Coast Community News 344

3 JUNE 2022

ISSUE 344

No Council elections until 2024

News

Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has been sworn in as Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and for Rural and Regional Health in the new Federal Ministry.

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Out&About

More than 4,000 people flocked to The Entertainment Grounds at West Gosford on May 28 as Comicon returned to the Central Coast after a COVID-induced hiatus of two years.

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Business Central Coast residents will have to wait more than two more years to elect new councillors.

See page 6 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Local Government Minister, Wendy Tuckerman, and Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart

Where is the Chronicle?

Commencing this week, we will be publishing one consolidated community newspaper across the Central Coast.

The consolidated Coast Community News will combine the former Chronicle and current Coast Community News and will continue to be available on Fridays at over 250 distribution points.

We have chosen to retain the name Coast Community News to align with our website domain.

The changes are a direct result of spiralling costs of paper and print production.

We know the Chronicle, the “Voice of the North” had a special place in everyone’s heart, but you can rest assured our journalists will still be providing you highquality, independent news in your local area.

Thanks for your patience and understanding as we join you in staring down yet another crisis!

Ross Barry, Publisher

Central Coast residents will have to wait more than two more years to elect new councillors.

Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, confirmed on June 1 that the next Central Coast local government election will be held along with all other local government elections in the state on September 24, 2024.

While the Minister said the decision will give ratepayers “renewed confidence and certainty” after councillors were dismissed in March following the release of

recommendations from the public inquiry into the Council, resident groups are incensed at the decision.

The councillors were originally suspended in October 2020 after the Council declared itself to be in deep financial trouble.

By the time new councillors are elected, the organisation will have been under administration for more than four years.

“The recovery at Central Coast Council is well under way, but it’s critical we allow the Administrator and General Manager time to complete the

reforms necessary to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the Council,” Tuckerman said.

“Keeping an Administrator in place until the next local government elections in 2024 will provide stability for residents and enable the council to address the recommendations from the public inquiry before councillors return.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the decision to remain in Administration until 2024 will benefit residents.

A graphic designer by trade, Cecile Bon of Woy Woy has always had a love of baking.

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Sport

The Central Coast will once again compete at the NSW Country Championships this year, to be held at Tamworth over the long weekend on June 11-12.

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CCN publishes the Coast Community News weekly with over 40,000 copies available via more than 250 distribution points all across the Central Coast.

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A portable weather station for the Central Coast

The Central Coast Rural Fire Service (RFS), based at Charmhaven, and Capes4Kids at Booker Bay have received a financial boost from Australia Post grants.

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The People of Post grants are awarded to non-profit groups nominated by local Australia Post employees, many of whom are active in their local communities.

The NSW RFS Central Coast Communication Brigade will receive $1,000 to purchase a field weather station for use during fire incidents to capture real-time data for analysis and response.

This tool measures weather features such temperature, relative humidity and wind speed which is relayed directly to the Fire Behaviour Analyst in the State Operations Centre.

RFS District Manager,Superintendent Viki Campbell, said the weather

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station would be part of equipment carried on an Operational Communications Vehicle deployed during bushfires to assist with communications in remote areas as well as recording localised weather to formulate strategy and tactics in combatting bushfires.

Capes4Kids Australia at Booker Bay will receive $1,000 to purchase sewing supplies to support volunteers to up-cycle and handcraft superhero bravery capes which will be given to children to wear while in hospital.

These groups are among 47 across NSW to receive grants this year, mostly in rural and regional communities, to support a huge range of projects such as horse blankets for Riding for the Disabled, Thai musical instruments for a cultural group, to replace soccer balls lost in Lismore’s recent floods, and to fund workshops and supports for vulnerable groups.

Australia Post Head of Community, Nicky Tracey, said the People of Post grants take a grassroots approach, with employees encouraged to offer a nomination based on their own personal connection to a local organisation.

“These grants give us an opportunity to support what matters to our team members, and to help them to help others in their local community,” she said.

“We are delighted that so many of our people around Australia were keen to make a difference and nominate an organisation close to their heart for a grant.”

Australia Post will also launch its 2022 Community Grants program in June, with organisations able to apply for funding for projects that support mental health and wellbeing in local communities.

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Central Coast achieves ECO Destination certification The Central Coast has officially achieved ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia following a 20-month journey.

A Central Coast Council spokesperson said the Coast is one of the first regions in the country to be recognised for its strong, well-managed commitment to sustainable practices and high-quality, nature-based tourism experiences.

“Achieving ECO Destination Certification recognises the Central Coast as a world-class location for sustainable and nature-based tourism, which will provide a substantial and ongoing boost to the local economy,” the spokesperson said.

The announcement comes just before World Environment Day’s 50th anniversary year, which encourages countries around the globe to celebrate #OnlyOneEarth through collective environmental action.

Council Director Corporate Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said it was exciting to see the region receiving formal recognition on an international level as an

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The Coast has achieved ECO Destination certification

ecotourism destination of choice.

“We are thrilled in our role in achieving this recognition and to announce our successful official ECO Destination Certification for the Central Coast, and what this means for our local community,” Cowley said.

“Statistically, we know that ecotourists stay longer, are more conscious travellers and are more interested in a

region’s local community, nature, and culture.

An independent auditor assigned by Ecotourism Australia reviewed Council’s submission and conducted interviews with staff, stakeholders and tourism operators on the Central Coast prior to the certification being granted.

“Central Coast Council is to be commended for their sustainability planning

including being only the second region in NSW, and the third in the whole of Australia to apply for Destination Certification through Ecotourism Australia,” the auditor said.

“Rarely have I seen such commitment to pursue what is very much a brand rebuild for the Central Coast community as well as the Council.

“The Central Coast will no longer be a ‘corridor’ for travellers between Sydney and

Newcastle.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said becoming an accredited ECO Destination was a priority action in the Destination Management Plan and will now encourage further growth in the tourism sector.

“The Central Coast is known to be rich in world-class, nature-based tourist attractions which confirms the region as one that is well-placed to attract an increasing number of

visitors seeking sustainable tourism experiences,” Hart said.

“Tourism is an important pillar of the Central Coast economy, and ecotourism will play an integral role in ensuring our region is front of mind for responsible and conscious visitors, based on globally recognised sustainability principles.”

Ecotourism Australia Chief Executive Officer, Elissa Keenan, said the organisation is excited to see the region continue to flourish through its commitment to sustainable tourism practices.

The region now has six ECO certified operators and nine ECO Certification applicants – the largest regional cohort on the ECO Destination certification program.

The ECO Destination Certification has been achieved through an Ecotourism Australia and WWF-Australia funded partnership as part of WWF-Australia’s Wildlife & Nature Recovery Fund.

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Hundreds gather in Gosford to celebrate Reconciliation Week More than 200 people gathered at Leagues Club Park on June 2 for a major celebration of Reconciliation Week.

With the theme Be brave Make Change, the week continued from May 27-June 3.

Coast Shelter invited the community to come together at the park to celebrate First Nations culture and promote reconciliation, with many heeding the call.

The event featured cultural performances from The Glen Dancers, a smoking ceremony and coffee served by the Shelter’s CSespresso social enterprise.

Coast Shelter First Nations Co-ordinator, Peter Downie, said it was heart-warming to see so many celebrating the oldest culture in the world.

“At Coast Shelter I am guiding

Hundreds gathered in Leagues Club Park, Gosford, to celebrate Reconciliation Week

the whole business without any barriers towards being culturally competent,” Downie said.

“This is a culture which is so interesting – we should all be proud of it.”

Downie said multiple organisations had donated $500 towards the day, with all of the funds to be passed on to The Glen and Mingaletta.

Coast Shelter CEO, Michael Starr, said he was shocked at how many people had turned

up to not only acknowledge their First Nations brothers and sisters on the Coast, but more importantly think about how we can make things “a whole lot better” across the country for Indigenous residents.

“For quite a long time we’ve

seen too many young people and women with young children involved in our homelessness and domestic violence services,” he said.

“We needed to make change and we have done that with a dedicated First Nations committee comprising our staff, community members and professional Indigenous health and employment workers.

“We have a long way to go but have made huge changes in the way we work with our First Nations community, acknowledge their needs and listen.”

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said the day was an example of the community’s compassion, humanity and unity.

“Wanting to learn about our Aboriginal culture is a growing movement across our community and our nation,” she said.

“We have the largest growing Indigenous population in NSW – let’s be proud of our Indigenous history and culture.

“It is great to see such a huge cross -section of the community having fun together with humour, love and respect.”

Brisbane Water Police District Commander, Superintendent Darryl Jobson, said the police were pleased to be involved in the event.

“We are part of the fabric of the community and days like this are fantastic – to join with our Aboriginal community and Coast Shelter and see the joy on everyone’s faces,” he said.

“We have our serious side, but we are always happy to have a laugh with the community.

“Being engaged – that’s what it’s all about.”

Terry Collins

Residents frustrated by delays in accessing flood relief funding Residents of Spencer and Gunderman are frustrated over lengthy delays in accessing funding from the State Government’s Back Home flood relief package, with many still struggling to recover from the devastating flood events in February.

The Back Home fund, announced early in April, made grants of up to $20,000 available to flood-affected residents in a number of local government areas, but originally excluded communities in the Lower Hawkesbury, with Central Coast LGA excluded from the eligibility area.

The funding was extended to include Spencer and Gunderman later that month following representations from the River Cares organisation and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, but residents are only

now beginning to have access to the money.

Bianca Hudson is one of the residents affected.

“My home was flooded on the 21st of February and I only just got access to the funding,” she said.

“While I am thankful, what has been the most frustrating is the lack of a logical thought process in how the Government responded by offering relief based on Local Government Areas rather than where the flood actually hit.

“It was so difficult to get (together) the specific documents they were asking for.

“When you’re facing a flood, the last thing you are thinking about is getting your identity documents – you’re thinking ‘I need to get life-jackets for my children.’

“You’re in survival mode.

“What people don’t realise is

that we in Spencer did not have access to power for weeks after, which means we didn’t have water to shower, to use the bathroom, for anything.

“My home was also two metres underwater so now we need to renovate to remove all the mould that has grown.

“After a flood, you find your entire history is gone and you begin a process on how I get this back.

“The support needs to be immediate.

“Other communities had resources to support them, yet we didn’t.”

“River Cares President, Robyn Downham, said applying for funding for the various grants, including the Back Home, Rental Assistance for Flood Victims and Storm & Flood Disaster Recovery Small Business fund had proven to be difficult for the community.

“To apply for the abovementioned grants there are so

many hoops to jump through,” Downham said.

She said telecommunications at Spencer and Gunderman is difficult due to topography, with either no mobile coverage or very limited coverage.

“In addition, not every resident has access to a computer or there is very limited internet coverage making the application on-line arduous and extremely frustrating,” she said.

“A number of people have also lost the relevant documentation required when making an application due to the paperwork being destroyed in the floods.

“In the meantime, the residents in both Gunderman and Spencer are trying to get on with their lives as best as they can.

“A number of people are still cleaning up, repairing and replacing flood damaged property.

“Trying to get tradespeople down to the area is proving to be a problem.”

Downham said the organisation is very concerned about the mental health of numerous members of the community who are still very distressed and having difficulty coping with their lives, emotionally, physically and financially.

“This area on the Lower Hawkesbury is predominantly an ageing demographic with a large proportion that live on their own,” she said.

“The feeling of isolation and abandonment still haunts a lot of the older people in Spencer and Gunderman with all the weather events since June 2019 and two COVID lockdowns.”

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, says it is outrageous that not only were residents on the Central Coast initially denied access to funding, but

many who had lost identity documents and needed to apply for the funding were left stranded.

“Yet again the Central Coast has been a blind spot in the Government’s disaster management plans,” she said.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, confirmed that he had lobbied for Spencer and Gunderman residents to be eligible for the funding.

“It is important that as a Government we do our due diligence and ensure the right people are provided the funding they need in order to assist in their recovery,” he said.

“I look forward to continuing to work with the Spencer and Gunderman community, including Robyn Downham, President of River Cares, towards assisting in their recovery.”

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Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has been sworn in as Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and for Rural and Regional Health in the new Federal Ministry.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed his new Cabinet, with 10 of the 23 Ministers women.

Assistant Ministers are designated as Parliamentary Secretaries under the Ministers of State Act 1952.

McBride is the first Federal

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Minister representing the Coast since Jim Llyod in 2007.

Coast Community News caught up with McBride following the swearing-in ceremony on June 1.

“It’s so humbling to be able to have the chance to contribute to the incoming Government, particularly in areas I have a real passion for – mental health and now also the opportunity to work in rural and regional health,” she said.

McBride said it would be her mission to make sure rural and

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regional health are front of mind in government decision making.

“This is such an exciting opportunity,” she said.

