COAST Community News 248

26 JUNE 2020

ISSUE 248

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Members of the Central Coast mountain biking community have hit back at calls to have mountain biking disallowed.

Jake Cassar, CEA

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NSW Planning Minister , Rob Stokes and DLALC Chairman, Matt West

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) has hit back at claims by community group Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) that its proposal for a major housing development on Woy Woy Rd at Kariong is "disgraceful”.

CEA founder, Jake Cassar said he was alarmed at the lack

Indigenous community split over Darkinjung development aspirations

of community consultation on the proposal, which would see 70 properties developed on what he says is an extremely ecologically and culturally sensitive area.

“They are planning to clear an area of largely untouched bushland right next to the area known as Bambara, with the majority of the site being surrounded by National Park,”

Cassar said.

“This is the area that our community battled for years to have protected in the surrounding National Park.

"Both the Aboriginal and nonAboriginal community worked tirelessly side by side for many years to eventually have this area listed as a National Park, and after around a decade of community actions, we

succeeded.

“Bambara is officially protected and registered as Kariong Sacred Lands, due to it being an Aboriginal site of significance – the DLALC themselves nominated the area for declaration as an Aboriginal Place to ensure recognition and protection.

According to Cassar, the Bambara area is internationally

Councillors voted at their meeting on June 22 to apply the 2.6% rise allowed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal.

The increase will take effect from July and will be incorporated into the ordinary and special rates across both the former Gosford and Wyong council areas.

Rate notices will include an insert on how to apply for hardship assistance.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said that while the rate rise comes at a time of uncertainty, Council has put in place processes to assist residents in meeting their obligations.

“It was an extremely difficult and emotive discussion as raising rates at this time was not an easy decision,” Cr Matthews said.

“As a Council, we’re well aware of the challenging economic conditions Central Coast residents are currently experiencing.”

Cr Matthews said only 23

people applied for assistance the last time the rate notice went out but Council fully expected community members to take them up on the offer this time.

“I would certainly encourage all residents to contact our customer service team and investigate the hardship options we have put in place to assist the community,” she said.

“Council remains committed to delivering on key community projects and the revenue raised from ratepayers will help us serve the community by providing great customer experience, value for money

and delivering on quality services.”

She said it was hard to ask for help but even the Council was asking for help.

It was asking the State Government for a $400,000 grant to help pay for the cost of running the new Local Planning Panel.

Council is forecasting revenue of $335.5M from ratepayers over the next 12 months.

The increase will bring in a potential addition of $4.4M in revenue from last year.

Special rate levies are long term levies that will be used to help fund Gosford CBD

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famous and attracts thousands of tourists each year with the Kariong Egyptian-style Hieroglyphs featured on the History Channel.

"If this proposal were to go ahead it would come within 20 metres of known Aboriginal engraving sites.

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Council rates to rise Despite recent overtures to households struggling with the coronavirus, Central Coast Council is set to increase rates by 2.6% from July 1, forecast to raise an additional $4.4M from local ratepayers.

The Central Coast lost one of its greatest champions when former Member for Gosford and Gosford Mayor Malcolm Brooks passed away on June 19 at the age of 90.

A social media policy, referred to by some Central Coast councillors as a “gag order” was adopted at Council’s meeting on June 22 to be reviewed.

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Improvements, Gosford parking and other projects in The Entrance, Wyong and Toukley areas as well as business and tourism development.

A push by Cr Greg Best and Cr Troy Marquart to keep rates at the current level was defeated.

Council will hold an extraordinary meeting next Monday night, June 29, to adopt the draft operational plan and budget which explains how Council will spend its money next financial year.

Source: Agenda Item 2.5 Central Coast Council meeting, Jun 22

Sport

The New Zealand Warriors have dumped coach Steve Kearney after just four matches into the NRL season restart.

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Twice in four days emergency rescue teams were called to save people from the rocks below Crackneck Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park, Bateau Bay. See page 13

Editorial

Black Lives Matter movement supported on the Coast 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

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

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

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

Marine Centre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

On-demand commuter bus service stops abruptly

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

Business

Proposal for Terrigal Lagoon walking trail 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.

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Campaigners reject Council position on soap in public toilets

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

interchange was even about.

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

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

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

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

The service was started as a trial in 2018.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Historic war memorial may be saved

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Coal projects fast-tracked...

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

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

A proposal by a coastal engineer to trial a low-cost sandbag wall in order to keep open the mouth of The Entrance Channel has been reffered by Central Coast Council.

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Out&About

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

Mehan, who also attended the meeting, said plans released

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Acting Executive Director of NSW Maritime, Alex Barrell,

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

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

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

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

Source: Media statement, Jun 16 NSW Maritime

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

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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 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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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...

...170 jobs to be created Mannering Colliery surface facilities and conveyor to Vales Point Power Station

Proposed changes at Chain Valley Colliery, Mannering Colliery and Vales Point Power Station have been fast tracked by the NSW Government to inject $65M into the economy and boost employment by 170 jobs.

It is one of 19 projects nominated in the third round of the NSW Planning System Acceleration Program to fast track planning assessments for shovel ready projects.

Great Southern Energy Pty Ltd, trading as Delta Coal, which

Councillors at their ordinary general meeting on June 22, voted to apply the 2.6 percent rate rise allowed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal.

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continuing to pivot from COVID-19 response to recovery, and fast tracking planning assessments for shovel ready projects is one of the ways we are doing this,” he said.

The proposal is to increase the transport of coal underground from Chain Valley Colliery (CVC) to Mannering Colliery (MC), to improve operational efficiencies and allow increased processing of coal at Mannering Colliery and onward transport to Vales Point Power Station.

According to the NSW

Department of Planning, Industry & Environment Assessment Report of May 2020, Chain Valley Colliery wants to increase the amount of coal transported underground from CVC to MC from 1.3 million tonnes per annum to 2.1 million tonnes per annum.

It would be transported via the existing underground linkage to the MC pit top where it would be crushed, screened and moved via the overland conveyor to Vales Point Power Station.

Delta Coal predicts that putting

more coal through the underground link would result in a reduction in the number of trucks travelling above ground on private roads.

At present, Delta Coal has consent to dispatch a total of 32 laden coal trucks per hour and 270 laden coal trucks per day by public roads, but according to the report, for some years, CVC has not transported coal by trucks other than to Vales Point Power Station.

Rate notices will include an insert on how to apply for hardship assistance when they go out to ratepayers.

The increase will take effect from July 1 and will be incorporated into the ordinary and special rate levies across both the former Gosford and Wyong council areas.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said that while the rate rise came at

a time of uncertainty, Council had put in place processes to assist residents in meeting their obligations.

“It was an extremely difficult and emotive discussion, as raising rates at this time was not an easy decision,” she said.

“As a Council, we’re well aware of the challenging economic conditions that residents are currently experiencing,” Mayor Matthews said.

She said only 23 people applied for assistance the last time the rate notices went out, but council fully expected community members to take

them up on the offer.

“Council remains committed to delivering on key community projects and the revenue raised from ratepayers will help us do that.”

She said that it was hard to ask for help, but even council was asking for help.

It was asking the State Government for a $400,000 grant to help pay for the cost of running the new Local Planning Panel.

The State Government imposed panel held its first meeting this month to deal with development applications that the council used to consider.

Council is forecasting revenue of $335.5M from ratepayers over the next 12 months.

The rate increase will bring in a potential addition of $4.4M in revenue from last year.

The special rate levies are long-term levies: Gosford CBD Improvement; Gosford Parking; The Entrance area; Wyong area, Toukley area; and, Business and Tourism Development.

These special rates are paid in specific business areas.

A push by Crs Greg Best and Troy Marquart to keep rates at the current level was defeated.

Council will hold an

Council is continuing to transition some of its most popular community events to an online format in order to keep residents connected, inspired and entertained.

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Education

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Year 12 HSC Visual Arts students are back in the Art Department and turning heads with the progress of their Bodies of Work.

2.6 percent rate rise adopted

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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.

owns and operates the two underground coal mines, submitted applications for Chain Valley Colliery (Modification 3) and Mannering Coal Mine (Modification 5).

These will be assessed and approval to go ahead, or not, will be determined by Friday, July 17.

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government’s priority was creating jobs as well as keeping people in existing jobs.

“The NSW government is

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extraordinary meeting on Monday night, June 29, to adopt the draft operational plan (or budget) which explains how council will spend its money next financial year.

The councillors held a meeting on Saturday, June 13, to discuss the budget, among other topics.

Cr Best alluded to the discussions, saying that they heard staggering figures and issues that would need to be managed.

Source: Meeting, Jun 22 Central Coast Council Reporter: Merilyn Vale

Sport

Central Coast Rugby Union has released the draw for their modified 2020 season, with some blockbuster matches scheduled for the opening round.

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NSW school curriculum to be overhauled Central Coast Council of Parents and Citizens Association President, Sharryn Brownlee, has welcomed the announcement of a major overhaul of the NSW school curriculum.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced this week that changes would start from 2021 with all years learning under the new curriculum by 2024.

Unnecessary content will be cut, there will be a greater focus on literacy and numeracy, and TAFE and vocational training pathways will be modernized, Berejiklian said.

A curriculum review undertaken by Professor Geoff Masters supports the biggest shake up of the education system in more than 30 years with the government set to cut unnecessary subjects and introduce a “back to basics approach” that will see a renewed focus on the core subjects of English, Maths and Science as well as Year 11 and Year 12 prequalification for University and TAFE courses.

Berejiklian said the overhaul would raise standards and equip students for the jobs of the future.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, with local students

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the changes would ensure teachers have the time and support to teach the fundamentals.

“We have listened to the experts when formulating the government response to the Curriculum Review – and I am confident that the changes we will implement will ensure that NSW remains one of the best places to educate our children for decades to come,” he said.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the changes include trimming unnecessary subjects.

“This is the biggest overhaul in over three decades and it will help to lift student results right across the public education system, including on the Central Coast,” Crouch said.

“Changes to the curriculum will be made very quickly and by 2022, new and strong

foundations in literacy and numeracy for Kindergarten to Year 2 will be implemented.”

Brownlee said the changes signalled exciting times.

“After being on several review committees which tried to make changes in various subject areas it is great to see it now happening across all of them so they can be decluttered and relevant for this generation of students,” she said.

The NSW Teachers Federation

has welcomed the unhurried approach and commitment to working with teachers in the development and implementation of the new curriculum.

Flohm said a recommendation for more individualised attention for students would be embraced by all teachers as long as it is accompanied by appropriate support and resourcing.

“To make the new curriculum

a success, our schools will require additional resourcing and additional funding to reach the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS,” she said).

The Independent Education Union (IEU), which represents staff in non-government schools, says the timeline set for implementing the changes is not achievable.

“The union is also concerned that the Berejiklian government’s ‘back to basics’ response to this complex and extensive report is too simplistic,” IEU Assistant Secretary, Pam Smith, said.

Smith said the review summary says it could take up to a decade to development and introduce the changes.

“Syllabus development needs to be done in a planned, structured and informed fashion, with extensive input from teachers.”

Source: Media releases, Jun 23 NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Teachers Federation and Independent Education Union Media statements, Jun 23 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch and Central Coast Council of Parents and Citizens Association President, Sharryn Brownlee

Kylie’s passion for positive change Social Futures has been delivering services in New South Wales for more than 40 years and now we are thrilled to be delivering Local Area Coordination services for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), supporting people with disability on the Central Coast. Though Social Futures is new to the area, our staff are locals who have been serving the community for years.

“The NDIS is changing people lives. We ask our participants, what is important to you?

What do you want to achieve? And what will help you achieve your goals? People are given choice and control about how they live their life.

The NDIS is continually changing lives on an individual level.”

Kylie believes that while changing communities to be more inclusive is a slower process she sees the progress through the work she is doing.

We would like you to meet Kylie Jackson. Kylie has lived on the Central Coast since she was five years old and is a Local Area Coordinator for the NDIS with Social Futures.

Kylie shared what she loves most about her role with Social Futures and living on the Central Coast.

“I originally worked in early childcare. I was passionate about supporting children with additional needs and also supporting their parents through the diagnosis stage,” Kylie said.

“This passion led me to where I am now. My current role helps me to support people with disability to reach their full potential and to have a full life.”

Kylie is passionate about inclusion and creating

communities where everybody is welcome, included and belongs.

“Everyone is entitled to a good life and everyone has the right to be respected, appreciated and be a valued member of their community,” she said.

“Someone once said to me ‘inclusion is not just being invited to the dance, but it is being asked to dance once there.’ That phrase has stuck with me.”

“I enjoy being out in the community, talking and meeting so many wonderful people and seeing the positive changes to individual lives. People with disability are achieving great things.”

You might see Kylie on one of the Central Coast’s glorious beaches or walking the many bush tracks in the region – some of her favourite things. Be sure to say hello if you do!

If you would like to talk to one of our Local Area Coordinators and find out how the NDIS can help you, call us on 1800 522 679 or email lac@ socialfutures.org.au. We are looking forward to meeting you.

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Feud over mountain biking in COSS land intensifies Members of the Central Coast mountain biking community have hit back at calls to have mountain biking disallowed in COSS lands and say they have just as much right to be there as everyone else.

The feud with environmentalists has been going on for years, with environmentalists arguing riders are damaging sensitive bush areas by making their own trails and jumps.

Riders say there simply aren’t enough trails for the growing number of mountain bikers.

Many photos have been circulated on social media, like this one taken at Kincumber Mountain, showing how some people have taken to boobytrapping trails with logs, rocks and sharpened sticks.

Leif Arnebark is the Founder of the Central Coast Mountain Bike Trail Alliance and is the Secretary of the Central Coast Mountain Bike Club and believes the establishment of more mountain biking infrastructure around the Central Coast would put this issue to bed. “(Traps) are something that

we deal with – there’s not a lot of evidence as most riders that come across a trap usually remove it from the trail straight away to ensure no one else gets hurt,” Arnebark explained.

“The big issue with traps is the placement.

“If it’s around a blind corner for instance there’s real potential to cause serious injury and over the years we have had people get hurt and equipment damaged,” he said.

Other instances include fishing line strung across trails and of cork and nail spikes being scattered on a trail at nearby Bolton Point in the Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area in January.

According to Arnebark, mountain biking trails in the LGA are mostly pre-existing fire trails located within natural reserves and fail to meet the needs of mountain bikers.

“Mountain biking is an approved activity under the COSS Land Strategy, but the problem is Central Coast Council doesn’t have one metre of dedicated mountain biking trails for local riders to use.

“The current fire trails are sufficient to meet our needs in

The boobytrapped trail at Kincumba Mountain Photo: ABC Central Coast

accessibility, technical diversity and length,” Arnebark said.

“The fact is we really don’t have anywhere to ride on the southern end of the Coast and that’s why these unsanctioned trails are being built.

“We realise some of these builds can disturb the natural environment and that’s why the mountain biking community wants to work with council to see a professionally built and sustainable trail network established,” he added.

With council currently engaged in a feasibility study into mountain biking in the Coast’s natural reserves there’s hope for the mountain biking community yet.

The study was launched in 2019 and is currently undergoing review with a final report expected to be made available to the public before the end of the year.

Arnebark hopes the study will recognise Kincumber Mountain as the most suitable reserve to form the mountain biking hub for the southern end of the Central Coast.

“Mountain bikers want council to recognise that we have the same rights as anybody else when it comes to accessing COSS land trails.

“We want to see a master plan for new trails that acknowledges the widespread, intergenerational appeal of mountain biking.

The Community Environment Network (CEN) however, is one group that has been vocal in its criticism of mountain biking in COSS lands.

John Asquith is its Vice President and he believes mountain bikers should not

engage in blame shifting when it comes to the damage they’ve wrought.

“It is unquestionable that these unsanctioned biking trails are causing damage to our COSS land and I think it’s extremely important for the mountain biking community’s own credibility that they get the individuals responsible under control,” Asquith said.

“Mountain bikers need to address the issue of stopping this environmental damage up front, not base it on a promise that relies on them getting what they want,” “I can appreciate that their numbers have grown and that they want more adventure, but the CEN did not spend decades fighting to get these reserves protected so mountain bikers can jump over some rocks.”

Source: Website, Jun 23 Your Voice Our Coast: Mountain Bike Feasibility Study Interviews, Jun 23 Leif Arnebark, Central Coast Mountain Bike Trail Alliance/ Central Coast Mountain Bike Club John Asquith, Community Environment Network Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Concerned citizens form planning watchdog A group of concerned and informed residents from all over the Central Coast has established a planning watchdog group and wants to see more community involvement in major planning decisions.

The Central Coast Community Better Planning Group (CCCBPG) comprises community representatives from every Ward on the Coast and aims to advocate all levels of government to improve planning outcomes and achieve more environmentally sustainable, ecologically sound and liveable environments for communities in the region.

Spokesperson, Gary Chestnut, said the group would monitor planning matters to promote environment protection and enhance built, historical and natural attributes and would lobby for, advocate and support community involvement in planning matters.

“We would like to see all levels of government and planning panels allow greater community involvement,” he said.

