COAST Community News 247

19 JUNE 2020

ISSUE 247

REAL INDEPENDENT LOCAL WEEKLY NEWS

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An investigation is underway after a jawbone was located at Umina Beach.

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New grant a boost for local exporters

A new State Government initiative could be just the lifeline that small and medium exporters on the Central Coast need.

Staff have also recommended that all current special levies continue, also with a 2.6 per cent rise.

Last year, the rate rise went through the council meeting undebated.

The councillors met last Saturday, June 13, to discuss the budget for next financial year, which starts on July 1 and that document will come to the June 29 meeting.

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Out&About

See page 25 Peter and Janita Witney at Bambi Enterprises

Decision looms on increase in Council rates Central Coast councillors will decide on Monday night June 22, whether to accept a recommendation from staff to raise landholders’ rates by 2.6 per cent for next financial year.

Many Copacabana residents are outraged over the imminent removal of a brace of casuarina trees from Susan Fahey Park as Central Coast Council undertakes a major upgrade of the reserve.

Council has already agreed to a 2.2 per cent water rates increase for next year.

This year’s water rate was a decrease from the previous year thanks to that year’s Independent Pricing and Regulary Tribunal (PART) ruling.

In accordance with the Local Government Act, the IPART approved a rate peg increase of 2.6 per cent for 2020-21.

This means that Council may increase total rate revenue in 2020-21 by 2.6 per cent without any additional approval.

The NSW Valuer General’s revalued all Coast land as at July 1, 2019, and council must use these valuations.

Properties with large increases in land value will experience rate increases well above the IPART approved rate.

As Council’s total rates income can only increase by the IPART approved 2.6 per cent, other ratepayers will see increases of less than 2.6 per cent and some will see rate decreases.

Rates to be issued by July 31 in line with previous years.

The Office of Local Government has provided an automatic extension to the payment date for ratepayers to 30 September 2020.

Source Agenda Item 2.1 Central Coast Council meeting June 22.

Bensville 10-year-old, Lainee Parada, is laying the groundwork for an early career in the fashion industry...

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Sport

The Central Coast’s NZ Warriors endured in a Friday night try frenzy on June 12, with an upset 37-26 win over the North Queensland Cowboys at Central Coast Stadium.

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

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

The move follows widespread public protests, with Central

Coast health workers rallying as late as Tuesday morning in the rain outside Gosford Hospital, ahead of the Upper House vote.

Branch Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives

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

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

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along Central shorelines.

Black Lives Matter movement supported on the Coast

Black Lives Matter

movement supported in Wyong

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Tens of thousands of people

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

the pandemic.

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

Torres Strait Islander people who have died in custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody ended in 1991.

Executive Director of the Alliance, Vickie Parry, said these things are not talked

about every day, so the message was that we haven’t forgotten.

“We need to know, even if they were accidents.

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

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

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Wendy Naylor OAM of San Remo

She was one of 933 Australians in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List announced by the GovernorGeneral on Monday, June 8.

“In this list, we see all the positives that are in our community.

“We see the great ideas, we see the hard work, we see the

love and compassion for fellow humans, it’s a microcosm of Australia,” the GovernorGeneral said.

“This list recognises a group of outstanding Australians who have made a contribution to their community, to Australia globally or domestically.”

Naylor has been recognised for her service to veterans and their families through the NSW Sub-branch of the Partner of Veterans Association, as well as the RAAF Women’s Association of NSW. “My husband, Jim, was in the air force and he was away a

Education

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Business

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

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

Photo: Kevin Bull Photography

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

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

APL England clean-up continues

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Editorial

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Out&About

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

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

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

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

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lot,” she said.

Naylor joined the Richmond RAAF Women’s Association of NSW in the 1960s and had several roles during the 15 years that they were stationed there.

“We started the Educational Patriotic Trust Fund, which was throughout Australia, and the money that we raised went to buy bits and pieces for kids whose fathers had gone.

“It was a social and supportive thing for us to do while we were raising money.

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

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Over 400 Central Coast people came together to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement which has swept Australia and the globe in a peaceful protest at Wyong on June 6.

Tens of thousands of people in capital cities and towns across the nation defied pleas from the Prime Minister and NSW Premier to stay away, amid fear that the large gatherings

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could cause a new outbreak of the coronavirus.

The peaceful march and protest on Darkinjung country in Wyong was organised by Barang Regional Alliance to voice opposition to police brutality and to remember and honour the 432 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died in custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody ended in 1991.

John McKenzie of Pretty Beach, who was Principal Solicitor for the Royal Commission, has spent his career seeking social justice for the Aboriginal people.

He is still bitterly disappointed that most of the recommendations coming out of the commission fell on deaf ears.

“It is an issue very close to my heart and probably one of the major frustrations of my career is that the great bulk of the recommendations have been ignored in practice by governments since,” he said.

“My main role was interviewing witnesses and families and what became patently clear the more we looked into deaths, was the incredibly complex waterfall of ways the system defines itself.

“One of the fundamental

things we found was that imprisonment should be the last resort; crimes such as public drunkenness offensive language should never result in imprisonment.

“But governments have felt the lobby from other pressure points not to go down that path.”

McKenzie said there was a slightly different dynamic in Australia.

“Not only is there a racial difference but the Aboriginal people are unique in that they are the original occupiers of this land,” he said.

“We need a far greater real appreciation that this country

of ours is undeniably connected to the whole Aboriginal sense of spiritualism and how human beings should live.

“I am adamant that we have more to learn from them than they have to learn from us.

“That should be our approach going into the future.”

McKenzie said of particular concern was the recent destruction of Aboriginal caves in Western Australia by a mining company.

“This represents the lip service we pay to heritage” he said.

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

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

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

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Asquith said the trail would be a drawcard for school, students, residents and visitors alike and a welcome tourism boost.

“It’s all about improving our public assets,” he said.

“The track would be about 2km in length, starting at the

Marine Centre.

“It would hold as many educational aspects as possible, giving people a firsthand look at how water testing is conducted and at the plants and vegetation around the lagoon.”

Asquith said funding was secured through the State Government’s Restart NSW program, with $1M granted for improvements at the Marine Centre and $500,000 for the trail, which is being matched by Central Coast Council.

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Out&About

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

“We envisage it would include a water-watch platform and be made of crisscrossed plastics which would be elevated so as to make a light impact, although it is Council which will come up with the design,” he said.

Asquith said there were up to 65 bird species which would also be able to be observed from the trail.

Council is inviting community feedback on features which could potentially be included.

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Despite advocating handwashing to help minimise the spread of coronavirus, Central Coast Council has decided not to provide soap in many of its public toilets, according to community group Operation Soap in Public Toilets.

The group, which has itself placed soap in toilets around the Peninsula, claims the Council “removes the signs we leave to say where the soap has come from”.

The group is backed by Professor Stephanie Short, who specialises in public health at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health, and who is a Woy Woy resident.

“Our mayor tells us to continue to practise good hygiene, including washing your hands before and after using any equipment, yet there is no soap supplied in the majority of Council-owned public facilities,” she said.

“Council has advised we are ready to welcome visitors … but we have been advised to continue to act responsibly and follow the Australian Government directions to help minimise the spread of Covid-19.

“We were told there were three instructions (at the beginning of coronavirus restrictions): stay at home, socially distance and use hand hygiene.

“But when I went to use a public toilet I realised we couldn’t follow these basic rules unless there was soap in every facility.”

Professor Short said: “I am very disappointed that Council isn’t

Professor Stephanie Short

looking at doing this.

“Despite receiving promising responses from six councillors to emails I have sent, Council has decided to ‘maintain the status quo’, which means no soap going into these facilities.

“There is soap in the major venues, such as the Peninsula

Leisure Centre at Woy Woy and Kiddies Corner at Umina Beach.

“The Peninsula Community Centre and Umina Library have soap, but what about all the smaller facilities including at our beaches?”

Professor Short said members of the group had placed soap in

a number of Peninsula facilities, including at Umina and Ocean Beach surf clubs, and at Ettalong and Pearl Beach, and the campaign was ongoing.

“Sometimes the soap we leave is stolen, but more often it stays put,” she said.

“It is disappointing to know

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

“The pandemic has brought the issue to a head, but we need to have basic public health measures at our facilities all the time.

“Other councils have soap in all their facilities – so why can’t we?”

Professor Short said the group would continue its campaign into the future.

“This is an urgent basic public health matter,” she said.

“It’s also an OH and S matter for Council employees who use these facilities, along with tradesmen and members of the general public.

“Now we are going to see more holidaymakers in the area. We want them to feel welcome and safe on the Peninsula.”

Professor Short said she was hopeful a formal motion would soon be brought to Council on the matter.

Despite a recent review, the decision was made to remain with status quo to minimise the risk of vandalism and slipping accidents, resulting from soap spilt on floors.

A staff response to a Question with Notice from Cr Kyle Mac Gregor at Council’s May 25 meeting said Council staff would be developing a Public Toilet Strategy which would allow Council to look at ways to include soap in a safe manner in any of the new builds or renovations that occur.

SOURCE: Email, 1 Jun 2020 Interview (Terry Collins), 1 Jun 2020 Stephanie Short, Operation Soap in Public Toilets

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Historic war memorial may be saved

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

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“There has been confusion and outrage that the Government would provide this service and then with no communication with the users simply cut it one Friday afternoon,” said Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

Ms Tesch said the Government had not backed the program from the start and had failed to advertise the service and what it could mean for travellers.

“Right from the start the government seemed unwilling to tell commuters how this service could improve their first and last mile journeys,” Ms Tesch said.

“No more going around in circles looking for a park, no more trudging from the back of Deepwater Plaza to the station in the rain, no more unlit walks to the free parking behind the tennis courts.

“This was a service that could pick you up from near your house and take you directly to the station to meet your usual train, but not enough people knew what the mini-bus at the end of the bus

interchange was even about.

“I wrote to the Minister on several occasions requesting material which I could use to go out and advertise this service and was rejected.

“I ended up making my own flyers and handing them out, she said.

Requests to allow the use of Opal Cards were not taken up.

“Passengers had to use their credit cards, and the system was never integrated into the Opal Card network, which was just another barrier for potential riders.”

The service was started as a trial in 2018.

Transport New South Wales has said it would learn from this trial, as well as from several similar trials in other parts of the State, to improve public transport services.

Ms Tesch said: “I’ve spoken to users throughout the program length and know just how much many have come to rely on the service as a quick and easy way to save travel time, or reduce the burden on family members who would otherwise have to pick commuters up from the station early in the morning or during the dinner rush.”

She said, if the service was not to be continued, the funding should

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Historic war memorial may be saved

News

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

News

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

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Out&About

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

Ourimbah RSL Sub-branch has met with Transport for NSW staff in a bid to save the historic war memorial from removal as part of the railway station upgrade.

A meeting was held at Ourimbah station on May 27, when Sub-branch Secretary, Barbara McNab, lobbied to make sure the memorial was protected.

The memorial was built in the 1920s and displays the names of Ourimbah locals who served during the First World War. An archway opens to a garden and is an important part of the local heritage.

The Entrance MP, David

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

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Mehan, who also attended the meeting, said plans released

by Transport for NSW for the station upgrade would lead to the destruction on the war memorial.

“Plans indicate that the eastern wing wall of the memorial archway will be removed to accommodate a wider pathway to lifts which will be installed on the existing footbridge,” he said.

“While the station upgrade and lifts are welcome, the destruction of the war memorial is not,” Mehan said.

“Local heritage protection is important for our Ourimbah community, which already

resisted efforts by Transport for NSW to demolish the station master’s residence in 2016.

“The new lifts and pathway can be accommodated without the need to remove part of the memorial,” Mehan said.

A statement from Transport for NSW says the current concept design for the upgrade includes a connecting path for access to the new lift which might require a small section of the dwarf wall to be relocated.

“Transport for NSW understands that the eastern dwarf wall is an important part of the World War I Memorial Garden and is committed to working with Ourimbah RSL to

develop a strategy to avoid potential impacts to the monument while this important upgrade work is completed,” a spokesperson said.

It was indicated that the potential for design amendments would be investigated, in consultation with Ourimbah RSL, during the detailed design stage of the project.

Key features of the access upgrades being planned at Ourimbah station also include a new station entrance from the Pacific Highway, new stairs from the footbridge to Platform 2, stairs from the Pacific Highway bus stop to Platform 2

and a new access ramp from the Shirley St commuter car park.

Work planned also includes platform resurfacing, improved amenities, lighting and CCTV for security and safety.

Community feedback on the project, which closed on June 3, is now being reviewed by the project team and will be responded to in a Determination Report to be published on the Transport for NSW website.

Source: Media release, June 11 The Entrance MP, David Mehan Media statement, June 12 Transport for NSW Reporter: Sue Murray

Ferry sank on its mooring

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Proposal for Terrigal Lagoon walking trail

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Campaigners reject Council position on soap in public toilets

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

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be directed to other local projects aimed at cutting the parking demand.

“It makes sense that this money should go to improving infrastructure that will encourage active transport options like cycling or walking to the station, or adding extra regular bus services to give people more options,” Ms Tesch said.

“The government has been spending this money on the Peninsula and it should stay on the Peninsula.”

The privately owned 18m former Stockton commuter ferry remains where it sank on its mooring at Gwandalan Bay. The vessel is being monitored

by NSW Maritime and salvage plans are underway to remove it.

NSW Maritime issued a clean-up notice to the owner, requiring the removal of the boat and all associated equipment from the water at the owner’s cost, under NSW legislation.

Acting Executive Director of NSW Maritime, Alex Barrell,

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

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said fines of up to $7,500 could be issued for polluting the State’s waterways under NSW pollution laws.

Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called on Thursday, June 11, and spent most of the day containing a fuel spill from the boat.

Booms were laid around the boat to contain the 100 litres of fuel leaking from the vessel.

Barrell said NSW Maritime’s Investigations Unit would lead an investigation into the incident.

Source: Media statement, Jun 16 NSW Maritime

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

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Education

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

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Ourimbah RSL Sub-branch has met with Transport for NSW staff in a bid to save the historic war memorial from removal as part of the railway station upgrade.

A meeting was held at Ourimbah station on May 27, when Sub-branch Secretary, Barbara McNab, lobbied to make sure the memorial was protected.

The memorial was built in the 1920s and displays the names of Ourimbah locals who served during the First World War. An archway opens to a garden and is an important part of the local heritage.

The Entrance MP, David

Mehan, who also attended the meeting, said plans released

by Transport for NSW for the station upgrade would lead to the destruction on the war memorial.

“Plans indicate that the eastern wing wall of the memorial archway will be removed to accommodate a wider pathway to lifts which will be installed on the existing footbridge,” he said.

“While the station upgrade and lifts are welcome, the destruction of the war memorial is not,” Mehan said.

“Local heritage protection is important for our Ourimbah community, which already

resisted efforts by Transport for NSW to demolish the station master’s residence in 2016.

“The new lifts and pathway can be accommodated without the need to remove part of the memorial,” Mehan said.

A statement from Transport for NSW says the current concept design for the upgrade includes a connecting path for access to the new lift which might require a small section of the dwarf wall to be relocated.

“Transport for NSW understands that the eastern dwarf wall is an important part of the World War I Memorial Garden and is committed to working with Ourimbah RSL to

develop a strategy to avoid potential impacts to the monument while this important upgrade work is completed,” a spokesperson said.

It was indicated that the potential for design amendments would be investigated, in consultation with Ourimbah RSL, during the detailed design stage of the project.

Key features of the access upgrades being planned at Ourimbah station also include a new station entrance from the Pacific Highway, new stairs from the footbridge to Platform 2, stairs from the Pacific Highway bus stop to Platform 2

and a new access ramp from the Shirley St commuter car park.

Work planned also includes platform resurfacing, improved amenities, lighting and CCTV for security and safety.

Community feedback on the project, which closed on June 3, is now being reviewed by the project team and will be responded to in a Determination Report to be published on the Transport for NSW website.

Source: Media release, June 11 The Entrance MP, David Mehan Media statement, June 12 Transport for NSW Reporter: Sue Murray

Ferry sank on its mooring

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The privately owned 18m former Stockton commuter ferry remains where it sank on its mooring at Gwandalan Bay.

Sport

The vessel is being monitored

by NSW Maritime and salvage plans are underway to remove it.

NSW Maritime issued a clean-up notice to the owner, requiring the removal of the boat and all associated equipment from the water at the owner’s cost, under NSW legislation.

Acting Executive Director of NSW Maritime, Alex Barrell,

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

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

said fines of up to $7,500 could be issued for polluting the State’s waterways under NSW pollution laws.

Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called on Thursday, June 11, and spent most of the day containing a fuel spill from the boat.

Booms were laid around the boat to contain the 100 litres of fuel leaking from the vessel.

Barrell said NSW Maritime’s Investigations Unit would lead an investigation into the incident.

Source: Media statement, Jun 16 NSW Maritime

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

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Education

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

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Sport

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

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New traffic lights welcomed at Point Clare ‘problem intersection’ Koolewong and Point Clare-Tascott Progress Association has welcomed new traffic lights at a problem intersection at Point Clare, after setting the ball in motion two years ago.

Secretary, Helen Orchard, said the association had written to the State Government in 2018, highlighting the difficulties of the intersection, at Brisbane Water Dr, Jirrah Ave and Koolinda Ave, and asking for action.

“The intersection is used by the many families and organisations attending sporting events at Fagan Park and those attending the Boy Scout and Girl Guide halls, as well as the users of the picnic facilities and walking and cycle tracks,” the association said in its letter.

Nearby residents and staff, visitors and residents of the Orana BapristCare Aged Care facility also use the intersection on a regular basis.

Orchard said the association

New traffic lights have been switched on at a problem intersection at Point Clare

had presented a petition containing around 200 signatures collected by member Jenny Carney, with support from sporting organisations, as well as the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides.

“We are really pleased that the work we requested has been completed within a twoyear time frame,” Orchard said.

“We would also like to thank RMS Project Officer Peter Talbot for his diligence in

seeing the work through.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said 20,000 motorists travel along Brisbane Water Dr each day.

“This intersection upgrade is

part of a $5.3M project to deliver safer and more efficient trips for motorists,” Crouch said.

“The road has been widened to two lanes in each direction and a new eastbound bus bay

has been installed next to Fagan Park.

“The work also allows pedestrians to enjoy improved safety by crossing at the new traffic lights rather than the mid-block pedestrian crossing further west which has now been removed.

“This is all about improving road safety for motorists and pedestrians, which I know will make a real difference to residents in Point Clare and surrounding suburbs.”

A small number of trees on the edge of Fagan Park and others next to the intersection have also been removed.

