Coast Community News 348

1 JULY 2022

ISSUE 348

Rail disruptions expected to continue Central Coast commuters were thrown into chaos this week with major disruptions to train services to Sydney as the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) carried out protected industrial action, with more hold-ups expected next week.

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News

Environmental and community groups have slammed a decision by Central Coast Council to forge ahead with seawall options as a solution to ongoing beach erosion at Wamberal.

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Out&About

The 5 Lands Walk returned with great energy last Saturday, June 25, after a three year pandemic hiatus.

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Business

More train delays are expected next week

Council adopts Operational Plan and Budget for 2022-23 Central Coast Council has adopted its Delivery Program 2022-2025, including the Operational Plan and Budget, Fees and Charges for 2022/23, with some amendments prompted by a recent determination by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on water charges.

Council CEO, David Farmer, said the main amendments to the Operational Plan and Budget related to addressing some service areas where Council is

not meeting community expectations and updates to reflect IPART’s determination on water, sewer and storm-water drainage pricing.

“There is increased budget allocation for key service areas of local roads maintenance, vegetation management, for more staff resources in development assessment and to meet our legislative requirements to develop Plans of Management,” Farmer said.

“Additionally, we are taking a cautious budgetary approach and have allocated a contingency for increased electricity costs

due to current volatility in the electricity market.

“Our budget reflects zero increases to the domestic waste management service charges for most of our customers, a one percent increase in rates and commencement of staggered increases to water and sewer service charges.

“These changes still maintain pricing of our water and sewer services as the lowest in the surrounding regions and the third lowest provider nationally.”

Farmer said Council had been stabilised and was focussed on providing residents with the

services they “deserve and need” through financial sustainability.

Administrator, Rik Hart, said the adopted plans were responsive to community needs and demonstrated Council’s financial stability after a period of turmoil.

“Our financial discipline over the last 18 months resulting in the significant financial turnaround of this organisation means we have the flexibility to be more responsive to community concerns and external cost pressures,” he said.

“The forecast surpluses for the financial years ending 2022 and 2023 are being responsibly allocated for repayments towards the emergency loans and for priority service areas.

“These adjustments keep us on track with our 10-year LongTerm Financial Plan that provides for long-term financial stability for the organisation.”

During the public exhibition of the Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents from May 25-June 21, Council received a total of 37 submissions.

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Markets and other recreational events at the Waterfront Plaza and Memorial Park in The Entrance have been given the tick of approval from the Local Planning Panel.

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Sport

Three athletes from the Central Coast have joined the ranks of the Australian Ninja Warriors, competing in Season Six of the spectator sport now showing on Channel 9 and 9Now. See page 30

For the full post-Council meeting interview with Rik Hart, go to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au

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Two Coast firefighters in running for state award Two Central Coast Rural Fire Service firefighters are among 28 first responders in the state in the running to be recognised in the 2022 Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards.

Shane Hughes of Copacabana RFS and Kathy Lakeland of Saratoga/ Brisbane Water RFS have been named among the state’s top emergency service workers.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, congratulated the two on being named as finalists.

“Our community has faced back-toback natural disasters and challenging events over the past few years, whether it be drought, bush fires, COVID-19, floods or storms,” Crouch said.

“There seemed to be no respite for our first responders, including Kathy and Shane, but they never stopped working to protect our community.

“Their courage and commitment is exactly why we continue to thank them and recognise them for their ongoing service.”

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience,Steph Cooke,congratulated all finalists at Parliament House recently.

Shane Hughes and Kathy Lakeland with Parliamentary Secretary for The Central Coat, Adam Crouch, and Minister Steph Cooke

“Every year these awards honour those who have dedicated their lives to protecting people and property from a range of emergencies, hazards and severe weather events,” she said.

Finalists have been selected from a range of emergency service agencies, including Fire and Rescue NSW, Marine Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance;

NSW Rural Fire Service; NSW State Emergency Service, Surf Life Saving NSW and VRA Recue NSW. Winners will be announced at an awards presentation evening on Saturday, August 13.

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Council proceeds with seawall options for Wamberal Environmental and community groups have slammed a decision by Central Coast Council to forge ahead with seawall options as a solution to ongoing beach erosion at Wamberal.

Administrator, Rik Hart, has adopted the recommendations of Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, with the Draft Wamberal Beach Terminal Protection Structure Engineering Design Requirements on public exhibition until July 27.

The requirements address key criteria such as engineering, landscaping, environmental and maintenance requirements of property owners and pave the way for homeowners to lodge development applications for seawall construction.

Council Director Environment and Planning, Alice Howe, said the milestone follows on from the completion of Wamberal Beach Terminal Protection and Sand Nourishment Investigation project, which identified preferred designs for the protection works.

“The review of expert technical studies, extensive community consultation and consideration of Council’s role in relation to coastal erosion led to the identification of specific criteria for the preferred seawall

design,” Howe said.

“These requirements reflect what the community told us was important in feedback received throughout the three phases of community consultation conducted over the past two years.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said there are a number of properties along Wamberal Beach foreshore that are impacted by beach erosion which need permanent solutions.

“Property owners are able to seek development consent to undertake work to protect their assets, however, works must not negatively impact beach access, public amenity, neighbouring properties and the health of our coastlines,” he said.

“Community consultation has been an integral part of the process to identify long-term solutions to this issue and I encourage ongoing community participation now that the draft requirements are on public exhibition.

“The community will continue to have opportunities to provide comment before any work is undertaken.

“Any development application for a section of seawall at Wamberal Beach will be placed on public exhibition, providing

Design requirements for seawall options at Wamberal are on public exhibition

the public with opportunity to comment on the detailed design drawings, environmental impact assessments, construction programs and maintenance plans.”

The Central Coast Branch of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) however said it was “appalled” at the decision.

“Seawalls provide a false sense of security to property owners who should not be encouraged to buy uninsurable properties in high-risk locations with increasing sea level rise and storm surges,” a spokesperson said.

“Seawalls do not stop coastal erosion, and they severely impact the ecological integrity of the beach and its many processes.

“We support the implementation of a nature-

based system of coastal protections which has many more benefits than a climate destructive concrete wall … manufacturing 1 cubic metre of concrete produces over 180 kilos of carbon dioxide.”

The ACF says benefits of implementation of naturebased solutions include the ability of the dunal system to move naturally, reduced financial cost of maintenance and ongoing renourishment, increased tourism and reduced environmental impact.

Group secretary Norm Harris said many questions remain unanswered as to why the previous cost benefit analysis was replaced, and all options for coastal management were not put on the table this time around.

“If democratically elected

representatives formed the Council, genuine representation of the people of the Wamberal and the Greater Central Coast community would have been heard, and there would be most likely a different outcome,” he said.

Community Environment Network Chair, Gary Chestnut, said he was disappointed because he can’t understand why the revetment walls are to be on private land.

“It seems illogical to me,” he said.

“The five options previously looked at were vertical structures and that creates problems to my mind.

“Water is pushed back and takes the sand away which means for a period of time there will be no beach.

“Why didn’t Council consider the design originally put forward by the former Gosford Council some years ago for a sloping structure, which would cause the wave energy to fall back on itself so you don’t have the deep scouring and the sand comes back more quickly?

Wamberal Save Our Sand (SOS) said the latest development goes against community wishes and the science that shows sea walls destroy beaches.

“The fight for our beach is only

just beginning,” spokesperson Hugh Naven said.

“To help protect the beach we will be pushing to enforce the legislation that is supposed to preserve the amenities of the beach and the object of the NSW coastal legislation, which is ‘to protect and enhance natural coastal processes and coastal environmental values including natural character, scenic value, biological diversity and ecosystem integrity and resilience’.

“From here on, we will need as many people (as possible) opposing submissions for private seawalls at Wamberal to ensure our beach remains.”

Following the public exhibition period, the final Design Requirements will be presented to Council for adoption and then used in conjunction with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Coastal Management Act 2016 and Resilience and Hazards SEPP 2021 during development application assessments.

You can have your say on the draft Wamberal Beach Terminal Protection Structure Engineering Design Requirements between until July 27 at yourvoiceourcoast. com.

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Saltmarsh solution to poor water quality at San Remo The smelly black ooze and poor water quality plaguing San Remo residents near the power station outlet will be treated by establishing a saltmarsh swale.

Poor water quality is decreasing potential habitat for marine life and wading birds and without remediation work the situation would worsen.

Several options were considered by a water quality consultant and an ecological consultant to remedy the problem in a small bay between the rock groyne and foreshore reserve near the intersection of Highview Ave and Liamena Ave. The preferred option is to

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Dark shaded area shows location of the new saltmarsh swale

reclaim the little bay and incorporate a new saltmarsh swale into the foreshore reserve.

Central Coast Council has care and control of the Crown Lands foreshore reserve and the lake bed is under the care and control of Crown Lands.

Following discussions with Crown Lands officers, Council will now request Crown Lands to adjust the reserve boundary in order to reclaim that part of the lake to establish the saltmarsh swale.

A Council report says that the new saltmarsh swale will cap the black ooze, replace the area of poor water circulation with saltmarsh, allow wrack to decompose on the dry bank as

the water level in the lake fluctuates, filter pollutants from the upstream developed catchment and provide habitat for migratory wading birds, juvenile fish and invertebrates.

Nearby residents will be consulted prior to construction of the swale.

The only cost to Council will be administration fees associated with the request to Crown Lands for the reserve boundary adjustment and this is covered by a Federal Government Environmental Restoration Fund Grant.

Council has already received those funds, with the stipulation that work is done by March 31, 2023.

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Major changes ahead for HSC Central Coast students will have stronger pathways from high school to their future careers as part of the NSW Government’s push to overhaul and modernise the HSC. The changes will see the current system of classifying HSC courses as Category A or Category B Vocational Education and Training (VET) abolished so more courses can contribute to a student’s ATAR from 2025.

The Government will also

pilot more HSC exams online, starting with the new Enterprise Computing and Software Engineering exams from 2025.

It will also introduce a learner profile to showcase a student’s extra-curricular achievements holistically, not just their exam results and provide clearer course overviews that link skills and knowledge to careers so Year 10 students will have a greater understanding of the skills they will develop when they are selecting their HSC subjects.

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Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the next phase of the curriculum reform is updating what students learn in their final years at school, as it has been more than 50 years since the HSC was introduced and 25 years since the last major review.

“A lot has changed in the past 25 years,” she said.

“We need to bring the HSC into the 21st Century and make sure senior students develop the skills and knowledge relevant for the jobs of today and the future.

“In today’s economy we all need analytical,communication and collaboration skills to succeed, regardless of whether we are working as a retail manager, plumber, scientific researcher or politician.

“We must start valuing vocational and academic pathways equally, and recognise all students need the skills to thrive in modern workplaces.”

Minister for Skills and Training, Alister Henskens, said the Gonski-Shergold review of the VET sector identified

current HSC and ATAR arrangements as a barrier to developing a pipeline of jobready high school graduates.

“When young people complete VET subjects at school, they get real life skills that set them up for a brighter future when they leave the school gates,” he said.

“These changes will significantly expand the education and employment pathways available to young people who want to get skilled while still at school and then further their education at a

registered training provider or one of our world class universities.”

The NSW curriculum reform program is on track to see all K-10 syllabuses delivered by 2024, and all Year 11-12 syllabuses delivered by 2025.

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“Lots of talk but little action” over airport progress Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has renewed its calls for the development of the Central Coast Airport and a light aviation precinct at Warnervale.

RDACC Chair Lawrie McKinna says there’s been a lot of talk but little action, considering the airport development would be a gamechanger and economic boost for the region.

“The recent Central Coast Airshow highlighted the many benefits a regional airport and light aviation precinct will bring to the Central Coast and it’s time to put this catalyst project back on the agenda,” he said.

“In 2015, RDACC officially supported the development of a Masterplan and staged development plan for a Central Coast Regional Airport and light aviation precinct, due to the enormous economic potential this asset would create for the Central Coast.

“In 2021, the NSW Upper House voted to repeal the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996 to reduce complexity as well as supporting local aviation, with an overwhelming majority of the community supporting the repeal of the Act.

