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Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, is looking forward to a bright future for Central Coast Airport...

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The dedicated members of the Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek branch of Landcare...

Thank you Meryl ... and thank you to all our readers and partners in the North

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Lake Haven Shopping Centre Service Desk Manager, Meryl prepares to distribute 1000 copies of the Chronicle (Inset: Chronicle Senior Journalist, Sue Murray)

Council to respond to repeal of airport Act The NSW Government is planning to introduce legislation in September to implement the recommendations of an independent review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) (WAR) Act 1996.

The Act imposes restrictions on the future development and operation of Central Coast Airport at Warnervale, which is owned and operated by Central Coast Council.

NSW Planning Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, said last week that the government supported all recommendations in the report including repeal of the Act, that safety issues affecting the runway be addressed and that Council adopt a clear framework to govern the airport’s future management.

Council says it is now

Photo: Central Coast Aero Club

reviewing the recommendations in detail and will respond to the impacts of this on Council’s operational management of the airport.

Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said that Council could only operate the airport under the legislative environment that the State Government had set.

“I want to emphasise that

Council does not make the laws about the operation of this community owned asset,” she said.

“Council must and does adhere to the State legislation that governs Warnervale Airport and this includes the current flight cap limits.

“Minister Rob Stokes has publicly notified that this part of

the Act is proposed to be repealed, and once that is done, Council will respond to the legislation in its management of the airport.” the Mayor said.

She said the airport management includes safety of the runway and Council has measures in place to ensure that airport users are aware of

all conditions for runway use.

Trimming the height of trees, particularly on the approach to the landing strip, has caused safety concerns for pilots.

“Council is continuing to look at long term options to reduce the vegetation hazard and is required to comply with other State legislation to do this.

“The report acknowledges that Council is keenly aware of this and cannot just remove the vegetation without appropriate approval.”

Four councillors have given Notice of a Motion to Monday night’s August 10 meeting calling on Council to provide a comprehensive and publicly available report around expediting the three main recommendations of the review and, in particular, the critical issue of airport safety with regard to runway access.

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Central Coast Local Health District has paid tribute to its security teams following International Security Officers Day on July 24.

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Sport

It’s been 204 days since their last A-League victory, but the Central Coast Mariners...

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Coast reels from wild weather

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Since JobKeeper was announced on the 30th March it has provided a massive economic and psychological boost to the nation.

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Ominous storm clouds and heavy rain moving in over Long Jetty

The Bureau of Meteorology and State Emergency Services started putting out warnings to batten down the hatches a few days before the storm swept through.

Deputy Unit Commander of Wyong State Emergency Service, Sue Robson, said that they were called to 27 jobs over the three-day storm period.

“It wasn’t quite as bad as expected because it wasn’t the East Coast Low everyone thought it was going to be, instead it was a low-pressure system, but it still brought some heavy weather,” Robson said.

The low-pressure system brought damaging winds, big tides and heavy seas with winds averaging 60 to 70km/h and peak gusts in excess of 90km/h while the powerful seas started scouring out the already unstable sand dunes along The Entrance North Beach.

Marlene and Gerry Pennings have lost about 4m of their backyard, but they say they are still quite stable as their house is a further 7m back.

“Our house is over 100 years old, so we are a bit different to some of the newer homes which have much deeper foundations,” Marlene said.

“Council is doing everything they can, they have been very supportive and the beach crew is very helpful, getting as much done as they can by moving sand to shore up the banks and sometimes working up to one o’clock in the morning.

“The engineering staff have been out to check us and we’re safe, but we’ll be keeping an eye on those big tides coming in over the next couple of days,” Marlene said.

Paul Green and his wife have lived at The Entrance North for the past 16 years and he says this beach erosion is definitely the worst that most people along the beachfront have seen.

“We’ve lost 10m of our land, and we’ve got about another 10m left,” Green said.

“I’m feeling pretty anxious and a little frustrated.

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“We wanted permission to do something along the beach to shore up the sand dunes but obviously we weren’t getting enough council and state government support, everything just takes too long.

“We wanted to put down geosandbags or sandstone, something that’s safe for people, and we weren’t looking for a handout, but knew that something had to be done sooner than later or we could very well finish up like Wamberal is now.

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Beachfront residents at The Entrance North and Wamberal have been given direction on what emergency work they can do in the wake of the beach erosion caused by a low pressure system bringing wild weather and heavy seas which hit their sand dunes.

High seas slowly but surely demolishing the sand dune at North Entrance beach Photo: Klayte McSweeny, Photoslog

Residents now have assurance that council will not take regulatory action for emergency work carried out, but only at Wamberal and The Entrance North, and the work has to have been designed and approved by a qualified coastal

The Australia Reptile Park gave visitors a front-row seat to the milking process of five of Australia’s most venomous snakes.

The Wyong District Garden Competition is back for its 47th instalment and entries are now open.

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Health

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The Glen Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre continues to work towards getting The Glen for Women up and running at Wyong Creek.

engineer.

The works also need to be certified as not likely to have significant adverse impacts on other land and the work is only that which is reasonably required to protect the property.

The time frame for the works is limited to four weeks.

The decisions were made at July 20’s extraordinary council meeting called to update the community and councillors on the coastal erosion impact resulting from a low pressure system that stretched from Merimbula to Port Stephens.

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Residents from 18 beachfront homes at Wamberal remain locked out of their properties as the State Government and Central Coast Council install emergency measures to prevent even more erosion after heavy seas battered the coastline last week.

State-appointed Local Recovery Coordinator, Lee Shearer, has been assigned the task of working with the community on recovery.

See our full coverage on pages 4-6

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JobKeeper extension brings happiness to the arts and hospitality sectors

Sport

After a long wait, the Central Coast Rugby Union season finally kicked off on July 18, with Ourimbah and The Lakes off to a flying start.

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For many Central Coast businesses, an extension of the JobKeeper program announced this week by the Federal Government could prove to be the difference between staying afloat and going

under.

The payment is set to continue at its current level until September 27, after which it will be extended for a further six months at a reduced rate.

From September 28 until

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Crouch welcomes low-rise planning code

January 3, 2021, it will drop to $1,200 per fortnight and $750 per fortnight for employees who worked less than 20 hours a week in the month of February preCOVID-19.

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He said the purpose of the Code was to improve housing affordability as well as encourage more housing diversity.

The Central Coast was one of 46 Local Government Areas which had the Code implemented on July 1.

“The Code only applies where a council has already zoned land for this type of development,” Mr Crouch said.

“Every council in NSW has had more than two years to tailor the Code to their communities.”

However, the State Opposition is calling for the Code to be scrapped or heavily amended.

“The Code sets aside Council planning controls and allows more intense, unplanned development,” said Shadow Minister for Local Government Mr Greg Warren.

“Under the Code, terrace houses, dual occupancy and manor houses will be fast tracked

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“These do not require a full development application to a council, only a complying development certificate issued by a certifier.

“This process removes Council oversight and community input.

“The Code has been described

by many councils as overdevelopment by stealth and has the potential to overcrowd suburban streets across the state.”

Local Government NSW, an association of councils, said it made it harder for councils to uphold community confidence in an orderly development system that supported the local character

of their areas.

Association president Ms Linda Scott said the Government should allow councils to retain the power to decide on individual developments, ensuring the right balance between the need for different forms and size of housing that support existing amenity and local community expectations.

SOURCE: Media statement, 22 Jul 2020 Adam Crouch, Parilamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Media release, 7 Jul 2020 Greg Warren, Shadow Minister for Local Government Media release, 1 Jul 2020 Linda Scott, Local Government NSW

Councillors give themselves a pay rise

What might self-driving cars do for people with a disability in places like the Central Coast?

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Council Watch

When Council discussed the proposal for a new regional library at its July 13 meeting, Cr Bruce McLachlan asked whether the community really wanted a new $30M library.

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The pay rise was supported by most Labor councillors as well as independents Cr Jane Smith, Cr Chris Holstein and Cr Louise Greenaway.

Cr Greg Best, Cr Bruce McLachlan and Liberal Cr Jilly Pilon, Cr Rebecca Gale and Cr Chris Burke voted against it.

Labor councillor Cr Doug Vincent also voted against the pay rise and one Liberal councillor, Cr Troy Marquart, was not at the meeting.

A councillor’s remuneration now rises from $30,410 per year to $32,040.

The Mayoral fee moves from $88,600 to $99,800.

The full increase means an adjustment to the council budget of an additional $35,650.

However, the matter will be discussed again at the next council meeting after Cr Best gave notice he would move a rescission motion.

Cr McLachlan said he would support the rescission motion.

Cr Best said: “This will give all concerned another opportunity to reconsider this totally out-of-touch self-awarded pay rise.

“This Council recently raised

More than 900 tonnes of basalt rock and 220 tonnes of sandstone has been placed in front of homes along The Entrance North Beach as part of Central Coast Council’s emergency erosion remediation works.

26, and included maintenance of pre-existing ad hoc protection structures at the beach.

However, there has been further erosion to yards and properties south of 15 Hutton Rd, due to powerful sea swells from the second low pressure system in the past week.

A Council spokesperson said no houses were under immediate threat and crews

were undertaking repair works which continued until the high tide on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 28.

All works have been in accordance with the expert coastal engineering advice received from Royal Haskoning and directions from the Local Emergency Operations Controller and state government agencies.

A pozitrack machine, which

can operate during higher tides, was used to assist the dump trucks with the movement and placement of rocks to stabilise the base of the sand escarpment south of Hargraves St. Protection works comprised a 260m long engineer designed rock wall from the Hargraves St beach access, north to the Karagi Reserve beach access.

A meeting at The Entrance

North on July 22 advised residents about the work to provide immediate protection to the base of the erosion scarp.

A Council spokesperson said work over the weekend firstly focused on 50m of the most vulnerable coastline and other sections of the coastline were completed in stages.

appropriate for a council the size of the Central Coast to remunerate councillors at the higher level.

“While this represents an increase, this needs to be considered in the light of the fact that Council has long held that it should be in a different category,” the report said.

The council is now the only council in a new category of Major Strategic Area, with a remuneration range the same as for a Major Regional City.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.4 and 6.1, 13 and 27 Jul 2020

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The NSW Government announced on Tuesday, July 28, that it would support all recommendations of an independent review into the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996, including providing certainty to the community by immediately repealing the flight cap limit.

Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, said that there was an overwhelming response from the community, with more than 75 percent of submissions received during the review supporting the

Council Watch, pages 28 & 29 • Council to hike fees and charges, cut capital works projects • Council to borrow $50M • Cost-shifting costs council $45M • Council amalgamation costs underestimated by almost $40M

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With work set to resume over the weekend on a temporary fix for severe erosion at Wamberal Beach brought on by wild weather and powerful tides two weeks ago.

Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, is looking forward to a bright future for Central Coast Airport...

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repeal of the Act. “The review found a range of problems with the Act, including that is overly complex, difficult to administer and that it was creating safety risks, and recommended that it should be repealed as soon as possible,” Stokes said.

“We will continue to work with Central Coast Council on a staged repeal of the Act, ensuring that the appropriate planning controls and plans of management are in place to govern and manage the future operations of the airport.”

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Central Coast Council’s Gosford Art Prize will be accepting online entries this year to ensure all COVID-safe processes are followed.

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Central Coast Council will increase fees and charges, shelve capital works projects and borrow up to $50M as it tries to navigate the impact of COVID-19 and high amalgamation costs.

MPs stood with members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association to attempt to stop the Berejiklian Government from privatising the local 24/7 mental health triage service.

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He suggested it was quite easy to see from attendance records that some councillors found it hard to get to all meetings because of other commitments.

He said his diary showed in one year he had attended more than 130 meetings, more than 80 events and more than 60 video meetings.

The pay increase became available because the Local Government Remuneration Board had reclassified council.

While councillors did not have to adopt the maximum amount, a report from council staff recommended that it was

COVID-19 and amalgamation drive Council deeper into deficit

Council has commenced planning for this year’s Lakes Festival and is calling for Expressions of Interest

Health

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Airport Restrictions Act to be repealed slap in the face of our ratepayers by an out of touch Council, clearly spending someone else’s money.”

Gosford West ward’s Cr Holstein, whose ward covers the Peninsula, defended the increase.

“This remuneration argument has been going on for 30 years and one reason council can’t attract a wide range of councillors is because the pay is woeful,” he said.

“This is a reclassification of the work we do.

“It works out about $30 a week.

“It is the sixth largest council in Australia and one of the biggest financially in Australia.’’

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Hundreds of tonnes of rock will only provide a temporary solution

Rock placement and emergency protection works started on Friday, July 24, and was completed by Sunday, July

rates by $4.4M after losing $41M last financial year and now the same people can somehow justify a pay rise with the mayor getting a further $11,000 bringing her total remuneration to $131, 000 plus a luxury car and expenses.

“If this were a private corporation working on real KPIs and performance criteria, the administrators would have been called long ago.

“Simply put, our community is really struggling under the weight of Covid-19, struggling to make ends meet and struggling to find a job, let alone to get a pay rise.

“This just says it all, an absolute

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Residents in the northern suburbs have been on high alert for almost two weeks with two low pressure systems leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

Central Coast councillors have voted eight to six to give themselves a pay rise at the July 13 council meeting.

Photo: Klayte McSweeny, Photoslog

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Residents allowed to do emergency work to protect storm affected properties

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch has welcomed the introduction of a new Low Rise Housing Diversity Code on the Central Coast.

Transport for NSW has confirmed that it has met only 13 percent of its biodiversity offset requirements.

Wild weather lashed the north of the Central Coast on July 12, with heavy rain, thunder and lightning putting on a sky show and hail carpeting Gwandalan like snow.

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Sport

The curse of Central Coast Stadium prevailed on Monday night (July 27) when a late goal from the Western Sydney Warriors’ Simon Cox denied the Mariners a win.

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In a fiery meeting, the Mayor used her casting vote this week to approve the 2020/21 Operational Plan which projects a $13.3M operating deficit this coming year, following an expected deficit of over $40M in 2019/20.

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Horse rescued It took four fire trucks, 10 firefighters, and several residents to save a horse stuck in a flooded dam at Matcham on July 28.

The rescue took place at 11.30am in an area that is notorious for flash flooding.

The female horse, Naaman Flaunt, became trapped under a fence and was struggling to keep her head above the rising waters.

Local resident, Tarni Letherbarrow, was passing by and said she was trying to keep the horse calm.

