Coast Community News 357

2 SEPTEMBER 2022

ISSUE 357

News

Time to come out of your shell

Avoca and North Avoca beaches were closed by Central Coast Council on Wednesday, August 31, after a young male surfer was bitten by a shark at North Avoca in the early morning.

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One of Australia’s premier magicians, Liam Power, will perform at a night of magic, music and dancing to support people living with multiple sclerosis..

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Business Terrigal’s Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre received an unusually big artistic donation on Thursday morning, the first day of Spring, in the form of prize-winning sculpture ‘Pacifica Australis’, a giant Triton seashell, with an emerging hermit crab.

See page 2 Pacifica Australis - at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

Study says lakes flooding cannot be eliminated The Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study has concluded that flooding in Tuggerah Lakes cannot be eliminated, it will likely worsen with sea level rise, and the community should adapt and prepare to live with the impacts of flooding.

In July 2020, the NSW Government’s professional specialist advisor, Manly

Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) was commissioned by Central Coast Council to undertake the study with the aim of developing an interim entrance management procedure based on sound evidence to reduce the risk of life and public health, public and private infrastructure around the low-lying Tuggerah lakes foreshore.

The study says the impacts of flooding will continue even under the implementation of

the Interim Entrance Management Procedure and it was important the community in the Tuggerah Lakes floodplain understands the level of flood risk to adapt and prepare to live with the impacts of flooding.

The 232-page comprehensive study covered a review of previous studies, analysis of water levels and the entrance behaviour, management options, results of a stakeholder

workshop and options for an Interim Entrance Management Procedure.

It provides a rational decisionmaking framework for Central Coast Council to approach entrance management works until an Entrance Management Strategy is formalised through the Coastal Management Program process, and alongside other controls identified in the Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan.

John Singleton launched his newest hotel offering, the Railway Hotel in Gosford CBD on Thursday evening August 25th with a grand party featuring Aussie rock legend Jon Stevens and local support acts.

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The study found that emergency berm scraping and opening a pilot channel immediately prior to flooding provided the greatest reduction in flood level, however, none of the five interim options nor a wide open, post-flood scoured entrance would eliminate the risk of flooding.

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More than 150 people ran, walked and pushed prams along the shoreline of Brisbane Water to mark the 150th Parkrun event, held at Woy Woy on Saturday, August 20.

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Beaches closed after shark attack at North Avoca Avoca and North Avoca beaches were closed by Central Coast Council on Wednesday, August 31, after a young male surfer was bitten by a shark at North Avoca in the early morning.

The 14-year-old surfer sustained a wound to his right lower forearm.

Council asked all community members to avoid Avoca and North Avoca beaches as the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Council investigated the incident further.

A DPI spokesperson said on Wednesday afternoon its shark biologists had determined a White Shark was likely responsible for the attack.

“The teenager suffered lacerations to his hand and was transported to hospital where he received stitches in one hand; he has since been released,” the spokesperson said.

“NSW DPI shark biologists have assessed photographs of the teenager’s injuries and surfboard and have determined the bite indentations are indicative of a White Shark.”

The spokesperson said DPI SMART drumlines had been set at Avoca and

DPI shark biologists have determined the bite indentations are indicative of a White Shark

North Avoca at 7.13am and 7.17am respectively that morning, as is normal practice, but no sharks had been caught.

Surf Life Saving NSW deployed a UAV in the area at approximately 12.15pm to conduct surveillance flights, but no sharks were spotted.

The last tagged shark detected by the Avoca Beach tagged shark listening station was on Friday, August 26.

The DPI has confirmed that mesh netting will be installed on September

1 at Central Coast beaches in accordance with its annual Management Plan for the Shark Meshing Program.

Beachgoers are advised to follow the NSW SharkSmart Twitter feed or download the SharkSmart app for the latest information.

Further information on the DPI shark mitigation program including FAQs can be found at www.sharksmart. nsw.gov.au.

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Time to come out of your shell Terrigal’s Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre received an unusually big artistic donation on Thursday morning, the first day of Spring, in the form of prize-winning sculpture ‘Pacifica Australis’, a giant Triton seashell, with an emerging hermit crab.

The sculpture won the first prize at Sydney’s Sculptures by the Sea in 2020 having been an artistic partnership pseudonym Christopher Diaz, an amalgam of Christopher Pekowski and Carlos Diaz.

The Central Coast based sculptors said they chose the Giant Triton as it is helping to protect the Great Barrier Reef by eating the Crown of Thorns starfish.

The other species demonstrate the biodiversity and dependence of species upon one another.

Discovery Centre Chair and General Manager, John Asquith, said that the donation was valued in excess of $50,000 and that it had been installed by some local builders and volunteers at no cost.

“This is a very generous donation by community minded artists,Christopher Diaz, local tradesmen and volunteers (and) it will benefit everyone on the Central Coast for many years to come.

“On behalf of the CC Marine Discovery Centre, I want to thank all of the people involved.”

Asquith said everyone can enjoy the wonderful environment we have on the coast, but that “the plants and animals and habitats cannot protect themselves and everyone needs to be part of the solution.”

The artists were long-term students of The Michoutouchkine – Aloi Pilioko

Foundation in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

In search of closer contact with the unspoiled beaches and the sound of the Ocean, they decided to leave Sydney city life and move to the Central Coast where they have strived to capture the essence of the world’s beauty in large outdoor sculptural forms and wall art, mosaic art and painting.

Their goal is to motivate people to reconnect and love more and more the natural beauty of the world in which we live.

It is expected to become an icon of the Central Coast attracting both locals and visitors.

See our website and YouTube channel for an audio/video article.

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3,200 submissions on draft dogs in open space policy More than 3,200 submissions have been received by Central Coast Council on its Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan, with community consultation now closed.

Director Environment and Planning, Alice Howe, said Council had a lot of feedback to analyse and consider.

“This is not the last conversation that Council will have with our passionate community on this topic,” she said.

“Council will provide feedback on how submissions have been considered and what changes are proposed to the Draft Plan in response to that feedback.

“Following detailed review of submissions there may also be a need to engage further with

our community on particular elements of the Draft Plan.

“In the meantime, the current on-leash, off-leash, and dogprohibited areas will continue to be in place.”

With the Central Coast having one of the highest populations of companion dogs in NSW, Howe said the community is very interested in the delivery of infrastructure and the provision of open space to support responsible pet ownership.

“This was further reinforced from the community feedback received on the Draft Plan,” she said.

“Our aim is to provide improved opportunity for dedicated off-leash dog exercise areas and open space that all community members can safely enjoy, while

protecting and enhancing our natural environments.”

Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said it is fantastic to see so many Central Coast community members share their thoughts on the Draft Plan.

“We know dogs in open spaces is a passionate topic for the local community, and it is great to hear the many varied views from community members across the region,” he said.

“Council has a lot of work to do to strike the right balance which caters to the whole community and will continue to update our community with key outcomes.”

Source: Media release, Aug 30 Central Coast Council

Council is wading through 3,2000 submissions

SOS draws a line in the sand over Wamberal erosion solution Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS) says it is sick of not having its voice heard over possible solutions to ongoing erosion and will hold a Line In The Sand protest at the beach at 11am on Sunday, September 11.

Spokesperson, Hugh Naven, said the group had been agitating for many months for a well-researched and representative solution to ensure Wamberal Beach, and everything it has to offer, is not destroyed.

“Sadly, (Wamberal Seawall Advisory Taskforce Chair) Phil Watson, Central Coast Council and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, continue to endorse and promote models for implementing works that are designed to minimise and curtail the opportunity for meaningful opposition and comment,” Naven said.

“Central Coast Council is now setting minimum guidelines for homeowners to follow when introducing their own individual

seawalls through DA submissions.

“The introduction of a seawall through DA submissions would likely lead to a disjointed, understudied and misrepresentative outcome that will have adverse impacts on the beach.

“But more importantly, it means the community is unable to have a say about the solution.”

Naven said there was a continued disregard for public sentiment.

“Rather than working with the community to find alternative solutions they persist with pursuing the potentially beach destroying option of a seawall,” he said.

“After two years of campaigning (by SOS), achieving over 2,300 signatures on a petition and acquiring 4,000 group members opposed to the seawall, Council continues to forge ahead and make things easier for homeowners.

“This protest is about drawing

The preferred option for a seawall being considered by Central Coast Council

a ‘line in the sand’ and telling Council enough is enough.

“Since the start, our voices have been silenced and our opinions ignored.

“We want to have a say about our beach and are not allowed.

“This day is all about the Wamberal community getting a say in the future of their beach.”

A Central Coast Council spokesperson said eExtensive

consultation was undertaken to inform the adopted management actions in the Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan 2017 (GBCZMP).

“As part of investigations to support the GBCZMP, all feasible management options to address current and future coastal risks at Wamberal Beach were explored,” the spokesperson said.

“These options included planned retreat, offshore reefs, mass sand nourishment and terminal protection works.

“Options were considered in the context of what was legally permissible, financially viable and realistic for Wamberal Beach.

“The adopted way forward to address coastal erosion at Wamberal was beach nourishment coupled with a terminal protection works (seawall) (action item TW15 in the certified GBCZMP).

“In December, 2021, studies to progress these protection works were finialised.

“These studies included three phases of community consultation.

“This project was 50:50 funded by NSW Government through the NSW Coastal and Estuaries Grants Program and resulted in the development of the draft Wamberal Beach Terminal Protection Structure Engineering Design Requirements, which were recently publicly exhibited.”

The spokesperson said Council received 256 submissions during the consultation period on the draft Engineering Design Requirements, which will inform the final Design Requirements.

“A report detailing submissions and recommendations for the adoption of the Engineering Design Requirements will be presented to Council in coming months,” the spokesperson said.

“Once adopted, the Engineering Design Requirements will be used in conjunction with relevant planning legislation to facilitate the assessment of development applications for the terminal protection works.”

For more details on the September 11 protest contact 0403558980 or nowallforwamberal@gmail. com.

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Call for funding of EV chargers near The Entrance The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has written to Central Coast Council requesting it applies for funding to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at locations near the The Entrance.

He said the NSW Government recently announced the investment of $20M to assist eligible regional NSW destinations by co-funding the purchase and installation of EV chargers.

“At a recent roundtable of businesses in The Entrance township it was unanimously resolved that this grant should be pursued for the benefit of promoting activity and attracting new visitors to The

Funding needed for EV chargers like this one at Tuggerah

Entrance, which I agreed to support,” Mehan said.

The Transport for NSW website shows charging stations near to The Entrance at Kim’s Beachside Retreat, Ibis Styles Hotel and the Central Jetty Motel.

“Whilst these existing stations are listed as public, they are located on private property within hotel carparks and are not universal charging stations,” Mehan said.

“Additionally, they are only single units, which makes their use less desirable.

“Given that Central Coast Council is named as one of the eligible local Government areas, I’ve written to Council encouraging them to applying for round one applications of

this grant which close at on September 23.

“The Entrance Township is in need of revitalisation and this grant has come at an opportune time and Council should make every effort to ensure that it proactively considers this funding.

“Extensive works are already underway at The Entrance Visitor Centre and any infrastructure that encourages activity in The Entrance township should be pursued.

“The benefit this will bring to The Entrance should the funding be secured is of great value,” Mehan said.

Source: Media release, August 30 The Entrance MP, David Mehan

EPA confirms water temperature, weather caused mass fish kill The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) claims that the outcome of fish autopsy analysis has reinforced its previous findings that the mass fish kill in Lake Macquarie at Mannering Park was a natural event.

EPA officers, Central Coast Council and NSW Fisheries collected fish and water samples for laboratory analysis when hundreds of dead fish and other marine life was found along the shores of Wyee Bay early in August.

Results of extensive water sampling reported last week in the Coast News showed there were no significant finding of pesticides, metal or toxicity, however, Total nitrogen and Total phosphorus levels were above guidelines which the EPA said might indicate disruption of sediment.

Earlier this week the EPA released test results of fish and marine life collected from locations at Kevin St, Vales Point, Wyee Bay Marine and the Vales Point Power Station hot water discharge point.

Hundreds of dead fish and marine life found in Wyee Bay

The dead fish and an eagle ray were tested for the presence of pesticides, metals and inorganics through examination of their gastrointestinal tract, gills and liver.

