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Amanda’s amazing firefighter training

News

Surfing and ocean charities will present a virtual town hall meeting in support of a new Stopping PEP11.

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Out&About

The new Inner Wheel Club of Tuggerah Lakes is making positive changes in the community with its charity work.

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Health Wiradjuri mum-of-two, Amanda Scannell, hopes one day soon she’ll be helping protect her community and proudly representing her mob as a full-time firefighter.

See page 8 Amanda Scannell (centre)

Holiday trips will no longer be tolerated Sydneysiders coming to the Central Coast will need a permit under a new separate Public Health Order to come into effect on Saturday, August 21.

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said people would require approval, and for particular reasons, before travelling from Sydney.

He said the permit system would limit people coming from their Sydney-based primary residence to a holiday home on the Coast.

“There have been too many Sydneysiders exploiting this loophole and potentially putting

our region’s health and safety at risk,” Crouch said.

“We are in the most critical phase of fighting COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

“Now is not the time for Sydneysiders to treat our community as a holiday destination.

“I have brought these

significant concerns to Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s attention and thanked her for ensuring our region remains as bestprotected as possible.

“The permits will take effect on Saturday, August 21, and anyone who does not comply with the system or lies to authorities will cop a $5,000 on-the-spot fine,” Crouch said.

He said the police presence on the Coast was part of the state-wide Operation Stay at Home, conducted jointly by NSW Police and the Australian Defence Force, which started on Monday, August 16.

An extra 1,400 police have been deployed across all areas of policing in NSW to ensure compliance with the strongest health restrictions NSW has seen.

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One of Australia’s leading health and wellness fundraising events, STEPtember, is calling for people across the Coast to register.

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Sport

The Central Coast’s surfing talent has been on display at Barra De La Cruz in Mexico for the World Surf League.

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Little fishing village with a big council problem

Two local surf lifesavers were honoured with Life Membership from Killcare Surf Life Saving Club on July 31.

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Nicola’s dream continues

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Out&About

Aged care centres on the Peninsula have jumped into the Olympic spirit with a range of events...

The Patonga Progress Association was one of the very few groups to make a submission to the Public Inquiry into the financial woes of Central Coast Council according to a published list..

Health chief warns of swift Delta spread

Despite assurances from Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, that he is against any sell-off of the Council’s water and sewerage assets the USU is concerned.

Out&About

Tascot local, Nicola McDermott, has flown through to the Women’s High Jump Final after her clinical qualification on Thursday, August 5.

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Business

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Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to “adopt, not shop” when making the commitment to bring a new companion animal into their home.

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Many furious residents, some of them essential workers, took to Facebook to vent their fury as Coast politicians slammed the move and criticisms of the Federal Government for failing to secure adequate vaccination supplied poured in.

NSW Health announced that Pfizer appointments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals and the

Belmont vaccination hub would be rediverted.

Killcare local, Leah Fotofili, said she had her Pfizer booking suddenly cancelled via text and was frustrated at the lack of information surrounding the decision.

“People are so frustrated though and it is that feeling of helplessness, lack of any control, fear and uncertainty,” she said.

“We are all, for the most part, accepting of the situation, doing the right thing, accept our position in Greater Sydney, understand the health implications, put our hands up for the vaccine … and now this.

“It beggars belief that the Federal Government has

News

Jarrod King, one of our firefighters in the north, is now on the other side of the globe lending a hand to battle the ongoing Canadian Wildfires.

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The allocation of Council funds to upgrade Mount Ettalong lookout instead of prioritising road work has left some residents perplexed.

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Out&About

Samson Alston, is keeping busy despite the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown with a charity play reading, a role in an upcoming play, a role in a new television series and a role in a Marvel film.

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Pearl Beach Arboretum has put the call out to members and participants to give their feedback on the event to help plan future experiences.

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Health

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actually left us all so compromised – how many vaccines are we talking about going to Year 12 students in those eight LGAs? “It’s not millions of doses, possibly not even hundreds of thousand, we are talking just thousands of doses.

“It blows my mind.”

Her sentiments were echoed by hundreds of residents, who claimed the classification of the Coast as part of Greater Sydney or Regional varies according to the NSW Government’s whim.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on August 2 that the move was ‘in the best interest of public health’.

“Can I stress how important it is for us to get Year 12 students

able to complete their HSC exams and make sure they have those qualifications they worked hard for,” she said.

“We know that for 16 to 18-year-olds that Pfizer is the only option.

“All of us are making a sacrifice, and if it means that some people wait a few extra weeks before they get their Pfizer, I think people would appreciate that.”

Reports suggest the amount of Pfizer vaccines sent away from the Central Coast to Sydney was in the hundreds, and not thousands, but no exact number has been confirmed yet.

A source close to the Central Coast hospitals said staff were outraged and upset at the

decision to divert the vaccines away from the Coast.

They said a load of Pfizer vials were removed from the freezer on Tuesday overnight without the staff’s knowledge.

They said staff expected the supply to ‘drop off’ on the Coast but were shocked that it was taken away completely.

CCN reached out to Central Coast Local Health District for confirmation of the removal of vaccines from the hospitals but was sent the following statement from a NSW Health spokesperson.

“NSW Health is redirecting Pfizer vaccines from across the state,” the spokesperson said.

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Education

In celebration of Education Week, teachers from Umina Beach Public School have shared their thoughts about working at the school

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Hundreds of Central Coast residents were left frustrated and angry over the weekend when their Pfizer vaccination appointments, many of which had been made months in advance, were rediverted to HSC students in the areas of greatest concern in Sydney.

Many furious residents, some of them essential workers, took to Facebook to vent their fury as Coast politicians slammed the move and criticisms of the Federal Government for failing to secure adequate vaccination supplied poured in.

NSW Health announced that Pfizer appointments at Gosford and Wyong hospitals and the Belmont vaccination hub would be rediverted.

One Coast business owner vented her frustration after

Pfizer vaccination appointments at Gosford Hospital have been redirected to HSC students in Sydney

being forced to close her business and home school her children during the past five weeks of lockdown, with financial assistance from the government “still pending”.

“Knowing that it is important to be vaccinated I have been trying to get an appointment for five weeks,” she said.

“Three weeks ago, I managed to book into the new vaccination

hub at Belmont on Monday, August 2.

“On July 31 I received a text message to tell me that my appointment was being cancelled to give priority to

year 12 students.

“I was shocked, totally upset.

“There was no regard (for) my mental health.”

She said she had hoped to be fully vaccinated before resuming her work as a hairdresser following lockdown.

“I wanted to feel safe, and I wanted my clients to feel safe,” she said.

“I feel in this country today that some lives are more important than others.

“I feel it is important to be a voice for my family and the many others struggling in this tough situation.

“It is important for governments to understand how these decisions affect families just like mine in Australia right now.”

Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, both of which have multiple branches on the Central Coast, are looking at merging to create the nation’s largest customer-owned bank.

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Education

Since emerging from the pool stage of the Men’s Hockey competition undefeated, Berkeley Vale’s Matt Dawson and the Australian team have now advanced to the Gold Medal Final.

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Health authorities are extremely concerned about the spread of COVID-19 through the northern suburbs and are urging everyone to be tested, following 12 new cases in the past week and an evergrowing list of exposure sites.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Public Health Director, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said there was particular concern in the suburbs of Lake Haven, San Remo and Blue Haven.

“We really do want to call on the community to come out and be tested … we know something’s going on in that whole northern area, so we encourage everyone, even if they have the mildest of symptoms, to please get tested,” she said.

“This Delta strain is two to three times more contagious across all age groups and, unfortunately, now we are

seeing transmission in schools as well.

“Everyone’s tired of this pandemic, everyone’s tired of being in lockdown, but it’s crucial now more than ever (to follow the lockdown rules) because we are dealing with a completely diabolic strain of this virus which spreads silently and before you know it there’s multiple cases in the community and it’s really difficult for contact tracing to keep up with all those links,” Dr Taylor said.

“If you miss just one then that can lead to another super spreading event and that’s why it’s so important to be on high alert and be tested,” she said.

There have been 21 cases since lockdown started on June 26, with all but one in the northern suburbs, almost daily there are more exposure sites, and COVID has been detected in sewage treatment plants at both Toukley and Charmhaven.

On Thursday, August 5, CCLHD confirmed nine new cases with eight from the same household, including three siblings, two being students at Lake Munmorah Public School and one at Morisset High School.

Both schools were immediately closed for deep cleaning and re-opened the following day on Friday.

The ninth case was linked to known cases who were at Blacksmiths Beach in the Lake Macquarie local government area, at the same time as a visitor from a hotspot in southwest Sydney.

On Sunday, August 8, there were another three COVIDpositive locals - the first linked to the recent exposure at Lake Munmorah Public School and the second being a household contact.

The third person, who was in isolation for their entire infectious period, is a household

contact of a previously known case.

The presence of COVID in the northern community has been signalled by the recent detection in sewage at Charmhaven Treatment Plant, and a second positive sample at Toukley plant, a collective catchment area of almost 90,000 people in the area from Wyong across to Magenta and all suburbs north from there.

Anyone who lives or works in the northern area of the Coast should be tested and isolate until a negative result is received and particularly those who have been at the most recently announced exposure sites as follows: Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre in Kemira Rd on Saturday, July 31 between 9.15am and 9.40am; Lake Haven shopping centre in Goobarabah Ave on Tuesday, August 3 between 9am and 9.30am.

Cakes by Kyla in Watt St, Gosford, on Wednesday, August 4, from 10.25am to 10.30am; Lake Haven shopping centre on Thursday, August 5, at Crazy Bargain Warehouse from 12.15pm to 12.20pm or Bakers Delight from 12.20pm to 12.25pm; San Remo foreshore walking track between Brudenell Ave and John Peter Howard Reserve on Thursday, July 29, between 2.30pm and 3.30pm; Woolworths, Imperial shopping centre at Gosford on Thursday, August 5 between 6.20pm and 6.50pm – associated with a confirmed case from Sydney who visited the Central Coast during their infectious period; and McDonalds at northbound twin service stations on the M1 freeway on Friday, August 6 between 9.15am and 9.45am – associated with a confirmed case from the Hunter region.

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Hamlyn Terrace Aged Care Facility, Hakea Grove, was nominated as a finalist for the Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) Excellence In Aged Services Awards.

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Sport

Tascott’s Nicola McDermott made her mark on Tokyo 2020 on Saturday evening with a 2.02 metre score in the Women’s High Jump Final to secure the silver.

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Residents have been asked to be on high alert after fragments of COVID-19 were detected at the Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant last week and a local supermarket was listed as an exposure site on Monday.

According to the Coles website, Coles has been informed that a customer who has tested positive for COVID visited Coles Woy Woy supermarket between 8:35am and 8:55am on Monday, August 9.

“In accordance with advice from NSW Health, all customers who were at the store during this time are asked to seek a COVID-19 test immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result,” Coles said.

Additionally, NSW Health advises that if customers receive a negative test taken before August 14, they should wear a mask around others and limit their movement until receiving a second negative test result taken on August 14

or later.

“Coles’ standard cleaning procedures comply with the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Hygiene Practices For Supermarkets and frequent cleaning and sanitisation has occurred in the time since the customer was last on site,” the supermarket said.

The sewage sample was taken on Tuesday, August 3 at the sewage treatment plant which serves an area of about 41,000 people in suburbs including Woy Woy, Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay, Horsfield Bay, Blackwall, Booker Bay, Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach, Pearl Beach and Patonga.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) initially said the detections were‘particularly concerning’ as they could indicate undetected, active COVID-19 cases in the catchment.

It is important to note there are currently no known cases in these areas.

Public Health Director at

CCLHD, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said there was only a low level of COVID-19 detected in the Woy Woy plant.

“Sewage gives us a signal that something [is] going on in the area, and we can see trends in whether the amount of virus is increasing or decreasing or whether it’s a very low-level detection,” Taylor said.

“A low-level detection is a once-off detection suggesting a visitor that’s come and gone or shedding at the tail end of their infection.

“In Woy Woy I’m pleased to announce that the second sample was negative and the previous sample was a lowlevel detection so we’re not really sure what the explanation for that was but it has gone back to negative.”

Taylor said that despite the negative sample on the Peninsula, all residents should remain vigilant and continue to come forward for testing.

“We’re extremely concerned – if there’s just one undetected case in the community and that

goes on for a week or two weeks that could really quickly mushroom into [an] uncontrolled spread and we are unfortunately seeing the Hunter going through some of that pain,” she added.

“I am very concerned about the situation and really urge people to take things seriously, stay at home, don’t mix with other people and get tested if you have even the slightest of symptoms.

“Our community is quite connected to both Sydney and the Hunter and there are lots of essential workers who work in either area so it’s very difficult to put additional restrictions.

“There’s uncontrolled spread in Sydney, we still have cases coming from Sydney on a regular basis so the people in the south also need to be alert.

“We’ve done pretty well so far on the Coast, but we’re not an island.”

A new list of exposure sites were confirmed by the health district this week after two new cases were discovered on the

Coast on Wednesday, August 11.

CCLHD said there is no known link between the two cases, who are both currently in isolation, with the source of infection for these cases under investigation.

There have now been 23 local cases of COVID-19 since the start of the current outbreak in June.

Coles in Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy has been identified as a COVID-19 exposure site, with anyone who visited the store on Monday, August 9, between 8:30am and 9am urged to immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.

Anyone who attended the following venues on the dates and times listed is a casual contact who must immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received, even if you have had a test in recent days.

If your date of exposure at this venue occurred in the past four

Coasties are experiencing closed workplaces, gyms and restaurants due to the COVID-19 lockdown, but not so the dingo pups of the Australian Reptile Park See page 17

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Sport

Tascott’s Nicola McDermott made her mark on Tokyo 2020 on Saturday evening with a 2.02 metre score in the Women’s High Jump Final to secure the silver medal and set her third Australian record for the year, all within four months.

Several more exposure sites have been added to the region’s tally.

While the bulk of sites is in the north of the region, several southern sites have been added at Gosford and Woy Woy, sparking concern over the spread of the virus.

New additions to the exposure site list include: Cakes by Kyla in Watt St, Gosford, between 10.25 and 1.30am on Wednesday, August 4; Woolworths, Gosford Imperial Centre, between 6.20 and 6.50pm on Thursday, August 5; Gosford Hospital’s Emergency

Department entry doors and foyer area, between 5.50 and 6.15pm on Thursday, August 5 (the Emergency Department and its waiting area is not included); and Coles, Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy between 8.30 and 9am on Monday August 9.

Anyone who attended these venues at the times listed is asked to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested if any symptoms appear and then selfisolate until receiving a negative test result and symptoms have resolved.

On August 8, three new Coast cases were confirmed; the first linked to an exposure site at Lake Munmorah Public School; the second a household contact of the first; and the third a household contact of a previously known case.

On Wednesday, August 11, two

Out&About

The new Inner Wheel Club of Tuggerah Lakes is making positive changes in the community with its charity work.

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Health Wiradjuri mum-of-two, Amanda Scannell, hopes one day soon she’ll be helping protect her community and proudly representing her mob as a full-time firefighter.

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Business

Tascott high-flyer Nicola McDermott earned the adoration of the entire sporting world with an outstanding performance to claim silver in the 2020 Olympic women’s high jump final and break her own Australian record.

Five more COVID-19 cases have been reported on the Central Coast this week, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 23 since the start of lockdown on June 26.

Surfing and ocean charities will present a virtual town hall meeting in support of a new Stopping PEP11.

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Amanda Scannell (Centre) is training to be a firefighter

Holiday trips will no longer be tolerated

Total COVID cases on the Coast rise to 23 Combined land sale volumes across the Central Coast and Hunter regions declined by 23.55 per cent compared to the previous quarter.

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Out&About

Coles supermarket Woy Woy was an exposure site on the morning of Monday, August 9 San Remo foreshore walking track to John Peter Howard Reserve, including the children’s playground, listed as a COVID exposure site

Coast Pfizer vaccines diverted to Sydney A development application currently on exhibition for a residential flat building in Woy Woy has sparked community outcry after plans were said to ‘spoil’ the look of the area.

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Amanda’s amazing firefighter training

A virtual town hall meeting on the Central Coast on August 19 in support of a new Stopping PEP11 Bill being proposed by Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall.

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Vaccine ‘theft’ from locked down locals beggars belief Hundreds of Central Coast residents were left frustrated and angry over the weekend when their Pfizer vaccination appointments, many of which had been made months in advance, were rediverted to HSC students in the areas of greatest concern in Sydney.