“I kept her head propped up on my knees to keep it out of the water,” Letherbarrow said.

Health

Council to respond to repeal of airport act Central Coast Local Health District has paid tribute to its security teams following International Security Officers Day on July 24.

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Jacinta Counihan

Two local football clubs have been given a financial boost to assist with getting their seasons up and running, courtesy of Minister for Sport grant funding.

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Fire and Rescue NSW’s Leading Station Officer at Gosford Fire Station, Rodney Tobone, led the rescue operation.

“We tried a couple of times to get the horse to its feet, but it did not have the energy, so it was slipping in the mud,” Tobone said.

“We then called for a specialist Technical Rescue Vehicle to come from Newcastle that carries large animal rescue equipment,” Tobone said.

“We managed to get the horse in a harness and onto a large animal slide [and from there] we were able to slide it up on to some solid ground.

The dedicated members of the Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek branch of Landcare...

Thank you Meryl ... and thank you to all our readers and partners in the North

The NSW Government is planning to introduce legislation in September to implement the recommendations of an independent review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) (WAR) Act 1996.

The Act imposes restrictions on the future development and operation of Central Coast Airport at Warnervale, which is owned and operated by Central Coast Council.

NSW Planning Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, said last week that the government supported all recommendations in the report including repeal of the Act, that safety issues affecting the runway be addressed and that Council adopt a clear framework to govern the airport’s future management.

Council says it is now

Photo: Central Coast Aero Club

reviewing the recommendations in detail and will respond to the impacts of this on Council’s operational management of the airport.

Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said that Council could only operate the airport under the legislative environment that the State Government had set.

“I want to emphasise that

Council does not make the laws about the operation of this community owned asset,” she said.

“Council must and does adhere to the State legislation that governs Warnervale Airport and this includes the current flight cap limits.

“Minister Rob Stokes has publicly notified that this part of

the Act is proposed to be repealed, and once that is done, Council will respond to the legislation in its management of the airport.” the Mayor said.

She said the airport management includes safety of the runway and Council has measures in place to ensure that airport users are aware of

all conditions for runway use.

Trimming the height of trees, particularly on the approach to the landing strip, has caused safety concerns for pilots.

“Council is continuing to look at long term options to reduce the vegetation hazard and is required to comply with other State legislation to do this.

“The report acknowledges that Council is keenly aware of this and cannot just remove the vegetation without appropriate approval.”

Four councillors have given Notice of a Motion to Monday night’s August 10 meeting calling on Council to provide a comprehensive and publicly available report around expediting the three main recommendations of the review and, in particular, the critical issue of airport safety with regard to runway access.

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Central Coast Local Health District has paid tribute to its security teams following International Security Officers Day on July 24.

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Sport

It’s been 204 days since their last A-League victory, but the Central Coast Mariners...

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NSW Government accused of “political engineering” of issues at the Airport Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Regional Transport, David Harris, has slammed the NSW Government for its “political engineering” of issues at Central Coast Airport at Warnervale.

“This has been a disgraceful political manipulation which has used the airport users in a deplorable political game,” he said.

“The State Government hid recommendations on Warnervale Airport which could have fixed the issue of flight movements years ago.”

Harris was responding to the State Government’s release last week of the final report of the independent review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996, which included the previous review in 2017, undertaken by former Minister for Planning, Anthony Roberts.

“I had applied under the Government Information Public Access Act (GIPA) for a copy of the 2017 report, which was Cabinet in Confidence, and the

government rejected my request,” Harris said.

“The previous report recommended that the Act be retained, which was made public, but what we didn’t know was that it also recommended that the Act be amended to address the flight movement issues for small aircraft.”

The recommendation in the 2017 review to which Harris refers states: “…… immediately remove aircraft movement restrictions applying to general aviation activities operating at Warnervale Airport’s existing runway … it was never intended to restrict the general aviation operations … and unrestricted general aviation operations have continued without any major conflicts to surrounding amenity”.

The 2017 recommendation also stated: “….the application of these restrictions has the potential to immediately affect the ongoing viability of existing aviation businesses operating from the airport.

Wyong MP, David Harris

“The Minister may need to amend the WAR Act to provide the Minister with powers to vary any aircraft movement restrictions for any runway and amend the WAR Act to minimise or remove restrictions for general aviation aircraft operating from the existing

runway or immediately remove penalty notices associated with these restrictions”.

Harris said the government could have amended the Act at any time with support from the Opposition to do that.

“Instead, through the Member

for Terrigal (Adam Crouch) they ran a campaign which delayed action which would have assisted the Central Coast Aero Club and other users before the last election,” he said.

“This is disgraceful behaviour on behalf of the NSW Liberal Government,” Harris said.

“Instead, they now seek to repeal the whole Act which leaves local residents at the mercy of Central Coast Council which will be both the owner and the regulator.

“I asked in my submission (to the review) to retain the Minister as the independent authority whilst amending the Act to remove restrictions on smaller aircraft.

“Clearly this is a government which is more interested in cheap political point scoring instead of doing what is best for the community and airport users.

“The Member for Terrigal should be ashamed that he made this issue about him rather than seeking to actually fix the issues confronting airport users,” Harris said.

In response, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government was accepting every recommendation of the 2020 review conducted by independent experts Abigail Goldberg and Peter Fiegehen.

“David Harris fails to appreciate that the needs of the airport and its usage by Central Coast Aero Club have changed over time,” Crouch said.

“The review appropriately responds to these changing circumstances as well as the community’s expectations.

“I am surprised that David Harris would even bother criticising this review when his six Labor councillors on Central Coast Council have taken every opportunity to shut down the airport by stealth,” Crouch said.

He said the NSW Government was committed to working with Central Coast Council staff to urgently address safety concerns and also to establish a framework that governs the airport’s long-term operations.

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Council to respond to repeal of airport Act From page 1 In their Notice of Motion, Crs Greg Best, Bruce McLachlan, Rebecca Gale and Jilly Pilon, also highlighted the urgent need to develop an airport operational plan.

They are calling on Council to note the number of former airport related resolutions which refer to being “consistent with the WAR Act and now that theWARAct will be extinguished, these motions and/or staff direction will need to be re-

crafted and form part of the staff report”.

The Notice of Motion also calls on the CEO, Gary Murphy, “in the spirit of transparency and accountability, to also report to Council on what actions and legal mechanisms are available to declassify the confidential documents revealing to ratepayers exactly how much the AAI Contract Extinguishment cost, including the lost opportunity costs around 17 formal Expressions of Interest developed by staff

over many years, that were also extinguished”.

Meanwhile, Council’s confidential review of Central Coast Airport was taken off the agenda of its July 27 meeting in favour of a councillor briefing to be held first.

This review is about key decisions made over past years about the airport, and Phase One was presented to Council in a confidential report in November 2019.

The context of Phase One was

to understand the timeline, documentation and different roles individuals played in the decision making for establishing a regional airport at Kiar Ridge; the development of an aviation hub at the airport; any activities including works and development applications lodged by the current Council or former Wyong Council relating to works at the airport site; and, processes and decision making related to the airport and Wyong Employment Zone.

Phase Two set out to: understand the different roles that individuals played in the decision making, the process and document the background; investment decision processes; due diligence processes; and to learn from these events to better inform future decisions on the airport.

An expected outcome of Phase Two is a detailed timeline of the decision making associated with the four projects covered in Phase One, and a report identifying any

areas of concern requiring more detailed investigation.

The confidential Phase Two report is again on the agenda for the August 10 Council meeting.

Consultant costs, for just Phase Two of the Central Coast Airport Review, was $61,000, and this does not include Council staff time and costs of the public submission platform, as this was absorbed in current operational budgets.

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It looks like a bright future at the airport Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, is looking forward to a bright future for Central Coast Airport at Warnervale, following the NSW Government’s announcement that it would support the repeal of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996.

When making the announcement last week, Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, said there had been an overwhelming response from the community, with more than 75 percent of submissions received during the review supporting the repeal of the Act. Repeal of the Act was only one of three main recommendations in the final report of an independent review into the WAR Act, which imposed restrictions on the future development and operation of the airport owned and operated

by Central Coast Council.

“It’s been a long road and the aero club’s main aim was to have the aircraft movement limit repealed, so that’s a pretty big load off our backs,” Smith said.

Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, looking forward to a bright future at the airport

The Act had restricted aircraft take-off and landing movements to no more than 88 in one day, between 6am and 10.30pm.

“It was the movement cap that was really crippling for us,” Smith said.

“We’ve been trying to protect this asset for decades, but for myself, the board, members and the staff, the past four years have been a very strong fight.

“It was the movement cap that was really crippling for us.

“We weren’t necessarily trying to get the whole Act to go, the main thrust of what we

wanted was to have the movement limit repealed.

“When you look at the Act, it’s really quite bizarre and unique in that no other airport in Australia has an Act like it.

“A movement cap is almost impossible to oversee and control, so there was no way Council was able to police the limits, so the State Government has sensibly decided to remove the whole Act, which I think was probably the only outcome that could have happened.”

Smith said the aero club would certainly offer its assistance and

would like to work with Council in establishing a management plan.

“It’s up to Council who they want to work with to develop the management plan, as per the State Government request, and we have a meeting coming up when hopefully we can tell them what we would like to see at the site and what we want for the future of the aero club.

“Recent communications we’ve had with the Mayor, CEO and senior council staff have been quite positive, and the enmity that we have had in

previous years hasn’t been there lately.

“We anticipate continuing discussions with Council towards a mutually beneficial arrangement and with the air show coming up, which the Mayor says she is right behind, it looks like a bright future at the airport,” Smith said.

ChairoftheUrbanDevelopment Institute of Australia (UDIA), Central Coast Chapter, Caine King, has applauded the announcement of the WAR Act repeal, including the immediate removal of flight restrictions.

“The airport is open for business and it’s a win for Central Coast economic development,” he said.

“It will send a strong message to the private sector and it’s time to move forward and get on with realising the potential of the Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ).

“The airport is strategically located, being central to the WEZ and close to the freeway, and UDIA supports the emerging business and general aviation opportunities for the site as an important catalyst for the WEZ. “Lifting the flight limitations is a good step to support the northern economic corridor.

“Council now needs to complete the Central Coast Airport masterplan.”

King said the WEZ was rezoned in 2008 and still lacked essential infrastructure and certainty on biodiversity matters.

“UDIA has urged Council to include these issues and the airport masterplan as part of its final Tuggerah to Wyong Economic Corridor Strategy and any refinements to the recently adopted Local Strategic Planning Statement,” King said.

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Councillors’ pay rise to remain in place

The use of face masks in public spaces strongly recommended NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, said on Sunday, August 2, that the next few weeks will “make or break” the state in its battle to keep COVID-19 under control, as she issued a strong recommendation for the use of face masks in public spaces.

Stopping short of making mask wearing compulsory, Berejiklian urged residents to cover up their faces when grocery shopping, using public transport, attending places of worship and when in areas of high community transmission.

She also encouraged any workers in “staff facing” environments, including in the hospitality and retail sectors, to wear masks.

“We are holding the line but we are at a critical phase of the pandemic,” Berejiklian said.

She said that while the situation remained critical in Victoria, it was vital for NSW to say ahead of the game.

“No border is impenetrable and while we are doing okay

with our high rates of testing and observing social distancing, we must continue to maintain a good balance between keeping people safe and going about our daily lives,” she said.

The Premier said she herself would be wearing a mask while shopping and in any enclosed environment.

One of the first people to take the Premier’s advice on board was Prime Minister Scott

Morrison, who posted a photograph of himself on Instagram, donning a mask to go shopping in Sydney on Sunday “Had to pop out to pick up a few things here in Sydney, so followed the NSW Premier’s advice announced earlier today and put a mask on in the car before heading into the shops,” Morrison posted.

“It protects others that you come in contact with in enclosed areas, in particular the retail salespeople just doing their jobs.”

Woolworths pre-empted the Premer’s plea by issuing a statement late last week saying that from August 3, all customers would be urged to wear a mask when shopping at Woolworths Supermarkets, Woolworths Metro Food Stores, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, BWS and ALH Hotels.

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“Encouraging their use is one of the steps that we can take together to limit the spread of the virus and help keep our teams and customers safe.

“We won’t stop you from entering our stores if you don’t have a face covering with you, but we ask that if you don’t, you remain vigilant on adhering to the social distancing and health measures already in place.

“And as always, please respect our team and customers if they choose not to wear a face covering.”

Meanwhile, Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park, is calling for things to be taken a step further, suggesting face masks should be mandatory on public transport, in supermarkets and shopping centres and in places of worship.

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Central Coast councillors have voted to keep the pay rise they allowed themselves at their July 13 meeting and rejected an attempt to reverse the decision by Councillors Greg Best, Rebecca Gale and Bruce McLachlan.

With the failure of a rescission motion at their July 27 meeting, councillors will retain their $1,630 per annum rise, from $30,410 to $32,040.

The Mayor will receive an extra $11,200 per year, from $88,600 to $99,800.

Council also voted on July 13 that an annual fee of $9,980 be paid to the Deputy Mayor, to be deducted from the annual fee paid to the Mayor.

Cr Jillian Hogan said she would support retaining the rise, which worked out to be around $4 per day, and cited expense claims from councillors including Cr Best ($5,000), Cr Chris Burke, Cr Rebecca Gale and, to some extent, Cr McLachlan.

She, herself, had not claimed

any expenses, Cr Hogan said.

Cr Jilly Pilon said she would support the rescission motion as a pay rise in such perilous economic times didn’t “cut the mustard”.

At the end of the day, the rescission motion was defeated 8-6.

Councillors Hogan, Louise Greenaway, Jane Smith, Chris Holstein, Kyle MacGregor, Lisa Matthews, Richard Mehrtens and Jeff Sundstrom voted against it, with Councillors Best, McLachlan, Pilon, Gale, Doug Vincent and Burke voting in favour.

The full increase means an adjustment to the Council budget of an additional $35,650.

The pay rise came about because the Central Coast has been put into a new category of Major Strategic Area and councillors’ roles were therefore re-classified, with their remuneration raised to equal that of councillors in a major regional city.

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Coast Connect Central Coast Council’s weekly news and community information

FROM THE MAYOR

OUR BUDGET

On behalf of Central Coast Council, it is pleasing to see an Operational Plan for the 2020/21 financial year adopted.

