Coast Community News 324

24 DECEMBER 2021

ISSUE 324

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

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

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

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Business

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Council staff receive termination letter in week before Christmas - page 8

Omicron cases surge ahead of Christmas

As foreshadowed by the new Central Coast Local Health District CEO, Scott McLachlan, the number of daily COVID-19 cases doubled in the 24 hours to December 23 with three reported hospitalisations - See story page 25

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

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Is PEP-11 really dead in the water?

Source: NSW Health

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

The permit expired in

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

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

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

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Sport

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

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Still recovering

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Residents of Chittaway Bay are campaigning for the installation of public bathroom amenities at Lions Park, the home to a piratethemed playground.

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Back on the water

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

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

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Each year staff at Hakea Grove’s compete to have the most festive wing at the centre and this year the competition has been fierce.

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Business

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

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Ourimbah Region Residents’ Association (ORRA) were hoping to convince Administrator Rik Hart to send the plan back to the town planners for further work.

“Mr Hart is voting on what is actually contained in the plan, not what staff are advising him is in the plan,” ORRA member Brian Davies said.

“I recommend that he read

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and understand it and do a site visit to understand the issues that the community are raising about steep hills and fire and flood threats that make the proposed plans dangerous and unworkable.”

ORRA wants a masterplan which has a coherent vision for the future of Ourimbah; that reflects the community values of the residents of Ourimbah and provides certainty for any Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan changes.

ORRA says the masterplan does not reflect the extensive community consultation held after the Councillors’

2019 decision.

“Ourimbah Region Residents’ Association (ORRA) ran a survey across the whole Ourimbah region to be sure we were presenting a consensus community view,” ORRA said.

“We liaised with Council staff and elected Councillors over a period of months and believed we had achieved a result that would suit all parties.

“None of this consultation is mentioned in the plan and most of the community feedback has been ignored.”

Member for The Entrance David Mehan shares ORRA’s concerns.

“On 27 April 2020, the then elected Councillors unanimously resolved to support the concerns of the Ourimbah Region Residents Association about the Masterplan by limiting building heights and protecting the heritage of the area,” he said.

“Surprisingly, the April resolution was not referred to in the six page report prepared

by Council staff for tonight’s meeting.

“Ourimbah residents are rightly concerned that Council staff are seeking to ignore a legal resolution and direction made by the elected Council about the Masterplan.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) welcomes the provisional approval of the Pfizer vaccine for Australian children.

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Sport

It was an exceptional return to football at Central Coast Stadium for the Mariners, defeating rivals Sydney FC, 2-0, on Sunday for the first home game win of the new season.

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

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

premises last week.

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

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

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

Store Manager of Ocean Beach Tyrepower, Vic Mostaert,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

proposal would “drastically affect her business.

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

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

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

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

Business

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Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Business

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

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New emission limits don’t satisfy campaigners

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

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

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

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

The new ruling states that the power station must cut NOx

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

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

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

came into effect in 2012.

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

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

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

the exemption request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

When Santa met Elvis

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

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Business

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

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Education

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

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

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

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Sport

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

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

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

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

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

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

by May next year.

Morrison said last week that while gas is an important part

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

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

Kindergarten students at Woy Woy Public School received a very special delivery during Week 10 of Term 4 2021.

environment and oceans.

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

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

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

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

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Business

Source: NSW Health

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

The permit expired in

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

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

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

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Sport

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

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

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Candidates not convinced

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Primer Minister Scott Morrison making the announcement at Terrigal on December 16

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

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“The Administrator should not adopt the staff recommendation without referencing the April resolution and confirming its continuing application.”

Speaking in State Parliament in May this year, Mehan said the Ourimbah masterplan had benefited from Councillor input to staff recommendations.

He made the remarks during debate on whether the Coast should have a judicial inquiry into the Council which had been put under administration and the Councillors suspended.

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A very caring Christmas

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

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ORRA urges Hart to ‘read before voting’ A group of residents from Ourimbah were facing a last-ditch attempt to hold off a masterplan for Ourimbah that Central Coast Council was due to adopt on December 14.

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Two years after the Black Summer bushfires threatened the Central Coast, two local volunteer emergency service organisations have been given a share of over $400,000 for projects that will assist in their recovery and strengthen their emergency response capabilities.

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

Last week Tucker became the owner of a 2012 Toyota Aurion courtesy of Nick Karagiannis and the team from Crash Claim Accident Management, based at Homebush, who were touched by the grandmother’s plight.

It all began on August 23 when Tucker’s 1997 Toyota Camry was towed away by Council.

The car had been parked at the end of the cul-de-sac where Tucker’s daughter and her family lived at Point Clare for several weeks.

“My daughter and I had swapped cars because I needed the use of her larger station wagon but because of COVID lockdowns, my car sat there mostly unused for about eight weeks,” Tucker said.

“It was parked legally and was registered until November.

“On August 26 I received a letter from Council warning me my car could be towed only to discover it had actually been taken three days earlier – the

Wendy Tucker and her daughter accept the car from Nick Karigiannis and Crash Claim staffers

day on which the letter was postmarked.

“My daughter rang Council and got a call back the following morning.

“They were most apologetic but told her the car had already been crushed.

“My daughter was so upset her husband had to call me with the news.

“I was flabbergasted that this could have been done with no notice.

“Council said they had placed stickers on the car and doorknocked the street where it was parked, but my daughter did not see any stickers and was not door-knocked.”

Tucker’s story featured on ABC Radio and then on A

Current Affair, which is where the crew from Crash Claim came in.

Owner Nick Karigiannis said the company liked to do something nice for someone at this time of year and decided to gift Tucker a much newer car than the one she had lost.

“We did a similar thing for another person last year,” he said.

“We saw Wendy’s story on A Current Affair and decided we could help.

“Wendy was completely shocked.

“We had set it up so she thought she was going for pictures with her grandchildren so she was all dressed up.

“Then we delivered the car to

her mother’s home at Kincumber.”

The crew handed over not just the car but also a baby seat, flowers and a $2,000 cheque to help with legal fees.

Tucker said she was overwhelmed by the gesture.

“Although my car was old, it was still very roadworthy,” she said.

“This car is much newer.

“I have had to borrow my daughter’s car while being without one so it was very welcome.

“I had been told to meet my daughter and her family at my mother’s home for threegeneration Christmas pictures and when I went to the door there was the team from

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“And pulling into the driveway was a lovely white car with a big red bow.

“I was completely overwhelmed.

“It was hard to believe that people who don’t even know me can be so generous – it gives you faith in humankind.

“I am incredibly grateful.”

Tucket said despite the windfall she would continue to seek compensation from Council.

“They shouldn’t be let off the hook,” she said.

“Council has been in touch a few times and most recently they said they would offer me $3,000 in compensation.

“But I lost not only my car, but also several thousand dollars’ worth of equipment which was inside it and also crushed.

“I think an offer of $3,000 is very rude.”

A spokesperson said Council had commenced discussions with Tucker in early September 2021 and continued to work with her to ensure a reasonable outcome.

“As Council is discussing an outcome with the owner, we are unable to provide further details at this time”

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the spokesperson said.

The incident has led to a review of Council’s vehicle impounding process to ensure additional criteria (above and beyond the legislation) are considered before an abandoned vehicle is impounded and/or destroyed.

Council has changed its operational process to provide 14 days’ notice before impounding a vehicle.

“This extends above and beyond the three days’ notice required by NSW legislation,” the spokesperson said.

“Council has also changed its policies and procedures to ensure that it does not destroy abandoned vehicles that hold current registration.”

“In addition, Council has provided updated information for the community on our website including helpful resources about legal parking on public or Council owned land, and the process undertaken to manage reported abandoned vehicles.”

More than 1,817 abandoned vehicles were reported to Council last year, 200 of which were impounded.

Terry Collins

Have your say on Council's plans for long term financial sustainability Council invites ratepayers and residents to consider what is needed for Council's long term path to financial sustainability by reviewing plans now available on public exhibition. The draft revised Community Strategic Plan, Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan, Draft Fees and Charges, Draft Long Term Financial Plan, Draft Workforce Management Strategy, and Draft Revised Asset Management Strategy will be available for community submissions until Friday 21 January 2022.

This is a step required by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) should Council make a submission to IPART for a Special Variation. The documents reflect Council's situation and identify the need to apply for a Special Variation. Council has considered five scenarios and included three scenarios in the Long Term Financial Plan for the community to review and comment on the implications outlined for each scenario.

The Delivery Program includes actions and projects that Council will deliver over the next three financial years and incorporates Council's continued actions to reduce expenditure through efficiency gains and moderate adjustments to service levels.

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From page 1 NOPTA, as the regulator, will grant the applicant 30 days to respond to the notice of intention to refuse the application.

Permit holder Asset Energy (a subsidiary of Advent Energy) has since foreshadowed a “consultation and assessment process that could take several months” and candidates for Robertson remain cynical.

Asset Energy Executive Director, David Breeze, said the Government’s announcement

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Is PEP-11 really dead in the water? ignored science and the need for gas and the company looked forward to working with NOPTA and the Government over an “assessment process” he said could take “several months”.

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

“Asset Energy has at all times followed correct procedures and due process in seeking to retain our rights to explore much-

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needed gas resources offshore NSW. “Asset has the technical expertise and has demonstrated the financial capacity to complete the proposed exploration program in a timely and safe manner.”

He said the proposed exploration zone was more than 20km from the coast with estimates indicating there was enough gas there to provide energy to NSW for more than 20 years.

He said while drilling for gas,

Asset Energy also intends to explore the potential for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in an area about 100km from some of Australia’s largest CO2 emitters.

He acknowledged that many in the community have genuine questions about the activity and said the company will respond in a forthright and truthful manner.

“But it is important that we have a public discussion which is grounded in fact,” he said.

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allowed to distort debate.”

Independent candidate for Robertson, Vania Holt, said of the announcement: “I really don’t think we’ve witnessed a more scripted beachside performance since the final season of David Hasselhoff’s Baywatch”.

Holt said Morrison has done what Keith Pitt could have done in February with the stroke of a pen.

“So, why do it in Robertson, why do it now, and why the big performance?” she said.

“Is it because there’s an election imminent?

“Is it because the Liberal Party fears Lucy Wicks will lose her seat after voting against Zali Steggall’s anti-PEP11 motion in Parliament?

“Is it because they are under pressure from strong, Independent candidates right up and down the coast?

“And is Keith Pitt’s silence on being overruled by the Prime Minister part of the peace deal with Barnaby Joyce in the

Coalition’s civil war over climate policy?”

Labor candidate for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the announcement was “nothing but a statement of intent.

“The Central Coast Community has come together these past 10 months to oppose offshore drilling, and the Government continues to string us along,” he said.

“No dotted line has been signed to actually kill off PEP-11.

“As far as I’m concerned, this is still a waiting game for our community.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources confirmed on December 20 the titleholder has been provided 30 days in which to provide a response to the notice of intention to refuse, prior to the Joint Authority making a decision.

Minister Pitt declined to comment.

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Public appeal for information on War Memorial vandalism Central Coast Council has completed a temporary repair after vandals damaged the Terrigal War Memorial last week.

A spokesperson said the temporary repair would maintain the memorial through the holiday period.

“The memorial experienced structural damage, and Council has put temporary supports in place,” the spokesperson said.

Terrigal Wamberal RSL Subbranch Honorary Secretary Michael Tabone said this was a time of year when people often became unruly, with spray paint damage sustained by the memorial in December, 2020.

The most recent act of vandalism was discovered on the morning of December 18.

“One of our members, who lives at Terrigal, heard quite a ruckus at the waterfront on the night of December 17,” Tabone said.

“When he went out the following morning he found the storyboard on the memorial had been flattened.”

The memorial was redeveloped in 2018-2019 to accommodate the relocation of the Erina District War Memorial and rededicated on April 25, 2019, in memory of all men and women, and their families, who have dedicated their lives to serve Australia in conflict and in peace.

Tabone said the memorial site

was solemn ground.

“The storyboard tells the history of the monument and the theme behind the statue of the brothers in arms which is part of the memorial,” he said.

Tabone said police were unable to do much and there had been no feedback from a Facebook post asking people with any information to come forward.