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Virus creeps closer – sewage and supermarket exposure

more positive cases were announced, with no link between them.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Public Health Director, Dr Kathryn Taylor, said while the Coast was doing “pretty well” it is “not an island” and health authorities are “extremely concerned”.

“If there’s just one undetected case in the community and that goes on for a week or two weeks that could really quickly mushroom into uncontrolled spread,” she said.

“We are unfortunately seeing the Hunter going through some of that pain and I really urge people to take things seriously; stay at home, don’t mix with other people and get tested if you have even the slightest of symptoms.

“Our community is quite connected to both Sydney and

the Hunter and there are lots of essential workers who work in either area; we still have cases coming from Sydney on a regular basis so the people in the south need to be alert.”

Dr Taylor said a second sample from the Woy Woy Sewage Treatment Plant tested negative, after an earlier low-level detection had caused some concern.

“Sewage detection could mean a number of things,” she said.

“Basically, it does mean there was someone present at the time the sample was collected, which could either be a visitor or someone who has had COVID in the past – or the worst case scenario is that there is someone undetected in the community.

“Sewage gives us a signal that something is going on in the area, and we can see trends in whether the amount of virus is increasing

or decreasing or whether it’s a very low-level detection.

“A low-level detection is a oneoff detection suggesting a visitor that’s come and gone or shedding at the tail end of their infection.”

Dr Taylor said concerns remained high in the north of the region, where a number of cases have been recorded, and urged regular testing.

“We also know unfortunately that things are taking off in the Hunter New England area; they did have detections in the Belmont catchment, and they have also had cases linked with the Morisset High School,” she said.

“Everybody needs to be on very high alert for any symptoms even for the mildest of symptoms.”

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Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has come out strongly in favour of local government reform.

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Sport

With the Games at an end, Australia has brought home 46 medals, 17 gold, 7 silver and 22 bronze, shared among 99 team members – including two from the Coast – within 15 sports and 20 disciplines.

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Sydneysiders coming to the Central Coast will need a permit under a new separate Public Health Order to come into effect on Saturday, August 21.

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said people would require approval, and for particular reasons, before travelling from Sydney.

He said the permit system would limit people coming from their Sydney-based primary residence to a holiday home on the Coast.

“There have been too many Sydneysiders exploiting this loophole and potentially putting

our region’s health and safety at risk,” Crouch said.

“We are in the most critical phase of fighting COVID-19 since the pandemic began.

“Now is not the time for Sydneysiders to treat our community as a holiday destination.

“I have brought these

significant concerns to Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s attention and thanked her for ensuring our region remains as bestprotected as possible.

“The permits will take effect on Saturday, August 21, and anyone who does not comply with the system or lies to authorities will cop a $5,000 on-the-spot fine,” Crouch said.

He said the police presence on the Coast was part of the state-wide Operation Stay at Home, conducted jointly by NSW Police and the Australian Defence Force, which started on Monday, August 16.

An extra 1,400 police have been deployed across all areas of policing in NSW to ensure compliance with the strongest health restrictions NSW has seen.

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One of Australia’s leading health and wellness fundraising events, STEPtember, is calling for people across the Coast to register.

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Sport

The Central Coast’s surfing talent has been on display at Barra De La Cruz in Mexico for the World Surf League.

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Steggall Bill should really stop PEP11 threat Surfing and ocean charities will present a virtual town hall meeting on the Central Coast on Thursday, August 19 in support of a new Stopping PEP11 Bill being proposed by Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall.

The Bill is designed to put a permanent stop to Asset Energy’s petroleum exploration permit (PEP11), which is a 4,500sq/km offshore oil and gas exploration permit extending from Sydney to Port Stephens, with a target area called Baleen Prospect just off the beaches at Lake Munmorah.

The permit came up for renewal in February 2021 but as Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy, says “all we’ve heard since then is crickets”.

“This is despite Mr Pitt (Minister for Water and Resources) – who has the final say on whether the permit will be extended – saying at the time that he’d prefer the decision was made soon,” Conroy said.

“The current licence has been in a rollover period due to Mr Pitt’s inaction meaning exploration can continue while he makes his decision.

“It is inexcusable our

One of the community rallies earlier this year against oil and gas exploration

community has been waiting this long for the Minister to say no PEP11 given the extensive opposition to it. Labor is against it. The community is against it.

The NSW Government is against it. Several Federal Liberal MPs are against it. Even the Prime Minister is against it,” Conroy said.

Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the Prime Minister had already publicly guaranteed the PEP11

permit would not be renewed under his Government.

However, Asset Energy continues preparations to drill Baleen Gas Prospect including booking a semi-submersible drill rig and issuing a Call for Tender for subsea wellhead equipment as the first stage of well construction.

Surfing and ocean community groups have been fighting PEP11 for years and they are baffled that the threat is still

there when politicians from all sides are opposed to renewal of the permit.

“Almost every single politician who has commented on this project has opposed it, yet for some reason this absurd proposal is still alive,” said Damien Cole, the National Campaign Director for Surfrider Foundation.

“So, with the announcement of the Stopping PEP11 Bill, now is the perfect time for everyone

in our coastal communities to come together, get informed, and get active to make sure we stop this potentially disastrous project once and for all,” Cole said.

Save Our Coast founder, Dr Natasha Deen, said “to drill for fossil fuels with complete disregard for climate, the delicate marine ecosystem, precious marine animals and communities’ wellbeing is simply unconscionable.

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“We ask MPs to support the Bill to end this flawed and risky project and cancel PEP11 once and for all,” Deen said.

The virtual Zoom meeting on the Central Coast about the Stopping PEP11 Bill will be held at 11am on Thursday, August 19.

It will outline the economic and environmental threats posed by PEP11 and what can be done to stop it.

Surfrider Foundation Australia, Save Our Coast, Surfers for Climate and Living Ocean Australia have all announced support for the Bill.

High-profile speakers at the Zoom meeting will include Central Coast pro surfer Ace Buchan, Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, Energy Finance Analyst, Bruce Robertson, and Surfrider Foundation National Campaign Director, Damien Cole.

Science communicator, model and star of reality TV show Survivor, Laura Wells, will be MC. To register for the event, go online to Eventbrite.come. au/e/stop-pep-11-centralcoast-virtual-town-halltickets-164455329317 Sue Murray and Terry Collins

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Council seeks feedback on second inclusion action plan

Universal design principles will be used where possible in the future when Central Coast Council designs places and activities.

Universal design means planning built environments so they are usable by a wide range of people, regardless of age, size or disability status.

It is part of a new draft Central Coast Disability Inclusion Action Plan 20212025 which is on public exhibition from August 16 for community feedback.

Administrator Rik Hart said Council would continue to lead by example so that the needs and rights of people with disability are recognised and catered for.

“Like everyone else, people with disability want to live a meaningful life and be able to participate in all aspects of community life and Council is committed to making this happen,” Mr Hart said.

“Our teams have been working hard to make the Central Coast a great place to live, play and work for everyone, and because they are working closely with those in our community living with disability, their family

The liberty swing at Mackenzie Reserve, Budgewoi

members and carers, and people working in the disability sector, we know our actions are meaningful and are making a difference.

“The plan outlines the strategies and actions that Council will put in place over the next four-year period to make the Central Coast more accessible, inclusive and liveable, and I encourage anyone who has an interest to submit their feedback and help shape the future direction of Council’s work in this space.”

The draft includes education as a focus area after a survey found 41 per cent of carers or

people with disabilities on the Coast found they had recently been discriminated against because of disability.

“There needs to be a better understanding in the community about invisible disabilities including autism, dementia, mental illness and sensory disabilities,” Council said.

The latest action plan is the second produced by Central Coast Council since 2016.

The first four-year Action Plan saw Council establish an Access and Inclusion Reference Group made up of people with lived experience of disability.

This group assisted Council in the development and implementation of its plans including a Pedestrian and Access Mobility and Bike Plan to guide footpath improvements.

In the past four years Council has installed 86 bus stops that meet Disability Access Standards and made available beach wheelchairs at 12 patrolled beaches for the community to use as well as beach matting at Umina Beach, Ocean Beach and Toowoon Bay. Council has hosted an ‘Including You’ sensory tent at key community events which

provides free information, equipment, such as noisecancelling headphones, and a calm place for time out.

It has worked with local businesses to help them become more accessible and therefore expand their customer base and with local sports and active recreation providers to help increase participation of people with disabilities in mainstream sport.

Council has improved accessibility at its own facilities including: installing hearing loops in administration buildings and at the Erina Centre; an adjustable dual

height service counter at Erina Library; an Accessible Adult Change Facility at Gosford Olympic Pool; plus other accessibility upgrades to Peninsula Leisure Centre, Wyong Pool and Lake Haven Leisure Centre.

It has ensured Companion Cards are accepted at all Council venues that charge an entrance fee and provided Auslan interpreted theatre performances at Laycock Street Community Theatre.

It has partnered with key organisations including Central Coast ARAFMI, Musicians Making a Difference and Ability Links to raise awareness about access and inclusion, and Mental Health as an invisible disability.

It actively promotes International Day of People with a Disability on December 3 each year.

The draft Central Coast Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2025 is available on Council’s consultation hub at yourvoiceourcoast.com until September 13.

Source: Media release and meeting, Aug 10 Central Coast Council

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Ratepayers will have started receiving their ordinary rates notices. Council has received numerous phone calls and emails. I alone have heard from over 90 ratepayers.

A consistent theme among the concerns raised is the increase being well above the 15 percent Special Variation determined by IPART. This is true but it is not due to the Special Variation alone. A 15 percent Special Variation has been applied as approved by IPART, the remaining component is a result of Rate Harmonisation following the NSW Government mandating that merged councils harmonise rates by 1 July 2021.

Rates Harmonisation means rate levels are fair and equitable across the Local Government Area.

Ratepayers in the former Gosford Council area will be feeling the pinch more as residential land values are on average 43 percent higher than those in the former Wyong Council area. It also has not helped that the former Gosford Council had not had an ordinary rate increase for the past decade and has now had to play catch up.

I agree this has not come at a good time. We couldn’t predict the current situation of COVID-19.

However hardship assistance is offered by Council for those experiencing financial difficulties, please visit Council’s website for further information.

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Managing our coast and waterways

We’ve been working with our community to develop Coastal Management Programs for Tuggerah Lakes, the Hawkesbury-Nepean River system including Brisbane Water, and our Open Coast and Coastal Lagoons. We are also working with our neighbouring councils on behalf of our northern and southernmost communities.

Nearly 4,000 people visited our information pages during consultation, and we received over 1,100 survey responses on how our waterways are valued and used. Council will use this community feedback to continually improve the management and condition of our waterways and coastline, and focus on what matters most to our community.

Key survey findings: • 94.5% of respondents stated that waterways are a significant reason that they live on the Coast.

• 96.5% agree that more should be done to protect and enhance the natural aspects of waterways with 69.2% of respondents saying they would support more resources being used, even if it meant a very small increase in their property rates or rent.

• Recreational opportunities, aesthetics and natural amenity are what our community values most.

• Reducing pollutants, improving water quality and restoring key habitats are the top three areas our community want us to focus on.

Learn more about what’s been done and what happens next for the ‘Our Coast, Our Waterways’ project at yourvoiceourcoast.com/waterways

Long-term erosion solution options for Wamberal Beach Consultation is now open for the community to provide feedback on possible options for a long-term solution to manage coastal erosion at Wamberal Beach.

Stage 1-4 technical studies outline five seawall concept designs – ranging from revetment to vertical and promenade style structures – with concept design renders, cross-section drawings and footprint mapping developed for each option to help in visualising the potential solutions.

Stage 5 and 6 studies, which are still under review, will include an updated Cost Benefit Analysis and will be available to the community later this month.

It is important to note that Council’s role through the certified Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan is to outline a preferred protection solution, but the delivery of any solution is a separate process.

Currently a long-term erosion solution at Wamberal Beach is not funded and proceeding with any solution would require a funding commitment from the NSW or Federal Government.

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“Tarting up” a few parks is not real inclusion Long-time advocate for the disabled and founder of Disabled Surfers Association Australia, Gary Blaschke of Lake Munmorah, says he doesn’t see anything new in the Central Coast Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-25.

“It doesn’t pass the pub test and doesn’t come anywhere near what an inclusion plan should be,” he said.

For 36 years Blaschke has been a hands-on volunteer and advocate in the disability world.

He sat on Council’s first Disability Inclusion Reference Group, is a former Chairman of Camp Breakaway and received an Order

of Australia Medal for his community work.

He said Council’s plan, now on public exhibition for community comment, highlighted what Council had achieved so far which mostly focussed on training to bring staff up to scratch, yet everything within the plan was in the 2017 plan.

“It is quite obvious that ticking boxes to conform to state legislation is what this plan is all about but it’s not what a Central Coast Disability Inclusion Plan should be about,” Blaschke said.

“The spruiking by Council of some $1.3M allocated to disability infrastructure over the next four years equates to $325,000 per

year for the entire Coast.

“This will simply cover basic works and won’t cover the identified changes needed like safer footpaths, accessible public spaces and infrastructure, education or jobs, to name a few.

“It’s not just about disability access, parking, footpaths, sports, accommodation, jobs or tourism – it’s about the complete package – whether you are a visitor or resident with a mild or profound disability (18.4 per cent),a mobility or hidden disability, or an ageing issue in this, the fourth largest ageing population in NSW.” Blaschke said recent on-site meetings at five of Council’s independently-assessed and

approved inclusive parks with former Administrator, Dick Persson, and two Council Directors, found all five lacking several aspects of what the Act expected and yet nothing had changed since.

“Council is simply placing icing over a cracked cake and thinking that tarting up a park or two with a nest swing and some soft-fall surfaces suffices as Disability Accessible and Inclusive, whilst disability amenities are outrageously antiquated or nonexistent with most being filthy and not living up to world’s best practice,” he said.

“I read that extensive consultation had occurred, much the same as the first Inclusion

program, yet the disability organisations I have had many years either running or volunteering with on the Central Coast have seldom been approached.

“The Disabled Surfers Association of Australia has conducted their events at Toowoon Bay for close to 16 years, and Breakaway, the Coast’s largest and longest running (over 40 years) disability respite accommodation centre, can’t get a mention on Council’s website, even though the issue has been raised on many occasions.

“Council proudly promotes the availability of beach wheelchairs at most beaches, which are far too dangerous or have none or very

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little infrastructure, which is downright a monumental mistake.

“The former Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee conducted many free access and inclusion audits on Council-owned facilities for the former Wyong and Gosford councils, also for many private enterprises, and instigated and constructed the Lakes Beach accessible boardwalk,” he said.

Council’s draft Central Coast Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2025 is open for public feedback online at yourvoiceourcoast.com until September 13.

Sue Murray

Crane honoured for brave surf rescue Peter Crane of Toowoon Bay is one of 48 people to have their courageous acts recognised with an Australian Bravery Decoration from Governor General David Hurley.

Australian Bravery Decorations recognise acts of bravery where people selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of others.

“The individuals being recognised today deserve to be

celebrated by our entire nation,” the Governor General said when announcing the honours on Wednesday, August 18.

“In a dangerous situation each recipient was brave, selfless and put their own safety at risk to help someone else,” he said.

“Each of today’s recipients found themselves in a dangerous situation … and although each comes from a different background and circumstance, there is a common characteristic

that speaks to who they are as individuals and to the very best of our community.

“They are inspirational and I thank them for their bravery and congratulate them for the recognition they are receiving today,” the Governor General said.

Peter Crane of Toowoon Bay received the Commendation for Brave Conduct when he and two others rescued a man from rough surf at Byron Bay on March 11, 2015.

Alexander Watkiss of Warners Bay on Lake Macquarie and Senior Constable Jonathan Cartmill also received a Commendation for Brave Conduct in relation to the incident.

On that afternoon, a swimmer got into difficulties in strong surf conditions and signalled for help.

The sky had become dark and it started to rain.

People on the beach noticed that the man was in difficulty and was now about 130m from shore.

Crane and Watkiss found a surfboard and boogie board and went into the choppy water, making their way out beyond the rough surf zone to where the swimmer was.

The swimmer, who was now having cramps in both legs, was able to grab on to one of the boards while Senior Constable Cartmill was swimming out to the group.

He assisted the swimmer on to the surfboard and Crane and

Watkiss shared the boogie board and they all began making their way back to shore through the rough swell.

A lifesaver on a jetski arrived and took the fatigued swimmer back to shore.