This is an Operational Plan that has had to respond to the unprecedented times we find ourselves in. The Plan also ensures Council continues to deliver essential services within its financial means without jeopardising the long-term goals of the Central Coast Community.

We have had to look at the 2020-21 Operational Plan with fresh eyes. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the way that we work, a huge impact on business, and Central Coast Council is no exception.

This Plan is a financially responsible budget that continues to meet the needs and aspirations of the Central Coast community in line with the Community Strategic Plan. The Community Strategic Plan is our promise to the community.

Whilst we have had to make income and expenditure adjustments, hundreds of projects are still planned across the coast.

A vibrant and sustainable future for the Central Coast is our priority.

I acknowledge this has been a tough time for many residents and local businesses, Council is here to support and do what we can through these challenging times. This Plan allows for us to get on with the job.

Council adopts 2020-21 Operational Plan

Mayor Lisa Matthews Central Coast Council

COUNCIL MEETING

Council meetings are held twice each month. Full details: centralcost.nsw.gov.au/meetings. Meetings are livestreamed at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ meeting-support

Council’s budget for 2020/21 puts the community and the local economy first as we deliver essential services, plan for recovery, build community resilience and look toward the future.

Overall, $564.3million will be invested in the delivery of services and $225million capital works for the growing Central Coast community, ensuring the Coast remains a great liveable region now and into the future.

The Operational Plan and budget responds to the unprecedented times, ensuring we can continue to deliver essential services within our means in the current economic climate.

Our priorities are ongoing investment in open space for our community to enjoy a healthy lifestyle; getting the economy moving through creating local supplier opportunities and major infrastructure progressing; supporting our community to be strong and resilient, and finalising some big strategic plans about climate change action planning, and environmental management. Additionally, we will ensure all our residents can access high quality services for childcare, library and learning support and enjoy arts and recreation facilities.

The budget highlights are: • $17.4million - open space and recreation improvements across the suburbs • $59.8million - roads, transport and drainage • $80.8million - water supply and sewer infrastructure • $8.5million - waste services and business development • $2.7million - libraries, learning and education • $5.3million - environmental management • $1.2million - energy management Hundreds of projects are planned across the coast, in suburbs and town centres.

To view Council’s 2020-21 Operational Plan and Budget, and Frequently Asked Questions, search ‘Operational Plan’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

OUR WATERWAYS Tuggerah Lakes estuary

In the lead up to a new Coastal Management Program for Tuggerah Lakes, Council has released a summary report on the implementation of the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Plan (EMP), and the achievements to date.

The report further outlines our approach to managing the estuary and provides details about how funding has been spent, including the key outcomes of the program.

In partnership with all levels of government and our community, we have delivered an extensive range of estuary catchment improvement works, with 86 out of the 100 individual actions set out in the plan completed or ongoing.

View the EMP summary report, and accompanying video, at centralcoast.nsw.gov. au/tuggerahlakesestuary

OUR BEACHES Coastal erosion

After recent hazardous surf, we are responding with emergency and recovery works to significant erosion at Wamberal and The Entrance North beaches. Council is working with a Recovery Coordinator appointed by the NSW Government.

Council is also undertaking the following actions: • Working under an emergency order, engaged coastal engineering consultants to assist with undertaking works in both areas.

• Concept plans are underway for a long-term terminal protection structure at Wamberal, part funded by Council and the NSW Government at a cost of approximately $400,000.

• Coastal Management Plans to be completed by the end of 2021.

More information and FAQs at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/coastal-erosion

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Community Bulletin - COVID-19 Information YOUR SAFETY

YOUR ACTIVITY

Keeping our seniors safe

YOUR BUSINESS

YouTube channel draws fans

Even though our community is no longer as restricted as it was earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, our lockdown-launched YouTube channel Coast Connect continues to grow in popularity.

Developed to share some of our most popular programs online, the channel continues to provide storytimes, workshops and entertainment while we are still unable to hold many physical events, programs and workshops.

Coast Connect has now notched up more than 11,000 views and holds 92 videos ranging from library storytimes, activities for children and young performers to environmental and gardening presentations, artists and exhibitions and our popular Harvest and Live Well Festivals.

Content is being added regularly, with part of Laycock St Theatre transforming into a “TV studio” for the filming of programs.

Last week, we launched the first in a series for young people, designed to help them maintain good mental health.

Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/youtube to see the growing range of entertaining, informative, and engaging videos.

Our senior residents are at greater risk of more severe symptoms if infected by COVID-19.

There are no special restrictions for people aged over 70 about self-isolating and it is important to maintain friendships and relationships. However, NSW Health encourages older members of the community to be cautious about where and when they go out and who they see.

If you have a pre-existing condition, please take even more care about maintaining social distancing and consider using an outdoor area when meeting others. If you feel unwell, stay home.

The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line also provides information and support to seniors, their families and carers (Ph.1800 171 866).

For more information about current restrictions, please visit nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-youcan-and-cant-do-under-rules Our Council-run 50+ Leisure and Learning Centres at Gosford and Ettalong are closed. Other management committee-run senior centres remain closed or have scaled back activities.

To check the status of your local 50+ or Senior Centre, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/facilities

Register to supply Council

We are making it easier for local businesses to supply us with products and services, as part of our commitment to supporting the local economy and helping the wider Coast community.

Local businesses are being invited to register for the VendorPanel Marketplace, which we use to procure some of our goods and services. The VendorPanel Marketplace is also used by many government agencies, so once a business registers, they will be visible to these agencies as well.

Businesses which supply low-risk goods and services unlikely to cause harm can register directly at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ vendorpanel There is an additional step for businesses which undertake medium to high-risk activities such as working at heights, with mobile plant or demolition work. These businesses should email Council for additional information at prequalification@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au before registering.

We have provided a range of resources for businesses. For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/business-support

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Council to take steps to offset increasing costs Central Coast Council will increase fees and charges, shelve capital works projects and borrow up to $50M, as it tries to navigate the impact of COVID-19 and high amalgamation costs.

In a fiery meeting on July 27, the Mayor used her casting vote to approve the 2020-21 Operational Plan, which projects a $13.3M operating deficit this coming year, following an expected deficit of more than $40M in 2019-20.

Council CEO, Gary Murphy, said while councillors argued over the rights and wrongs of having a deficit, the main point was whether Council was being responsible with ratepayers’ money.

Ratepayers can take comfort from the fact that Council is audited yearly by the NSW Audit Office, Murphy said.

Murphy was responding to conflicting statements about the Council deficit.

Central Coast Council CEO, Gary Murphy

“That was the challenge at the meeting,” Murphy said.

“You had Cr Best for example saying you need to reduce spending and not have a deficit and you had Cr MacGregor

saying councils and governments at this time should be running up deficits because we aren’t in the business of a profit.”

“I think that for all government

agencies that have security of tenure, either from income tax, GST, or like Council which has rates, it is okay to run deficits in the short term because you have security of income, but you cannot run deficits in the long term because you will simply run out of cash,” Murphy said.

“So, if you have a plan that says there is a recovery coming back, it is okay to run deficits in the short term.”

The Operational Plan shows that Council plans to be back in the black by financial year 2021-22, but this year, Council has factored in the current state of affairs.

It expects the COVID-19 crisis to add $8.5M in lost revenue, while the cost of amalgamating also continues to be a growing contributing factor.

Murphy said another factor was that water and sewerage increases at 2.2 percent, as set by the Independent Pricing and

Regulatory Tribunal, were less than Council had anticipated.

It was good news for residents however, with reduced water charges, but from the Council’s perspective, it meant $35M a year less, or a total of $105M over three years.

At the same time, the level of expenditure had continued to grow.

Murphy also said that the Central Coast was experiencing a growth in population of 0.9 percent but the revenue growth was only 0.5 percent.

“Income is not keeping up with demand,” he said.

Murphy advised that deficits can be offset against accumulated operating surpluses from earlier years, which had previously grown to $72.9M but which had since been eroded by a $5.1M deficit in 2018-19 and a deficit in 2019-20 that was still to be determined.

During debate at the Council

meeting to adopt the Plan, Cr Best asked Acting Chief Financial Officer, Carlton Oldfield, what the deficit for 2019-20 was expected to be.

Oldfield said it was estimated at the third quarter that the deficit for the year would be $41M. Cr Best expects that going on those figures, this year’s deficit could blow out well beyond the projected $13.3M. However, Murphy said it was not a “set and forget” budget.

Senior staff would sit down with councillors on August 17 to begin the budget quarterly review process to look at what needed to be changed and adapted before they got to the actual quarterly review.

Meanwhile, the annual audit process has started, and the auditor is due to report back to Council in October or November.

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High council amalgamation costs draw swift reactions Labor MPs on the Central Coast are angered by the “hefty cost forced on the community” by the amalgamation of former Gosford and Wyong Councils.

It was reported in last week’s Chronicle that it has cost Council almost $39M more to amalgamate, on top of the $10M it got from the NSW Government’s Implementation Fund.

The costs were revealed in a report to Central Coast Council’s meeting on July 27.

Costs included $8.3M to harmonise salaries and to resolve back dated entitlements for staff of the two former

councils.

It will take until June 2022 to complete the amalgamation process, but Council CEO, Gary Murphy, said it would take a decade for the benefits to be seen and all consolidation to be bedded down.

Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said the Berejiklian Government’s bungled forced Council mergers policy was a dismal failure, despite claiming councils would be better off after amalgamating.

“The Central Coast community is paying the price for this illconsidered policy and that $39M should “The State Government contributed only $10M towards

the cost,” he said.

Deputy NSW Labor Leader and Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, is livid over the cost incurred by the community.

“The reality is that it’s people on the Central Coast that suffer most from this government’s incompetence,” Ms Catley said.

“This is a cost that ratepayers on the Central Coast should never have had to bear.”

Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris, was equally unimpressed.

“Ratepayers are bearing the burden of the government’s ideological pursuit of council amalgamations through higher

rates and less infrastructure.

“Every rate rise, every hike in charges, every infrastructure project cancelled is a direct result of under funding the cost of amalgamation.”

The Entrance MP, David Mehan, added that the Berejiklian Government forced the amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford councils then failed to support it.

“Worse, they directed Stronger Communities Fund money meant for amalgamated councils to Liberal held seats without amalgamated councils before the last State election,” he said.

Meanwhile, an inquiry by the Public Accountability Committee of the NSW

Parliament is underway to investigate the integrity, efficacy and value for money across a range of grant programs and various portfolios, including the wellpublicised Stronger Communities Fund.

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, says the NSW Liberal Government committed $10M for infrastructure and $10M for amalgamation costs to the newly merged Council in 2016.

He said in 2018 the government committed a further $5.5M for Council to deliver park upgrades, surf club renovations, roadworks, upgraded sporting and recreational facilities as well as

youth facilities.

“Central Coast Council has also received more than $140M in grant funding from the NSW Liberal Government in the past two years alone,” Crouch said.

“This is more than almost any other council in NSW. “In stark contrast, the NSW Labor Government amalgamated councils in 2004 and did not provide a single dollar of financial support.

“Central Coast Council’s own update report confirms that the amalgamation has resulted in more co-ordinated and aligned service delivery for our community,” Crouch said.

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550 Woolworths workers on an indefinite lock out Woolworths has announced that there will be an indefinite lock out of 550 workers at the supermarket’s distribution centre at Warnervale until a pay and conditions dispute has been resolved.

Chief Supply Chain Officer, Paul Graham, said Woolworths had made the difficult but necessary decision after further discussions with the United Workers Union on July 30 broke down.

Workers are asking Woolworths for: wage increases that place Warnervale workers on a level playing field with Sydney distribution centres; the ratio of permanent staff be 80 percent and casual staff 20; unsafe pick rates be stopped; and, improvements to the pay classification structure.

“Woolworths put an improved and conditional offer to the union with pay increases and allowances in excess of 11 percent over the life of the three-year agreement,” Graham said.

“We also accepted six further claims from the union, including those on casual to permanent conversions and worker

classifications.

“This was a show of good faith and demonstrated our desire to get our people back to work, but regrettably, the union refused to accept our offer and continued to push for a shorter deal and unsustainable pay increases out of step with economic reality.

“We want to re-open the site and get our team back to work but that won’t happen until this is resolved.

The picket lines hold strong at Woolworths at Warnervale

“We urge the union to reconsider their position and start putting the interests of members ahead of their own,” Graham said.

Union delegate, Brad Donnelly, said Woolworths was trying to strong arm the delegates at the negotiations by telling them to accept the offer in principle or it was off the table.

“We told them that we were not prepared to do that and

instead follow the democratic process of taking the offer back to the members and asking them to vote on it,” Donnelly said.

“Workers have already moved off pay parity with Sydney colleagues a fair bit and we wanted their feedback.

“It’s not clear when negotiations will get back underway, but we are not far away from agreement.

“It’s fair and reasonable to

claim parity, or close to, with city colleagues, people who are doing the same job for the same company.

“Why do they do this to regional workers?

“It is quite disappointing that Woolworths has taken this path.”

Meanwhile, employees are holding their picket line strong at Warnervale and have also taken their message to the city to hold a picket line outside

head office in Sydney.

They have gained support through a GoFundMe page and more than 5,000 signatures already on an online petition.

The matter has been raised in State Parliament this week by Shadow Minister for Central Coast, David Harris, and Deputy NSW Labor Leader, Yasmin Catley.

“We aren’t worthless just because we live and work in Warnervale, we do the same work and we should be paid the same amount (as Sydney workers)”,one of the employees said.

“This is about securing a future for our families and our community.

“Some casuals here have been waiting six years for a permanent job, meanwhile, Woolies brings in people off the street and gives them a permanent role and that’s hard to watch.

“I’ve been working here for more than 10 years and I’m sick of being one of the lowest paid Woolworths warehouse workers in Australia,” the employee said.

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Clr Jane Smith - Independent Deputy Mayor Central Coast Council

Our natural areas and biodiversity are under threat at all levels of government - your voice is needed Nature is critical to the wellbeing, health and prosperity of our community and region. On the Central Coast, we are fortunate to have natural areas that have been retained through community efforts and previous government support. However, the environment is under threat at all levels of government.

