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Residents asked to prepare for rough weather

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Central Coast Football has been de-registered by both Football Australia and Football NSW after failing to reach agreement with the two associations on fees and insurance.

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Beach access is being made a lot easier this summer for people in the Coast’s northern suburbs who have limited mobility or live with a disability.

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Business With major storms and bushfires likely to occur in the region in coming months, Central Coast Council is urging residents to start a conversation with their family, friends and neighbours about preparing for seasonal hazards.

Mardi has made it to a list of the 20 suburbs across Australia where it is currently near impossible to find a rental property.

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Government must restore community’s confidence - Harris The NSW Government must find a way to provide rapid antigen tests for free, ensure the Service NSW app is working to provide recording of positive tests and properly educate GPs in the procedures to follow when their patients contact them for help, according to

Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong, David Harris.

“It’s time that the politicians who are being driven by ideology get out of the way and let the health experts back in charge so that the community can have confidence that this

pandemic is being handled in the best way,” Harris said.

He said the recent surge in Covid 19 cases demonstrated that both the State and Federal Governments were underprepared for the increase in cases and for logistical considerations during the holiday period.

According to Harris, they had been “caught with their pants down”.

“Lack of PCR testing facilities, access to rapid antigen tests, rules around isolation and supply chain issues have plagued the Christmas period and continue to cause problems, even as we approach

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a planned return to school,” Harris said.

“The Christmas holiday period saw many private testing facilities close for the holidays creating huge queues and uncertainty at a time when omicron was causing a huge increase in cases.

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The new year brought an unexpected break for the Central Coast Mariners due to the emergence of Covid-19 throughout the camp in late December, 2021.

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Back on the water

PM kills PEP11

The $8.25M redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct, which was promised in the 2019 Federal election campaign, will finally start construction in February.

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Ettalong had a taste of Hollywood on Thursday, December 2 with the premiere of a teaser for the upcoming locally produced film, Crazy Love, at Bar Toto.

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Business The Patonga-Palm beach ferry service will be back on the water from December 17 following its acquisition by new owners, the Boathouse Group.

The detailed proposal was announced earlier this month in a joint media release from Council and Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks.

Local business owners said they only heard about the project via a generic Council letter dropped off at their

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said the proposal was likely to affect their business long-term and he did not see the purpose of the upgrade.

“It is an absolute waste of money – and I know it’s going to cost $32M … what a waste of money,” Mostaert said.

“This roundabout works very well, we have very few accidents and the only time we get traffic is in the morning and afternoon, it banks up both ways and that’s the only time during the day.

“The roundabout is very effective and efficient; it works very well as it is.

“They are going to take some of our land – when we’re up

and running it won’t affect us too much – but the time to build it, it’s going to affect us a lot.

“I don’t know how they are going to get five lanes across there, I think it’s going to be very difficult.

“Someone nearly died at the crossing at the railway line the other week … that’s where they should be putting the money.”

Mostaert said the proposal could see vehicles bypass the new intersection via his business which would put the safety of his staff and customers at risk.

Store Manager of 7/11, Christie Gordon, said the

proposal would “drastically affect her business.

“Having a look at the plans, it looks like there is going to be median strips down both roads which is going to impact traffic being able to get into our driveways,” Gordon said.

“I also foresee there being an issue with cars turning left off Ocean Beach Rd onto Rawson Rd if that light turns red, they can come straight through my driveway and fly through the other driveway which could cause issues with traffic, people could get hit.

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The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has backed the decision of developer, Jedaclew Pty Ltd, to seek a review of the Local Planning Panel’s refusal.

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High notes were heard echoing across Gosford CBD on December 4 as Central Coast Stadium hosted Coast Opera Australia’s Night of Enticements in the rafters.

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Community organisation We Care Connect has received over 1,100 requests to provide Christmas gifts to disadvantaged Central Coast children this year.

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Ettalong Beach Public School Parents and Carers’ (P&C) Association has been awarded $10,000 to purchase ‘Big Ass Fans’, after their bid was successful in the 2021 Community Building Partnership program.

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The Council has requested a huge rise in the amount it can charge for its water,wastewater, stormwater and other waterrelated services from July 1, 2022.

In an exclusive interview with CCN, IPART Chair Carmel Donnelly said the community response had been extremely strong, with all submissions to be made public in the interests of transparency.

“We are part way through our review and are undertaking analysis of the proposed water pricing and are still keen to hear from community members,” Donnelly said.

“We put out an issues paper in September, which attracted 175 submissions and more than 1,000 survey responses, as well as 630 quick poll responses.

“In October we put out an information paper on stormwater services and received 270 survey responses and one submission from Council.

“There was a very strong response with particular concerns on the affordability of the (proposed) increases.

“We acknowledge that represents hardship for some people – there have been some very tough times during COVID. “By far the majority of respondents opposed the increases and even among those who were not opposed there was a strong feeling they should be brought in gradually.

“Quite a lot of other issues were raised as well.

“There’s a difficult situation with Central Coast Council and the public inquiry and quite a few people raised concerns about the Council’s performance and transparency and whether or not Council had maintained infrastructure adequately and would do so into the future.

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“Some people were happy with the quality of service but about a third raised the issue of water quality.

“We heard (about ongoing concerns with) water quality at Davistown, Saratoga and Yattalunga and there were also concerns around water pressure, reliability of service and environmental responsibilities, particularly around the beaches.”

Donnelly said a huge area of concern was that the proposal would see a large increase in service charges rather than usage charges.

“Some people felt they worked very hard to manage their use of water and would not be able to have as much influence over what their bills

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Central Coast builders have taken out a number of categories at the 2021 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards.

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New emission limits don’t satisfy campaigners

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Vales Point power station has been issued with an order to limit its emissions of nitrogen oxide.

Ten Central Coast “ninja warriors” have qualified for the USA World Titles next year after achieving success at the Australian National Ninja League World Qualifier held in Gosford last week.

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In an application to the EPA, Vales Point requested a further five-year license exemption which allows for the emission of more than 800mg per cubic metre of nitrogen oxide (NOx) per day.

The EPA granted Delta an exemption to the licence, however, the exemption went hand in hand with an order to reduce current daily levels.

The new ruling states that the power station must cut NOx

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levels by 35 per cent to 850 mg per cubic metre for 99 per cent of the time, and 23 per cent to 980 mg per cubic metre for the remaining one per cent, which allows for occasions when burning at higher temperatures occurs.

Delta Electricity applied to continue to operate with 1,500mg per cubic metre for a further five years to January 1, 2027.

Broadly seen as positive move for guaranteed air quality on the Central Coast, emissions from Vales Point remain at odds with those permitted in the Clear Air Regulation Act, which

came into effect in 2012.

Eraring power station, also on Lake Macquarie, emits on average 330mg of NOx per cubic metre.

Community and environmental groups engaged in a relentless campaign for Vales Point’s NOx levels to be reduced, based on health impact studies that showed the effect the pollutant can have on adults and children.

In response to the campaigning, the EPA engaged in community consultation during the decision-making process for

the exemption request.

This was Vales Point’s third request for an exemption. On the previous two occasions, the exemption was granted by the EPA without community consultation.

The EPA received 1,800 submissions, while the issue became the subject of several protests.

“This is the first time the public have had an opportunity to express their views to the EPA on this issue, so that’s significant,” said campaigning group Future Sooner’s Will Belford.

Many of those submissions called for the EPA to go further than it has and requested that Delta Electricity fit low NOx burners at the station, much like those in use at nearby Eraring and in power stations across the world.

It is believed that the fitting of the low NOx burners would have resulted in a halving current emission levels.

Reports suggest that low NOx burners would have cost owners Delta $90m.

The Shelly Beach Malibu Club, a short and long boarding club for women, has received an injection of funding following its successful application for a Surfing NSW grant.

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Three restaurants on the Peninsula have been recognised in a national guide aimed at listing the hottest spots to enjoy this summer.

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Over 20 Santas donned their red hats and sacks for a festive paddle along the Ettalong waterfront last weekend.

Santa popped into the Australian Reptile Park this week to enjoy some pre-Christmas cuddles with the animals and surprise them with special treats.

Central Coast Council is inviting community feedback on what makes up the unique character of Toukley, Canton Beach, Noraville and Norah Head...

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On Saturday, December 18, the Central Coast Mariners confidently defeated the Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 at Central Coast Stadium to secure a second win in a row.

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Labor and independent candidates for the Federal electorate of Robertson said, however, they were unconvinced by the declaration and permit holder Asset Energy also claims the fight is not over.

The permit expired in February, with an application for renewal hanging in the balance for 10 months as environmental groups and residents waited for Federal Resources Minister, Keith Pitt, to sign off on a refusal.

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced last week at Terrigal that the Government, which includes Minister Pitt, has advised NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole as the joint authority partner, as well as the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA), of its intention to refuse the renewal application.

NOPTA, as the regulator, will grant the applicant 30 days to respond to the notice of intention to refuse the application.

But with permit holder Asset Energy (a subsidiary of Advent Energy) foreshadowing a “consultation and assessment process that could take several months” and Labor candidates for Robertson remaining cynical, doubts are emerging that a final resolution will be reached before the next Federal election, which will take place

by May next year.

Morrison said last week that while gas is an important part

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Christmas came a few days early for Wendy Tucker of North Avoca, whose car was towed and crushed by Central Coast Council in August.

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Residents of Copacabana managed to fill an overflowing trailer with gifts for the Salvation Army Christmas appeal during two huge collection days last weekend.

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Central Coast Football has been de-registered by both Football Australia and Football NSW after failing to reach agreement with the two associations on fees and insurance.

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Beach access is being made a lot easier this summer for people in the Coast’s northern suburbs who have limited mobility or live with a disability.

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by PM’s PEP-11 announcement The Federal Government announced last week it has taken the first steps towards cancelling the PEP-11 permit for offshore gas exploration over an 8,200 square metre area from Newcastle to Wollongong, with waters off the Peninsula a possible drill site.

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When Santa met Elvis

Members of the Patonga Beach Progress Association have paid their respects to Patonga resident Charles ‘Charlie’ Sproul who passed away this month.

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The team from Husqvarna HQ at Tuggerah donate toys to We Care Connect

were going to be (with an increased service charge),” she said.

“A lot of people had looked through the Council proposal carefully and drew our attention to specific details.”

Donnelly said all issues raised would be looked at thoroughly and independent advisers would also be engaged before a final decision was reached.

A draft report will be handed down in March next year, with another call for submissions and a public hearing to be held, ahead of the final report, which will be handed down in May and will determine prices to apply from July next year.

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Majority oppose water price hike – IPART Chair The vast majority of more than 2,000 submissions and responses received by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on Central Coast Council’s proposed 34 per cent water rate hike opposed the rise.

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Ourimbah Region Residents’ Association (ORRA) have convinced Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart to send a draft masterplan back to town planners for further work.

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This year Soroptimist International celebrated its centenary with 72,000 members in 122 countries participating in a variety of events to mark the occasion.

Primer Minister Scott Morrison making the announcement at Terrigal on December 16 Photo: The Boathouse Group

premises last week.

The $32.5M proposal includes a two-year plan to replace the existing single-lane roundabout with a signalised intersection, including signalised pedestrian crossings across all four sides of the intersection.

The project is expected to start construction in mid-2024 and finish by mid-2026.

The existing roundabout is currently encompassed by four businesses: Ocean Beach Tyrepower, Inspirations Paint, Coles Express Garage and 7/11.

Store Manager of Ocean Beach Tyrepower, Vic Mostaert,

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Business owners ‘furious’ about intersection upgrade

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The Federal Government has taken the first steps towards cancelling the PEP-11 permit for off-shore gas exploration over an 8,200 square metre area stretching from Newcastle to Wollongong, with the Central Coast a likely drilling site.

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Business owners surrounding the Rawson Rd and Ocean Beach Rd roundabout at Woy Woy say they are infuriated by the lack of planning and consideration from Central Coast Council regarding the proposed intersection upgrade.

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of Australia’s current and future energy mix, this is not the right project for the “pristine beaches and waters” off the east coast of NSW. He said the major reasons for refusal were high levels of community opposition and the fact the Government was not satisfied that the applicant is able to raise sufficient funding to progress the work.

Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks, who was with the Prime Minister, said the move was an “important decision” for the Central Coast and reflected the “values and care” the community has towards the

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environment and oceans.

But Asset Energy Executive Director, David Breeze, said the announcement ignored science and the need for gas and the company looked forward to working with NOPTA and the Government over an “assessment process” he said could take “several months”.

“Our focus will be on addressing concerns and letting people know about the positive environmental and economic benefits which would come from our proposal,” Breeze said.

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Central Coast Surf Academy recently received $2,500 to help encourage women and girls into surfing as part of a new focus on equality in the sport.

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Is PEP-11 really dead in the water?

Doubts are emerging that a final resolution on the PEP11 permit for offshore gas exploration will be reached before the next Federal election, due to be held by May next year.

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Omicron cases surge ahead of Christmas

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Source: NSW Health

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced with much fanfare at Terrigal last week that the Government has taken the first steps towards cancelling the permit, which covers an 8,200 square metre area stretching from Newcastle to Wollongong, with waters off the Central Coast a likely drill site.

The permit expired in

February, with an application for renewal hanging in the balance for 10 months as environmental groups and residents waited for Federal Resources Minister, Keith Pitt, to either permit or refuse it.