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analysis of weather conditions at the time, indicate the most likely cause of the deaths was from a combination of factors,” an EPA spokesperson said.

“The bay at Mannering Park has elevated temperatures compared to the rest of Lake Macquarie due to the water

discharges from Vales Point power station.

“A range of fish, including tropical fish, are attracted to the bay due to these higher temperatures.

“The fish kill was preceded by cool nights in the first week of August and a shift to

northerly winds, with the strongest winds on August 4.

“This may have caused cold lake water to enter the bay and resulted in a turnover of the water column.

“If this was rapid enough it would have caused a disturbance of the sediments,

which explains the high ammonium concentrations observed on August 5, and potentially the release of sulfides.

“Our results suggest the combination of the temperature and sulfide stress likely overwhelmed fish, acclimatised to higher temperatures.

“We know the important role Lake Macquarie and the bay plays in the community and the region’s wider environment and have deployed a ‘smart buoy’ at Wyee Point to allow ongoing monitoring in the coastal lake.”

The EPA spokesperson says it has worked closely with the Department of Planning and Environment – Science, Biosecurity, Food and Fisheries and Central Coast Council on the investigation that produced these findings.

Detailed results of the water and fish testing is available on the EPA website.

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Remediation works begin on Wisemans Ferry Rd Residents and motorists should expect delays along Wisemans Ferry Rd for up to six weeks as Central Coast Council carries out rehabilitation works.

Ongoing severe weather events in February, March and July of this year have impacted several sites along the road, causing dangerous conditions such as embankment failures, minor landslips and significant pavement damage.

Temporary road signage and

partial road closures were put in place as an interim measure to ensure the safety of motorists and residents.

Council has now commenced remediation works to restore the road pavement and related road infrastructure to ensure motorists can safely travel through the area.

There will be ongoing works being undertaken between Spencer and Wisemans Ferry, which will impact communities and residents.

Council is carrying out these works as a priority with an anticipated timeframe of foursix weeks, subject to favourable weather and any other priorities that may arise in the area.

Residents should take extra care and drive to the conditions.

Motorists should also expect large heavy plant on the road and allow additional time for delays.

There will be Visual Messaging Boards (VMS) and traffic controllers on site but single

lane road closures are expected.

Council has received $1.6M from the NSW Disaster Assistance Arrangements to conduct the works on Wiseman Ferry Rd and several other locations across the Coast.

To view current road closures and details, search ‘road closure’ online at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au Source: Media release, Aug 31 Central Coast Council

Severe weather events have left the road in a precarious state

University to back-pay $6.2M for staff underpayments The University of Newcastle (UON) is back-paying staff about $6.2M plus superannuation and interest after the Fair Work Ombudsman found it underpaid 7,595 employees.

Fair Work says UON admitted that between 2014 and 2020, it underpaid the employees a total $6,269,241 owed under its applicable Enterprise Agreements and the Fair Work Act 2009, with individual underpayments ranging from less than $1 up to $65,449.

The Fair Work Ombudsman, Sandra Parker, said UON selfreported an initial underpayment in 2020 after staff enquiries from

casuals at its Conservatorium of Music revealed $64,600 in underpayments.

“The university then selfinitiated an audit of all employee entitlements under applicable Enterprise Agreements,” she said.

“UON failed to pay correct overtime and penalty rates, underpaid meal allowances and failed to provide minimum engagement hours owed to casuals.

“Underpaid UON employees performed work at all main campuses including Newcastle City, Callaghan, Ourimbah and Sydney and worked across various faculties, schools and

business units.

“The underpaid UON employees, including professionals, academics and teachers, were engaged mainly as casuals but some full-time and part-time staff were affected.

“UON’s underpayments were the result of deficiencies in its payroll systems relating to interactions between overtime, allowances and penalty rates as well as incorrect application of the clauses in the applicable Enterprise Agreements,” Parker said.

The university has signed an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman

which requires back-pay of all known underpayments, plus a total of more than $171,000 in superannuation and more than $1,375,000 interest by October 31, 2022.

Parker said the university had taken the initiative to self-report non-compliance, fully cooperated to provide assurance on its remediation methods and committed to full backpayments.

“Under the Enforceable Undertaking, in addition to making full back-payments, this public university must implement stringent measures including systems improvements and training to ensure ongoing future compliance for the benefit of all

their workers,” she said.

Parker said the university sector was a new compliance and enforcement priority for the Fair Work Ombudsman, reflecting concern about systemic underpayment issues being found.

“We have previously announced investigations into 11 specific universities, commenced a Federal Court case against the University of Melbourne earlier this month, and we expect to be taking further enforcement action against other institutions,” she said.

Charles Sturt University has also entered into an Enforceable

Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman to rectify $3.2M underpayments to 2,526 casual staff between 2015 and 2022, plus more than $628,000 in interest on wages and about $476,000 in relation to superannuation and related interest.

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Study says lakes flooding cannot be eliminated From page 1 Entrance maintenance dredging was not assessed as an interim management option.

“The interim procedure does not seek to maintain a permanently open entrance,” the study summary said.

“The entrance channel will naturally constrict with sand, particularly during drier periods with low rainfall and scour to a wider entrance during wetter periods with increased rainfall.

“The interim procedure allows natural entrance processes to operate with minimal disturbances in accordance with the Department of Primary Industry’s policy and guidelines for fish habitat conservation and management.

Regular ongoing entrance berm works to continuously maintain flood-ready berm conditions were not considered to be feasible given the highly dynamic nature of the entrance including berm rebuilding and channel infilling processes.

The MHL report said it was vital to review and update flood management procedures including review of sea level rise and coastal inundation impacts on Tuggerah lakes and investigation of entrance shoal dredging to support entrance management for recreational, environmental and social outcomes.

Representatives from Council, the State Emergency Service, NSW Police, and local MPs met on August 23 for “productive dialogue” to

The Entrance channel opening to Tuggerah Lakes

improve their joint approach to flood preparedness.

Council’s Director Environment and Planning, Dr Alice Howe, said the meeting

was also an opportunity to clarify future actions Council was already, or would be,

undertaking.

“Council has received funding from the NSW Government to review and update the 2014 Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study which will inform an updated Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan,” she said.

“This project is now underway and will allow for an updated understanding of flood risk and behaviour within the Tuggerah Lakes floodplain in order to better identify and mitigate flood risk.

“Community input will be sought as part of upcoming consultation on the Coastal Management Program which is currently in development,” Dr Howe said.

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Meeting paves the way for flood mitigation around Tuggerah lakes A flood management meeting held on August 23 at Wyong delivered some key outcomes for future planning, according to Member for The Entrance, David Mehan.

Attended by local State MPs, the SES and police, and Central Coast Council staff, the meeting focussed on preparation and response to future flood events.

Mehan said the SES acknowledged that residents around Tuggerah Lake did not receive text message warnings and evacuation orders during the most recent flooding event and said steps are being taken at a national level regarding telecommunication in the future to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

“The SES also said that Community Action Teams are to be established where telecommunications are likely to go down in the event of flooding,” he said.

In other important outcomes: Council will update the 2014 Tuggerah Lakes Flood Risk Management Study which will also explore flood mitigation measures; The Entrance Channel Opening Strategy will

Flooding in Killarney Vale in 2020

become part of the Local Flood Plan and be made public; and a flood education marker will be installed at Saltwater Creek Park to provide visual education on past flood levels and what new flood warning levels look like on the ground.

Mehan said changes made following the 2020 flood have seen new flood warning levels adopted for Tuggerah Lakes which see agencies respond

sooner.

“Lowering of the moderate flood level, which is the level at which homes become impacted, from 1.8. to 1.3m means sandbag points and evacuation centres open in a more timely manner,” he said.

“Flooding is a fact of life on the Central Coast and this meeting is an important part of ensuring we continually improve our preparation and

response,” Mehan said.

A spokesperson said Council welcomed the opportunity to join with other stakeholders in discussing flood mitigation and preparedness, with the meeting providing “a productive dialogue” between relevant authorities in an effort to improve their joint approach to flood preparedness.

Council’s Director Environment and Planning,

Alice Howe, said the meeting was also an opportunity to clarify future actions Council is already, or will be, undertaking.

“Council has received funding from the NSW Government to review and update the 2014 Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study which will inform an updated Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan,” she said.

“The updated study will be able to take into account intensified development within the catchment since the last study.

“It will not only update anticipated flood frequencies and heights, but also identify flood velocities within the floodplain to better understand current flood risks.

Howe said Council has also completed the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study which included development of an Interim Entrance Management Procedure.

“This procedure is supported by flood intelligence tools that provide real-time predictive lake level modelling and data to ensure a proactive and informed response from Council when flood events are predicted.

“This Interim Procedure will be included in the SES’s Central Coast Local Flood Plan, which provides guidance on flood response.”

Howe said the Interim Procedure is intended to guide Council’s channel management until an Entrance Management Strategy can be completed through the Tuggerah Lakes Coastal Management Program.

“Community input will be sought as part of upcoming consultation on the Coastal Management Program, which is currently in development,” she said.

The Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study was prepared by the NSW Government’s specialist advisor, Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, and in consultation with relevant government agencies and departments, and can be found in full on Council’s website.

Howe said there was also discussion of the NSW Government’s Voluntary House Raising Program but that “to date, no properties in the Central Coast have successfully accessed this program”.

Terry Collins

Help at hand in applying for flood recovery grants A specialised team of flood recovery grants assessors will be on the Central Coast next week to assist residents, primary producers and business owners with grant applications.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said

people impacted by this year’s flood events can book a oneon-one appointment with a grants expert.

“Specialised grant assessors from Resilience NSW, Revenue NSW and Service NSW will work step by step through the process of applying for grants and collecting the documentation required for an application to be approved, for

as long as needed,” Crouch said.

“This will help to get money out the door and into the pockets of people who were affected by the June-July flood event which severely impacted Gunderman, Wisemans Ferry, Tuggerah Lakes and the surrounding suburbs.”

Minister for Emergency

Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke, said the grants blitz team’s previous deployments in the Northern Rivers region had proved to be effective.

“To date we’ve seen more than 1,060 flood recovery grant applications approved, with $12.6M in funding going to those who have been hit the

hardest by this year’s flooding,” Cooke said.

“We want to ensure individuals, families, farmers and business owners on the Central Coast can also access this specialist support so that their flood recovery journey can be as simple as possible.”

The grants blitz team will be based at Mingara Recreation

Club, 12 Mingara Dr, Tumbi, on Tuesday, September 6, from 10am-7pm and Wednesday, September 7, from 9am-5pm.

Appointments can be booked by calling Service NSW on 13 77 88.

Source: Media release, Aug 30 NSW Government

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Renewed call for community poll on demerging Central Coast Council With the announcement on August 24 that Cootamundra-Gundagai Council is set to demerge, Central Coast Friends of Democracy (CCFoD) is renewing calls for a community poll on whether or not residents want to reverse the merger of the former Gosford and Wyong Councils in 2016.

Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, announced the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council demerge, which followed following a long community battle and a Council resolution, in what she described as a “complex decision”.

She said her decision was based on the merits of the proposal put forward by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and the subsequent recommendations and examination by the independent Boundaries Commission.

“There are countless examples across the state of amalgamated councils performing strongly by lowering costs and delivering better infrastructure and services for residents,” Tuckerman said.

But CCFoD Co-ordinator and former Gosford Mayor, Jane Smith, said CootamundraGundagai was not the only Council, or community, which recognises the 2016 Council mergers have delivered a poor outcome for their communities.

“In 2021, Inner West Council conducted a poll where over 62 per cent of voters wanted to demerge … and is now preparing a business case,” she said.

“In July, 2022, the largest Council in NSW, Canterbury Bankstown, voted to prepare a business case for a demerger and in August, 2022, Snowy Rivers Council also voted to prepare a business case for a demerger.

“Gosford and Wyong Councils were forced to merge in 2016 by the NSW Liberal Government to become Central Coast Council.

“Six years later, staff have been sacked, rates are rising, community assets have been sold, services have been cut and local democracy has been taken from our community.”