Chestnut said the group would lodge submissions on all

planning proposals that are of concern to the community, alert them to planning proposals of significance and encourage community involvement.

The group lodged a 33-page submission on the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) after going over it with a fine-tooth comb and raising 81 specific dot points of concern.

The LSPS is a 20-year planning vision, including land use, infrastructure and sustainability objectives to demonstrate how the Central Coast will change to meet the community’s needs over the next 20 years.

Council will consider the LSPS at an Extraordinary Meeting next Monday, June 29, in order to meet the deadline for delivery to the State Government on July 1.

“This is a very important document,” Chestnut said.

“What’s really concerning is that the Department of Planning is going to rely upon the LSPS to prepare for the next version of the regional plan which is due for review next year.”

Chestnut said the group made inquiries at the department and received written confirmation

from the Executive Director of the Office of Planning, Industry and Environment that “the Central Coast Regional Plan of 2036 is due for renewal in 2021 and will be informed by Council’s by LSPS”.

He said there were many things that needed more consideration, adjustment or amendment to reflect the community’s expectations and

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wishes and information, such as maps and profiles, in the LSPS which needed to be less confusing and to better reflect what is actually planned.

The CCCBPG submission says that the draft LSPS is not a true reflection of future planning directions as desired by the community.

In writing the LSPS, Council relied upon community

feedback about the Urban developments to address Spatial Plan, which only drew infrastructure, transport links, comment from 0.026 percent parking, local character, of the population, the cultural issues and that all are submission says. inclusive and accessible to all “The question arises what people regardless of their age does the other 99.974 percent or ability,” he said. of the Coast population regard Chestnut said the group as local planning challenges would promote and protect the and opportunities,” it says.

Coastal Open Space System, “Therefore, we believe the biodiversity, wetlands, ridge current draft LSPS has been lands, vegetation, wildlife waterways, prepared from the top down, corridors, rather than from the ground up. coastline, beaches, agricultural “The document itself looks lands and water catchments really nice, it’s got some great and well as retaining pockets of photographs but when you suburban bushland.

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Chestnut said the CCCBPG protect traditional heritage.

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Land adjacent to Gosford Hospital to be sold off Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has criticised the State Government for putting a piece of prime position land neighbouring Gosford Hospital up for sale.

The land, which was set to go to auction this week, is owned

by Central Coast Local Health District and Tesch says it should be kept in public hands for public use.

“Our hospital is going to have to expand as our population does, yet when this time comes around we’ll have no land to expand to,” she said.

Tesch said the commercial auction was clearly targeting property developers who would build more private apartments in the hospital precinct.

“I don’t have to think hard to know that there are many beneficial ways this land could be used to accommodate our growing population and community issues,” she said.

“This could be retained for affordable or social housing close to the hospital and public transport; it could be rezoned and put to use as the hospital expands.”

But Parliamentary Secretary

for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch said the site at 11-15 Ward St, owned by NSW Health, had been deemed unsuitable for future use.

“The Central Coast Local Health District will reinvest every single dollar of the sale proceeds to fund health infrastructure on the Central Coast,” Crouch said.

Source: Media release, Jun 18 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch Media statement, Jun 24 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

A block of land adjacent to Gosford Hospital is up for sale

Henry Kendall Memorial finally repaired The Henry Kendall Memorial at Kariong has finally been repaired following a “long slog to get action” after it was hit by a tree during a storm more than two years ago.

Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch said she had first become involved in the matter in November 2017 after being alerted to the fact that the

monument had been damaged.

She then wrote to the State “There was a classic Government and to Council. bureaucratic refusal to take In February, 2018, she responsibility with a fight back received a reply from Council and forth between the RMS and saying it was an RMS matter Central Coast Council about and Council had written to the who should do the work,” she RMS requesting an said. investigation.

Tesch said she first called the

By July, 2019, no response Office of Environment and had been received so Council’s Heritage in November, 2017, to letter was re-sent to the RMS. be told they had no record of In October 2019, a reply was the monument.

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received from the Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads and Infrastructure saying it was a Council responsibility so Tesch wrote once again to Council.

In November, 2019, Council conceded it was responsible and began investigations.

A Central Coast Council spokesperson said restoration works on the memorial began June 9 and were expected to

take 4-5 days to complete.

“Works include repairs to the monument, conservation work to the marble plaque and cleaning,” the spokesperson said.

Source: Media statement, Jun 16 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch Media statement, Jun 17 Central Coast Council

Clr Jane Smith Independent Deputy Mayor Central Coast Council Vale Malcolm Brooks, OAM

Local Strategic Planning Statement 20 year Land Use Vision The Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is a document that Council is currently working on – and must be finalised by 1 July.

This is an important document for our community and sets out the land use vision for the next 20 years – how your area will change over that time. What this means in practice is that planning rules and planning decisions must take the LSPS into account.

There has been some concern about the initial approach taken by the new amalgamated Central Coast Council – a “one size fits all” approach.

We need to recognise that our region and communities are diverse—there are differences between Kanwal, Budgewoi, Mangrove Mountain, Spencer, Woy Woy, Wamberal, Gosford, Killarney Vale, Wyong. The 20 year vision should reflect that diversity.

That is why I have advocated for a Ward based approach that recognises those differences and

engages with our community in each Ward.

As Council was about to go out on exhibition, the restrictions due to COVID-19 came into effect.

Council requested an extension of time from the NSW government in order to engage effectively with our community on the LSPS, however, that request was refused.

We have exhibited the document, had a number of online forums and received submissions.

Some of the issues that residents have been raising with me as being important for the LSPS are protecting local character, protecting the environment and COSS, protecting our drinking water and lagoon catchments and agricultural land, better transport networks and ensuring our future planning responds to climate change.

Council is due to receive a report on the LSPS at an Extraordinary Council meeting on 29 June.

To find out what Council has on exhibition - visit their page:

www.yourvoiceourcoast.com Central Coast New Independents

It is with sadness that I note the passing of Malcolm Brooks OAM on Friday, 19 June.

Malcolm was a former State Member for Gosford, long serving Councillor of Gosford City Council, including as Mayor, and also Alderman and President of Gosford Shire Council.

Over the last 20 years, I have observed Malcolm’s commitment to the community and to the Central Coast, the Gosford local government area in particular.

In 2001, I was on a committee with Malcolm to develop the Terrigal Bowl Strategic Plan. I was impressed by Malcolm’s genuine concerns about ensuring that future development was compatible with the area and the manner in which he was fair, listened to all points of view and weighed up the merits of the argument.

Malcolm was a passionate advocate for our COSS lands and their protection. He was instrumental in the establishment of COSS, one of the outstanding achievements of the former Gosford Council.

He was also the driving force behind the establishment of the Regional Gallery at East Gosford and the Japanese Gardens. Malcolm was committed to the Sister City program and especially the relationship with Edogawa in Japan. The close personal friendship

Malcolm Brooks at Yaruga Lookout, Rumbalara Reserve, Gosford—Part of our COSS Reserves (Sept 2014).

between Malcolm and Mayor Tada was an important part of the strength of that Sister City relationship over many years.

Malcolm has been a true elder in our community. I have appreciated Malcolm’s sage advice, his wisdom and experience.

My deepest condolences to Malcolm’s wife Tricia and all the family. I pay tribute to the significant contribution that Malcolm has made to this region, this community and our Council. He will be greatly missed by many.

Vale Malcolm Brooks

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LPP is a rubber stamp for development - Tesch

Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch has slammed the new Central Coast Local Planning Panel, saying it is nothing but “a rubber stamp for development”.

Tesch said the panel, which was introduced by the State Government early this year to make planning decisionmaking more transparent, efficient, and accountable had proven to be just the opposite.

“The (panel’s) first meeting has demonstrated just how removed the community has become from planning decisions,” Tesch said.

“This initiative is about making it harder for people to have their say in matters affecting their community.

“The government has spruiked the panel as being transparent, efficient and the man into the helicopter.

The firefighter crews worked accountable but it has revealed with New South Wales itself to be the opposite Ambulance Paramedics past costing more time, money and sunset and successfully resources for Central Coast evacuated the man by air just Council.

“For just the 40-minute-long after 7:30 pm. first meeting $5,500 was paid Source: in fees to panel members and Website, accessed 25 June they didn’t even announce their 2020, decision on the two items Fire & Rescue New South Wales, FRNSW Incidents. telling the community that it Advertisement

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will be published later.”

Tesch said the panel comprises the Ministerappointed Chair who receives $2,000 per meeting, two expert members who receive $1,500 per meeting, and a community member who receives $500 per meeting.

“Central Coast Council staff are required to facilitate the Local Planning Panel, costing ratepayers an estimated $300,000 extra per year - with around $110,000 of this in fees to panel members alone,” she said.

“The panel has been put in charge of making decisions that will affect our community, yet only a sole community member is actually a local, with the Chair and the nominated expert panel members not coming from the Central Coast.

“Despite assurances that this panel would be accountable and transparent, there is no option to contact the members directly, unlike Council staff and councillors, making it more difficult for the community to petition for or against developments or have their voice heard.

“When local decisions are

made by those who don’t live in or understand our area and aren’t accountable to the community for decisions they make, we all lose out.”

But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said the panel removes politics from the local planning system and allows independent experts to get on with the job of making merit-based determinations.

“This all occurs within the strategic parameters set by Council,” he said.

“All Local Planning Panels, including ours on the Central Coast, must consider community feedback, publish the reasons for decisionmaking, and demonstrate how community views were accounted for.

“I have absolute confidence that the Chair, Donna Rygate, has expertise and experience to ensure the correct processes are followed, including consideration of community feedback.

Source: Media release, Jun 18 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch Media statement, Jun 24 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Commuters and truckies fear high tolls for NorthConnex Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier Gladys Berejiklian earlier this week for a sneak peek at NorthConnex, set to shave 15 minutes off the Coast to Sydney drive as commuters and heavy vehicle drivers express concerns over “excessive” tolls on the new motorway.

The first end to end drive through of the $3B project was hailed by state and federal politicians as a major milestone, with the tunnel set to open in the next few months.

Crouch said NorthConnex is the longest road tunnel in Australia and innovative lighting features like starry skies and tree silhouettes have been installed to keep drivers alert on the nine kilometre journey.

Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the tunnel would save Central Coast commuters up to 15 minutes in travel time, while avoiding more than 20 sets of traffic lights along Pennant Hills Rd.

“In addition to busting congestion the NorthConnex project has also been a key jobcreator,” Wicks said.

“It will take pressure off local roads and improve community safety by taking up to 5,000 trucks per day off Pennant Hills Rd.” Prime Minister Scott Morrison said NorthConnex has already been a game-changer with construction powering ahead and creating 8,700 jobs.

But Central Coast Commuters

Association Vice President, Eddie Ellis, said the toll charges were considered to be excessive by commuters, especially those who need to use the tunnel on five return journeys per week.

“The cost would be $78.30 per week, plus any other toll roads used,” Ellis said.

“That’s a very large expense.

“The other issue of concern is that there are no rest areas or food stops on any of the major toll roads.

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“If somebody had to use a couple of toll roads in succession they would have to travel long distances and times without a break.

“The Government should have established food and toilet stops along the toll roads, to allow for breaks from driving.”

The Transport Workers’ Union of NSW (TWU) is also concerned that it will cost heavy vehicle operators $23.50 per trip to use the tunnel, with no

alternatives in place.

TWU State Secretary Richard Olsen said members wanted to know what the formula is for setting toll road costs.

“So far no-one has provided an answer,” he said.

“Travelling the M7 and M2 with a heavy vehicle means another toll impost of nearly $40.

“The delays experienced in peak hours will also negate any time savings the tunnel might offer.

“With cars, trucks and buses using NorthConnex tunnel are we just moving Pennant Hills Rd underground?”

Olsen said delays experienced in tunnels on the M5 and other motorways led to doubts about how effective any congestion busting will be.

The Federal Government has committed $412M towards NorthConnex on top of a State Government’s commitment of $577M, including the use of Hornsby Quarry for spoil management.

The remainder of the funding for the project has been met by the private sector.

Tolls per trip on NorthConnex will be $7.83 for cars and $23.50 for heavy vehicles.

Source: Media release, Jun 22 Transport Workers Union Media releases, Jun 22 Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks Media statement, Jun 23 Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch Media statement, Jun 23 Central Coast Commuters Association Vice President, Eddie Ellis

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Indigenous community split over Darkinjung development aspirations From page 1 “It could also potentially damage or destroy existing sites that have not yet been discovered and open up the entire landscape to damage and erosion from human and vehicular traffic."

While Cassar said he appreciated that the DLALC has a focus on economic growth to benefit its members, he was sure there were other options for development.

"This part of Kariong is full of threatened flora and fauna, some of which include the Powerful Owl, the Spot-tailed Quoll and the Glossy Black Cockatoo, and is in the locality of known koala habitat,” he said.

"There are also endangered ecological plant communities known as Hanging Swamps in the area; these are listed as endangered due to the vital role they play in providing water to the overall landscape.

CEA member and one of many Aboriginal supporters of the group, Celeste Carlson,

said she was “shocked and disgusted” by the plan.

“Our community is very distressed about this development and has strong concerns that the rezoning has been snuck through without any consultation,” Carlson said.

“My friends and family in the local Aboriginal community were all unaware of Darkinjung’s plan to exploit this area which is in the vicinity of registered and protected Kariong Sacred Lands.

“I speak for many when I say that this will cause damage to relations in our community and is totally unsustainable for the ecological and cultural landscape.”

But DLALC says its proposal would see more than half the site safeguarded for environmental conservation.

Chairperson Matthew West said 7.1ha of the 13.2ha site would be zoned E2 environmental conservation, making it an untouchable green space to protect the

bush and resident animal populations.

“The proposal would preserve more than half the site in its pristine ecological state for people to cherish and animals and plants to flourish for generations to come,” West said.

“We seek to develop the remainder of the site for residential housing that will help us realise the community, economic and social aspirations we have for our people and the broader community of the Central Coast.”

West said a small, isolated section of the community had criticised the proposal because it is on land located in the proximity of the sacred Aboriginal site of Bambara and is surrounded by National Park.

“By definition, all of Kariong is close to Bambara and surrounded by National Park,” he said.

“We are seeking to utilise our land which is not National Park and not a part of the

Bambara cultural landscape.

“There is a pervading rhetoric that it is only appropriate for Aboriginal people to utilise our lands for cultural purposes or that our lands can only provide for us in a pre-colonial context.

“We are a community that exists in Australia today and we have very complex needs as a result of the European colonisation process – a process that for a long time excluded us from contemporary Australia.”

West said the Land Council was working closely with the State Government to develop a new planning framework to provide Aboriginal people with greater ability to determine the use of their land.

The suite of measures includes an Interim Development Delivery Plan that is a pipeline of sites that Darkinjung has prioritised to realise its economic, cultural and conservation aspirations.

“The Kariong project is one of a number Darkinjung has at

various stages of assessment in the delivery pipeline, including proposals at Somersby, Wallarah and Lake Munmorah that total 331.5ha of its land,” he said.

“Of that land, 64% (213ha) is earmarked to be zoned environmental conservation and kept as green corridors.

“The remaining one third we hope to use to build homes, create jobs and secure education and training opportunities for not just Aboriginal people but everyone on the Central Coast.

The Kariong Planning Proposal is being assessed by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel.

Earlier this week, high profile DLALC Executive Kevin (Gavi) Duncan blasted the CEA on Facebook saying “All aboriginal people on the Coast should rally togther to counteract the racist attacks being made by Jake Cassar and his redneck followers.”

Cassar did not react to those comments but, separately,

said many were unclear as to how community members could have input to the decision.

"We are concerned that this extremely sensitive area will be rezoned without the community having any say, and then when it is eventually put out for the public to make a submission, it will be approved due to new zoning permitting the development,” he said.

He said the group hoped to work with DLALC to support world class sustainable development while ensuring the protection of “precious local bushland”.

He has urged concerned residents to make their views known to Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, and Planning Minister, Rob Stokes.

Source: Media release, Jun 18 Coast Environmental Alliance Media statement, Jun 18 Celeste Carlson Media release, Jun 24 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council

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New episode in soap opera Members of the Operation Soap in Public Toilets Facebook campaign have applauded a decision by Central Coast Council on June 22 to look into reinstalling soap in all public toilets in the region.

A successful motion from Councillor Louise Greenaway called for a report on the matter from the CEO including information on the number of Council-run public toilet/ amenities blocks, the reasons for the removal of soap from the public toilet and the cost of reintroducing soap.

The motion also called for the CEO to make enquiries regarding vandal-resistant soap dispensers, brackets or other innovations to help protect soap installations.

The motion follows several weeks of the community Soap

In Public Toilets Campaign to see soap installed in public toilets, particularly in view of COVID-19, with around 100 residents leaving bars of soap in amenities blocks all over the region as they called for Council action.

Group member, Stephanie Short, who addressed the issue in a public forum submission which was read to councillors prior to the video meeting, said she was thrilled with the outcome.

“All the people who have been active in the group are really pleased with the unanimous support of councillors,” Short said.

“But the timing is very important.