“The Council has been good enough to stabilise it a little but we will have to take it out of the ground and have it repaired,” he said.

“The company which made it will try to strengthen it so this doesn’t happen again.”

Tabone said the sub-branch had spent a great deal of money relocating the Erina memorial to the Terrigal site.

“It would be nice for the responsible person/s to understand what they have done,” he said.

Tabone reinforced the appeal for anyone with information relating the vandalism, which took place between the evening of December 17 and the morning of December 18, to report it to police.

Meanwhile, Council urges community members to report acts of vandalism immediately by phoning 1300 463 954 or via Council’s 24/7 online Customer Service Centre.

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Quick action averts chemical fire at Kariong

Recyclable material caught fire in the truck

An urgent reminder has been issued to Central Coast residents not to place containers of hazardous materials in Council bins after a potentially lethal situation was narrowly averted at Kariong on December 22.

A fire broke out on a Cleanaway collection truck when recyclable materials it was carrying caught alight, with the source thought

to have been a container of hydrochloric acid which was placed in a household recyle bin.

Cleanaway Education Officer, Michelle Murrell, said a crisis was everted thanks to the quick action of the truck driver and Kariong Rural Fire Brigade.

It is believed the driver pulled in to Kariong Oval, where the blaze was extinguished by firefighters.

“Please do not put hazardous items such as car batteries, gas bottles, flares, butane canisters, fuel cans, chemicals including acids and hot ashes into any of your bins,” Murrell said.

“All these items can pose a serious risk to our collection drivers, processing staff and the community if they ignite whilst being collected.

“If you have chemicals and other hazardous items to

dispose of, please store them in a safe location until the next Chemical Cleanout where you can dispose of them for free.

“If disposal is urgent, please visit your nearest Community Recycling Centre.”

Visit the NSW EPA’s website: https://bit.ly/3mPZfvs for further information.

Murrell said Roads and Maritime maintains a program each year to help boaters

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dispose of expired marine flares at various state-wide locations.

Residents are asked to store expired flares in a safe location and check with Service NSW on 13 77 88 to find out when the next disposal program will be available in your area.

“You can dispose of lead, acid, car, marine and household batteries for free at Council’s Waste Management Facilities (Woy Woy and Buttonderry) and

for a small fee LPG gas cylinders/ helium gas bottles (maximum 9kg) and fire extinguishers are also accepted,” she said.

“If you have dangerous items to dispose of please do it responsibly.”

For more information visit https://1coast.com.au/ hazardous-waste/.

Source: Media release, Dec 22 Cleanaway

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The new Cabinet

Dominic Perrottet - Premier Paul Toole - Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional NSW, Minister for Police Stuart Ayres - Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport, Minister for Western Sydney Bronwyn Taylor - Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health, Minister for Mental Health Matt Kean - Treasurer, Minister for Energy Damien Tudehope - Minister for Finance, Minister for Employee Relations, Vice-President of the Executive Council, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Alister Henskens - Minister for Skills and Training, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, Leader of the House in the Legislative Assembly Brad Hazzard - Minister for Health Sarah Mitchell - Minister for Education and Early Learning Mark Speakman - Attorney General Rob Stokes - M inister for Infrastructure, Minister for Cities, Minister for Active Transport Victor Dominello - Ministerfor Customer Service and Digital Government Anthony Roberts - Minister for Planning, Minister for Homes David Elliott - Minister for Transport, Minister for Veterans Natalie Ward - Minister for Metropolitan Roads, Minister for Women’s Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Kevin Anderson - M inister for Lands and Water, Minister for Hospitality and Racing Geoffrey Lee - Minister for Corrections Natasha Maclaren-Jones - Minister for Families and Communities, Minister for Disability Services Samuel Farraway - Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Stephanie Cooke - MP Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Eleni Petinos - M inister for Small Business, Minister for Fair Trading James Griffin - Minister for Environment and Heritage Mark Coure - Minister for Multiculturalism, Minister for Seniors Dugald Saunders - Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Western NSW Benjamin Franklin - Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Regional Youth Wendy Tuckerman - Minister for Local Government

Minister must repair toxic relationship – Harris Central Coast Labor MPs will call for an urgent meeting with newly appointed Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, to discuss the fall-out following the 2016 amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils.

Tuckerman’s appointment was confirmed following a Cabinet reshuffle on December 20, after former Minister Shelley Hancock announced she would not recontest her South Coast seat at the next state election in 2023.

Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said one of Tuckerman’s first jobs should be to “try and repair the toxic relationship between Central Coast Council and the State Government”.

“The role in the downfall of the finances of Central Coast Council must be shared equally between the Council and State Government, given

the poor support and lack of relationships,” Harris said.

“The Administrator revealed that Government Ministers refused to respond to the Council’s pleas for help resulting in the local ratepayers facing huge rate increases to pay back privately sourced bank loans.

“The new Minister must sit down with Council and negotiate a fair financial assistance package such as the one given to Hornsby Council ($90M).

“Central Coast Council, one of the largest (council) mergers, received only $20M in support.

“Ratepayers can’t continue to bear the burden of the NSW Government’s obsession with mergers which has led to higher rates and charges, job and service cuts.

“The new Minister must also put voluntary demergers back on the table and give the local community a say in what they want local government to look like moving forward.”

Harris said Labor MPs will write to the new Minister requesting an urgent meeting in the new year.

In announcing the new Cabinet, Premier Dominic Perrottet said it combines a wealth of experience with fresh energy to focus on delivering the NSW Government’s vision for the state.

“It’s a team with purpose, carefully shaped to deliver on our vision,” he said.

“My expectation is that every Minister will work hard to improve the lives of people across our state at a critical time in the history of our state.”

There are nine first-time Ministers in the new-look Cabinet which includes the three new portfolios of Minister for Cities, Minister for Homes and Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology.

“Four of our new Ministers are women and we hope they will help inspire our next generation of leaders,”

Perrottet said.

Hancock said she had asked the Premier not to reappoint her to the Cabinet citing “challenging family circumstances”.

“Also, a significant challenge for me has been the departure of Gladys Berejiklian, she said.

“Gladys’ resignation is a loss for NSW and a personal loss for me, and something that I have found difficult to move past.”

Hancock said it had been “highly rewarding” working with the Local Government sector over the past three years.

Among major achievements she cited: significant reform in the state’s rating system; encouraging greater participation of women in councils; delivering superannuation to councillors; and securing millions for councils to assist with bushfires, floods and the pandemic.

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Council staff receive termination letter in week before Christmas At least 40 Central Coast Council employees were uncertain of their employment status in the days before Christmas due to Council’s enforcement of its new COVID Safe Workplace Policy.

CCN understands some employees were issued with letters of termination while others have been allowed to use accumulated leave – the exact number of employees impacted is unknown.

Council has been sent a request for information, including the number of its

employees who have not provided their vaccination status or vaccination intention and the number of employees who have been issued with letters of termination in the week from Monday, December 20.

The enforcement of the new COVID Safe Workplace Policy has added to already very low levels of workplace morale – CCN has been told the satisfaction rating given by Council employees to its executive leadership team in the latest staff survey was -63.

In August Council staff started to receive emails asking them

to voluntarily provide their vaccination status but on October 22 they were told vaccination would be mandatory and that all staff would be required to be fully vaccinated (two doses) by January 9, 2022.

Those who have been working from home have been told their flexible arrangements will need to be renegotiated from January 10 and will be limited to one day per week with no IT support unless otherwise agreed to.

Some of the employees who chose not to share their vaccination status with Council

believed it was confidential medical information and, hence, did not have to be shared under federal privacy laws.

Others were working from home to wait for a non-MRNA vaccination to become available in 2022.

Non-vaccinated employees believed their vaccination status would become less relevant once rules of entry to venues including Counciloperated libraries and leisure centres were relaxed on December 15.

One employee said they

found themselves in a situation where they were facing termination after working for Council for decades, but, as an unvaccinated, terminated employee they would be free to spend their whole day in Council-operated facilities.

Workers facing termination have said they don’t believe they were consulted in the formulation of the COVID Safe Workplace Policy even though the executive has said it was developed in collaboration with staff, the United Services Union and other stakeholders.

At least five employees have received a letter of termination

that will take effect from January 7 if they don’t provide proof of vaccination or their intention to be vaccinated before December 24 – those employees believe they are not the only ones impacted but have “found each other” through social media channels.

Council had not provided its official response to our questions at the time of going to press.

It will be reported in a subsequent edition of CCN in the new year.

Jackie Pearson

Bushfire volunteer groups receive funding Four volunteer emergency services organisations on the Central Coast which supported communities impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires are to share in funding to assist in their recovery and strengthen their emergency response capabilities.

Funded through the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)’s Volunteer Emergency Services Fund

(VESF) program, via a private donor, grants range from $2,232 to $25,000.

Narara Rural Fire Brigade will receive $15,572 in increase brigade visibility and emergency communication by providing additions lighting towers, torches and fireground radios.

The RFS Central Coast District, based at Kariong, will use its $18,244 grant for an enclosed bike trailer to increase operational efficiency.

Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade will receive $5,822 which it will use for equipment to enhance its emergency response, including hand-held radios, updated GPS units and a backpack resuscitator.

Wyee Point Rural Fire Brigade will boost its emergency messaging with a community noticeboard and television with its $5,000 grant.

The VESF supports the ongoing bushfire recovery and preparedness taking place in

eligible fire-affected communities across the ACT NSW, Queensland, SA, Tasmania and Victoria.

FRRR CEO, Natalie Edleton, said the grants will protect the volunteers who are leading the path to recovery.

“Programs like this are crucial to the long-term resilience of these communities,” she said.

“Providing the necessary resources and support for these volunteers will not only bolster the preparedness of

these fire-affected areas but will also enable our volunteers to recover, both physically and mentally, as they continue to serve rural Australia in the safest and most effective ways possible.

“In this round, we saw a lot of requests for support in purchasing and upgrading emergency equipment.

“Whether it’s additional firefighting trailers, community emergency messaging systems or emergency medical

equipment, these organisations will be better equipped to save lives.”

The next, and last round of the program is expected to open in February with details to be confirmed in the new year.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he doesn’t support the PEP 11 gas exploration licence off Hunter coast Source: Newcastle Herald, March 4 2021

Lucy Wicks and the Morrison Government are saying NO to PEP-11.

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Council Christmas closures Central Coast Council offices will be closed over the holiday season from Monday, December 27, reopening on Monday, January 10, 2022.

The Wyong Administration Office, Gosford Customer Service Centre, works depots and Laycock St Community Theatre are all included in this closure.

All library branches will also be closed, and after-hours chutes will not be open for returns.

The Gosford Customer Service Centre will close for two weeks from January 27

Central Coast Council’s push to keep its current rate variation of 13 per cent for an extra seven years saw a whole suite of reports open for public comment three days before Christmas.

The public exhibition period, which opened on December 22, will close on January 21 for documents that include next year’s operational plan, fees and charges for community facilities such as sporting fields and community halls for next financial year and a revision of the Community Strategic Plan adopted by the

It was a moment to celebrate, said Administrator Rik Hart.

He was talking about the Investment Report for November 2021 which showed that Central Coast Council had enough money in its unrestricted funds to meet its deficit for internally restricted funds.

Hart said it was only a point in time and Council would probably go back into deficit in the next couple of months but technically the organisation had repaid in 12

Essential services will continue throughout the closure period including water and sewage treatment, lifeguard beach patrols, public waste bin collection and residential waste collection, with household bins continuing to be collected on public holidays as scheduled.

Buttonderry and Woy Woy and Waste Management Facilities will only be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Kincumber Waste Transfer Facility remains closed until

further notice.

All Council leisure centres will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and will be open on all other days, operating on adjusted hours.

The Gosford Regional Gallery will only be closed on designated public holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Council’s Customer Service Centre at The Entrance Visitor Information Centre will close from 4:30pm on December 24 and re-open for business on

700-page reports exhibited over holidays Councillors in 2018.

Administrator Rik Hart apologised for holding an extraordinary meeting on December 20 to adopt the draft reports to go on exhibition two days later and admitted even he had not yet read them.

The attached documents totalled more than 700 pages.