He then made two trips out to bring in the police officer and Watkiss while Crane paddled back to shore on the boogie board.

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Minimum rate hike hurts those with lowest land values

About 3,600 ratepayers in Wyong who live in villas and units are the unlucky ones who have seen their ordinary council rates rise by $265 this year.

Despite the rates in the former Wyong council area on average decreasing by about $2 a week, it’s the people on land valued at less than $160,000 who are paying more.

Once the land value gets above $160,000, rates in the north of the Central Coast local government area start to actually decrease in comparison to last year.

Niona Safran lives in a villa in Wyong and says the hike in her rates is not fair.

Safran’s unimproved land value for her villa is in the low $50,000s.

Under the former Wyong base rate, her rates would have been $300.

However with the harmonisation of the Gosford and Wyong areas, the base rate was brought up to match Gosford’s base rate which was $544 last year and is $565 this year.

This is a jump of $21 for former Gosford area residents but a huge $265 jump for some

former Wyong area residents.

Safran is not impressed.

“I don’t feel like it’s our fault the council went broke,” she said.

“We didn’t get value for money before it all went bad, there’s been no proper investigation and now I’m paying the price.

“I don’t think it’s fair,” she said.

In another Wyong example, 20 units on a block of land valued at $1,560,000 sees each unit’s unimproved land valued at about $85,000.

Last year the owners of those units each paid just over $300 for their ordinary rates but this year they each pay $565.

By comparison, land worth $750,000 in Wyong last year paid $2,897 in rates.

This year, that went down to $2,568 thanks to harmonisation – a decrease of $329.

The more expensive the land, the greater the decrease in rates in the former Wyong area from last year to this year.

Safran complained to council and got a form letter in reply explaining when and where the council had explained the “complex” matter in the leadup to the changes.

The changes were explained

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in the fine print on the council website.

“Under rates harmonisation, the creation of a uniform rating structure will mean some of the existing rates will go up and some will go down from 202122,” council said.

“How much Ordinary Rates (less Domestic Waste Management charge) will go up or down due to harmonisation is largely dependent on the value of land.

“Former Gosford City Council area residential ratepayers’ land values are on average 43 per cent higher than former Wyong Shire Council residential land values.

“Due to the different rates structure of the former Councils and the rates freeze implemented by the NSW Government, former Gosford City Council residential ratepayers have on average been paying nine per cent less

for their rates compared to resident ratepayers in the former Wyong Shire Council area.

“This means that former Gosford City Council ratepayers have been paying significantly less in rates than former Wyong Shire Council ratepayers with the same land value.

“This imbalance will be corrected from 1 July 2021 with rates harmonisation.

Following rates harmonisation and the SV increase, rates in the Wyong Shire Council area are on average decreasing by 20 per cent due to harmonisation.

“With the 15 per cent SV, the average change for ratepayers in the former Wyong Shire Council is a $2 per week decrease and rates in the former Gosford City Council area are on average increasing by 26 per cent due to harmonisation.

“With the 15 per cent SV, the average change for ratepayers in the former Gosford City Council is an $8 per week increase,” the council said.

“It is important to note that the above figures are averages and some rates in Wyong Shire Council will still go up with rates harmonisation,

particularly those on the current minimum rate which will be harmonised to $565,” council said.

“For approximately 3,600 ratepayers in the former Wyong Shire Council, mostly unit owners, the minimum Ordinary Rates payment will increase from $300 to $565 a year.

“In the former Gosford City Council those who paid the minimum of $554 will see this increase to $565.

“The harmonised minimum rate of $565 for the Central Coast is set annually by IPART and is the maximum that a Council can charge.

“This equates to $10.87 per week for the services which Council provides to the community from rates.”

Administrator Rik Hart said he would not comment on individual rates, but said Newcastle’s minimum rate was $807 compared to the Coast’s $565.

He said Cessnock did not have a minimum rate so any multi-unit dwelling there paid a full rate just as if they had a house on a block of land and therefore the average rate for Cessnock was about $1890.

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Rates notice - good news for some, devastating for others As Council rates notices are issued, many in the former Wyong Council area are relieved to see their total amount decrease, while some in the former Gosford area are reporting real increases between 30-45%.

There are a number of reasons for the change in rates however, there is no doubt that the Council merger is a significant part of that. In May 2021, IPART announced rate increases for 10 Councils - 7 of these were merged in 2016 by the NSW government. One letter received by CCFoD from a Gosford resident expressed their anger: We’re getting rate rises in the mail, yet we still feel in the dark about why this has happened…. It’s like they’re spinning a story that they hope we’ll swallow. What the heck is their double-language saying?

Central Coast residents opposed the merger of Gosford and Wyong Councils. Experts tried to tell the NSW government that a merger will cause financial costs to increase for the residents as the merger would be a diseconomy of scale. The NSW government ignored the advice of experts. it is high time that the NSW govt take over the debts and new loans that have been negotiated by the Administrator.

The NSW government must pay for their mistakes, instead of forcing their mistakes onto our tiny pockets. The NSW government have put us in this financial situation in their attempt to force a merger and remove grassroots democracy.

CCFoD responds to recent comments from the Administrator Comment: “Council ….couldn’t find money to pay staff wages last October”.

For the Record: Council staff were paying wages using restricted funds unlawfully—without the knowledge or approval from the Minister or Councillors. Council had over $300 million in the bank in October 2020. With the stroke of a pen, the NSW Government could have approved the temporary use of these funds to pay staff — BUT CHOSE NOT TO Comment: “Wyong residents have been subsidising Gosford”.

For the Record: This statement makes no sense without the NSW government’s forced merger of Gosford and Wyong Councils. Prior to merger, the two Councils had their own budgets and operations—with cooperation on shared services such as waste and water. Rates harmonisation is only necessary because of the Council merger.

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From page 1 Compliance with the permit system will be enforced in every way possible, including random vehicle checkpoints on arterial roads and backroads as well as other entry points to the Coast such as by rail, by ferry or private vessel.

“Any non-compliance will not be tolerated because it only takes one person doing the wrong thing for COVID-19 to rapidly spread,” Crouch said.

Permits will be accessible through Service NSW and will be required for owners of second homes, inspecting real

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Holiday trips will no longer be tolerated estate or authorised workers.

Travelling from Sydney to a second home will only be allowed if the home is being used for work accommodation or if the home requires urgent maintenance and repairs.

If so, only one person may travel.

Travelling from Sydney to inspect a property will only be allowed if a person genuinely needs a home to live in.

Inspecting a prospective investment property will not be allowed.

Authorised workers, from a Sydney local government areas

of concern, will now require a permit to travel to the Central Coast.

This Central Coast Public Health Order comes after tougher new rules across the

whole state were introduced on Monday, August 16, with increased fines for COVID breaches and further restrictions on public movement.

Anyone who lives in the Central Coast local government area (LGA) is allowed to travel anywhere within the LGA for essential work, shopping, exercise, or medical reasons.

If you live near the border of the Central Coast LGA you are permitted to travel into the adjacent LGA (such as Lake Macquarie) for essential reasons only, however, no

further than five kilometres from your home unless you have a permit.

Anyone needing to leave the Central Coast LGA to travel to another regional centre for work, inspect real estate or to attend urgent repairs at a second home is required to obtain a permit from Services NSW. Residents are reminded to anonymously report suspected breaches of the Public Health Orders to Crime Stoppers at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Sue Murray

Amanda’s amazing firefighter training Wiradjuri mum-of-two, Amanda Scannell, hopes one day soon she’ll be helping protect her community and proudly representing her mob as a full-time firefighter.

The 32-year-old from Noraville is taking part in the Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy (IFARES) program, which equips Aboriginal men and women with a Certificate III in Fitness and the necessary skills and qualifications to apply to become a firefighter.

Scannell is one of 24 people undertaking the program, which is a collaboration between Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and TAFE NSW. “I have never been as passionate about something as I am about becoming a firefighter,” Scannell said.

“Achieving this would change my life and my family’s life.

“When I was growing up, becoming a firefighter seemed too far-fetched and something I could only ever dream of.

“The IFARES program has changed that and given me the opportunity and hope for my future.

“I am so excited to have the chance to work in a team and make a difference in my community.”

IFARES participants come from across NSW, studying online and attending six blocks of practical training at TAFE NSW Campbelltown and Macquarie Fields, as well as undertaking specialised training at the Emergency Services Academy in Orchid Hills.

They are further supported by TAFE NSW’s established Learning Circle, which provides logistical assistance and ongoing cultural support through contact with Aboriginal Elders and mentors.

“The IFARES program is one of the best things I have ever done, and everybody in the class would say the same thing.

“We are all so grateful to have had this incredible experience.

“It has definitely given me more confidence and selfbelief.

“We were a bunch of strangers thrown together and after three days we had become an instant family.

“The camaraderie we have is strong, it’s just the best.

Amanda Scannell (Right) is training to be a firefighter

“We have also been lucky to have had some beautiful cultural experiences.

“We have spent time with previous IFARES participants, and they shared with us their knowledge, their success and their stories, and have encouraged us beyond belief,”

Scannell said.

The IFARES program has enjoyed a phenomenal 98 per cent completion rate, resulting in 206 graduates, since it was launched in 2014.

Head Teacher of IFARES, David Cencigh, said over 60 per cent of participants have

secured employment with FRNSW while others have gone on to become gym instructors or fitness industry professionals.

“It’s beyond successful, and that’s because of our dynamic delivery.

“When you surround Aboriginal people with the right support, with their peers, with Aboriginal mentors, with supportive teachers, and with industry that is willing to give them a go, we see absolutely amazing outcomes.

“What’s even more valuable, is they go back and share their success with their families and their communities, and they inspire others to create their own success stories,” Cencigh said.

FRNSW Aboriginal Inclusion and Diversity Officer, Craige Aldridge, said the strength of the IFARES program lies in empowering Aboriginal men and women with knowledge and skills.

“It gives Aboriginal people who want a career as a firefighter an incredible insight into how to achieve that ambition.

“Although completing the program doesn’t guarantee a

position with FRNSW, it gives participants lifelong skills and a unique insight into the job and the application process,” Aldridge said.

Scannell wants to set an example for her two young boys and her four nieces and nephews, showing them that Aboriginal people can be whatever they choose to be.

“I am determined to be a positive role model and inspire them, if they can see that Mum or Aunty Amanda can be a firefighter, they’ll know they can do anything too.

“I am doing this for them, my family, myself, and for all the indigenous children, women and mothers out there.

“I want to be able to give them inner strength, hope, and courage that you can follow your dreams,” Scannell said.

Explore hundreds of courses and pursue your passion with life-changing training at TAFE NSW. For more information visit www.tafensw.edu.au or phone 131 601 and to find out more about IFARES, visit wwww.fire. nsw.gov.au.

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The Central Coast Local Health District has declined an offer from a community group to provide a venue for a mass vaccination hub on the Coast.

Based on copies of correspondence seen by the Chronicle, it appears there are no plans to commence a mass vaccination model on the Central Coast.

The only barrier to achieving high levels of vaccination in the community is a lack of vaccine supply or, as phrased in the cited correspondence, “capacity remains available only limited by vaccine stocks”.

As a number of COVID-19 cases on the Central Coast continues to increase, the Chronicle understands that

The mass vaccination centre at Belmont

the Acting CEO of the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), Brad Astill, knocked back an offer from a not-forprofit organisation to host a mass vaccination clinic that could service the whole local government area.

In response to the offer, Astill said there were currently no plans to commence a mass vaccination model on the Central Coast.

It is understood the CCLHD has “considerable capacity” at its Wyong Hospital and

Gosford Hospital vaccination clinics and that Astill said their ability to serve the community was only limited by the access to enough vaccine supplies to match clinic capacity.

The CCLHD made representations to the State

Health Emergency Operations Centre (SHEOC) that manages the NSW vaccination program but it was decided there was sufficient capacity to vaccinate the Central Coast community as a result of a mass vaccination centre coming online at Belmont in the southern area of the HunterNew England Local Health District.

Central Coast Labor MPs have condemned the State Government’s decision to reject calls to establish a mass vaccination hub on the Coast.

“The Central Coast has a bigger population than the Northern Territory but somehow we are overlooked for a mass vaccination hub when other regional centres get them,” said Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris.

“This makes no sense when the Premier’s message continues to be get vaccinated as soon as possible.

“Our GPs also need to have time to treat their patients for everyday illness and not be overburdened with vaccinations.”

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said that a mass vaccination hub could operate at Gosford Hospital but it would be dependent on vaccine supply.

“We have enough staff and we have enough space within Gosford Hospital to operate as a mass vaccination hub, but we don’t have enough doses of the vaccine from the Federal Government,” Crouch said.

Jackie Pearson and Maisy Rae For more on COVID-19 see page 27

Woman dies in van fire A woman has died in a fire at a caravan park at Wadalba on Monday night, August 16.

Emergency services were called to the caravan park in Johns Rd just after 8pm.

On arrival officers found a caravan alight and Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguished the fire which caused significant damage to the van.

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was found outside suffering minor burns to his hands.

He was treated for shock and smoke inhalation before being taken to Gosford Hospital for further treatment.

A crime scene was established as officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District commenced inquiries into the fire.

See our website and social media for our video news article.

Source: Media release, Aug 17 NSW Police

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COVID’s silver lining - family relationship never stronger FORUM

It was week two of the COVID-19 lockdown and my family had followed all the rules and decided to go further and wear face masks at home.

My father gathered the family together and with a slowness and solemness that seemed a bit unnecessary, explained the new rules and the importance of remaining solid as a family.

We looked at each other from across the kitchen table, nodded, put on our face masks for the new life, and I returned my focus to the laptop screen.

As per usual my parents went about various domestic duties and I returned to my game/ homework. The conversation followed the fashion of all previous days.

My parents would ask me about my day and I would respond in my minimalist manner and my parents would sigh at each other at the brevity of each response.

It was all typically annoying, but the new house rules twigged an idea.

I began making voice recordings of their questions over the next week.

Our communications continued

as normal and all through face masks.

The only major difference was the new rules meant there was no need for face to face interaction.

I used all the voice recordings on my new phone to make detailed responses to all the questions and in a fashion that met their expectations and more.

I was able to use a new app that would use my voice in the Siri responses, integrate the information into a reply that was completely tailored to the question asked, and further refined to my parents’ expectations.

I spent the necessary time prerecording my answers to any expected question and Siri would integrate with added information using my voice.

It worked a charm.

When my mother asked me ‘What did you get up to today?’, my phone would recognise her voice and then use my voice for an answer that would take her through the very detail of my day.

Siri would integrate information about current weather and any

piece of current affairs that lined up with her interests.

I could even include a slight change to the menu at the local cafe or an item on sale at Woolworths that matched her interests.

When my father asked me ‘What did you get up to today?’, my phone would respond accordingly, focus on the school subjects he thought I needed to apply myself more to and then Siri would use my voice to touch on the issues close to his heart, such as the current form and injuries of his beloved Sydney Swans.

He was very impressed with my detailed knowledge of the specials at Bunnings.

My nods at my achievements on the latest game on my laptop matched the virtual conversation.

My parents were very excited about the change in family communications and rewarded me with an increase in my allowance which, of course, I used my newf-ound wealth to purchase technology that would create a hologram of myself for all future family conversations.

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Just observe the rules FORUM

The idea that road safety will be improved by heavier driver penalties for rule infringements has no logical support. (“Disguised speed camera cars won’t save lives”, Chronicle Forum, August 4)

In order for dangerous drivers to be brought into court, convicted and penalised, we’d need a manifold increase in police patrols and increases in court appearances by police, we’d need extra court facilities, and we’d presumably need extra prison space or, at least, additional community supervision of sentences.

All this would be at vast extra cost, with no assurance that this would bring about any

improvement.

The kind of drivers who are dangerous don’t expect to get caught, because the vast majority have been driving illegally since day one and have never been caught, so why should they assume anything will be different?

Unless the roads are saturated with police presence, they won’t be.

Cameras are a good option for maintaining traffic control, because they are cheap, don’t even have to be manned, don’t require court appearances and are flexible in location.

They can be moved to wherever problems have been noted or can be expected, and, because of this

flexibility,drivers cannot anticipate being within their focus.

The problem is that, at present, fines are insufficient to deter the most egregious risk-takers.

The cost of traffic infringements has to be increased until they are too painful to contemplate, and this will urge caution on all but the stupidest and most dangerous.

If a $1000 fine is considered suitable for infringing a health order, it should be at least double that for anybody infringing a traffic regulation.