Central Coast Airport at Warnervale

“It’s now halfway through 2022 and we’ve seen a lot of talk and relatively little action for an initiative that could be a gamechanger for our region – including the creation of 2,500 local jobs and the unlocking of the nearby Warnervale employment zone,” McKinna said.

RDACC CEO and Director of Regional Development, John Mouland, said that with the recent change in Federal Government and a State Government election set for early year, it was time for all major regional stakeholders to take a renewed interest in this project and come together to

make this a reality for the region.

He said similar projects had been successfully delivered in other areas and had unlocked a wealth of positive benefits for their regional communities.

“A few years ago, I had the pleasure to meet with the Wagner Corporation Executive Team, who were responsible for the delivery of the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport,” Mouland said.

“This discussion provided a first-hand insight as to how an airport could be constructed over a 19-month period to become the first major greenfield public airport

development in Australia in over 50 years, and the first privately funded airport in the country.

“During the time of these discussions, RDACC was working in collaboration with key regional stakeholders to discuss development options for the already established Warnervale Airport.

“Unfortunately to date, no further development of Warnervale Airport has occurred, which is extremely disappointing, as I have had the opportunity to follow the outstanding development progress of Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, and the

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Mouland said he was saddened that a similar initiative has not yet been delivered on the Central Coast, considering the region already has an established airport, an endorsed Warnervale Employment Zone, additional adjacent commercial and industrial lands, substantial upgrades to the M1 freeway and recent funding commitments for High-Speed Rail.

“To our elected officials, government bodies and Central Coast industry leaders, our message is simple: let’s deliver

on the untapped potential our region possesses to achieve the outcomes that the people of the Central Coast rightly deserve,” he said.

Central Coast Council is presently undertaking a detailed airport masterplan which will include protection for environmental lands by excising those areas from developable land.

The general aviation hub will complement other planned developments in Council’s northern region precinct, including Warnervale business and education precinct, Warnervale town centre and Wyong Employment Zone industrial lands.

In February this year Council surveyed and sought input from the general aviation industry and other interested parties to determine future demand requirements on the airport.

When that process finished in April, Council started work on compiling the draft Central Coast Airport Masterplan and, when complete, it will go on public exhibition for community consultation.

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Rail disruptions expected to continue

Central Coast commuters were thrown into chaos this week with major disruptions to train services to Sydney as the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) carried out protected industrial action, with more hold-ups expected next week.

RTBU Secretary, Alex Claassens, said a meeting with transport officials and Ministers set for June 24 was cancelled at short notice, with the union instigating a go slow on June 28 and further bans through the week causing lengthy delays.

“It’s beyond disappointing that the NSW Government is continuing to play political games at the expense of workers and commuters,” Claassens said.

“Rail workers have acted in good faith throughout this whole saga.

“All we want is for the Government to deliver on the basic safety and workforce issues that we’ve been talking about for many months.

“We never want to have to take industrial action, but the NSW Government seems intent on forcing us into that position, no matter what the impact on commuters and workers.”

More train delays are expected next week

Claassens said he had hoped the meeting, which had already been postponed by the Government multiple times, would have provided workers with an update on the package of claims that was to be taken to the Expenditure Review Committee, as well as details on a line item from the State Budget which appear to relate to the New InterCity Fleet.

NSW TrainLink Chief Executive, Dale Merrick, said it was “disappointing” that the

actions had taken place but said both NSW TrainLink and Sydney Trains remained committed to reaching an agreement with the union.

On June 24, the NSW Government offered terms of new enterprise agreements for employees of Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink to representatives of the Combined Rail Unions.

“This follows an intensive bargaining period in which a log of over 300 claims has been

narrowed to approximately 30 key items across workgroups in Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink,” a spokesperson said.

“The offer includes enhanced conditions and allowances, additional leave benefits, and higher wages for additional duties and associated productivity benefits in the NSW TrainLink fleet.

“Having engaged in good faith bargaining and presented an offer to union officials the

Government has requested that industrial action be withdrawn during a period of consultation with unions and employees across Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink.”

Claassens described the offer as a “bribe” to operate the “unsafe New Intercity Fleet”.

“In a late night meeting with the Combined Rail Unions, the NSW Government said it would agree to a large number of workers claims, but not the changes workers say are necessary to ensure the safety of the New InterCity Fleet,” he said.

“Instead, it will offer up a monetary payment for workers to ignore the safety concerns.”

“We’ve asked the NSW Government to put its offer to us in writing and then will we put it to our members.”

On June 29 the Government did a back-flip and offered to include reconfiguration of the New Intercity Fleet (NIF) in exchange for bringing the Mariyung Fleet into service as soon as possible and immediate cancellation of all industrial action.

The new offer was for threephased introduction of the NIF to allow the fleet to begin operations as soon as possible while modifications are made.

Claassens said while an undertaking to address safety issues was welcome, the union needs to see the complete package and commitment in writing and discuss it with members before any action can be called off.

“It’s great that the NSW Government has again admitted that the safety issues with the New Intercity Fleet need to be rectified before we can allow commuters to travel on it,” he said.

“However, we’ve been in this position before.

“This isn’t the first time the NSW Government has promised it will fix the safety issues.”

Claassens said it is also crucial that the changes to the New Intercity Fleet don’t come at the expense of members’ wages and conditions.

“We need to see the government’s full proposal,” he said.

“We are all very hopeful that the NSW Government’s offer is genuine and that we can all get back to what we do best – moving the people of NSW around the state safely.”

Further industrial action is likely next week unless an agreement can be reached.

Terry Collins

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Administrator Message

Service delivery and Operational Plan

We have produced a Delivery Program that has been out for public consultation and incorporates all the changes as a result of IPART’s (Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) recent decisions to continue the Special Variation for a total of a further 9 years and the regulated water, sewer and stormwater drainage fees and charges for the next 4 years. Even with these changes, our average rates overall continue to be approximately ten percent less than the neighbouring regions of Lake Macquarie and Newcastle.

The Operational Plan for 22-23 reflects expenditure greater than originally forecasted, but this has been able to be accommodated due to the much larger than budgeted, projected surplus for the 21-22 financial year. This means we are responding to community feedback and have allocated extra resources for planning assessment, local roads and vegetation maintenance.

Also, unspent capital expenditure from the 21-22 financial year has been added to the capital cap of $175M for the capital program for 22-23.

Importantly the Long Term Financial Plan, with those changes incorporated, continues to show strong surpluses for 10 years which will be used to repay the $150M in emergency loans taken out 18 months ago.

We have stabilised the organisation and staff are focussed on providing the coast community with the services they deserve and need by having a financially sustainable Council.

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Have your say on dogs in open spaces

The Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan will be in display for community feedback on from 1 July to 26 August 2022.

The 10-year Action Plan provides a framework for future planning, management and prioritisation of infrastructure, including where dogs can play on or off leash, and where they are prohibited. The Plan also includes clear criteria and direction for development to ensure there are adequate areas to accommodate dog exercise across the Coast.

Council is very interested in the provision of infrastructure and open spaces that support responsible dog ownership. It’s important dog owners understand their responsibilities when taking their pets to public spaces, so the whole community can safely enjoy peaceful access to our beaches, parks and open spaces.

For more information and to have your say, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com

Design requirements drafted for Wamberal Beach sea wall

Council engaged Manly Hydraulics Laboratory to draft the design requirements for terminal protection works at Wamberal Beach to address coastal erosion - which will be placed on public exhibition at yourvoiceourcoast.com until 27 July 2022.

The Wamberal Beach Terminal Protection Structure Engineering Design Requirements address key criteria such as engineering, landscaping, environmental and maintenance requirements of property owners.

These requirements reflect what the community told us was important in feedback received throughout the three phases of community consultation conducted over the past two years.

Council is performing its regulatory function as a Local Government authority to develop planning controls which will enable Wamberal foreshore property owners to undertake approved development to protect their assets whilst the beach public amenity and environment is protected appropriately.

View the design requirements and have your say online at yourvoiceourcoast.com

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Reduced speed limit at Patonga Patonga Progress Association is celebrating, following the reduction of the previous 50km/h speed zone in the beachside suburb to 40km/h after a campaign lasting several years.

Association President, David Nash, said the group first started agitating for a reduction in the speed limit in 2018.

“Community members were concerned about the amount of traffic and speeding in an area which is a shared zone,” he

said.

“We felt a 50km/h limit was inappropriate.

“We don’t have footpaths or kerb and guttering and so many children and parents are walking on the road and riding bikes, particularly in school holiday periods, when there is an influx of visitors.”

Nash said he would have liked to see the speed limit reduced even more, but the 40km/h zoning, together with a range of other safety measures, was proving effective.

“We requested traffic

management in front of the hotel – with visitors arriving by ferry or by car with caravans it was a recipe for disaster,” he said.

“Council has now installed speed humps at the entry point to Patonga and just past the hotel and that’s working very well from what I can see.”

Nash said Council has also erected warning signage.

“It’s the first step in making our nice little village more safe,” he said.

“The residents always make sure we report any comings or

goings and some people have put up CCTV cameras and the police are always responsive when something happens.”

Nash credited Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, with taking up the cause and making representations to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) regarding a speed limit change.

Tesch said she was happy TfNSW had made the “sensible decision to protect what is a very active and busy area that is enjoyed by so many”.

“Now, those who visit or live in Patonga can be assured that

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they have a safer community,” she said.

Nash said Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, had been the one who “really got things rolling in terms of speed humps and zoning”.

“Mr Hart has been very supportive and came down to address the community early in June,” he said.

“He allowed everybody to express their views and gave us a sense of confidence in Council.”

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Patonga Progress Association President, David Nash

Council adopts Operational Plan and Budget for 2022-23 Continued from page 1 The key items raised were comments and objections on the increase of rates, water and sewer, and fees and charges; comments and suggestions on projects, actions and activities detailed in the plans and requests for projects to be brought forward or for additional projects and activities to be included.

Among projects included in the Operational Plan are the commencement of construction on the Gosford Regional Library, continued pathway construction at Magenta and

Tuggerawong, and playspace upgrades at Wyongah, Blue Haven, Berkeley Vale, Koolewong, Tuggerah, and Killarney Vale.

Also slated are road upgrades at Woy Woy, Lisarow, Budgewoi and Shelly Beach and gross pollutant trap works at Toukley, Copacabana, East Gosford, and Halekulani.

An investigation of food organics and garden organics (FOGO) processing solutions will be undertaken, and the Central Coast Housing Strategy will be completed.

District Place Plans for Wyong

Construction of the Gosford Regional Library will finally begin

and The Peninsula are also included, along with Year 2 actions of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan and engagement on the

comprehensive Community Strategic Plan.

The adopted integrated plans are available at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au.

The Operational Plan and Budget 2022/23 at a glance: Capital works budget amended, increasing from $168.2M to $176.5M, to

accommodate 16 projects that are continuing from 2021-22, with delivery impacted by global distribution issues, availability of contractors, resourcing issues due to COVID and significant weather events. $597.7M in Operating Income. $587.9M in Operating Expenditure. $9.8M Net Operating Result (excluding Capital Grants and Contributions). $75.9M in Capital Grants and Contributions.

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Work starts to upgrade Tuggerah train station

Work is finally underway on a $34M upgrade at Tuggerah railway station, following a seven-year community campaign for better accessibility.

Early work has started in preparation for major work, which is expected to begin in October this year.

The upgrade at Tuggerah, one of the Central Coast’s busiest stations, involves installation of new lifts and stairs, as well as a new pedestrian footbridge connecting the Pacific Highway, commuter car park and station platforms.

Other features will include a family accessible toilet and ambulant toilets; a widened platform with new, extended canopies; upgraded station entrances including landscaping, bicycle hoops and footpaths; improvements to CCTV, lighting and signage.

Planning is also underway to provide additional commuter car parking at Tuggerah which will include 15 accessible parking spaces, upgraded bus stops, and a dedicated pick-up and drop-off zone.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam

David Mehan and members of the community celebrate the commencement of early works

Farraway, said the upgrades would make it easier for everyone to access public transport services, including people with a disability, with mobility aids, parents or carers with prams, and travellers with luggage.

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch,

said the upgrade would also provide a welcome boost to the local economy.

