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Historic war memorial may be saved

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About 30 properties along North Entrance beach have been battered by wild seas over the past couple of months, causing severe erosion and unstable sand dunes in front of houses. See page 5

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Secretary of Ourimbah Sub-branch Barbara McNab, (left), Sub-branch President, Dave Pankhurst, The Entrance MP David Mehan, Director Heritage Stoneworks at NSW Government Finance, Services and Innovation Dept, Troy Vanderplas and Sub-branch Grants Officer, Sandra Elsley.

Ourimbah RSL Sub-branch has met with Transport for NSW staff in a bid to save the historic war memorial from removal as part of the railway station upgrade. A meeting was held at Ourimbah station on May 27, when Sub-branch Secretary, Barbara McNab, lobbied to make sure the memorial was protected. The memorial was built in the 1920s and displays the names of Ourimbah locals who served during the First World War. An archway opens to a garden and is an important part of the local heritage. The Entrance MP, David

Mehan, who also attended the meeting, said plans released by Transport for NSW for the station upgrade would lead to the destruction on the war memorial. “Plans indicate that the eastern wing wall of the memorial archway will be removed to accommodate a wider pathway to lifts which will be installed on the existing footbridge,” he said. “While the station upgrade and lifts are welcome, the destruction of the war memorial is not,” Mehan said. “Local heritage protection is important for our Ourimbah community, which already

resisted efforts by Transport for NSW to demolish the station master’s residence in 2016. “The new lifts and pathway can be accommodated without the need to remove part of the memorial,” Mehan said. A statement from Transport for NSW says the current concept design for the upgrade includes a connecting path for access to the new lift which might require a small section of the dwarf wall to be relocated. “Transport for NSW understands that the eastern dwarf wall is an important part of the World War I Memorial Garden and is committed to working with Ourimbah RSL to

develop a strategy to avoid potential impacts to the monument while this important upgrade work is completed,” a spokesperson said. It was indicated that the potential for design amendments would be investigated, in consultation with Ourimbah RSL, during the detailed design stage of the project. Key features of the access upgrades being planned at Ourimbah station also include a new station entrance from the Pacific Highway, new stairs from the footbridge to Platform 2, stairs from the Pacific Highway bus stop to Platform 2

and a new access ramp from the Shirley St commuter car park. Work planned also includes platform resurfacing, improved amenities, lighting and CCTV for security and safety. Community feedback on the project, which closed on June 3, is now being reviewed by the project team and will be responded to in a Determination Report to be published on the Transport for NSW website. Source: Media release, June 11 The Entrance MP, David Mehan Media statement, June 12 Transport for NSW Reporter: Sue Murray

Ferry sank on its mooring The privately owned 18m former Stockton commuter ferry remains where it sank on its mooring at Gwandalan Bay. The vessel is being monitored by NSW Maritime and salvage plans are underway to remove it. NSW Maritime issued a clean-up notice to the owner, requiring the removal of the boat and all associated equipment from the water at the owner’s cost, under NSW legislation. Acting Executive Director of NSW Maritime, Alex Barrell,

said fines of up to $7,500 could be issued for polluting the State’s waterways under NSW pollution laws. Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called on Thursday, June 11, and spent most of the day containing a fuel spill from the boat. Booms were laid around the boat to contain the 100 litres of fuel leaking from the vessel. Barrell said NSW Maritime’s Investigations Unit would lead an investigation into the incident. Source: Media statement, Jun 16 NSW Maritime

Central Coast residents have enjoyed even more freedom over the weekend, after the NSW Government’s latest lot of easing of COVID-19 restrictions came into effect on June 13. See page 13

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Gorokan Public School students are spoiled for choice when it comes to keeping fit and healthy this winter, with the school opening a handful of new active facilities in June. See page 27

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The AFL Hunter Central Coast Board has confirmed starting dates for the 2020 senior AFL season. See page 29

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Parking meters and carpark with shuttle bus proposed A new multi-level commuter carpark could be built as far as 800 metres from Woy Woy station under a plan adopted by Central Coast Council. It suggested the carpark could be serviced by a shuttle bus. It also suggested that parking meters be introduced for on-street parking. The Central Coast Car Parking Study: Implementation Plan was adopted with minor amendments at the May 25 council meeting and is set to go on public exhibition. The plan also suggested an additional level of parking on the Deepwater Plaza parking station. The report noted that the Federal Government has pledged $5 million towards commuter parking in Woy Woy, with negotiations underway. It said parking demands were high, with more than 3300 vehicles seeking parking at Woy Woy railway station and in the township’s commercial core. With population in the Woy Woy/Blackwall region estimated to increase from 12,775 in 2016 to 13,619, the report said these parking “hotspots”, already reaching practical capacity, would be inadequate to meet future

demand. The study said parking requirements would be affected by the Woy Woy Master Plan. “It is assumed this will encourage increased development and associated economic activity within the commercial core, resulting in increased demand for parking,” the report said.

In the short term, the report said there was an immediate need to use existing Council car parks on the fringe of the commercial core, which could be facilitated via a new shuttle bus service or promotion of existing bus services. Immediate measures suggested included exploring the existing leasing arrangement

Coastal walking track to undergo $1.4 million upgrade Bouddi Coastal Walk stretching from Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach will undergo a $1.4 million upgrade in four stages over three years.

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Thirty loads of materials have already been delivered by helicopter to remote areas for one of the improvements to the eightkilometre track. Stage one has started from “Bridge 8” to Gerrin Point lookout, followed by a section from Bullimah to Bridge 8. The second stage will be Mourawaring to Little Beach, stage three from Caves Bay to Bugs and then stage four from Mt Bouddi Track to Maitland Bay Headland. Sections of the track will be closed when required and National Parks will notify the community. However, visitors have been to check their website for updates and alerts before heading into Bouddi National Park. “This is one of our region’s most visited open spaces thanks to its spectacular views and beautiful

beaches,” said Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch. “Parts of the Bouddi Coastal Walk are very exposed to rain and wind conditions, and due to high pedestrian usage, this $1.4 million upgrade is needed to keep the track safe and user friendly. “The work includes replacing sections of track including new stone work, steps, track resurfacing, improved drainage and erosion, improving signage for the

track route and removal of aged infrastructure.” Mr Crouch said work would be undertaken by National Parks and Wildlife Service staff as well as contractors, with funding from the NSW Government’s Improving Access to National Parks program. SOURCE: Media release, 18 May 2020 Media statement, 21 May 2020 Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal

at the Deepwater Plaza Parking Station to increase the supply of all-day commuter car parking and implementing a Park n Ride (bus) scheme to service those carparks with a loop service. Metered on-street parking within the commercial core could be introduced over time to protect customer parking, with the revenue

raised to be used to help fund other schemes. In the medium term, the report said, improvement of public transport services could be investigated, including changes to the train timetable. Smart parking initiatives could be introduced to provide information to minimise traffic circulation, reduce enforcement costs and to monitor usage. Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said parking issues continue to be an issue of concern for the community. “Population growth coupled with the increasing commuter parking demands and increased economic activity around key centres has placed considerable strain on the limited existing parking capacity across the Central Coast,” Cr Matthews said. “We know that people want reliable access to parking, and the eventual implementation of this strategy will address commuter parking, drop-off zones, access and movement around transportable hubs to support and increase use of public transport.” SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 25 May 2020

Woy Woy to have 6000 new dwellings? Woy Woy could have as many as 6000 new dwellings as a "high density" residential and office area on the Peninsula, according to inferences that can be drawn from Central Coast Council's draft Local Strategic Planning Statement. Maps within the Statement show the growth of "forecast dwellings and development" on the Peninsula being as much as 27.7 per cent by 2036, representing a total increase of around 5000 dwellings since 2016, for a total number of dwellings on the Peninsula of 23,850. However, much of the Statement is undefined or ill-defined, and some inconsistencies exist, and these would seem to be maximum figures. Minimum figures in the Statement show the possibility of the population remaining static. For example, the map of population growth shows the Peninsula's population as remaining static or growing by 0.5

Making sense of Council's Planning Statement per cent a year at most. This would amount to a maximum of an extra 2000 people for the whole Peninsula over the 10 forecast years 2026-2036. Many readers have written saying that the plan is essentially meaningless, or uses "weasel words" to disguise Council's true intentions. In this edition, Peninsula News attempts to make sense of the effect the Statement could have on the Peninsula, and to publish readers' reactions to the Statement. Website, 13 May 2020 Local Strategic Planning Statement, Central Coast Council

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Upper House blocks bill to freeze nurses’ wages Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has hailed the blocking of the State Government’s plan to freeze the wages of public sector workers as a “win for compassion and good sense”.

The Upper House blocked the move on Tuesday evening, June 2, with the matter set to go to the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) on June 4. The move follows widespread public protests, with Central

Coast health workers rallying as late as Tuesday morning in the rain outside Gosford Hospital, ahead of the Upper House vote. Branch Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives

Association (NSWNMA), Meg Pendrick, said at the rally that if the 2.5% wage increase due on July 1 was rescinded, members feared the freeze could last as long as four years.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has laid charges against the Master of the APL England cargo ship which lost about 50 shipping containers overboard in rough seas early last week, causing debris and damaged shipping containers to be strewn

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along Central shorelines.

Black Lives Matter movement supported on the Coast

Black Lives Matter

movement supported in Wyong

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Tens of thousands of people

in capital cities and towns across the nation defied pleas from the Prime Minister and NSW Premier to stay away, fearing that the large gatherings contrary to public health orders imposed to control COVID-19, would cause a new outbreak of

the pandemic. The peaceful march and protest on Darkinjung country in Wyong was organised by Barang Regional Alliance to voice opposition to police brutality and to remember and honour the 432 Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander people who have died in custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody ended in 1991. Executive Director of the Alliance, Vickie Parry, said these things are not talked

about every day, so the message was that we haven’t forgotten. “We need to know, even if they were accidents.

Order of Australia for services to the air force community After 50 years of serving the air force community, and still going, Wendy Naylor of San Remo has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM).

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Working from home could become the new norm, even after the coronavirus threat is behind us, according to the NBN Australian Covid-19 Behavioural Change Survey. See page 25

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Wendy Naylor OAM of San Remo

She was one of 933 Australians in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List announced by the GovernorGeneral on Monday, June 8. “In this list, we see all the positives that are in our community. “We see the great ideas, we see the hard work, we see the

love and compassion for fellow humans, it’s a microcosm of Australia,” the GovernorGeneral said. “This list recognises a group of outstanding Australians who have made a contribution to their community, to Australia globally or domestically.” Naylor has been recognised for her service to veterans and their families through the NSW Sub-branch of the Partner of Veterans Association, as well as the RAAF Women’s Association of NSW. “My husband, Jim, was in the air force and he was away a

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Five containers washed up at Birdie Beach last week while another five containers crashed onto rocks at Bateau Bay, with others floating off Norah Head and Terrigal and in the Hawkesbury River.

While social, sporting and community groups are all busy preparing for phased returns to normal activities...

Photo: Kevin Bull Photography

About 400 people turned out in Wyong on Saturday, June 6, to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement which has swept Australia and the globe.

A project that artist, Pete Rush, of Wamberal started “just for fun” has brought joy to countless residents and visitors during the recent period of social isolation.

APL England clean-up continues

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Councillors will be asked to endorse a multi-storey carpark at Central Coast Stadium as the preferred solution to Gosford’s parking woes and progress it to the design stage at the next Council meeting on June 9.

“COVID-19 is not over yet and our expected 2.5% increase would only bring us more in line with cost of living rises,” Pendrick said.

Twice in four days emergency rescue teams were called to save people from the rocks below Crackneck Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park, Bateau Bay.

Twice in the space of four days, emergency rescue teams were called to save people from the rocks below Crackneck Lookout.

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lot,” she said. Naylor joined the Richmond RAAF Women’s Association of NSW in the 1960s and had several roles during the 15 years that they were stationed there. “We started the Educational Patriotic Trust Fund, which was throughout Australia, and the money that we raised went to buy bits and pieces for kids whose fathers had gone. “It was a social and supportive thing for us to do while we were raising money. Continued page 15

Students created a giant paper chain to commemorate National Reconciliation Week. See page 27

Over 400 Central Coast people came together to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement which has swept Australia and the globe in a peaceful protest at Wyong on June 6. Tens of thousands of people in capital cities and towns across the nation defied pleas from the Prime Minister and NSW Premier to stay away, amid fear that the large gatherings

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could cause a new outbreak of the coronavirus. The peaceful march and protest on Darkinjung country in Wyong was organised by Barang Regional Alliance to voice opposition to police brutality and to remember and honour the 432 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died in custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody ended in 1991. John McKenzie of Pretty Beach, who was Principal Solicitor for the Royal Commission, has spent his career seeking social justice for the Aboriginal people.

He is still bitterly disappointed that most of the recommendations coming out of the commission fell on deaf ears. “It is an issue very close to my heart and probably one of the major frustrations of my career is that the great bulk of the recommendations have been ignored in practice by governments since,” he said. “My main role was interviewing witnesses and families and what became patently clear the more we looked into deaths, was the incredibly complex waterfall of ways the system defines itself. “One of the fundamental

things we found was that imprisonment should be the last resort; crimes such as public drunkenness offensive language should never result in imprisonment. “But governments have felt the lobby from other pressure points not to go down that path.” McKenzie said there was a slightly different dynamic in Australia. “Not only is there a racial difference but the Aboriginal people are unique in that they are the original occupiers of this land,” he said. “We need a far greater real appreciation that this country

of ours is undeniably connected to the whole Aboriginal sense of spiritualism and how human beings should live. “I am adamant that we have more to learn from them than they have to learn from us. “That should be our approach going into the future.” McKenzie said of particular concern was the recent destruction of Aboriginal caves in Western Australia by a mining company. “This represents the lip service we pay to heritage” he said. Continued page 8

In breaking news, Central Coast food courts will reopen on June 13, along with others in the state, as the NSW Government continues to ease social distancing restrictions -see page 9

A 2km walking trail planned around Terrigal Lagoon will be a “wonderful thing for the Coast”, says Marine Discovery Centre Chairman and General Manager, John Asquith.

The best and brightest among the Coast’s dedicated surf lifesaving movement were honoured. See page 31

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Asquith said the trail would be a drawcard for school, students, residents and visitors alike and a welcome tourism boost. “It’s all about improving our public assets,” he said. “The track would be about 2km in length, starting at the

Marine Centre. “It would hold as many educational aspects as possible, giving people a firsthand look at how water testing is conducted and at the plants and vegetation around the lagoon.” Asquith said funding was secured through the State Government’s Restart NSW program, with $1M granted for improvements at the Marine Centre and $500,000 for the trail, which is being matched by Central Coast Council.

The superannuation industry will play a key role in Australia’s economic recovery, according to Greg Combet, who also expects the legislated increase to raise the Super Guarantee to 12% will go ahead See page 16

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The Australian Reptile Park has broken the record for the most coastal taipan raw venom from a single yield.

“We envisage it would include a water-watch platform and be made of crisscrossed plastics which would be elevated so as to make a light impact, although it is Council which will come up with the design,” he said. Asquith said there were up to 65 bird species which would also be able to be observed from the trail. Council is inviting community feedback on features which could potentially be included. Continued page 6

Despite advocating handwashing to help minimise the spread of coronavirus, Central Coast Council has decided not to provide soap in many of its public toilets, according to community group Operation Soap in Public Toilets. The group, which has itself placed soap in toilets around the Peninsula, claims the Council “removes the signs we leave to say where the soap has come from”. The group is backed by Professor Stephanie Short, who specialises in public health at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health, and who is a Woy Woy resident. “Our mayor tells us to continue to practise good hygiene, including washing your hands before and after using any equipment, yet there is no soap supplied in the majority of Council-owned public facilities,” she said. “Council has advised we are ready to welcome visitors … but we have been advised to continue to act responsibly and follow the Australian Government directions to help minimise the spread of Covid-19. “We were told there were three instructions (at the beginning of coronavirus restrictions): stay at home, socially distance and use hand hygiene. “But when I went to use a public toilet I realised we couldn’t follow these basic rules unless there was soap in every facility.” Professor Short said: “I am very disappointed that Council isn’t

Professor Stephanie Short

looking at doing this. “Despite receiving promising responses from six councillors to emails I have sent, Council has decided to ‘maintain the status quo’, which means no soap going into these facilities. “There is soap in the major venues, such as the Peninsula

Leisure Centre at Woy Woy and Kiddies Corner at Umina Beach. “The Peninsula Community Centre and Umina Library have soap, but what about all the smaller facilities including at our beaches?” Professor Short said members of the group had placed soap in

a number of Peninsula facilities, including at Umina and Ocean Beach surf clubs, and at Ettalong and Pearl Beach, and the campaign was ongoing. “Sometimes the soap we leave is stolen, but more often it stays put,” she said. “It is disappointing to know

Council removes the signs we leave to say where the soap has come from. “The pandemic has brought the issue to a head, but we need to have basic public health measures at our facilities all the time. “Other councils have soap in all their facilities – so why can’t we?” Professor Short said the group would continue its campaign into the future. “This is an urgent basic public health matter,” she said. “It’s also an OH and S matter for Council employees who use these facilities, along with tradesmen and members of the general public. “Now we are going to see more holidaymakers in the area. We want them to feel welcome and safe on the Peninsula.” Professor Short said she was hopeful a formal motion would soon be brought to Council on the matter. Despite a recent review, the decision was made to remain with status quo to minimise the risk of vandalism and slipping accidents, resulting from soap spilt on floors. A staff response to a Question with Notice from Cr Kyle Mac Gregor at Council’s May 25 meeting said Council staff would be developing a Public Toilet Strategy which would allow Council to look at ways to include soap in a safe manner in any of the new builds or renovations that occur. SOURCE: Email, 1 Jun 2020 Interview (Terry Collins), 1 Jun 2020 Stephanie Short, Operation Soap in Public Toilets

On-demand commuter bus service stops abruptly

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The on-demand commuter CoastConnect minibus service at Woy Woy has ended its 24-month trial, without announcement on Friday, May 29.