As we spoke to her, McBride was headed for her first meeting with the new health team, spearheaded by Minister for Health, Mark Butler, ahead of briefings with the National Health Commission and the Department of Health.

See the video section of our website for the full video interview.

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Emma McBride with Governor General David Hurley at the swearing-in ceremony

Terrigal Bowlo lends a helping hand Terrigal Bowling Club has jumped to the assistance of Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club, which was damaged by devastating floods which inundated the Hawkesbury River region earlier this year, with a donation of $5,000.

Wisemans Ferry Club greenkeeper Wayne, Director Alan Bailey, and President Barry Roberts receiving the cheque from Terrigal Bowlo Operations Manager Raelene Nicholls, Director Alex Cameron and General Manager Craig Fairweather

General Manager, Craig Fairweather, travelled to Wisemans Ferry on May 20, along with Director, Alex Cameron and Operations Manager, Raelene Nicholls to present the cheque to Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club President, Barry Roberts.

“We were all saddened when we heard the floods had impacted a fellow bowling club, especially after all the hardships clubs have endured over the past two years,” Fairweather said.

“Wisemans Ferry Bowlo is a cherished member of our bowling community and we wanted to do anything we could to help them back on their feet.

“It was great that we were able to travel to Wisemans Ferry and present that cheque in person.

“We know from our own members that bowling clubs

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“The Club and our Board really wanted to help them rebuild their space of community and support for all their members.”

Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club will put the money towards its flood recovery fund, which will assist with its large cleanup bill.

Source: Media release, May 31 Brilliant Logic

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Highly detailed digital maps covering 6,800km of the NSW coastline, including the Central Coast, are now available to the public with the NSW Government launching the Seabed NSW 3D map viewer this week.

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Detailed 3D seabed mapping available possible.

“NSW Coastal Councils rely on highly detailed and accurate data to produce their Coastal Management Plans (CMPs), and this advanced imaging provides cutting-edge information to support the science-based assessment,” Tuckerman said.

“Ensuring the long-term health of our coasts and estuaries for future generations is what these programs are all about, so I’m thrilled to publish

Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, said the high-tech, high-resolution images allow anyone to examine and visualise the sea floor in detail previously not

A detailed map of the seabed off Terrigal

this detailed data to anyone who needs it.

Minister for Environment,

James Griffin, said laser scanners mounted on planes were used to reveal the hidden

detail beneath the waves by coastal and marine scientists from the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE).

“This fascinating data can now be used by councils and the public to see the sea floor, reefs, rip channels and ancient rivers in extremely high detail up to depths of 35 meters,” Griffin said.

“These maps provide important insights into sea floor habitats, which will

ultimately help us better manage ecosystems into the future.”

The maps, funded through the NSW Government’s $83.6M coastal reforms funding package announced in 2016, can be accessed on the NSW Government’s Sharing and Enabling Environmental Data (SEED) portal.

Source: Media release, May 30 NSW Government

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work towards and time to implement the Commissioner’s recommendations following the public inquiry.

“Council has made significant progress in stabilising the organisation, holding local government elections in 2024 allows Council to ensure a solid foundation for a newly elected body,” Hart said.

“At this stage, I plan to continue as Administrator and look forward to continuing to work with the Central Coast community to deliver the best outcome for the region.

“While I’ve always been in favour of democracy, I am firmly of the opinion that sacked councillors should not

“The people of the Central Coast are telling me their key concern is having a functioning, sustainable Council that’s servicing their needs effectively,” Crouch said.

“We don’t want to return to the bad old days of the previous Council and taking this extra time to put important processes and protections in place will ensure that doesn’t happen, while also sparing ratepayers the cost and inconvenience of holding two elections in just over two years.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, welcomed the announcement, saying it provides Council with a date to

be allowed to run for Council in a subsequent election, and I will continue to push this view.”

The Constitutional Referendum to determine the future number of Central Coast councillors will be held in line with the local government election on September 24, 2024.

The Protest Against Extreme Rates group has slammed the decision.

“The State Government is deliberately denying local people an early vote on the recent rate hikes pushed through by the Administrator (the Government) appointed,” spokesperson Kevin Brooks said.

“Whatever happened to the principle of no taxation without representation?

“Government by unelected and self-interested bureaucrats is one of the worst forms of government because there is no accountability to the community for performance.

“We’ve seen that in the way services have continued to decline in administration despite higher rates well in excess of what was needed to repay loans from the financial crisis.

“We need fresh leadership to address Council’s underlying problems in management performance and culture problems Mr Hart has failed to

address because he is part of that same culture.

“Our community should consider carefully the way State Government is treating us when we decide how to vote at the State Government elections scheduled for early next year.”

Central Coast Friends of Democracy (CCfOD) said the State Government had “once again shown contempt for the Central Coast community” by postponing the election for a further two years.

“The government failed to properly fund the Council merger process – and now the community is paying for it through increased rates, staff

sackings, sale of public assets, loss of services and now the loss of local democracy,” Coordinator, Jane Smith, said.

“This decision reinforces concerns about the lack of integrity of this government – from giving $90M to Hornsby Council in a process described by the NSW Audit Office as ‘lacking integrity’ to now removing transparency and accountability from local decision making.

“The lack of democratically elected representatives inevitably opens the door for dodgy decisions designed to favour vested interests – with little scrutiny.”

Terry Collins

Coast Connect Central Coast Council’s weekly news and community information

Administrator Message

Feedback sought on draft Delivery Program

Council has placed draft documents of the Revised Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program 2022-25, including the Operational Plan and Budget 2022/23, and the Resourcing Strategy on public exhibition for community feedback from Wednesday 25 May to Tuesday 21 June 2022.

These plan of works focus on what the community has told us is important through earlier exhibition in December 2021 and January 2022, and a Community Reference Group (CRG). Feedback received includes the continued delivery of essential services and the maintenance of community facilities, recreation and open spaces.

Council has also refined its Community Strategic Plan to reflect its financial recovery plan and the objectives of maintaining financial sustainability and discipline.

I am pleased to report Council’s financial recovery plan put in place in October 2020 has been successfully executed, with Council meeting all major milestones and targets in this recovery plan. With longer-term stability for our rates revenue, we can continue without interruption our 10-year long-term financial plan that provides financial stability for the organisation.

I encourage the community to have their say on these plans, now is the time to provide feedback on where you want to see improved service levels. To view the draft plans and to have your say, go to yourvoiceourcoast.com.

IPART’s final water pricing determination to boost serviceability

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its final determination on water, sewerage and stormwater drainage pricing for the Central Coast, returning rates to levels that can see Council better maintain its vast water and sewer operations.

IPART announced it would stagger the rate changes from 1 July 2022 – 30 June 2026 to allow customers more time to manage the impacts on their bills, which was requested within community feedback during consultation.

Price increases will be phased in over the next four years to give customers more time to manage the impact.

Typical household bills will increase by 17 percent on 1 July 2022 ($183 increase), 6 percent in 2023-24 ($80 increase), 8 percent in 2024-25 ($106 increase) and 1 percent in 2025-26 ($9 increase), as well as by inflation.

IPART has carefully balanced customer concerns about price increases with the need to ensure Council has enough funding to improve its delivery and network operations and maintain its assets.

The rate changes will allow Council to provide services that match community expectations.

Community members can review the pricing for the water, sewerage and stormwater drainage pricing determination for the Central Coast by visiting IPART’s website, ipart.nsw.gov.au

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Volunteers brighten up new Bateau Bay community path Dozens of volunteers gathered on May 28 to plant more than 120 flowering natives and 50 flannel flowers along the new community path at Bateau Bay. The safe path was built entirely by community volunteers during the pandemic.

Previously residents and visitors had to walk between Shelly and Blue Lagoon beaches along the edge of dangerous Bateau Bay Rd. The volunteers removed tons of bitou bush, lantana, asparagus fern, buffalo grass and rubbish to form the path.

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Volunteers work on the path

Club of Tuggerah Lakes stepped in and successfully accessed a community grant to purchase native plants to re-establish flowering natives along the path.

The ladies, along with local volunteers and Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, planted all the flowering natives from the community grant on May 28.

“Weeds were pulled, the community brush cutter cleared all the edges, soil conditioner was added, plants were soaked then planted, mulch was spread on top, then stakes and guards were erected around every plant

before (they) received another good watering,” a spokesperson said.

“All the water was brought in by volunteers in every manner of container.

“Coffee and morning tea for all 27 volunteers was provided by more volunteers and all the weed was placed in a skip bin provided by Central Waste Skips free of charge.”

The community is now awaiting Springtime to see the flannel flowers and native shrubs in bloom.

Source: Media release, May 30 Inner Wheel Club of Tuggerah

$10,000 boost will help fund Lions’ programs The Lions Club of TerrigalWamberal has received a $10,000 grant to help with its continuing work in making a positive difference in the Kincumber community.

The funding has been made available through the Community Kickstart program, distributed by Australian property fund manager ISPT in collaboration with Kincumber Village.

Well known for actively getting involved in humanitarian efforts on a local, national, and international level, the club works to make sure that the local community is always improving and will use the funds to continue to provide a variety of services.

President, John Hughes, said the group’s fundraising activities had been limited over the past two years due to COVID-19 and poor weather conditions.

Members of Terrigal-Wamberal Lions Club have received some much-needed funds

“We were thrilled and a little bit shocked to receive this grant, having put the application together in just a few days,” he said.

“The funds will allow us to continue to provide service to our community.”

Hughes said $2,000 would be used towards the cost of a topof-the-line camera screener to be used in Lions’ vision screening for children program.

“These spot screeners cost around $8,000 and we’ll be approaching other Lions clubs

in the region to contribute so we can have one here on the Coast, allowing us to do a lot more of the screening,” he said.

“It’s a brilliant program, with the screening taking around eight minutes per child and

identifying general vision issues, as well as issues with colour vision and 3D vision.”

Another $2,000 will be used to bring back Free Trade Day on August 26, where members of the community nominate needy people to receive the services of a tradesman for free.

“The tradies donate their time but the money will be used to buy any equipment they might need to carry out the work,” Hughes said.

Supported with $1,000 each will be Lions’ donations to a group which makes headscarves for cancer victims on the Coast, the Aspect school and a scholarship for a needy student at Terrigal High School.

“The remaining $3,000 we will contribute to the Lions’ flood relief program for victims throughout the state,” Hughes said.

Kincumber Village Centre Manager, Paul Springett, said

the Village and ISPT recognise the hard work that goes on behind the scenes of community groups and organisations to keep the community united.

The Community Kickstart grants program was established through ISPT’s desire to give back to local groups who have been the lifeblood of communities during unprecedented circumstances.

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Frank Baxter youth design Roosters Indigenous jersey Six Aboriginal young people at the Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre at Kariong designed the Sydney Roosters Indigenous Round jersey that was worn on May 28.

The Jersey worn by the Roosters in the Indigenous Round

Minister for Families and Communities, Natasha Maclaren-Jones, said the young men had chosen to share their personal stories through art, with the theme New Growth, New Hope for the Roosters Indigenous Round jersey.

“It is wonderful that these young men were inspired to participate in this because of their own personal sense of growth,” Maclaren-Jones said.

“One young man created a hand print with two boomerangs and crossing rivers, which expresses his new found connection to his country and culture and his positivity towards the direction his life is now heading.”

Other elements include a

rainbow serpent and surrounding dot work, representing the creation of new opportunities and experiences as well as growth in the community and the meeting place in running water painted in the tricolours of the Roosters – a reflection of self-progress and new life choices.

The collaborative design for the jersey was led by La Perouse based Aboriginal artist Jordan Ardler from the Cultural Choice Association – an Aboriginal non-profit organisation committed to combating youth suicide rates in Indigenous communities by engaging at-risk young people through mental health and wellbeing programs.

Sydney Roosters Chief Operating Officer, Jarrod Johnstone, said that the players wre proud to be wearing a jersey which is a celebration of hope, community and the brightness tomorrow may bring in the

Indigenous Round.

“The CCA was founded by Roosters player and proud Gamilaroi man Connor Watson and his family in the wake of the sudden and devastating passing of their young family member,” Johnstone said.

“The association has worked with a number of groups of atrisk young people since 2017, with a particular focus on those in the youth justice system.

“This design encapsulates a sense of what is possible when the next generation of Aboriginal young people are given the space to have their voices heard, are supported to express themselves, to seek help when they need it and, most importantly, have their potential believed in.”

Source: Media release, May 27 Minister for Families and Communities

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State Government withdraws planning proposal for Peat Island The State Government has withdrawn its planning proposal for redevelopment of the Peat Island precinct following huge community backlash.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, confirmed the withdrawal but said the State Government remains committed to the revitalisation of the “much-loved area” to deliver economic, social and long-term community benefits.

“Peat Island and Mooney Mooney is of great significance to the local community and the many stakeholders, including Aboriginal communities, those with links to its institutional past, and the broader Lower Hawkesbury River communities,” he said.