Morrison said last week at Terrigal that the Government, which includes Minister Pitt, has advised NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole as the joint authority partner, as well as the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA), of its intention to refuse the renewal application.

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Construction has begun on a new residential development in the heart of Gosford as building activity in the CBD picks up following CLOVID-19 lockdowns.

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Tom Slingsby and the Australian team have prevailed on home waters in Sydney Harbour to take the penultimate victory in the Sail Grand Prix...

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With major storms and bushfires likely to occur in the region in coming months, Central Coast Council is urging residents to start a conversation with their family, friends and neighbours about preparing for seasonal hazards.

Mardi has made it to a list of the 20 suburbs across Australia where it is currently near impossible to find a rental property.

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Government must restore community’s confidence - Harris The NSW Government must find a way to provide rapid antigen tests for free, ensure the Service NSW app is working to provide recording of positive tests and properly educate GPs in the procedures to follow when their patients contact them for help, according to

Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Wyong, David Harris.

“It’s time that the politicians who are being driven by ideology get out of the way and let the health experts back in charge so that the community can have confidence that this

pandemic is being handled in the best way,” Harris said.

He said the recent surge in Covid 19 cases demonstrated that both the State and Federal Governments were underprepared for the increase in cases and for logistical considerations during the holiday period.

According to Harris, they had been “caught with their pants down”.

“Lack of PCR testing facilities, access to rapid antigen tests, rules around isolation and supply chain issues have plagued the Christmas period and continue to cause problems, even as we approach

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a planned return to school,” Harris said.

“The Christmas holiday period saw many private testing facilities close for the holidays creating huge queues and uncertainty at a time when omicron was causing a huge increase in cases.

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The new year brought an unexpected break for the Central Coast Mariners due to the emergence of Covid-19 throughout the camp in late December, 2021.

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Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre is gearing up to celebrate its first birthday this month with a stellar lineup of productions scheduled.

This comes after a tough couple of years for the venue, which not only experienced a delayed opening from March 2020 to January 2021, but also closed down for the latter half of 2021 due to the pandemic.

Red Tree Theatre is eager to kick off 2022 and its first birthday celebrations with several exciting productions.

Most notable amongst these is Joshua Maxwell’s remount of his acclaimed 2015 production, Ruthless! the Musical.

This show follows eight-yearold Tina Denmark who knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, so does everything to win the part in her school musical, including murdering the leading lady.

Stalwart of Australian regional theatre, Maxwell explains “I saw the 2014 Australian production and knew I had to bring it to the Central Coast.

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“It is one of the funniest musicals ever written so I’m thrilled I get a second run at it.”

This aggressively outrageous musical hit garnered rave reviews during its long offBroadway run, which featured a then nine-year-old Britney Spears in the leading role, and has been performed around the world ever since.

The show features an all-star female cast of emerging and

well-established artists from across the Coast, including Ruth Jordon as Sylvia St. Croix and three young girls sharing the role of Tina Denmark.

“My cast are spectacular, and come from across the region, so if you’ve seen a show on the Coast in the past 10 years, you’ll certainly recognise someone”, says Maxwell.

“It’s wonderful to direct a

show to celebrate the venue’s birthday after also directing the venue’s opening show at the beginning of the year, which feels like a decade ago now.”

Ruthless! The Musical opens January 14th at Red Tree Theatre and plays a three week season.

Opening on the same date, JD’s World of Magic is also coming to Red Tree Theatre this summer.

Presented by international award-winning magician, Joel Howlett, this show is a magical treat for young and old.

This full-length, 90-minute magical spectacular features mystifying sleight of hand magic, that is of a calibre usually only seen overseas, in casinos or on cruise ships.

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Book your tickets before they disappear via www. redtreetheatre.org.au To further celebrate Red Tree Theatre’s first birthday, Grant Molony will be exhibiting at the venue throughout January.

Grant is responsible for the whale mural at Erina Fair, the octopus at Gosford’s Bay Road Brewing, and now the wonderful mural that welcomes audiences to the Red Tree Theatre.

Grant enjoys doing largescale artworks and his canvases are often immense.

Venue Manager Ruth Jordon says “Grant’s work is second to none, and everyone who comes to our venue comments on his mural.”

“We are thrilled he is exhibiting during our birthday celebrations.”

The exhibition runs until January 30.

Source: Media release, Dec 24 Red Tree Theatre

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“The Federal Government’s promise of free rapid antigen tests has also been shown to have been bad planning and messaging with pharmacies finding out that they are responsible for sourcing the tests, including paying high prices up front, and then finding out that they have two seek reimbursement from a system that has not yet been developed.

“At a NSW Government level, the Service NSW app is not ready to record positive rapid antigen tests, leading to underreporting of cases.

“Now with students returning to school at the end of the month, we are experiencing a lack of vaccine supply for

children with many pharmacies and GPs having to cancel appointments because promised stocks have not arrived.

“The community’s confidence in both the NSW Government and the Australian Government response to COVID is being undermined because of a chaotic approach since November, with both levels of government scrambling to react to the reality on the ground being experienced by communities including the Central Coast.

“People are trying their hardest to be responsible and follow the rules but the basic infrastructure needed to comply either doesn’t exist, is too hard to access or doesn’t work and this is adding to the stress families are already feeling with sickness spreading through their loved ones.

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Health chief says multiply official COVID cases by three Recorded COVID cases on the Central Coast over the Christmas-New Year break were in the vicinity of 8-9,000 but Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Scott McLachlan, says in reality the numbers are probably around three times that.

“The holiday period was a really difficult time, with a lot of the private test providers shutting down to give their staff a much-needed break,” he said.

“Unfortunately it was a time when a lot of people needed to get tested which put added

pressure on the public clinics.

“Our staff did an amazing job working up to 12 hours a day to get people tested.”

McLachlan acknowledged queues were constantly lengthy and results were taking five or six days on average to be delivered.

“A lot of people were testing positive so fewer tests could be grouped together which meant the results were taking a long time to get out,” he said.

McLachlan said the situation had improved slightly with the private providers back on deck, but there is still a wait of threefour days for results.

“The case numbers are really an under-representation because many people haven’t been able to get a PCR test and there has been a shortage of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) available,” he said.

“People have been out in the community, sometimes not knowing they are positive, and many may not be symptomatic.

“The virus is spreading through our community and it is likely most of us will get COVID in coming weeks.”

McLachlan said a huge supply of RATs expected in the region over the coming week and a reporting system now being

finalised through Service NSW would allow for a more accurate count.

But the emphasis now needs to be not on the number of cases, but on the number of hospitalisations, he said.

As at January 11, there were 50 people in Gosford and Wyong Hospitals, six of them in intensive care.

“Very few people are getting really sick and that’s a positive,” he said.

“People getting their booster vaccination as they become eligible will be crucial.”

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Funding awarded for 13 community building projects The electorate of Wyong has secured $400,000 in funding for a total of 13 projects through the 2021 Community Building Partnership Program.

Member for Wyong David Harris said the funds will deliver much-needed improvements to a range of local facilities.

The Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Service, for instance, will use the funding to help renovate a new Aboriginal

Community Hub. The Wyong Creek Literary Institute is building extensions to Wyong Creek Literary Institute Hall.

“This is fantastic news for these local organisations who provide such great services and programs for our community,” Harris said.

“This grassroots funding will directly help create a more vibrant and inclusive local community with positive social,

environmental and recreational outcomes,” he said.

“I congratulate all the organisations that were successful in their applications and look forward to seeing how these projects make a real difference for community groups in the area.”

The full list of successful projects in the Wyong electorate for the 2021 round were: • Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Service;

• Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect); • Dooralong Community (r1001059) Reserve Land Manager (Dooralong Hall); • Wyong Creek Literary Institute Inc; • ST Peter’s Catholic College • Soldiers Beach Surf Lifesaving Club; • Charmhaven Tennis Centre; • NSW RFSA on behalf of Wyong Operational Support Rural Fire Brigade;

• Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve Land Manager Board; The Entrance Water Polo Inc; • Tuggerah Lake Reserve Trust (Central Coast Wetlands); and • Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW The Community Building Partnership program has funded more than 16,000 community projects since it commenced in 2009.

In 2022, there is $400,000 to allocate in each electorate.

Applications for the 2022 Program open in early 2022.

For more information about the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program, visit www.nsw.gov.au/cbp Source: Media release, Jan 10 David Harris, Member for Wyong

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Labor makes fast rail election promise Federal Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese, joined Member for Dobell, Emma McBride and Labor candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, on the Central Coast last week, committing to make a fast rail corridor between Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle a reality.

Following a speech in Newcastle Albanese visited Tuggerah to confirm that, if elected, a Labor Federal Government would “make the corridor from Newcastle to Sydney, which includes stops at the Central Coast, its first priority.”

“We’ll start with a fast rail corridor – but we’ll plan and build for the move to High Speed Rail,” Albanese said.

“Faster rail would see travel times from Newcastle to Sydney cut to just two hours,” he said.

“Faster rail will cut down on commuting time, take more cars off the road and improve the quality of life for thousands of local people,” she said.

“It’s been eight long years without any significant investment in major transport infrastructure on the Coast.

“We’ve waited too long.

“Coasties know Labor Leader Anthony Albanese has a track record of delivery on major infrastructure projects.

“The last major infrastructure project delivered on the Coast was the M1 upgrade from Tuggerah to Doyalson.

“It was a Labor Government, with Anthony Albanese as the Minister for Infrastructure, which made that work a reality.”

Emma McBride, Member for Dobell with Dr Gordon Reid and Anthony Albanese

“Once High Speed Rail is up and running, this journey would take only 45 minutes.

“It will make the region more

connected, giving businesses opportunities for closer collaboration and integration as well as an incentive for

people looking to relocate to the region.”

McBride welcomed the announcement.

“Too many Coasties are stuck in long commutes to Sydney just to make a living,” McBride said.

Source: Media release, Jan 5 Emma McBride, Member for Dobell

Land your plane for $9.35 or go for a swim for $6.90 The differences in childcare costs and pool entry fees across the Coast are highlighted in proposed increases to fees and charges that Central Coast Council is planning to introduce from July 1 for 2022-2023.

Council is proposing to increase the pool entry fee at Gosford by 10 cents for both categories of adults and kids.

But at Woy Woy the proposed increase is 20 cents for adults and 50 cents for kids.

At Toukley and Wyong, the proposed increase is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for kids.

Toukley and Wyong would remain the cheapest with entry for adults $6.90 and $4.10 for kids.

Gosford would be $7 for

adults and $4.90 for kids.

Woy Woy would be the most expensive at $8.20 for adults and $5.50 for kids.

CCC requested Council explain why the prices were different but had not heard back at the time of publication.

Residents have until January 21 to complain or compliment Council on the increases outlined in 150 pages of goods and services.

It includes its least-used services, the Warnervale airport and its child care centres.

Little Coast Kids Toukley and Northlakes, Niagara Park and Kariong’s Children's Centre, Terrigal Children's Centre and Umina Children's Centre will see a $7 increase per child per session.

Little Coast Kids Kanwal and Little Coast Kids Wyong go up by $2 per child per session.

The cost to land a plane being used as part of a business has gone up under the proposal with prices depending on Certified Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW).

A commercial 700kg MTOW would pay an additional $12.51 per year in lieu of landing fees for a proposed total of $621.50.

A non-business plane with the same MTOW would pay an extra 35 cents for a total of $9.35 per landing or for a 20-minute block for circuit operations under a resident’s airport usage charge.

The fees and charges are on public exhibition earlier than usual due to the Council needing to get its paperwork to submit an application – to

extend the current rate variation for another seven years – to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal

by February 7.

Other increases include a $10 increase to release a seized motor vehicle – presuming Council hasn’t already sent to be crushed as happened late last year to a Point Clare resident who didn’t notice the warning sticker on her car and received a council warning letter two days after the Red Camry had been crushed.

The cost of hiring a hall by a Non Profit Organisation for a half day event will go up by $1 to $56 in round figures.

The daily fee paid by circuses and carnivals is proposed to go up by $5.

And a fitness business would have to fork out an extra $82 a

year for a licence to use open space at Gosford waterfront.

It will cost sporting groups such as soccer, rugby league, AFL, cricket and Oz Tag an extra $25 a year for a total of $1,456.45 for the seasonal hire of a sporting ovals, excluding the final series.

Key bonds for associations have gone up another $36 to $2,136.75.

Costs for parking your car at Gosford City Parking are proposed to increase and the first two hours which used to be free will cost $3.30.

Council has five categories of charging.

The first price charged for a goods/service is a statutory charge set by regulation.

The other four categories reflect subsidised

contributions, full costs or somewhere in between.

Council has published its proposed fee increases but does not include a comparison with the current fees.

To have your say and to compare this year’s prices to the proposed prices check out these two links: Proposed fee increases: https://www. yourvoiceourcoast.com/sites/ default/files/2021-12/draft_ fees_and_charges_2022-23. pdf Current fees: https://cdn.centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/ Council/Operational_ Documents/Fees_and_ Charges_2021-22_0.pdf Merilyn Vale

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One out of 744 survey responses made public Local resident Madeleine is not at all satisfied with Central Coast Council but she believes the best service it offers is the six curbside garbage collections per year.

Madeleine is the one and only person identified from the 744 Central Coast residents who participated in a “statistically representative community survey” undertaken for Council.

