I am by your side” Wattle (Acacia spp.) “Congratulations”, “You make me happy” GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK You can plant the following now: Culinary herbs, beans, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, cress, cucumber, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, mustard, onions (spring), parsnip, potato tubers, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, swede, sweetcorn,turnips,zucchinis,ageratum, alyssum, boronia, begonia, calendula, cleome, cyclamen, forget-me-not, nasturtium, pansy, poppy (Iceland), stock, verbena, vinca, viola, wallflower HAVE YOU GOT A GARDEN TO SHARE? 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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Business & Property War Memorial to receive timely makeover
The Pearl Beach Progress Association has applied to rebuild the War Memorial - (Inset) View of the memorial noting masonry defects
The Pearl Beach Progress Association (PBPA) has submitted a development application to Council for approval to rebuild the Pearl Beach War Memorial. Under the plans, the War Memorial at 9 Diamond Rd will undergo a demolition and rebuild. Since its unveiling in September 1950, the memorial has been restored many times however the plaque is now
replaced with a bronze plaque and the original brickwork has been bagged and is now rendered. A condition report by Romey Knaggs Heritage (RKH) in September 2021 revealed the war memorial’s render is ‘drummy’ and ‘generally in poor condition.’ “The plinth either has no damp proof course (DPC), or the DPC has been bridged by the paving, so is continually subject to rising damp,” the
report said. “The upper part of the plinth seems to have been given a “waterproof” coating – which may in fact be trapping moisture beneath the render. “It is also possible that the substrate was not properly prepared before new render was applied (i.e. it was not desalinated).” The report stated there is a main concern about the “poor condition of the render’ to the
Memorial plinth and adjacent low walls. The report listed several options and the Association settled on the preferred option – “Replace all the rendered brickwork is solid sawn sandstone masonry to match the sawn sandstone used in other parts of the front entrance to the Hall”. “As the Memorial has been subject to constant change in keeping with current landscape design at the Hall entrance, it is
considered acceptable to change the material of the Memorial while maintaining its form and location,” the RKH said. “No separate stone capping will be required to the low brick walls. “This solution will require less maintenance than other solutions.” The PBPA said they are applying for a small grant for the upgrade of the War
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Memorial either from the Australian Government (Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program) and/or from the NSW Community War Memorials Fund. More details on the project are expected to be available on February 11 when the application will be advertised on Council’s ePlanning Portal. Maisy Rae
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Julia NEWBOULD Managing Editor • Money magazine It’s important that we teach children about the benefits of giving. It comes as no surprise that the pandemic has caused some young people to retreat and become anxious about the state of the world. One way to help them re-engage and to connect with a community is to develop their charitable skills. Thinking of others who are disadvantaged or taking up a worthwhile cause can be healthy as it develops a young person’s empathy, compassion and engagement. It helps them understand that they are part of a community and that it’s good to care for each other and contribute to that community. As they grow older, they might give their time to help cook meals for the needy, or work at a charity, nursing home or childcare centre. There are many charities and worthwhile causes that can fire up the imagination of even the
most self-absorbed or disconnected child. A simple way to encourage charitable giving from a young age is to divide pocket money into different parts, such as spending, saving and giving. Most of the time kids focus on spending and, if you’re lucky, some saving. When you put money aside to give away, you can have a regular conversation about what causes they might want to support. It doesn’t have to be very much. The suggested amount for adults is 3%-5% of their income. If kids are receiving $5 a week, then they can put 20c away for giving. Over the year, this will add up to $10.40. Let them know that small amounts add up. Give examples, such as the money raised from passengers on Qantas flights who pop their small change into the supplied charity envelopes. They have raised $31 million over 26 years for UNICEF, which helps disadvantaged children throughout the world.