“This early work will support about 40 jobs over the next five months, with Downer EDI delivering the work on behalf of Transport for NSW,” he said.

Downer EDI will work on the detailed design of the station

and earlier this month work began on service searches, survey, removal of vegetation, soil testing and geotech sampling.

“After our community was consulted about the project earlier this year, I know everyone will be excited to see work on the ground and the

upgrade commencing at Tuggerah Station,” Crouch said.

The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said he was encouraged by the news that construction was finally starting.

“I welcome work finally starting on this important project and thank again my

community who supported the campaign to build lifts at Tuggerah Station, a project the Perrottet State Government never wanted,” he said.

“I understand that construction will be a long process and may not be completed until 2024 and I look forward to being further briefed

by Transport for NSW on this project,” Mehan said.

Work will be carried about between 7am and 6pm every day including public holidays.

Transport for NSW says all efforts will be made to minimise impacts on commuters where possible, although there might be occasional temporary traffic changes and closed parking spaces around the station.

Operations will adhere to strict environmental conditions relating to noise, vibration, and dust management.

The station upgrade is part of the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program which has committed almost $600M since 2011 to deliver modern, integrated and accessible transport facilities across regional NSW. Sue Murray

Labor initiates inquiry into teacher shortage NSW Labor has initiated a new Parliamentary inquiry into the chronic teacher shortage, with more than 2,300 vacancies in the state’s schools, many of them across the Central Coast.

President of the Ettalong Woy Woy Teachers Association, Christopher Wright, (centre) with fellow protesters at a rally in May

President of the Ettalong Woy Woy Teachers Association, Christopher Wright, said the NSW Government has failed to genuinely address the teacher shortage, which is affecting the teaching profession across the state.

“An inadequate government response to the public sector wage dispute that leaves teachers and other public sector workers effectively with a wage cut, combined with an unsustainable and constantly increasing workload, ensures

that the teacher shortage will be an ongoing and worsening crisis if the current situation is allowed to continue,” Wright said.

“While teachers’ pay is going down, the only thing going up is teachers’ workload.

Wright said the problem will not go away if the government continues to ignore it.

“There must be change.

“A Parliamentary Inquiry to examine the teacher shortage in NSW would be absolutely welcome as a means of shining a genuine light on this crisis.

Teachers across the Central Coast joined their colleagues in the NSW Teachers Federation and the Independent Education Union in Newcastle and Sydney in industrial strikes on Thursday, June 30.

Member for Gosford, Liesl

Tesch, said ongoing pay disputes will only worsen the crisis as the Liberal Government refuses to budge on the matter.

“As a former teacher, I understand the challenges and frustrations that our teachers face, as well as the lack of respect we feel from a Government that takes us for granted,” she said.

“I have worked tirelessly in trying to resolve this crisis for our teachers and our children, and I am hopeful that NSW Labor’s efforts to initiate a Parliamentary inquiry will go some way in responding to the staff shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and the exhausting demands that are placed on our valuable teachers.”

Source: Media release, Jun 24 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

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Submissions report on Tumbi Rd intersection released Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has released a report detailing responses to community feedback on the planned intersection upgrade at Tumbi Rd and Central Coast Hwy. A TfNSW spokesperson said the Federal and State Governments had committed $64M to fast-track work on the upgrade.

“The release of this report is a critical step forward in upgrading the most congested part of the Central Coast Hwy, improving traffic flow and safety at this busy intersection,” the spokesperson said.

“Late last year we invited the community to comment on the concept design and environmental assessment, which identified potential impacts of the proposed upgrade and activities to reduce them.

“We received 35 submissions, with the main comments relating to shared paths and footpaths, and U-turn capabilities for motorists travelling on the Central Coast Hwy. “There were also a number of road design suggestions for consideration.”

The spokesperson said the upgrade would replace the

The Tumbi Rd/Central Coast Hwy intersection

existing roundabout with traffic lights and widen the Central Coast Hwy north of the intersection to two lanes in each direction.

Other key features of the proposal include: providing two right turn lanes out of Tumbi Road onto the highway southbound; relocating two existing bus stops to a common location northbound on the Central Coast Hwy just north of the intersection; upgrading the existing large culvert under the highway north of the intersection including a new pipe crossing, to improve

stormwater drainage; providing a U-turn bay in front of Pacific Garden Hotel for southbound traffic; Providing a new parking and loading facility to the Wamberal Grocer and Fruit Market (subject to landowner agreement); installing retaining walls and landscaped batter slopes to prevent impacts on Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve; and relocation and adjustment of existing utilities including water, sewerage, electricity, gas and telecommunications.

“It will improve public transport amenities and

access, as well providing better walking and cycling connections with new and upgraded footpaths and shared paths,” the spokesperson said.

“This upgrade will boost economic growth and productivity in the region by cutting queuing and reducing delays at the intersection, resulting in better traffic flow.”

The submissions report summarises the community’s comments, the responses from Transport for NSW and details of the decision.

A number of design

suggestions were raised including connecting the Old Tumbi Rd cul-de-sac to the Central Coast Hwy. This was found not to be feasible as the steep grades on the Old Tumbi Rd approach would require extensive earthworks, require the removal of additional vegetation and present a safety risk.

“It could also encourage traffic to short cut through residential areas to avoid the intersection,” the report says.

Alternative bus and road lanes through the intersection

were suggested but the report says a dedicated southbound lane that is not subject to stopping at the lights is not feasible, as it would have environmental impacts including encroachment into Wamberal Lagoon Nature Reserve.

“It would also introduce safety issues for the proposed pedestrian crossings and for buses requiring access to the southbound bus stop situated near Wamberal Cemetery,” the report says.

Concerns were raised regarding the removal of U-turn capabilities for traffic travelling on the Central Coast Hwy but the report says U-turn options would be available at the Crystal St roundabout, in front of the Pacific Garden Hotel, at the Ocean View Dr roundabout and the roundabout at the intersection of Pitt Rd and Tall Timbers Rd. The proposal can be viewed at nswroads.work/tumbi.

Subject to funding approval, construction is expected to start in 2023 and take about two years to complete.

Transport for NSW will keep the community updated as work progresses.

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Chain Valley boat ramp closed for upgrade The carpark and boat ramp at Mulloway Reserve, Chain Valley Bay, is temporarily closed while the area is being upgraded.

Safety improvements planned for boat ramp car park

Improvements include resealing, formal line marking and signage, turning and approach bay, bollard fencing and a derigging area.

The new carpark will have space for 12 cars as well as 12 dedicated spaces for vehicles with trailers.

It will provide safer and easier access for boaters and fishers on Lake Macquarie and

improve recreation for people using the boat ramp, jetty and adjoining foreshore reserve picnic area and play space.

Work is scheduled for completion in August 2022 and will be closed during construction.

The nearest public boat ramps are at Lloyd Ave, Chain Valley Bay South or at Gamban Rd, Gwandalan.

The Mulloway Reserve project is being funded by the NSW Government in association with Central Coast Council.

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New police recruits patrolling the Coast

Investigation into Kincumber public place shooting

Seven new probationary constables started work at Central Coast police stations on Monday, June 26.

Five have been assigned to Brisbane Water Police District and two to Tuggerah Lakes Police District.

They were among the 200 new probationary constables and eight police dogs and their handlers who graduated at the Police Attestation ceremony in Goulburn on Friday, June 24.

Wyong Police Station has two of the new Probationary Constables, Lachlan Cassidy and Matt Simpson.

As part of their induction to Wyong Police Station, they were able to meet with The Entrance

An investigation is underway after a public place shooting on the Central Coast on Sunday morning, June 26.

Chief Inspector Ian Macey (from left), Probationary Constable Lachlan Cassidy, The Entrance MP David Mehan, Probationary Constable Matt Simpson and Detective Superintendent Chad Gillies

MP, David Mehan, who provided an insight on behalf of the community about what locals need and expect from their police.

Probationary Constables Cassidy and Simpson will complete their year of on- the-

job training and study by distance education with Charles Sturt University, before officially graduating with an Associate Degree in Policing Practice and the rank of constable.

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Concern for missing teenager Police are requesting the community’s assistance to help find Cooper Woodward.

The 15-year-old was last seen about 6.30pm on Wednesday, June 22, at a home address on the Pacific Highway, Wyong.

He hasn’t been heard from since.

His family and Police are concerned about the teenager’s welfare.

Cooper Woodward is described

as being of Caucasian appearance, 175cm tall, medium build, olive complexion and brown hair.

Anyone with information about Cooper’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au and quote Missing Persons Report No. E 330369098.

Cooper Woodward

Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police District

Search for Jordan Ponting on the Peninsula

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Jordan Ponting who is thought to spend a lot of time around the Peninsula area.

He is wanted on six outstanding arrest warrants, as part of Northern Regions Operation Persistence.

Ponting, aged 25, is wanted for Common assault (DV)-T2, Destroy or damage property (DV), Stalk/ intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (domestic)-T2, and Assault occasioning actual bodily harm-T2 He is described as being of

Caucasian appearance, between 170cm to 175cm tall, medium build and black hair.

He is known to frequent the Peninsula areas of Brisbane Water.

Officers attached to Operation Persistence urge the public not to approach Ponting and to immediately contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com. au Operation Persistence is a region-wide operation across the

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were called to a fast-food restaurant on Willesee Crescent, Kincumber, about 5.20am responding to reports shots had been fired.

When police arrived, they

A man will face Gosford Local Court on charges of an alleged carjacking at Doyalson and an alleged assault at Lisarow.

Police said that at about 5.30pm on Sunday, June 26, a man allegedly threatened a 25-year-old man with a knife at a service station on the Princes Highway at Doyalson and demanded the keys to his car.

The armed man took the keys and fled in the man’s car.

At about 2.30am the next day a man allegedly assaulted a 20-year-old attendant at a service station on the Pacific Highway at Lisarow.

He attempted to open the cash register but was unsuccessful and fled emptyhanded.

About 10am that day, a man allegedly stole a van with an

Anyone with information about these incidents should call

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attached trailer that a tradesman had parked on Parsons Rd at Lisarow.

A short time later, the man stopped the vehicle at Cottesloe Av, Lisarow, and attempted to use a sledgehammer to detach the trailer before leaving on foot.

Witnesses saw the man and called police.

Officers attached to Brisbane Waters Police District attended

Central Coast aimed at arresting individuals wanted by virtue of outstanding arrest warrants.

and placed the man under arrest.

The man was charged with Aggravated robbery inflict actual bodily harm, Armed with intent commit indictable offence, Assault occasioning actual bodily harm; and, Take and drive conveyance without consent of owner.

Following further investigation, he was also charged with an outstanding warrant issued by Nepean Police Area Command over an unrelated matter.

Those charges are Shoplifting and Aggravated assault with intent to take/drive motor vehicle armed with weapon.

The 29-year-old man was bail refused to appear at Gosford Local Court.

Source: Brisbane Water Police District

Man in court over Halekulani theft

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Tuesday, June 21.

Police attached to the Proactive Crime Team at Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended a house at Halekulani following an investigation in relation to the theft of a mini excavator and trailer

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were told an altercation had occurred at the scene involving two groups of people, with a number of shots reportedly fired, before both groups left the scene.

There have been no reports of injuries.

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The 5 Lands Walk returned with great energy last Saturday, June 25, after a three year pandemic hiatus.

The surf clubs along the route were used as artistic hubs, featuring many local artists, cultural exhibitions, music and playmaking.

Local aboriginal artist Danella Waters was one of the dozens of local artists who exhibited their works. Danella’s works were featured at North Avoca Surf Club where 100s of walkers took a break to appreciate the significance and beauty of the country they were walking on.

Chair of the committee Pauline Wright said they were thrilled to once again deliver their gift to the community.

“As a committee, we have spent the past 3 years planning for the 5 Lands Walk and 2 years in a row we have had to cancel it – in fact twice last year,” Wright said.

“The 5 Lands Walk is run entirely by volunteers, ranging in age from 14-90 years of age, all with diverse skill sets and we come together to create this gift for our community – 700+ volunteers who worked tirelessly to welcome you and give you a great day out.

