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Steggall calls for PEP11 extension to be refused

It’s full steam ahead on a regional library for the Gosford CBD, with designs almost complete and a development application to be lodged.

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Six suburbs on the Central Coast are among 450 sites statewide to have 5G coverage, Telstra announced this week..

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Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall has called for an end to the PEP 11 permit for offshore gas exploration as community opposition to drilling offshore on the Central Coast continues to grow.

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See page 6 for more Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, Natasha Deen and Zali Steggall.

Confirmed COVID-19 case on Central Coast A confirmed COVID-19 case on the Central Coast has prompted Central Coast Local Health District to urge commuters to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms.

Anyone who travelled on the train services listed below is considered a casual contact and is being urged to monitor for symptoms.

Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately and self-isolate until they receive the result.

The services concerned are: Monday August 24, Sydneybound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.49am, arriving

Wynyard station at 8.05am and northbound train, departing Town Hall station at 5.31pm, arriving Woy Woy station at 6.54pm.

Also, on Tuesday August 25; Sydney-bound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.49am, arriving Gordon station at 7.36am and northbound train, departing Hornsby station at 7.53am, arriving Woy Woy station at 8.28am.

The alert follows confirmation

of a COVID-19 case in a Central Coast man in his 50s, who is now in isolation.

The man’s household contacts have tested negative for COVID-19 and are also in home isolation.

The source of infection is a previously reported cluster in Sydney CBD. The train journeys are the only risk locations identified.

There are no other exposure sites identified on the Central

Coast.

Anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath is urged to get tested.

A walk-in COVID-19 testing clinic has been established at the Woy Woy Hospital kiosk, on Ocean Beach Rd, and will operate from August 28 to September 3 (inclusive) between 8.30am to 4pm.

Central Coast Local Health District also provides COVID-19

testing at: Gosford Hospital, 75 Holden St, Monday to Friday, 9am and 5pm and 10am to 4pm on weekends.

People are encouraged to book ahead on 4320 5055 although walk-in appointments are accepted.

Wyong Hospital COVID Clinic, Building C (opposite the Health Services Building) 9am to 5pm every day and again, people are encouraged to book ahead on 4394 9200 although walkin appointments are accepted.

Source: Media release, Aug 27 Central Coast Local Health District

Residents have the chance to name three of the region’s newest babies, with Central Coast Stadium’s residential Eastern Osprey family expanding to five.

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Sport

Things just got a little more interesting in the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) first grade competition with one draw, one upset and a breakthrough win.

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Twin tower proposal increased to 102 units Council will seek community feedback on the ongoing management of Central Coast Stadium after knocking back a proposal from the Mariners.

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The NSW Government is calling on the community to have its say on how to manage vast Crown Land assets now and into the future....

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Scaffolding collapses in Mann St

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Mountain bikers have welcomed a decision by Central Coast Council to hold off on a decision that would have banned them from COSS lands...

After A fter a tumultuous tumultuous 12 12 months months of of fires, firres, floods fi flooods and fl and pandemics, NSW pandemics, NSW Premier Premier Gladys Gladys Berejikilian Berejikilian says says the Central the Central Coast Coast is is poised poised for for growth, growth, n not ot aass p part art of a Greater of Greater Sydney, Sydney, but but in in its its own own right. right.

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ays, tthere here aare re still still big big challenges challenges it it But, she But, she ssays, n eeds ttoo aaddress. ddress. needs The Premier visited the Coast on Tuesday, August 9, accompanied by NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch.

First stop was the “topping out” ceremony at Wyong Hospital where she and the Health Minister conducted the ceremony on top of the partlyconstructed, six-storey being

Business

built as part of a $200M hospital redevelopment.

Topping out is a builder’s rite traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure,

or in this case, the top floor is finished.

“The top floor is complete and now we move to the next stage of construction,” the Premier

said.

“What I’m looking forward to is construction to finish by the end of 2021 and refurbishment at the beginning of 2022.

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Planning Panel rejects Bangaloe Stud development Kincumber & Picketts Valley Community Action Group has claimed the rejection of a controversial plan for an over 50s residential development on environmentally sensitive land at Kincumber as a “victory for the community”.

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The Central Coast Local Planning Panel knocked back the development application last week, following a recommendation from Central Coast Council for refusal.

The $19.7M project, Choice Living Avoca, would have seen 202 manufactured homes and ancillary buildings erected on the former Bangaloe Stud site on Avoca Dr. It has been the subject of

Residents staged an on-site protest over the proposal in February

heated community opposition for months, with petitions and letters of protest lodged with Council.

The panel refused the application on a number of grounds, saying it was

inconsistent with the area’s E4 Environmental Living zoning, would have resulted in additional stormwater run-off and increased downstream flooding, would have impacted the ecological values, visual and scenic quality of the area

and would have been an overdevelopment of the site.

Kincumber & Picketts Valley Community Action Group (KPVCAG) spokesperson, Graham Murray, said the community was “breathing a

sigh of relief” following the panel’s decision.

“Council officers did a thorough job exposing a raft of issues with the proposed development citing (amongst others) water catchment, potential contamination and pollution, flooding, heritage impacts, bush fire hazard and tree retention, loss of visual amenity contravening local character and the scenic buffer which is the intent of the E4 zoning,” Murray said.

“The importance of maintaining local green hinterlands for the health of surrounding eco systems, and maintaining the local character of the area, has always been a primary concern for the community.

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Five Central Coast businesswomen have been named as finalists in the prestigious AusMumpreneur awards, with the winners to be announced...

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Sport

Central Coast Cycling Club’s U15 women’s dynamic duo, Liliya Tatarinoff and Nicole Duncan, were once again on the winners’ podium...

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The development application (1483/2018) by Central Coast Council was previously criticised by the Panel for its lack of detail and lack of masterplan understanding.

More information and amended plans were requested by the Panel, which was seeking a proposal that should provide a benchmark development for one of the key iconic development sites in The Entrance.

New plans see an increase from 80 to 102 residential units at the present car park site, bounded by 10 Dening St, 1-5 Short St, Theatre Lane and Bayview Ave. Comments made in submissions show that nearby

residents are still unimpressed with the amended plans which now include 102 units in two towers above commercial and retail space and a two-storey car parking podium.

One of the towers would have a maximum height of 48.9m.

A resident of the Atlantis Apartments, on the corner of Bayview Ave and Short St, said the building would be twice as tall as Atlantis and would reduce privacy, block views to the lake and reduce access to direct sunlight.

The application addresses the overshadowing issue.

“The proposed development will provide overshadowing throughout the day on June 21 as the sun moves from east to west, however, overshadowing is unavoidable when considering high-rise development,” the Statement of Environmental Effects states.

Other submissions argued the height restrictions for The Entrance didn’t allow such a tall building.

The plan was first put forward by the former Wyong Council and twice revised since 2018.

When the Panel considered the proposal at its May meeting, Council was given until June 24 to submit additional information or amended plans, and those plans have since been open for public comment.

The masterplan is expected to go back again to the Joint Regional Planning Panel in September or October.

The Local Planning Panel deals with sensitive, complex and high-value development applications (DAs) while Central Coast Council staff determine the more straight forward DAs. New rules now require Planning Panels to hold a public meeting only when a DA has attracted 10 or more unique submissions by way of objection.

Panels must make determinations within two weeks of being provided an assessment report, which is

written by the Council staff.

The Chair can allow applicants to attend a briefing, along with Council staff, to explain complex matters or present confidential or commercially sensitive material.

The chair is obliged to work with Council to ensure key issues are addressed during assessment in order to minimise deferrals by the panel at the determination stage.

The new rules now require the Panel to provide reasons for deferring a decision and set timeframes in which any additional information must be provided in order to finalise the determination.

The chair has the ability to require Council to report a DA to the Panel within four weeks for determination if the application has experienced

unreasonable delays in excess of 180 calendar days from lodgment.

Also, only certain larger scale applications to modify development consents need to be referred to the Local Planning Panel.

Council staff will be delegated to deal with minor modifications.

Central Coast Council lost its planning decision making powers earlier this year when the State Minister for Planning, Rob Stokes, recommended Council adopt the Planning Panel.

It took councillors out of the equation on planning decisions.

DAs now either go to the Planning Panel for a decision or Council staff make decisions by delegated authority.

There is also the Joint Regional Planning Panel for

regional significant proposals and the new rules also apply to that Panel.

In addition, the Regional Planning Panel can now delegate functions to Council staff.

Previously, any DA subject to a regionally significant concept plan was considered regionally significant, but now, Council will check that a DA is consistent with the concept plan.

Only a development that is subject to a regionally significant concept plan and is a regionally significant development in its own right, will remain a regionally significant development.

“The panels will help free up Council to focus on long term strategic planning,” Minister Stokes said when introducing

Adorable twin Tasmanian devil joeys Itchy and Scratchy are calling the Australian Reptile Park home for now...

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Health

Health One person sustained head injuries and several others narrowly escaped serious injury when a wall of scaffolding collapsed onto eight cars in the Gosford CBD, with a light pole falling on a ninth car, just after 3 pm on August 19.

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Planning Panel to have public meetings only when a DA has 10 or more objections Development applications across the Central Coast that haven’t attracted public attention will not be discussed publicly under new rules for Local Planning Panels that took effect from August 1.

For the past three years, a special tree has brought locals together in hope, strength, remembrance and support of loved ones lost to suicide...

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the Local Planning Panel.

Cr Jane Smith raised the matter at Council’s August 10 meeting and said the new rules have the potential to damage community input.

A majority of councillors supported her Notice of Motion calling on Council to write to the NSW Minister for Planning and the Premier to express concern about the changes.

Cr Smith said that while the changes aimed at speeding up determinations of development applications, there were potentially damaging consequences for community input.

Council will submit a Motion to reflect these concerns at the next Local Government NSW Conference.

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The Central Coast Local Health District has recognised the outstanding contributions and achievements of their own through its inaugural Caring for the Coast Awards.

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Sport

Central Coast Heart pulled off another clean sweep in the Origin Premier League Netball Competition, with both the Opens and Under 23’s taking down the Sutherland Stingrays in spectacular fashion.

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New Woy Woy Wharf construction begins Boaties, shoppers, commuters and ferry operators all over the region are celebrating the beginning of major construction this week on the $5.6M Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf redevelopment.

The largest wharf project ever undertaken by Central Coast Council has been a long time coming, with plans first mooted in 2009.

Cr Chris Holstein, who joined Deputy Mayor Jane Smith, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and Council staff for the official announcement of the beginning of construction on August 18, said the project had been “left

An artist’s impression of how the wharf will look when completed

lagging” for years.

“This is where the community gathers for festivals and events and the new wharf will be very

welcome,” Holstein said.

Crouch said the NSW Government’s Regional Communities Development

Fund contributed $3.99M to the project, with Council providing the rest.

“The current jetty becomes

submerged during king tides, but the new pontoon wharf will rise with the tide to reduce disruption and improve disability access,” Crouch said.

“The wharf is used by hundreds, if not thousands, of people every day.

“The new wharf will be capable of accommodating 35-metre vessels up to 250 tonnes, making it a significant asset to the Woy Woy community.

“This is just one of numerous wharf upgrades – including at Davistown, Empire Bay, Spencer and South Tacoma – that the NSW Government and Central Coast Council are delivering together.”

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The Central Coast Local Health District has recognised the outstanding contributions and achievements...

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Council budgets $26 million for Peninsula projects Of 54 projects totalling $25,957,202, more than $6.67 million of them are dependant on external funding yet to be approved.

The most costly project is the $5.7 million Woy Woy wharf stage two construction.

The $5 million Umina skate park project was approved “pending external grant”.

The next most expensive project is the $4.29 million replacement of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

A further $110,000 will be spent on “rolling facility improvements and equipment replacement” at the leisure centre.

A $1.35 million Rogers Park amenities building upgrade was also approved.

Central Coast Heart pulled off another clean sweep in the Origin Premier League Netball Competition...

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Just eight projects account for almost $19 million. Another eight projects account for a further three million dollars, with the remaining 38 projects totalling just four million dollars.

The budget was approved as part of the Council’s Operational Plan at the council’s July 27 meeting.

An upgrade of the Umina oval (Etta Rd) sportsground amenities building will cost $900,000 “pending external grant”.

A further $200,000 was allocated to the investigation and design of an upgrade to the “Umina Oval (Melbourne Ave) sportsground amenities building”.

An amount of $200,000 was also approved for the upgrade of the Umina Tennis Clubhouse, also at Umina oval.

Another $10,000 will be spent on irrigation upgrades at Umina oval.

An allocation of $650,000 has been made to Stage Three of the

Everglades catchment drainage upgrade.

An upgrade to the Ocean Beach Holiday Park access road and associated car parking will cost $570,000.

The intersection of Ocean Beach Rd and Rawson Rd, Woy Woy, will be upgraded at a cost of $500,000.

Gem Rd, in Pearl Beach, will be upgraded and associated drainage and pavement works will undertaken at a cost of $420,000.

An amount of $405,000 has been budgeted for a stormwater improvement at Woy Woy tip.

A similar amount has been allocated (“pending external grant”) for Stage One work on the Hobart Ave and Melbourne Ave intersection project, including kerb, footpath and pedestrian crossing.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 27 Jul 2020

However, the Peninsula’s seven plans are likely to be superseded when the Council’s 54 developer contribution plans will be joined in a new consolidated contributions plan expected to be ready around the middle of next year, according to the audit report.

Councils collect local infrastructure contributions from developers to fund infrastructure

required to service and support new development, according to the Auditor-General’s report.

The audit found the council was in breach of developer contribution plan provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act as recently as last year.

“Central Coast Council breached the EP and A Act between 2001 and 2019 when it used local infrastructure contributions for administration costs,” the audit concluded.

The audit found that the council used the contributions collected to pay for administration expenses under contributions plans.

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“Administration expenses were paid using funds collected under 40 contributions plans inherited from Gosford City Council which had no allowance for administration.

“Following amalgamation in 2016, this practice continued until 2019 under Central Coast Council.

“The Council made an adjustment of $13.2 million in the 2018-19 financial statements to reimburse the contributions fund from the general council fund.

“This adjustment includes interest foregone since 2001.

“These funds were repaid in late 2019.”

The council has agreed to an Auditor-General recommendation

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Evidence of heavy metal pollution to be presented

to “obtain independent validation of the adjustment made to the restricted asset accounts and general fund to repay contributions spent on administration, and adjustments made to each infrastructure category within the contribution plans”.

The audit report said that developer contributions “can represent a significant source of council’s annual revenue and cash balance”.

In Central Coast Council’s case, cash contributions amounted to 36 per cent of cash or cash-equivalent funds.

Central Coast Council chief executive Mr Gary Murphy wrote

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Steggall calls for PEP11 extension to be refused

It’s full steam ahead on a regional library for the Gosford CBD, with designs almost complete and a development application to be lodged.

During a visit to The Entrance North Beach, Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said the Berejiklian Government was failing coastal communities in their time of need.

A special general meeting held by The Bays Community Group has resulted in all positions on the committee being filled for the first time in a number of years.

Ms Gwynneth Weir is new president of the group.

The meeting was scheduled after the group’s annual meeting on June 24 failed to elect a president, vice-president or secretary.

Ms Weir said the special meeting had “a great turnout of residents”.

“This has resulted in an exciting cross-section of committee members – young people, the young-at-heart, those new to The Bays, long-time residents and an amazing collection of skills and experience,” she said.

“Having a full complement will bring many benefits, not least with respect to the sharing of the workload.

“It is always good to have new members, bringing new ideas as well as strengths and skills that will be invaluable going forward, alongside those that have been involved before.

“I am already hearing exciting new ideas for future Bays events.

“It would be great if we were able open up the hall more frequently, offering more opportunities for residents to come together and enjoy each other’s company.

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Gwynneth Weir

“Some events might appeal more to our younger residents, some to our more mature residents and hopefully lots of events that all ages might enjoy.”

Ms Weir said she felt honoured to be elected president.

“Following on from our last two presidents, Cathy Gleeson and Bob Puffett, I know I have big shoes to fill.

“What a great job they have done for The Bays for so many years.

“We all appreciate the many hours they have put in and look forward to seeing them at future events while they sit back and relax,” she said.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 11 Aug 2020 Gwynneth Weir, The Bays Community Group

Peninsula contribution plans now on council website The Peninsula’s seven developer contribution plans are now displayed on Central Coast Council’s website, following an audit of the council by the NSW AuditorGeneral.

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Bays meeting fills all committee positions

Just on $26 million has been budgeted by Central Coast Council for projects on the Peninsula over the next year.

A concept image of the twin tower proposal at The Entrance

Amended plans for a twin tower residential and commercial complex at The Entrance have been submitted to the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel with an increase of units from 80 to 102.

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Community concerns are escalating over concrete waste which residents say continues to pour into Kincumber Creek.

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to the auditor in April accepting all the audit’s recommendations but asked that the December deadline to be pushed back a year.

The Peninsula’s contribution plans include three for car parking: plan 67 for Woy Woy, plan 68 for Umina and plan 72 for Ettalong.

The Peninsula’s other four contribution plans are: plan 31A Drainage, plan 31B Roadworks, plan 31C Open Space and Recreation and plan 31D Community Facilities and Services.

SOURCE: Media release, 17 Aug 2020 Margaret Crawford, NSW Auditor General

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Six suburbs on the Central Coast are among 450 sites statewide to have 5G coverage, Telstra announced this week..

Spring is almost upon us and with it comes Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival.

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Hunter Community Environment Centre (HCEC) will present evidence of heavy metal pollution in Lake Macquarie at a public hearing on September 1, as part of the NSW Government Inquiry into Coal Ash Waste Site Remediation.

Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall has called for an end to the PEP 11 permit for offshore gas exploration as community opposition to drilling offshore on the Central Coast continues to grow.

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Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson, Natasha Deen and Zali Steggall.

Dredging expected to start in September NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has revoked a previous Prevention Order and issued Central Coast Council with an updated Environment Protection Licence to dredge the channel and undertake sand nourishment at The Entrance North Beach.

The Prevention Order was issued in November 2018, after reports from the community about black dredging water being discharged at The Entrance North Beach and dredging at the channel was ceased pending further

investigation.

An EPA spokesperson said the updated licence came with some technical variations.

“These variations will maintain the strict environmental standards that the EPA and community demand of a dredging program, while clarifying some of the technical aspects so that Central Coast Council is clear on its responsibilities,” the EPA spokesperson said.

Council will now progress with development of the dredging plan with the support of expert coastal engineering company, Royal Haskoning

DHV. To meet its licence commitments, Council has undertaken significant works with coastal experts which are ongoing, and works so far include sediment coring within the channel which is a technical process that takes vertical samples of sediment below the channel bed from 10 sites in the dredging areas for laboratory testing.