For all those who decry camera implementation I say, just observe the rules of the road and you have nothing to worry about: it’s not rocket science.

Email, Aug 7 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Patient left out when books closed I have been going to a family doctor practice in Wyong for the past 58 years and in that time its name has changed, it has changed location, but the doctors have moved with the practice or retired.

My records have always followed with the practice.

Things have changed and I wanted to warn other people what could happen.

Recently I had a consultation with a doctor who told me I was unable to see her in the future as her books were closed.

She gave me scripts,

FORUM organised a whooping cough injection and then I went to the reception to make another appointment for a doctor as a follow-up.

I was told the books were closed to the practice and they couldn’t make an appointment with any of the doctors.

This has resulted from the fact that one doctor has left the practice.

The thing that really galls me is that a person from Sydney was accepted into the practice within the past four months

and also there are people who attend the practice who do not live in the area (Lake Macquarie) and there are probably more I do not know about.

Yet I have been going there for years and cannot get to see a doctor.

That’s what I call true loyalty.

The rest of my family continues to go to this practice but I have been ousted from it.

I am writing this as a warning to people who may be made doctorless when another doctors leaves.

Email, July 25 Sharon Smith, Wyongah

One big Thank You I would like to share with other community members the wonderful care shown to me recently at Life Medical Imaging at Bateau Bay Square.

I was booked in to have an epidural steroid injection in my lumbar spine at 9.30am.

I remained completely numb from my waist down until I was able to be helped out of a wheelchair and grasp my walker for support.

This would have been just after 4.30pm.

It was quite frightening for me to have no feeling from my

FORUM waist down, I was afraid I may not be able to walk again.

During the seven hours of numbness I was checked on by Michael very frequently, then the doctor who did the procedure came and talked regularly to me as did the other girls working in the area.

Even the two women from reception kept checking on me and offering me food or drinks.

I have never experienced such care and attention that they continually offered to me.

I went to the shops to find a

local newspaper in which I could say a big thank you to all the staff, and when I returned home I had a phone call from reception to check on how I was progressing.

I feel so grateful to all the staff that showed me so much care during the seven hours I was with them.

In this “me-me” world we live in I want others to know just how many kind and compassionate people there are.

Email, Aug 8 Bernadette Sweeney, Bateau Bay

Community hopes for path forward Thank you for your great article supporting the many residents that have been asking for a safe path from Blue Lagoon to Shelly Beach, without having to walk on busy Bateau Bay Rd. (“Residents want a simple path for safety’s sake”, CCC, page 3, August 11.)

FORUM It would mean that pedestrians could walk all the way from Forresters Beach to Shelly Beach away from the danger of any traffic.

Your article has given hope to our community which has been calling for action and has

prompted many messages telling us of “near misses” on that short but dangerous section.

This is what a community newspaper is all about and we all appreciate your concern for our community.

Email, Aug 14 Judy Townsend, Bateau Bay

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Inner Wheel supports HSC students

Inner Wheel Tuggerah Lakes Bunnings BBQ fundraiser

The new Inner Wheel Club of Tuggerah Lakes is making positive changes in the community with its charity work.

The 27-member club supports many organisations including We Care Connect, that provides supportforFamilyandCommunity Services Caseworkers for families in distress, as well as Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Service, Cord Blood Research which is an Inner Wheel Australia-wide project, and the Share the Dignity Drive for women in refuges.

Since launching in October 2019, Inner Wheel of Tuggerah Lakes Club Secretary, Judy Townsend, said the group has donated over $20,000 to these

charities, including one that supports HSC students at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus, who do not have parental or guardian support.

“I’ve been with the Inner Wheel club in Gosford for years, but it was becoming too much of a trek to travel to meetings in Kariong, so I decided to start the club up here,” Townsend said.

“We run Bunnings barbecues, and High Teas, as well as a street stall at Bateau Bay Square to raise money for our charities.

“Our street stalls always raise around $1,200 each time and our High Teas sell out as soon as they are announced.

“We seem to attract good cooks.

“We were meant to be holding a High Tea in October but that has been cancelled due to COVID-19.

“I announced on Facebook that we were cancelling the High Tea and that we had raised $10,000 forTLSCThe Entrance’sWellbeing program.

“It supports students who don’t have any support from a parent or carer and are working, or are homeless, to support them through the HSC. “A former student of the school reached out to me looking to donate money as she was in a similar position when she was in Year 12.

“We tried getting her to come and talk at our next High Tea, but she said that she just wanted to donate the money, and she had

said that she had already deposited the money into our account.

“I went and checked it thinking it would only be $100 or so, and I saw that she had donated $10,000,” Townsend said.

The money was donated by Denise Duffield-Thomas, who was a student at TLSC The Entrance, and lived in a refuge while completing her HSC. Duffield-Thomas is now an Author, Money Mindset Mentor and Founder of Money Bootcamp and is now based in Merewether.

TLSC’s Wellbeing Program supports students by providing them with a breakfast program, professional driving lessons to help students get to school, financial assistance to purchase

school supplies and essential excursions, supplying students with hygiene products such as deodorants, psychologist fees if needed, as well as Barista, Responsible Service of Alcohol, and Responsible Service for Gambling courses.

“The money donated will be a huge help to the program, especially now that COVID has stopped us from fundraising, and it’s a great program that is really helping these students.

“At our last High Tea, we had a former student of the Wellbeing Program, Amy, come along as a guest speaker and she talked about her experience and how the program helped her, and how she was kicked out of home due to Domestic Violence.

“She talked about how much the program helped her get through the HSC, and how it put her in touch with a psychologist, and now she’s in her second year of uni.

“It’s amazing to see just how much this program can help these students,” Townsend said.

The Inner Wheel Club of Tuggerah Lakes is always looking for new members, and meets at The Entrance Leagues Club on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm.

Those interested in joining can contact Judy Townsend at judetownsend@yahoo.com or by phoning her on 0409 240 740.

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Shark nets not favoured Central Coast Council has shared its recommendations on shark attack mitigation measures, advocating for the removal of ocean shark nets across the Central Coast and NSW beaches in favour of newer and more sustainable technologies.

Council

provided

several

recommendations to the NSW Department of Primary Industry Fisheries (DPI Fisheries) as part of the department’s recent consultation with individuals, non-government organisations and councils on Preferred Shark Mitigation Measures in NSW. Administrator Rik Hart said due to the high level of public interest in shark attack

mitigation, it was important that the community was aware of Council’s position.

“The use of shark nets is a polarising issue among coastal communities,” Hart said.

“Currently, the Shark Meshing (Bather Protection) Program (SMP) is the primary strategy to mitigate against shark attacks on Coast beaches.

“Shark nets are deployed at 11 Central Coast beaches under this program.

“In its submission to the NSW DPI Fisheries, Council provided feedback that it does not support the use of ocean shark nets and is in favour of more modern technology-based alternatives.

“This includes solutions like

aerial surveillance using drones, community education programs, shark listening stations connected to a Shark Smart App, lifeguard towers, Smart drum lines and personal deterrents.

“Council refers such approaches to DPI Fisheries as the agency with the expertise and responsibility for designing and implementing shark bite

mitigation strategies in NSW and will continue to rely on its advice on the appropriate detection and deterrence actions for shark interactions on the Central Coast,” Hart said.

Source: Media release, July 27 Central Coast Council

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Program opens door to long-term housing Uniting Doorways Central Coast has over 700 people pass through its doors each year.

The 12-month program aims to support people to find housing, education and access a variety of other services to empower them with usable life tools and ensure stable housing.

Approximately 8,000 people on the Central Coast are homeless – without a place they can call home.

A rental crisis in NSW means many people experiencing homelessness lack the skills, knowledge and support to help themselves out of this devastating situation.

Doorways Support Worker, Vicki Young, said the program helps homeless and at-risk people aged 16 to 90 years, many of whom have been denied vital services such as access to refuges, schooling and

rehabilitation services.

Through this program, Young has provided housing, advocacy and life skills support to a client named Bianca, who has had a long history of homelessness, starting at 16 years of age.

Young was able to find Bianca emergency accommodation through the Doorways Program, along with psychiatric support, legal representation, health and wellbeing programs and teach her how to build a rental application to form the foundation of her rental history.

To Young this is just another day in the office, but to people like Bianca it is empowering them to achieve independence closer to the end goal of long-term housing, a feat that Young is happy to see many of her clients reach.

“At Doorways we do everything we can to help people who ask for assistance at vulnerable points in their lives.

Uniting Doorways, a service helping homeless individuals find housing, education and access to services.

“In just two months working with Bianca, we’ve already seen outstanding results through mending relationships with her family and being able to place her in housing she wouldn’t otherwise have had,” Young said.

Young is excited to be working with Bianca and the greater Central Coast community to help people lift themselves out of a situation that no one is truly prepared for.

“There are so many barriers and hoops that people have to jump through, things that people just wouldn’t know.

“The best part about Doorways is the advocacy for the clients.

“We try and provide access to many of the supports that they have lost in their lives, exhausting every single avenue to help people who come through our doors.

“Homelessness can strike anyone.

“We are all just one or two major events from finding ourselves without a home,” Young said.

Bianca is just one of many types of people who walk through the doors at Doorways, that one of four caseworkers on the Central Coast work with daily.

From July 2020 to June 2021, Uniting Doorways assisted 771 clients find housing and education, and access to services on the Coast.

Young said that homeless services like Doorways are always accepting donations, and there are things that the community can do to make a difference to people like Bianca.

“Things like the travel Opal cards, gift cards and mobile phones can make an innumerable difference.

“They help our clients stay connected with people and us, their caseworkers, they also provide them with travel options helping them visit critical appointments in the area,” Young said.

Coasties looking to help homeless individuals can sign a petition called Everybody’s Home, which is calling on the government to bring balance back to the Australian housing system.

Source: Media release, Aug 5 Uniting

Toxic weed can kill cattle Local livestock producers are being warned to watch for signs of plant toxicity in their animals following several fatal poisonings in the region.

Mother-of-millions can poison livestock

CCN

I was surprised when I found out that Nomadland was a book.

Last year there was so much talk about the movie, especially as it won Academy awards for best picture, best director and best actress, that I didn’t realise the movie as based on a book.

Since I tend to gravitate towards fiction, I guess I didn’t notice this one - shame on me.

The author, Jessica Bruder, immersed herself in the world of vandwellers, who Bob Wells, creator of CheapRVLiving.com labels as “conscientious objectors from a broken, corrupting social order.

Whether or not they chose their lifestyle, they have embraced it.”

Some people consider vandwellers homeless, to that Bob Wells says, “A homeless

person may live in a van but he isn’t there because he hates society’s rules. No, he has one goal and that is to get back under the tyranny of those rules, where he feels comfortable and safe.”

These are people that are “houseless” rather than homeless.

Instead of bricks and mortar, vandwellers have “wheel estate”, which could be “vans, secondhand RVs, school buses, pickup campers, travel trailers and plain old sedans.”

Vandwellers come from many backgrounds.

Some were taxi drivers, who got kicked out of the business when Uber started.

Some worked in manufacturing which just shut up shop to go overseas.

Some have master’s degrees and are swimming in student

Greater Sydney Local Land Services District Veterinarian, Dr Aziz Chowdhury, said he had responded to calls for assistance from a local producer after a young heifer suddenly died.

“Investigations revealed the cause of death to be heart failure caused by the consumption of the plant Mother-of-millions (Bryophyllum spp),” he said.

“Ingestion of the toxins can be

cumulative and livestock eating small amounts, several times within a few days, can suffer poisoning.

“Eating about 5kg of Mother-ofmillions will kill an adult cow.

“Eating a large amount, as we saw in this case, can cause death instantly.”

Dr Chowdhury said livestock needed to be treated within 24 hours of consuming the plant.

“Look out for signs such as diarrhoea, usually with blood in the faeces, heart arrythmia, difficult breathing, or if they suffer a collapse.

“Horses can also show signs of abdominal pain (colic),” he said.

“If you notice any of these signs, you should seek veterinary assistance immediately.”

Dr Chowdhury said poisoning commonly occurred between May and October when the plants were in flower.

“Mother-of-million plants are frequently seen in the Greater Sydney region growing in lighter soils along roadsides resulting from dumped garden waste.

“They are also commonly seen as ‘escapees’ from abandoned gardens on rural properties.

“Cases of toxicity occur all year, mainly over winter and are most often seen in introduced cattle or those unfamiliar with these

BOOK REVIEW

loans.

Some have had their savings wiped out after the Global Financial Crisis.

Some fell ill and had to use all their money for medical care.

Some are divorced and lost everything in the settlement.

There are some younger vandwellers but most of them are older.

People in their sixties and seventies that are travelling around the United States looking for seasonal work; Amazon distribution centres, sugar beet harvesting, working at campgrounds and state fairs.

The author closes in on a few stories but gets particularly close to Linda May, who she

met when working on a magazine story about American nomads.

Linda is a 64-year-old grandmother who sleeping on her daughter’s couch.

Not wanting to be a burden and craving her freedom she fixed up a tiny trailer and named it “squeeze Inn.” The author notes, “Like Linda, many of these wandering souls were trying to escape an economic paradox: the collision of rising rents and flat wages, an unstoppable force meeting an unmoveable object.”

Linda has dreams of building her own Earthship and the books follows her journey to that end.

Of the many depressing facts in the book, one is, “there are only a dozen counties and one metro area in America where a full-time minimum wage

plants.”

A lack of adequate food supply can also be an issue.

“Pastures that have been overgrazed or overstocked can predispose livestock to eating anything they can.

“Producers should evaluate their pastures to determine if adequate forage exists before they introduce livestock on to the paddock,” he said.

More information is available online at NSW Weedwise.

Source: Media release, Aug 9 Local Land Services

worker can afford a onebedroom apartment at fair market rent”.

This book will make you realise how vulnerable one’s financial situation really is, how easy your job can be taken away, how quickly your savings can be eroded.

It will make you angry at how companies, in particular Amazon, take advantage of its workers.

The resilience of these vandwellers is remarkable, their lives are difficult but from the book you don’t get a sense that they feel sorry for themselves.

You will also wonder if Linda ever gets her Earthship.

Trust me, you will google it.

Kim Reardon The reluctant Book Critic

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Writers’ group invites entries in Haiku competition The Central Coast Independent Writers Group wants the community to get creative in isolation by writing a Haiku for their Capturing a Moment Writing Competition.

This competition is the second of its kind as the group, consisting of six writers, hosted a similar writing competition in 2020 called Limericks in Iso. The competition, which requires entrants to write a Haiku, is being run in collaboration with Artspace Popup Gallery in The

Entrance.

Art Director at Artspace Popup Gallery, Tammy Briggs, said she got involved last year as her university course required her to run a community event, and so she facilitated the writing competition.

“Thirty people entered last year’s competition which was great.

“We’re hoping that this year we get a few more people joining in.

“What we’re trying to do with these competitions is to connect the community together and give everyone

something to do in lockdown,” Briggs said.

A Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that follows the structure of three lines with the first and last lines having five syllables and the second line having seven syllables.

For the competition, writers will attempt to capture a moment, or thought in time.

“The funny thing about this competition is that I am learning about writing a Haiku.

“It’s about capturing a moment or a feeling, and it doesn’t really need to make sense, as long as it makes

sense to you.

“Haikus were chosen for this year’s theme as one of the writers, Peter, bases a lot of his writing on Japanese History and he suggested it for the theme,” Briggs said.

The competition is open to all Australians, and people can submit their entries

online by emailing your haiku, name, address and phone number to patriciajnd@ gmail.com by September 30.

All entries will be judged, with the winners being announced on October 9.

The winner of the competition will receive $300, and the two runners up

will receive $100 each.

A gallery event will be held at Artspace Popup Gallery on October 9 to celebrate the entries.

A book featuring selected entries is also planned to be published.

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Scout hall gets a makeover Noraville Scout Hall will get a $33,000 kitchen makeover thanks to a COVID-19 stimulus program for Scout facilities on Crown land.

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government funding would help Scout

facilities remained in good shape for future generations.

It was vital funding said Scouts NSW Chief Commissioner, Neville Tomkins OAM, as there were many Scout roofs that needed repair, kitchen and toilet blocks that required upgrading, facilities and

camp sites that needed to made accessible, including for those in wheelchairs.

Camp Kariong also received a $52,000 grant for an upgrade, including a renewal of electrical assets and toilets.

Sue Murray

Central Coast Independent Writers Group members Tammy Briggs (left), Patricia Newell-Dunkley, Julie Brydon (Top-Row), David Clancy, Peter Rae and Marylynne Staedtmiller (Bottom-Row).