“Our performers and artists have been planning, rehearsing and refining for this day for over 3 years and they have blown us all away with their talent and inspired us with their resilience.

Organisers confirmed that many thousands of locals and visitors took the challenge to walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal, or part thereof.

A big part of the event this year was the increased participation of local artists and musicians sprinkled along the route, both outdoors and indoors.

The official open ceremony featured a remarkable musical extravaganza on Friday evening at Avoca’s Hunter Park. The choreographed performances featured original music composed by Avoca resident and Artistic Director Yantra de Vilder and her Ephemera Choir along with a range of national and international performers.

Saturday’s events then started with a traditional smoking ceremony on MacMasters beach, where hundreds of early birds witnessed performances from local schools and kindergartens complete with a bbq breakfast cooked up by local Rotary and surf club volunteers.

A series of outdoor sculpture exhibitions were popular with participants

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“Also, a big thank you to all our event sponsors who enable us to run this event free, as our gift to the community, we cannot do this without you.”

Ms Wright said the 2023 event is already scheduled for June 23 and encouraged people to get involved as early as possible by reaching out to the organising committee.

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Sharp young minds excel at science challenge

More than 400 of the brightest high school minds on the Central Coast tackled eight different challenges set by the University of Newcastle at the 21st Science and Engineering Challenge held on June 20 and 21 at St Edward’s College, East Gosford.

Sixteen state high schools, Catholic, Christian and Independent private schools right across the Coast sent 420 students into the Challenge along with an entry from the home-schooling sector for the first time.

Local organiser and Gosford Rotary spokesperson, Barry Henwood, said real life threatened power outages

were exactly mirrored by the ElectraCity Challenge, where students had to solve a number of situations requiring connecting “power stations” to end users like hospitals.

“Teams lose points if they can’t make all the connections, they lose more points if they use more expensive connections but they earn points for efficient solutions,” he said.

“The team with the most ‘profit’ won this particular challenge.

“Other challenges ranged from constructing a bionic hand to inventing a ‘new’ morse code or constructing a water powered turbine or the undercarriage for a future Mars buggy.”

A team from Lisarow High School works on one of the challenges

Henwood said the aim of the exercise is to stimulate Year 10 students towards selecting STEM based subjects in years 11 and 12.

“It’s not so difficult to change from STEM subjects to humanities but it is almost

impossible to change the other way,” he said.

Star Scientific continued its funding of this event and committed to more in the future.

Based at Berkeley Vale, Star

Scientific is deeply involved with the use of hydrogen as a source of heat and power and is prepared to put corporate funds towards encouraging future graduates in STEM subjects.

Further funding came from the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer with St Edwards College donating the free use of its hall and feeding the 60 Rotarian volunteers who helped run the challenge.

Winners were Wyong Christian Community School on day one and Gorokan High School on the second day.

Wyong Christian Community School has advanced to the state final, based on the team score..

Runners up were St Edward’s

College and Gosford High School.

Special judge on the day was Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, who told students of the value and opportunity in STEM careers.

Henwood said the Challenge first began in 2000 as a joint project between Newcastle University and Gosford Rotary.

“I now run it as a combined Rotary project, (involving) all the clubs on the Central Coast, but only seven send volunteers.

“The vast majority of volunteers are Rotarians but six are independent and Star Scientific sends two each day.”

Source: Media release, Jun 27 Barry Henwood, Gosford Rotary

Children enter into spirit of b kinder day Central Coast Grammar School was one of many to take part in b kinder day, an initiative launched by Australia’s kindest charity, flyhighbillie, which is held every year.

Some of the children with messages of kindness

Established in memory of 12-year-old Billie Kinder, who died in a tragic accident in May, 2016, flyhighbillie aims to empower and inspire people to make a difference through human kindness.

The annual b kinder day aims to spread kindness, empower children and show that they have the ability to make a

difference.

Participating schools engage in a range of kindness activities on the day, but Central Coast Grammar School has taken it a step further and expanded the initiative to an entire week.

“We have been doing it for a few years now and it’s a lovely thing,” teacher Natalie Kell said.

“On the actual b kinder day, June 22, all the children wrote a card for someone they care about – from friends to family – to spread kindness.

“But we had a full range of activities throughout the week,

including decorating rocks with quotes of kindness, which the children gave to others or hid in gardens to be discovered later.

“We also have seven giant kindness trees in our neighbourhood areas and every time someone does an act of kindness it is written on a petal and added to one of the trees.”

In keeping with b kinder day’s theme of kindness grows and spreads, each classroom had a flowerpot filled with sand containing paper flowers with kindness quotes written on them.

“The children also wrote

stories on acts of kindness which they have experienced and each class made a class kindness book,” Kell said.

“We finished off the week with a crazy hat day, where children raised money through gold coin donations for World Vision to spread kindness to others.

“The children worked really hard to spread kindness within the school and the community all week.”

For more information on b kinder initiatives go to https:// flyhighbillie.org/.

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CEN celebrates 25th anniversary with short film and photography competition

Entries for the photography competition close next week

The Community Environment Network (CEN) turns 25 this year and to kick start the celebrations chose World Environment Day (June 5) to announce its #Reconnect amateur photography and short film competition, with less than a week left for entries.

“CEN has grown to be the peak environmental organisation on the Central Coast and our vision continues to be to stand up for ecological

sustainable development (ESD) and oppose threats to it,” Chair, Gary Chestnut, said.

“To mark our 25th anniversary we want to talk about the importance of nature to all of us.

Chestnut said CEN wanted to encourage everyone on the Central Coast to #Reconnect with nature.

“We know that Central Coast residents love nature – that is why we live here but, in the rush and bustle of everyday life, we often don’t take enough

time to immerse ourselves in nature’s beauty, poetry and therapy.

“We want to give everyone who lives on the Central Coast the opportunity to use their smart phone to take a photograph or make a short film about reconnecting with nature.

“Perhaps you have a favourite spot in nature or a favourite activity you want to depict or perhaps you have a message about reconnecting with nature that you would like to portray in

CEN members are celebrating the organisation’s 25th anniversary

a short, five to 10-minute film.”

Entries are open until July 6 and the winners will be announced at CEN’s 25th Anniversary Dinner to be held at Mingara on Saturday, July 23.

All photographs will be exhibited at the dinner and the winning film and photograph will receive cash prizes.

The #Reconnect competition is free to enter at www.cen.org. au/events, where conditions of entry are also available.

“CEN’s 25th anniversary is an

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important milestone for our Executive Committee, life members,staff and volunteers,” Chestnut said.

CEN CEO, Samantha Willis, said it was important to have an independent, member-based group like CEN to educate people about the environment, give people the opportunity to engage more with nature, and campaign to protect the Coast’s beautiful and precious areas for future generations to enjoy.

“The dinner will give CEN an opportunity to reflect on past

activities, showcase our current projects and campaigns and look to the future,” she said.

Meanwhile community members are invited to attend the gala 25th anniversary dinner on July 23.

Tickets are $70 per son, which includes canapes, two courses and table beverages and bookings are essential at www.cen.org.au/events.

Source: Community Environment Network

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Game Of Silence: Blood 10:40 Brothers (MA15+) [s] 11:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:40 Home Shopping 1:30

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6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 10 News First [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [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] 8:45 Five Bedrooms: Three Messages (M l) [s] 9:45 Bull: Wrecked (PG) [s] 10:40 Good Sam: Attachments (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

5:00 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2022: Highlights 8:05 Worldwatch 9:00 Make Me A Dealer (PG) 10:00 Big Mob Brekky (PG) 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2022: Stage 4 *Replay* 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 First Australians: They Have Come To Stay (PG) 3:10 Arts Centres (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2022: Evening Highlights 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge (M) 8:30 True Colours (M) (In English/ Arrernte) 9:30 Cycling: Tour De France 2022: Stage 5 *Live*

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” (M d,s,v) (’13) 2:00 Stars: Steve Carell Kochie’s Business Builders 3:00 4:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 5:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 7:00 7:30 Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] 9:50 Britain’s Got Talent: Semi 10:35 Final 3 (PG) [s] – The SemiFinals are here! Who will make 11:05 it through to the Britain’s Got 11:30 Talent Grand Final?

Movie: “We’re The Millers” (M d,s,n,v) (’13) – A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as 12:00 part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the US 1:00 from Mexico. Stars: Jennifer 1:30 Aniston, Will Poulter 4:00 The Latest Seven News [s]

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Australian Ninja Warrior (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] NRL: Sharks v Storm *Live* From PointsBet Stadium [s] NRL: Knock Off (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Equalizer: Legacy (MA15+) [s] Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: Tuitania Barclay (M v) [s] Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: David Robinson (M v) [s] Our State On A Plate (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs

6:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 10 News First [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:15 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [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 Law & Order: SVU: Eighteen Wheels A Predator (MA15+) [s] 9:40 Program To Be Advised 10:40 Program To Be Advised 11:40 The Project (PG) [s] 12:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

7:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2022: Highlights 8:05 Worldwatch 9:00 Make Me A Dealer (PG) 9:50 I Am Black And Beautiful (PG) 10:00 Big Mob Brekky (PG) 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2022: Stage 5 *Replay* 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 First Australians: Her Will To Survive (PG) 2:55 Rovers: Return To Country (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France 2022: Evening Highlights 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble: Hastings (PG) 8:30 True Colours (M) (In English/ Arrernte)

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

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

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] NCIS: Head Of The Snake (M v) [s] NCIS: 1mm (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

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5:00 9:00 9:50 10:50 11:55 2:00 3:00 3:30 4:00 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 1:30 2:00

Worldwatch Make Me A Dealer (PG) Big Mob Brekky (PG) Revolution - Ideas That Changed The World: The Smartphone (PG) Worldwatch Off Country (PG) Living Black: Erica Glynn: Woman Of Many Talents The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind (PG) SBS World News Who Do You Think You Are?: Justin Hodges (PG) True Colours (M) (In English/ Arrernte) Cycling: Tour De France 2022: Stage 4 *Live* In Therapy (M) (In French) The A Word (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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New signage for Wondabyne sculptures One of the Central Coast’s best kept secrets, the Wondabyne sculptures, is now taking pride of place at Kariong, with information signage having been recently completed.

Some of the carved pieces, developed at the sculpture symposiums held in the late 1980s, were formed on the shores of the Hawkesbury River at Wondabyne.

These now reside within the Mt Penang Gardens.

A second group of sculptures was carved on site within the Mt Penang Parklands.

In 1987, a group of international sculptors, led by Australian artists Lawrence Beck and Bruce Copping, united to respond to the rapid emergence of globalisation and its negative effects on traditional cultures, spirituality and the environment.

With works designed and carved on site from sandstone from Gosford Quarries, the first symposium at Wondabyne was a joint initiative by Beck, the State Rail Authority and the then Gosford Council.

Train travellers to and from the Central Coast were able to view the work from the train as

it passed through.

In 2003, for reasons of public safety RailCorp decided to remove the sculptures.

Railcorp engaged sculptor Copping as a consultant to choose a new site.

After several alternatives were considered, the present site was chosen with the approval of RailCorp and what was then the Festival Development Corporation.

In 1988, a second symposium was organised, again involving Lawrence Beck, and sandstone pieces from Gosford Quarries were delivered and carved on site in Mount Penang.

Internationally recognised sculptors from as far afield as Myanmar (then known as Burma) and Georgia (then in the USSR) took part.

The more remote location of the second sculpture site, Sandstone Ridge in the northern section of Mount Penang, creates a setting where the sculptures are in harmony with the natural landscape.

These are especially evocative when there has been rain and the rockface and sculptures seem to take on an energy of their own.

One of the Wondabyne sculptures

“People without their dreaming are lost,” Beck said.

“The dreaming is a parallel time to everyday time, but timeless.

“A sculpture is a passage into the dreaming.”

The symposium 1 sculptures within the Mt Penang Gardens are accessible via a pathway that winds through the gardens,

with information signage installed at the base of each piece, a joint initiative of Rotary Clubs on the Central Coast, Art on the Hill, Central Coast Council and the Hunter Central Coast Regional Development Corporation.

More recently information signage has been completed for the symposium 2 sculptures

in the northeast of the Parklands.

