Issue 187 of Wyong Regional Chronicle by Central Coast Newspapers

22 APRIL 2020

ISSUE 187

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Work on The Entrance Channel continues

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One of the driving forces for the rights of people with a disability, is disbanding. See page 3

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Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) has reported a “shockingly high” increase in fine particle emissions. See page 5

SW Roads and Maritime Services are working on a barge under The Entrance bridge until the end of May, to replace power cables. Meanwhile,

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Coast Council is working on the next phases of the 2020 dredging program following initial works completed earlier in April under the advice and guidance of expert coastal engineers engaged by council. About 5,000 cubic

metres of sand have been removed from the eastern reaches of the channel and used to repair eroded banks on the southern side of the channel. The works were also designed to discourage further outflow from

the channel along the southern side and sustain the current flow of water through the northern channel for a longer period of time. Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said that during the February flood event, a lot of erosion

occurred on the southern banks of the channel. “Repair of this foreshore will improve the safety of the beach area and protect nearby infrastructure such as council’s lifeguard tower,” she said. Continued page 6

Call Centre closed after employee tested positive for coronavirus F

ederal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has called on the Minister for Government Services, Stuart Robert, to assure her constituents about the welfare of employees of the Services Australia Centrelink call centre at Tuggerah. McBride’s call comes

after NSW Health confirmed that a call centre worker had tested positive for coronavirus on April 19. The centre, which employs several hundred people, was subsequently closed for an extensive cleaning and a site risk assessment, while health authorities investigate the worker’s source of infection and begin tracing their close contacts.

It’s believed at least five other employees have since undergone testing after exhibiting COVID-19 like symptoms, but this has yet to be confirmed by health authorities. According to McBride, reports of substandard physical distancing at the centre had been coming into her office for close to a month prior to the positive diagnosis. “It is almost a month since I first heard

concerns about the lack of physical distancing at the Services Australia call centre in Tuggerah,” McBride said. “I have written to Minister Robert twice since then, seeking information about support to work from home and the safety of employees working in the centre, and am yet to receive a response. “Employees, their families and our

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community need to know that the situation is under control. “It is my understanding that very few people have been given the option to work from home during the pandemic. “They are essential workers, supporting hundreds of thousands of Australians through the economic shutdown and immense job losses. Continued page 4

Commercial tenants across the Central Coast significantly impacted by COVID-19. See page 9

Sport

Mannering Park Sailing Club has received a $197,800 government grant for its boatshed extension See page 30

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A Guide to Federal Government Stimulus Measures

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$130B JobKeeper Payment

$1,500 per fortnight per employee for up to 6 months Businesses of less than $1B turnover and whose revenue has fallen more than 30%, or businesses of more than $1B turnover where revenue has fallen more than 50% Revenue impact will be based on BAS statements for last month or quarter relative to the same period last year Employers must apply to the ATO with supporting info Payable for all employees on the payroll as at 1 March 2020 and who continue to be engaged – full-time, part-time and casuals employed for at least 12 months Payable where businesses re-engage employees recently stood down Scheme commences 30 March – payments will be made by the ATO in arrears commencing 1 May

Income Support Supplement Income support supplement of $550 per fortnight Full amount payable to recipients of Jobseeker (NewStart) Payments, Partner Allowance, Widow Allowance, Sickness Allowance and Wife Pension, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, ABSTUDY Living Allowance, Farm Household Allowance and Special Benefits Expanded access for employees recently stood down, sole traders/ selfemployed, casual workers and contract workers who meet the income tests as a result of the downturn due to the Coronavirus Asset testing for JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance and Parenting Payment will be waived for the period of the supplement

Household Support Payment Two separate $750 payments to pension, social security, veteran and other income support recipients and eligible concession card holders First payment will be available to those who eligible recipients any time from 12 March 2020 to 13 April 2020 Second payment will be available to those who are eligible payment recipients on 10 July 2020. A person can receive both payments, but only one in each round Exempt from taxation and will not count as income for the purposes of social security, farm household allowance and veteran payments.

Cashflow Assistance for Business $31.9B Enhancement to earlier Package#1 measure (12 March) Now up to $100,000 available to eligible small and medium-sized businesses (turnover less than $50M) and not for-profits (NFPs) Minimum of $10,000 per business for initial period (up from $2,000) Maximum of $50,000 per business for initial period (up from $25,000) Eligible entities will then receive an additional payment for the period JuneOctober equal to the total they have already been paid Payable as an automatic credit by the ATO of 100% of PAYG tax withheld on workers’ wages and salaries from 28 April 200 Different methodologies applied for monthly and quarterly activity statement lodgements – see treasury.gov.au website for details Wage subsidy of 50% for apprentices and trainees from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020 up to a maximum of $21,000 per person Expected to benefit around 690,000 businesses employing around 7.8 million people, and around 30,000 NFPs (including charities)

As the Coast’s health system braces for a rise in hospital admissions, nascent signs have emerged of a slowing in the rate of spread of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this week, the NSW Government imposed new restrictions to limit social gatherings to just two people and to force travellers returning from overseas into mandatory quarantine in city hotels.

NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian also granted new powers for police to enforce the rules and impose on the spot fines for overt breaches, while health authorities frantically re-purposed health facilities to increase the State’s intensive care capacity. Against this backdrop, the number of new infections reported in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm Wednesday (April1) was 116, down from over 200 the week before.

This brings the total number of reported cases in NSW to 2,298, with 43 people in intensive care units. On the Central Coast, the Local District Health advised the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen to 104, an increase of just 14 cases in the past 48 hours, down from an increase of 32 in the same period last week. There are still no Coronavirusrelated deaths on the Coast and, in fact, only one (non-ICU)

hospital admission. Over 4,280 people have now been tested on the Coast, which implies a positive test rate of around 2.4 per cent, a rate which is very low considering it is based on a sample of people experiencing symptoms and/or who have potentially been exposed to the virus. The slowing rate of spread in NSW comes roughly a fortnight after the initial shutdown measures were introduced and

stands in stark contrast to the rest of the world, where the global death toll has now climbed to almost 50,000. In another glimmer of hope, NSW Police Commissioner told reporters on Wednesday morning, April 1, that the State's social distancing laws, which prevent people from leaving the house without a "reasonable excuse", will be over by the end of June. Reporter: Ross Barry

Two’s company, three’s a fine The National Cabinet has moved to adopt stricter social distancing guidelines, taking the limit on gatherings down from 10 people to just two and requested all Australians stay at home.

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Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced the drastic new measures during his March 29 press conference, telling the nation that the Cabinet was taking action to slow the spread of COVID-19 and save lives and livelihoods. “We will be living with this virus for at least six months, so social distancing measures to slow this virus down must be sustainable for at least that long to protect Australian lives and help Australia

to keep functioning,” the Prime Minister said. “Our public health measures are taking effect, with over 211,000 tests undertaken and 3,966 confirmed cases in Australia (as of March 29). “The rate of increase in the virus curve is slowing, but overall numbers are still increasing,” he added. Exceptions to the two person gathering limit include: people living in the same household going out together; funerals – maximum of 10 people with strict social distancing to be adhered to; weddings – maximum of five people with strict social distancing to be adhered to; and family units. Following his announcement,

the Prime Minister noted that the new two person limit was not legally binding and that it was up to the individual states and territories to adopt measures to make it enforceable. NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, indicated her government would be moving to adopt the measures and empower the NSW Police Force to enforce them, with new legislation coming into effect on March 30. Under the new guidelines NSW Police now have the power to issue on the spot fines of up to $11,000 and in extreme cases jail time, for those not complying with the restrictions. Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Tourist asked to stay home

As self-isolation measures ramp up for Australians returning from overseas, stories of Central Coast residents recently returned.

STIMULUS

The Federal government has now released three economic stimulus packages, each one trumping the one before it in size and scope. Central Coast news has tried to assemble details of the measures most relevant to local residents, including workers, households, retirees and small business. This guide is provided to the best of our understanding and we done our best to check the facts and details of how to access each of the stimulus measures. However it is advised that you visit www.treasury.gov.au for more information. The NSW State Government has also released a range of stimulus measures which are not included here, but which we have detailed in earlier edition of Coast Community News.

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Early Access to Superannuation $1.15B Eligible individuals may access up to $10,000 of their superannuation before 1 July 2020. They will also be able to access up to a further $10,000 from 1 July 2020 until 24 September 2020. Available to individuals who are unemployed, eligible for job seeker payments, youth allowance, parenting payment, special benefit or farm household allowance; or who On or after 1 January 2020, individuals made redundant or had their working hours reduced by 20 per cent or more, or sole traders whose business was suspended, or turnover reduced by 20% or more Application assessed by the ATO via the MyGov website Separate arrangement to apply for self-managed super funds Commences 20 April 2020

Reduction in pension deeming rates $0.9B Temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions and similar products by 50 per cent for 2019-20 and 2020-21 Reduction in both the upper and lower social security deeming rates to 2.25% and 0.25% respectively. Lower benefits are expected to benefit around 900,000 income support recipients, including around 565,000 people on the Age Pension who will, on average, receive around $324 more in the first full year

SME Guarantee Scheme and other business lending measures Government guarantee of 50% of new unsecured loans to SME enterprises (less than $50M turnover) for working capital Maximum total size of loans of $250,000 per borrower Loans will be up to three years, initial six month repayment holiday Subject to lenders credit assessment processes (Government will encourage lenders to provide emergency overdraft facilities) Commences early April 2020 and available for new loans made by up until 30 September 2020. Exemption for banks from responsible lending obligations (6 months) $90B term lending facility by the RBA for banks at a fixed interest rate of 0.25 per cent to support lower business lending rates 0.25% reduction in RBA official cash rates to 0.25% and 3-year bond-buying operations to reduce longer-term rates

Relief for financially distressed businesses Temporary increase in threshold for creditors to issue a statutory demand on a company and the time required to respond demands Temporary increase in threshold for a creditor to initiate bankruptcy proceedings and extension of period of protection for debtors Relief for directors from any personal liability for trading while insolvent Targeted relief from provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 to deal with unforeseen events that arise as a result of the Coronavirus ATO to tailor solutions for struggling business, including temporary reduction of payments or deferrals, or withholding enforcement actions including Director Penalty Notices and wind-ups.

The Federal government has Investment incentives $6.7B now released three economic stimulus packages, each one trumping the one before it in size and scope.

Increase to instant asset write-off threshold from $30,000 to $150,000 Accelerating depreciation deductions for larger investments – 50% of cost of an eligible asset on installation with existing depreciation rules to apply to the balance For businesses with aggregated annual turnover of less than $500 million Expected to support over 3.5 million businesses employing more than 9.7 million employees.

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Central Coast Council has joined forces with peak business organisations to set up a Central Coast COVID-19 Economic Task Force.

The word is coming from all levels of government on both sides of the political spectrum, “if you’re staying on the Central Coast and don’t live here, go home”. And if you are a Coast resident who is aware of non-residents staying in the region, report them. As Easter and the school holidays approach, Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has called for holiday makers and tourists to return home and stay home while social distancing and social isolation measures remain in place. “Home means home, this is not the time for a holiday,” Wicks said. “I’ve heard from many local residents about their concerns with an influx of holiday makers choosing to self-isolate on the Central Coast. “While I can understand why tourists would want to come to our beautiful region, right now, it’s simply not OK. “It is vital for the safety of our community that people stay in their primary residences to self-isolate and to follow the Government guidelines around

non-essential travel. “This is a particularly important message with school holidays and the Easter long weekend approaching.” The State Government has made it abundantly clear that holidaying in a regional area is not a reasonable excuse to be traveling at this time, and the offence carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for six months or a fine of up to

do the right thing and stay at home to protect our community from coronavirus.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, echoed the sentiment and said only permanent residents of the LGA should be on the Coast. “The Central Coast LGA currently has the fourth highest count of COVID-19 cases in NSW (as of April 1),” Crouch

The man bitten by a shark whilst surfing at Wamberal Beach on Monday, April 6, has been identified as 38-year-old Wamberal resident, Hayden Edwards.

Woy Woy Philosophy Society

Missive #14: Hobbes’ Social Contract

Well, it was no easy task getting the Society together this week, what with the ban on social gatherings and all. See page 29

Puzzles page 19 Hayden Edwards with his children

A spokesperson for Central Coast Council confirmed reports of the encounter. “At approximately 10:15am, a surfer was paddling his craft at the local beach when he encountered what is believed to be a shark. “The surfer suffered lacerations to his right hand. “After making his way to shore, he was provided initial first aid by Council Lifeguards before being transported to hospital for further treatment. “The incident is being investigated by NSW Department of Primary Industries who will attempt to

identify the species involved in the attack,” the spokesperson said. Edwards himself has since taken to social media to confirm the details. An avid surfer, Edwards said that a perfect day in the water quickly became a nightmare. “I’ve been surfing most days for as long as I can remember. “As I wandered down the track to Wamberal Beach, I could see the water glittering from the sun, it was beautiful. “I paddled out, but once I was out the back, the perfect day became a nightmare, as within a split second, a 6ft shark grabbed my hand, severing three tendons, and tearing a hole in it. “I’m extremely lucky that it didn’t rip my arm off but unlucky that it happened at all,” Edwards said.

Source: Website, Apr 6 Dorsal Reports Australia Social media, Apr 6 Hayden Edwards, Wamberal Media statement, Apr 7 Central Coast Council Media Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Work has started on temporary modifications to the commercial wharf at Woy Woy, with the main wharf redevelopment due to start in June.