Often kids will find a cause that is meaningful to them, or you could suggest one that would resonate. Never underestimate their generosity. I know an 11-year-old who raised $1000 from friends and relatives when she shaved her head. Her grandmother had cancer and she donated her sponsorship money to cancer research. Another raised money for the deaf, because her two siblings lived with impaired hearing. A popular cause is endan-
gered koalas. If you adopt a koala with the World Wildlife Fund, you receive an adoption certificate, a fluffy toy and a fact book. There are numerous stories from adults about how community service changed their view of the world and, in some cases, their career choice. Check how much of your child’s donation goes directly to the people in need and how much goes towards the charity’s administration costs. Schools and religious
organisations do a great job at encouraging kids to support good causes by raising money and promoting charities. My kids’ school runs the Forty Hour Famine event and students pay $1 for retrieving lost items. The money helps support two World Vision children - one in Africa and one in Asia. It currently costs $48 a month to support one child. The school only gives a reference to final year students if they do a worthwhile community service for nine months.
Some leadership programs, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, insist on a certain number of hours of volunteering, as well as physical activities and skills. There are other ways to help the community that don’t involve money: visiting elderly neighbours and taking along a cake; or bundling up unwanted clothing items and donating them to a charity. As they grow older, kids can also donate their time.
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West Street bakery changes hands after 28 years Two well-loved business owners will say goodbye to the community they have served for 28 years this Saturday, when the duo retire from running the Umina Hot Bread Kitchen. Co-owners Fanny and Aaron Li have been serving customers their beloved Pork and Chicken Vietnamese rolls for the past 28 years but have decided now is the time for them to retire. The West St bakery and café has now changed hands to a new owner who is committed to keeping the business as it is. Sue Long, who has been working at the café for six years, said it is a well-deserved break for Fanny and Aaron. “They’ve been here for 28 years this August – they have
worked all their lives, six days a week, 7am till 5pm,” Long said. “They are lovely people and we’ve now become the best of friends. “Our regular customers are sad, very sad. “We have all become friends with them, watched their kids grow up and then their kids.” Regular customer, Gary Sing, said it was sad to see Fanny and Aaron retire, but wished them the best. “Everyone will miss them,” Sing said. “They’ve been there for 28 years and we all have got to know them. “They’ve been part of the furniture for 28 years.” Maisy Rae
Council tourism team wins bronze medal in state awards Central Coast Council’s Marketing and Tourism Team has won a bronze medal in the Local Government Award for Tourism category of the NSW Tourism Awards. The awards, managed by the NSW Tourism Industry Council, supported by Business NSW, and in partnership with the NSW Government and Destination NSW, were announced virtually on February 3 as the industry celebrated tourism’s path to recovery following COVID-19 setbacks. Two other Central Coast businesses received accolades this year - the Australian Reptile Park took out the silver award for Major Tourist Attraction and. IBIS Styles at The Entrance was awarded the bronze for 4-4.5 Star Accommodation
Business NSW Reginal Director, Paula Marrtin, said the awards reflected the outstanding resilience and innovative spirit of the industry. “There is no doubt that the last two years have been extremely challenging for the NSW Visitor Economy with many businesses across the Central Coast on their knees during lockdowns,” Martin said. “It was a proud moment to see three excellent businesses from the Central Coast recognised for their contribution towards our visitor economy making the most out of lockdowns and restricted travel to build new visitor experiences. “Tourism is an important part of our regional economy contributing over $1.2B and employing nearly 10,000 locals, so a big congratulations
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goes to our Central Coast businesses and all the winners of the 2021 Tourism Awards for demonstrating excellence during such difficult times.” Spokesperson for Destination Central Coast and Council Director, Natalia Cowley, said being recognised in the state’s prestigious industry awards was a fantastic achievement for Council’s dedicated Marketing and Tourism team. “I am immensely proud of our Marketing and Tourism team who, in a relatively short period of time since bringing the function in-house in July 2020, have propelled our region onto the world stage with a powerful Destination Central Coast brand that heroes locals, local products and our spectacular natural environment,” Cowley said. “The team is continually
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finding new ways to support industry opportunities and grow the visitor economy. “They have been particularly recognised for their work in supporting the local industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for their tourism management and visitor promotion strategies. “We congratulate all award winners announced last night, and also want to congratulate Sydney Oyster Farm Tours at Mooney Mooney and Young Achiever, Central Coast local Amanda Woodbine, who were named finalists in the Awards.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the Central Coast tourism sector is supported by teams at Council dedicated to seeing it prosper – teams who work alongside the community, industry and all levels of government.