Following discussions with State Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, a successful application by the Rotary Club of Erina for a NSW Government Community Building Partnership grant was completed.

Working within guidelines

from Heritage NSW and Central Coast Council, and with the support of the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, site sensitive signage with information on the sculptures and artists has been installed.

A larger information board that details the history of the site and includes a photograph taken of the sculptors on the site before they started working has also been installed.

Recognition of the site’s long and sometimes challenging history as a juvenile detention centre (established in 1912) was also acknowledged with a black cockatoo story and extensive bush regeneration work, clearing the area of invasive non-indigenous plants and weeds as a way of respect for the land and site.

The dedication and commitment of Annona Pearse and Maya Weekes over eight years gave voice to the sculptors, the sculptures, the boys and the sacredness of the works and sites.

The sculptures are now significant cultural pieces and an asset to the Central Coast.

Source: Media release, Jun 28 Erina Rotary Club

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Reptile Park goes deadly and dangerous

The Australian Reptile Park is bringing back its popular Deadly & Dangerous show series during the July school holidays (July 2-17), educating guests about Australia and the world’s most dangerous creatures.

The Park is home to over 3,000 animals, with about half of them being deadly and dangerous.

The all new show is set to thrill guests when keepers showcase the deadliest animals that live at the Park at 1pm daily.

Visitors will see live snake and spider venom milkings daily and witness how the Park’s brave keepers are

Vet visit for one of the Komodo dragon hatchlings

saving lives or getting up close with Australia’s crankiest crocodile Elvis.

The holidays will also see the

new baby Komodo dragon exhibit, featuring the first and only hatchling Komodo dragons in Australia.

After the Australian Reptile Park became the first zoo in Australia to successfully breed and hatch Komodo dragons in

April 2022, it is now the only place in the country where visitors can see hatchling Komodo dragons.

The Park is also home to the world’s deadliest snake – the inland Taipan, the world’s longest snake, the reticulated python, the world’s largest crocodilian – the saltwater crocodile, the world’s largest spider in the tarantula collection, the world’s deadliest spider – the funnel web spider, and the world’s largest lizard – the Komodo dragon.

Australia is home to nine of the top 10 deadliest snakes in the world and five of those species reside at the Park.

During the many Animal Encounters, visitors can get up

close and personal with Komodo dragons, venomous snakes, koalas and tree kangaroos with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and a chance to get closer than ever before.

Set times, group sizes and age limits apply, with full details online at https://www. reptilepark.com.au/ experiences/animalencounters/.

Regular experiences such as the daily feeding of Elvis the crocodile, reptile shows, the Tasmanian devil show, the walking of Kraken the Komodo dragon and Hugo the giant Galapagos tortoise will also continue through the holidays.

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Free flu shot deadline extended to July 17 Free flu shots for NSW residents at GPs and pharmacies have been extended until July 17 with Central Coast Local Health District urging locals to take up the offer.

Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, is encouraging families to book in for a shot during the school holidays, with latest data showing only one in four children aged under five has had a flu shot, while the figures are even lower for kids aged five to 15.

Less than 40 per cent of 50-65-year-olds and only 64 per cent of those aged over 65 have had the jab.

One of the first to roll up his

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The Golden Couple Authors: Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Publisher: Macmillan Avery used to be a therapist, that is until her license was taken away.

Now she is a counsellor.

This is actually quite freeing as she doesn’t have to adhere to the limitations of being a licenced therapist.

Her methods are unorthodox as she sets a limit of ten sessions on her clients, which may not seem like enough, but Avery’s sessions are intense.

There was an article about her in theWashington Post Magazine, which had glowing testimonials from former clients as well as

sleeve was Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch.

He said the free vaccination blitz was an attempt by the NSW Government to combat this year’s expected severe influenza season.

“NSW Health has also permitted pharmacies to administer flu vaccines to children aged (from) five, reduced from 10, making it easier for families to be vaccinated together,” he said.

“This year’s flu season is shaping up to be a tough one so it’s important to get your vaccination as soon as possible,” he said.

CCLHD Acting Public Health Director, Paul Byleveld, said it

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has his flu shot

was important for everyone aged from six months to get a flu shot as soon as possible to protect themselves and loved ones.

Byleveld said with

international borders now reopened and increased social mixing, the flu season was expected to be intense.

“People have had very little exposure in the past two years

due to COVID lockdowns,” he said.

“But people are starting to bring in it from overseas and we’ve seen a very early start to flu season compared to pre COVID times.

“On the Central Coast we had 1,400 cases during May and that’s approaching peak numbers in 2017, which was a very bad flu season.”

Byleveld said there was particular concern for children aged two and under, who could be especially vulnerable and have not been exposed largely to the flu previously.

“We are encouraging parents to protect their children with a vaccination, especially those aged under five,” he said.

“We are concerned we are going to see a surge in cases.”

Byleveld also urged those eligible to arrange a fourth COVID-19 vaccination.

These include those in vulnerable groups such as people aged over 65, those of Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander heritage aged over 50, aged care workers and the immuno compromised.

He said the fourth booster could be administered four months after the third and could be given at the same time as a flu vaccination.

Free flu shots can be organised through your GP or pharmacy until July 17.

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BOOK REVIEW quotes from detractors, namely the head of the American Psychological Association.

Avery is quite diligent about vetting new clients as she has had some trouble with stalking and harassment in the past.

The problem got so bad she had to install a security system, thankfully the guy that did the installation was cute, and is available when Avery needs a late-night distraction.

Her newest clients are Marissa and Matthew Bishop, The Golden Couple.

He is a big shot Washington lawyer, and she runs a boutique stocked with luxurious items.

Avery was able to obtain a fair bit of information during the preliminary phone call with Marissa.

“She has money, since she didn’t balk at my fee.

She’s polished and wellspoken, using complete

sentences rather than the fragments and fillers people often rely upon in spoken communication.

And she is nervous; her voice wavered.”

Matthew thinks they are in therapy to talk about their son Bennett.

Therefore, he is blindsided when Marissa reveals she has slept with someone.

The perfect world they set up

for themselves has been destroyed.

At least it looked perfect on Instagram.

This is definitely something Avery can work with.

Avery’s process begins “with the Confession, the cycling through Disruption, Escalation Revelation, Devastation, Confrontation, Exposure, The Test, Reconciliation and concluding with the Promises.”

With the confession done, Avery gives the Bishops a time for their next appointment and she gets busy delving into their lives.

She is sort of a counselling detective.

Don’t even think of lying to Avery, she will fish it out.

And she thinks Marissa is not being completely truthful.

Part of Avery’s process is to stake out a client’s house, interview colleagues, follow them by car, basically whatever it takes to uncover what it is her clients are hiding But the Bishops are turning out to be a bit of mystery.

What is the deal with Polly, the assistant at Marissa’s boutique?

She seems to be too interested in Marissa’s life, even mimicking her dress sense and using the same perfume.

And is Matthew so innocent?

He definitely has the attention of their friend Natalie.

Avery’s past client, Cameron also makes an appearance as he struggles with an ex-partner who is not happy about the outcome of Avery’s advice.

This has made Avery an enemy and a target.

At least this enemy is known, there are others that lurk in the shadows.

While I was reading this book, I actually enjoyed the story and couldn’t wait to see where it was going.

A little while after I finished however, I was thinking about it and realised how implausible the ending was and how unsatisfied I was with the story.

Or in other words I liked it as long as I didn’t think about it.

Not sure what to do with that.

Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Business & Property Markets and other recreational events at the Waterfront Plaza and Memorial Park in The Entrance have been given the tick of approval from the Local Planning Panel.

Central Coast Council put a proposal to the Panel’s meeting on June 23 to formalise the continuing use of waterfront areas for market stalls, school holiday activities, pop-up events and larger-scale entertainment.

Council was required to pass on its development application to the Panel because Council is not permitted to approve its own DA regarding use of the area (DA 1209).

Now the paperwork has been taken care of, Council is forging ahead with its plans to revitalise The Entrance waterfront with vibrant and engaging community events.

Council has already received expressions of interest from prospective event management organisations, local businesses and qualified individuals interested in delivering community events.

Revitalising The Entrance for entertainment The Entrance markets

Also, there is $20,000 in funding available for a regular pop-up market in the Waterfront Plaza between now and June 30, 2023.

Community and Culture Unit Manager, Glenn Cannard, said Council was thrilled at the prospect of local businesses playing an integral role in

helping to enhance The Entrance.

“We are excited to see how new, engaging activities can have a positive impact on the

local economy,” he said.

Also, in the lead up to the Federal election in May, Member for Dobell Emma McBride promised $750,000 to

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Youth Careers Expo set for Lake Haven

The Y NSW will showcase an incredible array of career and training opportunities for Central Coast young people at a Youth Careers Expo on Thursday, September 15 at Lake Haven.

More than 50 stallholders will be at the Expo, representing local employers, support services, employment agencies, training organisations, government bodies and other businesses.

So far, 15 schools from the region are set to bus more than

As more women choose to enter the trades field, the State Government is making their path a little smoother with fee-free and low-fee apprenticeships and traineeships, including Built for Women – a program designed to boost female participation.

Minister for Skills and Training, Alister Henskens, said the Government wanted to make it easier for women to access the skills they need for a first job, a new job, or a better job.

“The NSW Government’s

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500 students to the Expo, which will take place at Gravity Youth Centre and Lake Haven Recreation Centre from 10am2pm.

“The Y believes in the power of inspired young people and is determined to help young people on the Central Coast connect with as many employment and training avenues as possible,” Head of Youth & Community Programs, Lisa Browne, said.

The free event will offer interactive demonstrations and industry insights to give young

Last year’s expo drew 369 young people and 64 adults

people confidence about opportunities on the Central Coast.

Young people can learn about government careers, certificate/diploma training

opportunities, university pathways, community volunteering and apprentice/ traineeship options as well as entry level job opportunities and specialist support.

“The Expo is designed to be interactive for young people, not adults sitting behind tables,” Central Coast Youth Program Coordinator, Virginia Walshaw, said.

The fully accessible and inclusive Expo will have specialist stands catering to all young people – mainstream students, young people of all-

abilities and First Nation youth.

“A lot of people in this region don’t see further education, ongoing training, as something they’re capable of doing,” Walshaw said.

“So, for me, the whole employment expo is about starting that conversation.”

The 2021 Expo drew 369 young people and 64 adults.

Source: Media release, Jun 23 The Y NSW

More women choose to be tradies infrastructure investment is providing great opportunities for women to pick up the tools and enter a dynamic and rewarding industry,” he said.

Single mother of two, Lauren Conway of Wamberal, recently qualified as an electrician at the age of 38.

“I always wanted to get into a trade but was steered away from it when I was younger,” Conway said.

“There weren’t a lot of women in the trades – we were encouraged to go to university and pursue a career such as teaching.”

Lauren Conway has started her own business

Conway did various jobs for several years and after staying at home to raise her children, decided

to chase her original passion.

“I was bored with everything else – I wanted to do something

with my hands and decided electrics was for me.”

Enrolling in a Certificate in Electrotechnology course at TAFE Wyong, Conway said although it was “weird” being in a class with 17-year-old boys, she found she loved the field and after four years of study, achieved her qualification.

“I have set up my own business and am working as a sub-contractor for builders and other electrical businesses,” she said.

“I would absolutely recommend that other women

get involved in a trade.

“Our numbers are growing but even so, we’re still vastly outnumbered … I was recently on a job site with 300 tradies and only four of us were women.”

Recently released data from the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research shows that female apprentice and trainee numbers are booming across the state, with a 91 per cent surge in commencements in the year to September 2021.

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Modifications proposed to development on Creighton’s site An application for modifications to a twotower development previously approved for Creighton’s Funeral Parlour site in Gosford is under consideration by Central Coast Council, with submission invited until July 22.

An artist’s impression of the development as supplied in supporting documents

The $53M Rola Property Group’s mixed-use development at 27-37 Mann St and 125 Georgiana Tce was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel on December 15, 2016.

The consent, signed off the following day by the Central Coast Council, was for the

demolition of existing structures, retention and adaptive reuse of the Creighton’s Funeral Parlour heritage item and erection of a new retail, commercial, restaurant and residential development with 132 units and 205 car spaces.