At the Federal level, a key piece of legislation to protect the environment is the EPBC (Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation) Act. This year, a 10-year review of the EPBC Act has been undertaken with an interim report released on 20 July. The opening statement in the Executive Summary is: “Australia’s natural environment and iconic places are in an overall state of decline and are under increasing threat. The current environmental trajectory is unsustainable”. The Interim Report includes a number of recommendations including: • n ew, legally enforceable National Environmental Standards • a n increased focus on restoring environments • t he establishment of a strong, independent “cop on the beat” - an independent compliance and enforcement regulator that is not subject to actual or implied political direction from the Commonwealth Minister The Federal Environment Minister has already indicated that the government will not support the establishment of an independent regulator. This refusal has drawn broad criticism.

At the state level, the NSW Government introduced a new Biodiversity Conservation Act in 2016. A report from the Natural Resources Commission was released in March this year that reviewed land clearing in NSW. The report found that •m ore than 37,000 hectares of clearing was approved in the 2018-19 year, almost 13 times the annual average rate of approvals in the decade prior to the law changes (that’s almost a quarter of the area of the Central Coast).

• t here was 7100 hectares of ‘‘unexplained’’ clearing between August 2017 and January 2018.

• t he government had failed to act on a pledge to set aside between 2-4 times

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the areas of land approved for clearing.

Locally, as a Council, we struggle to implement strong biodiversity protection.

There is development pressure and competing interests. It appears that an approach of continual compromise is viewed as the way to protect the environment.

One of the tools established by governments to allow developments to proceed is “biodiversity offsetting”, allowing the loss of biodiversity values at one site on the condition that biodiversity values at other sites are protected and enhanced.

The NSW Government has used offsetting for more than a decade, however, biodiversity continues to decline.

At a Federal level, the Review of the EPBC Act highlighted that “environmental offsets are often poorly designed and implemented, delivering an overall net loss for the environment....It is generally not clear if the area set aside for the offset is at risk from future development”.

Although offsets are intended to be a “last resort”, in practice, they have become the default negotiating position, and a standard condition of approval.

They are often not in place before a development proceeds. Trading biodiversity has now also become a money making venture.

Of course, there will be population growth and development that needs to happen however, biodiversity protection needs to be an expectation and equal priority, not a trade-off.

As a Council and community we should celebrate the significant achievements of the former Gosford Council in establishing COSS (Coastal Open Space System) and use it as a model for environmental protection without a reliance on offsetting.

A key part of strengthening biodiversity protection is our community. We know through much of Council’s consultation that the environment is important to our residents - it’s part of the local character of the Central Coast. We need to continually hear that voice as a reminder to make wise decisions now and for the future.

It was National Tree Planting Day on 2 August. Unfortunately, due to COVID19 restrictions Council’s public events were cancelled - however, the planting at The Runway Park Woy Woy went ahead with volunteers from Council’s existing Environmental Volunteer Program. It was lovely to call in to see volunteers from Umina Community Group and GUST (Grow Urban Shade Trees) - both groups that work so hard to bring benefits to the communities on the Peninsula. Well done to all involved!

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Fifteen arrested in drug bust

Wanted over malicious damage incident Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking assistance from the community to help identify a man who can assist with inquiries in relation to a malicious damage offence.

Police say the malicious damage offence occurred at

Money found during a drug raid

Police have executed eight search warrants and arrested 15 people following an investigation into an illicit drug distribution syndicate on the Central Coast.

In February, officers from the Tuggerah Lakes Proactive Crime Team established Strike Force Harle to investigate the distribution of illicit drugs,

Illicit drugs found in searches of Central Coast properties Photos: NSW Police Force

particularly methylamphetamine, across the Central Coast region.

Early on Friday, July 31, police executed eight warrants at Gorokan, Lake Haven, Terrigal and Wamberal.

Police will allege they seized drugs including methylamphetamine, GHB,

cocaine, MDMA and cannabis with an estimated street value of nearly $250,000.

Police also located in excess of $210,000 cash.

Fifteen people, eight men and seven women, were arrested and taken to Wyong and Gosford police stations.

The residents of Kangy Angy are welcoming concrete

FORUM bunkers, perimeter fences topped with razor wire, security cameras covering local access roads, and spotlights around the perimeter.

All that is missing are watch towers with security guards brandishing Kalashnikovs.

Gone are the frogs, trees,

Source: Media release, Jul 30 Crime Report E 74384204 Tuggerah Lakes Police

Blue Haven man arrested for vandalism

Source: Media release, Jul 31 NSW Police Media

All that is missing are security guards brandishing Kalashnikovs With the threat of COVID-19, the completion and handover of the rail maintenance facility at Kangy Angy should be muted, no hand shaking, no back slapping and masks should muffle the congratulations.

about 12.30pm on Thursday, May 28, at Westfield shopping centre in Tuggerah.

birds, platypus and an important habitat.

So much lost, so little gained.

This execrable state government has had its way, mission accomplished, and we the little people are left living next to Colditz. Ra ra ra.

Email, Aug 2 Susan Zgraja, Fountaindale

Some of the goods seized at the Blue Haven property Photo: NSW Police Force

An arrest was made in Blue Haven on Tuesday, July 28, following investigations since December 2019 of vandalism at train stations across the Central Coast rail network.

Investigators searched the home of a 19-year-old man and located sketch pads, spray paint, a mobile phone and three cannabis plants in a hydroponic set-up.

The man was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with

21 offences.

Police will allege in court that the man vandalised trains and infrastructure at railway stations at Gosford, Kingsgrove, Maitland, Campbelltown, Hamilton, Lidcombe and Telarah.

It will also be alleged that the man then uploaded these acts of vandalism to social media.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call

Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://www1.police.nsw.gov.au Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Source: Media release, Jul 29 NSW Police Force

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Women’s Resilience Awards recipients to be announced in August 2019 Resilience Awards finalists, inaugural honouree, Carol Lenthall (front row, second from right), Iris Foundation staff and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride

The Central Coast’s Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) is gearing up for their second annual Women’s Resilience Awards.

The awards were created to recognise local women who have displayed extraordinary resilience to overcome tragedy, trauma and other significant setbacks in their personal or

professional lives, with the 2020 honourees to be announced during a gala luncheon at Toukley on August 19.

In April, CBWN members were invited to nominate any woman living on the Central Coast who they felt deserved recognition.

Nine selected finalists will attend the luncheon as guests

of CBWN and have an opportunity to share their stories and the wisdom they have gained with 80 attendees.

The special guest and MC for this event will be Detective Superintendent, Deb Wallace, who recently retired after 36 years of dedicated service in the NSW Police Force.

She will speak about her journey from being a young

general duties officer stationed at Blacktown during the infamous Anita Cobby murder case, to eventually leading several major gang and organised crime squads across Sydney.

CBWN Founder, Sharyn Burgess, said that the awards ceremony represented an important milestone for the network, which has welcomed more than 300 members since

it was launched in early 2018.

“Our members have really pulled together and supported one another online during this crisis, which has had a massive impact on their businesses and lives.

“This luncheon will allow us to reconnect safely at our first major in-person event since social distancing restrictions began.

“These awards will be a celebration of women, and their ability to ‘bounce back’ effectively from the toughest times, a skill that has never been more important to the collective mental health of our local community,” Burgess said.

Source: Press release, Jul 30 Sharyn Burgess, CBWN

Artists invited to add flair to vacant spaces in town centres Visual artists and creative groups are being asked to share their ideas about adding some flair to vacant spaces in town centres around the Central Coast.

Central Coast Council is calling for expressions of interest from local creatives of any visual medium including arts and crafts, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textile and fashion, filmmaking and other innovative visual art installations.

Council wants to see a showcase of visual art in vacant spaces in high traffic areas which could be on a pop-up temporary, casual or semipermanent basis.

There’s been some work done already with commercial

property owners and real estate agents to decorate vacant shop windows with creative decals which visually highlight the area’s key features and attractions.

Eagle eyed residents may have already spotted these displays at Woy Woy, The Entrance, Wyong, Gosford and Budgewoi.

Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the local creative and arts industry had been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and this initiative would provide much needed support.

“Council is actively developing a number of initiatives to support and sustain the Coast’s creative community and this one has the added benefit of activating town centres, which

also supports local businesses,” Vaughan said.

“Council is investigating opportunities to provide access to a variety of places and spaces in our town centres to support creative practitioners and would like to hear from individual artists, collectives or community groups wishing to use these places to create art, showcase their work or run community workshops.”

Mayor Lisa Matthews said this project is a chance for creatives to develop their practice and take up this opportunity to create, display and promote their work in the parameters that COVID-19 restrictions allow.

Media release, Jul 24 Central Coast Council

Some of the decorative decals gracing the windows of shops and businesses at The Entrance

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22nd Fab Fakes competition underway Entries for Tuggerah Lakes Art Society’s (TLAS) 2020 Fab Fakes exhibition are now open.

2019 Fab Fakes grand prize winner, Phil Meatchem, with his forgery of Giacono Grosso’s ‘La Femme’ Photo: TLAS

An art contest with a twist, Fab Fakes is open to artists across the country and challenges them to reproduce a work from the Old Masters.

Originally started to teach aspiring local artists the principles of art making, TLAS has been running Fab Fakes

since 1998.

Now in its 22nd year, Fab Fakes is to return to The Art House Wyong with a new collection of radiant replicas, striking simulations and counterfeit counterparts, lovingly produced by artists Australia wide, with the only proviso being that the artist being emulated must have been dead for at least 70 years.

Artists Peter Tassell and Yve Close will be the judges once

again this year.

“In essence, the exhibition is one of ‘legal forgeries’, so what better way to get your hands on a masterpiece at just a fraction of the price of the original,” TLAS Art Director, Gail Brigden said.

The exhibition will open at The Art House on October 2, with this year’s prizes to be presented on opening night.

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Budgewoi retiree wins Lotto Strike division one prize A Budgewoi retiree has struck gold after winning the Lotto Strike division one prize, taking home $781,451.

The life-changing news came as a shock for the retiree who

has been playing Lotto Strike for almost 20 years, but this was his time and it was the only division one winning entry.

“I checked my ticket this morning when I was having a cup of coffee,” he said.

“I knew that I had to get straight down to the newsagency to make sure it was true.”

The retiree said he has some thinking to do, as he hasn’t yet decided on how he wants to enjoy his new found fortune.

“I am retired, so I know I will have plenty of time to enjoy this prize and it might change a few of my retirement plans,” he said.

The winning ticket was purchased at Budgewoi Newsagency and owner, Jan

Hewes, reckons her outlet is on a lucky winning streak.

She said the agency sold a division one winning ticket, as well as a top prize-winning Lucky Lotteries entry a few months ago.

“It’s so good to see these huge prizes go to locals who support us week in, week out,” Hewes said.

“Congratulations to them!”

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BOOK REVIEW

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On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous Author: Ocean Vuong Publisher: Vintage

Ocean Vuong is a successful poet, so it is no wonder that he came up with such a lovely title for a book.

Although it is a fiction novel, much of the book seems to reflect Ocean Vuong’s life.

Like his protagonist, Ocean himself arrived to the US from Vietnam via a refugee camp in the Philippines.

Both have grandfathers that were soldiers serving in Vietnam during the war.

Both had to leave Vietnam when their mixedrace mother was not permitted to work under the new communist regime.

And both settle in Hartfold, Connecticut.

The story is told primarily in the form of a ruminating letter by the protagonist, Little Dog, to his mother, Rose.

(He writes even though his mother can’t read.)

“What I am about to tell you, you will never know … I am writing to reach you even-if each word I put down is one word further from where you are”.

Little Dog is a name given to him by his grandmother and, although he says, “I have and have had many names”, the only one he is referred to as in this book is Little Dog. His grandmother called him this because she was raised in a rural village in Vietnam where “To love something, then is to name it after something

so worthless it might be left untouched – and alive.”

With the choices being, demon, pig snout or bastard, Little Dog wasn’t so bad.

Hartford has seen better days, “the insurance companies that made us the big city had all moved out once the Internet arrived, and our best minds were sucked up by New York or Boston.”

The family arrives knowing no English.

Little Dog lives in a small apartment with his mother and grandmother.

His father makes a brief appearance, but only to beat his mother.

In turn Little Dog is beaten by his mother.

His grandmother suffers from mental illness.

It is chaotic in that little apartment.

He’s lonely and bullied at school for being different, for his foreignness and for what’s

perceived as his effeminacy.

At 14, Little Dog gets his first job working on a tobacco farm where he meets Trevor, the 16 year old grandson of Mr. Buford, who owns the tobacco fields.

Trevor works to “get away from hid vodkasoaked old man” but is himself a product of reckless behaviours.

When Little Dog meets Trevor, he feels possibilities, “I was seen – I who had seldom been seen by anyone.”

Little Dog and Trevor form a relationship.

While Little Dog is comfortable Trevor is not: “Trevor the hunter, Trevor the carnivore, the redneck, not a pansy, shotgunner, sharpshooter, not fruit or fairy.”

As the Guardian writes the essence of the novel, right there in its title, is the notion that “in

early youth, somewhere beyond the margins of conventional society, there’s a brief authentic flowering of life and happiness, which can’t be carried forward into disappointing, grown-up, settled existence.”

While the rest of Little Dog’s contemporaries are getting high or dying of drug overdoses Little Dog pursues education and gets out of Hartford to go to school in New York.

The boy who came to America knowing no English becomes a writer.

Vuong’s family story is at the heart of his 2017 debut poetry collection, Night Sky with Exit Wounds, which won both a Forward prize and the TS Eliot prize.

There are some beautiful lines in this book, passages such as “Too much joy, I swear, is lost in our desperation to keep it.” and “I’m sorry I keep saying How are you? when I really mean Are you happy?” kept my highlighter busy.

In keeping with the theme of the novel, the writing is very in-the-moment, “ … from the two-hour drives to nowhere and a Burger King at the edge of the county, a day of tense talk with his old man, the rust from the electric razor he shared with that old man, how I would always find it on his sink in its sad plastic case, the tobacco, weed and cocaine smoke on his fingers mixed with motor oil …”

However, like poetry (to me at least), there were also some very fragmented and confusing parts – I’m still not sure how the explicit description of eating monkey brains was pertinent, but I really didn’t want to read it over again to find out.

This is the most bizarre letter written to a mother ever, but it is a book I keep thinking about and one I am glad I read.

Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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72 Council supported Landcare groups recognised during Landcare Week For 20 years, the dedicated members of the Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek branch of Landcare have been rehabilitating degraded farmland left over from the construction of the M1.

Member, Colette Livermore, highlighted the work of the Coast’s 72 Council supported Landcare groups during Landcare Week, August 3-9.