The survey asked respondents to choose between cutting services or continuing to pay increased rates to help Council stay on track financially.

The survey allows Council to tick the “Community Consultation” box when submitting its request to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to keep its current rate rise.

Last year Council was given a one-off rise of 13 per cent plus the annual rate pegs for three years after which the 13 per cent is meant to be removed.

Council will apply in February to keep that 13 per cent rate variation (RV) for another seven years.

The survey found an almost 50 per cent split between those who were prepared to cop the RV for 10 years and

those who preferred Council cuts services.

The services the 744 respondents used the least were Warnervale Airport and council-run child care centres but 60 per cent of the respondents didn’t have children.

The survey didn’t ask how many flew planes, at least not the survey shown that Madeleine filled in.

Madeleine, who is retired from paid employment and self-identified as being in the 70 to 84 age bracket, wants less Council money spent on artworks painted on footpaths, and on parks and playgrounds in general.

However, Madeleine is prepared to pay the special rate variation for another seven years.

Older residents were more likely to favour the SV extension option, while younger residents favoured the reduced services option.

Madeleine said it was something that residents were being forced into but the RV was “a no-brainer” because “who would want to reduce service levels”.

“We are not being given any other option,” Madeleine said.

The survey showed that Warnervale airport and childcare centres were the least used of services Council provided while roads and rubbish and public toilets were most used.

Respondents were most satisfied with lifesavers, libraries, leisure centres and waste services and least satisfied with council’s performance on roads, the airport, estuaries, coastal lagoons, creeks, wetlands and coastal management.

But when it came time to decide where Council should spend less money, most respondents still preferred to have the same or more investment across 47 identified service areas.

MicroMex Research said that a number of those who chose the reduced services option may have been doing so due to dissatisfaction with Council more than a real desire to see service levels drop.

The report about the survey said that one in two respondents mentioned Council should be held responsible for its financial situation.

But these comments are not public – only Madeleine’s

comments are public.

Like many of the older, longterm residents who did the survey, Madeleine said she was dissatisfied with Council.

Madeleine recounted how she and her husband watched an ad on TV promoting NSW tourism.

“It highlighted the southern highlands, Sydney, Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens as well as other further north destinations – not one word about the Central Coast – it just beggars belief,” she said.

Madeleine requested that her completed survey be identified and provided to Council.

It was attached to the survey results that were presented to Council on December 20 last year.

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Council needs to prove to IPART that it has met its requirements to apply for a SRV. As part of IPART’s process, Council must update its Integrated Planning and Reporting documents to identify the need for an SV and to detail the options or scenarios that are available.

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Toukley men’s bowling club changes name The Annual General Meeting of the Toukley District Mens’ Bowling Club held on November 27 passed a resolution to change the name of the Club to Canton Beach Bowls.

Since the Toukley District Bowling Club was taken over by the Wyong Leagues Club in

2008 it has been known as the Canton Beach Sports Club so this name change brings the men’s bowling club into line with the women’s club who changed their name some time ago.

The Toukley Bowling Club was formed in 1955.

The foundation President was Mr Vince Holmes.

The club, in Hibbard Street

Toukley was built on land leased from the Lands Department with an annual rental fee of £50 ($100).

Additional land was given to the club in 1959.

Club members contracted a bulldozer to clear the site of large trees and stumps with the rest of the clearing completed by members on Saturday afternoon working parties.

In order to save costs the members worked for months on the construction of the green and planted thousands of couch grass runners.

Now known as Foundation Day, the green was officially opened on April 16, 1958.

The first clubhouse was a small fibro shed but late in 1959 a former army hut from the Greta Migrant Camp was

purchased for £95 ($190).

It was dismantled, brought back to Toukley and reassembled.

Due to difficulties with gaining a liquor licence the Toukley Bowling Club was wound up in 1961 and became the Toukley District Bowling Club on that same day.

A liquor licence was granted in December 1961 and a poker

machine licence was granted in January 1962.

Today the club has three greens and has over 120 members.

The current club building was officially opened in July 1980.

Source: Media release, Dec 23 Canton beach Bowls

Meaningful dialogue disappears Central Coast Council’s commitment to “Meaningful Dialogue” with the community would disappear from its proposed revised Community Strategic Plan (CSP).

The CSP represents the highest level of strategic planning undertaken by a local council and identifies the main priorities and aspirations of the community.

It is supposed to provide a clear set of objectives to achieve the vision over a 10-year plan for the future.

Council says it has to update the plan because it no longer aligns with current community sentiment or acknowledgement of Council’s commitment to

financial responsibility.

The changes include words that say the council will be financially responsible but other changes mean council and community “meaningful dialogue” has disappeared.

Once the CSP said Council will: “Engage with the community in meaningful dialogue and demonstrate how community participation is being used to inform decisions”.

Council now proposes it will: “Provide strong leadership that is accountable, makes decisions in the best interest of the community and ensures Council is financially sustainable”.

The council has changed the wording to a second objective.

The original objective said Council would: “Communicate openly and honestly with the community to build a relationship based on transparency, understanding, trust and respect.”

It has been rewritten to say Council would: “Engage and communicate openly and honestly with the community to build a relationship based on trust, transparency, respect and use community participation and feedback to inform decision making”.

Council says it wants to know if these two “small, but meaningful changes” capture the community’s sentiment on financial

management and sustainability.

The community has until January 21 to provide feedback on the changes.

Council was using feedback it received from its consultation with the community in early 2021 to make the changes.

The consultation was about applying for a rate rise – which was granted in May 2021 by IPART. But the IPART decision only allowed the rate rise for three years.

Council is now trying to get that extended to ten years.

In its updated CSP, Council says the community wants a guarantee that Council will be financially sustainable in the future.

“The community also feels as though they are paying for Council and the Leadership Team’s incompetence and mistakes, with the community wanting any changes to benefit them,” Council said.

“An overwhelming number of residents feel there is no accountability, and this is the key driver in proposing a financial accountability objective in the CSP. “There is a lack of trust in Central Coast Council, in both governance, skill and capacity to deliver services within budget.

“Many respondents expressed frustration with the lack of transparency around who is accountable for the financial

situation and what actions will be taken against individuals or entities.

“The community wants acknowledgement.

“The changes included in this revision are part of that acknowledgement.

Central Coast Council knows it needs to do better, as an organisation and for the Central Coast community and is committed to this.”

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Football Australia deregisters Central Coast Football Central Coast Football has been de-registered by both Football Australia and Football NSW after failing to reach agreement with the two associations on fees and insurance.

It is understood that Central Coast Football has secured its own insurances for the upcoming season in a move that will see all 24 football clubs and 15,000 active members on the Central Coast effectively become their own football association.

Correspondence was received on December 31, 2021 from Football Australia’s CEO James Johnson advising that CCF would be deregistered from organised football in Australia and cease to be a member of Football NSW. The situation is not without precedent as footballers and clubs in Northern NSW have been unaffiliated with Football NSW for many years after disagreements decades ago.

Northern NSW Football is now a respected

Gosford Dragons in action at Pluim Park. Archive 2016

association affiliated with Football Australia.

What’s it all about?

From correspondence CCN has viewed it appears the disagreement started last year in relation to three points of contention.

The first was in relation to the overall high cost of insurance cover, the second had to do with extending the insurance cover to non-completion games, such as Soccer 5s and trial matches.

The third was about refunding some of last year’s registration

fees due to COVID and matches not played.

In a statement to local clubs and players CCF management said: “Football Australia and Football NSW are not agreeable with our position, and we have met with CEOs and senior executives from both bodies

several times.

“A temporary concession was granted from FA on point 1 (albeit with significant unacceptable conditions and FNSW indicated their preparedness to negotiate on point 2 (but provided nothing concrete albeit the 2022

season was imminent), however point 3 was totally unacceptable to both FA and FNSW. FA sought advice from FIFA who directed that CCF must not be allowed to ‘fracture the football family’ and should our position not change we should not be allowed to participate in ‘organised football’.

As a result CCF is now no longer affiliated with either Football Australia and Football NSW. Local players need not despair, the local football season between the local clubs will go ahead as normal.

CCF has secured the necessary insurances and maintains the organisational capacity to run the season.

Registrations for the 2022 season open this week and can be done through the usual online channels accessible through the Central Coast Football website.

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Reid calls for better supply of rapid tests COVID-19 concerns dominated the Central Coast over the Christmas-New Year holiday period, with residents queueing for many hours at testing clinics and a drastic shortage of homeadministered Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs).

As many residents reported queueing for five hours or more at testing clinics, some only to be turned away after the lengthy wait, the Federal Government announced changes on January 6 to encourage more use of RATs in an attempt to free up clinic queues.

It announced up to 10 Rapid Antigen Tests would be provided over three months to various concession card holders at

pharmacies and said only those with symptoms or who are close contacts should line up for a clinic test.

Those who test positive on a RAT no longer need to confirm with a clinic test and residents have been made more responsible for their own isolation periods.

The only problem was that even as we went to press, a huge shortage of RATs on the Coast has left many stranded with no means of self-testing.

Labor Candidate for the seat of Robertson, Dr. Gordon Reid, last week called on the Federal Government to ensure the Coast community has access to free RATs as a matter of urgency.

“The Australian Medical Association, our medical

professionals and our health workers have been calling for increased testing capacity and availability for months,” Reid said.

“Once again, this government is not prepared.”

Reid said with RATs in short supply, he had heard reports of residents parking their cars at Central Coast clinics overnight in

an attempt to secure a PCR test.

“People are wanting to do the right thing and are genuinely trying,” he said.

“However, with the inability to access or afford RATs, the inconceivable wait times for PCR tests and the unexpected closure of PCR testing sites, our community is feeling abandoned and vulnerable.”

Up to 10 Rapid Antigen Tests will be provided free at pharmacies over three months (a maximum of five in a month) to people holding the following cards: • Pension Concession Card • Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card • Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold, White or Orange Card • Health Care Card • Low Income Health Card

Reid said small businesses are short-staffed with enforced isolation absences and medical and testing staff are under severe strain.

Meanwhile the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling for more RAT stocks for general practices and high risk locations such as aged care facilities.

“We must do everything possible to ensure that anyone can access a Rapid Antigen Test when they need one,” RACGP President, Dr Karen Price, said.

Catholic Health Australia (CHA) says RAT tests should be free for all Australians.

CHA Chief Executive Pat Garcia said subsidising RATs only for those already receiving government payments is flawed.

“Fully funding COVID-19 testing, as governments have done since the start of the pandemic, is a very cost-effective way to help manage the enormous public health challenge COVID-19 presents,” Garcia said.

“It is untenable to ask Australians to exercise personal responsibility for managing the risk of COVID-19 without ensuring they have the tools to do so.”

The call has been seconded by the National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society.

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The helicopter and its team were needed to provide an aerial search for a male in his

80s in the Bateau Bay area.

The man had been missing from late January 4.

After an intensive search of the area was undertaken the team were unable to locate

the gentleman and returned to base.

Police and ground crews continued the search.

Source: Media release, Jan 5 WRHS

Swimmer in trouble Late on the afternoon of December 22 NSW Ambulance tasked the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to Bateau Bay.

She was pulled from the water by onlookers.

It was reported that a 40-yearold woman got herself into trouble in the surf at Shelly Beach.

Source: Media release, Dec 22 WRHS

Residents asked to prepare for rough weather With major storms and bushfires likely to occur in the region in coming months, Central Coast Council is urging residents to start a conversation with their family, friends and neighbours about preparing for seasonal hazards.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said that being prepared for emergencies can save lives, property and help the community recover quicker from disaster events when they do occur.

“This year we’re facing La Niña climate conditions, which means we can expect to see above average rainfall and more severe and more frequent storms,” Hart said.

“The Central Coast is a beautiful place to live, work and holiday, but we must remember bushfires and storms happen every summer in Australia so we must be prepared.”

Commissioner of Resilience NSW, Shane Fitzsimmons, said conversations need to be had around being prepared for any emergency.

“Our emergency service organisations do an incredible job of keeping us safe, but they can only do so much,” he said.

“Being aware and prepared is everyone’s responsibility, whether you’re at home, at work or away on holidays.”

Five simple steps are recommended to get ready for whatever the coming months throw at us: know your risk; make a plan; get your home ready; be aware; and look out for each other.

Fitzsimmons said you need first to think about the area you’re in or the location of your holiday destination and the types of disasters that could affect you.

You should sit down and talk with your family and plan for what you will do if a disaster affects your area or when you are away on holidays.

Prepare your home by doing general home maintenance and checking your insurance coverage.

Find out how to prepare, what to do if there is a disaster in your area or while you are away on holidays.

Connect with NSW emergency services or keep on top of news reports if travelling so you can stay informed.

Share information with your family, friends, neighbours and those who may need assistance.

Community members can download their copy of the Central Coast Get Ready Guide to create a detailed plan to prepare for emergencies.

Visit the Central Coast Emergency Dashboard for more information on how you can get ready and to see live

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Vale Paul Moseley

Rescue flight did not locate man On the afternoon of Wednesday, January 5 the NSW Police requested the assistance of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

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updates from lead emergency services for the Central Coast.

Central Coast Council is part of Get Ready, a community preparedness program coordinated by Resilience NSW. Source: Media release, Jan 10 Central Coast Council

Paul Moseley was born in Wyong on January 28, 1944, the third child of Arthur (Meggs) Moseley and Ivy Moseley.