Smith said the 20 amalgamated councils around NSW faced losses of $1.03B in three years and ratepayers faced hikes in rates and cuts in

Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, with protesters at the recent Parliament House rally

services.

“Eight out of 10 of the worst performing councils in NSW were merged councils; in May, 2021, IPART determined rate increases for seven merged councils ranging from 8 per cent to 53 per cent,” she said.

“In November, 2020, Greg Warren, NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government, said the opposition, with support from the cross benches, would establish a parliamentary inquiry into the failing merger

process and identify options the government must take to repair the damage done to councils and their communities.

“However, it appears that NSW Labor has failed to follow through on this promise.”

Smith said Central Coast residents deserve to have a say on the future of Council.

CCFoD is calling for the NSW Government to pay the $100M it says is owed to the Central Coast community and the Council to cover the true cost of

its forced amalgamation.

It is also calling for the Government to conduct a poll to ask the community if they want to stay as one Central Coast Council or demerge whilst maintaining some shared services.

It is calling on Administrator, Rik Hart, to resolve to prepare a business case for the demerger of Central Coast Council and for the Parliamentary Inquiry into the 2016 mergers, as promised by

NSW Labor, to proceed before the state election in March 2023.

CCFoD has established a community survey on the future of Council and a petition calling on the Premier to deliver $100M to the Council.

These can also be found at: www.ccfriendsofdemocracy. com The move follows a rally held recently at Parliament House, organised by Save Our Councils NSW and attended by some members of the Central Coast community along with Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, protesting the forced mergers of 2016.

Warren said the issues with Central Coast Council have been well documented and there is no doubt that the costs and logistics associated with the merger of Gosford and Wyong councils contributed significantly to the precarious financial situation Central Coast Council found itself in.

“Unfortunately that is a fact the NSW Liberal and National Government continue to refute,” he said.

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Fuel efficiency petition goes to parliament An 8,000-strong petition advocating for national fuel efficiency standards has been presented to parliament.

Debi Thornton (right) and Heidi Lee Douglas at Parliament House before handing over the petition.

The action was organised by local woman Debi Thornton as part of her national campaign to encourage importers to send vehicles to Australia that save drivers money and keep pollution to a minimum.

“I went to Parliament House to attend a meeting organised

by Heidi Lee Douglas of Solar Citizens with the office of Chris Bowen, Minister for Energy and Climate Change to find out what they need from a

community support perspective to bring in the strongest possible standards, and what are the blockers to this process,” Thornton said.

Thornton’s visit comes in the background of the Electric Vehicle Summit held in Canberra last week which saw industry, government and community groups come together to discuss the issues and opportunities for encouraging EV uptake in Australia.

Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid wrote to Thornton recently saying he had made representations to Chris Bowen

encouraging him to consider the petition.

Debi drove an EV down to Canberra and back though pointedly discovered there were no public charging stations in Parliament House.

Saying “I had to stop at Goulbourn on the way back to charge, which gave me more than enough change to get me back to Copacabana” Her petition is still open for people to add their names to the campaign, it can be accessed at Change.org by searching Fuel Efficiency Standards.

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Railway dispute continues Central Coast commuters reported disruptions and delays to rail services on Wednesday, 30 August, as the NSW Government and rail unions remained at loggerheads over the ongoing dispute relating to safety issues on the New Intercity Fleet (NIF).

On Monday, August 28, the Government made an offer to the leadership of the rail unions in what it said was an effort to “finally bring peace back to the rail network”.

The Government proposed to withdraw the requirement that alterations to the NIF be dependent upon finalisation of a new Enterprise Agreement

and to authorise the commencement of work to make alterations to the NIF after appropriate testing and warranty confirmation.

The offer was conditional upon rail unions agreeing that, pending the finalisation of the new Enterprise Agreement, they will call off any further industrial action.

“This offer is made by the NSW Government, not as an acceptance that the work that the rail unions has sought to be done on the NIF is necessary, but rather as an attempt to bring to an end the ongoing dispute which is impacting commuters,” the Government said.

Commuters experienced delays at Gosford Station on August 23

But Rail, Bus and Tram Union (RBTU) NSW Secretary, Alex Claassens, said unions had been provided with an “ambiguous” letter “at the

11th hour”.

“The letter contained contradictory and ambiguous content and did not disclose what the terms of a deed would

be,” Claassens said.

“It is also not entirely clear what the RTBU is being asked to do in exchange.

“Despite the lack of clarity or explanation on what the letter means, the Industrial Relations Minister immediately called for this week’s protected industrial action to be called off.”

Claassens, said the latest offer did not add anything to the progression of the dispute.

“You can’t just send us a letter late on Sunday, especially one as poorly drafted as this, and expect everyone to jump to attention,” he said.

“The NSW Government must allow us the time to work through the letter and sit down

and explain what they mean by it – if they don’t then this really was just a stunt to get a headline.”

Claassens said when the union received an offer it felt it could accept it would take it to its members and delegates for a decision.

“We have to put a stop to the revolving doors of Ministers and misinformation from various government departments and resolve the issues with the deed and the Enterprise Agreement as soon as possible for the benefit of the members and the travelling public,” he said.

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Upgrades for two of Coasts’s most dangerous roads Two of the Central Coast’s most dangerous roads are set for major upgrades, thanks to an allocation of $825,000 through the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program 202223.

A 3.8km stretch of Fagans Rd at Lisarow, between Tuggerah St and The Ridgeway, will receive a $620,000 makeover

which will include vehicle activated signs, upgrading the seal, installing barriers on the roadside, and adding reflective pavement markers, curve alignment markers, guideposts with reflectors and a mark barrier line.

Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said Fagans Rd is notoriously dangerous.

“We’ve seen many accidents

along this stretch over the years, some of which have been fatal, and that’s why this upgrade is so important,” McBride said.

“This funding will go a long way towards improving the safety of motorists and pedestrians across the Central Coast for many years to come.”

The remaining $205,000 will go towards upgrading

Showground Rd at Narara between Manns Rd and Racecourse Rd. This will fund the installation of raised islands with additional Stop or Give Way signs, a barrier on the roadside, the marking of road edge lines, upgrading the intersection, and adding a mark barrier line.

Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, said it was

important to make the road safer for motorists and pedestrians across the Coast.

“Every roadside death or injury is a tragedy, and it can be prevented,” he said.

The Black Spot Program aims to improve the safety of Australian roads where a number of serious crashes have occurred or are at-risk of occurring.

NSW will receive a total of $29.5M under the program’s 2022-23 funding round, which will go towards 93 projects.

For more information on the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program, or to nominate a black spot, visit investment. infrastructure.gov.au/funding/ blackspots.

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Community groups and Central Coast Council are now able to apply for funding that can be used to enhance community and sporting infrastructure, upgrade accessibility options or improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation and involvement.

This grassroots program can be used to develop bike paths, sports fields, playgrounds, and community centres, investing in our region.

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Four girls charged after numerous attempted robberies, assaults Four girls have been charged following a number of alleged attempted robberies across the Central Coast yesterday.

About 6.50am (Saturday 27 August 2022), police were called to a fast-food restaurant on Goobarah Avenue at Lake Haven after reports of an alleged attempted carjacking.

Police have been told a female employee of the restaurant was approached by two unknown

females who allegedly demanded the keys to her car and then assaulted her, before fleeing in a silver-coloured Subaru Impreza hatchback.

A short time later, police were called to a supermarket on the Pacific Highway at San Remo after similar reports.

During this incident, a woman was also allegedly threatened and assaulted by two unknown females

who attempted to steal her car, before fleeing in a silver Subaru.

About 7.20am, police were then called to service station on Wallarah Road at Kanwal after reports a female employee was allegedly threatened and punched in the face multiple times by an unknown female.

A silver-coloured vehicle matching the description of that used in the earlier incidents was seen fleeing the service station shortly after.

Disqualified driver charged after police pursuit A man who is disqualified from driving until the end of the decade has been charged over a pursuit on the Central Coast yesterday.

About 10.30am (Friday 2 September 2022), officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle along Sparks Road, Warnervale.

When the vehicle failed to stop as directed a pursuit was initiated.

The vehicle stopped in Coral Gum Road, Hamlyn Terrace, where the driver – and sole occupant – ran into bushland.

With the assistance of PolAir, the Dog Squad and other police a perimeter was established.

A 23-year-old man was arrested a short time later in a garden shed at the rear of a home on Dundonald Avenue.

It will be alleged that the man attempted to resist arrest before being taken to Wyong Police Station.

Inquiries revealed the man was the holder of learner’s licence that was disqualified until 2029 and was also wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants.

The Gorokan man was charged with drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, drive recklessly/ furiously or speed/manner dangerous, enter enclosed lands not prescribed premises without lawful excuse, resist officer in execution of duty and the two arrest warrants.

He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Saturday 27 August 2022), where he was formally refused bail to reappear at Gosford Local Court on Monday (29 August 2022).

Source: NSW Police Media

About 8.30am, police were then called to a carpark on Bush Street at Norah Head after reports of a robbery, where a group alleged confronted a man and demanded money from him, before fleeing emptyhanded.

No one was seriously injured during the incidents, and no property or valuables were taken.

The Subaru – which was stolen from a home in Sydney’s south-west earlier this week –

was located abandoned at Gosford Train Station.

About 9am yesterday, officers attached to the Police Transport Command arrested four females at Central Railway Station.

The girls – aged 14, 17, and two aged 15 – were taken to Sydney City Police Station where they were charged with various offences including drive conveyance, be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, assault with

intent take/drive motor vehicle, and aggravated take motor vehicle in company.

One of the 15-year-old girls was granted conditional bail and will appear at a children’s court on Tuesday 13 September 2022.

The other three girls were refused bail and will appear at a children’s court Sunday 28 August 2022.

Inquiries continue.

Source: NSW Police Media

Man in critical condition Police will address the media after a man was critically injured following an assault in Hamlyn Terrace overnight.

About 10.15pm (Saturday 27 August 2022), a Toyota Corolla was travelling on Skyhawk Avenue when it struck a caravan parked on the nature strip.

The occupants of a nearby home - three men and a woman – went to the assistance of the driver, a 17-year-old man.

They were approached by a group of males and were assaulted during a violent confrontation A 64-year-old man attempted to intervene when he was struck, knocking him

unconscious and causing him to fall backwards and hit his head on the ground.

The unknown males fled the scene and emergency services were notified.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics.

The injured man was treated at the scene before being airlifted to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

A 21-year-old man was treated for a suspected broken nose and taken to Wyong Hospital.

The 17-year-old driver was

arrested and subjected to a roadside breath test which returned a positive result.

He was taken to Wyong Police Station, where he underwent a breath analysis, which returned an alleged reading of 0.025.

The teen was issued traffic infringement notices for special range prescribed concentration of alcohol, use a light vehicle not complying with tyre standards, and negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm).

As inquiries continue into the incident, any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Source: NSW Police Media

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Concern over railway station accessibility continues Community concern over accessibility at Point Clare railway station continues, with residents joining Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Road, Jenny Aitchison, and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, for a rally on site on August 24.

With a step-free walkway having been removed as upgrade work continues, the only access from the underground tunnel to the station is via a flight of stairs.

While the Transport for NSW website says upgrades are set to be completed by October, no firm date has been given and residents are struggling with

access difficulties.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said due to unforeseen changes to the staging of the project, new accessible lifts will not be open until later this year.

While apologising to the community for any inconvenience, he said the upgrade had to be done and will eventually see two new lifts connecting each platform to the commuter car parks, three new accessible parking spaces and an accessible toilet.

“A new ramp will be provided from the new accessible parking space in the Kurrawa Ave Commuter Car Park to

Minister for Regional Transport and Road, Jenny Aitchison, and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, with concerned residents at Point Clare station

connect to the new lift,” he said.

But Tesch said original plans were to have ramps on both sides of the station.

Even after the current plans are finished a person with a pram, mobility scooter or wheelchair will need to use two lifts to get from one side of the

Appeal to DLALC on housing development on Woy Woy Road, Kariong It has come to our attention that the public is unaware of the relationship between Local Aboriginal Land Councils and the Traditional Custodians of a local area.

This issue is particularly topical for many areas in NSW, including the Central Coast.