“Tourism is an important pillar of the Central Coast economy and having a strong strategy for the long-term management of the sector which balances community needs and the protection of our environment is vital,” Hart said. Receiving a Bronze Award in the NSW Tourism Awards adds to the region’s growing list of accolades also driven by Council and Destination Central Coast, including being the only NSW destination named in Green Destinations’ international 2021 Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories list; winning Most Compelling Itinerary in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards 2021; and The Entrance named a Finalist in Wotif’s Aussie Town of the Year Awards 2021. Now in their 31st year, the NSW Tourism Awards celebrate
business excellence, acknowledge business innovation and reward exceptional customer service. Parts of the 2021 program were modified to reflect the business challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters over the past 12-months. This year’s awards attracted 116 entrants representing a diverse range of businesses from across the state with finalists across 29 categories recognised for excellence in a range of tourism areas such as Tourist Attractions, Festivals and Events, Ecotourism, New Tourism Business, Tourism Marketing & Campaigns, Accommodation, Excellence in Accessible Tourism and Local Government Award for Tourism. Terry Collins
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Applications open for job creation grants
Eastcoast Beverages received $360,000 in the last round
Central Coast businesses can now apply for Round Two of the NSW Government’s $140M Regional Job Creation Fund, which aims to create at least 2,000 new jobs in regional NSW over a threeyear period. Parliamentary Secretary for
the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said applications were now open for a share of $40M available in Round Two. “Round one of the Regional Job Creation Fund saw an injection of investment into businesses like Eastcoast Beverages, Glenworth Valley, Beer Farm and Vision Lighting,”
Crouch said. “Last year we announced a massive $2M to support Cordina Food Group to purchase equipment for a second endto-end cooking line, creating 100 full-time positions, which included apprenticeships and training opportunities. “Round Two will continue to build on this support, and
enable economic recovery across our agriculture, manufacturing, energy, tourism and resource industries, ensuring they continue to thrive now and into the future. “Regional NSW is the engine room of the state and providing support to companies to expand their operations. “This fund allows businesses
to fast-track their growth plans, expand their operations and creates a solid base for job creation now and into the future.” Grants will range from $100,000 to $5M to help fund projects such as replacing plant equipment, upgrading technology and developing iconic tourism experiences.
Applications will close at 9am on Monday, March 14. For information about eligibility criteria and program guidelines, go to nsw.gov.au/ RJCF. Source: Media release, Feb 8 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch
Progress Association granted rates support and events funding The Pearl Beach Progress Association has received funding to help support the operation of its community events as part of Central Coast Council’s Community Support Grants Program. The funding was announced at Council’s February 8 meeting. Under the grants program, the Association has received a 50 per cent subsidy off the ordinary rates component due on its Memorial Hall for the financial year which calculates out to be approximately $2250. The group also received $450 for Council reserve hire and equipment for children’s activities for an Australia Day event. Council allocated $31,025 from its Community Support Grants Program to support a total of 12 local projects and events. Council said these have been funded through existing and approved Operational Plan budgets. Council Administrator Rik Hart said the grants program supports local community
organisations to continue to deliver projects and activities that connect and create opportunities for local residents. “It’s great to see 12 applicants receive necessary financial
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Fresh Summer potato salad with lemon aioli typical 3 minute fruit and cheese assembly like the delicious burrata and peach salad we featured last week. However, this is a meal in its own right – there’s no need for grilled fish or chicken to accomplish satiety.
GEORGIA LIENEMANN We’re back for the fourth instalment of our Summer salads series. This week, a recipe that delivers on the promise that they can well and truly cut it as a hearty, standalone meal. The hallmark of Summer is fresh salads that can be thrown together in mere minutes. Granted, this one has a few extra ingredients than your
When your goal is building a hearty meal rather than a side, let the macronutrient elements be the centrepiece rather than the greens. Here, we have potatoes and soft-boiled eggs ticking the carbohydrate and protein boxes respectively, and fresh early Summer produce to add crunch and freshness. Paired with a bright, zingy lemon aioli, this is a delicious easy meal that won’t leave anyone hungry. Well, I hope you enjoy this one. Stay tuned for some more Summer classics coming your way as we enjoy the last hurrah before Autumn sets in.