He was educated at Wyong Primary and Wyong High Schools.

He joined the Police Cadets in 1961 and was appointed to the NSW Police Force in January 1963.

Paul served initially in Sydney, moving to Wee Waa in 1965, followed by transfers to Weston and then to Goulburn, as the Stock Investigator, with responsibility for the SouthEast portion of the state.

Paul then moved to Cootamundra in 1979 to take charge of the detectives, a position he held until 1986,

when he came full circle, returning to his home town, Wyong, where he was in charge of the detectives.

A promotion resulted in his transfer to Sydney, where he served in various stations until he returned to the Coast as the officer in Charge of the Terrigal Police Station.

From that time Paul served in various roles on the Coast, and finally as Chief Inspector at Tuggerah Lakes Patrol until his retirement in January 2001.

Paul continued living in Wyong during his 20 years retirement, travelling widely within Australia and several overseas adventures during those years.

He was also active in the Weekday Walkers, where he

served a term as President.

Sadly cancer claimed his life on November 13, 221 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Gosford Hospital, where he received wonderful care from the dedicated staff during the final 5 1/2 months of his life.

His funeral was held on 19th November, at Ourimbah, followed by internment at Narromine on November 24.

Paul is survived by wife Marcia, children Geoff and Helen (London) and Adrienne (Canberra), granddaughter Amber (London) and by siblings, Margaret and Mick Ryan (Point Clare), Rob (dec) and Gwen (Bribie Is), and John (Sydney), plus nieces & nephews.

Marcia Moseley, Wyong

FORUM

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Why we live here As the newly elected Premier of NSW decides on who around him can be carefully shaped or easily persuaded into following his dreams of a Mega City, he has appointed nine novice or career politicians to his cabinet.

One of whom once lost a vote of no confidence within her own party with most holding positions on internal committees for an average of 25 months and these nine will be making decisions on the future of the Central Coast.

Most tradespeople need to serve at least 48 months to receive a Trade Certificate, many go on to do Building Certificates or the like for several more years.

Doctors can take a decade

FORUM before they are allowed to make life threatening decisions from their built knowledge and experiences and yet these nine newly appointed apprentice Ministers will be intricate on making decisions for our coastal future.

Cleaning out the dead wood is one thing, yet knowing where Perrottet wants to go with planning NSW is a frightening prospect when the state government dismisses our democratically elected Councillors, appoints an Administrator and allows faceless Local and Regional Planning Panels to make most of the larger development decisions, without understanding or caring about

the community’s wishes.

Four Zoom meetings do not constitute “Community Consultation”, yet this is what is proposed for early 2022.

Most residents have no idea that the proposal to link Wollongong, Sydney, Central Coast, Lake Macquarie with Newcastle is on the table.

The current Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 is a bamboozling document now on display on the Planning NSW website.

The 120-page document full of mother statements and faceless bureaucratic wish lists is naturally supported by the Liberal’s only local member on the Central Coast.

I have lived in Lake Munmorah for close to 15 years and have been active in my community

Common sense ‘suspended’?

On September 1, 2021, I was placed on a waiting list at St Vincent’s Hospital for elective surgery on my prostate (wince/ouch).

My doctor had hoped for November/December although the hospital said any time up to a year.

FORUM On October 12 I was advised by the hospital that the Prime Minister had announced that all non-urgent elective surgery was temporarily suspended.

So a longer waiting time was to be expected.

It makes me wonder if the NSW Premier knows what he is talking about when he suspended elective surgery until February.

In fact, do any politicians know anything about anything?

Email, Jan 10 Gary Balzola, Halekulani

Time for a banana republic They say you can’t compare oranges and apples.

FORUM

You can compare bananas and politcians.

They both start off green and

hang together.

When the heat is on both go yellow.

As they mature some go rotten.

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yet have never seen or heard from the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast at any northern gathering.

The proposed new 2041 plan is full of objectives and principles that were part of the previous 2008 Central Coast Strategy, the 2012 North Wyong Structure Plan, the 2015-2017 Central Coast Regional Plan, leading onto the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 of which we are some 14 years from its scheduled conclusion, yet now we change the goal posts once again by a further five years till 2041.

Most of those previous objectives have never come to fruition, yet approvals for nonsustainable, unwanted and destructive developments continue to infest our region.

Developers run rampant

whilst those who pay rates and taxes have very little say in our future direction.

Democracy has been totally eradicated whilst a dictatorial state government pushes their desire for the Central Coast and are not concerned about what the people want.

What the State Government doesn’t understand is that not all, in fact most of the Central Coast residents like what currently exists and that is why they live here.

They realise that growth will happen naturally, yet what is proposed is far from natural.

High rise developments, subdivisions of our suburban blocks adding extra pressure on every part of our coastal infrastructure, bushlands and lakes, whilst our council

struggled to service and maintain what we currently have or simply strive and toil to pay their staff wages each week.

The 2041 plan indicates a focus for more housing density with Dual occupancies, Terraces, Manor houses and Residential flat buildings.

I’m in favour of well thought out developments working on permaculture principles which have minimal impact on our natural landscapes and not the entire Pacific Highway being a continual array of four story high rise developments, fast food outlets and service stations mixed with toxic ash dams and impacting power stations.

Email Dec 27 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

Survey writing Russian style Central Coast Council’s latest public consultation is little more than spin and propaganda in support of further rate hikes, rather than an objective attempt to ascertain community feedback (“Hart asks for feedback on rates and services (CCC 266).

The online survey is blatantly biased.

It is the sort of thing Vladimir Putin might come up when seeking popular support for something in Russia.

The centre piece of the survey is a loaded question offering respondents a binary choice between further rate hikes or further service cuts.

No other options are offered, such as reducing the costs of bureaucracy, or improving productivity or efficiency.

The survey is riddled with spin and misleading information.

FORUM In one place it actually states: “The money (from past overspending) was not lost rather it was spent on infrastructure such as roads and a range of services that directly benefited the community.”

In fact, most of the money wasn’t spent on infrastructure at all but on salaries and other perks within the bureaucracy.

This is clear from the Administrator’s 30 day report which showed that between 2017 and 2020, employee numbers increased 13 per cent but employee costs (salaries and other benefits) increased two and a half times faster at 33 per cent.

The survey also claims “Council has done everything they can behind the scenes to reduce costs without largely impacting on the services to

the community.”

The first part of that is mere assertion. The second part is inaccurate because services have been extensively cut – for example over 50 service cuts were announced at just one Council meeting alone in March this year.

Bombarding respondents with one sided arguments before asking their opinions is a dishonourable survey methodology.

The results will have no credibility.

In fact,the biased methodology will tell us far more than the results.

Namely, that despite a new CEO, the Council’s underlying management culture – the root cause of its problems – still hasn’t changed.

Email, Dec 24 Kevin Brooks, Kincumber

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Better than a magic carpet?

Beach access is being made a lot easier this summer for people in the Coast’s northern suburbs who have limited mobility or live with a disability.

Central Coast Council has made beach wheelchairs available at five beaches in the north of the region and had beach matting installed at Toowoon Bay. The beach wheelchairs are available at Lakes Beach,

Shelly Beach, Soldiers Beach, The Entrance and Toowoon Bay, along with eight others to the south of the region.

To accommodate varied needs, there are three models of beach wheelchairs including the Sand Cruiser (available at all the above locations), plus the Hippocampe and Water Wheel (at selected suitable locations).

While beach wheelchair hire can be arranged on site through the lifeguards at individual Surf

Life Saving Clubs, online bookings are highly encouraged to ensure the preferred model of beach wheelchair is available.

This is also the best way to arrange relocation of beach wheelchairs for individual or group bookings in advance.

Toowoon Bay was chosen, along with for southern locations, for matting because erosion is low to moderate and it is relatively flat.

The bright, blue matting is rolled out and secured over the sand and usable by all beach goers providing a stable, nonslip, cool surface particularly for people who may use wheelchairs, mobility aids, or prams to have easier access across the sand.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said it’s important to ensure that everyone in the community and visitors can participate in all aspects of community life.

“With an abundance of beautiful beaches on the Coast, heading to the beach is a major part of our community’s lifestyle and these natural assets attract hundreds of tourists to our region each year,” Hart said.

“Providing beach wheelchairs and beach matting improves access and inclusion and ensures everyone can join in and enjoy our coastline.

“Council is committed to the continual improvement of

access for people with disabilities, and this is one example of delivering on this goal and implementing actions from our Disability and Inclusion Action Plan.”

To book a beach wheelchair online or for more information go to Council’s website centralcoast.nsw.gov.au and search ‘beach accessibility’.

Source: Media release, Jan 11 Central Coast Council

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Get on stage at the Art House The Stage Door Cabaret sessions will return to The Art House Wyong throughout January 2022 starting with two of Central Coast’s favourite local performers.

back our popular Stage Door Cabaret Series in 2022,” The Art House says.

“Everything you know about coming to the theatre is the opposite as you enter through the stage door to our pop-up bar in the loading dock, before being led to your private table, sitting on The Art House stage.

“Enjoy a night of musical cabaret from some of our most talented Central Coast artists.

“Order drinks and cheese platters via SMS, delivered straight to your table – no bar queues.”

On Friday, January 14 at 8pm session one will feature renowned Central Coast composer and musical director Andrew Worboys (Rent, Wharf Revue, Sweet Charity) and Pippa Grandison.

“After yet another long lockdown, we are bringing

Pippa Gandison

Andrew Worboys and the Isolationists will return the following night, January 15 at 8pm with Erin Clare.

On January 21 at 8:30pm session three of the Stage Door Cabaret series is Prinnie Stevens in Lady Sings the Blues.

A fourth session has just been announced – for Saturday, January 22 at 8:30pm, Trevor Ashley in Barbara and Me. Source: Media release, Dec 16 The Art House Wyong

Acclaimed local painter exhibits at Art House Works from acclaimed painter Béla Ivanyi are currently being exhibited at The Art House Wyong.

Ivanyi has taken inspiration from a variety of Australian landscapes, capturing the essence of their beauty.

A winner of many art prizes, he is represented in many

galleries including the National Gallery, Canberra.

Béla, who has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his contribution to the arts, has travelled all over Australia, painting en plein air.

He said he has always been aware of the indigenous presence in the landscape and

has sometimes worked with Aboriginal artists in locations such as Cape York.

Since 1969 he has had 33 solo exhibitions in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and on the Central Coast which he calls home.

Jackie Pearson

Bela Ivanyi is exhibiting at The Art House Wyong until January 30

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Fun 4X4 day to support prostate cancer awareness Two Central Coast brothers are getting into gear for a major fundraiser to be held on January 15 to support the work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA).

Logan Grattan, 19, and his brother Ronan Grattan, 17, are inviting 4X4 enthusiasts to join them for a day of driving, food and fun in support of the cause.

The brothers were inspired to give back after their uncle, Mike Berton, passed away from advanced prostate cancer last year at the age of 53.

“We want to honour Uncle Mike and start a conversation about men’s health in the hope it saves even one family from going through what our family has,” Logan said.

“Considering each of the guys

involved in the event will have a male figure in their life, this conversation and awareness could potentially save a life.”

Ronan said Mike had loved fourwheel-driving so the event was a no-brainer.

“Through 4X4 we’ve found a community of people who would never drive past someone that needed a hand without stopping to help,” he said.

“This is what this fundraiser is all about – helping out where we can.

“We couldn’t have done this without the help and support of our Aunty Jen, Mike’s wife, who has helped us get this off the ground.”

Jen Berton, who also lives locally, said she couldn’t be prouder of her nephews.

“Mike was a fit, healthy and

Logan and Ronan Grattan

active man,” she said.

“He had no family history of prostate cancer, and it was never on the radar.

“But after being tested at 51 they found a high PSA level (with further investigations showing) an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

“Twenty-two months later he

passed away at just 53 – leaving behind his family and friends.

“I don’t want any other family to go through what we have so I am proud of Logan and Ronan for thinking up a way to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

“I know that their Uncle Mike would be so proud of them.”

PCFA CEO Anne Savage

commended the brothers for their commitment to helping locals impacted by prostate cancer.

“Logan and Ronan are an inspiration to us all – taking up the challenge to make a difference in their local community and raise vital funds for the cause,” Savage said.

“Their support will help us fund new research and support services to ensure that every man diagnosed with prostate cancer has the best chance of successfully treating this disease.

“Every 30 minutes one of our fathers or sons will hear the news that he has prostate cancer.

“Alarmingly, it remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men.

“Across the Central Coast alone over 3,400 men are living with

prostate cancer,with an additional 300 men newly diagnosed each year.

“Together, with the help of community champions, we can continue to strive for a future free from prostate cancer.”

The event on January 15 will take place from10am to 3pm at Watagans National Park.

Drivers are asked to meet at Pines Picnic Area at 10am (entry through Martinsville Rd then onto Watagans Forrest Road, Onley).

Those interested in attending can RSVP via Facebook.

Donations can be made at https://fundraise.pcfa.org.au/ fundraisers/jenberton.

For prostate cancer information and support, call PCFA on 1800 22 00 99.

Terry Collins

Region in top 10 for wild weather The Central Coast came in the top 10 most impacted regions for wild weather in Spring 2021 according to the latest data from the NRMA. The most impacted suburbs on the Coast in Spring were Lake Munmorah, Terrigal and Copacabana.