“I understand Council needs to follow due process and ask for a report but the World Health Organisation is talking about

the new normal, which includes continual health precautions, including washing our hands.

“We hate to think there might be a second wave of the pandemic but it would be terrible if Council didn’t do everything it could to keep the community safe.

“I understand concerns relating to vandalism, spillage and slippage but the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people would be to reinstall soap dispensers.”

Short told councillors she applauded the fact soap dispensers are provided in Senior Citizens Centres, libraries and major Council facilities such as the Regional Arts Centre and Peninsula Leisure Centre (where some soap dispensers are broken and not working) but said they needed to be in every Council

toilet block.

The motion attracted some debate before being unanimously passed by councillors.

Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan told councillors vandalism and slip hazards had led to soap containers being removed from public toilets but not community centres.

Soap was sometimes used as a projectile and there were issues around hygiene, she said, with not even state of the art, vandal-proof toilet paper containers standing up to vandals.

Source: Agenda item 5.1 Central Coast Council, meeting, Jun 22 Interview, Jun 24 Stephanie Short Reporter: Terry Collins

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The Singing Caddie lights up The Voice Woy Woy resident Paul Stevens, a.k.a The Singing Caddie lit up tphe stage of the Channel 9 series The Voice during its the Blind Auditions.

Paul Stevens

The 79 year old Englishman was applauded for his rendition of the Beatles song, In My Life and was unfortunate not to make it through to the next round.

“What brings you to The Voice?” asked Guy Sebastian after Paul’s performance.

“I’ve come back to live in Australia,” responded Paul.

“I lived here earlier, went

back home to England and (now) I wanted to let people know that I’m back.

“I can’t think of a better way to do it than this.”

Paul’s nickname ‘The Singing Caddie’ comes from his background as both a musician and a Golf caddie.

On The Voice, Paul said he was the longest serving Golf caddie in the world, including being the regular caddie for Australian Pro Golfer, Greg Norman.

As a musician, Paul said he started out in the music industry as a rock’n’roll singer

in a group with Ringo Starr as their drummer.

Two years later, he was in a band that supported The Beatles at the Cavern Club, Liverpool.

Paul first moved to Woy Woy in 2017 and has since been diagnosed with throat cancer.

He was treated at Gosford after two major surgeries in four days at St.Vincents in Sydney.

“I’m still attempting to fight back to normality and continue my entertaining in clubs locally and in Golf clubs as a specialist after dinner speaker/comedian

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“I am still continuing to do my Charity shows for the Children’s Leukemia and Cancer Research Foundation.”

Paul might not have made it forward in The Voice, but Delta Goodrem praised him for his storytelling both on his singing and speaking.

“When you sang that song just then, I was hearing every word,” she said.

“The storytelling was beautiful today.”

Reporter: Haakon Barry

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Area commanders confident in police resources The Central Coast will welcome just one new recruit from NSW Police Academy this year, but the region’s two Police Area Commanders say that the Central Coast is not missing out.

Assignments for NSW Police Academy Class 341 were confirmed on Friday, June 19, with 118 recruits being spread across Sydney’s three major metropolitan regions and the remainder around the rest of the state, with just one bound for the Central Coast.

Tuggerah Lakes Police District is receiving the Central Coast’s sole recruit, but both Tuggerah Lakes PD Commander Superintendent John Gralton and Brisbane Water PD Commander Superintendent Tony Joice said that new recruits did not necessarily equate to an increase in police numbers.

“Recruits fill vacancies in individual districts’ authorised strength,” Commander Supt Joice said.

“Vacancies are also balanced with experienced officers as they arise, so not having new

recruits out of a particular class is neither here nor there.

“Brisbane Water PD still has plenty of probationary constables completing their first 12 months, so these latest assignment numbers should not give the community cause for concern.”

Commander Supt Joice said that while he was aware of the calls for boosted police presence across the Coast, he was proud of Brisbane Water PD personnel, particularly those that have been working

through the pandemic to keep the community safe.

Supt Gralton said the Force had already delivered on the call to up the number of cops on the beat in his district.

“Over the past two years Tuggerah Lakes PD has welcomed an additional 19 officers to its ranks,” he said.

Supt Gralton also said the recent vicious attack on two Tuggerah Lakes officers during a domestic violence callout was a poignant reminder of just how much police put on the line to protect and serve.

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said police figures are always subject to fluctuations due to recruitment of new officers, internal transfers, resignations and retirements as well as training, special operations and leave.

“The NSW Police Force regularly reviews resourcing and allocation of officers according to operational needs.

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“The NSW Government is committed to delivering 1,500 new Police over four years, the single biggest increase for the NSW Police Force in more than 30 years,” Crouch said.

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William Kershaw charged over Buff Point police assault Buff Point resident, William Kershaw, has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly assaulting two police officers attempting to arrest him.

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 Kershaw, who allegedly became increasingly violent and resisted arrest.

A struggle ensued when the officers attempted to arrest Kershaw and Police say he spat in a male officer’s face, elbowed him and twisted his penis.

Police also allege a female officer was punched in the face several times before being dragged to the ground by her hair and choked.

A clump of hair was also allegedly ripped from her scalp.

Additional officers intervened and successfully arrested Kershaw, with both the injured officers and the accused taken to hospital for assessment.

Part of the incident was captured on the first responding officers’ body cameras and has

The assault of two officers was captured on police body camera Photo: NSW Police Force

since been released by NSW Police, sparking widespread condemnation from senior police, media and community members across the state.

Kershaw has since been charged with 13 offences and appeared at Newcastle Local

Man stabbed A man has been charged after he allegedly stabbed another man at Empire Bay. At about 7pm on Monday, June 22, police from Brisbane Water Police District attended Gosford Hospital after receiving information a 49-year-old man had presented with a stab wound to his chest.

Police have been told the injured man attended a house in Kendall Rd, Empire Bay, earlier in the evening to speak to the occupants about their dog.

The 49-year-old man became involved in a verbal altercation with the 32-year-old male resident and the older man was asked to leave.

It is further alleged the younger man armed himself with a knife - threatening the older man - while swinging the knife around.

The 49-year-old man received a wound to his chest

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Court on Wednesday, June 17.

Presiding Magistrate, Robert Stone, ruled in favour of the prosecution and refused bail.

He adjourned the case to Wyong Local Court for Thursday, June 25.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David

Elliott, has publicly condemned Kershaw’s behaviour and said that 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 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.

“Thumping police is just not on,” he said.

Northern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell, said that there’s never an excuse for assaulting an officer.

“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.

Tuggerah Lakes PD Commander, Superintendent John Gralton, said that both officers were recovering well but had been traumatised by the experience.

Source: Press release, Jun 16 NSW Police Media Documents, Jun 17 NSW Department of Justice transcript and casefile: R v William Kershaw 2020/00178947 Reporter: Dilon Luke

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and was assisted home by a witness before attending Gosford Hospital for treatment and has been discharged.

Police attended Kendall Rd and a crime scene was established.

The 32-year-old man was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station.

He has been charged with wound with intent and refused bail.

Source: Press release, Jun 23 NSW Police Media

A joint rescue operation to recover a donkey trapped in thick mud in a paddock at Gosford has been successful.

Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Gosford and Kariong units were tasked to assist the animal which had been stuck in the mud for an undisclosed period of time.

With support from the Volunteer Rescue Association, the operation commenced, with crews using slings to pull the donkey free before giving the exhausted animal a safe patch of dry land to rest on and await a veterinary inspection.

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One Concrete Coast The Central Coast was hit with an East Coast low in April 2015 with thousands of trees being lost in parks, reserves, National Parks and COSS lands along with private properties.

As a result, more trees were cut down due to their proximity to homes and the perceived danger which may occur.

From there we have had the removal of in excess of 68 trees at Koolewong for car parking for boat trailers and trees also lost at Fagans Park.

We had the date palms removed from Leagues Club Field in Gosford, where we were told they had a fungus and needed to be removed.

In Green Point, along Avoca

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions Dve we had numerous trees removed along the road buffer for the convenience of the neighbouring developer.

We now have a proposal for a regional park in Green Point where around 10 trees are proposed to be removed.

Nearby trees have been removed for road widening –

they were planted by local students and residents in the Year Of The Tree.

Excessive tree removal continues with another play space proposal at Susan Fahey Park Copacabana, where more than 30 naturally-seeded casuarinas are to be removed from a beautiful grove next to an Endangered Ecological Community.

Only recently in Copacabana’s Winney Bay we had more than 60 trees removed to enable concreting for a ‘nature walk’.

Plus, we had what appeared to be hundreds of trees reduced to mulch for a road widening in Oceano St, Copacabana.

Yet another example of excessive tree removal

occurred in the wetlands of Ourimbah to make way for the Central Coast Hwy road widening between Ourimbah and Lisarow.

Our Community plan for the Central Coast, One Central Coast, has ‘Green’ as a focus area with ‘Cherished and Protected Natural Beauty’ as one of the headings.

This document had huge community consultation and took many, many hours to create with multiple ways of consulting the community and gaining feedback.

After all the consulting it is my understanding that the environment was clearly the most important thing for residents who live here.

LSPS long on motherhood statements, short on commitments The draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) is, unfortunately, just another glossy planning document that is long on motherhood statements and short on commitments to clear limitations on development and a program for infrastructure required to accommodate future growth.

Clearly, the document is a “tick the box” exercise by management that is dovetailing into State Government dictates.

The public was encouraged to participate and have a say in “determining the future” (through the public exhibition

FORUM period which ended on June 8), but cannot apparently object to growth targets or their consequences.

If the NSW Department of Planning dwelling targets are to be accepted, even if reluctantly by Council, then at least this draft LSPS should be articulating the infrastructure required prior to certain tranches of new populations being accepted.

There is also a need for Council to articulate the height restrictions and density anticipated across the local government area (LGA) for any

meaningful understanding of what the future of the LGA will look like and whether it is something that residents agree with.

Clever urban design and public open space expenditure probably isn’t enough.

The acceptance of the growth areas identified in the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 should not be accepted without heavy qualifications, given that only the most rudimentary environmental studies have been undertaken in respect of these areas and upon further investigations, some areas will prove to be unsuitable for development.

The document also needs to clearly articulate the fact that councils and governments can encourage development all they like, but ultimately whether dwelling and employment targets are met are largely outside of Council’s control.

The Federal Government immigration and trade policies have significant impact on both housing demand and employment growth – this should be acknowledged.

The recent COVID-19 restrictions could significantly alter assumptions in respect of these issues.

Email, Jun 12 David Kitson, Wamberal

So how can the objective to ‘Educate the community on the value and importance of natural areas and biodiversity’ possibly reflect the actions of the Central Coast Council?

How can this be when we have the same people who are to implement this plan removing all these trees with gay abandon?

Another objective of One Central Coast is ‘Protect our rich environmental heritage by conserving beaches, waterways, bushland, wildlife corridors and inland areas and the diversity of local native species.’

This surely isn’t happening with so many trees in public spaces being ripped out.

The final ‘objective’ I wish to highlight is ‘Promote greening and ensure the wellbeing of communities through the protection of local bushland, urban trees, tree canopies and expansion of the Coastal Open Space System (COSS).’

How can this possibly be an objective, when we have so many trees being removed and ever more proposed to be removed?

As they say, action speak much louder than words, and it is clear the One Central Coast is mere lip service to the residents.

Possibly a more suitable name is One Concrete Coast.

Email, Jun 18 Joy Cooper, Green Point

Bring on council elections Here is another example of how badly this Council is serving us.

The Broadwater Hotel was bought in 1998/99 at a premium price which has affected development of this part of Gosford ever since.

Then, the left pushed for a massive arts centre and white elephant library with 10,000sqm of rented office space using State and Federal money they would never get.

Now that this won’t happen our council has a tender to demolish the buildings and “plant grass” on the main

FORUM street of Gosford.

Council press release says the site was “a dilapidated building which had attracted squatters as well as associated drug and alcohol related incidents” - so they don’t properly manage their own vacant properties but now want a rates increase.

We need Council elections ASAP to elect a new fresh business-like team to get the Central Coast going again.

Email, Jun 19 Godfrey Franz, Gosford

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Last week there was an article about the relocation of the traffic lights on Brisbane Water Dve to the intersection adjacent to Fagans Park.

While that relocation is an improvement to traffic flow, the widening of the roadway without the proper (and required per NSW Road Way Marking rules) lane control marking is confusing.

Suddenly the roadway becomes two lanes for a short distance then the second lane disappears without any indication which lane has the right of way.

Per the rules, the curb lane should be marked to give way by the extension of the dashed

Hope in good journalism and common sense I read with great hope and pride your front page article in Coast Community News edition 246, what a great read, “black lives matter movement supported on the Central Coast”.

Your honest, common sense, truthful, compassionate reporting is second to none.

Absent hype or exaggerated emotional details.

The common-sense quotes from John McKenzie are so true and have many lessons for all Australians.

I never thought I would live to

FORUM read such a great report congratulations to the whole team.

I am also most adamant that we all have more to learn from the aboriginal people than they have to learn from us.

I have felt this ever since I learned how to think, as a child.

I am very sure that most aboriginal people (and I know a lot) do support John’s statements.

Your story, with John McKenzie’s help, has given every person permission to

think with common sense and compassion.

You made me cry tears of joy.

Please keep this type of journalism up.

Black deaths in custody are terrible, as are the white people shot by police in Australia.

Let us never get to the terrible things being done in America.

Australia can do better, supported by good journalism and people like John McKenzie’s knowledge and understanding.

Letter, Jun 12 Margaraet Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions lane marker into the curb as is done elsewhere.

Vehicles crossing dashed lines are required to give way to those vehicles not crossing dashed lines.

The NSW Road Rule Book also seems quite clear as what is proper and required when “Going straight ahead (at a

roundabout): Do not signal when approaching the roundabout but always signal left before exiting a roundabout.

“You may approach the roundabout from either left or right lanes (unless there are road markings with other instructions), drive in the same lane through the roundabout and exit in the same lane.”

Yet, I note that 99 per cent of drivers confusingly and incorrectly signal a right turn when they are in fact proceeding straight ahead (so much for road rules).

Almost daily Coasties see another road/rail/bus/bicycle project for Sydney in the news but the two hour traffic bottleneck every morning on

Brisbane Water Dve at Point Clare goes unresolved.

With the continuing development of the Coast an additional route to access Sydney is needed.

At one time that was apparently part of the M1 project as the partial junction at the Mt White interchange indicates.

A link between Mt White and Woy Woy would save a commuter more than an hour a day, not to mention other related costs.

An increasing population requires increased accessibility, that’s pretty simple.

Email, Jun 23 T Bard, Tascott

Don’t complain you have not been advised I have been informed of a proposed 70 lot subdivision in the area of Bambara Rd, Kariong.

In 1989 the Strom’s reported in a local environmental paper on a proposal to rezone land on Bambara Rd to enable 40+ one-hectare lots to be created.

“The ‘settlement’ will be surrounded by BWNP and vulnerable to bush fires,” to quote the paper.

There were also other valid reasons to refuse and object to the rezoning.

I have sent a letter to Gosford MP, Liesl Tesch, describing how the conditions in 2020 are far worse than in 1989.

Residents and business

FORUM owners should be concerned about this development, in the area from Bunnings West Gosford to and including Woy Woy Bay. Referral to a good map to identify water courses and water flow, from the new ‘settlement’, should trigger reaction.

After the disastrous fire season of 1994 when Kariong was evacuated, I visualised future fire seasons of less intensity, but this year was the worst on record, with experienced fire fighters now warning of even greater risks in the future.

The Strom ‘s finishing words

were an observation that suggests planning hasn’t progressed since 1989: “We hope you will comment on the tragic lack of appreciation for the best land use ... national park: A study of a good map will identify a watercourse, starting in the area of the proposed development finishing in the residential dwellings of Tascott, the floodplain foreshore and estuary.

Don’t complain that you have not been advised.

Erudition did not finish with Strom, but unfortunately the learned do not have power over planning.

Letter, Jun 23 Norman Harris, Umina

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The Central Coast lost one of its greatest champions when former Member for Gosford and Gosford Mayor Malcolm Brooks passed away on June 19 at the age of 90.

Born in Hinemoa Hospital in Gosford on June 16, 1930, Mr Brooks grew up on his parents’ citrus farm at Springfield before buying Regal Motors in Gosford, together with his father, and embarking on a career in the automotive industry.

It was issues relating to that industry which led him to join the Liberal Party and eventually into long periods of public service in the State Parliament and on the former Gosford Shire Council and Gosford City Council.

He married wife Tricia in October 1954, and they had three sons and eventually five

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Family, community and party … a champion of the Coast passes

grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

“He was my darling,” Mrs Brooks said.

“He was always very busy but was a very protective father and somehow made the time to spend with his family.

“He managed quite a bit of overseas travel with the children and later the grandchildren and in 1980 we both gained our pilots’ licences.

“They were wonderful times - it was one of the lovely things we did with the family and we had lots of flights all over Australia.”

Mr Brooks was also an enthusiastic car rally driver, taking part in Ampol and Redex Trials and winning various accolades.