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Proposal for Terrigal Lagoon walking trail

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Central Coast commuters could shave 15 minutes off their trip to Sydney by avoiding multiple sets of traffic lights, once NorthConnex opens in a few months’ time.

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Busways is now powering its Kincumber bus depot with renewable energy to further reduce its carbon footprint and deliver a clean, sustainable future. See page 25

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“There has been confusion and outrage that the Government would provide this service and then with no communication with the users simply cut it one Friday afternoon,” said Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch. Ms Tesch said the Government had not backed the program from the start and had failed to advertise the service and what it could mean for travellers.

“Right from the start the government seemed unwilling to tell commuters how this service could improve their first and last mile journeys,” Ms Tesch said. “No more going around in circles looking for a park, no more trudging from the back of Deepwater Plaza to the station in the rain, no more unlit walks to the free parking behind the tennis courts. “This was a service that could pick you up from near your house and take you directly to the station to meet your usual train, but not enough people knew what the mini-bus at the end of the bus

interchange was even about. “I wrote to the Minister on several occasions requesting material which I could use to go out and advertise this service and was rejected. “I ended up making my own flyers and handing them out, she said. Requests to allow the use of Opal Cards were not taken up. “Passengers had to use their credit cards, and the system was never integrated into the Opal Card network, which was just another barrier for potential riders.” The service was started as a trial in 2018.

Transport New South Wales has said it would learn from this trial, as well as from several similar trials in other parts of the State, to improve public transport services. Ms Tesch said: “I’ve spoken to users throughout the program length and know just how much many have come to rely on the service as a quick and easy way to save travel time, or reduce the burden on family members who would otherwise have to pick commuters up from the station early in the morning or during the dinner rush.” She said, if the service was not to be continued, the funding should

be directed to other local projects aimed at cutting the parking demand. “It makes sense that this money should go to improving infrastructure that will encourage active transport options like cycling or walking to the station, or adding extra regular bus services to give people more options,” Ms Tesch said. “The government has been spending this money on the Peninsula and it should stay on the Peninsula.”

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Mehan, who also attended the meeting, said plans released by Transport for NSW for the station upgrade would lead to the destruction on the war memorial. “Plans indicate that the eastern wing wall of the memorial archway will be removed to accommodate a wider pathway to lifts which will be installed on the existing footbridge,” he said. “While the station upgrade and lifts are welcome, destruction of the war memorial is not,” Mehan said. “Local heritage protection is important for our Ourimbah community, which already

SOURCE: Media Release, 28 May 2020 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

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About 30 properties along North Entrance beach have been battered by wild seas over the past couple of months, causing severe erosion and unstable sand dunes in front of houses.

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Historic war memorial may be saved

Central Coast residents have enjoyed even more freedom over the weekend, after the NSW Government’s latest lot of easing of COVID-19 restrictions came into effect on June 13. See page 13

Education

Gorokan Public School students are spoiled for choice when it comes to keeping fit and healthy this winter, with the school opening a handful of new active facilities in June. See page 27

Sport

The AFL Hunter Central Coast Board has confirmed starting dates for the 2020 senior AFL season. See page 29

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Widening of the Tuggerah to Doyalson motorway is complete The widening of the Tuggerah to Doyalson stretch of the M1 motorway is now officially open. This means a clear run for motorists at 110kmh on three lanes north to Newcastle and the Hunter and south to Sydney and beyond. This was the final link in a suite of upgrades along the 127km M1 which is travelled each day by about 70,000 light and heavy vehicles between the Hunter, the Central Coast and Sydney. The Kariong to Somersby section and the intersection at Weakleys Dr and John Renshaw Dr at Beresfield in the north, both opened in April. Another huge project to improve traffic flow, NorthConnex, is a 9km two-lane tunnel due to open in a few months, to connect the M1 at Wahroonga to the Hills M2 Motorway, avoiding 40 sets of traffic lights on the trip to Sydney CBD. FederalandStateGovernments invested $391.6M in the M1 upgrades. The 12km Tuggerah to Doyalson section cost $245M and took almost three years to upgrade, with about 75 percent

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of Central Coast/Hunter people taking up the 1,680 jobs created. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, said the M1

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said the M1 Productivity Package had created about 2,700 jobs overall and was part of the State Government’s record $100B infrastructure pipeline. “The M1 upgrades have delivered on average nearly 400

direct and indirect jobs every year since it started,” he said. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said this would make a world of difference to travel times, not just on the daily commute, but especially during weekend and

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Council election date set A date for the next Central Coast Council election has been set for September 4, 2021. It was announced by the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, on Friday, June 12. The elections were due to be held in September, 2020, but a decision was made to postpone them for 12 months because of COVID-19 restrictions. An order was published in June 12’s Government Gazette formally postponing the election for 12 months and a second order extending the postponement and setting the new election date would be published shortly in the Government Gazette, the Minister said. Local Government NSW (LGNSW)

President, Linda Scott, welcomed the government’s announcement which, she said, would bring certainty for councils and hoped the extended period would allow time to address the rapidly rising cost of local elections borne by local communities. “Council elections are vital to local democracy and the State Government decision to delay them gives councils more time to prepare while dealing with the combined impacts of drought, bushfires and COVID0-19,” she said. Cr Scott said that while the government’s election announcement was welcome, councils rejected any State Government suggestions of enforcing a universal postal voting system for local government

elections. “Councils support postal voting as an option, as well as optional online voting, but they do not support a universal, one size fits all approach that might disadvantage some members of the community from voting,” she said. Cr Scot said postponing elections to 2021 provided LGNSW with an opportunity to work with the State Government and the Minister on the key issue of local election costs. “Administratively, council elections take up to 12 months to organise and can absorb considerable administrative resources,” she said. “Councils have received cost estimates from the NSW Electoral Commission for local elections that have increased by as much as 100

percent compared to just three years ago. “According to the Commission, these cost hikes are a result of rising staffing, venue and ballot paper printing costs. “Not only are the increases unreasonably high, they come at a time when councils can least afford them, and the people who will end up paying for it are the residents of councils that have to pull money from infrastructure and services to pay the bill. “It’s money that could be used on vital needs such as drought and bushfire recovery. “LGNSW wants to work with the NSW Government to ensure that election costs don’t increase by more than the rate cap limit, which is 2.6 percent.

“One way this could happen is by ensuring schools and other election venues don’t overcharge, especially since public schools enjoy subsidised use of council facilities such as sporting complexes.” Cr Scott said LGNSW had written to NSW Premier,Gladys Berejiklian, seeking to work with the government to develop a sensible, long-term funding program which wouldputtheElectoralCommission on a stable economic footing without councils having to carry the can. Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews said the confirmed date for the elections allowed enough time to pass that provided for a safer environment for our community when voting at the polls.

“I echo the concerns raised by the President of Local Government NSW, Central Coast is not unique in the economic impacts felt as a result of COVID-19, however, we are unique in that our community has experienced a trifecta – bushfires, floods and now the coronavirus,” she said. “Not only are we still feeling the financial impacts of these events but now it is coupled with the rising cost of local elections to councils, therefore, I fully support where a longer-term funding plan can be put in place with the support of the NSW Government so that Council funds can be put towards recovery.” Source: Media release, Jun 12 Local Government NSW

Voluntary efforts were greater than realised

The Chronicle published a story on June 10 about Wendy Naylor OA being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to veterans and their families through the NSW Sub-branch of the Partner of Veterans Association, as well as the RAAF Women’s Association

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We have since learned that Wendy Naylor’s service to the community is much more far reaching than just the air force community. Her community work with the Partner of Veterans Association NSW Sub-branch began in 2002 and she was invested

with Life Membership in 2011, in recognition of her significant contribution. The Association is a not-forprofit, non-government, voluntary organisation which supports partners/carers, widows/widowers and families of Australian veterans in all Defence Forces – the Air Force, the Army and the Navy.

Wendy Naylor OA said the Association was “very much a community” and “the girls are still very very busy”. “Even though members were scattered all over Australia, many of them kept in contact over the phone. “I still do my bit where I can, I like to keep in touch,” she said.

“We have meetings on the Central Coast and do a lot of fundraising as well as social outings. Since becoming a member in 2002, she has been President, Vice-president “for a very long time”, NSW Welfare Coordinator from 2008 to 2014, and President of the Central Coast branch from 2004 to

2014. For many years she was on the emergency phone list to lend a comforting ear and advice for practical support. “Now I just do what I can locally to support them,” she said. Reporter: Sue Murray

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“Just one East Coast Low away from losing their houses” - Cr Greg Best About 30 properties along North Entrance Beach have been battered by wild seas over the past couple of months causing severe erosion and unstable sand dunes in front of houses.

Machinery on North Entrance Beach shoring up sand dunes in front of residential properties

It has reignited the debate about the rights of beachside property owners to shore up their properties and who should bear the cost. Residents describe the slipping shoreline and unstable sand dunes as the worst it’s been in the past 20 years. Central Coast Council has been reinforcing the dunes and at its June 9 meeting, Council decided it will provide suitable approvals for residents to carry out emergency beach stabilisation works to protect their properties. However, residents will have to pay for the works themselves. “These people are just one East Coast Low away from losing their houses,” Cr Greg Best said. He presented the matter as

an Urgency Motion, then councillors proceeded to debate for quite a long time as to whether it should be an Urgency Motion or not. Eventually the Urgency Motion was lost, however, Deputy Mayor Jane Smith, who was in the Chair at the time, allowed the matter to be put forward anyway, but not as a matter of urgency. Cr Jeff Sundstrom asked if the Motion would make any difference to residents at North Entrance Beach. “Council staff are already on the job with emergency action and are already working and liaising with other agencies to do what can be done,” he said. “My question to staff is: Does the Motion change the way you would be acting in relation to this erosion episode?” Cr Doug Vincent added: “Is there real concern that houses might slip into the sea?” Director Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said residents were saying that they

hadn’t seen this sort of erosion since 1997. He said by adopting Cr Best’s Motion it would require staff to advise residents of what action should take place and what was the best way forward and whether development applications might be needed. “Our staff have been in contact with residents nearly every day this week and this resolution would give staff the impetus to go back again to residents and have those conversations. “We have been scraping out sand with machinery and putting it at the foot of the dunes and staff are monitoring how quickly the dunes are regenerating.” It is possible that this work will continue over the winter months to help the natural recovery of the dunes. Source: Meeting, Jun 9 & website Central Coast Council Reporter: Sue Murray

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Approved development contributions result in a huge disparity between former council areas It’s bad luck if you are planning to build a twobedroom granny flat in the former Wyong local government area as Central Coast Council has just doubled the development contributions. At its April 27 meeting, Council adopted a series of amendments to the former Wyong Contributions Plans. Budgewoi Ward community representative on the newly formed Local Planning Panel, David Kitson, said that it was clear that Council hadn’t been given a considered rationale for this action by management and/or staff. “The report to Council purports that the increase is to reverse a ‘discount’ applied to granny flats by the former Wyong Council in 2012, and has been conflated with the

waiving of contributions for granny flats by the former Gosford Council,” said Kitson, a former manager of Wyong Council’s Contributions Unit. “The fact is that when the former Gosford Council waived contributions for granny flats in 2012, the former Wyong Council followed suit and did the same for a short period. “However, after a review, it decided that a granny flat, because of the size being restricted to 60sqm, was equivalent to a third (adjusted to 35 percent) of a standard dwelling/ subdivided lot. “This is actually very similar to the way contributions are charged under the Gosford plan, where a granny flat falls into the category of a small dwelling and is charged between 40 and 50 percent of a large dwelling/ subdivided

lot, depending on the plan.” Kitson said that recent amendments to the Wyong plans increased the contributions from 35 percent of a standard dwelling/ subdivided lot to 73 percent, which applies to a twobedroom unit. “Unfortunately, staff and management, four layers of staff and management according to the report to Council, were either oblivious or did not acknowledge that the 73 percent apportionment for a two-bedroom unit is based on an assessment of occupancy rates/ demand that are at least 25 years old and have been in need of review for a long time,” he said. “To add insult to injury, Council also adopted the same amendment to the Wyong shire wide Infrastructure Plan, of

Councillors accept seats on two fire management committees Two Wyong Ward Councillors will represent Central Coast Council to forge closer ties with the NSW Rural First Service, by accepting seats on two fire management committees. Cr Kyle MacGregor will take up a seat on the Central Coast Bush Fire Management Committee with Cr Chris Holstein as the alternate representative. Cr Holstein was elected to represent Council on the District Liaison Committee with Cr Louise Greenaway as the

alternate representative. The District Committee meets quarterly to monitor and review the performance of the service level agreement between Council and the Rural Fire Service. The Bush Fire Management Committee meets twice a year to provide co-operative interaction between organisations, agencies and the community that leads to effective co-ordinated bush fire management throughout the Central Coast Rural Fire District and adjoining land. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said

the challenging fire season last summer was a stark reminder of the risks of being a local government area surrounded by bushland. “The Rural Fire Service did an incredible job for communities across NSW over the recent devastating bushfire season,” she said. “We welcome the opportunity to contribute to co-ordinated efforts around bushfire management on the Coast.” Source: Media release, June 9 Central Coast Council

which there is no equivalent plan or contributions for development in the former Gosford local government area. “While the net contribution is only a small amount, again, it is inappropriate in the absence of a more thorough consideration of an across the board review.” Kitson said that four years on since amalgamation, unfortunately, the total reforms are rescinding the former Gosford Council resolution waiving contributions for granny flats, which Council resolved on August 26, 2019. “For some reason, management did not act on this resolution and made the same recommendation to Council again in the report to the meeting of April 27, 2020,” Kitson said. “One wonders how much in contributions was forfeited in this eight month period due to management not following Council’s original resolution.” Again, four years on since amalgamation, all we have is the adoption of a new levy plan on April 27, 2020, that is essentially an extension of the existing Wyong Levy Plan adopted in 2011, to include development in the former Gosford local government area. “The levy plan requires a contribution of one percent of the development cost for industrial and commercial developments that are valued at more than $100,000,” Kitson said. “The contribution under the new levy plan also applies to unit development and granny flats in the former Gosford local government area where there is no standard (S7.11) contributions plan. “So, if a granny flat is proposed in Forresters Beach (former Gosford LGA) and it is

less than $100,000, no problem, no contribution. “If a granny flat is proposed in Bateau Bay, the contribution has now increased from roughly $3,400 to $7,200, even if it is under $100,000 in value. “The problem is that a fair part of the contribution in the Bateau Bay example is based on the standard provision rates per person for open space embellishment and community facilities. “The conclusion thus is that the people of Forresters Beach use open space less than those in Bateau Bay, obviously a ridiculous notion. “It has taken Council staff and management two years to develop this levy plan, notwithstanding, that all that had to be done was to expand the Wyong levy plan to include the former Gosford LGA and increase the works schedule to include additional works. “The levy of one percent in mandated by ministerial direction and there is no requirement to justify the contribution, merely to indicate in the plan where collected contributions will be spent. “Management and staff couldn’t even get this right with its first version of the plan, submitted to Council at its December 10, 2018 meeting, indicating that the adoption of the plan would commit Council to funding $107M of the $125M works schedule, without advising Council that levy plans do not require Council to fund shortfalls. “This feature is foreign to levy plans and experienced staff should have been aware of this,” Kitson said. “The increase in contributions for granny flats under the Wyong plan, as outlined above, without a long term plan to

provide an equitable contribution framework and without questioning the veracity of the existing methodology is simply not good enough. “All of these issues have been raised in submissions to the exhibition of the draft plans, but were basically ignored and fobbed off,” Kitson said. “It is a hard call to say that Councillors should be on top of these issues, given the amount of information that they are required to digest, and the complexity of contribution issues. “Ultimately, it is management’s responsibility to understand the issues in order to make good policy, which is clearly missing in the contributions areas. “I need not remind readers of the poor planning in the Forresters Beach area where greenfield land was released without the preparation of a contribution plan. “I note that Cr Bruce McLachlan estimated at the time (February 2018) that this omission resulted in the loss of $12M in potential contributions, which could have been used to address the impacts of the development on existing facilities and infrastructure. “This was, at that time, a 102-lot subdivision of the former golf driving range, approved by Central Coast Council on the recommendation of staff,” Kitson said. Central Coast Council was asked for comment on these assertions, but no response was received in time for publication. Source: Media release, Jun 9 David Kitson

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Community Bulletin COVID-19 Information Issue 5

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We welcomed the easing of travel restrictions in time for the long weekend which enabled visitors to come and experience what our region has to offer. The upcoming school holidays provide another opportunity to explore our great Coast. The Central Coast is well positioned to capture demand out of Sydney and surrounds. I encourage visitors and locals to support tourism and small businesses, through revisiting some places that you have not visited for some time. I thank the Central Coast community, and any visitors from 1 June, for taking COVID-19 seriously and ask that everyone continues to follow Government directions. So what’s on offer? Pull out your winter wears, get out and about and try great food and local produce, including various tourist attractions now open and listed at visitcentralcoast.com.au Rest assured, Council is rolling out a staged approach to the reopening of eligible facilities to ensure the safety of our community, staff and visitors including: • Central Coast Holiday Parks – cabins, caravan and campsites at Budgewoi, Canton Beach, Norah Head, Toowoon Bay, Patonga • Gosford Pool, play spaces, outdoor fitness equipment and skateparks • Library Branches at Erina, Tuggerah, Bateau Bay and Umina Beach Increased sanitising, cleaning and record keeping will be in place to ensure venues are safe and friendly places for community members and visitors.