Landcare groups work all around the Coast in bushland, coastal and parkland areas, weeding, planting endemic species, monitoring wildlife and preventing erosion.

“I am a relative newcomer to the branch, having joined only about 18 months ago,” Livermore said “But the group itself has been going for around 20 years.

“The area is now home to 206 species of plants, 127 species of birds and mammals such as wombats, swamp wallabies, possums and bandicoots, as well as many

Ray Galway, Ian Playford and Brian and Eileen Patterson are four of the original members of the group who are still working

reptiles, frogs and insects.”

The group meets twice each week, with 8-10 members reporting for duty each time.

“The work we do is terribly important,” Livermore said.

“We have just finished clearing a large area of

lantana and planting natives.

“Original member of the group, Brian Patterson, raises lots of natives at his home

and I have started cultivating a few myself.

“A lot of the work we do involves removing weeds

such as lantana and privet and transplanting natives either from other areas with lots of seedlings or from our own stocks.

“It’s essential for biodiversity.

“We have several endangered animal and plant species in our area and sometimes Wildlife ARC will even release animals there.”

The group has members from Woy Woy to Watanobbi.

“This is a good week to celebrate being able to work in our beautiful environment and preserve it for the future,” Livermore said.

The annual Landcare Week campaign celebrates and acknowledges the thousands of Landcare networks and groups, facilitators, and other environmental care community groups, and volunteers across Australia working on conservation and sustainable land management activities in their local area.

Terry Collins

The Wyong District Garden Competition is on again this year This will be the 47th year that the competition has been held

Entries for the Garden Competition close at 5pm on Tuesday 25th August.

The competition is open to all residents of the former Wyong Shire.

Preliminary Judging begins on Monday 31st August, with Final Judging to commence on Thursday 3rd September.

There are 20 Sections in the competition this year, which gives everyone a choice to enter one or more sections.

There are sections for individual homes as well as to suit schools, villages, business premises, resorts and clubs. This year also sees the addition of a Novice Gardener Section which is aimed at first time entrants

There will be an Open Garden Day on Sunday 20th September from 9am -4pm. A list of the gardens open that day will be published in this paper, and also available at the above email.

Come on all you keen gardeners - Have a Go There are trophies and gift vouchers for each section as well as a Grand Champion and Reserve Champion.

The vouchers are donated by local nurseries, garden supplies and some local businesses as well as local garden Clubs Any other businesses who would like to come on board and support this competition please contact us on the info above

Entry forms are available at local libraries, garden centres and supplies, or via email on fabill@bigpond.com or by phone on 4392 3271

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10:30 NINE News Late [s] 8:30 America’s Got Talent: Best Of Auditions (PG) [s] 11:00 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 11:50 Dr Miami: Drama Queens (M) 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:00 The Front Bar (M) [s] 12:00 Disobedient Dogs Make You 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Laugh Out Loud (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Bridges Of 1:00 Movie: “Falling In Love” (PG) Madison County” (M l) (’95) (’84) – Although they live Stars: Clint Eastwood, Meryl married lives, two strangers Streep, Annie Corley keep running into each other, 3:00 The Chase UK [s] starting a friendship that could 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] blossom into so much more.

5:00 The Chase Australia [s] Stars: Robert De Niro 6:00 Seven News [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 7:30 Movie: “Fantastic Beasts And 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] Where To Find Them” (PG) (’16) – The adventures of writer 6:00 NINE News [s] Newt Scamander in New York’s 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 NRL: St George Illawarra secret community of witches Dragons v Sydney Roosters and wizards, seventy years before Harry Potter reads his *Live* From TBA [s] book in school. Stars: Eddie 9:45 Golden Point (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] Redmayne, Ezra Miller, 11:00 Murdered By Morning: Katherine Waterston Party Crashers (M) [s] 10:10 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:50 The Fix: The Fugitive (M v) [s] 10:40 Program To Be Advised 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:40 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 12:30 Home Shopping 5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Good Mother” (M) 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] (’13) – After her best friend dies, 1:00 Movie: “Housesitter” (PG) (’92) Stars: Goldie Hawn, Steve a teen discovers that the girl’s Martin, Dana Delany mother deliberately made her 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] sick. Stars: Helen Slater, 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Meaghan Martin, Patrick 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] Fabian, Samantha Bailey 6:00 NINE News [s] 2:00 Program To Be Advised 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 7:30 NRL: South Sydney Rabbitohs 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] v Brisbane Broncos *Live* From 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] TBA [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 9:45 Friday Night Knock Off [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 10:35 Movie: “Homefront” (MA15+) [s] – Karen makes wok-fried (’13) Stars: Jason Statham, crispy eggs. Graham does a James Franco, Izabela Vidovic, walk-around of Ooralba Estate Kate Bosworth, Marcus Hester Gardens. Dr Harry helps a family trying to worm their birds, 12:35 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Seizure (M v) [s] as well as deal with a miniature 1:30 Home Shopping pony that keeps stealing.

4:30 The Avengers: 8:30 Program To Be Advised Superlative Seven (PG) [s] 10:50 Program To Be Advised 5:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

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6:00 The Talk [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 The Secret Life Of Henry VIII 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] (M s) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Great Irish Railway Journeys: 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Killarney To Cobh (PG) Justine Schofield [s] 3:35 Insight 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 4:35 The Nile: Ancient Egypt’s (PG) [s] Great River Nile (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Bachelor In Paradise (M) [s] 7:30 Life And Death In 9:00 Tommy: Free To Go (M) [s] – Herculaneum (PG) Tommy tries to help a young 8:30 Building The Channel (PG) woman who intentionally gets 9:35 Luther (MA15+) arrested to buy time for her 10:35 SBS World News Late political asylum.

11:05 24 Hours In Emergency: 10:00 Bull: The Missing Piece (M) [s] Child At Heart (M l) 10:50 The Project (PG) [s] 12:05 Movie: “The Insult” (M l,s) (’17) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] Stars: Adel Karam (In Arabic) 1:00 The Late Show With Stephen 2:05 Gigantes (MA15+) (In Spanish) Colbert (PG) [s] 3:55 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (MA15+) 2:00 Home Shopping 5:00 CGTN English News 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Over The Black Dot 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 First Australians: 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Her Will To Survive (PG) Justine Schofield [s] 4:00 Great Irish Railway Journeys: 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Charleville To Waterford (PG) (PG) [s] 4:35 The Nile: Ancient Egypt’s Great 5:00 10 News First [s] River Nile (PG) 6:00 WIN News [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 7:30 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M) 6:30 SBS World News 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: The 7:30 Walt Disney (PG) – Walt Longest Night Of Rain (M) [s] Disney - never has a person 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: held such a commanding place Accredo (M) [s] in American life. Yet as familiar 10:30 Blue Bloods: as his work was to young and Thicker Than Water (M v) [s] old alike, Disney himself was 11:20 WIN’s All Australian News [s] something of an enigma.

12:20 The Project (PG) [s] 9:40 War Of The Worlds (MA15+) 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen (In English/ French) Colbert (PG) [s] 10:35 SBS World News Late 2:30 Home Shopping 11:10 Tin Star (M l,v) 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 12:00 Asylum City (M) (In Hebrew) 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 The Living Room [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Native America (PG) 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:30 Agniyogana - The Path Of 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] Hatha Yoga (PG) 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (In English/ Tibetan/ Nepali) (PG) [s] 4:40 Freshwater Dreaming (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] 4:50 Great Irish Railway Journeys: 6:00 WIN News [s] Kilkenny To Athy (PG) 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 7:30 The Living Room [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 8:30 Have You Been Paying 6:30 SBS World News Attention? (M) [s] – Have Ed 7:30 Belsen: The Untold Story (M) Kavalee, Melanie Bracewell, 8:30 Walt Disney (PG) Marty Sheargold, Celia 10:35 SBS World News Late Pacquola, Sam Pang been 11:05 The Late Session: paying attention?

Happiness (M l) 9:30 Program To Be Advised 12:05 Eight Days That Made Rome: 10:00 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M)] Boudica’s Revenge/ The 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] Downfall Of Nero/ The 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] Colosseum’s Grand Opening/ 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] The Rebirth Of Rome (M s,v) 2:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Trump’s Takeover (M v)

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6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 The Sound [s] 1:30 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas (M l) 2:30 Back In Time For Dinner [s] 3:30 Escape From The City [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Football: A-League: Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee Stadium [s] – Perth Glory won the Premiers Plate last season and made the Grand Final. This year they are fighting to make it into the finals.

7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Father Brown: The Celestial Choir (PG) [s] 8:20 Les Miserables (M v) [s] 9:35 Thirteen (M l) [s] 10:35 The Good Karma Hospital (M) 11:20 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 6:00 Reel Action [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 7:00 Unknown Road Adventures 5:30 Worldwatch 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 12:00 Rivals (PG) [s] 7:30 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour (PG) [s] 12:30 Surfing Australia TV [s] 8:00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 2:15 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme 12:00 Beach Cops (PG) [s] 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball Adventures [s] Railway Journeys (PG) 12:30 Cutest Puppies Make You *Live* [s] 9:00 Which Car (PG) [s] 4:00 Australia With Julia Bradbury Laugh Out Loud (PG) [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 1:30 Program To Be Advised 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 4:30 Movie: “On A Wing And A 12:00 Supercars: Darwin Day 1 [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 3:00 Program To Be Advised Prayer” (PG) (’98) Stars: 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens Claudia Christian, Jeff Yagher 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 5:30 WWII - Battles For Europe: 7:00 The Children’s Hospital (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Skyscraper” (M v,l) 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Battle Of The Bulge (PG) [s] – A behind-the-scenes look 6:30 SBS World News (’18) – A security expert must 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s at the Royal Aberdeen infiltrate a burning skyscraper, Front Line (PG) [s] 7:35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Children’s Hospital, exploring 225 stories above ground, when 6:00 Seven News [s] Railway Journeys: The the lives of patients and staff at his family is trapped inside by 7:00 Border Patrol: Reunification Express - Vietnam one of Scotland’s busiest criminals. Stars: Dwayne Mexican Chef (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Spotlight” (M l) (’15) hospitals.

Johnson, Neve Campbell, Chin 7:30 Program To Be Advised Stars: Mark Ruffalo 7:30 Ambulance UK (PG) [s] Han, Roland Møller 10:10 Movie: “Predator” (M v,l) (’87) – 10:50 Movie: “Don’t Tell” (M l,s) (’17) 10:00 Beecham House (M) [s] Dutch and his team are out on a 9:30 Movie: “Tower Heist” (M l,s) Stars: Jack Thompson 11:00 FBI: American Idol (M v) [s] (’11) Stars: Alan Alda, Ben mission to rescue a group of 12:45 My Second Restaurant In Stiller, Casey Affleck 12:00 Law & Order: SVU: hostages in Central America.

India Diss (M v,s) [s] There, they discover that they 11:30 Movie: “Urban Cowboy” (M) 3:30 Luke Nguyen’s Memories Of (’80) Stars: John Travolta 1:00 NCIS: Los Angeles: are being targeted by an France (In English/ French) 2:00 Home Shopping Assets/ Plain Sight (M) [s] extraterrestrial warrior. Stars: 4:30 Full Frontal With Samantha 5:30 Wesley Impact [s] 3:00 Home Shopping Arnold Schwarzenegger Bee (MA15+)

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass (PG) [s] Songs Of Praise: Kinross [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Inside Dame Elisabeth’s Garden [s] The Human Body: Secrets Of Your Life Revealed: Grow [s] Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe Todd Sampson’s Life On The Line (PG) [s] The Mix [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Sound [s] Compass: Jez (PG) [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Shetland (M l,v) [s] Vera: Blood Will Tell (M) [s] Vanity Fair (PG) [s] The Bletchley Circle (M v) [s] Wentworth: Jailbirds (M l,v) [s]

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 The Living Room (PG) [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] 9:00 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] English News 6:00 France 24 1:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: 11:30 Supercars: Darwin Day 2 1:00 Program To Be Advised News 6:30 Al Jazeera News *Live* [s] Firebirds v Vixens *Live* [s] 3:00 Beach Cops (PG) [s] 7:30 Italian News 8:10 Filipino 5:00 10 News First [s] 3:30 Border Security - Australia’s 3:00 NRL: Cronulla Sharks v News 8:40 French News 9:30 6:00 WIN News [s] Parramatta Eels *Live* From Front Line (PG) [s] Greek News 10:30 Worldwatch 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] TBA [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens Continues 7:30 Bachelor In Paradise (M) [s] – 1:00 Speedweek 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] The couples must decide if they 3:00 George Clarke’s Shed Of The 7:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] are ready to make a 8:50 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] Year commitment.

7:00 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 9:50 NINE News Late [s] 3:55 Great Irish Railway Journeys: 9:00 FBI: An Imperfect Science (M v) – It’s halfway through the farm 10:50 Three Identical Strangers New Bridge To Roscrea (PG) [s] – Kristen wrestles with her (PG) [s] – In 1980 New York, stays and feelings are running 4:30 Cycling: Criterium Du commitment to the Bureau after three young men who were all high as the farmers get closer to Dauphine 2019 a shooting at a nightclub, when 5:30 WWII - Battles For Europe: adopted meet each other and picking their one true love. it appears that the FBI may find out they’re triplets who were Jealousy rears its head when Crossing The Rhine (PG) (In have ignored previous threats separated at birth. everyone gets together at a English/ German) from a local white supremacist 6:30 SBS World News 12:40 Timeless: The Salem Witch country ball. group.

Hunt (M v) [s] 8:30 Between Two Worlds (M) [s] 7:30 9/11 - 102 Minutes That 1:30 Hayley & Lauren’s Adelady [s] 10:00 FBI: Invisible (M v) [s] 9:30 Liar (M) s] Changed America (M l) 11:00 NCIS: Ready Or Not (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 10:30 Autopsy USA: 9:25 America’s Great Divide: 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] James Gandolfini (M) [s] Obama To Trump (M v) 1:00 Home Shopping 3:00 Home Shopping 11:30 Absentia: Madness (MA15+) 11:30 How To Lose Weight Well 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 4:00 Animal Tales [s] 12:30 Home Shopping (PG)

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] The Repair Shop [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Marcella (M l) [s] The Good Karma Hospital (PG) [s] Charlie Pickering: My Guest Tonight [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank [s] The Repair Shop [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Q&A (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce (M l) [s] Wentworth (MA15+) [s] The Letdown (M l) [s] The Good Karma Hospital

5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Perfect Assistant” 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] (M) (’08) – A woman becomes 1:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) obsessively infatuated with her 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] boss, and when his wife becomes seriously ill, she sees 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] an opportunity to seduce him.

