Coast Community News 352

29 JULY 2022

ISSUE 352

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Sew what?

The State Government’s Inquiry into Homelessness amongst people aged over 55 in New South Wales held its third and final hearing at the Wyong Council Chambers ...

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Out&About

Central Coast-based sewing groups and home sewers have dedicated their time and resources to making headwear for cancer patients, with local organisations joining in on the cause and providing funding and support to purchase the materials.

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The sound of bagpipes, the swinging of kilts and the best of Highland dancing are back on the Central Coast as the International Highland Dancing Festival of Australia kicks off at the Niagara Park Stadium on July 29.

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Business

The SASS and Hats of Hope sewing groups met members from the Terrigal Wamberal Lions Club at the Cancer Council on July 27 for a ‘Thank you’ morning tea.

Crisis over … dramatic turnaround in council finances in FY22 Central Coast Council has released its draft financial accounts for the financial year ended 30 June 2022 showing a return to an operating surplus of $46.4M (excluding capital revenue), a dramatic turnaround of $117M from the previous year.

CEO, David Farmer, submitted the preliminary accounts for adoption by Administrator, Rik Hart, at the Council meeting on July 26, noting they were still subject to end of year adjustments and end of year auditing.

The major contribution to the turnaround was a $60M in

Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart

operating income to $650.8M, attributed largely to just under $26M in asset sales as well as increased property rates.

Separately, the Council reported cash flows associated with asset sales of $57.3M. Revenues from property rates and other charges totalled $366.0M in FY22, or around 56 per cent of total revenues,

representing a $34.6M increase from the previous year.

There was also a $57M decrease in costs in FY22 to $628.5M. Almost all of this decrease ($55M) came from reduced employee cost – a reduction of around one-quarter of employee costs for FY21.

Hart said the accounts represented “a great result”.

“We can now safely say the turnaround is complete (but) there’s still a lot of hard work to do within council to come (including) to deliver further productivity gains.”

Council’s unrestricted cash

balance stood at approximately $120M, or $83M in net terms after excluding the negative balance in the Water Fund.

Outstanding debt was $313M debt down from the ‘crisis’ level of $565M announced in 2020, which then included a $200 million ‘unlawful’ use of restricted funds, which was required to be paid back.

Of the current $313M in debt, $135M is in “emergency loans”.

Farmer reported that capital works expenditure came in at $107M, significantly lower than budgeted due to weatherrelated disruptions and supply chain issues.

Farmer said it was envisaged

that the underspend in capital works would be caught up within the current 4-year program.

Additional amounts were spent in FY23 on additional resources in the Development Application (DA) area to address unsatisfactory wait times as well as on additional road maintenance required in response to the heavy rains and flooding events across the local government area.

Hart also bid farewell to John Gordon from the Council’s Risk and Audit Committee in accordance with the fixed term of his appointment.

The Central Coast Industry Festival and Expo, is shaping up to be the largest industry event held in the region with 50 exhibitors, highprofile keynote speakers and nine free capability-building workshops on offer.

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Sport

Central Coast locals Nicola Olyslagers, Matthew Dawson, Bradley Woodward and Charlie Hunter, will represent Australia in hockey and athletics at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Two young people from the Central Coast have returned to their communities motivated to influence change after completing a memorable 20th anniversary of the Y NSW Youth Parliament.

Wyong’s Jayden Delbridge and Janine Southwell, from Terrigal, were among 60 students who ‘took over’ the Legislative Council for a four-day Sitting Week (1114 July) in the Parliament of NSW, as part of the year-long youth leadership and engagement program.

Students debated and passed nine important committee reports, including nearly 100 recommendations, across a range of portfolios including Aboriginal Affairs, Education, Women’s Affairs and Inclusion and Diversity.

HSC student Delbridge said it was incredible to debate in the oldest house of review after the 2021 program was delivered virtually because of the pandemic.

“You don’t really get the true experience until you are actually in the chamber where you can live like a real politician and I think that is at the core of the program,” said Delbridge, who was a member of the Education Committee.

“We can have a bit of theatrics and bit of fun but at the core of it we actually really care about the issues that we debate and we really do want to make a change.”

Delbridge was elected Leader of the Opposition in the Upper House and said the position enabled him to see firsthand the passion of young people.

“It was so inspiring to see how many young people really care, and that our future is in good hands,” the 17-year-old said.

Delbridge plans to study a Diploma of Community Services next saying the Youth Parliament had re-ignited his passion for advocacy on the Central Coast.

“It’s really re-sparked my drive and brought me back to why I advocate and that’s to give a voice to those who don’t have a voice,” said Delbridge.

Central Coast Grammar School student Janine Southwell said Youth Parliament has also helped kickstart her advocacy journey.

“I think it allows you to speak up about something you are passionate about and it brings you together with other passionate people who will push you and who will be there to support you as you develop your own ideas and improve your own confidence to stand up in open floor and get your opinion out there,’ said Southwell, who sat on the Transport and Infrastructure Committee.

“I know on the first day, I didn’t stand up in open floor at all but on the last day I stood up in nearly every debate because I felt confident I could say something and something that will make a difference.”

Member for Seven Hills Myles Waciega was announced as the 2023 Youth Governor at the closing ceremony at Parliament House on Friday 15 July.

“I am truly honoured to be your Youth Governor for next year and I can’t wait to be further involved in the Y and Youth Parliament,” said Waciega, the Shadow

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in 2022.

“This is one of the defining moments of my life; this event, the friends I’ve made, you have all been wonderful.”

Y NSW’s flagship Youth Parliament program has been operating for 20 years in NSW providing high school-age students with the opportunity to engage with civic leadership,policy development and democratic parliamentary debate.

“This remarkable program encourages and empowers inspired young people to develop their public speaking and advocacy skills in a supportive and inclusive environment,” said Louisa McKay,Y NSW Executive Leader Purpose and Impact.

“Each year we are overwhelmed by the passion and commitment young people bring to the program and this year was no exception.”

Participants came from all parts of NSW and camped at the Sydney Olympic Park Lodge for nine days, taking a bus into Macquarie Street each of the four sitting days.

More than a dozen Members of Parliament made time in their busy schedules to chair debates, Question Time, and Matters of Public Importance, offering invaluable advice and encouragement.

This year marked the first-time participants were able to meet in person for two years, with COVID-19 restrictions turning parliamentary training and sitting days into a virtual program.

Primary source: Media report Y NSW, July 2022.

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New program to develop bushfire-resilient technology NSW will become a world leader in bushfire technology commercialisation and position itself for international export of innovative bushfire solutions under a new program.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said the Bushfire Commercialisation Fund would support local innovators in translating their research into practical solutions, improving bushfire detection, preparation and response.

“A total of $16 million over three years has been allocated, with the first round of funding offering grants of between $200,000 and $8 million to individuals, companies, research institutions and universities, to help them commercialise their research,” Crouch said.

The Bushfire Commercialisation Fund will support local innovators in translating their research into practical solutions

“The devastating Black Summer of 2019-20 had a lasting impact on communities across NSW, and this funding will ensure our emergency services have the best technology to help keep our state safe.”

Minister for Science,

Innovation and Technology, Alister Henskens, said they would help create jobs and develop products that secured a brighter future for NSW by investing in home-grown talent and innovative research.

“Whether it’s artificial intelligence, drones or

predictive mapping, we need to commercialise disasterresilient practical solutions, not just in NSW, but across Australia and around the world,” Henskens said.

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery,

Steph Cooke, said the program would help to develop products that complemented the work of emergency service organisations.

“By better understanding fires and enhancing the firefighting capability of frontline personnel, we can

minimise their impact on the community and save lives,” Cooke said.

NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte said the program was the second initiative being rolled out under the Bushfire Response R&D Mission.

“The program has been modelled on the highly successful Medical Devices Fund and Physical Sciences Fund, both of which have helped to scale businesses, attract investment from private capital and build the capability of NSW’s small-to-medium enterprises in key industry sectors,” Professor DurrantWhyte said.

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Central Coast-based sewing groups and home sewers have dedicated their time and resources to making headwear for cancer patients, with local organisations joining in on the cause and providing funding and support to purchase the materials.

Cancer Council Central Coast has a community of sewing ladies who make headwear and other items such as drainage bags, pillow ports and scan bags for cancer patients undergoing treatment.

The finished products are delivered to the Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital, Gosford Private Hospital, Wyong Hospitals, and Cancer Council

NSW’s office in The Hive, Erina Fair.

Cancer Council’s community programs coordinator,Twynette Dickinson, said the items helped patients feel a little bit better about themselves during such a challenging time.

“Losing your hair during cancer treatment can be very confronting for most people, so being provided with headwear often makes patients emotional,” Dickinson said.

“The fact that they are free also helps those patients who struggle due to ongoing cancer treatment.”

The group was started by local cancer survivor, Irene Eves, who has since moved away with her family and has

left a legacy in the community, inspiring others to continue this kind offer.

Dickinson said the Cancer Council Central Coast started supporting Irene by providing labels, pins and stationery items for her sewing.

“It wasn’t long after that other ladies and home sewers started to help out, and as the group got bigger, they began working out of Hobbysew in Erina,” Dickinson said.

“Over the last 10 years, I think they’ve made nearly 1000 pieces annually for local cancer patients.

“When Irene moved away, the group decided they wanted to continue the work, and it’s now quite a large initiative.”

There are now two separate groups consisting of SASS (Sewing & Sanity Sisters) at Greenpoint Community Centre and Hats of Hope, a group at Alloura Waters Retirement Village in Davistown, plus some residents who sew at home.

Cancer Council supports the initiative by linking the treatment centres, securing funding from The Terrigal Wamberal Lions Club, and providing ongoing support to the sewing volunteers.

“A few years before COVID-19, Phillip Turner, of the Lions Club, was a hospital volunteer and heard that Irene was trying to raise money for materials,” Dickinson said.

“Originally starting at $500 a

year, the Lions Club have upped their donation and now donate $1000 annually to the sewing groups, helping them to purchase materials.”

The Sewing Basket at Kincumber has also jumped on board and is donating materials to the groups.

The two sewing groups and the Terrigal Wamberal Lions Club met for morning tea on July 27 to officially meet each other, chat and share ideas.

“It was nice for them to come together and socialise,” Dickinson said.

“Due to COVID-19, they hadn’t even met each other yet…they made such a connection that some Lions Club ladies are going to start

sewing, and some sewing ladies are going to start attending Lions Club events.

“It was a lovely morning, and it’s just a very heart-warming and positive initiative for the community.”

For anyone going through cancer treatment, Cancer Council Central Coast provides financial, emotional, and practical support for those affected by cancer.

For more information or support, contact 13 11 20 or the Erina office on 02 43364500.

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Coast organisations partner to tackle homelessness Pacific Link Housing has put together a team to participate in the Coast Shelter Sleepout, helping to raise funds for those experiencing homelessness and domestic and family violence on the Central Coast.

The Coast Shelter Sleepout will be held on Friday, August 5, at the Central Coast Stadium, where people, businesses and organisations prepare to sleep out for one night to raise funds and awareness for the issues surrounding domestic violence and homelessness.

Coast Shelter Sleepout has already hit its target amount of $100,000 and then some, with a whopping total of $116,291 raised at the time of publication.

CEO of Pacific Link Housing, Ian Lynch, said they have had a long-standing partnership with Coast Shelter helping to provide affordable, secure homes and support to those experiencing homelessness or family and domestic violence.

“We are proud to support

Coast Shelter’s sleepout again this year and have put together a team who will be braving the elements and gaining a very small insight into what it would be like to be homeless,” Lynch said.

“Unfortunately, this is a harsh reality for many of the people our organisations assist daily.

“We would appreciate any donations to support our efforts and Coast Shelter’s cause.”

Collaborations between Pacific Link Housing and Coast Shelter include initiatives such as the Domestic Violence Rapid Response program and the Tiny Homes pilot project.

One of the more recent collaborations is Pacific Link Housing’s Together Home Program, which provides a permanent home and intensive wraparound support to people who would otherwise be sleeping rough.

The NSW Governmentfunded program was announced in 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns and has provided more than 50 people experiencing homelessness

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, Pacific Link Housing CEO, Ian Lynch and Coast Shelter CEO, Michael Starr, outside one of the Tiny Homes in June 2021.

with a secure and safe home.

Lynch said that an affordable, secure home was the foremost priority, followed by a collaboration with support providers, such as Coast Shelter, that helped people find their feet again.

Pacific Link Housing and Coast Shelter also work together to facilitate long-term

housing pathways for residents after leaving crisis accommodation.

The 30-year partnership has resulted in countless success stories, including Central Coast local, Belinda, who became homeless after a relationship breakdown.

After three months of couch surfing with her children,

Belinda was offered crisis accommodation with Coast Shelter, where she received the care and support to find more permanent housing.

Belinda moved into her Pacific Link Housing property and said it was comforting to have a home for her family.