“The Government will continue to work with these groups who have diverse views of the area’s future, including the Community Reference Group, to resolve the future land uses and community facilities required.”

Crouch said negotiations to transfer ownership of the precinct to the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) would continue.

DLALC CEO, Brendan Moyle,

The latest planning proposal for redevelopment of Peat Island has been withdrawn

said he welcomed the decision to rescind the previous planning proposal as it did not include plans the council has for Peat Island.

“We are working closely with the NSW Government in the spirit of reconciliation to review the previous approach and ensure that it accommodates the vision that Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council is building” he said. “(This is) one that will see

Peat Island celebrate and commemorate the ancient and contemporary Aboriginal history while also paying respect to what Peat Island became to many nonIndigenous Australians.

“Our vision is to turn Peat Island into a cultural tourism precinct that will be of state and national significance, that all Australians can be proud of and which will one day become a historic cultural site for the

grandchildren of our grandchildren.

“DLALC is continuing to work with key stakeholders including the NSW Government, members of the Mooney Mooney community, and representatives of mental health and intellectual disability advocacy organisations to ensure that we create something that the Central Coast and Deerubbin (Hawksbury) communities can

be proud of.”

The controversial proposal, which included a large hotel and opening up land opposite the island itself for the construction of 267 homes, was on exhibition for three months, with residents and community groups, including the Central Coast Greens, the Community Environment Network and the Dyarubbin Peat Island Association raising objections.

In December last year, more than 160 residents gathered at Mooney Mooney to protest the development proposal.

Dyarubbin Peat Island Association spokesperson, Tracie Howie, said Peat Island and adjacent foreshore lands deserved a “better vision” than high-density housing and a major hotel.

“This land has substantial cultural significance for my people, it has substantial environmental significance, and it is not an appropriate location for housing,” she said.

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said it was crucial to get development of the precinct right.

“After 10 years and four attempts, the community has sent the NSW Government back to the drawing board,” she said.

“The proposal was quite large for a section of the community with very limited infrastructure.

“The community made it very clear that they need to be consulted from the beginning for planning for this incredibly sensitive and important gateway to the Hawkesbury River.”

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The fundamentals of democratic local government The Friends of Democracy are concerned that the Administrator has reduced the transparency of the Council’s operations and are urging a return to representative democracy.

While I am second to none in my support of democratic government, I also recall that the previous elected Council was renowned for its secretiveness and for the obscurity of its decisionmaking processes.

The Friends of Democracy seem determined to ignore this and pretend that all will be well, if only the Administrator would leave, and we could return to the halcyon days of councillors awarding themselves generous emoluments and ignoring the reality of our financial situation.

We do need a return to an elected council but not without

FORUM some assurance that we’re not just going to suffer a repeat of more of the same, as soon as councillors get their hands on the chequebook (or, as the case may be, the credit card).

It has long been my contention that one of the reasons councillors can so easily slough off responsibility is that they are elected by wards and that, therefore, there is no individual immediately responsible to any particular neighbourhood.

Where everybody is responsible, nobody is responsible.

Every elector should know the name of the councillor who won the vote in his/her precinct and be able to reach that person with questions, complaints and requests for advice.

Single-member electorates are good enough for state and federal governments, so why aren’t they appropriate for local government?

Having individuals standing for each council seat and engaging in face-to-face communication with constituents will reduce the baleful influence of Party politics which has had not a small hand in the dysfunctional operation of the Council, when we had one.

Instead of blathering on about demergers, when there isn’t a scintilla of evidence that a demerger would bring about any improvement, perhaps the Friends of Democracy could focus on the fundamentals of transparent and effective local government.

Email, May 27 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy.

Electric dreams For well over 20 years now I’ve heard complaints about tourists bypassing the Central Coast on their way from Sydney to Newcastle or the Hunter Valley.

They never stop here, they say, they just go on by - we’re missing out.

So, what did we ever do to make it worth their time stopping?

What wonderful items do we have to tempt them off the freeway?

What did the local council and town management committees come up with?

I think we know the answer to that!

So, may I offer something?

If you take a look at the map showing Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers in the region you’ll notice hundreds of them dotted around Sydney and dozens of them dotted around Newcastle, most of them put in place by the local councils, free to use

Greens policies in a Teal wrapper There’s been an important factor that has been consistently overlooked by the media in the considerable commentary on the recent successes of the Teal Independents.

These new Teal MPs succeeded by running on 3 long standing policies of the Greens - climate action, (sooner

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rather than later), integrity and accountability (Federal ICAC now) and gender equality.

The Greens have been consistently ignored or alternately bagged as being far Left-wing fanatics.

It seems however that when the Greens’ policies are

presented by a cohort of articulate, educated, strong women, the policies are not so ‘ratbag’ after all.

Perhaps it’s well past time for a more nuanced political debate by the media and less of the ‘Gotcha’ questions.

As a footnote, I can’t help but wonder how much of a role the forced amalgamation of Central

Coast Council and resultant financial difficulties (and now financial imposts for 10 years) played in Lucy Wicks’ loss of seat in the Robertson electorate?

Email, May 26 Lyndall Davis, Green Point

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Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper with the rest installed by private suppliers.

Here on the Coast, we have a tiny handful, mostly on private property, (but seemingly put there by kind people who don’t mind sharing).

None installed by Council and a few random Tesla chargers which can’t be used by the ordinary EV users, only Tesla cars.

So why not install EV chargers, Type 2 and Type 3, at all the town centres and coastal resorts along the coast.

Give drivers an excuse and

opportunity to come here to recharge and, while they do, they’ll more than likely have a coffee and a meal and get to see what they’ve been missing.

Who knows, some of them may even move here.

It’s no use putting them in out of the way places, put them in the heart of the tourist spots.

Put them at cinemas, shopping centres, beaches, town centres.

They can be installed in conjunction with solar panels to offset costs.

Show the world that the Coast is a forward-thinking location, not afraid of progress.

I know our local Council thinks the same, they’ve just changed their entire fleet to EVs. Let’s go for it, we have nothing to lose and it’s the way of the future … can’t he any worse than what we have at present.

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This program is part of our ongoing work to reduce pest animal numbers and their impact on primary production and native wildlife in these areas.

The below landholders are participating in the current program and will be laying 1080 wild dog and fox ground baits and Canid Pest Ejectors on the listed properties. The program will commence on the 31 May and run until 1 July 2022. Please restrain all domestic pets and working dogs during this time. In the unlikely event of accidental poisoning of domestic pets seek immediate veterinary assistance.

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4,000 people flock to Comicon More than 4,000 people flocked to The Entertainment Grounds at West Gosford on May 28 as Comicon returned to the Central Coast after a COVID-induced hiatus of two years.

The major fundraiser for Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) saw a full day of entertainment including Cosplay, lightsaber lessons, Disney and Lego displays and workshops and a medieval battle re-enactment.

There was also an archery attack, video gaming, virtual reality, Battle Royale laser tag and manga art, along with a vintage pin-up pageant.

Attendees lined up to take part in vintage arcade games, circus craft, tabeltop gaming,

drawing and craft workshops.

RYSS CEO, Kim McLoughry, said the day had “gone off”.

“It’s been our biggest Comicon yet … we’re out of COVID lockdowns and people are happy and looking for fun things to do.”

McLoughry said people had travelled from Sydney and the north coast to enjoy the fun event.

“This is now a destination event and we are so excited to bring it back each year from now on,” she said.

Foodie festival to showcase Toukley Toukley Village Green will come alive on Saturday, June 4, with the Taste of Toukley festival packed with food and entertainment.

From 11am to 2pm there will be live entertainment and other family friendly activities such as a petting zoo, roving

entertainment and a food tasting.

Five local restaurants will provide a limited number of free tasting boxes to the community and the food tasting table set up in the Village Green will display a QR code linked to the takeaway menus of local restaurants and cafes.

These restaurants include Mexicoast Cantina, Sorrisos by Dish, Spices Indian Restaurant, Trinhys Vietnamese and Noble Thai. To order a free tasting box, community members need to visit one of the participating restaurants and use the codeword “I love Toukley” on Saturday, June 4, between 11am and 8pm.

Central Coast Council’s Community and Culture Unit Manager, Glenn Cannard, said Taste of Toukley was to showcase the diversity of cuisine available in Toukley, and let people know what the town centre had to offer.

“The Toukley town centre is a vibrant strip of businesses

which are integral to the economic and social growth of the local community,” he said.

“The Central Coast has such a diverse range of town centres and Toukley is going to proudly showcase what it has to offer at the Taste of Toukley.”

Source: Central Coast Council

Funds raised from the event will help RYSS continue to provide support for young people across the entire Central Coast.

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5 Lands Walk back bigger than ever

After being cancelled for the past two years due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 5 Lands Walk returns this year, bigger and better than ever, on Saturday, June 25.

5 Lands Walk President, Pauline Wright, said the event would proceed with COVIDsafe protocols in place.

“Now in its 15th year, (the event) is well-established as a key community event for the Central Coast, providing a unique opportunity for everyone to connect, to explore and to learn more about the amazing history, cultures and environment right here on the Central Coast,” Wright said.

“For the more than 20,000 people participating annually, it provides spectacular insight to our breathtaking land and seascapes along the 10km coastal trek from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, celebrating the unique personalities and coastal lifestyles of each of the 5 coastal villages along the

A previous opening ceremony

way, with music, art and more.”

The event is timed to acknowledge the traditional importance of the humpback whale to the Darkinjung Community, taking place at the peak of the northern migration along our shores.

In addition to the festival and walk on the Saturday, the 2022

5 Lands Weekend program also includes a world class Opening Ceremony on Friday night, June 24, stunning exhibitions on the Sunday and much, much more to explore.

The Opening Ceremony will involve a stunning ensemble of talented local and international artists performing works

composed and curated by globally acclaimed Avoca Beach resident Dr Yantra de Vilder.

“As musicians, we are emerging from a dark tunnel of lockdown where we were not able to perform together; indeed last year’s 5 Lands Walk was cancelled due to COVID,”

de Vilder said.

“Now we are free to celebrate our place and people with song and dance.

“Through the power of music as a uniting force, this year’s 5Lands Walk Opening Ceremony honours our multicultural and diverse world, featuring guest performers

from Russia, South Africa, China, Spain, and our Indigenous friends from the First Nations cultures.

De Vilder said the majority of the songs for the Opening Ceremony are original pieces written specifically for this event, designed to connect people to people and people to place.

“They speak of resilience, faith and the fragility of our human condition; ultimately they are a celebration of life and its ephemeral nature.”

The performance will feature the Ephemera Community Choir and some of the Coasts’ finest musicians, dancers, projected artwork and a light show.

It will also feature an acoustic piano as an installation from the Pianos for the People project.

Further details and registration for the 5LandsWalk Weekend can be found at www.5landswalk.com.au.

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Young musicians shine at scholarship concerts The winner of this year’s Irvine Family Piano Scholarship is Year 12 Central Coast Grammar School student Chris Chen.

The scholarship was one of several awards handed out on May 22 following two days of the annual Music Scholarship concerts hosted by Pearl Beach Progress Association last weekend.

Held in partnership with the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, the annual awards concerts have been running since 2005, offering performance opportunities to students who have excelled in their chosen fields.

Chen performed works by Clementi, Albeniz and Chopin to take the $1,000 scholarship.

He has been playing for 11 years and has received

From left: John and Jean Irvine, Irvine scholarship winner, Chris Chen, and Julie and Warwick Irvine

numerous accolades over the years.

The $1,000 2022 Pearl Beach Music Scholarship, sponsored

by Pearly’s Cafe, was won by

vocalist Mia Cross, who gave renditions of Meadowlark and The Girl in 14G. Adjudicator, Benjamin Kopp, said he was generally moved with the high quality and talent

presented over the weekend, making it extremely difficult to choose recipients.

Russell Grove, President of the Pearl Beach Progress Association, presented the

popular People’s Choice Award valued at $500 in memory of his late wife Frances to 15-year-old violinist Kaito Deed.

“Frances was an avid musician all her life; she started studying piano at age eight and continued her love of music through professional roles in schools and private tuition,” Grove said.

“Whenever possible she fostered and nurtured that love of music with young people.

“I congratulate Kaito on his amazing performance.”

The new People’s Choice Runner Up award of $250, sponsored by Coast Realty, was presented to violinist Minjy Lee, a 14-year-old Narara Valley High School student who played Violin Sonata No.5 by Beethoven and Spring I Allegro

by Vivaldi.

Guest performers this year were 2021 Pearl Beach Scholarship winner Kayla Lush, who has been playing flute since she was six years old, and past Irvine Piano Scholarship winner, Kimberly Gilbert.

Accompanist for the two days of concerts was Noah Peres.