He said the rush was out of Council’s hands as it was working to timetables put out by other agencies such as IPART. Council’s submission for the rate variation must be submitted in the first week of February and before then, the Council must

prove it has consulted the community and considered other alternatives to the rate variation.

Hart stressed that Council was not seeking a rate rise; it was simply seeking to keep the current rate variation of 13 per cent plus the annually set rate peg for a total period of 10 years rather than the current three years which IPART agreed to earlier this year.

Hart said Council should know its destiny by mid-May, not only on the special rate variation extension but also on its other IPART submission for a 34 per cent increase in water, sewerage and drainage charges to residents.

IPART is expected to make both those decisions in May to take effect from July 1.

Hart said that if Council failed to convince IPART in its rates submission, it will need to begin planning for $26M being removed from the annual budget from 2024.

On the water and sewer charges, Council expects to receive a draft response from IPART in late March.

Council will then submit its response to the IPART report soon after that.

He said the draft reports had to be brought forward because of

the application deadline to IPART. But he said the delivery program will go out for community exhibition again in the usual time framewiththeIPARTdetermination known by then.

A February 3 extraordinary meeting had already been scheduled to adopt the IPART submission which would take into account the public exhibition responses.

The draft reports adopted on December 20 to allow them to go on public exhibition until January 21 were the Revised Community Strategic Plan; the Draft Delivery Program 2022-2025 (including

Restricted fund crisis fixed

months the $200M of restricted funds spent without permission in the leadup to the suspension of Councillors in October 2020.

He expected that by the end of the financial year, the debt would be fully repaid.

He was speaking at the December 20 extraordinary meeting where he adopted the staff recommendation for Council to allocate the required unrestricted funds available in the General Fund to meet its November 2021 restricted funds

deficit of $42.73M. He said there was $48.5m in unrestricted funds at this moment in time and that would ebb and flow.

Council had $572M in consolidated funds.

“During October, Council’s total cash and investments increased by $39.60M from $532.27M to $571.87M predominantly from quarterly rates instalments received at the end of November (sic),’’ Council said in commenting on its Investment

Report for November.

“Normal cash inflows were adequate to meet Council’s expenditure requirements for the month,” Council said.

Hart also adopted the monthly Finance Report for November which showed Council’s financial performance for the financial year to November 30, 2021 was tracking well.

Council’s operating surplus (which excludes special purpose grants and contributions for investment in capital expenditure

projects) was $32.4M for the four months, representing a $15.8M favourable variance compared to the $16.6M budget surplus.

CEO David Farmer said the $15M variance was mainly due to not filling vacant positions.

“It provides us with a buffer,” he said but he anticipated it would reduce to a much smaller surplus but overall, the Council was travelling very well.

Hart said Council was tracking at a steady pace as the organisation continued its path of

Thursday, January 13.

Council operated childcare centres will be shut on Christmas Eve, December 24, and reopen Monday, January 10, 2022.

Call 1300 463 954 for on-call and emergency services, or to lodge any non-urgent requests and enquiries, go to centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/reportaproblem for consideration from January 10.

Source: Media release, Dec 20 Central Coast Council

Operational Plan 2022-23); the Draft Resourcing Strategy, including the Draft Long Term Financial Plan, the Draft Workforce Management Strategy, and a Revised Asset Management Strategy.

See them on the website: https://www.yourvoiceourcoast. com/ CCN will publish details of the draft documents in the new year - before public submissions close but after the Christmas festivities are over.

Merilyn Vale

prudent financial management.

“We promised our community that we would deliver on our financial recovery plan and provide a clear line of sight into our financial management, and that is what we are doing,” Hart said.

More than a dozen reports about the finances were attached to the two reports.

For more information go to “Monthly Finance Report” at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

Merilyn Vale

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Thank you, CENTRAL COAST!

As Christmas quickly approaches, it’s a great time to reflect on everything that has happened this year. Through the many obstacles we have had to face over the last 12 months, our community has shown great resilience and strength.

Over the holiday period, I encourage everyone to support our many fantastic cafes, restaurants, boutiques, shops, pubs and clubs and to remember to show respect for those throughout our community during busy periods.

I would also like to acknowledge all of our amazing frontline workers across the whole of the Central Coast, who have all helped to keep our region safe, during this year.

On behalf of my wife Jill, my staff and I, we would like to wish you and your family a safe and joyful Christmas and a wonderful New Year. I hope everyone across the Central Coast gets the chance to have a break and relax with family, friends and other loved ones over this Christmas period - we all deserve it.

I look forward to continuing to work for you all during 2022 and beyond.

Adam CROUCH mp Member for Terrigal 02 4365 1906 adamcrouchmp

terrigal@parliament.nsw.gov.au adamcrouchmp

adamcrouchmp.com.au

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Sun as a safe power source My earlier reference to nuclear waste storage at Katandra Reserve, Mt Elliot, was not intended as an emotional comment as alleged in CCN 321, nor were the questions I asked re nuclear energy.

Your correspondent (CCN 316) appeared to be under the impression all the nuclear waste from the US could be contained in a 100 x 50 x 10 metre volume without considering the isolation area/s nor time that would be required for safe storage and biological isolation.

My reference to Katandra

FORUM Reserve as a storage site, a locality with which your correspondent would be familiar, was intended to emphasise the impact such a required isolation area would generate.

The same correspondent (CCN 321) appears to be under the mistaken impression that nuclear energy is a clean and emission-free energy source.

Yet in his letter he refers to the radioactive tailings dump from uranium mining and acknowledges the radioactive

nature of spent nuclear fuel rods.

Both are environmental hazards requiring long periods of biological isolation.

The only known environmentally friendly nuclear power source is/are the fusion reactions in the Sun that have been running for approximately 5,000 million years.

Note, the sun is about 150 million km away from Earth.

Astronomers tell us the Sun has about another 5,000 million years to go then we are in big trouble as the Sun expands to a size that will

include the Earth’s orbit.

In the meantime, the Sun’s heat powers all of the Earth’s weather including wind and the water cycle that could be used for a non-polluting energy supply if we decide on a clean, energy efficient environment.

Light from the Sun also provides the energy necessary for life on Earth.

To conclude; a nuclear energy forum would be an interesting event I would like to attend and make a small contribution if allowed.

Email, Dec 6 Col Hodgson, Mount Elliot

Appalled by Peat Island plan I am completely appalled at the proposal put forward by the NSW Government for the historic Peat Island and Mooney Mooney site.

This land belongs to the people of NSW and it is not up for grabs to any developer that will come in and desecrate this solely for the purpose of making a profit – (with the) NSW Government (making) a killing by selling off such valuable property.

This whole site must be kept in public hands with no part to be sold off for housing of any kind whatsoever – and no massive marina that will create ecological and environmental damage.

The NSW Central Coast does not have any large regional parks that are seen in other parts of the state and I would urge the NSW Government to use this opportunity to create such a park as a welcome to the Central Coast region, highlighting the historic aspects of the site and the massive Hawkesbury River.

FORUM Middle Head in Mosman is a classic example of what can be done with such a site and is under strict development controls with all the former military buildings suitably used for full community benefits.

The only decent thing that Tony Abbott ever did was to stop part of that historic precinct being turned over to developers to build a retirement complex.

The buildings on Peat Island could be opened for community use, leased, not sold, out to businesses to open cafes, artists retreats, restaurants etc.

The whole community would get a benefit from such a development, jobs would be created and a very important heritage site maintained in the hands of the people of NSW. Granville Island in Vancouver would be a good example of what can be done with such a site; it entices thousands of visitors per year with cafes and

numerous shops selling art, clothing etc all made by local artists.

With the thousands of cars that pass the site each and every day it would be a perfect gateway to the Coast (if you are travelling north) or a gateway to Sydney (if you are travelling south).

The NSW Government is far too fond of selling of our assets – heritage listed, historic or not – to their developer mates/ cronies.

Every effort must be made to stop this sale going ahead so that the area can be crammed with housing for the elite (no way will the Government ever let housing be built on such a site for low-income earners as Adam Crouch spruiks).

This area is already popular with day trippers, people having a comfort stop.

Opening the island, creating a proper parkland which encompasses the Indigenous heritage and preserving the site in perpetuity for future generations is the only way to go.

There is not enough land set aside for parkland in the region that can be used and accessed by all citizens and it is important that this site becomes a Regional Park, with no new housing estate to be built at all.

Use the Middle Head concept; put the whole area under the same or a similar Trust and leave the area for passive recreational use.

Council, local MPs (Gosford, Hornsby, Wyong, Terrigal and The Entrance) must all fight for the preservation of this site, ensuring that it is kept in Government hands and never handed over to private enterprise.

The only sensible thing that ever came out of Pauline Hansen’s mouth was that “the Liberal Party would sell their own mothers if they could “, so we need to be vigilant to ensure that a secret sweetheart deal is not done whilst the Government is “busy” with COVID. Email, Dec 17 Errol Grace, Niagara Park

Core problem glossed over FORUM

I find your correspondent’s arguments in favour of nuclear power to be less than convincing (“Base load nuclear tutorial”, CCN321).

Although he points out the difficulty of disposing of the spent fuel (with his proposed solution apparently involving dumping it into mine tailings – not all that different from landfill), like other pro-nuclear enthusiasts he ignores the rather large elephant in the room: the highly radioactive reactor core itself.

I have yet to see a viable solution to this somewhat inconvenient truth.

Like any other construction, reactor cores have a finite

lifetime and must be safely decommissioned once they reach the end of their commercial life; does your correspondent have a solution to this?

All I can think of is launching them into the Sun, which is already the biggest nuclear reactor in the Solar System.

I will be all for nuclear energy once these little problems have been solved; all too long they have been glossed over if not shelved, leaving future generations to cope with it somehow.

Email, Dec 7 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

Seeking proof of intentions on PEP-11 FORUM

During a recent visit to Terrigal the Prime Minister and the Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks expressed a new-found enthusiasm for opposition to the PEP-11 gas exploration proposal off our coast.

On October 21 the Member for Warringah Zali Steggall made an application to suspend parliamentary standing orders to allow a debate and vote on a Private Member’s Bill to cancel the licence.

Perhaps the Prime Minister and Ms Wicks would like to explain to all affected coastal communities why they voted against the application and thereby silenced debate.

Ms Wicks spoke in opposition to the bill describing it as a

See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions.

Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper political stunt but tellingly did not offer an alternative despite being in a position to do so.

Ten long months since the licence expired and the silence is deafening.

I’ll believe their intentions when the licence is formally cancelled.

Email, Dec 20 Eric Higgins, North Gosford

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When Santa met Elvis

Santa even fed Elvis the crocodile Photo: Australian Reptile Park

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

Parking his sleigh outside the park, he made his way inside with his sack full of goodies.

All the animals, from the friendly mob of kangaroos to Anna the koala, were incredibly happy to receive their special gifts.

Santa was even brave enough to take on Elvis the five-metre crocodile as he jumped into his enclosure to feed him a Christmas lunch.

Rosie the American alligator took quite a shine to old Saint Nick.

Santa even helped by presenting the morning Reptile Show while Ranger Mick was absent.

“I love Australian animals so much,” Santa said.

“Australia has all sorts of different and dangerous wildlife.

“I would have spent all day there but I have so much left I need to finish before Christmas.”

While Santa enjoyed his time at the wildlife sanctuary, he

was careful not to let his reindeer anywhere near the alligator enclosure.

The feisty reptiles chased Santa out of their lagoon after he delivered their present.

“Mrs Claus would be proud of all the exercise I have done at the Reptile Park today,”

Santa said.

Santa said he was excited to bring gifts to all the little boys and girls of the Central Coast on Christmas Eve after his most dangerous job was done.

Source: Media release, Dec 21 Australian Reptile Park

Winner of one challenge gets ready for the next Erina-based doctor Elly Warren has taken out the Challenge course in the 2021 Tour de Central Coast (TdCC), with Steven Drewitt winning the Cruise course.

Elly Warren in the winner’s jersey

SCAN FOR INSTANT AND UNLIMITED ACCESS

It is the second year the event has been conducted by Central Coast Bicycle User Group (CCBUG) after a successful debut in 2020.