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With the July school holidays approaching, Council welcomes visitors to the Central Coast and encourages residents to consider a staycation by exploring our region with family and friends. Holidaymakers can help boost the Coast’s economy and help businesses impacted by the recent COVID-19 closures. Many of the Coast’s major attractions have reopened, including: • Australian Reptile Park • Bells of Killcare • Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures • Norah Head Lighthouse • Pearls of Australia’s Broken Bay Pearl Farm tours There are many more activities and venues which holiday makers can enjoy. Discover them at visitcentralcoast.com.au

YOUR RESOURCES Health and wellbeing As the situation around COVID-19 continues to change and the community begins to move out of shutdown you may be feeling worried or anxious. It’s important to reach out if you need help and, if you’re able to, check in with others. Access support and resources at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/help Business Council continues to work with our business community to help the Central Coast economy recover and thrive into the future. Visit the business support hub to see what support and resources are available: centralcoasteconomy.com.au Grants available There are many grants to support local businesses, community groups and organisations on offer. Visit Grant Finder to see what grants you may be eligible for centralcoast.grantguru.com.au

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As COVID-19 restrictions ease, Council has reopened more facilities, including: •

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The Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Garden opened on 15 June. Visitors need to book before attending to enable contact tracing. Some services such as tours, classes and the gift shop remain closed. Lakehaven and Peninsula Leisure Centres have opened for exercise, however some areas remain closed. More details at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/COVID-19

The NSW government has announced community sport competitions can resume from 1 July. Council fields and facilities will be ready for use, however the decision to proceed will be made by the individual sporting clubs and associations. Sports clubs will also be responsible for ensuring NSW Health regulations are followed. Participants should contact their local sports club or association for details.

We are working to ensure all facilities comply with regulations and that public safety can be maintained through adequate social distancing and cleaning practices. Council continues to take a staged approach to the reopening of other facilities such as community centres and halls. Stay up to date with the latest news by signing up to our enews so you can stay up to date: centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/enews.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council administration buildings are closed. However, some of our facilities have reopened with restrictions in place. We also continue to provide essential services and have been able to adapt many other services for online or remote delivery. The next Council Meeting will be available for viewing on YouTube. Please visit centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/COVID-19 for more information. Customers can contact us by phone on 1300 463 954 or online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Comparison of Kanwal sewerage to the rest of the Central Coast sought Upgrades to the sewerage system at Kanwal will be investigated after Wyong Ward Councillor, Kyle MacGregor, successfully raised the issue at the latest council meeting. Cr MacGregor received unanimous support from colleagues when he asked for a comparison of investment in Kanwal sewerage to the rest of the Central Coast. The decision asks CEO, Gary Murphy, to list the overflows and issues with the sewerage system in Kanwal that required rectification work since 2010. Cr MacGregor also wanted to know the methodology of the maintenance of the sewerage

systemandreportingrequirements for staff and contractors around community complaints on sewerage issues and response to emergency overflows or problems with the network. In quite a detailed list of questions to be answered, he included the impact of ‘fatbergs’, root system destruction of pipes and the causes of problems requiring maintenance on the sewerage system, including examples of when damage occurred and was responded to. A fatberg is a congealed mass in a sewer system formed by the combination of flushed nonbiodegradable solid matter, such as wet wipes, congealed grease or cooking fat. The report is to include the cost

of recent work that was conducted by contractors or staff during 2019 on the sewerage network. Cr Macgregor was seeking to collect historical information about the performance, maintenance and investment in the sewerage system in Kanwal. “I have raised these issues in the past after residents have contacted myself and other Councillors about issues with overflows and problems with the system that seem to stem from a change in maintenance regime and lack of investment and development of the network,” he said. “I believe that the lack of investment and attention to a suburb like Kanwal is indicative of the approach of governments

towards our working class suburbs across our region for far too long. “This is something I have vigorously opposed during this term of Council and I have consistently attempted to allocate extra funds and investment to suburbs in our working class suburbs across the local government area, where ordinary locals live, and away from suburbs that traditionally receive an inequitable and egregious amount of government funding and spending. “With COVID-19 and the historical mismanagement and malprioritisation of economic resources from all levels of government in the past, we are nowinrecession,andgovernments

need to spend money on infrastructure, job creation and community building projects. “We have an historic opportunity for Council to invest in our water and sewerage network for the long term benefit of the people of our region.” Cr MacGregor said it should be a core responsibility of Council to provide high quality infrastructure and jobs for locals. “The last thing we need is another strategy or plan that doesn’t go anywhere, or spending on vanity projects for ribbon cutting opportunities for local politicians,” he said. “Whilst I understand that there are lots of views over how to recover from the twin health and

economic crises imposed on our local community, it is my belief that we have an historical opportunity to improve the basic human services and infrastructure that Council provides to residents such as our water and sewerage supply and community infrastructure”. “Surely an organisation with an annual budget over $870M can afford to provide water security anddecentsewerageinfrastructure for a region of over 340 000 people.” Staff said that they can report back to Council at the August 10 meeting. Source: Meeting, Jun 9 Agenda item 5.1 Central Coast Council Reporter: Merilyn Vale

First meeting of Local Planning Panel held The first meeting of the Local Planning Panel was held on Thursday, June 11 with a panel member suggesting that Central Coast Council needed to look at making sure that occupiers of homes and businesses affected by a development application were also sent advice and not just the owners of the

property. Professional panel member, Stephen Leathley, made the observation as the panel dealt with its first development application, a telecommunications tower at 103 Victoria St, East Gosford. The panel heard criticism that nearby residents and businesses had not been consulted about the

tower. Chair, Donna Rygate, said that normally, the meeting would be adjourned while the panel deliberated on its decision, but as it was being held remotely, she would now move on to questions about the second item. But there were no questions from the panel about the two shipping containers proposed as short term

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storage for The Entrance Bateau Bay Football Club at Pat Morley Oval, Bateau Bay. Rygate again said that normally the panel would come back into the room to make their determination public, but that would not happen under the remote system. Instead, the determination would be made public by being put up on

the Central Coast Council’s website as soon as possible. She closed the meeting to the public at 2.49pm with a sign appearing on screen saying it was adjourned. At 3.10pm that sign disappeared and the live stream ended. Unconfirmed minutes of the meeting show that the vote was unanimous to allow a 5G

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Small local parks included in Draft Playspace Strategy The Save Central Coast Reserves group is heaving a sigh of relief after Central Coast councillors voted on June 9 to include smaller local parks and playgrounds in the Draft Central Coast Playspace Strategy to go on public exhibition for 28 days. As previously reported in The Chronicle, group founder Sue Chidgey had raised concerns that 25 reserves, playgrounds and green spaces could be at risk, with the Council’s Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) calling for an audit to review the use of small parks and engagement of the community in consultation on how they might be better used. However, Councillors voted to include local and neighbourhood parks in the Draft Playspace Strategy and by extension, the LSPS, following amendments from Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith. Cr Smith’s recommendation was that Council note community concerns about the potential loss of local parks in favour of larger regional parks, and confirm its support for a strategy that included

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neighbourhood “local parks” accessible to communities within walking distance in addition to larger recreational multi-use open space destinations. Cr Smith said the pandemic showed the importance of local open spaces and parks and the community needed reassurance. Chidgey said it was “a very

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Campaigners reject Council position on soap in public toilets

On-demand commuter bus service stops abruptly

Keep coral trees, says shade tree group

Despite advocating handwashing to help minimise the spread of Despite advocating handcoronavirus, washing to helpCentral minimise Coast Council the decided spread of coronavirus, has not to provide soap in Central Coast Council has many itstopublic toilets, according decidedofnot provide soap many of its public toilets, toinaccording community group Operation to community

The on-demand commuter CoastConnect minibus service at Woy Woy has ended its 24-month trial, without announcement on Friday, May 29.

Central Coast Council should keep coral trees due to be removed today Council removes the signs we from a Woy Woy according leave reserve, to say where the soap has come from. to local community group “The pandemic has broughtGrow the to a head, but we need to Urban Shade issue Trees. have basic public health measures

group Operation Soap in Public Toilets.

The group, meters which has itself Parking removed from placed soap in toilets around the Peninsula, claims the Council implementation plan

Ownership mistake discovered

On-street The group parking is backed bymeters on the Professor Stephanie Short, who Peninsula have taken off specialises in public health atbeen the University of Sydney’s Faculty of the table in the Central Coast Car Medicine and Health, and who is a Woy Woy resident. Parking Study Implementation Plan, “Our mayor tells us to continue to practise goodamendments hygiene, including following introduced washing your hands before and atafterCentral Council’s May 25 using anyCoast equipment, yet

The Umina branch of the Country Women’s Association has discovered that ownership of its hall has been wrongly described in a development application to Central Coast Council.

“removes the signs we leave to say where the soap has come from”.

at our facilities all the time. “Other councils have soap in all their facilities – so why can’t we?” Professor Short said the group would continue its campaign into the future. “This is an urgent basic public health matter,” she said. “It’s also an OH and S matter for Council employees who use these facilities, along with tradesmen and members of the general public. “Now we are going to see more holidaymakers in the area. We want them to feel welcome and safe on the Peninsula.” Professor Short said she was hopeful a formal motion would soon be brought to Council on the matter. Despite a recent review, the decision was made to remain with status quo to minimise the risk of vandalism and slipping accidents, resulting from soap spilt on floors. A staff response to a Question with Notice from Cr Kyle Mac Gregor at Council’s May 25 meeting said Council staff would be developing a Public Toilet Strategy which would allow Council to look at ways to include soap in a safe manner in any of the new builds or renovations that occur.

Registered clubs re-open to limited numbers of patrons

Registered clubs on the Peninsula have reopened to limited numbers of patrons, since restrictions were eased at the start of June, having been closed since March.

there is no soap supplied in the majority of Council-owned public facilities,” she said. “Council has advised we are ready to welcome visitors … but we have been advised to continue to act responsibly and follow the Australian Government directions to help minimise the spread of Covid-19. “We were told there were three Professor Stephanie Short instructions (at the beginning of Leisure Centre at Woy Woy and a number of Peninsula facilities, coronavirus restrictions): stay at looking at doing this. “Despite receiving promising Kiddies Corner at Umina Beach. home, socially distance and use including at Umina and Ocean responses from six councillors to “The Peninsula Community Beach surf clubs, and at Ettalong hand hygiene. SOURCE: emails I have sent, Council has Centre and Umina Library have and Pearl Beach, and the “But when I went to use a public Email, 1 Jun 2020 toilet I realised we couldn’t follow decided to ‘maintain the status soap, but what about all the campaign was ongoing. Interview (Terry Collins), 1 Jun 2020 quo’, which means no soap going smaller facilities including at our these basic rules unless there was “Sometimes the soap we leave Stephanie Short, Operation into these facilities. beaches?” soap in every facility.” is stolen, but more often it stays The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website Soap in Public Toilets “There is soap in the major Professor Short said members Professor Short said: “I am very put,” she said. the group can had placed soapbe in seen disappointed that Council isn’t venues, such as the Peninsula of They “It is on disappointing to know www.coastcommunitynews.com.au also www.peninsulanews.info

Proposed swimming pool removal prompts action

Holstein elected to fire management committees

Her own teeth, a sense of humour and an able body

The proposed removal the Pretty Beach swimming pool enclosure by Central Coast Council has prompted the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association to seek its retention.

Gosford West ward’s Cr Chris Holstein has accepted seats on two fire management committees with the NSW Rural Fire Service.

She might be 100 years old, but Ms Betty Smith of Ettalong still has all her own teeth, a wicked sense of humour and an able body, according to granddaughter Ms Beth Pupovac.

On-demand commuter bus service stops abruptly The on-demand commuter CoastConnect minibus service at Woy Woy has ended its 24-month trial, without announcement on Friday, May 29.

29 MAY 2020 “There has been confusion and

outrage that the Government would provide this service and then with no communication with the users simply cut it one Friday afternoon,” Coast Community said Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch. Ms Tesch said the Government had not backed the program from the start and had failed to advertise the service and what it could mean for travellers.

“Right from the start the interchange was even about. Transport New South Wales government seemed unwilling to “I wrote to the Minister on has said it would learn from this tell commuters how this service several occasions requesting trial, as well as from several similar could improve their first and last material which I could use to go trials in other parts of the State, to mile journeys,” Ms Tesch said. out and advertise this service and improve public transport services. “No more going around in was rejected. Ms Tesch said: “I’ve spoken circles looking for a park, no “I ended up making own NEWS to users throughout the program REAL INDEPENDENT LOCAL my WEEKLY more trudging from the back of flyers and handing them out, she length and know just how much Deepwater Plaza to the station said. many have come to rely on the in the rain, no more unlit walks to Requests to allow the use of service as a quick and easy way the free parking behind the tennis Opal Cards were not taken up. to save travel time, or reduce the News specifically relating to post code areas courts. focuses on news“Passengers had to use their burden on family members who “This was a service that could credit cards, and the system was would otherwise have to pick pick you up from near your house never integrated into the Opal Card commuters up from the station and take you directly to the station network, which was just another early in the morning or during the to meet your usual train, but not barrier for potential riders.” dinner rush.” enough people knew what the The service was started as a She said, if the service was not mini-bus at the end of the bus trial in 2018. to be continued, the funding should

be directed to other local projects aimed at cutting the parking demand. “It makes sense that this money should go to improving infrastructure that will encourage active transport options like cycling ISSUE 244 or walking to the station, or adding extra regular bus services to give people more options,” Ms Tesch said. 2250, 2251 & has 2260 “The government been spending this money on the Peninsula and it should stay on the Peninsula.”

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The driftwood is getting bigger

Black Lives Matter movement supported on the Coast

Proposal for Terrigal Lagoon walking trail

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Park groundwater contaminated

is finalising Over 400 Central Coast people A 2km walking trail planned Central Coast Council After weeks of dodging THIS ISSUE contains 43 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info questions on the issue, Premier came together to show solidarity around Terrigal Lagoon will be a a plan to manage Gladyscontaminated Berejiklian has 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 announced a 12 month wage with the Black Lives Matter “wonderful thing for the Coast”, groundwater at freeze. three parks in is pageno5 movement which has swept says Marine Discovery Centre the region but says there See Editorial Australia and the globe in a Chairman and General Manager, immediate health risk. peaceful protest at Wyong on June John Asquith.

Barbara Gorman’s letter, “Democracy is under threat” (Chronicle June 9) suggests that we should revert to the old way of planning on the Central Coast, not democratically, but by minority pressure groups, ideologically driven Council decisions reflecting individual or Party affiliations, review after review of proposed developments due to Councillors not being able to either compromise or an inability to grasp the nettle

FORUM and run with expert advice. Ms Gorman’s position is demonstrated by her focus on animal habitat. Transport for NSW did no more damage to the environment at Kangy Angy than the bulldozing of forest and grassland for housing all over the Central Coast, with barely a murmur of dissent from our tree hugging community. Both scenarios demonstrate

that you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. Sensible development proposals will work their way through the Planning Panel and bypass all the hysteria and dumb politicking. Some few will be forever outraged that they can’t get their own way but it’s not the end of democracy. Churchill said democracy was not perfect but some sensible tweaking may get us closer. Email, Jun 12 Geoff Robertson, The Entrance

Was it party politics that forced resignation from Risk and Audit Committee? In response to the article ‘Councillor resigns from committee after enduring hostility’ that appeared in Coast Community Chronicle, edition 191, Cr Louise Greenaway has always supported and represented her electorate vigorously and well, as she should, over the issues that affect the residents. So, is it the scourge of party politics that rears its ugly head, forcing her to resign from

FORUM council’s Risk and Audit Committee? Party politics has no place in local government, it corals party members, however proud they are of their membership, to vote along party lines rather than for the good of the whole electorate. It is difficult for councils to hold out against state, who hold the purse strings.