The Wyong District Garden Competition It’s not too late to get your entries in for this Garden Competition

ACT NOW!

ACT NOW!

www.wyongdistrictgardencompetition.com Entries for the Garden Competition CLOSE at 5pm on Tuesday 24th August.

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

Preliminary Judging begins on Monday 3th August, with Final Judging to commence on Thursday 2nd September.

There are 10 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 our website www.wyongdistrictgardencompetition.com.

There will be an Open Garden Day on Sunday 19th September from 9am -4pm. A list of the gardens open that day will be published in this paper, and also available on our website.

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 suppliers 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 below.

Entry forms are available on the website, garden centres and suppliers, or via email on fabill@bigpond.com or by phone on 4392 3271

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 11:30 The Recording Studio [s] Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Back Roads (PG) [s] First Nation Farmers (PG) [s] 2:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] 3:00 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 4:00 5:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] 6:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 7:00 7:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Question Everything (PG) [s] Rosehaven (PG) [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] 8:30 Staged (M l) [s] 9:40 10:30 ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] 11:00 Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] 12:00 Beyond The Towers (M v) [s] 1:30 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Australian Story [s] 12:00 Back To Nature [s] Coronavirus: Public Update [s] ABC News At Noon [s] 2:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Question Everything [s] 3:00 The Trouble With Maggie 4:00 Cole (PG) [s] 5:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 6:00 Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 7:00 8:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 9:30 The Drum [s] 10:00 Sammy J (PG) [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Q&A [s] Fake Or Fortune? (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] 11:00 The Business [s] Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure 12:00 (PG) [s] Midsomer Murders (M v) [s] 12:30 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Q&A [s] Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 2:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 3:00 Program To Be Advised 4:00 The Trouble With Maggie 5:00 Cole (M v) [s] 6:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 7:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Gardening Australia [s] – Costa Georgiadis finds cherry blossoms in Sydney, Millie Ross discovers the plants of the Victorian Goldfields.

Midsomer Murders (M s,v) [s] 7:30 The Capture (M l,v) [s] ABC Late News [s] 11:00 The Vaccine [s] Question Everything (M) [s] 11:30 1:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s]

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

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “Newlywed And Dead” 12:00 (M v) (’16) Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech 1:00 World’s Deadliest (PG) [s] 2:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 3:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 5:00 Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 Nurses (M) [s] – A look straight 7:00 7:30 to the heart of the medical frontline with privileged access to three major city hospitals, 8:40 introducing the incredible men 9:40 and women dealing with life and death situations every day. 10:40 11:10 RFDS (M) [s] The Rookie: Bad Blood (M) [s] 12:00 The Latest Seven News [s] Chicago Fire: That Kind Of Heat (M d,v) [s] 12:50 1:00 First Dates Australia (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Jesse Stone: Lost In 12:00 Paradise” (M s,v) (’15) Stars: 1:00 Tom Selleck, Kohl Sudduth World’s Deadliest: Wheels 2:00 (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 5:00 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) [s] – Cherry meets a man who was scarred in a traumatic 9:45 car accident and a dog groomer who spends more time 10:30 on her dogs’ appearance than 11:00 her own.

11:50 Program To Be Advised Black-ish: Dad Bod-Y Of Work (M v) [s] 12:40 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] 9:00 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Flower Shop Mystery: 12:00 Snipped In The Bud (M) [s] 12:15 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 2:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Seven News [s] – Seven News 4:00 live and comprehensive 5:00 coverage of breaking news.

6:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:00 [s] – Joh gets a look behind the 7:30 scenes of FareShare, a service providing meals for those in 9:50 need. Dr Harry tells you all about keeping turtles as pets.

Fast Ed makes beef, asparagus and prosciutto 10:35 rollups.

AFL: Round 23: Teams TBA *Live* [s] Armchair Experts (M) [s] Program To Be Advised 12:35 1:30 Home Shopping

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

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee (PG) [s] The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] Paramedics (M) [s] Australian Crime Stories: Deadly Deception (M v) [s] NINE News Late [s] Killer On The Line: Foster Christian (M v) [s] Bluff City Law: When The Levee Breaks (PG) [s] Explore [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Desperate Housewives: A Vision’s Just A Vision (M s) [s] The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: Gold Coast Titans v Melbourne Storm *Live* From Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast [s] Thursday Night Knock Off (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Chicago Med: Old Flames, New Sparks (M mp) [s] World’s Worst Flights: Mechanical (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Garden Gurus Moments [s] Movie: “Made For You, With Love” (G) (’19) Stars: Edy Ganem, Brendon Zub Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From TBA [s] Golden Point (M) [s] – Join the Wide World of Sports team for the all the post-match NRL news and analysis.

Movie: “The American” (MA15+) (’10) Stars: George Clooney, Irina Björklund, Lars Hjelm, Björn Granath Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

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SBS (C30)

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:00 6:30 Everyday Gourmet With 5:15 Justine Schofield [s] 5:30 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 11:00 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 11:30 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 1:00 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 2:00 1:00 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 2:30 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:35 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:05 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:35 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:00 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 5:30 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 6:00 8:30 Bull: Off The Rails (M) [s] 6:30 9:30 Bull: The Sovereigns (PG) [s] 7:35 10:30 Bull: The Ground Beneath Their Feet (M) [s] 8:30 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 9:35 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 10:30 6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 6:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:00 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 11:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:05 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 3:00 1:00 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:35 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:05 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:35 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:00 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 5:30 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: Dance, 6:00 Lies, And Videotape (M) [s] 6:30 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: Garland’s 7:30 Baptism By Fire (M s) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods: 8:35 The New You (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 9:40 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 10:40 1:30 Home Shopping 11:10 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 12:00 6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 6:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:00 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 11:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:05 3:00 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 3:35 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 4:05 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:35 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 5:00 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:30 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:35 8:30 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 9:30 The Graham Norton Show 9:30 (M) [s] 10:25 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:00 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen 11:50 Colbert (PG) [s] 3:10 1:30 Home Shopping

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

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dateline Insight The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury: Queensland (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Europe (PG) What Does Australia Really Think About: Disability? (M) War Of The Worlds (MA15+)(In English/ French) SBS World News Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Mars: Contagion (PG) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury: Western Australia Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Asian Railways Journeys(PG) Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve (M) The Good Fight (M) SBS World News Criminal Planet (MA15+) Mr Mercedes (MA15+) Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Mars: Power Play (PG) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Hunt For Queen Nefertiti (PG) World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: Switzerland (PG) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (M) SBS World News Patriot Brains (M l,s) Transplant (MA15+) Cruising With Jane McDonald (PG)

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

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] Grand Designs: House Of The Year [s] Restoration Australia: Gasworks (PG) [s] Fake Or Fortune? (PG) [s] Back In Time For Dinner: The 2000s (PG) [s] Chopsticks Or Fork? [s] Landline [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] The Repair Shop [s] ABC News [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s,v) [s] The Newsreader (M l) [s] Maigret (M v) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

6:00 6:00 Home Shopping [s] 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Weekend [s] 12:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 12:30 1:00 12:30 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 1:15 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:30 Program To Be Advised 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 2:30 3:00 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] – When a woman pushes away a sniffer 5:00 5:30 dog officers hone in on what she has stuffed in her undies. A 6:00 7:00 young man’s past is exposed and two passengers will say just about anything to get out of 9:30 a fine.

9:45 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:30 AFL: Round 23: Teams TBA *Live* [s] 12:00 10:30 Program To Be Advised 11:00 Program To Be Advised 1:45 12:00 Marvel’s Agents Of 2:00 S.H.I.E.L.D. (M v) [s]

rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Dream Gardens [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] How Deadly World (PG) [s] Art Works [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) The Newsreader (M) [s] Traces (M) [s] Les Norton: Wrongside (M) [s] Silent Witness (MA15+) [s] Recognition: Yes Or No? (M)

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s,v) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Back To Nature [s] Doctor At The Door (PG) [s] The Chemical World (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q&A [s] Parliament Question Time [s] Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s]

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

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Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend House Of Wellness (PG) [s] VFL: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] AFL: Pre Game Show [s] AFL: Round 23: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] Seven News [s] The Voice: Blind Auditions (Part 7) (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Hatton Garden (M) [s] – The robbery hits the news and they all agree to lay low for six months before splitting the money. Brian sees the news and insists on his cut.

The Blacklist: Misere (MA15+) [s] – In a retrospective look at key turning points, steps are retraced that lead Elizabeth Keen to align with a powerful enemy.

Home Shopping

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Tempting Fate” (M) (’19) Stars: Alyssa Milano, Zane Holtz, Steve Kazee, Jessica Harmon, Lucia Walters Program To Be Advised The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] The Voice: Blind Auditions (Part 8) (PG) [s] – It’s the second last night of The Voice blind auditions and it’s harder than ever to get a chair to turn.

9-1-1: Lone Star: Saving Grace (M v) [s] 9-1-1: Lone Star: A Little Help From My Friends (M v) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Out Of Control (M v) [s] Home Shopping

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Teacher’s Crime” (M) (’08) Stars: Ashley Jones, Erik Knudsen, Chris Mulkey, Art Hindle, Veronique-Natale Szalankiewicz, James Gallanders, Sonya Salomaa Program To Be Advised The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] The Voice: The Cut (PG) [s] Australia: Now And Then: Toughest (M l) [s] Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: Summer Of Love (San Francisco And Napa Valley) (M d,l) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Train In Vain (M v) [s] Home Shopping

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Animal Tales (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Rivals [s] The Rebound [s] 7:30 Explore [s] The Block: 8:30 Bathroom Week (PG) [s] 9:00 9:30 The Garden Gurus [s] 12:00 Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: Preliminary Final *Live* 1:00 3:00 From TBA [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] 3:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE News Saturday [s] NRL: Parramatta Eels v North 4:30 Queensland Cowboys *Live* 5:00 From TBA [s] 6:00 NRL: Post Match (M) [s] Movie: “The Longest Yard” 6:30 (PG) (’05) Stars: Adam Sandler, Chris Roc 7:00 Movie: “The Beguiled” (M) (’17) 8:00 Stars: Nicole Kidman 9:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 11:00 Home Shopping [s] 1:00

Reel Action [s] Religious Programs [s] Seafood Escape With Andrew Ettingshausen [s] Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] RV Daily Foodie Trails [s] Taste Of Australia (PG) [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Blue Bloods (M v) [s] Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Equestrian: CSIO La Baule 2021 Highlights 3:00 Drink Wars: Coca-Cola Vs Pepsi 3:55 Arabian Sands: Taming The Desert 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 WWII: Battles For Europe: Battle For The Siegfried Line (PG) (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Top Ten Mummies Of Egypt (PG) 9:15 Top Ten Treasures Of Pompeii (M s) 11:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (M) 12:00 Movie: “Let The Sunshine In” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Juliette Binoche, Gérard Depardieu (In French)

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] The Block: Bathroom Week (PG) [s] NRL: Brisbane Broncos v New Zealand Warriors *Live* From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane [s] NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Bathroom Reveal (PG) [s] – After a week of bathroom bungles, the judges decide who takes home $10,000 cash.

60 Minutes [s] NINE News Late [s] Fergie’s Killer Dresser: The Jane Andrews Story (M) [s] Killer On The Line: Robert Trigg (M v) [s] Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now (M mp) [s] The Garden Gurus [s]

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Religious Programs [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Pooches At Play [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] FBI: Fathers And Sons (M v) [s] FBI: Short Squeeze (PG) [s] FBI: Exposed (M v) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Cycling: Arctic Race Of Norway 2021 Highlights 4:00 Gymnastics: Trampoline World Cup Italy 2020 Highlights 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 WWII: Battles For Europe (M) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Queen Victoria’s Children (PG) 10:40 Filthy Rich And Homeless (M d,l) 11:45 24 Hours In Emergency: Do The Right Thing (M) 12:40 Diagnosis On Demand 1:50 The Surgeon And The Soldier (M l) 2:50 How To Die A Better Death (M) 4:00 E-Cigarettes: Welcome Back, Big Tobacco (PG)

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Getaway (PG) [s] The Block: Bathroom Reveal (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe Week (PG) Under Investigation: Voice From The Grave - Sally-Ann Huckstep (M) [s] – Australia in the 1980’s laid claim to arguably the most corrupt circle of police in the Englishspeaking world.

100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: The Sessions (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Explore (PG) [s] Driving Test (PG) [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe Week (PG) Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Master Bedroom And Walk-In-Robe Week (PG) The Hundred With Andy Lee Travel Guides: India (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Reverie: Bond, Jane Bond (M v) [s] – Mara tries to help a client who becomes addicted to a ‘Jane Bond’ adventure, but she must also deal with the unanticipated side effects of Reverie.

Tipping Point (PG) [s]

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

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

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Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 11:30 (PG) [s] 2:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:55 Dr Phil (M) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 3:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:00 My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:35 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:00 (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 7:35 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) [s] 8:30 Jimeoin: Ramble On (M l,s) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen 9:25 Colbert (PG) [s] 10:20 Home Shopping 10:55 CBS This Morning [s]

6:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork (PG) [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 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] 9:55 Strassman: iTedE (M l,s) [s] 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

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

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Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch Mars: The Shake Up (M) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Australia With Julia Bradbury: The Red Centre Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Inside Windsor Castle: Happy Families: 1952-1972 (PG) Secret Scotland: Grampian And The Central Highlands (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency (M) SBS World News Outlier (MA15+) (In Norwegian/ Saami)

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 No Distinguishing Features (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up (PG) 4:00 Australia With Julia Bradbury 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Denise Scott (PG) 8:30 Insight: Siblings Showdown 9:30 Dateline: Russia’s Military Kids 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point 11:30 Cacciatore: The Hunter: Family (MA15+) (In Italian) 12:35 The Pier (MA15+) (In Spanish) 4:20 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) 4:50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize

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

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ARTS & CULTURE Toukley District Art Society

Painting, drawing groups and classes, demonstarations and workshops. Open 7 days 10am - 4pm, Cafe.

Tues - drawing 10am - 1pm, Wed-painting 9:30am - 12:30pm

4392 4666

toukleyartgallery@gmail.com www.toukleyartgallery.com.au

Wyong Writers

50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club

Computer classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi.

Art society for artists painting in watercolour Workshops, beginners classes and paint outs Details on our website

ccwsinc@gmail.com www.centralcoastwatercolour.com.au

Wyong Drama Group

Meetings first Tuesday of month at Red Tree Theatre 160-162 Pacific Highway Tuggerah at 7.30pm.

For productions: www.wyongdramagroup.com.au

General enquiries:

1300665600

COMMUNITY GROUPS Central Coast Caravanners Inc

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

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice.

Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

The Creative Compassion Centre

Secondhand shopping, upcycling, minimalism, creativity, community lounge area, free Wifi.

5/22-32 Pacific Hwy Mon-Sat - 9am-4pm

0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

Mthly Market 2nd Sat 9am-3pm 175 Main Rd Books, bric-a-brac, cakes, Devonshire tea, handicrafts, plants, preserves, sausage sizzle, fun, fellowship, fundraising Meet 1st Wed 10am Hall available for hire.

4976 1642

Lake Munmorah

thelakes.net.au

COMMUNITY CENTRES

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold Mon - Fri, 9am to 3pm

4332 5522

Long Jetty Over

4333 7489

Central Coast Watercolour Society

4353 0977

4358 8390

Writers meet monthly to 50s Club encourage and develop their Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis, Yoga writing skills.We meet on the 4th , Computer lessons, exercise Saturday of each month – arrive classes, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold at 1.15pm for a 1.30 start. and much more.

Woodbury Community Centre Free WI FI - 9am to 3 pm 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi.

4332 5522 meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

Kids church, youth group, cafe, wheelchair friendly, 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah

4388 5801 or 0490 538 494 manager@bvnc.org.au https://bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

RSL Pelican Day Club Killarney Vale

Friendly social club, various activities, occasional outings, bus pickup Wednesdays 9.30 - 1.30 Phone Betty on

4332 3789

The revamped CCMDC is open.

Schools and Group bookings welcome by appointment.

Building has special needs access and toilets. Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. Terrigal.

4385 5027

Toukley Presbyterian Church

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

4392 9904 toukleypc.org.au

Venue for Hire

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Volunteering Central Coast

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

Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers.

Information sessions

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong 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 All welcome!