“My home is a little oasis to me,” Belinda said.

“I take such pride in it and have won Pacific Link’s Garden competition twice!”

Belinda said she was grateful for the support of both organisations and considered herself “lucky” to have a place to call home.

To give back to the community, Belinda volunteered at Coast Shelter and recently obtained a permanent part-time position at a local community organisation.

Lynch said that ending homelessness took a wholeof-community approach.

“Working collaboratively with our support partners like Coast Shelter is vital to ensure people such as Belinda are successful in keeping a roof over their head and are provided with the necessary care to help rebuild their lives and plan for the future.”

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Breakfast symposium discusses key Coast issues Over 45 community leaders gathered at Coast Shelter in Gosford on July 21 for a breakfast symposium, discussing the current Central Coast housing crisis and topics around women’s safety, community wellbeing and mental health.

Coast Shelter is a not-forprofit organisation providing specialist homelessness services and support programs on the Central Coast.

Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Su icide Prevention and Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health, Emma McBride, and Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, attended the symposium to answer questions and share

Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, attended the breakfast symposium on July 21.

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we really felt a sense of positivity for the future of our community.

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MP, David Harris MP, business leaders from health, food manufacturing, banking, licenced clubs, media, philanthropy and the not-forprofit sector, as well as several Coast Shelter board members and staff.”

Dr Reid said it was great to see leaders from all levels of government, the business community and nongovernmental organisations all discussing key issues affecting the Central Coast, such as housing availability, women’s safety and health matters.

“As a member of a new incoming federal government, it was a welcome opportunity to discuss how the federal government that I will be a part of will address these issues and work collaboratively with

stakeholders on the Central Coast,” he said.

“I would like to thank Coast Shelter for organising and working so hard to improve the lives of many on the Central Coast.”

McBride said housing and homelessness were significant issues in the community.

“As the Assistant Minister for Mental Health, I understand the strong link between insecure housing and people’s wellbeing,” McBride said.

“That’s why our government is working with community leaders and advocates to create change and work towards a better future for all Australians.”

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State inquiry into homelessness hearing on Central Coast The State Government’s Inquiry into Homelessness amongst people aged over 55 in New South Wales held its third and final hearing at the Wyong Council Chambers on Thursday, July 21, receiving first-hand accounts from local service providers and people experiencing homelessness.

The inquiry was established on March 23 this year with the intention to address the rising cohort of older Australians experiencing homelessness today, many for the first time, and to make recommendations to the State government.

Committee member, Ms Abigail Boyd, MLC initiated the inquiry in partnership with a group of stakeholders in the homelessness sector and is hopeful the State government will take a leading role in finding solutions informed by the inquiry.

“With a government majority inquiry, when we actually produce the report, hopefully it will have recommendations that the government will take seriously,” Boyd said.

“I am worried that they will put in recommendations that

will put the responsibility on the Federal government instead of the State government, but we will wait and see.

Boyd is confident that homelessness is an issue that can be solved, believing the solutions are in temporary and long-term housing as well as effective homelessness prevention services.

“I will be looking for the number one recommendation to be that we invest in more social housing, but then I think we need to adopt the ‘Home at Last’ Victorian model which gives people homes before they are homeless.

“You stop them at the moment before they become homeless and then you provide wraparound services to make sure they get back on their feet.

“With older women in particular it is difficult, and that’s where we need to have more coordinated services and links between domestic and family violence services and homelessness services to make sure those people don’t fall between the gap before it’s too late.”

A number of Central Coast homelessness and housing service providers and community groups spoke at

Coast & Country Primary Care’s CEO, Kathy Beverley (right), Health on the Streets Team Leader, Joel Smeaton (left) and Coast Shelter CEO, Michael Starr (centre) at Central Coast Council, June 21

the hearing, offering guidance through local statistics, challenges, success stories and advise on what government support can help the delivery of their programs.

These include Coast Shelter, Pacific Link Housing, Coast & Country Primary Care, Bungree Aboriginal Association, Uniting, Coast Hands, Action on Housing

Older Women and the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Woy Woy. With many challenges and ideas highlighted, the most common suggestions were to increase the stock in social and affordable housing, better collaboration between local and statewide services, accurate data collection and

holistic approaches that go beyond simply putting roofs over people’s heads.

For Bungree CEO, Suzanne Naden, the lack of housing is an issue that can only be solved through partnerships between the homelessness and housing sectors, State and Federal government.

“As a community housing

provider, it is an obligation under our registration to create and develop more housing options, or a housing continuum,” Naden said.

“We would like to do that, and we have the resources to be able to do that and go into partnership with the likes of Pacific Link Housing on new builds, however on the Central Coast we are landlocked – community housing providers can only pay the value of the land and we can’t go above or beyond because we’re not-forprofit.

“So at the end of the day we have to work collaboratively across all the sectors to assist our older population to live comfortably.

“We also need to ensure that the NSW government will work with the Commonwealth government to address some of the access and eligibility for services and supported services for the aging population,” Naden said The inquiry has completed the three scheduled hearings, the first two being in Sydney and Parramatta, and is due to complete its report by September 30, 2022.

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Community concerned over Davistown Wharf safety A petition has been created by concerned community members asking for the Lintern Street Wharf in Davistown to be restored.

Created by a resident, Pamela Israel, the petition has garnered 186 signatures.

“The very popular boat ramp and public wharf at Lintern St Davistown require urgent restoration,” Israel said.

“They have both become extremely degraded due to many years of use and neglect, and the approach to the wharf for commuters and tourists who travel on the local commuter ferry is currently very unsafe.

“The surface is uneven and needs levelling with the concurrent restoration of the seawall to allow equity of access for all, including the

elderly, families with strollers and others with mobility issues.”

Israel added that the boat ramp was also in poor condition requiring an upgrade to allow safe boat access to and from the Lintern Channel.

“The bitumen approach also needs resurfacing to ensure the safety of the many locals who use this important piece of community infrastructure,” Israel said.

“It is hoped that this area will be improved to match the standard of the recent wharf restorations at Central Wharf and Amy St Wharf at Davistown and the commuter wharf at Woy Woy.” A Central Coast Council spokesperson said the upgrading of council wharves was generally funded by the

The petition to upgrade the Lintern Street Wharf in Davistown has gathered 186 signatures

Bridge and Wharf program via the Capital Works Program.

“Wharves considered for inclusion in the Bridge and Wharf Program are objectively assessed and prioritised via

application of a range of technical criteria, which results in a priority ranking,” the spokesperson said.

“Projects with the highest priority are then considered for

an allocation of funding in developing delivery programs … the Lintern Street Wharf has been assessed and listed for consideration of funding in line with this process.

“Based on its current ranking, the project is not currently the highest priority; however, it is likely to be upgraded within the 10-year capital works program, subject to future adoption by Council.”

The spokesperson said that future works would include a floating pontoon and improved accessibility, and grant funding opportunities would be considered.

“Until works are undertaken, the Lintern Street Wharf is being routinely inspected as part of the maintenance management program,” they said.

“Identification of any safety concerns result in the scheduling of maintenance works on a priority risk basis.”

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Marine Rescue operation prepares crews to save lives Marine Rescue specialists from the Central Coast and Sydney put their skills to the test on July 23 and 24, searching for “victims” missing at sea in a major maritime capability operation around Broken Bay. The search was the focus of a two-day regional Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) designed to test marine search and rescue practices and coordination.

Volunteers from eight Marine Rescue NSW units were among more than 115 specialists taking part, including 12 members from Central Coast Marine Rescue.

The exercise is based on a scenario involving a search for multiple victims after a recreational fishing boat is reported missing off the coast at Broken Bay. Volunteers from all eight units also undertook incident management exercises onshore and presentations by

The Central Coast Marine Rescue team consisted of two jet skis and one larger vessel.

the attending emergency services.

Minister for Emergency Services, Resilience and Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke, said the exercise was the largest of five held across the state this winter to test the readiness of marine rescue agencies ahead

of the busy boating season.

“Training opportunities like this are vital to help our crews stay sharp and ready to save lives when more people take to the water in the warmer months,” Cooke said.

“Over the past 12 months,

Marine Rescue volunteers responded to 3,896 calls for emergency assistance, the second highest on record despite the wettest start to a year on record.”

In the last year, Central Coast Marine Rescue has completed 79 emergency rescues in the

area.

Cooke said these exercises were vital to honing marine rescue skills and cooperation between the agencies, ensuring that everyone was able to respond as quickly and safely as possible during such emergencies.

“Tragically, over the past year, 14 boaters and paddlers have lost their lives, and I urge everyone heading out on the water to do their bit by always wearing a lifejacket and logging on with their local Marine Rescue base,” Cooke said.

“This is essential to ensure that we have the best possible chance of quickly finding and rescuing someone in the water in an emergency when time is of the essence.”

Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner, Alex Barrell, said the event was a major component of the ongoing professional training program for their highly skilled boat crew and operators.

“Our volunteers are trained to the highest standards for their roles, and the on-water experience they gain from this exercise helps keep them rescue-ready around the clock,” Barrell said.

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Flood recovery and community support

Council teams remain on ground, focused on making areas safe for the community. This includes clearing debris from roads, footpaths, public spaces and repairing the significant damage to our road networks across our local government area, our lakes, and coastal foreshores.

Recovery access points

Three new Recovery Hubs have opened at Chittaway, Wyong and San Remo this week, in addition to the two hubs at The Entrance and Spencer to assist flood impacted residents and businesses across the Central Coast.

The Recovery Hubs provide face-to-face support on: • Emergency accommodation • Finance assistance • Mental health support • Community support services • Legal and Insurance guidance • Clean-up advice

More to a modern library than books

We’ve just finished maintenance and improvement works at Toukley, Tuggerah, Kincumber, Lake Haven, Woy Woy and Bateau Bay libraries so now is the perfect time to swing by and take advantage of all that your local library offers.

You can do more than borrow books at Council’s libraries; • Study spaces • Author events • Workshops • Adult and children programs • Magazine subscriptions • eLibrary • Mobile library • Music and DVDs •

Computer and internet access, and much more.

Find out more at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries

Have your say on flying of flags and street banners

The Draft Flying of Flags Policy, Draft Street Banner Policy, and Draft Street Banner Guidelines are now on public exhibition for broad community feedback.

Two separate policies were developed which balance and distinguish the significance of flying official flags and ensuring all relevant protocols are met, while providing opportunities for our various banner infrastructure to be widely utilised and accessible to the whole community.

Council proudly flies the Australian Flag and has a firm commitment to ensuring our national flag flies continually and appropriately.

The drafted policies and guideline are designed to provide clarity to local community organisations, residents, and businesses regarding Council’s approach to the management of these assets, with alignment to best practice and protocols required for the flying of official flags.

Go to yourvoiceourcoast.com by 26 August 2022

Please share this information with any neighbours, friends or local residents impacted by flooding who may need support.

For location and opening hours of the Recovery Hubs, plus other recovery and clean up information, search ‘weather event recovery’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Mental health advice and support

If you or someone you know needs support during this time, there are services available through NSW Government to assist. Call NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511 or go online to nsw.gov.au/floods/health-and-wellbeing/ mentalhealth-support

Don’t miss out on the last Chemical Cleanout events for 2022

Make your home safer and dispose of chemicals the right way, by clearing out your unwanted and out-ofdate hazardous items from your home, garage, or shed for free with Council’s upcoming Chemical Cleanout events. Held 9am-3.30pm at • Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August - Kincumber Landfill, Kincumber • Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August at Council’s Charmhaven Depot, Charmhaven.

For more information, search ‘chemical cleanout’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Tell us what you think about dogs in open space

Our draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan is now on exhibition, with over 1000 community members already having their say.

The Action Plan has been prepared in consideration of the diversity of demands that are placed on our open space network, protection and enhancement of natural environments, the preservation of public places, recreation and sporting needs of the community, dog owners and those who do not want to interact with dogs in public places.

Have your say online at yourvoiceourcoast.com

The next Central Coast Council ordinary meeting will be held on 23 August.

Members of the public are welcome to attend, and these meetings are webcast live on YouTube. For more information, search ‘council meetings’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

What’s on?

Find all events at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events

National Tree Day

We will be celebrating National Tree Day with two community planting events. Join us to rejuvenate the area and learn about our environment.

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Sunday 31 July

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Search ‘tree day’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events

Did you know?

Council has 30 tennis facilities across the Central Coast which are run by either Council, or clubs and community groups – many of which are free to use! Tennis is a great activity for all ages including seniors, as it’s low impact and helps maintain balance and coordination skills. It’s also a perfect way to catch up with friends and family.

To find a tennis facility near you, search ‘tennis’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Rock fishing safety gets a funding boost Central Coast rock fishers will now have access to more safety measures, with Surf Life Saving NSW and the NSW Government partnering to reduce fatalities and injuries on the coastline.