If you don’t promote and practise what state wants, then we will withhold all sorts of investment. Such is the quandary of our council. The Central Coast has to understand that it is state that is calling the tune and it will be to our detriment if we don’t comply. It is not what we want, but it is what it is. Email, Jun 4 Susan Zgraja, Fountaindale

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Council defers decision on No extra buses or trains for the Shadow Minister calls for clarity Carpark plans as objections rise Coast over train cleaning services We’re used to finding driftwood on Central Coast beaches, but early risers at Birdie Beach on Wednesday

27) were to find 40-foot shipping container washed up on shore. A(May decision onsurprised endorsing a five multiThe State Opposition and Shadow MinisterWhen for Regional the town of Braidwood, Photo: NBN News near Canberra, lost its local storey carpark at Central Coast the Central Coast Commuters and Rural Jobs and Member for newspaper, some residents The containers at Birdie Beach asked a very simple Stadium beenWednesday deferred until Association have “These slammed NSW hasjournalistic called Elsewhere alonghas the Coast, the APL England household appliances, building correlate to drift Swansea, within its borders. Yasmin Catley, question: “How are we going from Budgewoi to Sydney’s had lost 40 containers and that materials and medical supplies. modelling of debris and are NSW assurances Maritime Acting from to know who’s died?” State submissions on Council’s Draft Government plans to provide more for the Northern Beaches, packets of 74 other containers were also “No dangerous goods appear consistent with items listed on Executive Director, Alex Barrell, See page 16 medical masks and other damaged in the incident but than ship’s cargotransport manifest. to be in the3,000 areas affectedextra by the the said Transport for NSW would Parking Study and Implementation public Government that train cleaning medical supplies have also remained collapsed on deck. collapse of container stacks and “Modelling suggests that lead the onshore clean up and discovered. Plan close on July The6,shipwith Central for services will areas not Out&About be put out to is now docked in the services AMSA is workingfor closelySydney with debris but such none as this could that councils in affected The culprit is believed to be the cargo ship, APL England, which is reported to have lost a portion of its load overboard in rough seas off Cronulla last Sunday night. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) confirmed on

Port of Brisbane while the AMSA and Australian Transport Bureau investigate. AMSA General Manager of Operations, Allan Schwartz, said initial indications were that the affected stacks contained a wide range of goods like

Pocket parks saved

The Save Central Coast Reserves group is heaving a sigh of relief, after Central Coast councillors voted on June 9 to include smaller local parks and playgrounds in the Draft Central Coast Playspace

the ship’s cargo agent to confirm exactly which containers went overboard,” Schwartz said. “We have received a report of some medical supplies washing up around the Central Coast and this information has been passed onto NSW Maritime.

continue to wash-up over the coming days,” Schwartz said. Under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies, the NSW Government is responsible for leading the response for any ensuing shoreline clean ups

Further relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions

Central Coast food courts will reopen on June 13, along with others in the state, as the NSW Government continues to ease social distancing restrictions.

have been given advice about what they need to do if containers or debris wash ashore.

Funding for Westpac Rescue Helicopter Source:pilot training Media statement, May 24-26 AMSA Media

Central Coast Council has

Islander people who were

Media statement, May 25 Renewed support from Glencore, NSW Maritime Media one of the world’s largest resource its successful Anzac Day companies, will After see performance atWestpac Central Coast Stadium, Coast Opera Australia Rescue Helicopter(COA)Service pilots will once again take over Stadium featuring Disney receive state of the tothe Diva. art training See page 17 to ensure they remain equipped understanding of the issues

during National Reconciliation Week, which continues until June 3.

and given current COVID-19 restrictions, Council has installed street flags celebrating artworks developed by local schools through the Maliga program.

was held on May 26, 1998, to commemorate the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home Report in Federal parliament, and it was this report

Street flags and artwork to mark Sorry Day

urged residents to pause, separated from their families as impacting the stolen generations, Business The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au Coast Community reflect and celebrate the children,” Vaughan said. many of whom belong to the News focusses on news specifically related post code 2251, andcommunity. articles can also be read and region’s toAboriginal and areas Central Coast To mark2250, National Sorry Day and 2260 Torres Strait Islander culture to National Reconciliation Week, “The first National Sorry Day shared on your mobile phone by going www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

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Minister for Mirrors is ‘reflecting’ on highway upgrades Good luck to those residents hoping that the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway from Bateau Bay to Wamberal ever goes through. If the extremely long overdue widening of the road through Wyong is any guide, their great-grandchildren might see an ambitious politician turn the first sod of earth just before an upcoming election. For over a decade, the highway improvements through Wyong which was sitted by the NRMA to be the worst bottleneck in NSW, has been with the State “Minister for Mirrors”. When asked when it is going

FORUM to occur, the same rote reply is given, the Minister is “looking into it.” Thousands of new houses have been built between Wyong and San Remo and not one major, arterial or Federally funded road has been improved, widened, built or even repaired. Common sense could see that the duplication of this so called highway, from Johnson Rd, Mardi, through to Costa Ave, San Remo, is urgently needed. Likewise, a traffic pressure relieving link road from the Watanobbi roundabout along

the rail line to Sparks Rd should be included. But, the biggest problem is that the Federal Government doesn’t know about Wyong, the State Government cares minimally about the Central Coast, especially the Wyong Shire, and the so-called Central Coast Council, read Gosford Council, likewise has minimal interest, except to take our money with increased rates and charges. Any wonder that politicians are held in such low regard? Anyway, I suppose we should be overjoyed that the Minister for Mirrors is ‘reflecting’ on it. Email, Jun 15 Al Wright, Hamlyn Terrace

We need our independent ABC to grow not diminished further At a time of unprecedented and continuing cuts to investigative journalists, news services and independent voices across the Australian and worldwide media landscape, we need our independent ABC to grow, not diminished further. We know that media needs to shine a light on all the machinations that occur in governments and throughout our society across the whole of Australia and the world. We urge the federal government to reconsider any current or further cuts in funding to the ABC as it provides

FORUM a vital service. We need the scientific, evidence based, unbiased, independent reporting provided by our very own ABC on the climate crisis, as well as all the other important issues we face. We need the ABC for our disaster contact and reporting, as has been shown by the summer’s catastrophic bushfires, then floods. We need to reinstate the ABC as the premier news service for the Asia Pacific regions so that our messages and truth can be broadcast around our region to

enhance our security and counter fake news and biased reporting. The arts have been hit extremely hard by the pandemic and we would be well served by making our own ABC productions here, everything from comedy, drama and political satire, along with documentaries which could then be commercialised worldwide. We hope the federal government is listening and cares for the future of our civil society. Email, Jun 11 Susan Wynn, Mannering Park

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We have to think clearly about how we survive into the future With unemployment rising and China increasingly withdrawing support for the Australian economy, we as individuals, have to think clearly about how we survive into the future. Anyone going into a shop needs to look at purchasing Australian made products. Companies need to re-tool and produce the everyday goods we all use. It is outrageous that things made in low cost countries end up on our shelves at prices that reflect first world profit margins. Governments also need to do their bit by creating an

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environment that supports local industry. Any disincentive to employment or taking a risk needs to be removed. Payroll tax, high company tax,

Workers Compensation, energy prices and industrial relations reform measures are vital to our future. The Federal Government spends billions of dollars annually on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme but most of the medicines are made overseas. Why not make them here? Government intervention is okay, you know. There are many more examples of opportunity, one just needs to open one’s mind to a new way of doing things. Email, May 26 Garry Clifford, Glenning Valley

A fan of a weekly newspaper Thank goodness we have a weekly newspaper again which we can pick up at various locations. It’s a relief to know that we

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I hope Coasties will give you all the support they can. Thank you. Email, Jun 14 Ruth Condon, Gorokan

Scientific approach welcomed I was delighted to find Sue Wynn’s Forum contribution (edition 191). The article points to how science and supportive leadership is succeeding in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

FORUM Problems that Australia will encounter post COVID-19 pandemic need leaders who employ science to solve economic, environment and

social problems. Let there be more constructive dialogues of this nature. There have been too many negative views, I find. Email, Jun 14 Bill Holani, Budgewoi

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Long Jetty house fire quickly contained An elderly man has been praised for his quick thinking after a fire broke out at his Long Jetty unit. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from multiple stations across the Coast were called to the scene on Elsiemer St, just after 10am on Monday, June 15, to find the upper level of a two storey house well alight, and were quickly able to bring the fire under control. The 86-year-old resident told responders that the fire started in his kitchen and that fearing for his safety, he quickly fled the building, shutting the door behind him. A spokesperson for FRNSW said it was this simple act that helped contain the fire to the one part of the building.

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The occupant was treated for smoke inhalation. Investigations into the fire are ongoing, but it’s understood that it’s not being treated as suspicious. Source: Media statement, Jun 15 Fire and Rescue NSW Media Reporter: Dilon Luke

Surfer suffers suspected spinal injuries A man is being treated for possible spinal injuries after a surfing accident at The Entrance North. The Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad and other emergency services were called to North Entrance Beach at around 3pm on Sunday, June 14, to reports that a surfer had been injured after being dumped onto a sandbank. Paramedics treated and stabilised the patient, while rescue crews set up a hauling system to lift the patient in a stokes litter up a 10m sand embankment. The patient was then transported to hospital in a stable condition. Source: Website, Jun 14 Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad Rescue Squad volunteers at the scene

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Lifting of restrictions on food courts and small gatherings welcomed Westfield Tuggerah’s dining precinct welcomed back small crowds Photo: Westfield Tuggerah

Central Coast residents have enjoyed even more freedom over the weekend, after the NSW Government’s latest lot of easing of COVID-19 restrictions came into effect on June 13. The changes lifted the number of people allowed to make house visits up from five to 20 and the number of people allowed to gather outdoors up

from 10 to 20. The easing of restrictions was also welcomed by shopping centres around the Coast, with food courts allowed to resume trading. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the easing of restrictions was good news for the region. “The Central Coast community has been diligent in observing

safe practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is another step towards getting back to our normal routines in a safe way,” Crouch said. Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, said that these changes are another step towards seeing NSW reopen in a COVID-safe way. “NSW acted quickly to introduce restrictions to tackle

the spread of COVID-19 and I am determined for us to move as quickly as possible out of them,” Berejiklian said. “We have been a world leader in dealing with COVID-19 and I want us to be an example on how to reopen an economy in a COVID-safe way. “We will shortly have more to say on easing further restrictions across the state from July 1, which will keep as

many people in jobs as possible,” she added. Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, said every decision that the NSW Government is making in relation to easing restrictions is informed by health advice. “NSW has now gone two full weeks without detecting a single case of recent community transmission of COVID-19, this is a testament to the hard work of the community,” Hazzard

said. “The cooperation of the public and business, and our high rates of testing, remain our greatest weapons to stamping out community transmission, so it’s vital that people continue to come forward,” he said. Source: Press release, Jun 11 Denice Barnes, Office of Adam Crouch MP

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Smoking Dragon 173 The Entrance Rd TOOWOON BAY Toowoon Bay Holiday Park 1 Koongara St

MANNERING PARK The Bottle-O Mannering Park Bay Takeaway Cellars 205 Bay Rd 68 Vales Rd

Lake Haven Shopping Centre NORAH HEAD (service desk) Norah Head Bowling & Lake Haven Drive & Sports Club Goobarabah Avenue Victoria St Palm Springs Home Village 181 Minnesota Rd Lake Haven Library and NORAVILLE Council Services Catholic Healthcare Wellness Lake Haven Shopping Centre Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel LTD Centre 1 Evans Rd 1 Minnesota Rd RFBI Lake Haven Masonic Village Warnervale Public School OURIMBAH Christopher Cres Warnervale Rd & Minnesota Ourimbah Lisarow RSL Club Rd Subway 6/20 Pacific Hwy 2/14 Bannister Dr Uniting Nareen Terrace Coastal Rural Traders Hamlyn Terrace McDonald’s 10 Ourimbah St lot 1/35 Louisiana Rd Goobarabah Ave TAFE Ourimbah Campus Uniting Starrett Lodge LAKE MUNMORAH Q-10, Loop Rd & The 1/35 Louisiana Rd Lake Munmorah Public Boulevarde School Anglican Care Warnervale Pacific Highway Carters Rd The Preview Gardens The Boulevarde 171 Mataram Rd Jamaica Blue The Millery 275 Pacific Hwy KANWAL 10 Chittaway Rd Amcal+ Pharmacy Kanwal Woolworths Lee Rowan’s Garden world Village 1 Tall Timbers Rd 72 Pacific Hwy Shop 1/260 Wallarah Rd Parktrees Village SAN REMO Kanwal Medical Centre, 750 Pacific Hwy Coles k2/654 Pacific Hwy Lake Munmorah Senior Northlakes Shopping Centre Tuggerah Lakes Private Citizens Club Neighbourhood Centre Hospital 1 Acacia Ave 28 Brava Ave 645 Pacific Hwy Munmorah United Bowling the Lott Arcare Kanwal Aged Care Club 21 Pacific Hwy 2 Pearce Rd Acacia Ave

Oasis Caratel Caravan Park 207/209 Wallarah Rd

7-Eleven The Entrance Gosford Ave

David Mehan MP - The Kaino’s Seafood And Burgers Entrance Electorate Office 324 The Entrance Rd 24 The Entrance Rd

Bottlemart 181-187 Minnesota Rd

Forrester’s Beach Retirement William Cape Gardens Village 40 Pearce Rd 1001 The Entrance Rd Caltex service station The Entrance Rd Cnr Bellevue Rd

The Bottle-O Shop 2/120 Wyong Rd

Corner Park Road & Warrigal Westfield (service desk) Street 50 Wyong Rd

Nesuto The Entrance Apartments 18 Coral St

Toowoon Bay Cellars 153-155 Bay Rd Australia Post 145 Bay Rd Toowoon Bay Seafood & Take Away 92 Toowoon Bay Rd Amcal+ Pharmacy Toowoon Bay 96 Toowoon Bay Rd Family Bean 90 Toowoon Bay Rd Flour & Co. 88 Toowoon Bay Rd TOUKLEY Toukley50 Plus Leisure & Learning Centre 1 Hargraves St Seabreeze Seafoods 10 Hargraves St The Salvation Army 28 Canton Beach Rd NewsXpress Toukley Shop 1/30 Canton Beach Rd Coastal Health Medical Centre 213-217 Main Rd Toukley Golf Club 54 Ninth Ave Opal Norah Head 63 Palomar Parade Toukley Public School Main Rd Canton Beach Sports Club 11 Hibbard St PRP Diagnostic Imaging 54 Victoria Ave

Lakeside Shopping Centre The Entrance Rd & Dening St Toukley Library Main Rd Coles Coles The Entrance Rd &, Dening 781/17-21Yaralla St St The Greens The Entrance

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Coles Westfield Tuggerah Supanews Westfield Tuggerah Terry White Chemmart Westfield Tuggerah Tuggerah Library and Council Services Westfield Tuggerah

Shop 5 Wyee Shopping Village WYONG Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Inc Building 2/8 Rankens Ct Wyong Family History Group 6 Rankens Ct Village Central Wyong 18/34 Alison Rd Plaza Newsagency 6/18-34 Alison Rd

Shingle Inn Tuggerah Westfield Tuggerah

The Art House Theatre 19-21 Margaret St

Meals on Wheels 6/10 Pioneer Ave

Club Wyong RSL 15 Margaret St

Emma McBride MP Mariners Centre of Excellence, Suite 204

Central Coast Mobile Village 1A Cutler Dr

TUMBI UMBI Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus 150 Bellevue Rd Glengara Retirement Village 220 Hansen’s Rd Mingara Recreation Club 12-14 Mingara Dr Chemist Outlet Tumbi Umbi Discount Chemist 7 Mingara Dr Domino’s Pizza Mingara 8 Mingara Dr McDonald’s Mingara Mingara Dr Hungry Jack’s Mingara Recreation Complex KFC Mingara 3 Mingara Dr Subway Restaurant Lot 9 Mingara Dr &, Wyong Rd WADALBA McDonald’s London Dr

IGA North Wyong Shop 2/34-38 Cutler Drive North Wyong High School 53 Alison Rd TAFE NSW – Wyong Porter St Wyong Milk Factory Café 141 Alison Rd All Sorts Fitness Wyong 141 Alison Rd Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd United Petroleum 359 Pacific Highway North Mr David Harris MP - Wyong Electorate Office 142 Pacific Hwy KFC 300 Pacific Hwy Subway 250/300 Pacific Hwy Nexus Smart Hub 3 Amy Cl JAY-C 60/1-10 Amy Cl

Woolworths 1 Figtree Blvd

Kidz Hq 2c Amy Cl

Coles Orchid Way

Wyong Golf Club 319 Pacific Hwy

The Lott 2 Edward Stinson Avenue

St James Anglican Church 25-27 Byron St

Nargis Gourmet Food Indian & kebab 6/2 Edward Stinson Ave

Wyong Bowling Club 3 Panonia Rd

WAMBERAL Pacific Garden Hotel 871 The Entrance Rd

Meander Village 18 Boyce Ave

WARNERVALE ChemistCare 3 Mary Mackillop Drv

Kooindah Waters Golf Club 40 Kooindah Blvd

Warnies Café 1/13 Warnervale Rd

Wyong Men Shed Incorporated 175 Pollock Ave

WOONGARRAH Warnervale Gardens 171 Mataram Rd

Bendigo Bank 88 Pacific Hwy

St. Mary Mackillop Catholic Church Warnervale 91 Sparks Rd

Oliver’s Real Food Caltex Stopover, Pacific Hwy

WYEE Wyee Mini Market

Cafe F3 Northbound F3 Northbound Freeway

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Lake Haven Recreation Centre has reopened Central Coast Council has reopened Lake Haven Recreation Centre in accord with the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The centre reopened on June 13 along with the Gosford Olympic Pool and the Peninsula Leisure Centre, with modified versions of its usual offerings of gym, creche, group fitness and casual basketball/squash all returning. It comes as council commits to reopening its facilities with a range of new safety measures in place to protect visitors, staff and volunteers including: Increased cleaning regime; hand sanitiser units installed; removal of some seating and other touchable items; access limited to ensure capacity limits are maintained and short waiting periods may be experienced; contact details (name and mobile number or email address) will be recorded for a period of at least 28 days with these records only being used for the purpose of tracing

COVID-19 infections if required, they are stored confidentially and securely; attendees must acknowledge that they have not returned from overseas or been in contact with a known COVID-19 case in the past 14 days; and, physical distancing of 1.5m rule to be practised at all times. Residents of the Coast’s north are also advised that council is planning on reopening Toukley Aquatic Centre on June 22 with a modified offering. From the 22nd users will be able to use the centre for lap swimming and rehabilitation in limited numbers, with a restart date for the Learn to Swim and Aqua Fitness programs yet to be determined. Leisure swimming is not permitted. Updates on what council facilities are open and in what capacity, are available on council’s website. Source: Press release, Jun 12 Central Coast Council Media

Charitable foundation grants $125,000 to two community groups Two community organisations working to make the Central Coast a better place have received grant funding from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. We Care Connect and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance both received funding under the Foundation’s latest allotment, with the monies to be spent on improving their services to the community. We Care Connect is a volunteer network assisting families battling poverty on the Central Coast. Volunteers collect donations of children’s and baby goods to give to struggling families.