At different points in his life he was an active member of Gosford Rotary, Apex, various aero clubs and was chairman

of the Motor Traders Association for many years.

He loved speed boat racing and was the founding commodore of Gosford Aquatic Club and also chaired the Lifeline administration committee in the 1980s.

But it is his years devoted to State Parliament and to local government for which he will perhaps be best remembered by most.

In 1973 he was elected to the State Executive of the Liberal Party with John Howard who later joined Federal Parliament while Mr Brooks served as the State Member for Gosford from 1973–1976.

He spent over 20 years serving as alderman and councillor on the former Gosford Shire Council and Gosford City Council, including terms as Shire President and Mayor.

Over the last decade Mr Brooks, had also put his energy behind the drive for a regional performing arts centre for the Central Coast in Gosford.

Current Central Coast Deputy Mayor Jane Smith said she had always been impressed by his genuine concerns about ensuring that future development was compatible with the area and the manner in which he was fair, listened to all points of view and weighed up the merits of the argument.

“Malcolm was a passionate advocate for our COSS lands and their protection,” Smith said.

“He was instrumental in the establishment of COSS, one of the outstanding achievements of the former Gosford Council.

“He was also the driving force behind the establishment of the Regional Gallery at East Gosford and the Japanese

Gardens.

“Malcolm was committed to the Sister City program and especially the relationship with Edogawa in Japan.”

Smith said he had been a “true elder” of the Central Coast community.

Councillor Chris Holstein, who knew Mr Brooks for over 30 years, also paid tribute.

“His priority was first to family, second to community and third to the Liberal Party,” Cr Holstein said.

“He was always respectful and will be remembered for the way he conducted himself.”

Central Coast Council’s meeting on June 22 began with a minute’s silence in honour of Mr Brooks.

His interest in the Central Coast and community affairs continued after he left public office and he remained

passionate about the region until his death.

“Our table was always overflowing with papers and Malcolm was involved in discussions until very recently,” Mrs Brooks said.

“One of his last comments was about keeping high-rise away from our waterfront.”

Mr Brooks is survived by wife Tricia, sons and daughters-inlaw Darryl and Debbie, Evan and Lyn, and Leon and Denise, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

An invitation-only service will be held at 2pm on June 30 at the EV Church, Erina.

Source: Central Coast Council meeting, June 22 Media statement, Jun 24 Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith Interview, Jun 24 Tricia Brooks Reporter: Terry Collins

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Coast Shelter launches new format charity sleepout Coast Shelter is calling on Coasties to join the cause and sleep Rough4aNight in a sleepout with a difference.

2020 was to be the 10th anniversary of Coast Shelter’s regular Million Star Sleepout, but thanks to COVID-19 things will be a little different this year.

The popular event has seen hundreds of high profile

executives, entrepreneurs and business teams sleep out under the stars over the years, all to raise money to support Coast Shelters invaluable homelessness and crisis support work.

It’s also credited with opening participants eyes to some of the stark realities of homelessness.

To minimize health risks and to comply with current

biosecurity restrictions this year’s sleepout has been revamped into Rough4aNight.

Under the new format Coasties are being encouraged to sleep rough in safe locations around the region to mimic the homeless experience.

Coast Shelter CEO, Rachel Willis, said the new format meant everyone could participate and help fundraise to put an end to homelessness

and domestic and family violence.

“Coast Shelter needs your help and we would love for all Coasties to join in, to get an experience of sleeping rough, to share your stories of gratitude and to help us raise the funds we need to continue our work to provide safe homes for youths, women and children fleeing domestic violence and to provide services and meals

to homeless people on the Coast,” Willis said.

“We are reaching out to all and asking people to sleep Rough4aNight by pitching a tent in the backyard, sleeping in their cars or on the couch in your living room.

“Corporations and businesses can also create a team sleepout in their work carpark, garage or garden and we encourage everyone to register

and create an event to remember,” Willis said.

Rough4aNight will take place across the Coast on August 9.

Anyone interested in taking part or learning more about the fundraiser can do so by visiting the Rough4aNight website.

Source: Press release, Jun 24 Rachel Willis, Coast Shelter

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Council takes major events online Central Coast Council is continuing to transition some of its most popular community events to an online format in order to keep Central Coast residents connected, inspired and entertained.

The arts and entertainment industry was one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and council’s event sector was no exception, but rather than simply call it quits on 2020, council has opted to take some of its biggest events digital, with the likes of Harvest Festival, Live Well Festival and ChromeFest all heading online.

Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said local providers had been engaged to capture event highlights and create engaging video packages.

“Whilst COVID-19 restrictions are easing, it will be some time before our usual events schedule can resume and we have made the difficult decision to cancel all physical events to the end of October 2020.

“This unfortunately encompasses our much loved ChromeFest event,” Cannard said.

“We’ve been thinking outside the box to create new ways to bring some of our events safely into the living rooms of our community and of those that would usually travel to the Coast to experience our events.

“The Live Well Festival was the first to go online, with local health and well being providers giving us insight into how we can make healthier choices and positive changes in our lives.

“Harvest Festival is currently rolling out online and gives us a glimpse behind the farm gate through four engaging video packages, Taste of Harvest, Paddock to Plate, Embrace the Adventure and Farmers’ Story.

“We’re currently working out how to showcase some of the best features of ChromeFest 2020 online so that we can experience the ‘show and shine’ and ‘twist and shake’ fun of this great event from our homes.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the

Coast’s reputation as an events destination would continue to grow.

“With restrictions easing, our

stunning region is open for business and we’re thrilled to welcome back visitors to the Central Coast,” Mayor Matthews said.

“Some of our flagship events may not be going ahead in their traditional formats this year, however it’s exciting that we

can partake in some of the fun from the safety of our homes.

“We can also assure people that our major events will return bigger and better than ever as soon as possible,” she said.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government was providing funding from the Bushfire Community Resilience and Economic Recovery Program.

“Council has received $25,000 to continue the Harvest Festival event in 2020 so that local businesses can be better promoted online and in a way that encourages our Central Coast community to buy local,” Crouch said.

Source: Press release, Jun 11 Central Coast Council Media

Permits for non-desexed cats and dogs Central Coast residents who own a non-desexed cat or a dog classified as restricted or dangerous could be in for a shock.

The State Government will introduce annual permits for non-desexed cats and restricted and dangerous dogs from July 1 as part of its commitment to promoting responsible pet ownership and improving animal welfare standards.

Owners of cats not desexed by four months of age will be required to pay an $80 annual permit in addition to their oneoff lifetime pet registration fee.

This is intended to create a stronger incentive to desex cats, which in turn will improve their health and wellbeing, including reducing the risk of some cancers.

Improving desexing rates will also ease the burden on pounds and shelters, reduce euthanasia rates, and help to address concerns about feral, stray and roaming cats and their effect on wildlife.

Exemptions are in place for cats that are registered by July 1, those kept for breeding purposes by members of recognised breeding bodies, and cats which cannot be desexed for medical reasons.

Also from July 1 owners of dogs of a restricted breed or formally declared to be dangerous will be required to pay a $195 annual permit in addition to their one-off lifetime pet registration fee.

This will serve as a further disincentive to owning highrisk dogs and encourage

owners to better manage the behaviour of their animal.

Pet owners will be able to pay for annual permits using the NSW Pet Registry website or through Central Coast Council.

Annual permit fees go directly

to the Companion Animals Fund which pays for companion animal management by local councils including pounds/ shelters, ranger services, dog recreation areas, and education and awareness programs.

The fund is also used to

operate the NSW Pet Registry and carry out responsible pet ownership initiatives.

Source: Local Government NSW website, Jun 23

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Inaugural CoastAbility scholarships go to Paralympic hopefuls Two promising local athletes have been awarded CoastAbility’s inaugural Academic and Sporting Scholarships.

Wamberal’s Rae Anderson and Jilliby’s Tahlia Blanshard were confirmed as the inaugural scholars at a special presentation ceremony at the Gosford waterfront on June 22.

Both athletes live with cerebral palsy and through these scholarships have each received $10,000 to put towards their education and sporting endeavours, with Gosford MP Liesl Tesch, and David Booth OAM, on hand to present the scholarships.

Anderson is already a para athlete of international standing.

The 23-year-old has represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympics in javelin and discus, as well as the 2017 London World Para Athletics.

She’s also a force to be reckoned with on the slopes and trains in the Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super Giant Slalom events and narrowly missed out on a handful of podium finishes at the recent 2019/20 Colorado World Para Alpine Skiing tournament.

Now in training for the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics and Winter Paralympics, Anderson is well on her way to representing Australia at the summer and

CoastAbility Chairwoman Helen Marks, Rae Anderson, Tahlia Blanshard, David Booth and Liesl Tesch at the presentation

winter games.

She’s also completing a Bachelor of Arts - Indonesian and Asian Studies (Double Major) with the University of Sydney.

At just 20, Blanshard has already competed in the National Age Championships, the Cerebral Palsy World Games and was selected in the 2020 Swimming NSW Paralympic Performance

Squad and the 2020 Swimming Australia Para Development Squad.

She’s also on track to compete at the 2021 Paralympics and is balancing her Olympic ambitions with a Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) at the Australian College of Physical Education.

Specialising in providing financial assistance to young people whose disability needs

go beyond what is available through the National Disability Insurance Scheme, CoastAbility is one of the oldest disability support charities on the Central

Coast.

Director Gwenda Williamson said the organisation was thrilled to be launching its inaugural scholarships with

two such worthwhile recipients.

“Tahlia and Rae were both such outstanding applicants that CoastAbility felt very strongly that we were privileged to be able to support them,” Williamson said.

“The program was intended to be two separate $5,000 scholarships but when we received Rae and Tahlia’s applications, we made the decision to up the number to two of each and award one of each type of scholarship to the girls,” Williamson explained.

Williamson said the charity felt comfortable doing this as the situation with COVID-19 had not impacted CoastAbility’s finances.

With the program set to return next April, Williamson is encouraging all young people living with disability on the Coast to consider what a CoastAbility scholarship could do for them.

Source: Email and Interview, Jun 24 Gwenda Williamson, CoastAbility Reporter: Dilon Luke

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Gardening Australia [s] 11:30 Grand Designs [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Pulse (M l,s) [s] 2:00 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] 4:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 5:00 Grand Designs NZ (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 9:00 Back Roads [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 10:30 Media Watch [s] Q&A (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Australia’s Ocean Odyssey [s] Wentworth (MA15+) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] 11:30 Gardening Australia [s] Screen Time (M l) [s] 12:00 The Drum [s] 12:30 One Plus One [s]

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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] Pulse (M l,s) [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] Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean (PG) [s] Road To Now (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] Wentworth (MA15+) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Gardening Australia [s] Screen Time (M d,n,s) [s] The Drum [s]

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

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100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Lethal Weapon: Ruthless (MA15+) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s]

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 Destination Flavour 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] Scandinavia Bitesize 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:10 The Nineties: 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] Terrorism Hits Home (M v) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 3:00 Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) Justine Schofield [s] 4:10 Journey Through Armenia: 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Birth Of A New Era (PG) Beautiful (PG) [s] (In English/ Armenian) 5:00 10 News First [s] 4:35 Queen Victoria And Her Nine 6:00 WIN News [s] Children (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] 7:35 Secrets Of The Royal: 9:40 Kinne Tonight (M) [s] Servants (PG) 10:10 How To Stay Married (M) [s] 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Go 10:40 Program To Be Advised Your Own Way (M) 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 9:25 Why Do I Put On Weight? (PG) 12:40 The Project (PG) [s] 10:20 SBS World News Late 1:40 The Late Show With Stephen 10:55 Cycling: Tour De France Etape Colbert (PG) [s] Classique 2:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Going Places With Ernie 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] Dingo (PG)

5:30 Today [s] Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Maternal Instinct” (M v) 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Kevin Can Wait: (’17) Stars: Laura Mennell Brew Haha (PG) [s] The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 1:30 The Voice: The Battles 4 (PG) The Chase UK [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] The Chase Australia [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] Seven News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Big Brother (M) [s] 7:30 Paramedics (M) [s] Criminal Minds: Ghost (M v) 8:30 RBT: Don’t Trust Your Friends/ [s] – The BAU team travels to Close Shave (PG) [s] Des Plaines, Illinois to investigate what appears to be 9:30 Botched: Viva Las Vegas Boobs (M mp) [s] a copycat serial killer.

10:30 NINE News Late [s] Criminal Minds: Blue Angel 11:00 Chicago Med: Forever Hold (M) [s] – When successful Your Peace (M mp) [s] businessmen in Detroit are 11:50 Dying To Belong: targeted by an anger-driven Vince Marinello (M) [s] power-assertive UnSub, the BAU is called in to investigate. 12:40 Tipping Point [s] 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Absentia: Child’s Play (MA15+) 2:00 Home Shopping 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo Home Shopping

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] 2:05 The Nineties (M d,l) 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are? 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] (PG) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 4:10 Journey Through Armenia: Justine Schofield [s] Ancient Treasures (PG) (In 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The English/ Armenian) Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:35 The Kennedys (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: 8:40 NCIS: Tailing Angie (M v) [s] Julie Bishop (PG) 9:40 NCIS: What Child Is This?

8:30 Insight: Belonging (M v) [s] 9:30 Where Are You Really From?

10:40 NCIS: Los Angeles: (PG) Code Of Conduct (M v) [s] 10:00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] Lochs (PG) 12:40 The Project (PG) [s] 10:30 SBS World News Late 1:40 The Late Show With Stephen 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France Etape Colbert (PG) [s] Classique 2:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Going Places With Ernie 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] Dingo (PG)

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs” (M s,v) (’14) Stars: Tony Goldwyn The Daily Edition (PG) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] America’s Got Talent: Audition 3 (PG) [s] Police: Hour Of Duty (M v) [s] – Detectives are investigating a man who is alleged to have been grooming a 14-year-old boy.

The Latest Seven News [s] The Front Bar (M) [s] – Join Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a laugh about the AFL world.

Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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Counting (PG) 9:30 Bull: Death Sentence (M v) [s] 10:35 SBS World News Late 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:05 Cycling: Tour De France Etape 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] Classique 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Going Places With Ernie 1:30 Home Shopping Dingo (PG)

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Midwives” (M) (’01) Stars: Sissy Spacek The Daily Edition (PG) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Movie: “Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire” (M h,v) (’05) – A competition is held between three schools of wizardry, and contestants are magically chosen for the very dangerous event. The Goblet of Fire chooses Harry to compete.

Stars: Daniel Radcliffe The Latest Seven News [s] – Latest news, sport and weather from Australia and around the world.

Program To Be Advised Home Shopping

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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 Program To Be Advised 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Over The Black Dot 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 Elvis And The Girl From 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] Vienna (PG) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 4:10 Journey Through Armenia: Justine Schofield [s] Stunning Antiquities (PG) 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The (In English/ Armenian) Beautiful (PG) [s] 4:40 The Kennedys: 5:00 10 News First [s] Brothers In Arms (PG) 6:00 WIN News [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 7:30 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M l) 6:30 SBS World News 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: We Dream 7:35 The World’s Busiest Stations: Of Machine Elves (M) [s] Zurich 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: 8:30 When Buildings Collapse (PG) End Game (MA15+) [s] 9:35 ZeroZeroZero (MA15+) (In 10:30 Blue Bloods: English/ Spanish/ Italian) Family Secrets (M v) [s] 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 11:05 Cycling: Tour De France Etape 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] Classique 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen 1:30 Going Places With Ernie Colbert (PG) [s] Dingo (PG) 2:30 Home Shopping 3:30 Ainsley’s Australian Market

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Relative Chaos” (M s) (’06) Stars: Christopher Gorham, Nicholas Brendon The Daily Edition (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] .

Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (M) [s] Program To Be Advised The Latest Seven News [s] S.W.A.T.: Cash Flow (M v) [s] – Hondo has a tense reunion with a fellow Marine, Ruiz, when the team hunts an escaped convict who was broken out of prison by criminals using stolen military weapons.

The Goldbergs: A 100% True Ghost Story (PG) [s] Mean Mums (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

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NINE News Late [s] Murdered By Morning: Last Call (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

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

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

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Taste and be educated on wine WYOMING by various wineries.

COMMUNITY CENTRE Purchases not mandatory Mon - Ladies Social Community support, Zumba, ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE Keith - 0420 722 529 Wed Night & Sat Mixed Social book club, community garden, Free social French Fraser - 0416 831 088 Tuition given facility hire, fine assistance, conversation groups.

Level 2, Central Coast volunteer opportunity, CDAT & Small classes at East Gosford LEARN TO DANCE Leagues Club OSHC/Vacation Care & Bateau Bay Social ballroom dancing for all 4334 3800 4323 7483 Renee 0435 028 416 ages, all you need is a desire accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au www.afcentralcoast.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au to learn and dance, afcentralcoast@gmail.com GOSFORD NORTH no partner required.

PROBUS CLUB meet every Tues - St Luke’s CENTRAL COAST 4th Tues, Grange Hotel, Anglican Church, 7pm ART SOCIETY Wyoming 10am & 15 Lorraine Ave BETTER HEARING Lectures, demonstrations and 4322 5560 Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm AUSTRALIA discussion.