The NSW Recreational Fishing Fund will invest $205,000 into a new Rock Fishing Safety and Skills program, which Surf Life Saving NSW will deliver.

Minister for Agriculture, Dugald Saunders, said the funding would deploy 1,000 life jackets to at-risk coastal communities.

“Life jackets are a no-brainer; they save lives,” Saunders said.

“Hundreds of volunteers work tirelessly every day to look after our swimmers, surfers and fishers, and now we are giving them a helping hand by ramping up safety measures for rock fishing.”

Director of Surf Life Saving

Central Coast, Simon Cusack, said it was great to see the NSW Government supporting surf life saving efforts to reduce rock fishing tragedies.

“We as volunteers see the tragic outcome of what happens when you don’t wear a life jacket,” Cusack said.

“Wearing a quality life jacket can, for the majority of the time, save your life and gives us a greater chance of rescuing you if you get washed in by a wave.

“The last tragedy we had was at Snapper Point where others warned a fisherman not to go down onto the ledge where he was standing … a wave washed him off the rocks, and he tragically lost his life.”

According to the NSW Government, rock fishing is one of the most dangerous sports in Australia, with an average of eight people dying each year in NSW from rock fishing-related accidents.

Cusack said rock fishing

In 2021, 20 per cent of all drownings in Australia were rock fishers.

could be hazardous due to ocean waves being rough, rogue and unpredictable.

“The waves you don’t see are the ones that get you, and a lot of the time, it’s in the remote locations, which means our response time is longer,” he said.

“I’m not saying don’t go rock fishing … but please do it safely, look at the weather

forecast, never fish alone, tell someone where you are going and always wear a life jacket.

Cusack said the areas where rock fishers were predominantly in danger were Snapper Point and Frazer Park Beach, located near Catherine Hill Bay and around the rocky shore at Avoca Beach and Winne Bay. “It is mandated in the Central Coast Council area that you

must wear a life jacket when fishing,” Cusack said.

“There is signage that says it, but unfortunately, the fine is too small, and it’s not regulated enough.”

Under the NSW Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016, when in a declared area, it is required by law to wear an appropriate life jacket; this also includes children and anyone helping

to fish.

Rock fishing in a declared area without an appropriate lifejacket may result in a $100 on-the-spot fine.

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke, said the NSW Government’s partnership with Surf Life Saving NSW was more important than ever before.

“We have seen far too many tragic deaths and near misses involving rock fishers this year which is why we are rolling out the largest ever rock fishing safety campaign in our state’s history,” Cooke said.

The funding for this project is part of the NSW Government’s recent $6 million boost to the Recreational Fishing Grants program, which facilitates the development of new amenities, species protection programs and research and education across NSW. Hayley McMahon

Mehan backs council election petition State Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, threw his support behind the NSW Legislative Assembly ePetition, calling for a review into the announcement by the State Government that Central Coast Council elections won’t be held until 14 September 2024.

Mehan’s announcement comes after the NSW Greens last week threw their support

behind the petition.

Local resident, Mr Gregory Knott, wants the election to be held sooner and has initiated the ePetition which has attracted 448 signatures to date. This petition will be open for signatures until 19 December 2022.

The premise behind the petition is that the announced date “will leave Central Coast residents without a voice for almost 4 years and no local democracy. Currently, Central

Coast residents have no input into local issues.

“The Central Coast is in a state of disrepair with dangerous potholes on major roads, local parks overgrown, vandalised and some closed for extended periods.

“Residents of the Central Coast deserve a say on this issue,” Mr Mehan said.

“I commend Mr Knott for taking this initiative and being the voice for others on the Central Coast. I encourage

everyone to have their say on this issue.”

“Should 20,000 sign the ePetition a special debate occurs in State Parliament” said Mehan.

The petition can be found by searching online at the State Parliament website www. parliament.nsw.gov.au Primary source: Media release, 29 July 2022 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance

Gregory Knott (left) and David Mehan MP outside Council

Mega sanctuary proposal sent to Ministers In the light of the recent reports into wildlife extinction in Australia, Pearl Beach resident Dr Van Davy has forwarded a proposal to create a socalled ‘Mega-Sanctuary’ across large parts of the Central Coast to incoming Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and NSW Treasurer Matt Kean.

The proposal is largely based upon successful fenced sanctuaries already in operation around Australia, including Calga’s Walkabout Wildlife Park and several sanctuaries operated by Australian Wildlife Conservancy across the country.

This month’s State of the Environment review into Australia’s wildlife species highlights the dire situation many native animals and plants face in the coming years.

The review written by

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One of the fenced sanctuaries run by AWC in Western NSW.

scientists in 2021 was held back by the previous government until after the federal election.

The report found significant changes in numerous Australian ecosystems over the past five years, with at least 19 showing signs of collapse or near collapse after recent droughts and fires, as well as an increase in invasive species, land clearing and mining within

endangered ecosystems.

Davy said that the current set of measures was failing and that his preliminary research into fenced sanctuaries and found they are incredibly successful in preserving and regenerating wildlife and natural ecosystems.

“You only have to take a quick visit to the privately built Calga Wildlife Sanctuary to see the

incredible variety of animals and plants that thrive there,” said Dr Davy.

“My proposal is much more ambitious in size as it would involve many 100s of kilometres of fencing, the systematic eradication of foxes and cats along with sizable management, research and service capacity.

In his proposal to the Ministers Dr Davy writes:

“The goal I seek is construction, over time, in phases, of a fenced, wellstaffed & scientifically led, firemanaged, indigenous influenced, feral-free megasanctuary for Australian flora & fauna … comprising abutting National Parks which surround the Sydney Basin.’

His proposal incorporates almost all of the existing National Parks west of the M1 on the Central Coast stretching all the way to the Blue Mountains.

In his submission, Davy refers to work done already in this area by privately funded groups such as the Australian Wildlife Conservatory which manages more cat- and fox-free land than any other organisation on mainland Australia, including five of the six largest fenced areas.

It is not only private organisations that are building such sanctuaries.

In Dr Davy’s submission, he

discusses the recent decision by the Victorian Government to build a mega sanctuary of 60,000 hectares at the Wilson’s Promontory National Park.

“Fenced sanctuaries have also become a significant part of New Zealand’s wildlife conservation efforts over the last decade with large fences successfully protecting endangered species across the north and south islands.”

Dr Davy admits that such a mega-sanctuary would be a major undertaking and take many years to build, though he also points to the enormous cultural and economic opportunities such a project would present, not only in tourism, research and management but in engaging generations of Australians to work hard for the Australian environment.

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Two bodies found in Lake Macquarie The body of a man was located in waters near Lake Macquarie on Tuesday 26 July, following an extensive air and sea search.

The search for the man by emergency services commenced around 2:30pm on Monday, 25 July, after the body of a woman was located in waters near Moonee Beach The woman, believed to be in her 80s, was treated at the scene; however, she could not

be revived.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District attended and established a crime scene.

Inquiries confirmed that the man, who was known to the woman, was also missing in waters nearby.

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PolAir located the body of a man about 2.5km south of Birdie Beach – which was recovered by officers attached the Marine Area Command a short time later.

While the man is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be the missing man who is aged in his 70s.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Source: NSW Police Media

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the Central Coast.

Geraldine Cassidy, aged 13, was last seen at a school on Bellevue Road, Tumbi Umbi, about 8am on Tuesday 26 July 2022.

After failing to return home, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes were notified and commenced inquiries to locate her.

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concerns for her welfare due to her age.

Geraldine is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori

appearance, about 135cm – 145cm tall, of thin build, with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

She was last seen wearing a school uniform which consisted of a white shirt, black shorts and carrying a laptop bag.

Anyone with information about Geraldine’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: NSW Police Media

Mystery tree deaths on Ettalong foreshore Dud trip to weekend booster clinic

Community group Grow Urban Shade Trees aka GUST has alerted the council to the dying Banksia trees on Ettalong foreshore along The Esplanade.

“Suddenly seven beautiful and iconic local native shade/ habitat trees are dying and there are, what look to be, drill holes at their base,” said GUST Spokesperson Jennifer Wilder “The death of these trees will be a huge loss for pedestrians,

beachgoers and wildlife who visit this stretch opposite the Atlantis apartments.

“It will also threaten the stability of the dunes and therefore any infrastructure nearby.”

GUST is asking locals who may have more information on this to contact Central Coast Council via email to: ask@ centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Travelled by train from Woy Woy to Gosford then taxi Gosford Hospital only to be told Sunday walk-in vaccine clinic is closed.

Taxi back to Gosford station and train back to Woy Woy. End result – no second booster, two train and taxi trips, and half a day wasted.

Source: Media statement, 24 July 2022 Jennifer Wilder, GUST

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Behind our rising electricity bills As Coasties struggle with the rising cost of everything, and a cold, wet winter, there is some sobering news about the cost of electricity.

According to the CSIRO and AEMO, the cost of generating electricity in 2021 was about $60 per kWh for wind and solar, about $90 per kWh for coal and about $150 per kWh for gas.

Renewable power was about half the cost of fossil fuel power.

This year the international spot price for coal and gas has risen by between 400% and 500%.

As a consequence, the cost of generating coal and gas power is now between $300 and $500 per kWh, while the cost of renewable power hasn’t changed.

In NSW, we still get more than 70% of our power from coal and gas plants, so the average cost of generating our power has risen by more than 300% while the retail charge we pay has only risen by 15 to 20%.

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Coal and gas plants can no longer compete with cheaper renewals – they are becoming increasingly unprofitable, and hence are not being adequately maintained.

Recently 45% of all the coal power plants on the national power grid were offline at the

same time.

Others simply refused to run because they were losing money.

We now find ourselves in a situation where the fossil fuel generators are hopelessly unreliable and uneconomic and are not worth repairing or replacing, but building the renewables, storage and grid we need to replace them has barely begun.

The fossil fuel generators are now in a position to hold the country to ransom as they prepare for their retirement.

South Australia has only a small coal industry and is already running on about 80% renewables.

As a consequence, their power bills are already more than 40% lower than ours and the gap is growing.

There are die-hards who will argue that only coal and gas power can keep the lights on.

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Meanwhile we need to be prepared … having spent the past 30 years very deliberately not planning an orderly transition to renewables, we now find ourselves in a disorderly transition.

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Some time ago I wrote in about the state of Walkers Ridge.

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There is a council yard 30 minutes away from Walkers Ridge with all the equipment that is needed for the job.

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Highland dancing festival flings back to the coast

The sound of bagpipes, the swinging of kilts and the best of Highland dancing are back on the Central Coast as the International Highland Dancing Festival of Australia kicks off at the Niagara Park Stadium on July 29.

Central Coast Highland Dancing chairman, Douglas McFarland, said the annual event would bring a piece of Scottish culture back to the community, offering something for everyone.

“After not being able to run since 2019, families, competitors and spectators are more excited than ever to return to the home of Highland Dancing here in Gosford,” he said.

“This event will see over 250 competitors travel from all over Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to compete, with judges coming from as far as Scotland and Canada.

“It’s the first event to welcome international guests since the pandemic.”

The International Highland Dancing Festival of Australia has also hit a new record this year, offering 70 events from July 29 to 31.

The Choreography Gala will commence at 6 pm on Friday, July 29, and is an excellent opportunity to see performances in a non-competitive environment, with spectators treated to hours of Scottishinspired costumes and music.

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Highland dancer, Ella Martin

will be held on Sunday, July 31, showcasing 12 separate categories of dancers competing in single age groups.

The Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc committee said they had been waiting years to

welcome dancers and their families back to Gosford for a memorable face-to-face weekend.

During the height of COVID-19, the spirit of Highland Dancing was kept alive in 2020 with the

introduction of the Interactive Highland Dancing Festival.

In this event, 3,000 Highland dancing participants from around the world shared their passion online using global backdrops.

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Get ready to rock at Laycock Central Coast residents are invited to rock out at the Laycock Street Community Theatre as the production of School of Rock The Musical hits the stage on July 29, showcasing a cast of kids shredding guitars, pounding drums and rocking out live.

Presented by the Gosford Musical Society, School of Rock is based on the 2003 hit film starring Jack Black, following the story of a wannabe rock star, Dewey Finn, as he turns a class of students into a riffscorching, all-conquering rock band.

Director Rosie Ross said the production would be a treat for all ages showcasing how music unites and encourages inner superstars to shine.

“School of Rock encourages self-discovery through the power of live music, which resonates with me; I find myself getting lost in an eclectic range of music, connecting to

School of Rock cast having fun and working hard at rehearsals

different sounds that match my mood,” Ross said.

“I also love directing musicals and dramatic performers, and this piece of theatre not only encompasses the usual

singing, dancing and acting associated with a musical but allows me to work incredibly close with my husband and musical director, Ben Ross.

“The show incorporates

performers from ages nine to 70, with some of the youngest performers playing instruments live on stage!”