TdCC was created to encourage riders, new and experienced, to get out on their bikes in the cooler months and to enjoy many of the great places to ride around the Central Coast.

With an altered design based on feedback from 2020 there were two courses, Challenge and Cruise, with six rides in each category to be ridden

over six weeks.

After a three-month delay due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event was finalised on November 7, and winners announced on December 5.

Warren said Tour de Central Coast was a “lovely local initiative” to keep cyclists motivated through winter and then the COVID lockdown.

“CCBUG is such a supportive social group, especially for women just starting cycling,” she said.

“Sometimes the thought of riding in traffic turns people off.

“You can reach out to CCBUG on Facebook if you’re thinking about getting into cycling.

“It’s a great way to meet other riders, get to know local routes and learn how to ride safely

with experienced ride leaders.

“I really owe a lot to them helping me feel safe on the road and in the traffic when I first jumped on my bike only a couple of years ago.

“Now I’m training up for the Australian Nationals Masters Championships in Ballarat in January.”

Warren will also lead a group of 20 female endurance cyclists in the Everesting Roam Challenge.

The group hopes to raise $80,000 to help improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the Central Coast by cycling 450km in 36 hours.

Donate via @alpineeveresting or alpineeveresting.com.au.

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH OUR LOCAL NEWS OVER THE SUMMER ON OUR WEBSITE COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU

Terry Collins

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Chill out sessions coming to local skate parks The RYSS Youth Collective will be touring some of the region’s skate parks during the school holidays to provide a chill-out space where young people aged 12 and over can hang out, relax and refresh.

The Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) team will bring fun vibes and activities and will

fire up the barbie for a free sausage sizzle at each location, thanks to North Gosford Rotary Club.

The Chill-Out Sessions will run from 1pm-4pm at each location, with the free barbecue lunch provided from 1:302:30pm The crew will be at: Kincumber South Skate Park, Mackillop Oval, on January 7; Mangrove

Mountain Skate Park on January 14; Copacabana Skate Park on January 18; and Banjo Skate Park Terrigal on January 21.

For more information contact RYSS on 4323 2374 or email reachout@ryss.com.au.

Source: Media release, Dec 9 RYSS

Group forged in lockdown, exhibits in January

The Coastal Artists group will hold its first exhibition of 2022 at Gosford Regional Gallery from January 1419 as it celebrates its first birthday.

A group of artists came together after being locked down and squirreled away in their studios during the 2020 lockdown, which gave them a unique opportunity to reflect, experiment and immerse themselves in the creative process, giving rise to new and exciting work.

They are passionate about the arts and about their arts practice and will showcase an eclectic and exciting range of works.

There will be an opportunity to ‘Meet the Artist’ between 1pm and 3pm on January 14 and 15.

They will answer your questions and share their knowledge with visitors to the exhibition.

Visitors will also be invited to participate in the ever- popular Art Raffle consisting of original

works donated by each exhibiting artist.

The artists are: Janet Hoyer Cobb, whose diverse works range from ethereal watercolours to vibrant oils; Helen Cunningham who

inspires with watercolours, mono- prints, and collage work; Camelle Deny, whose dramatic seascapes depict the power and beauty of nature; Margaret Forty, whose vibrant silk paintings pay homage to our local landscapes; Jiri

Kripac, who cleverly manipulates parts from abandoned pianos, transforming them into fascinating sculptures; and Ann Parker, whose works push the limits of mixed media painting.

The Coastal Artists Exhibition will be at Gosford Regional Gallery’s Community Gallery in Webb St East Gosford, between 9.30am and 4pm, from January 14-19.

Terry Collins

Carols cancelled due to public health concerns Carols in Kibble Park set for Christmas Eve, December 24, have been cancelled.

A Gosford Uniting Church spokesperson said the decision had been made due to the

rapidly escalating COVID infection numbers and increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant.

“The large number of families with young children would be difficult to convince to socially distance given the atmosphere

and excitement of the night,” the spokesperson said.

“The decision was made that the carols pose too much of a health threat to the wider community (so) the organising committee decided to cancel the 2021 event.

“We intend to try and run the carols on Christmas Eve in 2022.”

Source: Media release, Dec 21 Gosford Uniting Church

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

Organised by the Navy Veterans’ Welfare Association, the annual collection saw dozens of families arrive at the Copacabana Medical Centre to donate new toys and hamper items for “not so lucky” Coast families, to help make their Christmas a little brighter.

Spokesperson Roque Hammal said residents’ generosity had put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces.

Long-time resident Roge Mairet said present wrappers were kept busy both days with each gift labelled and an

appropriate age added before it was placed in the pile for delivery.

The presents were then taken to the Salvation Army at Green Point for delivery to those in need.

Salvation Army Public Relations Manager Central Coast, Rodney Dibley, said the Salvos gave huge thanks to the Navy Welfare Association of NSW for organising the appeal and to the local community for being so generous.

“All donations will be used to bring joy to many children and families in the local area,” he said.

“It has been a tough year for many and the Salvos are here to offer hope this Christmas to those who need it most.”

Terry Collins

Three legends at Laycock

GOSFORD UNITING CHURCH 129 Donnison Street, Gosford PRESENTS

Christmas Eve Community Carols

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Normie Rowe, Dinah Lee and Jade Hurley

Three greats of the Australian entertainment scene are bound for Laycock St Community Theatre next March and excitement is already mounting.

Normie Rowe, Dinah Lee and Jade Hurley will combine their talents to present 3 Legends in Concert.

The trio will bring back the energy and excitement of the 60s in a show of great music and wonderful memories,

presented by Bob McKinnon and Brian Fogarty.

Rowe was Australia’s first King of Pop with hits including Shakin’ All Over, Ooh La La and It Ain’t Necessarily So and starred in a myriad of stage shows including Annie, Chess, Evita and Les Miserables, in which he played the lead role of Jean Valjean.

Lee is a New Zealand born star dubbed Queen of the Mods whose international number one hits include Don’t You

Photo: Will Power Photography

Know Yockomo, Reet Petite and Do the Blue Beat.

Hurley was dubbed by Johnny O’Keefe as Australia’s King of Country Rock with every record he has released achieving gold, platinum or double platinum status in Australia and New Zealand.

There will be two shows on March 24 – at 2pm and 7:30pm, with tickets now on sale.

Source: Media release, Dec 15 Lionel Midford

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ABC (C20/21)

Friday 24 December

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QI: Quizmas (PG) [s] Sammy J (PG) [s] 1:30 rage (MA15+) [s] rage Christmas Special (PG) 7:00 ABC News Summer [s] The Pope’s Christmas Mass 9:30 2021 [s] 10:30 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast [s] 11:30 ABC News Summer [s] A Berry Royal Christmas [s] 1:00 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas 2:00 Carol Odyssey [s] Would I Lie To You? At 2:30 Christmas (PG) [s] Hard Quiz: Has Beens (PG) [s] Christmas In Australia With 3:00 Christine Anu [s] 5:00 Midsomer Murders (PG) [s] The Penguin King With David 5:30 Attenborough [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 The Queen’s Christmas Message 2021 [s] 8:00 The Royal Variety Performance 2021 (PG) [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] 10:10 Father Brown (M v) [s] rage Guest Programmer (M) 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News Summer [s] The Best Of Back Roads (PG) 9:30 Rugged Paradise [s] 10:30 ABC News Summer [s] Gardening Australia [s] The World In 2021: Year In Review [s] 12:30 Compass [s] 1:10 Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News Summer [s] Landline [s] 3:10 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 3:30 The Royal Variety Performance 2021 (PG) [s] Everyone’s A Critic (PG) [s] 6:00 Dream Gardens [s] 7:00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Death In Paradise (PG) [s] 9:10 Program To Be Advised Doc Martin (PG) [s] Harrow (M v) [s] Silent Witness (M v) [s] 12:30 Talking Heads (M) [s]

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Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:00 Farm To Fork [s] 5:15 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 1:00 (PG) [s] 2:00 Inside Bold (PG) [s] 2:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 3:45 My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:15 Dr Phil (M) [s] Jamie: Together At 5:05 Christmas [s] 5:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 6:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For 6:30 Every Day [s] 7:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] 9:10 Inside Bold (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] 10:45 The Project (PG) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] 11:40 Have You Been Paying Attention To 2021? (M) [s] 1:25 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan 3:30 (MA15+) [s] Religious Programs [s] 5:00 Healthy Homes Australia [s] 5:15 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 5:30 Freshly Picked [s] Jamie: Together At Christmas [s] 1:00 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 2:00 4x4 Adventures [s] 2:25 All 4 Adventure [s] Christmas With Australian 3:25 Women’s Weekly (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:45 Taste Of Australia [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] 5:35 Roads Less Travelled [s] 10 News First [s] 6:30 Terry Pratchett’s The 7:30 Abominable Snow Baby [s] A Baby Reindeer’s First 8:30 Christmas (PG) [s] 10:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (M) [s] The Graham Norton Show 12:05 (M) [s] The Savoy At Christmas (PG) 1:35 The Living Room (PG) [s] Australia By Design (PG) [s] 5:00 The Savoy At Christmas (PG) 5:15 Terry Pratchett’s The 5:30 Abominable Snow Baby [s] 1:00 A Baby Reindeer’s First 3:00 Christmas (PG) [s] Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 4:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 My Market Kitchen [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 5:10 Roads Less Travelled (PG) [s] 4x4 Adventures [s] 5:40 All 4 Adventure [s] 10 News First [s] 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 7:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 8:30 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League 10:35 Men: Round 6: Melbourne Victory v Western United *Live* 11:30 From AAMI Park [s] FBI: Fathers And Sons (M) [s] 1:30 FBI: Short Squeeze (M) [s] Home Shopping 2:25 CBS Mornings [s]

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

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dr Russell’s Imaginarium All Is Bright The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Wonderful World Of Chocolate Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Silent Night: A Song For The World (In English/ Arabic/ German/ Hebrew) Freddie Mercury - The Great Pretender (M l,s) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l) Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M v) (In French) Celebrity Mastermind Destination Flavour Christmas France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 Worldwatch Continues PBS Newshour A World Of Calm Patrizio Buanne: Celebration (Part 2) NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert The Wonderful World Of Chocolate Secrets Of The Toy Shop: Inside Hamleys (PG) SBS World News Deck The Halls: The Luxury Christmas Decorators On Broadway Movie: “Lion” (PG) (’16) Stars: Sunny Pawar (In Hindi/ Bengali/ English) Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry (PG) The Chocolate Factory: Cadbury Australia France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Motor Sports: Speedweek Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix France Cycling: NRS 2021 Sunshine Coast Movie: “Welcome To Country” (PG) (’17) Stars: Alec Doomadgee Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG)

By Royal Appointment Serving The Queen SBS World News Zoo Mum (PG) Walt Disney (PG) Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime (PG) Movie: “Chef” (M) (’14) Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Favreau 24 Hours In Emergency: Saving Grace (M) North To South: The Full Journey

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

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Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “The Black Stallion Returns” (G) (’83) Stars: Kelly Reno, Allen Garfield, Teri Garr Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] RBT: Former Hostage/ Gone Carer (PG) [s] Australian Crime Stories: Killing Florence (M v) [s] Reported Missing: Michael (M) [s] – Gloucestershire Police face a series of increasingly complex searches for 59-yearold Michael, whose paranoid schizophrenia prompts him to disappear and go into hiding.