The first stage will see the construction of a new floating pontoon which will be used by all ferry services during the second stage. The second stage is expected to start with work on the eastern side of the commercial wharf and in the vicinity of Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf, including a sandstone block seawall and landscaping. Central Coast Council allocated $1.7 million in its current budget towards stage two of the redevelopment which is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Ferry services will continue as scheduled during the construction period. Woy Woy is the largest wharf project undertaken by council. The completed project will have

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Easts Group announced this week that it has closed Woy Woy Leagues Club permanently. The iconic club, in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, has been closed temporarily over recent weeks due to the state-wide COVID-19 related restrictions, but after a long financial struggle, Easts Group has now decided to make the closure permanent. The news would come as a

The irony of the greatest ever state intervention in society by a Liberal government is not lost on most people. See page 12

shock to the club’s 3,846 members, including both playing and non-playing members. Easts Group Sports Director, Brien Samphier, said the decision was not made lightly and comes with a heavy heart. “We, as a Board, fully understand and realise the disappointment and sorrow that our Woy Woy members and staff will be feeling with this decision,” Samphier said.

The State Opposition is calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand testing to everyone reporting COVID-19 symptoms on the Central Coast, with the region reporting the fourth highest number of confirmed cases per capita in the state as at April 16.

Missive #15: The Birth of Libertarianism

Week one of the shutdown was exciting, piquing our natural interest in human behaviour ... by week 3 were all ready to bite each others arms off.

Despite the encouraging news that the numbers of confirmed cases in the region is plateauing, the Coast is still near the top of regional statistics, behind only Sydney, the Northern Beaches and

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club, leagues club and staff members, and also throughout the surrounding Peninsula Community.” Samphier said. “In 2012, the Woy Woy club’s doors were closing, and we’ve kept it going since, but at an ongoing loss.” As part of the partnership, the Easts Group have provided significant financial support to the playing group over the years, at times in excess of $100,000 a season.

In an effort to turn the club’s financial position around, the Board of Directors began a process to redevelop the club site including over-55 style accommodation, commercial office spaces and a new leagues club premise. The proposal was met with great enthusiasm by local members, according to Samphier.

Shadow NSW Health Minister, Ryan Park

Waverley, according to NSW Health statistics. There were 117 confirmed cases on the coast at April 15, according to Central Coast Health figures. Shadow Minister for Health, Ryan Park, questioned why the Coast and several other regions hadn’t qualified for more testing under new criteria issued by the Government. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, says Coast residents should have access to an increased testing regime. Member for Gosford, Liesl

NSW Arts Minister, Don Harwin, resigned from cabinet on April 10, after being slapped with a $1,000 fine. See page 5

One of the driving forces for the rights of people with a disability, is disbanding. See page 3

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Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) has reported a “shockingly high” increase in fine particle emissions.

SOURCE Website, 16 Apr 2020 Central Coast Council

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SW Roads and Maritime Services are working on a barge under The Entrance bridge until the end of May, to replace power cables. Meanwhile,

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Government figures disclose 12 local virus cases While the development of an effective COVID-19 virus are being fasttracked by medical research groups around the world... See page 9

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The Peninsula has 12 confirmed coronavirus cases - three in Woy Woy (postcode 2256) and nine in the 2257 postcode area, according to NSW Government figures current on April 16. The infection rate of around 3.2 per 10,000 people is slightly less

than the State average of 3.5. The number has reduced from 14 on April 3, when Woy Woy had five cases. The most recent case was notified more than two weeks ago, on March 31. The change was explained on the data.nsw.gov.au website: “Case counts reported by NSW

Health for a particular notification date may vary over time due to ongoing investigations and the outcome of cases under review thus this dataset and any historical data contained within is subject to change on a daily basis.” The confirmed Covid-19 case numbers were based on location of usual residence, not necessarily

where the virus was contracted. The case definition of a confirmed case was a person who tested positive to a validated specific SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test or had the virus identified by electron microscopy or viral culture, at a reference laboratory. The three cases in Woy Woy were notified on March 21, 22 and

25. One case in the 2257 postcode area was notified on March 11 and another on March 31. The other seven cases in the postcode area were notified between March 26 and 29. SOURCE: Website, 16 Apr 2020 https://data.nsw.gov.au/ nsw-covid-19-data

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The search for a man who fell off a bulk carrier in waters off the Central Coast has been suspended.

Tesch, backed the call, saying more testing would help ascertain if “asymptomatic carriers” were out and about. “In an Australian first, the Queensland Government has declared the Central Coast, Sutherland Shire and Canterbury Bankstown to be virus ‘hotspots’ and is forcing anyone returning to Queensland from these areas to self-isolate for 14 days,” Park said. “Testing in NSW has generally been limited to returning travellers or known contacts of confirmed cases.

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a floating pontoon that will rise with the tides and ensure access for vessels in most tides and weather conditions. Accessibility for wheelchair users and other mobility devices has been a priority in the design and there will be a wheelchair lifting facility on the pontoon for recreational boat users. Other keys elements of the redeveloped wharf will be a covered gangway and passenger shelter, dedicated fishing wharf, smart benches with mobile phone charging capability, solar lighting, a walkway decking surface made from recycled plastic and a widened pathway including cantilevered section along part of The Boulevarde and Brisbane Water Dr. The overall $5.3 million project has also received State Government funding of $3.9 million through the Regional Communities Development Fund.

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Calls for more testing on the Coast

Woy Woy Philosophy Society

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Easts Group entered into a joint venture with the Woy Woy Leagues Club in 2012, during a difficult period when the club was reportedly suffering financially. Samphier said the Easts Group, which is also home to the NRL’s Sydney Roosters, has enjoyed over seven years of partnership with the club. “I have personally formed an enjoyable allegiance and many friendships with our sporting

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Work starts on Woy Woy wharf

Authorities and residents of the Coast alike appear to have been largely successfully in keeping tourists away from the Coast

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More positive signs are emerging that the Coronavirus curve is flattening in NSW, including here on the Central Coast .

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Relief is at hand for families on the Central Coast, with the announcement on April 2.

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In his post he also thanked the Council Lifeguards and nurses and doctors that treated him and said he was now preparing for surgery to repair the tendons and the rehab that followed. He also thanked the community for their well wishes and said he was keen to spend more time with his family. “I just want to get back to my favourite thing in the world, being a dad to my three beautiful kids. “Life’s short, don’t waste it,” Edwards said.

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End of era for Woy Woy Leagues Club

A 6ft shark grabbed my hand

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$11,000 (or both), with an additional fine of $5,500 for each day the offence continues, Wicks said. “I look forward to a time when tourists can return to the Central Coast to support local businesses, enjoy our beautiful beaches and amazing scenery, when the restrictions are lifted,” she said. “We are all in this together, we all have the responsibility to

said. “The way to stop this increasing is for everyone to follow the restrictions and social distancing rules. “If your residential address is not a Central Coast suburb, it’s important that you go home. Given the LGA’s status as a popular holiday destination and its abundance of holiday homes, Crouch advised permanent residents that they should feel free to report any holidaymakers flouting the travel directive to Crime Stoppers. “The Federal and State Governments have made it crystal clear that no one should be travelling right now,” he said. “Any non-permanent residents who travel to the Coast risk placing undue pressure on our Local Health District if they get sick. “The Central Coast Local Health District is doing an amazing job in dealing with this pandemic, but they are only equipped to deal with permanent residents, as are all other Local Health Districts in the State.

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Commercial tenants across the Central Coast significantly impacted by COVID-19. See page 9

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Mannering Park Sailing Club has received a $197,800 government grant for its boatshed extension See page 30

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Disability Tourism Precinct Committee is disbanding

ne of the driving forces for the rights of people with a disability, mobility or ageing issues, the Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee Incorporated, is disbanding.

Committee President, Gary Blaschke, said “it is a sad state after all we’ve achieved over many years and we were really going forward. “Unfortunately, the group was unable to fulfil its financial commitments for incorporation with public liability insurance as per the legislation and post office box fees, after our request for local club support failed,” Blaschke said. “The committee’s objective was never to make money, only to make a difference for those unable to speak for themselves and work towards providing better access to activities for them.

Disabled surfer being assisted by volunteers “The committee suffered from a lack of interest from the community and Central Coast Council. “Having former inspirational committee members and friends, like Trish Williams and David Galea, passing away over the past couple of years, and others retiring due to their disabilities, the committee, unfortunately, couldn’t continue its inspirational work.”

The committee had a representative on Central Coast Council’s Disability Inclusion Reference Group, Breakaway Board of Directors and the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia, and was instrumental in raising the profile of the disabled on the Central Coast and beyond. Blaschke said the committee convinced former Roads Minister, Duncan Gay, and Roads

and Maritime Services to construct a new disability toilet block at the Hawkesbury Bridge rest area on the M1 freeway. “It also supported the Chain Valley Bay Progress Association to modify Joshua Porter Reserve and donated a beach wheelchair for locals and visitors” he said. “The committee has been successful with working with Erina Fair for their donation of a

liberty swing for kids and adults in wheelchairs through Breakaway and Central Coast Council, and the swing will shortly be installed at Mackenzie Reserve, Budgewoi. “The committee is attributed for the construction of the Lakes Beach access ramp, the Wyee railway station lifts and many access reports for both Central Coast Council and private businesses in the region.” In September, 2019, Blaschke and another committee member, Paul Davis, conducted a comprehensive audit of 15 play spaces that council had upgraded in the previous 12 months and rated them for disability inclusion. “Only one of those parks passed my audit and that was because it had a disabled toilet. “The rest of the parks didn’t have them, and they lacked appropriate parking, ramps and equipment,” he said. “Even though the

committee is no longer operative, the group will continue to support proposals for Disability Fishing at Gwandalan and Disability Kayaking at Dora Creek. “Council does have money given to them through the Fishing Trust to improve accessibility at Gwandalan Wharf, but they’re holding off at the moment,” Blaschke said. “They’re saying that they need more money to build a new wharf but we’re not asking for a new wharf, we just need it tweaked a little bit, and council certainly has the money for that.” Blaschke thanked committee members, both former and current, and supporters, for their dedication to making the Central Coast a little more accessible. Source: Interview, Mar 31 Media release, Mar 19 Gary Blaschke OAM Community and Disability Advocate Reporter: Sue Murray

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working environments. "There is no doubt that Centrelink and Services Australia staff are working longer and harder than ever before trying to meet this unprecedented surge. “Staff must have their health and safety taken seriously. “That means social distancing and sanitation enforcement, even if this means moving workers or call centres to other buildings - nothing should be off the table.” "That why the CPSU has been working with Services Australia to solve issues as quickly as possible, but there is no excuse for failing to enforce social distancing and provide at least 1.5 metres between people. “There is office space available, Services Australia should be looking to use all available resources both in the Central Coast and around the country,” Waters said. Services Australia was approached for comment. The Central Coast Local Health District was also asked to clarify how many centre workers had been tested for COVID-19, but the Chronicle was directed back to NSW Health. Source: Media statements, Apr 21 Emma McBride MP Alistair Waters, CPSU Press release, Apr 20 NSW Health Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Increase in fine particle emissions blamed on filter replacement timing

nvironmental Justice Australia (EJA) has reported a “shockingly high” increase in fine particle emissions from Vales Point Power Station at Mannering Park. Director of advocacy and research at EJA, Nicola Rivers, said analysis of recently released data from the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI), revealed the dangerous fine particle pollution emitted by Delta Electricity’s power station had increased by 3,000 percent since 2012-13. Rivers said NPI data for the period July 2018 to June 2019, revealed that fine particle pollution (PM2.5) from Vales Point increased by 181 percent and an increase in coarse particle emissions (PM10) of 121 percent. The EJA is calling for the Environment Protection Authority

(EPA) to investigate. Delta Electricity’s Company Secretary, Steve Gurney, said Vales Point Power Station operated in accordance with strict environmental licence conditions, with diligent oversight by the EPA. “Delta installed a fabric filter dust collection plant at Vales Point in 2007,” he said. “The fabric filters remove over 99.9 percent of particulates from emissions at Vales Point. “The plant comprises thousands of fabric filter bags, not dissimilar to oversize vacuum cleaner bags, that collect particulates and are routinely cleaned or replaced to maintain optimal performance.” “We have been unable to determine, nor do the activist groups appear to have been able to substantiate, where the sensationalist claim of 3,000 percent increase from 2012 comes from.