Several modifications have been approved since.

The latest proposed modifications would see the number of residential apartments reduced from 132 to 128 providing larger apartment sizes than minimum sized apartments as defined in the Apartment Design Guide (ADG).

The proposed modified apartment mix includes a five dual key apartments as well as one, two and three-bedroom bed apartments which range in area and are generally larger than the ADG minimums.

They would also see minor modifications to the approved development’s podium and residential tower floorplates to provide better proportions, whilst substantially complying with the originally approved built form/massing, documents provided with the application said.

They also provide for a minor increase in maximum building height to meet ADG floor to ceiling height compliance and

address buildability issues.

There would also be minor external and internal alterations to the Creighton Funeral Parlour and a modification of the site landscaping and swimming pool design.

Onsite parking would be increased to 217 spaces and a modified waste storage and collection point would be contained within the building basement and not in the originally approved location fronting Parlour Lane.

Submissions are invited until July 22 on DA/46209/2014/D. Primary source: Central Coast Council DA tracker

Draft dog action plan on exhibition Community feedback is being invited until August 26 on Central Coast Council’s Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan, which was adopted at its June 28 meeting.

The 10-year Action Plan provides a framework for future planning, management and prioritisation of infrastructure, including where dogs can play on or off leash, and where they are prohibited.

The Plan also includes clear criteria and direction for development to ensure there are adequate areas to accommodate dog exercise across the Coast.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said with the region having high rates of dog ownership, Council appreciates the level of community interest on the topic and is keen for residents to have their say.

“Council is very interested in

Suitable off-leash areas are among topics for consideration

the provision of infrastructure and open spaces that support responsible dog ownership,” he said.

“It’s important dog owners

understand their responsibilities when taking their pets to public spaces, so the whole community can safely enjoy peaceful access to

our beaches, parks and open spaces.

“This Draft Action Plan allows the community – both people with and without dogs as pets

– to provide input and feedback on where dedicated off-leash and fenced off-leash areas should be placed, so pets can enjoy some time off-leash,

under the close supervision of their owner.”

Over the past 18 months, Council has been consulting with the community on a range of topics including the Responsible Dog Ownership Policy, Helen Reserve, Gorokan – Dog Park, and Our Coast, Our Waterways.

During these conversations with the community, dogs, infrastructure and the environment were explored.

Council has used the information collected during these consultations to inform the development of the Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan.

For more information on the Draft Action Plan and to have your say, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com.

Source: Media release, Jun 28, 2022 Central Coast Council

Council grants for community groups Three community groups will share in more than $13,000 of funding this year through Central Coast council’s Community Support Grant Program.

At its meeting on June 28, Council allocated $3,430 to the Tuggerah Lakes Art Society, $5,000 to Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club and $5,000 to Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club.

The art society will use its funds for subsidised art workshops in the community and Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club will replace its floodlights.

The grant money will see outdoor tables and chairs and an EFTPOS machine at WWamberal Surf Club.

The Central Coast Academy

Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club

of Sport (CCAS) will also be provided $45,000 in financial partnership support from Council in 2021-2022 to continue providing locally based sports development opportunities for athletes,

coaches and officials, which provide a boost to the local economy.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the program supports programs and projects which help build connections

throughout the community.

“Vibrant, connected communities are strengthened by the community groups and organisations which operate among them – Council’s role is to help provide appropriate

support where possible to further their important work,” Hart said.

“I’m pleased to see local community groups applying through the Community Support Grant Program, and

using resources including drop-in sessions and workshops, to strengthen their applications.”

The financial partnership support for CCAS will assist their programs, which in the 2021 calendar year saw 242 athletes and 46 coaches supported, 14 talent programs delivered across 13 sports, 6,200 volunteer hours completed, and $8M contributed to the local economy.”

For more information about grants and sponsorships, head to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ grants.

Source: Media release, Jun 28 Central Coast Council

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New planning documents to make applications easier The consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) and Central Coast Development Control Plan (CCDCP) will be implemented and effective from August 1, providing a consistent planning framework for the region and a pathway toward a smoother process for development applications and assessment.

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

It is supported by the CCDCP, which details planning and design guidelines.

Council Director of Environment and Planning, Alice Howe, said the harmonisation of the former Gosford and Wyong Shire Council planning controls has been four years in the making.

“Since the amalgamation in 2016, Council staff have undertaken extensive community and stakeholder consultation and worked diligently to review and combine the most appropriate, and generally the most flexible provisions, from the former four planning instrument and controls,” Howe said.

“The consolidated Central Coast LEP and DCP have created uniformed planning controls which will now streamline the development application and approval process for the Central Coast community, investors and

Planning future development will now be easier and more uniform

Council staff.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said community input played an important role in reaching the milestone, which provides multiple benefits for the region.

“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.” he said.

“Extensive consultation over four years resulted in 750 public submissions from agencies, residents and councillors, which provided valuable input and enabled the

creation of a contemporary and consolidated Central Coast LEP that reflects community priorities.

“It’s enormously beneficial to have consistency in planning controls across the region.

“This leads to greater efficiencies in preparing and assessing development applications,which encourages investment and provides a boost to local jobs and increases quality housing and infrastructure for our growing population.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the community and development industry

would benefit from the simplified planning rules.

“The Central Coast has been operating under five different planning documents since Gosford and Wyong were amalgamated in 2016, each with separate controls,” Crouch said.

“We are one community and now we have one main blueprint that sets out the rules for our region.

“This new LEP creates consistency, cohesion and clarity for the community, investors, and Council staff when preparing and assessing development applications.”

Minister for Planning and Minister for Housing, Anthony Roberts, said a new web mapping tool had been launched to display all planning controls in one place.

“Rather than having to sift through hundreds of pages of different maps and pdfs, all of the councils’ planning rules are contained in one clean updated online map,” Roberts said.

“This digital leap forward means anyone from local residents to builders and beyond will be able to quickly and simply look up and find what they can do in a certain area, such as how high a structure can be.”

In the future, the CCLEP will be updated as required, in response to emerging strategic priorities for the Coast.

It applies to approximately 95 per cent of the LGA, with the remaining land either the Gosford City Centre or “deferred land” under the CCLEP, which is subject to further assessment of its environmental values.

The next stage of updating the CCLEP will be the environmental lands review, which will seek to apply contemporary land use zones to these deferred lands.

These proposed changes are expected to be publicly exhibited before the end of 2022.

Development applications will be assessed on the DCP and LEP current at the time of lodgement with Council.

The consolidated CCDCP and CCLEP will be used for development applications lodged from August 1, 2022.

Development applications lodged between June 24 and August 1, 2022, will be subject to the provisions of existing planning controls, although such applications must set out compliance with the provisions of CCLEP 2022, even if they are lodged prior to August 1, given that the adoption of CCLEP 2022 is imminent and certain.

Both plans are now available to view online through Council’s website, centralcoast.nsw.gov. au.

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Warnervale site for 104-place childcare centre Plans have been lodged with Central Coast Council for a childcare centre a 2 Wyreema Rd, Warnervale.

It is intended the centre will operate on weekdays from 7am to 6pm with 17 staff and catering for 104 children from infants through to five years old.

There will be 20 places for children aged up to two; 30 places for the two to three age group and 54 places for children aged three to five.

To make way for the new twostorey building, the development applicant wants to demolish the existing residence, metals sheds, driveway and some of the trees on the rectangular 2,1548sqm block.

There will be 26 car parking spaces, including 12 for staff and an accessible space, with vehicular access to and from Wyreema Rd via a 5.8m wide driveway and one-way movement from entry to exit.

An artist’s impression of the proposed childcare centre

The Statement of Environment Effects (SEE) says it’s a good location for a childcare centre because it is walking distance from Warnervale train station and bus services to Tuggerah, Lake Haven and Wyong, close to a neighbourhood shop, local schools, parks and sports fields

and new emerging residential estates.

The centre has been designed to fit in with the low-density area and minimise impacts on neighbouring properties in terms of privacy, acoustic and overshadowing.

This includes the siting and orientation of the childcare centre, with appropriate setbacks from neighbours, acoustic fencing and landscaped screening, especially along the frontage and eastern boundaries.

An Operational Management Plan, which accompanied the development application, shows how outdoor play times and the number of children outside at any one time will be managed to avoid noise impact on neighbours.

The development site is zoned R2 Low Density Residential where childcare facilities are permissible with consent, and although 2 Wyreema Rd, Warnervale is in the Central Coast Council area, the site is still subject to planning regulations associated with the former Wyong Council’s Local Environment Plan 2013 and Wyong Development Control Plan 2013.

The SEE says that the proposal also complies with State Environmental Planning Policy (Educational Establishments and Child Care Facilities) 2017 and Child Care Planning Guidelines and Children’s (Education and Care Services) Supplementary Care Provisions 2012.

Public submissions on the development application (1254/2022) will be received

by Central Coast Council until July 8.

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Minimum wage increase: who is set to benefit Workers on the minimum wage will receive a 5.2% pay rise following a recent decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission.

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Service helping Coast women transition from criminal justice system at risk The Women’s Justice Network (WJN) is a small not-for-profit organisation making a big impact through working with women and girls impacted by the criminal justice system, with its Central Coast case worker position in jeopardy after its funding expired on June 30.

CEO, Gloria Larman, said the organisation had been active on the Central Coast for four years, some years with funding and some years without – with fund-raising activities managing to keep a presence in the region active.

But with 12 months in funding from the Department of Justice running out on June 30, the service is in a precarious position.

“We have put in to the Department of Corrective Services to take up the funding arrangement but we still don’t know the outcome of that,” Larman said.

“It’s very upsetting for the woman we are helping on the Central Coast.

“We will definitely lose our case worker if more funding isn’t secured.

“We simply won’t be able to continue funding that position going forward.

“We may be able to keep it going for a little wile but not for a full year.

Larman said the service had helped around 100 women in the region transition from the criminal justice system to reintegrate with society.

“We provide what we call intensive wrap around case management for each woman,” she said.

“We start working with the women while they’re in custody to build rapport and work out their needs and what (situation) they are coming out to.

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Gloria Larman

they have to leave previous connections behind.

Larman said the service also has volunteer mentors who are matched with women to work on their social skills enabling them to connect to the community.

“The mentors offer friendship and solid support.

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know someone has their back.”

With many women in custody victims of domestic violence, Larman welcomed funding announced in the State Budget.

“It’s great to see the NSW government committing significant funds (in the State Budget) to the issue of domestic violence, and we need to continue shining a light on this

complex and multi-faceted issue so that all women are supported with ways to live safe and fulfilling lives,” she said.

“Through our work with women in the criminal justice system, we see first-hand the domino effect that domestic violence can have on women, pushing many into dire

emotional, psychological and financial situations which can then lead them into the criminal justice system.

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“Most women in prison have had childhood abuse or sexual abuse that is unresolved, many have been in domestic violence situations that made them turn to alcohol and drugs, and many have underlying trauma that goes untreated.”

The WJN has launched a seven-day campaign called #HelpHealWomen to raise funds for the work it does helping women and girls impacted by the criminal justice system.

The organisation is hoping to raise $180,000 to enable operations to continue.

Donations can be made at https://www. womensjusticenetwork.org. au/subscribe/ Terry Collins

Digital healthcare initiatives to get $2.1B funding Central Coast residents will benefit from a $2.1B plan by the NSW Government to support digital healthcare services, making it easier for people to keep track of their medical records or to source professional health providers.

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Victor Dominello, says that having a single state-wide clinical information system improves patient safety, continuity of care and saves people having to provide their information repeatedly to different NSW Health services.

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Victor Dominello

“Digital solutions are solving today’s problems by ensuring customers remain well informed and engaged with their healthcare providers,” he said.

The Digital Restart Fund is providing seed funding for many eHealth initiatives and the NSW Government has allocated $2.1B across four years to invest into digital transformation projects through the DRF. Some of the new digital programs include the NSW Health App, the Digital Baby Book and the Single Digital Patient Record.

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Budget funding to help Coast’s LGBTIQ community

The Coastal Twist festival has welcomed a $2M investment over three years to boost mental health support services for trans and gender diverse communities announced in last Week’s State budget.