Opening night is Friday, July 29 and will remain at Laycock

Community Theatre until Saturday, August 13, with multiple dates and times available for everyone to catch the show that’s hitting all the right notes.

Ross said the production would feature all original songs from the film, plus some brand new ones by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with musical direction

by Ben Ross and choreographed

by Rayelle Robyn.

“Due to COVID, we have been paused with rehearsals several times and have seen many of our wonderful cast and production team struck down at various points,” Ross said.

“Now, at the pointy end of rehearsals, we are hoping that this latest COVID wave won’t have too heavy of an impact.

“The whole team, cast, crew and production are very excited to have an audience to perform in front of; this audio-visual spectacular, along with the truly heartfelt story, is one for all ages.”

For more information or to purchase tickets to School of Rock The Musical, visit coastboxoffice.com.

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Jazz and Swing days are back Live jazz and swing sessions are back at the Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) after a pandemic induced hiatus.

The CCLC Jazzleague has been a local music institution for almost 30 years, having featured incredible live music for local aficionados and new comers alike.

Over the years the sessions have been a showcase for the famous bands of the last century such as Graeme Bell Stars, the Paul Furniss San Francisco Jazz Band and Tom Baker’s Chicago Seven.

To kick off a new monthly

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format, the August 7th session will feature legendary trumpeter Greg Englert and his Armstong Tribute Band together with some of the Central Coast’s finest jazz musicians.

Greg is one of a few trumpet players to have played Louis Armstrong’s trumpets at the Louis Armstrong Archive and has performed with the Louise Armstrong Eternity Band at Birdland in New York City.

The new monthly format will be held on the first Sunday of the month in the afternoon from 2 pm to 5 pm.

The coming month’s sessions are locked in with September featuring Dorian Mode’s

Greg Englert’s (left) and his Armstrong Tribute Band at the Jazzleague

Bathtub Gin Orchestra, October’s session led by Carolyn Packer’s Rhythm Aces

The Jazzleague has had a diverse range of activities over the years, including trips to

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Travelling North set to open at Woy Woy Little Theater Woy Woy Little Theatre is set to open a three-week season of Davis Williamson’s classic play Travelling North on August 5.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and artist.

Survived by children Adam, Anton and Crea.

Will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Aged 86 Years Family and friends are warmly invited to celebrate the life of Bela to be held on Wednesday 3rd August 2022, in the Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park commencing at 11.30am.

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and in November The Great Gatsby Orchestra will be playing Charlestobera hits.

Jazz Festivals, special events and river cruises.

Jazzleague president Peter Cowden said, “Young bands have been introduced to the Jazz Family and over $65,000 in scholarships have been awarded to encourage Jazz for youngsters by way of members’ donations & fundraising”.

All ages are welcome and entry is free, though partons are asked to buy a $10 strip of raffle tickets to help pay for the band.

More information about Jazzleague can be found on their website: jazzleague.net

The play follows Frank and Frances, who find a new life, much to the consternation of their conventional children.

Their dream takes them north to the sunshine, but no sooner do they find their paradise than signs of mortality betray Frank’s lion spirit.

Travelling North is Williamson’s tribute to the generation that fought for change in Australia from the ‘30s to the ‘70s.

Set in the early ‘70s, the

beautiful play explores the attitudes of the era and reinforces that life is about renewal, growth and moving on.

The group has pulled together a great cast of new and regular performers under the direction of Andrew Thomson.

Newcomer Simon Doctor plays Frank with audience favourite Christine Vale in the role of Frances.

The daughters are played by Kelli Ward as Helen, Diane Warman as Sophie and Karen Rowe as Joan.

Mark Austin plays Saul, the local doctor, and David Wicks plays Freddy the new

northern neighbour.

Douglas Kent doubles up as Marriage Celebrant and Gallery Attendant.

This is a beautifully written play with two wonderfully drawn characters dealing with the complexities of lives well lived at it centre.

Travelling North plays for three weekends from August 5 at Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy. All bookings and payments are to be made online at wwlt. com.au.

Call 4344 4737 for help with booking.

Source: Media release, July 23 Woy Woy Little Theatre

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] Catalyst (PG) [s] Escape From The City [s] 7:30 ABC News At Noon [s] 9:00 Mystery Road: Origin (PG) [s] 11:30 Grantchester (PG) [s] 12:00 Kevin’s Grandest Designs (PG) [s] 1:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 4:00 The Drum [s] 5:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 Movin’ To The Country: 7:00 Western Australia (PG) [s] Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) [s] 8:30 Time (M n,v) [s] Baptiste: Vertrouwen (M n,v) [s] 10:00 ABC Late News [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS 12:00 HELL (M) [s] Aftertaste (M l,s) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] 6:00 rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage (PG) [s] 7:00 rage Guest Programmer 10:00 (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Vera: Castles In The Air (M) [s] 12:00 Midsomer Murders: The Ghost Of Causton Abbey (PG) 2:00 The ABC Of Sarah Ferguson 4:00 (PG) [s] Back Roads: Boulia, Queensland [s] 6:00 Landline [s] Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities 7:00 Of The World: Rome (PG) [s] David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef: Visitors (PG) [s] 8:30 ABC News [s] Grantchester (PG) [s] 10:00 The Split (M l) [s] Mystery Road: Origin [s] Capital (M s) [s] rage: Splendour In The Grass 12:00 Special (MA15+) [s] rage (PG) [s] rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] 7:00 The World This Week [s] 10:00 Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Landline [s] Movin’ To The Country [s] Dream Gardens (PG) [s] 3:35 A Dog’s World With Tony 4:00 Armstrong (PG) [s] Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico: 6:00 San Diego To Baja California 7:00 Back To Nature [s] Art Works [s] 8:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass (PG) [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities 10:00 Of The World: Berlin (PG) [s] Mystery Road: Origin (M l) [s] Small Axe: Education (M) [s] 12:00 Fires (M l) [s] Squinters (M l,s) [s]

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

Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Opening Ceremony *Live* From Birmingham [s] Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Criminal Confessions: Grove City, Ohio (PG) [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Opening Ceremony Highlights [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1: Evening *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1: Night *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1: Late *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1: Overnight *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1: Morning *Live* From Birmingham [s] Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] Movie: “The Time Machine” (M) (’02) Stars: Guy Pearce Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 1: Highlights [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Afternoon *Live* From Birmingham [s] Seven News [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Evening *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Night *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Late *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Overnight *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Morning *Live* From Birmingham [s] Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] Better Homes And Gardens Movie: “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” (M v) (’15) Stars: Dylan O’Brien, Ki Hong Lee Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 2: Highlights [s] Seven News [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 3: Evening *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 3: Night *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 3: Late *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 3: Overnight *Live* From Birmingham [s]

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

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9:50 11:45 12:40 1:35 2:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 10:00 11:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:20 10:20 10:50 11:40 12:30 1:30 4:00

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Movie: “Love, Bubbles & Crystal Cove” (PG) (’21) Stars: 8:00 Stephanie Bennett, Jesse 8:30 Hutch, Pricilla Mudaliar 12:00 9Honey - Queen Elizabeth: 1:00 2:10 The Queen, Diana, Camilla 2:30 And Kate (PG) [s] 3:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:30 NRL: Eels v Panthers *Live* From CommBank Stadium [s] 7:30 NRL: Golden Point [s] 8:40 Movie: “Blown Away” (M l,v) (’94) Stars: Jeff Bridges, 9:40 Tommy Lee Jones, Suzy Amis 10:40 Getaway (PG) [s] Home Shopping 11:40 Religious Programs 12:40 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:30 Today Extra Saturday [s] 8:30 Everything Outdoors [s] 9:00 Animal Embassy [s] Arctic Vets (PG) [s] 9:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 12:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 12:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 12:50 NINE News Saturday [s] 2:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 2:30 Movie: “Instant Family” (M) (’18) Stars: Mark Wahlberg, 3:00 Rose Byrne, Isabela Merced, 4:00 Gustavo Escobar, Julianna 4:30 Gamiz, Octavia Spencer 5:00 Movie: “Daddy’s Home 2” (PG) 6:00 (’17) Stars: Will Ferrell, Mark 6:30 Wahlberg, Mel Gibson A+E After Dark (M l,mp) 7:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 9:30 Animal Embassy [s] 10:30 Home Shopping 11:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 12:30 6:00 Arctic Vets(PG) [s] 8:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 8:20 Weekend Today [s] 9:30 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 12:00 2:30 Bondi Lifeguard World 3:00 Adventures (PG) [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 3:30 NRL: Dragons v Cowboys *Live* From Netstrata Jubilee 4:00 Stadium [s] 4:30 NINE News Sunday [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 5:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 6:30 Social Media Murders: The 7:30 Murder Of Alex Rodda (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: The Invitation (M l,s,v) [s] 9:00 Unspeakable Crime - The Killing Of Jessica Chambers: 10:00 The Retrial: Will There Be Justice For Jessica (M) [s] 11:00 Suspect Number 1 (M) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs

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

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The Talk (PG) [s] 5:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:00 The Bold And The Beautiful 8:00 (PG) [s] 9:00 10 News First [s] 9:50 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 11:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] 1:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:35 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:05 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:00 (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] 6:00 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 7:35 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised Just For Laughs Australia 9:25 (M s) [s] The Project (PG) [s] 10:20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 10:25 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:00 Religious Programs [s] 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 8:00 Wildlife Rescue Australia [s] 9:10 What’s Up Down Under [s] 10:05 Australia By Design: 11:00 Architecture [s] Studio 10: Saturday [s] 1:00 Planet Shapers [s] 2:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:20 The Living Room (PG) [s] 4:00 Pooches At Play [s] Taste Of Australia With 4:30 Hayden Quinn [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] 5:30 Roads Less Travelled (PG) [s] 6:30 Farm To Fork [s] 7:35 10 News First [s] Luxury Escapes (PG) [s] 8:30 Wildlife Rescue Australia (PG) [s] 9:30 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 10:25 The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 11:25 Home Shopping 1:30 5:00 Religious Programs [s] 7:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 8:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 9:10 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 10:05 Hunted (PG) [s] 11:00 Luxury Escapes [s] Australia By Design: 1:00 Innovations (PG) [s] 3:00 Destination Dessert [s] Farm To Fork [s] 3:30 Taste Of Australia With 4:00 Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 4:25 Hunted (PG) [s] – A digital trail 5:25 threatens to bring one team’s 6:30 plans unstuck, while Hunters travel to Victoria’s High Country 7:30 thanks to a hot lead.

NCIS: Hawaii: Imposter 9:00 (M v) [s] FBI: Codename: Ferdinand (M v) [s] 10:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping 11:30 CBS Mornings [s]

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

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Worldwatch Cycling: TDFF: Highlights Worldwatch Home Is Where The Art Is Inside Monaco (PG) Cycling: TDFF: Stage 5 *Replay* Worldwatch Planet Of Treasures (PG) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Cycling: TDFF: Evening Highlights The Cook Up (PG) SBS World News Britain’s Beautiful Rivers: Clyde (PG) Kensington Palace - Behind Closed Doors (M) World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: South Africa (PG) Plat du Tour - Carbonade Flamande Cycling: TDFF: Stage 6 *Live* Worldwatch Cycling: TDFF: Highlights Worldwatch Love Your Garden (PG) Great Canal Journeys (PG) Cycling: TDFF: Stage 6 *Replay* Worldwatch Bamay Moon Landing (PG) Trail Towns: Timaru And The A2O Cycling: TDFF: Evening Highlights Forgotten Heroes (PG) SBS World News Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Norway (PG) Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) Yorkshire Ripper - The Secret Murders (M) Cycling: TDFF: Stage 7 *Live* In Therapy (M) (In French) Worldwatch Cycling: TDFF 2022 Highlights Worldwatch Love Your Garden (PG) Great Canal Journeys (PG) Cycling: TDFF 2022: Stage 7 *Replay* Motor Sports: Speedweek Motor Sports: AusMoto Show 2022 The Rising: Usain Bolt Trail Towns: Queenstown And Wanaka Cycling: TDFF 2022 Highlights Harbor From The Holocaust (PG) SBS World News Becoming Marilyn (PG) (In English/ French) Conspiracy In The Harem: The Case Of Ramses III (PG) (In English/ German) Caesar’s Doomsday War (M v) (In English/ French) Cycling: TDFF 2022: Stage 8 *Live*

Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34) Builders Licence # 204179C

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Mum (M l) [s] Back Roads [s] Parliament Question Time [s] Joanna Lumley And The Human Swan (PG) [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Back Roads: Tumut, NSW (PG) [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Q+A [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Louis Theroux’s Altered States: Love Without Limits (M n,s) [s]

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 A Wild Ride: 30 Years Of Foreign Correspondent [s] 11:00 Joanna Lumley’s Britain (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Split (M) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:05 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 4:05 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 The ABC Of John Howard (PG) [s] 8:30 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked (PG) [s] 9:35 The Human Revolution: Horizons (PG) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 10:45 The Business [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] Escape From The City (PG) [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Win The Week (PG) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] Aftertaste (M l,s) [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Small Axe: Education (M) [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Back Roads [s] That Pacific Sports Show (PG) [s] Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Win The Week (PG) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] Escape From The City (PG) [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] Sammy J (PG) [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Q+A [s] Courtney Act’s One Plus One: Jay Laga’aia (PG) [s]

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

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Wrong House” (M) 12:00 (’16) Stars: Clare Kramer 1:20 Criminal Confessions: 1:50 Midland, Texas (M) [s] Birmingham Commonwealth 2:00 Games: Day 3: Highlights [s] 3:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 5:00 Seven News [s] Birmingham Commonwealth 6:00 Games: Day 4: Evening *Live* 7:00 7:30 From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 4: Night *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth 9:10 Games: Day 4: Late *Live* 10:10 From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth 10:40 11:40 Games: Day 4: Overnight 12:30 *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth 1:20 Games: Day 4: Early Morning 1:30 4:00 *Live* From Birmingham [s]

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 8:00 Driving Test (PG) [s] 8:30 Explore [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 2:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:00 NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 4:30 – Super Makeover Monday. All 5:00 the remaining Geeks get a makeover with amazing results. 6:30 7:30 Hosted by Sophie Monk.