Chicago Med (M) [s] The Village: Good Thing (M) Tipping Point (PG) [s]

6:00 Escape From The City [s] 9:30 News Breakfast [s] How Deadly World (PG) [s] 10:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Gardening Australia Presents 12:30 Worzel Gummidge (PG) [s] 1:10 Mrs Wilson (M l) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 3:10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 3:30 (PG) [s] Movin’ To The Country [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Griff’s Great Australian Rail 11:00 Trip(PG) [s] 12:00 QI (M s) [s] Hannah Gadsby’s Nakedy 12:30 Nudes (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 9:00 11:30 England: Pre Game [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 12:00 England: Test 3: Day 3: Session 1 *Live* From The MCG [s] Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 1:50 2:00 England: Test 3: Day 3: 3:00 Session 2 *Live* From The 4:00 MCG [s] 5:00 Cricket: Tea Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 6:00 7:00 England: Test 3: Day 3: 7:30 Session 3 *Live* [s] Seven News [s] 8:30 Cricket: Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers *Live* From Manuka 9:30 Oval [s] Born To Kill?: Albert Desalvo ‘The Boston Strangler’ (M) [s] 11:40 The Goldbergs: Love Triangle (PG) [s] 12:35 Home Shopping 1:30

Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Wedding Daze” (M l,s) (’06) Stars: Jason Biggs, Isla Fisher, Michael Weston, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joe Pantoliano Talking Honey (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Travel Guides: Vietnam/ Cambodia (PG) [s] The Weakest Link: Celebrity Special (M) [s] Kath & Kim: Hello Nails!/ High And Dry/ Foxy On The Run/ 99% Fat Free (PG) [s] Manifest: Fasten Your Seatbelts (M d,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Escape From The City [s] 9:30 News Breakfast [s] How Deadly World (PG) [s] Griff’s Great Australian Rail 10:30 Trip [s] The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Gardening Australia Presents 12:30 1:10 Worzel Gummidge (PG) [s] Mrs Wilson (M l) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia [s] 3:10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 3:30 (PG) [s] Movin’ To The Country [s] ABC News [s] Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 6:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 7:00 Spicks And Specks (PG) [s] Fisk (PG) [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) The Queen’s Green Planet [s] 11:00 Father Brown (PG) [s] 12:00 Silent Witness (M) [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 1:00

Sunrise [s] 6:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 9:00 England: Pre Game [s] 11:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 12:00 England: Test 3: Day 4: Session 1 *Live* From The 1:00 MCG [s] Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 2:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 3:00 England: Test 3: Day 4: 4:00 Session 2 *Live* From The 5:00 MCG [s] 6:00 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 7:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 7:30 England: Test 3: Day 4: Session 3 *Live* From The MCG [s] Seven News [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: Melbourne Renegades v 8:30 Hobart Hurricanes *Live* From 9:30 Marvel Stadium [s] 10:30 Autopsy USA: Prodigy (M) [s] American Crime: Episode 11:20 Seven (M l,v) [s] 12:10 Home Shopping 1:05

Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Travel Guides: Vietnam/ Cambodia (PG) [s] The Weakest Link: Celebrity Special (M) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Mega Zoo (PG) [s] – Vets race to save wombat Daisy as she battles mysterious health problems. A challenging road trip for keepers as they transport a giraffe.

Emergency (M l) [s] A+E After Dark (M mp) [s] New Amsterdam: This Is Not The End (M mp) [s] Manifest: Grounded (M d,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 9:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 9:00 England: Pre Game [s] 11:30 10:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 12:00 England: Test 3: Day 5: Session 1 *Live* From The MCG [s] 12:30 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 1:50 1:10 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v England: Test 3: Day 5: 2:00 Session 2 *Live* From The 3:00 MCG [s] 4:00 3:10 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 5:00 3:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 6:00 England: Test 3: Day 5: 7:00 Session 3 *Live* [s] 7:30 6:00 Seven News [s] 8:30 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars *Live* From Optus Stadium [s] 10:30 11:00 World’s Deadliest Weather: 11:20 Caught On Camera (PG) [s] 12:00 American Crime: Episode 12:10 Eight (M l,v) [s] 1:05 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30

Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Uptown Girls” (PG) (’03) Stars: Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning, Marley Shelton, Donald Faison Making Of Ghostbusters Afterlife (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Great Getaways (PG) [s] Movie: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (PG) (’02) Stars: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine New Amsterdam: Luna (M) [s] Chicago Med: We Hold These Truths (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

11:05 12:00 12:30 1:05 2:10 3:00 3:30 4:00 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:20

Escape From The City [s] News Breakfast [s] Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure [s] The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Worzel Gummidge (PG) [s] Delicious (M l) [s] ABC News Summer [s] Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Restoration Australia [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Crocodile Territory: Protecting A Predator [s] ABC News [s] Outback Ringer (PG) [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One: Sharon Lewin (M) [s] Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures (PG) [s] Firestarter: The Story Of Bangarra (M l) [s]

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

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

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6:00 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 9:00 11:30 England: Pre Game [s] 10:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 12:00 England: Test 3: Day 2: Session 1 *Live* From The 2:00 MCG [s] 3:00 12:30 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] 1:10 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 4:00 5:00 England: Test 3: Day 2: 6:00 Session 2 *Live* From The 7:00 MCG [s] 7:30 3:10 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 3:30 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 8:30 England: Test 3: Day 2: Session 3 *Live* From The 9:40 MCG [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers *Live* From The Blundstone Arena [s] 9:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: 11:00 Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars *Live* From The Gabba 11:45 12:35 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Escape From The City [s] 7:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo [s] 11:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News Summer [s] 12:30 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Mrs Wilson (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News Summer [s] 3:30 Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 6:30 Movin’ To The Country [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story Summer Series [s] 8:35 The Queen’s Green Planet [s] 9:25 London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year [s] 10:10 Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure [s] 11:05 The Day Will And Kate Got Married (PG) [s] 6:00 7:00 9:30 10:00 11:05 12:00 12:30 1:00 2:00 3:00 3:30 4:00 5:05 6:00

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Entertainment Tonight [s] Left Off The Map [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Inside Bold (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] The Royals Revealed (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Territory Cops (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted (M v) [s] The FBI Declassified (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] The Royals Revealed (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] NCIS (M v) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] The Boxing Day Tsunami (PG) [s] The Royals Revealed (PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] The Royals Revealed (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Law & Order: SVU (M v) [s] The Royals Revealed(PG) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

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5:00 5:15 5:30 2:00 2:30 3:30 4:00 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 12:00 12:50 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:25 3:25 3:55 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:00 10:50 11:20 12:20 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:25 3:30 4:00 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:40 9:50 10:40 11:10 12:00 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:15 2:40 3:40 4:10 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:35 8:30 9:25 11:10 11:40 12:40

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch The Chefs’ Line Child Genius The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Queen Victoria’s Children: The Best Laid Plans (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Charles And Diana: 1983 (PG) Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Japan (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency: Labour Of Love (M) SBS World News The Crimson Rivers (In French) Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) North To South: The Full Journey France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour A World Of Calm: The Coral City Child Genius The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Queen Victoria’s Children: A Domestic Tyrant (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Secrets Of Royal Travel: Secrets Of The Royals In The Air (PG) Titanic - Into The Heart Of The Wreck (PG) Kenny Rogers - All In For The Gambler SBS World News Man In Room 301 (M l,s) (In Finnish) Miss S (M d) (In Mandarin) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour A World Of Calm: The Glassmaker Michael Mosley - Great Intelligence Test (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Queen Victoria’s Children: Princes Will Be Princes (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Australian Railway Journeys: Port Augusta To Darwin (PG) The Royal House Of Windsor: Adapt Or Die (M l) Departure (M) SBS World News In Therapy (M l) (In French) DNA (M) (In Danish/ English/ Polish) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Italians: Luigi Esposito Owner Of Via Napoli And Pizza Fritta A World Of Calm: The Birds Journey Decoding The Great Pyramid The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Inside The Ritz Hotel Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) Becoming Bond (MA15+) Prince Philip - An Extraordinary Life (PG) SBS World News Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) We Are Who We Are (M l) (In English/ Italian)

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Whether it’s for Christmas or to fulfill that New Year’s resolution to garden more, I’ve put together a few ideas to inspire the gardener or garden dreamer in your life.

From simple ideas to delight the heart to helpful ways to take gardening to the next level, maybe you will even find something to treat yourself!

Starting Out Gardeners These ideas are great for those just beginning to garden.

A gardening journal is an excellent present for all but particularly for those starting out.

Gardening hats and boots are a necessity and are available in all sizes and some very fun styles these days.

Magazine subscriptions, either print or digital are perfect for those starting out as is a copy of your favourite gardening book.

Other ideas include a paper pot making kit for seed raising, kitchen compost bucket, gardening labelling stakes and if you are a gardening guru, why not gift them your time.

Make up a gift certificate for one-onone gardening lessons from you.

An alternative is a gardening class or course online.

Native beehives and insect hotels are a must to protect and encourage our precious beneficial insects.

They are readily available from most garden centres, and you might like to create your own for your naturepassionate friend.

Instructions can easiest be found online, search: DIY native beehive or bug hotel.

A good quality watering can may be a subtle hint, but it might just give your brown-thumbed, but gardeninterested mate, more motivation to keep their plants watered.

A sundial would be a brilliant gift and can be found in all sorts of sizes and shapes from elaborate pillars to simple small slabs.

For the gardening obsessed in your life garden specific hand balms and creams are a much-appreciated gift.

Reusable coffee cups may not be welcome in takeaways, but they are in the garden! No one wants bugs in their drinks so look for a garden-themed lidded mug or cup.

Presents for Young Gardeners These gifts would suit anyone but would make garden-inspiring presents for kids.

A bird house is a lovely idea.

Buy a ready-made one or better yet one they can make or decorate themselves.

Pets! The best gardening pets are worms and if you gift a child their own worm farm, they will love you forever and so will their garden.

A gift to keep little hands and minds busy is a DIY pot.

A plain terracotta pot and a selection of suitable art materials such as weather-proof paints or markers so they can make their own garden art masterpiece would be much appreciated.

Houseplant Gardeners These people really can’t have too many plants so another one will always be welcome.

The other thing they love are beautiful, quirky, and clever pots, but just make sure they have drainage holes.

Propagation kits and supplies are also a good idea especially if they haven’t begun doing this.

An indoor smart garden is a fun gift idea and can be found in lots of sizes.

They are made up of a hydroponic growing system that includes a light, pot and usually the growing medium and nutrients.

There are a few places now offering macrame and basket making classes, in person and online and these types of hangers and holders seem to go hand in hand with the potted plant trend so perhaps gift one of these classes. www.craftschooloz.com A few other ideas to suit everyone: The best quality gardening tool/s you

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Gifts for Gardening Gurus Harvesting baskets are such handy items and you one as the base of a gift basket.

They can be found in lots of materials and sizes just make sure yours is sturdy enough for vegetable carrying.

How about a tinkling set of wind chimes? Soothing and beautiful they can be found in endless designs to match the taste of your gardening friend and their space.

You should seal pot first with an allweather sealant.

If you don’t have a compost bin, get or make one.

Gaia’s Garden, A Guide to HomeScale Permaculture, 2nd Edition

By Toby Hemenway, Chelsea Green Publishing, 2009, ISBN: 9781603580298

This is an oldie but a goodie and if you are interested in learning more about Permaculture Gardening in

particular, then I do highly recommend this book.

A beautiful title, well-illustrated that others have described as fun, and I’d agree.

There is something rather engaging in Toby’s tone and in his dedication to working with nature.

Lots here on understanding and restructuring your soil, water usage and catchment, design, edible food gardens and forests, along with ways of encouraging beneficial insects.

There is a whole chapter that suggests useful plants for Mediterranean climates so dig in, that’s you Coasties! Gaia’s Garden is suitable for all sized gardens and situations as well as skill levels and I think, an important text on creating permaculture garden.

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can afford and if you can only buy one good quality piece? So be it.

Well-made tools will last over a lifetime.

Other ideas include seed raising kits, heirloom seeds, a flower press, beekeeping course, bee hive, native edible food plant, a bird bath, a bird window feeder, a compost bin, a garden gnome, garden sculpture or art, personalised signage, kneeling pad, seed storage tin, boot scrapers, gardening boots/shoes, houseplant display stand, mushroom growing kit, birdbath, watering globes for houseplants, tool basket or trug, seed bombs or cannons and if you really can’t decide then nothing say ‘I love you and know you love gardening’ like a gift card from one of your local gardening centres.

GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK You can plant the following now: Culinary herbs, beans, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, cape gooseberry, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, chilli, choko, cress, cucumber, eggplant, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow,

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melons, mustard, okra, parsnip, pumpkin, radish, rhubarb, rocket, salsify, silverbeet, spring onion, sweetcorn, squash, tomato, ageratum, alyssum, amaranths, aster, begonia, California poppy, celosia, cockscomb, coleus, cosmos, cyclamen, dahlia (seed), gazania, gerbera, marigold, nasturtium, petunia, phlox, portulaca, rudbeckia, salvia, snapdragon, sunflower, torenia, verbena, vinca, Viscaria, waratah, zinnia Next Week: Technology for Gardeners Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 10am live every Saturday on CoastFM963.