Summer potato salad for two Ingredients Lemon Aioli 1 medium egg (room temperature) Pinch of salt ½ tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 small clove garlic, finely grated or minced 1/3 cup macadamia or avocado oil 1/3 cup mild flavoured extra-virgin olive oil Zest of half a lemon Salad 500g new or waxy potatoes, peeled Handful of green beans, topped and tailed ½ cup of frozen peas ½ bunch of asparagus, ends removed 3 medium red radishes, finely sliced Half a small red onion, finely sliced Handful of dill fronds, rinsed and roughly chopped 1 small red chilli, seeds removed and sliced 2 eggs, soft-boiled and halved Method: Lemon Aioli
You can use a traditional method to prepare this (i.e. whisk and mixing bowl), however my favourite shortcut is to place the ingredients in a wide mouth 500ml jar and use a handheld stick blender to combine. Whack your lid on the mayo and its straight in the fridge, leaving only your blender to have a quick rinse.
salted water and bring it to the boil, adding the green beans. Allow them to cook for 2 minutes, add the peas and after another 2 minutes, the asparagus. Cook for a further 30-60 seconds only, so that the asparagus maintains some crunch. Drain the greens and set them aside on a plate to cool.
Start with your eggs, lemon juice, garlic, mustard and salt – blend them until foamy. Leave the blender running and add the oils in a slow, steady stream. Adjust the flavours if necessary, then stir through the lemon zest.
3. To assemble the salad, lay the potatoes evenly over a small platter and add the greens. Scatter the radishes, onions and dill on top, add the eggs and then garnish with the chilli, then spoon the aioli generously over the top to serve.
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This same formula can last all through summer and into Autumn if you rotate the seasonal offerings with the potatoes and eggs. Once asparagus and fresh beans are out, lightly cooked zucchini can replace them. The dill can be easily substituted for any herb - parsley or tarragon work well – and fried capers and anchovies can add a new layer of flair whenever you need it.
1. Bring a medium sized pot of well salted water to the boil, whilst preparing the potatoes by cutting them into 2.5 cm pieces. Blanch them in the water for 5 or so minutes until they’re cooked-through but firm. Set them aside in a colander to cool. 2. Fill the same pot half full again with well
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Disability providers to distribute rapid tests to disabled and support workers Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is preparing to work with local disability providers to distribute the Coast’s share of almost 300,000 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to be provided statewide to people with disability and their support workers. It is not yet known how many of the tests will be allocated to the Central Coast, but a CCLHD spokesperson said the Health District would work with disability providers who would then distribute the RATs to clients and support workers. Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability Services, Natasha Maclaren-Jones, said the testing kits were a vital part of
protecting people living and working in disability-funded residential settings. “Protecting people with disability is important because they can often be at greater risk of developing more serious illness if they become infected with COVID-19,” MaclarenJones said. “This distribution of testing kits underpins the NSW Government’s priority of protecting the most vulnerable members of the community while the pandemic continues to pose a risk.” The initiative supplements the rollout of RATs to NDIS participants announced on February 4 by the Federal Government which is responsible for supporting the disability sector.
“Local Health Districts staff engage with disability service providers on a regular basis and are well placed to distribute these tests,” Maclaren-Jones said. “This roll out will help ensure that people with disability can be supported safely at home and reduce the risk of infections spreading as well as the potential for hospital admission.” People with disability can also purchase testing kits using their NDIS plan funding or access their free allocation from community pharmacies available for those who hold Commonwealth Health Care or Concession Cards. Source: Media release, Feb 6 NSW Government
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Lifeline text service goes 24/7 An extension of Lifeline’s crisis text helpline availability has been welcomed by the organisation’s Central Coast network. Lifeline announced this week that a $1.5M grant from the Federal Government had enabled fast-tracking the expansion of the text service to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lifeline Hunter Central Coast CEO, Robert Sams, said the move would be a huge support for the region. “Having this service, alongside webchat and the traditional phone, means that those on the Coast seeking help can do so in the communication medium of their choice, at all times of the day and night,” Sams said. He said demand for Lifeline’s services had risen dramatically over the past two years. “It started with drought and bushfires – and then COVID hit,” he said.