8:40 Emergency (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] 9:40 100% Footy (M) [s] Manifest: Duty Free (M) [s] 10:10 Emergence: Pilot (M v) [s] Explore [s] 11:10 Home Shopping 12:10 Religious Programs

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] Hunted (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [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] Hunted (PG) [s] Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] Just For Laughs Australia (M) [s] The Montreal Comedy Festival (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s]

5:00 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: TDFF 2022: Highlights 8:00 Worldwatch 9:05 This Is Our School (PG) 11:00 Cycling: TDFF 2022: Stage 8 *Replay* 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Singfest: The Literacy Of Music (PG) 2:55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: TDFF 2022: Evening Highlights 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Savings Lives At Sea (PG) 8:40 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service (M) 9:35 24 Hours In Emergency: Someone To Talk To (PG)

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Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 9Honey - Queen Elizabeth: 8:00 The Queen And Prince Philip 8:30 (PG) [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:10 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] Botched: Got Dumped 4:30 Because Of My Plastic Surgery (MA15+) [s] 5:00 My Feet Are Killing Me: Mo 6:30 Toes Mo Problems (M) [s] 7:30 NINE News Late [s] 8:50 Law & Order: Organized 9:50 Crime: Wheatley Is To Stabler 10:40 (MA15+) [s] 11:30 Game Of Silence: Into The 12:30 Black (MA15+) [s] Destination WA [s] 1:30

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] Hunted (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] Hunted (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] NCIS: Gut Punch (M v) [s] NCIS: Sangre (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Home Is Where The Art Is (PG) 10:00 Film Kids (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Garma Festival (PG) 3:00 Living Black 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Australia (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Liz Ellis (PG) 8:30 Insight: The Pet Price (M) 9:30 Dateline: Plan B - Abortion In America (M) 10:00 SBS World News Late 10:30 Australia’s Health Revolution (M) 11:40 Garma Festival 12:40 Atlanta (M l,s)

6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] 8:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 8:30 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] Travel Guides: The Philippines 4:30 (PG) [s] True Story With Hamish & 5:00 Andy: Phil (PG) [s] 6:30 NINE News Late [s] 7:30 Chicago Med: Too Close To The Sun (M) [s] 8:30 Travel Guides NZ: Fiordland (PG) [s] 9:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 10:30 Talking Honey: The Great 11:30 Resignation (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

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] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [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] Shaun Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod (PG) [s] Ghosts: Halloween/ Pete’s Wife (PG) [s] Bull: Wrecked (M) [s] Good Sam: Truce (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s]

5:00 Worldwatch 9:10 Home Is Where The Art Is (PG) 10:50 Icons: Leaders (PG) 11:45 Bamay 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Dateline (M) 2:30 Insight: The Pet Price (M) 3:30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 3:40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:10 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Europe (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 New York - The City That Never Sleeps: Busiest (M) 8:30 Secret Scotland: Falkirk And The Lothians (PG) 9:20 Too Close (MA15+) 10:15 SBS World News Late 10:45 Vienna Blood (MA15+)

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) [s] Travel Guides (PG) [s] 8:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 8:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 1:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 2:20 NINE News [s] 2:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:00 NRL: Roosters v Broncos 3:30 *Live* From Sydney Cricket 4:00 Ground [s] NRL: Knock Off [s] 4:30 NINE News Late [s] The Equalizer: DWB (MA15+) 5:00 [s] – McCall races to find Dante 6:30 when he’s abducted by a pair 7:30 of panicked deputies who fear reprisal, after they detained 8:30 Dante without cause.

Murder For Hire: The Other 9:30 Woman (M v) [s] 10:30 Getaway (PG) [s] Home Shopping 11:30

The Talk (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Program To Be Advised 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] The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] Law & Order: SVU: Did You Believe In Miracles? (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Law & Order: SVU: Ballad Of Dwight And Irena (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s]

5:00 Worldwatch 9:10 Home Is Where The Art Is (PG) 10:00 Atypical Education (PG) 11:05 Icons: Explorers (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Planet Of Treasures (PG) 3:00 Off Country (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: India And Myanmar (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys (PG) 8:30 Titanic: The New Evidence (PG) 9:25 Off Country (PG) 11:15 SBS World News Late 11:45 Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) 1:25 The Sister (M l)

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Mother’s Nightmare” (M d,s,v) (’12) Stars: Annabeth Gish, Jessica Lowndes, Grant Gusti, Jay Brazeau, Eric Breker, Aren Buchholz Criminal Confessions: Palestine, Texas (M) [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 4: Highlights [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 5: Evening *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 5: Night *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 5: Late *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 5: Overnight *Live* From Birmingham [s]

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Sphere” (M v) (’98) Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Coyote, Liev Schreiber Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 5: Highlights [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 6: Evening *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 6: Night *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 6: Late *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 6: Overnight *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 6: Early Morning *Live* From Birmingham [s]

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Honor Student” (M s,v) (’14) Stars: Josie Loren Kochie’s Business Builders Border Patrol (PG) [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 6: Highlights [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 7: Evening *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 7: Night *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 7: Late *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 7: Overnight *Live* From Birmingham [s] Birmingham Commonwealth Games: Day 7: Early Morning *Live* From Birmingham [s]

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

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Wedding Fair coming to Kincumber The StudioCo at Kincumber will be hosting The Wedding Fair on Sunday, August 7 from 10 am, pitched as “a one-stop shop for all your Central Coast wedding and bridal needs”.

Co-organiser and host Meisha Strykowski

“The Central Coast is already well known for having quality vendors and a fantastic variety of venues and destinations for weddings,” says co-organiser Meisha Strykowski.

“The Fair will give engaged couples access to experienced professional wedding vendors so attendees can select elements that suit their individual day and personalities.

Vendors include beauty and hair experts Dolce Vita, Five Star Day Spa, Mayfair the

Salon, and Elke Atcheson who will share all their top tips for ensuring your skin, hair and make-up are all in check on the big day.

Celebrants from Studio Be Wed, Lauren Elle Celebrant and Celebrate with Kate will be on board to discuss guiding the actual ceremony process and photographers Jennifer Burch Photography, Bec Bond Photography, At Dusk Photography, Bianca Kayes and Euphoria Films can chat through packages and budgets.

Venue wise, The Beachie at Toukley, The Springs from Peats Ridge, The Quarters at Forresters Beach and the StudioCo will all be presenting their incredible venues and packages.

Caterers VIP Private Chefs, Phat Platter and Salt Pig Deli will also present their amazing catering options.

Bridal couture with Koukla by Natasha Prestidge, Final Touch Bridal, and savvy menswear outfitters MJ Bale will showcase their incredible couture options.

Wedding Fair Partners Madden and Co, and the Coast’s leading wedding planning and stylists will tablescape up a dream VIP breakfast on the day with

Central Coast Wedding Vendors produced a dream wedding day at Terrigal’s Crowne Plaza.

styling elements by LeBois Studios, BB Collective signage, Babe Instant Party Hire Balloons, and Cake and Faces along with talented florist Lauren Alyce Floral Design.

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Booths, gelato with Mr Goaty Gelato, a bar with Upstairs Wine and great lunch offerings to enjoy in our Fair lounge featuring Phat Platter and Inner Glow Goodness Kiosk.

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Club at The Entrance wins top dish award Diggers@The Entrance took out the top spot for the Central Coast in the 2022 Your Local Club Perfect Plate Awards, impressing the voters with their Signature Beef Cheek Dish.

More than 160 club eateries from 142 clubs across NSW created a special competition dish for their menu, with members and patrons invited to score the meals out of five and cast their votes between May 6 and June 19.

Three state-wide winners and 13 regional winners were announced at the Perfect Plate Awards Night on Thursday, July 21.

Diggers@The Entrance was up against 11 other Central Coast clubs and took home the win with their Signature Beef Cheek Dish.

Club Marketing Manager, Tara Muir, said the community, club and chefs were “absolutely chuffed” that they won.

“We have the plaque hanging

Head chef, Bevan Johnson, with the Signature Beef Cheek Dish

up in the club, and the dish is back on the menu, so anyone in the community interested in trying the winning dish can get that chance,” Muir said.

“Our head chef, Bevan Johnson, had it on and off the menu to get a feel for its

popularity, and it was well received … so he decided to enter it, and we got the best result possible!”

Head chef, Bevan Johnson, said the dish was meant to be a deconstructed sausage roll that was then tweaked and

Marketing Manager, Tara Muir, and Finance Manager, Amanda Britton, accepted the award on the club’s behalf

changed over time.

“We initially had potato mash and changed it to parsnip mash because it tasted better, then we changed to Dutch carrots because they look better, and we cook the meat for a very

long time,” Johnson said.

“We seal it off, braise it, and slow cook it over 24 hours; it’s marinated in rosemary, oregano, red wine & garlic … there is a fair bit that goes into the prep, it’s extra trimmed, so

there’s absolutely no fat.

“It’s really tender slow cooked beef, in a red wine jus, thin old school French gravy, made with beef stock, so there’s a lot of flavours, with a medley of vegetables, carrot, onion, potato to undercut the saltiness & richness of the beef cheek.”

NSW diners purchased over 48,000 Perfect Plate dishes during the competition with ambassadors and celebrity chefs, Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge, impressed by the quality of the cuisine.

“We were blown away by the calibre of the Perfect Plate dishes in 2021, but clubs stepped it up a notch this year,” Manu said.

“I was fortunate enough to sample everything from osso buco to gochujang soft shell crab, the club chefs were so passionate about what they do, and you could really taste it in their food.”

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Musical concert for charity Two popular NSW bands will join musical forces this Sunday, July 31, for a combined charity concert at The Entrance Rugby Leagues Club.

Tuggerah Lakes Showband (pictured) will host a combined concert with Newcastle Army Band to raise money for charity

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The Woman in the Library Author: Sulari Gentill Publisher: Ultimo Press This seems to be a story within a story and, dare I say, within a story.

Hannah Tigone is a successful novelist who is in Australia writing a book that takes place in Boston.

She is also keeping correspondence with one of her fans named Leo Johnson, who is in Boston.

She hands Leo her chapters and he gives his opinion on what words are not American, locations in Boston she should reference and also offers his advice on what direction her book should take.

The Tuggerah Lakes Showband and the Newcastle Army Band will kick off the music at 2 pm, playing a wide range of musical genres from pop, rock, movie themes, jazz and big band.

The Newcastle Army Band will be led by David Thompson

and the Tuggerah Lakes Showband by Don Stewart.

Musical Director, Don Stewart, said the concert was for a good cause and an opportunity for the community to enjoy themselves at a fantastic social event.

“We will announce the charity at the event, but no matter what it will be, it’s going to be for a good cause,” Stewart said.

“We hosted a similar concert a few years ago for the drought

appeal and raised about $10,000, so hopefully, we can get back to that number this time.

“It’s a fun social afternoon with various donation hampers to be won in the raffle and an opportunity to get up and have a dance.”

Tickets will be sold at the door, giving attendees one raffle ticket and a chance to win some prizes.

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BOOK REVIEW In the book,Winifred “Freddie” is from Australia but has been given a Sinclair Fellowship which pays for her to write her next book in Boston (sorry I know this is confusing).

One day Freddie is in the Boston Public Library sitting near three people she coins “Heroic Chin”, “Freud Girl” and “Handsome man”.

She is staring at this group and realises that they need to be incorporated in her book and is in the process of creating backstories for them when there is a scream.

Quiet library be damned, the group start to talk to each other to work out what just happened.

To quote Casablanca, “I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship” – the group introduce themselves as Whit, Marigold, and Cain.