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

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

YOU AND YOUR GARDEN: Matcham Holgate Valley Permaculture Paradise

Meg McGowan Meg discovered permaculture in her late 20s and while many think of it as just a gardening method, it is so much more.

She was drawn to the fact it is an ethical based design system that you can apply to just about anything and she has successfully applied it to her way of living and made decisions based squarely on permaculture ethics.

Their property in the Matcham Holgate Valley began twenty-six years ago as a horse paddock with an acre of weeds but is now a regenerated permaculture wonderland of 3.5 acres that has thrived under these ethics.

Primarily gardening in a ‘food forest’ style, I asked Meg to explain how this way of gardening works, “In permaculture, we look at the patterns of a forest and we use those to construct a garden that needs very little in the way of maintenance because just like a forest, it pretty much looks after itself.” Although Meg grows some annuals, there is a focus on perennials due to their energy efficiency.

Perennials need less fertilisers, they are tough and usually more nutrientdense along with the advantage of planting them once and then being able

to harvest for years.

Annuals and other plants are grown in what is known as a ‘polyculture’ method.

This means mixing in different types of plants together and not using the traditional western rows or whole beds of one type.

Crop rotation happens almost naturally as Meg pulls out one annual to make way for another.

This style also deters pests, opens opportunities for companion planting and decreases the needs for pesticides.

A third of their land is given back to the natural world and while this is a generous act, what this form of sharing does is provide space for the local birds and insects that in turn help their garden.

Meg’s and Permaculture’s philosophy of caring for people, the earth and fair share is illustrated in her gardening life.

To find out more about Permaculture on the Central Coast, hop on over to their helpful website: permaculturecc. org.au and their lively and informative Facebook page: facebook.com/ Permaculture-Central-Coast-Inc. image: Permaculture Central Coast Website

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Silverview

Author: John le Carre Publisher: Peguin

Published posthumously, this is the 26th novel from John le Carre, a former British Intelligence officer who became a world renowned author.

Silverview begins on a rainy (what else) morning in London where Lily, with her two-yearold son in tow is delivering a secret message to Proctor.

When a woman answers the bell Lily says, “I need Proctor.

She said Proctor or no one.”

So Stewart Proctor, urged by Lily’s mother to be there to meet Lily reads the secret letter and tells Lily the answer is “yes”.

The story then travels to the

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It is there where we meet Julian Lawndsley.

He is in his early thirties and has just purchased a bookstore.

He comes from London and seems to be cashed up but has had enough of the city.

Which is good because he will not get the city hustle and bustle in East Anglia.

Just as Julian is getting ready to shut the shop for the night in walks a figure in “Homburg hat and fawn raincoat, armed with a furled umbrella.”

After perusing the store, the figure introduces himself as Edward Avon and makes a suggestion to Julian that his store is incomplete without Sebald’s, Ring of Saturn, (I looked it up, it is an actual book about East Anglia, which I won’t be reviewing).

When asked what Edward does he replies, “Let us say I am a British mongrel, retired, a former academic of no merit and one of life’s odd-job men.

Will that do you?”

But that really isn’t the truth, is it?

The next morning the two

coincidentally end up at the same cafe, when Edward tells Julian of another coincidence, that fact that Edward knew Julian’s father.

The two went to school together.

Edward does seem to know details that only a school friend

would know.

Maybe it did happen. Maybe not.

Edward even professes to assisting Julian’s father financially when he fell into difficult times as a disgraced vicar.

Maybe he did help out.

The two become close.

Does Julian crave a father figure?

What is in it for Edward?

We then have two stories running side by side; one of Proctor, his marriage, his quest to uncover a leak, and the other story of Julian and Edward.

Edward’s dying wife and daughter and his house, Silverview, “big dark house on the other side of town, darling.

Halfway down the hill from the water tower, lovely garden, or was.”

Eventually the two stories will meet up.

I am not going to pretend to understand everything that went on in this story.

Maybe I haven’t read enough spy stories to understand the undertones, innuendos, references, etc.

What I don’t have to pretend to get is the dialogue – it is witty and tight.

Julian and Edward have great conversations: “Will you permit me, Julian to say something personal and potentially offensive? As long as it’s not too personal, Julian replies warily, but in a similarly light vein.”

It is a quick read and overall a pretty good one – a good one for the Christmas Stocking!

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Recycling site approved despite 1,400 objections A controversial sand, soil and building materials recycling facility at Somersby has been approved by the NSW Government as a State Significant Development, despite more than 1,400 objections having been received.

Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies, at 90 Gindurra Rd, will turn a vacant site into a state-of-the-art facility converting sand, soil and building materials into 100 per cent recycled building and landscaping supplies.

The approval will enable the company to receive up to 200,000 tonnes of waste for recycling each year, expanding the current facility into a bestpractice recycling plant.

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) lodged with the application said the facility was ideally located to receive waste materials from the Central

Coast region and would help achieve the NSW Government’s target of an 80 per cent recycling rate for construction and demolition waste by 2021.

Located in the Somersby Industrial Park,the development will inject $73.8M into the Central Coast economy over the next 20 years and provide much-needed jobs in the region, the EIS said.

Of more than 1,400

An artist’s impression of the development

submissions received over two exhibition periods, the overwhelming majority were opposed to the development, with major concerns being air quality, noise, vibration, traffic, water and the suitability of the site.

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, expressed concerns that the area would become “Sydney’s dumping ground”.

But the EIS said the

development can be implemented with minimal adverse environmental impacts and is justified in terms of overall economic benefits to both local, state and national economies.

In view of community concerns, Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies amended its original application to address dust and noise issues, water quality, the use of Debenham Rd by trucks and possible

impacts on Aboriginal Heritage and biodiversity.

The company also added an advanced water recycling and dust suppression system across the site.

The company said it will not accept any asbestos or any loads suspected of containing hazardous materials.

The NSW Independent Planning Commission granted consent, subject to conditions, because the development: is permissible with consent in the zone; is located within the Somersby Industrial Park, a strategically designated employment area where various industrial uses can be accommodated; is consistent with the strategic planning directions of state and local planning policies; and will contribute to the state’s waste recovery performance in meeting waste reduction targets; and is consistent with the orderly economic use and development of land.

The Commission also found the development would generate social and economic benefits including the provision of 20 operational jobs and its impacts can be mitigated and managed to ensure an acceptable level of environmental performance.

The Commission acknowledged that the development may result in an incremental increase in air quality, noise, vibration, traffic and amenity impacts but ultimately concluded it was a suitable development for the site and would deliver local and regional economic benefits and, as such, was in the public interest and should proceed.

It has imposed strict conditions on the development consent which seek to prevent, minimise and/or offset adverse impacts and ensure ongoing monitoring and appropriate management of the site.

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Planning rules relaxed to help business growth Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed moves by the State Government to make it easier for businesses to grow and adapt by reducing instances where a development approval is required.

The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Group Deputy Secretary of Planning and Assessment, Marcus Ray, said businesses would be able to establish, change and grow without the need for lengthy

planning approvals.

“Businesses of all shapes, sizes and sorts have struggled over the last two years as the pandemic has stripped them of customers and revenue,” Ray said.

“We’ve tried to ease the impacts, and now we’re helping them recover by removing requirements and making it easier for businesses to do a whole lot more without needing to submit a development application.

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Ray said as long as they meet certain rules, businesses will be able to use a shorter cheaper approval pathway or may not need any approval at all.

“From your local corner store to bustling industrial hubs, these changes can make the planning system easier to navigate for everyone – helping to drive investment and create jobs as we recover from the impacts of the

pandemic,” he said.

“Extending trading hours in the right areas without approval will make it easier for cafes and shops to trade later into the evening and let suppliers deliver goods.

“We’re making NSW a better place to invest by changing the rules so companies can adapt to reach new customers and make it easier for businesses in dedicated industrial areas to expand.”

The initiative has been made possible with changes to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying

Development Codes) 2008.

Changes to support new data centres and community recycling centres and simplified local planning rules will be developed with stakeholders in the new year.

Business NSW Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the move to support business with their growth needs was welcome.

“Businesses have always told us that a fast ‘no’ is much better than a slow ‘yes’ because it gives them the certainty they crave,” she said.

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

Vue Mer Residences will see two 15-storey towers erected on a site on the corner of Erina St and Henry Parry Dr, offering one-, two- and three-bedroom units with retail outlets on the ground floor and basement parking.

Project Director Terry Mangos of the Pyramids Group said he expected the construction phase to take around 22 months, with residents expected to be moving in within two years and 10-15 per cent of the units already sold off the plan.

“This is the largest project Pyramids Group has undertaken in NSW and we are very excited,” Mangos said.

Raised at Saratoga, Mangos is no stranger to the Central

An artist’s impression of Vue Mer

Coast, having been involved in the original construction of the then Peppers (now Crowne Plaza) development at Terrigal.

“Over the years I’ve seen the Coast going backwards and going forwards,” he said.

“This development will be something special, with water

views from level five upwards and rooftop gardens a major feature.”

The two residential towers will feature a heated pool, a gym, a resident-only private workspace and three outdoor rooftop access areas in a fully secured precinct.

Terry Mangos at the construction site

Mangos said Pyramids Group bought the property in 2018-19 with a DA approval already in place (previously known as The Oracle).

Following some amendments and delays due to COVID-19, the development is now set to go, with cranes already in place.

Partnering with Century 21 and Better Homes and Gardens, Pyramids Group has opened a state-of-the-art sales office at Park Plaza, Gosford, diagonally across from the development, where prospective buyers can view displays of a bedroom and two choices of kitchen and bathroom design.

Mangos said the development is expected to add a cosmopolitan lifestyle and revitalise the core of Gosford CBD as a major regional centre in NSW. “This project has been thoughtfully and deliberately architecturally designed to become one of Gosford’s biggest assets … and a landmark for positive growth of the Gosford community,” he said.

“Pyramids Group is deeply committed to this project – from the initial consultation, scoping and planning, architectural design, selection of high-end inclusions and to the detailed construction.”

Pyramids Group will have numerous patented mobile displays travelling across the region over the Christmas Period to create interest and engagement.

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Hart listens to Ourimbah residents and defers plan Ourimbah Region Residents’ Association (ORRA) has convinced Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart to send a draft masterplan back to town planners for further work.

A support group of residents applauded from the Council gallery when Hart agreed on December 14 to defer the masterplan which has been in draft since 2016.

Two members of the community spoke at the Council meeting telling Hart he should be voting on what was actually contained in the plan, not what staff were advising him was in the plan.

Hart said he had the opportunity to read the papers

and he sked quite a lot of questions.

He said he liked to see a paper complete and covering all the aspects it should.

He thanked the two speakers for submitting their written presentations early which meant he had time to read them before the meeting and that was invaluable.

He then resolved to defer the strategy and asked for a further report in 2022 which would take into account the draft regional plan and some of the comments made by the two speakers.

ORRA member Brian Davies recommended Hart visit Ourimbah to understand the issues that the community were raising that made the

proposed plans dangerous and unworkable.

He said ORRA wanted a masterplan which had a coherent vision for the future of Ourimbah; that reflected the community values of the residents of Ourimbah; and that provided certainty for any Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan changes.

The second speaker, Greg McGill spoke about the issues and included a powerpoint to show the extent of fire hazard and flood prone land.

He said the masterplan did not reflect the community consultation held after the Councillors in 2019 outlined building height limits and heritage issues.

ORRA had conducted a survey across the whole Ourimbah area to present a community consensus at a meeting with Council after that decision.

“There has been a total lack of community consultation since the public meeting back in February 2020,” McGill said.

“At that meeting a list of 20 desired outcomes was presented to Council staff for consideration from which we were expecting to receive feedback and further consultation, yet here we are tonight with a final plan.

“There are countless other concerns and issues included in this plan that we the residents of Ourimbah believe are erroneous, not feasible or are detrimental to retaining the

character of the Ourimbah village and surrounding area.