Wheelchair and Walker accessible Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Road, Wyong

0421 785 599 wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

The Lakes Church

Information and referral, energy account assistance, food assistance, no interest loans, computer, printing and internet access, kid’s school holiday activities, parenting program, workshops, drop-in centre, community garden, walking group.

All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am & 5pm,

ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Do you have a caring heart and time to visit a resident in an aged care facility? Volunteering is a worthwhile and rewarding opportunity.

4396 1555

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

Cancer Support Group (Wyong)

Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Grow Mental Health Support

Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and improve mental health and well being. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy and Wyong. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all.

7.00pm - 1st. Monday

0410 309 494

SPECIAL INTEREST

Central Coast Greens

Biz Plus Networking Association

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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

Liberal Party Ourimbah Branch How good is this?

2nd Thurs

0468 476 237

1800 558 268

PROBUS CLUBS

S.A

The Entrance Probus Club

or www.grow.org.au

Is Internet porn destroying your life. We may be able to help.

We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details

0473 631 439

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

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

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

Wyong Family History Group Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen welcome.

Guest speakers, morning tea and many activities.

9.30am 4th Tues Bateau Bay Bowling Club

0478 228 914

Wyong Probus Club

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

Grow your business & build worthwhile relationships.

Networking breakfasts every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

Central Coast Budgerigar

Central Coast Budgie Club, meets 2nd Tues of the month at Tuggerah Hall - 7:30pm talking about breeding budgies Contact David 0466 267 573 Wendy 0431 398 778

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

4352 3692

www.tugglakesu3a.info

Lisarow Probus Club

0421 310 411

Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Wed -15 Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale, 2:00pm Anne - 0409 938 345

SERVICE GROUPS

SPORT

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

Join us for fun, friendship & fellowship. Monthly meetings, lunches, outings and activities.

Ourimbah RSL 4th Tuesday each month

LEARN TO DANCE

anneglazier@y7mail.com

Inner Wheel Club KI-DO Mingara Judo Interested in researching your Supporting disadvantaged, Wyong Inc family history in Australia and Academy vulnerable and isolated people Join a team of dedicated overseas? Come along and Junior boys and girls offering- community services, women, sharing fun and Mon and Wed Two classes events, projects, workshops, arts learn how. Building 9/6 Rankens friendship and a passion for Court, Wyong.

Tues Thurs at 6-8.30pm from 7yrs, Kangy Angy programs. community service 10am 3rd 10am - 3pm.

0413 237 010 Open community garden.

Wed at Wyong Golf Club 4393 www.kidomingarajudo.com.au Bookings essential 4353 1750 4351 2211

HEALTH GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares.

Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford Central Coast Asbestos Diseases Support Group

Support for those suffering with asbestos diseases and others interested in asbestos issues.

You are not alone, meet with others who can share their experiences. Bring a family member or friend.

1pm at Ourimbah RSL on fourth Wed of each month.

Maree 0419 418 190

Better Hearing Australia

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

4321 0275

secwfhg2@westnet.com.au

MUSIC Coastal a Cappella

Award winning women’s a cappella chorus.

Music education provided.

Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah.

Performance opportunities.

Hire us for your next event.

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

Soundwaves chorus

Male singers wanted No experience required, rehearsals 7pm Mondays at Parkview room Central Coast Leagues Club

0431 225 489

POLITICAL GROUPS Labor Party Ourimbah / Narara Branch

Discussion/action - community Issues - 3 levels of Government, Ourimbah Room Ourimbah RSL,

2755

iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

The Lions Club of The Entrance Serve your community make friends, join Lions.

1st and 3rd Wed, North Entrance Surf Club.

The Entrance Markets Sun Mornings, behind The Entrance Cinema.

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Gwandalan

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

4972 5562

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong

50 years supporting local activities - Meet new friends 4th Tues 6:30pm Don Small / Lions Retirement Village Colin 0413 014 266

Wyong Lakes Australian Rules Football Club

Play AFL - Teams for Boys, Girls, Women & Men. No Experience Necessary

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

Canton Beach Sports Club Lawn Bowls

Come and join us at Canton Beach Sports Club, every Tues - 9:30am.

Never played before, don’t worry, all levels welcome. Free coaching available. go on, give us a call on 0415 210 536 for Chris, or 0409 292 086 for Lorraine.

VENUE HIRE

Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy Central Coast Wetlands is located in Tuggerah. We have several buildings for hire.

They would be suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers.

0408 271 957

Newspapers Central Coast Prostate

www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Choosing, Planting and Saving Seeds How to Plant Seeds

CHERALYN DARCEY

Pretty soon our garden centres will be awash with seas of seedlings.

These seedlings naturally are born from seeds, and you can be like the ‘big guys’ and start planting seeds too.

Why bother?

Well, there is a far greater variety of plants available in seed form and they are a lot cheaper than seedlings.

The down sides are that you need to be prepared for failure of germination of at least some of your seeds, you may lose some to transplant shock, and there is sometimes more work involved.

Overall, I personally love the fact that I can find heirloom, unusual and a more plentiful supply of plants when purchased in seed form.

Buying Seeds Standing in front of a display wall of seed packets can be rather overwhelming for the newbie gardener and over-tempting for the more experienced.

Don’t gather those packs like you are creating a stash of pick and mix lollies.

Have a plan before you go and pretty much stick to it.

The reason is, that like any organic matter, seeds have a use by date.

While it is true that they can survive beyond this, they will not usually germinate as readily.

Know what you are shopping for and be open to suggestion.

You will also need to know what is best planted for the time of the year for your area and while there is no problem with buying ahead, make sure the seeds will still be in date.

All this information is printed on the seed packet.

Seeds can also be purchased directly from seed saving companies and individuals and while the information may not be directly on their packaging, it will be in their catalogues/online store listings.

Don’t be shy with reaching out to these people for help with your purchases.

The other great thing about smaller businesses, groups and individuals is that they are a treasure trove of heritage, new and unusual seeds so are very worth adding to your resource list.

Resources: theseedcollection.com. au, diggers.com.au, happyvalleyseeds.com.au

Sounds simple, poke a seed in the dirt, water it and up comes a plant.

While that is mostly true, like any endeavour in life, the better the foundation and the care, the better the results.

Follow the directions given by the supplier of the seeds for the best chance of success.

You will find that some seeds do far better when planted directly into the earth while others can be started in seed trays or containers a little earlier so that increased heat and protection from the elements can be given.

Another tip that for some seeds is a requirement is to soak your seeds in water for a few hours before planting.

Once you are ready to plant seeds, make sure that the earth in your garden plot is well tilled and moist.

Potting mix must be suitable for seed raising and kept moist while seeds are germinating.

Light is crucial as is soil warmth and if need be, use heating pads.

Once germination occurs, feed with a liquid fertiliser once a fortnight and gradually move out into the final position in your garden.

How to Save and Store Seeds Now here is how the magic happens!

You can collect and store your own seeds and then either grow them next season, sell, swap or share.

I wasn’t joking about magic either as you may end up with some interesting varieties when collecting seeds in the average suburban garden.

This is in fact how many great gardening discoveries have been made.

Seeds are the result of plant breeding

that occurs during pollination.

If the pollen from the same plant or genetic equal occurs, then you will have seeds that will produce plants pretty true to their parents.

If however there are other plants around that vary in their characteristics, you may well end up with a whole new variety and although I did say this can be exciting, it can also be bitterly (pun intended) disappointing with sometime inedible produce.

To save seeds you need the fruit to fully ripen and then gather and allow seeds to dry completely before storing.

Seeds from fleshy and fibrous fruits and vegetables will need to be cleaned first and those from wet fruits, like tomatoes, will need to be soaked in water first for a few days.

Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container.

Make sure you label with name date of harvest and any notes on planting or interest. Resources: ‘The Seed

Savers Handbook’ Michel Fanton and Jude Fanton.

GARDEN BOOK REVIEW Future Steading, Live like tomorrow matters: Practical Skills, Recipes and rituals for a simpler life. Jade Miles Murdoch Books. This is a lush, inspiring, and rather lovely book that I would recommend as a good starting point into the world of more sustainable living. It is also a gorgeous giftbook for those so inclined and includes recipes that can be made from harvests, simple traditions/rituals 4 leaves out of 5 leaves.

TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK This week make sure that the recent winds have not dried out your soil.

Though winter watering does need to be decreased, be aware that the wind will wick the water right out of your soil.

You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, cape gooseberry, capsicum, beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, lettuce, mustard, spring onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, sweet corn, alyssum, calendula, California poppy, carnation, celosia, chrysanthemum, cosmos, dahlia, dianthus, everlasting daisies, gazania, gerbera, marigold, petunia, salvia, zinnia, kangaroo paw, nasturtium, snapdragon, salvia.

Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 10am every Saturday on CoastFM963 Send your gardening questions, events and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Kevin Galea, The Glen Our Central Coast Gardener this week hasn’t got a garden problem, in fact he is a garden problem-fixer.

Kev Galea is a man who is passionate about gardening having been inspired by his Pop when he was a child.

He finds that it helps him on so many levels, mentally and physically and is now taking his personal experiences to others by providing a continuing gardening experience and infrastructure at ‘The Glen Rehabilitation Centre’ in Tuggerah.

The Glen was established in 1994 and is a modern residential rehabilitation and transitional facility upon 16 hectares of beautiful land.

It is easy to see why Kev is inspired to not only protect the land here but also garden.

Over the years various residents have begun gardening but there has not been any structure to the enable the gardening to continue as residents change until Kev began working at The Glen.

Inspired by the nearby SWAMP (Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project) at the Old Pioneer Dairy site, Kev and residents from The Glen have been helping establish a new community garden on that site over the past year.

They work on site at SWAMP once a week and have done everything from mowing, to building garden beds to building a chook house and grown much more than just plants.

Kev tells me, “The difference you see in the guys who go to SWAMP is amazing.

Everyone who goes there wants to go back because they feel useful and made to feel so welcome. That’s something that some of these guys have never felt in their lives. The all get a natural high from just being there.”

SWAMP is now working with Kev to return the favour and help establish his dream of a permanent garden at The Glen.

“I want to get The Glen self-sufficient and one big way I see that starting is working with our chef to grow stuff he can cook. I’ve been writing out the list and I can’t wait until I can get the guys seeing that every day your hard work pays off.”

I asked Kev what plans he had coming up for this season.

Kev, The Glen

“We have a big greenhouse that I’d like to move so we have all our gardening activity in one spot. I also want to get our spring plants growing so we will be making garden beds.”

I also wanted to know if he was still going to have time to go to the SWAMP. “Oh yeah because it’s the people who garden that make it so good. We all feel so much happier around that lot. I hope we make them happy when they come here to at our new garden.”

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Business & Property Huge Mardi subdivision to be decided by regional panel

A 246-lot community title subdivision at Mardi has been submitted to Central Coast Council and will be decided by the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel.

The 223ha site is eight allotments collectively known as 414 Old Maitland Road, Mardi, situated to the west of the M1 Motorway.

It has rural development to the north and east with Mardi Dam to the south and Ourimbah State Forest to the west.

The application says that while the site represents the only residential land west of the M1 freeway, all services are available to future residents

within a few kilometres.

Tuggerah Westfield is about three kilometres to the south and offers medical, banking, shopping, entertainment and recreation facilities and bus and rail services near Westfield.

The application seeks an Initial Torrens Title Subdivision to create two lots.

One lot of about 168ha would contain zoned E2 land which is to be the subject of a Stewardship Agreement and the second lot of about 56ha would contain all the land for the subdivision.

There are five development lots representing each stage in the subdivision with both stages one and two comprising

54 lots, the third stage with 59 lots, the fourth with 65 and the final stage five comprising 14 lots in a Neighbourhood Scheme.

The plan includes the provision of services internally and externally to the site including stormwater water, sewer, electricity and NBN. As required under the zoning, the minimum lot size is 900sqm, but 70 per cent of the lot area is made up of lots of more than 1800sqm.

To ensure that the subdivision blends with the surrounding rural landscape, those lots closest to Old Maitland Rd all have an area in excess of 1800sqm, according to the development application (DA)

from the Stephens Group to Council.

Council will submit the proposal to the Hunter Central Coast Planning Panel (which is one step higher than the Local Planning Panel and deals with bigger developments) but often this process takes at least a year.

The entire site of 223ha, predominantly grazing land in the past with the farmhouse still being used, was the subject of a rezoning proposal over an extended period of time beginning last century - around 1999.

When the process first began, development was being sought over the entire property including the ridge tops, side

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“As investigations proceeded, agreement was reached with the various government agencies including the Office of Environment and Heritage (2015) and Wyong Council (2016) regarding the developable portion of the site,” it says in the DA. “As a result, a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) was entered into between the landowner and Wyong Council in 2016.

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Regional funding boosts local jobs

Three businesses are set to upgrade their facilities, purchase new equipment and employ more people, thanks to a financial boost from the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund.

Performance Engineering Group at Berkeley Vale, Spiralz Fermented Foods at Tuggerah and Broken Bay Pearl Farm at Mooney Mooney will share in the $380,000 funding.

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the Spiralz Fermented

Foods factory at Tuggerah was already a niche manufacturer of premium fermented vegetables and beverages.

He said the planned expansion would enable the company to increase output and expand product lines to include probiotic beverages and shots of its sauerkraut and kimchi range.

“This project is an Australian first and includes the purchase of new bottling lines and innovative semi-automatic packing and capping machines, making production more

efficient while also improving each product’s quality and shelf life,” he said.

Spiralz will receive $160,621 funding toward the total project cost of $321,245 which should create about 10 new jobs.

The funding will help Performance Engineering Group at Berkeley Vale to buy and install new equipment so it can start manufacturing “hub pressings” which are used extensively in Australia’s mining industry.

“This allows the company to reduce its reliance on

components currently purchased from China, helping to reduce production lead times and costs while also boosting competitiveness,” Crouch said.

The project will create six new jobs costing $252,865, with $120,000 coming from the government.

Broken Bay Pearl Farm at Mooney Mooney will receive $100,000 funding towards a $388,888 to build two new processing and storage facilities in response to the global demand for its signature

Akoya pearl oyster meat, as well as high domestic tourism interest.

“The NSW Government’s funding contribution to this exciting expansion, which will include six new jobs, will also help to purchase a selfpropelled aluminium vessel which serves as a floating work platform for all pearl-farming activities, including grading, seeding and harvesting,” Crouch said.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, said that to date

Central Coast businesses had received more than $1.3M from the Regional Job Creation Fund.

“Regional NSW is the engine room of our state and providing more support to companies to expand their operations and become more competitive will help to stimulate the regional economy, boost livelihoods and provide local employment,” he said.

Source: Media release, Aug 12 Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Votes decide funding for local causes The Wyong Catholic Parish outreach activities have received a major boost after their success in the July round of the Greater Bank’s Greater Central Coast program.

The parish has introduced outreach initiatives targeting the lonely and isolated with seniors and students coming together for a range of activities to help each other and the broader Wyong community.

Wyong Catholic Parish Pastoral Council Chairman, Stephen Johnson, says the activities are especially important during COVID-19 lockdowns and the $2,000 boost from the Greater

Central Coast Program is very welcome.

“We have several charities that we foster, a lot of them for the homeless and those in need where we make up little boxes of goodies for whoever it is, we sometimes pick out specific things.

“We put on breakfasts for men and women, and there’s other groups like book clubs.

“There is a group of people who go to the courthouse and provide morning tea and maybe have a chat to some of the people who need a hand there.

“We also visit the hospital.

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“We usually have a Christmas in July celebration as well,” Johnson said.

He said the extra funding would ensure the outreach programs can continue, with the pandemic impacting parish fundraising and other activities over the past year.

“At times, it’s particularly difficult, especially now given the circumstances.

“While there are some people who can afford to give, we usually raise funds by holding a barbecue at Bunnings, or do

raffles and morning teas, but haven’t been able to do so.

“Even the volunteering we do like mowing lawns has had to stop, so it’s restricting us in a lot of ways.

“We haven’t had a mass for a month now, which for many people is more than just going along and saying prayer.

“It’s a communication network that is ongoing, and it’s very important for a lot of people.

“This support from Greater Bank is a wonderful help and I thank them for the opportunity to take part in the community funding program,” Johnson said.

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and Lifeline Central Coast both received $500 as the runners up for this month’s round of Greater Central Coast program’s funding.

Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said the pandemic has made normal operations, including fundraising very difficult for many groups.

“COVID has had a major impact on all kinds of organisations over the past year and we are delighted to be able to help community groups and charities like the Wyong Catholic Parish as they find new ways of delivering vital support to vulnerable members of the community.