“Calls are up by 25 per cent since the pandemic began and we broke our own record for calls multiple times last yearwith 3,726 calls received nationally on New Year’s Day alone. “Here on the Central Coast we take about 400 calls each week, at all times, day or night, with about 60 counsellors on staff. “The people who answer our calls are just amazing. “Most of them are volunteers, giving their time to help others in distress or crisis.” Sams said expanding the service would ease the burden for many who reach out for help. “A lot of people won’t reach out by phone but will text,” he said. “Maybe it’s a teenager who wants to text without having to find a private place from which to make a phone call – it could also help in domestic violence situations.” The move would also ease the workload for the Coast’s stretched telephone counsellors,
Lifeline Hunter Central Coast CEO, Robert Sams
he said. Lifeline has been providing Australia’s only crisis text helpline since 2019. National CEO, Colin Seery, said the service has increased the range and total number of people contacting the organisation. “This is a landmark in suicide prevention in Australia and is all about bringing help to people who are in situations and environments where accessing
support through digital communication is the only safe or viable option,” Seery said. “The service is unique in that it allows for genuine privacy during contact, so it is well suited to support cohorts at heightened vulnerability such as help seekers experiencing domestic and family violence or those living with a disability.” In a 2019 evaluation of the original service by the Australian Health Services Research Institute, 42 per cent of contacts
said they would not have used another service if the text or chat were not available. Of 1,000 help seekers who were asked to provide demographic information, the median age of people using the service is 24, while 80 per cent of help seekers identified as female. Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, said Lifeline’s 24/7 text service is an important expansion of the vital service the charity provides in crisis support
and suicide prevention. If you, or someone you know, are feeling overwhelmed, connect with Lifeline in the way you feel most comfortable. Call to speak to a crisis supporter on 13 11 14, text 0477 131 114 or chat to Lifeline online at www.lifeline.org.au. All services are now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Terry Collins
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Consider a career in animal care Emma Mayne of Gosford has recently graduated with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing and is encouraging others to consider a career in the industry to meet the increasing demand for wildlife rehabilitation carers. After completing her certification at Gosford TAFE, Mayne has secured employment at ARH Vets as an animal attendant where she cares for animals in emergencies. “TAFE NSW has taught me so many practical skills and vastly improved my knowledge,” she said. “The learning and mentoring that the wonderful teachers provide is second-to-none. “Their relevant, practical experience and strong industry connections, together with my qualification, have enabled me to progress in my career. “We see all sorts of animals come through emergency including pets and
floods,” the spokesperson said. “According to NSW Wildlife Rehabilitation data, in 2014 there were 3,157 animal rescues in Gosford; this number has increased year on year and in 2020, 6,127 animals were rescued, at an increase of 94 per cent.” TAFE NSW Animal Services teacher Emma Whitlock said students were getting handson exposure to caring for wildlife. “It is important that students learn the fundamentals of caring for animals in real situations,” she said. “Upon graduation, TAFE NSW students are job-ready and fully equipped to walk into any animal institution to put into practice what they have learnt.” For more information visit www.tafensw.edu.au or call 131 601.
Emma Mayne recently graduated
native wildlife. “Just recently I’ve helped to treat kangaroos, tawny frogmouths, echidnas and kookaburras.
“The passionate teachers at TAFE NSW prepared me for being on the job because they all have a long history of industry experience.”