“The 2018-19 tests were conducted in March and April of 2019, and during this time, the diminished performance of a number of filter bags was identified, with scheduled bag replacement subsequently occurring.” Gurney said that as part of Delta’s environmental licence, this type of monitoring was being moved to a quarterly basis, rather than annual, which should result in more consistent data. Mannering Park

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Progress Association President, Kel Wynn, said they had been waging a sustained campaign to make the air and water quality cleaner. “We wrote a detailed submission when the pollution limits were under review, with substantial evidence of how the power station could contain 95 percent of its polluting emissions,” he said. “The emissions’ allowances haven’t changed since the

power station was built in the 1960s and they fall miserably short of world’s best practice. “Needless to say, all submissions were ignored by the state government and emission rate allowances remain unchanged. “We can’t even get more air monitors after years of requests and lobbying,” Wynn said. Clean air campaigner for EJA, Max Smith, said Vales Point was a massive polluter and its pollution just kept increasing. “Yet, the Morrison government recently entertained the idea of handing over taxpayer funds to keep it open for longer, while the NSW government continues to let them pollute at levels dangerous to the community,” he said. Vales Point is one of the country’s oldest coalfired power stations and Kel Wynn said the state government sold it off for a song and left the public

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to pay the too-high price for the extra pollution that results. “It is deeply disturbing to find that the government is prioritising the profits of a privately owned business over the health of its citizens,” Wynn said. Nicola Rivers from EJA said the National Pollution Inventry had clearly fallen short of its objective to motivate polluters toward cleaner production and improved community health. “Strong policy, laws and regulations are required to force coal fired power stations to clean up their act.” Source: Media release, Apr 20 Kel Wynn, Mannering Park Progress Association Media statement, Apr 20 Steve Gurney, Delta Electricity, Vales Point Power Station Websites Environmental Justice Australia National Pollutant Inventory NSW Government Health/ air quality Reporter: Sue Murray

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56 lot residential subdivision to be assessed A

56 lot residential subdivision at 6 Sinclair Cres, Wyong, is being assessed by Central Coast Council. The subdivision proposal by Transtra Developments is to develop 8.8ha of the 20.875ha site for low density housing, and the remainder will be retained as bushland for conservation purposes. Stage 1 is subdivision of the site into 41 lots plus associated roads and engineering works, and stage 2 will be subdivision of remaining

lots along the western boundary. Porters Creek Wetland is to the west of the site and Chapmans Hill reserve to the east. The development application included a Flora and Fauna Assessment Report by Conacher Consulting and concluded that the proposal was not likely to have significant effect on threatened species, populations, ecological communities or migratory species or their habitats. However, the report listed on-site threatened flora species, Melaleuca

biconvexa, and endangered ecological habitats, Swamp Schlerophyll Forest and River-flat Eucalypt Forest. During the survey, threatened fauna species observed were glossy black cockatoo, little lorikeet, powerful owl, squirrel glider, greyheaded flying fox, eastern freetail bat, eastern false pipistrelle, little bentwing bat, eastern bentwing bat and the greater broadnosed bat. The report said that potential impacts would be mitigated by the implementation of a Wildlife Management

Strategy and tree protection measures during site clearing, an erosion and sediment control plan during construction, provision of stormwater detention basins, and a Vegetation Management Plan for the portion of the site not to be developed. It was recognised that proposed roads and areas for stormwater management in the area to be developed, as well as a powerline easement, would reduce the overall ecological value as a fauna movement corridor. The report by Conacher Consulting states that

this was one of the principal reasons that any proposed development to the south be excluded from residential subdivision and instead, a 13.32ha portion be utilised for biodiversity conservation, including habitat protection and connectivity to offsite habitats to the north, through land to the west and along Porters Creek. It is understood that the landowner and Council are in negotiations about the purpose of the non-developed portion and whether it will be managed as a biodiversity area or drainage reserve.

A flood assessment and stormwater management plan done by GHD concluded there would be negligible impact on flooding in the Porters Creek floodplain. The GHD plan would discharge stormwater runoff via two detention basins to the north, draining water away from the floodplain and there is an existing detention basin north of Sinclair Cres with piped infrastructure connecting to the site. Source: DA 1283/2018 Central Coast Council

Work on The Entrance Channel continues From page 1 Council’s Unit Manager, Environmental Management, Luke Sulkowski, said the work would help preserve the current exchange of water between the estuary and the ocean. “Since the February 2020 flood event, Council staff have observed significant changes in the movement of sand at The Entrance, with the sandspit that separates the ocean from the estuary again beginning to grow in size,” he said. “The Entrance Channel is a dynamic coastal environment and while the widening and narrowing of the channel is a natural

process, these works are in part designed to try and sustain the current flow of water through the northern channel for a longer period of time.” Technical surveys of the channel and surrounding beaches have been done and these include an underwater survey of the channel bed and an aerial survey of the sand spit and coastline, using drone and laser technology. Meetings with industry experts and multiple state government agencies have taken place to gain specialist advice on the dredging program, including advice from the NSW Environment Protection Authority

about meeting the regulatory requirements. Investigations are underway into other activities that may be implemented under the dredging program to manage The Entrance Channel area in the shorter term, and tender documents are being drafted for a comprehensive dredging program. Meanwhile, The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has launched a petition calling for a change in the management of The Entrance Channel to avoid a repeat of the February 2020 floods. The petition calls on the State Government

to work with Central Coast Council to actively manage the channel to reduce flood risks and maintain the health of the lake. Mehan is also calling for better flood warning and triggers to open the channel in an emergency, such as the February flood event. “I want the State Government to commit to long-term funding of the channel,” he said. “The management of the channel needs to change and I hope that with the submission of the petition from community members, it will demonstrate the importance of this issue to both Central Coast

Council and the NSW Liberal Government.” The petition calls on the government to make improved flood mitigation around Tuggerah Lakes a priority and to conduct a review of the Tuggerah Lakes Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan and then ensure all elements of the plan are implemented. The petition says a dredging program should be a core activity of council and it should adopt a policy of Active Management of The Entrance Channel with the aim of minimising flood risks and to maintain the health of Tuggerah Lakes It says part of the

policy should be the use of earthwork machinery to maintain a channel opening to the ocean and ensure that council adopts trigger criteria based on flood warnings and predicted river heights which will initiate action to ensure the channel is always sufficiently open to minimise flood risk. The petition also calls for adequate flood warning procedures to be in place. Source: Media releases, Apr 17, 9 Central Coast Council Media release, Apr 14 The Entrance MP, David Mehan Reporter: Sue Murray

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Camp Breakaway has temporarily closed C

amp Breakaway at San Remo, specialising in services for people with disabilities and their carers, is under financial pressure and has temporarily closed. Recent changes to disability services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly impacted Camp Breakaway’s revenue streams and while the organisation has made efforts to reduce expenditure, all camps, programs and activities have been cancelled until at least June 1. Chair of the Board, Ruth Sumners, said all normal revenue streams to the non-profit organisation had ceased as a consequence of the COVID-19 restrictions in place. “Our clients are high risk members of the community and, rightly so, they are isolating in

their own residences through this pandemic,” she said. “Even shutting down with minimal staff for the next two months and doing whatever we can to peel back expenditure, we are still in a dire situation to pay everyday expenses such as electricity. “We’ve tried to come up with as many possibilities as we can, but nothing is panning out at the moment and we are very worried.” Camp Breakaway has put a call out to the community and all levels of government, urgently seeking assistance through the COVID-19 transition period and up to a time when they can fully re-open to continue with the services provided over the past 38 years. “We are in desperate need of any assistance you can offer,” Sumners said. “We do not want to take on debt and we have

little liquid operational reserve,” she said. “All allocated funding and grants are currently quarantined from operations enabling us to fulfil our obligations to funders. “All usual site hire will also cease for at least two months and the Camp Breakaway Auxiliary have ceased activities for the shutdown period. “Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, we had 10 administration and grounds staff, 24 casual carer staff and we were proudly supported by more than 100 volunteers, but staff have been stood

down or decreased their hours.” Camp Breakaway provides social and recreational respite programs for people with disabilities. “We are a valuable community resource for the disability community and the general public, with about 1,000-plus people per year utilising Breakaway facilities and services,” Sumners said. “Camp Breakaway has accommodation for 96 people, 48 of whom can be accommodated in dedicated disability friendly cabins. “Recently, we received

My Community Project and Central Coast Council grants to renovate our cabins. “We are exploring and planning for future possibilities and a refreshing of our whole brand is a great idea. “Our vision is to get through the pandemic period and revitalise our service delivery and business model to ensure that we continue to support people with disabilities. “However, without a cash injection this might not be possible,” Sumners said. Swansea MP and NSW Deputy Opposition Leader, Yasmin Catley, has written to the NSW Minister for Disability Services, Gareth Ward, and sought his assistance in advocating to the NDIS and the Federal Government about the financial pressure that Camp Breakaway is under. “During my time as

Member for Swansea, I have witnessed Breakaway listening and responding to the growing need of the disability community and I have been pleased to support a number of their grant applications,” she said. Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy, said he would write to the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, urging him to intervene and find funding streams to keep Camp Breakaway open. “It provides a vital service to people with a disability and their families and it needs to continue,” he said.

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Draft operational plan on public exhibition

entral Coast Council has forecast a deficit of $32.5M next financial year in its operational plan for 2020-21, but has recognised that significant adjustments may need to be made in the wake of the coronavirus. It has budgeted in a 2.6 percent rate rise. The draft operational plan, or budget, for next year was presented to the extraordinary council meeting on March 23, where it was explained that it was developed prior to the “realisation of the impacts” of the virus. It proposed that Council would receive operational revenue of $551.6M and spend $584.1M on essential services. “This results in an operating deficit before capital grants and contributions of $32.5M,” the report to council said. The plan lists every project and initiative that council plans to deliver in the 12 months from July. It also includes all fees and charges, such as those for playing fields and community halls and childcare centres. Staff had recommended that councillors vote to endorse the draft and put it out on public exhibition for residents to comment on. Deputy Mayor,

Jane Smith, added three amendments to recognise the impacts of the coronavirus. “Staff are going to need to look at what those potential impacts are going to be on the situation next year and recognising that we may have to make some significant adjustments to our operational plan when it comes back to us,” Cr Smith said. “I think it's important to flag that with the community, that we put this out on exhibition, and in four weeks’ time when it comes back to us, we will have a clearer picture of what next year might look like.” Cr Smith also added in a clause that would extend council’s hardship provisions and would stop it pursuing any recovery action while it reassessed the situation. She also wanted to get a clearer picture of what assistance residents would be able to access through the state and federal governments and where council sat in that assistance. Cr Jillian Hogan said casual workers were really suffering and she thanked Cr Smith for her amendments. She then spoke about the contents of the plan, saying that she was really pleased to see $630,000 for a car park in Carters Rd, Lake Munmorah, and $380,000 for a pathway so that elderly residents of Parktrees Village will be able to get to the local shops and doctors.

She said residents had shown her letters from 15 years ago that said they would never get a pathway, so she was really pleased with what the leadership team had achieved with this project. Highlights of the

program. A council spokesperson said the spending was focused on providing services in areas important to the community and on improving asset management. The $32.5M deficit

The report said that “as a direct result of the NSW Valuer General’s revaluation, properties with large increases in land value will experience rate increases well above the IPART approved rate pegging increase of 2.6 per cent. “As Council’s total rates income can only increase by the IPART approved 2.6 percent, other ratepayers will see increases of less than 2.6 percent and many will see rate decreases.” capital works program for 2020-21 financial year include: $79.1M in roads, transport and drainage projects; $60.2M in water and sewerage projects; $15.4M for the redevelopment of Adcock Park; $3.9M for the Colongra sporting facility development’ $1.4M for Lake Munmorah Recreation facility development; $1.4M for Toukley Town Centre: Toukley Village Green upgrade; $1.3M for improvements to Central Coast Stadium; and, $1.3M for regional playspace development - Sun Valley Park, Green Point. The draft Operational Plan 2020-21 is the third and final year of implementation for the three-year delivery

was more than was forecast from this year’s operational plan’s longterm financial forecast of $16M for 2020-21. Council said this was due to changes in the operating environment plus a focus on continuing to improve service delivery and customer service whilst delivering projects in line with the Community Strategic Plan. The report said that strategies put in place in recent years were aimed at ensuring that expenditure was focused on renewal and upgrade projects to reduce the asset backlog. It noted that in some areas, such as buildings and facilities, the current spend was in the range of 1.2 percent

to 1.5 percent of the gross replacement cost, with a view to reaching the recommended 2.0 percent spend over time. It said capital expenditure within the water, sewer and drainage area was highly regulated by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal determination so, like expenditure aimed at meeting backlogs, there was very little discretionary spending. “Expenditure is also constrained by capital grant funding requirements, as the funding is generally for specific projects with clear outcomes which Council needs to deliver,” the report said. Council proposed a budget of $248.3M on capital works, targeted at renewal and upgrade to existing assets, with over 71.3 percent ($177.1M) of the proposed capital spend focused on renewal and upgrading of existing assets. “This allocation allows Council to maintain and renew existing assets and to address the asset backlog,” the report said. When calculating ordinary and special rates, council is required to use the most current land values. The latest values provided by the Valuer General have a base date of July 1, 2019, and these new valuations replace those from July 1, 2016. The report said that

“as a direct result of the NSW Valuer General’s revaluation, properties with large increases in land value will experience rate increases well above the IPART approved rate pegging increase of 2.6 per cent. “As Council’s total rates income can only increase by the IPART approved 2.6 percent, other ratepayers will see increases of less than 2.6 percent and many will see rate decreases.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said the Operational Plan would ensure that Council continued to deliver to the community in line with its feedback, as outlined in Council’s 10-year Community Strategic Plan. “We are committed to continuing to put in place the infrastructure and projects that the community expects,” she said. The 2020-21 Operational Plan will be on public exhibition until Monday, April 27, and public submissions can be made during this time. These submissions and the final plan will be presented to Council for adoption at an ordinary meeting in June. Members of the community will be able to view it and provide feedback online at yourvoiceourcoast.com. Source: Extraordinary Meeting, Mar 23 Agenda Item 3.3 Media release, Mar 23 Central Coast Council Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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Land tax relief to be passed on to struggling tenants C

ommercial tenants across the Central Coast significantly impacted by COVID-19 will have greater protection from evictions with the State Government set to enact the National Cabinet Code of Conduct as part of a $440M land tax relief package. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the measures would apply to commercial leases where the tenant is in financial distress due to COVID-19, including but not limited to local shops, cafes, gyms, hairdressers, restaurants, offices, warehouses and industrial sites. The land tax relief will be divided about 50-50, with around $220M going to the residential sector and a further $220M to the commercial sector.

Commercial landlords will be offered the land tax concession if they pass the savings on to tenants through a rent reduction. Eligible landlords will be able to apply for a land tax concession of up to 25 percent of their 2020 (calendar year) land tax liability on relevant properties. A further land tax deferral for any

outstanding amounts for a three-month period will also be offered to landlords who claim the land tax concession. The Government will give effect to the Code of Conduct, which will operate for a temporary period during the pandemic, and include the following key measures: landlords must negotiate rent relief agreements with tenants in financial distress due

to COVID-19 by applying the leasing principles in the Code; a ban on the termination of a lease for non-payment of rent; and, a freeze in rent increases. “For any small business, rent is one of the biggest fixed costs, so easing this burden will help operators survive and keep people employed and that is what this new package is all about,” Crouch said. The policy will apply

to business tenants with a turnover of less than $50M that experience a 30 percent (or more) reduction in revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, in line with the Prime Minister’s announcement on April 7. This will include any business with annual turnover of less than $50M who is eligible for the Commonwealth’s Job Keeper program.

Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, welcomed the initiatives, saying: “This provides a way forward for tenants and landlords so they can reach an agreement during this difficult period and includes an incentive in the form of a land tax reduction”. Finance and Small Business Minister, Damien Tudehope, said the package demonstrated the need for a united effort to endure the COVID-19 pandemic. “Breathing room on rent is one of the most frequently raised issues by businesses, and we want to ensure that we protect retailers and offer landlords an incentive to do so. “We also want to ensure that retail tenants have more time and options,” he said. Source: Media release, Apr 14 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Businesses encouraged to produce medical equipment B

usiness owners on the Central Coast are being encouraged to join the fight against COVID-19 and start producing medical equipment for NSW. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central

Coast, Adam Crouch, said the global pandemic had caused significant shortages in medical and hygiene products. “Unprecedented worldwide demand of much needed medical and hygiene products means traditional suppliers aren’t able to

even fill urgent orders in NSW,” Crouch said. “I’m calling on any Central Coast business that has spare capacity or can adjust their production lines to become an official supplier for the NSW Government and help fill the gap to do so.

“We all need to play a part in fighting COVID-19 and I would encourage local businesses to consider contributing in this way.” The products urgently required are cleaning products, eyewear, gloves, hand sanitiser, handwash soap, masks,

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Work starts on Work has started on temporary The Peninsula has 12 confirmedWoy Woy Woy Leagueswharf Club has been Woy modifications to the commercial coronavirus cases - three in Woy closed down by its owner, the Easts Work starts on Woy Woy wharf

wharf at Woy Woy, with the main Woy (postcode 2256) and nine in Group. Work has started on wharf redevelopment due to start the 2257 postcode area, according temporary modifications to the commercial wharf at Woy in June. to NSW Government figures current Woy, with the main wharf redevelopment due to start on April 16. in June.

Killy Cares activates community Town centres, wharf and resilience plan drainage get budget allocation

Arts Minister resigns after selfisolating at Pearl Beach

The Bouddi Peninsula’s welfare charity Killy Cares has activated its Community Resilience Plan in response to government measures to inhibit the spread of coronavirus.

Upgrades for Umina and Woy Woy town centres, Woy Woy Wharf and Everglades drainage work are highlights of funding allocated to the Peninsula in Central Coast Council’s 2020-21 capital works

NSW Arts Minister Mr Don Harwin resigned from Cabinet on April 10 after being fined $1000 for selfisolating at his holiday home in Pearl Beach, instead of his primary residence in Sydney.

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Observe beach use limits, says Crouch

Last house in shopping strip to SOURCE be demolished Website, 16 Apr 2020

The traditional Anzac Day services have been cancelled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch has urged residents to carry out their recreation sensibly and within the guidelines with group gatherings on beaches, including family

Central Coast Council

The last house remaining in Umina’s West St shopping strip will be demolished with the construction of a $2.1 million commercial premises and café, which has been given the go-

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Government figures disclose 12 local virus cases

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End of era for Woy Woy Leagues Club The Peninsula has 12 Coastcoronavirus Community confirmed cases - three in Woy Woy (postcode 2256) and nine in the 2257 postcode area, according to NSW Government figures current on April 16.

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14 on April 3, when Woy Woy had five cases. The most recent case was notified more than two weeks ago, on March 31. The change was explained on the data.nsw.gov.au website: “Case counts reported by NSW

ongoing investigations and the outcome of cases under review thus this dataset and any historical data contained within is subject to change on a daily basis.” The confirmed Covid-19 case numbers were based on location of usual residence, not necessarily

confirmed case was a person who tested positive to a validated specific SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test or had the virus identified by electron microscopy or viral culture, at a reference laboratory. The three cases in Woy Woy were notified on March 21, 22 and

area was notified on March 11 and another on March 31. The other seven cases in the postcode area were notified between March 26 and 29.

End of era for Woy Woy Leagues Club

The infection rate of around 3.2 per 10,000 people is slightly less

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than the State average of 3.5.

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Calls for more testing on the Coast

Spread of new infection slows

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Easts Group announced this week The State Opposition is calling Authorities appear tohttps://data.nsw.gov.au/ have been nsw-covid-19-data Authorities and residents of on the NSW Government to largely successful in keeping that it has closed Woy Woy Leagues the Coast alike appear to THIS ISSUE contains 35 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info have been largely immediately expand testing to tourists away from the Coast over Club permanently. successfully in keeping Office: Level 2, 86-88 Mann St, Gosford - Phone: 4325 7369 - Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 - E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net - Website: www.coastcommunitynews.com.au tourists away from the Coasta everyone reporting COVID-19 the Easter long weekend, albeit See pages 3 symptoms on the Central Coast, few local residents were fined for News with the region reporting the fourth social isolation infringements. Funding for preschools and Council run childcare

JobKeeper allowance not available to council employees

Harwin resigns from cabinet

Central Coast parents have received a reprieve on paying childcare fees with the announcement on April 9 of a StateGroup Government $51M funding Easts announced shock to the club’s 3,846 this week that it has closed members, including both package for preschools and $82M Woy Woy Leagues Club playing and non-playing

The State Opposition has called for a bold NSW Local Government stimulus and survival package to support council workers during the coronavirus pandemic, Easts Group entered into a club, leagues club and but staff joint venture with the Woy Woy members, and also throughout Parliamentary Secretary for the Leagues Club in 2012, during a the surrounding Peninsula

NSW Arts Minister, Don Harwin, resigned from cabinet on April 10, NSW Arts Minister, Don Harwin, from after being slapped withresigned a $1,000 cabinet on April 10, after fine for self isolating to Easter beingprior slapped with a $1,000 fine. atIn anhis Coast holiday Seehome effort Central to turn the club’s page 5 financial position around, the instead of at his primary residence Board of Directors began a

difficult period when the club was reportedly suffering financially. Samphier said the Easts Group, which is also home to the NRL’s Sydney Roosters, has enjoyed over seven years of partnership with the club. “I have personally formed an enjoyable allegiance and many friendships with our sporting

process to redevelop the club site including over-55 style accommodation, commercial office spaces and a new leagues club premise. The proposal was met with great enthusiasm by local members, according to Samphier.

permanently.

The iconic club, in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, has been closed temporarily over recent weeks due to the state-wide COVID-19 related restrictions, but after a long financial struggle, Easts Group has now decided to make the closure permanent. The news would come as a

members. Easts Group Sports Director, Brien Samphier, said the decision was not made lightly and comes with a heavy heart. “We, as a Board, fully understand and realise the disappointment and sorrow that our Woy Woy members and staff will be feeling with this decision,” Samphier said.

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Lisarow-based company, Guru Labels, has partnered with the University of Newcastle in a major operation to supply hundreds of critically needed face shields to medical workers on the front

Community.” Samphier said. “In 2012, the Woy Woy club’s doors were closing, and we’ve kept it going since, but at an ongoing loss.” As part of the partnership, the Easts Group have provided significant financial support to the playing group over the years, at times in excess of $100,000 a season.

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The most devastating bush fire Man lost at sea season in the state’s history officially ends The search for a man who fell With the coronavirus pandemic off a bulk carrier in waters off the dominating headlines, the official Continued page 31 Central Coast has been suspended. end to the State’s bushfire The search for a man who fell off a bulk carrier in season passed almost unnoticed, waters off the Central with a very clearCoastwarning from has been suspended. See page 6 fire authorities not to become

Calls for more testing on the Coast

The full articles and more can be seenTheonState line Opposition on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News is Waverley, according to NSW Tesch, backed the call, saying Editorial focusses on news specifically related to post areas 2250, andtesting articles calling on code the NSW Health statistics.2251, 2260more would can help also be read and Government to immediately were 117 confirmed ascertain if “asymptomatic shared on your mobile phone by going toThere www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. expand testing to everyone reporting COVID-19 symptoms on the Central Coast, with the region reporting the fourth highest number of confirmed cases

cases on the coast at April 15, according to Central Coast Health figures. Shadow Minister for Health, Ryan Park, questioned why the

carriers” were out and about. “In an Australian first, the Queensland Government has declared the Central Coast, Sutherland Shire and

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Long list of projects to be done before nuclear power T aylor Martin MLC and his committee believe that it is appropriate to refit our ageing coal fired power stations with small scale nuclear power generators to guarantee electric power to our rapidly expanding region. This would be a major planning and construction undertaking for the NSW Government and its contract partners, and would cost the NSW taxpayer many, many, millions of dollars. I suppose I could give this idea some serious consideration if the NSW Government, which seems to be big on planning but short on delivery, first delivered on the following projects which seem to be in implementation neverland. Fix the Pacific Hwy

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through Wyong, from the northern end of Tuggerah Straight to the Watanobbi Roundabout, plus the extension through to Sparks Rd; Install Lifts at Tuggerah Railway Station; Fix the flooding at Anzac Rd Tuggerah; Build the dedicated rail freight line from Newcastle to Sydney; Provide adequate commuter car parking at all Central Coast railway stations; Deliver fast commuter rail services between all Central Coast rail stations and Sydney; Increase the capacity of Mangrove Creek Dam to 100 per

cent from its current maximum of 80 per cent; Take responsibility for the full time effective management of The Entrance Channel and the channel at the exit from Brisbane Water into Broken Bay; and create the Special Environmental Zone that will permanently protect the COSS Lands in the former Gosford LGA. When looked at from a practical viewpoint, these are all low hanging fruit and in the main are bread and butter engineering projects, but if the NSW Government can’t implement these very basic infrastructure projects, how could we possibly have confidence that they could manage the implementation of nuclear power generation in our region, even if it was somehow economically feasible? Email, Mar 14 Neil Bevege, Kanwal

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Fair and equitable seems to have many meanings A

gain, we have an example of magic number-juggling by the government to explain the distribution of transport projects under the Urban Congestion Fund ("Claimed Urban Congestion Funds rorts partially explained, Wyong Regional Chronicle 184). According to Lucy Wicks, an allocation of $99M to Robertson electorate and $6M to Dobell electorate is an equitable distribution of resources, where an unbiased observer might think that promising 16 times as much funding to a marginal electorate as to an Opposition electorate smacks a little of the same thinking as went into the sports rorts affair. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, there are no coloured spreadsheets involved

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here, so we must all make up our own minds as to whom we trust and, to do that, we need an impartial explanation. This question of "fair" and "equitable" in budget allocations is also obviously exercising the minds of our councillors ("Fair spread of spending across all five wards will be a focus", edition 184). It is good to see deep thought being applied to the important distinction being drawn here, otherwise, a ratepayer might conclude that councillors don't have much to absorb their time, if semantic debate is their main preoccupation, and

one wonders how many are sufficiently qualified in the English language to contribute meaningfully to such a debate. The claim by Councillor Vincent that Gosford West is getting a disproportionate allocation of funds, because there are "nine voting councillors in the Gosford area", seems geographically puzzling as well, given that nine councillors come from the Budgewoi, Entrance and Terrigal areas, showing that magicking with numbers is not solely a federal prerogative. In the same vein, Councillor Best cannot see that "a regional library at Gosford was going to benefit his ward", whereas, by definition, a regional project must benefit all wards to qualify as such, anything else would be an oxymoron. In the spirit of grammatical accuracy that seems so important to councillors, does he mean that a library at

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Gosford will serve the region inequitably or does he mean that a regional library is a pointless exercise and isn't needed anywhere? I should be in agreement with him on both points but, if the latter, I am with him all the way and hope that he makes an issue of this when the next budget is being prepared. On the other hand, Councillor Vincent can see that an Entrance breakwater is a regional project, where someone else might ask what benefit this is going to be to Mangrove or Spencer. It's fortunate that he, at least according to his own reckoning, can explain to us the meaning of "equitable". Finally, we have our Mayor promoting "a new process for developing ... strategies and policies" ("New processes for developing council's strategies and policies", edition 184) but in what way is not clear. I have three degrees

but, on struggling through the report of the council debate with an aspirin and a wet towel, I was no wiser at the end than I was at the beginning. I am the last person to denigrate policies and strategies, but the grandiloquent language and confusions of terms make this sound like one of the most time-wasting exercises imaginable.

The tip-off here is the conclusion that council will need a new committee to deal with the matter, as this a sure sign that nobody knows what is meant by the proposal, so, perhaps, it should be referred to the Woy Woy Philosophical Society for explication. Email, Mar 16 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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$5,000 fine for spitting

uggerah Lakes Police District Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in relation to a serious assault incident that occurred at Bateau Bay.

At about 2am on Friday, January 10, an alleged assault occurred in the vicinity of Bateau Bay. Detectives have obtained CCTV footage from a service station of a man they believe could assist with their inquiries. Of interest to police is that of a tattoo behind the

man has been fined after he allegedly spat in the face of a security officer at Wyong Hospital.

Tuggerah Lakes Police wish to speak with this man left ear of the male person, which is described as a rose.

Source: Website, Apr 9 Crime Report E 73642359 Tuggerah Lakes Police District

At about 11:30pm on Thursday, April 9, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended a home on Henry Parkes Dve, Berkeley Vale, following reports of a domestic violence related incident.