The NRMA Insurance data shows region was the 10th most impacted for the period.

The insurer’s Wild Weather Tracer found NSW recorded nearly 10,000 home claims for wild weather, a record for spring.

Over half of these claims (51%) were for hail damage.

The third NRMA Wild Weather Tracker also features research of 1,000 NSW residents which found: 67 per cent are worried natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe; 69 per cent are worried severe weather is becoming more unpredictable in NSW; 73 per cent believe climate change is making severe

weather and natural disasters worse; and 35 per cent of NSW residents say they are not ready to respond if severe weather hits their suburb.

It also found the Central Coast is the sixth best prepared region in the state and is feeling better prepared now than in winter (up two places) with the region’s self-

assessed wild weather ready score rising seven points to 67/100 (from 60 in winter).

“From flooding in central NSW and western QLD, to tornadoes and earthquakes hitting NSW and Victoria, as well as record rain and hail events across the east coast – it has been an ominous start to Storm Season. To prepare

for a wetter than usual summer ahead of us, it’s important that people start thinking about how they can protect their homes from thunderstorms and fast moving hailstorms.”

Source: Media release, Dec 14 NRMA Insurance

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10:00 Mum: April (M l) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Van der Valk: Only In Amsterdam (M v) [s] 12:35 rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show Summer Series [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Logan’s Run” (PG) (’76) Stars: Michael York, Richard Jordan, Jenny Agutter, Roscoe Lee Browne, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Anderson Jr., Peter Ustinov, Randolph Roberts, Lara Lindsay, Gary Morgan, Michelle Stacy 2:30 Surveillance Oz - Dashcam (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers *Live* From The Gabba Stadium [s] 11:00 Autopsy USA: Patty Duke (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Mean Mums (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show Summer Series [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Blast From The Past” (PG) (’99) Stars: Brendan Fraser 2:30 Border Security International (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 7:30 Mates On A Mission: Germany (PG) [s] 8:50 Movie: “Horrible Bosses” (MA15+) (’11) – Three friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realise they are standing in the way of their happiness. Stars: Steve Wiebe 10:50 Movie: “Blazing Saddles” (M s) (’74) Stars: Mel Brooks 1:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show Summer Series [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Surveillance Oz - Dashcam (PG) [s] 12:30 Cricket: Pre Game [s] 1:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v England: Test 5: Day 1: Session 1 *Live* From Blundstone Arena [s] 3:30 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 4:10 Cricket: The Ashes: Session 2 *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Session 3 *Live* [s] 9:00 Movie: “Horrible Bosses 2” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston 11:15 Movie: “Night Shift” (M l,n,s,v) (’82) Stars: Pat Corley, Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long, Gina Hecht 1:30 Home Shopping

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6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Summer 10:00 12:00 Series [s] 12:30 12:30 Cricket: Pre Game [s] 1:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 1:00 England: Test 5: Day 2: Session 1 *Live* From 1:10 Blundstone Arena [s] 3:30 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 4:10 Cricket: The Ashes: Session 2 4:00 *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Session 3 5:00 5:30 *Live* [s] 9:00 Movie: “Batman Begins” (M v) 6:00 (’05) – After training with his mentor, Batman begins his fight 7:00 7:30 to free crime-ridden Gotham City from the corruption that Scarecrow and the League of 9:35 Shadows have cast upon it.

Stars: Christian Bale 11:50 World’s Deadliest Weather: 12:15 Caught On Camera (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] 7:00 Surfing Australia TV [s] 7:30 Bondi Lifeguard World 8:00 Adventures (PG) [s] 8:30 Making Of Ghostbusters 9:00 Afterlife [s] 9:30 12:00 Movie: “Mr Holland’s Opus” (PG) (’96) Stars: Richard 1:00 Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly Taronga: Who’s Who In The 2:00 Zoo: The Devil You Know (PG) 2:30 3:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 3:30 Country House Hunters Australia: Dinner Plain [s] 4:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 5:00 Movie: “Jack Ryan: Shadow 6:00 Recruit” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: 7:00 Kenneth Branagh, Chris Pine Movie: “The Hunt For Red October” (M) (’90) Stars: Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin Movie: “The Beguiled” (M) (’17) 10:00 Stars: Nicole Kidman 12:30

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6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Summer 10:00 10:30 Series [s] 12:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Pre Game [s] 1:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 11:30 12:00 England: Test 5: Day 3: 12:30 Session 1 *Live* From Blundstone Arena [s] 1:30 3:30 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 4:10 Cricket: The Ashes: Session 2 2:00 *Live* [s] 4:00 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Session 3 5:00 5:30 *Live* [s] 6:00 9:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: 7:00 Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat *Live* From The MCG [s] 8:00 11:20 Criminal Confessions: Cold Justice Confessions (M v) [s] – In 1981, a mother vanishes 9:10 from the Hernando woods and the case goes cold for thirty 11:30 three years.

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Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Drive TV [s] Golf: Jack Newton Celebrity Classic *Live* From Crowne Plaza, Hunter Valley [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] Great Barrier Reef: A Living Treasure [s] Driving Test (PG) [s] Movie: “Rocky IV” (M v) (’85) Stars: Sylvester Stallone Bondi Vet (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Mini Moke (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: Making Of Perfect Planet (PG) [s] Movie: “High Crimes” (M s,v) (’02) Stars: Ashley Judd Chicago Med: With A Brave Heart (M) [s] The Bad Seed (M) [s]

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 8:00 Toddlers Behaving (Very) Badly [s] 9:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 2:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Taste Of Australia [s] 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (PG) [s] 9:30 FBI: Grief (M) [s] 10:30 FBI: The Lives Of Others (M) [s] – The son of a prominent mommy blogger is kidnapped, and the FBI must sweep through her two million followers to find the culprit.

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Australia Remastered [s] The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Vera (M v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Summer Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Back Roads [s] The China Century: Unify The Motherland [s] The Rise Of The Murdoch Dynasty: Kingmaker (M l) [s] Strong Women (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]

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Today [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] NINE News [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] New Amsterdam: The Denominator (M) [s] – When Iggy and Kapoor discover a patient might be suffering from lead poisoning, they are forced to take on the city; Max’s unsolicited attempts to help a patient backfire.

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6:30 6:00 The Talk [s] 2:00 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 2:30 (PG) [s] 3:30 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 4:00 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:45 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 5:05 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 5:30 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 6:00 (PG) [s] 6:30 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:30 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 8:30 7:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of 9:20 Here (PG) [s] 9:00 FBI: Most Wanted: 10:15 Gladiator (M) [s] 10:45 10:00 FBI: Most Wanted: Obstruction (M) [s] 11:45 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen 12:35 Colbert (PG) [s] 1:35 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s]

Worldwatch Gourmet Farmer Scanning The Nile: Lost Cities Of The Delta The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys: Ninilchik To Wasilla (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Britain’s Scenic Railways Secret Scotland: Stirling (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency: Guardian Angels (M) SBS World News The Crimson Rivers (MA15+) (In French) Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Nigel Slater’s Middle East [s] The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Big Blue [s] The Larkins (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Summer Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip (PG) [s] QI: Past Times (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Hawke: The Larrikin And The Leader (MA15+) [s] Movie: “Goldstone” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: Aaron Pedersen

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Today [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day Session *Live* [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] NINE News [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night Session *Live* [s] Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night Session *Live* From Melbourne Park [s] New Amsterdam: The Karman Line (M) [s] – When Sharpe has a case that hits close to home, she and Max team up to make things right for the patient; Iggy and Bloom are forced to make a tough call on a unique situation.

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6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (PG) [s] 9:00 NCIS: Docked (M v) [s] – NCIS investigates the death of a man on a cruise ship whose body is discovered in the ship’s sauna.

10:00 NCIS: Los Angeles: A Land Of Wolves (M v) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

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Sunrise [s] 5:30 The Morning Show [s] 10:00 Seven Morning News [s] Motorbike Cops (PG) Cricket: The Ashes: 11:00 Pre Game [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 4:00 England: Test 5: Day 5: Session 1 *Live* From Blundstone Arena [s] 6:00 Cricket: The Ashes: The Lunch 7:00 Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Session 2 11:00 *Live* [s] Seven News [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Session 3 12:00 *Live* [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Sixers *Live* From The Adelaide Oval [s] Born To Kill?: Richard Chase (MA15+) [s] Absentia: 1:00 Me You Him Me (MA15+) [s] Home Shopping 1:30

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

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

Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:00 France 24 Feature News Religious Programs [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Healthy Homes Australia [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Escape Fishing With ET [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour My Market Kitchen [s] 2:00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Pooches At Play [s] Bitesize Freshly Picked [s] 2:05 Football: FIFA World Cup Studio 10: Saturday [s] 2022 Magazine Pat Callinan’s 4x4 2:35 Going Places With Ernie Adventures [s] Dingo (PG) All 4 Adventure [s] 3:05 London’s Great Bridges Destination Dessert [s] 4:55 Motor Sports: Dakar Rally Three Blue Ducks (PG) [s] 5:55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Farm To Fork [s] Lochs (PG) Taste Of Australia With 6:30 SBS World News Hayden Quinn [s] 7:35 Great Escapes With Morgan Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Freeman: North Country Roads Less Travelled [s] Breakout 10 News First [s] 8:30 World’s Greatest Hotels (PG) Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 9:25 World’s Most Beautiful Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Railway Men: Round 10: Adelaide 10:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does United v Melbourne City Countdown (M l,s) *Replay* [s] 11:10 Dublin Murders (M l,v) Ambulance UK (PG) [s] 12:15 Movie: “Midnight In Paris” (PG) Home Shopping (’11) Stars: Owen Wilson

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

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

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ARTS & CULTURE

Meet 1st Wed 10am Hall available for hire.

The Lakes Church

Central Coast Asbestos

All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, Diseases Support Group 4976 1642 10:30am & 5pm, Support for those suffering with Toukley District Art Kids church, youth group, cafe, asbestos diseases and others Society wheelchair friendly, interested in asbestos issues.

Lake Munmorah Painting, drawing groups and 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah You are not alone, meet with 50s Plus Leisure and classes, demonstarations and 4353 0977 others who can share their Learning Club workshops. Open 7 days thelakes.net.au experiences. Bring a family Computer classes, dancing, 10am - 4pm, Cafe. or friend. exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, COMMUNITY CENTRES 1pm atmember Tues - drawing 10am - 1pm, Ourimbah RSL on fourth carpet bowls and Tai Chi. Wed-painting 9:30am - 12:30pm Wed of each month.

Berkeley Vale 4358 8390 4392 4666 Maree 0419 418 190 Neighbourhood Centre toukleyartgallery@gmail.com www.toukleyartgallery.com.au Information and referral, energy Long Jetty Over Better Hearing Australia account assistance, food 50s Club Wyong Writers Hearing loss management assistance, no interest loans, Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis, Yoga Writers meet monthly to computer, printing and internet Support and educational groups , Computer lessons, exercise encourage and develop their providing practical experience access, kid’s school holiday classes, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold writing skills.We meet on the 4th and confidence. activities, parenting program, and much more.

Saturday of each month – arrive 4321 0275 workshops, drop-in centre, Free WI FI - 9am to 3 pm at 1.15pm for a 1.30 start. community garden, walking 4332 5522 Woodbury Community Centre group.

Central Coast Prostate 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi.

4388 5801 or Cancer Support Group RSL Pelican Day

4333 7489

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

Central Coast Watercolour Society 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

0490 538 494

Club Killarney Vale

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

4332 3789

Toukley Presbyterian Church

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

4392 9904

manager@bvnc.org.au https://bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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

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

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre

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

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

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

Supporting disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated people offering- community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs.

Open community garden.

4353 1750

Wyoming Community Centre

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

147 Maidens Brush Rd.Venue Hire (Covid Rules apply) Financial CounsellingCommunity Support and AssistanceNDIS ProviderOut of School Hours CareWork Experience and Student Placements.

43237483

wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com

www.gosfordcommunity.org.au lizzy@gosfordcommunity.org.au

Wyong Uniting Church

HEALTH GROUPS

0421 785 599

Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares.

Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford

Weekly Sunday Service 9am All welcome!

Wheelchair and Walker accessible Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Road, Wyong wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

(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.

1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au

S.A

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

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, 7.00pm - 1st. Monday

0410 309 494

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

Liberal Party Ourimbah Branch How good is this?

2nd Thurs

0468 476 237

PROBUS CLUBS

Biz Plus Networking Association

Grow your business & build worthwhile relationships.

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

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

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

SPORT KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy

Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs, Kangy Angy

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

Wyong Lakes Australian

0478 228 914

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

Wyong Probus Club

Canton Beach Sports Club Lawn Bowls

Ladies and gentlemen welcome.

Rules Football Club Guest speakers, morning tea Play AFL - Teams for Boys, Girls, and many activities.

Women & Men. 9.30am 4th Tues No Experience Necessary Bateau Bay Bowling Club 0404 257 702

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

SERVICE GROUPS

Wyong Family History Group Inc.

The Lions Club of The Entrance

4351 2211

SPECIAL INTEREST

The Entrance Probus Club

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

Interested in researching your family history in Australia and overseas? Come along and learn how. Building 9/6 Rankens Court, Wyong. Tues - Thurs at 10am - 3pm.