Stars: Josie Davis, Chris Potter 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 2:00 Criminal Confessions: 9:25 Surviving Jeffrey Epstein Placentia (M v,s) [s] (Part 1) (MA15+) [s] – Two-part 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] documentary investigates the 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] charges of sexually abusing 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] young girls against the New 6:00 Seven News [s] York financier, and features 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] firsthand accounts and insights 7:30 Farmer Wants A Wife (PG) [s] 8:30 9-1-1: Lone Star: from those who have spent time Act Of God (M) [s] with him.

9:30 Program To Be Advised 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 11:40 100% Footy (M) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 S.W.A.T.: Trigger Creep (M) [s] 12:35 Lethal Weapon: One Day More (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Black-ish: Please Don’t Feed The Animals/ Charity Case (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:30 Just For Laughs Uncut (MA15+) [s] 10:00 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M) 10:50 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 1:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] The Repair Shop [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Rosehaven (PG) [s] Retrograde [s] The Good Karma Hospital (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank [s] The Repair Shop [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame: Dr Richard Harris [s] Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge (PG) [s] Rendezvous (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] Wentworth: Fear Her (MA15+) The Detectives (M) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Gardening Australia [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Jesse Stone: Thin Ice” (M v) (’09) Stars: Tom Selleck 2:00 Criminal Confessions: Gainesville (M v,l) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 America’s Got Talent: Best Of Auditions (PG) [s] 9:30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back: Social (M l) [s] – – Ramsay and his team transform Los Angeles restaurant Social with renovations, a fresh new menu and hope for the future.

10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:00 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio And Lees Mystery (M) 12:00 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Real Deal (M) 1:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Australian Ninja Warrior (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Paramedics (PG) [s] 8:30 Surviving Jeffrey Epstein (Part 2) (MA15+) [s] 10:20 NINE News Late [s] 10:50 Timeless: The Salem Witch Hunt (M) [s] 11:50 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything: Hilarious Humans (M) [s] 12:40 Surfing Australia TV [s] 1:10 Tipping Point [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Ocean’s 8” (M l) (’18) – Debbie Ocean gathers an allfemale crew to attempt an impossible heist at New York City’s yearly Met Gala. Stars: Sandra Bullock, Griffin Dunne 10:40 The Project (PG) [s] 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s]

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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

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

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

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.

4396 1555 www.tnc.org.au

4353 4988

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Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group

Fun & friendship, Mthly progam of dinner, dancing, scrabble, cards, tenpin etc.

Toukley Presbyterian Church

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

0437 699 366 0407 003 214

4392 9904

Venue for Hire

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

0408 271 957

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Volunteering Central Coast

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

Al - Anon Family Groups Health

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

www.pcfa.org.au

recruit@volcc.org.au

HISTORY GROUPS

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

1300 252 666 al-anon.org.au

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

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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

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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

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The Lakes Church

Central Coast Greens

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

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GARDEN CLUBS Central Coast Permaculture

Friendly like minded people.

Info night, Tuggerah Community Hall, 3rd Tues. 7pm Bob on 0412 133 808

HEALTH GROUPS Better Hearing Australia

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

4321 0275

Wyong Probus Club

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

We offer hope and friendship for people affected by someone else’s drinking.

Al-anon family groups meet weekly, please contact

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

4351 0450

4367 9600

Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to them.

Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers.

Information sessions

4329 7122

Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi

4352 3692

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

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

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

Sato- ha shitoryu karate do australia

The Lions Club of Wyong

Wyong Lakes Australian Rules Football Club

4972 5562

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

Liberal Party Ourimbah Branch

Grow your business & build worthwhile relationships.

Networking breakfasts every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson

0468 476 237

0412 164 082 0414 635 047

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2nd Thurs

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

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

Local, state wide, national & international issues & campaigns Council and parliamentary representation - 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club

Biz Plus Networking Association

network@bizplus.com.au

Toukley Dojo 7th. Dan Shihan Master Instructor.

0413 456 086

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.

Support and promote NSW Labor Renowned for nature photography They would be suitable for within the Warnervale area.

Grow your photographic weddings, seminars, markets 3rd Tue, 7pm, Hamlyn skills in all genres. & fund raisers.

Terrace Community Centre Monthly Competition.

0408 271 957 0419 128 497 2nd Fri 7pm CWA Hall Long Jetty

Labor Party Warnervale Branch

The Entrance Camera Club

warnervale.labor@gmail.com

theentrance.myphotoclub.com.au

PROBUS CLUBS Tuggerah Combined Probus Club

Meet new friends and enjoy social events.

2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers. Social outings 3rd Thur.

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants & residents in residential parks

4353 5515

Newspapers

toukleypc.org.au

cctaas@hotmail.com

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Another amendment sought for an approved manufactured home estate Public comment is open until August 21 about an amended proposal for a manufactured home estate at 205 Elizabeth Bay Dr, Lake Munmorah.

The original proposal for 52 dwellings was approved by the former Wyong Council in May 2015, followed by consent for three amended proposals in May 2016, by Central Coast Council in November 2016, and May 2019, when the number of dwellings increased to 55.

This latest amended development application (457/2014), lodged by Cape Munmorah Pty Ltd on July 15 2020, is seeking approval for an increase to 58 dwellings in the community title subdivision.

There has been a redesign of the community building to provide improved facilities and incorporate a site manager’s residence on a second storey.

The community building will comprise ground floor offices, lounge/activity room, large open kitchen, games room, gym, toilets, storeroom and a large open deck and pergola,

A manufactured home estate is planned for this 2ha site at Lake Munmorah

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Approval is being sought to construct the manufactured homes on each of the sites rather than deliver them from

off-site and assemble on-site.

All other aspects of the proposal remain as previously approved, according to the

development application.

Access to the estate will be from Elizabeth Bay Dr via an 8m-wide, two-way entry road which then divides into an internal road network.

There will be no access to and from the Pacific Highway.

Ancillary works will include kerb and gutter and a footpath along the Elizabeth Bay Dr frontage of the site, as well as new line marking on the road and a right-turn lane into the development from Elizabeth Bay Dr. Earlier this year Oak Tree Retirement Villages had no option but to withdraw its development application to build 50 villas for seniors’ accommodation at the 2ha site because of a town planning legal technicality.

At that time, Oak Tree Managing Director, Mark Bindon, said it was a peculiarity of law where the zoning of the land allowed a manufactured home estate but not a retirement village.

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Rejected boarding house proposal to be reviewed The developer of a proposed boarding house at Ourimbah has requested Central Coast Council to review its refusal of the project.

Urbanesque Planning Pty Ltd, on behalf of owner Pinchgut Pty Ltd, lodged a development application (993/2019) to develop 2.5ha at 17 Burns Rd into a boarding house comprising 18 double rooms over two separate buildings.

The development was refused

by Council in April, but now Council has re-opened submissions to the proposal, until August 14, as part of the review process.

Among Council’s reasons for refusal, set out in the Notice of Determination, included that the proposal is not consistent with objectives of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the R2 low-density residential zone of Wyong Local Environment Plan 2013 nor the State Environmental Planning Policy

An artist’s impression of the proposed boarding house in Ourimbah

(Affordable Rental Housing).

The Determination states that the proposal is not an orderly or economic use of the land, impedes an electricity easement with right of carriageway, does not enhance the residential amenity and character of the surrounding area and does not address impacts on neighbouring properties, the streetscape or the intended residents of the

boarding house.

It also says that the proposal is inadequate in the provision of essential services including vehicle access and storm water, and details seven different reasons that the proposal does not meet requirements.

Other reasons include the absence of a Plan of Management, a Social Impact

Assessment with the application did not include community consultation, and it does not address matters in relation to a listed heritage site directly opposite at 2 Burns Rd. Ourimbah Region Residents’ Association (ORRA) said that Council did a thorough job of listing the many failures of this proposal to comply and there are many reasons for outright rejection of the boarding house

plans.

“We are pleased that Council has refused this development,” ORRA Treasurer, Greg McGill said at the time.

“It’s been hanging over people’s heads for a long time and would have an unreasonable impact on surrounding neighbours, particularly with access to their properties,” he said.

“This block was never earmarked for development, it was designated as a road and then sold by the RMS for a relatively cheap price, and now the developer is trying to do something with the block.

“There are high voltage power lines over the top of the block and probably the front half of the block could be used to build a house, but certainly not for a development such as this boarding house,” McGill said.

“It’s interesting that the developer is having another go by requesting a review, but the simple fact is that the DA does not comply and it is highly unsuitable to build a boarding house at that location.”

ORRA has submitted another objection to the proposal and encourages residents to make their own submissions during the re-notification period.

Sue Murray

Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel undertaking community engagement program The Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel has launched a three-month community engagement program to find out what the community and other stakeholders think about the Tuggerah lakes system.

The focus of the consultation approach will be on understanding how stakeholders value Tuggerah, Budgewoi and Munmorah lakes, the issues and concerns

they have, as well as their ideas or suggestions on how to improve estuary health and water quality.

Stakeholders will have opportunities to provide input using online and offline methods.

Discussions between Panel Chair, Associate Professor William Glamore, and key stakeholders, including local MPs, Central Coast councillors and Council staff, are already

underway, while site visits with interest groups are scheduled to commence in August.

The Panel has launched an interactive map and survey which will be supported by a series of pop-up stalls where the community is welcome to speak to members of the project team, provide input on maps, and complete the survey.

In late August, stakeholders will have another opportunity to have their say through a

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The Panel is expected to pass on its recommendations by the end of the year.

The independent Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel is funded by the NSW Government to determine the best practice management for improved water quality in Tuggerah lakes.

The Expert Panel is an independent advisory panel

with seven independent expert members and a Chair.

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the expert panel was made up of eight industry recognised experts who had been working on it since May. The Terms of Reference indicate that water quality is the focus of the panel’s work.

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No

Date

57974/2020

58027/2020

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

22-07-2020 122 Blackwall Rd

WOY WOY

Demolition of Existing Structure & Construction of 4 Unit Seniors Living Development

16-07-2020 15 Alma Ave

WOY WOY

Rebuild Workshop Using Existing Footprint of Damaged Workshop (Amended Application)

No

Date

Suburb

Proposed Development

517/2020

21-07-2020 20 Bottlebrush Dr

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling & Pool

559/2020

23-07-2020 51 Bundeena Rd

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

540/2020

23-07-2020 8 Forest Oak Pl

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

595/2020

24-07-2020 20 Kerry Cr

BERKELEY VALE

Alterations & Additions

544/2020

21-07-2020 88 Kerry Cr

BERKELEY VALE

Alterations & Additions

530/2020

21-07-2020 7 Larkswing Pl

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

509/2020

24-07-2020 5 Matumba Rd

BUFF POINT

Dwelling & Detached Secondary Dwelling

57995/2020

20-07-2020 84 Copacabana Dr

COPACABANA

Dual Occupancy Attached & Demolish Existing Dual Occupancy

592/2019

23-07-2020 1 Kanangra Dr

CRANGAN BAY

Use of a Rebuilt Clubhouse Ancillary to the Existing Mini Cycle Club (Outdoor Recreation Facility)

404/2020

20-07-2020 2 Bateup Dr

HAMLYN TERRACE

Dual Occupancy (Attached) & 2 Lot Strata Subdivision

58487/2020

21-07-2020 43 Gooriwa Rd

HOLGATE

Fence Adjacent to the Side Boundary

1165/2018

20-07-2020 290 Jilliby Rd

JILLIBY

Animal Boarding Facility, Shed & Dam (Amended Application)

No

Address

Suburb

Description

107 Berecry Rd

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN

Alterations to Existing Dual Occupancy Attached Applicant - F B Longley

Complying Development Certificates No

Date

58740/2020

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

22-07-2020 48 Webb St

EAST GOSFORD

4 Lot Strata Title Subdivision

58674/2020

21-07-2020 2 Warrah St

ETTALONG BEACH 3 Lot Strata Title Subdivision

342/2020

24-07-2020 3 Buttonderry Way JILLIBY

Demolition of Existing Dwelling

58760/2020

23-07-2020 9 Priestman Ave

3 Lot Strata Title Subdivision

UMINA BEACH

Development Applications

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

Written submissions close: 28 August 2020

58558/2020

14-07-2020 5 Simpson Cl

KARIONG

Steel Framed Shed

58954/2020

550/2020

22-07-2020 66 Brooke Ave

KILLARNEY VALE

Proposed Alterations & Additions Second Storey Addition

58950/2020

NORTH AVOCA

58559/2020

20-07-2020 17 Pauline Ave

KILLCARE HEIGHTS

Alterations & Additions to Dwelling

1/7&2/7 Ocean St

Short Term Rental Accommodation - Study Conversion to Bedroom 5 Applicant - J Martin

58441/2020

22-07-2020 141 Avoca Dr

KINCUMBER

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling (Amended Application)

58851/2020

52 Railway St

WOY WOY

Change of Use to Health Services Facilities Applicant - Urbis Pty Ltd

58499/2020

22-07-2020 57 Arakoon St

KINCUMBER

Decking to Existing Pool & Cabana

58246/2020

10-07-2020 11 Karuah Ave

KINCUMBER

Swimming Pool & Gazebo

56560/2019

09-07-2020 Lot 111 DP1184661 Brisbane Water Dr

KOOLEWONG

Telecommunications Facility

52978/2017

16-07-2020 960 Pacific Hwy

LISAROW

Staged Torrens Title Subdivision: Stage 1 - 1 Allotment into 2 Allotments; Stage 2 1 Allotment into 4 Allotments (Amended Application)

612/2020

23-07-2020 71 Campbell Pde

MANNERING PARK

Carport

58400/2020

21-07-2020 245 Oak Rd

MATCHAM

Alterations & Additions including 3 Car Garage

528/2020

23-07-2020 21 Pandora Pde

NORAVILLE

Alterations & Additions

58555/2020

20-07-2020 37 Coral Cr

PEARL BEACH

Carport

430/2019

23-07-2020 28 Brava Ave

SAN REMO

Alterations & Additions to the Existing Neighbourhood Centre including an Activity Room, 2 Counselling Rooms & General Storage

58560/2020

21-07-2020 22 Sumner Cct

TERRIGAL

Retaining Wall & Associated Earthworks

521/2020

24-07-2020 187 Bay Rd

TOOWOON BAY

Front Fence & Driveway

389/2020

24-07-2020 50 Wyong Rd

TUGGERAH

Alterations & Additions to Retail Premises (Loading Dock Extension & Internal Reconfiguration of Major Tenant)

51055/2016

20-07-2020 23 Abelia Pl

UMINA BEACH

Extend Existing Living & Veranda, New Entry Porch & Double Garage (Amended Application)

58476/2020

20-07-2020 52 Alexandra St

UMINA BEACH

Establishment of Use for Storeroom

58530/2020

16-07-2020 36 Calypta Rd

UMINA BEACH

Swimming Pool Inground

58682/2020

15-07-2020 47 Calypta Rd

UMINA BEACH

Awning

58321/2020

21-07-2020 269 Trafalgar Ave

UMINA BEACH

Dwelling House (New) & Secondary Dwelling

57103/2019

22-07-2020 39 Lea Ave

WAMBERAL

Studio, Storeroom, Cabana & Shed (Amended Application)

58680/2020

15-07-2020 21 Remembrance Dr WAMBERAL

Patio Roofing

614/2020

20-07-2020 30 Cadogan Cr

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling

583/2020

22-07-2020 5 Cardiff Ave

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling & Secondary Dwelling

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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Rising food insecurity has pushed many of the Coast’s charities to the brink as they struggle to keep locals fed, but a new OzHarvest branch is helping ease that burden, one hamper at a time.