A TAFE spokesperson said newly-released statistics have revealed the number of animals needing care due to car collisions and recent natural
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Over 600 participate in Bouddi Coastal Trail run
RUNNING Hundreds of runners lined up at a wet and windy Killcare Beach on Saturday, February 5, to participate in the annual Bouddi Coastal Trail Run. A 21km, 14km and a 1km kids beach run went ahead on the day. Event organiser, Mark Roberts, said 630 participants came from predominately Central Coast and Sydney, but also from interstate for the race.
“It went really well,” Roberts said. “The scenery is what separates this race from the rest – the fact that as you head away from the beach, you get the views across the ocean clifftops, bush and then down to Maitland Bay. “You can’t just run down any bush track where you’ve got views like that. “We had tremendous volunteers from across the Coast and they were much
appreciated.” This is the fifth time the event has been ran at Bouddi. The first 1.5km is along Killcare and Putty Beach, giving runners a chance to find some space before the track narrows at the Northern end of the Beach. There is one split point where the two course distances divert from each other. This split point is located approximately 5km into the run at the junction of Bouddi Coastal
Walk and Mount Bouddi Walking Track. In the 17-29 years open, Zac Bissett took out the top male spot, completing the race in 01:45:01, with Katie Mahoney taking the female spot at 02:02:57. In the 30-39 years senior, Ronnie Sparke clinched first place, completing the race in 01:38:59 and Monika Ludriks taking out first for the female senior in 02:09:50. The results were consistent
with the 40-49 years veteran and 50-59 years master events. Vlad Shatrov and Peter Storey took out the men’s top spot with 01:49:39 and 02:03:58 respectively. Claire Rayner and Leonie Montgomery ran their way to first in 02:05:07 and 02:31:41. In the 60 plus years Grand Master event, David Winch completed the run in 02:11:24 and Caroline Wilson in 02:57:00. All competitors received a Bouddi Coastal Run 2022
finisher’s medal upon completion of the course. Volunteers from Killcare Surf Life Saving Club helped out on the day with patrols and by manning a post-race BBQ lunch for participants. “They’re a good team at Killcare Surf Life Saving Club,” Roberts said. “It’s vital to have that support from the local community and organisations … it’s their pride pocket of the world!” Maisy Rae
Controversial result at junior speedway event MOTORCYCLE RACING Bathurst rider Noah Grabham took top honours at the M & K Eklund Transport New South Wales Under 16 Speedway Championship held at the Central Coast Junior Motor Cycle Club track at North Somersby on February 5. The weather held off and the track staff worked wonders to allow some of the country’s best junior speedway riders to turn on an enthralling program of races. At the end of a meeting that produced plenty of close and exciting racing there was a dramatic championship decider and an outcome that, in the eyes of some observers, was controversial. The 20 heat races decided the top three riders who progressed direct to the A Final – with Grabham finishing top on countback with 14 points, after being beaten only in his final heat by Beau Bailey,
Noah Grabham in action
ahead of Queensland champion Jordy Loftus who lost only to Grabham. Bailey was next on 13 with a third place behind Loftus and Cooper Antone in his first heat and then four wins. The next four riders on the
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could not overhaul him, after both had scored 11 points in their heats. The other B Finalists were Queenslanders Anika Loftus and Jai Bainbridge who finished in that order. With the top four riders lined
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up for the final there was sure to be drama – Grabham led but as Loftus tried an outside pass he actually lost second place as Bailey came through on the inside. As Bailey continued his inside charge there appeared to be some contact with Grabham
who ran off the track. The official decision saw Bailey excluded with the win awarded to Grabham ahead of Loftus and Antone. Fans were left rewarded for their patience as track staff turned a saturated surface in to an extremely raceable track that allowed the youngsters to show off their talents, albeit two hours later than the planned start time. Even the least experienced riders showed enough to suggest that all will progress with coaching as part of the Speedway Experience Coaching program led by former world Number Three Craig Boyce. One of the bottom half of the field was the only girl from NSW in the line-up, Ruby James from the Kurri Kurri Junior club, who received the Encouragement Award at the meeting. Source: Media release, Feb 7 Peter Baker, Central Coast Junior Motor Cycle Club
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defensive structure to keep Victory away from the net, continuing their record of only one conceded (penalty) goal throughout this year’s FFA run. On multiple occasions Mariners left back Jacob Farrell stepped up in the biggest game of his early career to deny Victory right wing Marco Rojas from advancing one-on-one against Mark Birighitti in goal, making decisive – yet dangerous – slide tackles in the penalty area and discontinuing the attack. Always solid was Kye Rowles in the centre back position, returned from the Socceroos camp in Oman to reform his team’s defensive line. Trouble was experienced at the other end of the field, where the team struggled to find clear pathways toward testing Victory keeper, Ivan Kelava. By half time, the game was delicately balanced, deadlocked at 0-0, with only possibility waiting in the second half.