The Central Coast’s Local Aboriginal Land Council is the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC).

DLALC have played a vital role on the Central Coast promoting reconciliation and assisting the local Indigenous community in many ways.

DLALC’s high profile on the Central Coast is invaluable for raising issues and awareness of Indigenous matters.

However, it is not widely known that ‘Darkinjung’ is the name of the land council and not the name of the Country we live on.

Contrary to popular belief,

FORUM supported by the many welcoming signs erected all over the coast, there is no such thing as ‘Darkinjung Country’.

A Local Aboriginal Land Council must represent all Aboriginal peoples of the area and therefore cannot be named after any tribe.

The local traditional owners and custodians of the Central Coast are the GuriNgai, Darkinoong and Awabakal people.

Currently DLALC is the second largest owners of land on the Central Coast, after the Central Coast Council.

Understandably, DLALC would like to raise funds for their members and the local Aboriginal community, and as such have proposed a cut and fill development on some of their land at Kariong on Woy Woy Road, to build 60 houses.

DLALC’s proposal includes

affordable Indigenous housing, and we applaud DLALC for taking this great stance and in so doing highlighting the need for this type of housing.

However, IAPA are firm on protecting sacred Aboriginal Sites, of which the Woy Woy Road property is one. We stand with the Local Traditional Custodians who do not want this land developed.

The land proposed for development on Woy Woy Road, is not far from the Brisbane Water National Park, the sacred Grandmother Tree, and the ‘infamous’ hieroglyphics and is up and across the road from the famous rock engravings of the Bambara man.

The land is currently zoned Environmentally Sensitive (C2), is an Area of Regional Koala Significance (ARKS) and contains documented cultural sites.

It is a part of the ridge running from Woy Woy Bay in the south to Somersby in the north that is

Memories as a child coming to Killcare from Sydney in the 50’s The excitement when told I was going for a holiday with my grandmother from Sydney to her holiday house in Killcare by public transport.

The early start in the morning from Coogee by tram to Central Railway Station to catch the steam train to take us to Gosford Station.

As the Spit Bridge did not exist then there was a brief stop at Woy Woy station where the little man ran up and down the platform selling his bottled oysters, and then it was onto Gosford Station around lunch

FORUM time.

We sat at the bus stop eating our sandwiches for lunch before embarking on the long rough trip by bus along the dirt Scenic Road, which took almost three hours passing through many orchards and only seeing very few houses on the way.

The wonderful sound of the bell birds and whip birds, which you hear very little of these days.

By the time we reached

Killcare late in the afternoon and unpacking in my Grand parents little fibro holiday house and if then still light walk down to Putty Beach, as the fishermen were coming in with their catch and one could buy fresh fish from them.

One had to get back home before dark, as there was no electricity, so the use of the oil lamp and the cooking on the wood stove.

I wonder if anyone else remembers these days?

Email, August 28 Cindy Dobbin

sacred to the GuriNgai people.

This area is part of a tract of land called a Song Line and is full of sacred sites, rock engravings and vitally important natural habitat.

If developed, the result will be disastrous both culturally and environmentally.

Like DLALC, we understand the need for housing on the Central Coast, but there must be land better suited to this type of development - sites that don’t have such an important connection for the local mob?

We would welcome the opportunity to work with DLALC to find a solution as it is extremely important to our Party that we promote harmony, unity and communication and believe our values align with those of DLALC when it comes to caring for culture, the land and community.

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station to the other, she said.

“There would also be no option for those people if either of these two lifts are out of order,” Tesch said.

Hundreds of residents have signed Tesch’s petition calling for ramp options to be delivered on both sides of the station.

Aitchison said the situation was “totally unacceptable”.

“Every commuter deserves access on our NSW state rail network – but for thousands of people with disabilities, elderly passengers and travelling parents and carers, under this Government that isn’t the case,” she said.

As the upgrade proceeds, passengers with a disability,

As someone whose dog was attacked, but not fatally, I dealt firsthand with the problems of the current system where nothing was done.

I have done analysis on the Central Coast dog attacks, and we are consistently the highest across NSW. Council at one stage used the excuse that we had the highest number of dogs in the community.

This was false as I pointed out in a meeting with Dick Persson in early 2020, due to the number of dogs who had died of old age and owners

Terry Collins

Does Albanese realise he’s in government?

Just a few months ago we elected a new Prime Minister who promised he would bring courtesy, decency and pragmatism to Government.

Instead, he has been doing the very opposite.

He’s still on a campaign to destroy the legacy and reputation of his predecessor, Scott Morrison.

His obsession with ‘getting’ Morrison and his Government for what is obviously just for political gain is beyond the pale.

Yes, Morrison may have done a few things he shouldn’t have, but he has been cleared by the Solicitor General of any unlawful conduct.

The procedure and protocols he breached hurt no-one and he did not gain personally.

On dog attacks I read with interest your editorial piece on fatal dog attacks.

limited mobility, luggage or prams can call 1800 775 465 at any time to arrange access from one side of the station to the other.

This service will be in place until the new accessible lifts are open and will provide either taxi vouchers or a traffic controller to meet the person at the stairs to assist them to negotiate access.

Onsite project workers and traffic controllers have also been briefed to assist those customers who need help with moving from one side of the rail corridor to the other during the day.

FORUM who had moved.

The figures have gone from 145,000 still used in the OLG dog attack statistics down to 65,000, maybe 80,000.

Since then, attacks haven’t gone down so Council cannot continue to use those arguments.

As you reported the majority of attacks occur on public footpaths - Council agree that only 15% of attacks occur in off leash areas, 45% are on roads and paths and we need more Rangers to effectively do their jobs.

It is this apparent inability to interpret the Companion

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions.

Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper (Rules can be set) to prevention a recurrence in the future, but we don’t need to drag this out through top level, expensive inquires.

There is nothing to gain, except perhaps political points.

Albanese needs to get on with doing the things we elected him to do – to start addressing inflation and the cost of living.

He seems to think he’s still in opposition not in Government.

Email, August 27 John George, Terrigal

Animals Act in such a manner that victims of dog attacks’ rights are properly addressed that is so devastating to those people.

With regards to little children being rushed at and snarled at this is because 10% of the dog owning population are irresponsible, do not understand dogs, do not care about anyone else.

Education and big fines are the key here, but we need more Rangers to enforce it.

Not one responsible dog owner would allow their dog to rush snarling at a child.

I would be horrified if my dog did, and that would be the end of off leash time.

Email, August 18 Imogen da Silva

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One of Australia’s premier magicians, Liam Power, will perform at a night of magic, music and dancing to support people living with multiple sclerosis.

The fun will get underway at 7pm on Saturday, September 10 with canapes in the Tasman Room at Mingara Recreation Club, followed by entertainment including dance band Party Latte and lucky door prizes.

Proceeds from the evening will be shared equally between Central Coast MS Branch and MS Plus, a leading source of information, advice and support services for people living with MS and other neurological conditions.

The MS Central Coast branch alone helps about 150 people with social and financial support by providing access to funding for specialised equipment, medical and mobility aids so they can live a more comfortable life.

Gosford/Narara MS Peer Support Group has 30 members and the Holgate group has about a dozen, with a growing number of people reaching out for support.

Colleen Daniels, who leads the Gosford/Narara group, and a band of other volunteers

Magic, music and dancing to support MS A night of dancing with Party Latte

organised the fundraising event which has been wholeheartedly supported by many local businesses.

“MS flies under the radar a bit, it doesn’t get a lot of attention, so I think the Central Coast could lead the way to help and provide support for people because there’s a lot of us here on the Coast,” she said.

Daniels was diagnosed with neurological disease in 1998, and it was after moving to the Central Coast that she started to lose her ability to walk.

She started the support group in Narara in 2019 to help others cope and learn about local services.

“Being new to the Central Coast, and new to disability, I began to feel a growing need to connect with others who had MS, and that is why I reached out initially,” Daniels said.

“I started the group after contacting MS Connect and completing their peer support training.

“At the very first meeting, we had 18 people, people I had

never met – and all either had MS or a loved one with MS. “I have since met many more people living with MS here on the Central Coast and connections and friendships have formed as a result of the support group, and that is a very heartening thing.”

Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive neurological disease of the central nervous system that interferes with nerve impulses from the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, manifesting in a wide range of

symptoms and, although there is no cure yet, treatment can help people live comfortably with the disease.

There’s more than 25,000 Australians living with MS – most are diagnosed aged between 20 and 40 and roughly three times more women than men.

“We have an amazing group of members and volunteers that do fantastic work all throughout the year, raising awareness and fundraising to help those living with MS in our

local community,” Daniels said.

“If no one talks about it – if there is no ‘noise’ around MS – it’s not likely there’ll be much push for that cure.

“For our children, for their children, we simply seek to do whatever we can to get rid of MS,” Daniels said.

Bookings for the Night of Magic, Music and Dancing can be made by emailing Colleen Daniels at gosfordpsg@gmail. com or phoning 0410 405 104.

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New safe space for diverse youth launches in Gosford Naughty Noodle Fun Haus is set to launch a transformative arts and culture program for young people living on the Central Coast aged 12-24 with a focus on diverse identities and abilities.

Supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, the Young, Authentic and Social Program (YAAS!) aims to empower participants, develop personal resilience and leadership skills and build community ties, friendships and connections.

This will be achieved through activations, hang outs, events, performance, creative workshops and celebrations as well as ongoing fortnightly drop-ins for 12–17-year-olds.

Youth Engagement – Senior Youth worker and Producer, Carlee Heise, will lead the program and said 66 per cent of LGBTQIA+ youth in Australia

still experience bullying based on their identity.

They are 12 times more likely to experience depression due to this harassment.

Multiple LGBTIQ Youth suicides across the Central Coast last year alone were directly attributed to bullying and solidified the need for a focused and a collaborative federal, state and local approach which focuses on marginalised youth not as a tack on program but as the spotlight for building resilience, connection and networks, Heise said.

Working with Police, Headspace, GNL and PCYC – YAAS! will reinforce the transformative impact of empowering regional young people to explore and express their unique creative identity.

Everyone is welcome including friends, family, and allies.

Carlee Heise will lead the YASS! program

Heise is returning home to the Central Coast for the role.

She is a performance-maker and youth worker, passionate about amplifying young

people’s voices.

She has nurtured young artists through her work at Shopfront Arts in South Sydney, and has supported youth

experiencing homelessness in crisis and transitional housing at Project Youth in the Sutherland Shire.

“I am delighted to be leading

the YAAS! Program,” she said.

“I spent my youth living in regional NSW, and I know how significant a safe and welcoming space like YAAS! would have been for me.

“YAAS! is here to uplift and empower young people, proudly shining a light and giving voice to marginalised youth.

YAAS! will soft launch with a drop-in on R U OK? Day, September 8.

Rainbow young people and allies aged 12-17 are invited to join Heise for artmaking, music and snacks.

It will be held from 4-6pm at 200 Mann St, Gosford (in front of Gosford station).

The event is free but young people must register to attend at https://naughtynoodle.com. au/yaas.

Source: Media release, Aug 29 Naughty Noodle Fun Haus

Jopuka Productions expands to south of region Youth arts company Jopuka Productions, based at its Tuggerah space, The Launch Pad, is set to expand its theatrical program to the south of the region, with help from a $5,000 Central Coast Council Community Support Grant.

Jopuka Founder and Artistic Director, Joshua Maxwell, said the funds would go towards venue hire for a short season of the play Little Girls Alone in the Woods at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Theatre, as the company moves to make theatre more available to young people in the south of the region.

The play, by Morgan Rose, is an adaptation of The Bacchae and puts a contemporary feminist lens on the Greek legend of Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, festivity, theatre and ritual madness.

“Most of our audiences are

Photo: Amy Seaborn

Young people perform in Jopuka’s previous production of Very Happy Children With Bright and Wonderful Futures

under 30 so often we have young people come to see the shows and become involved,” Maxwell said.

“We have been asked since we started when we will be doing a show at Peninsula Theatre and have worked hard

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to find a project and model we could take to other parts of the Coast.

“We want to make our shows as accessible as we can and this trial program will see everything from auditioning to rehearsing and performing in

the southern section of the Coast.”