Anne - 0409 938 345 Hearing loss management Weekly paint-outs Tues GOSFORD AND DISTRICT anneglazier@y7mail.com Support and educational 4349 5860 for locations ORCHID SOCIETY groups providing practical Workshops 4363 1156 NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF Persons interested in Orchids experience and confidence 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed and their culture AUSTRALIA CENTRAL 4321 0275 Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed 4th Wed, 7.30pm COAST SUB-SECTION Gosford City Arts Centre.

Kincumber School of Arts, Meets on the 2nd Sat of each PROSTATE CANCER 4325 1420 Tora Ave, Kincumber month at Gosford RSL - 10am, publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au SUPPORT GROUP 0405 669 707 new memebrs most welcome, Last Fri 9.30am gosfordorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au serving or ex ran, rn and other Terrigal Uniting Church HANDWEAVERS, commonwealth navies.

380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal SPINNERS AND TEXTILE SENIORS’ COMPUTER 0400 103 765 4367 9600 ARTS GUILD brucesmith59@bigpond.com CLUB www.pcfa.org.au Spinning and weaving, Non-profit club to help COMMUNITY CENTRES patchwork and quilting, felting members master computers, DYING WITH DIGNITY and other fibre and fabric tablets, phones and keep up Campaigning to give those crafts, community quilting bees with grand children GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE suffering unrelievable terminal - Day and Night Groups Friendly Volunteer Helpers AND LEARNING CENTRE or incurable illness the choice 4325 4743 scccc@internode.on.net Mon-Fri to receive legal medical www.cottagecrafts.net.au Google scccckincumber Chess, darts, handicraft, indoor assistance to die.

4307 9421 bowls, knitting, line dancing, Quarterly mtgs, Erina Fair.

TOUKLEY DISTRICT ART origami, painting, pencil 0434 426 486 SOCIETY TERRIGAL WAMBERAL drawing, scrabble, robyncameron@y7mail.com Painting, drawing groups and RSL SUB-BRANCH scrapbooking, sit & sew, table classes, demonstarations and Pension and welfare officers tennis, Ukulele MEALS ON WHEELS workshops. available to assist with DVA 4304 7065 Delicious meals delivered free 7 days 10am-4pm, Cafe compensation claims and Join us for a midday meal Tues-Drawing group 10am benefits GOSFORD-NARARA Help with shopping and Wed - Painting group 9:30am Breakers Country Club NEIGHBOURHOOD cooking classes 4392 4666 Wed & Fri 10am – Midday 4363 7111 CENTRE toukleyartgallery@gmail.com Meet 2nd Sat 10am School Holiday activities, www.toukleyartgallery.com.au 4384 2661 playgroup, multicultural CANCER INFORMATION Terrigal-WamberalSB@rslnsw.

COMMUNITY GROUPS programs, community activities & SUPPORT SOCIETY org.au.

Rooms for Hire Promoting prevention, self-help ABC - “The Friends” 4329 4477 and freedom of choice in Safeguard ABC’s U3A CENTRAL COAST admin@gnnc.com.au therapies. independence, funding, & Enjoy a diverse range of Henry Kendall Gardens standards. Meetings through courses and activities for POINT CLARE Summer 3rd Mon - 7pm, the year & social mornings seniors. Keep your mind active Winter 3rd Sat - 2pm COMMUNITY HALL Well-known guest speakers and make new friends.

0410 696 458 Community garden, paygroup, 0400 213 514 0408 704 701 cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com craft & exercise groups www.fabcnsw.org.au www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au Function or meeting room hire 4323 7483 PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE CENTRAL COAST VOLUNTEERING accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au Mobile counselling service CARAVANNERS www.gosfordcommunity.org.au CENTRAL COAST supporting ALL people 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Refer potential volunteers to suffering from Domestic Trips Away, Social Outings, community organisations & KARIONG Violence friendship with like minded provide support to them.

Counselling services NEIGHBOURHOOD folk Training to volunteers and Mon, Ettalong Baptist Church, CENTRE Geoff 0447 882 150 managers of volunteers Info 0417 472 374 Early childhood clinic, free sessions held regularly. penlighthouse@gmail.com family law advice, active 4329 7122 www.peninsulalighthouse.info/ COMMUNITY LEGAL playgroup, computer classes, recruit@volcc.org.au CENTRE OOSH services, fitness classes, Not for profit service providing AL - ANON FAMILY arts & crafts, over 50’s WILDLIFE ARC free legal advice GROUPS HEALTH friendship group, youth group, Rescue and care for injured Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm We offer hope and friendship & social groups. and orphan native animals.

4353 4988 for people affected by 4340 1724 24hr/day, 7days/week. contact@centralcoastclc.org.au someone else’s drinking. wwww.knc.net.au Meet 3rd Sun Wyoming Al-anon family groups Community Centre, Maidens 50+ SINGLE & meet weekly, please contact TERRIGAL 50+ LEISURE Brush Rd Wyoming 10am 1300 252 666 SOCIAL GROUP & LEARNING CENTRE 4325 0666 al-anon.org.au Fun & friendship Fitness, yoga, bridge, Monthly progam of dinner, mahjong, zumba gold, line WINE APPRECIATION dancing, scrabble, dancing, tai chi, painting, craft CLUB cards, Tenpin etc. & computer classes.

Central Coast Leagues Club 0437 699 366 4384 5152 2nd Wed 0407 003 214

ARTS & CULTURE

CCLC INDOOR BOWLS

HEALTH GROUPS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Mon, Wed & Fri, 12.30pm - Someone cares, Anglican Church 3 Mann St Gosford 4323 3890

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

BRISBANE WATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS

POLITICAL PARTIES CENTRAL COAST GREENS Local, state wide, national and 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

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BRISBANE WATER BRASS

INNER WHEEL CLUBS

COASTAL A CAPPELLA

Award winning women’s a cappella chorus.

Music education provided.

Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah.

Performance opportunities.

Hire us for your next event.

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SOUNDWAVES

A cappella harmony for men Mon 7.00 to 9.30pm Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford Max 4324 3631 Kieran 4324 1977

SYMPHONY CENTRAL COAST

Community Orchestra Rehearsals Wed 7.30 - 9.45pm Erina info@sympnonycentralcoast.com

TEMPO TERRIFIC CONCERT BAND

Plays popular music for community events.

Adult members play wind, brass and percussion 0405 619 980 www.tempoterrific.com

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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

SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB

BLUE GUM FLAT

For anyone interested in early TOASTMASTERS history.

Develop confidence by Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. improving your speaking skills.

Point Clare Community Hall 1st & 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm 2nd Sat 10:30am Ourimbah RSL 4392 1926 4311 6254 4362 7227

Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music Wed 8pm -10pm 0419 274 012

Sat 1.30pm, Wed 7.15pm 4325 9854

Ecumenical & interfaith speakers forum & Q&A. 1st Tues March to October 2nd Tues November 7.30 to 9pm Grange Hotel, Wyoming 4365 9197

WOMEN’S GROUPS

Women working together to WOMEN’S HEALTH make a difference and improve CENTRES lives while making new Counselling, therapeutic and friends. social groups, workshops, Social outings and community domestic violence and abuse involvment. issues. All services provided by Wyong 3rd Wed 6.30pm women for women Terrigal 3rd Mon 12 noon 4324 2533 Gosford North 2nd Wed 7pm www.cccwhc.com.au 0417 480 549 0407 008 555

LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL BRISBANE WATER

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Council funding on offer for creative art projects Professional artists and producers across all art forms and cultural practices are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Central Coast Council’s Creative Art Central annual program.

The program will deliver up to $15,000 per project for five successful local professional artists/producers to deliver Central Coast based projects, with up to two of these five spaces for returning recipients to fund subsequent stages of larger projects.

Council’s Community Partnerships Unit Manager, Glenn Cannard, said the program plays a key role in building the region’s creative industries’ footprint and has wide flow-on benefits.

“Creative Art Central allows us to commission professional artists to deliver a variety of new quality projects to help promote, celebrate and activate the Central Coast,” Cannard said.

“By providing opportunities to commission new works and investing in the local creative economy, we not only assist with nurturing the growth of local artists but also in promoting stronger partnerships within the creative industries on the Coast.”

Successful applicants will also have an opportunity to work closely with allocated project partners within key established arts organisations and venues including Central Coast Conservatorium, Gosford Regional Gallery, Laycock Street Community Theatre,

NAIDSA, The Art House and specialist staff within Council’s Community Partnerships Unit.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council strongly encouraged diversity amongst applicants from all art backgrounds.

“Professional community

members from all culture practices and diverse backgrounds, across all art forms or production are encouraged to submit an EOI,” Cr Matthews said.

“Since its inception in 2011, Creative Art Central has produced a range of new

creative initiatives across diverse art forms.

Applicants can discuss their proposed project and register an expression of interest with Liesl Harvey, Cultural Development Worker, until July 10.

Applicants should finalise and submit their proposal by July 19.

In 2019, Council commissioned three Creative Art Central project proposals including: Dean Russell, screenplay for a new film and workshops for local filmmakers; Emily Flannery, development of a new performance work incorporating First Nations’ stories about birds and creation of the land; and Sharon Aldrick, multidisciplinary arts project involving photography, film, storytelling and mentoring.

For more information visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ creativeartcentral2020 Source: Media release, Jun 23 Central Coast Council

BOOK REVIEW

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The Dictionary of Lost Words

Author: Pip Williams Publisher: Affirm Press

The Dictionary of Lost Words is the debut novel by South Australian writer, pip Williams.

It is set in Oxford from 1879 and based on true events surrounding the compilation of Oxford English Dictionary by a team of lexicographers led by Sir James Murray.

Murray works diligently sorting through words, researching and cross-referencing them, in the Scriptorium (the Latin word for “a place of writing”).

He and Dr. Murray, the editor, turns a blind eye to his daughter Esme’s presence given her mother has passed away and there is only her father to raise her.

Esme can be found sitting on her father’s lap, opening the mail which contains words written on slips of paper sent by volunteers or hiding under the sorting table, taking note of the assistants’ socks and shoes.

She is under the table when a slip of paper falls, it contains the word “bondmaid”.

It takes her a while to form the word – she is only five – but she takes the slip and puts it in her pocket.

No one notices the word “bondmaid” missing from the dictionary until 1901.

As it turns out, Lizzie is the bondmaid for Dr. Murray and his family, and she also helps to take care of Esme.

Esme confides to Lizzie about having a secret.

She presents Lizzie with the slip of paper, but Lizzie can’t read and so they agree to hide the paper in Lizzie’s disused trunk, under her bed.

Esme scratches “The Dictionary of Lost Words” on the inside lid of the trunk.

“My case is like the Dictionary, I thought.

Except it’s full of words that no one wants or understands, words that would be lost if I hadn’t found them.”

And so, over the years, the trunk becomes the secret keeping place for a collection of lesser known words, at least lesser known to, or considered not worthy for inclusion or even “vulgar” by, the privileged and educated men who produce the dictionary.

It seems all words are not equal – the vernacular of the common women in particular is not

accepted.

Esme grows up on the Scriptorium and, as she gets older, Dr. Murray entrusts her with more responsibilities.

She is sent to the Bodleian Library to check on quotations, where she is neither a student nor a scholar, and also to the printing press to drop off proofs.

Lizzie and Esme form a close relationship and, while Lizzie is quite conservative, Esme is more curious, as her world begins to open up to life beyond the Scriptorium.

To Lizzie’s dismay Esme becomes friends with Tilda, an actress and suffragette, and her brother Bill.

(I am not quite sure what Bill does besides look after Tilda, but maybe that is job in itself.)

Even though Lizzie disapproves of Esme’s new friends, she is there to help Esme pick up the pieces when things don’t work out.

Esme is also quite close with her godmother, Edith “Ditte”.

Ditte is clever and contributes words and quotes to Dr. Murray’s dictionary.

She also “lives in Bath with her sister Beth” (I smiled when I read that).

And she writes wonderful letters to Esme through the years that illuminate the pivotal events that happen in Esme’s life from someone else’s perspective.

Years skip by and Great War looms.

Her frequent trips to the press brings Esme to the attention of Gareth and eventually they marry before he is sent off to fight.

Again, it is through Gareth’s letters that the reader discovers a pivotal event for Esme.

I loved the relationships Esme had with Lizzie and her Aunt Ditte.

Indeed, the book is about much more than words.

It is essentially about Old English class stratum and suffrage and, ultimately, about the sisterhood of women that come together from different walks of life.

It covers a timespan of over a century and moves along at a leisurely pace – but I never once found it boring.

And although I haven’t exclaimed to other people “oh my gosh you have to read this book!”, I really enjoyed it and found it a wonderful change of pace from some of my recent choices.

Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Business & Property Projects on the fast-track

Artists impression for an affordable housing project in Gosford

A proposed affordable housing project at Gosford is one of two Central Coast projects to be fast-tracked in the latest round of the State Government’s Planning System Acceleration Program.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the projects come from a shortlist of 19 projects in NSW that can stimulate the economy and create jobs.

“At Gosford, the proposed

construction of 41 affordable housing units would create 45 jobs and generate $10M for our economy,” Crouch said.

To be located at 56 Beane St, the 7-8 storey Land and housing Corporation project would also see 19 basement level car parking spaces and associated tree removal, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping.

The second fast-tracked project includes proposed changes to underground transport at Chain Valley Colliery (CVC), Mannering

Colliery (MC) and Vales Point Power Station.

According to the NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment Assessment Report of May 2020, Chain Valley Colliery is seeking to increase the amount of coal transported underground from CVC to MC from 1.3 million tonnes per annum to 2.1 million tonnes per annum via the existing underground linkage.

Delta Coal predicts that putting more coal through the underground link would result

Mannering Colliery surface facilities and conveyor to Vales Point Power Station

in a reduction in the number of trucks travelling above ground on private roads.

The proposal also seeks to extend the approved period of mining operation at MC to December 31, 2027, to be in line with CVC. MC’s period of consent was due to end on June 30, 2022.

Approval is also being sought for the herringbone pillar mining method in its mine design for use within an approved mining area.

The assessment report states

that the proposed modifications would generate a range of social and economic benefits including the continued employment of the CVC and MC workforce, improved energy security in NSW by contributing 50 percent of coal supply to Vales Point until 2027, additional capital expenditure of about $65M and the provision of $74M in royalties to the NSW Government.

“These projects would create 170 jobs and contribute $65M to the economy,” Crouch said.

“The Government’s priority is

creating new jobs as well as keeping people in existing jobs [and] fast-tracking planning assessments for shovel-ready projects is one of the ways we are doing this.”

Each project will be assessed and determined by July 17.

For more information, go to: www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ fast-tracked-assessments.

Source: Media release, Jun 20 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Online shopping goes into overdrive Online shopping is becoming increasingly popular on the Central Coast, with latest figures from Australia Post showing Gosford was one of the top 10 locations nationwide for shopping by volume in 2019.

And if early figures for 2020 are an indication, online shopping looks likely to continue to skyrocket.

Gosford came in at number 8 on top ten list for shopping by volume, with a 14.8% increase over the previous year (excluding cafes, restaurants and take-aways), in the 2020 Inside Australia Online Shopping Report, which provides a review of all activity during 2019.

Both Gosford and Wyong featured in the top 10 location lists in a number of categories, with variety store shopping seeing the biggest rise in activity on the Coast.

Wyong featured at number 9 (with a 18.8% rise) and Gosford at number 10 (with a 17.7% rise) in this category.

Wyong increased its online shopping by 15.1% in the health and beauty category,

coming in at number 8 on the top 10 list.

An interest in home improvement was reflected in the home and garden category, with Gosford coming in at number 4, with a 6.8% increase, and Wyong at number 9, with a 9.1% increase.

Both areas featured in the top 10 for hobbies and recreation, with Wyong coming in at number 7 (5.8% increase) and Gosford at number 8 (6.5% increase).

And in the specialty food and

liquor category, Gosford was the third highest selling region, with a 13.5% increase over the previous year.

The report revealed that COVID-19 has set a new baseline for eCommerce in Australia, with online predicted to hold a 15 per cent share of the total retail market by the end of 2020, Australia Post General Manager Parcel and Express Services, Ben Franzi, said the recent rate of acceleration the eCommerce industry had experienced was

unprecedented.

“The industry is in overdrive and this shift happened almost overnight with growth for the eight weeks following the WHO’s announcement of the pandemic up 80 per cent year on year (YOY),” Franzi said.

“In April alone we saw over 200,000 new online shoppers enter the market, and a million more people overall shopping online every week when compared to the average in 2019.

“This influx drove the number

of purchases in the 30 days to April 30 up 6.8 per cent when compared to the 30 days to December 18, 2019, a traditional peak period which includes Black Friday and the pre-Christmas rush.

“Further, the big surprise in April this year was the Easter long weekend which overtook the 2019 Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping event as the busiest period in Australian online shopping history.

“Though we’ve seen early signs of normalisation through May, all areas of the industry

are still up significantly when compared to 2019, suggesting this new normal may be here to stay.”