Safety improvements also included installing No Stopping zones around the intersection, new pedestrian paths, and additional kerb and gutter along Brisbane Water Dr east of the intersection.

Source: Media statement, Jun 17 Koolewong and Point ClareTascott Progress Association Media release, Jun 17 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Supporting the Central Coast From July 1, Social Futures will be delivering the Local Area Coordination service for the National Disability Insurance Scheme across the Central Coast.

bringing inclusion awareness to Western NSW primary schools through the ‘Different on the Outside by the Same on the Inside’ program.

So we thought this was the perfect time to introduce ourselves!

Designed for children 8-11 years of age, the program uses activities and games to help them gain an understanding of what it is like to live with a disability.

While we are new to Central Coast, we are not new to Local Area Coordination and supporting people with disability in our communities.

Social Futures is an NDIS partner across Northern NSW, Western NSW, the Far West and now the Central Coast and has worked with over 1000 mainstream and community groups to improve inclusion and connection for people with disability.

For Social Futures Local Area Coordinator, Prue McCarthy, this means

“As a person with a disability, I wanted children to realise that people with a disability are just the same as everyone else,” Prue said.

“And I hope they can carry this awareness with them through to their adult years and onto the next generation. The best place to make change into the future is with the children of today.”

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Albanese says HomeBuilder will have little impact on the Coast On a flying visit to the Central Coast on June 6, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese labelled the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder program “a big flop”.

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

Joining Member for Dobell Emma McBride at Bateau Bay, Albanese said a government investment in public and social housing or renovation would be a more practical solution in revitalising the construction industry on the Coast.

The HomeBuilder program, announced on June 4, will provide a $25,000 grant towards building a new home or substantial renovation between $150,000 to $750,000, until December 31, as long as eligibility criteria is met.

“We know that we’re in a recession for the first time in three decades – that means people being unemployed, it means hardship,” Albanese said.

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slogan, rather than a plan to support jobs and to grow the economy.

“I don’t know how many people (on the Central Coast) have a lazy $150,000 set aside that they are able to get their planning done for renovations and get it through the approvals process, have the contracts signed between now and December.

Albanese said the government had refused to provide any support for new social housing or renovating social housing.

“There also wasn’t a dollar for affordable housing for essential workers.

“We know there are over 400,000 Australians on waiting lists for social housing, and an obvious way to stimulate the economy, and a way in which you could do it while supporting apprentices and trainees as well, is to support new or renovated social housing.

“But not a single dollar.

“It’s absolutely vital at a time when we’ve been reminded that homeless people had to be put up in hotels because there was no social housing available for them to be housed during the coronavirus crisis, that we actually need to put this investment in.

“There’s nothing wrong with support for private housing but why is it that’s done at the exclusion of any public and social housing.

“That’s why this scheme is just completely flawed and why the Government needs to explain why it is that after such a big build-up there’s so little result from the Government’s announcement of the HomeBuilder program.”

He said the program would result in “little activity” on the Coast.

Source: Interview Transcript, Jun 6 ALP Leader, Anthony Albanese

LPP approves 5G tower in East Gosford East Gosford is to get a 5G telecommunications tower after the first meeting of the Local Planning Panel met last week.

Unconfirmed minutes of the inaugural Local Planning Panel show the vote was unanimous to approve the tower.

The vote was also unanimous in giving approval to two shipping containers at Pat Morley Oval Bataeu Bay for five years after which The Entrance Bateau Bay Football Club must remove them.

The Panel dealt with only the two items at its first meeting which was held remotely.

It consisted of four panel members, two speakers about the tower and five council staff were included in the zoom meeting but only one spoke.

Permission for the tower at 103 Victoria St, East Gosford, allows a 25 metre monopole tower for telecommunications equipment, including headframe, panel antennas and site equipment shed, secure fencing, signage.

The development includes provision for additional future infrastructure and reservations have been made for six future antennas attached to the one pole; three to be installed at 20 metres above ground level; and three at the 24.1 metres above ground level.

The Panel published its

reasons for consent.

It said the tower complied with the relevant State and Local Planning instruments and policies, with the exception of the tower height but that the variation to the development standard for tower height was supported.

Adjoining property owners were reportedly notified of the proposed development in accordance with Council’s policy and concerns raised in submissions had been considered and addressed where applicable.

The Panel said one parking space would be impacted and a contribution of about $6,000 was required to compensate for its loss.

The Panel accepted the applicant’s verbal submission and written report that future Electro Magnetic Emission levels would be well within the acceptable standard set by the relevant regulatory/health authorities.

An existing 15m high Vodafone telecommunications facility currently exists on the rooftop of the adjoining building to the south at 101 Victoria Street, East Gosford.

Source Central Coast Local Planning Panel Unconfirmed minutes Central Coast Council Website, June 13

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PACER pilot program to be rolled out in local police districts A new pilot program aimed at integrating mental health services with law enforcement is set to be expanded to the Central Coast.

Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor has announced the expansion of the Police Ambulance and Clinical Early Response (PACER) pilot program to the Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes Police Districts as part of $6.1M investment to embed 36 specialist mental health clinicians across 12 Police Area Commands and Districts.

“This ground-breaking collaboration between first responders and clinicians means people in a mental health emergency are more likely to receive appropriate care in the community, rather than an emergency department,” Taylor said. “(This) is part of a wider effort to adapt the PACER program to work effectively in the diverse regional and rural areas across the state – not only using clinicians on scene but also

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, with Mental Health Minister, Bronnie Taylor

using virtual mental health services.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said transporting people experiencing a mental health

episode to an emergency department by police can increase stigma and even stop people from seeking help in the future.

“The more people we can treat and support in a familiar

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Brisbane Water Police District Superintendent Tony Joice said the two Commands have more mental health emergency

events than any other regional police district in the state, and he hoped the collaboration would reduce pressure placed on first line responders.

“Last year, 5,500 people were taken to the local emergency

department with a mental health emergency,” Superintendent Joice said.

“We think this collaboration will lead to better outcomes for both our officers and the individuals in need of assistance and reduce the amount of time spent at the scene.

“The faster we can connect people with the most appropriate support, the more time we can spend serving our community in other areas.”

The investment is part of a $73M suite of mental health measures recently announced by the State Government.

This includes a $20M expansion of virtual mental health services, 216 new mental health staff, additional funding for the NSW Mental Health Line, extra support for Telehealth, funding for extra therapeutic programs to aid recovery in mental health units and a $6M investment in Lifeline to expand its services.

Source: Media release, Jun 19 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast. Adam Crouch

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State opposition push to access rental hardship funding With almost 22,000 people renting homes in the Gosford electorate, Shadow Minister for Consumer Protection Julia Finn is calling on the State Government to implement a Rental Hardship Fund to help tenants and landlords financially impacted due by the COVID-19 crisis.

But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, says the proposal is “ill thought out”.

The call came on the same day that the Federal Government announced Australia is in its first recession for 29 years.

“The economic situation is deteriorating, and the Minister is continuing to ignore the calls from desperate tenants and landlords who currently receive no assistance and are struggling without the financial relief that a rental hardship fund would provide,” Finn said.

“The Minister seems to be hoping the problem will fix itself and that things will go back to normal in October – but we can see from (the) announcement of a national recession that this is simply a fantasy.

More than 20,000 people rent in the Gosford electorate

“The Rental Hardship Fund that was passed by the Parliament last month with the support of The Greens, One Nation, the Shooters, and the Animal Justice Party is similar to schemes implemented by other states and would provide up to $2500 over six months to tenants who have lost more than 25% of their income, paid

to their landlords to offset a rent reduction.

“The NSW Parliament gave the Minister a clear recommendation and roadmap to implement a residential tenants and landlords hardship fund and the policy has the support of major stakeholders, including the Real Estate Institute, the NSW Tenants

Union and Shelter NSW.” But Crouch said the Government had introduced a series of effective measures to support tenants and landlords doing it tough due to COVID-19 on April 15.

“The Legislative Council has since recommended the Government access the Property Services

Compensation Fund to provide short term payments to landlords,” he said.

“This recommendation is a non-binding suggestion to the Government and is completely unfunded.

“Unfortunately this is an illthought-out proposal from Labor that would raid the entire $9M Compensation Fund,

which was actually set up as a last resort for victims of unlawful behaviour by agents and conveyancers.”

Source: Media release, June 4 Shadow Minister for Consumer Protection Julia Finn Jun 17 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Government returns fire over hospital waiting times The State Government has hit back at Opposition claims that “savage cuts” to emergency departments have seen patients across the region waiting longer than the rest of NSW when presenting to hospital.

In recent weeks, Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris has said the latest Bureau of Health Information report showed that in the January to March quarter, Central Coast patients were waiting 3 hours and 22 minutes in the emergency department - over half an hour longer than the state-wide median.

“Gosford Hospital was the worst with one in ten patients waiting almost eight hours in emergency,” Harris said.

“Once again, the Central Coast is being left behind.

“It is appalling an area so close to Sydney has one of the worst waiting times in emergency across the state.”

He said the figures represent the enormous strain on the NSW public health system even before the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic hit and elective surgeries were suspended.

“Overall, waiting lists in NSW

have hit an all-time high with 90,602 people,” he said.

“On the Central Coast, median wait times for non-urgent elective surgeries are now 309 days, with one in 10 patients waiting almost a year (352 days).

“If hospitals on the Central Coast were already under such enormous strain before the pandemic, how can we catch up without drastic investment from this Government?”

Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park, said the Government must immediately reinstate critical funding to emergency departments and extend

operating hours to start repairing the damage from $252M in cuts to NSW Health last year.

“These figures are damning but what is most concerning is they represent the situation before the COVID-19 pandemic,” Park said.

“It shouldn’t matter where you live in Australia, people should be able to get the medical attention they need in a timely fashion.”

But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Central Coast Local Health District was receiving a record budget of

$873M in 2019-20 - a 3.8% increase on the previous year.

“The NSW Government is also providing an extra $388M across the State to ramp up elective surgeries, particularly for patients who have had surgeries delayed due to COVID-19,” Crouch said.

“We are working to make sure Central Coast patients can have their elective surgeries fasttracked, including having public patients treated in private hospitals.”

Central Coast Local Health District Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, said activity levels in the first quarter of

2020 were consistent when compared to the same quarter in 2019, according to the report.

“Emergency Department (ED) attendances remained steady,” Montague said.

“Gosford Hospital saw 19,039 patients attend ED between January and March 2020, a slight increase of 18 patients when compared to the same quarter last year.

“Wyong Hospital saw 18,091 patients attend ED, 80 more patients than the same quarter last year.

Montague said a 49.6% spike in non-urgent presentations at Gosford Hospital was consistent with the experience of the majority of the state’s hospitals, with a 27% rise state-wide.

“This is due to the emerging COVID-19 situation at this time and the increased amount of people presenting to emergency departments for COVID-19 testing prior to specialised COVID-19 clinics being established,” he said.

Montague said a decision by the National Cabinet to pause non-urgent surgeries across the country had impacted on the number of patients on the waiting list.

“However, CCLHD’s elective

surgery performance remained strong, with 100 per cent of 416 urgent surgeries performed on time at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals,” he said.

Montague said NSW Health would host a roundtable with public and private health sectors and clinicians within the next month to determine if there are any additional measures the health system could employ to ensure elective surgeries and any other procedures occur as quickly and appropriately as possible.

“Surgery lists are being closely monitored, and any patient whose condition changes or deteriorates should speak to their treating clinician,” he said.

Montague said the Government had committed $800M in extra funding over two years on top of the 2019-20 Health Budget of $26.7B to help boost ICU capacity and purchase additional services and medical equipment, to help respond to COVID-19.

Source: Media releases, Jun 17 Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris; Central Coast Local Health District; Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Archibold Park makeover completed

The upgrade of Archibold Park at Forresters Beach is complete

Archibold Park at Forresters Beach has a whole new look, thanks to $150,000 in State Government funding.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said

the Forresters Beach community was home to hundreds of families.

“When doorknocking in nearby streets in 2019, the most common feedback I received was the need for new play equipment at Archibold Park,” Crouch said.

“A full makeover of the previously dilapidated Archibold Park is now complete and I congratulate Council staff for getting on with the job and delivering this project.

“COVID-19 restrictions being removed means local families can get out and enjoy the

fantastic new playground, which includes play equipment, a flying-fox, softfall surfacing, pathways and park furniture.”

Central Coast Council Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said the playspace upgrade at Forresters Beach had been made possible in partnership

with the State Government.

“This NSW Government funding has enabled Council to replace the current aging playspace at Archibold Park, and provide residents with a new, safe and engaging playspace for the local community to come together,”

Cr Matthews said.

The $150,000 in funding was from the State Government’s Stronger Communities Fund.

Source: Media release, Jun 18 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

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High-tech rehabilitation may add 50 years to sewer lines Sewer mains in 45 Central Coast suburbs have been rehabilitated this financial year using an innovative technology that extends the life of the infrastructure by up 50 years.

Central Coast Council’s Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader said the maintenance program has improved reliability, lowered the risk of environmental discharges and ensured the region is well positioned to cater for future population growth.

“We have an ongoing maintenance program for our extensive 2,649km sewer network and our focus is on rehabilitating damaged sewer pipelines or replacing end-ofdesign-life equipment,” Loader said.

“We’re using an innovative technique to rehabilitate damaged sewer pipelines with structural re-lining, rather than replacing the infrastructure, and we start by clearing the pipe and assessing the conditions of sewer lines via CCTV camera.

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FO pipe structure, sealing any leaks and significantly reduces the risk of future damage – particularly from tree roots, the number one cause of sewer blocks and overflows.

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Jawbone found on Umina Beach An investigation is underway after a jawbone was located at Umina Beach.

The mystery of the Umina Beach jawbone could take months to unravel Photo: Toyah Evans

Woy Woy resident, Toyah Evans, made the gruesome discovery whilst walking her dogs along the beach on Thursday, June 11.

Realising the gravity of her find, Evans secured the remains in a doggie bag before reporting it to Brisbane Water Police.

The bone was then sent to Newcastle Mortuary for examination where it was confirmed what was uncovered was indeed a human jawbone.

A crime scene was established the following day and a team of specialist police, including a cadaver dog, began scouring the beach for other possible remains.

Brisbane Water PD Chief Inspector, Steve Laksa, told media at the scene that it was too early to tell exactly how

long the bone may have been on the beach, or where it came from, with the results of further forensic analysis critical to the investigation.

“The jawbone has been conveyed to Newcastle Forensic Medicine where further examination will be conducted to determine how old it is and its possible origins.

“We don’t know whether it’s 12 months old or 100-yearsold.

“There are indications that the jawbone has been exposed for a period of time and part of our investigations will include our missing persons registry.

“At this stage nothing indicates that the location of the bone is suspicious, but we’re just keeping an open mind in relation to the jawbone, but really the investigation will hinge on the forensic analysis to determine where the jawbone has come from,” Ch Insp Laksa said.

Police are hoping dental records and DNA will shed some light on the investigation, but according to Ch Insp Laksa, it could be weeks before results turn up any concrete leads.

“The jawbone could have potentially washed in from the ocean, it could have been unearthed it could have been moved by a dog, but we are not sure, so again, we’re just keeping an open mind in relation to that,” Ch Insp said.

As the investigation continues police have urged all beachgoers to be on the lookout for possible other bones that could assist them with their investigation.

No other remains have been uncovered thus far.

Source: Press release, Jun 11 NSW Police Media Press conference, Jun 12 Ch Insp Steve Laksa, Brisbane Water PD Reporter: Dilon Luke

Free Council-run childcare to end July 20 Community and mobile preschools on the Central Coast will remain free for terms two and three, but State Government support for council run childcare centres will cease next month, when JobKeeper payments to childcare workers cut out and there is a return to the Federal Government’s previous funding model.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, made this announcement in reply to a call from the State Opposition for the Government to continue to fund free, council-run childcare into

the future.

Labor Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning Jodie Harrison said Government support for the council centres should continue even after the JobKeeper payment ceases for childcare workers on July 20.

“Hitting families with increased childcare fees when so many people have lost their job and are struggling to make ends meet during a recession is bad economic policy,” she said. “(The State Government) must continue support for childcare centres operated

by NSW councils.

“It helps get families back to work and it keep educators in a job.”

But Crouch said the State Government had consulted with the Local Government Working Group in determining that State Government support for council run childcare centres should end on July 20.

He said the interim measure was intended to continue only while JobKeeper payments were being made to childcare workers in noncouncil run centres and that the council centres would now once again be covered by pre-COVID Federal child

care subsidies as well as transitional funding.

“The NSW Government is committed to maintaining a strong Early Childhood Education and Caring sector which is critical to the recovery of the NSW economy,” Crouch said.

“We will continue to support services as we have been since the beginning of the crisis.”

Source: Media release, Jun 9 Labor Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning Jodie Harrison Media statements, Jun 11 and Jun 17 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Copa residents protest tree removal Many Copacabana residents are outraged over the imminent removal of a brace of casuarina trees from Susan Fahey Park as Central Coast Council undertakes a major upgrade of the reserve.

A council spokesperson said two phases of consultation had been undertaken with the Copacabana community since September 2019 over the upgrade.

“As a result, Council has agreed to a accommodate a number of design amendments to meet the request for retaining as much open space area as possible,” the spokesperson said.

But in order to achieve a compromise of open space areas, playground equipment and park furniture, a number of trees have been identified to be removed.

“These will be replanted on at least a two-for-one basis throughout the park (minimum of 70), with a more appropriate species that will provide better future shade to visitors,” the spokesperson said.

Set to face the chop are 30 casuarinas (many of which are saplings) which will be removed

Residents are outraged at the imminent loss of casuarina trees from Susan Fahey Park

for the installation of picnic tables, a shelter and a barbecue.

Six mature gum trees will be pruned of deadwood; a bottle brush adjacent to the tennis courts will be relocated into an adjacent garden bed to install access stairs; a tree threatening the integrity of the tennis building will be removed and replaced; and a tree near the entry pathway which is currently lifting the path will be removed and replaced so the

path can be widened.

But the Copacabana Tree Preservationists Group says the large grove of trees set for removal is an “endangered ecological community” and is pushing for an alternative arrangement.

“The critical issue is that these trees are part of our inheritance yet they are about to be stolen from our community,” group spokesperson Elaine Norling

said.

“These trees may not be the jewel in the crown of Copa, but they are part of our natural environment and that environment is being altered by development and disregarded.

“In nature casuarinas absorb excess moisture and keep what otherwise might be boggy ground walkable, therefore, in this situation it is essential to keep them.