Also, there has been sediment sampling and testing, including assessments of particle size, potential of acid sulfate soils and geochemistry, in order to understand what environment controls are needed to manage

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Continued page 4 Members of Central Coast Coal Ash Community Alliance testing waters near Vales Point Power Station, (from left) Bruce Derkenne, Ingrid Schraner and Gary Blaschke Inset: Signage saying Long term consumption of seafood from Mannering Bay and Wyee Creek may cause health effects due to elevated levels of selenium

the dredged material in accordance with the strict licence conditions.

Another necessary environmental assessment is being done by a specialist on the potential impact of dredging operations on the endangered Little Terns (Sternula albifrons) and their key habitat.

Council will incorporate suitable control measures to mitigate potential impacts to the Little Terns in accordance with state and federal legislation.

With this information, Council’s coastal experts are developing dredging plans

which will aim to have dredging started in September.

Some of the sand from the upcoming dredging program will be used to further nourish the beach at North Entrance where serious erosion took place during storms and high seas during the past two months.

The erosion emergency work is now completed at North Entrance, with about 3,000 tonnes of basalt rock placed along the beach between Karagi Reserve and Hargraves St. Continued page 10

The Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health campaign is currently underway.

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Sport

There were mixed results for the coast’s two northern clubs in Round 6 of AFL Hunter Central Coast’s 2020 Black Diamond Cup, with the Killarney Vale Bombers picking up a win...

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COVID-19 case in a Central Coast resident confirmed A confirmed COVID-19 case in a Central Coast resident has prompted Central Coast Local Health District to urge commuters to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms.

Anyone who travelled on the train services listed below is considered a casual contact and is being urged to monitor for symptoms.

Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately and self-isolate until they receive the result.

The services concerned are: Monday August 24, Sydneybound train, departing Woy

Woy station at 6.31am, arriving Wynyard station at 7.50am and northbound train, departing Town Hall station at 5.31pm, arriving Woy Woy station at 6.54pm.

Also on Tuesday August 25; Sydney-bound train, departing Woy Woy station at 6.31am, arriving Gordon station at 7.21am and northbound train, departing Hornsby station at 7.53am, arriving Woy Woy station at 8.28am.

The alert follows confirmation of a COVID-19 case in a Central Coast man in his 50s, who is now in isolation.

The man’s household contacts have tested negative for COVID-19 and are also in home isolation.

The source of infection is a previously reported cluster in Sydney CBD. The train journeys are the only risk locations identified.

There are no other exposure

sites identified on the Central Coast.

Anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath is urged to get tested.

A walk-in COVID-19 testing clinic has been established at the Woy Woy Hospital kiosk, on Ocean Beach Rd, and will operate from August 28 to September 3 (inclusive) between 8.30am to 4pm.

Central Coast Local Health

District also provides COVID-19 testing at: Gosford Hospital, 75 Holden St, Monday to Friday, 9am and 5pm and 10am to 4pm on weekends.

People are encouraged to book ahead on 4320 5055 although walk-in appointments are accepted.

Wyong Hospital COVID Clinic , Building C (opposite the Health Services Building) 9am to 5pm every day and again, people are encouraged to book ahead on 4394 9200 although walkin appointments are accepted.

Source: Media release, Aug 27 Central Coast Local Health District

Residents have the chance to name three of the region’s newest babies, with Central Coast Stadium’s residential Eastern Osprey family expanding to five.

See page 17

Sport

Things just got a little more interesting in the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) first grade competition with one draw, one upset and a breakthrough win.

See page 39

Puzzles page 23

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Full steam ahead for regional library It’s full steam ahead on a regional library for the Gosford CBD, with designs almost complete and a development application to be lodged with the NSW Department of Planning within days.

Councillors voted at their August 24 meeting to direct the CEO to proceed with a DA and call for tenders for the demolition of the Parkside building at 123A Donnison, where the new building will be erected.

The plans include a dedicated library space, Council customer service centre, library administration, meeting rooms, flexible function spaces, maker/creator spaces and collaboration and innovation spaces.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the new regional library would become a central meeting point for locals and visitors alike, creating a true drawcard to the city centre.

“With connectivity to the surrounding iconic views of Presidents Hill, Rumbalara and Kibble Park, Gosford Regional Library will create a civic presence in the heart of Gosford

An artist’s impression of the new regional library

and will act as a destination space that people are drawn to,” Cr Matthews said.

“Libraries are at the heart of creating liveable, connected and sustainable cities and that is what we want to see for the Gosford CBD.” The library is on track for completion by 2023, but the decision to progress the project

was preceded by some spirited debate.

An amendment put by Deputy Mayor Jane Smith which called for a workshop to be held in coming weeks to bring councillors up to speed on latest design concepts was defeated, amid fears it could delay the process.

Councillor Jillian Hogan said

it was important to deliver to the community something for which they had paid levies for some time.

But Councillor Kyle MacGregor was concerned at the number of facilities included in the building and asked if it was intended to be “a council administration building by stealth with a couple of floors

of books”.

“Residents didn’t pay for a new council building, this is not fit for purpose,” he said.

“How is the function centre going to compete with the Gosford RSL and other buildings coming in the CBD that we know about?”

Although the building will have the facility to hold Council

meetings, Cr Smith reiterated it was primarily a library.

She said a recent decision to hold Council meetings only at the Wyong chambers was disadvantaging many southern residents who found it difficult to attend and that holding meetings at the new library building would be a good alternative.

Councillor Richard Mehrtens said the project had been stalled for years and it was time to move forward.

“Books are not necessarily the only reason to have a library anymore – they are also about having mixed space,” he said.

CEO Gary Murphy pointed out that a timetable needed to be adhered to so that $7M in Federal funding pledged for the project would not be lost.

Despite concerns raised about the possible escalation of costs during the life of the project, Murphy said he was confident the budgeted amount of $27.2M was realistic for construction and fit-out.

The motion was eventually passed, with only Councillors MacGregor, Greg Best and Doug Vincent dissenting.

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Green light for Central Coast Quarter The Independent Planning Commission has approved the proposed multimilliondollar Central Coast Quarter development for the south end of Mann St, Gosford, subject to a reduction in its bulk and scale to ensure design excellence.

But the Community Environment Network (CEN) is disappointed that the height of the development’s three towers will not be reduced to comply with the 48 metre height limit set by the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) for Gosford City Centre.

The $150M mixed-use development will comprise 295 residential apartments, a 183-room hotel and commercial and retail space in three towers ranging in height from 65m to 81m.

It will be developed in three stages between now and 2025 and is expected to generate 375 construction and 75 operational jobs.

The NSW Planning Department finalised its assessment of the proposal in July this year and it went to the Commission for determination because of an objection from

Central Coast Council.

Commissioners Chris Wilson (Panel Chair) and Wendy Lewin were appointed to consider the state significant development application and make a determination.

They met with the applicant, the Department, Council officers and members of the CEN and conducted an inspection of the proposed site and surrounding area.

Issues raised by Council and community objectors included

the design, height, scale and density of the building envelope, and its social and environmental impacts.

The Commission approved the concept plan subject to a condition requiring a reduction in the amount of permissible GFA (gross floor area available) in the northern and southern part of the building envelope.”

It said this would: reduce the visual impact of the development from key views to Rumbalara Reserve; reduce

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the bulk of the envelope and the visual impact for users of the newly upgraded major open space area, the Rugby League Field and reduce overshadowing of Rugby League Field, Poppy Park and Memorial Park as well as reducing the loss of views to Brisbane Water from surrounding residential apartments.

The Commission noted that a reduction in the envelope and gross floor area would also

allow an increase in on-site residential car parking.

But CEN Executive Member, Michael Conroy, said it was disappointing that the three towers will exceed SEPP height limits by up to 70%.

“The SEPP only allows exemption from the height limit for developments that exhibit ‘design excellence’,” Conroy said.

“CEN is concerned that the IPC has approved a development that will still obstruct views of

the Rumbalara Reserve ridgeline from the Leagues Club Park and Brisbane Water and still overshadow the Memorial Park.

“Furthermore, there is the potential for a wall of buildings from the War Memorial around to Brian McGowan Bridge that will obstruct the views between Rumbalara Reserve and Brisbane Water, as well as overshadowing Leagues Club Park for half the day in winter.”

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Work begins on Mt Penang Parklands Infrastructure works have commenced at Mount Penang Parklands, with the NSW Government laying the foundation for a thriving business precinct at Kariong, opening up thousands of jobs for the region.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) would manage the works.

“At the 2019 NSW Election, the Liberal Government promised to undertake enabling infrastructure works at Mount Penang Parklands, and we are now delivering on this

A map of the infrastructure works being undertaken

commitment,” Crouch said.

“This includes road and footpath upgrades as well as sewer and water services.

“Over time, the works will

unlock development opportunities for our region by enabling significant private investment and realising the site’s potential as an

Infrastructure works begin at Mt Penang

employment hub.

“Estimates show that if Mount Penang’s full potential is realised, up to 3,000 new jobs could be created.”

Crouch said the $2M project would create at least 20 jobs for the duration of the works.

“I’m delighted to confirm that HCCDC is tapping into our

skilled Central Coast workforce, with Tuggerah-based Bolte Civil undertaking the works and using local labour and materials wherever possible,” he said.

“Bolte Civil will also create a Certificate III in Civil Construction Apprenticeship for a local Aboriginal worker.”

The first stage of works is now underway on Festival Dr and The Avenue.

HCCDC will work with nearby business and school tenants during this time to minimise disruption to the Mount Penang Parklands and its visitors.

Source: Media release, Aug 25 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Labor calls for extension of moratorium on evictions The State Opposition is calling for the NSW Government to extend the current eviction moratorium to the end of the year to protect vulnerable tenants across the State.

Deputy Labor Leader Yasmin Catley said the government

had failed renters and mum and dad investors, leaving the vast majority with no support at all.

“Many people are still struggling to find work and pay the bills – they shouldn’t have to also worry that, come October, they’ll be evicted from their home,” Catley said.

“One in three people in NSW

rents and it’s crucial we do everything we can to keep a roof over people’s heads during this crisis.

“We want to make sure tenants impacted by COVID-19 can stay in their homes and that landlords aren’t left high and dry.

“We have one of the most expensive rental markets in the

world; people are struggling just to keep a roof over their heads.”

Catley is also calling for hardship payments to tenants and landlords, regardless of whether they pay land tax or not.

But Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Labor is struggling

to understand that market forces control the property and rental market, not the NSW Government.

“In April, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NSW Government introduced new measures that encourage landlords and tenants to sit down and work out tenancy negotiations,” Crouch said.

“So far, this has given security and certainty to tenants that they’ll continue to have a roof over their heads.

“This has also helped landlords retain tenants at a time when the market is significantly lower,” he said.

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Steggall calls for PEP11 extension to be refused From page 1 Independent Federal MP Zali Steggall has called for an end to the PEP 11 permit for offshore gas exploration as community opposition to drilling offshore on the Central Coast continues to grow.

Advent Energy withdrew plans for seismic testing off the coast earlier this year following community backlash.

But with PEP 11 due to expire in February next year, Advent Energy and Bounty Oil and Gas have submitted an application to The National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA), to extend the title and change it to allow for drilling for gas.

Steggall told Federal Parliament many constituents had written to her with their concerns about PEP 11, which covers a huge expanse of the eastern coastline from the Sydney Basin to north of Newcastle.

“Offshore oil and gas exploration and production

through PEP 11 could have dire consequences for our ecosystems, tourism businesses, coastal communities and climate,” she said.

“Under no circumstances should it proceed.”

In a current action by local grassroots not for profit, Save Our Coast, which founded the campaign to stop seismic testing, thousands of emails have been sent to MPs calling

for an end to PEP 11.

The approval for the variation in title rests with the Joint Authority - the Commonwealth and State Resources Ministers Keith Pitt (Federal) and John Barilaro (State) - with the ultimate decision resting with the former, with no avenue for community consultation.

“Communities along the most heavily populated area of Australia should have a say in whether or not an existing

petroleum exploration permit, that affects the coast that defines them, is renewed,” Save Our Coast founder and director, Natasha Deen, said.

“The iconic east coast of NSW is home to millions, is in the whale migration path, hosts a rich biodiversity and brings millions of dollars to the economy in thriving tourism industries.

“Communities are deeply connected to the coast and

depend on it for livelihoods and wellbeing.”

Deen said drilling under the sea risks pollution and oil spill, given (oil is often present where there is gas) which could do catastrophic harm to the entire east coast of Australia and beyond.

She said PEP 11 was a “shocking plan to industrialise NSW’s iconic coastline”. “(It) risks devastating the delicate marine ecosystem, the

climate, the economy, and communities’ wellbeing and way of life,” Deen said.

“We are already struggling with the uncertainty of COVID 19, so soon after the devastating bushfires.

“We don’t need further uncertainty, stress and risk to our beloved coast, climate, livelihoods and way of life that PEP 11 brings.

“We need an economic recovery in renewable energy with its secure long-lasting jobs and lower emission industry and manufacturing, (and reduced household energy bills), that can support communities into a new safer, cleaner, prosperous vision for Australia, instead of drilling for fossil fuels off the iconic coast of NSW.” Save Our Coast has now collected more than 65,000 signatures on petitions protesting offshore exploration for gas.

Source: Media release, Aug 25 Save Our Coast

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Council seeks community input to graffiti management strategy Local residents can have their say on how the problem of graffiti should be tackled by commenting on Central Coast Council’s Draft Graffiti Management Strategy 2021–2024, now on public display.

The strategy sets out the approach Council will take in managing graffiti,in partnership with others, across the whole Central Coast.

Developed by Council in partnership with local stakeholders, it outlines five key priorities for graffiti management on the Coast: boosting rapid removal response; valuing partners in graffiti management; making it easier to report graffiti; providing legitimate art opportunities for young people; and education and crime prevention through environmental design.

Council’s Director of Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said that the strategy will replace the graffiti management plans of the former Gosford and Wyong councils to become the first whole of Central Coast Graffiti Management Strategy.

Sanctioned public art, such as this artwork in Gosford, is one of the measures which could combat the graffiti problem

“The draft strategy is based on evidence about what works, reflects best practices in graffiti management and is the result of input from a range of local stakeholders,” Vaughan said.

“Not only does it aim to create a sustainable, significant and measurable reduction in graffiti

on the Central Coast, it also looks at ways to increase community awareness and understanding of the issue and provide residents with legitimate avenues to express themselves creatively.”

Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council is committed to

working collaboratively with community partners and developing programs that will make a difference in stamping out graffiti.

“Graffiti affects neighbourhood appearance, businesses and community confidence in the safety and

security of public places,” Cr Matthews said.

“This strategy seeks to reduce the negative impacts of graffiti felt by the community and visitors and increase pride in local areas, so that we can make the Central Coast a better place to live, work and play.”

You can view the strategy and provide feedback at yourvoiceourcoast.com by September 13.

Source: Media release, Aug 19 Central Coast Council

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Evidence of heavy metal pollution in Lake Macquarie The Hunter Community Environment Centre will present evidence of heavy metal pollution in Lake Macquarie at a public hearing on September 1, as part of the NSW Government Inquiry into Coal Ash Waste Site Remediation.

The Inquiry was established on October 1, 2019 to inquire into and report on the costs for remediation of coal ash repositories in NSW. Co-ordinator, Jo Lynch, said the Centre had been investigating pollution from coal ash waste at Vales Point and Eraring power stations on Lake Macquarie and the findings would be revealed at the hearing to be held in Sydney.

Initially, the Inquiry Committee hearing was to be held on August 26 at Lake Macquarie, including site visits, but it was recovened to Parliament House due to COVID-19 health advice.

Lynch, said recent changes made to NSW power station Environmental Protection Licences (EPL) by the

Members of Central Coast Coal Ash Community Alliance testing waters near Vales Point Power Station, (from left) Bruce Derkenne, Ingrid Schraner and Gary Blaschke

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) forced power stations to increase monitoring and reporting of air and water pollution but failed to limit the majority of toxic water pollutants emitted by power stations.

“The licence changes are a positive but tiny step, and the public cannot yet be assured

that the EPA is protecting water from degradation by power stations’ coal ash pollution,” she said.

“Metals present in coal ash are carried by water into the environment where they can be consumed or absorbed by people and organisms and bioaccumulate, causing toxicological effects.”

Lynch said heavy metals escaping from Vales Point power station ash dam included arsenic, boron, cadmium, chromium, copper, manganese, nickel, lead, selenium and zinc.

“While the EPA licences for Vales Point now include monitoring for additional heavy metal pollutants in water, there’s still only concentration

limits on three of about 20 copper, iron and selenium.

“It’s a very small change and it’s still not a rigorous enough regime for limiting heavy metal pollution.

“Also, the limits are not in line with the National Water Quality Framework.”

Lynch said heavy metal pollution was the source of a

long-standing dietary warning on fish caught from Lake Macquarie due to elevated selenium levels, and a 2016 Department of Primary Industries report found that cadmium was also at potentially dangerous levels in Lake Macquarie mud-crab.

Hunter Community Environment Centre has also made calls for a levy for dumping coal ash by power stations.

Management at Vales Point Power Station was contacted for a response.

Each quarter, the results of water quality monitoring undertaken by Vales Point and Eraring power stations are published online on their own websites and on the National Pollution Inventory.

For Vales Point there are eight water monitoring points and latest NPI statistics show there has been 33 exceedences of National Water Quality guidelines between July 2013 and April 2020.

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Calls for more counsellors in schools The Central Coast Council of P & Cs has backed calls from the State Opposition for more counsellors to be provided for NSW schools as students struggle to cope with the impacts of COVID-19.

Shadow Minister for Mental Health Tara Moriarty said youth suicide rates were the highest they have been for 15 years and that two counsellors for every public school in the state had been promised in the lead-up to the 2019 election.

But questions on notice revealed that no additional school counsellors have been

placed in schools to assist students with mental health over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, she said.

“This is an enormously stressful and confusing time for young people,” Moriarty said.

“The need for frontline mental health services for young people is desperate.

“The Government cannot keep dragging its feet.

“Lives depend on these services.”

Central Coast Council of P & Cs President, Sharryn Brownlee, said the NSW government has the responsibility of guaranteeing students’ needs

are met with the appropriately trained teachers and support staff including school counsellors.

“As the incidence of emotional disturbances, stress and anxiety among students is increasing, we are again pressing for the expansion of psychological/ psychiatric counselling and early remedial services in schools,” Brownlee said.

“The youth suicide rate is unacceptable and there are ways to help prevent incidences.

“More needs to be done and promises must be kept.”

Brownlee said about one in five young Australians suffer

from mental illnesses including anxiety, depressive disorders, anorexia, and bulimia.

“These young people are at increased risk of dropping out of school, becoming homeless or ending up in the justice system,” she said.

“They are five times more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol and more likely to harm or kill themselves.

“Children’s mental health must be a priority.

“Funds and staff need to be in schools where children, by law, must attend every day.

“They need access to trusted school counsellors who are

available to them when the need arises.