Auditions and rehearsals for the show will be held at Erina, which will be performed for a one-week season at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre in November before moving to Peninsula

Theatre in December.

Auditions will be held next week with rehearsals to begin almost immediately.

Maxwell said going forward the company plans to direct versions of its youth productions for both the north and south of the region.

“We know the benefits and impacts of the arts on young people’s mental health and engagement,” he said.

“Having Council come to the party is a vital part of what we do.

“It will help us make theatre accessible to young people all over the region and allow us to reduce ticket prices for younger audiences.”

The grant was one 18 approved at the Council meeting on August 23, with as total of $58,788.46 allocated.

Other successful applicants were: Central Coast Cross Country ($4,083.48); Wyong

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Pirates of Penzance comes to Wyong The swashbuckling Gilbert and Sullivan favourite, Pirates of Penzance, is set for a performance at The Art House, Wyong, on September 24.

Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney will bring to life the tale of Frederic, a strapping, handsome, not overlyintelligent pirate who is about to turn 21.

Having been inadvertently apprenticed to a pirate at the tender age of eight because his governess, Ruth, was hard of hearing, Frederic has come of age and is ready to discover

Jane Van Balen as Ruth

life.

Along comes a bevy of beautiful maidens out for a picnic and a paddle, whose foster-father is a Major-General who missed his vocation as a rapper but is now making up for lost time.

If you love confusion, contradiction, con trickery, constabulary, and consummate melodies, The Pirates of Penzance is the show for you.

Favourite songs from the show include Poor Wand’ring One, I am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General and A Policeman’s lot is not a happy one.

Twist and Shout plays at Art House Following a successful performance at Laycock St Community Theatre in August, an international tribute celebrating the hits of the rock and roll stars of the ‘50s and ‘60s will play at The Art House, Wyong, on September 9.

With nods to Elvis, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard, Del Shannon, Jerry Lee Lewis and Australia’s Johnny O’Keefe, the show also

features number one hits of the Bee Gees, The Beatles, The Monkees and The Hollies, along with others.

The multi-award winning and internationally renowned band The Williams Brothers will take rock fans back to where it all began in Twist & Shout – A Salute to Rock ‘n’ Roll.

The magical sound of hit after massive hit will come alive through the vocal trio.

The Williams Brothers are the sons of one of Australia’s

leading Rock ’n’ Roll pioneers, Warren Williams, and say they were born to carry on the tradition of one of the greatest eras in music history.

They capture the hits with harmony that only brothers can produce.

Tickets are available on The Art House website.

Source: Media release, August 28 Lionel Midford Publicity The Williams Brothers

With a cast of 35 singers, the performance at Wyong will be accompanied by the G&S Opera Sydney Palm Court Orchestra.

The production has been directed and choreographed by Elizabeth Lowrencev, with musical direction by Rod Mounjed and stunning new costume designs by Sandra Tutt.

The show will be performed at the Art House at 2pm on September 24.

For booking details see the Art House website.

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Peninsula resident Winifred Burford (nee Walters), fondly known as Win, celebrated her 100th birthday on August 15.

Author: Riley Sager Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Casey Fetcher has been sent to the family house on Lake Green in Vermont, to think about her actions and get sober.

Winifred Burford prepares to cut her birthday cake

Friends and neighbours also celebrated with her at her home and her tennis friends took Win to lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf.

Letters of Congratulations were received from The Queen, The Governor General, The Premier, Member for Gosford, Liesel Tesch, Legacy and many others.

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Lolly Fletcher, her mother, is a musical icon and she will not have her daughter disgracing herself all over New York City.

Casey was fired from the Broadway play she was starring in, Shred of Doubt, because she showed up for work drunk and couldn’t carry out the performance.

Yes, being sent to Lake Green, on her own, should give Casey time for self-reflection.

Except, Lake Green is where Len, her husband died.

Except, her neighbour Eli will get her supplies from the bottle shop.

Except the lake is cursed.

There isn’t much to occupy Casey’s time.

There is her morning bourbon.

There is her afternoon bourbon.

There is her evening bourbon.

There aren’t many houses on Lake Green. Five in total.

It is the off season so not many of the occupants are around.

Of course, Elis is there and so is Boone, a handy man living in the Mitchell house while they are away.

He is a real looker, but he is in AA. Casey isn’t ready to get sober yet.

Then there is the house across the lake.

It has been recently bought by the Royce’s, Tom a tech mogul and Katherine a former supermodel.

If fact it was Katherine that Casey saved from drowning a few days ago.

Katherine went swimming in the lake.

The water was too cold, she must have gotten a cramp.

Katherine can’t remember.

The same lake the Len, Casey’s husband drowned in.

In-between sips of bourbon, Casey sits out on the porch looking out onto the window of the house across the lake.

With a pair of binoculars, “I take in the first floor, where details of the living room are visible through the massive

windows”.

Casey sees Katherine in the house across the lake.

Katherine looks distressed.

The next day Katherine isn’t answering her phone.

Tom says Katherine went back to the city.

Casey thinks Tom is lying.

Did anyone read the “Diary of Bridget Jones”, when Bridget writes about her “alcohol units”? Kind of the same here.

Casey is an alcoholic and consumes lots of bourbon and that is pretty much all that happens for 50%of the book.

She gets drunk and sits on the porch and looks at the house across the lake.

All the while thinking about her life and what got her to this place.

About her famous mother and her trouble with drugs when she was younger.

About the death of her

husband Len. And when you think to yourself, when is something going to happen in this book, it does happen.

And you tell yourself to watch out what you wish for, because now something has happened, and it is ridiculous you have to keep reading.

It is like watching a wreck, you know you should stop but you keep watching.

You keep reading.

You yell at the book.

Why am I wasting my time?

Because you have a review to write and you are 60% there and you can do it.

Think of all the people out there that you have to warn not to read this book.

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Married at Mascot on March 3, 1945, Win moved to Woy Woy in 1948 with husband Richard, who was a well-known builder, was very involved in Apex Rotary and enjoyed scuba diving.

He passed away in 2014 after 69 years of marriage.

A keen swimmer and tennis player, Win gave up tennis on her 80th birthday and these days prefers to occupy her time reading and gardening.

Before hanging up her racquet, Win played tennis every Thursday, first at Ettalong and then at the Woy Woy courts, for more than 60 years and still meets with her former fellow players once a month for lunch.

Win enjoyed a special lunch at the Boathouse on her birthday with daughter Susanne, son-in-law Ross Stanley and other family members.

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Business & Property John Singleton launched his newest hotel offering, the Railway Hotel in Gosford CBD on Thursday evening August 25th with a grand party featuring Aussie rock legend Jon Stevens and local support acts.

The event was attended by over 200 locals - business people, tradies, community and sports folk and even a few ex-politicians.

Many dressed up in 1920s Chicago railway costumes with some splendidly dressed local actors among the crowd, dressed by the Gosford Music Society.

The Railway Hotel is on the ground floor of Mr Singleton’s luxury apartments on Mann Street in the CBD.

The first iteration of the space was ‘The Bon’.

With the Railway Hotel, Singo has gone back to his roots, with a high-quality, popular bar and steakhouse not dissimilar to the successful Elenora Hotel in East Gosford.

In trademark Singo style he said: “[High]Vis is welcome, and we don’t kick them out at 9pm like the other mob do … and happy hour goes all afternoon.”

With new hotel offerings, the Gosford CBD is becoming a destination for good food with numerous bars and restaurants such Baker Street Cafe, The Gosford Hotel and Lyons Den reporting fully booked Friday and Saturday nights.

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Full steam ahead for Singo’s Railway Hotel ‘In theme 1920s actors with business woman Cathy Baker

John Singleton outside his new Railway Hotel

Heatherbrae’s pies try to open quietly at Ourimbah Iconic pie bakery Heatherbrae’s tried hard to open its Ourimbah store without the usual fanfare for very good reason, but it was not to be.

Pie Baron Russell Cox said they were trying to get their new young staff up to speed and everything humming before launch.

“But as soon as we opened, we were run of our feet,” Cox said.

“I know it’s something the Central Coast have been looking forward to for a long time … people have been following us … and they’ve found us,”

“We’ve been working on this new store for well over 10 years now and the weather has delayed us, but now we’re off and running.

Heatherbrae’s Pies was established in 2001, the centenary year of the Australian Federation at Heatherbrae, near Hexham.

The new bakery, located along the Pacific Highway near the M1 Ourimbah turn off, is the third bakery for the brand, with the second at Sutton Forest.

Cox is passionate about bringing traditional tastes and quality foods back to Australian palate, taking the humble Aussie meat pie and sausage

roll into the modern era and competing head on with the fast-food giants.

“Unlike large multinational companies however, we cook and bake our products on the premises 138 usingRobina freshTown Centre Drive Robina Qld 4226 ingredients,” Cox said.

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Saddles at Mount White set to expand Central Coast Council is to prepare a planning proposal which will allow a restaurant at Mount White to expand by adding tourist attractions and accommodation across the road.

The proposal will allow Saddles Restaurant, the main tourist attraction of the site at 20 Ashbrookes Rd, to operate as an Additional Permitted Use (APU) under the zoning rather than its current ancillary use to Saddles Garden Centre.

It will also seek APUs for a restaurant, small bar, day spa and hotel or motel accommodation across the road at 231 Pacific Hwy. A garden centre, restaurant and carpark were approved for the Saddles site in 2016, with construction of Saddles Restaurant to operate as an ancillary use to the garden centre approved in 2018.

Saddles Restaurant at Mount White

Alterations and additions to the garden centre were approved on February 2, 2022.

Prior to the Saddles Garden Centre and Saddles Restaurant being established, Princeton

Nurseries had operated on-site since the 1990s.

The site across the road, at 231 Pacific Hwy, was formerly a petrol station.

By 1965, the petrol station

had been converted into the Hawkesbury Inn. On July 2, 2021, Council granted permission to demolish, and the site is now vacant.

A Council report said no impacts are expected to be generated by the expansion on adjoining rural living/ primary production use along the northern boundary or adjoining

horse stables The proposal received the nod from the Local Planning Panel (LPP) on August 8.

The development will involve the removal of an estimated 0.26HA of native vegetation which is below the threshold for requiring a Biodiversity Development Assessment Report (BDAR), the report to the LPP said.

The panel suggested nor more than a two-storey structure would be appropriate.

It also suggested a Visual Impact Analysis should be prepared prior to exhibition to inform the Development Control Plan (DCP), including recommending design principles to achieve an attractive development, addressing views from the Old Pacific Hwy and any public viewpoint and street frontage.

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Big W Erina celebrates 35 years Thirty-five years ago, BIG W became a founding tenant of Erina Fair when the major shopping centre first opened its doors.

This is how the store looked when it first opened

Staff recently celebrated 35 years of operation from the store’s original location, with special guest Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid, popping in to offer his congratulations.

When it first opened, the store was constructed in the style of original BIG W stores with yellow paint, carpeted floors, cream fixtures and even a restaurant at the back.

Updates over the years have seen BIG W Erina undergo a complete refurbishment in the

kitchen department, new white fixtures in apparel, and an online hub implemented in the dock area to offer Home Delivery and Direct to Boot services.

Staff members said the biggest change they had faced was during pandemic lockdowns, which saw the store close for a three-month period and completely altered the way they worked.

“When COVID hit there was a huge surge in online shopping which saw our online orders go from a smooth trickle to exploding amounts,” store manager David Denzel said.

“There was also a period where we were open for

essential shopping only and we had to cordon off areas of the store so only certain products could be bought.

“This completely altered how we worked with customers, our technology and one another.

“The team adapted so well to these changes to accommodate our customers, it was really a great achievement.”

Denzel said customers had remained loyal during the pandemic, with more than 67,000 people walking through the doors during the lockdown in July 2021.

Source: Media release, Aug 31 Big W Erina

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Future energy savings for new home builders People building new homes on the Central Coast could be looking at cheaper energy bills in the future, with the announcement of a new policy to help NSW reach net zero emission targets and deliver more energy-efficient homes.

Treasurer and Minister for Energy, Matt Kean, said this new Sustainable Buildings State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) sets new standards and is expected to reduce household energy bills, and ensure homes are naturally cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

“These new standards will drive more energy-efficient homes with better design, better insulation and more sunlight,” Kean said.