“The size of the footprint of the enormous swing (proposed in the upgrade) is stopping what the original goal was of having an area for kids to kick a footy.

“If the aim of the exercise is to create more open and level space, then the removal of the enormous swing will give that result whilst leaving the casuarinas, their shade and other benefits untouched.

“The proposed park plan

includes an education wall so what are we teaching... some of nature is valued whilst other aspects are not?”

Works are due to commence in July and expected to be completed by the end of October.

Source: Media release, Jun 11 Copacabana Tree Preservationists Media statement, Jun16 Central Coast Council

How to protect yourself and our community

Self-isolate and practice social distancing

Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly

Use hand sanitiser

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Community Bulletin COVID-19 Information Issue 5

FROM THE MAYOR

YOUR COMMUNITY

We welcomed the easing of travel restrictions in time for the long weekend which enabled visitors to come and experience what our region has to offer.

The upcoming school holidays provide another opportunity to explore our great Coast.

The Central Coast is well positioned to capture demand out of Sydney and surrounds. I encourage visitors and locals to support tourism and small businesses, through revisiting some places that you have not visited for some time.

I thank the Central Coast community, and any visitors from 1 June, for taking COVID-19 seriously and ask that everyone continues to follow Government directions.

So what’s on offer? Pull out your winter wears, get out and about and try great food and local produce, including various tourist attractions now open and listed at visitcentralcoast.com.au Rest assured, Council is rolling out a staged approach to the reopening of eligible facilities to ensure the safety of our community, staff and visitors including: • Central Coast Holiday Parks – cabins, caravan and campsites at Budgewoi, Canton Beach, Norah Head, Toowoon Bay, Patonga • Gosford Pool, play spaces, outdoor fitness equipment and skateparks • Library Branches at Erina, Tuggerah, Bateau Bay and Umina Beach Increased sanitising, cleaning and record keeping will be in place to ensure venues are safe and friendly places for community members and visitors.

There’s no need to travel to be a ‘tourist’!

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With the July school holidays approaching, Council welcomes visitors to the Central Coast and encourages residents to consider a staycation by exploring our region with family and friends.

Holidaymakers can help boost the Coast’s economy and help businesses impacted by the recent COVID-19 closures. Many of the Coast’s major attractions have reopened, including: • Australian Reptile Park • Bells of Killcare • Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures • Norah Head Lighthouse • Pearls of Australia’s Broken Bay Pearl Farm tours There are many more activities and venues which holiday makers can enjoy. Discover them at visitcentralcoast.com.au

YOUR RESOURCES Health and wellbeing As the situation around COVID-19 continues to change and the community begins to move out of shutdown you may be feeling worried or anxious. It’s important to reach out if you need help and, if you’re able to, check in with others.

Access support and resources at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/help Business Council continues to work with our business community to help the Central Coast economy recover and thrive into the future. Visit the business support hub to see what support and resources are available: centralcoasteconomy.com.au Grants available There are many grants to support local businesses, community groups and organisations on offer. Visit Grant Finder to see what grants you may be eligible for centralcoast.grantguru.com.au

YOUR COUNCIL More Council facilities open

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

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The Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Garden opened on 15 June. Visitors need to book before attending to enable contact tracing. Some services such as tours, classes and the gift shop remain closed.

Lakehaven and Peninsula Leisure Centres have opened for exercise, however some areas remain closed. More details at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/COVID-19

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

Participants should contact their local sports club or association for details.

We are working to ensure all facilities comply with regulations and that public safety can be maintained through adequate social distancing and cleaning practices.

Council continues to take a staged approach to the reopening of other facilities such as community centres and halls. Stay up to date with the latest news by signing up to our enews so you can stay up to date: centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/enews.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council administration buildings are closed. However, some of our facilities have reopened with restrictions in place. We also continue to provide essential services and have been able to adapt many other services for online or remote delivery.

The next Council Meeting will be available for viewing on YouTube. Please visit centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/COVID-19 for more information.

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No light at the end of the tunnel for truckies An interesting read in last week’s edition regarding the soon to be opened NorthConnex.

Finally, the missing link between the M1 (F3) and M2 is almost here, albeit 10-15 years overdue.

As a heavy vehicle operator, it’s disappointing there has not been more industry consultation and input into the regulations concerning trucks and the tunnel.

The outcome has resulted in a somewhat heavy-handed, dictatorial approach with no

FORUM Letters to the editor should be sent to: PO Box 1056 Gosford 2250 or

editorial@centralcoastnews.net

See Page 2 for contribution conditions flexibility, which I believe will have negative long-term consequences.

No argument there will be

some real benefits, particularly in peak periods but the ‘one size fits all’ approach with the mandated trucks must use NorthConnex has some issues.

The 5000 trucks a day off Pennant Hills (PH) Rd survey figure, is not 5000 individual trucks, it’s 5000 truck movements.

Operators such as us, who conduct multiple short haul trips have been counted more than once.

It’s not unusual to complete three round trips a night on the PH Rd corridor which will be six

Follow the sign Seen on a sign next to the lift in a shopping centre: “Passengers must maintain a limit.”

Assuming that this refers to the number on board (as opposed to, say, their body weight, or perhaps shopping bags), would that be one, five, ten?

Or are we supposed to use mental arithmetic and estimate the car’s floor area, then divide

FORUM it by the area of a circle of 1.5 metres radius (about seven square metres) in order to gauge the number of passengers allowed inside?

I don’t want to embarrass the (busy) shopping centre concerned by naming them, but by my reckoning there wouldn’t be more than about two people allowed aboard at

any one time.

Average time inside lift?

No more than a minute.

Chances of catching the Dreaded Lurgy?

Vanishingly small.

This looks like a simple case of “Management CYA” i.e. devolve the distancing responsibility to the public and then point to the warning sign.

Email, Jun 12 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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legs in the tunnel.

It’s astounding to be confronted with a nightly toll bill of $144, or $720 a week (especially when there is no traffic on PH Rd).

This doesn’t include other motorway tolls incurred across a shift.

In fact, to travel from Wahroonga to Liverpool will be around $60 or $120 return.

It’s unreasonable to expect a driver to be forced to travel six legs or 54km underground a night.

One way is three times longer than the Harbour Tunnel.

There are no real efficiency gains, after hours, with a travel time of 13 minutes from Wahroonga to Carlingford using PH Rd with green lights all the way.

As the regulations stand, it will be illegal to be on the PH Rd to even use restrooms and access fuel or grab a coffee.

It’s a disgrace.

Coastie Commuters will understand that PH Rd is the first and/or last opportunity to access facilities for the trip in or out of Sydney.

It’s a concerning precedent for

Car park should be over the railway tracks FORUM

In your last edition the article on foreshore development of a car park came to the interest of the people.

Mr. R O’Neill was quite right when [he wrote] the car park should be over the railway tracks between the station and Etna St. I proposed it over the last 30 years and was totally ignored.

Typical of the bureaucracy not listening to the people who they should be serving.

At the same time, why doesn’t the state open up the Etna St bridge to four lanes the same as the roadway on both sides of the bridge?

This only goes to show the contempt of politicians and the bureaucracy not doing the job in which we are paying too high a price for.

Email, Jun 13 Robert Findley, Point Clare

the future of heavy vehicle route management.

I’ve suggested a curfew arrangement.

Why be forced to use the tunnel at midnight when there is no traffic on Pennant Hills Rd? If the tunnel is going to be so beneficial, then everyone will want to use it so why make it compulsory? Perhaps the answer can be derived mathematically $600 000 to $840 000 a week in truck tolls alone.

With our Freedom of Choice taken away, it’s undemocratic, a raw deal and un-Australian.

Hopefully there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Email, Jun 15 Rob Woolley, Mangrove Mountain

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The letter should have read “If only I could find a mask that will be 100 per cent airtight around the beard,” not 10 per cent, as printed.

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Point Frederick man arrested on drug charges A Point Frederick man has been charged after he allegedly attempted to import a large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine by post.

In May, detectives from the Brisbane Water Police District Drug Unit established Strike Force Bocci to investigate the attempted importation of approximately 1.6kg of methylamphetamine oil contained within cosmetic bottles through a postal service, after a package was intercepted by Australian Border Force officers in Western Australia.

Items seized by Strike Force Bocci officers

Police assaulted in domestic incident A man has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly assaulting two police officers during an arrest.

At about 10:25pm on Tuesday, June 16, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were called to a home on Buff Point Ave, Buff Point, after reports of a domestic incident.

Upon arrival, police were approached by a 35-year-old man who allegedly became increasingly violent and resisted arrest.

A struggle ensued when the officers attempted to arrest the man; the man allegedly spat in a male officer’s face.

A female officer was then punched in the face several times before being dragged to the ground by her hair.

A clump of hair was ripped from her scalp during the arrest.

The female officer became increasingly distressed when she was grabbed around the neck and choked.

The male officer was then allegedly elbowed in the face and had his genitals twisted by the man before additional police assisted and released him.

The man was taken by ambulance to Wyong Hospital before he was released and taken to Wyong Police Station.

He has since been charged with 13 offences.

He was refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday, June 17, where he was formally bail refused to appear at Wyong Local Court on Thursday, June 25.

Both senior constables were taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment for soft tissue

injuries.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, said this was an appalling attack upon first responders.

“This is an inexcusable attack on two officers who were simply responding to a call out to protect members of our community late last night following reports of a domestic incident,” Elliott said.

“Last week, I referred the issue of assaults against police officers to the Law and Safety Parliamentary Committee to seek a better understanding of community attitudes towards police as well as an assessment of whether current penalties and offences are sufficient in light of the disgusting assaults that have been reported recently.

“We want to work out what the motives and attitudes are

behind these awful attacks.

Northern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell, said there’s never an excuse for assaulting an officer in the line of duty.

“These two officers were attending this location after receiving a call for help – as thousands of officers across NSW do every single day – and this is what greeted them,” AC Mitchell said.

“They were attacked, unprovoked, for simply doing their job.

“I want to reiterate – violence against police officers and emergency services personnel is completely unacceptable, and we will continue to do all we can to prosecute those responsible,” he said.

Source: Press release, Jun 17 NSW Police Media

Anyone with information about these incidents should call

Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.com.au Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Following extensive inquiries, strike force officers arrested a 41-year-old man at a unit on Albany St, Point Frederick, on Thursday, June 11.

Officers executed a search warrant at the home, where they allegedly located and seized mobile phones, laptops

and several unidentified clear liquids – these will be subject to further forensic examination.

He was taken to Woy Woy Police Station and charged with import commercial quantity of border-controlled drug and supply large commercial quantity of prohibited drug.

He appeared at Newcastle Local Court later that day, where he was formally bail refused to appear at Gosford Local Court at a later date.

Investigations under Strike Force Bocci are continuing.

Source: Press release, Jun 12 NSW Police Media

Fishermen rescued Four fishermen have been rescued off the Coast of Terrigal after their runabout began taking on water on Wednesday, June 16.

Boat owner, Isaac Fung, made a prompt call to emergency services when his boat lost power in rough seas and high winds around 20 nautical miles out to sea, before the four resorted to bailing out water in an effort to stay afloat.

Marine Area Command dispatched its Vanguard vessel to assist and all four men were retrieved and escorted back to Ettalong.

Speaking to awaiting media, Fung praised the efforts of Marine Area Command, thanking them for their swift response and rescue.

Marine Area Command Acting Superintendent, Joe McNulty, urged all boaters to ensure their vessels and safety equipment are serviced and up to code as more people return to the water as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

Source: Video, Jun 16 Marine Area Command Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Erina Heights man arrested in Strike Force Millstream investigation Erina Heights man, Frank Farrugia, is before the courts after being linked to a transnational drug syndicate.

In December 2013, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad, together with the NSW Crime Commission, established Strike Force Millstream to investigate the large-scale supply of prohibited drugs in NSW. During the investigation detectives uncovered a significant transnational drug importation and money laundering operation as well as other organised criminal activity.

Following extensive inquiries, detectives applied for arrest warrants for two men, who were known to be living overseas, for commercial drug importation.

The warrants were granted in January this year, before Interpol Red Notices were issued earlier this month.

On June 11 Dubai Police arrested the men and detectives from the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime

Frank Farrugia

Squad are working with Commonwealth partner agencies to seek their extradition to Australia.

Following further investigations, Strike Force Millstream detectives executed a search warrant at a home at Baulkham Hills and crime scene warrants at two business premises at Badgerys Creek on Tuesday, June 16.

A NSW Crime Commission Criminal Assets Recovery Act search warrant was also executed at a business at Altair Place, Jamisontown.

During the searches, investigators seized documentation and other items relevant to the investigation.

Farrugia was arrested at a Darling Harbour later that day and charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug (large commercial quantity), knowingly deal with proceeds of crime and knowingly direct activities of a criminal group.

Police allege he was involved in the supply of more than 20kg of MDMA and 3kg of methylamphetamine across NSW.

It will be further alleged he dealt with $4.6M as the proceeds of crime.

Farrugia appeared in Liverpool’s Central Local Court where his case was adjourned until August.

Two other men were also arrested in Sydney in relation to the investigation.

They remain before the courts.

Organised Crime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Martin Fileman, said the resolution of Strike Force Millstream ends one of the squad’s longest running drug importation investigations.

“For nearly seven years, our detectives have been working to identify individuals involved in this alleged criminal enterprise responsible for organising and facilitating large-scale drug importations into Australia,” Det Supt Fileman said.

“Throughout the investigation, officers identified a transnational organised crime syndicate involved in facilitating the importation of more than 2.87 tonnes of MDMA and methylamphetamine – with an

estimated potential street value of more than $150M. “Police will allege members of the syndicate dealt with proceeds of crime worth more than $54M, allowing them to travel the world in luxury and live a life of opulence – while they knowingly preyed on the vulnerabilities of others.

“Charges under Strike Force Millstream could not have been achieved without the ongoing assistance, dedication and commitment of our partner agencies here in Australia and that of our law enforcement colleagues around the world.

“We also wish to highlight the work of Dubai Police who assisted in the arrest of two international fugitives – who are key players in this investigation – in the United Arab Emirates last week,” Det Supt Fileman said.

Source: Press release, Jun 16 NSW Police Media Press conference, Jun 16 Detective Superintendent Martin Fileman, NSW Police Force Casefile and Transcript, R v Frank Farrugia 2020/00178170 Reporter: Dilon Luke

Firearms seized by Strike Force Raptor Strike Force Raptor investigators have seized two shortened firearms and charged three men, including a former Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) member, following a Firearms Prohibition Order search at Woy Woy.

or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.com.au Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

As part of ongoing targeting and disruption of criminal networks, police from the State Crime Command’s Criminal Groups Squad Strike Force Raptor conducted a Firearms

Prohibition Order (FPO) search at a home at Woy Woy just before midday on Friday, June 12.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call

Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

During the search, officers seized two shortened firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, an amount of GBL, mobile phones and documentation.

Three men aged 29, 37 and 49, were arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station.

The 29-year-old Kincumber man was charged with firearm found at premises (subject to prohibition order) and possess unauthorised prohibited firearm.

The 37-year-old Umina Beach man, who is a former Bandidos

OMCG member, was charged with firearm found at premises (subject to prohibition order), possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/ authority and possess unauthorised prohibited firearm.

Both men were refused bail and appeared at Newcastle Bail Court on Saturday, June 13, where they were both formally refused bail to reappear at Newcastle Local Court at a later date.

The 49-year-old Woy Woy

man was charged with firearm found at premises (subject to prohibition order), two counts of possess unauthorised firearm, possess shortened firearm without authority, not keep firearm safely and possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/ authority.

He was refused bail and appeared at Newcastle Bail Court on Saturday, June 13 where he was granted strict conditional bail to reappear at Newcastle Local Court at a

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Goodbye Narelle, music of the community Narelle Anne Jones nĂŠe Ayling 1961 - 2020 The Central Coast community lost one of its most cherished musical citizens last week in Narelle Jones of Pretty Beach.

Mum, I miss you. I will never forget your hugs which were so full of warmth and love.

I love you so much. Your Baby Girl. Daughter Naomi

Narelle always had a keen sense of fairness and justice and was never afraid to stand up for what was right. Brother Craig

In 1985 you spoke of peace to 10 or was it 20 thousand people from the town hall balcony. Stephen Jones

Your empathy, compassion and solidarity gave us inspiration and courage to stand against injustice in our own lives.

Daughter Miriam

For you we danced, we wrote poetry, we watched films, went for walks, took you for swims and told you we loved you on repeat. Son Rowan.

Narelle Jones had been a music teacher, choir and community organiser and civil justice advocate through her 58 years.

She had a love of languages and had studied both Latin and Indonesian but most of all she had a gift for the language of music.

She had taught many locals piano and other instruments and had written and directed several plays performed by schools at Pretty Beach and beyond.

Narelle's musical influence stretched to Malaysia where she worked as a volunteer teacher trainer in early 2018.

There she put the language skills she had learnt during an exhange year in Indonesia to good use.

Narelle was an avid bush walker and brave swimmer at her local Killcare beach.

Narelle grew up in Eastwood, Sydney the second youngest of four siblings.

She married Stephen Jones on the 18th of June 1983 and moved

to Pretty Beach soon after to raise a family of three children.

Narelle had suffered frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease over the last two years.

Her family rallied around and have supported her over this time.

The local Bouddi community, knowing what was coming, had held several events to celebrate the life and work of Narelle with hundreds in attendance.

Her funeral was held at Greenway Chapel & Memorial Gardens in Kincumber on Wednesday at 12pm to a Covid-19 restricted assembly of family and close friends.

It was live streamed to hundreds of well wishers around the nation who had grown to love Narelle and her family.

Narelle is survived by husband Stephen, children Miriam, Rowan and Naomi and brothers Warwick and Craig.

Her parents George and Joan and sister Marilyn passed a few years ago.

Her twin sister Sandra died shortly after birth.

Obituary Notice In the early hours of last Thursday morning June 11 my darling wife Narellee passed away.

She was the best wife a man could imagine having, the most incredible of mothers, a wonderful embodiment of goodness, strength and integrity and a person who brought joy into the lives of all who knew her.

Music of the community, teacher by expertise, dedication and example, bright star of justice, joyful friend of Jesus.

Giver, doer, selfless time warper often working through the night for others.

We love you, we miss you, Stephen, Miriam, Rowan, Naomi and many others.

Stephen Jones.

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Dye-ing for a new look?

Bensville 10-year-old, Lainee Parada, is laying the groundwork for an early career in the fashion industry after teaming up with the Coast’s homegrown streetwear brand, drøm to launch a new clothing line.

Drøm Owner, Gary Berman, said the entrepreneurial primary schooler sought him out after she learned drøm was looking for a tie dye expert to create a new line of t-shirts for the brand.