“It’s also been great to see the strong response to the Greater Central Coast community funding program as these challenges continue and the need for this kind of support grows,” Swetnam said.

The nominees for the August round of the Greater Central Coast community funding program are the Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, Adam Hillier Memorial Surf Classic and Claws n Paws Rescue Inc. The public can cast their vote online at greater.com.au/ greatercentralcoast.

Source: Media Release, August 9 Greater Bank

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Skills week is a chance to re-think career choices National Skills Week is an opportunity to rethink and explore the many available vocational career pathways.

National Skills Week Chair, Brian Wexham, said there has never been a more pivotal time to get the message to job seekers and school leavers on the importance of gaining a skill, in particular apprenticeships and traineeships.

National General Manager of Apprenticeship Support Australia, Lee Xavier, said apprentices and trainees are the skilled workers businesses and the economy will rely on which is why investing in skills is a key focus for Australia’s economic recovery plan.

Founded in 2014, Apprenticeship Support Australia’s services as an Apprenticeship Network Provider, are focused on lifting apprenticeship commencement and completion rates through support at every stage of the employment cycle.

Jobseekers, school students,

apprentices and trainees can receive ongoing support including career advice, job matching, and mentoring.

“These services are not just available to our apprentices and trainees but the employers we work with will also have access to a plethora of services.

“Our innovative careers hub, skillsroad.com.au, is regarded as Australia’s number one destination for independent career advice,” Xavier said.

The free website offers a career quiz, over 350 career profiles, 360 virtual workplace, a job-fit test to assess workreadiness and career compatibility and other online resources for students and jobseekers as well as their parents, teachers and employers.

Xavier said the service offers employers holistic businesswide training advice and can assist in recommending suitable qualifications, advice on how to access Government

funding for training, help with matching and recruitment of new staff and as ongoing coaching, mentoring and support of apprentices and trainees.

“We essentially help parents, school leavers, job-seekers, anyone looking to start an apprenticeship or traineeship, to understand how they can pursue a career pathway and help them explore the myriad opportunities they may not know exist.

“For employers, there are many subsidies available to them, and they change all the time, so we assist them through this process too.

“The Federal Government’s Boosting Apprenticeships Commencements wage subsidy is a significant investment in the apprenticeship sector to support all businesses and all employers,” Xavier said.

Across the country, ASA have over 300 staff and provide help

to tens of thousands of Australian Apprentices and employers every year, assisting in the placement of apprenticeships and traineeships.

Now moving into its 11th year, National Skills Week 2021 encourages Australians to rethink and explore the many vocational career pathways as Australia’s economy recovers from the pandemic.

There are a wide range of industries currently crying out for apprentices and trainees, with unprecedented demand and no workers to meet that demand.

National Skills Week 2021 will be launched by Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business of Australia, Stuart Robert, from August 23-29.

The theme for this year is ReThink.

For more information, visit www.nationalskillsweek.com. au.

Source: Media release, Aug 11 Apprenticeship Support Australia

Aged care workers recognised Dementia Australia acknowledged the hundreds of thousands of people working in the Aged Care Industry on Aged Care Employee Day on August 7.

Dementia Australia CEO, Maree McCabe, said the day was an opportunity to acknowledge, honour and celebrate aged care employees.

“In 2021, there are almost half a million Australians living with dementia, with many supported by aged care employees in residential care and in their homes through community care.

“We recognise the immense contribution of aged care

employees to people living with dementia, their families and carers and the important role they play in their lives.

“During the COVID-19 crisis we have seen aged care workers go above and beyond to support people in their care, one example of this is in our Communities of Practice sessions where aged care workers share ideas, information, resources and experiences to support each other in their roles,” McCabe said.

Communities of Practice is one of a number of programs and initiatives the Dementia Australia Centre for Dementia Learning facilitates to support

aged care employees in the vital support work they do.

Dementia Australia advocate, Jason van Genderen, thanked the aged care employees who go above and beyond looking after his mum, Oma, the star of Oma’s Applesauce.

The Forresters Beach Local said Oma’s cat Hailey was her constant companion, when she moved into her care community, she really missed those passive comfort moments a family pet gives.

“Her care workers Deanna and Michelle have been so supportive in every way, it’s been a great comfort to our family to know that Oma’s happiness is as important to

them as it is to us.

“When they suggested Hailey could come visit Oma, Michelle always made time to integrate Hailey’s visit into Oma’s day, then when Deanna suggested adopting Hailey, that was the icing on the cake.

“For them to be such strong advocates for residents’ happiness is just a blessing,” van Genderen said.

McCabe said aged care employees are on the frontline every day working to provide care for Australians, including those living with dementia.

“On Aged Care Employee Day, and every day, we thank and appreciate aged care staff

for their professionalism, compassion, empathy, dignity and the care they provide,” McCabe said.

Aged Care Employee Day was initiated by aged care provider Whiddon in 2018 and is now led and coordinated by Leading Age Services Australia.

The theme for 2021 was thanks for caring.

Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with Dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care.

They advocate for positive

change and support vital research and support people impacted by Dementia.

On the Coast there is a higherthan-average concentration of people over 65, with 18.2 per cent of the population being 65 or older, well over the national average of 14.1 per cent.

As a result, the Coast has one of the largest number of people living with Dementia in NSW. Community Care Services, Central Coast estimates that there are approximately 5,000 people on the Coast living with Dementia and are expecting this number to climb to 14,500 people by 2050.

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Humpback Highway Watch Ronny Ling and his Central Coast Dolphin Project and Central Coast Newspapers have combined to bring you a regular Humpback Highway report in each edition of this newspaper.

It’s been a real interesting season with whales, with some unusual sightings over the past week.

Late last week we had humpback whales feeding of our coast.

This is very unusual to see, but

they are also very opportunistic feeders, so if a meal is on offer they’ll take it.

It was once believed that humpbacks never fed north of Eden, but we now know different.

We have also had very late minke whales heading north, this is also very unusual, as they have normally migrating north before now.

There are still whales heading north, and plenty heading south, and soon mothers and calves will be travelling south, close to our coastline.

Norah Head, The Entrance and Crackneck are all still recording great sightings, and are always worth a look no matter which way the whales are heading.

Dolphins have been pretty regular off most of the usual beaches, and seals have been sighted at Norah Head, Blue Bay and Crackneck .

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Step up for fun and fundraising One of Australia’s leading health and wellness fundraising events, STEPtember, is calling for people across the Coast to register.

The virtual challenge calls on individuals, teams and organisations to take 10,000 steps per day for 30 days to raise funds that will improve the lives of people with cerebral palsy.

There are over 40 different activities that can be converted to steps, helping participants walk, swim, ride, wheel or spin their way to their daily goal.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s General Manager, Lucy Jacka, said she encouraged people of all ages and abilities to get a team together and take on the challenge.

“STEPtember promotes individual health and wellness, whilst uniting participants in a common goal, to help people with cerebral palsy live their best lives.

“As a virtual fundraising

event, people from right across Australia can step up to the challenge and reach their daily target at their own pace, in their own way,” Jacka said.

STEPtember is a great way for people to stay connected, get motivated and move together for an important cause.

Funds raised go towards equipment, research, therapy and services for people living with cerebral palsy.

The STEPtember team has set its sights on raising $11M this year, the most ambitious fundraising target yet.

To sign up and join a team of passionate people who are determined to smash their fitness and fundraising goals, visit STEPtember.org.au.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) has been operating for 70 years and was organised by a group of parents of children with cerebral palsy.

CPA provides support for people of all ages living with neurological and physical disabilities, helping them lead

the most comfortable, independent and inclusive lives possible.

They also support the world’s best and brightest researchers to find a prevention and work towards a cure for cerebral palsy.

Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in children, and in Australia.

A child is born with cerebral palsy every 20 hours, accounting for one in every 700 births.

In Australia, 40,000 people live with cerebral palsy, and approximately 17 million globally.

Cerebral palsy is a permanent, lifelong condition with no known cure, and it can range from weakness in one hand, to an almost complete lack of voluntary movement, and some people with significant physical disability may require care 24 hours a day.

Source: Media release, Aug 2 Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is raising money for research and to support people with Cerebral Palsy throughout September

Doctor shortage is real and risky says McBride Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has debunked claims that 33 new GPs were starting this month on the Central Coast.

“The acute shortage of GPs on the Coast is a long-running issue which all local MPs are aware of and that’s why I was frustrated to see claims recently that 33 new GP registrars were set to start work in the region this month,” she said.

“It’s just simply not true.

“I’ve spoken to local health professionals in the area, as a

pharmacist myself, and these registrars already exist and work on a rotational basis.

“They are not new GPs for our community.

“We have a major shortage of GPs on our hands and we need to do something to fix this,” McBride said.

McBride announced last week there would be a Federal Senate Inquiry to examine the acute shortage of GPs in regional and rural areas, like the Central Coast.

Within days, Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, announced the Central Coast

would be home to 33 new GP registrars, evenly distributed across the Coast, and starting work from this month.

“We know there has been a real challenge in attracting and retaining GPs to the Central Coast for a number of years now, so we have been working progressively solve this problem,” she said.

Wicks said the Primary Health Network continued to implement a range of initiatives to help recruit and retain GPs including the Central Coast Sea Change program which provided GP relocation and

retention incentives and funding for GPs to undertake further training in skin cancer detection and treatment.

McBride said the shortage of GPs was even worse on the northern end of the Coast because it was not classified by the government as a Distribution Priority Area.

“Changing the classification would allow local practices to recruit and retain more GPs from a wider pool of doctors and help people in my community get access to health care more quickly,” she said in Federal Parliament on

August 12.

McBride said people were waiting weeks for appointments and local practices were being forced to close their books because they didn’t have enough GPs to take on new patients.

“I was speaking to a senior GP yesterday who was just exasperated,” she told Parliament.

“Two GPs from his practice are moving interstate and he can’t replace them, so the several thousand patients that they see currently no longer have a GP.

“They can’t absorb them within that practice and they have had to let them know that they can’t provide them with ongoing care.

“This not only is just not good enough, its risky, and unsafe for our local people,” McBride said.

The Federal Senate Inquiry will examine GP shortages in regional and rural areas like the Central Coast, as well as reforms to the Distribution Priority Area classification system and GP training.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

More eager to get vaccine as COVID cases climb With new positive COVID cases being announced almost daily, most in the north Central Coast, residents flocked to Wyong and Gosford hospitals over the weekend to be vaccinated.

Medical staff were kept busy with 1636 people lining up for the jab at the rapid vaccination clinics.

The Central Coast now has 23.3 per cent of its population aged over 15 fully vaccinated and 49.9 per cent receiving one dose, according to the latest data (August 8) from the Australian Immunisation Register.

Walk-in Astra Zeneca vaccination clinics are open every Sunday from 7am to 3pm at Wyong and Gosford hospitals, with extra clinics at Wyong Hospital on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6am to 11:30am.

A total of 36 pharmacies across the Coast, including the

Terry White network, are now administering Astra Zeneca vaccines and are ready to vaccinate with Moderna and Pfizer as soon as stock is available, expected by midSeptember.

Since Wednesday, August 11, positive COVID cases, predominantly in the northern suburbs, have shot up to 35 since lockdown – 14 in the past week and 12 the previous week – and most linked to the Lake Munmorah Public School cluster.

Rising levels of the COVID-19 virus have been detected at the Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant which health authorities say indicates undetected active cases of the virus in the northern community.

The latest sample was taken on Tuesday, August 10.

The Charmhaven plant serves an area of about 59,000 people in suburbs including Blue Haven, Charmhaven, Doyalson, Gorokan, Hamlyn Terrace, Kanwal, Lake Haven, San

Remo, Wadalba, Warnervale and Wyong.

Central Coast Local Health District urges anyone living or working in those areas to be tested immediately as high rates of testing are critical to detecting transmission and prevent further spread of COVID in the community.

New exposure sites are: Gwandalan Skatepark in Kanangara Dr on Saturday, August 7, from 3pm to 4pm; Woolworth Lake Munmorah shopping centre in Tall Timbers Rd on Saturday, August 7, 12pm to 12:40pm, Thursday August 12 from 2:50pm to 3.30pm*, Friday, August 13, 8:40pm to 9:15am*; Lucky 7 Munmorah Mini Mart, 93 Anita Ave, Lake Munmorah on Friday, August 13 from 1am to 1:30am*; Chain Valley Bay Liquor, 35 Lloyd Ave, on Thursday, August 12 from 3pm to 3:50pm*; Bunnings Lake Haven, cnr Chelmsford Rd and Pacific

Hwy, Charmhaven on Thursday, August 12 between 8:50am to 9:15am*; Sydney Tools Tuggerah at 20124 Pacific Highway on Sunday, August 1 between 11:10am to 11:40am; Ampol service station at 100 Chittaway Rd, Chittaway between 5:30am to 5:45am all of the following days: Tuesday August 3, Thursday August 5, Friday August 6, Monday August 9, Tuesday August 10; Coles, cnr Chittaway and Wyong Rds, Chittaway Point on Tuesday, August 3 between 4:40pm and 5pm and Sunday, August 8 between 3pm and 3:25pm; Bunnings, cnr Bryant Dr and Wyong Rd, Tuggerah on Sunday, August 1 between 11:35am to 11:50am and Tuesday, August 3 from 4:20pm to 4:40pm; Woolworths at Bateau Bay Square shopping centre on Saturday, August 7 between 1:40pm and 2pm; Coles at Deepwater Plaza,

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Woy Woy on Monday, August 9 from 8:30am to 9am; Lana’s Café, 256 Lakedge Ave, Berkeley Vale on Sunday, August 1 from 7:20am to 7:30am and Saturday, August 7 from 8:05am to 8:15am; Chittaway Bay shopping centre on Chittaway Rd on Monday, August 2 between 4:45pm to 5:30pm and Wednesday, August 4 from 4:35pm to 5:15pm; Liquor Stax Berkeley Vale Cellars on Lakedge Ave on Friday, August 6 between 5:35pm and 5:40pm; Petbarn Tuggerah on Anzac Rd between 10:15am and 10:30am on Saturday, August 7; Bateau Bay Square shopping centre on Bay Village Rd on Saturday, August 7 from 1:30pm to 2pm; BelSorriso Italian Restaurant at 254 Lakedge Ave, Berkeley Vale on Wednesday, August 4 between 6pm and 6:15pm and Monday, August 9 from 5:50pm and 6:05pm*;

Brown Sugar Bakery at 15 Forresters Beach Rd, Forresters Beach on Sunday, August 1 between 8:25am to 8:30am; Gosford Hospital’s Emergency Department entry doors and foyer area on Thursday, August 5 between 5:50pm and 6:15pm.

The Emergency Department and its waiting area is not an exposure site nor any other locations in the hospital.

Woolworths, Peninsula Plaza Woy Woy at 63 Blackwall Rd on Sunday, August 8 between 1:10pm and 1:55pm; Deepwater Plaza in Railway St, Woy Woy on Wednesday, August 11 from 11.40am to 12:20pm*; If the day and time you visited is marked with an asterisk*, you must get another test five days after you visited, wear a mask around others and limit your movements until you get another negative results.

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Fine dining at home: Scott Macfadyen & Arc. Est

GEORGIA LIENEMANN

SCOTT MACFADYEN

This week is part two of our lockdown special, here on the column.

• Spinach, eggplant and capsicum mix • Tomato compote • Pasta sheet • Drizzle a little olive oil on the last sheet followed by parmesan cheese • Place in oven and bake until the cheese is brown and crisp and the lasagne is hot throughout.

• Plate with your choice of simple salad or steamed greens and serve alongside a glass of Pinot Noir.

In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’re embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s best eating establishments.

We’ve asked their head chefs to inspire us with recipes that we can make at home, bringing the fine dining experience into our own kitchens.

This week we’re talking to Chef Scott Macfadyen from Arc. Est in Terrigal.

Arc. Est was envisioned as a destination to enjoy quality dining at prices that didn’t make your eyes water. Owner Scott Macfadyen is a Chef with a cooking career spanning decades, with experience in dining from chef hatted restaurants to cafes and bistro style endeavours.

In this latest venture with wife Ruth, they wanted to create a space that wasn’t fine dining or casual dining, but that wonderful spot in between that was welcoming and affordable to everyone.

Bali meets Byron styling with bistro style food creates an atmosphere within the venue that suits all styles of dining from casual lunch to special nights out.

This is a recipe that embodies that – good home cooking, with a fine dining twist by introducing duck as our protein of choice.