The Melbourne hosts were quick to take command of play in the second half, denying the Mariners’ consistency in possession and forcing them into defensive exertions. Underneath this tumult in general play, the Mariners displayed a determined resistance, yet the first crack showed with a precariously positioned free kick rewarded to Victory on the edge of the penalty area. In the 70th minute, this was the breakthrough moment for Melbourne, and Jason Davidson and his left boot took full advantage of the opportune, 45-degree angle on goal. The strike caught Birighitti off guard - he was busy minding his left of goal, leaving him unable to react in time for the shot curling into the right-hand side of the net. With a deficit established, the Mariners were forced into a stronger attacking effort yet missed a clinical final touch in the hard-earned ultimate
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moment in front of goal. To the unrewarded credit of the visitors, a go-for-broke response resulted in a quick return goal from Oliver Bozanic on the half volley with a dipping lob beyond the grasp of Kelava – making good on the Mariners’ mantra: Won’t Back Down. In the end, this final hope was not enough to force the game into extra time, with the endgame whistle quickly following to reward Victory the renamed, Australia Cup. In consolation, the ‘Mark Viduka’ Best Player Award was bestowed onto Rowles for his resilient defensive effort against the dominating home team, an award he shares with Victory’s Jake Brimmer. The Mariners may be grieved to have come so far in the FFA Cup only to end up second best, yet their struggles to reach this final showed a growing capability within Head Coach Nick Montgomery’s squad that will continue to benefit them for the remaining
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A-League season. “I thought the boys were fantastic tonight (and) I’m super proud of them,” he said. “Obviously Birighitti didn’t have much to do and it was a fantastic free kick to break the deadlock. “Then from that moment on the game changes a bit, we had to risk, we had a couple of decent chances, we copped a sloppy second goal. “All credit to the boys, I thought they showed great fight to keep going, to pull themselves back and then we just ran out of injury time unfortunately. “We’ll learn from the experience, move on, dust ourselves down, travel back to the Central Coast and we’ve got a massive period of games coming up, the boys will take a lot from that. “It hurts now, and the boys are hurting in there but I’ve just told them, ‘put your heads up, be super proud’.”
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Longest outrigger race in NSW went off without a hitch OUTRIGGER RACING If you were nearby a beach on Saturday, January 29, you may have been rewarded with the sight of outrigger canoes battling the waves from Patonga to Terrigal.
The Ettalong-based Outrigger Canoe Club, Te Ika Nui, hosted the annual event for the second year running with eight canoes and 16 teams lined up to clinch gold. The Maui Jim 50-kilometre Head2Head OC6 relay race involved a return trek from
Patonga to Terrigal with teams tasked to swap at either end. Race director, Bob King, said the event went off without a hitch. “The weather gods were on our side… it was a stunning day,” King said.
“There was a moderate swell, a bit of wind – we were pretty happy with the turnout. “It’s the longest outrigger race in NSW … it’s only for experienced paddlers.” The Cronulla Outrigger Canoe Club’s men’s crew was named the overall winner, recording a
record time of four hours and three minutes. The club said they debuted their ‘brand spanking new’ canoe on the day, the ‘Niuhi’, which is Hawaiian for the ‘Man Eating Shark’. Other teams involved included Bondi, The Lakes, Northern
Beaches, Port Hacking, Pacifica, Ik Ai Ka, Newcastle and Mollymook. Event sponsors Maui Jim and Sharkskin donated prizes for the event. Maisy Rae