After dropping into the drøm flagship store at Woy Woy and

modelling some of her creations, Berman was impressed by Parada’s skills and moxie and signed her up for the project. “drøm, means dream in Danish, and is based around our philosophy of living and following your dreams”

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Berman explained.

“To this end we have sponsored many young locals including scooter riders, surfers, musicians, dance crews and football team, so we are delighted that we can assist Lainee with her fashion dreams,” he added.

Parada is now eagerly awaiting the launch of the collaborative line, with the range of colourful creations to hit the shelves at drøm very soon.

The rambunctious creator has also launched a new Instagram page, Coloured

Lane, where she’ll be chronicling her fashion journey into the world of tie dye.

Source: Press release, Jun 15 Gary Berman, drøm

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The Coast is open for locals too

The Coast has many vantage points from which you might spot some whales migrating north

With the July school holidays approaching, Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to consider a “staycation”, rather than travelling out of the region for a getaway.

By exploring the region’s many attractions with family and friends, residents can help

boost the Coast’s economy and support businesses impacted by the recent COVID-19 closures, Council says.

Many of the Coast’s major attractions have reopened, including: the Australian Reptile Park; Bells of Killcare; Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures; Norah Head Lighthouse; Pearls of Australia’s

Broken Bay Pearl Farm tours; and the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park.

The Council is also encouraging local to get back in touch with the beautiful national parks and heathland walks scattered all over the region.

Good swell conditions are also expected to draw surfers

The diverse national parks on the Coast are just one thing to explore during your “staycation”

out to favourite spots are Soldiers, North Shelly, Forresters, Avoca and Macmasters beaches.

As most locals know, the Central Coast has many breathtaking lookouts that provide the perfect vantage point to watch the whales who have started their migration north for the winter, including

Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve, Soldiers Beach Headland, Crackneck Lookout, The Skillion and Gerrin Point Lookout.

If mountain biking is your goto for your outdoor adventure fix, Central Coast Mountain Bike Tours are operating in Ourimbah State Forest and other landmark locations

across the region.

And there are now plenty of places to treat your tastebuds as you go with dozens of restaurants and cafes reopening their doors and accommodating larger groups.

Source: visitcentralcoast.com.au website

5 Lands Walk goes Musical Although the 5 Lands Walk had to be cancelled this year, the Opening Ceremony will go ahead in a slightly amended format – a live streamed premiere film event on YouTube – that can be enjoyed in the comfort of your home with a cheese platter and a glass of wine.

Avoca-based musical maestro Yantra de Vilder Photo: Sylmarie Photography

Avoca-based musical maestro Yantra de Vilder has

created a musical celebration of the people and places of the 5 Lands, entitled Home — A Place of Belonging.

It features internationally acclaimed flautist Jane Rutter, local Indigenous didgeridoo performer Gavi Duncan, international cultural performers, Indigenous dancers and the Ephemera Choir and Ensemble, a taste of which can be viewed now at

Yantra’s Youtube channel.

The production has been supported by Central Coast Council, NSW Government and the local sponsors of the 5 Lands Walk association.

The complete performance will be available for viewing live from 8pm June 19, with full details on the 5 lands Walk website.

Reporter: Ross Barry

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A sweet Heart in anyone’s language When four month old joey, Bouddi, was abandoned by his mum in the Parma wallaby enclosure at the Australian Reptile Park, staff sprang into action.

Bouddi the Parma wallaby joey is being hand raised by staff

Bouddi means “heart” in various indigenous languages and the joey’s keepers have being provide him with round the clock care and attention, including giving him a bottle five times a day (including one at 3am!).

Staff are hoping he will gain weight, grow fur and blossom into a healthy Parma wallaby.

“It comes down to both luck and passion that our staff were able to rescue little Bouddi,” Park Director Tim Faulkner said, “The Parma wallaby population has plummeted significantly, especially with the devastating bushfires that wreaked havoc on their native habitat recently.

“The founder of the Australian

Reptile Park, Eric Worrell, rediscovered the Parma wallaby, which had been presumed extinct in the 1970s.

“It is currently listed as vulnerable in NSW. “Australia has the worst mammal extinction rate on the planet; sadly, our recent bushfires have only escalated these extremes.

“Parma wallabies are also a keystone species at our sister charity, Aussie Ark, which also has a prosperous breeding program for the species” Faulkner said the breeding season of the Parma wallaby occurs between February and June.

“After a pregnancy of around 35 days, the newborn attaches firmly to one of four teats in the mother’s pouch, which it leaves at about thirty weeks, still suckling until approximately 10 months old,” he said.

Source: Media release, Jun 14 Australian Reptile Park

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Sunday 21 June

Saturday 20 June

Friday 19 June

ABC (C20/21)

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:40 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30

PRIME (C61/60)

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Back Roads [s] Father Brown (M) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Poh’s Kitchen [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Grand Designs [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] Gardening Australia [s] – Sophie Thomson visits a protea flower farm, Jerry ColbyWilliams gets tips from an expert orchid grower.

8:30 Baptiste: Measure Of A Man (M) [s] 9:30 Grantchester (M v) [s] 10:20 ABC Late News [s] 10:35 The Virus [s] 10:50 The Weekly [s] 11:20 rage (MA15+) [s] 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Movie: “Muriel’s Wedding” (M) (’94) Stars: Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Bill Hunter, Daniel Lapaine, Sophie Lee 2:10 Father Brown (PG) [s] 3:00 Dream Gardens [s] 3:30 Escape From The City [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Back Roads: Nullarbor - The Endless Horizon (Part 2) [s] 5:30 Midsomer Murders: A Dying Art (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway: A Serpent’s Tooth (PG) [s] 8:15 Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse (M l) [s] 9:15 Operation Buffalo (M l) [s] 10:10 Unforgotten (M l) [s] 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s] 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass (PG) [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 3:30 Silvia’s Italian Table [s] 4:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 4:30 The Mix [s] 5:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Yael Stone (PG) [s] 6:30 Compass [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs: Warwickshire 8:30 Operation Buffalo (M l) [s] 9:25 Movie: “Mao’s Last Dancer” (PG) (’09) Stars: Chi Cao (In English/ Mandarin) 11:25 Movie: “Paradise Road” (M v) (’97) (In English/ Japanese)

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

NINE (C81/80)

5:30 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 12:00 Movie: “My Nanny’s Secret” (M) 12:00 (’09) Stars: Haylie Duff 1:00 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 3:00 6:00 Seven News [s] 4:00 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Something’s Gotta 5:00 Give” (PG) (’03) – While Harry 6:00 7:00 is an aging Casanova who refuses to accept his age, Erica 7:30 is an acclaimed dramatist.

Unavoidable circumstances force these two individuals, who 9:45 are poles apart in nature, to 10:45 share a roof. Stars: Jack 12:05 Nicholson, Diane Keaton, 1:00 Keanu Reeves, Frances McDormand, Amanda Peet, Jon 1:30 Favreau, Paul Michael Glaser 4:30 11:00 Program To Be Advised 5:30 1:00 Home Shopping 6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 12:00 (PG) [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 AFL: Round 3: North Melbourne 12:30 1:00 v Sydney *Live* From Marvel 1:30 Stadium [s] 2:00 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 (PG) [s] 5:30 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 6:00 7:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 7:30 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 8:30 7:30 Movie: “National Treasure” (PG) (’04) Stars: Christopher Plummer, Nicolas Cage, Diane 10:55 Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Jon Voight 9:45 Movie: “Enemy Of The State” (M l,v) (’15) Stars: Will Smith, 12:50 Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, Lisa Bonet, Regina King, Stuart 1:40 2:05 Wilson, Laura Cayouette 5:30 12:30 Home Shopping 6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 11:00 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 Kochie’s Business Builders: 1:00 2:00 Small Business First [s] 1:30 Border Security - Australia’s 2:30 3:00 Front Line (PG) [s] 2:00 Movie: “Beaches” (PG) (’17) Stars: Idina Menzel, Nia Long, Colin Lawrence, Antonio Cupo 6:00 7:00 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:40 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 9:40 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] 10:10 6:00 Seven News [s] 11:10 7:00 Big Brother (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Captain America: The First Avenger” (M v) (’15) Stars: Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, 12:05 Hayley Atwell, Samuel L Jackson, Hugo Weaving 1:00 10:45 The Blacklist: Gordon Kemp (MA15+) [s] 2:00 11:45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam 2:30 (PG) [s] 3:00 12:30 Home Shopping

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

TEN (C13)

SBS (C30)

Today [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] Movie: “Mortdecai” (M) (’15) 2:00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] Stars: Johnny Depp, Gwyneth 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Paltrow, Paul Bettany, Ewan 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] McGregor, Olivia Munn, Jeff 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Goldblum, Jonny Pasvolsky Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And NRL: Penrith Panthers v Carry On [s] Melbourne Storm *Live* From 8:30 Have You Been Paying Campbelltown Stadium [s] Friday Night Knock Off [s] Attention? (M) [s] 9:30 How To Stay Married (M s) [s] Top Gear (PG) [s] Law & Order: Criminal Intent: 10:00 Kinne Tonight (M) [s] 10:30 Program To Be Advised Enemy Within (M) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] Outback Brothers (PG) [s] Home Shopping 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] The Avengers: The Bird Who 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Knew Too Much (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 Australian Fishing Ellen (PG) [s] Championships (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] Today Extra - Saturday [s] 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] Award Winning Tasmania: 7:30 What’s Up Down Under? [s] Huon Valley (PG) [s] 8:00 All 4 Adventures [s] Outback Brothers (PG) [s] 9:00 Which Car (PG) [s] Animal Embassy [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Delish [s] 12:00 Foodie Adventures [s] The Voice (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] 12:30 Pooches At Play [s] 1:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] Getaway (PG) [s] 2:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] NINE News Saturday [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under? [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Accidental Heroes: Epic Stuff 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Up/ Heroes And Villains (M l,s) 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 My Market Kitchen [s] Movie: “Meet The Fockers” 5:00 10 News First [s] (PG) (’04) Stars: Robert De 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] Movie: “The Brothers Bloom” 8:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] (M v,l) (’08) Stars: Rachel 9:00 999: What’s Your Emergency Weisz, Adrien Brody (M) [s] Nelly: The Snakeskin Woman 10:00 One Born Every Minute (M) [s] Australia (M) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 11:00 Program To Be Advised Home Shopping 12:00 Blue Bloods (M v) [s] Wesley Impact [s] 6:00 Religious Programs [s] Animal Tales [s] 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] Weekend Today [s] 8:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 8:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] World’s Greatest Cities (PG) 9:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Getaway (PG) [s] 12:00 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals [s] Driving Test (PG) [s] NRL: Canberra Raiders v Manly 12.30 Luxury Escapes: Perth/ Myanmar (PG) [s] Sea Eagles *Live* From 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] Campbelltown Stadium [s] 2:15 Everyday Gourmet With NINE News Sunday [s] Justine Schofield [s] The Voice: The Battles 1 (PG) 2:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 3:00 My Market Kitchen [s] NINE News Late [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] Inside Crime (M) [s] 4:00 Which Car (PG) [s] Behind Bars The World’s Toughest Prisons: Tent City - 4:30 RPM [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] Phoenix, Arizona (M) [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] Mysteries And Scandals: 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Bobbi Kristina Brown: Deadly 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] Legacy (M v,d) [s] 9:00 FBI: Ironbound (M v) [s] Mysteries And Scandals: Death By Social Media (M) [s] 10:00 FBI: Compromised (M v) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 12:00 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:30 4:40 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 9:25 10:20 10:50 12:50 2:35 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:30 4:00 4:25 5:30 6:30 7:30 8:30

10:50 1:35 4:55 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 3:00 5:00 5:30 6:30 7:30

8:30 10:00 11:35 1:25 4:45

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

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Point NITV News: Nula Monty Don’s Paradise Gardens Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain: Local Heroes Manchester Fire Station Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News America In Colour: Playtime/ The 1930s (M) [s] 24 Hours In Emergency: The Courage To Go On (M) SBS World News Late Movie: “Beauty And The Beast” (M v) (’14) Stars: Vincent Cassel (In French) The Looming Tower (M l,s,v) (In English/ Arabic) Britain’s Greatest Bridges: The Humber Bridge (PG) CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Small Business Secrets (PG) Tennis: French Open 2019 Ash Barty Road To Glory Gadget Man: Public Transport Great British Food Revival Story Of Europe: State Of Play (PG) SBS World News 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Movie: “Inside Man” (MA15+) (’06) – The story of a tough cop, Detective Frazier, who matches wits with a clever bank robber, Dalton, in a tense hostage drama. Stars: Denzel Washington, Clive Owen Spin (M l,s,v) (In French) The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook Bitesize CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Football: FIFA World Cup Classic: Australia v Croatia 2006 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) Hunting The Nazi: Gold Train (PG) SBS World News Petra: Secrets Of The Ancient Builders – Combining computergenerated images, interviews with eminent world experts, and the discovery of the city’s extraordinary remains.

Hurricane (PG) (In English/ French) Drowning In Plastic Tin Star (MA15+) North To South: The Full Journey Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen Notebook Bitesize

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

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ABC (C20/21)

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:10 4:00 4:40 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:15 9:35 10:40 11:10 12:10

Tuesday 23 June

12:40 1:25 3:30 4:00 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 1:45 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:40 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 12:05

Thursday 25 June

Wednesday 24 June

12:35 1:25 3:30 4:00 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:40 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:35 11:05 11:50 12:10 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:40 5:10 6:00 6:55 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:15 10:45 12:30 1:25 3:30 3:55 4:30

PRIME (C61/60)

NINE (C81/80)

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] Gardening Australia [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Grand Designs [s] 12:00 Movie: “Lies In Plain Sight” ABC News At Noon [s] (PG) (’10) Stars: Chad Michael Landline [s] Murray, Ethan McAllister Father Brown (PG) [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] Grand Designs NZ (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] The Drum [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] ABC News [s] 7:30 Big Brother (PG) [s] – One 7.30 [s] housemate decides it’s time to Back Roads [s] unite the two sides of the house Four Corners [s] to get rid of a common enemy.

Media Watch [s] But could this big move Q&A (PG) [s] backfire? Plus, a surprise ABC Late News [s] return!

Australia’s Ocean Odyssey [s] 9:00 9-1-1: Powerless (M l) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS 10:00 9-1-1: What’s Next? (M l) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] HELL (M l) [s] 11:30 The Goldbergs: Parents Father Brown (PG) [s] Thursday (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Mean Mums (PG) [s] Gardening Australia [s] 12:30 Home Shopping Screen Time (M l) [s]

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs NZ [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Poh’s Kitchen [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Grand Designs NZ [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Australia’s Ocean Odyssey Road To Now (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M l) [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Gardening Australia [s] Screen Time (M d,n,s) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Bond Of Silence” (M) (’10) – A man is mysteriously murdered while trying to quell a wild teenage house party on New Year’s Eve. His wife, searching for answers, faces a shroud of secrecy from the teens and parents alike. Stars: Kim Raver, Charlie McDermott, Greg Grunberg, Haley Ramm, David Cubitt, Nicole Oliver 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (PG) [s] 9:00 Criminal Minds: Saturday/ To A Better Place (M v) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Absentia: Brave Boy (M) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs NZ [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address The Breakfast Couch [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Short Cuts To Glory - Matt Okine vs Food [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Grand Designs NZ [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] The Weekly [s] At Home Alone Together [s] Planet America (PG) [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Program To Be Advised

5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 12:00 Movie: “Left To Die: The 1:00 Mom: Bert And Ernie And A Sandra And Tammi Chase Blessing Of The People (M) [s] Story” (M d,v) (’12) Stars: 1:30 Animal Embassy (PG) [s] Barbara Hershey 2:00 Paramedics (PG) [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 America’s Got Talent: Audition 7:30 Kath & Kim: Old (PG) [s] 1 (PG) [s] – Simon Cowell, Heidi 8:05 Kath & Kim: Money (PG) [s] Klum, Howie Mandel and host 8:40 Movie: “Crocodile Dundee II” (PG) (’88) Stars: Paul Hogan, Terry Crews return with new Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon judge Sofia Vergara; variety acts and contestants audition 10:55 NINE News Late [s] for the chance to win $1 million. 11:25 New Amsterdam: Every Last Minute (M mp) [s] 9:15 Police: Hour Of Duty (M v,l) [s] 12:15 Dying To Belong: 10:15 The Latest Seven News [s] Antoinetta McKoy (M) [s] 10:45 The Front Bar (M) [s] 1:05 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam 2:00 Home Shopping (PG) [s] 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs NZ [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Road To Now (M v) [s] Pulse (M l,s) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Grand Designs NZ [s] The Drum [s] Sammy J [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] The Heights (PG) [s] Escape From The City [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends (M l) [s] Baptiste (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Gardening Australia [s] Screen Time (M d,n,s) [s] The Drum [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Surrender Dorothy” (M) (’06) Stars: Diane Keaton, Tom Everett Scott, Alexa Davalos 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Police: Hour Of Duty (M v,l) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (PG) (’04) Stars: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls (MA15+) [s] – A look at the Grenfell Tower fire, a lady who faces an intruder in her home and two grandparents who are brutally murdered.

12:30 Home Shopping

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

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

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3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:45 10:45 11:15 12:05 1:00 1:30 4:00

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Mom: Teenage Vampires And A White Russian (M) [s] The Voice: The Battles 1 (PG) Tipping Point [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Voice: The Battles 2 (PG) Music From The Home Front (PG) [s] – The biggest names in Australian music join forces from their own homes in a televised concert.

NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] Lethal Weapon: An Inconvenient Ruth (MA15+) [s] Killer Couples: Warrior/ Rodger (M v,l) [s] Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s]

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SBS (C30)

6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 The Nineties: Clinton - The 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] Comeback Kid (M l,n) 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:50 Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Great British Railway 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Journeys: Faversham To 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Dorking (PG) Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:35 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned 5:00 10 News First [s] Britain: Countdown To WW3 6:00 WIN News [s] (PG) 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 8:40 Have You Been Paying 6:30 SBS World News Attention? (M) [s] – Have Ed 7:35 Secrets Of The Royal: Kavalee, Melanie Bracewell, In The Air (PG) Tim McDonald, Celia Pacquola 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) and Sam Pang been paying 10:20 SBS World News Late attention?