“It is not acceptable they have to wait for weeks in some cases when help is need straight away.

“The needs of school students will be best served by properly integrated and expanded school counsellor services.

“Such services must have adequate ratios to achieve the support and save lives of children and young people.

“It is a shocking failure of ‘duty of care’ to vulnerable students to still have under resourced counsellor team spread thinly across a number of schools,

when all the evidence shows in school support is the safety net that saves lives.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he was advised that, on the Central Coast, every single public school currently has a school counsellor in place.

“Furthermore, the Central Coast Local Health District has employed three staff whose roles are to provide dedicated mental health support for children, young people and school communities,” Crouch said.

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Urgent action needed on aged care system Perspective The Central Coast has always been a popular place for older people to live: a relaxed coastal lifestyle; good healthcare; and a day trip into the city to visit old friends.

It’s no surprise that one in five locals are aged over 65.

At the same time, if you or a family member need aged care, it may be hard to find.

I found this out, much sooner than expected, when my Dad, Grant, was diagnosed with younger onset dementia in 2013.

Despite my background as a pharmacist and years working in mental health, nothing prepared me for being a carer and navigating the aged care system.

One of the first hurdles is an ACAT assessment, your entry into the aged care system.

The Morrison Government tried to privatise our community ACAT teams and only backed down after pressure from Labor and aged care advocates.

The next step is likely to be a Homecare package, support

that people rely on to stay in their own homes and peace of mind for families often living far away.

As of March, 1,226 locals were waiting for a federally funded home care package.

The wait time for high level

home care packages is now over 12 months, leaving many people stranded and vulnerable at home.

The pressure this places on families is immense.

They are forced to provide high level care while they wait

for the government to sort out their package.

Unfortunately, for many, the wait is so long that they need residential aged care before ever receiving that crucial home support.

Wait times for suitable residential care can stretch for months, and respite care is capped and can be expensive.

Over the last 12 months, three aged care homes on the Coast have closed, including the dementia unit at The Orchards, Lisarow.

Japara Wyong was purchased in 2018 with the view to redevelopment and, despite investment by the new owners, is closing its doors.

The federal government is responsible for aged care across Australia.

I have written to Senator Colbeck, Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, this week, seeking his assurance that residents of Japara and their families will be supported to find new places to live nearby.

Sadly, we have seen from outbreaks in Sydney and Victoria that COVID has put

further pressure on a system that has been in crisis for years.

The federal government cut $1.2B from aged care when Scott Morrison was Treasurer and have spent less than half the money promised during COVID-19.

The Royal Commission into Aged Care has heard harrowing testimony of abuse and neglect of older people in care.

Its interim report was called ‘Neglect’, which is not a word that any Australian wants to associate with care of their loved ones.

The Morrison Government has been criticised by the Royal Commission for failing to adequately prepare the sector for COVID. Recently, the Prime Minister flatly rejected the Commissioner’s recommendation for a national COVID-19 co-ordinating authority for aged care.

That’s after the recent outbreak at Saint Basil’s and following tragedies at Newmarch House and Dorothy Henderson Lodge in NSW. The government must act urgently to fix the crisis.

A good start would be proper funding and improved transparency so that providers will show how much of the money they receive from the government actually goes to quality care.

Fair pay, better conditions and improved training and support for aged care workers is crucial if we are to lift the standards of care.

I want to thank all the aged care workers in our community who are doing the most important work.

Right now, workers need access to personal protective equipment and proper training in infection prevention and control to protect them and the people they’re looking after.

All I wanted for my father was for him to die with dignity.

It’s all that any of us want.

There is no more urgent priority for the Morrison Government than fixing the aged care system.

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5G rollout continues on Coast Six suburbs on the Central Coast are among 450 sites statewide to have 5G coverage, Telstra announced this week.

East Gosford, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Watanobbi, West Gosford and Woy Woy Bay are among around 290 suburbs to have more than 50 per cent geographic coverage from Telstra 5G through 450 towers.

Telstra Regional General Manager, Mike Marom, said the rollout would continue over the coming months.

“We’ve reached a milestone with our 450th Telstra 5G site on-air in NSW and we’re reaching more and more people with the next generation

Exhibition of Amended State Significant Development Application Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies Facility SSD-8660 90 Gindurra Road, Somersby (Lot 4 DP 227279) Davis Earthmoving & Quarrying Pty Ltd Central Coast Independent Planning Commission

The development involves the expansion and upgrade of an existing resource recovery facility to enable the receipt, processing and storage of up to 200,000 tonnes per year of non-putrescible construction and demolition waste. Key amendments to the development include: A revised stormwater management system; Enclosing of crushing and mulching areas; Installation of dust and fire suppression systems; and Upgrades to Gindurra Road.

Exhibition Details

The amended State Significant Development (SSD) application, including amended Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), a Response to Submissions report, and accompanying documents will be exhibited from Friday 28 August 2020 until Friday 25 September 2020 and are accessible electronically on the Department’s website (www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ major-projects/projects/on-exhibition).

At the time of publishing this advertisement, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has not directed that a public hearing should be held.

Have your say

Anyone can make a written submission about the development application during the exhibition period.

Web submissions: To make an online submission, please go to the Department’s Major Projects website at www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects. Search for this project under www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/on-exhibition. On the application’s webpage, click ‘Make a Submission’. You will be required to log in or create a user account.

Follow the online instructions.

If you cannot lodge online, you can post your submission to the address below. If you want the Department to withhold your personal information before publication, please make this clear at the top of your cover letter and do not include personal details in your attached submission.

If you post your submission, it needs to be received by the Department before the close of the exhibition period.

Your submission must include the following:

• Your name and address, at the top of the letter only; • The name of the application and the application number; • A statement on whether you ‘support’, ‘object’ to the proposal (or are only making a comment); • The reasons why you support or object to the proposal; and • A declaration of any reportable political donations you made in the previous two years.

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and reaching peak speeds above 880 Mbps on the Gold Coast.

According to the umlaut results, Telstra 5G had 12 per cent more availability in Sydney compared to its nearest competitor as well as well as average download speeds that were nearly 50 per cent faster.

“We’ve made a commitment to roll out the new Telstra 5G network to more areas across metro, regional and rural Australia – and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” Marom said.

Source: Media release, Aug 25 Telstra

Organisers of the Facebook campaign Soap in Public Toilets have applauded a Central Coast Council decision to install soap dispensers in all public amenities blocks in the region.

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than ever for Australians to be connected, it’ll be even more critical in the future as we roll out our 5G network which is bringing faster speeds, greater capacity and a wealth of new uses, to our customers,” Mr Marom said.

A recent survey carried out by umlaut, the global industry leader in mobile benchmarking showed Telstra with the widest 5G availability in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and the Gold Coast.

The survey also showed that Telstra achieved the highest download speeds in each of these cities – with speeds of above 220 Mbps on average

A win for Soap in Public Toilets campaign

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of mobile technology,” Marom said.

“Every week we’re expanding Telstra 5G to more Sydney suburbs and into the regional areas of NSW so that as more 5G devices go on sale, our customers can have the latest devices on Australia’s best network.”

There are now more than 1,500 Telstra 5G sites on-air across selected areas of 53 Australian cities and towns with more than 1000 suburbs nationally more than half covered by Telstra 5G and more than 10 million people living, working or passing through Telstra’s 5G footprint every day.

“While it’s more important

Councillors made the decision after lengthy debate at their meeting on August 24, following an impassioned plea from spokeswoman for the Facebook campaign, Stephanie Short.

Short implored Council to install and maintain soap dispensers, vandal guards and signage in all Council-run public toilet sites across the local government area as a matter of public health urgency.

Following the decision, Short praised councillors for the “responsiveness to community concerns and preferences”.

Councillors voted to have soap dispensers installed in all Council-run public toilet blocks across the Coast, where possible and within available funding.

Vandal guards will be installed on 20 dispensers in blocks considered to be at risk of vandalism.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said in making the decision, Council had weighed up the health benefits of soap being available to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 against the high cost posed by vandalism and the risk of people being injured if they fell on spilt soap.

“Previously, we haven’t installed soap dispensers because councils usually experience very high rates of vandalism in public toilets, even with soap dispensers and

Stephanie Short has applauded a Council decision to install soap dispensers in all public toilets

equipment which are considered vandal-proof,” Cr Matthews said.

“There is also a significant risk of falls and injuries if soap lands on the floor, causing a slip hazard.

“However, we know that washing your hands with soap reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19, and we need to do all we can to reduce community transmission of the virus.”

To reduce the risk of slip hazards, the dispensers will be installed directly over washbasins.

But the decision wasn’t easily reached.

Following a question from Councillor Doug Vincent, the words “where possible” were added to the motion in case difficulties were encountered installing a dispenser in any particular facility.

Councillor Louise Greenaway said even without COVID-19, soap is important for personal hygiene and Councillor Doug Vincent said Council had to play its part in combatting the pandemic.

Councillor Chris Holstein

encouraged community members to “dob in” vandals.

Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the exercise should come in under the budgeted amount of $100,000.

But Councillor Troy Marquart was unconvinced and asked if paper dispensers or fan dryers would need to be installed, to which the answer was no.

Cr Marquart said the move would do “diddly squat” in combatting COVID-19 and raised concerns over the possibility of Council being sued in the event of a slip caused by soap.

“We’d be better off closing all public toilets except 10 and put soap and paper in there and stop the virus,” he said.

But Councillor Jillian Hogan said it was about “minimising risk”.

Soap works in keeping the virus at bay, she said.

The motion was eventually passed with only Cr Marquart dissenting.

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FROM THE MAYOR

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR PLACE

Our Town Centres are important places for our community.

Council is working hard to activate our town centres and drive business and economic development to them, including creating new experiences for visitors and residents to enjoy.

To achieve this, the Town Centre Advisory Committee, established in August 2019, plays a vital role in the continual improvement of our town centres to ensure we have vibrant hubs for locals and visitors. Together we can build on our strong community spirit, connections to each other and our local identity, fostering a sense of Belonging within the community.

Representation on this committee of Councillors, Council staff and community/ business members helps to preserve the local identity of town centres and the individual needs of each community whilst encouraging sustainability and growth. The key is ensuring our community is consulted and our Advisory Committees are one of the many ways to enable this.

We’re committed to strengthening our diverse population by creating new opportunities for connection, creativity, inclusion and opening the door to local sporting, community and cultural initiatives. We’ll work together to solve pressing social issues, support those in need and enhance community safety – and we’ll continue to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture that shapes this corner of the world.

We are committed to developing and enhancing our unique town centres across the Coast to drive business and economic development and create new experiences for visitors and residents.

Mayor Lisa Matthews Central Coast Council

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

The Coast has five principal (Gosford, Wyong, Terrigal, The Entrance and Woy Woy) and seven major (Toukley, Umina, Ettalong, Long Jetty, Avoca, Budgewoi and Kincumber) town centres.

We also have a ‘Town Centres Advisory Committee’ in place to oversee the transition to a more strategic and regional model of town centre management.

Community guiding Place Plans

We love our local spaces and recently our community has provided valuable feedback to us on two important Place Plans – one for Kibble Park in Gosford, and the other for The Entrance.

Place Plans aim to liven towns and improve local places and spaces for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors. They provide a framework to help us work in partnership with communities on a shared vision, including how we manage the Town, support events and activations and determine the physical infrastructure and services that best respond to local needs.

31 (The Entrance) and 99 (Kibble Park) people sent us their thoughts, ideas and opinions to help us shape these two plans, which we are going through now. The draft Place Plans will be made available for the community to provide further comment soon.

To follow these projects or have your say on other Council projects and initiatives including playgrounds, parks or major infrastructure visit yourvoiceourcoast.com

Major milestone for Woy Woy Town Centre

We’ve been working with our community to enhance one of our principal town centres – Woy Woy – increasing the vibrancy, safety and accessibility of this beautiful location.

Our ‘Let’s Talk Woy Woy’ project includes: • Wharf Redevelopment • Town Centre Strategy • Place Activation opportunities • Central Coast Heritage Study • New art installation • Upgrade of Woy Woy Tidal Bath • New Correa Bay Boat ramp • Upgrade of James Brown Oval • New amenities building at Roger’s Park Plus more! We’ve now started the main construction phase of the wharf redevelopment, which will be a centre-piece and draw-card to the area.

The project received $3.99million from the NSW Government’s Regional Communities Development Fund and $1.61million from Council.

Search ‘Woy Woy’ at yourvoiceourcoast.com

Help make use of vacant spaces

We are asking Central Coast visual artists or creative groups to submit their interest in using a variety of vacant spaces in our town centres to create art, showcase their work or run community workshops.

The local creative and arts industry has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and this initiative will provide much needed support to them, with the added benefit of further activating our town centres and supporting local businesses.

Creatives of any visual medium including arts and crafts, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textile and fashion, filmmaking, and other innovative visual art installations play an important role in contributing to local identity and can apply.

Search ‘creatives’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Community Bulletin - COVID-19 Information YOUR BUSINESS Bigger Backyard boosts local economy

More than 500 Central Coast businesses have signed up to boost the local economy by committing to buying and sourcing equipment and supplies within the region.

Since its launch in May, the Bigger Backyard program has attracted a total commitment from businesses to spend more than $25million with other local businesses this year. This will have an annual economic impact of more than $77million.

The Bigger Backyard is a business-to-business support campaign encouraging businesses to take a moment before they purchase from outside the region by checking to see if that purchase can support a local business. By pledging to seek local suppliers, businesses can play an active role in stabilising our local economy, stimulate jobs and build a stronger central coast.

It’s not too late to get involved and show your commitment for our employers and workforce – even a small commitment to spend locally means a lot for the wider community.

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YOUR SPORT

YOUR SAFETY

New rules for community sport

Community sporting competitions can no longer be held across different zones and regions, under new restrictions announced by NSW Health.

The rules came into effect on Wednesday 19 August and are likely to be in place for at least six weeks. They are designed to help prevent the inter-regional community transmission of COVID-19.

There are a number of restrictions on community sports, including: • clubs must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place • cease any activities that result in overnight stays, such as multi-day camps • cease face-to-face social activities, such as award ceremonies, dinners or end of season celebrations • avoid car pools or bus travel with people from different household groups • limit spectators to one parent or carer only, when a child requires parental supervision during a sporting activity.

For information about community sports and COVID-19 Safety Plans, visit sport.nsw.gov.au/ novel-coronavirus-covid-19

Face masks – an extra precaution

With increased community transmission of COVID, the NSW Government recommends people wear a face mask in some situations: • where physical distancing is hard to maintain, i.e. public transport or in shops • settings with a higher risk of transmission, such as for staff of hospitality and customer-facing venues • when attending places of worship.

Disposable masks should only be worn once. If using a reusable cloth mask, it’s important they are: • ideally made from three layers of breathable fabric • washed after each use or at least daily.

When putting on a mask, sanitise your hands and use the straps to place it on your head.

Only touch the mask to fit it snugly around your chin and nose.

To take it off, sanitise your hands, move away from other people and remove the mask, avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth.

Please continue to also stay home if unwell and get tested, maintain 1.5metre social distancing and practise hand hygiene.

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In defence of mountain-biking I was recently directed to the letter from P. Brandon, in which I was specifically described, and my reputation called into question.

As such I’d like to take the opportunity to respond to several of the points made in the letter.

Firstly, I challenge the validity of suggestions that Kincumba Mountain is being transformed into a ‘wasteland’ through the action of MTBers.

I’m aware of one new trail that has been built illegally over recent months and the majority of unsanctioned trails that have developed over the last 25 years.

However, the MTB community is in no way organised, and the unsanctioned building of trails isn’t within the control of any group of riders.

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions As such it’s also the case that illegal building is likely to continue in areas that are accessible to the community without effective management of trails in these spaces.

Moreover, it’s impossible to reconcile my own experiences of riding these trails in the dense bush of Kincumba Mountain, with the image of destruction and degradation that has been described.

It’s also these experiences

Bouddi Park not meant for mountain biking I am as appalled as everyone else that a booby trap has been found in the Bouddi National Park (“Bouddi Booby Trap”, CCN, August 7).

However, it seems that from the description of where the trap was found, this part of the park is off limits to cycling of any kind and is restricted solely to walkers.

The trails set aside for bikes are Hawke Head Dr and the Tallow Beach trail only.

This park was set aside for nature early last century by the stalwart Marie Byles after whom the lookout on the Scenic Rd at Killcare is named.

She fought tooth and nail to

that foster my desire to ride and protect the environments in which I do.

If the bush is destroyed or riders are excluded from it, so is an integral part of our lifestyles.

By failing to recognise this we’re missing an opportunity for a broader segment of the community to develop a relationship with the environment and recognise the importance of conservation.

Furthermore, it was posited that MTBers should use existing fire trails but unfortunately these are often poorly managed and eroded, making them dangerous to ride, worse for the environment than well managed MTB trails, and importantly, riding on fire trails doesn’t constitute MTB. As such the riders that I know want to work with local land managers to develop culturally

and ecologically sustainable trails that can benefit a wider portion of the community than just riders.

Formalising such networks would allow for the management of trails that provide the challenges and experiences that riders desire.

This would also help to control illegal trail building and offer the potential for things like multi-use trail signage to facilitate safe trail-sharing between groups like bushwalkers and riders.

Already, many walkers and families use the illegal trail network in areas like Kincumber and to make that community recreation more sustainable would be a great outcome for all.

Despite claims that it’s ‘hogwash’, the most current empirical research suggests that the environmental impact

of MTB on sustainably built and well-maintained trails is no more than that of bushwalking.

Indeed, rather than it being a case of specific activities damaging the environment it’s all about how effectively trails are maintained.

In other words, a poorly managed bushwalking trail will cause similar levels of damage as a poorly built MTB trail.

Several studies have also explored the effects of MTB in environments that are as ecologically unique and sensitive as the Australian Alpine region and have highlighted that properly managed trail networks can effectively mitigate against negative impacts.

For example, both walkers and riders might dislodge loose surface material like rocks and stones, but with appropriate management of water and

subsequent erosion, these materials will only travel a meter or so.

There has even been research that highlights the way unfounded and divisive mischaracterisations of MTB and riders as transgressive and troublesome can act as barriers to achieving these kinds of positive outcomes.

At the end of the day, it seems that those of us who’re invested in this issue have a lot in common and we should be working together as outdoor recreationists to achieve positive outcomes for all, including the environment.

It’s my hope that the broader Central Coast community sees this, along with the broader benefits that formalised and sanctioned mountain biking can bring to the region.

Email, Aug 24 J. Curtis, North Avoca

Lest we forget This Saturday marks 75 years since one of the most significant days in our nation’s history, Victory in the Pacific.

FORUM preserve this remnant of the much developed NSW coast so that nature and wildlife could forever flourish undisturbed.

The park was never intended as an area for speed or mountain biking.