Whit is a Harvard law student that wants to get kicked out of school, Marigold is a psych student and self-professed “genius”, and Cain is a writer.

The four become close very quickly.

Also in the wings is Leo (yes another Leo) who lives in the same building as Freddie and is also a recipient of the Sinclair

Fellowship.

He seems to have taken a liking to Freddie, but does he want more than friendship?

The letters from Leo (the one corresponding with Hannah, not the one that may like Freddie) start innocently and he seems quite flattered that there is a character in the book named Leo.

However soon these letters are accompanied by crime scene photos which gets a bit creepy.

Later, when Hannah seems to ignore his suggestions about having people wear masks because of the pandemic or specifically mentioning if the character is black or white, he gets angry and belligerent.

But the story within a story goes on and soon Freddie and Cain take a liking to each other, but he has secrets, and she is not sure how to process these.

Marigold also seems to have a thing for Whit, as she is constantly walking by his house working up the courage to go in.

Were the four of them randomly at the library or is there something else at play?

The book began slow for me,

I think I was confused about the story within a story concept but soon I became invested in the characters and started to enjoy it.

I also didn’t see what the correspondence with Leo after every chapter gave to the book.

However, what I began to think of as a distraction soon grew on me and I realised it was actually a clever tool.

I hadn’t heard of Sulari Gentill before, but she seems like a really interesting person.

She was born in Sri Lanka, studied astrophysics, was a corporate lawyer before becoming an award-winning writer.

She also grows French black truffles.

How cool is that?

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Industry expo to help local businesses build a resilient future CCIC Board Chairman, Peter Crane, and CCIC Executive Director, Frank Sammut

The Central Coast Industry Festival and Expo, starting in August, is shaping up to be the largest industry event held in the region with 50 exhibitors, highprofile keynote speakers and nine free capabilitybuilding workshops on offer.

Held at Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi, from August 22 to September 3, the festival is organised by Central Coast Industry Connect (CCIC), a notfor-profit organisation helping industries unlock growth opportunities through relationship building and collaboration.

CCIC Executive Director, Frank Sammut, said he applied for a grant under the Commonwealth and NSW Governments’ Disaster Recovery funding released in early 2020 to host the event.

“We’ve been wanting to do an event like this for five or six years,” Sammut said.

“When the bushfire funding was released in early 2020, I saw an opportunity, mainly as it was centred on helping local industry build resilience against future disruptions, and that underpins everything we do.

“Part of our charter is to create employment, and the best way to do that is to make

businesses secure and show Sammut said day one would the Circular Economy and a them how to grow and connect be for the industry, day two for full-day Supply Chain them with the government.” students and education workshop.

Sammut said the festival providers and day three for the All workshops will be free to would include nine content- general public. attend for industry participants; rich workshops designed to “The main goal expressed by however, registration is educate and upskill local exhibitors is to attract and recommended as numbers will 138and Robina Centre Qld 4226 manufacturing foodTown recruit people,”Drive he said.Robina be limited.

3275 Robina Townthey Centre Qld 4230 businesses POtoBoxdevelop “I am hoping generate CCIC Board Chairman, Peter resilience Tel: against future interest, not only on the Crane, 1300 36 0867 Fax: 1300 81 8962 said the festival would disruption. email: artwork@localdirectories.com.au education day but also the bring manufacturing and One of the highlights will be a community day where some industry to the forefront and www.localdirectories.com.au three-day expo from September mature-aged people might see raise awareness about the 1 to 3, where 50 of Central opportunities in manufacturing sector’s significant contribution Coast’s best local food, and industry for a career in terms of employment, the beverage, agriculture and change.” economy, innovation and the advanced manufacturing Workshops on offer will also circular economy. companies will come together include Grant Writing, Business “A lot of people have a view to showcase their products and Planning and Risk Mitigation, of the Central Coast as a holiday network to identify potential Innovation, LEAN destination or a place to retire,” opportunities to collaborate.

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Club trading hours to extend for major sporting events Central Coast pubs and clubs are set to receive a significant boost as trading hours extend for upcoming major sports events, including the FIFA World Cup soccer finals, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket finals and the Commonwealth Games.

Minister for Hospitality and Racing, Kevin Anderson, said the late-night trading hours would support the State’s venues and encourage sports fans to come together to watch all the live action on big screens.

“The NSW Government’s trading extensions for major sports and cultural events have become increasingly popular as more people get out and about and socialise in licensed venues,” Anderson said.

“The late-night trading not only supports hospitality businesses and the economy, but it also gives sports fans the chance to head to their local to watch these great sporting events and cheer on the green and gold.”

ClubsNSW CEO, Josh Landis, welcomed the announcement and said the extended trading

after what’s been an incredibly difficult time for hotels across NSW,” Whelan said.

Local hospitality businesses are currently benefiting from extended Alfresco dining measures, which the NSW has recently announced to further support the industry.

“The temporary measures have been incredibly successful and a huge boost to the industry, so extending them has given hospitality businesses greater certainty for at least another 18 months,” Anderson said.

“The uptake has largely been in the CBD, which has been great because it suffered so significantly during the pandemic.

“We would also love to see more regional venues take up this opportunity and consider permanent options that reflect the community’s desire to dine outdoors year-round.”

For more information on the extended trading hours, visit liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au.

Trading hours at Central Coast pubs and clubs will be extended for upcoming major sports events including the FIFA World Cup soccer finals, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket finals and the Commonwealth Games

hours would give venues across NSW a major boost.

“We know the past few years have been tough for our clubs, and it’s proactive decisions like this by the NSW

Government that are key to helping them in their recovery,” Landis said.

“Extending trading hours during major sporting events will be great for the community,

and I urge people to get out and give back to the venues that support them.”

Australian Hotels Association CEO, John Whelan, said there was no better place to watch

Aussie athletes compete than down at the local.

“This trading extension really is a victory for common sense, and we thank Minister Anderson for the initiative

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Questions raised over Doyalson land sales The recent sale of four blocks of land on Thompson Vale Road, Doyalson has increased Central Coast Council’s land asset sales proceeds to over $62 million but has drawn the ire of environmental groups.

The land at Doyalson sold for a combined $5.5 million according to Council Administrator, Rik Hart.

Hart said the sale would help bolster Council’s financial sustainability into the future.

“The sale of underperforming land assets, or assets which are surplus to current or future needs, has been a foundational pillar of Council’s financial recovery and strengthens Council’s financial sustainability into the future,” Mr Hart said.

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“Council has undertaken due diligence in all sales, including the review of sites against Council resolutions and historical records, abiding by all legislative requirements, and conducting extensivecommunityconsultation to ensure the community has had the chance to be part of the decision-making process.

But environmental group, CEN, described the land sale as “an insult to the community”.

“The fire sale of environmentally valuable land at Thompson Vale Road, Doyalson, for $1.5 million less than it was purchased for by Wyong Council in 2014 is an insult to the intelligence of Central Coast residents and ratepayers,” said CEN Chair, Gary Chestnut.

“This land should never have been included in Tranche 1 of Council’s asset sales program.

“It includes multiple Ecologically Endangered Communities (EECs) and is part of an essential wildlife corridor.”

Chestnut said the Tranche 1 asset sales were rushed through with no time for meaningful community consultation and that CEN had asked the Administrator to reconsider the sale of the Doyalson land.

CEN also wrote to both the Local Government Minister and the Commissioner of the Central Coast Council Public Inquiry seeking to prevent the sale of the land.

“Mr Hart refused to reconsider the matter and neither the Minister nor the Public Inquiry Commissioner responded to our concerns,” he said.

“The transaction has been labelled ‘commercial in confidence’ so we do not know the sale price, terms of the contract, the purchaser, or the reason for an extended settlement period.”

According to CEN, the land was acquired by Wyong Shire Council in June 2014 for $7 million and that Council had a stated objective of not allowing development on the land which contains Spring

Creek Wetland.

In terms of biodiversity, Chestnut says, this is a significant area, with records of many ecologically endangered communities (EEC) of animals and plants and slopes covered in a woodland type which is found locally only in the north of the Shire.

Given the presence of the EEC, multiple threatened species and frog habitat over a large area, CEN believes the biodiversity credits would be worth between $22.4 million to $33.7 million.

Local environmental advocate, Joy Cooper, echoed these concerns in the public forum session at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 26 July.

But Hart said that the sale price of $5.5M matched an independent

valuation and that its value reflected the lack of development opportunity for the asset.

He said during the Council meeting that he had checked records relating to prior acquisition of the land by Wyong Council and that this suggested the Wyong Council had believed, at the time of its purchase, that the land could be developed for industrial use.

“The purchasers of these land assets are bound by all zoning and usage requirements, including any applicable environmental zoning.”

For more information about the Asset Sales Program including detailed FAQs, search ‘Financial Recovery Plan’ at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au.

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Free hospitality training for school students Young people on the Central Coast are set to benefit from fee-free hospitality training during school holidays to help them get the skills they need for the jobs they want.

Minister for Skills and Training, Alister Henskens, said 1,000 free training places are up for grabs for students aged 16 and over as part of a new NSW

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Government initiative.

“We want to provide more opportunities for young people to get the skills they need for a first job, a new job or a better job, and this program is another great example of that,” Henskens said.

“By giving students a foot-in-thedoor, they’ll gain practical experience and build industry connections,which in turn supports their ongoing education and

employment pathways.”

Courses available include Statement of Attainment in Hospitality Skills, Statement of Attainment in Espresso Coffee and Food Safety Supervisor.

Since February, the NSW Government has delivered 10,000 fee-free Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) courses.

Minister for Hospitality and Racing, Kevin Anderson, said the

hospitality sector supports more than 300,000 jobs across the state and now is the perfect time for students to gain their free qualification and enter the industry.

“These free courses will help young people get jobs at local cafes and restaurants, which will support hospitality businesses who are in need of staff,” Anderson said.

ClubsNSW CEO, Josh Landis, said the hospitality industry offers

incredible opportunities for professional growth and development and this initiative will give students a great head start in the industry.

“The club industry employs more than 53,000 people across the state and there are plenty of jobs available at the moment.

“This is a great initiative from the NSW Government that will help ease the strain of the current

hospitality worker shortage.”

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Dr Gordon Reid sworn in as MP Dr Gordon Reid MP for Robertson was officially sworn into Federal Parliament this week in ceremonies both inside and outside of Parliament House in Canberra.

Within hours of assuming his parliamentary role, he was confronted by journalists, who quizzed him about hospital waiting times and the new government’s commitments to reducing stress on emergency departments across the country, where Dr Reid worked until only a few months ago.

Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP said he is honoured and humbled to have been officially sworn in at the start of the new federal parliamentary term.

“I am honoured by the privilege of representing the people of Robertson in the 47th Parliament of Australia. It is also exciting to think about the positive contributions I can make, as part of the new Albanese Labor Government, for the community I was born in, raised in and now represent in our nation’s parliament.” Dr Reid said.

“I look forward to getting down to the business of helping secure a better future for the people of the Central Coast and delivering on the election promises that I made during the recent federal election,” Reid said.

“I was also pleased to have in the gallery watching the swearing in ceremony, my beautiful partner Shaylee, my

Dr Gordon Reid MP (centre) being sworn in at the opening of the 47th Parliament in Canberra

supportive mother and father, Leanne and Bryan, along with my sister, Grace.

Dr Gordon Reid MP is the 15th Member to represent the Federal Division of Robertson, which was named after Sir John Robertson, the fifth Premier of New South Wales.

Dr Reid is the 7th Member of the Australian Labor Party to represent the seat.

Also this week a traditional aboriginal ceremony was held, a tradition that has developed over the last two decades and

is increasingly seen by MPs as an important adjunct to the official swearing in ceremony inside the house.

“As a proud Wiradjuri man, the commitment of our new government to implement the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full, is something I am extremely proud of.” Said Dr Reid.

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“You are absolutely right, hospital ramping is an enormous issue not just in Queensland, but in my home state of New South Wales and the Central Coast,” Reid said.

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Michelle BALTAZAR Editor-in-Chief • Money magazine People who set up a family trust are not always super wealthy. Often, they have been advised to take advantage of the tax benefits that are unique to family trusts.

Peter Bembrick, a tax partner at HLB Mann Judd, says family trusts can be a useful vehicle to hold family assets over a long time and allow multiple generations to build up wealth.

Family trusts are usually established as discretionary trusts, he says, meaning that the trustee has complete discretion over distributing the income and capital to various family members and associated people who are set out in the trust deed as eligible beneficiaries.

Family trusts have offered tax-effective income, in particular for children aged over 18 and for retirees.

One of their most attractive features has been income splitting and streaming different classes of income to different beneficiaries.

The distributions could be

varied in any way from year to year, and no beneficiary has a guaranteed right to receive distributions, providing the family with a high degree of flexibility over the way that the trust is managed.

