2 OCTOBER 2020
ISSUE 262
REAL INDEPENDENT LOCAL WEEKLY NEWS
Legend Lachie in rip rescue
News
The first cultural element has been installed at Leagues Club Field in the form of large timber poles decorated with traditional Aboriginal art. See page 6
Out&About
Situated centre stage in Terrigal lagoon, Pete Rush’s newest sculpture, Reflection Weaver, is bound to bring in a crowd. See page 17
Out&About Nipper, Lachie Muldbrock, helped save two young boys from a rip at Umina Beach while out surfing with his dad and uncle on September 29. At around 8.15 am, 11-yearold Lachie noticed the two
boys, who were fully clothed, struggling to swim against a strong current. He bravely paddled his nipper board out to sea 150m and used his lifesaving skills to pull one of them onto the board. His uncle retrieved the other boy who was closer to shore on
his surfboard. Muldbrock’s father assisted him as he negotiated the waves on the way to the beach where a rescue team was waiting. Surf Life Saving Director of Lifesaving, Simon Cusack, said this is a timely reminder for all Central Coast residents and
visitors to remember to always swim at patrolled beaches and supervise children. “Sadly, this is an all too often occurrence,” Cusack said. “When children are left on the beach unattended, they can end up in real danger in the water.
“The heroic effort and instinctive reactions of Lachie Muldbrock demonstrate the valuable lifesaving skills our young members learn as part of the nipper programs.” Source: Media release, Sep 9 Surf Lifesaving Central Coast
Support building to keep Mariners on the Coast Central Coast Council has committed to working with the Mariners on a potential five-year agreement which would see the A-League football club remain in the region. The Council confirmed its support for the club at a crisis meeting held on September 29, attended by business leaders, members of the football community and local MPs as well as Council CEO Gary Murphy and Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp. The meeting was called amid fears the club, which is
up for sale, could be relocated outside the region, with an offer already on the table from Canberra. Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council valued the contribution made by the Mariners to the Central Coast and was keen to work with the Club to ensure it remains and thrives in the region. “We have expressed our commitment to working on what a potential five-year agreement between Council and the Mariners might look like,” she said.
Spring is the season for babies at the Australian Reptile Park with park keepers starting up their daily pre-school feeding session for the newest joeys. See page 19
Sport
The Central Coast Roosters reign supreme, with the minor premiers completing their dream run through their inaugural NSW Women’s Rugby League Competition by claiming the premiership title.. See page 40
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Puzzles page 23
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