10:55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal 9:40 Kinne Tonight (M) [s] Games: Crimes Of Fashion 10:10 How To Stay Married (M) [s] (M s,v) (In French) 10:40 Program To Be Advised 12:40 An Ordinary Woman (M l) 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] (In Russian) 12:40 The Project (PG) [s] 1:35 The Little Drummer Girl (M) 1:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 3:25 Let’s Talk About Sex (MA15+)

Today [s] 5:00 6:00 Headline News [s] Today Extra [s] 5:15 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 1:00 Mom: A Bear And A Bladder 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:10 Infection (M) [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Voice: The Battles 2 (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Millionaire Hot Seat [s] Beautiful (PG) [s] 3:35 NINE News [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 4:35 Paramedics (M) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] RBT: Lucky Escape/ 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] Woodstock (PG) [s] 8:40 How To Stay Married (PG) [s] 5:30 Botched: Welcome To Jurassic – As Greg and Em try to resolve 6:00 Schnoz (M mp) [s] the tension over Em’s book, the 6:30 NINE News Late [s] Butler House prepares for Brad 7:30 Chicago Med: More Harm and Nadia’s wedding.

Than Good (M mp) [s] 9:10 NCIS: Friendly Fire (M v) [s] 8:30 Guiltology: 10:10 NCIS: Los Angeles: 9:30 Murder In Vegas (M) [s] Murder Of Crows (M v) [s] Tipping Point [s] 11:10 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 10:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:10 The Project (PG) [s] 10:30 Home Shopping 1:10 The Late Show (PG) [s] 12:10 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Movie: “The Ex” (M l,s) (’06) Stars: Zach Braf, Amanda Peet, Jason Bateman, Charles Grodin, Mia Farrow, Lucian Maisel, Donal Logue, Amy Poehler Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From Campbelltown Stadium [s] Golden Point (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Parachute Murder Plot (M) [s] Taken: Viceroy (M v,d) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s]

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

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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Nineties: New World Order (M l,v) Great British Railway Journeys: Brighton To Chichester (PG) Who Do You Think You Are?: Dawn Fraser (PG) Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain: Bradford’s New Victoria Cinema (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News Who Do You Think You Are?: Kat Stewart (PG) Insight: Race For The Cure Where Are You Really From?

(PG) SBS World News Late Blinded (MA15+) (In Swedish) Pagan Peak (M l,n) (In German)

6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:10 The Nineties: 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Information Age (M l,v) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Insight 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Great American Railroad 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Journeys (PG) Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:35 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned 5:00 10 News First [s] Britain (PG) 6:00 WIN News [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 7:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 8:30 Tommy: Lifetime Achievement 7:30 Tony Robinson’s World By (M) [s] – Mayor Buddy Gray Rail: Mexico (PG) asks Tommy to personally 8:30 Inside Cadbury - Chocolate oversee the investigation when Secrets a Hollywood producer is 9:25 Secrets Of McDonalds - 50 attacked during a party.

Years Of The Big Mac (PG) 9:30 Bull: Reckless (M v) [s] 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:30 Elementary (M) [s] 10:50 Movie: “Homesick” (MA15+) 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] (’15) Stars: Esther Maria 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] Pietsch (In Norwegian) 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 12:40 Bad Banks (MA15+) 2:30 Home Shopping (In German/ English) 6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: Counselor, It’s Chinatown (M) [s] – The SVU joins an undercover task force in busting a human trafficking ring in Chinatown.

9:30 Law & Order: SVU (MA15+) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods Sight (M v) [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping

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

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5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:30 4:35 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:25 10:30 11:00 12:00 1:50

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Travel Man: Iceland (PG) Football: FIFA World Cup Classic Match: France v Argentina 2018 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News The World’s Busiest Stations: Calcutta The Secret Life Of Al Capone (PG) ZeroZeroZero (MA15+) (In English/ Italian) SBS World News Late Tin Star (MA15+) Stop At Nothing - Lance Armstrong Story (M l) Movie: “Queen Of The Desert” (M s,v) (’15) (In English/ Arabic/ Turkish)

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

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ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

Free social French conversation groups.

Small classes at East Gosford & Bateau Bay Renee 0435 028 416 www.afcentralcoast.org.au afcentralcoast@gmail.com

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

Lectures, demonstrations and discussion.

Weekly paint-outs Tues 4349 5860 for locations Workshops 4363 1156 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre.

4325 1420

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743

4384 5152 Taste and be educated on wine by various wineries.

Purchases not mandatory WYOMING Mon - Ladies Social Keith - 0420 722 529 Wed Night & Sat - Mixed Social COMMUNITY CENTRE Fraser - 0416 831 088 Tuition given Community support, Zumba, Level 2, Central Coast book club, community garden, LEARN TO DANCE Leagues Club facility hire, fine assistance, Social ballroom dancing for all volunteer opportunity, CDAT & 4334 3800 ages, all you need is a desire OSHC/Vacation Care to learn and dance, 4323 7483 GOSFORD NORTH no partner required. accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au PROBUS CLUB www.gosfordcommunity.org.au meet every Tues - St Luke’s 4th Tues, Grange Hotel, Anglican Church, 7pm Wyoming 10am & 15 Lorraine Ave 4322 5560 Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm Anne - 0409 938 345 BETTER HEARING

CCLC INDOOR BOWLS

GOSFORD AND DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY

Persons interested in Orchids and their culture 4th Wed, 7.30pm Kincumber School of Arts, Tora Ave, Kincumber 0405 669 707

gosfordorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au

SENIORS’ COMPUTER CLUB

Non-profit club to help members master computers, tablets, phones and keep up with grand children Friendly Volunteer Helpers scccc@internode.on.net

anneglazier@y7mail.com

NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA CENTRAL COAST SUB-SECTION

Meets on the 2nd Sat of each month at Gosford RSL - 10am, new memebrs most welcome, serving or ex ran, rn and other commonwealth navies.

0400 103 765 brucesmith59@bigpond.com

COMMUNITY CENTRES

meet weekly, please contact 1300 252 666 al-anon.org.au

HISTORY GROUPS CENTRAL COAST FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Tue to Fri 9.30am - 2.00pm First Sat 9.30 - noon Thur 7pm - 9pm Other times by appointment.

4324 5164

HEALTH GROUPS

www.centralcoastfhs.org.au admin@centralcoasths.org.au

AUSTRALIA

BRISBANE WATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence 4321 0275

• Coach tours • school educational tours • annual street stalls • participation in History Heritage Week Margaret Pearce 4325 2270

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS

Last Fri 9.30am Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE AND LEARNING CENTRE

international issues and campaigns Council and parliamentary representation 3rd Thur

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

LABOR PARTY OURIMBAH/ NARARA BRANCH

Discussion/action community Issues – 3 levels of Government Function Room, Grange Hotel, Wyoming 7.30pm 1st. Monday 0410 309 494 Kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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PUBLIC SPEAKING BLUE GUM FLAT TOASTMASTERS

Develop confidence by For anyone interested in early improving your speaking skills. history.

1st & 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Don’t need to be a First Fleeter.

Ourimbah RSL Point Clare Community Hall 4362 7227 2nd Sat 10:30am 4392 1926 4311 6254

Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Sat 1.30pm, Wed 7.15pm 4325 9854

www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

CENTRAL COAST GOJU-KAI KARATE

Traditional Karate & self defence for teens & adults No contracts, cheap rates Wamberal - Mon 6.30pm Kincumber - Thurs 7.15pm 0417 697 096 www.centralcoastgojukaikarate.com.au

CENTRAL COAST SOARING CLUB INC

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members 14 and up Bloodtree Rd, Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

SERVICE GROUPS

SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB

DYING WITH DIGNITY Ecumenical & interfaith Campaigning to give those speakers forum & Q&A. INNER WHEEL CLUBS Mon-Fri suffering unrelievable terminal www.cottagecrafts.net.au 1st Tues March to October Google scccckincumber Chess, darts, handicraft, indoor or incurable illness the choice BRISBANE WATER BRASS Women working together to 2nd Tues November 4307 9421 make a difference and improve bowls, knitting, line dancing, to receive legal medical Brass Band entertainment for 7.30 to 9pm TOUKLEY DISTRICT ART lives while making new origami, painting, pencil assistance to die. the community playing all Grange Hotel, Wyoming friends.

SOCIETY TERRIGAL WAMBERAL drawing, scrabble, Quarterly mtgs, Erina Fair. types of popular music 4365 9197 Social outings and community Painting, drawing groups and RSL SUB-BRANCH scrapbooking, sit & sew, table 0434 426 486 Wed 8pm -10pm involvment. classes, demonstarations and Pension and welfare officers tennis, Ukulele robyncameron@y7mail.com 0419 274 012 WOMEN’S GROUPS Wyong 3rd Wed 6.30pm workshops. available to assist with DVA 4304 7065 Terrigal 3rd Mon 12 noon 7 days 10am-4pm, Cafe compensation claims and MEALS ON WHEELS Gosford North 2nd Wed 7pm COASTAL A CAPPELLA Tues-Drawing group 10am WOMEN’S HEALTH benefits GOSFORD-NARARA Delicious meals delivered free 0417 480 549 Award winning women’s Wed - Painting group 9:30am CENTRES Breakers Country Club NEIGHBOURHOOD Join us for a midday meal 0407 008 555 a cappella chorus.

4392 4666 Counselling, therapeutic and Wed & Fri 10am – Midday CENTRE Help with shopping and Music education provided. toukleyartgallery@gmail.com social groups, workshops, Meet 2nd Sat 10am School Holiday activities, cooking classes Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY domestic violence and abuse www.toukleyartgallery.com.au 4384 2661 playgroup, multicultural 4363 7111 Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah.

Make new friends & have fun issues. All services provided by Terrigal-WamberalSB@rslnsw.

COMMUNITY GROUPS programs, community activities Performance opportunities. while serving your community women for women org.au.

Rooms for Hire Hire us for your next event.

CANCER INFORMATION 3rd Mon 4324 2533 ABC - “The Friends” 4329 4477 0412 948 450 Woy Woy Leagues Club www.cccwhc.com.au & SUPPORT SOCIETY Safeguard ABC’s U3A CENTRAL COAST admin@gnnc.com.au 0478 959 895 Promoting prevention, self-help coastalacappella@gmail.com independence, funding, & Enjoy a diverse range of and freedom of choice in SOROPTIMIST standards. Meetings through courses and activities for POINT CLARE therapies.

SOUNDWAVES ROTARY CLUB OF INTERNATIONAL the year & social mornings seniors. Keep your mind active COMMUNITY HALL Henry Kendall Gardens A cappella harmony for men GOSFORD Well-known guest speakers and make new friends.

BRISBANE WATER Community garden, paygroup, Summer 3rd Mon - 7pm, Mon 7.00 to 9.30pm Supporting local & overseas Making a difference in the lives 0400 213 514 0408 704 701 craft & exercise groups Winter 3rd Sat - 2pm Central Coast Leagues Club, communities. www.fabcnsw.org.au www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au of women & girls through Function or meeting room hire 0410 696 458 Dane Drive, Gosford Share fellowship & fun. awareness, advocacy & action cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com 4323 7483 Max 4324 3631 Gosford Golf Club 6pm Thurs CENTRAL COAST 2nd Thur 7 pm VOLUNTEERING accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au Kieran 4324 1977 0414 777 748 Breakers Country Club, CARAVANNERS www.gosfordcommunity.org.au CENTRAL COAST www.gosfordrotary.org.au PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE Dover Rd, Wamberal 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Refer potential volunteers to Mobile counselling service SYMPHONY sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Trips Away, Social Outings, community organisations & KARIONG supporting ALL people ROTARY CLUB OF www.siswp.org CENTRAL COAST friendship with like minded provide support to them. suffering from Domestic NEIGHBOURHOOD Community Orchestra GOSFORD NORTH folk Training to volunteers and Violence CENTRE SPORT Rehearsals Wed 7.30 - 9.45pm Active community minded club.

Geoff 0447 882 150 managers of volunteers Info Counselling services Early childhood clinic, free Erina Many projects focussed on sessions held regularly.

Mon, Ettalong Baptist Church, info@sympnonycentralcoast.com family law advice, active assisting youth DOYALSON WYEE 4329 7122 COMMUNITY LEGAL 0417 472 374 playgroup, computer classes, Graham Black - 0410 509 071 recruit@volcc.org.au SOCCER CLUB penlighthouse@gmail.com CENTRE OOSH services, fitness classes, grahamblack@outlook.com.au TEMPO TERRIFIC Football club for the local www.peninsulalighthouse.info/ Not for profit service providing arts & crafts, over 50’s CONCERT BAND community. Juniors from under WILDLIFE ARC free legal advice friendship group, youth group, Plays popular music for 5 to senior teams.

Rescue and care for injured Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm & social groups. community events.

Kerry 0410 045 981 and orphan native animals.

4353 4988 4340 1724 president@doylowolves.com.au Adult members play wind, 24hr/day, 7days/week. contact@centralcoastclc.org.au wwww.knc.net.au brass and percussion Meet 3rd Sun Wyoming 0405 619 980 Community Centre, Maidens 50+ SINGLE & www.tempoterrific.com Brush Rd Wyoming 10am SOCIAL GROUP 4325 0666 Fun & friendship Monthly progam of dinner, dancing, scrabble, cards, Tenpin etc.

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Central Coast Leagues Club 2nd Wed

TERRIGAL 50+ LEISURE & LEARNING CENTRE

Fitness, yoga, bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, line dancing, tai chi, painting, craft & computer classes.

MUSIC

AL - ANON FAMILY GROUPS HEALTH

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

Al-anon family groups

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SPECIAL INTEREST CCLC BRIDGE CLUB

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Who is the Reluctant Book Critic?

Have you ever wondered who it is hiding behind this book?

Well, in case you missed the introduction of our Book Reviews at the beginning of this year, it all started when a good friend of ours, Kim Reardon, a.k.a “The Reluctant Book Critic” revealed her New Year’s resolution was to read a book every week in 2020.

Naturally, our first thought was how to take advantage of her as she embarked on such a fool’s errand.

“I give you 4 weeks,” we said, “before you give up, I mean.”

“I will not give up,” said Kim defiantly.

“Will too.”

‘Will not.”

And so on and so forth.

“I bet you can’t read 52 books in a year AND write a book review on each for publication in Central Coast Newspapers.”

“I bet you I can.”

And so, in this way, we slowly dragged her into the boat.

But when it was time for the first Book Review, Kim became anxious.

“Wait, I’m NOT a book critic – what if I don’t know what I’m talking about? Oh my god, what if I offend someone after reading a book in just seven days that took them seven years to write?”

“Of course you don’t know what you’re talking about,” we assured her.

“But you shouldn’t let that stop you – people like to be criticised, it helps them grow”.

“But what if their book completely

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sucks?”

“Well, some books do suck … they provoke negative thoughts … so, I suppose you just say they are ‘thoughtprovoking’.”

“I don’t know, I’m a bit reluctant to do this.”

“And so you shall be known as “The Reluctant Book Critic” So how is it going, you ask?

Well, as it turns out, after 24 weeks, our Reluctant Book Critic is 2 weeks ahead of schedule, having just reviewed the classic novel “A Gentleman in Moscow” (see below).

We took the opportunity to ask her how she does it.

Me: So, Kim, how are feeling at the half-way mark?

Kim: Too busy reading to talk to you Ross.

Me: I see, can you at least tell us what is it you like most about reading?

Kim: Reading is an escape for me. For a few hours every day I get out of my head, not think of all the disturbing events going on, and just simply escape into another world.

Me: How hard is it to read a book every week … and then critically review each one?

Kim: Some weeks are hard, especially if I am not enjoying the book … or when I was still watching the last season of Stranger Things on Netflix – that was challenging. But for the most part, it’s a

breeze – you’d be amazed at how engaging many of the books have been and, to be frank, how time there is when you stop looking at social media or playing candy crush on your iphone.

Me: How do you choose each book?

Kim: Generally, I look at the New York Times best seller list, Pulitzer Prize fiction winners, Oprah’s list, Kirkus reviews, or just plain word of mouth that’s usually the best lead. But, to be honest, choosing a book is the hardest thing about all of this. There’s just so many amazing books out there I’m afraid I’ll choose poorly and get saddled with a mediocre book when I know there’s something really amazing out there. And, since you ask, since I started writing reviews, I find choosing a book even more stressful – thanks for that Ross. It was so much easier when it was

just a book I wanted to read but now I have to think about whether it’s a book others might want to read (and how angry the hard-working author will be if I don’t like it).

Me: Do you prefer a real book to kindle or an e-book?

Kim: Well, I hope you don’t have any book store advertisers (she says lowering her voice), but I’m actually starting to prefer my Kindle. It took me a while to convert, but now … I’m sorry, but that’s how it is … my Kindle is part of me - and I can read in bed with the light off!

Me: I’ve noticed Kim, you seem to write with an American accent – are you …

American?

Kim: Well, I … er … ah, well, are you sure you aren’t just reading with an American accent? OK, since I can see you’re not going to let this go, I will say, very proudly, that I was born and raised in Long Island and lived in New York City for four years before moving to Australia.

Me: Can you say Long Island again please, just so we can laugh at your accent?

Kim: Mmmm … all right, LAWNG GUYLAND. So d’ya wanna getta cup of cawfee and go wauk the dawg too Ross.

Me: Do you read a lot of books about American life and history because you are homesick?

Kim: Do I? I didn’t notice. No, I’m not some much home sick as I am just feeling a bit sick about what is happening in my homeland right now.

Me: What do you like most about the

Central Coast?

Kim: Ah, well, as Scomo would say: How good is the Central Coast? It’s got an Entrance – that’s grand, but I’ve never been able to find The Exit. I love Woy Woy especially, both of them. The only think I think the Coast needs is a really large pelican!

Me: What do you think is the most critical ingredient of a great book?

Kim: Its all in the writing. You’ve got to have great writing. You can have an amazing story, but if the writing is poor, … it dumps you out of the world you’re escaping into. I think a great writer can make almost any story remarkable.

Me: Ok, now for the ultimate question: What has been your favourite book so far?

Kim: Well, firstly, my favourite book of all time is Jane Eyre. I think it always will be. Of the books I’ve read this year, there’s been so many I’ve enjoyed. I’ve really enjoyed many of the books written by local Central Coast authors like D.C. (Donna) Cameron and Nina Angelo. I also really enjoyed Dr Kwong’s biography a few weeks back. Dr Kwong is from Wyoming you know? I also got lost in “Where the Crawdads Sing” and the wonderful classic, “A Gentleman from Moscow”.

But I think my favourite this year is without a doubt, The Mother Tree.

And so Kim went back to her pyjamas and her kindle with the lights out to resume her quest.

BOOK REVIEW

A Gentleman in Moscow Author: Amor Towles Publisher: Penguin

Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov, a recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, has been sentenced to spend the rest of his days in house arrest at the Metropol Hotel in Moscow.