If the Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, wants to expand mountain biking trails then find the money to purchase specific property to build such things, perhaps even divert the $4M set aside for the controversial Terrigal Haven walkway.

Email, Aug 12 L. Dover, Hardys Bay

VP Day commemorates the unconditional surrender of the Japanese to the Allied Forces in WWII – a conflict that claimed almost 40,000 Australian lives, wounded more than 66,000 others and saw more than 30,000 taken prisoners of war.

Without the sacrifices of

FORUM those who served, the lives we lead today would be vastly different.

It may be 75 years since that historic day, but it is important the contributions of those Australians who served our nation are never forgotten.

It is imperative that the stories of those soldiers continue to be entrenched into our nation’s memory.

There is no doubt COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on the way we live our day-to-day lives.

While the times have no doubt been testing and tragic, spare a thought for those who enlisted in WWII. Spare a thought for their families and friends who didn’t know if their loved ones would ever return.

Spare a thought for those whose loved ones did return

but were never the same due to the atrocities they witnessed and were exposed to during the War. This Saturday, I urge every man, woman and child to take a minute to remember those 575,000 Australians who served our nation so valiantly in WWII. Lest we forget.

Email, Aug 12 Shadow Minister for Veterans, Greg Warren

Ditch payroll tax It is no wonder that Australian companies go overseas owing to the payroll tax, energy not affordable and stupid planners who don’t care about our country.

I can’t buy Australian clothes,

FORUM thanks to the Whitlam government selling our industries to China for cheap slave labour and rubbish that doesn’t last any time at all.

I remember after the 1972

election more than 500,000 Australian-born British returned to their country of origin.

So, let’s get back to work Australia and get rid of any government that will not remove the payroll tax, and planners who are in the pay of

overseas developers who couldn’t give a toss about us only their own pockets.

When you go to the polls at the next election remember your country not outsiders.

Email, Aug 24 R, Findley, Point Clare

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Whither COSS, the hallmark of the Central Coast?

In the wider city of Gosford, I know that, in most places, I can look at the green horizons and know how precious they are to the Central Coast.

Gosford, and the area formerly identified as the Local Government Area (LGA) of Gosford, is possibly the only city in the nation to have such advantage.

This didn’t come about by accident.

More than 30 years ago an inspiring employee of Gosford City Council came up with the idea of the Coastal Open Space Scheme (COSS).

Championed by a number of people such as Malcolm Brookes, Robert Bell, Peter Wilson, Brian McGowan and others at the time, Gosford City Council put the scheme into action.

It was, and probably still is, the only such scheme in Australia.

The scheme saw a levy placed on ratepayers to establish a fund to buy and maintain land within the then LGA. This land was to be heritage land – land which held

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions significant flora and fauna value, and Aboriginal value.

Over the years, Gosford Council acquired a number of sites to be maintained and protected for future generations.

Current residents can visit these sites, and we all see some of the sites just by looking around at those green horizons which surround us in many parts of the LGA. Together with the national parks, they offer us a heritage and a future unlike any in Australia.

The levy raised by Gosford Council was used, as stated previously, to acquire and maintain valued heritage land.

There were certain requirements set out to

determine which land was acquired, and Council made those decisions.

COSS had its own budget and did not impact on the general budget.

In my 12 years (as a councillor) on Gosford Council, we discussed many issues around COSS, and it was obvious that most councillors and senior officers were committed to the scheme.

A significant problem was trying to zone the COSS lands.

The State Government wanted councils to revisit zoning within the LGAs, but because COSS is so unique, it didn’t fit into the zones set out by the State Government.

Council at the time tried to convince the State Government to establish a special zoning for our COSS lands, but the government wouldn’t allow it.

Despite that, other councils had been allowed to establish special zonings for special reasons.

For example, North Sydney was allowed a special business zoning.

During the last (term of) Gosford Council, the COSS levy came to a close and a decision

Ease restrictions on lending for granny flats and tiny homes These are exceptional times and our recovery needs exceptional action by parliament to think outside the square and do things that we have never thought possible.

We must change the way the banks restrict finance for granny flats and tiny homes if we are to kick start the economy.

The government has already done extraordinary things like the down-sizing measures and now can extend this action to both homeowners and rental tenants to help them build this product for both family members and non-family tenants.

Banks will lend on no security to buy a depreciating motor vehicle for $80,000 at 3 or 4 per cent yet have trouble lending on granny flat that won’t depreciate.

It doesn’t make sense.

CCN

FORUM Banking regulations must be eased and banks must be permitted and encouraged to lend on this product secured solely on the product.

When a purchaser builds up an equity in their new purchase they can sell it and use their equity to place a deposit on their new forever home.

In the case of a tenancy purchaser the landlord’s permission would be sought for a nominal additional rental to install and to protect the lender permission would be given for removal in the case of default on payments.

Councils must be encouraged to permit this housing at low cost and, if they don’t, the power should be taken away from them.

The results will be that the homeless (even pensioners)

will have a home whilst they save for their forever home; families can enjoy being close but not too close to other family members providing security to older citizens and relieving pressure on aged care; and mum and dad might even live in the new accommodation and young families could live in the original accommodation.

[Since] services already exist in the existing subdivided areas, [there would be no need for] new subdivisions, no new roads, water, sewer, schools, churches, playgrounds – they are all already there.

New low-cost housing will take pressure off the rental and housing market and prices might even drop making it easier still later to buy a first forever home.

Winners all round and at no cost to the government.

Email, Aug 24 K G Howes, East Gosford

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was made to close the COSS budget and transfer the money into general revenue.

Throughout the state, at that time, there was a political push for councils to save money (the amalgamations were coming!).

Gosford’s decision to hand COSS money over to the general revenue could be seen as part of the tightening of the belts.

And that is where my knowledge of activities around COSS ends.

Is heritage land still being purchased on our behalf?

Are the current COSS lands being properly maintained?

Are the lands being protected from illegal use?

How is COSS being budgeted for given that it had its funding thrown into the general revenue?

Given that we have new councillors and new staff over the last few years, what do they know about COSS? And what do they know about the passion around COSS? How often do current councillors receive reports on COSS? How has COSS been included into the policies of the amalgamated council (given that most of Gosford Council’s

policies disappeared in favour of Wyong Council’s policies)?

What is the future of COSS? September is supposed to include COSS Week in council’s calendar.

It would be an ideal time to highlight the wonders of COSS to the general public, many of whom are unaware of it, and to bring us up to date.

Is council planning on celebrating this unique and wonderful gift that previous enthusiasts planned and purchased and nursed for us and future residents?

Email, Aug 26 V. Scott, Narara

Paintbrush activism For many months I silently watched the timber privacy screens outside Central Coast Council slowly deteriorate.

Hoping that somewhere along the line Council maintenance staff may rectify the situation but alas no.

Where are all of the maintenance staff?

Maybe home based due to the

FORUM pandemic?

As there did not seem to be any action forthcoming I decided that enough is enough so on.

On august 2, my simple action of painting a message to the CEO on the screen prompted them into action.

This has had unexpected

success.

I am pleased to report that both screens have now been repainted and the difference has uplifted the Council frontage and made the front of the building look much more presentable.

Would this have happened without activism?

Email, Aug 19 N. Harris, Umina

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Man arrested for lighting bushfire granted bail Jarrod James, the 27-yearold man accused of deliberately lighting a bushfire in Brisbane Water National Park, has been granted bail.

James appeared in Gosford Local Court on Monday, August 24, to face charges of intentionally cause fire and be reckless as to its spread after he was arrested following a suspicious blaze that destroyed 150sqm of bushland off Woy Woy Rd, Woy Woy, just after 3:30am the Saturday prior.

According to police facts tendered in court, James was seen in the vicinity for three hours before the fire was reported and was arrested nearby shortly after.

Police also allege James was found carrying a lighter and heavily intoxicated at the time of his arrest.

In court James’ Legal Aid solicitor told presiding Magistrate, Alex Mijovich, that

Anyone with information about these incidents should call

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Three men charged after Empire Bay Rd car chase Three men have been charged after a police pursuit and crash on the coast.

his client was a hardworking father struggling to come to terms with a recent separation from his partner and that he would be willing to abide by any conditions if bail was granted.

With no eye witness accounts of James’ actually lighting the fire granted the Woy Woy man strict conditional bail stipulating that he must report to police

daily, live with his grandmother, adhere to a curfew, not enter any park or bushland, abstain from drugs and alcohol and not possess any fire lighting equipment.

James’ matter will return to court on September 3.

Source: NSW Police Media release, Aug 22 NSW Department of Justice Casefile R v Jarrod James 2020/00244761, Aug 24

House fire in Woy Woy Police are investigating following a suspicious house fire at Woy Woy. Emergency services were

called to the Angler St home around 10:40pm on Thursday, August 20, after reports a home was well alight.

Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze.

A 45-year-old man in an adjoining home on the same property escaped uninjured.

Officers from Brisbane Water have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the cause of the blaze, with police currently treating it as suspicious.

Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area between 10-11:30pm is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Source: Press release, Aug 21 NSW Police Media

At about 3:30pm on Saturday, August 22, officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a Volkswagen Golf on Bundaleer Crs, Empire Bay, after checks revealed it was reported stolen from Lisarow a day earlier.

When the Volkswagen allegedly failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated and as it continued, a marked police vehicle was allegedly rammed.

Shortly after the pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns, the Volkswagen and a MG A251 collided on Empire Bay Drive.

The Volkswagen driver, a 31-year-old man, and his passengers, two men – aged 27 and 21 – were arrested at the scene.

The passengers were taken to Gosford Police Station; however, the driver suffered facial injuries and was taken to Gosford Hospital under police guard.

The driver and sole occupant of the MG, a 71-year-old man, suffered an arm injury and was also taken to Gosford Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District attended, before an investigation commenced by the Crash Investigation Unit.

The two passengers were charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.

They were both refused bail and appeared at Newcastle Bail Court on Sunday, August 23, where they were formally refused bail to reappear at Gosford Local Court.

Upon his release from hospital, the 31-year-old man was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with 10 offences including: Drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, police pursuit, use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention, negligent driving (x2), not give particulars to other driver, aggravated dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm escaping pursuit, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, and cause bodily harm by misconduct, in charge of motor vehicle.

He was bail refused to front Gosford Local Court.

Source: Press release, Aug 23 NSW Police Media

Coach charged with assault at junior rugby league match Terrigal Wamberal Sharks Under 12’s Coach, Kristen Teasdale, has been charged with common assault after allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old boy at a rugby league match at Narara over the weekend.

Police say Teasdale ran onto the field after a brawl broke out between players at Carrington Oval on Saturday, August 22.

He was arrested a short time after the incident at a home at Bateau Bay. Brisbane Water Police Chief Inspector, John Zdrilic, addressed media regarding the incident the following day, confirming the assault charge against Teasdale.

Chief Insp Zdrilic confirmed a child had been taken to Gosford Hospital with facial injuries.

NSWRL Chief Executive, David Trodden, confirmed the organisation is investigating the matter and that Teasdale has been stood down from his

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coaching position pending the outcome of the investigation.

Trodden said the organisation

has a zero tolerance for any behaviour which threatens the safety of participants, officials and spectators and those found guilty face life bans.

“In circumstances where there is a police investigation it is not appropriate for us to be making any commentary about those who have been charged or any further commentary about the incident,” he said.

Teasdale’s matter is set to enter Gosford Local Court in November.

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Virtual submissions for NAISDA 2021 intake

Photo: Lisa Haymes

Kariong based dance college, NAISDA, is encouraging students aged 16 to 26 to virtually submit applications for its 2021 intake, a first in the college’s 44 year-long history.

NAISDA is Australia’s leading dance and performing arts training organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, delivering accredited training

programs that are rich in cultural learning and practice.

The Advanced Diploma course that begins in February is accepting regional and national applications and includes units in Cultural Dance; Cultural Knowledge; Contemporary; Urban; Hip Hop; Ballet; Choreography; Physical Theatre; Dance film; and Music Composition.

The new process abides by all COVID restrictions, allowing

applicants to complete instruction videos, exercises, and auditions from home.

NAISDA Head of Dance, Deon Hastie, said the program would also offer Zoom dance classes, as well as interactive Q&A sessions.

“We know our usual onsite auditions provide a valuable opportunity for students to get a sense of what being part of NAISDA is about,” Hastie said.

“We’ve tried to use the online

experience to connect in other ways, so we can get to know each other better.

“While the Zoom classes won’t form part of the audition assessment, it’s a great opportunity to meet our trainers and get a feel for what classes, and a day at NAISDA, are really like.

“We have four exciting online dance exercises to share, including Cultural Dance, Ballet, Urban and Contemporary

Indigenous Dance Technique.

“The whole process is interactive, supportive and fun.”

In 2007, NAISDA moved to Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong, establishing a mix of purposebuilt spaces and facilities on Darkinjung land.

NAISDA offers four nationally accredited courses, from Certificate III to Advanced Diploma with units in Cultural Dance, Cultural Knowledge,

Contemporary, Urban, Hip Hop, Ballet, Choreography, Physical Theatre, Dance film and Music Composition.

Applications to audition close on September 18, 2020, and online auditions close on October 2.

Visit www.naisda.com.au/ audition-for-naisda to apply.

Source Media release, Aug 24 NAISDA Dance College

New arrivals need a name Residents have the chance to name three of the region’s newest babies, with Central Coast Stadium’s residential Eastern Osprey family expanding to five.

Central Coast Council posted a video of the three chicks nestled with their parents on its Facebook page earlier this week and is encouraging people to comment on the post with possible name suggestions.

Council has confirmed evidence of the family’s nest on top of one of the Central Coast Stadiums light poles through verified CCTV footage.

The endangered birds have been living there since 2014, but this is the second year they have been living in a platform built especially for them by Council staff.

Stadium Manager, Kath Casey, said staff were thrilled to see the new chicks hatch, showing they have taken to their new home.

“They have really settled in now, and with their family growing, it is a real tick of approval for what we have done to help protect this threatened species,” Casey said.

“We love having them at the stadium and are thrilled to welcome these new additions

to the osprey family.”

The nest has not been removed because Eastern Ospreys have been classified as an endangered species under the NSW Governments Saving our Species management program.

The program commenced July 1, 2016 and pledged $100M over a five-year period to protecting all the state’s threatened species.

The program lists the degradation of habitat for urban or tourism development as the critical threat to the birds, with less imminent threats such as climate change and disease also contributing to their decline.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said she was pleased to see that positive Council action had led to an increase in osprey numbers on the Central Coast.

“We are actively helping increase the numbers of a threatened species which is not only great news for the osprey but for biodiversity in our region,” Cr Matthews said.

“We know the challenges of urbanisation and development are placing on our natural environment, and this shows that we can be proactive and live side by side with our most precious of species.”

Jacinta Counihan The Coast’s own osprey family is expanding

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Plant Society goes online The Australian Plant Society Central Coast has launched its first online sale, providing plant lovers with the choice of 26 species to help their garden flourish.

The decision to launch an online store comes after the cancellation of this year’s Plants Lovers Fair at Kariong, as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.

The shop will be accessible online through until October 16, with all the plants, including pictures, found on the Australian Plant Society Central Coast’s website.

The Plant Lovers Fair is usually held over the last weekend September, and Society Publicity Officer, Pat

Coordinator, Stephanie Francis, among some of the plants on sale

Carlton, said the cancellation would cause a loss of income.

“Australian Plant Society Central Coast has been a regular stallholder at the annual fair, and sales of our plants have been a major income source for us,” Carlton said.

“We have a dedicated group of members who propagate native plants throughout the year, especially for sale at the Plants Lovers Fair.

“This is a new initiative for us, and it’s taken a lot of organizing for our volunteers.

“But now we are ready to launch our online shop.”

COVID restrictions have not only impacted the society, but also the broader community.

“For many community groups, including the Central

Coast Group of the Australian Plants Society, life is just not the same,” Carlton said.

“Even now, restrictions on numbers and the inability to mingle and chat and share a cuppa at meetings is ongoing pain.”

The online shop is a silver lining in these uncertain times, and the Australian Plant Society Central Coast hopes the online sale will still be able to bring joy to the gardening community.

All plants purchased must be collected from Phillip House, Kariong, on either October 4 or 18.

The store can be found online at www.austplants.com.au/ central-coast.

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Art exhibition to engage community on mental health issues The local not-for-profit Central Coast Primary Care will be accepting entries up until Sunday, August 30, for its mental health art exhibition, which set to run in October.

The eight-day showcase will align with Mental Health Month, providing a platform for local people to enter artworks in a range of mediums and share their story.

Central Coast Primary Care’s CEO, Michelle Bradbury, said entrants do not need to be professional artists, but they must have had experience with mental illness personally, or through family, friends or as a carer.

“There’s still time to get your entry form in,” she said.

“Entry forms are due by this Sunday, August 30, but your artwork doesn’t need to be ready until early October.”

Artwork submissions can be

in the form of paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics, photographs, or pieces of writing.

The exhibition allows those whose lives have been affected by mental illness the opportunity to use art as a form of expression and engage the community in a better understanding of mental health issues.

The exhibition will be held from October 14-20 at the Community Gallery at Gosford Regional Gallery.

“We are working closely with the gallery to plan this year’s event to COVID Safe Standards.

“We will be reviewing these in the lead up to the event,” Bradbury said.

Entrants can enter online at www.ccpc.com.au/mhaw.

Source: Media Release Aug 26 Central Coast Primary Care

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his week in our immunity series we’re back in my favourite place to find solutions: the kitchen.

Our great grandmothers also recognised the value of broth and how to nourish their families in sickness and in health.

And we’re talking the miracle that is soup … or broth.

Just so you know, I’m steering well-clear of the definition debate (FYI, there’s an all-out war between chefs and nutritionists regarding how they define broth and stock) – I’ve studied in both fields and can see both sides, so am resigned to the using the terms interchangeably.

The fact that we’ve overlooked the value of broth in recent times is, quite simply, a travesty for not only our collective health, but our taste buds too!

Our taste buds are engineered to appreciate nutritional complexity and the range of nutrients found in broth make it far superior to any quick fix you can substitute.

Meat and fish broths have both been prized as a ‘cure all’ in traditional cultures.

The accompanying health effects are, indeed, very tangible.

It’s no coincidence that they are central to almost every single regional cuisine.

After quizzing people for many years about what they notice when making broth a mainstay of their diet, the main responses include: improvement in people’s skin, hair, nails and joints; improvement in the quality of their sleep; and a newfound ability to come through flu season unscathed.

Traditional cultures always consumed the ‘whole’ animal – not just the muscle meat, but the organs and bones too.

Serves 2

1. Gelatin

After vitamins and minerals, glucosamine is now one of the most popular supplements on the market.

Why? Because we’re suffering an epidemic of ‘broth-deficiency disorders’, most especially joint problems.