They then liaise with local support agencies and social workers to ensure that the items get to people who truly need them. They also run a home cooked meal program with the Toukley Neighbourhood Centre. In the past three years alone, We Care Connect has collected and delivered over 60,000 items to families in need and helped cook and distribute over 8,000 meals to the hungry. They’ve received a $48,000 grant to purchase a new van to help with collection and delivery. The Cerebral Palsy Alliance provides family centred therapies, life skills programs,

equipment and support for people and their families living with cerebral palsy and other neurological and physical disabilities. Their priority is to help people living with neurological and physical disabilities live a happy, fulfilling, independent and inclusive life. The charitable organisation has received $77,000 to provide Magic Carpet physical therapy systems for clients at its Erina centre, as well as the centres at Port Macquarie and Alstonville. Charitable Foundation Chair, Phil Neat, said the Board was committed to continuing its pivotal support role in these

communities, which was now more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Charitable Foundation has a remarkably simple mission, to help people who are disadvantaged, marginalised or isolated in our regional communities. “Despite the challenges presented to our communities in the past six months, we remain committed to our mission to support regional charitable organisations that make our communities healthy, safe and more resilient,” Neat said. Source: Press release, Jun 10 Holly Lambert, Enigma PR

We Care Connect’s Derryck Klarkowski

When Jacob’s Dad passed away after returning from East Timor, he and his family were devastated. Legacy stepped in to offer practical help. Legacy helps many brave families like Jacob’s every week of the year. To keep us going, please donate to Legacy. Thank you. Phone 1800 534 229 or visit www.legacy.com.au

WE SALUTE YOU

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6:00 Religious Programs [s] 6:00 Animal Tales [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 5:00 CGTN English News 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 8:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 8:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] English News 6:00 France 24 1:00 Kochie’s Business Builders: 1:00 World’s Greatest Cities (PG) 9:00 My Market Kitchen [s] News 6:30 Worldwatch 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 2:00 Getaway (PG) [s] Small Business First [s] Continues 12:00 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals [s] 1:30 Border Security - Australia’s 2:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 NRL: Canberra Raiders v Manly 12.30 Luxury Escapes: Front Line (PG) [s] 3:00 Football: FIFA World Cup Perth/ Myanmar (PG) [s] Sea Eagles *Live* From 2:00 Movie: “Beaches” (PG) (’17) Classic: Australia v Croatia 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] Campbelltown Stadium [s] Stars: Idina Menzel, Nia Long 2006 2:15 Everyday Gourmet With 6:00 NBN News Sunday [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Great British Railway Justine Schofield [s] 7:00 The Voice: The Battles 1 (PG) 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Journeys: Ilford To Rochester 2:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] (PG) 3:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 5:30 Hunting The Nazi: Gold Train 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 10:00 Inside Crime (M) [s] 7:00 Big Brother (PG) [s] – Big (PG) 4:00 Which Car (PG) [s] Brother gives one housemate a 11:00 Behind Bars The World’s 6:30 SBS World News Toughest Prisons: Tent City - 4:30 RPM [s] second chance to take down the 7:30 Petra: Secrets Of The Ancient 5:00 10 News First [s] Phoenix, Arizona (M) [s] others. As housemates become Builders 6:00 WIN News [s] 12:00 Mysteries And Scandals: “yes men”, there is another 8:30 Hurricane (PG) 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Bobbi Kristina Brown: Deadly pairs Nomination Challenge to (In English/ French) 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 10:00 Drowning In Plastic Legacy (M v,d) [s] get stuck into. 9:00 FBI: Ironbound (M v) [s] 1:00 Mysteries And Scandals: 8:30 Program To Be Advised 11:35 Tin Star (MA15+) Death By Social Media (M v,d) 10:00 FBI: Compromised (M v) [s] 10:45 The Blacklist (MA15+) [s] 1:25 North To South: 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 11:45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam The Full Journey 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 12:00 Home Shopping (PG) [s] 4:45 Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen 3:00 Home Shopping 12:30 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] Notebook Bitesize

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6:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 12:00 Award Winning Tasmania: (PG) [s] Huon Valley (PG) [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 AFL: Round 3: North Melbourne 12:30 Outback Brothers (PG) [s] 1:00 Animal Embassy [s] v Sydney *Live* From Marvel Stadium [s] 1:30 Delish [s] 2:00 The Voice: Blind Audition 9/ 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens Blind Audition 10 (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:00 NBN News Saturday [s] Front Line (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:30 Accidental Heroes: Epic Stuff 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] Up/ Heroes And Villains (M) [s] 7:30 Movie: “National Treasure” 8:30 Movie: “Meet The Fockers” (PG) (’04) Stars: Christopher (PG) (’04) Stars: Robert De Plummer, Nicolas Cage, Diane Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean 10:55 Movie: “The Brothers Bloom” Bean, Jon Voight (M v,l) (’08) Stars: Rachel 9:45 Movie: “Enemy Of The State” Weisz, Adrien Brody (M l,v) (’15) Stars: Will Smith, 1:00 Nelly: The Snakeskin Woman Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, (M) [s] Lisa Bonet, Regina King, Stuart 2:00 Home Shopping Wilson, Laura Cayouette 5:30 Wesley Impact [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass (PG) [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 3:30 Silvia’s Italian Table [s] 4:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 4:30 The Mix [s] 5:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Deliver 6:30 Compass [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs [s] 8:30 Operation Buffalo (M l) [s] 9:25 Movie: “Mao’s Last Dancer” (PG) (’09) Stars: Chi Cao (In English/ Mandarin) 11:25 Movie: “Paradise Road” (M v) (’97) (In English/ Japanese/ Cantonese/ Dutch)

Monday 22 June

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Movie: “Muriel’s Wedding” (M) (’94) Stars: Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Bill Hunter 2:15 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 3:00 Dream Gardens [s] 3:30 Escape From The City [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Back Roads: Nullarbor - The Endless Horizon (Part 2) [s] 5:30 Midsomer Murders: A Dying Art (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway: A Serpent’s Tooth (PG) [s] 8:15 Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse (M l) [s] 9:15 Operation Buffalo (M l) [s] 10:10 Unforgotten (M l) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 10:00 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 Movie: “Lies In Plain Sight” 11:00 Grand Designs [s] (PG) (’10) Stars: Chad Michael 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Murray, Ethan McAllister 1:00 Landline [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 2:00 Father Brown (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 3:10 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 The Cook And The Chef [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 4:40 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 5:10 Grand Designs NZ (PG) [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:30 Big Brother (PG) [s] – One 7:00 ABC News [s] housemate decides it’s time to 7:30 7.30 [s] unite the two sides of the house 8:00 Back Roads [s] to get rid of a common enemy. 8:30 Four Corners [s] But could this big move 9:15 Media Watch [s] backfire? Plus, a surprise 9:35 Q&A (PG) [s] return! 10:40 ABC Late News [s] 11:10 Australia’s Ocean Odyssey [s] 9:00 9-1-1: Powerless (M l) [s] 10:00 9-1-1: What’s Next? (M l) [s] 12:10 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] HELL (M l) [s] 11:30 The Goldbergs: A 100% True 12:40 Father Brown (PG) [s] Ghost Story (PG) [s] 1:25 rage (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Mean Mums (PG) [s] 3:30 Gardening Australia [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Screen Time (M l) [s]

Tuesday 23 June

Saturday 20 June

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5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 10:00 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 Movie: “Bond Of Silence” (M) 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 11:00 Grand Designs NZ [s] (’10) Stars: Kim Raver, Charlie 1:00 Mom: A Bear And A Bladder 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Infection (M) [s] McDermott, Greg Grunberg, 1:00 Four Corners [s] 1:30 The Voice: The Battles 2 (PG) Haley Ramm, David Cubitt 1:45 Media Watch [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 2:00 Father Brown (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 Poh’s Kitchen [s] 6:00 NBN News [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 4:40 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 5:10 Grand Designs NZ [s] 7:30 Paramedics (M) [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 8:30 RBT: Lucky Escape/ 7:30 Big Brother (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] Woodstock (PG) [s] 9:00 Criminal Minds: Saturday (M v) 7:30 7.30 [s] [s] – The members of the BAU 9:30 Botched: Welcome To Jurassic 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] Schnoz (M mp) [s] enjoy a Saturday off in vastly 8:30 Australia’s Ocean Odyssey [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] different ways. 9:30 Road To Now (M) [s] 10:00 Criminal Minds: To A Better 11:00 New Amsterdam: 10:30 ABC Late News [s] Every Last Minute (M mp) [s] Place (M v) [s] – The BAU 11:00 Q&A [s] investigates three similar crimes 11:50 Guiltology: 12:05 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS in which victims remains are Murder In Vegas (M) [s] HELL (M l) [s] discovered in old suitcases. 12:40 Tipping Point [s] 12:35 Father Brown (PG) [s] 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 1:25 rage (MA15+) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 11:30 Absentia: Brave Boy (M) [s] 3:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 12:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Screen Time (M d,n,s) [s]

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

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] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Mom: Teenage Vampires And A White Russian (M) [s] 1:30 The Voice: The Battles 1 (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NBN News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Voice: The Battles 2 (PG) 9:00 Music From The Home Front (PG) [s] 10:20 NINE News Late [s] 10:50 100% Footy (M) [s] – Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, James Bracey debate the biggest issues in Rugby League. 11:50 Lethal Weapon: An Inconvenient Ruth (MA15+) [s] 12:40 Killer Couples: Warrior/ Rodger (M v,l) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

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

6:00 Australian Fishing 5:00 CGTN English News Championships (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 7:30 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 2:00 Small Business Secrets (PG) 8:00 All 4 Adventures [s] 2:30 Tennis: French Open 2019 Ash 9:00 Which Car (PG) [s] Barty Road To Glory 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 4:00 Gadget Man: Public Transport 12:00 Foodie Adventures [s] 4:25 Great British Food Revival: 12:30 Pooches At Play [s] Oats And Beans 1:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] 5:30 Story Of Europe: 2:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] State Of Play (PG) 3:00 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 6:30 SBS World News 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 7:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] Countdown (M l,s) 4:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 8:30 Movie: “Inside Man” (MA15+) 5:00 10 News First [s] (’06) – The story of a tough cop, 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Detective Frazier, who matches 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] wits with a clever bank robber, 8:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Dalton, in a tense hostage 9:00 999: What’s Your Emergency drama. Stars: Denzel (M) [s] Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie 10:00 One Born Every Minute Foster, Christopher Plummer Australia (M) [s] 10:50 Spin (M l,s,v) (In French) 11:00 Program To Be Advised 1:35 The Kimberley Cruise: 12:00 Blue Bloods (M v) [s] The Full Journey

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 Best Of 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] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] – Have our contestants been paying attention? Our quizmasters and host Tom Gleisner are about to find out! 9:40 Kinne Tonight (M) [s] 10:10 How To Stay Married (M) [s] 10:40 Program To Be Advised 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:40 The Project (PG) [s] 1:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 Best Of 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] 8:40 How To Stay Married (PG) [s] – As Greg and Em try to resolve the tension over Em’s book, the Butler House prepares for Brad and Nadia’s wedding. 9:10 NCIS: Friendly Fire (M v) [s] 10:10 NCIS: Los Angeles: Murder Of Crows (M v) [s] 11:10 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:10 The Project (PG) [s] 1:10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s]

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

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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch The Nineties (M l,n) Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:35 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain: Countdown To WW3 (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Royal: In The Air (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: Crimes Of Fashion (M s,v) (In French) 12:40 An Ordinary Woman (M l) (In Russian) 1:35 The Little Drummer Girl (M) 3:25 Let’s Talk About Sex (MA15+) 4:20 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 The Nineties (M l,v) 3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 Who Do You Think You Are?: Dawn Fraser (PG) 4:35 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Kat Stewart (PG) 8:30 Insight: Race For The Cure 9:30 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 10:00 SBS World News Late 10:30 Blinded (MA15+) (In Swedish) 12:10 Pagan Peak (M l,n) (In German) 2:15 Ride Upon The Storm (M l,v)

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

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ARTS & CULTURE Wyong Writers Monthly on the 4th Sat 1.30pm Woodbury Community Centre 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi.

4333 7489

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

The Creative Compassion Centre Secondhand shopping, upcycling, minimalism, creativity, community lounge area, free Wifi. 5/22-32 Pacific Hwy Mon-Sat - 9am-4pm

0437 048 815

Toukley District Art Society

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

Painting, drawing groups and Mthly Market 2nd Sat 9am-1pm classes, demonstarations and 175 Main Rd workshops. Open 7 days Books, bric-a-brac, cakes, 10am - 4pm, Cafe. Devonshire tea, handicrafts, Tues - drawing 10am - 1pm, plants, preserves, sausage sizzle, Wed-painting 9:30am - 12:30pm fun, fellowship, fundraising 4392 4666 Meet 1st Wed 0am toukleyartgallery@gmail.com Hall available for hire. www.toukleyartgallery.com.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS Bateau Bay Mens’ Shed For men to repair items, share and learn skills and socialise 9am to 1.30pm Tue to Thur 1 Bay Village Rd, Bateau Bay

0435 807 633

bateaubayshed@gmail.com

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre Information, child & adult groups & services, youth worker, free counselling, energy account & food assistance, Op Shop, computer lessons, PCs, laundry facilities, lawnmower, community events.

4332 7450

admin@bbnc.org.au https://bbnc.org.au/

4976 1642

Friendly Travellers Caravan Club Caravans, tents, mobile homes, all welcome. Social outings & trips away

0458 645 979

www.friendlytravellers.com

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club Computer classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi.

4358 8390

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold Mon - Fri, 9am to 3pm

4332 5522

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre Information & referral, talks & information sessions, energy account assistance, counselling, food help, access to PCs, internet & printing, toy library, community garden, cards, indoor bowls, Mahjong, walking for pleasure, school holiday activities & workshops.

4388 5801

Long Jetty Over 50s Club Indoor bowls, computers, exercise, yoga, line-dancing, tai chi and more - 9am to 3pm

4332 5522

The NSW Justices Association Seeking JP volunteers for community JP desks. Free training and insurance

manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au

0418 493 388

Brisbane Water Caravan Club

benefits@nswja.org.au

Caravaners wanted to join and have fun Gosford Contact Joe 4344 4363 https://bwcaravanclub.wixsite.com/bwcc

Central Coast Caravanners Inc

Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters’ Club Are you looking to Build your confidence? Grow as a leader; Improve your communication

0410 238 022

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

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Lakes food care, energy account assistance, no interest loans, free counselling. Childrens’, youth & adult activities. Laundry & hot showers. Hall & meeting space for hire.

4353 4988

4396 1555 www.tnc.org.au

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Fun & friendship, Mthly progam of dinner, dancing, scrabble, cards, tenpin etc.

0437 699 366 0407 003 214

Toukley Presbyterian Church

Hargraves St & Victoria Ave Family service (Sunday school 9.30am), cafe church 5pm, community activities

4392 9904 toukleypc.org.au

Venue for Hire Central Coast Wetlands, Tuggerah - several buildings for hire, suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers.

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to them. Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers. Information sessions

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated people offering community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs. Open community garden.

4353 1750

Wyong Toastmasters’ Club Improve your public speaking, leadership skills & confidence. 1st, 3rd & 5th Fri 10:30am to 12:30pm Wyong RSL Club

0421 216 952

wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com

Wyong Uniting Church Weekly Sunday service 9am Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Rd, Wyong 4352 1528 wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

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

HEALTH GROUPS Better Hearing Australia

Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence.

4321 0275

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Al - Anon Family Groups Health

We offer hope and friendship for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-anon family groups meet weekly, please contact

1300 252 666 al-anon.org.au

HISTORY GROUPS Museum & Historical Society, Wyong District Groups/schools welcome Morning tea/lunch for group bookings, wheelchair friendly, Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd, Wyong Sun-Thur 10am-2pm

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

MUSIC Coastal a Cappella Award winning women’s a cappella chorus. Music education provided. Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Performance opportunities. Hire us for your next event.