Charged for coughing on supermarket employees A A

Blue Haven man has been charged with intimidation after allegedly purposefully coughing on supermarket

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At about 4:40pm on Thursday, April 2, officers from Tuggerah Lakes

Police District were called to Lake Haven Shopping Centre following reports that a man was coughing on people. A 48-year-old man was arrested at the Centre, before being taken to Wyong Hospital. The Blue Haven man was later issued a Court Attendance Notice for stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm and breach of bail. He is due to appear at Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, May 20. Source: Press release, Apr 3

Police had been told that a man had left the home and was involved in a motor vehicle crash nearby on Laguna Ave before returning. A 25-year-old man was detained and taken to Wyong Hospital for assessment. While being treated, the man had to be restrained

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Calls for more testing on the Coast

he State Opposition is calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand testing to everyone reporting COVID-19 symptoms on the Central Coast, with the region reporting the fifth highest number of confirmed cases per capita in the state. Shadow Minister for Health, Ryan Park, questioned why the Coast and several other regions hadn’t qualified for more testing under new criteria issued by the Government. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, says Coast residents should have access to an increased testing regime. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, backed the

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call, saying more testing would help ascertain if “asymptomatic carriers” were out and about. “In an Australian first, the Queensland Government has declared the Central Coast, Sutherland Shire and Canterbury Bankstown to be virus ‘hotspots’ and is forcing anyone returning to Queensland from these areas to self-isolate for 14 days,” Park said. “Testing in NSW has generally been limited to returning travellers or known contacts of confirmed cases. “However, NSW has now made testing available to anyone reporting symptoms in areas like Blacktown, Westmead and Liverpool, after doing so for places like Ryde, the Eastern Suburbs, Broken Hill and Port Macquarie in the previous week.”

Park questioned why the Central Coast, which had 102 confirmed cases at April 12, has been left off the list. “While we welcome any expansion in testing for COVID-19, it’s vital that anyone who needs a test can get one in any part of NSW,” he said. “If Queensland is requiring anyone who has been on the Central Coast to self-isolate for 14 days, then NSW should be fully testing its own residents in these locations.” Park said it was also long overdue to test all aged care workers. Harris said it was “more than reasonable” that there should be higher testing rates on the Central Coast given the available figures. Tesch said that there was concern among residents that there are people moving about in

the region who have not been tested and may be carrying the disease. “As numbers of reported new cases of COVID-19 begin to flatten around Australia, it is vital that health authorities maintain a rigorous testing regime on the Central Coast,” she said. “We have more cases than both Illawarra and the Blue Mountains, yet we have conducted fewer tests and have a lower testing percentage by population. “To get on top of this, and to really know that we are stamping out the novel coronavirus, we need to be sure that community transmission is not occurring. “We need more testing on the Coast to make sure that asymptomatic carriers aren’t out and about. “We need to make

sure that people testing negative aren’t carrying the virus, and that people who have recovered aren’t testing positive again, as is happening in other countries. “The Coast has an older population that needs to be shielded from the ravages of this disease, and the best way to do that is by increasing testing and properly resourcing our local fever clinics.” But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Increased testing had been added for several areas which have been prioritised, as they have a small number of cases of community transmission where the source has not been identified. “The nomination of particular areas for increased testing and surveillance due

to some cases of community transmission complements broader testing measures across NSW, including on the Central Coast,” he said. “I am pleased that we are providing dedicated COVID-19 clinics here on the Coast, at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals. “Both of these are operating seven days a week and I would urge anyone who is feeling unwell with a cough or a fever to get assessed at one of these free COVID-19 clinics, or speak with their GP.” Source: Media release, Apr 12 Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park Media statement, Apr 15 Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris Media release, Apr 14 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch Media statement, Apr 14 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Labor welcomes Government’s package to address mental health needs

ederal Member for Dobell and Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Emma McBride, says Labor welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a package to address the mental health needs of Australians during the COVID-19 health emergency. According to McBride, a mental health response was needed urgently. “Last week, Labor formally requested that the government develop a comprehensive mental health response, including expanded

support for mental health telehealth services, support for those affected by COVID-19, and dedicated support services. “In particular, Labor welcomes the following measures from the March 30 announcement: Mental health telehealth service expansion; Specific COVID-19 portal on the government’s Head to Health website; National mental health campaign during the COVID-19 health emergency; Dedicated COVID-19 wellbeing support line, including for financial stresses; Additional funding for mental health support providers who are experiencing unprecedented demands;

and, specific services for health professionals, older and vulnerable Australians, youth, and Indigenous Australians,” McBride said. “Labor welcomes these measures and requests further details, particularly around support for those on the frontline and those vulnerable populations. “We are also pleased that the government has taken up Labor’s call for an expansion of the Community Visitors Scheme for older Australians. “There is more to be done, but this is an important recognition that we must look after older Australians who are already at risk of loneliness and social

isolation,” McBride said. McBride added that the above had all been things that Labor had advocated for in the past and urged the government to roll these measures out promptly and to take extra care in ensuring that those who can access these services are made aware that they’re available. “As well as these measures, Labor has requested that the government provide additional resources for: Mental health screening for those tested for COVID-19; The mental health website for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis to include a selfhelp clinic aimed at early intervention and reducing

pressure on the health system across Australia; and, a guarantee within the funds allocated to ensure a mental health text service is available 24 hours a day. “Now is also the time for the government to consult broadly and widely to ensure that the best possible mental health response is incorporated in every measure taken in this emergency. “This is an unprecedented health emergency and it requires an unprecedented response. “The health and economic impact of this emergency, everything from job losses to physical isolation and illness, will

have a significant flow on to our mental health and wellbeing. “Mental health needs to be considered in every single measure that the government announces during this emergency. “We should physically distance and socially connect. “The government has a responsibility to ensure that every Australian has access to affordable mental health services. “Labor stands ready to work with the government to look after every Australian’s mental health,” McBride said. Source: Press release, Mar 30 Jackie Pearson, Office of Emma McBride MP

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Contrary to early announcements, Tuggerah Lakes Private is open and operational T

uggerah Lakes Private (TLP) Hospital is not closed and staff remain ready and willing to help the Central Coast Local Health District support the people of the former Wyong Shire through the COVID-19 pandemic. The news comes after the hospital’s operator, Healthe Care Australia, announced TLP was to be closed for an undisclosed period from April 2 onwards. That was announced on March 27, following the government’s suspension on all nonurgent elective surgery. The suspension threw the private health sector into chaos, as that directive came with no capacity guarantees to support staff, with TLP’s workforce stood down as a result.

In a follow up statement, Healthe Care CEO, Steve Atkins, said the Commonwealth had agreed to provide a capacity guarantee for all Australian private hospitals allowing Healthe Care to keep the doors open at TLP. “It has been an incredibly difficult time

for our Healthe Care staff, particularly in light of the decisions that government has had to make in response to the impacts of COVID-19. “In this time of heightened uncertainty, employment security for our people has been our primary focus, which is why we’ve extended

Hospital emergency patients asked to A arrive solo

entral Coast Local Health District has made changes to its visiting arrangements at Emergency Departments (ED) as it battles the spread of COVID-19. Anyone who presents at Wyong or Gosford EDs will be asked to arrive solo, with family and friends asked not to accompany the person inside the hospital.

In cases where children need to be presented, the District asks that only one parent or guardian accompany them. A spokesperson for the District said the changes were made to help combat the Spread of COVID-19 and that anyone with specific requirements can discuss them to ED reception staff on arrival. Source: Website, Mar 30 Central Coast Health

leave benefits to staff, whilst advocating for government guarantees for the private health sector. “We fully support Greg Hunt’s $1.3B funding announcement overnight and look forward to discussing the details and accessibility so we can ensure job sustainability

for our staff into the future,” he said. Atkins added that this was an unprecedented time for both the public and private healthcare sectors and that he was pleased that both Federal and State Governments were being responsive to the needs and issues arising within the private

sector. “We’re reassured that government has listened to us and has confirmed the private hospital sector’s critical role in supporting Australia's health sector combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our staff are critical to our private hospitals and will be critical support for the overall health sector under this federal plan,” Atkins said. According to Atkins TLP staff were advised of their reversal of fortune on April 1. “Our staff have been informed of our decision to cease the hospital staff stand down and we are working with each employee around returning to work,” he said. Source: Website, Mar 27 Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital Media statement, Apr 16 Haydn Murray, Healthe Care Australia Reporter: Dilon Luke

Central Coast appears to have reached its COVID-19 peak

s an LGA, the Central Coast appears to have reached its COVID-19 peak, but Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is calling on all residents to remain vigilant. With almost 6,000 Central Coast residents tested for COVID-19, Crouch welcomed news that the number of new cases on the Coast has plateaued. Crouch said that of the 117 people who

had tested positive for the virus as of April 15, two were still inpatients, none had required ICU care and 81 patients have been released from isolation. “While these are very promising figures, the next fortnight will be critical and I hope that people continue to listen to the advice from Government and continue to behave appropriately,” Crouch said. “Never before have we needed the community to be so vigilant,” he added. Crouch said appropriate levels of testing on the

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Central Coast continued at the COVD-19 clinics at both Gosford and Wyong hospitals. “I am calling on people with the slightest respiratory symptoms – cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fever – to attend one of the COVID-19 clinics for

testing. “I understand the criteria for testing has been relaxed, so if you have any symptoms at all, please get tested,” Crouch said. Source: Press release, Apr 15 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP

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WHO CAN CATCH IT? Anyone can catch this virus. We all need to work together to stop the spread. There is no cure, vaccine or immunity in the community. You are at greater risk of more serious illness if you catch COVID-19 and you are: 1. A ged 70 and over, 2. A ged 65 and over with a compromised immune system,

KEY FACTS •C OVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new form of Coronavirus. Dear Central Coast Residents, I’m writing to you because of the hundreds of emails and phone calls I’ve received for information about COVID-19. My top priority is helping keep you, your families, friends and loved ones safe. A big part of that is sharing honest information from sources you can trust. My Mum, Barbie, turned 70 last November. To protect Mum, she’s staying at home. It’s not easy, but older people are more likely to suffer serious symptoms or die if they catch COVID-19. I’ve been a Pharmacist for over 20 years and worked at Wyong Hospital. If we slow the spread of COVID-19, we can help keep you safe and make sure our health workers and hospitals cope until a vaccine or effective treatment is found. Finally, at this time, it’s vital to take care of your mental health. The best way to do that is to stay connected, phone a loved one. If you need any assistance please call 4353 0127 or email emma.mcbride.mp@aph.gov.au. Best wishes,

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3. A n Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and aged 50 and over, or 4. Have a pre-existing health condition

SYMPTOMS

2. Cough 3. T iredness 4. Sore throat

3. Clean and disinfect surfaces

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1. Fever

2. Wash your hands often with soap and water

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The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to colds and flus and can include:

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•Y ou can catch it by touching an object that’s been infected and then touching your face or mouth.

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• The Commonwealth Department of Health www.health.gov.au • NSW Health www.health.nsw.gov.au •T he Central Coast Local Health District www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au • Australian Taxation Office www.ato.gov.au/General/COVID-19/ reasury www.treasury.gov.au/coronavirus •T

5. D ifficulty breathing

IF YOU HAVE SERIOUS SYMPTOMS 1. CALL 000 2. Ask for an ambulance

4. S tay 1.5 metres – two arms’ lengths – away from other people (physical distancing)

3. Inform the officers in advance if you have been in contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19

5. Stay at home and avoid non-essential travel

If you have other symptoms and are worried you may have COVID-19 contact your GP and seek advice.

MENTAL HEALTH CONTACTS •L ifeline: 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue: coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au • Kids’ Help Line: 1800 551 800 or kidshelpline.com.au • Black Dog Institute www.blackdoginstitute.org.au SOURCE: Commonwealth Department of Health

Mail: PO Box 3763 Tuggerah NSW 2259 Ph: 02 4353 0127 Email: emma.mcbride.mp@aph.gov.au www.facebook.com/mcbrideemma Authorised by Emma McBride, ALP NSW, Tuggerah, 2259

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I Fish [s] 5:00 CGTN English News Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Escape Fishing With ET [s] 5:30 Worldwatch What’s Up Down Under? [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour Pat Callinan’s 4X4 2:00 Travel Man: Budapest (PG) Adventures [s] 2:25 Figure Skating: ISU European 9:00 Which Car (PG) [s] Figure Skating Graz, Austria 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 3:55 Cycling: Tour De Legacy - The 12:00 Program To Be Advised Western Front (PG) 1:15 Program To Be Advised 4:55 Great Irish Railway Journeys: 2:30 Fishing Australia [s] Charleville To Waterford (PG) 3:00 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 5:25 Great Indian Railway 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] Journeys: 4:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] Jodhpur To New Delhi (PG) 4:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 6:30 SBS World News 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:35 Dynamo: Beyond Belief 6:00 Takeaway Reheated (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Rocky Horror 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Picture Show” (M l,s) (’75) 8:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Stars: Tim Curr 9:30 Ambulance UK (PG) [s] 10:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats 10:30 One Born Every Minute Compilation (M) Australia (M) [s] 11:15 Movie: “Billy Lynn’s Long 11:30 Bull: Off The Rails (M v) [s] Halftime Walk” (M) (’16) Stars: 12:30 Elementary: Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, Red Light, Green Light (M) [s] 1:20 Chasing The Moon: 1:30 Home Shopping Magnificent Desolation (PG)