Bookings essential

4972 5562

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

crosswords, play reading Bateau Bay - Memoirs, Reading Central Coast Greens Group - Killarney Vale - Talks, Local, state wide, national & Mah Jong - Toukley - Creative international issues & campaigns Writing - Berkley Vale - Music Council and parliamentary appreciation - Chittaway Bay representation - 3rd Thur Movies kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Groups/schools welcome Morning tea/lunch for group bookings, wheelchair friendly, Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd, Wyong Sun-Thur 10am-2pm

4352 1886

help your local community Sat Garage Sales and BBQ 7 to 11.30am

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

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

secwfhg2@westnet.com.au

theentrancelions@gmail.com

MUSIC

The Lions Club of Gwandalan

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 Join the Lions, make friends and

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN Office Plants that Thrive pebbles that are kept moist.

Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) does need bright light, but it can live happily in cooler temperatures and as a bonus, it can stay alive for weeks without watering.

Jade Plant brings luck and financial gains.

Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginate) is a ‘false palm’ meaning it looks like a palm but is not one and this leaves us with the palm feel but a plant that can tolerate cooler spaces.

This plant will help heal relationships.

Desk Mates CHERALYN DARCEY

Planning on a home office for 2022? Going back to work soon and want to take a green friend with you?

Indoor plants can make us healthy, happy, calm, more focused and breathe a little easier, science has proved it, but can you plonk any old plant anywhere? The secret is, there is no such thing as an ‘indoor’ plant, just ones that usually live in the understories of forests and jungles, the shadier side of life on rocky outcrops, caves and cliffs and ones who are simply good at adaptation.

While you must ensure that your indoor environment matches your plant’s needs to thrive there are also meanings and energies that many cultures across the world attribute to plants.

Here are some of my suggestions for plants that will not only match your workspace but will bring with them some interesting and helpful energies.

Almost indestructible These are the tough guys of the plant world, but you can also use selfwatering pots and devices to do the work for you and slow-release fertilisers if you want to try other plants.

Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) is almost indestructible.

It adapts, half dies and revives but if you treat it nicely this plant will love

you back.

It is said that this plant brings good work ethics and increases productivity.

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) can handle just about whatever you can dish up and still look amazing.

Low light is also no problem for this stunner either.

Said to increase security and smooth negotiations.

An honourable mention goes to Spider Plant because while not as tough as most, they are easy to grow.

Spider Plants (Chlorophytum colosum) are enjoying a big comeback from their 1970s heyday and why not?

They are also very easy to propagate from their ‘jumping spiders’.

It is said they boost mindfulness.

Low light lovers You will need to find plants that can survive and hopefully thrive in these low light conditions or place a few strategic grow lights over them.

Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) will grow in filtered light to shade and can handle the top few centimetres drying out.

In the Language of Plants, they are thought to build prosperity and block unwanted visitors.

Lady Palm (Rhapis excelsa) is a shady lady as well and only needs watering once a week.

GARDEN BOOK REVIEW When did our modern obsession with houseplants begin? They also feature in mass produced artworks, textiles, and designs.

The Hidden Houseplants

Histories

of

By Maddie & Alice Bailey, Hardie Grant London, 2021 ISBN: 9781784884055

Each of our indoor friends has a fascinating back-story and often connections with fashion, culture, and even politics.

Maddie and Alice have written a gorgeously illustrated book full of the tales and histories of many of our beloved indoor green friends.

Daughters of highly respected horticulturalist and author Fran Bailey, they also run the destination plant stores ‘Forest London’ and I think they have done their heritage proud with this title.

It is a fresh, fascinating, and beautiful plant book for all.

Thought to help stimulate new ideas and encourage communication.

Radiator Plant (Peperomia spp.) suits a desk but will tolerate a bit of shade.

They are very easy to grow with a huge number of beautiful varieties available.

This plant brings with it the ability to see the facts and truth.

High light lovers Care needs to be taken if you have a lot of light and placement of your plants.

Do not sit them on windowsills or next to window if they don’t open as it will be akin to sticking it in an oven.

Move the plants into the middle of rooms.

Light loving plants: Swiss Cheese Vine (Monstera obliqua) likes to be in the light and makes a lovely desk plant on a trellis or even left to run along surfaces.

Can help boost opportunities and helps others see your point of view.

Wax Plant (Hoya spp.) can be trained to climb up or along a support or left to cascade over an edge.

They also do not need much water, preferring things on the dry side.

This plant brings with it protection and prosperity.

We like it hot Beware, all the ways you try to cool yourself will not be taken as well by the plants but if the area is hot, try these.

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) prefers things on the warmer side and humid side so make such you mist, mist mist!

In winter they can survive with a drink every few weeks.

They boost interest and help those learning.

Succulents and Cacti are both warmth lovers and enjoy light so don’t keep these babies in the corner.

Don’t overwater as this is the usual cause of death.

With various meanings, most will bring longevity and ingenuity.

We like it cool Chilled environments also usually have dry air.

If your workspace is just a touch on the cooler side, then you can try standing pots on trays filled with

I’ve had a few accidents with water and plants on my desks so while you can forgo flowers and plants around electronics and paperwork all together, these two can work well with you.

Painted-leaf Begonia (Begonia rex) are great substitutes for flowers with their pretty colours, but they will need to be watered with rain or distilled water.

These plants boost creative thinking and set a firm boundary.

Air Plants (Tillandsia spp.) are the perfect desk mates because there are no pots of dirt or saucers of water to tip onto your electronics.

They do need good airflow, just like you!They bring calm and peacefulness.

GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK You can plant the following now: Culinary herbs, beans, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, cape gooseberry, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, chilli, choko, cress, cucumber, eggplant, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, melons, mustard, okra, parsnip, pumpkin, radish, rhubarb, rocket, salsify, silverbeet, spring onion, sweetcorn, squash, tomato, ageratum, alyssum, amaranths, aster, begonia, California poppy, celosia, cockscomb, coleus, cosmos, cyclamen, gazania, gerbera, marigold, nasturtium, petunia, phlox, portulaca, rudbeckia, salvia, snapdragon, sunflower, torenia, verbena, vinca, Viscaria, waratah, zinnia Next Week: Technology for Gardeners Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 10am live every Saturday on CoastFM963.

She is also co-host of @ MostlyAboutPlants a weekly botanical history & gardening podcast with Victoria White.

Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

YOU AND YOUR GARDEN Can I Plant my Christmas Poinsettia? Crystal from Woy Woy

Hi Cheralyn, I’ve heard that you can plant a poinsettia in the garden.

Is that right and if so, what do I need to do?

Hi Crystal, if you go down to the garden centres today, you will find a very reasonably priced plant that will turn into a rather lovely shrub that provides a burst of winter colour every year in your garden.

You also may have been given or purchased a poinsettia already this Christmas and they can most certainly grow in your garden.

Find a sheltered, sunny spot, but they will tolerate part shade.

Dig over the soil and improve with some well-rotted cow manure or commercial soil improver about two weeks before you plan to plant.

Take the poinsettia out of the pot and gently tease out the roots.

Don’t remove all the soil from the root ball.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root

ball and the same depth as it.

Place into the hole and then backfill, pressing down soil around the plant and water deeply.

Make sure you surround with an organic mulch and keep at least 6cm from the base of the plant.

Feed with a manure or weed tea or commercial liquid feed every fortnight.

Your poinsettia flowers are the tiny cream-coloured blooms surrounded by bright red, but sometimes white or pink, bracts (modified leaves).

This show of colour occurs naturally in winter and to make this happen in Australia for the popular Christmas potted plants they are placed in cold and dark green houses.

Poinsettias are prone to aphids and thrips so a pyrethrum spray will help if you notice them.

Prune back dead or dying branches in late winter to about 10cm and leave a few leaves on the stem to encourage new growth.

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Business & Property

Property market great for investors but no so good for tenants Mardi has made it to a list of the 20 suburbs across Australia where it is currently near impossible to find a rental property.

According to a report from Well Home Loans, the average rental for a house in Mardi has increased by $115 per week in the past 12 months.

This placed it 14th in the list of 20 suburbs in Australia deemed the most difficult to find a rental property.

Every suburb on this ranking had only one, two or three vacant rental properties when the research was conducted in December 2021.

To qualify as ‘vacant’, a property had to have been advertised for rent for 21 days or more.

To make sure every suburb had a legitimate rental market, suburbs were excluded if they had fewer than 500 rental properties.

To make sure every suburb had a tight rental market, suburbs were excluded if days on market were 20 days or above.

To make sure tenants couldn’t easily find accommodation in markets nearby, suburbs were excluded if their ‘SA3’ had a vacancy rate of one per cent or above (the Australian Bureau of Statistics refers to a cluster of suburbs as a ‘statistical area 3’, or a ‘SA3’).

That ensured neighbouring suburbs also had tight rental markets.

To make sure the SA3 itself had a legitimate rental market, SA3s were excluded if fewer than five per cent of local dwellings were rental properties.

To make sure the SA3 itself had a strengthening rental market, SA3s were excluded if

Tea tree Place Mardi rental house currently available to rent for $630 per week

weekly house rents had grown less than five per cent over the previous year.

The result was a small list of Australian suburbs that had legitimate rental markets and where tenants were competing the hardest for available homes.

To establish a top 20 ranking, suburbs were then ranked

based on the highest change in house rental rates over the previous 12 months.

The top 20 suburbs turned out to be geographically diverse, with every state and territory, except the Northern Territory, represented.

However, it turned out to be skewed towards the regions, with just three of the suburbs

located in the capital cities.

Well Home Loans CEO Scott Spencer said there were two different stories playing out in these 20 suburbs, with investors in a strong position and tenants in a weak position.

“If you’re an investor in a suburb that contains only three vacant rental properties, tenants have to compete hard

for your property, which gives you the chance to push up rents,” he said.

“Conversely, if you’re a tenant, life is really tough, because it’s difficult to find accommodation and you know rents are climbing fast.

“To make matters worse, all the suburbs in this report are in areas with very low vacancy

rates, so even if tenants were prepared to move one or two suburbs along, they’d still find it hard to secure accommodation.

“That gives investors considerable market power.”

Spencer said tenants in these suburbs might want to consider buying, especially if rents had increased to a point where they were now more expensive than mortgage repayments.

He noted that some of these suburbs had high levels of disadvantage, as measured by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which may make it hard for local residents to get onto the property ladder.

The suburbs identified in this report are not guaranteed to remain tight rental markets.

The suburbs were chosen based on their current characteristics, not future prospects.

The data for the study comes from Suburbtrends, a property research consultancy that is regularly quoted by the mainstream media.

The total number of rental properties in each area was an estimate calculated by combining data from the most recent published census (which shows the share of properties rented by a real estate agent within a suburb) with data from Suburbtrends (which shows the number of unique residential properties within a suburb).

Information was sourced from Suburbtrends (covering the 12 months to December 2021) and the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ most recent published census (2016).

Jackie Pearson

Information on Mardi’s rental market

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Young people living away from home as well as carers who support frail aged people or disabled people or those with a medical condition will be receiving higher benefits from January 1 this year. So too will students either living at home or away from home.

More than 1 million Australians on different government allowances will receive more money. The payments are in line with a 3.5% indexation rate, the highest rate since 2012.

The rate of Youth Allowance for young people living away from home will increase by $17.90, from $512.50 to $537.40 per fortnight.

For those aged 18 or over living at home, it will increase by $12.40, from $354.60 to $367.00 per fortnight. Singles with children will receive $23 more, lifting the rate from $656 to $679 per fortnight.

For those on a special rate of Youth Allowance who are over 22 years old, singles living away from home will have $21.40 more, increasing the fortnightly payment from $611.90 to $633.30.

The qualifying threshold of the income limits of parents for students to qualify for Youth Allowance also increases by $511 per annum up to $56,137.

Austudy for students will increase by $17.90, from $512.50 to $530.40 per fortnight.

For singles with children, the rate will increase from $656 by $23 to $679 per fortnight.

Students are allowed to earn $15 more per fortnight up to $452 to qualify for full Austudy payments.

Carer Allowances to support people who care for someone with a disability, medical condition, or a frail aged person will increase from $131.90 by $4.60 to $136.50 per fortnight.

Also benefit payments for the

assistance of isolated children, the youth disability support pension, mobility allowance, double orphan pension and additional child amounts paid under some social security agreements, will also increase by 3.5%.

A full list of new rates and thresholds is available online.

Changes to Child Care Subsidy (CCS) have been brought forward and around 250,000 families will be approximately $2200 a year better off from March 7 this year.

Families with two or more children aged five years and under in care will have their CCS

rate increased by 30% for their second child and any younger children, up to a maximum rate of 95%.

More than half of eligible families will receive the maximum 95% subsidy.

A family earning $110,000 a year with two kids in care, four days a week, will be better off by around $100 each week.

The $10,655 annual CCS cap was scrapped on 10 December last year and applied retrospectively for the whole 2021-22 financial year.

Anyone who reaches the cap before this date will have any additional out-of-pocket costs

for the 2021-22 financial year reimbursed.

Women leaving a violent relationship are able to access a one-off Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) of up to $5000 to help set themselves up.

The payment comes in the form of $1500 in cash and the remainder in goods and services or direct payments of rental bonds, removalists, school fees and other support to establish a safe home.

Violence includes physical, verbal, sexual, emotional, psychological or economic abuse.

You may qualify if you are the intimate partner who is

experiencing violence, or who has experienced violence and has recently left the relationship for safety reasons and you are struggling with finances.