It is homely and familiar whilst still bringing impressive flavours. A dish that can be enjoyed by the kids as well as the adults with a glass of Pinot Noir.

In this recipe, we layer the tender braised duck between

sheets of fresh lasagne, roasted vegetables, creamy bechamel and finish with healthy layers of parmesan for a crispy delicious top.

Scott Macfadyen’s Braised Duck Lasagna Makes 4 large servings

Braised Duck • 4 Duck Legs (can be prepared the day before) • Water • 4 Sticks of Celery (finely chopped) • ½ Leek (finely chopped) • 2 Cloves Garlic (crushed) • 1 Large onion (finely chopped) • 3 Carrots (peeled and diced) • 1 Cup tomato paste • 1 Cup dry red wine (don’t waste it, go ahead and fill your own glass) • Olive Oil Tomato Compote • ½ Bunch Basil (roughly chopped) • 2Tomatoes (roughly chopped) • 1 Garlic Clove (crushed) • 1 med Spanish onion (julienne) • Olive Oil Béchamel Sauce • 1 Cup Milk • 1 cup Butter • 1 Cup Plan flour • 1 brown onion (diced) • Salt and Pepper Roast Vegetables • 2 Large Capsicums • 1 Eggplant • 200gm Spinach • Olive oil

Pasta • Fresh pasta sheets from your local supermarket or grocer – or use Chef Daniel’s instructions from last week.

Cooking the Duck • Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees.

• Place duck legs, tomato paste, red wine and garlic in a suitable baking tray/ ovenproof dish and fill with water till just covered.

Cover tray/dish with greaseproof paper (to prevent sticking) and foil • Place tray in the middle of the oven and cook for an hour, or until the meat is tender and releasing from the bone.

• Remove dish from oven.

Leaving duck legs in the dish/tray, remove all the bones taking care as liquid and meat will be hot.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste and let cool • Heat a medium sized pan over med-high heat with a tablespoon of oil. Add leek, onion, carrot, celery and sauté with a wooden spoon until coloured.

• Add in the duck meat with half the cooking liquid and stir.

• Continue to add in cooking liquid until mixture has a thickened consistency that dollops from the wooden spoon. Remove from heat and set aside

Prepare Tomato Compote • Heat medium size pan over med-high heat and add olive oil • Add all ingredients together and sauté until tomato has broken down. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside Making the Pasta • Chef Dan from Baker St shared a wonderful recipe for homemade pasta last week.

This can be reused for this dish by simply leaving the pasta in thin sheets and cut to the appropriate size.

• Alternatively, if you want to save time you can purchase fresh pasta sheets from your local supermarket and cut to size. (Hint: Use a curly cutter to create a fancy edge.)

• Bring a med pot of wellsalted water to boil.

• Blanch pasta for 2-3 minutes (this will shorten the time it takes to finish the lasagne in the oven) • Remove pasta from water and set aside ready to build your lasagne Making Sauce

the

Béchamel

• Create a roux: using a nonstick pan, melt butter over medium heat being careful to work quickly so that it doesn’t start to brown. Add plain flour and whisk in small amounts until the mixture starts to thicken. Continue until it becomes hard to mix and becomes almost solid.

Remove from pan.

• Replace pan and re-heat over med heat. Add in milk and onion stirring consistently as it heats to just starting to boil.

Ensure it does not boil as it will overflow. Lower heat to low • Over low heat, add in the roux in small amounts to the milk.

Continue to whisk together as mixture thickens.

• Season with salt and pepper and set aside Cooking the vegetables • Using tongs, roast whole capsicum over flame if you have a gas stove. Once you have achieved a “burn” across the capsicum skin chill in refrigerator till cool.

Once cooled, remove skin and julienne. (If you do not have access to a gas stove, you can roast the capsicum in the oven or saucepan.)

• Thinly Slice eggplant longways, place on a tray and sprinkle with salt. Pat dry • Place oil in a pan and heat over high heat. Shallow fry the eggplant until golden and place on paper towel to soak up excess oil.

Building the lasagne • Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees.

• Using an oiled oven proof dish, place ingredients as follows • sheet of pasta first • Béchamel • Duck mixture • Pasta sheet • Béchamel

Offerings during lockdown After closing their doors for a few weeks in the beginning of lockdown, Arc. Est have reopened under Shuck n Chop; offering gourmet meals ready to be enjoyed in your own home. Offering dishes such as Beef Cheek Lasagne, Lobster Mornay, Whole boneless chickens as well as Oysters and more, they are allowing customers to enjoy restaurant quality meals at home.

Pre-orders are open Tuesday – Thursday (10am Thursday) to be collected Thursday-Sunday 12-5pm from the Arc. Est windows.

You can also stop by ThursdaySunday 12-5pm to pick up limited items that are available.

Ordering is available by texting or calling your orders to 0451 717 607. Menus and item availability is showcased over Instagram and Facebook. You can also visit the website on www.arcterrigal.com.au Items can be collected from the Arc. Est window at 7 & 8, 18 Church St, Terrigal NSW 2260

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EDUCATION & SCIENCE

Catch-up tutoring garners strong results An online tutoring pilot program developed by children’s education charity, The Smith Family, has achieved strong results for school students struggling with literacy and numeracy.

The Catch-Up Learning program offered students oneon-one online tutoring with a trained teacher, up to three times a week over six months.

The tutoring occurred in the students’ homes.

Concerns that children experiencing disadvantage risked falling behind their more advantaged peers because of remote learning, prompted the development of the program.

Anne Hampshire, Head of Research and Advocacy at The Smith Family, said that while COVID-19 and remote learning were challenging for many students and families, there was a risk that the pre-COVID achievement gap between students in need and their more advantaged peers, will worsen.

“For many families experiencing disadvantage, remote schooling exacerbates already challenging situations.

“A lack of digital technology, adequate space to do schoolwork, or parents lacking the confidence and skills to support home learning, are all likely to contribute to students falling behind.

“Our aim with the Catch-Up Learning program has been to strengthen the skills of students

struggling in literacy and numeracy by supporting them to participate in high quality, online tutoring in their own home.

“The pilot has shown this can make an important contribution to improving their skills in these critical areas,” Hampshire said.

Around 100 students on The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program participated in Catch-Up Learning.

Students were from Years Four, Five, Seven and Eight and their 2019 school reports showed they were struggling with literacy and numeracy.

By the end of the program, seven in 10 students had made more progress than would be expected on average, by students over a typical six months of schooling.

Impressively, six in 10 attained literacy levels equivalent to, or stronger, than their year-level peers.

Results for numeracy were a little more modest, partly reflecting that at the beginning of the program students were on average three years behind their expected year level.

Despite this, at the end of the program, six in 10 students had improved their numeracy to at least the level of progress expected, with 46 per cent making higher-than-expected progress.

“The Catch-Up Learning program was a small pilot, but there is very promising evidence of its capacity to engage students and support greater than expected gains in literacy and numeracy for those who are struggling in these

areas.

“The fact that students were attending the program at least twice a week, including over the summer holidays, is phenomenal and testament to their and their families’ commitment to learning.

“To see the program contributing to students’ increased love of learning and confidence is so significant, given the contributions these make to academic achievement,” Hampshire said.

Along with the in-home component, the one-on-one support was a key contributor to these strong results, allowing tutors to tailor lessons to match students’ needs and learning styles.

The families’ long-term, trusting relationships with The

Smith Family also enabled the speedy recruitment of students who needed support, and the provision of assistance to families to enable their participation.

“Having the tutoring take place in the home meant parents could actively support their child’s participation, celebrate the progress they were making, reinforce the value of learning, and better understand their child’s learning needs.

“It also meant parents could pick up tips and strategies from tutors on supporting their child’s learning,” Hampshire said.

The Catching-Up Learning pilot was funded by the Origin Energy Foundation and The Smith Family partnered with ClassCover, who recruited the

teachers and provided pedagogical support.

Head of the Origin Energy Foundation, Sean Barrett, said even before the pandemic disruption, there were achievement gaps suffered by disadvantaged students which are unfair, costly, and widening.

“These results, and adoption of tutoring by Victoria and NSW, validates the work of the Grattan Institute which first suggested adoption of tutoring for catch-up learning.

“Australia should now seize the opportunity to build on this work and help disadvantaged students with tutoring in the longer term,” Barrett said.

The Smith Family will use the evaluation finding to refine the Catch-Up Learning program and move to a second stage pilot involving more students.

“We are grateful to the students and families who worked so hard through the Catch-Up Learning program and to ClassCover and the Origin Energy Foundation for partnering with us to deliver this crucial pilot for students in need.

“This program shows that with the right support, students who are struggling can make great progress in their learning,” Hampshire said.

On the Central Coast, The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program supports 1,200 students from 24 schools.

Source: Media Release, August 10 The Smith Family

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Monty locks in defensive triangle but still has talent to find FOOTBALL At the close of week two in the Central Coast Mariners’ pre-season journey, two new developments have occurred under Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, since his signings of Nicolai Müller and Noah Smith in July.

The first announcement was the transfer of first team midfielder, Gianni Stensness, from the Mariners to Norwegian club, Viking Stavanger.

This was followed up shortly by news that first team centre back, Ruon Tongyik, has been retained with a one year contract extension.

Stensness is the fifth player to leave the Mariners since the conclusion of the 2020/21 season and the second to transfer into an European team – after Alou Kuol’s singing with VfB Stuttgart II. Currently sitting in sixth place in Norway’s leading football league – the Eliteserien, Gianni will be seeking to help his team move up into third or second for

Ruon Tongyik

a Europa Conference League qualification, or first for a spot in the Champions League.

However, the recent New Zealand Olympian is still waiting for his chance to take his boots onto the first team pitch.

Montgomery expressed his good will toward Gianni on his departure, noting his good performances over the past

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year, yet identifying the challenge filling his spot in the first team will pose.

“Gianni had a fantastic season last year,” he said.

“He played really well in the Olympics, so there was always a chance that he was going to be transferred.

“We want to be a club that develops players and gives

them a pathway to Europe and the rest of the world, but that was yesterday, today is today.

“We’re still looking for players to bring in – a little bit of a challenge at the minute (due to the Coronavirus related restrictions) but every A-League club is going through the challenges.

“We’ve got 11 weeks to navigate through this so I’m not

worried at all.”

A couple of days after this announcement, further news broke that Tongyik was set to remain with the Mariners for at least one more year.

This breakthrough has fulfilled the club’s intention at securing the spots of their two primary centre backs from last season: the other being Kye Rowles, along with goalkeeper,

Mark Birghitti.

Now, all three players in this defensive triangle have been signed for the upcoming season.

“I am very happy to be back at the Mariners for another year,” Tongyik said.

“This is such a great community club and I love being a part of that community and playing my football here.

“I am looking forward to building on what we had last season and I am even more excited to work under Nick after seeing what he did at NPL level.”

This development will help ensure the ongoing stability of the team’s central defence, yet with only two new player signings against five lost starting players, Montgomery and the Mariners still have a way to go before being ready for A-League 2021/22 Round One. Source: Media Releases, August 11 & 13 Central Coast Mariners

All smiles as Mariners return to pre-season training FOOTBALL Pre-season training is under way as the Central Coast Mariners gear up for the 2021/22 A-League season.

Mariners’ Goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti, said the side will be ready for round one that kicks off on October 30.

“It’s really good to be back in training and seeing some new faces at the club.

“We have a 12-week preseason, so it’s good to be back up and running again.

“We had a bit of a break, but it’s great to be amongst it with the players again, and the banter.

“I love what I do, so to be out here with all this stuff going on in the world, it’s nice to be back on the field with your close mates, and being back doing what we love, and that is playing football with a smile on

our faces.

“Obviously the off-season wasn’t ideal with lockdowns and what not, but it’s good to be back amongst the boys again.

“I spent the offseason at the beach down in Terrigal, we had plans to go back to Perth and visit family but obviously with the restrictions and what not we didn’t manage to get back to Perth.

“We’ve just been down to the beach with the little one, with the family spending time with them, and trying to keep busy,” Birighitti said.

Birighitti, who was initially signed to the club for one year, has re-signed with the Mariners for another two years saying that he’s loved playing on the Coast and wants to stick around.

“There is no other club I want to play for.

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Central Coast Mariners’ Goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti

“I love the Coast, I love living here, I love the club.

“I’ve built so many good relationships here at the club and outside of football as well.

“I think it’s important for us this season to take each game

as it comes, and have a good pre-season, work hard, get fit.

“I think that the key to our performances last season, especially early on in the season, we were very fit, but in saying that just enjoying every

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day.

“We’ve been back now for a week and there is a real buzz about this place, everyone has a smile back on their faces and really looking forward to the season ahead.

“It’s 12 weeks away, but that will come around quickly, so hopefully we can get some preseason games in and hopefully the FFA Cup goes ahead, and we get that click amongst the boys and we’ll be ready for round one when it comes,” Birighitti said.

New faces joining the Mariners for the 2021/22 season include Noah Smith who made the swap from Adelaide United, joining the Mariners on a one-year deal, and Nicolai Müller is joining the club following a two-year stint with Western Sydney Wanderers.

Mariners Head Coach, Nick

Montgomery said that he is very impressed with the squad so far and is looking forward to the new season.

“It’s hard to pick anyone out, I think everyone has really impressed me with their work ethic, the right attitude to coming and training hard every day and putting a smile on their face.

“We’ve been fortunate that we’ve had good weather to get the boys out on the park and really start building and preparing for what is a long pre-season but one that we’re enjoying everyday, and I’ve been impressed with everybody.

“The group is gelling really well and we’ve got some fantastic senior players that were here last season, so it’s been quite an easy transition into this pre-season.

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0422 1.22 0534 1.25 0039 0.32 0129 0.25 0213 0.22 0254 0.22 0331 0.25 1001 0.57 1106 0.54 0633 1.31 0724 1.37 0810 1.42 0852 1.45 0933 1.47 WED 1645 1.72 THU 1746 1.80 FRI 1206 0.49 SAT 1300 0.43 SUN 1349 0.40 MON 1435 0.39 TUE 1519 0.41 2341 0.41 1842 1.87 1931 1.91 2017 1.90 2100 1.85 2141 1.76 0407 0.31 0441 0.38 0512 0.45 0544 0.52 0015 1.28 0106 1.17 0213 1.10 1013 1.47 1051 1.47 1130 1.46 1210 1.45 0619 0.59 0703 0.65 0800 0.70 WED 1602 0.46 THU 1645 0.52 FRI 1730 0.58 SAT 1820 0.64 SUN 1254 1.43 MON 1346 1.42 TUE 1448 1.42 2218 1.65 2255 1.52 2332 1.39 1919 0.69 2030 0.70 2148 0.68

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

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Coast’s surf talent on display in Mexico

Wade Carmichael

SURFING The Central Coast’s surfing talent has been on display at Barra De La Cruz in Mexico for the World Surf League’s (WSL) Corona Open Mexico, from Tuesday to Friday, August 10 to 13.

In the Men’s competition, Avoca Beach’s Adrian Buchan and Wade Carmichael each

advanced to the Round of 32 before being eliminated, whilst Avoca’s Macy Callaghan reached the Round of 16 in the Women’s event.

After a week of three-toseven-foot waves for this seventh stop on the WSL’s 2021 Championship Tour (CT), Australians Stephanie Gilmore and Jack Robinson emerged victorious, but not before Sally

Adrian Buchan

Fitzgibbons, Stephanie Gilmore and Morgan Cibilic were announced as entrants into the upcoming inaugural WSL Final Five.

For both Buchan and Carmichael, the competition concluded on Wednesday after their respective losses to America’s Conner Coffin and Brazil’s recent Olympic Gold winner, Italo Ferreira.

In fact, Carmichael came exceptionally close to overcoming the Olympian, in the end losing by 14.00 to 13.30.

On his third wave, Carmichael earned the contest’s highest score of 7.33, a quality that Ferreira then equalised on his second last attempt to secure passage to the next round.

For Callaghan,the competition ended the next day in the Round of 16 after losing to Fitzgibbons by 13.00 to 10.43.

Fitzgibbons then moved on to defeat America’s Courtney Conlogue in the Quarter finals and thus earn her spot in the WSL Final Five, a result that provides a small silver lining to Callaghan’s elimination.

Macy Callaghan

With the cancellation of the CT’s final pit stop in Tahiti, the tour has come to an end ahead of this Final Five showdown scheduled for September at Lower Trestles in California, USA. Source: Media releases, Aug 10-14 Word Surf League