By neglecting to include broth in our diets, we have inadvertently side-stepped an entire family of these crucial nutrients that repair and

TOM YUM / TOM YUM GAI This is my all-time favourite Winter recipe – best served at the onset of a cold! It contains ginger, garlic and chilli, which are powerful antibiotics and antivirals in their own right. The Thai herbs aren’t merely aromatic miracles, they’re packed with an array of immune-boosting compounds and antioxidants to boot.

Homemade broth offers critical healthsustaining and immune-boosting compounds that we simply cannot get anywhere else, including brown fat and adiponectin.

(You might recall from my shivery column two weeks ago that cold exposure also boosts adiponectin, a fat-burning hormone which reduces inflammation and improves insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation.)

But broth contains many other important things, like …

2. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid

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Anyone who has already made the switch from stock powders and cubes back to brothbased cooking, will understand why.

So, what makes broth so special?

Gelatin, the cooked form of animal collagen, is arguably the first ‘functional food’.

Long before vitamins were discovered, gelatin was at the forefront of food research – from the 1700s up until the 1950’s, when food companies began manufacturing cheaper substitutes – and many French researchers concluded gelatin was valuable in treating ulcers, diabetes, infectious diseases and cancer.

Gelatin is a ‘hydrophilic colloid’, which helps to draw our digestive juices into the stomach for improved nutrient absorption.

You can absorb more nutrition from everything you eat, by simply incorporating broth into your cooking or sipping a small cup with each meal.

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Theme: Immunity series Topic: Bone Broth

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nourish our cartilage, joints, tendons, skin and bones and assist with wound healing.

Having worked for the NRL, I can tell you that in recent years, broth has been included in their repertoire for injury prevention, recovery and immune health.

3.

Digestible protein, minerals and electrolytes When we think of cows as a source of protein, we instantly think ‘meat’.

However only fifty percent of the protein comes from the meat – the other half is made up of the collagen found in the joints, bones and skin (the stuff we usually toss in the bin!).

When we make broth out of these elements, we are creating a protein-rich food that works as a protein-sparer.

That means we can eat less meat, when broth is included in a meal.

Peasants knew this and, in the present economic upheaval, we should too.

Other protein sources like meat, seafood and eggs tend to be high in a range of amino acids that can be pro-inflammatory if not balanced with those found in broth.

Broth contains the nourishing amino acids glycine and proline, which soothe the nervous

system, reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood and sleep.

Foolproof chicken broth Many of us intuitively crave chicken soup when we are sick and its benefits are now widely reported in scientific research – it isn’t called ‘Jewish penicillin’ for nothing!

So, here is my beginner’s fool-proof chicken broth recipe.

This is the simplest way to get rich, flavourful, extremely gelatinous chicken stock (and tender, slow-cooked chicken meat) to use for cooking.

You can add vegies, herbs and spices, but there’s no need to overthink it.

Place one whole pastured chicken (or 2-3kg of drumsticks) in a large stock pot, with enough water to cover and bring to the boil.

Skim any foam that rises to the surface, then reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover with a lid and cook for around 2 hours.

Allow to cool slightly, then carefully strain the broth into glass jars (in inch from the top, if you’re planning to freeze).

Allow the chicken carcass to cool, then pick the meat from the bones, to save for cooking.

3 tsp ghee or coconut oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1½ inches ginger, minced or grated 1 fresh red chilli, finely sliced (seeds recommended, but optional) 2 spring onions, sliced 1-2 sticks lemongrass (bottom third, sliced open lengthways) 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved 500ml homemade broth (fish, chicken, or beef) 1.5 tbsp. fish sauce 1.5 tbsp. maple syrup 1 large pinch of salt 2-3 tbsp. coconut cream Small handful mushrooms, sliced 5 large kaffir lime leaves, gently scrunched Either: 8-12 raw prawns (peeled) Or: handful of diced chicken meat, left over from brothmaking Small handful of either (or both): coriander or Thai basil, roughly chopped Juice of 1 small lime or ½ a medium lemon 1. Heat the ghee on high heat in a medium-sized pot. Sauté the garlic, ginger, chilli, spring onions, and lemongrass for 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes and continue to sauté for an additional minute. Add the stock, fish sauce, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to the boil, and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Add the mushrooms and kaffir lime leaves, simmering for a further 3 minutes.

3. Add all other ingredients except for lime juice, simmer for 1 final minute, then swiftly remove from heat.

Garnish with the lime juice and extra coriander to serve.

4. Enjoy!

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ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

Free social French conversation groups.

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

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

50+ SINGLE & SOCIAL GROUP Fun & friendship Monthly progam of dinner, dancing, scrabble, cards, Tenpin etc.

0437 699 366 0407 003 214

CCLC INDOOR BOWLS

WINE APPRECIATION CLUB

Would you like to read, write and share your poetry.

We hold workshops and create anthologies.

We meet the second Saturday each month.

Wyoming Memorial Community Hall. Contact us by email info@centralcoastpoets.com.au

or you may ring Clive 0419120347

HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

TOUKLEY DISTRICT ART SOCIETY

Painting, drawing groups and classes, demonstarations and workshops.

7 days 10am-4pm, Cafe Tues-Drawing group 10am Wed - Painting group 9:30am 4392 4666 toukleyartgallery@gmail.com www.toukleyartgallery.com.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends”

Safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year & social mornings Well-known guest speakers 0400 213 514 www.fabcnsw.org.au

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS

3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded folk Geoff 0447 882 150

COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

Not for profit service providing free legal advice Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm 4353 4988 contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

GOSFORD AND DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY

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

gosfordorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au

SENIORS’ COMPUTER CLUB

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

4307 9421

TERRIGAL WAMBERAL RSL SUB-BRANCH

Pension and welfare officers available to assist with DVA compensation claims and benefits Breakers Country Club Wed & Fri 10am – Midday Meet 2nd Sat 10am 4384 2661

Terrigal-WamberalSB@rslnsw. org.au.

U3A CENTRAL COAST

Enjoy a diverse range of courses and activities for seniors. Keep your mind active and make new friends.

0408 704 701

www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

VOLUNTEERING CENTRAL COAST

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

Training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Info sessions held regularly.

4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

LEARN TO DANCE

AUSTRALIA CENTRAL COAST SUB-SECTION

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

0400 103 765 brucesmith59@bigpond.com

COMMUNITY CENTRES GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE AND LEARNING CENTRE

WILDLIFE ARC

HEALTH GROUPS BETTER HEARING AUSTRALIA

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

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

DYING WITH DIGNITY

Campaigning to give those suffering unrelievable terminal or incurable illness the choice to receive legal medical assistance to die.

Quarterly mtgs, Erina Fair.

0434 426 486

robyncameron@y7mail.com Mon-Fri Chess, darts, handicraft, indoor bowls, knitting, line dancing, MEALS ON WHEELS origami, painting, pencil Delicious meals delivered free drawing, scrabble, Join us for a midday meal scrapbooking, sit & sew, table Help with shopping and tennis, Ukulele cooking classes 4304 7065 4363 7111

GOSFORD-NARARA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities Rooms for Hire 4329 4477 admin@gnnc.com.au

POINT CLARE COMMUNITY HALL

Community garden, paygroup, craft & exercise groups Function or meeting room hire 4323 7483 accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au

KARIONG NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Early childhood clinic, free family law advice, active playgroup, computer classes, OOSH services, fitness classes, arts & crafts, over 50’s friendship group, youth group, & social groups.

4340 1724 wwww.knc.net.au

Rescue and care for injured and orphan native animals.

24hr/day, 7days/week.

Meet 3rd Sun Wyoming Community Centre, Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming 10am 4325 0666

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Is Internet porn destroying your life.

Central Coast Leagues Club Community support, Zumba, We may be able to help.

2nd Wed book club, community garden, We are a 12 step fellowship Taste and be educated on wine facility hire, fine assistance, like AA. by various wineries. volunteer opportunity, CDAT & Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Purchases not mandatory OSHC/Vacation Care Central Coast Keith - 0420 722 529 4323 7483 Contact for further details accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au Fraser - 0416 831 088 www.gosfordcommunity.org.au 0473 631 439

Mon - Ladies Social Wed Night & Sat - Mixed Social Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire Lectures, demonstrations and Tuition given to learn and dance, discussion.

Level 2, Central Coast no partner required.

Weekly paint-outs Tues Leagues Club meet every Tues - St Luke’s 4349 5860 for locations 4334 3800 Anglican Church, 7pm Workshops 4363 1156 & 15 Lorraine Ave 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed GOSFORD NORTH Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed PROBUS CLUB Anne - 0409 938 345 Gosford City Arts Centre.

4th Tues, Grange Hotel, anneglazier@y7mail.com 4325 1420 Wyoming 10am publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF 4322 5560

CENTRAL COAST POETS INC

WYOMING COMMUNITY CENTRE

TERRIGAL 50+ LEISURE & LEARNING CENTRE

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

CENTRAL COAST ASBESTOS DISEASES SUPPORT GROUP

Support for those suffering with asbestos diseases and others interested in asbestos issues. You are not alone, meet with others who can share their experiences. Bring a family member or friend.

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

Maree 0419 418 190 4323 3890

HISTORY GROUPS HENRY KENDALL COTTAGE & HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Visit our c1838 Cottage & Museum with exhibits of early settlers. School and group bookings. Members & volunteers welcome. Open Wed/Sat/Sun 10.30am 2:30pm. West Gosford 4325 2270

TEMPO TERRIFIC CONCERT BAND

Plays popular music for community events.

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

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

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here call us on 4325 7369 or see www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

CENTRAL COAST GOJU-KAI KARATE

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

CENTRAL COAST SOARING CLUB INC

BLUE GUM FLAT TOASTMASTERS

SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB

PUBLIC SPEAKING

SERVICE GROUPS

MUSIC

CENTRAL COAST

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For anyone interested in early history.

INNER WHEEL CLUBS Don’t need to be a First Fleeter.

Women working together to Point Clare Community Hall CANCER INFORMATION make a difference and improve 2nd Sat 10:30am & SUPPORT SOCIETY lives while making new 4392 1926 4311 6254 Promoting prevention, self-help friends. and freedom of choice in Social outings and community therapies. involvment.

Henry Kendall Gardens Wyong 3rd Wed 6.30pm Summer 3rd Mon - 7pm, BRISBANE WATER BRASS Terrigal 3rd Mon 12 noon Winter 3rd Sat - 2pm Brass Band entertainment for Gosford North 2nd Wed 7pm 0410 696 458 the community playing all 0417 480 549 cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com types of popular music 0407 008 555 Wed 8pm -10pm 0419 274 012 PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY Mobile counselling service Make new friends & have fun supporting ALL people COASTAL A CAPPELLA while serving your community suffering from Domestic Award winning women’s Everglades Country Club Violence a cappella chorus.

3rd Monday of each month Counselling services Music education provided.

0478 959 895 Mon, Ettalong Baptist Church, Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ 0417 472 374 Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah.

ROTARY CLUB OF penlighthouse@gmail.com Performance opportunities.

GOSFORD www.peninsulalighthouse.info/ Hire us for your next event.

Supporting local & overseas 0412 948 450 communities.

AL - ANON FAMILY coastalacappella@gmail.com Share fellowship & fun.

GROUPS HEALTH Gosford Golf Club 6pm Thurs We offer hope and friendship SOUNDWAVES 0414 777 748 for people affected by A cappella harmony for men www.gosfordrotary.org.au someone else’s drinking.

Mon 7.00 to 9.30pm Al-anon family groups Central Coast Leagues Club, ROTARY CLUB OF meet weekly, please contact Dane Drive, Gosford GOSFORD NORTH 1300 252 666 Max 4324 3631 Active community minded club. al-anon.org.au Kieran 4324 1977 Many projects focussed on assisting youth ALCOHOLICS SYMPHONY Graham Black - 0410 509 071 ANONYMOUS

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Community Orchestra Fitness, yoga, bridge, Wed & Fri - 12.30pm, Progress Rehearsals Wed 7.30 - 9.45pm mahjong, zumba gold, line Hall Henry Parry & Wells Erina dancing, tai chi, painting, craft Street East Gosford info@sympnonycentralcoast.com & computer classes.

4323 3890 4384 5152

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Sharon Cheer wins Business Women’s Resilience Award Killarney Vale’s Sharon Cheer has taken out the 2020 Community Business Women’s Network (CBWN) Resilience Award.

Hosted by regional suicide prevention charity and CWBN project founders, the Iris Foundation, the award honours women from across the LGA who have displayed extraordinary resilience to overcome hurdles in their personal or professional lives and who’ve ‘bounced back’ effectively from the toughest times, a skill that has never been more important to the collective mental health of our local community.

Nominations were put forth by members of CBWN, with nine selected as finalists for this year’s award.

Each had the opportunity to share their inspiring stories of resilience on August 19 during the awards gala at Toukley’s The Ary. The event was opened by Wyong MP, David Harris, with a special presentation from Gosford MP, Liesl Tesch, who’s own story of overcoming

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challenges keenly aligns with the ethos of the awards.

Cheer was named as this year’s honouree for her

dauntless commitment to making the Central Coast a more diverse and inclusive place for people with disabilities

to work in.

Born with only 5 per cent hearing, Cheer works as a Job Centre Australia (JAC) trainer

for the Central Coast.

She has worked hard to manage the challenges that her hearing impairment

presents to not only thrive in her role but to also champion workplace diversity and inclusion in the region.

Prior to joining JAC in 2007, Cheer worked in a factory for 20 years and relied on lip reading to communicate.

It was isolating and is the exact type of situation that Cheer is now actively helping jobseekers with disability to avoid.

Now 13 years on, Cheer is still helping people overcome barriers to employment and for many jobseekers, she is a shining example of what can be achieved when employers take the time to understand disability.

Cheer has also helped dozens of employers come to this realisation and is particularly passionate about equipping employers with the tools and knowledge to better communicate with people with hearing impairments, which in turn helps create a more diverse and inclusive environment.

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BOOK REVIEW

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Don’t Cry, Dance: A Memoir of War, Love & Forgiveness

Author: Nina Angelo Publisher: Sydney Jewish Museum

Nina Angelo is an OAM recipient for her Service to the Arts and the (NSW) Central Coast Community.

She is a well-known artist and storyteller and this book is a memoir that combine’s Nina’s life with the tapestry of experiences of her mother and father, both Holocaust survivors.

Nina’s work in textiles has led her on a journey throughout Australia as well as Fiji and Tuvalu where she has taught workshops, organised festivals, and owned a store.

She is a mother and grandmother and … she is the daughter of Janka and Albert Yacoël, who were both sent to Auschwitz, the notorious concentration camp, and who both survived.

This is their story as well as her own.

Janka was born in Poland.

Her father, a doctor, went off to fight in the army when the war started.

Janka walked him to the bus stop as her mother “couldn’t face it. (She said she knew she

was not going to see him again, and she didn’t).”

Janka and her family survived many years under occupation – she went to school and worked at various jobs, but she was eventually apprehended by the Gestapo and sent to Auschwitz.

Albert’s family came from Spain but were cast out during the Spanish Inquisition to settle in Greece.

He was working for the resistance when he was given up by a German spy who had infiltrated the group.

He too was sent to Auschwitz.

While Janka’s and Alberts paths crossed at Auschwitz, it was in Paris, after the war, that they met again.

Janka and her friend have been given a tenpound note and while her friend wanted to spend the money on getting some basics, Janka fell in love with a teal blue dress, “Look, we never had anything ten minutes ago and we might not have anything in ten minutes time, but we’ve got our life and I really want that dress!”.

Albert sees Janka wearing that dress and they begin the rest of their lives together.

They live in Greece for a while, where Nina is born, but eventually settled in Australia, arriving in 1949.

Years later Nina is struggling with being a single mother, raising twins while trying to earn a living.

She has experienced two house fires (that’s

right, not one but two), which destroyed everything, including all the notes and tapes that Janka recorded about her life.

But Nina is spiritual and, when she is down, the universe supplies and years later she discovers a wooden trunk that has been in her possession.

Among the items in the trunk are Janka’s notes.

Another miracle happens when a friend tells Nina there is a web site that contains an interview Albert had given in 1986 for the Sydney Jewish Museum – seven hours of interviews.

What an amazing thing to find 16 years after her father’s passing.

I am not normally a fan of audiobooks, however Don’t Cry, Dance is available as an audiobook and, in this case, I think the story about Albert and Janka would make for great listening.

The characters’ accents are evident in the writing but to actually hear their words, spoken would be powerful.

I did have one issue with Nina’s story – I found it jumped around a bit, almost as a stream of consciousness rather than a cohesive memoir – but the story is powerful and the message of love, family (be it related or of the heart) and forgiveness is a powerful legacy and one we can all learn from.

Don’t Cry, Dance will be officially launched at the Sydney Jewish Museum by Resident Historian of the Museum, Emeritus Professor Konrad Kwiet on Sunday, 15 September at 2:30pm.

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Business & Property Reduce red tape to avoid construction “cliff” Business NSW Central Coast is calling for a reduction in “red tape” to get building projects off the ground, amid concerns for the region’s construction industry as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the construction industry employs one in ten Central Coast locals and has been the second fastest growing industry outside of health over the last decade.

“This regional growth has made construction a major employer and provider of vocational pathways for our youth with over 30 per cent of local Apprenticeships and Trainees placed in construction businesses,” she said.

“COVID-19 has been challenging for construction businesses.

“Prior to the pandemic, this industry was experiencing a boom, but now our local construction businesses are worried about the future as

Demolition in progress for the Archibald Towers in Gosford

they come to the completion of current projects and their pipeline of new work looking very thin.

“Over the last quarter, businesses are telling me they have seen an unprecedented increase in the competitiveness for local projects with some projects attracting nearly triple the number of construction companies bidding for a job, and not all bids are local.

“The number of new projects on the horizon for some of our larger construction businesses has also fallen for this time of

the year, “Health restrictions have had an impact on the industry and, in particular, the small business supply chain.

“Small businesses have seen impacts to their payment terms, numbers of trades people normally placed on jobs and increased costs of health compliance.

“The Central Coast is forecasting over 70,000 additional residents by 2040.

“This means we need housing, businesses and

community places built to keep up with this growth.

“With business confidence dropping to rock bottom levels, the ability for speedy recovery will depend on all levels of government working together to accelerate shovel ready projects in the region, increase local participation for local projects, and be relentless in removing local government red tape that delay large projects including housing and commercial builds.

“We could be facing an unemployment rate upwards of

13 per cent on the Central Coast by next year.

“Too often I am told of development delays due to local red tape.

“We have a CBD that needs reinvigorating, growth corridors that need to be built and housing estates that need to be approved.

“Let’s move on with these builds because our economy is dependent on it.”

Meanwhile. Master Builders Australia (MBA) is calling on the Federal Government to fund a new initiative, CommunityBuilder Grants, in the October Federal Budget to activate the construction of community and not-for-profit facilities.