His crime was writing a poem in 1913 that the government considered “a call to action”.

Nobility has no place in Communist Russia.

Before his sentence he had a deluxe suite on the third floor but he has been banished to a small room on the sixth floor and most of his possessions have been confiscated.

The Metropol was the epitome of luxury since it opened in 1905 and was a “gathering spot for the glamorous, influential, and erudite,” boasting a florist, news-stand, cloak room, two restaurants and a bar.

There was also a wine cellar with 100,000 bottles.

After the count tries to order San Lorenzo Barolo 1912 to accompany his osso buco he discovers that he is only able to order wine by the colour, white or red.

It turns out a complaint was filed with the Commissar of Food, “claiming that the existence of our wine list runs counter to the ideals of the revolution”.

Thus, all the labels were removed, and all the wines were charged at the same price.

And so we have a charming, well-mannered, insightful, educated Count juxtaposed with a Russia that no longer recognises the aristocracy.

How does Rostov navigate this changing tide stuck in a hotel?

Luckily there are an array of characters to help the Count pass the days.

Nina is a young girl whose father is posted in Moscow on state business is staying at the hotel.

She and the Count form a friendship.

She asks the Count for guidance on how to be a princess.

Nina gets access to a pass-key which allows entry to all the hotel doors and she gifts this to the Count for Christmas.

Mishka, a poet and old friend of the Count visits and exclaims his excitement about the changes happening in Russia.

He thinks it will be beneficial for poets … mmmm.

The Count meets Anna Urbanova, a famous actress who has come to stay at the hotel.

They get off to a rocky start but end up forming a close relationship that will last through the years and the challenges of a changing Russia.

To help pass time the Count gets a job as a waiter at the Boyarksy restaurant in the hotel.

His impeccable manners have him promoted to Headwaiter and he befriends the matre d’, Andrey and the head chef, Emile.

Together, a “Triumvirate which met each day at 2:15 to decide the fate of the restaurant’s staff, its customers, its chickens and tomatoes.”

I feel my summary is not doing this book justice.

All I can really say is that the story is wonderful and the writing is amazing!

I actually read this book a few years ago and picked it up again and it was as much of a joy to read the second time.

The Count has such wisdom and a way of phrasing that you wish he were a friend that you could join at the bar to share an after-dinner snifter of brandy.

Thank you Amor Towles for a delightful story!

Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Business & Property

New grant a potential boost for local exporters A new State Government initiative could be just the lifeline that small and medium exporters on the Central Coast need.

With exports accounting for over a third of the region’s economy, eligible operators can now receive $10,000 through the Government’s Exporter Assistance Grant.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the grant was targeted at helping local businesses access new markets or re-enter old ones where opportunities are no longer available in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Exports accounted for around 14 per cent of the NSW economy before COVID-19, and I know it is crucial that our state defends its international trading position and maintain contact with key markets,” Crouch said.

For Dean Epps, Director of Life Health Foods based at Berkeley Vale, the grant could be just what’s needed to see the plant-based food production experts expand into more overseas markets.

“We’re still wrapping our heads around just what it could mean for us,” Epps said.

“This could really help us to scale up.

“We fully expected to slow down and lose markets through COVID, but we were pleasantly surprised that that didn’t really occur for us.

“For a month or so everything went on hold, but after that we

Peter Witney hard at work at Bambi Enterprises

found the virus sparked more concern over health and nutrition as people became more conscious about looking after themselves.”

With markets already established in New Zealand and the US and newly launched in South Africa, Life Health Foods is looking to expand into Vietnam, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates.

“As a business we are looking to expand our global footprint – our Alternative Meat Co brand is resonating really well and we

are determined to push on,” Epps said.

“We are pleased to see whatever support we can get to get off the ground and this could take the export side of our business out of single percentage digits.”

Peter Witney, who owns Bambi Enterprises with wife Jacinta and is Managing Director of the West Gosford based company, said they would take any help they could get.

The company exports woollen

and alpaca filled quilts and pillows to New Zealand, the US and China.

“In the beginning (of the pandemic), it was awful,” Witney said.

“But since April the domestic market has picked up to the point where we have put on a few extra staff.”

The export side of the business, though, has been “pretty slow”.

“We have picked up some small orders but haven’t had a big export order for months,”

Witney said.

He said the $10,000 grant would help with the purchase of new equipment to help expand exports.

“We both buy raw materials and sell the finished products to China and I am confident we can re-establish that market,” he said.

Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the Coast’s largest exporting sectors are manufacturing, food and hospitality and health.

“Covid-19 has hit our exporters hard, with supply chain disruptions being reported by over 60% of our business,” Martin said.

“Business costs are rising, and jobs are on the line as continued delays in global transport and additional safety measures are squeezing exporters out of traditional markets.

“The pandemic has clearly highlighted the need to have a diversity of export markets yet support on the ground to help business explore new markets has been thin.

“When the various stimulus packages cease in September, the Central Coast needs the best possible chance to survive before we get to that economic cliff.

“Helping business to become new or greater exporters can provide the economic boost we need.”

Martin said exporters on the Central Coast lead the way in modern food production and sustainable manufacturing.

“This means modern jobs and career pathways for our local youth,” she said.

“We have all the ingredients to showcase Central Coast excellence to the world; now is the time for support.”

Source: Media release, Jun 16 Business NSW Central Coast Media statement, Jun 17 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch Interviews, Jun 17 Peter Whitney and Dean Epps Reporter: Terry Collins

Covid-19 restrictions eased further Life is looking increasingly normal on the Central Coast as the State Government continues to relax social and business restrictions.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

From July 1, the 50-person limit on indoor venues will be lifted and stadiums and other outdoor venues of up to 40,000 capacity will be able to fill up to 25 per cent.

Funerals can now take place without limits on numbers but must adhere to the foursquare-metre rule, NSW

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said.

“We’re easing restrictions to give families that flexibility, that if there is a venue where they can safely give their loved one the send-off that they would like, that’s now possible,” she said.

Weddings are also among the events that can go ahead from July 1 under the four-squaremetre rule, but restrictions, such as a ban on dance floors, apply.

Central Coast businesses will

also now be able to check, test and promote their COVID Safe credentials following the launch of the State Government’s online COVID Safe Check.

The Premier and Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello officially launched the online tool last week.

“We have put industry specific information under the one roof, including downloadable badges for businesses with COVID Safe plans to display in their premises, so customers know

they have the tick of approval,” Berejiklian said.

“Customers can also use the tool to provide feedback in real time.

“The feedback is sent to the business and, if necessary, to the regulator for action.”

The COVID Safe Check is available at www.nsw.gov.au Source: Media release, Jun 12 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch Media conference, Jun 14 NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

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Calls for submissions on plans to relocate ET Australia Secondary College

Submissions are now open for a plan to relocate and expand ET Australia Secondary College to two locations in the Gosford CBD to make way for a regional library planned for its current site at 123 Donnison St, which is set to be demolished early next year.

The application is being processed by the NSW Planning Department as a State Significant development.

ET Australia Secondary College opened in 2013 and is in its 8th year of operation on the Coast as a Year 7 to Year 10 independent special assistance high school, offering students an opportunity to make a fresh start in an independent Secondary College which is different to traditional schools.

The existing ET Australia Secondary College building in Donnison St

Most students have social and emotional difficulties and have experienced problems at other schools.

The proposal would see these Year 7-10 students relocated to a rented site in the Imperial Centre.

The college would expand its

operation to cater for Year 11 and 12 students, who would be housed on the refurbished upper level of a nearby building, at 125 Donnison St, which already contains ET Australia’s Adult Training College on its lower level.

The current tenant on the upper floor is set to vacate in

August, after which time refurbishments of the building would commence.

The $2.8M project is expected to generate 26 full time construction jobs and an additional 14 full time employees upon completion of the development as it expands its staff to cater for increasing

enrolments and the addition of Year 11 and 12 students.

In an Environmental Impact Statement accompanying the application, ET Australia says in delivering extra space across two sites it hopes that improved educational spaces will provide an improved learning experience for all students.

The Imperial Centre site would become home to 170 students and 35 staff members with proposed school hours 9am-2:30pm weekdays.

After school extension classes in English and Science, as well as literacy and numeracy tutoring would be conducted from 2:30-3:30pm from Monday-Thursday.

The refurbished first floor at 125 Donnison St would house 80 Students and 14 Staff Members between 8:30am and 3:30pm, with after school tutoring from 3:30pm-4:30pm.

Submissions will be accepted until July 8 on the Planning Department’s Major Projects website.

Source: NSW Planning Department Major Projects website, Jun 15

Mystery remains over future of Broadwater Hotel site Tenders have been called to demolish the old Broadwater Hotel in Mann St, Gosford, beside the Council chambers.

Central Coast Council said 55-57 & 59-71 Mann Street, Gosford, was a dilapidated building which had attracted squatters as well as associated drug and alcohol related incidents.

The future of the site remains unclear although it has been mooted in the past as a possible site for a Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC).

Council decided in October, 2019, to shelve plans for a Cultural Precinct in the centre of Gosford which would have

any future planning works that may be associated with this site,” a Council spokesperson said.

The proposed tender includes: the demolition of the existing 1-2 storey brick building; erection of a site fence and hoarding along the perimeter of the site; and turf reinstatement and site remediation works as required.

Proposed demolition is expected to be completed midOctober.

Tenders close on July 7.

Tenders have been called to demolish the old Broadwater Hotel in Gosford

housed a library, as well as a performing arts centre, linking walkways and car parking.

At the time Council announced it would push ahead with a

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Regional Library as a standalone project, to be sited on premises it owned at 123 Donnison St, with plans for an RPAC to be considered at a

later time.

Deliberations since have been confidential, although the hotel site has been suggested as a possible site in the past.

Coast Community News asked the Council for an update.

“The proposed demolishment of this building will assist with

Source: Central Coast Council website, Jun 11 Media statement, Jun 16.

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Local real estate companies recognised for innovation

Brett Hunter and Patrick Hill

Raine and Horne Terrigal and Property Realm have been shortlisted as a finalist for the REB Awards for innovation in 2020 The Real Estate Business Awards recognise business excellence across the real estate industry, including in

professional development and innovation.

Award recipients represent a cross section of the industry, recognising the contributions of the profession’s most senior ranks through to its rising stars.

The finalist list features over 287 high-achieving real estate professionals across 33

submission-based categories.

“The finalists for the REB Awards 2020 represent those at the top of their game,” REB Editor, Emma Ryan said.

“With such uncertainty surrounding the market at present, it’s great to be able to provide a platform for the outstanding work of real estate

professionals to be recognised.

“We’re looking forward to celebrating their outstanding achievements on the night,” she added.

Raine and Horne Terrigal Principal, Brett Hunter, said that he was humbled to be recognised and proud to be named as a finalist in the REB

Awards 2020.

Together with property Realm, the two companies have innovated to bring artificial Intelligence systems to property management teams across Australia.

Patrick Hill, CEO of Property Realm said: “The real estate industry is enjoying a fantastic

opportunity to increase service levels and benefit from artificial intelligence through new processes, software and thinking.”

Source: Press release, Jun 15 Robyn Spring, Raine and Horne Terrigal

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Round 2 recipients of Community Grants announced More than $537,000 has been allocated to a variety of community projects in the region in round two of Central Coast Council’s Grants Program.

The Davistown Putt Putt Regatta was one of the successful applicants

Details of the projects, which improve community infrastructure and services and provide initiatives and programs that benefit the community, were announced at Council’s June 9 meeting.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the wide range of projects receiving funding included community events, environmental awareness programs, visual art and live performance productions, building a new accessible preschool playground, new sporting equipment and programs

connecting young people.

“I am looking forward to seeing these projects come to fruition and being enjoyed by Central Coast residents,” Cr Matthews said.

Funding of $486,600 from the Community Events and Place Activation Program, Community Development Grant Program, Community Infrastructure Grant Program and Social and Creative Enterprise Grant Program will be shared between 35 applicants.

Under the Community Support Grant Program five organisations will share in $17,533 of funding.

Three successful applicants under the Awarding Sponsorship Program will

share $19,900 in 2019-2020 and $13,200 in 2020-2021, Some of the successful applicants include: East Coast Invitational Roller Derby, $11,900; Brisbane Water Oyster Festival, $14,045; Roundabout Circus Spiral free events at Gosford and The Entrance, $12,960; Davistown Putt Putt Regatta, $17,545; Central Coast Kids Day out, $7700; Coast Cup, $11,000; and Gosford Race Club New Year’s Eve family day, $10,000.

Information about funding programs is available through Grant Finder at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au Source: Agenda item 2.8 Central Coast Council meeting, Jun 9

JRPP criticises Council DA An old concept plan first put forward by the former Wyong Council for developing a significant block of land at The Entrance has again been criticised by the Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) for its lack of detail and lack of masterplan understanding.

The site takes in the car park bound by 10 Dening St, 1-5 Short St, Theatre Lane and Bayview Ave, The Entrance.

The vision includes two

towers of about 80 units, shops and parking as well as civic open spaces.

JRPP chair Alison McCabe suggested that the applicant be pointed to examples of masterplan applications in other Local Government Areas to enhance their understanding and requested that assessment staff ensured that all remaining matters were outlined in writing to the applicant.

The chair noted that as a Council site, the development should provide a benchmark of suitable development.

The council has been given until June 24 to submit additional information or amended plans.

The former Wyong Council first put forward a masterplan for the land in 2014 and it was approved by the JRPP in 2015.

A subsequent plan was then submitted and knocked back by the JRPP in May 2018.

The latest proposal was submitted in December 2018

by Cardno on behalf of “Wyong Council” - after the council amalgamated with Gosford to form Central Coast Council.

The proposed Masterplan DA includes retail (1,681.5sqm) and residential floor space (80 units) with associated car parking (326 spaces).

It includes street front podium

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elements limited to two storeys at the boundaries with two residential towers – one with 12 storeys over one level of retail and one with eight storeys over two levels of retail.

Below ground carparking consisting of 3.5 levels are proposed with loading facilities off Theatre Lane.

The application says the proposed development includes significant public domain improvements including a Piazza at the Dening Street frontage and a Bus Hub on The Entrance Road.

“The Piazza is a significant public space and a fundamental building block for the Town Square envisaged in Council’s adopted Masterplan,” the application says.

The JRPP met in May twice, including with council staff and an external independent planner engaged by Council to assess the application.

The panel resolved to give the applicant one final opportunity to address issues with the DA.

The panel said that factoring in re-notification/readvertising, internal and external referrals and internal reporting timeframes, it anticipated that a report was likely to be forwarded to the JRPP for determination in September or October.

The remaining issues and concerns relating to the proposal were discussed at the last meeting including the adequacy of details provided to undertake the assessment and staged development approach and the lack of detail of the overall concept including setbacks and floorplates, and

public domain improvements.

A tentative panel meeting date of August was penciled in for status update following the re-advertising of amended plans.

Panel members at the meeting included councillors Kyle MacGregor and Chris Burke.

Source: Record of Briefing of May 25 meeting, Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel Statement of Environmental Effects State Planning Panel website June 16

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$4m in grant funding for local projects More than $4M in State and Federal Government funding will be shared between 26 major projects in the region thanks to successful grant applications lodged by Central Coast Council in the March quarter.

A report to councillors at their June 9 meeting outlined the projects which had been successful in attracting funding.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said this was great news for local projects.

“Securing these funds is essential for critical infrastructure projects for our community to be fully funded,” Cr Matthews said.

“It has been a huge effort from staff which has resulted in many elaborate and thoroughly considered expressions of interests, business cases and applications being submitted.”

The quarterly January-March period that was tabled to Council revealed that the 26 projects requiring funding would share in a combined $4.8M, bringing the year-todate total to $14,680,490 secured.

“Additionally, there has also been an exciting digital

A $300,000 upgrade for Terrigal BMX track is one of the projects to be funded

development this quarter to assist both the community and staff access all the different types of grants available as the region attempts to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19,” the report said.

“Council has partnered with

GrantGuru to provide two grant portals to assist Council staff to proactively seek all relevant State and Federal grant funding opportunities and to support local businesses and community groups to readily identify and be notified of

relevant grant funding opportunities.”

Among projects to receive funding in the Coast Community News area are: Carlton Rd, Erina, upgrade, $792,000; Wisemans Ferry Rd, Mangrove Mountain, upgrade, $100,000;

Albany St North and William St, Gosford, upgrade, $130,000; Wisemans Ferry Rd, Somersby, upgrade, $100,000; Albany St North, Gosford, upgrade, $130,000; Racecourse Rd and Batley St, Gosford, upgrade. $33,000; and Terrigal BMX

track upgrade, $300,000.

More information is available at centralcoast.grantguru. com.au Source: Agenda item 2,4 Central Coast Council meeting, Jun 9

Council to develop Disaster Resilience Strategy In the wake of last summer’s devastating bushfire season, Central Coast Council is getting ready to cope with any future disasters in the region with the preparation of a Disaster Resilience Strategy (DRS).

To be compiled by Council’s Environmental Strategies Unit, it will set the strategic direction for disaster and emergency risks management, enhancing the region’s capacity to prepare, plan for and cope with disasters.

It will establish a Councilwide approach to working and

partnering with external stakeholders to build regional disaster resilience.

“The Strategy sets a clear direction on Council’s roles and responsibilities including identifying knowledge gaps and developing plans to overcome these gaps,” a Council media release said.

“Traditionally councils only provided support to combat agencies.”

“However, the nature and extent of disasters are fast evolving and necessitate a proactive and forward-thinking approach to coordinate disaster risk reduction, response, recovery, and ongoing planning.

“Disaster resilience requires a planned and consolidated approach with leadership, awareness and building internal capacity for efficient delivery of resilience measures.”

The strategy will set out time frames for implementation and identify keys actions to enhance

regional disaster resilience, Working group meetings will soon commence with both internal and external stakeholders.