Franzi said the pandemic hasn’t only changed Australians’ online purchase frequency; it has also impacted when they’re buying and how they’re receiving their goods.

“In the past we would see a concentration of purchasing between 7 and 10pm, but in recent months this has become more evenly spread throughout the day, as more people work from home and spend less time commuting,” he said.

“Alternate delivery options are also growing steadily, up 30 per cent YOY and we expect this growth to continue.

“Social distancing will remain a priority in the months to come so contactless will be key and services like 24/7 Parcel Lockers give shoppers choice and flexibility.”

You can see the full report at auspost.com.au/einsights.

Source: Media release, June 19 Australia Post 2020 Inside Australia Online Shopping Report

Draft Economic Development Strategy released Central Coast Council’s Draft Economic Development Strategy and Economic Recovery and Resilience Framework are currently on public exhibition with feedback invited until July 20.

The Council has committed to facilitating a quick recovery and laying the groundwork for sustainable growth and resilience in the wake the

impact of floods, bushfire and COVID-19 over the past eight months.

Unit Manager Economic Development and Project Delivery, Jamie Barclay, said the Economic Development Strategy aims to strengthen and future-proof the local economy.

“This Strategy is focussed on initiatives that will provide the greatest tangible benefits to our economy and our

community by harnessing the region’s strengths and taking full advantage of the identified opportunities,” Barclay said.

“We have identified how our region can grow and develop though targeted investment, improved partnerships and promotion of our region as a desirable place to do business and visit as one destination.

“The Economic Development Strategy is a big-picture plan that identifies broad objectives

and actions over 20 years but we know that there is a need for continued and immediate action to combat the impact of COVID-19.

“An Economic Recovery and Resilience Framework has also been prepared to address the impacts of COVID-19 and bring forward key action items to support the local economy.”

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the community had banded together in the face of

unprecedented challenges and would emerge stronger than ever.

“Our community has experienced everything nature has had to offer in recent months and we have developed specific responses to these situations by drawing on our region’s strengths and capitalising on the many opportunities in front of us,” Cr Matthews said.

“These plans are designed to

ensure our local economy bounces back quickly in the short-term, fulfills its potential in the long-term, and is resilient enough to handle difficult times when they do hit.”

You can view the documents and provide feedback at yourvoiceourcoast.com Source: Media release, Jun 22 Central Coast Council

Instant asset write-off scheme extended Scores of businesses on the Coast could benefit from a recently announced six month extension of the instant asset write-off scheme, says Business NSW Central Coast.

Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin

“As part of the early response to coronavirus, the Federal Government increased the instant asset write-off from $30,000 to $150,000 and has now extended its original June 30 date to December 31,” Regional Director, Paula Martin, said.

“The extended date is a much-needed piece of good news for business and is

intended to encourage businesses to invest in equipment and technology and support them to withstand and recover from this period of volatility.

“Instead of having assets depreciate over several years, businesses are now able to write off the depreciation immediately.

“This means local businesses with a turnover less than $500M can purchase from local providers, boost the economy, increase productivity and get tax relief.”

Martin said businesses reviewing their operations in light of the coronavirus could

look at the scheme to support an office fit-out, provision of employee laptops to work remotely more often or even introduce a centralised computer system for e-commerce, invoicing and digital receipts.

“Similarly, our manufacturing businesses which have retooled to meet the PPE shortfalls, manufacturing hand sanitiser or face masks, will be able to deduct any assets installed,” she said.

“Most tangible assets that decline over time are eligible, including motor vehicles up to $57,581.

“Among the excluded assets

are trading stock items, land, non-farming buildings, and capital works.

“Accelerated depreciation is an important measure to help business invest and grow.

“The next seven months will provide a good opportunity for business to maximise financing opportunities and contribute back to their local community.”

Martin said businesses unsure of eligibility should check with a trusted local financial or business advisor or the ATO. Source: Media release, Jun 18 Business NSW Central Coast

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Kangy Angy facility to be home for 55 new trains The arrival of the State Government’s New Intercity Fleet on the Coast is on track for later this year, with testing now underway on the Central Coast and Newcastle line, which will be the first to benefit from the multibillion dollar super trains.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said two of the trains have been tested on The Coast train line over the last few weeks.

“Staff on board one of the new trains recently captured vision from the driver’s cab passing the new maintenance facility at Kangy Angy, which is a really exciting milestone to see,” Crouch said.

Member of the Legislative Council Taylor Martin said the

Kangy Angy rail maintenance facility would serve as a home base for the 55 10-car trains.

“Once construction of the facility is completed it will service and maintain the entire New Intercity Fleet,” Martin said.

“Three hundred jobs have been created in the construction phase and 100 permanent jobs,including apprenticeships, will be created once the facility begins operating.”

The new trains will feature more amenities for customers, including comfortable two-bytwo seating, charging points for mobile devices and storage for luggage and bicycles.

Source: Media release, Jun 23 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Australia Post offer $10,000 community grants Not-for-profit community organisations on the Central Coast are being encouraged to apply for a 2020 Australia Post Community Grant, with up to $10,000 available to each recipient.

This year the initiative reflects Australia Post’s commitment to mental health, with an emphasis on supporting projects that help improve connection and mental wellbeing in local communities.

Australia Post Head of Community, Nicky Tracey, said it is a challenging period for the not-for-profit sector, and while communities continue to show their resilience, the mental wellbeing of many Australians had been impacted due to bushfires, floods and the coronavirus pandemic.

“Being part of a community and feeling a sense of belonging has become more important than ever before,” Tracey said.

“Our grants program aims to help strengthen the support

network and relationships between individuals and their community which is greatly needed at this time.

“We know that when people in communities connect, they naturally feel better – which will often improve mental health – which is why we want to support the organisations that are helping make this happen.”

In 2019 the Community Grants awarded almost $500,000 to 75 not-for-profit community organisations

across Australia for the delivery of grassroots community projects, with the majority of recipients in rural and regional areas.

Eligible community organisations can apply for an Australia Post Community Grant for up to $10,000 via www.auspost.com.au/grants.

Applications close on July 17.

Source: Media release, Jun 22 Australia Post

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Social media policy adopted by (majority of) Councillors A social media policy, referred to by some Central Coast councillors as a “gag order” was adopted at Council’s meeting on June 22 to be reviewed in a year despite several councillors voting against it.

A picture of Cr Troy Marquart in a Trump 2020 T-shirt posted to the Central Coast Council Watch Facebook page a cou ple of years ago Photo: Central Coast Council Watch

The policy acknowledges that social media is a medium for councillors to engage with the community but says likes and shares could be viewed as endorsements.

In the spirit of respectful democratic environment, negative and constructive criticism should not be blocked or removed unless it is overtly offensive or defamatory, incites hatred or violence or is criminal in nature, the policy says.

But a one-page fact sheet reminded councillors that there is no such thing as a private social media site and that even deleted posts are considered publication and subject to the same defamation laws as any other media.

Posting content that was deemed to be offensive, including sexually explicit language, is also a breach as is using social media to provide confidential personal or

sensitive information relating to Council, the fact sheet says.

The policy directs complaints to the CEO in the first instance and suggests pausing before posting and being mindful that general conduct obligations under the code of conduct include the requirement not to damage Council’s reputation.

Councillors were warned not to imply they were speaking on behalf of the Council and not to disclose official, personal or confidential information that was not publicly available.

Inappropriate behaviour included using social media to ridicule, vilify, harass, cyber bully, discriminate against or bring into disrepute the Council, or other council officials, including councillors or community members.

Not everyone was happy with the new policy, with councillors Chris Burke, Troy Marquart, Bruce McLachlan and Greg Best voting against it.

Cr McLachlan said it was not needed; it would stifle conversation and was just a gag order.

Cr Marquart asked about breaches and who decided if a post was deemed offensive.

“One man’s offensive is another man’s compliment,” he said.

Meanwhile, Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, has told Council that the normal code of conduct for councillors applies to social media standards of conduct and that breaches could see councillors suspended.

The Minister said the standards of conduct currently prescribed under the model code of conduct including intimidation, discrimination and harassment, bullying behaviour towards council staff and health and safety obligations all apply to councillors’ use of social media.

She said councillors who breached their obligations under the Council code of conduct when using social media could face discipline including public censure by the Council, suspension of up to three months by the Office of Local Government, or suspension of up to six months or disqualification from office for up to five years by the NSW civil and administrative tribunal.

She said it was also open to

councils to include specific provisions relating to social media use in the adopted code of conduct.

Hancock was replying to a letter from Council advising her of a resolution adopted in February that a social media policy for councillors be drafted.

That resolution also requested the Minister review of the Model Code of Conduct to include provisions regarding adverse social media activity and the deliberate distribution of misinformation by councillors both in and outside the Chambers Hancock said should Council adopt a social media policy a breach of that policy would contravene the existing requirements under the code of conduct for councils to comply with council policies.

She said the Office of Local Government was currently developing a template social media policy based on councils’ existing social media policies that reflect best practice.

Source Agenda Item 2.1 Central Coast Council meeting June 22.

Fears over fast-tracking of controversial project Kincumber and Picketts Valley Community Action Group (KPVCAG) is concerned that a controversial over 55s residential development at Kincumber could be pushed through the approval process under the State Government’s Priority Projects Fast-tracked assessment program in the wake of COVID-19.

Choice Living Avoca would comprise 202 manufactured homes, short-term caravan sites, community buildings and amenities.

KPVCAG spokesperson, Graham Murray, said Central Coast Council had advised it was working through a raft of some 110 individual objections submitted against the proposal and petitions signed by 4600 people opposing the plan.

“Not only the KPVCAG but other neighbouring community associations have also submitted objections and expressed real concerns over Living Choice Australia’s request to fast-track the assessment process in an obvious attempt to take

An artist’s impression of the proposed village

advantage of a post-COVID economy,” Murray said.

“This over-development demands the utmost scrutiny and any attempt … to rush this through will have long term repercussions for the local character of the region with a blatant exploitation of a zoning loophole opening a possible precedent for similar developments in surrounding green spaces zoned E4.”

Living Choice Australia confirmed it is proceeding with plans to develop the upmarket Residential Land Lease Community and had put it forward as a “shovel-ready” project under the fast tracked assessment program.

Project Director, Phil Goodman, said the group was committed to commencing work on site within six months and had the financial capacity

to deliver the project immediately.

“The two key deliverables from the approval of Choice Living Avoca, which has a direct development cost of over $85M, are jobs and a long-term community benefit,” Goodman said.

“Timing should not pose any issues with the application currently making its way through the Central Coast

Council Planning process.”

Goodman said Living Choice, which owns and operates three retirement villages in Davistown, Kincumber and Woy Woy, is already a longterm contributor to the Central Coast community with 71 people employed by head office, the three villages or by Living Choice Home Care.

“Living Choice also directly supports more than 70 Central

Coast contractors, most of which are local small businesses,” he said.

If approved, Choice Living Avoca will comprise 202 high quality manufactured homes, a country club, welcome centre and numerous outdoor facilities such as a bowling green, tennis court, village green with barbecue area, community garden, caravan store and dog park.

Around 35% of the 24ha site will be devoted to home sites, roads and facilities and the remaining 65% will comprise existing vegetation and landscaped areas.

Goodman said there would be a wide range of contemporary home designs with materials and facades designed to enhance the site’s natural features.

He said the company had already received 29 registrations from prospective buyers.

Source: Media release, Jun 18 Choice Living Avoca Media statement, Jun 24 Kincumber Picketts Valley Community Action Group

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O Councillor, where art thou?

Central Coast councillors will now be allowed to attend Council briefings which aren’t confidential remotely following a decision at the Council meeting on June 22.

Deputy Mayor Jane Smith argued that councillors needed a valid reason for not turning up to briefings in person, but other councillors said dialling in to meetings saved time.

Councillor Jillian Hogan said Zoom meetings were a better use of time and Councillor Doug Vincent said it saved him two hours travelling time.

A report showing the councillors’ absences at Council briefings was tabled earlier in the meeting without

comment or debate.

It showed that Cr Smith had attended the most briefings in the last two years; 72 of 78.

Councillor Greg Best had attended the least at just 17.

The attendances at the CEO’s weekly COVID-19 updates were also listed but the updates were recorded so councillors could catch up later if not in attendance.

Councillor Troy Marquart had not attended any CEO updates and Cr Best had attended one.

The councillors adopted a list of meeting dates for the rest of the year and decided Council meetings would continue to be held at Wyong once they were able to be held in public again.

The Council had decided in

Councillor attendances at the 78 briefings and 12 CEO weekly updates which have been recorded

February to meet only at Wyong because it had better facilities to cater for more public gallery members than the Gosford chambers.

No date has been set for face to face meetings, but the Wyong council building foyer is being renovated and the building won’t be available for meetings until about September.

In the meantime, if meetings are allowed to be held in chambers, but without public attendance, they will be held at Gosford chambers without members of the public being present, councillors decided.

Source Agenda Items 2.2 and 4.1 Central Coast Council meeting June 22.

Concerns raised over Forresters Beach rehabilitation home

A transitional home for men in drug or alcohol rehabilitation has been proposed in Bakali Rd, Tumbi Umbi

A Forresters Beach residents’ group has raised concerns over a transitional group home proposed for an existing house at Tumbi Umbi.

The transitional group home would be for male residents only who are in alcohol and or drug rehabilitation.

Forresters Beach Retirement Village Residents’ Committee has circulated a letter saying the proposal, for a 1.3ha site at 30 Bakali Rd, poses a risk to the elderly and vulnerable in the community.

Several other submissions have opposed the proposal, saying it is close to two childcare centres, a high school and a primary school as well as numerous families who play

and ride bikes in the area.

The proposal would see up to eight residents at a time residing in the main dwelling.

A permanent on-site manager’s residence would be located above the garage within an existing second dwelling.

Various programs would be run on site including: psychologist sessions, Salvation Army counselling, Mission Australia services, and Alcoholic Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous sessions.

The programs would be for residents only and not publicly advertised.

Residents would be transported from the site to a range of social and community programs off site.

There are no physical building works proposed as part of the change of use but a 1.8m colorbond fence would be built around the perimeter of the site.

The site contains a large fourbedroom single-storey dwelling and a semi-detached outbuilding consisting of a garage and storage area on the ground floor, with dwelling above.

The site includes an ancillary swimming pool and tennis court.

Applicant Wilson Planning said the transitional group home had been subject to an assessment for Complying Development under State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009.

This allows an application for a group home to be made for up to 10 people without requiring a development consent.

However, as the land is identified as Bush Fire Prone and constitutes a Special Fire Protection Purpose, an assessment is required under the Rural Fire Acts 1997 and a Complying Development Certificate is not possible.

“It is noted that other than this natural constraint, the crucial service proposal could be approved as a complying development by a private certifier,” the application states.

The applicant says the proposal will have a positive social impact.

“It provides a safe and

valuable context for the rehabilitation of some of society’s most vulnerable people, including young adults,” the application states.

“People with alcohol and drug dependency have often grown up in households with parents/ carers with substance dependencies [and] may have suffered incidents of psychological, physical or sexual abuse, and could be suffering resultant trauma and metal health issues.”

“For this reason, there is considered to be a need for permanent on-site management, care and compassion.

“The group home will offer a safe environment for those people who wish to do something positive about their

addictions [and] will be a Drug and Alcohol-free zone.

“We consider this transitional group home to be part of a compassionate response to some of society’s most vulnerable people,” the applicant said.

The application will go to Central Coast Council for development approval and will likely qualify to be judged by the new local planning panel due to its sensitive nature and objections.

Public comment closes on July 3.

Source: DA Tracker Jun 16 Central Coast Council website Facebook message, Jun 14 Forresters Beach Retirement Village Residents’ Committee Letter

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Development Consents Notice is given of the granting of the following Development Consents and Complying Development Certificates pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. Consents can be made available for inspection by contacting Central Coast Council.