As one of the nation’s leading food rescue organisations, OzHarvest collects and distributes excess food from supermarkets and other retailers before delivering it to 1,300 charity partners right around Australia.

After recognising the growing need in the LGA, a Central Coast OzHarvest Chapter was formed, with support from local Lions Clubs and Tuggerah based not-for-profit, the Elderslee Foundation.

That was in mid-May, and now OzHarvest works in tandem with Lions Club and

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said of the 23,000 tests, more than 2,000 have been conducted in the week of July 20-26 alone.

“I want to thank everyone in our community who has come forward and been tested,” Crouch said.

“The fantastic staff at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals have overseen a total of 23,009

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OzHarvest branch formed on the Coast Elderslee volunteers to source, pack and deliver 500 hampers full of fresh, quality produce and pantry essentials to charities from San Remo to Woy Woy. Annika Stott heads up the chapter’s operations and has seen firsthand how the pandemic has changed the face of food insecurity.

“There is such an incredible need for food relief, so it feels great to be able to support our network of partner charities who have been struggling to meet the demand,” Stott said.

According to Stott, there’s also an additional benefit to OzHarvest tackling food insecurity, as it frees up of charity funding for other purposes.

Stott said the chapter was now thinking of ways to take their offering long term.

“We would love to expand

Over 37,000 Central Coast residents have undergone COVID-19 testing Figures released on July 30 revealed that more than 23,000 Central Coast residents have undergone COVID-19 testing conducted by the Central Coast Local Health District.

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COVID-19 tests between March 30 and July 26.

“This is in addition to more than 14,000 undertaken at EV Church, Erina,” Crouch said.

“We need people to continue to get tested even if they have the mildest of symptoms, we need businesses to follow and enforce their COVID Safety Plans, and we need people to follow the rules.

“Tests are completely free and available 7 days per week at Gosford, Erina and Wyong,” he added.

Source: Press release, Jul 30 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP

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what we’re doing on the Coast but to do that we need more local supermarkets to come on board with the food rescue.

“We’d also need additional funding and community support,” Stott said.

The latter of those two the organisation has in spades, with charity partners full of praise for OzHarvest.

“So many families are finding themselves in situations that they have never experienced before,” said San Remo Neighbourhood Centre Manager, Jillian Hogan.

“The need in our community is so great and it is sadly predicted to increase.

“It’s great that OzHarvest is on the Coast to help people access nutritious and healthy food for their families,” she added.

Yerin Eleanor Duncan’s Alan Beal (far left) and Dean Murray (far right) with Central Coast OzHarvest’s Luke McKelvey and Annika Stott

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24/7 mental health triage service privatisation denied Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has labelled Labor MP’s claims that the Central Coast’s 24/7 mental health triage service was at risk of being privatised by the NSW Government as false.

In edition 199, it was reported that Federal Shadow Assistant Minister for Health and Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, and Wyong and Gosford MPs, David Harris and Liesl Tesch, had banded together with local members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association in a campaign to stop the potential outsourcing and privatisation of the service run by local mental health practitioners, but according to Crouch, those claims are unfounded.

“There are no cuts to services or staff on the Central Coast.

“Local funding and staff allocations are being increased,” Crouch said.

“In April, the NSW Government deployed more than 180 mental health workers across NSW as part of a $73M package.

“This package included a $16M boost to the NSW Mental Health Line, which is staffed by specialist mental health clinicians who can provide immediate care and expert advice and make referrals to appropriate services.

“To meet increased demand as a result of COVID-19, Local Health Districts had the opportunity to use an existing external provider to answer calls, freeing experienced

mental health staff to respond to the increased demand.

“It is hard to believe that Labor would argue that during a pandemic, when lives are most at risk, Local Health Districts shouldn’t use an accredited provider to ensure there is help at hand.

“If Local Health Districts were not using this provider, they would have to pull staff from other frontline duties.

“The NSW Government is committed to enhancing mental health service capacity to support people in their homes rather than in hospitals and emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Crouch said.

Crouch added that the Central Coast Local Health District was currently receiving more than

$3M in funding (breakdown below) that was actually allowing for growth in the sector, including approximately 16 new full time equivalent positions currently being created in the Central Coast Local Health District Mental Health Service.

Central Coast Local Health District funding: $1M Supporting First Responders; $90,000 MHL Relationship Manager; $290,000 enhancing therapeutic activities; $800,000 - additional community mental health staff to support vulnerable communities; and, $1M expanding virtual mental health care.

Source: Media statement, Jul 30 Adam Crouch MP Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Security officers recognised for their good work Central Coast Local Health District has paid tribute to its security teams following International Security Officers Day on July 24.

A spokesperson for the District said the hardworking officers at Wyong and Gosford Hospitals went above and beyond to keep staff and patients safe.

“In high-risk and emergency circumstances, it is their reassuring presence and skills that can de-escalate situations, protect patients and staff and provide assistance to those in need.

“And on International Security Officers Day, we celebrated

and reflected on the 24/7 nature of their work,” the spokesperson said.

“Much of their work occurs behind the scenes and is so effective that it often goes unnoticed.

“That’s why we’re shining a light on our security teams and encouraging all to thank them for their contribution.

“We thank them for: Providing support during emergencies, such as escorting patients to hospital departments in times of crisis and accompanying staff to their vehicles at night; Being the highly trained men and women who initiate our emergency response plans and

lead evacuation efforts; Protecting us against workplace violence, unlawful behaviour and other risks; Providing a safe and secure environment, patrolling and reporting all manner of hazards for rectification; Recovering what is lost, whether it be a lost item or loved one; And, for being the friendly face that offers assistance, from providing directions during what can be a confronting hospital experience, through to offering a warm smile to those in an unfamiliar environment,” the spokesperson said.

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Soap dispensers need to be installed in all public toilets without delay With fears mounting over a possible second wave of coronavirus in light of recent clusters in Melbourne and South Sydney, community activist Joy Cooper is calling on Central Coast Council to fast track action on seeing soap dispensers installed in all public toilets in the region.

Council resolved on June 22 to call for a report on the cost of re-installing soap in all public amenities, but the founder of the Soap in Public Toilets social media campaign said the report could still be weeks away.

“With the threat of COVID-19 continuing to hang over our heads, surely it’s time for Council to act in the most responsible way and to ensure that every public toilet has soap available for use,” Cooper said.

“Holding off until there is a public toilet policy surely isn’t acting in the best interest of visitors or residents.

“The World Health

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Organisation (WHO) is clear that the best thing we can all do is wash our hands regularly with soap and water.

“Surely the most prudent action of Council would be to either bring the Public Toilet Policy forward and have it out for consultation now, or to install soap dispensers in every public toilet.”

Cooper said having soap available enables visitors to feel welcomed when they need to use the bathrooms of the area.

“If our local council is serious about attracting visitors and tourists for longer than a toilet stop, its Public Toilet Policy needs to be a priority,” she

said.

Cooper said not having soap readily available in all amenities was far more risky than fears previously cited of vandalism and possible slippages.

She said not having soap in public toilets posed particular risk to seniors.

“We are all well aware now of the serious risk that Covid-19 has for the elderly,” she said.

“Central Coast Council (needs to) take COVID-19 seriously, and help to protect the healthy, our tourist and our elderly population.”

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Only 5 to 15 minutes of exposure within this window is sufficient for fair-skinned people, which is short enough to avoid burning.

Perhaps the most important thing to realise is that vitamin D synthesis occurs in the 24-48 hours after sun exposure.

During this time, showering with soap (at least on the sun exposed areas) removes the skin’s natural oils, which contain Vitamin D and its precursors, so aside from a quick rinse-off after the beach, it’s a good idea to forgo any vigorous washing for at least 12 hours whenever possible.

Various other factors can hamper the effectiveness of this method.

Because cholesterol is a precursor to vitamin D, low cholesterol diets (for instance low fat or vegan diets) or cholesterol lowering medications (such as statins or proton pump inhibitors), will reduce our skin’s ability to manufacture this nutrient, as will stress and ageing, more generally.

n this, the second part in our Alternatives to the Sun generally come with the nutrients in pressed) and Nordic Naturals. immunity theme, we’re The second richest source is pork fat, discussing ways to optimise There are only two alternatives to balance.

It’s a shame that food, as a source of including bacon and lard, but only from vitamin D levels. sunshine: supplements and food, although In recent years, research has uncovered the central role that vitamin D plays in regulating our immune function.

Indeed, it’s one of the most important nutrients in this domain and deficiency is associated with an increased susceptibility to infection and autoimmunity.

Unsurprisingly, several studies have now highlighted associations between low vitamin D and increased risk of both COVID-19 infection and complications.

Theme: Immunity Topic: Eating your Vitamin D When we think of obtaining vitamin D, most of us think “sunshine”.

However, multiple factors can interfere with our skin’s ability to manufacture this nutrient and it’s important to know what they are if you’re relying predominantly on this source.

Unfortunately, the anti-sun campaign has resulted in the pendulum swinging the other way, with 1 in 4 Australians having slip, slop, slapped their way to a vitamin D deficiency.

And whilst sun safety is indeed important, nearly all the advice we receive in this domain prevents us from synthesising adequate amounts of vitamin D – the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive.

A prime example is that optimal production of Vitamin D in the body occurs between 11am and 2pm, the very period we’re cautioned to stay out of the sun.

ideally, they’d be used in conjunction with sun exposure, given the myriad of other health benefits on offer.

Supplementing should only ever take place under the care of a qualified practitioner as it’s extremely important to keep all fat soluble vitamins – particularly A, D and K2 – in balance, as a deficiency in one can create relative toxicity in another.

Wholefood sources, on the other hand,

vitamin D, is so often overlooked.

Traditional cultures, and even our grandparents, knew where to find this important nutrient.

The richest food source is cod liver oil, which also offers a good dose of Vitamin A and omega 3s.

Rancidity is a concern, and therefore purchasing a good quality oil is essential to avoid doing more harm than good.

My personal favourites are Rositas (cold

‘pastured’ pigs.

Pastured pigs are raised outdoors, which allows the vitamin D to be produced in their skin, similarly to ours.

In Australia, less than 10 per cent of pigs are raised this way, so it’s a good idea to buy from a farmer like the Central Coast’s own locals, Full Circle Farm, or a reputable butcher such as the local online butchery, Ethical Farmers, who are committed to optimal animal and consumer health.

And finally … oysters.

Oysters, herring, sardines, mackerel and fish roe all provide good amounts of Vitamin D, and being lower on the food chain, they are also very low in environmental toxins like mercury.

Check out Molly’s Local Seafood at West Gosford, or, if you can source them, the oysters grown by Australian Oyster Coast on the South Coast or Port Stephens.

So, in the cooler months, when our requirement for vitamin D increases and chances are slim that you’re getting the required dose via sun exposure, ensure that plenty of these foods are featuring regularly in your diet.

I’m tempted to recommend a fine glass of Riesling to go with those oysters.

Alas, its generally understood that alcohol consumption lowers Vitamin D levels in the body.

Well, I suppose some things can be designated as ‘soul foods’ and nourish us on an entirely different level.

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Decision by University to drop geology labelled as ‘plain dumb’ University of Newcastle Alumni and Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, has labelled the decision by the University to drop geology from its Bachelor of Science program as ‘plain dumb’.

The decision comes as the University is expected to announce job cuts as a result of the impact of COVID-19 on its revenue.

“Geology is fundamental to our understanding of the planet Earth,” Mehan said.

“The failure to properly understand the earth’s geology and the dynamics of geological processes is at the heart of our failure to properly manage many issues relating to our impact on the earth, including coastal erosion, water security and building design.

“I am also concerned about the impact that this decision will have on the University’s ability to participate in the MINEX Co-operative Research Centre (CRC).

Advanced minerals processing and exploration is vital in ensuring that mining has low impact on the environment and providing the new minerals we need to power advanced digital technology.

“I have written to the University and asked it reconsider this dumb decision,” said Mehan.

“I also call on the State Government to provide more support for our university sector.

“NSW has the largest Higher

Central Coast campus at Ourimbah Photo: UON Central Coast

Education sector in the country and the support provided in this state is miniscule compared to other states,” he added.

University of Newcastle ViceChancellor Professor, Alex Zelinsky, said the University started 2020 in a strong financial position but is now forecasting a revenue reduction of $58M for the year, with a need to find $35M in savings in 2021.

It’s understood that changes to courses and faculties offered is one such cost saving measure, with five faculties, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Faculty of Education and Arts, Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Health and Medicine all to be consolidated into three

faculties.

Details of how these changes will be determined is expected in the coming months.

VC Prof Zelinksy also noted that the course optimisation program was being implemented to reduce complexity and overlaps in courses and to allow the University to offer fewer but better resourced courses and programs.