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 6:00 World’s Greatest Man Made Home Shopping 5:00 CGTN English News Wonders: Sacred Sites (PG) [s] 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] Weekend Sunrise [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 8:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] The Morning Show - Weekend 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 8:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Speedweek 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 9:00 Farm To Fork [s] Program To Be Advised 3:00 Travel Man: Seville (PG) 12:00 Paris Or The Bush - The Story 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 3:30 Cycling: Incycle/ Liege12:00 Program To Be Advised Of The Cods [s] Better Homes And Gardens Bastogne-Liege 2019 1:15 Program To Be Advised 1:00 The Truth About Calories Seven News At 5 [s] 5:00 Great British Railway 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] (PG) [s] Sydney Weekender [s] Journeys: 4:00 Which Car (PG) [s] 2:00 Movie: “One Chance” (PG) Seven News [s] Inverness To Plockton (PG) 4:30 RPM [s] (’13) Stars: James Corden House Rules - High Stakes 5:30 Hunting Nazi Treasure: 5:00 10 News First [s] 4:00 Endangered (PG) [s] (PG) [s] City Of Loot (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five (PG) 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] 6:30 SBS World News 5:30 RBT: Tradie In Trouble (PG) [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] What The Killer Did Next: 7:30 Scotland - Rome’s Final 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] Norma Bell (R) (M) [s] – Norma 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] Frontier 9:10 FBI: Most Wanted Defender Bell, 79, was strangled to death 7:00 Lego Masters (PG) [s] 8:35 Mediterranean With Simon (M v) [s] – A single mother goes 8:45 60 Minutes (PG) [s] and left in her burning Reeve (PG) (In English/ Arabic/ on a deadly rampage at a Public 9:45 Inside Crime (M) [s] Hartlepool home by Gareth Italian) Defender’s office, taking justice 9:45 The Unsung Heroes Of Apollo Dack, who would often visit her 10:45 See No Evil: into her own hands after her son The Blood Trail (M) [s] as he was a friend. 11: Make It To The Moon (PG) is given a harsh sentence for a 11:25 Man Made Planet (PG) The Resident: Free Fall (M) [s] 11:35 The Brokenwood Mysteries: petty crime. Stone Cold Dead (M v) [s] The Blacklist: 12:20 Michael Mosley’s Meet The 1:15 Straight Forward (MA15+) [s] 10:05 FBI: Appearances (M v) [s] Hannah Hayes (MA15+) [s] Humans: 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 2:05 Home Shopping The Blacklist: Competitive Streak (M l) The Name Game (MA15+) [s] 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 12:00 Home Shopping 1:20 Great American Railroad 3:00 Home Shopping Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] Journeys (PG) 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:30 Today [s] Sunrise [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Seven Morning News [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 12:30 Ellen (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:30 Lego Masters (PG) [s] The Daily Edition [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] The Chase Australia [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 6:00 NINE News [s] Seven News [s] (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:30 Lego Masters (PG) [s] House Rules - High Stakes 9:00 Informer 3838 (Part 2) (MA15+) 6:00 WIN News [s] (PG) [s] – Judges Laurence [s] – Reeling from the murder of 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] Llewelyn-Bowen, Kyly Clarke a police informer, Nicola Gobbo 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] and Saul Myers score the 8:30 Program To Be Advised vows to bring down Carl teams’ zones. Williams and help police win the 9:15 Hughesy, We Have A Problem 9-1-1: Fallout (M v) [s] – The (M s) [s] gangland war. Her actions set 118 responds to debris from a her on a collision course with 10:15 Program To Be Advised meteor shower crashing into an 10:55 Just For Laughs Australia the criminals and the cops. apartment building and a deadly (MA15+) [s] 10:25 Program To Be Advised fire caused by a hazardous 11:25 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 11:25 Lethal Weapon: waste truck crash. 12:15 The Project (PG) [s] Birdwatching (MA15+) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] 1:15 The Late Show With Stephen 12:15 Killer Couples: S.W.A.T.: Day Off (M v) [s] Dufoe/ Oaks (M v,l) [s] God Friended Me: Colbert (PG) [s] 1:05 The Garden Gurus [s] Collateral Damage (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Client List” (M d,s) (’10) Stars: Cybill Shepherd The Daily Edition (PG) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] House Rules - High Stakes (PG) [s] First Dates Australia (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Gordon Ramsay On Cocaine (M d,v,l) [s] – In this series, Gordon Ramsay sets out to show how deep the problem of drugs and substance abuse is in Britain as a whole, and in the kitchens, food and hospitality industry in the UK. Grey’s Anatomy: Let’s All Go To The Bar (M) [s] Home Shopping

Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66) 7FOOD (Channel 74)

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:30 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:30 Kevin Can Wait: The Smoking Bun (PG) [s] 2:00 Lego Masters (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Hamish & Andy’s “Perfect” Holiday (PG) [s] 9:00 Movie: “Central Intelligence” (M v,l,s) (’16) Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart 11:10 Mom: Twinkle Lights And Grandma Shoes (M) [s] 11:35 The Bad Seed (M v,l,s) [s] 12:25 Tipping Point [s] 1:20 Cybershack (PG) [s] 1:50 9Honey Hacks [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:00 Home Shopping

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

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:45 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] – Each contestant has written their own pressure test recipe and has to create a dish to wow the judges. 8:30 NCIS: Daughters (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles: High Society (M v) [s] 10:30 Program To Be Advised 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s]

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

Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services

5:00 5:15 5:30 2:00

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch Elizabeth I And Her Enemies: Battle For The Throne (M) 2:50 Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) 4:05 Archaeology At The Big Dig: Below Sydney Harbour YHA 4:30 Extreme Railway Journeys: Congo’s Jungle Railway (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Queen Mother (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley - Frontline Medicine: Survival (PG) 9:40 Michael Mosley - A History Of Surgery: Bloody Beginnings (M) 10:40 SBS World News Late 11:10 Trust Me (M l) 12:15 Dead Lucky (M l) 1:20 Das Boot (M l,s,v) (In German/ French) 3:35 Hijacked Nightmare In The Desert (M) 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Elizabeth I And Her Enemies: The Enemy Within (M s,v) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 4:30 Extreme Railway Journeys (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Canadian Railway Journeys (PG) 8:35 Insight (PG) 9:35 Dateline 10:05 The Feed 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:10 Twin (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ Swedish) 12:00 Knightfall (MA15+) 3:30 Hijacked: Terror In The Sky (M) 4:25 Great British Railway Journeys (PG)

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

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Funding package for preschools and Council-run childcare centres announced

arents have received a reprieve on paying childcare fees with the announcement on April 9 of a State Government $51M funding package for preschools and $82M to support Council-run childcare centres. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said parents will not have to pay preschool fees for up to six months, thanks to the $51M funding. He said the government had also committed up to $82M to support Council-

run childcare centres which are not eligible for the JobKeeper payments. There are eight Councilrun Little Coast Kids centres across the region, including at Kanwal, Northlakes, Toukley and

Wyong. “There are 14 community preschools across the electorates of The Entrance, Wyong, Gosford and Terrigal that will benefit from this funding,” Crouch said.

Software bundles are available to government school students

amilies on the Coast are being encouraged to take advantage of free software bundles being made available to government school students in NSW. As a Department of

Education initiative, all public sector students are able to download Microsoft Office Professional Plus and Adobe Creative Cloud for free during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together the two software bundles cover all the basics that

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students need to support their learning from home with programs like Word, PowerPoint and Acrobat, as well as extras like Excel and Photoshop. These programs can be quite expensive, so families are urged to get a hold of them while they’re free. To download and install the software, students need to visit the Department’s Academic Software Download Centre on its website and will need to link their student email to verify that they’re a government school student. Source: Website, Apr 12 NSW Department of Education

“It means that scores of three to five year olds will continue to receive quality childcare and that parents will continue to have access to childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those working on the

frontline during this crisis. “It will also provide funding certainty during an unpredictable time, ensuring that preschool teachers and educators can be confident that they will remain employed and that childcare centres remain viable into the future,” Crouch said. The United Services Union, representing workers in the sector, has applauded the move. “Local government is the largest provider of childcare services in NSW, but the exclusion of councils from the Federal Government’s $1,500 per fortnight JobKeeper payment threatened to cause the

closure of hundreds of centres across the State due to the major funding shortfall,” Union General Secretary, Graeme Kelly, said. Following the announcement, Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning, Jodie Harrison, called on the government to introduce clear virus control guidelines for childcare centres, to protect families and educators. Source: Media releases, Apr 9 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch United Services Union General Secretary, Graeme Kelly

Central Coast MUNA won’t return until 2021 T

he Central Coast Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA) has been cancelled. Held in partnership with Central Coast Rotary Clubs, MUNA is held annually as part of Rotary’s ongoing commitment to youth development. The event aims to nurture goodwill and boost young people’s understanding of global issues by holding debates modelled on the United Nations’ General Assembly and Security

Council. All Central Coast high schools were invited to take part in MUNA, with teams of students from each school assigned various UN member nations and tasked to learn about that country’s political climate, history, affairs and national interests. They’re then challenged to make representations based on what they have learned during the debate. It was to be held at The Hub, Erina Fair, on May 21, but has been cancelled due to the

COVID-19 pandemic. The Rotary Club of Gosford City is the auspice club for the Central Coast MUNA. Club President, Francine Sultana: “Unfortunately, this year’s MUNA will not take place as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, however, we will be back in May, 2021, and we hope all local Rotary Clubs and high schools will continue to support this worthy activity”. Source: Website, Mar 18 Francine Sultana, Rotary Club of Gosford City

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Indiana Rhind is a 2020 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship recipient

erkeley Vale’s Indiana Rhind has been announced as a 2020 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship recipient. A program designed to kick start the next generation’s careers in agriculture, Rhind was one of just 14 university students from around the country to receive a scholarship following an extensive judging process that focused on the applicants’ commitment to agriculture, leadership potential and career aspirations. Rhind is sponsored by the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) and will receive $10,000

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Indiana Rhind over two years to assist with her study and living expenses for the final two years of her degree. On top of the bursary, she will also receive professional development workshops and work placements

to kick start her career in agriculture, access to industry leaders, and opportunities to network and gain knowledge at a range of industry events. AgriFutures Australia Managing Director, John Harvey, congratulated

Rhind and her fellow scholars and said he was proud that AgriFutures was playing a part in cultivating the next generation of leaders in the agriculture field. “We are thrilled to welcome our 2020

21 fee free online short courses available from TAFE

ocals looking for ways to upskill themselves whilst self-isolating are advised that TAFE NSW has rolled out 21 fee free online short courses. The courses can be completed in a few short weeks or in some cases days. They all fall under five key categories: Administration, digital literacy, medical knowledge, business leadership and business skills, with the goal to provide all NSW residents the chance to better

themselves before they return to the workforce. For those that lost their jobs as a result of the pandemic, it’s also an opportunity to add some qualifications and proficiencies to the resume. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said: “The 21 fee-free courses will assist job seekers and workers on the Central Coast who want to diversify their skills during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Providing these courses will also help

businesses stay afloat and help people stay in jobs. “TAFE has provided education and training to the Central Coast for more than 70 years and I know that these fee-free courses will be put to good use during these difficult next few months,” he added. TAFE NSW Managing Director, Steffen Faurby, said the organisation is committed to ensuring that people have access to first-class, customised training to meet their needs. “For over 130 years, TAFE NSW has been

preparing the state’s workforce for the jobs of tomorrow and it is no different during this time,” Faurby said. The fee free accredited courses are open to all NSW residents over the age of 17. The move comes after TAFE NSW announced a state-wide pause in oncampus teaching until at least April 27. Source: Press release, Apr 6 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP Website, Apr 6 TAFE NSW

AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship winners, selected from a talented pool of over 85 applicants. “It is very exciting to see the quality, passion and drive coming into our industries. “Our scholarship program also creates a unique opportunity for students to experience career pathways they may not have otherwise been exposed to, which helps to set them up for a long and successful career in agriculture,” said Harvey. Rhind, who is studying a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours at the University of Southern Queensland was thrilled to receive the scholarship and thanked CRCNA, who will support her

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Horizon journey. “I feel absolutely honoured to have this opportunity. “Not only will it open doors and connect me with industry professionals, but I will have the opportunity to explore different career pathways through exciting placements. “I’m excited to meet all of the other students involved in the program, learn more about the challenges and trends across the agricultural sector and also learn how I can have a positive impact on the future of Australian agriculture,” said Rhind. Source: Press release, Apr 6 Brooke Croft, AgriFutures Australia

COVID-19 EMERGENCY We are in a race against time to prepare refugee settlements against the surging COVID-19 pandemic. With hundreds of thousands of confirmed cases around the world and a grim death toll that is growing by the hour, the threat to refugees and forcibly displaced people is immense. In a global health emergency like this, experience tells us the most vulnerable will suffer most. Refugee settlements, in particular, are often crowded with weaker water and sanitation systems, and overstretched medical facilities. Our teams have experience from past outbreaks of SARS, Ebola and influenza, and they are working tirelessly to install hand washing facilities, improve hygiene controls and bolster hospitals and clinics but budgets are stretched thin, they urgently need our support.