Source: Media release, Jun12 Central Coast Council

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No

Date

Suburb

Proposed Development

58313/2020

03-06-2020 77 Renwick St

WYOMING

Dwelling Addition

322/2020

02-06-2020 100 Alison Rd

WYONG

LED Sign Associated with Existing School

276/2020

04-06-2020 34 Championship Dr WYONG

Dwelling

No

472/2020

05-06-2020 26 Windsorgreen Dr WYONG

Dwelling

277/2020

04-06-2020 33 Windsorgreen Dr WYONG

Dwelling

Date

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

58237/2020

29-05-2020 102 Avoca Dr

AVOCA BEACH

Demolition of Existing House & Construction of New Dwelling

314/2020

02-06-2020 1 Peta Cl

BATEAU BAY

Detached Secondary Dwelling

1024/2019

03-06-2020 18 Parkside Ave

BATEAU BAY

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

398/2020

05-06-2020 51 Lakin St

BATEAU BAY

Dwelling

58259/2020

03-06-2020 8 Bundaleer Cr

BENSVILLE

Detached Studio

372/2020

02-06-2020 7 Melalea Ct

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

348/2020

02-06-2020 6 Clare - Mace Cr

BERKELEY VALE

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

452/2020

03-06-2020 109 Lakedge Ave

BERKELEY VALE

Alterations & Additions

486/2020

04-06-2020 3 White Fig Dr

BERKELEY VALE

Inground Swimming Pool

325/2013

02-06-2020 50 Woolana Ave

BUDGEWOI

Alterations, Decks, Awning & Carport (Amended Application)

436/2019

03-06-2020 53 Manoa Rd

BUDGEWOI

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

58030/2020

02-06-2020 109 Springwood St

ETTALONG BEACH

Alterations & Additions to Ettalong Bowling Club - Archival Storage

58322/2020

02-06-2020 78 Mistview Cct

FORRESTERS BEACH Swimming Pool & Spa

1157/2019

03-06-2020 30 Corona Ln

GLENNING VALLEY

Alterations, Additions & Shed (Amended Application)

283/2020

02-06-2020 11 Burindi St

GWANDALAN

Attached Dual Occupancy & Associated 2 Lot Subdivision

352/2020

05-06-2020 96 Manoa Rd

HALEKULANI

Alterations & Additions

58385/2020

28-05-2020 9 Banyo Cl

HORSFIELD BAY

Alterations to Rear of Dwelling

208/2020

05-06-2020 25 Dicksons Rd

JILLIBY

Secondary Dwelling

54235/2018

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

KARIONG

3 Lot Residential Subdivision (Amended Application)

58394/2020

04-06-2020 7 Karoom St

KARIONG

Attached Side Enclosed Entertainment Area

963/2019

01-06-2020 9 Killarney St

KILLARNEY VALE

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

58298/2020

28-05-2020 4 / 72 Newling St

LISAROW

Dwelling House (New) & Retaining Walls

58345/2020

02-06-2020 493 The Scenic Rd

MACMASTERS BEACH

Replace Roof Frame, Tiles, Fascia & Eaves

58090/2020

02-06-2020 103 Hanlan St N

NARARA

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

58243/2020

03-06-2020 10 Sutton Cl

NIAGARA PARK

Dwelling House (New)

58407/2020

29-05-2020 29 Lake St

NORTH AVOCA

Front Fence

58198/2020

01-06-2020 28 Margaret St

POINT CLARE

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

58284/2020

28-05-2020 3 Turtle Cl

POINT CLARE

Secondary Dwelling & Minor Alterations to Existing Dwelling

55992/2019

28-05-2020 234 Wisemans Ferry Rd

SOMERSBY

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

44983/2013

02-06-2020 1131 Wisemans Ferry Rd

SOMERSBY

3 Lot Subdivision (Amended Application)

416/2020

05-06-2020 44A Gordon Ave

SUMMERLAND POINT

Alterations & Additions

56889/2019

04-06-2020 26 Reginald Dr

TERRIGAL

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

58150/2020

27-05-2020 33 Vicary Rd

TERRIGAL

Dwelling Addition

427/2020

02-06-2020 13 Palm Valley Rd

TUMBI UMBI

Inground Pool & Retaining Walls

360/2020

04-06-2020 50 Palm Valley Rd

TUMBI UMBI

Inground Pool

58147/2020

03-06-2020 51 Alexandra St

UMINA BEACH

Dwelling House (New)

58266/2020

28-05-2020 24 Melbourne Ave

UMINA BEACH

New Manufactured Single Dwelling

357/2020

02-06-2020 23 Glider Rd

WADALBA

Inground Pool

222/2020

04-06-2020 36 Grasstree Ave

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling

53871/2018

02-06-2020 25 Waterview St

WOY WOY

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

58312/2020

28-05-2020 63 Woy Woy Rd

WOY WOY

Swimming Pool & Associated Safety Barriers

58079/2020

03-06-2020 3 Calantha Dr

WYOMING

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

Address

Complying Development Certificates No

Date

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

230/2020

03-06-2020 18 Pacific Hwy

CHARMHAVEN

Airlock Addition to Existing Food Processing Building

58443/2020

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

Development Applications

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

Written submissions close: 10 July 2020 546/2020

No

31 Bemboka Cr

Address

Suburb

Description

538/2020

2 Carreela Cl & 56 Dudley St

GOROKAN

2 Lot Subdivision Resulting in Dual Occupancy Applicant Perception Planning

56000/2019

68 Patonga Dr

PATONGA

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

58432/2020

32 Bimbil Rd

SOMERSBY

Animal Boarding Establishment Applicant - Aconsult

58475/2020

25 Ena St

TERRIGAL

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

58494/2020

336 - 350 Terrigal Dr

TERRIGAL

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

537/2020

206 Pacific Hwy

WATANOBBI

Dual Occupancy & Torrens Title Subdivision Applicant Privium Homes Pty Ltd

GLENNING VALLEY

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

Written submissions close: 17 July 2020 507/2020

No

10 Catamaran Rd

Address

Suburb

Description

504/2020

205 Bay Rd

TOOWOON BAY

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

FOUNTAINDALE

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

Integrated Development

Written submissions close: 17 July 2020

No

515/2020

Address

75 Berkeley Rd

Suburb

Description

527/2020

75 Berkeley Rd

GLENNING VALLEY

1 into 2 Lot Torrens Tile Subdivision of Future Lot 555 DP1256424 Applicant - ADW Johnson Pty Ltd. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.

Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.

58503/2020

9 Salacia Cl

ST HUBERTS ISLAND

Jetty & Pontoon Applicant - 3D Archpix Drafting. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.

Approval is also sought from Fisheries NSW.

GLENNING VALLEY

6 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision of Proposed Lot 2 Applicant - ADW Johnson Pty Ltd. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.

Nominated & Integrated Development Written submissions close: 24 July 2020

No

508/2020

Address

13 Lucca Rd

Suburb WYONG

Description

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

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

Council Offices are currently closed to the public. Customer service continues via phone 1300 463 954

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Easing restrictions on Council venues As life continues to return to normal on the Coast in the wake of COVID-19, Central Coast Council has reopened services and eased restrictions at several more venues.

Indoor pools at Gosford Olympic Pool have been reopened to limited numbers for lap swimming and rehabilitation.

Restrictions on use of the outdoor pool have been updated and limited change rooms are available.

Leisure and play swimming are still not permitted and dates for the resumption of Learn to Swim and Aqua Fitness still to be determined.

Niagara Park Stadium reopened from June 15 for bookings and casual programs.

Gosford Regional Gallery also

Gosford Regional Gallery reopened to limited numbers on June 15

reopened its doors on June 15, with an exhibition - Coastal Sanctuaries by Robyn Pedleyon show in the foyer gallery.

From June 22, Emerging will be exhibited in the in the main gallery.

A limited number of visitors will be admitted in line with the four square metres per person requirement and there will be timed entry to reduce queues.

Bookings must be made online.

Central Coast Council advised visitors, staff and volunteers at all its venues of ongoing Covid-19 precautions including physical distancing, hand hygiene, capacity limits and the collection of contact details

(and retention for 28 days) as well as warning that short waiting periods may be experienced.

Meanwhile, most Council library branches have reopened with adjusted opening hours.

Bateau Bay, Erina, Gosford, Kincumber, Lake Haven, Toukley, Tuggerah, Umina Beach and Woy Woy library branches are now open Monday to Friday, 9.30am4.30pm.

Kariong Library will start operating from its new location at 98 Mitchell Drive, Kariong and will be open Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am-4.30pm.

The Entrance branch is currently closed due to renovations, anticipated to be reopen on June 22.

There will be limits on the number of people admitted, with visitors asked to limit their visit to 30 minutes.

The Click and Deliver and Select and Collect services have now ceased.

Source: Media release, Jun 12 Central Coast Council

New Council election date set Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews has applauded the announcement that the local government elections, postponed from September this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, will now be held on September 4, 2021, and has lent her support to a push from Local Government NSW (LGNSW) for a long-term funding plan to help mitigate election costs for councils.

Cr Matthews said the confirmed date would allow enough time to pass to provide for a safer environment for the community when voting at the polls.

“The safety and wellbeing of

our community continues to be the priority here,” she said.

“The Central Coast Council is not unique in the economic impacts felt as a result of COVID-19.

“However, we are unique in that our community has experienced a trifecta – bushfires, floods and now the coronavirus.

“Not only are we still feeling the financial impacts of these events; this is now coupled with the rising cost of local elections to councils.”

LGNSW President Linda Scott said the confirmation of an election date would bring certainty for councils and allow time to address the rapidly rising cost of local elections

borne by local communities.

She said postponing the elections gave LGNSW an opportunity to work with the State Government and the Minister for Local Government on the issue of election costs, which had skyrocketed over the past three years.

“Councils have received cost estimates from the NSW Electoral Commission (NSWEC) for local elections that have increased by as much as 100 per cent compared to just three years ago,” Scott said.

“According to the NSWEC, these cost hikes are a result of rising staffing, venue and ballot paper printing costs.

“Not only are the increases unreasonably high, they come

at a time when councils can least afford them, and the people who will end up paying for it are the residents of councils that have to pull money from infrastructure and services to pay the bill.

“It’s money that could be used on vital needs such as drought and bushfire recovery.

“LGNSW wants to work with the NSW Government to ensure election costs don’t increase by more than the rate cap limit, which is 2.6 per cent.

“One way this could happen is by ensuring schools and other election venues don’t overcharge, especially since public schools enjoy subsidised use of council facilities such as sporting complexes.”

Scott said LGNSW had written to the Premier asking to work with the Government to develop a sensible, long-term funding program that would put the NSWEC on a stable economic footing without councils having to carry the can.

“Administratively, council elections take up to 12 months to organise and can absorb considerable administrative resources.

“The 2020 council elections were set to be the biggest single public event on the NSW calendar.

“Now that the Government has confirmed the dates for next year, councils can work with certainty and plan effectively while dealing with the unprecedented challenges

currently facing local communities.”

Scott said she rejected any suggestion of enforcing a universal postal voting system for local government elections.

“Councils support postal voting as an option, as well as optional online voting,” she said.

“But they do not support a universal, one-size-fits-all approach that may disadvantage some members of their communities from voting.”

Source: Media release, June 12 Local Government NSW Media statement, Jun 16 Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews

Development applications go online The days of filling in manual development applications are behind us, with the NSW Planning Portal going live from June 16.

All development applications submitted to Central Coast Council are now to be online.

Council’s Director Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said the portal provides the community with consistency in processes across NSW.

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“The new online platform provides community and industry members with a digital experience that supports effective planning and decision making under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,” Cox said.

“All development applications, complying development certificates and construction, subdivision and occupation certificates as well as appointment of Council as a

private certifier can be submitted through the online portal anywhere, anytime.

“Once registered, users can view, manage, track and progress applications online via their user dashboard.

“They will also be able to submit documents and be notified when decisions have been made.

“Gone are the days for the need to fill out paper development applications.

“This new online process is

essentially a one-stop-shop to make the application process easier overall.”

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the online portal reinforces Council’s commitment towards more efficient customer experiences and streamlining processes.

“Central Coast Council is just one of many local government areas that have (moved) to the State Government’s NSW Planning Portal,” Cr Matthews said.

“As we shift to a digital age, the new portal provides a greater level of transparency, allows easier access to information and lodging of these important processes to benefit our community.

Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said ePlanning is a big win for homeowners and will transform the planning system.

“This initiative puts the customer at the centre of the DA process by eliminating

paperwork, allowing applications to be submitted anywhere in real-time, avoiding delays and boosting transparency,” Dominello said.

“This is great news for Central Coast residents, and I commend the Council for their leadership in getting on board.”

For more information or to register visit centralcoast.nsw. gov.au/NSWPlanningPortal

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Source: Media release, Jun 16 Central Coast Council

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Council leads the charge in National Blood Donor Week Central Coast Council has thanked all blood donors for their efforts thus far and urged all residents who can, to consider donating blood this National Blood Donor Week (June 14-20).

Red Cross Lifeblood Service spokesman, John Feist, said blood donation centres follow strict sanitisation protocols, and that additional hygiene measures have been implemented due to COVID-19.

“Maintaining Australia’s blood supply is absolutely vital and helps save the lives of cancer patients, road crash victims, new mums and babies and many other seriously ill Australians,” said Feist.

“Over the last 12 months, blood donors on the Central Coast rolled up their sleeves

almost 12,000 times to help save the lives of some of Australia’s most vulnerable patients.

“In that period, Australia has faced unparalleled challenges, from devastating bushfires to the Coronavirus pandemic, yet one thing has remained consistent – the generosity of our donors.

“Whether it be rescheduling a donation, adjusting to new processes in our centres, or even changing donation type, our donors have continued to support us to support patients across the country and we cannot thank them enough,” said Feist.

Central Coast Council continues to be one of the top local workplaces for donating blood at the Gosford Donor Centre.

Council CEO, Gary Murphy, congratulated Council staff for their commitment to saving lives.

“I’m proud to be part of an organisation so dedicated to giving back to their community.

“Giving blood and plasma is a simple process that can make such a difference in many people’s lives.

“I encourage all Central Coast employers to get their staff involved, and anyone who can to make an appointment to donate blood and help save lives,” Murphy said.

Readers can find their closest donation centre by visiting donateblood.com.au or calling 131 495.

Source: Press release, Jun 16 Central Coast Council Media

Bowel Cancer Screening Program saves lives Central Coast residents are in the poo with Cancer Council NSW after the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicated that participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) has seen a measly improvement of just 3.4 per over the last four years.

Despite the Coast having a higher than average participation rate in the program (41.9 per cent), the low improvement rate has Cancer Council NSW urging residents to do better.

Screening Lead at Cancer Council NSW, Stacey Buchanan,

The Coast’s low improvement rate in the NBCSP is cause for concern

said the NBCSP promises to be one of the most important cancer control initiatives in Australian history.

“Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer.

“Many people are unaware that it kills more Australians each year than breast, prostate or skin cancer.

“This is a scary statistic, but the good news is that over 90 per cent of bowel cancer cases can be successfully treated if detected early,” Buchanan explained.

“The test is quick, simple and you can complete it in the comfort of your own home.

“We know that after doing the test, 80 per cent of people go

on to repeat the test when next invited.

“All NSW residents have a part to play in raising our participation rates and saving lives that would otherwise be needlessly lost,” she added.

The screening kit, which is free to all eligible Australians aged between 50 and 74, works by detecting blood in faeces samples which can be a sign of pre-cancerous lesions and cancers in the early stages which do not often manifest symptoms.

Source: Press release, Jun 10 Cancer Council NSW

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Central Coast Local Health District has expanded visiting hour times across four of its facilities in accord with easing COVID-19 restrictions.

The changes came into effect on June 10 and saw visiting hours revised to 10am to noon

and 6pm to 8pm at Gosford, Wyong and Woy Woy Hospitals and 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm at Long Jetty Healthcare Centre.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visitor restrictions have had to be put in place to minimise the risk for our

patients, visitors and staff,” a CCLHD spokesperson said.

“While we still have important measures in place to protect the community, like screening points across our sites, our visiting hours will change to provide more flexibility and opportunity for loved ones to

visit.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and let you know of changes as they occur,” they added.

Source: Website, Jun 9 Central Coast Health

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Dry(ish) July now also an option The Central Coast Local Health District is again gearing up to support the Dry July campaign.

Dry July raises funds for people affected by cancer by encouraging participants to go alcohol-free in July, with anyone able to put down the bottle to fundraise for a cancer services provider of their choice.

For the past eight years, the District’s CoastCanCare (CCC) wellness program team has been one such beneficiary, with locals raising thousands of dollars to support their work in providing support, care and

The Coast Can Care team at their 2019 Dry July launch

assistance to hundreds of adult cancer patients based on the Central Coast.

Over the years, funds raised for CCC through Dry July have been put towards helping patients, their families and carers cope with a cancer diagnosis through free wellbeing programs, education and support like art therapy, drumming, legal and financial workshops and self-care sessions.

With Dry July 2020 poised to kick off, the District is calling on locals planning on taking part to consider nominating CCC as their beneficiary.

It’s never been easier to take

part in your first Dry July, with Dry(ish) July now also an option.

The new version of the campaign acknowledges that giving up alcohol completely, even if just for a month, can be a tall order for some, so Dry(ish) July allows participants to set their own timeframe for sobriety.

For more information, including benefactors and beneficiaries, visit the Dry July website.

Special delivery from the Children’s Ward Patient’s at Gosford Hospital’s K8 Ward received a special delivery courtesy of the patients from the Children’s Ward.

The hospital’s youngest patients happily donated some of their artworks to spread some cheer and goodwill around the ward.

A hospital spokesperson said

the touching gesture went down a treat with patients who had been struggling with feelings of loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, with one woman even moved to tears.

“While COVID-19 has meant that we have had to put in place important measures like visiting restrictions to protect patients and staff, our

Consumer and Carer Engagement team in partnership with the Children’s Ward Child Life Therapists have been finding innovative ways to keep people connected and this is just one example,” the spokesperson said.

Source: Website, Jun 12 Central Coast Health

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Healthy Harold heads back to school Australia’s most lovable giraffe, Healthy Harold, is poised to return to schools around the Coast after the government lifted its ban on school incursions.

After spending eight weeks delivering the Life Education program online to students across NSW and the ACT, Healthy Harold is excited to be heading back to school to see children face-to-face.

Life Education NSW CEO, Jonathon Peatfield, said the news has been welcomed by schools across NSW and the ACT. “We are excited to be visiting schools again, to bring back the magic of a Life Education faceto-face lesson,” Peatfield said.

“Although our Life Education online program has been very popular, children have been missing seeing Healthy Harold in person and we’ve had many schools contacting us, asking

for updates about the return of face-to-face delivery “The time away from schools has allowed us to improve our training and development for educators, who are all eager and prepared to be back in the classroom.

“It has also allowed us the opportunity to explore new delivery options like online and virtual which will complement our offering to school to ensure that we can have the greatest impact on young people’s health outcomes,” he added.

Peatfield said students can expect the visits to look a little different, with the safety of schools and staff the first priority.

“It will still be a little while until the wheels move on the Life Education mobile learning

centres.

“In line with infection control procedures and social distancing measures, for the time being, students will experience the program via direct delivery in classrooms or school halls.