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

POLITICAL GROUPS Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community Issues – 3 levels of Government Function Room, Grange Hotel, Wyoming 7.30pm 1st. Monday

0410 309 494

Kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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

Local, state wide, national & international issues & campaigns Council and parliamentary representation - 3rd Thur

thelakes.net.au

centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

4353 0977

GARDEN CLUBS Central Coast Permaculture Friendly like minded people. Info night, Tuggerah Community Hall, 3rd Tues. 7pm Bob on 0412 133 808

Central Coast Greens

Liberal Party Ourimbah Branch How good is this? 2nd Thurs

0468 476 237 Labor Party Warnervale Branch

warnervale.labor@gmail.com

theentrance.myphotoclub.com.au

PROBUS CLUBS

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Meet new friends and enjoy social events. 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers. Social outings 3rd Thur. Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi

4351 0450

Wyong Probus Club Wyong Golf Club, 4th Mon, Morning Tea, Guest Speakers, regular monthly outings

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

The Entrance Probus Club Ladies and gentlemen welcome. Guest speakers, morning tea and many activities. 9.30am 4th Tues Bateau Bay Bowling Club

0478 228 914

SERVICE GROUPS Inner Wheel Club Wyong Join a team of dedicated women, sharing fun and friendship and a passion for community service 6.30pm 3rd Wed Wyong Golf Club 4393 2755 iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

The Lions Club of The Entrance Serve your community make friends, join Lions. 1st and 3rd Wed, North Entrance Surf Club. The Entrance Markets Sun Mornings, behind The Entrance Cinema.

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Gwandalan Join the Lions, make friends and help your local community Sat Garage Sales and BBQ 7 to 11.30am

4972 5562

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong 50 years supporting local activities - Meet new friends 4th Tues 6:30pm Don Small / Lions Retirement Village Colin 0413 014 266 www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

SPECIAL INTEREST Biz Plus Networking Association Grow your business & build worthwhile relationships. Networking breakfasts every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

The Entrance Camera Club

Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants & residents in residential parks

4353 5515

cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members. 14 Y/O and up for Training Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain

0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic crosswords, play reading Bateau Bay - Memoirs, Reading Group - Killarney Vale - Talks, Mah Jong - Toukley - Creative Writing Berkley Vale - Music appreciation - Chittaway Bay - Movies

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

LEARN TO DANCE Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Tues - St Luke’s Anglican Church, 7pm & 15 Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm Anne - 0409 938 345 anneglazier@y7mail.com

SPORT KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs, Kangy Angy

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

Wyong Lakes Australian Rules Football Club Play AFL - Teams for Boys, Girls, Women & Men. No Experience Necessary

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

Doyalson Wyee Soccer Club Football club for the local community, encouraging juniors from under 5 to senior team. Karen 0410 045 981 president@doylowolves.com.au

VENUE HIRE Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy Central Coast Wetlands is located in Tuggerah. We have several buildings for hire. They would be suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers.

0408 271 957

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Neighbourhood Centre makes a real difference in people’s lives Community workers are the quiet achievers and the backbone of our society, but they rarely get the recognition that they deserve, says San Remo Neighbourhood Centre Manager, Clr Jillian Hogan. “They don’t stand out from the crowd, yet through the bushfires, the floods and now COVID-19, they have served their community, and these are the quiet achievers who need to be recognised,” she said. “They stand alongside all essential workers and our community workers, youth workers and, importantly, our volunteers, assessors and drivers are our heroes who have continued to work and support people through a different place in time, uncovering deeper issues of poverty and desperation with commitment and selflessness,” Hogan said. “Let’s give a big shout out to community and youth workers, the quiet achievers who are essential and invaluable to the fabric of our community. “They have lined up like everyone else to get their food and essentials at the supermarket.

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“They lined up to purchase toilet paper for the elderly and sanitary items for young people. “They may have a work shirt on with a logo that goes unnoticed. “They normally work at Neighbourhood Centres supporting our most vulnerable people, those who have fallen on rough times. “There are women experiencing family violence, homeless women with children in cars, elderly people abused by their children and families, people who are hungry and haven’t had a meal for days, children and young people who can’t go to school because they don’t have lunch or even a pen or backpack. “There are people with mental health issues and people with a disability who struggle to understand NDIS and access government supports. “Then there’s the unemployed and casual workers who need a shower and to wash their clothes. “There’s also our young people who suffer with acute anxiety, our young people who are experiencing and living in a

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world of uncertainty and fear yet are expected to perform and succeed under extreme circumstances of loss, abuse and the breakdown of family units.

“Our young people are our future, but sadly, too many are homeless, unemployed, isolated, and confused. “We have a health, economic

and social crisis which our staff and volunteers have stepped up and worked harder and faster to meet demand from the initial fallout, and will continue to do so for a long time coming to help heal and recover. “They support the mental health and social needs of all people, and importantly, they support the financial needs by putting food in people’s bellies, giving people a warm blanket or toys for the kids and genuinely showing compassion, understanding and care.” Hogan shares Kerry’s story, one of the volunteers at San Remo Neighbourhood Centre, who before COVID-19 ran the community restaurant, Food For Thought. “Kerry brought tears of laughter to hundreds of isolated people with her quirky themed days,” Hogan said. “She now signs off as Kez the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre Uber driver. Kerry said she was grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the centre’s team. “Chosen to be a delivery driver has been the most amazing experience that l have

had. “Meeting, greeting and delivering to so many different people who have been affected by COVID-19 has been amazing,” she said. “Their stories and situations are sad, some are devastating, and just grab your heart. “Homeless people, families, teenagers and pensioners, who without the help that has been given by our centre, who knows what would have happened to them. “We try to make it easier for people by helping with vouchers for petrol, the supermarket, pharmacy, power and telephone. “I have also helped with fresh food deliveries, clothing, bedding, games and actually anything that is asked of us, we do our best. “Meeting these amazing people face to face has taken me on a journey that l won’t ever forget. “So, to the most amazing centre and all the wonderful workers, thank you for making a difference in people’s lives”. Source: Media release, Jun 14 San Remo Neighbourhood Centre

BOOK REVIEW Prey

Author: L.A. Larkin Publisher: Clan Destine Press

This is the second book of a series about investigative reporter Olivia Wolfe. She is a tough, rides a Harley-Davidson, has a few body piercings and carries a waterproof day pack with her everywhere she goes – everywhere. It has saved her life a few times. She bears the scar above her right ear from sniper fire in Afghanistan. But she is healing, the headaches have subsided. She is back in London when she finds out from Superintendent Detective Dan Casburn, that one of her sources has been killed. The source had information about the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Harold Sackville. Olivia is not sure if Dan is a person she can trust. They have history, and when he tries to warn her to back off and walk away from the story Olivia senses more is at play. With the help of some friends at a PI agency she starts to investigate (she is an investigative reporter after all) Harold Sackville’s accounts. What starts as a story about a politician having an offshore tax-haven in the British Virgin Islands morphs into a complex story

about a sophisticated poaching syndicate which smuggles rhino horns into Asia. The syndicate is headed by Tan Nguyen, “respected businessman, philanthropist, pillar of the community, a champion of wild-life protection and children everywhere.” Betrayed and isolated, Wolfe is hunted by a faceless killer as she takes readers on an action-packed ride from London to South Africa uncovering lead after lead in her quest to uncover the truth. She enlists the help of Mike Thusago, a South African police officer, whom she worked with earlier while covering a story on crystal meth being produced in Soweto. The reader is also treated to a hired assassin who sadistically tortures his victims before murdering them all the while live streaming the event freaks that get off on that sort of thing. He soon gets orders to add Olivia to his list of kills. I am not used to reading such violence and have to say I found it a little difficult to get through a few paragraphs (which is why I quickly skimmed over them). It was night-time and I didn’t want those images in my dreams. But it was hard not to leave Olivia. Prey is a fast-paced book – so fast that I had to re-read several parts to make sure I understood what was going on. I haven’t read Devour, L.A. Larkin’s first book of the series, and although I feel this

carries as a stand-alone story I think reading the first book would have helped me to connect the dots better and understand Olivia’s history with Dan and the mysterious Vitaly (or is it Dmitry?), who seems to slip in and out of her life at very convenient times. Parts of this book may disgust you, appall you, freak you out – but I guarantee you will not be bored. It really is a page turner. Thrillers usually aren’t my genre but I enjoyed reading this book and have now started on Devour. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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HomeBuilder program doesn’t go far enough Australian Labor Party Leader, Anthony Albanese, was in Bateau Bay on June 6 with Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, to show support for the housing and construction industry to kickstart the economic recovery for the Central Coast. McBride said that Labor had been calling for six weeks for stimulus in the housing and construction sector, but the Government’s HomeBuilder program doesn’t go far enough to grow jobs or tackle housing affordability. Albanese said that a government investment in public and social housing or renovation would be a more practical solution in revitalising the construction industry on the Coast. The HomeBuilder program, announced on June 4, will provide a $25,000 grant towards building a new home or substantial renovation between $150,000 to $750,000, until December 31, as long as eligibility criteria is met. “There’s almost 11,000 tradies on the Coast and 2,500 small and family businesses working in this sector, and this stimulus measure will not help those people get back on their feet,” McBride said. “My visit here has been a great opportunity to catch up with locals about some of the pressures that the community are under,” Albanese said. “We know that we’re in a recession for the first time in three decades. “That means people being unemployed, it means

Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese, with Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, at Bateau Bay

hardship. “But it also means that the Government and the private sector need to work together to promote economic growth, to promote job creation once again. “What we need is action, but what we got was a big flop from this Government, a marketing slogan, rather than a plan to support jobs and to grow the economy. “I don’t know how many people in Bateau Bay, or Wyong, or Ourimbah, have a lazy $150,000 set aside that they are able to get their planning

done for renovations and get it through the approvals process, and have the contracts signed between now and December. “We will hold this Government to account for its big talk but small action,” Albanese said. “You’ve got to wonder why this Government refused to provide any support whatsoever, not a dollar, for new social housing or renovating social housing,” he said. “There also wasn’t a dollar for affordable housing for essential workers. “We know there are over

400,000 Australians on waiting lists for social housing, and an obvious way to stimulate the economy, and a way in which you could do it while supporting apprentices and trainees as well, is to support new or renovated social housing. “But not a single dollar. “It’s absolutely vital at a time when we’ve been reminded that homeless people had to be put up in hotels because there was no social housing available for them to be housed during the coronavirus crisis, that we actually need to put this investment in.

“And the other difference is, if we put investment into social housing in places like the Central Coast, it’s an investment that is retained in government ownership, so it increases the assets of the government. “There’s nothing wrong with support for private housing but why is it that that’s done at the exclusion of any public and social housing. “That’s why this scheme is just completely flawed and why the Government needs to explain why it is that, after such a big build-up, there’s so little result from the Government’s announcement of the

HomeBuilder program,” Albanese said. “One of the things we know on the Coast, is that so many people commute to work in Sydney. “We need to look at job creation right here. “And in construction, this is a lost opportunity, it’s a wasted opportunity, and it’s bad policy, and it won’t result in an outcome which is appropriate,” Albanese said. Source: Interview Transcript, Jun 6 ALP Leader, Anthony Albanese Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride

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Development Consents Notice is given of the granting of the following Development Consents and Complying Development Certificates pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. Consents can be made available for inspection by contacting Central Coast Council. No

Date

58237/2020

Address

29-05-2020 102 Avoca Dr

Suburb

AVOCA BEACH

Proposed Development Demolition of Existing House & Construction of New Dwelling

314/2020

02-06-2020 1 Peta Cl

BATEAU BAY

Detached Secondary Dwelling

1024/2019

03-06-2020 18 Parkside Ave

BATEAU BAY

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling, Inground Swimming Pool & Detached Studio (Amended Application)

398/2020

05-06-2020 51 Lakin St

BATEAU BAY

Dwelling

58259/2020

03-06-2020 8 Bundaleer Cr

BENSVILLE

Detached Studio

372/2020

02-06-2020 7 Melalea Ct

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

348/2020

02-06-2020 6 Clare - Mace Cr

BERKELEY VALE

Proposed Awnings over Existing Hard Stand Area Ancillary to Light Industrial Use

452/2020

03-06-2020 109 Lakedge Ave

BERKELEY VALE

Alterations & Additions

486/2020

04-06-2020 3 White Fig Dr

BERKELEY VALE

Inground Swimming Pool

325/2013

02-06-2020 50 Woolana Ave

BUDGEWOI

Alterations, Decks, Awning & Carport (Amended Application)

436/2019

03-06-2020 53 Manoa Rd

BUDGEWOI

Dwelling & Attached Secondary Dwelling, Shed & Inground Pool (Amended Application)

58030/2020

02-06-2020 109 Springwood St

ETTALONG BEACH

Alterations & Additions to Ettalong Bowling Club - Archival Storage

58322/2020

02-06-2020 78 Mistview Cct

FORRESTERS BEACH Swimming Pool & Spa

1157/2019

03-06-2020 30 Corona Ln

GLENNING VALLEY

Alterations, Additions & Shed (Amended Application)

283/2020

02-06-2020 11 Burindi St

GWANDALAN

Attached Dual Occupancy & Associated 2 Lot Subdivision

352/2020

05-06-2020 96 Manoa Rd

HALEKULANI

Alterations & Additions

58385/2020

28-05-2020 9 Banyo Cl

HORSFIELD BAY

Alterations to Rear of Dwelling

208/2020

05-06-2020 25 Dicksons Rd

JILLIBY

Secondary Dwelling

54235/2018

02-06-2020 1 Dandaloo St & 42 Woy Woy Rd

KARIONG

3 Lot Residential Subdivision (Amended Application)

58394/2020

04-06-2020 7 Karoom St

KARIONG

Attached Side Enclosed Entertainment Area

963/2019

01-06-2020 9 Killarney St

KILLARNEY VALE

2 Lot Subdivision, Demolition & Construction of a Dwelling & Detached Garage

58298/2020

28-05-2020 4 / 72 Newling St

LISAROW

Dwelling House (New) & Retaining Walls

58345/2020

02-06-2020 493 The Scenic Rd

MACMASTERS BEACH

Replace Roof Frame, Tiles, Fascia & Eaves

58090/2020

02-06-2020 103 Hanlan St N

NARARA

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

58243/2020

03-06-2020 10 Sutton Cl

NIAGARA PARK

Dwelling House (New)

58407/2020

29-05-2020 29 Lake St

NORTH AVOCA

Front Fence

58198/2020

01-06-2020 28 Margaret St

POINT CLARE

Construction of 2 x Storage Sheds for Fairhaven Services & Extinguish DA/54388/2018

58284/2020

28-05-2020 3 Turtle Cl

POINT CLARE

Secondary Dwelling & Minor Alterations to Existing Dwelling

55992/2019

28-05-2020 234 Wisemans Ferry Rd

SOMERSBY

Alterations & Additions to Existing Administrative Building, New Archive & Amenities Buildings (Amended Application)

44983/2013

02-06-2020 1131 Wisemans Ferry Rd

SOMERSBY

3 Lot Subdivision (Amended Application)

416/2020

05-06-2020 44A Gordon Ave

SUMMERLAND POINT

Alterations & Additions

56889/2019

04-06-2020 26 Reginald Dr

TERRIGAL

Dwelling House (New) & Retaining Walls (Amended Application)

58150/2020

27-05-2020 33 Vicary Rd

TERRIGAL

Dwelling Addition

427/2020

02-06-2020 13 Palm Valley Rd

TUMBI UMBI

Inground Pool & Retaining Walls

360/2020

04-06-2020 50 Palm Valley Rd

TUMBI UMBI

Inground Pool

58147/2020

03-06-2020 51 Alexandra St

UMINA BEACH

Dwelling House (New)

58266/2020

28-05-2020 24 Melbourne Ave

UMINA BEACH

New Manufactured Single Dwelling

357/2020

02-06-2020 23 Glider Rd

WADALBA

Inground Pool

222/2020

04-06-2020 36 Grasstree Ave

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling

53871/2018

02-06-2020 25 Waterview St

WOY WOY

Demolition of Existing Dwelling & Construction of New Dwelling (Amended Application)

58312/2020

28-05-2020 63 Woy Woy Rd

WOY WOY

Swimming Pool & Associated Safety Barriers

58079/2020

03-06-2020 3 Calantha Dr

WYOMING

Alterations & Additions - Extension of Ground Floor Towards North West (Street Front) with Attached Garage Below

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Suburb

Proposed Development

58313/2020

03-06-2020 77 Renwick St

Address

WYOMING

Dwelling Addition

322/2020

02-06-2020 100 Alison Rd

WYONG

LED Sign Associated with Existing School

276/2020

04-06-2020 34 Championship Dr WYONG

Dwelling

472/2020

05-06-2020 26 Windsorgreen Dr WYONG

Dwelling

277/2020

04-06-2020 33 Windsorgreen Dr WYONG

Dwelling

Complying Development Certificates No

Date

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

230/2020

03-06-2020 18 Pacific Hwy

CHARMHAVEN

Airlock Addition to Existing Food Processing Building

58443/2020

03-06-2020 5 & 7 Bangalow St ETTALONG BEACH 5 Lot Strata Title Subdivision

Development Applications

The following Development Applications are notified for public comment and can be viewed online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions close: 10 July 2020 546/2020

31 Bemboka Cr

Address

Suburb

Description

538/2020

2 Carreela Cl & 56 Dudley St

GOROKAN

2 Lot Subdivision Resulting in Dual Occupancy Applicant Perception Planning

56000/2019

68 Patonga Dr

PATONGA

Proposed Telecommunications Facility (Amended Application) Applicant - Optus Mobile Proprietary Limited

58432/2020

32 Bimbil Rd

SOMERSBY

Animal Boarding Establishment Applicant - Aconsult

58475/2020

25 Ena St

TERRIGAL

Dual Occupancy (Attached), Strata Subdivision & Demolition of Existing Dwelling Applicant - R C Palmer

58494/2020

336 - 350 Terrigal Dr

TERRIGAL

Pole Sign Including an Illuminated LED Screen on the Duffys Road Frontage Applicant - Solutions Zane

537/2020

206 Pacific Hwy

WATANOBBI

Dual Occupancy & Torrens Title Subdivision Applicant Privium Homes Pty Ltd

GLENNING VALLEY

Alterations & Additions to Existing Structures to Create a Dual Occupancy Applicant - Mr A J Kember

Written submissions close: 17 July 2020 507/2020

10 Catamaran Rd

Address

Suburb

Description

504/2020

205 Bay Rd

TOOWOON BAY

Alterations & Additions to Mixed Use Development & Strata Subdivision Applicant - Buildcert Planning Pty Ltd

FOUNTAINDALE

Multipurpose Facility to Central Coast Steiner School Applicant - Central Coast Rudolf Steiner School

Integrated Development

Written submissions close: 17 July 2020

515/2020

Address

75 Berkeley Rd

Suburb

Description

527/2020

75 Berkeley Rd

GLENNING VALLEY

1 into 2 Lot Torrens Tile Subdivision of Future Lot 555 DP1256424 Applicant - ADW Johnson 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.