The Junior Showcase concert, introduced in 2013 to celebrate solo instrument and vocal performance by the Central Coast Conservatorium junior students, was a highlight of the weekend, with a diverse program performed by 10 students, the youngest of them just eight years old.

Source: Media release, May 31 Pearl Beach Progress Association

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Time for Dragstravaganza Direct from Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Karen from Finance will headline this year’s annual Naughty Noodle Crown Jewels Dragstravaganza on June 11.

Crown Jewels is one of the major annual fundraisers for the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus whose mission for a happier, healthier and more inclusive Central Coast now sees it celebrating almost four years as a leading home-grown contemporary arts and culture organisation.

The event is sold out every year and continues to bring some of the biggest names in the drag business to the Coast as well as wonderful opportunities for local drag artists and creatives to connect and network.

“These types of events are a space and place for everyone, and Crown Jewels is one of Naughty Noodle’s prize gems in our annual programming,” Creative Director Glitta Supernova said.

“It specifically happens during Pride Month; it’s accessible arts and culture at its best.”

Featuring an all-star line up from across Sydney,Melbourne,

Canberra and the Coast the evening will feature Kings, Queens, and everything in between.

Also on the bill are Australia’s drag matriarch Miss 3D and local Noodle favourites Diva D-Lish, Miss Tree and Mother of the Haus Glitta Supernova.

“Drag is a living, breathing, evolving piece of art; a rich linage that dates to the beginning of time,” Supernova said.

“Drag is all genders and no genders; it’s the performative hyper bowl of boys aren’t blue, and girls aren’t pink – it challenges social norms and stereotypes.”

Mandatory dress code for the event is royalty, opulence, big hats, big sleeves and big jewels – big looks are a must.

Crown Jewels Dragstravaganza will be at the Naughty Noodle Fun Haus on June 11 from 8-11pm.

Source: Media release, Naughty Noodle Fun Haus

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

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Surrogate’s Nightmare” (M v) (’17) Stars: Poppy Montgomery House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:45 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 2:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 4:00 Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Movie: “The Heat” (PG) (’13) – 6:00 7:00 FBI Special Agent Sarah 7:30 Ashburn and Boston cop Shannon Mullins couldn’t be more incompatible. But when 9:55 they join forces to bring down a 10:35 drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies. Stars: Demian Bichir, Marlon Wayans Movie: “Morgan” (MA15+) (’16) 12:40 1:30 Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate 4:00 Mara, Rose Leslie 5:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] – Wake 7:00 10:00 up to a better breakfast with 12:00 Matt Doran and Monique 12:30 Wright.

1:00 The Morning Show 1:30 Weekend (PG) [s] Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 2:00 From Eagle Farm/ Rosehill/ 3:00 Flemington [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s 4:30 Front Line (PG) [s] – It’s a race 5:00 against time as a patrol boat is 5:30 6:00 deployed to rescue a sinking vessel crammed with people. 7:00 7:30 The bizarre behaviour of an unruly passenger has Customs wondering what may be the 10:00 cause.

Seven News [s] 12:00 AFL: Pre Game [s] AFL: Round 12: Melbourne v Sydney *Live* From The MCG 1:00 Big Brother (M) [s] Home Shopping 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Weekend (PG) [s] 1:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:30 Program To Be Advised Better Homes And Gardens 3:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 The Platinum Party At The Palace (PG) [s] The Queen Unseen (PG) (PG) 8:40 9:40 [s] – A profile of the woman 10:10 behind the crown. We hear personal stories of the Queen from those who know her and 11:10 have worked alongside her.

The Blacklist: Arcane Wireless 12:00 (M) [s] – The task force’s investigation into Arcane Wireless, an untraceable cellular network for criminals, 1:00 1:30 leads to unexpected 4:00 consequences.

4:30 Home Shopping

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

TEN (C10)

NINE (C81/80)

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Movie: “The Perfect Stalker” (M) (’16) Stars: Danielle Savre, 8:00 Jefferson Brown, Krista Morin, 12:00 John Koensgen, Scott Gibson 1:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 2:00 2:30 Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:00 NINE News [s] 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: Panthers v Bulldogs *Live* From BluBet Stadium [s] 5:00 6:30 NRL: Golden Point (M) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Good Kill” (M l,s,v) 8:30 (’14) Stars: Fatima El Bahraouy, El Khttabi Abdelouahab, Ethan Hawke, 9:30 Bruce Greenwood, Jake Abel Tipping Point (PG) [s] 10:30 Home Shopping Religious Programs 11:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:30 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra Saturday [s] 7:00 Our State On A Plate (PG) [s] 7:30 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 8:30 Great Australian Detour [s] 9:00 Outback & Under [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The 9:30 12:00 Zoo (PG) [s] Celebrity Apprentice 12:30 Australia (PG) [s] 1:30 The Garden Gurus [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] 2:00 2:30 Getaway [s] NINE News Saturday [s] 3:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Movie: “Jurassic World: Fallen 3:30 Kingdom” (M v) (’18) Stars: 4:30 Chris Pratt 5:00 Movie: “Hercules” (M l,v) (’14) 6:00 7:00 Stars: Dwayne Johnson 9:00 Labour Of Love: Crazy, 10:00 Stupid, Bear (M) [s] 12:00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything: Hilarious Humans 5:00 (PG) [s] 6:00 Easy Eats [s] 8:00 Weekend Today [s] 8:30 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 9:30 12:00 Drive TV [s] Celebrity Apprentice 12:30 Australia (PG) [s] NRL: Raiders v Roosters *Live* 2:30 3:00 From GIO Stadium [s] 3:30 NINE News Sunday [s] 4:00 Celebrity Apprentice 4:30 Australia (PG) [s] 60 Minutes (M) [s] 5:00 NINE News Late [s] 6:30 The First 48: Bloodline 7:30 (MA15+) [s] Accident, Suicide Or Murder (M) [s] Unspeakable Crime - The Killing Of Jessica Chambers: Racial Divide: An Issue Of 9:10 Black And White? (M) [s] 10:10 Drive TV [s] 11:00 Home Shopping 12:00 Religious Programs 4:30 Home Shopping

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

The Talk (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) [s] The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] Just For Laughs Australia (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Religious Programs [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] The Offroad Adventure Show (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10: Saturday [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Buy To Build [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] All 4 Adventure [s] Farm To Fork [s] 10 News First [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs Religious Programs [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Destination Dessert [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Farm To Fork [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] – Contestants must create a dish using ingredients from culinary king Marco Pierre White’s array of pantry items that he uses at home.

NCIS: Hawaii: Pilot (M v) [s] FBI: Trigger Effect (M v) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]

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

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

SBS (C30)

5:30 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 2:05 3:00 3:30 3:40 4:10 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:35 9:35 10:30 5:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 2:00 3:00 3:30 5:30 6:30 7:35 8:30

9:25 10:20 1:10 5:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 3:00 4:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:30

Worldwatch Make Me A Dealer (PG) Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) Legacy List (US) (PG) Worldwatch First Australians: Fair Deal For A Dark Race (PG) NITV News: Nula Destination Flavour China Bitesize The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) First Australians: We Are No Longer Shadows (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Asian Railways Journeys: Jakarta To Borobudur (PG) Ancient Superstructures: Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia (PG) Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (PG) SBS World News Worldwatch Love Your Garden (PG) Great Canal Journeys (PG) Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) Worldwatch Bowls: General Ultimate Bowls Championship Sportswoman: Lucy Bronze Movie: “La Bohème” (PG) (’22) (In Italian) The Rise Of The Nazis: The First Six Months In Power (PG) SBS World News Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Italy Genoa (PG) Secrets Of Royal Gardens: Parks – Hugh Bonneville takes us behind the scenes of the spectacular Royal Parks found across London.

Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) Grace Kelly - The Missing Millions (PG) Backtrack Boys (MA15+) Worldwatch Love Your Garden (PG) Great Canal Journeys (PG) Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) Worldwatch Motor Sports: Speedweek Motor Sports: W Series Highlights Football: Countdown To Qatar Seed Fading Sands (PG) The Rise Of The Nazis: Night Of The Long Knives (PG) SBS World News Elizabeth Into The Storm (PG) Death In The Tower: King Richard (PG) (In English/ German) Naples - Under The Volcanic Threat (PG) (In English/ Italian) Secrets Of Our Cities: Gold Coast (PG) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)

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

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ABC (C20/21)

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Wednesday 8 June

Tuesday 7 June

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Thursday 9 June

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Mum (M l) [s] Vera (M v) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Australian Story (PG) [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] India Now [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q+A (PG) [s] Keeping Faith (M l) [s] Parkinson In Australia (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]

PRIME (C61/60)

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NINE (C81/80)

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Captive Nanny” 12:00 (AKA ‘Nanny Lockdown’) (M v) 1:40 (’20) Stars: Karynn Moore Criminal Confessions: Edmonton (M l,v) [s] – When a hardworking single mother with 2:00 3:00 a history of heart issues is found dead, detectives assume 4:00 she died of natural causes, but 5:00 as the investigation progresses, 6:00 7:00 it’s made clear foul play was 7:30 involved.

The Chase UK (PG) [s] 9:10 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 10:15 Seven News [s] 10:45 Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] 11:45 9-1-1 (M) [s] 12:35 The Latest Seven News [s] 1:30 The Resident: Fork In The 4:00 Road (M) [s] 4:30 Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Foreign Correspondent [s] 12:00 India Now [s] Grand Designs Revisited [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Call The Midwife (PG) [s] Mystery Road (M l) [s] Grand Designs Australia 2:00 (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] 3:00 Tenable [s] 4:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 5:00 The Drum [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 7.30 [s] 7:30 Space 22 (PG) [s] Ithaka: A Fight To Free Julian 9:00 Assange (PG) [s] Our Brain (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 11:00 Media Watch [s] 11:30 Vera: Telling Tales (PG) [s] Parkinson In Australia (PG) 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Wrong Teacher” (M) (’18) Stars: Jessica Morris, Jason-Shane Scott, Philip McElroy, Eric Roberts, Vivica A Fox, Dominique Swain, Akari Endo, Ciarra Carter Criminal Confessions: Placentia (M l,v) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] The Good Doctor: Rebellion (M) [s] – Shaun is forced to confront Lea about their relationship and determine what he really means to her.

The Rookie: Simone (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: Risk (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Scottish Vets Down Under (PG) [s] Space 22 (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] Mystery Road (M l) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Gruen (PG) [s] The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) [s] You Can’t Ask That (M l) [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Program To Be Advised

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Story Of A Girl” (M s) (’17) Stars: Sarah Grey, Kevin Bacon, Sosie Bacon World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] Britain’s Got Talent: Audition 7 (PG) [s] Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back: The Park (M) [s] – Ramsay tries to revamp a gastropub located in Oak Park, California; Rob Gronkowski stops by the restaurant as a decoy.

The Latest Seven News [s] The Front Bar (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Australian Story [s] That Pacific Sports Show (PG) [s] Griff’s Canadian Adventure (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Gruen (PG) [s] The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (M) [s] Mystery Road (M l) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] Sammy J (PG) [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent (M) Q+A (M) [s] Courtney Act’s One Plus One ABC Late News [s] The Business [s]

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Client List” (M d,s) (’10) Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Teddy Sears, Colin Egglesfield, Brian Hallisay, Loretta Devine Kochie’s Business Builders Highway Cops (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Born To Kill?: Richard Rameriz ‘Night Stalker’ (MA15+) [s] – In mid 1980s California, Richard Ramírez, dubbed by the press as The Night Stalker, exhibited a viciousness that made him one of history’s most savage serial murderers.

Home Shopping

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00

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

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

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TEN (C10)

SBS (C30)

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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Talking Honey: Princess Diana - Death And Legacy (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] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Million Dollar Murders: Secrets And Lies (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] Manifest: Water Landing (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:30 FBI: Most Wanted: A Man Without A Country (M v) [s] 10:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Winner (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 9Honey - Queen Elizabeth: The Queen In Australia [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] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Matt Wright’s Wild Territory: Feeding Time (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Law & Order: Organized Crime: High Planes (M) [s] Murdered By Morning: Gambling With Death (M l,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Outback & Under (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] 9:40 NCIS: Schooled (M v) [s] 10:40 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 3:30 Football: UAE v Socceroos *Live* From Qatar [s]

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Getaway (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] NRL: State Of Origin: Game 1 *Live* From Accor Stadium [s] NRL: State Of Origin: Post Match [s] – Wide World Of Sports presents the post-match wrap up for Game 1, along with our expert panels analysis, player interviews as well as a look at Game 2, live on 9, Sunday 26th June.