Staff retention, entitlements and benefits also remain a major point of contention, with the University continuing negotiations with Unions and has reached an in-principle agreement on measures to reduce annual leave, long service leave and to offer an early retirement scheme.

Andrew McDonald will be the highlight of Library Online event Children’s and young adult author, Andrew McDonald, will be the highlight of the next Library Online event on Thursday, August 6.

McDonald, a regular presenter on the Australian schools’ circuit, burst on to the scene in 2009 with his debut work, The Greatest Blogger in the World.

This was followed by Son of Death, a dark comedy about a

family of modern grim reapers that was named one of the Best Books of the Year by The Age in 2015.

McDonald is an avid reader of children’s and young adult literature and is perhaps most well known for his Real Pigeons series that debuted in 2018.

Featuring hilarious illustrations by Ben Wood, the series follows four crime fighting pigeons who’ll do

anything to solve a mystery and keep their city safe.

With a natural gift to communicate big ideas while keeping audiences engaged, McDonald will talk about writing funny stories, creating memorable characters, using language to your advantage, the power of books and other writing tips.

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Negotiations continue regarding delaying staff salary increases that are due in September and September 2021 and delaying salary increments that happen on the anniversary date of commencement.

VC Prof Zelinsky said measures outlined were aimed at achieving financial sustainability and protecting as many jobs as possible.

“We know that we need to achieve savings and my goal is to do so in a way that aligns to

our strategic plan and protects as many jobs as possible.

“Our negotiations with Unions must conclude by August 10 and I’m committed to providing an update to staff by that date.

“We continue to see strong interest in our courses for Semester 2 and we know people are looking to our University to help them retrain and reskill and help our regions recover from the impact that COVID-19 is having.

“We’re absolutely committed to providing an outstanding student experience and are excited about having students back for Semester 2,” VC Prof Zelinksy said.

With all that in mind, it will be a tense few days for staff at the University’s Central Coast campus at Ourimbah as they await the update.

Students will also be awaiting the decision, with the University Union’s dealings set to steer the course for the potential extent of further cost saving measures.

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Wyong Hospital crane named Djibing A Mannering Park Public School pupil has given the name Djibing to the crane at Wyong Hospital.

Eight-year-old Lachlan entered the Central Coast Health Name the Crane competition for the tower crane being used in construction of the Wyong Hospital redevelopment.

On his entry form, Lachlan wrote that the crane should definitely be called Djibing, which is a Darkinjung word for bird.

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Plans include a 180-seat theatre including a stage,

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The new theatre is intended for school use only in place of the previous use of the school gymnasium for school musical and theatre productions, assemblies and awards nights.

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The floor space of the development is 726sqm with the maximum building height at 7.19m for the theatre and 4.5m for the classrooms.

According to the development application, the multi-purpose centre will be set back and screened by landscaping from Station Rd East and it will not generate an increase in noise, student or staff numbers, traffic or car parking.

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English and Sharpe win NSW Surfmasters Titles

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Sandra English

SURFING Sandra English of Budgewoi added another NSW title to her portfolio of results by taking out the over-50 women’s division in the 2020 NSW Surfmasters Titles, held at Boomerang Beach English was also awarded her Surfing NSW lifetime membership at the event due to her decades of service for surfing in NSW and her roles in managing surf schools as well as coaching.

Cameron Sharpe of Shelly Beach managed to put on a dynamic performance over the course of the over-40 men’s division, nailing a handful of exciting snaps and carves to also claim the title.

Sharpe finished the heat with a respectable 13.47 two-wave heat total to take the win and

ensure the title made its way south to the Central Coast.

Joel Gribble of Terrigal came in third in the over-40 men’s and Dale Thomas of Swansea was fourth.

Long Jetty surfers, Andrew Symington and Col Bernasconi, let their years of experience do the talking in the opening rounds of the over-45 men’s division, claiming some impressive victories, and as a result, bypassed the repechage rounds and made their next appearance in the quarter finals.

Also in the over 45s division and no stranger to the NSW Surfmasters finals, Marcus Davidson of Shelly Beach found himself shining in his opening repechage heat, demolishing a series of punchy five-foot right handers.

The natural footer nailed a

near perfect 9.33 wave score in his opening heat to take the win, also earning himself a spot in the quarter finals.

However, in the end, it was Brett Bannister of Narrabeen who took out that age division.

The four-day event which finished on Sunday, August 2, saw more than 150 competitors, aged 35 and above, battle it out in an attempt to secure a NSW shortboard title and a spot at the 2020 Australian Surf Championships.

Divisions for the event include over-35 men and women, over40, over-45, over-50, over-55, over-60 and over-65 men.

This is the ninth year running that the NSW Surfmasters Titles, presented by Moby’s Beachside Retreat, has been held in the Great Lakes Region.

Sue Murray

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930 Accommodation Dept. of Housing Wyong 4352 4400 Regional Youth Support Services 4323 2374 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Neleh House 4340 1052 Elandra Women and Children’s Refuge 4396 4263 Kara Women and Children’s Refuge 4323 1709 Coimba Mens Refuge 4324 7239 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Wyong Youth Refuge 4351 1922 Youth Angle 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027 Maya Young Womens Refuge 4323 1636 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152 Animal Rescue Wires 1300 094 737 Counselling Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118 Emergency Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Wyong Police Station 4356 6099 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Wyong Shire Council 4350 5555 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500 Crisis Services and Helplines Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 Family Drug Support 1300 368 186

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G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50 Family and Relationships Parents Helpline 132 055 Oasis Youth Centre 4353 9799 Horizons (For families) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Health Wyong Hospital 4394 8000 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636 Community Women’s Health Centre 4351 1152 Legal Legal Aid 4324 5611 Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848 Phone services: Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Griefline 1300 845 745 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Welfare Services Coast Community Centre 4325 3510 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Wyong - 4333 6942 Department of Community Services Wyong 4352 6500 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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Trojans lay siege to The Lakes; Lions notch up first win LOCAL RUGBY Round 3 of the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) season produced some exciting rugby across the coast last weekend, with several matches decided only in the dying minutes of the game.

In the match of the round, premiers Terrigal finished too strong for The Lakes, taking out the match 36 points to 24 at The Haven.

In a tense match, Terrigal crossed early for a converted try and, while they were never headed, The Lakes poured on the pressure.

At half time, the two teams were locked at 14-all after The Lakes’ Logan Hempopo, landed a penalty goal right on the halftime whistle.

Terrigal then put on two quick tries early in the second half but The Lakes fought back and it was only in the late stages of the match that Terrigal put the result beyond doubt.

In a stand-out performance, the Trojans’ hooker, Ethan McInnes, crossed for three individual tries, while lock, Joe Taylor, and five-eight, Jye Cornish, also had big games.

The Lakes were best served by fullback, Macui Rauluni, prop, Tim Poese, and hooker,

Zac McGuiness.

At Woongarrah Oval, Hornsby put all other teams on notice with a dominant 19-5 win over Warnervale.

Hornsby led 7-0 at half time with just the one converted try, but they were able to quickly build that out in the second half with two further tires, to lead 19-0, before a late try to Warnervale made the score line a little more respectable.

Best for Hornsby were No.8, James McCarthy, who continued his great form, fiveeight, Sione Ala, and hooker,

Hosea Fotukava, while for Warnervale, hooker, Kye Haslem, fullback, Mitch Riley, and flanker, Harry Sexton, all put in strong performances.

In another match of the round, Ourimbah proved too strong for Gosford at Gosford Showground, running out winners by 40 points to 14.

It was a comfortable victory in the end for the Ourimbah team, but they did not have it all their own way.

Gosford got away to a great start with an early converted try in the first few minutes of

the match, before Ourimbah squared it all up with their own converted try.

Gosford had the better of the territory in the first 40 minutes but were unable to break through the strong Ourimbah defence for a second try.

A late first half try to Ourimbah saw the visitors go into the break ahead, 14 points to 7.

The second half saw play shift quickly from one end of the field to the other, with both teams posting a converted try.

But in the final stages of the

Rebels to use Regional Sporting Complex The Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex in Tuggerah is hosting training sessions for the New Zealand Warriors and Melbourne Rebels amid COVID-19 restrictions.

With the teams set to train at the complex until September, Mayor Lisa Matthews said the opportunity helped showcase the fantastic facility and provided a boost to the local economy.

Cr Matthews welcomed the elite sporting teams to the region and said the venue perfectly accommodated the level of training requirements needed.

“Being able to deliver a venue that can support the training needs of these two teams is a sign that we are living up to our reputation as a region that excels in delivering high quality sporting facilities,” she said.

Warriors Football Operations Manager, Daniel Floyd, said the

teams were thankful to train on quality sporting grounds and facilities on the Central Coast.

“We, along with Melbourne Rebels, appreciate the community welcoming our teams and their patience as we use their local facilities,” Floyd said.

The NZ Warriors are also using the Central Coast Stadium as their primary training residence and train alternatively at the sport and recreation complex when

required.

Council says that when the complex is being used by these teams, activities such as training, dog walking and bike riding at the venue will be closed, and people are encouraged to use other parks, facilities, and sporting venues in the area.

Source: Media Release, Jul 29 Central Coast Council

match, Ourimbah prevailed in a battle of attrition crossing for three tries to close out the game.

The Razorback’s No.8, Rob Peden, was a stand out, crossing for two tries, while five-eight, Daniel Jones, directed play efficiently to steer Ourimbah to victory.

Gosford’s Sean Anzelark and Ben Shelley both had stellar games.

The Woy Woy Lions returned to the winners’ list after coming from behind to defeat Kariong at Woy Woy Oval, 20 points to

15.

Woy Woy opened the scoring with an early penalty goal before Kariong took the lead with a try.

After an intense first half, Kariong went to the break with a narrow lead of 12 points to 10.

In an exchange of penalty goals, Woy Woy regained the lead 13-12, before Kariong took it back to lead 15-13 late in the game.

In the dying minutes however, Woy Woy scored a try to secure the victory.

Best on ground for Woy Woy were No.8, Lapana Vitale, flanker, Joel Frazer, and centre, Junior Stowers, while for Kariong flanker, Mitchell Parker, in his initial top grade match, lock, Nic Outram, and five-eight, Mitch Clay, all made a big impact.

The results of Round 3 leave Terrigal undefeated at the top of the ladder on 15 points, Ourimbah on 10 points and Hornsby and The Lakes rounding out the top four both on 9 points.

Source: Match Report, Aug 3 Larry Thompson, CCRU President

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Final five minutes gives hope for future

A-League It’s been 204 days since their last A-League victory, but the Central Coast Mariners snatched a win against Melbourne Victory in the final five minutes of their 2019/20 season, thanks to a brace from youngster, Dylan Ruiz-Diaz.

Having already locked in their fourth wooden spoon in five seasons, the Mariners trailed 1-2 in the 85th minute of the

match at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Monday night (Aug 3), following two goals from Melbourne star, Marco Rojas.

Rojas’ first goal came from an uncharacteristic error from Mariners’ keeper, Mark Birighitti, while his second was the result of pure individual brilliance in the goal square.

In a very high-tempo encounter, the Mariners were denied an opportunity early when the ball appeared to clearly deflect off a Victory

hand in the box.

Veteran Matt Simon had two near misses, one from a penalty and the other from a long, looping cross from the experienced Jack Clisby.

It was not experience however, but rather youth and speed that ultimately shifted the balance.

With five minutes of regular time left, a deft pass from Tommy Oar found the 19 year old Ruiz-Diaz in space on the

Charlesworth puts Mariners up for sale Central Coast Mariners’ owner and Chairman, Mike Charlesworth, has announced that he will seek a new owner for the club.

“After 10 years of involvement with the Mariners, I feel the time is right for me to now step aside and to look for a new investor to take on the ownership of the Club,” Charlesworth said.

“With a host of young talented players having broken into our first team and with a new independently run A-League around the corner, it’s an exciting time for the club to grow and to now move forward under new ownership.”

The club will now begin to work through a due diligence process with interested parties.

The announcement adds to the uncertainty around the club’s future.

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In recent months, it was reported that Charlesworth had approached the Many Sea Eagles about a tie-up with the Northern Beaches club.

This followed earlier reports he had shopped the club to other suitors, including Canberra and Brisbane, as well as European based investors.

According to SBS (The World Game), the UK-based Charlesworth said he will hand the license back to Football Federation Australia if a majority investor can’t be unearthed.

“We’ve struggled in recent years through a lack of investment – now is the time that someone must be found to drive it forward,” Charlesworth told SBS, admitting that his remoteness from Australia hadn’t helped in his oversight of the club.

“We were in talks with a

couple of clubs in Europe, but when the coronavirus came along, everything changed,” he told SBS. Charlesworth first bought into the Mariners 10 years ago with a 30 per cent shareholding and then injected further funds into the club in 2013.

He enjoyed early success when the Graham Arnold-led Mariners beat Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 in the 2013 grand final.

In recent years however, Charlesworth attracted criticism for running the club on a shoestring budget, leading to the loss of key players and, ultimately a string of four wooden spoons in just five years.

Source: Press release, CC Mariners SBS (The World Game)

edge of the box.

Diaz-Ruiz slid past the Victory defence before punching the ball into the top left-hand corner of the net.

Four minutes later, Ruiz-Diaz again found himself on the end of pin-point pass from midfielder Milan Duric and slotted the ball past the Victory keeper to snatch the win for the blue and yellow.

While the win does little to arrest the slide in the Mariners’

fortunes this season, it does come after two draws, having had several losses before that, showing a good trend in the right direction.

The strong performances of youngsters like Ruiz-Diaz, Sammy Silvera, Josh Nisbett and Lewis Miller since the season resumption has sewn seeds of hope for 2020/21.

Ironically, the last Mariners win came from a late goal against Melbourne Victory in January.

Mariners’ Coach, Alen Stajcic, said after the game that it had been a disappointing season.

“Tonight’s win doesn’t take the pain away from a season where we finished on the bottom again.” “[but] The fact that we can beat a massive juggernaut like Melbourne Victory two times in a season is a feather in our cap.”

Ross Barry

Roos snatch late victory

The Wyong Roos joined Central Newcastle at top of the Newcastle Rugby League ladder at the end of last weekend’s Round 3 matches with a lastminute 24-19 victory over Souths at Morry Breen Oval. In the dying minutes, trailing 18-19, Nick O'Meley fielded a cross-field kick to score in corner to snatch the win.

Photo: Paul Barkley

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