“However, I can confirm that the star of the show, Healthy Harold will most certainly be in attendance,” he said.

Source: Press release, Jun 16 Kat Boehringer, Life Education NSW

Program to IGNITE young entrepreneurs Central Coast Council is again teaming up with Illuminate Future to deliver the IGNITE Business Launchpad program for young people aged 12 – 24.

Designed to help young people learn about starting their own business, the 2020

program will be unlike any of its predecessors, with the majority of it to be delivered online for the first time, due to COVID-19 concerns.

Participants will be encouraged to discover their inner entrepreneur as they’re mentored by Anthill’s 2017 Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30 and

2015 Finalist for Young Australian of the Year, Adam Mostogl, through a six week virtual business bootcamp, as they work to refine their own ideas for a business start-up.

Under Mostogl’s guidance participants will run through basic business principles: Finding your problem, creating

a scalable plan for growth, knowing your customer, getting the budgets clear and how to sell the idea, before they’re given time to implement these strategies into a business model.

Participants will then be invited to pitch their model to a panel of local business experts,

members of the public and special guests as they vie for support and potentially, their first customers.

Participants will then be invited to take part in a series of ongoing workshops focused more on business and networking skills in preparation for start up.

For more information on the IGNITE Business Launchpad program, including how to apply, visit the Illuminate Future website.

Source: Press release, Jun 17 Central Coast Council Media

Olympian returns to Terrigal High Terrigal High School will welcome back alumni and Olympian, Riley Fitzsimmons, later this June.

Fitzsimmons grew up on the Coast, attending Avoca Beach Public School before heading onto Terrigal High School.

The world champion kayaker will be returning to school on

June 24 as a guest speaker where he’ll meet with Year 9 students to discuss his career and journey towards the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.

Principal, Tania Turik, said the school was thrilled to be welcoming back Fitzsimmons.

Source: Website, Jun 12 Tania Turik, Terrigal High School

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Crouch delivers funding for local schools

Adam Crouch delivering the cheques across his electorate

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, toured several of the Coast’s schools in recent weeks armed with a loaded check book.

Bensville’s Coast Christian School was the first to receive a visit from Crouch, who provided a $30,000 cheque for the construction of new shade coverings at the school’s kiss ‘n’ drop zone and new soft fall at the playground.

Empire Bay Public School then received $20,000 for a tiered outdoor seating platform

and a mobile library box.

A spokesperson for the Empire Bay Parents & Citizens said the inspiration for the tiered outdoor seating came from the students. “Their presentation at our P&C meeting on their primary research into preferred lunch time activities and equipment to enhance their school experience was the driving factor of our grant application. “The idea of the mobile library box is to encourage students that like to read to venture outside to enjoy this activity rather than being inside during their lunch times.

Brisbania Public School was the next recipient receiving $17,860 for new electronic signage.

In a second outing Holgate Public School welcomed the receipt of $41,378 to put towards the installation of shade sails on the playground.

Holgate PS Principal, Vanessa Gordon, extended her thanks to Crouch and the NSW Government for the funding and said the new shade sails would support the school’s safe play policy by extending the availability of sun-safe areas.

Crouch then stopped in at

Terrigal High School to deliver a cheque for $41,000 to its Parents and Citizens Association for outdoor fitness activity stations at the school before moving on to nearby Terrigal Public School with a $29,000 cheque.

Principal, Michael Burgess, said the funding would be put towards a larger restoration of the school’s playground. “We had demountables removed from the site and we’re now planning to get the oval patched up and back to an even, playable surface. “We’re still at the planning phase, but once the tenders are

sorted, we’re hoping to have the project completed before the year’s end,� Burgess said.

Burgess said the project would also benefit grassroots sport in Terrigal. “Terrigal United FC and Terrigal-Matcham Cricket Club use the oval from time to time, so this project really is a boon for the local community,� he added.

Crouch ended his tour at Aspect Central Coast School’s main campus at Terrigal, where he delivered a $10,000 cheque for the installation of a new PA system.

All up $189,238 in funds was delivered from monies allocated under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships scheme.

This follows another $108,262 delivered to community organisations around the Coast as reported in previous editions.

Source: Interview, Jun 10 Michael Burgess, Terrigal PS Media statements, Jun 11 Vanessa Gordon, Holgate PS Empire Bay PS P&C Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Central Coast Council is launching the IGNITE Business Launchpad for school aged students to learn more about starting their own business while still at school.

Applications are essential as places are limited in the program, which includes a short business course delivered by an award-winning young entrepreneur, an opportunity to present at a gala pitch night and be in the running for mentoring support to get the idea going.

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SPORT PAGE 37 19 JUNE 2020

Local surfer’s encounter with great white A local surf skier has described his recent run in with a possible great white shark as a near death experience.

Trent Martin was paddling around 500m offshore at MacMasters Beach on Saturday, June 13, when the 3m shark bumped into his ski.

Martin said he initially thought the shadow beside him was a

dolphin, but quickly realised it was a shark when the animal swam under the ski before it emerged on his right and bit the hull.

Concerned for his safety and the condition of his vessel, Martin made a tense journey back to shore, one he won’t soon forget.

“I just paddled in as fast as I could.

“It was very scary.

“I didn’t know if it was chasing me or not.

“It could have been a very different story if I’d fallen in,” Martin said.

Fisheries NSW have since examined the bitemarks in Martin’s surf ski and concluded it was most likely a great white.

The encounter follows a report in April from a Wamberal

surfer, Hayden Edwards that a shark bit his hand.

“I paddled out, but once I was out the back, the perfect day became a nightmare, as within a split second, a 6ft shark grabbed my hand, severing three tendons,” Edwards said on social media.

Source: Video, Jun 13 Trent Martin Reporter: Dilon Luke

Bite marks in Trent Martin’s surf ski

Schools returning to normal … slowly Schools around the Coast have welcomed a further relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions around school based activities.

On June 12, the NSW Government announced a staged resumption of school activities, including school sport, with the majority of activities expected to be back up and running by the start of Term 3.

Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said NSW schools continue to be safe, and operations are in line with

NSW Health guidelines.

“All students should now be learning on campus, unless they are unwell or have a medical certificate to support their absence,” Mitchell said.

“The majority of school based activities resumed from June 15, or for school sport, at the beginning of Term 3 from July 20, in line with the resumption of community sports.

“Canteens and uniform shops can already operate with volunteers.

“From the 15th, external providers like music and drama tutors can provide services on

school sites and community use activities such as dance schools can resume their use of school premises.

“Importantly, support services such as early intervention programs and external counselling services can take place on site, providing support for our most vulnerable students.

“External visitors and community providers must ensure that they maintain physical distancing and abide by all health and hygiene requirements,” Mitchell said.

“We continue to ask parents

and carers to limit their access to school sites except for essential parent/teacher meetings, although parents and teachers can continue to use online meetings,” she added.

Mitchell said school sporting activities, including interschool competitions, can also resume from the beginning of Term 3.

“School sport is a vital part of the curriculum and our communities, providing the right balance to academic activities and helping to maintain the health and wellbeing of students.

“Non-contact, school sporting activities can already take place on site, but from the beginning of Term 3, contact sport and external sporting competitions can start again.

“Schools will simply be in lockstep with the community with regard to sport, given that community sports were given the go ahead as of July 1.

“The community has done such a great job in reducing the spread of COVID-19 that restrictions can now be further relaxed, and we can get our schools back on a normal footing.

“Some activities remain under review, including excursions, school camps and on-site parent events.

“We will continue to reassess these in line with the latest health advice,” Mitchell said.

A full list of activities allowed to take place from the 15th, as well as a list of activities allowed to take place from Term 3 onwards is available on the NSW Department of Education’s website.

Source: Press release, Jun 12 NSW Department of Education Media

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Netball Association cannot plan return to play until guidelines are eased The NSW Government has given senior sport the greenlight to return from July 1.

The announcement means that senior sport can recommence at the same time as junior sport, with codes across the Coast now able to plan for a full return under individualised biosecurity guidelines.

But while some codes are getting on with their planning, others like netball, are being left behind.

Christine Miles is the President of the Wyong District Netball Association (WDNA) and she says that her sport is effectively stuck in limbo until the NSW Government releases full return to play regulations to their state sporting body,

Netball NSW. Without those guidelines, the WDNA Committee is unable to begin planning for the season ahead, despite already having a rough blueprint in mind.

“We are planning to have both our seniors and juniors back on the court from July 18, with the season to end around late September/early October, but until we know exactly what restrictions will be imposed, we have no way of knowing what we can and can’t do, which makes it impossible to plan how we’ll structure the competitions,” Christine said.

Space constraints have emerged as the most pressing issue for associations across the state, with the traditional design of netball courts leaving little leeway to manage the return of thousands of players,

let alone coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators.

WDNA’s home turf of Baker Park is no exception, with its superimposed court design going to present a real problem for the WDNA’s 2,500 members,

regardless of how the restrictions shake out.

But despite that looming challenge, Christine said that she and her fellow committee members were excited at the prospect of still delivering a

season in 2020.

“Given the circumstances, I think that it’s a blessing that we’re even able to entertain the idea of a 12 week season.

“The next step for us is to simply wait until the guidelines are finalised.

“From there the committee is planning to meet with all clubs to gauge how members feel about proceeding with the season and any outstanding issues, and once that’s done, we can finally get on with planning,” Christine explained.

However, Christine knows that the clock is ticking, and she’s hoping that the NSW Government will be forthcoming with its regulations.

“I know that this has been a frustrating time, especially as the government announces

more and more easing of restrictions, but the WDNA maintains that it would irresponsible and quite frankly silly to plan a season if the regulations could be changed tomorrow.

“Obviously this is going to be a very different season for everybody.

“Our clubs have been very supportive of us and we hope that patience will continue on once we return to Baker Park.

“We know that everyone’s itching to get back on the court and I’m hopeful that we’ll be back from the 18th in whatever capacity we can,” Christine said.

Source: Interview, Jun 15 Christine Miles, Wyong District Netball Association Reporter: Dilon Luke

Rugby Union prepares for July 18 kickoff With both senior and junior sport greenlighted to proceed from July 1, Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) has released a draw for the season.

The shortened season will be played over nine rounds, with each participating club to play each other once across all grades, with a four week final series slated for October.

The Grand Final is currently scheduled for October 10.

The draw is dependent, of course, on what happens between now and the planned kick-off date of 18 July and afterwards.

CCRU President, Larry Thomson, said the CCRU season will hinge on decisions of the NSW Government, NSW Health and the various rugby authorities as to how things proceed.

There is also some relief in respect of affiliation fees.

“Clubs will not have to pay CCRU affiliation fees, referee fees, or NSW Country fees this year,” Thomson said.

“There will also be no cost for the annual Presentation Night.

“The CCRU will cover all these fees,” Thomson said.

The verdict on Central Coast Council ground fees is at this stage still unclear.

Notwithstanding this relief, financial pressures remain for many clubs, and even for the CCRU itself.

“The majority of our clubs have lost most of, if not all, their sponsors due to COVID-19, so their coffers have taken a huge hit,” Thomson said.

“The Board will be meeting to discuss how we can support clubs doing it tough financially, but as an organisation, we’ve

also got to consider our own financial position in terms of running a competition this year.

Despite that, the thought of not running a season in 2020 has not crossed Thomson’s mind.

“Not having a competition this year will cast a shadow over the viability of holding one next year and that applies to all sports, not just rugby union.

“Coming back next year after

pulling the pin completely, that would be incredibly hard,” he said.

The CCRU’s other major concern moving forward will be the protocol around COVID-19 cases once the competition is in full swing.

“What we’re really afraid of is the potential for one player returning a positive test result to end the season.

“If one player gets sick, then

their team and the team that they last played will be quarantined for two weeks.

“They’ll be out of the competition and that will likely be the end of their season, which is a troubling thought and one I can’t see changing until the coronavirus is no longer a threat to community sport,” Thomson said.

Regardless, he said that clubs were optimistic about what the remainder of 2020 will bring and the CCRU would be following their lead.

“Our clubs are excited about the competition going ahead so the CCRU will keep treading carefully because we’re determined to get something up and running.

Source: Interview, Jun 15 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union Reporter: Dilon Luke

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SPORT PAGE 39 19 JUNE 2020

The A-League is back The Central Coast Mariners say they are primed and ready for the return of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season from July 16.

Football Federation Australia (FFA) confirmed the resumption date,after a joint announcement with the Australian Professional Football Clubs Association (APFCA) and Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), that an agreement to extend the 2019/20 season until August 31 at the latest, had been finalised.

FFA confirmed that it has several draw options ready to be actioned, with Melbourne Victory and Western United to kick the amended season off.

“All options commence with Victory taking on Western United at AAMI Park, followed by a game between the table topping Sydney FC and thirdplaced Wellington Phoenix at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium the following day,” FFA’s Head of Leagues, Greg O’Rourke, explained.

“The reason for having multiple draw options, which our clubs are across, is due to the fact that over the next few weeks there may be additional relaxations in border restrictions and travel movements in Australia, which

Yellow and Navy Army rejoice, the A-League is back Photo: Central Coast Mariners

may enable our clubs from Victoria, Queensland and South Australia to remain and play in their home cities, rather than relocating to NSW to complete the season.

“Regardless of which option we ultimately take, Wellington Phoenix and Perth Glory FC understand that they will

complete the remainder of their regular season matches in NSW, with games to be played at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah, and McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle.

“We are confident that we will be able to release the revised

draw for the completion of the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season soon,” he said.

As yet there is no official date for when the Mariners will be back in action, but a spokesperson for the club said they’re ready to go.

“Following medical testing and education sessions early

this week, players will return to training later in the week to begin preparations for the restart of the season in July,” the spokesperson said.

“The priority of everyone at the club is the health and safety of all participants and the community, as we seek to play our remaining matches of the

season,” they added.

Despite those assurances, the spokesperson remained tight lipped about how players really feel about the salary cuts confirmed by the FFA during the shutdown.

The Mariners prospects are also no less gloomy than when the season was abruptly stopped with the yellow and gold sitting seven points adrift in last place on the ladder.

Regardless, the FFA’s O’Rourke is hopeful crowds will have an opportunities to return to stadiums to watch their favourite teams.

“Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced that stadiums with capacities of 40,000 people or fewer could be permitted to host up to 10,000 people, and we will continue to work closely with the Federal and State Governments, as well as our venues, to consider how we can accommodate as many club members and fans as possible at matches when the competition resumes,” O’Rouke said.

Source: Press releases, Jun 15-16 Ricardo Piccioni and Ben O’Neill, FFA Media Media statement, Jun 16 Central Coast Mariners Media Reporter: Dilon Luke

Teams await details as AFL sets July 18 restart The AFL Hunter Central Coast Board has confirmed starting dates for the 2020 senior AFL season.

A 12-round home and away season for the senior competition will kick off on July 18, with a revamped four team knockout finals series to conclude it, culminating in a grand final slotted for October 17.

Board Chairman, David Flynn, said the four team finals series would add a new dimension to the pointy end of the season.

The fixture will also see all Black Diamond Cup teams play each other once, before facing three opponents for a second time, on the run into the finals.

To streamline the season ahead, the junior competition

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will mirror the seniors’, with an 11 round home and away season followed by a pre-finals bye on the October long weekend.

They’ll also have a four team knockout finals series, with their grand final slotted for October 18.

Colin Baker, President of the Terrigal-Avoca Panthers AFC, says most of their playing group had returned to training and were keen to get back on the paddock.

“It’s still a bit up in the air at the moment, at least until the draw comes out.

“Clubs will need to nominate teams by the end of next week – we’ll likely have two men’s and one women’s team,” Baker said.

Most of the playing group had

maintained their fitness through their own personal programs during the shutdown and trained last week in groups of 10.

“Many of them, men and women, participated in a 50km run to raise $15,000 for multiple sclerosis back in May.” Baker acknowledged the club faced financial challenges with its main sponsor, Breakers Country Club being closed for the past couple of months, which also made any incomeraising events difficult.

Source: Press release, Jun 12 Simon Smyth, AFL Hunter Central Coast Interview, Jun 19 Colin Baker, the Terrigal-Avoca Panthers AFL Club

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Warriors’ halves set up hard fought victory

Warriors’ halves set up hard fought victory The Central Coast’s NZ Warriors endured in a Friday night try frenzy on June 12, with an upset 3726 win over the North Queensland Cowboys at Central Coast Stadium.

The win was a major turnaround from last week’s drubbing at the hands of the Panthers and puts the Warriors ARE back YOU LOOKING onto the NRL finals radar.

FOR EXPERIENCED & Five-eight, GENTLE DENTIST Kodi Nikorima, FOR was YOURinFAMILY? sparkling form with two try-assists in the first half, including a magical, left foot step, that opened up the

Cowboys’ defence, before offloading to forward Eliesa Katoa to score.

Nikorima also slotted a field goal on the stroke of half-time to give the Warriors a 17-12 lead going into the break.

Speaking to NRL.com after the match, Nikorima said Assistant Coach and former New Zealand star playmaker, Stacey Jones, had encouraged him to take on the defence more often.

“I was just trying to pick my moments and I’m just thankful that they came off tonight.

“We spoke earlier in the week after last week’s game.

“We didn’t complete enough sets so we didn’t build enough pressure.

“That was our main focus going into tonight’s game,” Nikorima said.

Halfback, Blake Green, was also intrinsic to the Warriors’ victory, commanding play from the centre and executing a precise kicking game that culminated in several of the Warriors’ tries.

In one memorable moment, the Warrior’s Patrick Herbert

scored a miraculous ‘halfvolley’ try, grounding the ball from an overhead kick at the same instant it hit the ground in the in-goal area.

Centre, Peta Hiku, was another player to set the game alight with a hat-trick of tries.

Hiku came under pressure early after failing to field a kick cleanly, conceding a try that put the Cowboys in front mid-way through the first half.

But the Warriors’ full-back hit back with three tries of his own, the last from another deft kick by Green.

There is plenty for the Warriors to work on however.

Coach, Steve Kearney, will not be pleased with conceding 27 points, including several soft tries.

“We made it awfully difficult for ourselves at times out there tonight,” he said.

“But in the second half, Greenie kicked really well and we built some pressure with repeat sets and that gave us more opportunities.

“Possession is king at the minute,” Kearney added.

Many of the Warriors’ players

were reunited with family at the club’s Terrigal base.

Eliesa Katoa’s mother, Akanesi, had the thrill of seeing her son play NRL footy for the first time and watched him scored a try to help set up the team’s win.

The Warriors now have two wins from five games and will take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs next at Bankwest Stadium in Sydney on Friday, June 19.

Reporter: Ross Barry

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