NINE News Late [s] Travel Guides: Southland (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Football: UAE v Socceroos *Live* From Al-Rayyan Stadium, Qatar [s] 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Five Bedrooms (M l) [s] 9:30 Bull: Goodbye (PG) [s] 10:30 This Is Us (PG) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s]

5:00 9:00 9:55 10:15

6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: Promising Young Gentlemen (M) [s] 9:30 Program To Be Advised 10:30 Program To Be Advised 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s]

5:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 2:05

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Dating To Kill” (M s,v) (’19) Stars: Clare Kramer 1:40 9Honey - Queen Elizabeth: The Queen And Prince Philip 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 RBT: Caught Carer/ Werewolf (PG) [s] 8:30 Emergency (M) [s] 9:30 New Amsterdam: This Be The Verse (M) [s] 10:30 To Be Advised 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 The Equalizer: Shooter (MA15+) [s] 11:50 Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: Do Trieu (PG) [s] 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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

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

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Home Market success at Kibble Park

Marie Brown of Grandma’s Gifts & Creations

Home Markets came to Kibble Park last weekend, as part of the Central Coast Council’s Social Spaces campaign.

Central Coast Creative Hub director Luka Vockins, who hosted the May 29 event, described it as a huge success.

“It was a wonderful showcase of the Central Coast’s creative

businesses, and it shows the resilience of the local people and their willingness to bring handmade, quality products to the public,” she said.

As a Home Markets Community Coordinator, Vockins took the opportunity to showcase several Home Markets Home Stalls, allowing the Sunday crowd to enjoy a

Kate Connor of Kate Makes Monsters

diverse range of home-made arts, crafts and other products designed and made by central coast local talent.

There were also live creative demonstrations in the Parkhouse space, along with Bath Bomb & Rainbow Bath Salt workshops run by Lisa Turner of AromaShak, a Kariong resident who was recently

nominated for the Australian People’s Choice Rural Business Awards.

Lisa Frost-Foster, a local Mosaic artist who ran a stall at the event, described it as a great day of networking and meeting some lovely Home Market business owners.

Vockins will host another event at Kibble’s Park’s

Parkhouse in October again showcasing Home Markets home stalls.

That event will also be supported by Central Coast Council in conjunction with its Social Spaces campaign.

To find out more about Home Markets go to www. homemarkets.com.au.

Residents can also register

their own home stall and join the Central Coast Home Markets Trail, held from 10am2pm on the second Sunday of every month.

Upcoming pop-up events at Parkhouse can be found at www.centralcoastcreativehub. com.au.

Terry Collins

Youth invited to think out loud at forum The Thinking Out Loud Youth Forum, hosted by Central Coast Council’s Youth for Youth (Y4Y) Action Team, returns to the region on Wednesday, June 8.

This year’s forum will be held at The Hub Erina Youth Entertainment Venue with the theme ‘finding your way to a happy and healthy you’.

Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said the free event is designed by young people for young people.

“Our Y4Y Action Team has been working hard to get this year’s forum up and running and will be facilitating the event on the day,” Smith said.

“The aim of the forum is to gather young people’s ideas, initiatives, thoughts and opinions surrounding mental

wellbeing and life purpose within the Central Coast local government area.

“Student representatives from local high schools, TAFE, universities and other services will have the opportunity to come together to discuss, brainstorm and learn from each other to create a link between young people, businesses and services directly involved in the day.”

The forum will see presentations from guest speakers, and students will be able to participate in one of the two capacity building workshops on offer.

The first will be How to campaign for Mental Health First Aid programs in your school – developing your campaign pitch.

The second will be Life Purpose and Employment

young people and encouraged local schools to participate by giving students an opportunity to attend.

“The forum will also see our young people connect with experts and get the advice they need to succeed,” Hart said.

“Anyone aged from 12-24 looking to improve their health and those around them, is encouraged to register online today.”

The Thinking Out Loud Youth Forum will be held between 9.30am and 1pm on Wednesday, June 8 at The Hub Erina Youth Entertainment Venue, Erina Fair.

Register now at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/ThinkingOutLoud.

Source: Media release, May 30 Central Coast Council

A youth forum will be held at Erina on June 8

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Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the forum is a unique

opportunity to identify and discuss current issues facing

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Rare Dickens tale up for auction at Erina A rare first edition of Charles Dickens’s Hard Times is among a range of antiques now up for auction at Erina.

Hannah Clayton Atkin with the rare first edition of Hard Times

The historic copy of Dickens’s radical story of social injustice will go under the hammer with an estimated price of $1,500$2,500.

The book dates back 168 years to 1854, the time of gold rushes in Australia and the Crimean War in Europe.

Previously belonging to noted bibliophile Frederick Perkins (1780-1860) of Chipstead

Tea Cosy Expo set for long weekend

Place in Kent, it was sold at Sotheby’s in London in 1899 and can now be found at Swan Deverell Auctioneers at Erina.

Swan Deverell Auctioneers Director, Hannah Clayton Atkin, said the rare tome was uncovered as part of a deceased estate which included other fascinating pieces also headed to auction.

“I’m delighted by this rare and special find; it even smells wonderfully old book-y,” she said.

“And I’m sure the region is full of similar hidden treasures

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buried in boxes or forgotten on shelves waiting to be discovered again.”

Another lot up for auction is a Westerwald stein.

The rather unassuming mug came into the auction house as part of a collection of stoneware but Atkin’s expert eye saw something special – a drinking vessel dating to the 1750s.

There are similar mugs in the collection of the British Museum.

The treasures are part of the Swan Deverell Director’s Selection timed online which is

accepting bids until June 8.

Swan Deverell Auctioneers opened on the Central Coast in October 2021.

“We offer carefully curated boutique timed online auctions of antiques, fine and decorative art, and luxury goods,” Atkin said.

“Our lots sell worldwide from our showroom gallery in Erina.”

For details go to www. swandeverell.com.au.

Source: Media release, May 31 Swan Deverell Auctioneers1`

BOOK REVIEW

The display at last year’s expo

Woy Woy Lions Club will hold its annual Tea Cosy Expo at Umina Surf Club over the June long weekend.

With the theme this year of Scotland the Brave, the expo

will be open from 9am-5pm on June 11 and 12 and from 9am1pm on June 13.

The expo will feature a huge range of hand-crafted tea cosies and is expected to attract large crowds of visitors.

There will be a gold coin entry fee, with a bric-a-brac table and Devonshire teas on offer.

Tea cosies and teapots on display will be available for purchase.

Terry Collins

Young Mungo

We’ve moved.

From 30 May 2022 we’ll provide all Centrelink and Medicare services at: 99 Georgiana Terrace, Gosford.

Services available at: 9 Watt Street, Gosford have moved on this date.

Author: Douglas Stuart Publisher: Picador Stuart’s previous book, Shuggie Bain won the 2020 Booker Prize.

Opening hours at the new location are 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.

We’re offering a range of options to do business with us. You can: • use your myGov account, Express Plus mobile apps or phone self service to complete some of your business with us. To find out more go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/selfservice • book an appointment for Centrelink services to minimise wait times • have a one-on-one digital coaching session to help access our digital services.

To book an appointment call us on your main payment line or go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/phoneus Call us on 131 202 to speak with us in your language about Centrelink payments and services.

Let us know if you need an interpreter and we’ll arrange one for free.

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Call 132 011 for Medicare and 131 272 for Child Support.

In my review I wrote that it was a difficult story to read, not because of the writing, but because of the content.

Stuart has done it again.

Young Mungo is about a fifteen-year-old boy named Mungo (named for the patron saint of Glasgow) growing up on the tenements in post Thatch world.

Glasgow has seen better days, jobs are gone, the area is tough and people are poor.

Mungo is a sensitive, artisitic boy with a tic and has a habit of picking at his cheek, leaving the skin raw and dry.

He does not fit in.

Mungo’s mother likes a drink and comes and goes depending on which way the wind blows.

His older brother Hamish (Haha) is tough and has no qualms about beating the crap out of Mungo.

He runs the local gang of

Protestant youths that like to rob and cause mayhem.

Jodie, his older sister has been raising Mungo since MoMaw is often absent (don’t even think of calling her Ma, when she is clearly too young to have such old children).

Jodie has dreams of going to university and getting out of Glasgow.

Her nightmare is to become her mother so how has she allowed herself to become the teacher’s pet.

Mungo’s father died when he was very young so really has no memory of him.

Mungo doesn’t have any friends, but he has unwavering faith in his mother and waits patiently for the days she is home.

He will defend her to anyone that wants to put her down.

One days he comes across a “doocot”, where he meets James.

James is sixteen and a Catholic and is saving money to leave town.

James’s mother died and his father works on an oil rig, so he is away for weeks at a time.

The two boys become close and end up falling in love and this is problematic on many levels not least of which is that the Protestants and Catholics

are not friends and secondly, they have to hide this from everyone and in particular from Hamish.

But Hamish finds James and Mungo in a field touching and that sets him off.

He beats the living heck out of James and Mo-Maw sends Mungo off with two men that she has met at her AA meeting.

The men, St. Christopher and Gallogate are virtually stranger to Mo-Maw but their brief is to make a man out of Mungo.

The three misfits head out of Glasgow via a series of buses into a remote area to go camping, fishing and drinking.

It will be nightmare for Mungo.

There are so many similarities of Shuggie Bain it makes me wonder if this is in a way a sequel or if this is the only story Douglas Stuart has to tell.

That being said it is beautifully written but, just like Shuggie Bain, I did have to put it down and take a break during the more difficult scenes.

It won’t be to everyone’s liking, and that is ok, however this book may be more polarizing because of the dark content and may trigger some people.

Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Business & Property A graphic designer by trade, Cecile Bon of Woy Woy has always had a love of baking.

And now she and partner Luc Grimaud are set to open a specialist French patisserie in the Galleria at Ettalong Beach on Jun 4.

The couple first came to Australia from their native France 10 years ago, exploring the country and working as fruit pickers and farm hands as they explored the country.

“We really loved it in Australia and eventually settled in Sydney,” Bon said.

“Then two years ago we moved to the Central Coast because as graphic artists, we could work from home wherever we were.

“We had been to the area for a lot of weekends and holidays and decided this was the place for us.”

During COVID lockdowns, Bon revisited her passion for baking and started a small business from home, making and delivering beignets in all the traditional flavours.

“We had originally thought of a food truck, but lockdowns made that impossible,” she said.

The homemade French donuts proved so popular with

Mamigato brings a touch of France to Ettalong Beach Cecile Bon and Luc Grimaud at Mamigato (Photo: Galleria Ettalong)

a growing clientele that Bon has decided to expand the business and open Mamigato at Ettalong Beeach, selling not just the trademark beignets, but also a variety of other French pastry delicacies, including friands, madeleines and brioche, with other items to be added seasonally to include fruit tarts.

“It’s something I’ve always

wanted to do,” Bon said.

“My grandmother taught me to bake when I was a child in France.

“We lived in Brittany – it was very much a countryside setting.

“And I wanted to share the simple, authentic, honest food of the region.

“The shop is named for my

grandmother.

“Mami means grandmother and gati means cake.

“My cakes and pastries are a reflection of the food I grew up eating and baking and I make it all from scratch.”

Mami Gato will serve takeaway cakes and pastries, milk shakes, ice cream and soft drinks, with tables and chairs

right outside the shopfront in the Galleria where customers can savour the delicious food.

“The Galleria really appealed to us because it has such a European flavour,” Bon said.

“Although we won’t be serving coffee, there are several places in the Galleria where people can buy a coffee to enjoy with their pastries as

they enjoy the atmosphere of the Galleria including live music on the weekends.”

Beignets customers can enjoy include vanilla cream, raspberry, Nutella and coffee.

Mamigato will open on Saturday, June 4, and will be open from 9am-4pm each day of the long weekend.

Terry Collins

2022 awards for business excellence now open Nominations are open for the Business Wyong 2022 Annual Business Awards to recognise the achievements of businesses, their employees and leaders.

Wyong Business President, Matt Lusted, said it was a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful businesses across the northern growth corridor.

“Our awards are judged by three independent judges and the winners of our categories automatically move through to the Business NSW Regional Awards,” he said.

There are 10 categories in the local awards plus the 2022 Business of the Year Award which is chosen from the finalists across all 10 categories.

Businesses can place a

nomination in as many categories as they choose – Outstanding Business Leader, Outstanding Community Organisation, Outstanding Young Business Leader, Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion, Outstanding Employee, Excellence in Innovation, Employer of Choice, Excellence in Large Business, Excellence in Small Business, Excellence in Micro Business.

Nominations can be placed online at wyong. awardsplatform.com or by emailing the Business Wyong office at info@businesswyong. com There will be celebrations at the Business Wyong 2022 Annual Business Awards Cocktail Party on Thursday, July 21.

Sue Murray

The Art House – last year’s Excellence in Business winners

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New management to take over Central Coast Stadium Central Coast Council has confirmed that the management of Central Coast Stadium will be taken over by VenuesLive, one of Australia’s largest private stadium operators.