He said owners of new Central Coast homes could see energy savings of as much as $970 a year.

“NSW is also raising the bar with this first-of-its-kind policy in energy efficiency and sustainability for new offices and hotels,” Kean said.

“These updated standards

Energy savings could be in store for builders of new homes

will keep operating costs down for owners and tenants, and give them the assurance they got what they paid for.

“The policy will enable the NSW Government to collect critical data about building performance and greenhouse gas emissions – this will inform future benchmarks and ensure NSW keeps pace with the national trajectory for lowenergy buildings.”

Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes, Anthony Roberts said the new SEPP sets standards for energy, water and thermal

performance in new homes, and establishes provisions to create more sustainable nonresidential buildings.

“We are progressing updates to our online Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) tool and introducing sustainability requirements for new commercial buildings,” Roberts said.

“We need to ensure the places we live, work and stay in are more comfortable – all while we save people money on their power bills and contribute to our net zero target.”

Roberts said the new index within BASIX would measure the greenhouse gas emissions produced in manufacturing residential building materials.

“It also introduces new energy and water standards for large commercial buildings, and requires these developments to demonstrate they are net-zero ready,” he said.

“We want to drive down emissions, saving around 260,000 tonnes a year of CO2 and helping reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

The new SEPP includes

updating BASIX standards for new residential buildings, including: an increase of the thermal performance standard from an average of 5.5-6 stars to 7 stars Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rating; and an increase of between 7 and 11% in greenhouse gas reduction.

While welcoming the initiative, the Nature Conservation Council says more needs to be done to make existing homes more energy efficient.

“The NSW Government’s new

Building Sustainability SEPP is a step in the right direction for standards for new homes, but much more needs to be done in relation to existing homes,” Council CEO, Jacqui Mumford, said.

“Increasing the NatHERS standard to seven stars is a very welcome improvement – this will significantly reduce the energy people have to use to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

“However, the new planning policy does not address the much bigger problem of older, energy hungry homes.

“Some older homes are energy sinks because they take so much power to make them liveable.

“The government needs to develop policies to retrofit older homes so everyone in NSW can live in a home that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to keep comfortable.”

For more information, visit: www.planning.nsw.gov.au/ sustainable-buildings-sepp Terry Collins

More affordable housing could be on the way Housing supply and affordability on the Central Coast, and throughout the state, could be set to improve with the NSW Government announcing it will accept all 15 recommendations put

forward by the Regional Housing Taskforce.

The comprehensive suite of measures includes more homes for key workers, accelerating development assessments, and identifying

options to use Government land for more social and affordable housing.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole, said the acceptance of all 15 recommendations, as well as investing $2.8B in housing as

part of the NSW Budgetshows a commitment to addressing housing challenges.

“We are getting on with the job of easing housing pressures in the regions, both now and for the future,” Toole said.

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“It builds on the investment we’ve made through the NSW Budget to improve housing supply and ensure locals and key workers moving to the regions have a place to call home.”

Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes, Anthony Roberts, said regional councils will benefit from a share of $12M to help them plan for housing that is affordable, diverse, and resilient to natural hazards.

“The councils can apply for up to $250,000 each through the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund, to help them undertake the up-front planning work needed to speed up housing delivery,” Roberts said.

“The grants will help councils deliver strategic plans, housing policies and technical studies that pave the way for new homes needed to support growing communities.

“Our initial $30M Regional Housing Fund is already helping 21 regional councils in highgrowth areas deliver 25 new projects to provide services, open space and connections to

fast-track a pipeline of new homes.”

The Government’s response also includes delivering around 270 more homes for key frontline workers in the regions, expanding the Urban Development Program to more high-growth regional areas and improving infrastructure coordination and delivery.

It also includes, among other things, improving data by auditing residential land, identifying infrastructure gaps and environmental constraints, establishing a clearer housing supply pipeline and identifying opportunities to use suitable Crown land for social and affordable housing development.

Councils have until September 30 to submit their applications for the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.

A spokesperson for Central Coast Council said the Council welcomes the opportunity, and is eligible, to apply for funding under the fund to assist with strategic planning work, for housing growth in the region.

For more information on the fund and to view the Government’s response to the Regional Housing Taskforce, visit https://www.planning. nsw.gov.au/regional-housing.

Source: Media release, Aug 25 NSW Government

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Plans revised for Wyong boarding house and shop Plans for a boarding house and neighbourhood shop in Wyong have resurfaced with revisions to address numerous reasons Central Coast Council rejected the project in November 2021.

NCS Ventures Pty Ltd wants approval to replace an old house at 24 Jennings Rd with a three-storey boarding house consisting of 28 self-contained double rooms, manager’s residence, a communal room, a shop on the ground floor and basement parking for 16 vehicles.

The boarding house will be privately managed with a manager available from 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, and the shop will be open on weekdays from 8am to 6pm and on Saturday from 8am to 1pm.

Council gave 24 reasons when it refused the original development application (DA) with the main ones being building height, overbearing

An artist’s impression of the Wyong boarding house

bulk and scale, incompatible with local character, various impacts on neighbouring properties, pedestrian and vehicular safety conflicts especially with the school next door, ineffective surveillance from the manager’s room

because of its location in the building.

Council’s report said the nil/ minimal setbacks meant overshadowing of neighbouring properties, lack of privacy from the overlooking open, elevated walkways and insufficient

space for screening vegetation particularly on the boundary with Wyong High School.

Also, Council said there was insufficient detail in the management plan about the boarding house operation including tenant wellbeing or

engagement plans to build a sense of community, social cohesion and mitigation of perceived impacts of antisocial behaviour.

Council’s development assessment report said the DA did not demonstrate the

appropriateness of a neighbourhood shop and lacked analysis of demand in that location and social impact.

The applicant has requested Council approval of a variation in the 12m building height development standard to allow for 12.29m at the lift overrun in one corner of the building because of the slope of the site.

The Statement of Environment Effects (SEE) says there are many positive socio-economic benefits of the proposed boarding house with muchneeded short-term accommodation close to Wyong railway station and the town centre.

An updated development application (616/2021) and revised SEE submission responding to matters raised

by Council is open for public comment until September 23 on Council’s website.

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Proposal to increase size of North Gosford boarding house Residents have until September 9 to provide a submission on proposed modifications of a previously approved boarding house development at North Gosford, which will see room numbers increased from 18 to 24.

The boarding house, at 222 Henry Parry Dr, was originally approved in 2019, allowing for 18 rooms, 10 car parking spaces, five motorcycle parking spaces and six bicycle parking spaces.

Under the proposed modification, there would now be 24 rooms, allowing for an increased number of occupants.

The site of the approved boarding house

An additional storey would be added to the rear building, with new stairs and a walkway to the northern boundary.

Bicycle spaces would be relocated and entry door and stairs to Building 1 reconfigured and relocated, along with internal areas.

There would be a relocated entry to Building 2 along with reconfigured internal areas to improve amenity.

Minor modification to external finishes and materials are also proposed.

Documents lodged with the application say the block has a frontage width of 18.29m to Henry Parry Dr and average length of 48m.

There is a three-story home

on the site at present.

“The amendments will not affect the purpose of the original application as … approved,” the documents say.

“The proposed modifications will materially and essentially result in the same development to which development consent was originally granted for the following reasons: the site will accommodate a boarding house, as originally approved under DA57305/2019; the additional boarding rooms proposed will not alter the core function of the approved land use; and the building form and layout will not significantly differ from the original approval.

Source: Central Coast Council DA tracker DA57305/2019

New interactive map outlines key infrastructure projects Central Coast residents can now stay up to date on more than 350 key infrastructure projects thanks to a new interactive map.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said Council is investing $176M in the community, roads and other urban infrastructure, water and sewer, waste, environmental and sport and recreation projects.

“This map includes the details, dates, progress and costs of each project, updated monthly,” he said.

“This initiative makes it easy for anyone to find works within

their street or suburb and is another important way Council is being transparent and open about linking the delivery program with clear information for the community.”

Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said the map also facilitates a view of projects being undertaken by the NSW Government in the Central Coast Local Government Area.

“While the map shows the capital works projects, hundreds more smaller jobs and routine maintenance tasks continue to be delivered every day by Council staff,” he said.

“We aim to continually

improve this great online tool and will be adding the smaller capital works projects to it over the coming months.

“I encourage residents to take a look at the online map and the large array of projects currently scheduled within Council’s capital works program.”

The Operational Plan and Budget adopted by Council for 2022-23 includes the following highlights: Gosford Regional Library construction commences; Major water and sewer upgrades for Gosford CBD; Davistown and St Huberts Island Vacuum Sewer Refurbishment; Magenta and

Tuggerawong continued shared pathway construction; The Entrance Visitor Information Centre upgrade; Playspace upgrades at Wyongah, Blue Haven, Berkeley Vale, Koolewong, Tuggerah, and Killarney Vale; Gross pollutant trap works at Toukley, Copacabana, East Gosford, and Halekulani; and Peninsula Recreation and Active Lifestyle Precinct upgrade project.

To view the interactive map go to the ‘Capital Works Program Map page at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

Source: Media release, Aug 30 Central Coast Council

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The other part of the argument is that any spare money could be better directed either at paying off high-interest debt (such as a credit card or car loan) or at an investment with a high rate of return.

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Inflation strikes again A consequence of rising inflation is that student loan debt has been increased.

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The indexation rate is different from the repayment rate – the former dictates how much outstanding balance will increase each year to reflect its “real” value, while the latter determines the value of your compulsory repayments based on your income.

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“If you earn any more than $48,361 then you will have to make a compulsory repayment and the amount goes up

depending on your income, so the more you earn, the higher the repayment rate.”

Opportunity cost Glen Hare, a financial adviser and co-founder of Fox & Hare Wealth, says paying off HECSHELP debt needs to be weighed up against any other opportunities available.

“As a general rule – and obviously this depends on someone’s personal circumstances – it’s not usually a number one priority.

Check for asbestos: it’s a small price to pay With the renovation boom that has raged during the pandemic, it’s easy to forget about some of the dangers of DIY fixes around the house, particularly the risk of asbestos exposure.

Asbestos products were used in most houses between the 1940s and the late 1980s.

Little did we know then that it can cause cancer, and many lives have been cut short because those who were exposed to it – from the labourers and

the subcontractors and to the homeowners themselves – didn’t know the price they were paying for building a dream home or fixing up an old one.

News stories come up once in a while to remind us that asbestos exposure can be fatal, but today some people still skip getting professionals in to remove asbestos from their homes when they renovate.

The cost of getting it removed by a licensed business can be anywhere between $25 and $50

a square metre – a small price to pay given the risks.

Local councils also impose harsh penalties for dumping asbestos-laden materials illegally.

The rule of thumb is this: if a home was built before 1990, chances are high that it contains asbestos both inside and outside.

Asbestos is found in one in three homes, according to the federal government’s Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency.

It is running a campaign

informing residential property buyers, sellers, renters and landlords of their responsibilities and rights when buying or renting a home that may contain asbestos.

“By knowing where asbestos can be in a residential property, we can all keep safe,” it says.

Justine Ross, the agency’s chief executive, says sellers must disclose the presence of asbestos in their properties to minimise the risks for buyers.

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“Yes, HECS is going up by indexation, but it needs to be considered with regards to the opportunity cost of paying it off faster.

“Given those with HECS-HELP debt are typically younger and looking for long-term investment strategies, there’s a conversation to be had about whether it’s better paying off HECS, which is going up with inflation, or investing in an asset class that has historically outperformed inflation.

He says many younger

people are also looking to buy property, so there’s a balancing act between paying off HECS or buying their first home.

“The caveat to that is that choosing to put money in the stockmarket or a property rather than paying down HECS comes with a degree of risk that someone would need to be comfortable with it.”

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ries, they may be legally obligated to do this,” she says.

“Similarly, we want landlords to identify, disclose and manage the presence of asbestos in their properties to minimise the health risks for renters.”

Landlords may be eligible for tax deductions for asbestos testing and removal.

The cost varies, but taking five samples for testing could set you back around $950, which is tax-deductible.