The budget also includes $300,000 for empowerment of trans and gender diverse communities.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the funding will be used to expand ACON and Twenty10’s community-led transgender mental health services and enable Equality Australia to support future leaders of trans and gender diverse communities.

Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Festival spokesperson, Juan Iocco said ACON, Equality Australia and Twenty10 all have touch points on the Central Coast. “(This investment) is a wonderful step forward, not only touching the lives of trans and gender diverse communities but broader Australia as everyone should have the right to access safe, responsive services and when we do, we are all better off as a nation,” he said.

“It is these positive steps forward that will eventually get

The inaugural Coastal Twist festival in 2019

Central Coast local support on the ground, something not only LGBTIQ adults, youth, and parents across the Coast but the broader population have been crying out for.

“The 7,500 families who showed up with kids, grandparents, friends, and neighbours in tow for the first Coastal Twist Festival (in 2019) highlighted the multigenerational neglect of LGBTIQ communities on the

Coast was shifting through sheer people power and community led voices calling for change.”

Iocco said the Central Coast continues to fight for its own identity, with previous investment in the health care of the LGBTIQ community not reflective of a region with the third largest population in the state.

“Our recent Central Coastbased survey highlighted that

18 per cent of LGBTIQ Coasties have been discriminated against when seeking health services,” he said.

“Almost 6 per cent went further to report they do not have regular health checks on the Central Coast because they do not feel safe.

“The overall results from our Survey show that 36 per cent of the Central Coast LGBTIQ community report local based ‘appropriate health care’ as a

challenge for people currently expected to go to Newcastle or Sydney or go online for health care.

“This funding is a good thing for the whole country.”

Of the $2.3M, $1.3M will go to ACON’s new Trans Mental Health and Wellbeing service, providing up to 12 free individual counselling sessions and/or 12 mental health peer work sessions to trans women, trans men and non-binary people seeking mental health support.

Funding of $725,400 will be used to expand Twenty10’s specialist counselling and group support programs to young trans and gender diverse people and their families and carers across NSW. And $300,000 will support Equality Australia’s community capacity building program to develop leadership in trans and gender diverse communities, empowering them to engage in policy and public discussions on issues that directly impact their lives.

ACON CEO Nicolas Parkhill said the funding will help the organisation establish a tailored service that will deliver safe, inclusive, and affirming counselling and mental health

peer support services to trans people (binary and non-binary).

Twenty10 Co-Executive Directors, Terence Humphreys and Jain Moralee, said the organisation has a long history of supporting young trans and gender diverse people, their families and communities.

“This program will enable us to broaden our much-needed specialist mental health support services for young trans and gender diverse people, focusing on outreach to young people in outer metro and regional NSW,” they said.

Equality Australia Trans Equality project worker, Jackie Turner, said trans and gender diverse people’s lives are frequently the subject of public discussion, but their voices often remain unheard.

“This funding will support trans and gender diverse people to better engage in conversations that directly impact our lives, and will help improve the health and wellbeing of the community by reducing levels of social isolation,” she said.

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Green Manure Crop to the Rescue

CHERALYN DARCEY

After heavy rains and seasonal crops, you may find soil in the garden somewhat depleted of nutrients, structure, and fertility.

The soil may also be more open to disease and pests.

If growing annual produce, another issue between crops is having bare soil.

This invites weeds and causes erosion, water waste and nutrient escape as well.

While adding compost and animal manures are two ways to boost your soil health, another time-honoured organic farming practice is the planting of ‘green manure crops’.

This can increase the nutrient levels, help fix nitrogen to the

soil, retain water, and offer a cover for any bare soil.

Often these crops are dug into the garden after a time, but you can also select crops, such as beans or peas, that can double up as a harvestable crop and still help improve your soil just by being there.

After harvesting, the remaining plant matter can also be dug into the soil.

This organic material, you will also improve the actual structure and fertility of the soil.

A great example of this practice surrounds the muchloved tomato.

This plant is a very heavy feeder and will gobble up nearly all the nitrogen out of your soil.

Popping in a legume straight afterward your tomato plant is spent, like broad beans, which will fix nitrogen from the air while it grows and will restore the balance of your soil.

This is why you often hear the advice to never plant tomatoes two seasons in a row in the same place.

So why all the fuss about nitrogen? It is an essential element usually found in healthy soil and without it your plants may experience slow and stunted growth, smaller than average leaves, flowers, and fruit.

some of the suggested green manure crops you can plant are the following: fenugreek, oats, mustard, wheat, barley, oats, broad beans.

Warmer season suggestions include white millet, marigolds, soybean, cowpea, buckwheat, mung beans.

Nitrogen washes out of the soil very easily either through over watering, higher than usual rainfall or heaven forbid, flooding.

Plants that are experiencing poor growth, yellowing of leaves and stems, and dropping of leaves can indicate a lack of nitrogen.

What must be considered though, is that all plants have different nitrogen requirements and care must be taken as the over-application of nitrogen can also result in poor vegetable quality and low harvest.

Some of the most common symptoms of nitrogen deficiency in plants include the yellowing and dropping of leaves and poor growth.

Flowering or fruit production may also be delayed.

Follow the recommended nitrogen level for your intended crop and monitor the soil using a test kit, available at any nursery.

You can also quickly boost

LEARN ALL ABOUT GREEN MANURE CROPS IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND This Sunday 3rd July 9:30am - 11:30am at SWAMP (Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project) at the Old Pioneer Dairy Site on the Central Coast Wetlands has a Working bee on and their garden Guest this month is Kerrie Anderson of Synergy Permaculture Australia.

Kerrie is planting a green manure crop at SWAMP, and you are invited to come help (or watch) and learn.

No booking required, it’s free, just show up. At this working bee we will be learning about soil health and

how to maintain the health of soil through cool seasons when not in use or in a rest state.

We will particularly be learning about the implementation of utilising green manures to hold and capture nutrients in preparation for springtime planting.

This can be done for small backyard gardens to larger

garden beds. So come along, it is a family friendly morning - it will be fun and hands on.

No level of experience needed to join in. Bring along some gloves, water and morning tea. Picnics are welcome.

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nitrogen by adding compost, mulch, (especially with grass clippings), composted manure, fish emulsions, spread grass clippings or even coffee grounds.

When to Dig In Green manure crops work exceptionally well when grown between annual edible crops.

Though advice will tell you to

dig it in between two and four weeks before planting your next intended edible crop, make sure that you do this before the green manure crop sets seed.

You don’t want the green manure crop growing again but this is also shown to be the time that these crops are the highest in nitrogen.

To dig in, plough over the soil to a depth of about 30cm while allowing the green manure crop to turn over with the ploughed soil.

What Can You Plant?

Different plants used as green manure crops have different benefits and you can plant combinations at the same time to take advantage of this.

Perhaps the better known of green manure crops are the legumes, like beans, peas, lucerne and clover that work by fixing nitrogen to the soil as they grow making it available for the following crop.

If you want help controlling soil borne problems like root rot and nematodes, then try planting marigolds and brassicas, also known as green manure crops.

You will need to dig these in to attain the benefits though.

Not everything is suitable to be planted year-round but right now, in the cooler part of the year,

YOUR GARDENING GUIDE You can plant the following: culinary herbs, artichokes, broad beans, broccoli, cress, lettuce, mustard, onions, peas, radishes, shallots, spring onions, silverbeet, spinach, ageratum, alyssum, calendula, candytuft, Canterbury bells, carnation, cineraria, cornflower, delphinium, dianthus, everlasting daisy, forget-me-not, foxglove, godetia, gypsophila, hollyhock, honesty, larkspur, linaria, Livingston daisy, lobelia, nemesia, nigella, pansy, poppy, primula, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea, viola, Virginia stock, wallflower Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 10am live every Saturday on CoastFM963.

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

Archived articles can be found on Cheralyn’s Blog: www. florasphere.com Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

PLANT OF THE WEEK - Possum Banksia (Banksia baueri) I’ve fallen in love with this plant and have finally invited one into my garden. The flowers and seed pods dry very well for those interested in collecting and creating with wildflowers.

A native of south-western West Australia, it naturally does well in a Mediterranean climate and that means Possum Banksia will love in on The Central Coast.

Soil must be very well drained with a preference for sandy soil, and it will also need full sun and an open area as it requires good air flow. This plant will cope really well in coastal environments as it is salt tolerant and is also frost and drought hardy.

As for size, this banksia is manageable in most situations, only attaining a height of about 2m and a width of about 3m and that also makes it a rather good hedging plant.

An Australian Native that can be grown easily from seed it is a bit on the slow side when it comes to speed of growth.

Flowers blossom in late winter and spring and are a rather spectacular fluffy cream, brown,

yellow or orange inflorescence covered in soft grey ‘hairs’.

Leaves are classic banksia serrated edge tough foliage and are long, up to 130mm in length.

The Possum Banksia fruits are follicle covered large cones that release their seeds only after a fire. Sow seeds to the depth of seed size in individual tubes in a mix of 3 parts perlite to one of compost.

Seeds germinate between 4 and 12 weeks. Keep soil only very slightly damp until germination. Transplant out once seedling has attained a manageable size of around 10cm and protect with a tree surround if needed

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Three local athletes compete in Australian Ninja Warrior

Dylan James

NINJA WARRIOR Three athletes from the Central Coast have joined the ranks of the Australian Ninja Warriors, competing in Season Six of the spectator sport now showing on Channel 9 and 9Now. Berkeley Vale’s Dylan James, Lisarow’s Eden Hallett and Terrigal’s Ben Lewis have all emerged on the scene of the fast-growing sport, all having spent time ninja training together at Obstacle Course Racing School inTuggerah andAustralian

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After reaching up to the Grand Final in his debut season last year, Dylan returned to the toplevel obstacle course with the intention of improving on his previous result.

“It was fun, I always enjoy the whole experience of doing Ninja Warrior - it’s obviously still nerve racking getting ready with all the build-up,” Dylan said.

“In preparation, physically it’s not too much a challenge for me because I’m comfortable in my ability … it’s always the mental

preparation that’s more important.

“No matter how far I get each season, my next goal is always to come back and win.”

For the first time, Australian Ninja Warrior has opened up places for contestants as young as 16, giving them the chance to out-manoeuvre the veterans of the sport.

This brought the opportunity for Eden and Ben, both of whom are still in High School, to compete against 22-year-old Dylan and many other contestants from around the country.

For 17-year-old Eden, debuting as a ninja fulfilled a dream he held since first watching the Australian show at 12 years of age.

Whilst undertaking his final year of school at St Phillip’s Christian College, Gosford, Eden trained three times a week at the Coast ninja gyms with extra strength training as well.

“I had always enjoyed climbing, fitness and distance running as well, so I found that Australian Ninja Warrior really resonated with me,” Eden said.

“One of the things I think is

Eden Hallett

hardest about the sport is you don’t get a chance to see or practice the obstacles before you climb the course, so it’s very much hit or miss.

“It doesn’t matter how much training you have done, it all comes down to the day, how focused you are and your ability to adapt.

In Eden’s experience, the sport is encouraging of juniors who have never tried ninja training before but are looking to get involved.

“One of my favourite things

about Ninja is that is has a fantastic, supportive community, it’s always super welcoming to newcomers.

At only 16 years, Ben also gave the Ninja course his best, benefiting from his basketball history and jumping skills.

His ability to dunk on a ten-foot basketball ring and long jump over five metres prepared him well for undertaking the 4.35 metre ‘Warped Wall’ obstacle that completes the heat course.

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More women take to sailing SAILING More and more women are taking to the Brisbane Water as they participate in Gosford Sailing Club’s Adult Learn to Sail program.

While sailing has long been seen as a luxury sport dominated by men, sailors such as Minkang Sankey say it has become increasingly accessible and open to women.

“My husband encouraged me for a long-time to sail, and I had no experience at all before

joining the Gosford Sailing Club’s Adult Learn to Sail program in October 2021,” Sankey said.

“Among water sports, sailing is seen as something richer people do, yet I have found that the sailing club is open to anyone regardless of experience and background.