An announcement was made earlier this year the negotiations were underway for the management shift, with confirmation this week that it is now a done deal.

Council confirmed it would continue to own the stadium, with the venue also remaining home to the Central Coast Mariners and their games but these will be supplemented with a fresh program of events to appeal to large-scale audiences.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said VenuesLive would be a great fit in helping Central Coast Stadium reach its full potential.

“VenuesLive will bring their vast industry network to the venue, with the aim of gradually increasing the quantity and

New management is in store for Central Coast Stadium

diversity of event offerings for the local community to enjoy,” Hart said.

“With VenuesLive having extensive experience in managing some of country’s most high-profile stadiums, I’m confident that a quality program of entertainment and sports events will be ahead at Central Coast Stadium.

“This partnership will allow

for the opportunity to attract even more visitors to our region, providing a tourism boost to the local economy and hopefully generate revenue for local businesses.”

VenuesLive Managing Director, Daryl Kerry, said the company was delighted to have been appointed operator of Central Coast Stadium and is looking forward to working with stakeholders and the local

community to build an exciting new era for the venue.

“Central Coast Stadium is one of Australia’s most picturesque venues and it also has the support of a passionate, vibrant local community who deserve a thriving sport and entertainment precinct,” Kerry said.

“We are thrilled to get the opportunity to work with

Central Coast Council, the Stadium’s home club the Central Coast Mariners and key business stakeholders on the Coast, but we are also looking forward to listening to the fans who bring the colour, energy and excitement to the events.

“Central Coast Stadium has almost unlimited potential and we want to help take it to the next level and become a highlysuccessful hub of sport and

entertainment, as well as welcoming business, community, charity and cultural activities on the magnificent Central Coast.”

VenuesLive operates three of Australia’s most iconic stadiums – Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia), Optus Stadium in Perth, and CommBank Stadium in Western Sydney, as well as providing catering services to other key venues including McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, WIN Stadium and Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium at Kogarah, Sydney Olympic Park Venues and Sydney Motorsport Park.

Central Coast Stadium will become the fourth stadium under the VenuesLive operational umbrella.

Council is due to begin the transition of management from the start of July.

Source: Media release, May 27 Central Coast Council

Gosford RSL brew takes bronze at international beer awards Since opening a few years ago, Gosford RSL’s Oak Haven Brewery has gone from strength to strength and has now taken out a bronze award at the Australian International Beer Awards, held recently in Melbourne.

Club CEO, Russell Cooper, said taking a bronze at the biggest beer competition in the world was a major achievement.

“It is only the second time we’ve entered, so we’re extremely pleased,” he said.

“Our brewery has been picking up a lot of steam over the past year and a half – a couple of months ago we took two silvers and a bronze at the Brisbane Royal Show.”

Operating temporarily in the

converted kitchen of the Ashwood Motel across the road from the club, the brewery will be relocated into the club itself once its major $45M revamp has been completed.

“My idea when setting up the brewery was to provide good drinking beers for our members,” Cooper said.

“A lot of breweries have big, unique flavour profile but I wanted to start with easy drinking beers, which are fresher and cheaper than others.

“Because we brew on our own premises, we can afford to do it a little cheaper.”

The brewery has four beers in its core range, sold only at Gosford RSL, but it was the Bolthole dark ale that took the gong.

The Oak Haven Brewery

Exclusively brewed with five Australian malts, Bolthole Dark Ale features a depth of malt flavour and complexity with roasted notes of cocoa and coffee.

“We try to link a lot of our beer names back to history of club,” Cooper said.

“The Bolthole relates to the first premises the RSL had, when ex-servicemen would

meet in an underground cellar.

“Selling beer on the premises was not allowed, so members would buy tokens and hand them over for the beer at the Bolthole.”

The Oak Haven Brewery was named after the house which originally sat on the present RSL Club site, owned by George and Agnes Fagan.

News of the win came as the club celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the upgrade.

The ceremony, on May 27, was attended by the Club’s Board of Directors and leadership team; senior management from WMK Architecture and North Construction & Building; and a number of consultants involved

on the project.

Scheduled for completion in 2023, the much anticipated three-storey building will be a stand-out venue for the region.

“For many years now, we have had a vision to create not just a new club, but a landmark building at the gateway to Gosford and the Central Coast, that our community can be proud of,” Cooper said.

The new facility, designed by WMK Architecture, features a port cochere entry, RSL museum, glass-enclosed spiral staircase leading up to multiple entertaining and dining spaces including an expansive outdoor terrace which will be overlooked by the relocated brewery.

Terry Collins

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Major Doyalson project gets the go-ahead A planning proposal to redevelop 45ha at Doyalson for housing, recreation and health services has been approved by Central Coast Council.

It will now go to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment to commence the Development Application process for the site at 49-65 Wentworth Ave and 80-120 Pacific Highway.

Doylo Lifestyle Group’s 20-year plan is to relocate and expand Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club and gym as well as redeveloping the site to incorporate 140 lowdensity residences, 220

manufactured homes in a seniors village, a medical centre, childcare centre, service station, food outlets, motel/hotel accommodation, recreation facilities including indoor sports centre, go cart track, paintball and expansion of the Raw Challenge course.

Several zoning amendments had been made to the planning proposal in response to submissions, mostly in regard to better environmental protection for biodiversity and landscape corridors.

A biodiversity strategy has been developed to preserve and protect vegetation on site.

a more detailed traffic impact assessment will be required.

Doyalson Wyee RSL Club will be relocated to the northern side of the new intersection.

The first stage will also include the childcare and medical centre, fast food outlets and service station.

The recreation hub, including expansion and relocation of Raw Challenge, would be the second stage and the residential component and seniors’ living village would be the final stage to be developed.

Concerns were raised about health impacts on the new residents as the site is between

An aerial view of the site and surrounds

The first stage of the development’s masterplan will be traffic and road infrastructure with traffic lights at a new intersection on the Pacific Highway where Raw Challenge

is now.

According to a Council report, this will avoid delays at the current Wentworth Ave and Pacific Highway intersection, however, as the DA progresses

two large ash dams connected to Vales Point Power Station and the former Lake Munmorah Power Station.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says it has investigated reports of dust from the ash dams during dry and windy conditions.

The EPA said in a statement that “the operator (of Vales Point Power Station) is using several methods to reduce the incidence of wind-blown dust and the EPA will continue to ensure that all practical action is taken to reduce the risk.”

Sue Murray

Subdivision changes to Jilliby industrial project Changes to the development of Warner Industrial Park have been approved by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

Warner Industrial Park, at the corner of Sparks Rd and Hue Hue Rd in Jilliby, comprises about 105ha within the Wyong Employment Zone.

About 82ha will be subdivided into a variety of lot sizes from 0.45ha to 2ha and part of the site is retained for environmental

purposes to conserve natural vegetation and habitats, protect Buttonderry Creek and maintain a buffer along the M1 motorway.

Project approval in 2010 encompassed two subdivision stages for 90 industrial lots, dedication of conservation lands to Central Coast Council, construction of two entry intersections off Sparks Rd and Hue Hue Rd and a bridge across Buttonderry Creek.

There hasn’t been any development since then,

The developer advised that the gradual rollout of the subdivision and associated infrastructure would improve the financial viability of the development.

An updated design for the Hue Hue Rd intersection was presented, along with minor updates to stormwater and flooding infrastructure to align with Central Coast Council’s current requirements.

Buttonderry Creek restoration and rehabilitation work, including the bridge, will be

Warner Industrial Park at Jilliby

mainly because of the scale of stage one, which is why Warnervale LF Pty Ltd sought

approval in February 2022 to split stage one of the project into four sub-stages.

completed during the second and third sub-stage of the overall Stage 1.

Amendments to the biodiversity related conditions allows developer contributions to be paid in stages, ensuring continuing protection for Buttonderry Creek corridor as well as making funds available to Council for the acquisition of other conservation lands with the Wyong Employment Zone.

Sue Murray

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Community Environment Network From our Chair – Accord must be inclusive

WILDPLANT NURSERY SALE DAY The next CEN Wildplant Nursery Sale Day is coming up on Saturday, June 4 from 9am to 12pm.

CEN Office, Ourimbah We have a range of local native

plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Cash and EFTPOS Location: Near Facilities Buiding,

Loop Road, Ourimbah Campus of The University of Newcastle.

Enter the uni from Shirley Street and park in main carpark. Follow signs along Loop Road

SWIFT PARROT BIRD SURVEY WALKS Friday June 3 and Thursday June 16 - 9am to 12pm Sutton Reserve, Bateau Bay Join us and make a difference in conserving the critically endangered Swift Parrot. Includes: • Guided bird survey with Central Coast

Group Birding NSW • Learn how to identify the Swifty’s calls • Identify their feed trees • Become a citizen scientist and contribute to bird data Bookings essential www.cen.org.au/events

Contact Nicole Heta 4349 4756 or Nicole.heta@cen.org.au

CELEBRATE THE WINTER SOLSTICE AT THE WILDPLANT NURSERY June 24 - Gates open 3.30pm for 4pm start Tickets via www.cen.org.au/events $10 CEN members, $15 non-members The CEN’s Wildplant Nursery will celebrate

the Winter Solstice on June 24 with a ticketed event featuring three outstanding speakers.

Bring your own chair, grab some wine and cheese, browse the local artists stalls and enjoy the talks by our special guests.

Featuring presentations by Julie Brett,

Cheralyn Darcey and Tracey Howie This is an 18+ event. ID will be checked at the door Tickets are limited so visit our website www. cen.org.au/events to learn more and book.

PATONGA BEACH MICROPLASTICS WORKSHOP Join Central Coast Waterwatch on Wednesday, June 29 from 10:30am to 1pm (meet at Patonga Wharf) to become a citizen scientist for the day.

Collect data which will be used by scientists to help map and combat the microplastics problem

Learn how this hidden problem affects you and the environment and BE PART OF THE SOLUTION. Learn how you can make a different and protect our waterways.

Free event, lunch provided Bookings essential via www.cen.org. au/events Phone 4349 4757 or email meg.rice@ cen.org.au

AGM Notice is given that the Community Environment Network (CEN) will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 23 at 6pm.

The meeting will be held via Zoom. For more information, the Zoom link and nomination form please visit www.cen.org.au/events

The Community Environment Network (CEN) is an alliance of individuals and groups that work for ecologically sustainable development.

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The Community Environment Network has made a submission in response to the Central Coast Council’s Draft First Nations Accord and Acknowledgement of Country which has been on exhibition recently.

We have urged the Council to make sure that its First Nations Accord is inclusive as the draft document excluded some long-established local First Nations organisations that have long and demonstrated connections to the coastal areas of the Central Coast.

If we are to achieve both Reconciliation with First Nations Australians and protect this region’s biodiversity we need to be serious about protecting the world’s oldest continuous culture.

We will not be able to protect First Nations’ culture and heritage, which can be found all over the Central Coast, unless we listen to the Traditional Custodians of this land.

In other NSW regions and in other states and territories, Traditional Custodians are more likely to have a majority voice on their Local Aboriginal Land Council and must be consulted on cultural matters.

Unfortunately, that is not the case on the Central Coast, which means conflicts between prioritising land development and protecting country and culture can arise.

As we have learned from the loss of incredible cultural treasures such as Juukan Gorge in Western Australia, once culture is lost, it is gone forever.

It is our hope that Central Coast Council consults more broadly and enters into a First Nations Accord that is representative of all First Nation voices in this area.

By Gary Chestnut

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Munmorah coastal track flagged in Green Grid plan

Construction of a walking and cycling trail between Caves Beach and Budgewoi via Munmorah State Conservation Area is one step closer following Council’s endorsement of its Central Coast Green Grid Plan: Our Place.

A first of its kind for regional NSW, the plan outlines the framework for future projects on the Coast that will deliver an interconnected network of open space to keep major centres cool, promote healthy lifestyles, enhance biodiversity and protect natural environmental attributes of the region.

The walking and cycling trail from Caves Beach to Budgewoi is included on the list of potential projects, to investigate and design the coastal track.

The list is not a formal capital works program.

The idea to construct the trail was initially developed by Central Coast Council, Lake

Munmorah State Conservation Area

Macquarie City Council and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, said it would be a great win for

the local community.

“The coastal track would not only connect Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast council areas but it would also provide

the opportunity to extend the Fernleigh Track through some of the most picturesque parts of the Coast through Munmorah State Conservation Area.

“Endorsement of the Central Coast Green Grid Plan is promising as it demonstrates that they recognise benefits the coastal track would provide the local community,” Catley said.