58503/2020

9 Salacia Cl

ST HUBERTS ISLAND

Jetty & Pontoon Applicant - 3D Archpix Drafting. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from Fisheries NSW.

GLENNING VALLEY

6 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision of Proposed Lot 2 Applicant - ADW Johnson 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.

Nominated & Integrated Development Written submissions close: 24 July 2020

508/2020

Address

13 Lucca Rd

Suburb WYONG

Description

Installation of External Bunkers & Alterations to Onsite Carparking Arrangements of an Existing Resource Recovery Facility Applicant - MRA Consulting Pty Ltd. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from the Environmental Protection Authority.

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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Warnervale Education and Business Precinct masterplan deferred Warnervale Education and Business Precinct has been stymied, says Councillor Greg Best after Central Coast Council decided to defer the masterplan. Cr Best sought at the June 9 meeting to adopt the original staff recommendation to endorse the masterplan for the proposed precinct, and to call for Expressions of Interest from business, industry and education providers. Hours before the meeting started, Council staff changed the recommendation to instead defer endorsement and the seeking of Expressions of Interest so that the Warnervale Working Group could review the masterplan. After some debate, Council resolved that the matter be deferred to allow consultation with the Working Group prior to a further report being provided to Council. The working group, voted in by Council in April, comprises Mayor Lisa Matthews, Deputy Mayor Jane Smith, Wyong Ward Councillors Kyle MacGregor, Louise Greenaway and Chris Burke, CEO Gary Murphy, invited representatives from relevant state agencies and focus sectors, as well as support staff such as legal counsel and governance staff. Their aim is the dual purpose of overseeing activities to permanently protect Porters Creek Wetland as well as progressing development of cleared land currently available in Warnervale, and zoned industrial or business, for an employment precinct focused on enterprises around health, manufacturing, food

A concept diagram showing the location of a proposed Warnervale Education and Business Precinct

production, renewable energy and/or waste. Council also decided in April to engage a project manager for an initial 18 months to oversee the development of a business and education precinct as well as a consultant to put in place a Conservation Agreement on Porters Creek Wetland. The first step is to subdivide council owned land to create the precinct on the eastern side of 30 Jack Grant Ave, further along from the airport. Cr Best doesn’t see any reason to hold back and says the working group could be working hand in glove with progressing a critically important economic growth opportunity which is desperately needed in the north. Cr Bruce McLachlan

supported endorsement of the draft masterplan and the call for Expressions of Interest because, “referring it to a committee would not start the process of producing any jobs”. “We have to be proactive and progress our business lands,” he said. “People are just sick to death of the deferments and inaction of councillors who won’t make a decision to move forward.” Council staff estimate that the business and education precinct would create about 3,367 direct full-time jobs and thousands more indirectly. Cr Kyle MacGregor said that it isn’t about stopping jobs or Expressions of Interest, it’s about endorsing a plan from 2014, originally from Wyong Council, and it’s not necessarily reflecting the current economic

environment. “This is about the proposal being current, rather than rehashing old ideas,” he said. The draft masterplan takes in 63ha, including 1.7ha of environmental conservation land sandwiched between 34ha zoned for business enterprise and 29ha zoned for education purposes. Development of the proposed precinct has undergone considerable planning works, starting in March, 2012, with rezoning of the land by the former Wyong Council, followed by a draft Wyong Education and Business Precinct Masterplan in August, 2014. Some of the ideas raised in the 2014 plan were a leisure and aquatic centre, an educational campus for about 7,000 students, including a residential college for 1,500

students, with associated sports and recreational facilities. That draft plan has never been put out for formal public exhibition. However, it has continued to be considered as part of the broader development of Warnervale Town Centre and the Wyong Employment Zone, of which this parcel of land is a part. Planning for projects such as the Mardi to Warnervale water pipeline, now under construction, and the yet to completed Warnervale Link Rd, connecting Wyong to Watanobbi, has taken into account the draft precinct masterplan. Biodiversity Certification is required to progress with development of the proposed precinct, however, an initial

application in 2016 to the Biodiversity and Conservation Division lapsed. A new Biodiversity Certification application will be lodged following a Council decision in November, 2019, to separate a parcel of land to the south of the precinct to become part of Porters Creek Wetlands as well as a boundary adjustment of airport lands to be included in the wetlands area. A Council report says that the complete subdivision and certification process could possibly take up to two years. “Nevertheless, development of the precinct masterplan continues so that once the subdivision is complete, Council would be able to lodge a separate development application to move forward.” Next year’s draft budget has already allocated $325,612 for the associated subdivision, biodiversity assessment and expressions of interest for the proposed Warnervale Education and Business Precinct. The matter now rests with the Warnervale Working Group and a subsequent report to Council. No timeframe for that to happen was indicated at the Council meeting by the supporters of that action, who were Councillors Lisa Matthews, Louise Greenaway, Jillian Hogan, Kyle MacGregor, Richard Mehrtens, Jane Smith, Jeff Sundstrom and Doug Vincent. Source: Meeting, Jun 9 Agenda item 2.3 Central Coast Council Reporters: Sue Murray, Merilyn Vale

Increased instant asset write-off timeframe extended Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the news that the Federal Government will extend the $150,000 instant asset write-off for six months, to December 31. The Government announced that businesses with an annual turnover of less than $500M would be able to take advantage of the extended timeframe to invest in assets to support their business as the economy reopens and coronavirus health

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restrictions continue to be eased. “The instant asset write-off also helps to improve business cash flow by bringing forward tax deductions for eligible expenditure,” Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said. “The threshold applies on a per asset basis, so eligible businesses can immediately write-off multiple assets provided each costs less than $150,000. “Assets can be new or second

hand and could include, for example, an additional coffee machine for a busy café, a truck or car for a tradesman or a commercial oven in a restaurant, or an updated computer for a retail space.” Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said instead of having assets depreciate over several years, businesses are now able to write off the depreciation immediately. “Businesses can purchase

from local providers, boost the economy, increase productivity and get tax relief,” she said. “With the lifting of restrictions, we will start to see more optimism and opportunities for business to implement their COVID-19 recovery plan, retooling and potentially pivoting to a new offering. “As we have quickly adapted to remote workplaces, a business may want to use this program to provide each employee with their own

laptops to continue working remotely or even introduce a centralised computer system for e-commerce, invoicing and digital receipts. “Most tangible assets that decline over time are eligible, including motor vehicles up to $57,581. “Among the excluded assets are trading stock items, land, non-farming buildings, and capital works. “The Australian Tax Office has confirmed this new threshold

of $150,000 only applies to depreciating assets first used or installed between March 12 and December 31, 2020. “The next month is the perfect opportunity for businesses to maximise financing opportunities and contribute back to their local community,” Martin said. Source: Media releases, Jun 10 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks Business NSW Central Coast

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granted as part of our daily lives,” he said. “Exercise has been one of only a few activities that has remained a constant possibility under government guidelines, and more people have been enjoying cycling as a result. “As many of us begin to think about returning to our places of work as restrictions lift, we’re urging people to consider active transport, such as cycling, to commute. “Not only is it a convenient way to get the vital exercise we need for both our physical and mental health, it’s also a much cheaper and greener way to travel. “For short trips, it’s often

The call comes from Central Coast Local Health District’s Health Promotion Service on World Bicycle Day, Wednesday, June 3. Health Promotion Officer, Nigel Tebb, said that with a shift towards walking, running and cycling as a leisure and exercise activity during COVID-19, now was the perfect time for people to continue enjoying the health benefits by cycling to and from work. “COVID-19 has restricted many of the things we took for

Dry July raises funds for people affected by cancer by encouraging participants to go alcohol-free in July, with

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In the wake of rising demand for affordable housing, the Labor Party has renewed calls for a National Housing Stimulus Plan to build and repair social and affordable housing across Australia.

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The panel comprises industry recognised experts in the fields of catchment management, water quality, coast and estuary dynamics, aquatic ecology, stormwater management, water sensitive urban design and community engagement. Associate Professor William Glamore is Chair of the panel. He has, in the past 20 years, undertaken independent studies on estuarine and coastal systems globally. He is extremely well qualified and highly awarded for his work, and his expertise has been sought worldwide. His focus is on large scale estuarine, coastal and tidal wetland environments, with

particular emphasis on estuarine processes, climate change, habitat restoration, catchment wide prioritisation methods, maritime infrastructure and on ground technical solutions. Other members of the panel are Dr Katherine Dafforn, Sian Fawcett, Dr Angus Ferguson, Dr Damian Maher, Nicole Ramilo, Dr David Wainwright and Stuart Waters. This will be different to previous approaches to Tuggerah Lakes, says Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and will do more than just produce another report. “Its purpose is to pull together all previous reports to identify water quality solutions, and investigate what has been done in the past, what science says should be done in the future and what issues the

community wants addressed,” Crouch said. “This will help guide Central Coast Council in formulating their future strategies and actions,” he said. However, State and Federal Labor MPs on the Central Coast say the announcement of the panel lacks detail. They want the NSW Government to supply more detail as to the purpose of the panel, how the community can interact and make submissions and what, if any, long-term funding commitment is being made towards the work required to maintain the health and quality of the Tuggerah lakes system. The State MPs for Wyong, The Entrance and Swansea, and Federal Members for Dobell and Shortland, say that their electorates are directly affected by the decisions that this panel

will make, but there hasn’t been any tangible communication about how the panel will operate, including how it will interact with Council and the longer term involvement of the State Government. “The government needs to outline tangible outcomes from this exercise, they need to make public the terms of reference, and they need to give the community confidence that they will make significant funding available to address the identified issues,” Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris, said. “They can’t just produce a plan and hand it all over to Council,” he said. “The communities around the lakes want action, not another report.” The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said the solution required a bipartisan approach

and the government had again failed on that level, leaving aside any lack of courtesy. “This is a significant area bounded by thousands of residents and they need to be part of the solution, and consultation is vital in ensuring that the process has wide support.” Chair of Tuggerah Lakes Care, Tony Chiappazzo, said his group and others focused on lake rehabilitation have been looking forward to meeting the new expert panel to discuss issues concerning the lakes. “While everyone is talking about improving the water quality in the lakes, our group’s focus has been on the problems caused by the excessive amount of wrack on the edge of the lakes,” he said.

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One thing the coronavirus won’t stop is the annual migration of humpback whales as they make their way through waters off the Central Coast headed for warmer climes.

King tide damages Memorial Park foreshore

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Gale warnings were issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Monday, May 25, for coastal waters on the Central Coast, as weather conditions over the weekend continued to deteriorate. With the Doyalson Lifestyle Group (DLG) officially clearing the first hurdle towards its major housing and recreation development, the four sporting clubs that call The Doylo’s sporting fields home have been given their marching orders.

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During the day on Sunday, BoM recorded average wind speeds of 60 to 85kmh, with a peak gust of 109kmh at 4.36pm. The Entrance copped the brunt of the storm surge with high seas swirling up and over the sea wall and lifting huge concrete slabs along the Memorial Park foreshore

walkway. A thick layer of sand was swept up to cover the car park. Central coast Council staff have barricaded the area to prevent public access for safety reasons. On Monday, winds reached up to 35 knots (about 65kmh) and seas were 2.5m up to 4m offshore south of Norah Head, causing hazardous, large and powerful surf conditions. A Council spokesperson said some higher than usual water levels in the Tuggerah estuary The levels were likely to rise further on Tuesday and Wednesday

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APL England held in detention The hills might be alive with the sound of music, but they’ll have nothing on Gosford when Coast Opera Australia takes over. See page 14

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Central Coast Meals on Wheels’ Paula Howard has been crowned Volunteering Central Coast’s Volunteer of the Year for 2020.

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and a Council spokesperson said on Tuesday morning that the Long Jetty gauge was not expected to meet the Bureau of Meteorology Minor Flood Level of 0.9m AHD. “Current higher lake levels are being driven by coastal processes and not rainfall,” the Council spokesperson said. “The mouth of The Entrance Channel is currently open and Council staff are not expecting to manually intervene with the operation of the channel during the current east coast low event.”

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The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has laid charges against the Master of the APL England cargo ship which lost about 50 shipping containers overboard, causing debris and mangled shipping containers to be strewn along the Central Coast foreshore. On Sunday morning, May 24, the APL England, en route from Ningbo, China, to Melbourne, hit rough seas causing the containers to fall overboard 73kms south-east of Sydney. The Singapore flagged ship docked in Brisbane where the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and Australian Transport Bureau started an investigation. Charges laid by AMSA relate to offences of pollution and/or damage to the Australian

Containers crashed on to rocks at Bateau Bay

marine environment as a result of poor cargo loadings. AMSA says the ship had inadequate lashing arrangements for cargo and securing points for containers

on deck were heavily corroded. The ship had a temporary loss of propulsion and during that time it was rolling heavily, which caused container stacks to collapse and part of the load

went overboard, AMSA said. AMSA General Manager Operation, Allan Schwartz, said laying charges against the ship’s Master was not undertaken lightly.

“This and other incidents remind us of the important role the ship’s Master has in ensuring that the ships that ply our waters are operated safely and do not damage our marine environment,” he said. “The ship’s owner, APL Singapore, the insurer, Steamship Mutual, and operator, ANL, remain accountable for remediation of any impacts of this incident. “The ship remains under detention in the Port of Brisbane and we are seeking $22M in financial security from the insurers to cover the estimated costs of a clean-up, and the ship’s serious deficiencies have to be rectified before the ship will be released.” Schwartz said the impacts of this incident could take months, if not years, to remediate.

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The NZ Warriors made an impressive re-start to the 2020 NRL season with an 18-0 upset win over the Dragons at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, May 30.

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with locals raising thousands of dollars to support their work in providing support, care and assistance to hundreds of adult cancer patients based on the Central Coast. Over the years, funds raised for CCC through Dry July have been put towards helping patients, their families and carers cope with a cancer diagnosis through access to free wellbeing programs, education and support like art therapy, unique activities like drumming, legal and financial workshops and self-care sessions. With Dry July 2020 poised to kick off, the District is calling on locals planning on taking part to consider nominating CCC as

With no new cases of COVID-19 being reported on the Central Coast in weeks, local GPs are warning residents not to become complacent with their hygiene and social distancing as restrictions ease.

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“We have done very well at containing this, but I think it's important to realise that that is only because we have undertaken the measures that we've done so far,” said Dr James Wolstenholme from Mingara Medical. “The social distancing, the hygiene guidance and the unfortunate closures that have happened, all those things together have resulted in us being able to control the spread of the virus very well,” he added. Despite this, GPs are warning

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faster than driving too.” “According to the 2016 Census, more than 95,000 people both live and work on the Central Coast, with local people making up 91 per cent of the Central Coast workforce,” Tebb said. “That’s a significant number of people, some of whom could potentially travel actively to work. “When you add that to recent Household Travel Survey figures, you can start to see the scale of the opportunity here.”