The EVP was introduced at the end of October last year and runs for a trial period of two years. It is being run through Uniting as well as eight other organisations around Australia such as the Wesley Mission.

Call 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 if you are experiencing family violence and need immediate support or advice and you will be helped with information about the $5000 payment.

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The money tips that Money readers are acting on this year Most of us know what we should be doing with our money, but actually doing it is another matter.

We asked our readers to share the money tips they’ll finally be acting on in 2022.

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3. Time to start salary sacrificing into super after a pause to buy the family home. Automation, baby! – Joshua 4. I’m researching an area to buy an investment property and doing due diligence and next year I’m committed to finally buying! – Andrew

5. Source more secondhand items, and reuse , repair or upcycle what I can. Be more concious regarding buying things I really don’t need. – Melissa.

6. I’m going to forgo my weekly lotto ticket and daily bought coffee, and put that $40 into super as salary sacrifice. – Jason

7. I’m going to pay myself first.

– Kim 8. Making a superannuation contribution and claiming it back on tax! Small win in the short term while investing long term too! – Alexandra 9. Invest in the stockmarket

regularly! Because it’s about time in the market, not timing the market. I’ll be dollar-cost -averaging fortnightly. – Nena 10. I’ll be asking my HR/payroll to pay extra amounts into my super before I get paid. That way, I won’t miss it. – Kim SUSAN HELY

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Planning department issues requirements for Woolworths expansion The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has issued the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARS) for the expansion of the Woolworths distribution centre at Warnervale.

The SEARS was issued on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 which indicates that Woolworths Group Ltd’s plans to expand its existing distribution centre on Warren Rd, Warnervale, are moving quickly.

This means the proponent now has the go ahead to prepare all necessary documentation the Department requires for the State Significant Development to be considered for approval.

According to the SEARS Woolworths will be required to address all all relevant legislation, environmental

The existing Woolworths distribution centre at Warnervale

planning instruments, plans, policies and guidelines in an Environmental Impact

Statement (EIS).

Woolworths will be required

to identify how its proposal complies with applicable development standards and

provide a detailed justification for any non-compliances.

The applicant’s response to the SEARS must also provide a detailed calculation of the capital investment value (CIV) of the development, prepared by a qualified quantity surveyor, an estimate of the retained and new jobs that would be created during the construction and operational phases of the development, including details of the methodology to determine the figures provided.

Other elements to be examined under the SEARS include design quality, built form and urban design, visual impact.

A traffic, transport and accessibility impact assessment will need to be submitted to the Department along with a site-wide landscaping plan and ecologically sustainable development report.

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Land tax relief extended Applications for land tax relief will be extended until February 28 to give eligible commercial and residential landowners more time to access the program.

NSW Minister for Finance Damien Tudehope said the land tax relief was designed to make it easier for landowners who supported their tenants during a challenging year.

“Extending the deadline for landowners to access land tax relief will give people more time to get the necessary documents together and

access any help they may need to complete an application,” Tudehope said.

“Many renters, commercial and residential, had a financially tough 2021 with reduced turnover or work hours due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

“We heard from landowners that they wanted to help their tenants, but they also have bills to pay. Providing land tax relief enabled them to work with their tenants to offer rent reductions and to alleviate some of the cost-burden during restrictions.

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Government is helping commercial or residential landowners who have reduced their tenants’ rent, between July 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021.”

NSW landowners may be eligible to receive a reduction of up to 100 per cent of their land tax payable for the 2021 land tax year if they provided a reduction in rent to a tenant between July 1 and December 31.

This package follows a similar program run for the 2020 land tax year.

Minister for Small Business

and Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said the Government was always committed to assisting those in need.

“We know this program has previously helped to keep businesses in business, people in jobs, and roofs over heads,” Petinos said.

“That’s why we are extending this package to ensure landlords can continue to provide relief to small businesses and residents while we get through this challenging period.”

To be eligible for land tax relief, a landowner must be

leasing to a commercial tenant who has a turnover up to $50M and has been deemed eligible for NSW Government COVID-19 support grants or a residential tenant who has lost 25 per cent or more of household income due to COVID-19.

The landowner must have reduced rent for the affected tenant for any period between July 1 and December 31, without any requirement for it to be paid back.

Landlords can also access the Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund, which provides small commercial or retail

landlords with a monthly grant up to the value of any rental relief provided, to a maximum of $3,000 per month per property.

To be eligible, a landlord cannot claim land tax relief for rent reductions provided to tenants between July 1 and December 31.

Applications for the Commercial Landlord Hardship Fund close March 31.

Source: Media release, Jan 4 NSW Government

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No submissions have been made in relation to a proposal to build three townhouses with Torrens title subdivision at 10 Armidale St, The Entrance.

The development application has been advertised by Central Coast Council following its lodgement in December 2021.

The site at 10 Armidale St, The Entrance is registered as Lot 67, Section 2 in DP14230.

The site is rectangular in shape with a frontage of 15.27 metres and a total length of 44.28 metres, according to the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) submitted to Council in support of the development application.

The site area is 675.9 square metres.

“According to Council’s LEP maps the site is not affected by flooding, biodiversity, foreshore building line or scenic protection,” the SEE said.

“The site is only affected by acid sulphate soils.”

The site is located in a medium density residential area (zoning R3 – Medium Density Residential).

“Surrounding developments

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Aerial view of development site

consist primarily of detached dwelling houses, multidwelling housing and residential flat buildings.”

According to the SEE the proponent plans to subdivide the lot into three strata lots: lots 1 and 3 would be approximately 248 square metres each and lot 2 would be smaller at 180

square metres.

“It is proposed to construct 3 x 3-bedrooms townhouses with a common driveway.

Each Dwelling will consist of ground floors with a garage space, kitchen with walk in pantry and laundry, ‘alfresco’ located on north-western side and Private Open Space (POS)

directly accessible from the ground floor living room.

On the first floor each dwelling will consist of: a master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite; two bedrooms; a bathroom; and a study area.

According to the SEE, the design of the multi dwellings are based on energy efficiency

principles with windows to living areas.

“The simple design of the proposed new dwellings provides adequate solar and wind access to all habitable areas.

“The proposed ceiling height increases the overall look of the rooms giving the house

openness from inside and making it look more spacious.

“The front facade is designed to have an interesting and modern look when viewed from the street.

“The proposal is consistent with the existing residential character in regard to setbacks to the proposed house, locations of the private open space to the rear of the site and location of driveway.

“It can be seen that the proposed development satisfies most of the requirements set up in WLEP & WDCP. “The proposed multi-dwelling development at 10 Armidale St, The Entrance will be in keeping with the strategic aims of the Wyong LEP and be sympathetic to the existing medium density developments providing aesthetic continuity.

“The conclusion of this report is that the proposal is suitable for development in this location.

“Under all the circumstances of the case, it is therefore recommended to Council for favourable consideration,” the SEE said.

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Rebates available for al fresco dining Local hospitality businesses still have time to register for the NSW Government’s $5000 Alfresco Restart Rebate announced late in 2021.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the funding would provide thousands of businesses with the opportunity to grow and expand.

“NSW is the best place to be during summer and we want more businesses to take advantage of our desirable, sunny weather,” Perrottet said.

“Whether you’re … a restaurant in a regional community or a pub on the coast, this is about providing businesses with more choice and convenience.”

Up to 5000 small and

medium-sized businesses which are opening or expanding alfresco dining areas may be eligible for the rebate.

“We know being outside is the safest way to enjoy ourselves during the pandemic, and this rebate will make it easier for businesses to embrace everything outdoor dining has to offer.

“The $25.5M program will

see the dreams of business owners of turning their courtyard into a café or expanding to serve a summer curbside chardonnay into a reality.

“Applying for the rebate can be done online and once the registration has been approved, businesses will be able to claim it through their Business Profile from late February.”

The funding was part of the NSW Government’s $66 million Alfresco Restart Package.

Businesses are encouraged to get onboard as soon as possible as the $5000 rebate is capped to the first 5000 successful applicants.

Hospitality businesses will be able to claim eligible expenses incurred from October 14 2021 to April 30 2022.

Claims must be made by 30 April 2022.

For more information on the Alfresco Restart Rebate visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/ projects/outdoor-dining Source: Media release, Dec 23 NSW Government

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Developer says small lot sizes acceptable An application is being considered for the subdivision of the former Toowoon Bay Van Park at 2-4 Charlton St, Toowoon Bay, from a two-lot into a four-lot Torrens title subdivision.

The site is on the northern side of Charlton Street, an area characterised by residential housing comprising a mixture of both low and medium density developments generally one to two storeys in height.

Access to Toowoon Bay is at the eastern end of Charlton Street approximately 200m from the site.

The land is zoned R1 General Residential and is identified as being affected by flooding in the rear north-west corner.

The site comprises two lots and is regular in shape, having a 26m frontage to Charlton St and depth of approximately 83m, resulting in an overall area of 2156 square metres.

A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) submitted in support of the application said the site falls gradually to the rear with an overall fall of approximately 1.5m from the front boundary to the rear boundary.

“The site was previously used as a caravan park and retains several buildings associated with this use which will be demolished under separate application,” the SEE said.

An aerial view of the former Toowoon Bay van park

“There are no significant trees or native vegetation.

“The proposed subdivision will reorientate the lots from a north-south alignment to an east-west alignment and incorporate a right of carriage way and easement for services along the western boundary.”

The resultant lot sizes would all be over 500 square metres but three of the four would be around 450 square metres due to their proposed battleaxe shape.

“The development will involve installation of services and drainage infrastructure, the construction of the access driveway along the western boundary, and some minor filling and retaining wall at the rear of the land to a maximum height of 600mm.

“The existing easement to drain water affecting the land will be realigned so as to

provide an unimpeded building envelope to proposed Lot 4.

“One new driveway crossover is proposed on Charlton St. “An assessment of the proposed development has not identified any unreasonable adverse environmental impacts likely to arise as a result of the proposal,” the SEE said.

The rear north-western comer of the site is affected by flood as depicted on Council’s Flood Planning Map. “Minor filling is proposed at the rear of the lot to provide Proposed Lot 4 with a building area above the 1 per cent flood level,” the SEE said.

“This results in a retaining wall being constructed for approximately half the length of the western boundary.

“Given the minor extent of flooding affecting the subject

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“Arrangements will be made with the relevant utility providers for the additional connections to service the lots with water, electricity and sewage disposal.

“Stormwater will drain to the rear easement under gravity which will be re-routed around the eastern and northern boundaries of the site.

“Suitable vehicular access for each lot will be provided through construction of the access driveway and registration of a right of carriageway.”

The recommended lot size for a battle axe lot under the Wyong DCP is 750 square metres (excluding the access

handle) but proposed lots 2, 3 and 4 fail to meet the minimum recommended lot size.

However, according to the

applicant, “Despite the numerical non-compliance, the proposed lots are considered to meet the objectives in relation to lot size which are: to enable water and energy efficient design of buildings and services; to encourage waste minimisation, collection and disposal; to assist conservation of habitat for native fauna and flora; and to retain of significant natural features.

“The plans include indicative developable areas demonstrating that adequate area is available on each of the resultant lots to accommodate a standard dwelling design,” according to the applicant.

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Boarding house proposed for Wyong A new boarding house has been proposed for Leppington St, Wyong.

According to Central Coast Council’s development application tracker, on December 17 an application was lodged with Council for a 24-room boarding house with a manager at 15 Leppington St, Wyong.

The application includes a request to demolish existing structures.

The applicant is listed as Beveridge Williams.

Council’s DA tracker says it is awaiting further information from the applicant and no documents have been made available as at January 11.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Vaccine now available for children aged five to 11 Children aged five to 11 on the Central Coast are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) will be made available for roughly 720,000 children in that age group across NSW. “More than 18,000 kids aged five to 11 have caught COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, which highlights why vaccination is so important,” Perrottet said.

“We saw a great vaccination response for children aged 1215, so we hope parents will book in their younger children before they start or go back to school.

“I want to also encourage anyone who has not yet received a COVID-19 vaccination to do so.

“This includes adults who had their second dose four months ago and are now due for a booster.”

Children aged five to 11 will be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccine in a range of centres and local community settings including general practices, community pharmacies, NSW Health clinics and other providers such as Aboriginal Medical Services.

NSW Health has so far delivered more than 326,027 booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines, in support of the Federal Government’s vaccine program.

People aged 18 and older can get a booster at least four months after receiving their second dose of any of the COVID-19 vaccines registered for use in Australia.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard

said most parents have always embraced the public health messaging which has helped lift our childhood vaccination rates across NSW. “Whether it be measles or whooping cough or Pneumococcal or Hepatitis B, parents in NSW have always listened to the science to help protect their kids,” Hazzard said.

“No one wants to see their child in hospital and the best way we can safeguard our kids against COVID-19 and importantly, the elderly around them, is to get them vaccinated.”

Bookings can be made at a NSW Health clinic, GP or pharmacy via the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder.

Source: Media release, Jan 10 NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet

Latest COVID health orders Central Coast residents will soon have to report their Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) results under the latest public health orders in NSW. New restrictions were introduced from January 8 to stay in force until January-27 and non-elective surgery has been suspended through to February.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the state was dealing with a highly transmissible variant.

“Fortunately it appears to be a much less severe form of COVID-19 and our high vaccination rates are clearly helping to keep people safe,” Perrottet said on January 7.