“We liaised with Council staff and elected Councillors over a period of months and believed we had achieved a result that would suit all parties.

“None of this consultation is mentioned in the plan and most of the community feedback has been ignored.”

Member for The Entrance David Mehan had earlier the same day issued a press release saying he shared ORRA’s concerns.

“On April 27 2020, the then elected Councillors unanimously resolved to support the concerns of the Ourimbah Region Residents Association about the Masterplan by limiting building

heights and protecting the heritage of the area,” he said.

“Surprisingly, the April resolution was not referred to in the six page report prepared

by Council staff for tonight’s meeting.

“Ourimbah residents are rightly concerned that Council staff are seeking to ignore a legal resolution and direction made by the elected Council about the Masterplan.

“The Administrator should not adopt the staff recommendation without referencing the April resolution and confirming its continuing application.”

The draft will come back some time next year.

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Without a significant medical breakthrough, Dementia Australia says that some 900,000 will be suffering from dementia in 2050. With these forecast numbers, this must touch either us personally or someone close to us.

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is a tough one, and it is the same with credit cards. We love to be in control of our money and that is fair enough.

At least with a credit card, there is not only the cancellation option. It seems to me that it makes a heap of sense to reduce the limit and at least minimise the damage from unwanted spending.

Now we move to record keeping. List your financial documents, house documents, health documents. Basically, we need to get our act together.

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Most importantly, start the conversation with those who will care for you. We all hate talking about illness and death, and our kids do have a bit of a chuckle when I talk about potential illness and my death. It is a bit like car accidents. We know more than 1000 a year will die on the roads, but as optimistic humans we think it won’t be us or our loved ones.

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particular, our grandkids think “Poppi and Nani” will always be healthy and playing with them in the park, and going on holidays and outings, this, of course, is not the reality.

I have only gone to sites like Dementia Australia, MoneySmart and the very well written but confronting DailyCaring to help me write this article.

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$100M extra dementia support welcomed With around 6,000 people living with dementia on the Central Coast, Member for Dobell Emma McBride has welcomed a $102M Federal Government commitment to expand and enhance the National Dementia Support Program provided by Dementia Australia.

Dementia Australia CEO, Maree McCabe, said the significant increase in funding would enable the expansion of access to services like counselling, post-diagnostic support programs, early intervention programs and education sessions.

“For the first time we will also be able to expand the operating hours of the National Dementia Helpline to be 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week,” McCabe said.

“The National Dementia Helpline, 1800 100 500, is a vital first point of contact for people with any concerns about their own or a loved one’s cognition, for anyone who is experiencing symptoms, and for any Australian needing support or information to access early diagnosis and support.

“Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is overwhelming news for any individual and for

family and friends.

“Accessing supports immediately after diagnosis is vital for people impacted to learn how to live well and independently with dementia.

“It is also important for GPs, geriatricians, nurses and allied health professional to know the National Dementia Helpline is there to assist them when they are supporting their patients.

“It is great news that the government is recognising more, the needs of those of us living with dementia and has provided Dementia Australia with the funds to build on the National Dementia

Support Program.”

McBride said dementia was a cause very close to her heart.

“After losing my dad Grant and my grandma Mollie to dementia, I have worked closely with Dementia Australia and recognise the incredible work they do in our community,” she said.

“There are some 6,000 people living with dementia on the Central Coast and 20,000 people involved with their care.

“Dementia is also the second leading cause of death in Australia, right behind heart disease.

“If we want to create a better

future for people living with dementia, then we need to keep investing in more lifechanging support services like the National Dementia Helpline.

“Under this funding boost, the Helpline will now be able to operate 24/7.

“This will go a long way towards supporting people living with dementia and their loved ones.”

Currently the National Dementia Helpline operates from 8am-8pm, from MondayFriday, excluding public holidays.”

The expanded operating hours are expected to start

from March.

The helpline will be available to anyone living with dementia, their families and carers, at any time for any questions, information, support and to connect people into other services and support including My Aged Care, The Carer Gateway and the Dementia Behaviour Advisory Service.

More information about the National Dementia Helpline service can be found at https:// www.dementia.org.au/ helpline.

People looking for information can also visit dementia.org.au.

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New health chief says expect a COVID case spike Central Coast residents should be vigilant with COVID-19 numbers in the region likely to spike in coming weeks.

That’s the message from Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) CEO, Scott McLachlan, who said this week we were facing an “interesting development” with the new Omicron strain to possibly see a rise in case numbers.

So far, numbers in the region are averaging 70-80 each day.

“We will see in coming days and weeks how the infection will affect people on the Coast and the people around them,” McLachlan said.

“There have been no hospital admissions so far (since the latest outbreak), which is testament to the vaccination rates in the region.

“People should look for opportunities to get a booster shot – now suggested five months after the second dose for maximum protection and to prevent serious illness and hospitalisation.

“We know COVID will spread more widely throughout our community in coming weeks but we have a fantastic health

system with high-end health services and almost 7,000 staff.”

While masks are no longer mandatory in most public settings, McLachlan said it was still wise to wear them.

“We are still seeing a lot of people wear them in settings such as supermarkets and (retail stores) such as Bunnings, and it makes sense to wear them in close environments,” he said.

“There is a greater transmission rate with Omicron and I urge everyone to protect themselves and their loved ones.

“It is still advisable to stay home unless you absolutely need to go out.”

McLachlan said our hospitals were well placed to cope with an escalating demand on health services into the short and long-term future.

“Many of our staff are fatigued

after the last 18 months and looking forward to the Christmas break for a bit of a reprieve,” he said.

But with more people certain to socialise over the Christmas season and COVID symptoms likely to emerge seven to10 days after infection, health services could become very busy once again following the break.

“If you look at the Hunter’s experience, numbers are

doubling every day,” McLachlan said.

The health service is also expecting a surge in general services with a huge population growth predicted in the next five to 10 years as more people move to the regions.

“We have done a lot of work to make sure if patients come in we can treat them,” McLachlan said.

“We are well placed in Emergency Departments and

other services with spaces available and staff trained.

“We are well organised and ready for whatever comes.”

McLachlan said rapid antigen tests now available from pharmacies and other outlets on the Coast were a good COVID pre-test.

“They are reasonably reliable and can provide some peace of mind,” he said.

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Joey’s student All Schools Champion A student from St Joseph’s at East Gosford has received state-wide recognition after taking home two big wins at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships on December 11.

Sienna Scahill won gold medals in the 1,500m and 3,000m races.

The 14-year-old said it was “pretty exciting” to win the events two years in a row.

“In 2019 I won Nationals for cross country and in 2020, I won the1,500m and 3,000m … I’m really happy,” Sienna said.

“We do quite a bit of training for it – I do nippers with Umina Surf Lifesaving Club, athletics with Woy Woy, and am coached

by Kevin Wills at Asics West.

“My next competition is at Nationals on March 26 so we’ll be doing a lot of training.”

Sienna won against a field of

45 top athletes in the 3,000m race.

“We are so proud of Sienna’s achievements – she has trained exceptionally well over three years to defeat the more experienced National champion in the 1500m race,” Asics West coach, Kevin Wills, said.

“She showed dedication, intelligence and maturity to execute the strategies in the race.”

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Chertsey Public School is one of the 57 latest locations around the state to receive a school crossing supervisor as part of the NSW Government $18.5M plan to fast track the rollout of more than 300 supervisors.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said every child has the right to get to and from school safely and school crossing supervisors play a major part in that.

“This is a big win for the community around Chertsey Primary School,” he said.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said this was the final round of the program.

“In total, we are delivering 332 school crossing

With pet ownership on the Central Coast surging since the advent of COVID-19, Gosford TAFE is now offering a Certificate III in Companion Animal Services.

supervisors through this program, surpassing our commitment of 300 additional supervisors in three years by 32,” he said.

“School crossing supervisors are now at more than 1,000 crossings across the state to make sure our kids get to and from school safely, giving families peace of mind about the safety of our most vulnerable road users.”

Minister for Transport Rob

Stokes said the additional roles offered more protection for children and improved visibility for motorists.

“School crossing supervisors are part of a suite of measures introduced by the NSW Government to keep kids safe, including reduced speed limits in school zones, high visibility safety signs, ‘dragon’s teeth’ road markings and flashing lights,” he said.

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A spokesperson said Gosford was one of nine campuses statewide to begin offering the course since the start of the pandemic, with the need for skilled animal services workers growing as many people turn to their pets for support during lockdowns.

“It could not be a better time for students to be considering a career in the animal care industry with Australia’s pet population of 29 million now higher than its human population,” a spokesperson said.

“The pandemic has led to

uncertainty and many studies show that owning a companion animal has huge benefits for mental health.

“A recent survey by the Waltham Foundation found that 86 per cent of respondents felt they had bonded more with their animals in lockdown, while 60 per cent thought their pet had helped them maintain a regular routine, and 43 per cent said that their animal had reduced their anxiety.”

TAFE NSW Animal Care and Management Team Leader, Gary Zohrab, said there is a unique opportunity right now for animal lovers to take advantage of increased job opportunities in the industry.

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New new year’s resolutions

GEORGIA LIENEMANN Something occurred to me as I sat down to write what is to be my final column for 2021.

By sheer coincidence, after an impromptu holiday decision, I’m writing this from the exact location I happened to pen the very first instalment for the year.

I’m coming to you live from Moree hot springs, folks.

And it’s feeling spectacularly indulgent after the year we’ve just endured.

Funnily enough, my intention was to loosely circle back to that first topic as well.

It had been a piece on the importance of feeling good, as a worthwhile health practice in its own right.

I’d wanted to remind myself (and naturally, you’re coming along for the ride) not to overlook the seemingly inconsequential stuff that has the potential to impact our wellbeing.

Afterall, we know the big ones.

Sleep, diet, exercise and so forth.

If we nail those – we’re most of the way there, from a health perspective.

But when life is busy (hello, Christmas holidays!) or we’ve had setbacks and have fallen off the wagon, there’s lower hanging fruit – the benefits of which tend to be underestimated.

What lights you up?

I’ve spoken to countless people who’ve agreed that in the absence of many of the quintessential activities that usually enrich our lives, whether it’s travel, gatherings with friends and family or perhaps access to our regular hobbies, this year has revealed perfectly just how crucial they are for mental health and overall wellbeing.

Perhaps more than ever before, we’ve been able to glimpse the very essence of what truly makes us feel good.

And whilst it was a rocky year for many, I noticed that those who forged an alternative path there – finding moments of fun

in unexpected places, taking up new hobbies or even simply changing their mindset to help them move past the year’s challenges – thrived, despite the upheaval.

In times of despair and adversity, there is invariably a return to things that light up the human spirit and foster connection, community and camaraderie.

What have so many of us craved this year? The arts.

Live performance.

Communal dining.

Music.

Dancing!

This stuff is vital for our health, folks.

Even something as simple as sharing a relaxed meal with friends and family releases the feel-good hormone, oxytocin.

Don’t lose touch with what really lights you up.

Carpe diem – it’s all we really have Another reality that we’ve been firmly reminded of over the past two years is that we can only truly live in the present.

The restrictions and inability to plan have allowed the illusion that we could ever really control our lives (at least to the extent that we thought we could) to well and truly dissolve.

I see this as a blessing.

As someone who has indulged in obsessive planning,

dreaming and goal-setting as a convenient means to escape the relatively uninspiring present, it was refreshing to be somewhat forced to set that aside and channel my energy into making the most of each day.

As all the enlightened teachers keep assuring us, this where the rubber hits the road.

Life can be quite magic when we live, fully conscious and embodied in the present moment.

Follow your bliss The sentiment of my first column this year was that when it comes to health, feeling good is really the crux of it.

Well, do you know what makes you feel good? Did lockdown make it clearer for you? Are you reconnecting with what you love to do or with new things that spark joy?

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Altruism itself is a guaranteed feel-good strategy, if you’re stuck for ideas to get your mental health back on track.

There is abundant research highlighting the fact that engaging in altruistic acts is more rewarding for the giver than the receiver.

And what better time of year – it is literally the season.