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Development Consents

Notice is given of the granting of the following Development Consents No Date Address and Complying Development Certificates pursuant to Section 101 of the 1158/2019 02-04-2020 9 Old Tuggerah Rd Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. The consents are available 255/2020 01-04-2020 2A Hughes Ave for public inspection, without charge, at Central Coast Council offices in Gosford 125/2020 09-04-2020 63 Pearce Rd and Wyong, during business hours. 245/2020 07-04-2020 10 Bass Ave

291/2020

Date

Address

09-04-2020 150 Hue Hue Rd

57956/2020 26-03-2020 7 Ascot Ave

Suburb ALISON

AVOCA BEACH

Proposed Development

Alterations & Additions

Dwelling Addition & Alterations to House / Carport & Demolition of Garage Off Street Parking Area

58015/2020 30-03-2020 75A The Round Dr

AVOCA BEACH

New Swimming Pool

274/2020

BATEAU BAY

Alterations & Additions

Alterations & Additions (Amended Application)

1003/2019

07-04-2020 10 Poplars Ave

07-04-2020 27 Gwydir St

BATEAU BAY

1033/2019

07-04-2020 29 Reserve Dr

BATEAU BAY

281/2019

07-04-2020 41 Reserve Dr

BATEAU BAY

519/2019

03-04-2020 676 Coleridge Rd

BATEAU BAY

58089/2020 01-04-2020 48 Nerang Rd

58145/2020 03-04-2020 9 Kallaroo Rd

1183/2019

01-04-2020 78B Shannon Pde

17/2020

03-04-2020 65 Pinehurst Way

171/2020

219/2020 170/2020

159/2020

133/2020

708/2018

142/2020

227/2020

191/2020

09-04-2020 57 Natuna Ave

08-04-2020 63 Sunrise Ave

31-03-2020 6 Nacooma Rd

07-04-2020 14 Elsinore Ave

BERKELEY VALE

Construction of a Mixed Use Building comprising Ground Floor Food & Drink Premises, Shop Top Housing & Associated Garage (Amended Application) Flyover Awning

Pergola Roof

Construction of a Shed & Awnings Ancillary to the Existing Fire Station

BLUE HAVEN

Alterations & Additions

BUDGEWOI

Second Storey Extension to Dwelling & Rear Deck

BUDGEWOI

BUFF POINT

CHAIN VALLEY BAY

Deck

Demolition of Existing Shed, New Shed Garage

791/2018

06-04-2020 17 Casurina Cl

LAKE HAVEN

66/2020

30-03-2020 25 Greenacre Ave

92/2020

06-04-2020 348 The Entrance Rd LONG JETTY

62/2020

08-04-2020 35 Surf St

57835/2020 07-04-2020 57A Tuggerah St

56358/2019 26-03-2020 373 The Scenic Rd

06-04-2020 797 Dicksons Rd

DURREN DURREN ERINA

Concrete Driveway & Parking Area Home Industry (Cabinet Making) Dwelling Addition

Swimming Pool Inground

50731/2016 03-04-2020 91 Karalta Rd

ERINA

57756/2019 30-03-2020 6 Pacific Ave

ETTALONG BEACH

Multi Unit Residential Development (Amended Application)

57656/2019 06-04-2020 44 Kalakau Ave

FORRESTERS BEACH Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

56065/2019 06-04-2020 30 Mistview Cct

FORRESTERS BEACH Dwelling House (New) (Amended Application)

47411/2015 02-04-2020 32 Kalakau Ave

57336/2019 03-04-2020 45 Mistview Cct 57667/2019 06-04-2020 54 Mistview Cct 06-04-2020 13 Gumnut Cl

03-04-2020 2 Lakeview Ave

58065/2020 07-04-2020 104 Erina St E

57973/2020 27-03-2020 36, 38 Showground Rd

Multi-Unit Residential Development (Amended Application)

New Dwelling

FORRESTERS BEACH Dwelling Alterations & Additions (Amended Application)

FORRESTERS BEACH Dwelling House (New) (Amended Application) FORRESTERS BEACH Dwelling House (New) GLENNING VALLEY

GOROKAN

GOSFORD

Alterations & Additions to Existing Shop

GOSFORD

38 Lot Strata Subdivision

53163/2017 06-04-2020 16 Asca Dr

GREEN POINT

152/2020

GWANDALAN

Dwelling Additions & Alterations, Deck & Swimming Pool

Dwelling

GWANDALAN

Dwelling

06-04-2020 2 Burindi St

30-03-2020 4 Burindi St

GWANDALAN

08-04-2020 5 Doonba Pl

140/2020

01-04-2020 2 Walu Ave

01-04-2020 25 Kintyre Rd

HALEKULANI

198/2020

08-04-2020 9 Coventry Ln

HAMLYN TERRACE

58055/2020 07-04-2020 23 Murina Cl

57941/2020 27-03-2020 33 Gooriwa Rd

57915/2020 02-04-2020 447 Wattle Tree Rd

HAMLYN TERRACE HOLGATE HOLGATE HOLGATE

Dwelling

Secondary Dwelling & Retaining Wall

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling, New Double Garage with Office & Loft

Steel Framed Shed

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling & Pool & Cabana

Inground Pool

Demolition of Existing Dwelling, Garage & Rear Building & Construction of a Principal Dwelling, Secondary Dwelling & Swimming Pool (Amended Application)

New 6 Bedroom Dwelling with Multiple Living Spaces & Swimming Pool

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling (Amended Application)

Dwelling House (New) & Demolition of Existing Structures

Alterations & Additions (Amended Application)

Shed & Lean To with Toilet

New Steel Framed Shed

Change of Use to Recreation Facility (Indoor) - Pilates Studio

Deck & Pergola

Dwelling House (New), Carport & Retaining Wall (Amended Application)

Additions & Alterations to Existing Dwelling

51363/2017 09-04-2020 55 Matcham Rd

MATCHAM

57017/2019 26-03-2020 19 Holcombe Ave

NARARA NARARA

214/2020

06-04-2020 26 Brisbane St

57506/2019 27-03-2020 64 Tramway Rd 58018/2020 24-03-2020 123 Glennie St

57752/2019 07-04-2020 91 Glennie St

672/2019

157/2020

160/2020

07-04-2020 31 Pacific Hwy

31-03-2020 34 Burns Rd

01-04-2020 43 Teralba St

686/2019

31-03-2020 117 Palmdale Rd

178/2020

06-04-2020 70 Palmdale Rd

49564/2016 30-03-2020 179 Albany St

NORAVILLE

NORTH AVOCA

NORTH GOSFORD

OURIMBAH

PALMDALE

POINT FREDERICK

58042/2020 02-04-2020 45 Albany St

213/2020

01-04-2020 31 Katoomba Ave

57936/2020 17-03-2020 28 Wilkie-King Ave

52504/2017 02-04-2020 125 Somersby Falls Rd

56664/2019 30-03-2020 244 Wisemans Ferry Rd

POINT FREDERICK

SAN REMO SARATOGA

SOMERSBY SOMERSBY

New Garage, Pool & 2 Storey Dwelling & Demolish Existing Dwelling (Amended Application)

Extension to Existing Dwelling & Spa (Amended Application)

Relocate Dwelling & Reassemble Onsite, Lower Story Addition, Driveway Retaining Walls & Water Tanks

Detached Secondary Dwelling

Dwelling Addition (Amended Application)

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling House

Deck

Boarding House

Dwelling, Secondary Dwelling, Garage, Deck & Demolition of existing Dwelling & Garage (Amended Application)

Awning

Alterations, Additions & Deck

Stage 1 - Dwelling Alterations & Additions, Swimming Pool & Tennis Court Stage 2 - Formalisation of the Conversion of a Non-Habitable Outbuilding to a Detached Secondary Dwelling (Amended Application)

Shed, Demolish existing Outbuilding

Residential Flat Building - 3 Towers (111 Units) & Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application)

Concrete Swimming Pool

Dwelling & Attached Secondary Dwelling & Retaining Wall

Above Ground Swimming Pool

Single Storey Dwelling House (Amended Application)

Resource Recovery Facility (Amended Application)

54090/2018 07-04-2020 19 Muloora Rd

SPRINGFIELD

Dwelling House (New) (Amended Application)

57961/2020 01-04-2020 28 Maitland Rd

SPRINGFIELD

New Secondary Dwelling & Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling to Create a Single Principle Dwelling House from the Existing Dual Occupancy

Inground Pool & Retaining Wall Dwelling

Dwelling

Demolition of Dwelling

Integrated Subdivision: Stage 1 - Proposed Subdivision of Existing Rural Allotment into 3 Rural Allotments & Stage 2 - Proposed Subdivision of Proposed Lot 2 of Stage 1 into 2 Rural Allotments.

Carport

Multi Dwelling Housing Comprising of 4 x 2 Storey Townhouses & Demolition of Existing Structures

Demolition of existing Dwellings

Garage

MATCHAM

56078/2019 01-04-2020 20 Surf Rider Ave

DOYALSON

Garage including Demolition of existing Garage

MATCHAM

Dwelling

DALEYS POINT

LONG JETTY

MACMASTERS BEACH

Dwelling

Carport

57983/2020 02-04-2020 280 Matcham Rd

57783/2020 26-03-2020 25 Gugandi Rd

01-04-2020 34 Wentworth Ave

LAKE MUNMORAH

LISAROW

Proposed Development

Dwelling & Studio

55425/2018 30-03-2020 29 Bidjiwong Rd

Use as Mooring Pole, Jetty, Landing 2.3sqm, Landing 4.0sqm, Mesh Boat Ramp, Seawall & Reclamation

ERINA

165/2020

KOOLEWONG

DALEYS POINT

New Dwelling House

58043/2020 01-04-2020 74 - 76 Chetwynd Rd ERINA

1220/2019

57232/2019 31-03-2020 25 - 27 Nimala Ave

Dwelling

50740/2016 03-04-2020 89 Karalta Rd

89/2020

KILLCARE HEIGHTS

Dwelling & Inground Pool

COPACABANA

KILLARNEY VALE

57487/2019 02-04-2020 32 MacDonald St

CHITTAWAY POINT

01-04-2020 179 Geoffrey Rd

KILLARNEY VALE

KILLCARE HEIGHTS

Alterations & Additions

CHITTAWAY BAY

Multi Dwelling Housing comprising 54 Dwellings & Community Title Subdivision (Amended Application)

KILLARNEY VALE

57520/2019 06-04-2020 13 Maitland Bay Dr

CHITTAWAY BAY

CHARMHAVEN

KILLARNEY VALE

KILLCARE

02-04-2020 28 Kauai Ave

01-04-2020 8 Aston Wilde Ave

58069/2020 03-04-2020 38 Toorak Ave

920/2019

07-04-2020 87 George Evans Rd

KANWAL

41834/2012 27-03-2020 73 Grandview Cr

Alterations & Additions

57845/2020 01-04-2020 40 Fishermans Pde

151/2020

217/2020

03-04-2020 46 Cunningham Rd

08-04-2020 46 Cunningham Rd

CHAIN VALLEY BAY

57871/2020 26-03-2020 40 Daley Ave

154/2020

BENSVILLE

Alterations & Additions (Amended Application)

98/2020

235/2020

09-04-2020 38 Trelawney St

09-04-2020 43 Cunningham Rd

07-04-2020 14 Lloyd Ave

02-04-2020 7 Stratford Ave

57489/2019 31-03-2020 57 Oceano St

106/2020

BENSVILLE

Dwelling

300/2020

241/2020

Suburb

KANGY ANGY

58135/2020 03-04-2020 53 Robinia Pde

186/2020

08-04-2020 101 Yeramba Rd

240/2020

30-03-2020 40 Anembo Ave

58083/2020 26-03-2020 242 Terrigal Dr

SPRINGFIELD

SUMMERLAND POINT

TERRIGAL

Swimming Pool

Inground Pool Dwelling

2 Lot Strata Subdivision

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Date

Address

58075/2020 02-04-2020 38 Port Jackson Rd

Suburb

Proposed Development

57747/2019 21-03-2020 6 Quarang Rd

TERRIGAL

Swimming Pool & Retaining Walls

51351/2017 02-04-2020 7 Blue View Cr

TERRIGAL

47583/2015 31-03-2020 84 Riviera Ave

TERRIGAL

Dwelling Alterations & Additions (Amended Application)

1156/2019

TOUKLEY

01-04-2020 143 Main Rd

Second Storey Addition to Existing Dwelling

Lower Ground Floor Dwelling Addition (Amended Application)

Hand Car Wash (Business Premises)

574/2019

06-04-2020 56 Fravent St

TOUKLEY

862/2019

06-04-2020 194 Tuggerawong Rd

TUGGERAWONG

233/2020

06-04-2020 40 Cadonia Rd

TUGGERAWONG

Detached Secondary Dwelling

TUMBI UMBI

Dual Occupancy (Detached) including Construction of New Dwelling, Additions & Alterations to Existing Dwelling, Pools, Garaging, Sheds, Detached Studio & Other Associated Works Including Demolition, Home Business & Home Industry

1080/2019

972/2019

01-04-2020 5 Hicks Ln

30-03-2020 50 Bakali Rd

TUMBI UMBI

Demolition of Existing Buildings, Construction of Attached Dual Occupancy & 2 Lot Subdivision (Amended Application) Dual Occupancy (Detached) Comprising the existing Dwelling & Construction of a New Dwelling & 2 Lot Subdivision

Dwelling (Amended Application)

58019/2020 27-03-2020 11 Heritage Cl

UMINA BEACH

54379/2018 27-03-2020 2 Australia Ave

UMINA BEACH

Spa

57969/2020 08-04-2020 32 King St

UMINA BEACH

54532/2018 30-03-2020 69 Kingsview Dr

UMINA BEACH

Demolition of Existing Single Storey Dwelling & Construction of Multi-Dwelling Development consisting of 3 Units

58130/2020 03-04-2020 13 Breeze St

57114/2019 27-03-2020 9 Bulkara St

WAGSTAFFE

57880/2020 03-04-2020 16 Wairakei Rd

WAMBERAL

58062/2020 27-03-2020 57 Blue Bell Dr

WAMBERAL

51600/2017 02-04-2020 69 Hilltop Rd

WAMBERAL

57965/2020 07-04-2020 77 Ocean View Dr

WAMBERAL

57970/2020 31-03-2020 8 Lumeah Ave

WAMBERAL

258/2020

WARNERVALE

02-04-2020 145 Railway Rd

164/2020

01-04-2020 20 Mitchell Tce

WARNERVALE

51240/2016 24-03-2020 10, 12, 14 Fielder St

WEST GOSFORD

180/2020

03-04-2020 2 Cardiff Ave

WOONGARRAH

105/2020

31-03-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

WOONGARRAH

57992/2020 01-04-2020 13 Norma Cr

WOY WOY

57993/2020 27-03-2020 52 Railway St

WOY WOY

57979/2020 03-04-2020 38, 40 Woy Woy Bay Rd

WOY WOY BAY

1386/2018

01-04-2020 1 - 10 Amy Cl

WYONG

1185/2019

06-04-2020 2 Ithome St

WYONG

215/2020

31-03-2020 3 Wedge Pl

WYONG

379/2019

07-04-2020 4 Dulmison Ave

WYONG

244/2020

02-04-2020 46 Springall Ave

WYONGAH

New Swimming Pool

Secondary Dwelling & Double Carport (Amended Application)