No

Date

42222/2012

11-06-2020 69 Hillside Rd

58340/2020

15-06-2020 30 Cabbage Tree Ave AVOCA BEACH

Alterations & Additions

405/2020

11-06-2020 261W Cresthaven Ave

BATEAU BAY

Use of 2 Shipping Containers for Storage Ancillary to the Existing Recreation Area (LPP)

401/2020

12-06-2020 115 Seabrook Ave

BATEAU BAY

Alterations & Additions

174/2020

12-06-2020 11 Lakin St

BATEAU BAY

Alterations & Additions & Inground Pool (Amended Application)

378/2020

14-06-2020 157 Budgewoi Rd

BUDGEWOI

Proposed Attached Dual Occupancy & Subdivision

435/2020

11-06-2020 13 Wallis Ave

CANTON BEACH

Shed & Demolish Existing Shed

437/2020

09-06-2020 101 Pacific Hwy

CHARMHAVEN

Secondary Dwelling

394/2020

10-06-2020 31 Kalua Dr

CHITTAWAY BAY

Workshop Shed

439/2020

09-06-2020 108 Geoffrey Rd

CHITTAWAY POINT

Extension to Deck

511/2020

11-06-2020 1257 Mandalong Rd DURREN DURREN

Inground Pool

154/2020

14-06-2020 797 Dicksons Rd

DURREN DURREN

Home Industry (Cabinet Making) (Amended Application)

57859/2020

18-06-2020 103 Victoria St

EAST GOSFORD

Installation of a New Telecommunications Tower - 25 Metre High Monopole with Headframe (LPP)

58338/2020

15-06-2020 78 Lushington St

EAST GOSFORD

Deck

425/2020

09-06-2020 26 Clucas Ave

GOROKAN

Demolition of Ancillary Structures & Erection of a Studio

238/2020

10-06-2020 163 Warnervale Rd

HAMLYN TERRACE

Construction of a Dwelling to be used as an Exhibition Home for a Maximum of 5 Years, Associated Signage & Works & Subsequent Use as a Residence

269/2020

Address

11-06-2020 157 Warnervale Rd

Suburb

Proposed Development

AVOCA BEACH

Secondary Dwelling & Swimming Pool (Amended Application)

HAMLYN TERRACE

Construction of a Dwelling to be used as an Exhibition Home for a Maximum of 5 Years, Associated Signage & Works & Subsequent Use as a Residence

1007/2019

14-06-2020 83W Skyhawk Ave

HAMLYN TERRACE

Tree Removal for Existing Helicopter Access for Wyong Hospital (Recreation Area) (Amended Application)

58003/2020

11-06-2020 70 Wattle Tree Rd

HOLGATE

Dwelling House (New) & Swimming Pool in Proposed Lot 2 in the Subdivision of Lot 3 DP546438

470/2020

11-06-2020 27 Bromley Ct

LAKE HAVEN

Attached Awning

442/2020

12-06-2020 22 Wadalba Ave

LAKE HAVEN

Shed

58205/2020

16-06-2020 77A Woodview Ave

LISAROW

Dwelling House (New)

58288/2020

15-06-2020 14 Lawson Pl

NARARA

Dwelling House (New)

69/2020

13-06-2020 43 Bridge St

OURIMBAH

Dwelling to Create a Dual Occupancy (Detached)

44983/2013

15-06-2020 1131 Wisemans Ferry Rd

SOMERSBY

3 Lot Subdivision (Amended Application)

58273/2020

11-06-2020 18 Vicary Rd

TERRIGAL

1080/2014

09-06-2020 78 - 94, 96 ,98, 100, THE ENTRANCE 102 - 104, 106 - 110, 112 - 114, 116, 118 The Entrance Rd & 1, 3 Glovers Ln & 19 21, 23 Taylor St

Section 83B Staged Mixed Use Development Comprising Shop Top Housing (Residential Tower), a Hotel Tower with Multi-Purpose Function Space, a Restaurant, a Shopping Centre & Parking, including Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application)

453/2020

11-06-2020 22 Blue Crane Cl

TUMBI UMBI

Awning

46921/2015

11-06-2020 30 Brush Rd

WAMBERAL

Dwelling Additions, New Roof, New Garage & Deck (Amended Application)

369/2020

11-06-2020 19 Downing Ln

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling

413/2020

09-06-2020 108 Pacific Hwy

WYONG

Proposed Change of Use Food & Drink Premises (Restaurant)

406/2020

09-06-2020 26 Pollock Ave

WYONG

Inground Pool

365/2020

12-06-2020 126 Pacific Hwy

WYONG

Alterations to Existing Hotel Accommodation including Reconfiguration of Parking & Consolidation of Lots

121/2020

13-06-2020 34 - 48 Cutler Dr

WYONG

Alterations, Additions & Change of Use From Existing Vacant Shop to a Centre Based Child Care (65 Places) Facility Within an Existing Neighbourhood Centre

707/2019

14-06-2020 7 Palm Tree Rd

WYONG

Industrial Development Comprising of 5 Units (Amended Application)

Dwelling Addition

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No

Date

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

1469/2018

14-06-2020 1 Dulmison Ave

WYONG

Light Industry - 15 Industrial Units & Associated Site Works (Amended Application)

241/2018

11-06-2020 1869 Yarramalong Rd YARRAMALONG

Additions (Amended Application)

Complying Development Certificates No

Date

Address

255/2020

12-06-2020 28 Pandora Pde

Suburb

Proposed Development

NORAVILLE

Alterations & Additions

Development Applications

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

Written submissions close: 17 July 2020 No

Address

Suburb

Description

58524/2020

26 - 28 Tatura Ave

GOSFORD

Establishment of Use - Animal Boarding & Training Establishment (Doggy Day - Care & Training) Applicant - Aconsult

57717/2019

8 Ocean View Dr

WAMBERAL

Dwelling House (New), Swimming Pool, Secondary Dwelling & Alterations to Existing Restaurant Applicant - White & Dickson Architects

58522/2020

2 / 17 Waratah Ave WOY WOY

Additions & Alterations with Attached Terrace & Awning Roof Applicant - G Y Joy

Written submissions close: 24 July 2020 No

Address

Suburb

Description

58543/2020

60 Terrigal Esp

TERRIGAL

Alterations & Additions to Shop Top Housing Applicant Howard Leslie & Assoc

58544/2020

82 Cambridge St

UMINA BEACH

Town Houses x 3 & Demolition of Existing Dwelling Applicant - Howard Leslie & Assoc

58026/2020

200 Blackwall Rd & WOY WOY 259 Burge Rd

Demolition of 2 Dwellings, 6 x 3 Storey Multi Dwelling Housing & Strata Subdivision Applicant - ArkExpress Design

Integrated Development

Written submissions close: 17 July 2020

No

Address

Suburb

Description

58566/2020

79 Manly View Rd & 26 Pauline Ave

KILLCARE HEIGHTS

Boundary Re - Alignment Applicant - M C Colless. 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.

556/2020

186 Sunrise Ave

HALEKULANI

Alterations & Additions to Existing Caravan Park Applicant - Ingenia Communities. 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.

495/2020

634 Pacific Hwy

HAMLYN TERRACE

Small Lot Housing & Torrens Title Subdivision Applicant - Mr P Herald. 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

1029/2017

Address

27 - 61 Nikko Rd

Suburb

WARNERVALE

Description

(Re-Advertised) 56 Lot Subdivision which includes Small Lot Housing (50 Dwellings), 2 Battle - Axe Lots, Park, 3 Residue Lots, Road Construction & Associated Site Works as Stage 1.

2 x Dual Occupancy Development & Subdivision on 2 Battle - Axe Lots as Stage 2 Applicant - Kingston Property Fund No2 Pty Ltd. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from the Rural Fire Service and the Natural Resources Access Regulator.

Central Coast Council is required to comply with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 20019 which requires submissions on Development Applications to be published on Council’s website. In order to maintain privacy, all submissions lodged using Council’s DA Submission Form or online portal will have personal contact details and signature redacted. Submissions received not using Council’s DA Submission Form or via the online portal will be published in full. Your submission may also be reproduced in full in Council reports or in Court proceedings.

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Councillors send Biodiversity Policy back for more work A biodiversity policy which has the potential to boost tourism and help save endangered ecological communities such as the Bouddi Sandstone Coastal Heath or the Coastal Sand Wallum Heath found at Soldiers Beach has been sent back to the Central Coast Council drawing board for more information about the Coastal Open Space System (COSS) to be added.

COSS is a network of bushland reserves set aside by the former Gosford Council and managed for their natural beauty and nature conservation values.

The draft strategy came to the June 22 meeting after being on public exhibition, but Deputy Mayor Jane Smith said it still needed amendments and clarifications.

Smith moved a series of amendments including the

addition of a theme called Protect and Expand the Coastal Open Space System (COSS).

It would include a brief history of COSS; an explanation of the mechanisms that identified and enabled COSS including, but not limited to, Bonus Lot Provision, COSS Levy, COSS Committee and the voluntary acquisition process.

It would outline actions related to expanding COSS, protecting COSS lands and funding options that were independent of a reliance on biodiversity offsetting arrangements.

Smith said the significance of COSS had to be written into the document.

“COSS is not just branding,” she said.

She also said the protection of environmental biodiversity could not rely solely on biodiversity offsets but that other mechanisms that focused on protection were also

needed.

Smith said it was a significant strategy, but Council still hadn’t got the processes right and councillors needed more time to sit down with staff.

She said details such as adding a sentence addressing no net loss of biodiversity and removing an action recommending the disposal of small parcels of Council owned land, details which were in the staff recommendation, would not be lost.

Her amendments were adopted unanimously.

The draft Biodiversity Strategy was on public exhibition for a period of 60 days between September and November 2019.

It attracted 144 submissions, 28 of which were unique submissions from those who had read the draft strategy and made specific comment.

Staff said the majority of respondents were individuals

who cared deeply about local environmental issues and six submissions came from industry and community groups.

The report said the Coast has at least 83 distinct vegetation community types each with its own unique suite of interacting species and ecological conditions.

The strategy said the Coast’s $874M tourism industry was dependent on high quality and functioning natural ecosystems as was human health and wellbeing.

“The indicative financial impact of implementing the actions in the policy not currently funded by Council’s general fund or from external sources was in the order of $650,000 per annum,” the report said.

However, there was the potential for other actions identified in the implementation plan to be funded via other

sources and mechanisms.

“The acquisition of environmental lands, for example, could be funded by existing restricted reserve funds available for the acquisition of Coastal Open Space System lands and Clause 14 environmental land acquisition,” the report said, adding that about $9M was available in these two restricted funds.

The report said the NSW Government’s Biodiversity Offset Scheme provided the potential to generate funds to implement several actions of the plan.

Council was working with the NSW Government’s Biodiversity Conservation Trust on the development of Biodiversity Stewardship Sites under the Biodiversity Offset Scheme.

“The potential exists to generate several million dollars for the on-going management of Biodiversity Stewardship

sites established under the Biodiversity Offset Scheme, as well as to generate funds for the management of biodiversity actions elsewhere on the Central Coast,” the report said.

It mentioned that Council received submissions to an online Sustainability Survey that was undertaken in February-March 2019.

The results showed 80.3 per cent of respondents thought biodiversity conservation, protection of native plants and animals, and ecosystem health was very important to the Central Coast, while a further 13.8 per cent thought it somewhat important.

Council will hold a review meeting in July and the draft is expected back in September for adoption.

Source Agenda Item 2.9 Central Coast Council meeting, June 22

Council looks to consolidate former LGA water policies Residents who have complained recently about the colour of their water may be interested in reading two draft statutory water policies.

The Drinking Water Quality Policy and Recycled Water Quality Policy have gone on public exhibition for 28 days after being endorsed by councillors on June 22.

Each of the policies is an update to an existing policy of the former Wyong Shire Council or Gosford City Council.

The public exhibition of these draft policies is part of ongoing efforts to consolidate Council policies before June 30.

Council said the draft policies do not vary any temporary measures related to COVID-19 that may be in place and they do not intend to change fees and charges.

The water policy says Council will use multiple barrier and risk-based approaches to identify and appropriately manage potential threats to water quality.

It will manage water quality at

all points along the delivery chain from the source to the consumer.

It says Council will maintain regular monitoring of the quality of drinking water at appropriate locations and effective reporting mechanisms to provide relevant and timely information and promote confidence in the water supply and its management.

It will continually improve its practices by regularly assessing performance against regulatory requirements, corporate commitments and

stakeholder expectations.

The recycled water policy is based on a template developed for the water industry under the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling.

The policy says the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling are designed to provide an authoritative reference that can be used to support beneficial and sustainable recycling of waters generated from sewage, grey water and stormwater.

“Council supports and promotes the responsible and

sustainable management and use of recycled water, and the application of a best practice multi-barrier management approach that consistently meets the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling, as well as recycled water user and regulatory requirements,” the report says.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said water quality and security remain key priorities for Council.

“It’s important to meet both the needs of our immediate population and for future

growth so we ensure residents have access to high quality and safe drinking water,” she said.

“Both these policies reinforce our commitment to this vital resource.

“I would urge all residents to have their say during the consultation period.”

You can have your say online at yourvoiceourcoast.com Source Agenda Item 2.6 Central Coast Council meeting June 22

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Entries open for Mental Health Art Works! Exhibition The 2020 Mental Health Art Works! Exhibition is now open for entries.

The exhibition is being organised by local not-forprofit Central Coast Primary Care, with the eight-day event to be held during Mental Health Month in October.

A celebration of creativity and mental health, the exhibition puts the spotlight on sound mental health and the therapeutic power of art as a form of self expression.

It also works to quash the stigma face by those with a lived experience of mental illness.

Since launching at Gosford in 1999, the exhibition has grown to become a much anticipated part of the Coast’s Mental Health Month festivities, with over 145 artists taking place in last year’s event.

Those artists ranged from 9 years old to 78 and came from

at the exhibition,” she said.

To be eligible to enter the exhibition, artists must have a lived experience of mental illness; as an individual, a family member, friend or carer, or as a volunteer or worker in the mental health sector.

Each year artists exhibit a diverse range of artworks in various mediums including painting, sculpture, drawings, ceramics, photography, and writing.

Anybody interested in learning more about the exhibition, including how to enter, should contact Central Coast Primary Care.

The exhibition will be held from October 14 to 20 at Gosford Regional Gallery’s Community Gallery.

2019 exhibition Indigenous Award Highly Commended winner, Raymond James, with his piece ‘Celebration of Motherhood’

all walks of life, reflecting the exhibition’s diverse categories.

Central Coast Primary Care

CEO, Michelle Bradbury, hopes even more local people will consider entering this year’s

exhibition.

“Last year we saw more artists exhibit than ever before,

and this year we are hoping even more local people share their story through their artwork

Source: Press release, Jun 24 Rebecca Muscat, Central Coast Primary Care

Coasties rediscover the joys of walking Heart Foundation Walking Groups (HFWG) are officially back in action and the Heart Foundation is now calling on Coasties to consider joining their local walking group to decrease their chance of developing heart disease.

According to the latest Australian Heart Maps data compiled by the Heart Foundation, 68 per cent of Central Coast residents are not physically active enough to maintain good health.

Some 32 per cent of the Coast’s population are

considered obese with a further 33 per cent recording high cholesterol.

Add in the fact that 22 per cent have high blood pressure and 20 per cent identify as smokers, heart health in the region is a major concern.

Thankfully, COVID-19 has inspired many adults to take up walking as both a hobby and form of fitness, with the most recent Heart Foundation survey indicating a big spike in the number of participants hitting the pavement during lockdown.

“When gyms and organised sport shut down due to the

pandemic, walking became one of the few options for Australians to stay active,” said Heart Foundation Director of Active Living, Adjunct Professor Trevor Shilton.

“Large numbers of us discovered or even rediscovered the joys of walking around the neighbourhood with their family and pets.

“It reminded Aussies that walking is free and easy, and almost anyone can do it,” he said.

With restrictions now easing, the Heart Foundation wants to ensure walkers stick with their

new healthy habit and is encouraging people to join their local HFWG. “We paused our walking groups during the pandemic to protect our walkers, volunteers and the community from virus transmission, but many have resumed.

“So now is a great time to join us and keep up the walking habits you developed during lockdown,” Prof Shilton said.

“There are more than 1200 Heart Foundation Walking groups across the country, including many that are pramfriendly and dog-friendly.

“Regular physical activity, such as brisk walking for 30 minutes a day, can deliver real health benefits.

“It not only reduces your risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions, but you are likely to feel more energetic, have stronger bones and muscles, and feel happier.

It seems walking in a HFWG also has social benefits.

“Our walkers often tell us they start for the exercise but stay for the company,” he added.

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former Gosford LGA supported by the East Gosford Pacemakers, Niagara Park Walk and Talk Group, Green Point Walkers, Kincumber Walkers and Get Moving Erina walking groups.

Information about each group, including when and where they meet, the conditions of their walking route and contact information are available on the Heart Foundation Walking website.

Source: Press release, Jun 20 Siobhan McMahon, Heart Foundation

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Art Competition in support of World Breastfeeding Week The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has teamed up with the Central Coast Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Reference Group to launch a Community Art Competition.

The competition is being held to coincide with 2020 World Breastfeeding Week in August, and now the District and the Reference Group are calling on locals to pick up a camera, paints or pencils and get creative.

“The Group launched the community art competition to encourage creativity at home around the 2020 World Breastfeeding Week theme: Breastfeeding for a healthier planet,” a CCLHD spokesperson said.

Naomi Albanese and little Mila Louise supporting breastfeeding week

“You can submit a photograph, painting or drawing, and your artwork could show the health benefits or challenges of breastfeeding in the context of the environment.

“Finalists will have their artwork on virtual display during World Breastfeeding Week, and winning entries will be displayed in local health services for community members to appreciate,” they added.

Entries must be submitted in hard copy between July 15.

Visit Central Coast Local Health District Health Promotion’s website for entry details.

Source: Website, Jun 22 Central Coast Health

Rise in surgery waiting lists confirmed The NSW Government has announced a new $388M funding package to tackle the state’s elective surgery backlog.