“We are calling for the Federal Government to adapt the highly effective HomeBuilder scheme model to do for the commercial construction sector what they have done for the housing sector,” MBA CEO Denita Wawn said.

“Commercial construction activity will suffer a major fall of more than 17 per cent in

2020/21 according to our latest forecasts, “This will put under the viability of thousands of SME commercial construction businesses and the jobs of the thousands of tradies they employ, unless the Government steps in with measures such as CommunityBuilder.

“We propose that CommunityBuilder would involve the Federal Government providing applicants from the not-for-profit and community sector with grants to fund 25 per cent of the construction, up to a capped amount for example $5M, for facilities such as community centres, toilet blocks, libraries and training centres.

“Our modelling shows that an investment of $3.8B in CommunityBuilder would return a $6.8B boost to GDP and create 13,000 new jobs.”

Wawn said.

The MBA is also calling for an extension of the HomeBuilder grants scheme.

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Free TAFE course to assist small business adapt to COVID-19 With COVID-19 disrupting many small businesses and sole traders on the Coast, TAFE NSW is offering a fee-free short course designed to assist sole traders, microbusiness and other small business owners in managing the challenges of COVID-19.

TAFE is working in collaboration with Business NSW and Business Australia to deliver the course.

Sharyn Burgess, who runs the Community and Business Women’s Network, a business support group for women in the Central Coast community, participated in a pilot course run in the Northern Rivers region and said it had been a

helpful avenue to learn new skills which can be easily implemented into her business operations.

“The TAFE NSW teacher has experience being a small business owner and is very aware that the owner of a small business is often the person who is wearing many different hats,” Burgess said.

“The course has provided me with so many simple, practical tips on the types of website and social media marketing upgrades I could be doing and how to actually implement those changes.”

The two-week course offers training in the digitalisation of products and services, digital marketing, professional/ personal health, well-being,

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resilience and emotional intelligence.

Business NSW Northern NSW Regional Manager, Jane Laverty, said she received a lot of feedback through her conversations with industry and small businesses that they were struggling with digitalisation and professional well-being.

Research conducted indicates that 63 per cent of small businesses have been impacted by the virus in one way or another with 91 per cent stating that they are concerned about keeping their business afloat in the coming months, she said.

“While these are certainly difficult times, there are ways to mitigate the effects of the

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pandemic, and to proactively manage your business during this period,” Laverty said.

“The impact of COVID-19 had forced businesses to either go into hibernation or adapt their skillset quickly to survive the coming months.

“This TAFE NSW course has been designed to equip business owners with the practical skills they need for their business to survive the pandemic and come out thriving on the other side.”

Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the pilot course had shown that the extent of regional need has no borders.

“Business conditions are tough with our recent Business

Conditions report showing that business confidence on the Central Coast has hit rock bottom,” Martin said “Costs have escalated for business with owners citing they have nearly tripled their costs of marketing and advertising since May. “Internet costs have nearly doubled, and the cost of safety is really hitting the bottom line.

“Businesses have had to pivot their operations constantly in the last six months to survive.

“This has required new business thinking, new systems and processes and a brand new understanding of customer behaviours and loyalty.

“New data coming from the

Bigger Backyard Central Coast initiative – a collaboration between Gosford, Wyong, Peninsula and the Entrance Chambers – has shown that there is still a staggering 29 per cent of businesses on the Coast who are not digitally activated, nearly three times the national average.

“Whilst our businesses on the Coast are in the main resilient and innovative, business owners are experiencing ongoing fatigue and exhaustion.

“The next three months will be critical for the survival of many small businesses,” Martin said.

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Rezoning proposal a precursor to Old Sydney Town revamp A draft planning proposal seeking to rezone parts of a huge site at Somersby has been submitted to Central Coast Council, aimed at paving the way for a major revamp of Old Sydney Town (OST).

The plan was first mooted last year, when owners of the land World Culture Tourism Village (WCTV) announced a proposal to incorporate some of the remaining OST buildings into a mixed-use tourism resort and entertainment hub.

Following “extensive consultation with the community”, a spokesperson for WCTV said the company would work with Council on progressing the proposal and developing a “place-based strategy”.

WCTV bought the 120ha site, which incorporates both OST and the Reptile Park, in 2018, with CEO, Guben Huang, saying the company was committed to working closely with the community as it developed a detailed concept plan.

Huang said at the time the redevelopment would include a performing arts area, indigenous tourism and other entertainment and attractions; a bookable community facility or space for community and public events; boutique, dynamic exhibition and retail

The draft planning proposal contains a commitment to retaining some of the remaining Old Sydney Town buildings as part of the redevelopment

shopping opportunities; hotel and clubhouses, creative employment spaces; eco conservation areas and a food and beverage precinct.

It would also look at waterbased activities, residential living opportunities and a potential large format international retailer, he said.

But spokesperson for the Save Old Sydney Town Facebook group (with 9,000 members), Jake Cassar, said while members appreciated community consultation which had taken place, they felt their concerns hadn’t really been

listened to.

“As it currently stands, only a small portion of Old Sydney Town would be restored and reopened,” Cassar said.

“Also, there’s no guarantee that visitors wouldn’t be able to see the housing estate from Old Sydney Town, and this would really take away from the original concept of going back in time to 1788.

“I’m really hopeful that we can find a mutually beneficial middle ground that allows the owners to do some suitable and sustainable development but ensures that we receive a

Map shows proposed area of rezone

new and improved Old Sydney Town.”

The WCTV spokesperson said if the planning proposal were endorsed by Council to proceed to the NSW Government’s Gateway process, it would be placed on public exhibition for further community consultation.

“The reimagining and redevelopment of Old Sydney Town represents a compelling and unique opportunity for the Central Coast, with significant investment, major new employment opportunities and delivering a major boost to the

social and economic infrastructure for the region,” the spokesperson said.

“Importantly, the current proposal seeks to not only maintain but improve the Australian Reptile Park to create a unique Australian learning and recreational centre with improved amenities, conservation and tourism experiences.”

A spokesperson for Council confirmed a Request to Prepare a Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Amendment to rezone the former Old Sydney Town and current Australian Reptile Park

sites had been received.

“The request seeks Council’s support to prepare a Planning Proposal to rezone the land from E4 Environmental Management to a mix of land use zones, including: E2 Environmental Conservation; RE1 Public Recreation; R2 Low Density Residential; R3 Medium Density Residential; B5 Business Development; B7 Business Park; and SP3 Tourist zone,” the spokesperson said.

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JobKeeper changes could increase eligibility Employers on the Central Coast receiving JobKeeper might be able to receive the payments for more of their employees, following changes to employee eligibility rules implemented by the ATO. The changes followed on from recent amendments made to the Coronavirus Economic Response Package.

The key date for assessing which employees are eligible for JobKeeper is now July 1, 2020, rather than March 1, 2020.

Additionally, employees who meet the eligibility requirements can now be nominated by a new employer if their original employment with a JobKeeper employer ended before July 1.

Employees can still only be nominated by one employer at any given time.

“JobKeeper enrolments are still open,” ATO Deputy Commissioner James

O’Halloran said.

“We encourage all businesses to review the eligibility criteria and if eligible, enrol in the program to start receiving JobKeeper payments.

“Employers already receiving JobKeeper are encouraged to review the new eligibility criteria against all employees

and updated guidance is now available on our website.”

Employers should start paying new eligible employees a minimum of $1,500 per fortnight from the JobKeeper fortnight 10, which commenced on August 3.

For the fortnights commencing on August 3 and August 17, the

ATO is allowing employers until August 31 to meet the wage condition for all new eligible employees included in the JobKeeper scheme under the 1 July eligibility test.

Employers can commence claiming for the JobKeeper reimbursement for the new eligible employees from September 1 when they can

lodge their August monthly declaration claim.

“The ATO is here to support those doing it tough and knows how vital the JobKeeper payment is to the community,” O’Halloran said.

“We have provided more than $37B in JobKeeper payments to around 989,000 businesses

and not-for-profits.

“This means around 3.6 million individuals are now covered by JobKeeper.”

If you’re an individual, sole trader, small or medium business and you’re having difficulty meeting your tax and super obligations because of COVID-19, contact the ATO’s Emergency Support Infoline on 1800 806 218 to discuss tailored support options.

Further announcements by the Government regarding the extension to the JobKeeper Payment program are subject to the passage of legislation.

These changes will not impact JobKeeper payments until after September 28 and guidance will be provided in due course.

For information about the JobKeeper extension go to www.ato.gov.au/JobKeeper Source: Media release, Aug 19 ATO

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Broadwater Hotel demolition plan survives Councillor debate The demolition of the former Broadwater Hotel was almost put on hold when councillors debated its future at the Central Coast Council meeting on August 24.

Councillor Bruce McLachlan suggested the Council should not proceed with demolishing it until it had a clear plan for its future.

Councillor Louise Greenaway had brought the matter forward, suggesting Council should use the space in Mann St, Gosford, beside the Council chambers, as a temporary car park once the building was demolished.

Councillor Chris Holstein said he was happy to find alternative uses for the site but not car parking, which was unrealistic

The former Broadwater Hotel in Mann St, Gosford, is up for demolition – again Photo: Justin Stanley

because entry via Mann St was not appropriate due to safety issues.

But Cr McLachlan said it was a well-known business practice

that you didn’t knock down original structures until you knew what you were going to do with the site.

He said it was worth more

DAs time down to 34 days The median turnaround time for determining development applications (DAs) on the Central Coast is just 34 days, delivering more housing and opportunities for the community.

A report to councillors at their August 24 meeting said 716 development applications have been approved in the last quarter (April to June 2020) and 11,025 new dwellings since the start of the Central Coast Regional Plan in 2016.

Mayor Lisa Matthews said the Central Coast had been identified by the State

Government as a growing region and needed to accommodate 75,000 people and 41,500 new homes by 2036.

“It is great to see that we are on track to deliver the housing our growing community needs now and in the future,” Cr Matthews said.

“This is a real tick of approval and shows that the Central Coast is an area worth investing in.

“We are investing too in the services and facilities to create the jobs and opportunities this growing community needs.

“We are pleased to be working with the State Government to

deliver on the promise that is the Central Coast Regional Plan.”

Development applications can now be lodged online through the State Government’s ePlanning portal.

Council was one of the first in NSW to sign up to the new system on July 1 and it is expected to streamline processes and approvals even further.

From December 31, all applications must be completed through this portal.

with the existing building on it.

“Don’t devalue your site just because [you] have security issues with it,” he said.

Councillor Kyle MacGregor suggested the motion should include calling for a report back to Council on current and future plans for the site.

He suggested a site visit and a briefing.

Cr MacGregor said there were plenty of rumours of offers to acquire the site, “so let’s see if there can be facts to the rumours or not”.

This was added to the motion along with a note that Council did not intend to sell the site.

It looked like the meeting was going to adopt the new motion crafted by the councillors until Executive Manager Innovation and Futures, Ricardo Martello, said a tender was currently open and there were risks attached if it was withdrawn.

The tender had been withdrawn once this year, already.

He said the site was a serious risk to public health and safety

and the schedule for demolition was between September and December.

A vote was taken, and the motion failed to get the numbers, meaning that the tender remained in play with the plan to turf the site and put a fence around it once the old hotel is demolished.

“The buildings and site have not been operated and maintained to any level and have become significantly dilapidated over a number of years,” the tender summary said.

“As part of the plan of modernising and improving the economic vitality and sustainability of the Gosford Central Business District, the decision has been made by the Council to demolish the buildings on the site for future development.”

Tenders are invited from suitably licensed and experienced demolition contractors for the demolition of buildings and clearing of the site and close September 1.

Source: Media release, Aug 25 Central Coast Council

Koolewong development reduced to three storeys The above photo shows the amended concept of the 15-unit development at Koolewong which was passed by the Local Planning Panel on August 20.

Last week’s Coast News showed the original plan but the amended plans brought the development down from four storeys to three facing Brisbane Water Dr with a commercial element on the ground floor.

A parking driveway was removed to make way for an alfresco garden area for the commercial space, at the panel’s request.

The rear building element facing Couche Park will be two storeys consistent with other development facing the park.

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Suds still flying in council toilet soap opera Councillors voted to stop a “belligerent” Cr Greg Best from being heard during debate at Central Coast Council’s August 24 meeting.

It came during debate on soap in public toilets soon after Cr Best complained that viewers of the livestream were listening to a “bowl of vomit”.

Cr Kyle Macgregor said Cr Best had become “belligerent” during the debate and moved that the speaker no longer be heard.

Mayor Lisa Matthews agreed

to accept the motion and asked for councillors to speak for or against the motion.

Cr Best was the first to speak, saying the motion was “a nonsense” that Cr MacGregor had pulled because he didn’t want to hear the truth.

Cr Best then spoke about the number of code of conduct complaints and the costs of those to the ratepayers.

The councillors then voted that the speaker not be heard.

The motion was passed.

That was the end of Cr Best - for the moment.

Earlier in the evening, during discussion on the Gosford regional library, Cr Hogan addressed Cr Best directly, asking him why at every single meeting for three years he had felt he had to have a go at her.

Cr Best did not answer.

At the start of the meeting, Cr Best failed to get agreement for live comments to be opened up on the Youtube livestream of the Central Coast Council meeting.

CEO Gary Murphy said the meeting code of conduct would need to be changed for that to

happen.

The code is currently on public exhibition for community comment.

This was Cr Best’s most recent attempt to get chat opened on the livestream.

Cr Best also brought up the matter at the August 10 meeting and Murphy told him it was common practice not to allow comments.

“The Wamberal livestream had heaps of comments,” Cr Best said.

Deputy Mayor Jane Smith, who chaired the August 10

meeting would not allow the debate to continue as it didn’t relate to any item on the agenda.

Mayor Lisa Matthews was in the chair for the August 24 meeting when Cr Best again asked why the community was locked out of the livestream.

Murphy said it was raised at the last meeting and chat was not part of the code of meeting practice and so the council didn’t allow it.

Cr Smith said, as she had said at the August 10 meeting, the matter didn’t refer to anything

on the agenda so it should not be addressed as it was not relevant.

Mayor Matthews agreed and moved the meeting on to the next item.

But Cr Best did not give up.

Later in the evening, while the Council was debating an item on committees, Cr Best moved an amendment that included the chat option on livestream.

He failed to get the numbers.

Meanwhile, Council agreed to put soap in all public toilets.

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Council received over $111M in grant funding last year Councillors heard a report at their August 24 meeting that Council had received $111,373,070 in State and Federal Government grant funding in 2019/20.

The largest categories to receive funding was roads ($76.9M), with lesser amounts

for sporting facilities ($8.63M), water and sewer ($6.85M), coastal environment ($6.02M), emergency management ($5.02M) and footpaths ($ 4.5M).

Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council had received $92.02M in grants from the Federal

government and $19.3M from the State Government.

“With the impacts of the bushfires and COVID-19, many grant programs have been postponed, however Council has continued advocacy for future funding on projects that are ‘shovel ready’ and could

support our community’s recovery,” Cr Matthews said.

“There has also been a new Grant Finder tool that has already proved to be a valuable resource to support local businesses and community groups with more than 1,300 unique visitors and 272

registered users to the site since the launch in May. “Council is thankful to both the NSW and Australian Government for their support in funding which has enabled us to deliver vital projects in our region.

“We will continue to find

opportunities for savings and actively seek additional revenue opportunities through grant funding and other means to support our community and keep our local economy going.”

Source: Media release, Aug 25 Central Coast Council

Federal ICAC, industry exclusions on Council wish-list for NSWLG Conference Australia should have a federal independent commission against corruption, says Central Coast Council.

It was one of a suite of suggestions the Council will put up for adoption at the NSW Local Government conference, including one that Councillor Bruce McLachlan took exception to.

It noted concerns around impropriety and conflicts of interest that prevented developers from standing for election at local government level in NSW. It suggested that the Local

Government NSW should investigate if there were other industries that should also be excluded from running for election at local government level.

Cr Rebecca Gale asked what the intent was behind this; was any specific industry being targeted.

Cr Jeff Sundstrom said it was about giving guidance to councillors about whether their conflicts of interest should keep them out of the room or in the room and whether they should put their hands up to be a councillor.

He was looking for a stronger

framework so councillors weren’t taken out of a conversation unnecessarily.

Cr Troy Marquart called it an attack on real estate agents.

Cr Bruce McLachlan, a real estate agent, said it was a cheap shot.

“If that’s the best you can do to get rid of me, go for it, he said.

“If you’ve got a problem, come and speak to me directly.”

Cr Chris Holstein said he didn’t read personal attacks in the motion and suggested Cr McLachlan should not worry about it.

Cr Chris Burke said he had

been a councillor for 13 years and a real estate agent for eight of those years and this (attack on estate agents) had been thrown out numerous times.

The Council’s motion calls on Local Government NSW to lobby through the Australian Local Government Association for the federal government to establish an independent anti corruption body with power similar to those of the NSW ICAC model.

The Council also wants LGNSW to actively campaign for the NSW Government to restore funding and insure independence of the NSW Independent Commission

Against Corruption.

Cr Smith put forward the list of motions at the August 24 meeting.

It included seven councillors with voting rights who will attend the conference.

They are Mayor Lisa Matthews and Councillors Smith, Louise Greenaway, Gillian Hogan, Chris Burke and Richard Mehrtens.

Other motions were to lobby for State Government to pay in full to councils the pensioner discount in rates; for the State Government to return the waste levy in full to councils and for an increase in the

contribution from the federal government through financial assistant grants or alternative funding arrangements.

The resolutions will be finalised and circulated to councillors prior to submissions.

The 2020 Local Government NSW Annual Conference will be held November 22-24.

The Conference is the annual policy-making meeting for Local Government NSW and enables councillors from all over the state to come together to share ideas and debate issues that shape local government.

Merilyn Vale

Local businesses move to establish COVID-safe credentials Central Coast businesses are registering for COVIDsafe credentials en masse, with the number of local COVID-safe certifications increasing by 371 per cent in the past month.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member

CCN

for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said local business owners were rising to the challenge.

“New figures released last week show that a total of 2,191 local businesses now have a COVID-safe tick of approval, which is compared to 590 just a month ago,” Crouch said.

“I want to thank local business

owners who are doing the right thing to protect people on the Central Coast.”

Crouch said following the COVID-safe requirements is not optional.

“There are still some local businesses not doing the right thing and (they) risk being locations where COVID-19

could be more easily spread,” he said.

“NSW Police, Liquor and Gaming inspectors and NSW Health officials are enforcing the requirements and penalties for wrongdoing include significant fines or forced closures.

Crouch said the NSW

Government has made the COVID-safe registration process as easy as possible.

“There’s no excuse for local business owners to ignore this important requirement,” he said.

The Public Health Orders allow for penalties of up to $55,000, and a further $27,500

penalty for each day an offence continues, for businesses that breach these requirements.

On the spot fines can also be issued.