Staged Additions - Stage 1: Earthworks & Basement, Stage 2: Ground Floor & Carport, Stage 3: First Floor Addition (Amended Application)

Alteration & Additions to Existing Dwelling Including Demolishing & Replacing Swimming Pool & Spa (Amended Application)

Alterations & Additions & 2 Storey Extension

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling Dwelling Addition (Amended Application)

New Facade Cladding, Replace Colorbond Roofing, All Windows & Doors, Timber Decking & Screens, Replacing Bath & Kitchen Fitout

Swimming Pool & Open Shade Structure with Landscaping

Date

Address

Development Applications

The following Development Applications are notified for public comment and are available for public inspection free of charge at the Central Coast Council offices in Gosford and Wyong, during business hours. Alternatively the applications can be viewed online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions close: 8 May 2020

296/2020

25 Georgina Ave

Address

Suburb

317/2020

46 George Evans Rd

KILLARNEY VALE Detached Dual Occupancy & Torrens Title Subdivision Applicant - Mr I Chahine

210/2020

43 Gilbert St

LONG JETTY

Dual Occupancy (Attached), 2 Lot Subdivision & Demolition of Existing Structures Applicant - Acrow Investments Group Pty Ltd

58170/2020

6 Blue Gum Cl

MATCHAM

Construction of Pitched Roof Pergola to Rear of Existing Home Applicant - Central Coast Pergolas

1415/2017

33 Richardson Rd

SAN REMO

Dual Occupancy Development Comprising the Existing Dwelling & Construction of a New Dwelling, 2 Lot Subdivision & Demolition (Amended Application) Applicant Mr A Colusso & Mrs S T D Colusso

307/2020

210 Tumbi Rd

TUMBI UMBI

Alterations & Additions to existing Dual Occupancy to Create a Detached Dual Occupancy, Above Ground Pool, Demolition & Other Associated works Applicant - AJH Design

298/2020

26 Weaver Cresent WATANOBBI

Dual Occupancy (Attached) & 2 Lot Subdivision Applicant Mrs D Aydin

305/2020

1A - 1B Harvey St

Proposed 2 Dual Occupancy with Torrens Title Subdivision Applicant - Mr G Azzi

GOROKAN

WYONG

Description

Alterations & Additions to Create a Dual Occupancy with 2 Lot Strata Subdivision Applicant - Jamie Harris Building Design

Written submissions close: 15 May 2020

Address

Suburb

Description

1165/2018

290 Jilliby Rd

JILLIBY

Animal Boarding Facility, Shed & Dam (Amended Application) Applicant - Highlight Consulting

58109/2020

433 Ocean Beach Rd

UMINA BEACH

Multi Dwelling Housing - 6 Unit Development Applicant Ship Song Super Fund Pty Ltd

1144/2014

37 - 53 Albert Warner Dr

WARNERVALE

Subdivision including 52 Residential Lots, plus 1 Drainage Reserve Lot, 1 Conservation Lot & 1 Road Widening Lot & Associated Infrastructure (Amended Application) Applicant Lukeston Pty Ltd

327/2020

55 Howarth Street

WYONG

Change of Use to a Church (Place of Worship) Applicant Nineteen Sixteen Investments Pty Ltd

Integrated Development

Written submissions close: 8 May 2020

Address

Suburb

Description

Dwelling

11 Burindi St

GWANDALAN

Attached Dual Occupancy & 2 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision Applicant - Tattersall Lander Pty Ltd. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.

Dwelling & Secondary Dwelling

321/2020

32 Bundara Rd

NORAVILLE

Dwelling Alternations & Additions, Carport, Secondary Dwelling & Use for Bed & Breakfast (Air B n B) & Garden Shed Applicant - Mr C P Thompson. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.

Demolition of Existing Dwelling & Construction of an 8 Storey Residential Flat Building with Basement (Amended Application) Dwelling & Retaining Walls (Proposed Lot 137) Alterations & Additions

Cladding Replacement Works to Deepwater Plaza Dwelling Addition - Extend Kitchen

Written submissions close: 15 May 2020 No

Change of Use to Office, Internal 58154/2020 Alterations to Buildings 2 & 3 & Carparking (Amended Application)

Address

Suburb

Description

14 Brennan Ave

KINCUMBER

Relocation of Existing Dwelling & Conversion to Managers Residence & Construction of 92 Place Centre-Based Child Care Facility Applicant - Hale Storm Pty Ltd The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.

Multi Dwelling Housing (3 Residential Dwellings) & Strata Subdivision including Demolition of Existing Dwelling Dwelling

Demolition of existing Structures & Construction of a Commercial Building, Signage & Carpark (Amended Application) Shed

Suburb

Proposed Development

58057/2020 30-03-2020 3 / 19 Whiting Ave

TERRIGAL

Bathroom & Laundry Renovation

117/2020

THE ENTRANCE NORTH

Demolish Dwelling & Outbuilding

58054/2020 30-03-2020 162 Veron Rd

UMINA BEACH

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

57971/2020 03-04-2020 93 Rawson Rd

WOY WOY

Erection of Pylon Sign

01-04-2020 18 Bondi Rd

22 April 2020

283/2020

Inground pool

Complying Development Certificates No

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Written submissions close: 15 May 2020

Address

Suburb

Description

58181/2020

39 Maidens Brush Rd

WYOMING

5 Lot Residential Subdivision Applicant - L E Matheson. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from Natural Resources Access Regulator & NSW Rural Fire Service.

Central Coast Council is required to comply with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 20019 which requires submissions on Development Applications to be published on Council’s website. In order to maintain privacy, all submissions lodged using Council’s DA Submission Form or online portal will have personal contact details and signature redacted. Submissions received not using Council’s DA Submission Form or via the online portal will be published in full. Your submission may also be reproduced in full in Council reports or in Court proceedings.

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A unique ANZAC Day planned R

SL NSW is calling on Central Coast residents to honour the service and sacrifice of the nation’s service people this ANZAC Day by taking part in a collective Dawn Service from the safety of their homes. RSL NSW Acting President, Ray James, confirmed that the body was throwing its support behind the collective Dawn Service idea and is urging all NSW residents who can do so to stand at the end of their driveway or at their balcony from 6am on April 25 to observe a minute’s silence. “Traditional dawn services and marches are just not possible this year, but during these difficult and uncertain times, it is vital that we stay true to our values of mateship and camaraderie and that we honour our service personnel and show our ANZAC Spirit,” James said. Central Coast District Council of RSLs has indicated that they fully support the initiative. Council President, Greg Mawson, said the Council hopes that residents would embrace the idea come ANZAC Day and added that any resident with a bugle and the skill to do so, can add weight to their area’s Dawn Service by playing the Last Post, the Rouse and the Reveille, provided they get the blessing of their neighbours. “It may be a small

Photo: Rsl Nsw

gesture, but these are challenging times and this is a great opportunity for the people of the Central Coast to honour our servicemen and women,” Mawson said. RSL NSW is also encouraging residents to tune into the nationally televised service from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. NSW Senator, Jim Molan, has also announced he is launching an Anzac At Home campaign to highlight the ANZAC experiences of Australians during the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Staying at home on April 25 feels inherently wrong to Australians, but I believe that by sharing how we will be commemorating ANZAC Day at home, we can continue to make our veterans proud,” Sen Molan said. Sen Molan is encouraging Australians

to share their ANZAC stories and how they commemorate the day on social media, using the hashtag AnzacAtHome to bring them all together. The Senator noted it was important that commemoration doesn’t just reflect those who have served. “Every year we see schoolchildren across Australia involved in Legacy and ANZAC Day services, many of whom may not have a connection directly to a veteran but still understand the importance of commemorating those who have served,” Sen Molan said. “This is an opportunity for all to share their stories of commemoration, as well as sharing how they will be marking a unique ANZAC Day in 2020,” he added. RSL NSW has also announced a means for the social media savvy to pay their respects, launching their

Community Ode initiative. Announced on April 8, RSL NSW is encouraging all NSW residents who can to record videos of themselves reading The Ode and other messages to veterans and to post it their social media with the hashtags Anzac Spirit and Light Up The Dawn. “The Ode is a crucial element of all ANZAC Day services, its words embedded in the hearts and minds of Australians as a way we can solemnly communicate our enduring appreciation for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. “The Ode is also an enduring promise that we will continue to honour them, and never forget,” James said. “This year, as we cannot come together in person, these video messages alongside any personal messages of support will be one way we all come together in our time of commemoration, albeit

virtually. “As with all other Australians right now, we have to change the way we do things, evolve and make the best of our situation. Nothing can ever take away the importance of ANZAC Day and what it means to all of us, most especially those currently serving, and all veterans and their families. “Those serving today, and all veterans and their families have given so much to our country, and while we are doing things a little differently this year, what will never change is the eternal respect, thanks and admiration the Australian people have for those who protect us. “It is also very important to note that while we are all doing things a bit differently at the moment, RSL NSW remains open and available to support and assist veterans and their families,” James said. Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said commemorating ANZAC Day in 2020 will be quite different but how we remember our fallen and pay our respects holds the same value. “We as a community are functioning quite differently at present. “Whilst how we remember and pay respect to our fallen soldiers has been impacted, our want to acknowledge and commemorate our heroes remains the same,” Mayor Matthews said.

“The Australian way is to band together and support one another through a crisis and the significance of ANZAC Day and the sacrifices made allows for a time of reflection and puts things into perspective,” she added. Central Coast Council is taking a precautionary approach and commemorating ANZAC Day with Councillors privately laying wreaths at various memorial sites across the Coast in a mark of respect for our fallen soldiers. Council has also installed Poppy nets on the stairways at Memorial Park, Gosford, where walkers, maintaining physical distancing, can take a stroll and view this installation. Also available is free online library resources specifically for commemorating ANZAC Day. “A quality of ANZAC Day is the camaraderie it brings out in Australians, a quality we as a community can apply in the way we look out for each other at this difficult time,” Mayor Matthews said. Source: Media statement, Mar 26 Ray James, RSL NSW Press releases, Mar 30, Apr 8 Zac Smith, Office of Jim Molan Interview, Apr 2 Greg Mawson, Central Coast District Council of RSLs Press release, Apr 20 Lisa Matthews, Central Coast Council Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Trips away, social outings, friendship with like minded folk Call Geoff 0447 882 150

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

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National Seniors Wyong Branch We meet 4th Tuesday of each month at Canton Beach Sports Club at 2:15pm. Make new friends, enjoy outings, lunches and barbecues. Contact David 4303 6220 NSACCwyong@hotmail.com

The Lakes Church All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am & 5pm, (9am & 5pm Dec/Jan) Kids church, youth group, cafe, wheelchair friendly, 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah

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Revolutionary new technology used on roadwork D

espite the coronavirus pandemic, Central Coat Council is powering ahead with its usual road maintenance and construction program, and the region this week became the first in Australia to make use of a revolutionary new technology. Council is using road stabilising and paving technology to lay foamed bitumen in a way that reduces construction time, increases use of recycled road pavement, reduces greenhouse emissions and delivers a more consistent road surface. Council’s Director, Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said the innovative technique would revolutionise road

construction. “The technology essentially combines a series of machines into one interconnected production line spanning 50 metres,” he said. “Existing damaged road pavement is ripped up and mixed with new bitumen before being discharged onto a conveyor at the back of the machine. “The final steps see a paving machine lay the road pavement at a precise height and then rollers work along behind to compact the material. “The entire process happens in one continuous ‘train’, which significantly minimises truck movements and the need to grade the road into its final shape.” Council is working with contractor, Stabilised Pavements Australia (SPA), to deliver the technology, with its

first roll-out occurring at Wisemans Ferry Rd, Kulnura, and Chain Valley Bay Rd, Chain Valley Bay. Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council was establishing itself as a leader in the use of new road construction technologies. “During this extremely difficult time for our community, Council is committed to delivering essential services and this includes maintaining and developing our 2,200 kilometre network of roads in line with State and Federal legislation, whilst adhering to physical distancing requirements,” Cr Matthews said. “The use of this fantastic new road construction system, a first in our country, is another example of Council and its stakeholders thinking outside the box to deliver for our community.

High School Comicon Costume Design Competition announced W

hile it’s not the program they anticipated, Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS), has served up a host of activities for local youths to enjoy during Youth Week 2020. The RYSS team had to cancel several events planned for this year’s program, but their new one is still full of opportunities, information and activities for locals aged 12 to 25. From online yoga classes, to podcasts, to information about the upcoming My State Student Film Festival, RYSS has pulled together a variety of options to cater to the diverse interests of the Coast’s young people, whilst

respecting the need for everyone to stay at home. In a nod to one of their most popular events, RYSS is also calling on all local high schoolers to put their design skills to the test in the Central Coast High Schools Comicon Costume Design Competition. Like every mass gathering scheduled to take place over winter, Central Coast Comicon has been postponed, so RYSS added the costume competition to Youth Week to keep interest alive, and according to RYSS Event Manager, Briar Forrester, it’s shaping up to be a highlight. “Central Coast Comicon is the one and only pop culture festival in our region. “It’s a creative

celebration of all the wonders from film, TV, comics, gaming, steam punk, literature, anime, sci-fi, history and more. “Cosplay has become a huge part of our Con and that’s why we’re holding the competition,” Forrester said. The competition is open exclusively to high schoolers in the Central Coast LGA who can create any costume they’d like. Aside from bragging rights and a Comicon prize pack, the winner will also receive a $500 donation for their high school’s Textiles/Design department to utilise as they see fit. Source: Media release and interview, Apr 8 Briar Forrester, RYSS Reporter: Dilon Luke

“This machinery produces a more consistent finish in less time whilst also being better for our environment, all big wins for our community.” Source: Media release, Apr 21 Central Coast Council

Road construction using revolutionary new technology

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