As more houses built before the 1990s are passed onto a new generation of owners, one

of the things that should be legislated is the inclusion of an asbestos report in a pre-purchase building inspection.

At present, this is not a requirement and can be overlooked in the sale process.

The agency’s website – asbestossafety.gov.au – has online tools that can help both the buyer and the seller of a property to determine which areas might have asbestos.

It also lists disposal facilities and explains what to do if you think you’ve been exposed.

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Council hops to it to protect endangered frog species Central Coast Council is giving the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog a helping hand by collecting and relocating tadpoles from the Bareena wetland to ponds at North Avoca, which were constructed by Council to provide additional habitat for the threatened species.

Council’s Environmental Management Unit Manager, Luke Sulkowski, said Council is able to undertake the sensitive work by operating under a special threatened species licence under the Biodiversity Conservation Act, 2016.

“This licence enables Council to collect and relocate tadpoles from the wetland when lagoon openings coincide with frog breeding,” he said.

“Lagoon openings have the potential to negatively impact any tadpoles present in the wetland at the time of opening.

“By doing this, Council, is also helping mitigate the reduction of the tadpole population when there is extreme wet weather that requires the lagoon to be opened to the ocean.”

In 2019, there was a mass tadpole mortality event in the wetland which coincided with the breaching of the lagoon.

Sulkowski said Council has

Tadpoles relocated from Bareena wetland to ponds at North Avoca

only enacted the special licence three times since it was issued in 2020, most recently in February 2022, as the first of the year’s catastrophic floods was evolving.

At that time, two trained Council staff collected between 4,000 and 5,000 tadpoles and metamorphs (tadpoles with legs which are morphing into frogs) and relocated these to

nearby ponds, which were installed to provide additional habitat for the species.

“While it was not possible to specifically identify the tadpoles that were recently collected, many of the metamorphs were confidently identified as Green and Golden Bell Frogs,” he said.

Sulkowski said the community can get involved in future work to rehabilitate and restore habitat at Avoca Lagoon to support and protect the Green and Golden Bell Frog.

“With $300,000 in grant funding from the Australian Government, Council is already developing a detailed

understanding of the population dynamics and habitat use of the species at North Avoca as well as developing plans for additional ponds in close proximity to the wetland,” he said.

“As part of this project, Council, in partnership with the University of Newcastle, will be facilitating community survey nights later in the year to help us count frogs within and surrounding Bareena Wetland.”

For more information visit: Love our Waterways.

Source: Media release, Aug 30 Central Coast Council

TAFE helping fill health worker gap on Coast TAFE NSW Gosford is ideally positioned to build a pipeline of local health workers to cater to a looming jobs boom in the Central Coast healthcare industry, according to newly released data.

A TAFE NSW report tracking growing and emerging healthcare jobs has forecast a 5.2 per cent increase on the Central Coast over the next three years.

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The report also predicts aged or disabled carer, enrolled nurse, dental assistant and personal care assistant will be the fastest growing healthcare jobs over the same period.

Debra Elliott is one of many TAFE NSW Gosford graduates to make a flying start to a career after gaining practical skills and work experience studying a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing).

“I knew what it was like to be a daughter who had to move

her mum into an aged care facility, and I wanted to learn skills to support clients and their families in that same situation,” Elliott, who works at BlueWave Living at Woy Woy, said.

“TAFE NSW gave me the training I needed to put what I’d learned into practice when I started working, and the teachers were always there to answer our questions and support us, from the classroom to work placement and beyond.

TAFE NSW Director, Health, Wellbeing and Community Services, Jane Smith, said TAFE NSW’s expert teachers and unparalleled industry connections meant it would play a critical role in helping bridge the local healthcare skills gap.

“This report just confirms what we already knew: that opportunities for healthcare jobs on the Central Coast are growing rapidly,” Smith said.

“Whether it’s nursing, aged

care, mental health, disability or one of the myriad other healthcare pathways, TAFE NSW graduates are able to get their foot in the door with industry-led training and employer connections.

To explore the range of healthcare courses available at TAFE NSW, visit tafensw.edu. au or phone 131 601 for more information.

Source: Media release, Aug 24 TAFE NSW

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Costa Georgiadis and Cheralyn Darcey

TV gardening expert Costa Georgiadis will be at the Pearl Beach Arboretum for a special event on October 1 as he promotes his new book, Costa’s World: Gardening for the Soil, the Soul and the Suburbs.

In conversation with Cheralyn Darcey, Georgiadis, will explain his gardening philosophies, the connections between soil, soul and the suburbs, and his heartfelt advice for getting the most joy out of your garden.

Georgiadis is a landscape architect, environmental educator and television presenter who has an all-

consuming passion for plants and people.

As co-creator and host of Costa’s Garden Odyssey for SBS, he caught the attention of a nation and, since 2013, he has continued his journey as the much-loved host of one of the ABC’s most iconic and Logie award-winning programs, Gardening Australia.

He is also involved with regenerative agriculture and holistic practices that deal with the issues arising from a rapidly urbanising world.

Georgiadis actively delivers his message through workshops, lectures, keynotes

and expos and works with preschools, primary and high schools, TAFE colleges and universities, industry groups and community organisations.

He is also a national ambassador for Junior Landcare.

Cheralyn Darcey presents the award-winning weekly gardening radio show, At Home with the Gardening Gang, on Coast FM963, writes the weekly gardening page for Coast Community News and is the Community Gardening Educator of SWAMP, (Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project) at Tuggerah.

She has also written and illustrated 20 internationally published gardening and ethnobotanical titles sharing her love of the botanical world.

A resident of Lake Munmorah, she is a working member of many environmental initiatives in keeping with her vision to garden and live with a strong commitment to sustainability.

Costa’s World: Gardening for the Soil, the Soul and the Suburbs has been shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2022 (Illustrated Non-Fiction) and the ABIA Awards 2022 (Illustrated Book of the Year).

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Helping children overcome trauma Narara local Zoe Gianduzzo is on a mission to change the lives of children on the Central Coast.

A Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, the paediatric specialist has a passionate interest in the neurological impact of trauma on the brain, following her own personal experience of having a neurological disorder and the ongoing journey of recovery.

Gianduzzo suffers from Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness, also known as PPPD, a condition that causes chronic dizziness or vertigo.

She partners with a vestibular physio and an occupational therapist as part of her own rehab program and feels this experience helps create a

stronger understanding of the journey of her own therapy kids.

She is using this experience as motivation; currently developing her expertise in the field of paediatric trauma through additional study on neurobiology with worldrenowned, Canada based OTs, Kim Barthel and Tracy Stackhouse.

An avid rock-climber and ballet dancer, Gianduzzo refuses to be controlled by her condition and is passionate about the mental, physical and psychological benefits of leading an active lifestyle – an ethos shared with the children and families she works with at MoveAbout Therapy Services at Berkeley Vale.

Gianduzzo says when people think of trauma, they might imagine a physical accident, but in children trauma could be experienced through a number of social and environmental factors.

“Complex trauma is experienced in a range of situations and can be related to a number of early life adversities like ante-natal exposure to alcohol, poverty, neglect, and pervasive developmental issues,” she said.

“Trauma impacts the brain, and in kids is often reflected in their behaviour.

“We see this in our clinic when kids are struggling with interacting with their peers, their ability to learn and engage at school, and their sleep could

be impacted too.

Gianduzzo says the goal is to help their nervous system find a more calm and organised state.

“I do this through many different approaches, but mostly focusing on relationship and sensory based support.

“While our therapy sessions look like play, we are really supporting their brains and nervous system to function as optimally as possible.”

“It is this practical, social and play-based approach to therapy that makes it so effective with young children.”

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MoveAbout Therapy Services provide individual and group therapy services for children across their three clinics in Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast with a team of more than 20 specialist occupational therapists.

MoveAbout also provides education, coaching, training

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For more information about paediatric occupational therapy, visit moveabout.com. au.

Source: Media release, Aug 25 MoveAbout Therapy Service

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment – Invitation to Register Interest – HN498-A Heritage Now, on behalf of a Proponent (name provided on registration), is requesting the names of Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal cultural heritage within the Project Area in Somersby. The Project Area is 10 kilometres west of Gosford and is approximately 120 ha in size, where mixed development is proposed (further project details provided on registration). A previous, incomplete Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment identified several previously recorded sites and three associated areas of sensitivity within the Project Area. An area of subsurface archaeological potential was also identified and a test excavation under the Code of Practice for the Investigation of Aboriginal Objects in NSW was undertaken. The proposed project may be the subject of an application for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP).

The purpose of community consultation with Aboriginal people is to assist the proposed applicant in the preparation of the report, and an application for an AHIP (if required), and to assist the Department of Premier and Cabinet Secretary (or a delegate under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974) in his or her consideration and determination of the application.

In accordance with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements 2010, please send your registration to Jenna Weston (1/48 Kalaroo Road, Redhead NSW 2290, hello@ heritagenow.com.au) by 16 September 2022. Please be advised that your details will be forwarded to Heritage NSW and the Local Aboriginal Land Council, unless you inform us that you do not want your details released.

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: GARDENING AS THERAPY WITH CHERALYN DARCEY

Go outside and you will feel better Find yourself in nature or a garden and you will experience measurable therapeutic value.

Once attention is directed away from our challenges, especially to something alive and growing, our minds become fascinated, engaged, and greatly released of stress.

So many of our mental and physical problems begin from stress and if not, they surely have been fed from it.

Why do plants relieve our stress? It grew out of a need for plants to have environmental buddies.

In ancient times humans needed to be attracted to plants so they could survive.

Plants provided us with food, shelter and even medicines.

They needed us to know them, to value, protect and eventually farm them as this would then ensure their own survival.

Much like certain flowers

Plants for Therapy While any plant you spend time with is going to make you feel better here are a few that are known for their special qualities.

Better Sleep Lavender (Lavendula spp.) will help you get to sleep and have a restful sleep.

Whether you choose to grow it outside a bedroom widow, have in inside in a sunny spot or use the essential oils from it as a room or pillow spray, lavender will lower your blood pressure and calm a racing heart.

Breathe Easy Spider Plants ( Chlorophytum comosum) may be reminiscent of 1970’s bathrooms but they are one of nature’s number

make the act of pollination as attractive to a bee’s needs as possible, similar relationships can be seen between humans and plants.

This is especially true of the way plants change our mental state.

There is a botanical affinity that each of us carries within us, that makes us fell, ‘better’, ‘happy’ and ‘calm’ when we are surrounded by plants.

What was once a way of attraction to ensure mutual survival has become a therapy that anyone, anywhere can easily tap in to, even if they are not aware of it.

In 2010 researchers *Sawada and Oyabu set out to measure the stress levels in people working in offices with and without plants.

To do this, they tracked the levels of cortisol in the blood and the amylase in the saliva of participants as these are both one air purifiers.

They can suck up those nasties like formaldehyde lurking around your place quick smart and they are one of the easiest plants to grow loving filtered light spot inside or out.

First Aid Aloe (Aloe vera) needs to be in every garden as the gel that is contained within the thick fleshy leaves is an antiinflammatory and antibacterial powerhouse.

Use direct for sunburn and bites by simply rubbing on the thick gel.

You can grow Aloe outdoors or indoors if you have bright indirect light.

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indicators of stress levels in people.

They found that those working in offices with plants recorded significantly lower stress levels.

Other studies have found that hospital patients recover faster after surgery and feel less pain when sharing their recovery rooms with plants.

Getting people outside if they are experiencing a panic attack or stressful experience will enable them to get some fresh air and much need oxygen, but if there are plants around, it’s been shown to calm them much more quickly. * (2010/07/01 Healing Effects of Foliage Plants Using Physiological and Psychological Characteristics. VL - 22, DO - 10.1109/ICCIE.2010.5668442)

floribunda) is said to uplift the spirits with its heady perfume and is perhaps why it is a favourite with brides.

Don’t stop at just this beautiful plant, there are many fragrant blooms that you might like to try.

This flowering vine can be grown indoors or out and will need a trellis and indirect light.

Anxiety Reliever Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is used to create a treatment for anxiety in Ayurveda medicine but just having it around will assist calm nerves and reduce stress vias its fragrance.