Source: Media release, Aug 24 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Council cedes authority over DLALC developments Central Coast Council has given away its planning proposal authority for Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) development sites.

Council had already refused the role for proposed residential developments at Somersby and Kariong late last year.

It has now added 2 Kanangra Drive, Lake Munmorah, 425 Bushells Ridge Rd, Doyalson and 380 Motorway Link Rd, Wallarah, to the list.

Council is suggesting the Department of Planning find an alternate planning proposal authority (PPA), such as the Joint Regional Planning Panel.

It cites the current biodiversity status of these lands, looming or missed deadlines to resolve outstanding planning matters, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DLALC as reasons.

“Due to the complex biodiversity, threatened species and infrastructure issues which exist on these sites, progression of these planning proposals has been challenging and protracted for all parties involved,” a report to the August 24 meeting said.

“Given the importance of the MOU between Council and DLALC, it is considered that appointing an alternate PPA, such as the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) or the Joint Regional Planning Panel, would be beneficial to cushion this ongoing local relationship as distinct from the technical agency coordination required at a State Government level.”

The planning proposals all allow for future residential development (or industrial development at Wallarah) and protection of environmentally significant areas.

Council concluded that in

Council had already given away planning proposal authority for a residential development at Somersby

relinquishing the PPA role for these sites, it could focus on the principles outlined in the MOU. “It will also enable Council to advocate for technical agency coordination at the State Government level in seeking to resolve the complex biodiversity, threatened species and infrastructure issues which exist on these sites within the planning proposal processes,” the report said.

The majority of councillors agreed but Councillors Jane Smith, Chris Holstein and Louise Greenaway voted against it.

Cr Smith said Council should be the planning authority and should get these matters resolved following due processes.

Cr Holstein said Council

shouldn’t give away any more planning powers and he doubted the State could meet the deadlines any more than the Council could for these complex matters.

But Cr Bruce McLachlan said it was in Council’s interests not to be in the way.

He said he would like the airport also handed over to the State Government to deal with.

Executive Manager Innovation and Futures, Ricardo Martello, said the intricacies involved as a result of the new Aboriginal State Environment Planning Policy (SEPP) made it quite challenging as there were contradictions with other planning instruments.

He said it was the first time the framework was being used.

The DLALC and Central Coast Council signed a MOU on August 2, 2018.

The MOU agreed to foster effective, respectful two-way communication between Darkinjung LALC and Council; reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples; and to promote and understand the custodial obligations, spiritual and cultural ties of Aboriginal people while also recognising relevant legislation and statutory processes which Central Coast Council must comply with in respect to Darkinjung land.

It established a committee to coordinate joint projects and to give oversight to any issues.

In February 2019 the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment released a suite of planning mechanisms to enable improved governance, empowerment, strategic and more efficient land use for land

holdings in the ownership of Local Aboriginal Land Councils.

The legislation included alternative process pathways for Planning Proposal requests lodged by or on behalf of a LALC. Darkinjung LALC and the Central Coast were chosen as the pilot group for implementation of the legislation.

Council had been working towards resolution of key issues of the proposals before that.

As the Planning Proposal Authority, Council was not the final consent authority but was responsible for ensuring studies and technical reports to support the proposals are completed to an appropriate level of adequacy, undertaking agency and community consultation and making any

final recommendations.

CEO Gary Murphy will arrange a meeting with the DPIE to discuss operational arrangements to transfer the planning proposals to an alternate Planning Proposal Authority; and the processes related to biodiversity certification and Strategic Conservation Planning for the Central Coast.

A spokesperson for the Department said it was aware of Council’s resolution to hand over planning authority of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council proposals.

Upon receiving formal correspondence from Council on the matter, the Department will appoint an alternative planning proposal authority, the spokesperson said.

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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. The consents are available for public inspection, without charge, at Central Coast Council offices in Gosford and Wyong, during business hours.

No

Date

58603/2020

13-08-2020 15 Plantation Pl

AVOCA BEACH

473/2020

10-08-2020 7 Lakin St

BATEAU BAY

630/2020

609/2020

641/2020

Address

11-08-2020 52 Marlowe Rd

11-08-2020 5 Bateau Bay Rd

Suburb

BATEAU BAY

BATEAU BAY

657/2020

14-08-2020 16 Forest Oak Pl

13-08-2020 24 Epsom Pl

BATEAU BAY

378/2019

14-08-2020 13 Grevillea Cr

BERKELEY VALE

659/2020

14-08-2020 201 Birdwood Dr

BLUE HAVEN

1404/2017

11-08-2020 26 Arizona Rd

CHARMHAVEN

57206/2019

06-08-2020 86 A Copacabana Dr COPACABANA

58690/2020

58556/2020

677/2020

07-08-2020 209 Del Monte Pl

11-08-2020 50 Pine Ave

BERKELEY VALE

COPACABANA

DAVISTOWN

Proposed Development

Verandah Extension & Minor Internal Alterations

Garage & Replace Existing Deck

Deck & Awning

Front Fences

Additions & Carport

Alterations & Additions (Amended Application)

Carport

Alterations & Additions to Indoor Recreation Facility (Amended Application)

Community Facility - Copacabana Mens Shed

Dwelling Addition

Partially Inground Swimming Pool

GOROKAN

400/2020

11-08-2020 251 Dicksons Rd

JILLIBY

GWANDALAN

Garage & Inground Pool

588/2020

13-08-2020 46 Donald Ave

KANWAL

58279/2020

07-08-2020 9 Koolkuna Cl

KINCUMBER

Use of Existing Garage for Home Business & Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

376/2020

11-08-2020 50 Noamunga Cr

1710 George 10-08-2020 Downes Dr

KULNURA

581/2020

10-08-2020 11 Captain Cook Cr

LONG JETTY

537/2019

10-08-2020 208 The Entrance Rd LONG JETTY

514/2020

12-08-2020 48 Waterview St

LONG JETTY

424/2020

12-08-2020 46 Nirvana St

LONG JETTY

744/2020

13-08-2020 5 Neale St

LONG JETTY

645/2020

14-08-2020 107 Swadling St

LONG JETTY

589/2020

13-08-2020 1 Little Cobbs Ln

MARDI

58581/2020

05-08-2020 13 Stachon St

NORTH GOSFORD

742/2020

11-08-2020 72 Perouse Ave

SAN REMO

1415/2017

12-08-2020 33 Richardson Rd

SAN REMO

57282/2019

07-08-2020 4 Kapala Ave

SARATOGA

96/2019

10-08-2020 8 James Rd

TOUKLEY

519/2020

14-08-2020 3 Tamar Ave

TOUKLEY

257/2020

13-08-2020 15 Leetes Ln

TUMBI UMBI

52244/2017

12-08-2020 82 Timbertop Dr

UMINA BEACH

57593/2019

06-08-2020 90 Osborne Ave

UMINA BEACH

58513/2020

07-08-2020 61 Ryans Rd

UMINA BEACH

58544/2020

14-08-2020 82 Cambridge St

UMINA BEACH

58576/2020

11-08-2020 3 Carpenter St

UMINA BEACH

58669/2020

58724/2020

07-08-2020 60 Castle Cct

13-08-2020 86 McEvoy Ave

58611/2020

11-08-2020 486 Tumbi Rd

WAMBERAL

1144/2014

11-08-2020

694/2020

12-08-2020 45 Golf Links Dr

54098/2018

13-08-2020 2 - 20 Yallambee Ave WEST GOSFORD

58163/2020

654/2020

1 into 2 Lot Subdivision

Dwelling, Shed & Inground Pool Staged Development (Amended Application)

Alterations & Additions

Residential Flat Building Comprising of 10 Units, Basement Parking & Demolition of the Existing Structures

Alterations & Additions

Detached Dual Occupancy & Torrens Title Subdivision Swimming Pool

Additions & Deck

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling Detached Secondary Dwelling & Inground Pool

WARNERVALE WATANOBBI

07-08-2020 89 Brick Wharf Rd

WOY WOY

13-08-2020 214 Yarramalong Rd

WYONG CREEK

14-08-2020 18 Windsorgreen Dr WYONG

Dwelling House

Dual Occupancy Comprising the Existing Dwelling & Construction of a New Dwelling, 2 Lot Subdivision & Demolition (Amended Application)

Dwelling House (Amended Application)

Multi Dwelling Housing 3 Lot Strata Subdivision & Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application) Proposed Plunge Pool

Dual Occupancy (Detached)

Split Level Dwelling (Amended Application)

Community Facility - Umina Mens Shed

Secondary Dwelling

3 Town Houses & Demolition of Existing Dwelling

Carport

Dwelling House

Garage, Shed, Swimming Pool Inground & Tree Removal

Subdivision Including 52 Residential Lots, 1 Drainage Reserve Lot, 1 Conservation Lot & 1 Road Widening Lot & Associated Infrastructure (Amended Application)

Inground Pool

JRPP Staged Development - Stage 1: Construction of New Club. Stage 2: Demolition of Existing Club & Formation of Carparking (Amended Application)

Detached Garage

Dwelling Shed

Complying Development Certificates No

340/2020

Date

Address

14-08-2020 18 Canterbury St

Suburb

Date

14-08-2020 17 Coventry Ln

HAMLYN TERRACE Dwelling

350/2020

14-08-2020 62 Loretto Way

HAMLYN TERRACE Dwelling

369/2020

13-08-2020 31 Hume Bvd

KILLARNEY VALE

314/2020

Proposed Development

HAMLYN TERRACE Dwelling

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

Carport

Development Applications

The following Development Applications are notified for public comment and are available for public inspection free of charge at the Central Coast Council offices in Gosford and Wyong, during business hours. Alternatively the applications can be viewed online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions close: 18 September 2020 No

Address

Suburb

759/2020

6 Moorah Ave

BLUE BAY

752/2020

19 Roper Rd

BLUE HAVEN

770/2020

100 Chittaway Rd

CHITTAWAY BAY

727/2020

5 Marion Pl

JILLIBY

59190/2020

14 Hobart Ave

UMINA BEACH

Description

Dual Occupancy (Attached), 2 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision & Demolition of Existing Structures Applicant - Acrow Investments Group Pty Ltd

Alterations & Additions Incorporating Carpark Extension, Landscaping & New Pylon Signage Applicant - Aldi Foods Pty Ltd LED Signage Applicant - All Pride Signs & Marketing

Installation & Operation of a 60m Telecommunications Lattice Tower Applicant - Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd

Digital LED School Sign Pylon Replacing Existing School Sign Applicant - CEO Architectural

Written submissions close: 25 September 2020 No

Address

Suburb

59209/2020

55 Springwood St

ETTALONG BEACH

4/2016

700 & 702 Pacific Hwy

HAMLYN TERRACE

Description

Demolish Existing Structures & Construct 3 Unit Multi Dwelling Housing Applicant - Knight Mapleton Design Partners

91 Small Lot Housing Development, Subdivision & Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application) Applicant - Thomas Paul Constructions Pty Ltd

Integrated Development

Written submissions close: 25 September 2020

No

Address

59058/2020

4 & 6 Mainsail Ave, ST HUBERTS 36 Cuttlefish Pde ISLAND

59063/2020

47 Helmsman Bvd, 3 Salacia Cl, 10 Barracouta Ave

751/2020

756 Yarramalong Rd

Above Ground Pool

Demolition

UMINA BEACH

WADALBA

623/2020

Detached Secondary Dwelling

Concrete Swimming Pool

13-08-2020 180 Johns Rd

37 - 53 Albert Warner Dr

Awning & Glass Enclosure

UMINA BEACH

764/2020

No

Dwelling

10-08-2020 22 Avonlea Ave

631/2020

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Suburb

ST HUBERTS ISLAND

WYONG CREEK

Description

Walkway & Pontoon Applicant - G F Williams The application has been made for the development consent under the Fisheries Management Act s205. Approval is also sought from the Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries).

Walkway & Pontoon Applicant - C V Beltran The application has been made for the development consent under the Fisheries Management Act s205. Approval is also sought from the Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries).

Adaptive Reuse of Existing Farm Buildings and Increase Guest Capacity Applicant - SJH Planning & Design 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.

Designated Development

Written submissions close: 29 September 2020

No

Address

Suburb

790/2020

20 Jack Grant Ave

WARNERVALE

Description

Waste or Resource Management Facility, Applicant - Tricon Mining Equipment Pty Ltd C/- ADW Johnson. The proposed development is Designated Development under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and Schedule 3 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000. The application is to be determined by the Hunter & Central Coast Regional Planning Panel due to Designated Development – Waste Facility. Submissions made in respect of the application will be provided to the RPP. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. The proposed development is Nominated Integrated, approval is also sought from Environment Protection Authority (under Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997).

During the exhibition period the application, accompanying documents and Environmental Impact Statement can be viewed via Council’s DA Trcker located on Council’s website www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au. Hard copy documents may also be inspected during business hours at Council’s Customer Service Counter, 2 Hely Street Wyong, for the period commencing 28 August 2020 up to the close of business on 29 September 2020. During the exhibition period any person may make a submission in writing to the consent authority. Submissions can be made using the standard ‘submission form’ template available on Council’s website or in writing to Council’s postal address. Submissions will be made available for viewing on Council’s website. To help the efficiency of the assessment process, no late submissions will be considered. Any person who makes a written objection to the proposal and is dissatisfied with Council’s determination of the application may appeal to the Land and Environment Court in accordance with Section 8.8 and 8.10 of the Act. If a Commission of Inquiry is held, the determination is final and not subject to appeal.

Central Coast Council is required to comply with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2019 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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Local Health District warning on meningococcal disease Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is urging parents and young people to know the symptoms and act fast if they suspect meningococcal disease to help prevent premature death or life-long disability.

As we head into late winter and early spring, infections tend to increase, and risk is greatest for children under five and for 15 to 24-year-olds.

Last year, there were 59 meningococcal cases in NSW, and three of these were in the Central Coast.

“Thankfully these cases recovered but they are still three more cases than we would like to see on the Central Coast,” said Dr Katherine Todd, Acting Director of the CCLHD Public Health Unit.

2018 was also a horror year for cases on the Coast, with two women dying from the disease,

Mischelle Rhodes died from meningococcal disease at Gosford Hospital in 2018

including 19-year-old Mischelle Rhodes who’s death rocked the community.

“Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection.

“It is rare but severe in that a

person can deteriorate quickly if the illness is not caught early.

“That is why people need to be aware of the symptoms and to seek medical advice early,” she added.

Symptoms usually start with a sudden fever, often with headache, nausea and drowsiness.

Neck stiffness, dislike of bright lights and a rash of

reddish-purple spots or bruises may also develop quickly.

Babies with the infection may be irritable, not feed properly or have an abnormal cry.

“The reddish-purple rash is a well-known symptom of meningococcal disease, but it is important to know that it does not always occur or may present late in the illness.

“If meningococcal disease is suspected, don’t wait for the rash before seeking treatment,” Dr Todd said.

Seeking medical help urgently can be lifesaving because meningococcal disease can be fatal in up to one in 10 cases.

One in five infections result in permanent disabilities, including learning difficulties, sight and hearing problems, liver and kidney failure, loss of fingers, toes and limbs, or scarring caused by skin grafts.

Vaccination is strongly

encouraged as a key prevention measure.

Under the National Immunisation Program, meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine is provided free for babies at 12 months, adolescents, and people of all ages with certain medical conditions.

In NSW, the adolescent dose is delivered through the school vaccination program in Year 10.

As of July 1, Aboriginal children up to the age of two years, and people with certain medical conditions, can also access free meningococcal B (Men B) vaccine.

NSW Health is investing approximately $140M in its vaccination program in 202021.

Source: Press release, Aug 17 Central Coast Health

Survey launched on Musculoskeletal conditions Central Coast residents living with musculoskeletal conditions or caring for someone with a condition are invited to take part in a consumer-driven survey being conducted by Musculoskeletal Australia.

In a pilot survey conducted in July all respondents said

affordable treatment options and services would better help them manage their conditions and three quarters said more government support, specifically for the ongoing costs of treatment, would also help.

A large number of pilot survey respondents were unable to work because of their condition

and have had to either retire early, stop working, change to part-time work or seen their career plans affected by their condition.

Respondents said they felt a substantial amount of financial strain as a result of the cost of allied health appointments, private health insurance, specialist appointments and

medications.

Three quarters of pilot survey participants were also living with another condition such as high blood pressure, heart disease, a mental health issue or gastrointestinal disease.

The survey results, once compiled, will provide MSK with a better understanding of the needs and experiences of

the 7 million Australians living with a condition and how their care can be improved.

It will also enable MSK to foster partnerships with other key stakeholders to advocate for more investment in the services and support required by those living with a musculoskeletal condition.

The survey was launched

nationally on August 19 and is live at https:// mskconsumersurvey2020. questionpro.com.au/.

For more information visit www.msk.org.au Source: Media release, Aug 19 Musculoskeletal Australia

Easier access to treatment for DV victims Victims of domestic and family violence will have easier access to public hospitals for treatment, as part of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 response.

The NSW hospital fees policy has been changed so that Medicare ineligible victims of domestic and family violence (DFV) will no longer be required to report the crime to police to access public hospitals at no cost.

The change by the NSW Government follows an Australian Institute of Criminology report that found DFV had risen during the pandemic.

The report also found a large proportion of victims were not reporting to police.

Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, said it is vital that people facing violence at home feel safe to seek support and care in our public hospitals, without fear of reprisal from perpetrators.

“A tragic, often hidden cost of the COVID-19 pandemic is the rise in violence on the home front and fewer opportunities to reach out for support,” Hazzard said.

“The NSW Government is helping to clear the way for victims of domestic and family violence to receive essential medical treatment and care in our hospitals, whenever they need it,” he added.

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CCRI on track to open in 12 months The $72.5M Central Coast Research Institute (CCRI) and University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School (UONCCCS) is on track to welcome its first students in 12 months’ time.

Fly-through vision of the new facility was released this week, offering residents the chance to take a sneak peek at the sixstory research and education facility as construction continues.

Located at Gosford Hospital, the facility will house state-ofthe-art learning areas including simulation wards and laboratories that will be home to the future of healthcare.

The CCRI and UONCCCS will operate partnerships between the University of Newcastle and the Central Coast Local Health District and will see staff move into the new building from early next year, with students to be welcomed from Semester 2, next august.

It is a joint project being delivered by the State and Federal governments and the University of Newcastle.

Member for Robertson, Lucy

E1 G A P SEE ATE D P U FOR A second Central Coast resident returning from overseas has tested positive for COVID-19.

Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed the resident tested positive whilst in mandatory hotel quarantine in Sydney.

A spokesperson for the District said the patient had been in isolation since arriving back in the country and would

Wicks, said the building will be home to pioneering research through the CCRI. “This first for the Central Coast will not only create a centre of excellence in healthcare, research and education right here on the Central Coast, but will also prove to be a huge economic boon for the region,” Wicks said.