How it will work now But finally, the ATO has released its long-awaited guidance on the way it will apply Section 100A of the tax legislation (relating to anti-avoidance) to distributions from family trusts.

The overriding principle of the changes, explains Bembrick, is that the beneficiaries of the allocated trust income must directly use the money distributed by the trust as cash or to pay their expenses.

The ATO is targeting distributions to family members on lower marginal tax rates who will never benefit from the funds.

This is particularly the case where the funds are paid back or gifted to the parents, or invested back into the trust without any expectation that they will ever be paid out to the relevant adult children.

Bembrick says a common feature of such arrangements is that the distributions are claimed to be a “reimbursement” of expenses incurred on the child’s behalf while they were aged under 18, an argument that the ATO rejects.

How it used to work Here’s an example of how a family trust worked before the proposed changes.

John and Jane are both 40 with two children, Juliana, aged 11, and Jethro, 9. They set up a family trust with all four family members as beneficiaries.

By the time they turn 50, John and Jane are at the peak of their earning career and are both on

the highest marginal tax rate of 47%. Their trust has $500,000 invested and is yielding $25,000 a year.

Their two children are at university and earning very little, so they don’t pay any income tax.

By streaming the income from the trust to their children, no tax is payable on this income, and franking credits are refundable in full.

But Bembrick says the ATO is concerned that John and Jane are effectively saving $11,750 by distributing the trust income to their adult children.

Stay out of trouble The best defence that the family can have against possible ATO

queries is to be able to demonstrate that some or all the $12,500 allocated to each child is for their personal benefit and for expenses, such as university fees, rent, buying a car, car running costs, a holiday or other living expenses.

“The ATO would expect to see evidence, such as receipts, invoices, transaction records and other correspondence,” says Bembrick.

But in many cases, most of the income would instead have been reinvested into the trust to benefit from compound earnings and build up the family’s portfolio as quickly as possible, Bembrick adds.

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should Juliana and Jethro gift the funds back to their parents or to the trust, as the ATO is likely to question whether the original distribution was genuine.”

It would also be helpful if some written evidence can be provided that not only are the children aware of their trust entitlements but they intend to claim them at some stage in the future and the trustee intends to honour its commitment.

Bembrick says the safest option is to simply forget the strategy of distributing to the children and have John and Jane pay tax on the trust income at 47%.

Another target of the ATO is trust distributions made to the retired parents of the couple controlling the trust.

But one strategy of family trusts has been cleared by the ATO to be of no particular concern, says Bembrick. It is the pooling of family funds between spouses.

The guidance specifically gives the green light to couples sharing income between themselves using a family trust, and they would not require any tracing of funds to justify this approach.

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Coast patients and aged care residents to benefit from $1.6m funding More than 300 general practices, allied health practices and residential aged care facilities across the Hunter, New England and Central Coast regions will benefit from $1.6 million in digital health grants.

Delivered by the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN), the funding will provide administrative efficiencies for staff and improve patientcentred care.

The Health-e Together grants, offered in $5,000 bundles, will provide funding to improve digital health capabilities and enablers such as telehealth systems, upgrades of website, online booking systems, e-referrals and cyber security training.

Residential aged care

facilities (RACFs) were also offered a telehealth-specific grant featuring a $5,000 telehealth bundle, which included a specially developed telehealth trolley.

The telehealth trolley can be wheeled into a patient’s room where they virtually consult with their GP or specialist.

The nurse can use the detachable camera to provide a close-up for wound reviews, with the cart allowing real-time documentation, access to referrals and e-prescribing where necessary.

The PHN Chief Executive Officer, Richard Nankervis, said the recipients were already reaping the rewards.

“Some general practices have used the funding to implement online booking systems, assisting in lowering the burden on already stretched

The telehealth trolley can be wheeled into a patient’s room where they virtually consult with their GP or specialist

administration staff,”Nankervis said.

“Others are undergoing education so that they can more capably use digital tools such as My Health Record and SeNT referrals, streamlining consultations and providing primary care efficiencies.

“In a time when our GP practices are feeling the burden of staff shortages and workforce fatigue, these efficiencies go a long way to alleviate stress in the provision of primary care.”

Meanwhile, the HNECC PHN has also commissioned two

new mental health services intending to increase access for vulnerable people.

The first is a telehealth psychiatry service targeted at priority population groups, including women with perinatal depression, First Nations people, people living in rural and remote areas, people on a low income, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with a recent suicide attempt or suicidal behaviour.

PHN has commissioned Call to Mind to provide the telehealth psychiatry service across the HNECC region.

The telehealth service is available to people who reside or work within the HNECC PHN catchment and are aged 16 years and over.

The second new service is for

children up to 12, targeted at priority population groups who have difficulty accessing mental health treatment in the primary care sector.

The priority population groups are people who are under financial hardship, children who have parents with severe mental illness, aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of Cultural and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, individuals who have self-harmed, attempted suicide or have suicidal ideation and children living in rural and remote areas.

The new services will be available from July 2022 until June 30, 2023, with no out-ofpocket expenses for the patient.

Source: Primary Health Network

New campaign to promote COVID-19 antiviral treatments The Federal Government has launched a new campaign to encourage eligible Australians to access lifesaving COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments.

The new antiviral treatments are available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, with eligibility now opened to include more people at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler said it was critical to have a COVID-19

plan, and timing was critical for oral antiviral treatments.

“While vaccination against COVID-19 remains the first and best defence, oral antiviral treatments offer another valuable tool in Australia’s response to COVID-19,” Butler said.

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: National Tree Day This Sunday, 31st July, Australia’s largest tree planting and nature care event, National Tree Day, is celebrated with Schools Tree Day being observed on Friday 29th July.

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Beginning in 1996 by conservation group, Planet Ark, it is a day to focus on the importance of our trees and to come together in the community.

Every year around 300,000 people volunteer their time for

National Tree Day and since it began, 26 million trees have been planted by 5 million volunteers and 10 million volunteer hours have been donated.

It’s time to get your hands dirty and join one of the community projects across The Coast.

It’s not just about tree planting either! Projects include creating bush tucker gardens, building native wildlife habitats, nature play areas and activities for children and much more.

To find out more hop on over to treeday.planetark.org

LOCAL NATIONAL TREE DAY EVENTS Central Coast Council

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Swift Parrot Habitat - Porters Creek Wetlands 9am - 12pm Sunday 31st July 88 Alison Road, Wyong Planting Day site is located next to Wyong Christian Community School, access to the site is via the school carpark.

Contact: Ben Feltham 0417522947 Wear long sleeves, long pants, sturdy enclosed footwear, hat and gloves.

Tools, equipment, refreshments, and BBQ provided.

Tree Planting for Wildlife - Central Coast Wetlands 10am - 12:30pm Sunday 31st July 1897 South Tacoma Road, Tuggerah Turn into Central Coast Wetlands and continue past first cottage and follow signs to the carpark.

Contact: Jen Field 0408271957 Wear long sleeves, long pants, sturdy enclosed footwear, hat, and gloves.

Tools and equipment provided.

LOCAL TREE HELPING GROUPS

You may like to join in all year long with one of our many Community Gardens across the Central Coast and you can find them at Facebook by searching Central Coast Community Garden Network or cen.org.au.

For a complete tree-focus, GUST helps those living on the Central Coast plant trees on their verges, ones that are most suitable for the area, and provide gardening advice on looking after them.

They have a particular focus on encouraging us to welcome more endemic natives to be grown as shade trees on the

Central Coast, which makes perfect sense as these will naturally be easier to grow and help provide shelter and food for our local wildlife.

You can find GUST on Facebook: facebook.com/ GUSTGrowUrbanShadeTrees CHOOSING & PLANTING YOUR OWN TREE If you can’t join in a local activity this week, then plant your own tree at home! In the simplest terms, a tree is a plant that lives across many years and can support itself upon a single tall woody stem.

There is also often a grey area

between what is a tall shrub and small tree, and not even leading botanists can often agree on what height constitutes a tree and so you may find the lines a little blurred at times.

No matter, with over 60,000 species of trees across the world, there will be a tree to suit your garden but the best you can do for your environment is to plant at least one native tree in your garden.

More is better but even one will provide shelter, food, support and life to the local soil, flora and fauna at your place.

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tree planning you will find one to suit yours.

Find out the expected minimum and maximum height because thinking you will just ‘trim it down’ is not a good plan as trees are healthiest if they are allowed to grow naturally.

The lifespan of the tree will need to be considered as well.

Some areas, such as the average home garden, are suited for faster-growing, shortlived trees while others, like verge trees and larger home gardens, are better for long term planning and planting.

How deep, wide and invasive the root system of trees will become differs across species so you will need to do a bit of research or ask your tree provider about these facts.

It is just as important to plant trees away from overhead lines as it is to steer clear of underground services and infrastructure.

Where is that shade going to drape itself? Website, ‘Find My Shadow’ will help you plot the sun’s position and shadow cast on your garden and home throughout the year.

The canopy of the tree is referred to as the ‘width’ measurement and this is how far the branches usually grow from the trunk and will of course impact the amount of shade and where it will fall on surrounds.

Whether the tree is deciduous, or evergreen is also important.

A deciduous tree is one that loses its leaves in the colder months and will be perfect for areas in which you would prefer increased light and warmth in winter and shade and coolness in summer, such as a patio.

HOW TO PLANT A TREE Once you have selected your tree give it the best start in life and you will be rewarded.

An old gardening saying: ‘Spend three times as much on your hole as your tree’ is very true!

• No matter the soil your tree needs, it will require good drainage. Get yours up to scratch by adding compost to heavier clay soils.

• Dig the hole three times the width of the pot.

• Enrich the hole depending on your tree species with compost/ fertiliser.

• Pop your pot into a larger container of water until bubbles cease.

• Slide tree out of pot and plant to the advised depth for your

species.

• Ensure your tree is straight.

Install stake/s if suggested but be careful to use flexible ties and do not tie too tightly or you will damage tree and inhibit natural growth. Trees need to be secure, but they must be able to flex in the wind.Stakes can usually be removed after six to twelve months, depending on the tree.

• Fill in the hole and press down soil firmly to remove air pockets.

• Water deeply to encourage deep and stabilising root growth.

Most newly planted trees need to have their soil kept moist until they are established (a few weeks) but check with your species requirements.

• Depending again on your tree type, additional liquid fertiliser may be added.

• Mulch is vital in our climate.

A mulch will regulate the soil temperature, retain water and eventually break down to provide nutrients. Mulch should be kept at least 10cm away from the trunk of the tree and by about 6cm thick.

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Urena departure extends exodus of Mariners FOOTBALL Costa Rican striker, Marcos Urena has been released from his contract with the Central Coast Mariners upon request.

Urena has cited family reasons for the exit and has shown his intentions to return to his home nation.

“I would like to thank Central Coast Mariners and all its supporters for giving my family an amazing experience in the past two seasons,” Urena said.

“My family is disappointed to be returning home, but I must return to Costa Rica for family reasons.

Urena has been a common staple in the Mariners’ team over the past two seasons, scoring a total of 12 goals

across 48 games.

Urena’s departure adds to the growing list of seasoned players to be leaving the Mariners, including star goalkeeper, Mark Birrighitti who will join Dundee United, socceroos Kye Rowles (Edinburgh Hearts) and Ruon Tongyik (Western Sydney Wanderers), Lewis Miller (Hibernian F.C.) and former captain Oli Bosanic who confirmed last month he had also signed with the Western Sydney Wanderers for the next next two A-League seasons.

On a more positive note, the club announced it had retained the services of up and coming players Jacob Farrell and Harry Steele.

Farrell will be staying with the

Central Coast Mariners for the next three years after a strong breakout season in which he made 25 league appearances including an F3 Derby goal on his Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s debut.

Farrell spent much of his teenage years developing his footballing skills in the academy under the leadership of Nick Montgomery and Sérgio Raimundo.

Midfielder Harry Steele will also remain at the club for the next three years.

Steele made the starting position for the Mariners in last season’s elimination final in Adelaide.

“Harry has been at the club for a number of years and I even coached him at under-16

level so I have seen his progression over the years,” Head Coach Nick Montgomery said.

“He was a big part of our team last season, featuring in the Cup final and elimination final so he is no stranger to big occasions. We are very happy to have Harry continuing his career at the club and there is a lot more to come from him.”

Montgomery added.

The Mariners also announce earlier this month they had signed 25-year-old Paul Ayongo on a two-year deal from the Liga Portugal 2.

The Central Coast Mariners will take on Sydney FC in the Australia Cup Round of 32 on July 31.

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Running group celebrates milestones The Woy Woy Runners just celebrated its first birthday and the milestone of reaching 100 members.

Founded by Ken Lau in 2021, the group can be seen running from Point Clare to Killcare and regularly participating in various running festivals across Australia.

“I started Woy Woy Runners to meet others and to build a local community for likeminded people to share experiences and create relationships,” Lau said.