Some of the many others on the Potential List of Projects in the Green Grid Plan include: A recreational green corridor between Chapman’s Hill Lookout and Wyong TAFE; Teamster Close Reserve, Tuggerah – investigate kayak launching and shared path connections to Tuggerah Rail and potential camping / RV site; Tuggerah to Ourimbah mountain bike off-road path; Coastal shared path between Budgewoi and Magenta; Complete an underwater snorkelling/ dive trail at Norah Head; Stage 2 of the Wadalba Wildlife Corridor – to begin the process of acquiring private land at Jensen Rd, Wadalba; Design and build a boardwalk at the Porters Creek Wetland

conservation area at Warnervale; Bike plans – Lake Munmorah to The Entrance, Lake Munmorah Loop, Tuggerah Lakes Loop and Budgewoi Loop; San Remo BMX facility expansion; Toukley Village Green upgrade; Lake Munmorah Recreational Precinct Development, Stage 2; A new boat ramp, gangway, pontoon and trailer parking at South Tacoma Rd. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said adoption of the Green Grid Plan was a key milestone to ensure the region’s longterm liveability and that future costs for identified projects would be sought via a mixture of Council funds, government funds or through grant funding.

Funds for community building partnerships Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris, is encouraging not-for-profit groups to apply for a share in the $400,000 kitty available in every electorate in the Community Building Partnerships Grant program.

“I encourage you to apply if your organisation or club needs extra funding for infrastructure, such as playgrounds, accessible features, equipment or refurbishment,” he said.

“Local sports clubs, charities, schools and museums are just

some organisations that have benefited from this program.

“Recently I visited some of last year’s recipients for the Community Building Partnerships Grant and was happy to hear about their further plans.

“Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Services will use the funding towards a Community Hub. “Wyong Creek Hall will use their funding towards the building of a disabled ramp, disabled toilets and repairs on roof structure.

“St Peter’s Catholic College will put their funding towards a

labyrinth garden area landscaped with sensory plants which will be available for special needs students, college students, senior citizens and neighbouring schools.

“Tuggerah Lakes Reserve group is using their funding to replace fencing to protect environmentally sensitive vegetation from grazing cattle,” Harris said.

The Community Building Partnership (CBP) program was started by the Labor Government in 2010 to provide funds to the community, sporting and not-for profit organisations to deliver

projects with social, environmental and recreational outcomes.

Harris said that this year there was $400,000 for each of the 93 NSW electorates, including five on the Central Coast – Swansea, The Entrance, Wyong, Terrigal and Gosford.

Applications for funding from the 2022 Community Building Partnership program close at 5pm on Friday, June 10.

For more information or to apply go online to https://www. nsw.gov.au/projects/ community-buildingpartnership/cbp2022-round

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Financial crisis is over – Administrator

The end of Quarter 3 financial report presented to the May 24 meeting covers the period from January 1-March 31.

It shows a year-to-date surplus of $176.1M (including capital grants and contributions), as opposed to an expected surplus of $122.9M, plus an extra $24.8M from asset sales.

At the end of Quarter 3 the overall performance against the Operational Plan actions and targets shows 8 out of 67

actions are completed and 37 are on track for delivery by the end of the financial year.

One is on hold and two have been closed.

The remaining 19 are delayed, with the majority of these KPIs impacted by the NSW Public Health Orders for COVID-19, weather and a subsequent increase in customer requests.

Council CEO, David Farmer said a number of factors were contributing to the forecasted year end surplus.

“We have had tight reins on our financial management while we have been waiting for the outcomes of two IPART submissions, for ordinary rates and water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices,”

Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart

Farmer said.

“With both these determinations being made in just the last month, we now have a clear sight of Council’s

New LEP soon to be implemented The consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) will soon be implemented, providing a consistent planning framework for the region and pathway towards a smoother process for development applications and assessment.

Central Coast Council said the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has indicated the CCLEP will be gazetted by the end of June, but some final adjustments are being made to ensure flood planning controls for development are consistent with those being applied across NSW. “As part of the finalisation of the CCLEP, DPE recently informed Council that Clause 7.3 Floodplain Risk Management, a provision contained in Council’s current and exhibited draft Local Environmental Plans (LEPs), cannot continue to operate in the new CCLEP as new model template wording is now available in the standard instrument, Clause. 5.22 Special Flood Considerations,” a Council spokesperson said.

“Council will submit a request to replace the exhibited Clause 7.3 with the model Clause 5.22, which is expected to come into effect later this year.

“In order not to delay the introduction of CCLEP nor alter the considerations of flood impacts on the Central Coast, the CCLEP will also include Clause 7.23 Transitional Provisions for Floodplain Risk Management, retaining Clause 7.3 of the exhibited draft CCLEP until such time as Standard Instrument Clause 5.22 comes

long term financial position.

“Before that, we could not take for granted what Council’s revenue looked like for the next few years and responsibly

reduced spending in some areas to account for this uncertainty.

“While we are currently performing better than budget, we have a high level of position vacancies, and we know this is causing difficulty in our delivery of services to our customers in a number of areas.

“Additionally, the delivery of some projects have been impacted by interruptions due to NSW Public Health Orders for COVID-19, materials shortage and wet weather; all contributing to reduced spending in some areas.

“Now that we have longerterm stability in our revenue, we can carefully reinvest these funds in the best ways to meet

our community expectations of service delivery.”

Hart confirmed the forecasted surpluses would contribute to repaying the emergency loans over the next 10 years.

“I assure the community that the financial crisis of Central Coast Council is over,” he said.

“We have achieved one of the most significant financial turnarounds of any organisation in under 12 months.

“We put in place a financial recovery plan and have met all milestones and targets … our task now is continuing our 10year long-term financial plan that provides financial stability for the organisation.”

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Chief Financial Officer Natalia Cowley to leave Council Central Coast Council Chief Financial Officer and Director Corporate Affairs, Natalia Cowley, is set to leave the organisation on June 16 as she takes up the position of General Manager at Coffs Harbour City Council.

Alice Howe will be Central Coast Council’s new Director for Environment and Planning.

into effect.”

An LEP is the primary legal planning document for guiding land use and planning decisions made by Council.

Through zoning and development controls, the LEP allows Council to manage the way in which land is used to strategically plan for the region and shape and support our local communities.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said a consolidated CCLEP has been a key deliverable of the amalgamation of the former Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils in May 2016.

“Once in effect, developments will be assessed against a single LEP and DCP, which will help to simplify the development process for applicants and also mean that Council staff can further streamline processes to promote greater efficiency for assessment of development applications,” Hart said.

“The Consolidated LEP provides the foundation to progress further improvements to the local planning framework.

“A consolidated DCP will come into effect concurrently with the consolidated LEP. “The next stage of updating the LEP will be the environmental lands review (also known as the deferred lands) which will be exhibited before the end of 2022.”

DPE has advised the LEP will be gazetted by June 30 and will have a one-month deferred commencement, meaning that it will come into force one month after gazettal.

This allows time for Council to switch its processes to the new LEP, as well as for applicants to familiarise themselves with the CCLEP. Source: Media release, May 24, 2022 Central Coast Council

CEO David Farmer said Cowley was responsible for significant achievements at Council which will have longlasting positive impacts for the community.

“Ms Cowley brought extensive experience with her when she joined Central Coast Council in October 2020 and used her expertise to help the organisation achieve one of the most significant financial turnarounds in Australian Local Government history,” Farmer said.

“I sincerely thank Ms Cowley for her service to the Central Coast community, her extensive contributions to Council’s Financial Recovery Plan and helping to secure the long-term financial future of the organisation.”

Cowley said some significant challenges had been presented during her time at the Council.

“Developing Council’s Financial Recovery Plan and Long-Term Financial Plan alongside CEO David Farmer has seen Council transition from a financial crisis to operational surplus a year later,” she said.

“I am grateful for the ongoing passion, drive and commitment of my team who were instrumental in achieving this.

“It’s been a privilege to serve the Central Coast community.

“I look forward to working closely with the Mayor and

Departing Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley

Councillors at Coffs Harbour City Council to help realise their vision for the City and build on the high level of service and entrepreneurial business unit offerings provided by Council staff to the community and beyond.”

Interim arrangements will be announced prior to mid-June while Council undertakes a recruitment process.

Source: Media release, May 27 Central Coast Council

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If, for example, you want to generate an after-tax income of $100,000 every year, Yardney estimates you would need $4 million worth of unencumbered properties to provide rental income.

This is based on an average net yield of 3.5%, generating $140,000 in income. After tax of about $37,000, this would fall to $103,000.

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Unemployment drops, but young Aussies find it tough The unemployment rate held steady at 4% in March despite the number of hours worked in the month dropping by 10 million, according to the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

“Four per cent is the lowest the unemployment rate has been in the monthly survey.

Lower rates were seen in the series before November 1974, when the survey was quarterly,” says Bjorn Jarvis, head of labour statistics at the ABS.

He identified the NSW and Queensland flooding as a primary cause of the reduced working hours.

“This was in addition to the high number of people away from work due to illness, reflecting further disruption

from the Omicron variant.”

Despite these short-term drawbacks, the number of employed young people aged 15 to 24 rose by 36,000 in the month, the highest level since 2008 and double that of other age groups.

However, a recent study by

ANZ bank and Roy Morgan found this was the only age group to report not regaining a sense of financial wellbeing in the wake of the pandemic.

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Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is encouraging residents to go dry this July to help the region’s cancer patients, their families and carers.

Gates and his family

The 250 Reasons run from Newcastle to Sydney along the Great North Walk will see Gates climb more than 10,000km in vertical gain (the equivalent of climbing Mt Everest) (GNW) in memory of his wife Tara’s mum.

The run is likely to take more than 60m hours and Gates will cover it in one single run with barely a rest break.

Gates said Tara’s mother passed away from acute myeloid leukaemia when Tara was just three and the family has also had friends impacted by blood cancer and seen the devastation it causes.

Nine years ago, Tara raised over $9,000 by shaving her head as part of the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave campaign which inspired Gates to fundraise.

“To say I was inspired by Tara’s participation in World’s Greatest Shave is an understatement,” he said.

“Hair can represent so much for a woman, so to see her do this was an amazing thing to

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witness – so I thought about what I could do in order to contribute.

“I like ultra-trail running … I have done a few ultras before.

“I’m not particularly good at them but I love them none the less.

“This run will test me, make me uncomfortable, will make me cry and will leave me in significant pain.

“However, none of that even comes close to the pain that people with blood cancer deal with on a daily basis.”

Gates’s goal was to raise $25,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation and people living with blood cancer, which equates to $100 per km of the GNW trail.

But with almost $32,000 already raised as at June 1, he is looking to raise even more.

Donate to Gates’s fundraising efforts at https://fundraise. leukaemia.org.au/ fundraisers/250reasons/250reasons. To see Callan in action on a past run, please see YouTube video here: https:// youtu.be/thhVecyRZWk. Source: Media release, May 30 Leukaemia Foundation

CCLHD’s CoastCanCare wellness program is a local beneficiary of the national Dry July campaign, with donations helping to fund free wellbeing and recovery activities.

Wendy of Killarney Vale experienced the CoastCanCare program following a lung cancer diagnosis in 2016.

“In the first year it kept me going,” she said.

“You look forward to talking to other people and learning from them and what they might be doing to help with their cancers and different ways of approaching things.”

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Wendy takes part in a CoastCanCare Aboriginal basket weaving course

range of CoastCanCare’s programs including art therapy, tai chi, meditation, physiotherapy, Aboriginal basket weaving and drumming.

In doing so she has built a network of friends who are there for one another through their individual cancer journeys.

“We give each other

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Bittersweet milestone in childhood poverty We Care Connect has reached a major milestone by supporting more than 10,000 local children with provision of quality preloved children’s essentials to families who need them most.

Helen Barker (from left), Jenni Shepard, Rob Wark, Loretta Harnett, Derryck and Jackie Klarkowski at We Care Connect

Rotary donates $15,500 to Gosford Hospital

Founder and CEO, Derryck Klarkowski said that the volunteers passed on gifts from the community, such as clothing, cots, car seats and other nursery items, to disadvantaged families and to

help restore their dignity.

“For We Care Connect, the milestone is bittersweet,” he said.

“By reaching this number, it only re-emphasises exactly why they exist – the appalling poverty that exists on the Central Coast that is often hidden.

“However, there are a number of reasons to celebrate, especially the exceptional level of community generosity to donate enough items to support

10,000 kids, with more than 312,000 items donated over the past six years.

“We have a wonderful volunteer workforce who sort, pack and prepare the bundles for disadvantaged children.

“There’s more than 50 volunteers who regularly pack and prepare bundles for up to 200 children each month,” Klarkowski said.

Volunteers from We Care Connect were joined by a number of community

supporters to celebrate their work, including the Wyong Rugby League Club Group, Inner Wheel group from North Gosford, representatives from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation and Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride.