“We know that universities can transform local economies like the Central Coast and help

drive future job growth and opportunities.”

Researchers will have access to dedicated and collaborative spaces, including specialist anatomy, histology and molecular laboratories and a microbiological physical containment level 2 – or PC2 – lab fit to carry out world-class research.

Spread across four floors, the University of Newcastle’s new clinical school will feature a 100-seat lecture space,

seminar rooms, problembased learning spaces and breakout areas for students and a library.

The building will include three simulation labs and laboratory settings that will expose students to real-life situations they could expect to experience as public health providers when they enter the workforce.

University of Newcastle ViceChancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky, said the clinical school will strengthen the

connection for students between education and healthcare on the Central Coast.

“Through our partnership with the Central Coast Local Health District, we are establishing a framework for practical application of lessons in local clinical settings, developing high-quality health practitioners who are reflective of the public health needs of the community in which they will work,” he said.

Central Coast Local Health District Chief Executive, Andrew Montague, said the facility will carry out worldclass research into integrated care and population health, while training the next generation of doctors and nurses.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Crouch said the relationship between health research and education would create a foundation for the Coast to become a leader in integrated healthcare.

As work on the building’s exterior continues, Wicks announced the appointment of Richard Crookes Construction as the fit-out contractor.

“As we move from the structural phase of construction to the detailed fit-out of the building, the reality of this world-class facility gets closer and I’m pleased that a regional business is continuing its work on this world-class facility,” she said.

Source: Media release, Aug 26 Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks

Coast remains COVID free but Local Health faces criticism over disclosure remain in quarantine until deemed non-infectious.

The news follows criticism by the ABC of Central Coast Health District for being opaque in its disclosure of information about a South Western Sydney cluster of seven positive cases that was linked to a hydroponic farm on the Coast last Friday.

While the District would not disclose the location of the farm, it’s understood the seven positive cases shared private

transport to the farm where they worked for a period.

Two Central Coast residents who live and work on the farm were identified as close contacts and have since entered home isolation as a precaution.

Both have returned negative COVID-19 test results.

A spokesperson for the District said there are no other contacts on the Central Coast from the farm linked cluster

and that there is no ongoing risk posed to the community by this farm or any produce.

With this latest case the second involving a Central Coast resident returning from overseas, the District and local MPs are encouraging residents to keep up with their distancing and hygiene practices and most importantly, to get tested for COVID-19 if symptomatic.

Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, is also

encouraging residents to keep up to date with the latest information about testing clinics on the coast.

“A second Central Coast resident returning from overseas has tested positive for COVID-19.

“I know a lot of residents across the Central Coast, like myself would like to wish the resident a good and safe recovery.

“This is a timely reminder to

not become complacent while out.

“Continue to social distance, where a mask and stay vigilant while around others.

“Importantly, if you are sick get tested and stay home.

“There is a Federal Government funded GP-led testing clinic at 331 Terrigal Dve, Erina,” Wicks said.

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No star dance-off for Cancer Council Stars of the Central Coast will not return in 2020.

The annual fundraiser sees notable locals from all walks of life battle it out on the dancefloor while raising funds for the Cancer Council of NSW Central Coast’s (CCCC) patient services and was due to take to the Laycock St Theatre in October after its original May date was postponed, but now the CCCC has confirmed this year’s event has been abandoned entirely and will instead be picked back up next year.

“Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, Stars of the Central Coast, which was to be held on October 11, has now been postponed again,” a spokesperson for the CCCC said.

“Cancer Council NSW and the team at the Laycock want to ensure that the safety of audience, stars, dancers and crew is maintained as our top priority.

“As Stars of the Central Coast is a high-energy dance production where our stars are in close proximity, the current

health crisis presents some challenges in achieving this, and we face additional challenges with audience members social distancing,” the spokesperson said.

With the decision not to go ahead in October now confirmed the CCCC has advised that all monies raised so far will now rollover to the 2021 and with $75,000 already banked it’s likely the next year’s event will be the most successful Stars of the Central Coast to date.

Also rolling over will be this

year’s cast of stars which includes Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch; NBN sports journalist, Steve Allan; and Central Coast Health ED doctor and health, fitness and lifestyle advocate, Dr Ash Bowden, among others.

“We are taking our fabulous 2020 group of stars into 2021 to roll out what will be our biggest and most amazing event to date.

“Same dance styles, same Stars, big new fabulous event.

“May 28, 2021, is our new

date and we hope that you can all be there to support this amazing community initiative.

“Cancer patients needs us now more than ever and we are determined to execute a fantastic fundraiser and a fabulously, fun and exciting show for our Central Coast community to enjoy,” the spokesperson said.

Coasties that bought tickets for the 2020 event have also been advised that their ticket will automatically roll over to the new date if they still wish to attend, with all ticketholders

to be contacted by the Theatre’s Box Office team.

Anyone unable to attend the new date can also contact the team directly to arrange a refund.

“Cancer Council NSW wants to say a huge thank you to our incredible stars, who have fundraised throughout incredibly challenging conditions, and remain focused for our 2021 event.

“We promise you this event will be worth the wait.”

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Buildings, bridges and bionic hands mark Science Week at CCGS Secondary students at Erina Height’s Central Coast Grammar School have celebrated a week of engineering, design and innovation as part of their National Science Week 2020 festivities.

Current restrictions meant the school’s usual Science Fair could not take place this year, with the Science Department instead creating a series of challenges that required students to look at problems from all angles, come up with solutions and test them out.

Year 9 students were first up and tasked to create an apartment block that can withstand an earthquake.

Working in teams, students designed and built towers between 35cm and 70cm high using straws, masking tape and recycled polystyrene boards.

A tray was then mounted at the top of the tower to place weights on before each tower was placed on vibrating exercise equipment to simulate an earthquake and increasing

Year 8 students with their bionic hand

weights were added to the tray.

Scores were given for the height of the tower and amount of weight the tower could withstand before collapsing.

Year 8 students were next up

and were tasked with creating and building a bionic hand to give independence back to patients who had lost a hand through injury or illness.

Students were able to create

their ‘hands’ using only string, straws, rubber bands and blue tack.

Tests took place to see whether the hand could pick up or grasp items.

Students were also tested on the hands ability to sign letters of the alphabet.

Year 10 students were challenged to build a lightweight yet strong bridge capable of

supporting a trolley carrying gold.

The lighter the bridge, the more points they received.

Only limited quantities of balsa wood, paddle pop sticks, masking tape, paperclips and thumbtacks could be used for the construction, so some creative thinking was required to create a sturdy and functional bridge.

Year 7 had the task of designing a cost effective chair that could carry the weight of two heavy family pets.

A number of design rules required students to think creatively and work together as a cohesive team to design a chair that met the specifications.

Teams were penalised if they used too many resources that would add to the cost of the build.

With each challenge designed to test and develop students’ critical, design and creative thinking skills, staff were pleased to see so many excellent and successful designs across the board.

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Blood and guts in HSC drama class When you think of the HSC Drama course your mind might immediately go to acting, improv or set building, but for one group of Year 11 students it’s all about one thing – gore.

For Year 11 students at Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Woy Woy Campus

Drama has been nothing but blood, guts and flesh wounds as they take a deep dive into theatrical stage makeup as part of their studies.

The fake blood was flowing as students tried their hand at creating realistic injuries for the stage via SFX makeup.

Hand wounds were the focus of the lesson with students

creating some truly ghastly looking cuts, tears and slashes that’d have any parent dialling Triple Zero.

In more good news for families, students’ next lesson in theatrical makeup will be centred on creating the look of broken bones.

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OLSS creative playground to support outdoor learning Excitement is building at Terrigal’s Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School (OLSS), with the school’s new creative playground hopefully just a few months away.

The new space is set to double as an outdoor learning area and imaginative play space that incorporates natural elements and loose parts to

give students total autonomy in how they learn, play and utilise the space.

According to OLSS Principal, Robert Peers, stage one of the project will cost around $40,000 to install, with funds raised through the school’s 2019 Fair by the Sea and its Parents and Friends Association, with the design purposefully left open for possible future expansion.

And with the project now out for tender Peers is hopeful the new space could be operational before the end of the school year.

“A lot of research into learning options and creative play options went into this project and the school community is excited to see it taking shape,” Peers said.

As a learning space Peers said the design would easily

lend itself to the sciences and to STEM subjects, with the emphasis on loose equipment and adjustable features perfect for conducting experiments.

With the space to be open to students during breaks it’ll also help test the limits of their imagination and could well become the most unique play space in any school on the coast.

“Through this space we want

to give students permission to play creatively.

“We know students don’t always want to do things in a highly structured place or setting so it’s hoped this will be a welcome addition for those kids who want something a little bit different, who want to exercise their minds in a fun outdoors way,” Peers said.

Despite the emphasis on free play and marching to the beat

of your own drum, Peers is also hopeful the new space will appeal to kids interested in more traditional lunchtime play looking to switch things up.

“The space is there for all kids to enjoy and to engage their minds and we’ll be encouraging them to get out there and try something new,” Peers said.

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Terrigal HS plans for Nextgen Business Challenge Terrigal High School (THS) has commenced planning for its upcoming Nextgen Business Challenge.

The challenge is a flagship program of Illuminate Education Australia and provides high school students with an authentic entrepreneurial environment for them to activate the confidence, creativity and capability to reach their full potential through solving problems in their community.

THS has held a challenge for its Year 10 cohort for the past three years with students interested in participating in 2020 able to do so online to comply with current COVID-19 restrictions.

“All students will learn the basics of starting their own business and they will be required to develop a business idea aligned to a theme.

Terrigal High School’s 2018 Nextgen Business Challenge students

“In teams, they will be required to produce real world business documents, including business plans, financial forecasts, idea pitches and marketing collateral and they will also be involved in a

number of smaller, fun and very useful challenges along the way.

“Deadlines will have to be met and points awarded to teams for each submission and challenge.

“Expert support will be provided throughout, while content is taught and assessed by business and community leaders who have agreed to donate their time to mentor our students, albeit, via Zoom due

to the Covid restrictions on school visitation,” said THS HSIE Teacher, Dale Massie.

“Not only will students learn about important entrepreneurial and business skills, they will also learn more about useful

life skills including stress and team management, independent learning, budgeting, planning and time management/prioritisation, meeting deadlines, innovative and creative thinking and public speaking.

“This challenge and the skills that will be developed throughout the week, should have a lasting impact on students, not only for Year 11 and Year 12, but also postschool education and for their working lives,” Massie added.

The Challenge will run at THS from November 23-27.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to ensure that their child attends all five days should they participate in the event.

Source: Newsletter, Aug 21 Tania Turik, Terrigal High School

Council offers paid work for Uni students University students entering their last or second to last year have until this Sunday, August 30, to apply for an undergraduate program offering one-year paid employment with Central Coast Council.

The program gives Central

Coast students the opportunity to gain real-world experience and work skills with experienced professionals in their chosen area of study.

Council’s People and Culture Executive Manager, Krystie Bryant, said the undergraduate program helps students gain practical real-life knowledge in

their profession, while continuing their study.

“The program provides experience within a multidisciplinary environment and assists with developing their early careers while they learn first-hand about what’s involved in the day-to-day tasks in their chosen

profession,” Bryant said.

“We regularly check in with all participants to ensure they are on track and supported and arrange networking opportunities for students and supervisors.”

Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council is committed to supporting a range of

employment opportunities for young people on the Coast.

“It’s important to ensure our youth have access to opportunities to live, work and study here on the Coast,” Cr Matthews said.

“Council is one of the largest employers on the Coast and is able to offer a range of

opportunities for our undergraduates to gain valued experience in their chosen career.”

To apply, visit centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/careers Source Media release, Aug 24 Central Coast Council

Erina HS students create Inoue inspired artwork

Visual Arts students from Erina High School have produced some stunning works of art made entirely of natural materials.

As part of their studies into Japanese artist and photographer, Raku Inoue, who is renowned for creating eyecatching pieces in the likeness

of insects and other animals out of backyard materials, students were challenged to forage for materials to create their own Inoue inspired pieces.

Using sticks, leaves, flowers, moss, rocks and other bits and pieces, students artfully arranged the materials into the likeness of insects.

The intricate and delicate work saw butterflies, beetles, ants, snails and dragonflies brought to life whilst simultaneously giving students

a hands on lesson into the power of composition and arrangement in artmaking.

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Crusaders cruise to top of Waratah 1 ladder BASKETBALL The Central Real Crusaders Men’s team put on another strong showing last weekend (August 22) to defeat the Norths Bears 76

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Terrigal toppled From page 40 RUGBY UNION Things just got a little more interesting in the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) first grade competition with one draw, one upset and a breakthrough win for Gosford in a Round 6 weekend of exciting rugby.

In the upset of the round, Hornsby defeated Terrigal at The Haven Oval by 19 points to 9 in one of the best games of rugby on the Coast for quite a while.

The first half was a very even, defensive struggle with neither side able to cross for a try and the half-time score of 9-9 was the outcome of a tense penalty shootout.

At that stage, the match was up for grabs.

In the second half however, Hornsby were able to penetrate the Terrigal defence to cross for two tries, leaving the Trojans supporters a little dumbstruck.

Hornsby lock Wes Faupula and flanker Tevita Piukala had outstanding games, but the whole Hornsby team played well to topple last year’s premiers and competition favourites, Terrigal.

The Trojans were best served by fullback Adam Danckert and flanker Elekana Laupola.

The win by Hornsby also saw the team take home the Challenge Shield which Terrigal has held since 2018.

In the match of the round at Slade Park, a titanic tussle between minor premiership contenders Ourimbah and The

Lakes ended in a thrilling 31-all draw.

Ourimbah got away to a great start with two early tries to go to a handy 14-0 lead, but The Lakes fought back to square up the score line midway through the second half.

Ourimbah then surged ahead again with another converted try and a penalty goal to go into the break with a 24 points to 14 lead.

Once again however, The Lakes rebounded with two more tires and a penalty goal of their own and, by fulltime, the teams could not be separated on the scoreboard.

Ourimbah flanker Jimmy Cunynghame, winger Jack Stonestreet and prop Stephen Finley all had stellar matches, while halfback Matt King and lock Josefa Biu were both able to cross for two tries apiece.

For The Lakes, halfback Logan Hemopo was outstanding while lock Peni Rauuni, winger Fillimona Seru and centre Ishaq kali Meehan all had strong games.

The Lakes Lathan HutchinsonWalters notched up 16 points with a try, four conversions and a penalty goal.

Over at Heazlett Park, Avoca Beach proved they will be in

contention for the big games at the end of the season when they defeated Warnervale by 43 points to 15.

Avoca Beach led early but Warnervale wittled away the lead to just two points, 17-15, by halftime.

In the second half however, the Avoca Beach attack kicked into gear posting 26 points. To win comfortably in the end.

Avoca Beach locks Aiden King and Harry Layton were once again thick in the action, with centre Alex Halls, who scored two tries.

Warnervale were best served

by hooker Cameron McNamara, who scored both his team’s tries.

The win sees Avoca Beach now placed in fifth spot and well within firing distance of the competition leaders.

Gosford proved too strong for Woy Woy at Gosford Showground, running out winners by 31 points to 21.

However, they certainly did not have it all their way.

After trailing 7 points to 10 early in the first half, Woy Woy seemed to be taking control of the match and took the lead late in the first half 14 points to

10.

Despite some penetrating rugby however, Woy Woy were not able to convert their pressure into points and it was Gosford who posted two tries in the second half to take away the competition points.

Gosford’s Under 19 prop Sulivenusi Hakalo had a strong game while Woy Woy’s Junior Stowers and Wade Hannell continued their fine form this season.

Round 7 marks the strat of the run home in the shortened CCRU season and several enthralling contests await.

In a crucial match, Hornsby will take on Avoca Beach at Mark Taylor Oval where the home team Hornsby take on Avoca Beach with both teams coming off impressive wins and both playing an expansive style of rugby.

Terrigal will host Warnervale at The Haven Oval next Saturday and the home team will be keen to get back into the winner’s circle.

Gosford will take on Kariong at Gosford Showground and, after posting their first, longawaited win last week, may start as slight favourites Ourimbah will be strong favourites when they travel to Woy Woy Oval to meet Woy Woy, however it wouldn’t be the first time a confident visitor was torn apart in the Lions’ den.

Source: Match Report, 23 August Larry Thompson, CCRU President

COVID drives cricket umpire course online CRICKET

protocols.

Central Coast Cricket Umpires’ Association (CCCUA) has advised the annual Laws of Cricket seminar has been delayed and will not be staged as a face to face seminar this year, due to the latest advice received from NSW Health regarding COVID-19

CCCUA Country Zone Representative to the NSW Cricket Umpires’ and Scorers’ Association (NSWCUSA), David Grainger, confirmed the decision and noted the course will need to be conducted online and will occur prior to the commencement of the 2020/2021 Central Coast

Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.

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“The course is conducted by NSWCUSA Trainers, and covers all aspects of Cricket umpiring, including a complete explanation of the Laws of Cricket.

“It is an ideal training course for prospective umpires and is also used by those with experience as a refresher

course and to learn about any Law changes.

“New umpires can gain accreditation by sitting the exam at the end of the course.

“Further advice re conduct of the course will be published when received,” Grainger said.

Source: Press release, Aug 23 Tony Booth, CCCUA

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Local umpires are advised that changes have been made to the upcoming NSWCUSA Laws of Cricket seminar Photo: Cricket Australia

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APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

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Terrigal toppled

Things just got a little more interesting in the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) first grade competition with one draw, one upset and a breakthrough win for Gosford in a Round 6 weekend of exciting rugby.

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Heart extinguish Sparks to make it five out of five NETBALL Central Coast Heart have delivered another stint of heart racing netball in the Origin Premier League Netball Competition, with some high intensity matches against long term rivals, UTS Randwick Sparks.

Milly Lupo in action for the Heart Under 23’s squad with support from Erin Asquith Photo: May Bailey/Clusterpix Photography

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The Opens made it five out of five, with another high scoring performance, locking down an early lead that after the first quarter put the Sparks at a points deficit that they struggled to come back from.

“It was goal for goal in the

opening quarter, but the Heart started to pull away in the second, keeping the Sparks to just four goals in the whole quarter,” said Club Captain, Alisha Walsh.

“Coming into the fourth quarter, we were ahead by 10, but strong adjustments to positional changes from our opponents allowed us to take that up to 20 goals, to take the win 56-35,” Walsh said.

The Under 23’s left nothing in the tank as they went point for point against the Sparks to come away with a 42-all draw that came right down to the

wire.

Having been down by three points in the dying minutes of the game, Walsh praised the team for equalising, but admitted that time got away from them on the court.

“Our second quarter was our best, winning 14-7, however, the girls did lose momentum in the fourth.

“They did well to pull back the goal deficit with only a few minutes to go, but time beat them, and they were unable to score a winning goal,” Walsh said.

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