“Over the summer season which goes from November to March, the club offers an open class everyWednesday afternoon for people to get on the boats and experience the water.

“I have rediscovered myself.

“I had no prior knowledge and I have found that sailing suits my personality as well as being a great opportunity to engage with nature and to meet wonderful people who are always willing to help and care for each other and to meet the demanding challenges involved in sailing.”

Sankey said engagement with the water is very important for mental health and wellbeing, particularly for women.

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Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, who won Paralympic gold medals sailing in Rio and London, is encouraged by the increase in popularity for sailing by local women.

“At every level, from beginner to elite, sailing is like a meditation,” she said.

“Getting out amongst the beautiful waterways we are so

fortunate to call home and relying on the wind as your source of energy, whilst connecting with other people in doing so is absolutely invigorating and important for both personal wellbeing and the community.

“As women, we have been historically locked-out or prevented from participating in certain sports, and it is great to see more local women getting out there, learning to sail and immersing themselves in the community and in nature.”

Gosford Sailing Club also offers the SheSails program designed for female sailors looking to improve their sailing skills, meet other people and enjoy the water as part of the Australian Sailing initiative.

For more information on how to get involved, visit https://www. revolutionise.com.au/gosfordsc/ learn-to-sail/shesails/ or email sailing@gossail.com.au.

Source: Media release, Jun 24 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

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Terrigal defeats Avoca to take top spot on ladder RUGBY The rugby match of the day at Heazlett Park on June 25 saw Terrigal defeat Avoca Beach 32-15, despite the Sharks’ home advantage.

The seaside derby attracted a big crowd in great weather conditions with the home side crossing for the opening try.

But the 5-0 lead was quickly overtaken with a converted try to Terrigal to grab the lead 7-5.

A penalty goal to Adam Danckert soon after, increased the lead to 10-7.

The remainder of the first half was an even battle with both teams crossing for another try before halftime and Terrigal going into the break with an 1810 lead.

A further try to Terrigal early in the second half was countered with a third try from Avoca Beach, taking the score to 25-15.

Despite a good period of play by the home team, the Sharks

were unable to increase their score and Terrigal secured the win with a late converted try to make the final score 32-15.

Best players for Terrigal were halfback Jye Cornish, five-eight Adam Danckert and winger Ulisene Esene.

Avoca Beach were best served by halfback Mitch Magrath, fullback Mitch Briggs, who crossed for two tries, hooker Fionn Henderson-Foley and flanker Ethan Fullager.

The Razorbacks and Hornsby met at Ourimbah Rugby Park, with the Razorbacks scoring a comfortable 51-26 win.

The Razorbacks got away to a strong start 20 points on the scoreboard before Hornsby was able to respond with a first try.

Hornsby responded well early in the second half, but the Razorbacks soon regained control and raced to a 32-12 lead.

It was a high scoring second half from both teams but the

Terrigal and Avoca Beach in action

dominance of the Razorbacks in the first half had secured the victory for the home side.

Best players for the Razorbacks were hooker Jordan Clark,

flanker Jarrod Grange and winger Corbin Walters.

Best for Hornsby were winger James O’Connor, and flankers Cooper Davenport and Samuela

Kanongataa.

The Lakes were at home at Slade Park and defeated neighbouring club Warnervale 17-7.

Warnervale opened the scoring in the match with a converted try but The Lakes were quick to reply and had scored their own converted try soon after.

The home team crossed for another converted try before halftime to go to the break leading by 14-7.

The only points scored in the second half were for a a penalty goal to The Lakes to make the final score 17-7.

Best players for The Lakes were five-eight Brayden Hutchinson-Walters, lock James McCombie and No.8 Reihana Hemopo.

Warnervale was best served by No.8 Matt Martin, lock Lachlan Natapu and flanker Kye Haslam.

The Premier 1 points table sees Terrigal in the lead on 31, followed closely by Avoca Beach

on 29, Kariong on 28, The Razorbacks on 26 and The Lakes on 25.

Warnervale is sitting on 22, with Hornsby on 14 and Gosford on 10.

Women’s 10’s rugby saw Avoca Beach defeat Terrigal 1512 in a close match, while The Lakes and Hornsby recorded good wins.

Next week’s match of the day on July 2 will see The Razorbacks host The Lakes at Ourimbah Rugby Park.

At Kariong Oval, Kariong will play Avoca Beach and Gosford will travel to Pennant Hills to meet Hornsby.

The Bay Rugby Club will play Terrigal blue at The Haven Oval and in the Women’s 10’s competition Kariong/Razorbacks will meet The Lakes at Ourimbah Rugby Park and Avoca Beach will play Hornsby at Kariong Oval.

Source: Media release, Jun 26 Central Coast Rugby Union

Council adopts draft tennis plan Central Coast Council has adopted the Draft Central Coast Tennis Facility Action Plan, which outlines the strategic direction for development and sustainable management of tennis facilities across the region.

The five-year Action Plan was shaped by community consultation in partnership with Tennis NSW and feedback from multiple local operators and residents over a threeyear period.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the Plan sets the vision for the region’s 30 Council tennis centres, with

ABORIGINAL HERITAGE ASSESSMENT Navin Officer Heritage Consultants Pty Ltd has been commissioned by GHD on behalf of the Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) to conduct a cultural heritage assessment for the Waratah Super Battery Project.

The investigation is required to assess the potential impact of the proposed development of these lands on Aboriginal cultural heritage values.

The site is located within the former Munmorah Power Station, 301 Scenic Drive, Colongra, within the Central Coast local government area (LGA).

The proposal would likely be classified as a State significant project under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The project involves assessment of the installation of a battery and related infrastructure to connect the battery to the existing grid at the Munmorah site and the installation and operation of a System Integrity Protection Scheme (SIPS).

As part of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment for the project we are implementing Heritage NSW’s Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents 2010.

We invite Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the cultural significance of objects and places in the investigation area, to register an interest in a process of community consultation.

The purpose of this consultation is to assist the proponent and government authorities in the preparation and assessment of legislative requirements, permits and approvals.

Please forward expressions of interest to: The Secretary Navin Officer Heritage Consultants Pty Ltd 4/71 Leichhardt Street Kingston ACT 2604 If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact EnergyCo’s nominated representative, Mr Phil Jones at the details below: Phil Jones | Energy Corporation of NSW Office of Energy and Climate Change within the Treasury NSW Cluster Email: Phil.Jones@planning.nsw.gov.au Telephone: 0400 392 861 The closing date for this registration of interest is 15 July 2022

the aim of having a network of high-quality, inclusive tennis facilities which contribute to active lifestyles, support social engagement, are creative, enjoyable, appropriately sited, equitably distributed and sustainably managed.

“Council provides a range of sport and recreation facilities which seek to enhance the

community’s access to healthy lifestyle options, and this Action Plan’s objectives set a pathway to achieving this,” Hart said.

The objectives of the Draft Action Plan are to: increase community awareness and participation in tennis; respond to major drivers, challenges, and opportunities for tennis on

the Central Coast; improve facility governance and business modelling; engage partners and agencies in delivery of facility improvements; and manage tennis assets sustainably.

The Plan will include a fouryear renewal program to sustainably manage the lifecycle of tennis facilities and

provide a long-term strategy for repair, replacement and facility upgrade, funded as part of Council’s annual Capital Works Program.

Source: Media release, Jun 28 Central Coast Council

NOTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION OF ABORIGINAL INTERESTS Biosis is undertaking an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) and possible test excavations for the Woy Woy Waste Management Facility at Nagari Road, Woy Woy, NSW, within the Central Coast Local Government Area on behalf of Central Coast Council (Charlotte Drury, Email: Charlotte.Drury@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, Tel: 0439 821 840.

Biosis invites Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge in determining the significance of Aboriginal object(s) and/ or places in the vicinity of the above area to register their interest in a process of community consultation.

The purpose of Aboriginal community consultation is to assist Central Coast Council in preparing an AHIP application (if required) and to assist Environment and Heritage Group in the Department of Premier and Cabinet (Heritage NSW) in their consideration and determination of the application.

The project will be undertaken in accordance with the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

To register an interest in this project please contact Charlotte Allen (Email: callen@biosis.com.au, Address: 8/27 Annie Street, Wickham, NSW, 2293 Tel: (02) 4911 4040.

Please note that the name of each group that registers for consultation on this project will be provided to Heritage NSW and the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council unless the group specifies that they do not want their details released.

REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 5:00pm, 6 July 2022

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The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species.

Signs will be located at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted into NSW National Parks managed land. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

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Four represent Central Coast at state bodyboard titles Ryley Hoile in action at the titles

BODY-BOARDING A contingent of four from the Central Coast represented the region at the NSW Bodyboard Titles held at Newcastle Beach over the weekend with over 80 competitors vying for a new State Title.

Despite valiant performances,

the only place getter from the Coast was Ryley Hoile, who took third spot in the U16 division.

Other competitors from the region were Cheryl Arnold of Macmasters Beach, Lucas Magony of Noraville and Alex McAlpine of The Entrance.

Small conditions didn’t dim the light on the talent as the

state’s top bodyboarders took to the water.

With wave height less than two-foot the athletes dug deep to find the speed they needed to impress the judges.

Competitors from the Under 12s division right through to the Masters Over 45s were glad to be back in the water after COVID-19 disruptions.

Newcastle Bodyboard Club, which hosted the event, has over 85 members.

President Luke Beeton said it was a highly successful weekend with a big crowd to watch the finals, “(This) was great to see and there was some really good surfing going on,” he said.

“As a club we’re proud to be

pushing the sport and helping build momentum for the sport and it was great for us to have the opportunity to host this event for the club and community.

“We thought Sunday would be incontestable but it turned out to be perfect for finals with a little swell pulse.

“We had a lot of competitors

entered in the event and the whole club got behind the event.”

Winners of the State Titles get automatic top seeding into the Australian Surfing Championships at Port Macquarie in August.

Source: Media release, Jun 27 Surfing NSW

Mariners set to enter A-League Women FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have been granted entry into the A-League Women competition with a provisional licence granted by the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) set to begin for the 2023/24 season, pending Football Australia (FA) approval.

The professional grade league has long been identified as the missing link between large participation in grassroot club football and international success for the Matildas.

Now, the Mariners entry has ensured a 12-team A-League competition with home and away fixtures commencing from the conclusion of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia/ New Zealand 2023.

For Mariners CEO, Shaun Mielekamp, the decision has come after many years of planning and preparation.

“What I am most excited about is what this will bring to our community and how the match day experience will be something very special for every football fan to attend,” Mielekamp said.

“I know that this will excite the existing fan base of female footballers who I know will turn up to not only see some great talented players, but also to be a part of something very special for the Central Coast.

“This has been a long journey for us, but we’ve stuck true to our motto that we ‘won’t back down’. Now that we have been rewarded with a provisional licence, I cannot wait for this to explode in the way that I know it will.”

Central Coast Mariners League One Women’s team

The new A-League team is set to be an addition on top of the Academy women’s teams from Under 10’s to the FNSW League One, meaning the top

players currently at the club will have to earn their place in the professional league.

The club will also be open to scouting talent from around

Australia and have indicated the intention to sign a Head Coach before January 1, 2023, and a first player before July 1, 2023.

For Mariners Chairman, Richard Peil, the welcome news will allow progress in securing the training facilities and commercial resources essential to competing at the national level.

“The opportunity to bring a Central Coast Mariners team to the Liberty A-League Women’s was an essential component when my wife Jess and I were making the decision to invest in the club”, Peil said.

“There’s no doubt that women’s sport is on a massive growth trajectory right now in Australia, and it’s finally heading towards getting the recognition that these talented athletes deserve, so I’m thrilled

that the Central Coast Mariners have the opportunity to contribute to that.

“Just like every league the club competes in, we’re not heading into this just to fill the numbers, we’re entering to be competitive from the very first whistle!

“We have just over 12 months to bring this all together, and we have already been working hard in the background to produce a business model that is self-sustaining from day one.

“This means we have to think outside the box, do things a bit differently, call on the expertise of some of the best football brains in the country, and make sure we have solid 1, 3 and 10 year plans in place to ensure we are competitive and around for the long-term.”

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