For more information about We Care Connect, what they can accept, and where to drop items off, go to their website www.wecareconnect.org.au Sue Murray

Free workshops to help you teach someone to drive

Jan Richens and Kavita Acharya accept the cheque from Rotary Club members

The Rotary Club of Gosford has donated $15,500 to Gosford Hospital, to be used to buy an electronic Bladder Scanner for the operating theatres.

The donation was recently accepted by Jan Richens of Corporate Communications and Dhakal Clinical Nurse Specialist, Kavita Acharya.

Gosford Rotary President, Neville Barrett, said the funding

is much needed to provide the state-of-the-art equipment, which will provide enormous patient and health professional benefits, particularly in the post operative recovery areas.

“Currently, operating theatre post operative units don’t have access to specific, single designation equipment such as this,” he said.

Source: Media release, May 27 Rotary Club of Gosford

Central Coast Council will help parents and supervisors tasked with teaching learner drivers by presenting two free workshops in June.

The workshops, to be held Erina and Tuggerah libraries, will offer practical advice on current driving rules and requirements for L and P plate drivers, how learners benefit from supervised on-road driving, and how to encourage positive outcomes through teaching learner drivers.

Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said the workshops are designed to provide hands-on support to

parents and supervisors of learner drivers.

“Younger drivers (aged 26 and younger) make-up almost one quarter of annual road fatalities despite representing only 15 percent of all licence holders – this is an alarming statistic that we all should be determined to work toward bringing down,” Bolgoff said.

“With their relative inexperience, learner drivers also face a higher risk of being involved in a crash.

“The workshops are designed to help with the challenging task of teaching learner drivers, which involves explaining highly complex road rules and

a lot of other important information.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the workshops are an integral part of Council’s commitment to road safety across the region.

“I encourage parents and supervisors of learner drivers to register for one of the free workshops,” he said.

“It’s important we are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to teach learner drivers in order to develop safe and responsible drivers of the future.”

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workshop will be offered at Tuggerah library from 6pm8pm on Thursday, June 9, and at Erina library from 6pm-8pm on Thursday, June 16.

Bookings are essential and numbers are limited.

It is recommended that interested parties reserve their spot to avoid disappointment.

For more information, or to register for one of the workshops, search Learner Driver Workshops at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Council will deliver the workshop in partnership with Transport for NSW. Source: Media release, May 30, 2021 Central Coast Council

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Time for Planting Roses

CHERALYN DARCEY

If you have thought about planting a rose, now is the time to do it! Coming into our nursery centres over the coming weeks is what appears to bags filled with sticks.

These are the much anticipated ‘bare root’ roses that have hit out stores in time for June planting so let’s get them in!

Roses have been on earth for more than 70 million years with discoveries of fossils found throughout the Northern Hemisphere helping establish this.

Today more than 150 million rose plants are purchased by gardeners worldwide each year and there are now over 40,000 roses listed on the International Rose Register.

There’s one for you, I’m sure.

How to Buy a Rose You can decide to grow a rose garden or, like I do, pepper the garden here and there with roses.

You might like a theme that is focused on a type of rose, a period of their history or of course colour.

I buy what I like, when I see it and tuck it in where it fits but then I have a garden that Freida Kahlo would be proud of.

It’s very colourful, rambling and bright, but I’ve seen stunning gardens of very formal white roses or filled completely with only French Old Garden roses.

With so many varieties, the longevity of the plant and this

area being very suitable for all roses, you won’t be stuck for choice.

For your needs and garden design, there are climbing roses, bushy roses, ones that you can prune to look like little trees and others that make great hedges.

Bare Root plants are available from late autumn until early spring, and they come wrapped in sawdust or peat moss and plastic bags and sometimes in pots.

These are usually far more plentiful and cheaper that potted growing roses.

These on the other hand are available year-round and are naturally covered in foliage and sometimes blooms if found in season, (usually spring through summer).

They are more expensive and there are not as many varieties available in most places.

How to Plant a Rose Under absolutely no circumstance can the roots of a rose be allowed to become dry.

Get your planting position ready first so that there is limited disruption.

Roses will need full sun for the majority of the day and while some can tolerate shade, you will gain more blossoms in sunny positions of at least five hours a day.

They also prefer to be sheltered, with good air circulation and have cool earth plus space as roses do not like to have heated roots or competition.

This may sound like a fussy checklist but with roses, once you get the planting and position right, they are usually set for life.

Roses will grow in any soil, but it must be free-draining and deep so that the roots can stay cool and not become waterlogged.

The best preparation is to dig over your selected rose garden bed spot to at least the depth of a spade about six weeks prior to planting and add lots of organic matter and rotted manure.

Each plant will need an area of

at least 3 meters in diameter.

Bare rooted roses need to be carefully unwrapped and washed of their packing material and nursery potted ones need the soil shaken gently from their roots.

Roses you are transplanting during this dormant period need to be treated the same.

I like to soak my rose roots in a bucket of plain water overnight to make sure they are nicely hydrated before planting the next day.

Into a hole that you have dug that is wide enough for the roots and deep enough so that the bud union will come to the soil level, make a mound of soil that your roots can sit upon.

Fan them out over this and then half fill hole with soil.

Next fill the hole with water and once it drains away, top up the hole with soil firmly.

forking over the surrounding soil spread well-rotted manure to a depth of at least 10cm and top this with compost to a depth of 5cm.

Late spring after this has worked its way down into the soil, add bone and bone and mulch and you might like to feed again with blood and bone midsummer.

Roses for Central Coast Gardens

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I had a chat with Vicki of Narara Valley Nursery to see what they have in store this week and she laughed and said “Soooooo many!

The ever popular brilliant yellow ‘Gold Bunny’ and brilliant white ‘Iceberg’ is here again this year along with the deep red ‘Black Velvet’.

For the pink rose lovers there is Earth Angel and Love Potion Caring for Roses and if you like a bit of fun, we Mulch the rose plant with a have Orange ‘Voodoo’ and a out there popping up. layer about 6mm deep of organic brilliant hot pink rose called ‘Twilight Zone’.”

This one is a little more extensive materials such as sugar cane, than most and rather beautiful to You can find all at our nurseries, general garden mulch and boot. compost but, never use garden centres and gardening Within you will learn how to eucalyptus, pine needs or sections of larger stores throughout the Central Coast grow and dry flowers, plants and pebbles. filled with roses and our local herbs to create dried floral Keep the mulch least 6mmTown 138atRobina Centre Drive Robina Qld 4226 away from the stem. Roses like nurseries ready to give your arrangements that will breathe personal tips and assistance. life and style into your home Box 3275 Town Centre Qldfresh 4230 to be kept PO well-watered but Robina without breaking the bank! check in withTel: your selections Rose Flower Care 81 8962 1300 as36 Cut 0867 Fax: 1300 Ann Lindsay guides you through some like to dry out a bit between Clean vase by placing it in a email: artwork@localdirectories.com.au the method of drying flowers in watering. sink and then filling the vase with three achievable steps: growing, Rainfall overwww.localdirectories.com.au 20mm during the warm water. drying and arranging. week will mean that watering can Mix in a tablespoon of This excellent source of practical be skipped. bicarbonate of soda and then advice is explored through an This can be increased to twice add a glug of vinegar. This will fizz encyclopaedic list of flowers and a week during the summer up into the sink. foliage with specific information months.

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below the waterline.

Trim the stems of cut roses on an angle so that they can effectively drink up water with the larger surface of cells.

Use tepid tap water in your vase and change every second day.

Retrim stems as you notice them drying out and remove any dying foliage.

Always keep roses in a cool spot away from drafts and direct sunlight.

Florist food can help prolong the life of roses and so can crushing an aspirin tablet into the water of the vase.

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GARDEN PLANNER You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, broad beans, broccoli, cress, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mid and late season onion`s, parsnip, peas, radish, rhubarb crowns, shallot bulbs, snow peas, spring onion, turnip, English daisy, candytuft, Canterbury bells, delphinium, dianthus. forget-me-nots, lobelia, gypsophila, honesty, lupin, nemesia, nigella, pansy, poppy, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea.

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Central Coast rugby heads for NSW Championships RUGBY The Central Coast will once again compete at the NSW Country Championships this year, to be held at Tamworth over the long weekend on June 11-12.

Central Coast Rugby Unions spokesperson, Larry Thomson, said three teams – the Senior Mean 1st XV, colts womens’ XV – have all been training for a couple of months, despite difficulties caused by the wet weather.

“There will be a mix of experience; building a team pattern and gaining unity is always the main priority when

preparing representative teams,” Thomson said.

The Senior Men’s 1st XV team will be competing for the Caldwell Cup and Thomson said senior coach, Craig McWilliam, has been working hard to prepare his team.

“McWilliam was in charge of the squad last year. so he knows what is required to get his team fully prepared and ready to perform in Tamworth.”

Central Coast Rugby Union last won the Caldwell Cup in 2007, its third successive win.

The senior XV will play Mid North Coast and Far North Coast in its two matches on the

Saturday and these two very important matches will determine their position on Finals Day on the Sunday.

“Last year the Senior team had two close losses and a win over Newcastle, but will be hoping to do much better than that this year, and go all the way.”

The Colts team, coached once again by Nick Meyer, will be hoping for another successful campaign in competing for the Rowlands Cup. “The team fell just short last year when defeated on the bell

by Newcastle in the Colts Final,” Thomson said.

“Nick Meyer was in charge last

year as well, and he will be most keen to avenge the loss experienced last year; the Colts have performed so well in these Championships over many years.”

The Women’s XV, under Head Coach Michael Burgess, have been preparing for several months to compete for the Thomson Cup. “Although the local competition on the Central Coast is 10-a-side, the squad has prepared well for the 15-a-side Championships,” Thomson said.

Central Coast competes at last year’s Championships Source: Media release, May 31 Central Coast Rugby Union

Ourimbah and Warnervale in 19-all thriller

RUGBY

The Central Coast Rugby Union match of the day at Ourimbah Rugby Park on May 28 saw a tight-fought battle between the Razorbacks and Warnervale end in a thrilling 19-all draw.

On a very heavy track, each team was only able to score two penalty goals in the first half with a score at 6-all going into the break.

Warnervale took the lead early in the second half with a converted try while Jarrod Grange kicked his third penalty

goal for the Ourimbah Razorbacks to keep them in touch.

The Razorbacks crossed for two tries in the last quarter of the match to square up the match.

Best players for the Razorbacks were No.8 Josefa Biu, and centres Owen Turner and Rob Peden, while for Warnervale the best performers were flankers Kye Haslam and Tevita Piukala and hooker Cameron McNamara.

At Woongarrah Oval, The Lakes and Avoca Beach met in what was another a hard fought and intense battle, with Avoca Beach eventually winning 42-24.

Avoca Beach got away to the better start and had crossed for the opening try within the first few minutes, continuing to control things for much of the first half.

They crossed for a further two tries with The Lakes staying in the picture with their own two tries.

Effective goal kicking by Avoca Beach’s Sam Evans maintained a handy distance for Avoca Beach on the scoreboard and saw the team go to the halftime break leading by 24-10, with The Lakes unable to convert either of their tries.

Avoca Beach continued to control the game throughout the second half to secure the win.

Best players for Avoca Beach were lock Michael Hobden, No.8 Matt Anderson and fullback Mitchell Briggs, while the The Lakes No.8 Paul Sipu, lock Harry Pirini and centre Paul Wilson all had strong games.

In other matches, Kariong defeated Gosford at Ettalong Oval by 31-13, while Terrigal secured a convincing win over Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval, running out winner by 76-3.

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Daniel McLoughlin in action

SWIMMING 17 year old Daniel McLoughlin from the Kincumber Pacific Dolphins Swim Club has been selected for the Australian team to compete in the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Hawaii, this August.

The Year 12 student at St Edwards College gained his selection in the team after winning the 200m Butterfly at the National Age Swimming Championships in Adelaide, earlier this year in April.

McLoughlin has been swimming at 5 Star Swim

School’s pool in Erina for a decade and has long been instructed by Kincumber Pacific Dolphin’s Head Coach, Debby Tattoli.

“We’ve seen Daniel from a little tyke right through to the competitive realm, and in the last two or three years he’s really come into his own success,” commented Tattoli.

“He’s been a great competitor all the way through, and although not being at the top of his age group from a little guy, he’s always applied himself and got to the level that he’s at now.”

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For Daniel, his first international competition is a chance understand the experience of representing his country at the elite level.

“Making a final over in Hawaii would be great, improving my time would be ideal,” Daniel said.

“My main goal is to make a senior Australian team and ultimately compete in the Olympics.

“Paris 2024 is on the horizon

but if I don’t make the team, it’s no big deal for me, I’m mainly looking towards the 2028 and 2032 Olympics.”

Whilst balancing swimming with his HSC, Daniel still has years of physical and personal development ahead of him, and

time ahead to pursue his Olympic aspiration.

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