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that the push for more widespread relaxation of restrictions could have disastrous consequences. “You go back to normal, this time next month, we could be like New York. “So, don't just take it lightly. “We have to be very careful,” said Dr Karim Ahmed from Killarney Vale Medical Practice. GPs also want to reinforce with people how important it is to self isolate once they have a COVID-19 test. “It's absolutely critical that if you've been swabbed and if you're a suspected case, that you isolate at home until you get the all clear,” said Dr Ahmed. “These tests are not 100 per cent accurate, there is a percentage of false negatives, which means you could be carrying the coronavirus,” Dr Ahmed said. “A negative test is just that, it is a snapshot. “It means that you don't have the virus at that moment. “It doesn't mean that you can't get it. “If you develop any new symptoms you have to seek medical attention, and being negative is not equivalent to being immune. “So, the fact that you had symptoms and you tested negative doesn't mean that you are immune to coronavirus,” Dr Ahmed added. “The main risk is complacency. “If we relax too soon, this will come back to bite us,” Dr Wolstenholme said. Source: Press release, Jun 2 Scott White, Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network

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Maintaining Australia’s blood supply is still vital during COVID-19 Central Coast Council has thanked all blood donors for their efforts thus far and urged all residents who can, to consider donating blood this National Blood Donor Week (June 14-20). Red Cross Lifeblood Service spokesman, John Feist, said blood donation centres follow strict sanitisation protocols, and that additional hygiene measures have been implemented due to COVID-19. “Maintaining Australia’s blood supply is absolutely vital and helps save the lives of cancer patients, road crash victims, new mums and babies and many other seriously ill Australians,” said Feist. “Over the last 12 months, blood donors on the Central Coast rolled up their sleeves

almost 12,000 times to help save the lives of some of Australia’s most vulnerable patients. “In that period, Australia has faced unparalleled challenges, from devastating bushfires to the Coronavirus pandemic, yet one thing has remained consistent; the generosity of our donors. “Whether it be rescheduling a donation, adjusting to new processes in our centres, or even changing donation type, our donors have continued to support us to support patients across the country and we cannot thank them enough,” said Feist. Central Coast Council continues to be one of the top local workplaces for donating blood at the Gosford Donor Centre. Council CEO, Gary Murphy,

congratulated Council staff for their commitment to saving lives. “I’m proud to be part of an organisation so dedicated to giving back to their community. “Giving blood and plasma is a simple process that can make such a difference in many people’s lives. “I encourage all Central Coast employers to get their staff involved, and anyone who can to make an appointment to donate blood and help save lives,” Murphy said. There are over 10 donor centres within the boundary of the former Wyong LGA. To find your closest donation centre, visit donateblood.com. au or call 131 495. Source: Press release, Jun 16 Central Coast Council Media

National Bowel Cancer Screening Program saves many lives Central Coast residents are in the poo with Cancer Council NSW after the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicated that participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) has seen a measly improvement of just 3.4 per cent over the last four years. Despite the Coast having a higher than average participation rate in the program (41.9 per cent), the middle of the pack improvement rate has Cancer Council NSW urging residents to do better.

Screening Lead at Cancer Council NSW, Stacey Buchanan, said the NBCSP promises to be one of the most important cancer control initiatives in Australian history. “Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer. “Many people are unaware that it kills more Australians each year than breast, prostate or skin cancer. “This is a scary statistic, but the good news is that over 90 per cent of bowel cancer cases can be successfully treated if detected early,” Buchanan explained. “The test is quick, simple and you can complete it in the comfort of your own home.

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Gorokan has new sporting facilities Gorokan Public School students are spoiled for choice when it comes to keeping fit and healthy this winter, with the school opening a handful of new active facilities in June. The facilities include a new asphalt learning/play area, an outdoor student fitness gym and a tennis court. The asphalt, which can be utilised for netball, basketball or handball, as well as a host of other games and activities, was the first to be opened to students, with the school’s new student fitness gym quickly

Bateau Bay Public School receives $32,500 from P&C Bateau Bay Public School’s Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) has passed on $32,500 in donations to fund projects at the school. Principal, Peter Graham, said the monies would be put towards four initiatives: new iPads ($24,500), a Story Box subscription ($1,000), new reading resources ($4,000) and new play equipment ($3,000). “At the most recent P&C meeting, the school was generously supported with a number of improvements to

support teaching and learning,” Graham said. “The wonderful and committed parents and carers of the P&C have kindly supported our school. “On behalf of the students of Bateau Bay PS, I would like to thank all the hardworking, dedicated members of the P&C for their continued commitment to improving our school. “Your efforts are very much appreciated,” Graham said. Source: Newsletter, Jun 5 Peter Graham, Bateau Bay Public School

following suit. The gym includes a range of exercise equipment suitable for children such as monkey bars, a box jump station, leg press, treadmill and more, as well as a routine chart to help guide children through each exercise. Students are also eagerly awaiting the grand opening of their tennis court, expected to be match ready in the coming weeks. Source: Website, Jun 12-15 Jesmond Zammit, Gorokan Public School Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Wyong Christian Community School has completed phase one of its new senior area. The new space was recently opened to Year 11 and 12

students to enjoy during break times, and according to Principal, Ian Liney, is a taste of what’s to come. “This is an exciting space that will eventually include not only the beautiful external seating

areas and amenities that are currently being used, but also a study space and outdoor kitchen. “Our senior students appreciate the provisions included in our building project

and will responsibly steward the facilities as they pursue their studies,” he said. Source: Newsletter, Jun 9 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

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Two local principals and a teacher have been confirmed as finalists for the 2020 Australian Education Awards. The Awards celebrate the achievements of the country’s top performing schools, principals, department heads and teachers across the public and private sectors and are a hallmark of excellence in K-12 education. Wyong Public School’s Todd Miladinovic has been nominated for Primary School Principal of the YearGovernment, and Lakes Grammar’s Will Wallace and April Bryson are up for Primary School Principal of the Year-

Non-government and Education Rising Star of the Year, respectively. It comes after Blue Haven Public School and its Principal, Paul McDermott, took out the awards for Australian Primary School of the Year-Government and Primary School Principal of the Year-Government at the 2019 awards, with these back to back nominations shining a light on the high standard of education being delivered on the Coast. Lakes Grammar Principal, Michael Hannah, extended his congratulations to his colleagues. “This is a huge honour for both Will and April to be

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recognised at this level, along with seven other nominees from right around the country in each of their categories. “Lakes Grammar is one of only two Central Coast schools to have made the Finalist List for 2020. “Whilst the winners will not be announced until the awards night in October, we congratulate April and Will, we are blessed to have you both within our school community,” he said. Source: Websites, Jun 15 Australian Education Awards 2020 Michael Hannah, Lakes Grammar Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Things will soon be back to normal at schools Schools around the Coast have welcomed a further relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions around school based activities. On June 12, the NSW Government announced a staged resumption of school activities, including school sport, with the majority of activities expected to be back up and running by the start of Term 3. Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said NSW schools continue to be safe, and operations are in line with NSW Health guidelines. “All students should now be learning on campus, unless they are unwell or have a medical certificate to support their absence,” Mitchell said. “The majority of school based activities resumed from June 15, or for school sport at the beginning of Term 3 from July 20, in line with the resumption of community sports.

“Canteens and uniform shops can already operate with volunteers. “From the 15th, external providers like music and drama tutors can provide services on school sites and community use activities such as dance schools can resume their use of school premises. “Importantly, support services such as early

intervention programs and external counselling services can take place on site, providing support for our most vulnerable students. “External visitors and community providers must ensure that they maintain physical distancing and abide by all health and hygiene requirements,” Mitchell said. “We continue to ask parents

and carers to limit their access to school sites except for essential parent/teacher meetings, although parents and teachers can continue to use online meetings,” she added. Mitchell said school sporting activities, including interschool competitions, can also resume from the beginning of Term 3.

“School sport is a vital part of the curriculum and our communities, providing the right balance to academic activities and helping to maintain the health and wellbeing of students. “Non-contact, school sporting activities can already take place on site, but from the beginning of Term 3, contact sport and external sporting

competitions can start again. “Schools will simply be in lockstep with the community with regard to sport, given that community sports were given the go ahead as of July 1. “The community has done such a great job in reducing the spread of COVID-19 that restrictions can now be further relaxed and we can get our schools back on a normal footing. “Some activities remain under review, including excursions, school camps and on-site parent events. “We will continue to reassess these in line with the latest health advice,” Mitchell said. A full list of activities allowed to take place from the 15th, as well as a list of activities allowed to take place from Term 3 onwards is available on the NSW Department of Education’s website. Source: Press release, Jun 12 NSW Department of Education Media

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“There’s still a way to go,” Thomson said. Despite that, the thought of not running a season in 2020 has not crossed Thomson’s mind. “Not having a competition this year will cast a shadow over the viability of holding one next year and that applies to all sports, not just rugby union. “Coming back next year after pulling the pin completely, that would be incredibly hard,” he said. The CCRU’s other major concern moving forward will be the protocol around COVID-19 cases once the competition is in full swing. “What we’re really afraid of is the potential for one player returning a positive test result to end the season. “If one player gets sick, then their team and the team that they last played will be quarantined for two weeks. “They’ll be out of the competition and that will likely be the end of their season, which is a troubling thought. “But, it’s also one that I can’t see changing until the coronavirus is no longer a threat to community sport,” Thomson said. Regardless, he said that clubs were optimistic about what the remainder of 2020 will bring and the CCRU would be following their lead. “Our clubs are excited about the competition going ahead so the CCRU will keep treading carefully because we’re determined to get something up and running. “Once the draw goes out, we’ll keep moving forward unless the relevant authorities tell us to stop,” Thomson said.

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AFL competitions will start on July 18 The AFL Hunter Central Coast Board has confirmed starting dates for the 2020 senior AFL season. A 12 Round home and away season for the senior competition will kick off on July 18, with a revamped four team knockout finals series to conclude it, culminating in a grand final slotted for October 17. Board Chairman, David Flynn, said the four team finals series would add a new dimension to the pointy end of the season. The fixture will also see all Black Diamond Cup teams play each other once, before facing three opponents for a second time, on the run into the finals. To streamline the season ahead, the junior competition will mirror the seniors’, with theirs to consist of an 11 round home and away season, including a prefinals bye on the October long weekend. They’ll also have a four team knockout finals series, with their grand final slotted for October 18. The Killarney Vale Bombers, San Remo’s Northern Lakes Power, the Wyong Magpies and The Entrance Bateau Bay Blues, make up the northern Central Coast’s big four in the AFL Hunter Central Coast competition.

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From page 32 “The reason for having multiple draw options, which our clubs are across, is due to the fact that over the next few weeks there may be additional relaxations in border restrictions and travel movements in Australia, which may enable our clubs from Victoria, Queensland and South Australia to remain and play in their home cities, rather than relocating to NSW to complete the season. “Regardless of which option we ultimately take, Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory FC understand that they will complete the remainder of their regular season matches in NSW, with games to be played at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah, and McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. “We are confident that we will be able to release the revised draw for the completion of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season soon,” he said. With that, there’s no official date for when the Mariners will be back in action, but a spokesperson for the club said they’d be ready to answer the call. “All of us at the club are excited about the news of the Hyundai A-League’s return and

are looking forward to getting back into football. “Following medical testing and education sessions early this week, players will return to training later in the week to begin preparations for the restart of the season in July,” the spokesperson said. “Players have maintained their health and fitness in isolation per government regulations during their time off, and the return to club training will also be in line with league and government protocols to ensure a safe environment. “The priority of everyone at the club is the health and safety of all participants and the community, as we seek to play our remaining matches of the season,” they added. Despite those assurances, the spokesperson remained tight lipped about how players really feel about the salary cut confirmed by the FFA during the season extension announcement, nor did they answer questions about what the focus will be moving forward aside from assuring health and safety protocols would be followed. What is clear, coming off the interim, is that the Mariners will be desperate to turn their season around. Currently sitting in last place on the ladder, with seven points

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between them and 10th placed Melbourne Victory, and the wooden spoon calling, COVID-19 has given the Mariners a rare chance for redemption, but whether or not they’ll pull it together remains to be seen. Regardless though, the FFA is hopeful the Yellow and Navy Army will be right there with them after the Federal Government’s recent ruling on spectators possibly allowing for fans in stands at Central Coast Stadium. “Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced that stadiums with capacities of 40,000 people or fewer could be permitted to host up to 10,000 people, and we will continue to work closely with the Federal and State Governments, as well as our venues, to consider how we can accommodate as many club members and fans as possible at matches when the competition resumes. “With our finals series still the best part of two months away, we are keen to keep our options and thinking open regarding how and where that may be held,” O’Rouke said. Source: Press releases, Jun 15-16 Ricardo Piccioni and Ben O’Neill, FFA Media Media statement, Jun 16 Central Coast Mariners Media Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Netball Association cannot plan return to play until guidelines are eased The NSW Government has given senior sport the greenlight to return from July 1. The announcement means that senior sport can recommence at the same time as junior sport, with codes across the Coast now able to plan for a full return under individualised biosecurity guidelines. But while some codes are getting on with their planning, others like netball, are being left behind. Christine Miles is the President of the Wyong District Netball Association (WDNA) and she says that her sport is effectively stuck in limbo until the NSW Government releases full return to play regulations to their state sporting body, Netball NSW. Without those guidelines, the WDNA Committee is unable to begin planning for the season ahead, despite already having a rough blueprint in mind. “We are planning to have both our seniors and juniors back on the court from July 18,

Netball is still facing a tumultuous 2020 Photo: Netball NSW

with the season to end around late September/early October, but until we know exactly what restrictions will be imposed, we have no way of knowing what we can and can’t do, which makes it impossible to plan how we’ll structure the competitions,” Christine said. Space constraints have emerged as the most pressing issue for associations across

the state, with the traditional design of netball courts leaving little leeway to manage the return of thousands of players, let alone coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators. WDNA’s home turf of Baker Park is no exception, with its superimposed court design going to present a real problem for the WDNA’s 2,500 members, regardless of how the

restrictions shake out. But despite that looming challenge, Christine said that she and her fellow committee members were excited at the prospect of still delivering a season in 2020. “Given the circumstances, I think that it’s a blessing that we’re even able to entertain the idea of a 12 week season.

“The next step for us is to simply wait until the guidelines are finalised. “From there the committee is planning to meet with all clubs to gauge how members feel about proceeding with the season and any outstanding issues, and once that’s done, we can finally get on with planning,” Christine explained.

However, Christine knows that the clock is ticking, and she’s hoping that the NSW Government will be forthcoming with its regulations. “I know that this has been a frustrating time, especially as the government announces more and more easing of restrictions, but the WDNA maintains that it would irresponsible and quite frankly silly to plan a season if the regulations could be changed tomorrow. “Obviously this is going to be a very different season for everybody. “Our clubs have been very supportive of us and we hope that patience will continue on once we return to Baker Park. “We know that everyone’s itching to get back on the court and I’m hopeful that we’ll be back from the 18th in whatever capacity we can,” Christine said. Source: Interview, Jun 15 Christine Miles, Wyong District Netball Association Reporter: Dilon Luke

Warriors’ halves set up hard fought victory The Central Coast’s NZ Warriors endured in a Friday night try frenzy on June 12, with an upset 3726 win over the North Queensland Cowboys at Central Coast Stadium. The win was a major turnaround from last week’s drubbing at the hands of the Panthers and puts the Warriors back onto the NRL finals radar. Five-eight, Kodi Nikorima, was in sparkling form with two try-assists in the first half, including a magical, left foot step, that opened up the

Cowboys’ defence, before offloading to forward Eliesa Katoa to score. Nikorima also slotted a field goal on the stroke of half-time to give the Warriors a 17-12 lead going into the break. Speaking to NRL.com after the match, Nikorima said Assistant Coach and former New Zealand star playmaker, Stacey Jones, had encouraged him to take on the defence more often. “I was just trying to pick my moments and I’m just thankful that they came off tonight.

“We spoke earlier in the week after last week’s game. “We didn’t complete enough sets so we didn’t build enough pressure. “That was our main focus going into tonight’s game,” Nikorima said. Halfback, Blake Green, was also intrinsic to the Warriors’ victory, commanding play from the centre and executing a precise kicking game that culminated in several of the Warriors’ tries. In one memorable moment, the Warrior’s Patrick Herbert

scored a miraculous ‘halfvolley’ try, grounding the ball from an overhead kick at the same instant it hit the ground in the in-goal area. Centre, Peta Hiku, was another player to set the game alight with a hat-trick of tries. Hiku came under pressure early after failing to field a kick cleanly, conceding a try that put the Cowboys in front mid-way through the first half. But the Warriors’ full-back hit back with three tries of his own, the last from another deft kick by Green.

There is plenty for the Warriors to work on however. Coach, Steve Kearney, will not be pleased with conceding 27 points, including several soft tries. “We made it awfully difficult for ourselves at times out there tonight,” he said. “But in the second half, Greenie kicked really well and we built some pressure with repeat sets and that gave us more opportunities. “Possession is king at the minute,” Kearney added. Many of the Warriors’ players

were reunited with family at the club’s Terrigal base. Eliesa Katoa’s mother, Akanesi, had the thrill of seeing her son play NRL footy for the first time and watched on as her son scored a try to help set up the team’s win. The Warriors now have two wins from five games and will take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs next at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney on Friday, June 19. Reporter: Ross Barry

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season, set to resume from July 16.

Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirmed the resumption on June 16, after making a joint announcement with the Australian Professional Football Clubs Association (APFCA) and Professional Footballers

Australia (PFA), that an agreement to extend the 2019/20 season until August 31 at the latest, had been finalised. With that agreement now in place, FFA confirmed that it has

several draw options ready to be actioned, with Melbourne Victory and Western United to kick the amended season off. “We have developed multiple draw options for the completion of the regular season,” FFA’s

Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, explained. “All options commence with Victory taking on Western United at AAMI Park, followed by a game between the table topping Sydney FC against

third-placed Wellington Phoenix at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium the following day. Continued page 30

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