In announcing the package NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, said it would specifically focus on patients whose surgery had been delayed due to COVID-19, with the funding to allow public patients to be treated in private hospitals while simultaneously increasing surgery capacity at public hospitals.

As previously reported in CCN Edition 245, a record 88,000

people were waiting for elective surgery in NSW prior to the pandemic.

Of those, 4,095 Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) patients were on the public waiting list for surgery in the first quarter of 2020 according to data obtained from the NSW Bureau of Health Information (NSW BHI).

At the time, 98.7 per cent of those patients fell into the semi and non-urgent categories and were expected to defer surgery as a result of the government’s six week ban on all non-life threatening surgeries that

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Since then, the NSW BHI Healthcare Quarterly Report for Jan-Mar 2020 Central Coast LHD has been released confirming the numbers.

According to the report 2,400 elective surgery procedures were performed between January and March.

Of those 416 were classed as urgent, 896 semi-urgent and 883 non-urgent.

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NAIDOC Week pushed back to November Schools across the Coast will celebrate NAIDOC Week in November after the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) confirmed the event was being pushed back as a coronavirus precautionary measure.

Typically celebrated from July 5 to 12, the new dates for NAIDOC Week now confirmed to be November 8 to 15.

The postponement was advised by the NNC back in March, but a decision about new dates had not been forthcoming as the coronavirus situation escalated across the country.

A spokesperson for the NNC said the new dates were decided with bypassing winter in mind.

“The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) to postpone NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to

the 2020 NAIDOC Local Grants Round will be made within coming weeks.

“The NNC understands that the July dates for NAIDOC may still be acknowledged by communities and organisations, however we are mindful that those celebrations and physical gatherings will still be impacted by the various State and Territory COVID19 restrictions and social distancing measures.

“We acknowledge the commitment and tireless work of the many State, Territory, regional and local NAIDOC Committees, organisations and individuals whose passion each year makes NAIDOC Week an outstanding success,” the spokesperson said.

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the impacts and uncertainty from the pandemic across our communities and cities.

“The postponement was

aimed at protecting our elders and those in our communities with chronic health issues from the disastrous impacts of

COVID19.

“As cooler weather approaches the need to protect our most susceptible remain,”

the spokesperson said.

Further announcements regarding the National NAIDOC Awards and the reactivation of

Source: Press release, Jun 23 National NAIDOC Committee

Students engage on social justice issues Students from East Gosford’s St Joseph’s Catholic College participated in the 2020 Mount St Benedict Social Justice Forum on June 23.

Back for its 21st installment, the annual forum is an initiative of Pennant Hills’ Mount St Benedict College that connects high schools around the state to discuss social justice issues.

This year’s forum centred around the impact of COVID-19

on some of society’s most vulnerable members.

Discussion was facilitated by guest speakers working across a range of catholic organisations responding to the complex situation as donations dwindle and community need grows.

Twenty St Joseph’s students from across all year groups took part in the forum and according to College Principal, Tony McCudden, were inspired to do more for the community.

“Student’s learned just how much COVID-19 has negatively impacted people who are already struggling in life.

“Our Social Justice Group will now be developing fund raising initiatives to assist organisation, Mary MacKillop Today,” McCudden said.

Source: Website, Jun 24 Tony McCudden, St Joseph’s Catholic College

Pray together, stay together Students at Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Catholic School Wyoming took part in the Annual Global Rosary Relay on June 19.

The Global Rosary Relay is a tradition of the Catholic faith for the sanctification of priests on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Now in its eleventh year, the Relay is one of the significant

devotional initiatives within the Catholic Church and recognises the work of priests around the world.

It’s also symbolic for circling the world in prayer.

More specifically, each participating prayer location prays a particular mystery of the Rosary at a particular half hour on the day and, according to tradition, by midnight the

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“Many people from other locations within our diocese and in many other countries also participated in the Annual Global Rosary Relay,” Cumming said.

Source: Website, Jun 23 Bernard Cumming, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Wyoming

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Recent events inspire kids on Hero Day Narara Public School held its Hero Day fundraiser on June 19.

Held in memory of former student Amber Streeting, the annual event sees staff and students encouraged to dress up as their heroes for a day with gold coin donations from the festivities being donated to Neuroblastoma Australia.

Principal, Grant McFarland, said students were inspired by recent events, with many coming dressed as nurses, doctors and police officers.

“There were so many colourful outfits including lots of students dressing up as essential service workers.

“Students and staff looked amazing.

“In total we raised $575.

“Thank you to our wonderful community for supporting Hero Day,” McFarland said.

Source: Newsletter, Jun 22 Grant McFarland, Narara Public School Narara PS students celebrated their annual Hero Day

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Free CPR course to help surfers perform citizen rescues A new partnership between Surfing NSW and Surf Life Saving NSW (SLS NSW) is giving the Coast’s surfing community the opportunity to learn lifesaving CPR skills for free.

The partnership sees Surfing NSW combine its free Surfers Rescue 24/7 program with SLS NSW’s Living Room Lifesaver program to ensure that anyone interested in getting CPR certified still has the means to do so during COVID-19.

Surfers Rescue 24/7 is a NSW Government supported board rescue program that empowers surfers with the skills and knowledge to act in emergency situations.

While CPR is typically covered by the program, Surfing NSW was forced to revert to online delivery due to the pandemic.

Around the same time, SLS NSW launched Living Room Lifesaver, an online course for frontline workers and everyday folk in home isolation to achieve CPR certification.

Jess Grimwood wants more Coasties to take on Surfers Rescue 24/7

With both programs working towards the same goal, the partnership was an ideal arrangement, and Living Room Lifesaver now counts as one component of Surfers Rescue 24/7.

Bateau Bay pro surfer turned Surfing NSW commentator, Jess Grimwood, has completed the program herself.

A long-time member of North

Shelly Boardriders Club, Jess said the Coast’s population and tourism booms over the past 15 years had led to more surfers performing citizen rescues and first aid.

“The Coast has become a really popular destination, but a lot of our beaches aren’t patrolled and unfortunately we get a lot of visitors who know nothing about ocean safety, so

Non-contact training began on Thursday 25 June, including passing and kicking drills.

Full training with scrums, line-outs, tackles and all contact activities will resume at the start of July, followed by the first round of games scheduled to be held on Saturday 18 July.

Larry Thompson, Central Coast Rugby Union President, emphasized that the current draw may still vary dependant upon future development with the Coronavirus.

"We are totally dependent on the decisions from the NSW Government, NSW Health and the various rugby authorities for what happens in the future," he said.

Lions Juniors Vice President, Gary Morrison, said the Central Coast Council have given the Lions Club extended weeks at

“It’s a really simple, easy to understand program that teaches people specific techniques that increase their chances of performing a successful rescue,” Jess explained.

Jess said the CPR component was just as important, with unwitting rescuers sometimes finding themselves witnesses to life or death situations.

Source: Press release, Jun 19 Ethan Smith, Surfing NSW Interview, Jun 19 Jess Grimwood, Bateau Bay Reporter: Dilon Luke

Sports Academy receives Council sponsorship

Lions prepare for season re-start The Woy Woy Lions Rugby Union club have returned to training at all levels ahead of a confirmed 2020 Central Coast Rugby Union season.

it’s pretty common for the local surfing community to perform rescues,” Jess said.

“I know plenty of young surfers who’ve rescued people from rips or who’ve gotten into trouble on the water.

“At the Boardriders Club, pretty much all the kids have a story to tell, which is why I think Surfers Rescue is really worthwhile.

“The thing about ocean rescues is that there’s always going to be this period before emergency services arrive and get onto the beach.

“There’s no way around that, especially in winter when the lifeguards and lifesavers aren’t patrolling, so usually surfers aren’t just rescuers, they’re first responders, and that’s why getting more surfers CPR certified is so important,” Jess said.

By completing Living Room Lifesaver, participants will learn: Primary assessment and CPR on adults and infants; Key principles of providing basic emergency care; How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED); and get the latest guidelines on the impact of COVID-19 in performing CPR, including the use of pocket masks.

Woy Woy Oval to finish the Winter season before the Summer sport handover.

Mr Morrison also wishes to encourage players, from under 6's to seniors, to participate this season.

Currently, the club has around 40 less juniors than last year.

For this year, registration is still open and will remain open through the remainder of the season.

Reporter: Haakon Barry

The Central Coast Academy of Sport has received a funding boost with Central Coast Council endorsing a one-year sponsorship to the value of $44,150.

Council has a significant Sponsorship Program in place that provides a contribution in money or in-kind support to an activity in return for a certain specified benefit.

Sponsorship is provided to assist groups, organisations and businesses seeking support for initiatives that

provide benefits to the Coast community.

The additional funding to the Central Coast Academy of Sport is the final funding from the 2019-2020 Sponsorship Program.

Mayor Lisa Matthew said community sponsorship remains a key priority for Council for the betterment of the entire region.

“Since its inception in 2004, the Central Coast Academy of Sport has provided locally based sports development opportunities for athletes,

coaches, officials and administrators within the Local Government Area,” Cr Matthews said.

“Both the former Wyong and Gosford Councils supported the Academy, and we’re delighted to continue this strong relationship with this additional sponsorship.

“I would encourage eligible groups to apply for sponsorship when the next round opens for the 2020-21 financial year.”

Source: Media release, Jun 23 Central Coast Council

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Downhill Extension Trail opens The Central Coast Mountain Bike Club (CCMTB) has officially opened its new Downhill Extension Trail.

Members gathered at Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park on June 19 for the opening, as well as the unveiling of the new ‘Centrelink Trail’.

The extension was completed as part of a number of improvement projects aimed at providing a technical and highspeed challenge suitable for intermediate and experienced riders.

Funding for the project was provided by the State Government under the Community Building Partnerships grant scheme, with support from land partners, Forestry NSW. CCMTB President, Paul Cook, launched proceedings with recognition of the Darkinjung people and of the extensive cultural heritage contained within the park, located within the Ourimbah State Forest.

Cook said that the success of the park came down to the hard work of CCMTB Committee members and their excellent relationship with Forestry NSW. He also thanked Wyong MP David Harris for his ongoing support before explaining the meaning behind the trail’s name.

“As a community focused club, the CCMTB used the grant funding to support local workers and businesses affected by the COVID-19 downturn.

“The name ‘Centrelink’ stems

Jack Moir in action Photo: CCMTB

from the drive to financially support local mountain bikers through these difficult times,” he said.

To officially open Centrelink, Mike Hill of Forestry NSW cut the race tape, with World Cup Top 10 rated downhill racer, Jack Moir, putting on a show as he completed the trail’s inaugural ride.

With the extension completed, Cook said the committee hoped

that the Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park’s popularity throughout the pandemic would serve as a wakeup call to local government representatives on the urgent need for more mountain biking infrastructure.

“The new Centrelink trail will add to the competitive facilities and will expand the trail quantity and diversity of Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park, whilst also building upon its

reputation for hosting competitive events.

“We had an estimated 500 riders through the park everyday over the June long weekend, and the CCMTB believe that mountain biking urgently requires further infrastructure investment to meet the booming demand for the sport and increased visitation rates,” Cook said.

Cook then called on Central

Coast Council to support the volunteer run CCMTB Committee, who he said was straining under the burden of managing and maintaining the Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park as the sport’s popularity continues to grow at an unprecedented pace.

“The entire CCMTB Committee calls on Central Coast Council to get behind mountain biking as a form of recreation and to provide easily

accessible infrastructure for all local mountain bikers across the Central Coast by utilising COSS lands.

“Mountain biking is an environmentally sensitive form of nature based recreation that can aid the health and wellbeing of everyone,” Cook said.

Source: Media statement, Jun 21 Leif Arnebark, Central Coast Mountain Bike Club Reporter: Dilon Luke

Request to waive Trojans’ debt rejected Central Coast councillors have knocked back a recommendation from officers to waive payment of more than half a million dollars in loan repayment owed by the Terrigal Trojans Club after a protracted debate at their June 22 meeting.

Officers had recommended that the long-standing debt, which dates back more than 15 years and relates to major refurbishments at the clubhouse, should be waived, with the club having contributed a total amount of $727,854, by

way of cash and capital grants contributions directly toward the building.

But councillors’ opinions were divided on the issue.

Councillor Troy Marquart said Trojans was a “fantastic club”.

“What a wonderful tenant we have in this building - it could be a fantastic model because it has worked in our favour,” he said.

But Councillor Jeff Sundstrom said the matter was a financial arrangement between the former Gosford Council and the Trojans and he did not consider it had been repaid.

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Cr Sundstrom said he felt waiving the amount would not have wide acceptance across the local government area.

CEO Gary Murphy said “rather unusual and messy arrangements” had originally been made and he felt the Trojans’ contribution had been fair and reasonable.

Councillor Greg Best said he was in favour of the recommendation.

“They are our community, they are the reason we exist, and we should support them,” he said.

But Councillor Doug Vincent

said expecting the payment was about equity.

“It’s not about knocking the Trojans, they’ve done a terrific job, a lot better than some other codes,” he said.

Councillor Jillian Hogan said once again Council had been asked to pick up an historical debt and [the same amount] could pay for two playgrounds in the north.

“We know that but we’ve giving a free kick to a football club; I don’t agree with it - I think we’re setting up a precedent,” she said.

Councillor Louise Greenaway

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expressed reservations about waiving the significant loan, but Councillor Bruce McLachlan said Council had “a fantastic tenant with a great building”.

“Let’s engage people in public private partnerships,” he said.

“This has been a success; Council is way in front.”

Councillor Chris Holstein said he was around in 2005 and knew the background and said in hindsight things should have been done differently.

He suggested an amendment offering a compromise a 50 per cent reduction on the loan and

giving the club a chance to demonstrate its diversity of community contributions over the next 12 months before Council consider the balance of the loan.

But the amendment was lost.

The original motion to waive the loan amount was also lost.

Meanwhile the Terrigal Trojans continue to pay an annual rental fee on the club premises to Council.

Source: Agenda item 2.7 Central Coast Council meeting, Jun 22

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HEARTLESS... Warriors dump coach Steve Kearneand Cameron George Photo: AAP

The New Zealand Warriors have dumped coach Steve Kearney after just four matches into the NRL season restart.

The decision followed the Warriors 12-40 loss to the South Sydney Rabbitohs last Friday, June 22.

The club confirmed that assistant coach Todd Payten will step in as his interim replacement.

Payten told reporters that Warriors players and staff were completely caught off guard by Kearney's sudden sacking, describing it like a "death in the family".

In an interview with FoxSports, Sharks legend Paul Gallen slammed the Warriors for what he saw as a “heartless” decision, reflecting the challenges Kearney has faced to relocate his team first to

Tamworth and then to the Central Coast during the Covid-19 shutdown, followed by a horrendous run of injuries to key players.

Kearney was only six games into a new three-year deal and had led the side to two wins and two losses since the NRL reboot.

Warriors CEO Cameron George said it was a very difficult decision and a tough

day for all involved.

“Stephen has put in a huge amount of effort in the role but, along with the owners, we feel we need to make a change now in the best interests of the club.

George, who informed Kearney of the decision by phone from New Zealand was asked by media about the timing and suddenness of the decision.

“It’s unfortunate I couldn’t sit

down with Stephen and discuss the decision with him in person, but under the circumstances that was the only option available to us.”

“None of this pops up overnight … we’re constantly reviewing developments all the time – there’s never a right time for these things.”

“We haven’t put the white flag at all,” he added.

George said Kearney was

very professional and took the news on the chin but was obviously shattered by the decision.

Kearney signed with the Warriors as head coach for the 2017 season, guiding the club to the finals in 2018.

George said he would now work with the club’s owners to appoint a new head coach.

Reporter: Ross Barry

Mariners get back into training

The Central Coast Mariners are back in training with some notable changes to their line up after the FFA hit the restart button on the Hyundai A-League.

Photo: Central Coast Mariners

Head Coach, Alen Stajcic, confirmed reports that 2020 recruits Eun-Sun Kim and Chris Harold will not be returning to the Mariners for the remainder of the season.

Kim returned to his home in South Korea following the shutdown of the A-League in March, while Harold will not be appearing due to personal

reasons.

With Kim not signed beyond this season it means he’s effectively parted ways with the club and his decision to remain in Korea was made with the blessing of the club.

The club has also clarified that it has no reason to suspect Kim had contracted COVID-19.

Harold was also only signed for one season, so his absence is also an effective departure from the club.

“They are our big losses moving into this period of the year, but we’ve got a number of

people training with us at the moment,” Stajcic said.

The training squad is bolstered by some familiar faces to Mariners’ fans, with Travis Major and Michael Glassock both back in training with the Mariners’ group, having returned from Hong Kong, joined also by Michael Neill and Nick Olsen.

Stajcic said the staff and players are all happy to be back out on the pitch with just over a month remaining until the season resumes.

“It’s been really good just to

feel alive and be back out on the pitch and see everyone running around with a smile on their face.

“We all know what we’ve been through together as a collective, not only as a team but the whole community.

“To be kicking a ball again and watch people enjoy themselves has been a real pleasure,” he said.

Source: Website, Jun 19 Media statement, Jun 24 Central Coast Mariners Media Reporter: Dilon Luke