“We have so many options of where to run on the Peninsula, so it made sense to get a group of runners together for a session.”

Lau said he had initially made some blue shirts for a handful of friends so they could participate in the Bay to Bay Running Festival in Gosford.

Following the success of a few Park Runs, the blue shirts became a popular spectacle, building momentum and intriguing others to join.

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The group can be seen running from Point Clare to Killcare and participate regularly in various running festivals across Australia.

know what to expect,” Lau said.

“It blows my mind that there are now over 120 members on our Facebook group in only one year, and the sea of blue grows

stronger at every park run.

“We have members locally, interstate and a few overseas.”

Most often, the group can be seen navigating the Park Run course from Lions Park at Woy

Woy each Saturday morning.

Group members have also participated in various running events and marathons in the Mid-North Coast, Forster, North Sydney, Gold Coast, Newcastle,

NOTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION OF ABORIGINAL INTERESTS Biosis is undertaking an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) for the Sewer Vacuum Pot Refurbishment Project at Davistown, NSW, within the Gosford Local Government Area on behalf of Central Coast Council (Phil Thuaux, Mechanical Engineer, Tel: (02) 4304 4540, Email: Phil.Thuaux@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au).

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 Heritage NSW, Department of Planning and Environment (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 Local Aboriginal Land Council unless the group specifies that they do not want their details released.

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Brisbane and even London.

Lau said the group welcomed all abilities, from fast runners to steady walkers and often met casually, not only at events but at training sessions along the

Ettalong peninsula or the Umina Oval precinct.

He said while running was a common bond, the group also formed social connections and friendships, meeting for coffee, drinks and social events.

“Getting out of the house and knowing someone else could come for a run was a huge thing during COVID-19,” Lau said.

Woy Woy Runners has also expanded its community vision to help and support other groups like Achilles Australia.

Achilles Australia is a group for blind and low-vision athletes, who are now guided along the Woy Woy Park Run course by Woy Woy Runners’ members every Saturday morning.

Lau hopes the Woy Woy Runners will continue to foster friendships in the community while maintaining a healthy dose of friendly rivalry.

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Coast locals to represent green and gold at Commonwealth Games Central Coast locals Nicola Olyslagers, Matthew Dawson, Bradley Woodward and Charlie Hunter, will represent Australia in hockey and athletics at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Gosford’s, Nicola Olyslagers, has excelled in her athletic career since winning bronze in her Commonwealth Games debut on the Gold Coast in 2018.

She became the first Australian woman to clear 2.00m at the national championships in April 2021 and then claimed Olympic silver in Tokyo with a leap of 2.02m.

A part of the Australian athletics team is another Gosford local, Charlie Hunter, who will compete in the 800m.

In Hunter’s first three races in 2021, he broke the Australian indoor record at 800m and the mile twice, clocking times of 1:45.59 and 3:53.49.

Kanwal’s, Bradley Woodward, also joins the team and has an impressive athletic history after claiming three medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, gold in the Men’s 4×100 Medley Relay and silver

Bradley Woodward (top left), Charlie Hunter (bottom left), Nicola Olyslagers (middle) and Matthew Dawson (right).

Photos: Commonwealth Games Australia

in the men’s 100m and 200m backstroke.

Killarney Vale local and gold medalist, Matthew Dawson, will also represent Australia and has been tasked with continuing the Kookaburra’s dominance in men’s hockey.

The Kookaburras are ranked number one in the world and

have won every Commonwealth Games men’s hockey gold medal since hockey was introduced to the competition in 1998.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, extended his congratulations to the four athletes on behalf of the entire

local community.

“Congratulations to Nicola, Matthew, Bradley and Charlie on their impressive selection as well as to all NSWIS athletes travelling to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games,” Crouch said.

“Australia has a rich and decorative history at the

Commonwealth Games, and I am confident our Central Coast athletes are determined to add their names to the record books.

“As our NSWIS athletes always do, I am sure they will do us proud and represent NSW brilliantly on the world’s stage.”

Central Coast spectators can watch the Australian team competing in the 2022 Commonwealth Games on channel seven which begins on Thursday, July 28.

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Woy Woy junior plays 200th rugby game RUGBY Woy Woy Junior Rugby Union Club member, Jack Morrison, is set to play his 200th game this Saturday, July 30.

Vice President, Reuben Muldrock, said Jack was a valuable player and epitomised the club’s values.

“Jack has been playing since he was six, and he’s 16 now, so that’s ten years that he’s dedicated to the club,” Muldrock said.

“He has always helped out at the canteen and is just one of those kids that puts his hand up to help out with everything; he’s a great player and has been selected for representative rugby several times.

“He has good sportsmanship, always checks up on his teammates, and he’s a very helpful, hard worker.”

Jack’s father, Gary Morrison, said he was very proud of his son’s achievements on and off the field.

“He’s been ambitious since he

was a little kid and always dreamed of playing first grade for Woy Woy,” Gary said.

“I was previously President for Junior Rugby, and I am still the Registrar for Central Coast Junior Rugby Union, so he’s always been around and involved in the sport.

“He’s won Club Person of the Year at Woy Woy for his efforts on and off the field … he’ll jump on the barbeque or help set up the fields for events even if it isn’t for the Woy Woy club.”

The Year 11 student at Brisbane

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Water Secondary College has also been recognised as a valued member of the Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

“He was awarded Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year a couple of years ago, and he also plays floorball at the Peninsula Leisure Centre,” Gary said.

“They just recently made second in the Under 19s and second in the Junior Australian Floorball Open, which was held in early July.”

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Jack Morrison will play his 200th game this Saturday, July 30 in Newcastle.

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Central Coast clubs shine in pool rescue championships POOL RESCUE Nearly 250 surf club athletes put their skills to the test at the 2022 Surf Life Saving NSW Pool Rescue Championships at the Peninsula Leisure Centre in Woy Woy from July 22 to 24.

Three days of fierce but friendly competition saw plenty of Central Coast surf life saving clubs reach the top five.

Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s publicity officer and cocoach Dan Kingsley said it was good to be back at the championships after the last two years of cancellations due to COVID-19.

“We had a strong team of 22 attend, which was awesome, and we had some amazing results across all age groups over the three days,” Kingsley said.

“Zach Adams, Riley Wait and Mikaela Williams-Potts had some solid individual results,

The Shelly Beach SLSC team

and we were really strong in the Under 14’s and 15’s relays, picking up medals in every relay.

“We won all three relays in the Male Opens, beating bigger

clubs from Bondi and Terrigal and some strong performances from club legend Rodney Hulls and debutant Michael Hyslop.”

As well as being co-coach and team manager, Kingsley competed in the Masters

category, finishing with a great result.

All up, Shelly Beach SLSC won medals in all three parts of the carnival and finished eighth in the Youth category, fourth in Opens and first in Masters.

Kingsley said pool rescue taught skills that needed to be performed under pressure, simulating scenarios that could happen in an actual ocean rescue situation.

“One of the challenges

consisted of a 75-metre freestyle swim to recover a submerged manikin, followed by a 50-metre freestyle to secure a manikin with a rescue tube towed to the finish line,” he said.

“It’s about speed and performing rescue skills under pressure … it’s also good for surf clubs because it keeps our younger kids connected to the club year-round, not just in the summer.

“Being rescue ready is about making sure that members aren’t coming into summer rusty on their skills and training.”

Umina SLSC, fielding the largest team from the most nearby surf club, claimed silver on the overall point score.

Terrigal SLSC finished as runners-up in both the Opens and Masters overall point score results.

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New landmark bowling green officially opens BOWLS Central Coast bowlers gathered at Bateau Bowling Club on July 4 to officially open the brand new, allweather, undercover bowling green.

Bateau Bay Bowling Club is a part of the Wyong Leagues Group, which funded and constructed the new addition, investing $1.5 million into the project.

The new green features a high-tech surface housed under a weatherproof cover supported by 5-metre deep concrete footings.

Wyong Leagues Group Marketing Manager, Keith Cameron, said the green was destined to be the premier venue for tournament bowls on the Central Coast.

“The local members and community are absolutely

thrilled,” Cameron said.

“It’s going to provide them with an all-weather facility which is competition standard, and it’s likely to attract greater interest for tournaments held on the Central Coast.

“When we launched it, we couldn’t have picked better weather to give a good demonstration of what benefits the roof and upgrades have.

“We have three greens, one of which is undercover and the other two which are open to the elements … there was about 4 inches of water on the ones outside, and the one undercover was perfectly dry.”

All areas of the project, from concept to completion, were managed on the Central Coast and ran for 18 months, requiring the management of six external consultants to complete the planning and approval process.

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Bowlers, members and the community gathered on July 4 to officially open the new green

Razorbacks prevail in high action match against Kariong RUGBY In another unusual day of rugby, all Round 15 Premier 1 matches were played at the same venue – Woongarrah Oval No.2 – with Ourimbah, Terrigal and Warnervale all securing critical wins.

In the match of the day, Kariong took on the Ourimbah Razorbacks in what turned into a very high-quality, high-action rugby game.

The Razorback started well against Kariong, controlling the

play and working their way out to an 11 points to nil lead after 15 minutes courtesy of a try to Edan Sirone in the opening few minutes and two penalty goals.

Kariong soon hit back hit back with two converted tries to take the lead before the Razorbacks replied with two of their own tries to go in at half time with a 25 points to 14 lead.

The second half was a very even affair with both teams running in two further tries – the Razorbacks running out 39-26 winners.

Ourimbah had several very good performances – the centre pairing of Jarrod Grange and Kaituu Kaufana was strong, while James Mann was good at the lineout and prop Brett Cunningham gave his usual strong performance up front.

Kariong were best served by centre Jye Clack, who crossed for two tries, lock Nick Outram and No.8 Lachlan Peruch.

The Terrigal versus Hornsby match was a little more onesided with Terrigal winning 59 points to 19, although the

Trojans did not have it all their own way early on.

After Terrigal opened the scoring with a charge down try to lock Matt Polmear, Hornsby quickly squared things up with their own try.

But as the match wore on, the Trojans began to assert themselves, jumping to a 3819 half-time lead and then posting 21 unanswered points in the second half.

Best players for Terrigal were lock Sam Kenny, five-eight Adam Danckert and lock Matt

Polmear, who crossed for two tries, while Hornsby were best served by halfback Jack Woodrow, No.8 Talifolau Sitani, and lock Aaron Duncan.

The Warnervale versus Gosford clash was played under lights and Warnervale made full use of the conditions and their home ground advantage.

After dominating proceedings for the entire 80 minutes, Warnervale ran out victors by 68 points to 5, scoring 11 tries to one, and showing they are

still a genuine contender for the flag in 2022.

Best players for Warnervale were five-eight TJ Teekafa, No.8 Moleni Soane and flanker Matt Martin with a feature of the match being the three tries scored by winger Zane Theron.

Gosford were impacted heavily by injuries – after starting with 15 players, they finished with just 13 on the paddock.

Source: Match Report, 24 July 2022 Larry Thomson

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Avoca grommy crowned NSW champion Avoca grommy, Talia Tebb, took out the Under 12’s event after an exceptional performance.

SURFING An Avoca Beach local has been crowned champion in the Under 12’s NSW Grommet State Titles at Maroubra Beach on July 25, with her wave choice and ability to perform excellent manoeuvres heat after heat impressing the judges.

Talia Tebb first competed in

the Under 12’s Grommet State Titles as an eight-year-old, making the semi-finals, but last Sunday was the day she claimed her first State Title finishing with a 12.5 total.

The 11-year-old has already had an exceptional year in competitive events after taking out the Billabong Occy Grom Competition earlier this month.

“It feels amazing to win the

State Titles … it was a tough couple of days, but I just went out there and knew I needed to attack the wave, reset and get back out and do it again,” Talia said.

“It was tough through the shore break paddling out, it was about timing, but I did it and was so happy to get to the final.

“I was nervous at the start

of the final, and I was seven minutes in before I got my first wave.

“As soon as I got the first wave on the board, I was relieved but knew it wasn’t over till the final buzzer.”

The Under 12’s Boys Champion was Avalon Beach local, Locana Cullen, who took out the highest wave of the day each day, with the judges

awarding him near-perfect 9-point waves.

The 2022 Havaianas NSW Grommet State Titles finished on July 25 with the Und14’s4’s.

Due to the demand for junior surfing in NSW, the State Titles are split into two events: the Junior Titles for Und18’s8’s and Und16’s6’s from July 14 to 19 and the Grommet Titles for Und14’s4’s and Und12’s2’s

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from July 22 to 25.

The NSW Grommet Surfing Titles is a junior sport pathway event with entries and seeding drawn from the NSW Regional Titles held within the 11 regional areas, as well as the rankings from the Occy Grom Comp and Billabong Oz Grom Cup earlier in the year.

Source: Surfing NSW

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