“To alleviate pressure on the hospital system and staff, we’re

extending the usual holiday suspension of non-urgent elective surgery through to February.

“Public health orders will also be updated next week to include

a requirement that people report their positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) results, linking those impacted with health support and advice about how they can manage their symptoms from

home.”

From January 8 to 27 singing and dancing will be prohibited in hospitality venues (including pubs, clubs, nightclubs, bars, and restaurants), entertainment

facilities, and major recreation facilities.

The ban will not apply for weddings, or for students and instructors and performers in the settings listed above.

Major events scheduled for the coming weeks will be riskassessed by NSW Health and the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC).

Event organisers should assume their event will proceed unchanged unless they are contacted by NSW Health to advise otherwise.

People are asked to continue to use common sense in limiting large household gatherings and gather outdoors where possible and should stay seated when drinking in hospitality venues.

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Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the best way to keep communities safe is through the booster program.

“Anybody for whom vaccination was mandatory already, will now have boosters mandated,” Hazzard said.

“This means for people working in particular settings to be classified as fully vaccinated, they will now need to have had three shots.

“Boosters provide additional protection not only for you, but for your colleagues, loved ones and community.”

Source: Media release, Jan 7 NSW Government

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Teachers want a plan for safe return to school The Central Coast subbranch of the Independent Education Union is calling for consultation and clarity from the NSW Government as teachers, support staff and students prepare for the return to school.

Given the current high COVID infection rates, the union expects the government and employers to work together on Work Health and Safety (WHS) provisions such as: ventilation in classrooms; student vaccination; access to COVID testing; booster shots for school staff; and the impact of potential staff shortages.

Central Coast IEU organiser Charles Wheeler said, “Central Coast schools due are to reopen in two weeks’ time but there has been almost no communication from the NSW Government yet about how it is going to happen and how it is going to happen safely.

“Teachers and support staff have to expertise to advise about best ways to proceed,” Wheeler said.

He said “shortage” was the key word when discussing how schools on the Coast would need to prepare for the new school year.

“There are currently 500,000 active cases [of COVID-19] in NSW and on the Central Coast there’s 10,000 give or take a few but there were only 200 active cases on the Central Coast when school finished last year so a lot has changed in a very short period of time and teachers need certainty.

“I think the biggest issue for teachers at the moment is the fact there is a dire teacher shortage on the Central Coast.

“It is never easy for schools to find casual teachers as it is and this existing problem is going to be exacerbated.

“Who will teach students when schools are under staffed and who will even supervise them or will schools be forced to close?

“Would we be teaching face to face or remotely?

“Teachers don’t know this and they need to prepare to

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kick off 2022 – it is very difficult for teachers to completely change their lesson delivery at the drop of a hat.

“We need certainty about the mandatory status of the booster shots.

“Central Coast school workers know that there is talk that a booster shot will become mandatory and as we know on the Coast it is not always easy to book in for a booster shot at the drop of a hat particularly when you are back working full time.”

“If teachers and support staff require a booster to be fully vaccinated, what is the proposed timeline and what support will be in place to ensure they can access this vaccination?” said Acting Secretary of the NSW IEUA Branch, Pam Smith said.

“The IEU is ready to work together with employers and the State Government to make the return to school as streamlined as possible, but there must be consultation every step of the way, and the resources and support to help teachers and other

educational staff get back to work safely needs to be in place,” she said.

“At the moment, the situation is confusing for teachers, employers, parents and the union.

“It is critical that everyone’s health and safety is protected, otherwise the return to school could turn into a super spreader event.”

Smith told CCC that the current levels of infection in the community could exacerbate an existing shortage of casual teachers.

“We are short of casual teachers - it is an issue generally in the government, Catholic and independent sectors.

“Last year our members were saying it was increasingly difficult to find casuals and if there are staff that can’t return at the beginning of the school year that will certainly put pressure on the supply of casuals.”

When asked whether the NSW Government was engaging with the IEU, Smith said: “The answer is no and I

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am not sure they are communicating with the Teachers’ Federation in the government school sector either.

“This government has a tendency for government by media release.

“For example the Premier said today (Monday, January 10) there would be a focus on rapid antigen testing to schools.

“He said if a child in a cohort tested positive there would be rapid antigen testing for all students in that cohort and that parents can do the testing at home and upload the results.

“That sounds fine but where are they getting the supply, will the parents be able to do that and will they be able to upload or will they depend on the school?

“Does that mean the child will come late to school that day, what does it actually mean?”

Smith said she was aware of some schools who had purchased a supply of rapid antigen test kits last year but not all schools

could afford to do so.

“Supply would need to be a whole lot better than it is now,” she said.

“It is not clear where the supplies are coming from.

“It is likely that supplies will be made available by the school to the parents but I didn’t read that clearly in the media release.

“They are exactly the questions our members will be asking.”

Smith said the IEU considered ventilation and air quality in classrooms to be a work in progress.

Although vaccination eligibility for five to 11 year old children started from Monday, January 10 she said supply was an issue.

“The Federal Government is certainly encouraging parents to take their children along but we are hearing that there are issues with getting a booking in the first place and if they have a booking, they are being informed supply is an issue and they will have to wait.”

Access to booster shots for teachers is another issue that

the IEU wants to see resolved before the start of the school year.

There are two aspects of the issue - one is the availability issue of boosters.

“You would think that when you are eligible you can just go and get a booster and again we are hearing that is very problematic.

“I have heard from members they try to get a booster and wait two weeks or four weeks and the government’s message is to shop around but it shouldn’t be that hard.

“The current impact of COVID on the supply chain means it is not as easy to get a booster as it should be.

“Then there’s the likelihood that State Governments will mandate that a booster is required to be fully vaccinated.

“What is the timeline for that because if they are going to mandate it – and I believe Victoria already has for health, education and disability services - people do become eligible at different times,” she said.

While there is not yet a Public Health Order in place in NSW to mandate the definition of fully vaccinated to include a third or booster shot, Smith said NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet “has referred to it”.

Will schools be COVIDready by the start of the school term?

“That’s the big question and that is why the IEU is making these comments.

“The Premier and Prime Minister have said they want schools to open after Australia day, with everything in place around testing, vaccination and the issue of what staff will be available.

“There is a government determination for schools to open but what does it look like in practice?

“Schools are at the heart of our communities.

“We want schools to reopen safely for families and students and school staff and that means there needs to be consultation with staff and their unions.”

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Cohen a national winner Cohen Baldwin from Lakes Grammar’s 2021 Year 5/6 OC Class was awarded $10,000 after being named the national winner of Origin’s Little Big Idea competition in the Grade 5-6 category.

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Bewilderment

Author: Richard Powers Publisher: Penguin

From the author of Overstory (previously reviewed) comes a story about Theo, a widower who is raising his son Robin (Robbie).

Theo is an astrobiologist who lives in Wisconsin and teaches at the university.

He is also working with Carl Stryker, co-authoring “a paper about detecting biosignature gases from lensing-revealed exoplanets”.

Riveting stuff.

However, Theo is behind on his edits for the paper, he is behind on his teaching responsibilities, grant money is scarce and there is a chance his research funding will be pulled.

The government in power is unreasonable.

But what is Theo to do?

Robbie needs him.

When we meet Theo and Robbie, they are on a camping trip.

Robbie is eight and going to be nine.

They are both struggling with the loss of Alyssa, Theo’s wife and Robbie’s mother, who died in a car accident.

She was an environmental

activist, and word is that the accident happened when she swerved to avoid hitting a possum.

Robbie is having trouble at school – he is different and gets bullied.

The threat of expulsion is always looming.

Doctors have recommended medicating Robbie, but Theo refuses: “When a condition gets three different names over as many decades, when it requires two subcategories to account for completely contradictory symptoms, when it goes from non-existent to the country’s most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder in the course of one generation, when two different physicians want to prescribe three different medications, there’s something wrong.”

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Robbie is a sensitive to living things.

Each night he says the prayer his mother taught him: “May all sentient beings be free from needless suffering.”

But they are not free: “Only two percent of all animals are wild? Everything else is factory cows and factory chickens and us?”

Robbie has become addicted to watching videos of Inga Alder, a young activist.

Theo is running out of options to help Robbie, until Marty Currier, an old friend of Alyssa suggests Decoded Neurofeedback.

This is something that Theo and Alyssa dabbled in when Marty first started his research.

Marty had kept Alyssa’s results, from all those years ago, and plans to use them to help Robbie.

Now this is where I get confused.

I am not sure how this all worked, maybe those smarter than me will understand, but the takeaway is that it did help Robbie.

There were no more emotional outbursts, he was thriving, creating, growing.

But the authoritarian government in power cut the funding.

When we leave Theo and Robbie, they are camping, and Robbie is ten.

The woods always offered solace to Robbie.

Can it still?

I have mixed emotions about this book.

Some parts were terrifying (the power of government, destruction to the environment) some parts were touching (Theo’s love for his son), but other parts were simply not interesting (descriptions of other planets and galaxies, which Theo would go on and on about).

I ended up skimming these sections … there were a lot of them.

But I still think it was is book worth reading.

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Selected from more than 1,100 entries, Cohen took top spot in his age category for his ‘Biolume’ idea - a device that injects illuminating microorganisms into trees, allowing them to naturally emit light in a similar way to a street lamp.

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“The young inventor has identified energy production as an opportunity for innovation, coming up with a creative solution by harnessing his passion for biology and sustainability.”

Little Big Idea is a competition held by Origin Energy each year which aims to find big, innovative ideas that will shape the future from the “little creative kids” who will be living through it.

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The Central Coast has finished runner up in the McDonalds Country Cricket NSW U19 Female Country Championships which concluded in Raymond Terrace, on

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Dignam was again the most successful bowler with 2/23.

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“On another promising note, Piper Hooke finished the carnival as equal leading wicket taker with 10 wickets at an average of 3.8,” Burkinshaw said.

Northern clubs were well represented in the women’s lineup including four players from Lisarow Ourimbah – Annalise Brewster, Jade Burkinshaw, Piper Hooke, and Molly Kidd.

The Entrance was represented

by Olivia Field and Wyong by Eliza Thompson.

Central Coast ended a disappointing Bradman Cup campaign with a 142 run loss to Greater Illawarra in Newcastle on January 7.

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Liam Rocher was the pick of the bowlers with 3/32 from 8 overs and Matt Toohey also took 2/62 from his 10 overs.

In replay the Central Coast were never in the hunt and despite 57 from Tom Alderson, 39 from Toohey and 26 not out from Rayden Gomez they were dismissed for 201.

Central Coast finished the carnival in seventh position with two wins and five losses from their seven games.

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Mariners to return to field

The Mariners celebrating Cy Goddard’s debut goal in their most recent A-League match against Western Sydney Wanderers, at Central Coast Stadium on December 18, 2021

FOOTBALL The new year brought an unexpected break for the Central Coast Mariners due to the emergence of Covid-19 throughout the camp in late December, 2021, but the squad is hopeful for a return to the A-League in this weekend’s home field clash against the Newcastle Jets.

Since defeating the Leichhardt Tigers in the FFA Cup Quarter Final with a mighty 6-0 thrashing on December 21, three Mariners’ A-League matches have been postponed.

These include the Wellington

Phoenix and Macarthur Bulls clashes at Central Coast Stadium on December 27 and 31 – the latter of which also disappointing with the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve 9pm fireworks – as well as the away fixture against Brisbane Roar on January 9.

Now the Mariners are hopeful for the green light to play the Jets on Saturday, January 15 at Central Coast Stadium, a game that would end an uncertain 25 days without a match, mid-way through the season.

The cause of the postponements is the thorn in the side of all A-League clubs presently – as well as in the

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country as a whole – and the 2021/2 season will continue with the indefinite threat of further COVID-19 interruptions.

Since the club announcing that an excess of 10 positive COVID cases had been confirmed on Wednesday, December 29, Mariners Head of Football Ken Schembri announced the peak number of positive cases as 14 players and eight staff members, as of Thursday, January 6.

The club confirmed there have been no hospitalisations nd many players and staff reporting no, or very mild, symptoms.

“It has been a tough period for

not just the club but all of the Central Coast I feel and over the Christmas period,” Schembri said.

“The team was significantly impacted by COVID however, thankfully, the majority are now on the mend,” Schembri said.

“Following the confirmation of multiple positive cases, we had the Centre of Excellence fully cleaned and disinfected.

“Along with this, upon the return to training, players who have yet to test positive to COVID-19 complete Rapid Antigen Tests every day on arrival.

“Outside of training, players are limiting social behaviours

and attempting to avoid high risk settings.

“We are looking forward to our return to football in midJanuary and we really would like our fans to all come along and support our squad.”

According to Mariners Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Mielekamp, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) have ruled that any club with more than five unavailable players on the team list will be given the choice of postponing an upcoming match.

There is confidence within the club that this weekend’s F3 derby will go ahead as scheduled but will depend on

whether both clubs can field a team.

Mielekamp also raised hopes that the Macarthur match fireworks missed at 9pm on New Year’s Eve may be part of the match against the Jets.

In the mid-week build up to this weekend’s fixture, squad members with a confirmed negative status were back training at the Tuggerah Centre of Excellence preparing for the resumption of their season, which currently sees them sitting fourth on the ladder.

Source: Media release, Jan 6 Ken Schembri, Central Coast Mariners FC

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