How can we support the people who have kept our community going throughout this tumultuous year? Can we do something for those local businesses – the coaches, the takeaway joints, the local volunteers that kept this community ticking? Without them, where would we have been?

Make next year a year of new, inspired action So, when you’re setting your intention for next year and considering what we’ve just endured, remember what’s really important and the potential ramifications of delaying the things you genuinely desire.

Now is the time to go out and do the thing you’ve always wanted to do.

Take that trip.

Try salsa.

Discover new hiking trails.

Sign up for art classes.

How can you enrich your life further, filling your cup so that it can flow over to those around you? What needs to change: is it mindset or tangible action – or both?

Ponder this as you enjoy the festive period and I’ll be back in 2022, with new ideas and fresh perspectives on staying healthy in these unusual times.

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Soaring club turns 40 GLIDING The Central Coast Soaring Club celebrated its 40th anniversary at its Mangrove Mountain airstrip on December 11, with seven-time World Champion Red Bull Air Race pilot, Matt Hall, flying in for the occasion.

The club obtained a lease from Central Coast Council over a wasteland and quarry in the late 1970s, with members and supporters working hard to turn it into a pleasant, grassed airstrip.

Club Secretary Josh Davis said he had invited Hall to attend the anniversary celebrations and 40th annual general meeting.

Hall, who operates an air charter business out of the Lake Macquarie Airport at Belmont, agreed to fly in to the airstrip in his MXS race plane aircraft.

“It’s been a long time since I flew a glider,” Hall said in agreeing to a winch launch in one.

“I had my very first flight in a winch launched glider at the age of six with my father flying – though I never actually got to

Matt Hall lands after his glide

do a winch launch myself after I started gliding.”

Hall’s father, Rohan, still flies gliders and towplane aircraft at Warkworth in the Hunter Valley.

Davis said there had been some concern that the flying visit might not be able to take place because of a lot of rain previously making the airstrip somewhat soft.

“Fortunately the rain ceased a couple of days before and the strip was dry enough that Matt was able to fly in to a perfect landing on the grass airstrip after a fly over to check it out,” he said.

Hall explained to members what needs to be done as a

race pilot in an aircraft such as his.

The aircraft is made almost completely of carbon fibre, very light, very strong – and very expensive.

Hall outlined his experiences as a fighter pilot in the RAAF flying Hornets and then, for three years, an F15 pilot with the US Air Force with combat action during the Iraq war.

He was the only RAAF pilot to go into combat in an F15 fighter aircraft.

“The G Force that you sustain as a racing pilot is substantially greater than what you encounter in a jet fighter,” he said.

“This is because in such a light and comparatively less stable aircraft things happen much more quickly.

“The instantaneous ‘shock G’ can be as great as 15 G. “That means that your body weight in that instant rises to 15 times its normal weight, even though only for a short time.

“That’s more than in a jet fighter where the limits are generally not more than nine or 10 G and fighter pilots wear ‘G Suits’ to help them sustain the high loads without blacking out”.

Hall then enjoyed a flight in the Club’s PW6 two seat

training glider with Chief Flying Instructor (CFI), Graeme Martin from Killarney Vale.

The flight proceeded perfectly with Matt at the controls, a smooth launch and flight with a perfect landing, pulling up right next to the waiting crowd by the club house.

Among those watching was one of the youngest pilots in the club, Liam Eyndhoven from Wyongah, and Harry Medlicott from Matcham.

Medlicott flew the very first flight at the Mangrove Mountain airstrip back in 1981.

“I’m pleased to see the club is still going well after all these years,” he said.

Eyndhoven flew solo in a glider just a few days after his 15th birthday.

“I could fly an aircraft before I could drive a car,” he said.

He hopes to undertake an aviation career in the RAAF. CFI Graeme Martin said learning to glide at a young age is a great entry point into flying for youngsters who might want a career in aviation.

“It is a lot cheaper than power flying and usually you learn judgment and manipulation skills quicker and less expensively in a glider than in

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a power plane,” he said.

“You have to – there is no engine to get you out of trouble once you are in the air.”

Members fly out of the airstrip in Bloodtree Rd two-three days each week.

Trainees take part in the running of the operation which may include driving the winch in order to launch the gliders once they are suitably trained, and such things as keeping the gliders clean and maintained.

Vouchers for Air Experience Flights can be bought from the club’s website, www.ccgliding. com.au.

To learn to fly, a trainee must join the club and also become a member of the Gliding Federation of Australia.

Students (school and tertiary) obtain discounted annual subscriptions and flying fees.

With the effects of COVID-19, activities were reduced but the club hopes to accept new trainees in the new year and run a series of courses next year.

Source: Media release, Dec 17 Central Coast Soaring Club

Graham balances double degree with Beijing hopes SKIING With Australian athletes given the green light toward the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, previous silver medallist from the Central Coast Matt Graham balances preparations for the mogul skiing events with his commitment to tertiary education, with aid from the Australian Institute of Sport.

Graham is one of 37 athletes across 19 sports and 21 tertiary institutes to have benefitted from more than $100,000 in AIS Education Scholarships, a program supporting athletes to be successful in sport,

education and life.

For Graham, this involves the completion of his Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business at the University of Newcastle, a double degree he expects to wrap up at the end of next year.

In the meantime, Australia’s involvement in the US led

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diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Games will not prevent Graham, and our nation’s other athletes, from competing in February.

Graham’s biggest obstacle is overcoming an untimely training injury – breaking his collar bone – yet he is hopeful he will be back to full health in haste.

“For me, pursuing higher education isn’t just about preparing for life after sport, it also provides me with a mental switch to focus on something different away from sport,” Graham said.

“That gives me good balance and adds to my motivation to train.

“I always looked up to my older brother as a kid because he studied a Bachelor degree while also managing his sporting career as an elite mogul skier.

“I have always tried to show younger athletes that your education is important and that there is more to life beyond sport.”

The AIS intends to double the

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value of its Education Scholarship program by offering a total $200,000 in scholarships for 2021-22, an effort made possible through support from the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation – a second round will open in March next year.

Wylie, former Chair of the Australian Sports Commission, said: “Every athlete goes into competition with a game-plan, this program with the AIS is about helping more Australian athletes to pursue education as part of their broader life plan.

“Every athlete receiving one of these grants has talents beyond the sporting arena, just look at the breadth of education courses they’re undertaking.

“There’s health education like paramedics, speech pathology, sonography and medicine, though to diverse areas such as science, commerce, design, engineering and so much more.

“Our message to athletes is sporting success doesn’t have to be at the sacrifice of other ambitions, especially education and career pathways.

“If we can encourage more athletes to engage with education at the start of their sporting careers, we’ll no doubt have more successful leaders emerging from sport and into their communities.”

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0023 1.25 0111 1.26 0203 1.28 0300 1.33 0357 1.42 0453 1.53 0548 1.66 0550 0.65 0640 0.68 0735 0.70 0840 0.71 0951 0.68 1106 0.62 1217 0.51 FRI 1218 1.68 SAT 1302 1.62 SUN 1352 1.56 MON 1449 1.49 TUE 1554 1.44 WED 1703 1.41 THU 1811 1.39 1906 0.46 1951 0.47 2039 0.47 2130 0.47 2221 0.46 2314 0.45 0006 0.43 0736 1.91 0153 0.41 0246 0.41 0340 0.41 0433 0.43 0527 0.48 0642 1.79 1421 0.27 0830 2.01 0923 2.06 1015 2.07 1106 2.02 1156 1.92 FRI 1322 0.38 SAT 2015 1.41 SUN 1516 0.18 MON 1610 0.14 TUE 1701 0.15 WED 1752 0.19 THU 1841 0.27 1915 1.40 2112 1.42 2207 1.42 2300 1.41 2352 1.40 0044 1.38 0136 1.37 0229 1.38 0323 1.39 0417 1.43 0511 1.47 0601 1.53 0621 0.54 0716 0.61 0815 0.68 0921 0.73 1033 0.74 1145 0.72 1248 0.65 FRI 1245 1.78 SAT 1333 1.62 SUN 1424 1.46 MON 1518 1.33 TUE 1620 1.23 WED 1727 1.19 THU 1829 1.18 1929 0.36 2015 0.44 2059 0.52 2144 0.57 2231 0.61 2319 0.63

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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Despite this good show of sportsmanship from Ainslie and his team, the points lost from the previous day handicapped Japan too severely to overcome, notwithstanding their success in winning the first two races of Saturday.

The final race involved Australia, the US and Spain, with Japan missing out by a point, New Zealand coming in fifth ahead of Denmark and then France, and Britain disqualified to last.

Slingsby took to the lead with the US trailing close behind, yet over the course of nine legs the home team extended its lead, with no mistake made at this most crucial point of the weekend.

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Mariners say merry Christmas FOOTBALL In the week leading up to Christmas, the Mariners have gifted the Central Coast two wins in two games and eight unanswered goals, first defeating Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League on Saturday and then the Leichhardt Tigers in the FFA Cup Quarter Final on Tuesday.

Head Coach Nick Montgomery will be satisfied in knowing that five of the goal scorers were players that he brought into the first team this year: two of which are international signings and two Academy products.

The team began the week with a 2-0 victory on Saturday, December 18, to find footing in the A-League top four.

It was an afternoon of

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milestones for the boys substituting yellow for white in the intense Christmas heat – holding its radiance for a 30 degree plus evening through to sundown.

Debuts were had for new signing, Nicolai Müller, back from injury to play against his former club, for Academy product, Manyluak Aguek, as well as a return from a minor injury for Beni N’Kololo to play his first game in Gosford.

Both scorers, Cy Goddard and Oliver Bozanic, mark their first this season: the former opening his account for the Mariners, the latter celebrating his 100th appearance for his team with a long searched for free-kick goal.

The first goal in the 59th minute was another example of successful team passing play and composure in possession as the ball was moved around

Dan Hall scores his first Mariners first team goal, Tuesday December 21

confidently by the back five, until the quick feet of Joshua Nisbet struck through the centre of the Wanderer’s defence.

A leading pass down the line found Lewis Miller on the edge of the box who, repeating his low cross assist from the previous week, this time thread the ball through to Goddard advancing unchecked at the far post.

A first-time boot from the international import thud the ball hard against the crossbar before raining down deep into the net, giving no chance to Wanderer’s keeper, Tomás Mejías Osorio.

With the lead established, Head Coach Nick Montgomery could be patient with player substitutions, yet soon brought onto the field an eager Müller in attack.

The ex-Wanderer found no love from his former teammates who raised their physicality to chase the game, leading to multiple fouls conceded in the final third of play.

Deep into injury time, an illegal tackle against Nisbet set up Bozanic to try his luck from the free-kick, this time wheeling the ball with animosity to see it fly over the defensive wall and well out of Mejías’ reach.

The final whistle followed shortly to secure three points for the Mariners, pushing them up into fourth place with nine points behind Macarthur in first with 13.

Three days later, Leichhardt Oval hosted the Central Coast’s Quarter Final clash against the Leichhardt Tigers, a game the visitors won in prolific fashion with six unanswered goals.

A number of ex-Academy players earned their debuts in the game day squad and it only took eight minutes for Max Balard to find the lead with an accurate, out-swerving ping from beyond the penalty area – a first for the young man in the top squad.

In the 24th minute, the lead doubled with a debut goal for Dan Hall, giving to the Mariners a cushioned half-time lead.

The team exerted an everrising dominance over their NPL opposition, with four more goals coming for Matheus Moresche, debutant Garang Kuol, Woy Woy local Matt Hatch and debutant Noah Smith.

For Kuol, a debut goal was the perfect way to follow in the promising footsteps of his older brother, Alou, an ex-Mariner who continues his inaugural season in Germany with VfB Stuttgart II.

For Hatch, his second Mariners goal rivals his first for sheer brilliance.

Although this time taking more than 25 seconds to score after entering the field, as was the case in his debut game last season in March this year, the distance and acute angle of the strike will naturally lead to it being considered in the running for goal of the season.

To polish off the game, Noah Smith entered his name onto the rising scoresheet to positively mark his first appearance in his new team.

Now, the Mariners face one more challenge to bookend 2021, their Match Week Six contest against Wellington Phoenix to be played at Central Coast Stadium on Monday, December 27.

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