Holy Basil is also a ‘super’ oxygenator emitting oxygen over 20 hours a day.

Grow indoors in a sunny spot.

Professional Gardening Therapy Gardening or Horticulture Therapy is type of counselling therapy using the garden and the act of gardening as a tool.

People who offer this type of therapy are generally registered phycological therapists to begin with.

In this modality, while gardens are sometimes grown with plants that have healing properties and can be included in this type of therapy, it is the act of engaging in the process of plant growing that the therapists focused on.

Along with encouraging participants to connect with society, the therapy will use the repetitive and deliberate nature of activities such as digging and watering to calm the mind and emotions through mindfulness.

The lessons of gardening are relatable exercises in human healing and growth too.

Learning self-reliance, care and dedication are all easier to understand when you become the gardener to a group of plants.

Gardening Self-Therapy Go and get a potted plant and live with it.

So many therapists of all types will suggest that their clients get a pet or plant as part of their healing, and I agree.

You don’t have to set out to grow an expansive home garden.

Start small, stay small if you like as there is no additional benefit to be gained by having more plants or bigger gardens.

I would argue that unless you are enjoying such growth and undertaking, you could be setting yourself up for more stress! I’ve interviewed many Bonsai growers in my time, and they are all the calmest people I know.

Time and again they tell me that it is in the small details, the daily care and focus that brings them serenity.

As a hobby, gardening is number one in this country and many others and time and again, you will hear people express that they do it for the relaxation it gives them.

This is because of our botanical affinity with plants but also because of the sense of accomplishment we can feel when growing a

garden and the feeling of connection with something outside of ourselves.

To find self-care opportunities, start growing a few potted herbs, flowers, or indoor houseplant.

I do not believe that any one plant it better at making you feel better than another, but I’ve added a few in this article with some more focused properties.

Grow what you like, what you are attracted to and what makes you smile.

If you have no space for gardens and want something bigger or you would like gardening company, Community Gardens are for you.

There is an explosion of growth of these vital community assets, and they are a great place to learn, create and to connect with others.

Along with various styles, many have additional programs and events.

To find your local check out: communitygarden. org.au and the Central Coast Community Garden Network on Facebook.com/ CentralCoastCommunityGardenNetwork

TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK If you are after a new lawn, now is the best time to plant and for those with established lawns, it’s time to give them a feed. This week you can plant the following: culinary herbs, beetroot, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, celery, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, marrow, late onions, parsnip, peas, silverbeet, tomato, ageratum, alyssum, aster, candytuft, carnation, cosmos, delphinium, larkspur, petunias, portulaca, lobelia, lovein-a-mist, lupin, nasturtium, nemesia.

Do you want tasty tomatoes this summer? Well, now’s the time to get cracking.

Tomatoes are heavy feeders, so prepare your garden with lots of well rotted cow manure and compost.

Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 - 10am live every Saturday on CoastFM963.

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

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Semi-finals match-ups settled RUGBY The final round in Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) has ended with all four matches ending as most people had predicted, leaving the Final Five rankings unchanged.

At The Haven oval, Terrigal proved too strong for The Lakes, winning the match 38 points to 24.

Terrigal got away to a great start surging to a 12 point leads with two early tries.

The Lakes hit back however and levelled the scores at 12all and, with another try apiece before halftime, The Lakes went in with a slender 19-17 lead.

But that’s where it ended as Terrigal dominated the second stanza scoring a further 21 points to 5. Best players for Terrigal were centre Brent Merritt, flanker Aaron Carrigg and five-eight Adam Danckert while The Lakes were best served by centre Ashton Hutchinson-Walters and lock Reihana Hemopo.

The win to Terrigal cements their Minor Premiership and will see them retain the Challenge Shield.

They will now have next week

The Trojans secured the minor premiership and the Challenge Shield

off, while The Lakes will meet the Ourimbah Razorbacks in the elimination Minor Semifinal at Woy Woy Oval.

The Avoca Beach Sharks won a tight struggle against Hornsby at Heazlett Park, running out winners by 35 points to 27.

The match was an arm wrestle throughout with neither team able to take a complete break on the scoreboard at any time in the match.

The first half went point for point for the full 40 minutes, with Avoca Beach going in at

18-17 and it was anybody’s match at that stage.

In the second half, the Sharks were able to hold on to the lead and eventually secure second spot on the ladder.

Best players for Avoca Beach were centre Alex Halls, hooker

Cooper Elliott, lock Emile Thomas and No.8 Fionn Henderson-Foley.

Hornsby were best served by five-eight Hunter Bird, winger James O’Connor and No.8 Cooper Davenport.

Avoca Beach will now play

third place Kariong in the qualifying semi-final after Kariongput away Warnervale 52 points to 17.

Kariong dominated the first 40 minutes piling on 35 points before the break and a further 17 points in the second half.

Best players for Kariong were fullback Jake Hubbard, who scored 2 tries, flanker Ryan Conaghan and five-eight Josh McGlynn.

Warnervale’s best players were props Veipueki Siale and Nick Jansen, and flanker Ricky Halangahu.

In the final match of the round, Gosford were no match for Ourimbah at Gosford Showground, losing 5-35 to the visitors.

It was a convincing win by the Razorbacks, with strong performances from flanker Lochlan Stuhne-Scott, prop Steven Finley and saw them retain the Thomson-Brown Shield.

It also holds them in good stead going into the elimination match against The Lakes.

Source: Match Report, 28 August Larry Thomson, CCRU President

Woy Woy Parkrun celebrates 150th event RUNNING More than 150 people ran, walked and pushed prams along the shoreline of Brisbane Water to mark the 150th Parkrun event, held at Woy Woy on Saturday, August 20.

Four years earlier on July 7, 2018, 287 people took part in the inaugural Woy Woy Parkrun event, joining the worldwide Parkrun community movement, which originated in London.

Co-Event Director at Woy Woy, Scott Wedesweiler, said the Woy Woy Parkrun was born out of locals running at the growing Mount Penang event.

Original event directors Naomi Rogers and Jesse Skelton were supported by volunteers Brad Rogers and Amy Lakes to set up the event.

They wanted to create the event to bring a second Parkrun to the southern end of the Central Coast, to create a Parkrun community on the peninsula.

Current volunteer Event and Race Director, Karen Duncan, said the Parkrun is not a race against other runners, but a 5km timed run.

“It can be whatever you want it to be, whether that’s for fun or as part of a training plan,”

And they’re off – more than 150 participants took part in the Parkrun

she said.

“It offers an opportunity for everyone, regardless of age, gender or ability, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain.”

Each week the Woy Woy Parkrun attracts well over 100 participants.

The free event is held every Saturday at 8am in all weather.

“Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever Parkrun,” Duncan said.

“The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once.”

For the event to take place, Parkrun relies on a group of volunteers.

The Event and Race Director does much of the background organising prior to the day, with as many as eleven volunteers ensuring the event operates safely and smoothly.

Duncan is just one of 392 volunteers and became a CoEvent Director at Woy Woy Parkrun in 2021.

“As Race Director, seeing all the volunteers in their orange vests on the day is a great feeling of how inclusive and encouraging everyone is, to do something for each other.”

The free run is also made possible due to sponsors such as Medibank, which sponsored the establishment of the Woy

Woy event, The Athlete’s Foot and Polar, and supporters such as Eukanuba, Contra, IPRO Hydrate and Blue Frog.

Events regularly have participants from the junior age group of 10 years old to the over eighties age group.

“We want to encourage people to run, jog or walk together, irrespective of their ability,” Duncan said.

For those who have performances in mind for the

Woy Woy Parkrun, the female record is held by Therese Auton running 18:05 in 2022; the male record holder is Aidan Hobbs in a time of 14:45 in 2022; and the age graded record which accounts for age and gender, allowing athletes to compare results, is held by Thomas Diamond clocking 15:06, with a grade of 89.4 per cent, on Christmas day 2021.

People can join in Parkrun events across the globe, which all count towards their individual Parkrun participation record.

At Woy Woy Parkrun there are people who have made over 250 Parkrun appearances.

Duncan said her own Parkrun journey started at the Fingal Bay Parkrun in 2016 before she moved to the Central Coast.

All are invited to join the Parkrun community every Saturday at 8am at Lions Park Woy Woy. During the time it has been operating, the Woy Woy event has seen 4,359 participants complete 20,192 Parkruns covering a total distance of 100,960 km along the shores of Brisbane Water.

Source: Media release, Aug 26 Woy Woy Parkrun

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Bodyboarder wins top-three spot in Australian titles

Ryley Hoile at the Australia Titles Photo: Chris Taylor Bodyboarder Ryley Hoile in action

BODYBOARDING Ryley Hoile has been bodyboarding for only just over two years, but his natural talent was on display to take out third place in the U16 division of the Australian Bodyboarding Titles.

The Titles were part of the Australian Surf Championships held at Port Macquarie beaches with about 500 surfers from around the country competing in a variety of events over 17

days throughout August.

Hoile, a Year 10 student at St Brigid’s Catholic College at Lake Munmorah, was representing his club North Central Coast Bodyboarders.

“I’m pretty stoked to say the least, and even to be competing in Port Macquarie for the Australian Titles,” he said.

“I’ve only been doing this sport for two-and-a-half years, and I wouldn’t have ever thought I’d be representing NSW for the sport I live for and love.

“It’s a massive thank you to my sponsors Inspired Bodyboarding, Australia Dunes and Little Wonder Digital for supporting me and helping me get there.

“Also a big thanks to my biggest supporters, Mum and Dad, because without them I wouldn’t be able to surf and practice as much as I do,” Hoile said.

Another member of North Central Coast Bodyboarders, Scott Kitchen, who now lives in Port Stephens but still

represents the club, was placed third in the Drop Knee Division of the Titles.

President, Dave Castle, said the club was just weeks away from welcoming some of Australia’s best to the Central Coast for the Barron Viner Memorial Classic on September 17 and 18.

“It’s an annual event in honour of two of our members who have passed away, Matt Barron and Luke Viner, and it’s going to be the biggest bodyboard competition in Australia this

year with about 110 surfers coming, some of them former champions,” he said.

“An ex local girl from Shelly Beach, Lilly Pollard, who’s a professional bodyboarder and won the Pipeline event this year, will be competing in the women’s division.

“It’s a pretty big event with some of the best surfers in Australia - the last time it was held in 2019 we had people from Japan and Brazil that year, but this year because of Covid I don’t think we’ll be

getting any internationals.

“We’re hoping to hold it at Soldiers Beach again, but it depends on the waves on the day, or it could be at Lakes Beach or North Entrance as alternatives,” Castle said.

The Barron Viner Classic is the second leg of a series called the Memorial Triple Crown with other events held in Forster and culminating in October at Port Macquarie.

Sue Murray

Erina Ice Arena officially opens ICE SKATING The revamped Erina Ice Arena has officially opened following a $624,000 upgrade, with $592,000 funded by the NSW Government through its Regional Sport Facility Fund.

On ice action at the 2022 Sydney Synchronized Festival on August 26-28

The project included improved accessibility to the entrance foyer; two upgraded universally designed disability bathrooms; two re-designed all gender change rooms; operationally efficient LED lighting; ice hockey netting; glass grandstand balustrade and an overhauled refrigeration plant.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the upgrades will improve accessibility standards and cater for growth in female

participation.

“Erina Ice Arena is a premier venue for ice sports and recreation on the Central Coast,” Crouch said.

“These upgrades will ensure even more people can take part in ice sports by providing inclusive facilities that support all residents to feel comfortable, safe and welcome when visiting the arena.

“In addition, the installation of the glass grandstand balustrade and netting means the venue can host more tournaments and competitions of national and international standard.

“Kicking off events with a bang, Erina Ice Area hosted the 2022 Sydney Synchronized Festival on August 26-28.”

Minister for Sport, Alister Henskens, said the NSW Government is committed to improving the quality and quantity of sports venues across NSW. “Well-developed sporting facilities are an integral part of our community that help connect people and promote healthy lifestyles,” Henskens said.

“I’m delighted to support this project, providing the community and local sporting groups with access to quality, fit-for-purpose facilities that will meet current and future needs.”

Source: Media release, Aug 30 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch