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Bay to Bay on again

Members at Woy Woy CWA have been busy knitting blankets and quilts for the grand opening of Elsie’s Retreat.

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Out&About

The staff at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital are putting on their running shoes and raising money for local charities at the Bay to Bay Running Festival on June 20.

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The “Davistown Dungeon Boys”, who sometimes masquerade as the Coast Community News distribution team, were sighted again on the weekend...

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Education

The Brisbane Waters Private Hospital team who are participating in the Healthe Care 5km Walk/Run

Historic table returned to owners after impromptu river voyage Fridges, pontoons, furniture, pumpkins and even a cow were some of the strange things which washed up on Central Coast beaches following huge storms which savaged the region from March 18-23 as Central Coast Council conducted a major clean-up effort to restore roads, waterways and foreshores.

But for one item which washed up on Umina Beach there was a happy ending.

Resident Tina Vella was walking along the beach at around 5pm on March 31 when she noticed the hardwood table sitting at the water’s edge, alongside much debris which had been carried from the Hawkesbury area.

Vella took a photo and posted

it on Facebook with the quirky tagline “used table, going cheap”.

“A friend of mine, Maree Langburn, saw my post and then shared it to the Facebook page Hawkesbury Floods Lost and Found,” Vella said.

“Maree messaged me to say the owners of the table had been thrilled to see the post and had collected the table a day or so later.

“It came all the way from Lower Portland and was made of hardwood from the old wharf at Port Kembla.”

Vella said the owner of the table had posted a thank you for the happy ending.

“I have it back at Lower Portland where it was washed away off our caravan deck,” he wrote.

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The Peninsula Women’s Health Centre celebrated Harmony Day 2021 on March 25, focusing on inclusion and cultural diversity in the community.

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Sport

Back on March 8, Woy Woy local, Matt Hatch, set the A-League alight when he scored the fastest debut goal in Australian National League history...

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Pensinsula’s women call for action

Despite Premier Gladys Berejiklian declaring a state of natural disaster for the Central Coast region, the Peninsula weathered almost a week of torrential rain which began on March 18 surprisingly well.

Although some residents reported minor flooding incidents, no Peninsula roads were closed, with many crediting the area’s sandy land base for a lack of more serious incidents.

The most significant effects on the Peninsula were severe build-ups of floodwaters on roadsides, highlighting the area’s ongoing drainage issues, the re-emergence of numerous potholes and debris being washed up on local beaches, with Patonga the

hardest hit.

As Central Coast Council warned residents to secure loose items around their homes and move vehicles away from trees, the Peninsula remained comparatively unscathed, despite averaging over 60mm of rain each day from March 18-23.

The highest daily rainfall was recorded at Woy Woy, which received 106mm of rain in the 24 hours to 9am on March 19.

March 19 offered a slight reprieve from the rain, but it returned with a vengeance on March 20, with Woy Woy recording 105mm in the 24 hours to 9am March 21 and heavy rains continuing on the Peninsula until March 23.

Orange has been the theme for many schools around the Central Coast, with Harmony Week and the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence coinciding with each other.

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Vicki Scott and other women gathered outside the Gosford Chambers ahead of the March 23 meeting were joined by suspended councillor Jeff Sundstrom

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Flooding clean-up is well underway Centra Coast Council’s Status of Women Advisory Committee has had a reprieve.

Ten members of the Peninsula Ocean Swimmers Group dodged the recent wild weather to complete an 8.5-kilometre swim from Lion Island on Sunday, March 13.

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Fridges, pontoons, furniture, pumpkins and even a cow are some of the strange things to have washed up on Central Coast beaches following huge storms which savaged the region from March 18-23.

With more than a quarter of the region’s population aged over 60, the spotlight will shine on them when the Seniors’ Festival returns...

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Over the two-week Easter holiday break, The Australian Reptile Park will run its Superhero school holiday promotion, Zooperheroes.

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This tank washed up at Terrigal on March 29

Former Gosford Councillor Vicki Scott, who was instrumental in setting up the committee in 2005, has applauded Council’s decision to retain the group, which had been at risk of disappearing.

A motion put to Council’s March 23 meeting would have seen the committee swallowed by a Social Inclusion and Advocation Advisory Committee, one of several moves suggested to consolidate various advisory groups into seven new, larger ones.

But following a small protest outside Council’s Gosford chambers ahead of the meeting spearheaded by Scott and

impassioned pleas from Scott and suspended Councillor Jillian Hogan, Administrator Dick Persson was swayed and decided to keep the committee in place by amending the motion.

“I was very pleased that (Mr) Persson agreed with me and others who have been supporting the committee in (maintaining its) status quo,” Scott said after the decision had been made.

“I look forward to the day when we don’t need a women’s committee, but we are far from ready for that.

“At a time when this country is so dismayed at the treatment of women, and each day seems to bring a new and nastier story, it was disappointing that Council had chosen to put up a Continued page 4

Over the past week, communities around the foreshore of Tuggerah Lakes and in the valleys, banded together to start the massive mopping up after the flooding caused by more than 400mm of torrential rain over six days.

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic funded by the Federal Government will be operating out of Coast & Country Primary Care, formerly Central Coast Primary Care, by the end of the month.

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Sport

Mariners CEO, Shaun Mielekamp, is urging all local fans to come out of the woodworks for this weekend’s clash against Melbourne Victory....

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Seagrass clean-up begins

Once the rain stopped, the flood waters receded quickly and by 3pm on Wednesday, March 24, the water level in Tuggerah Lake had dropped to 0.86m, and was still falling below the minor flood level of 0.9m with no further flooding expected.

Then came the clean-up.

Over the weekend of March 27 and 28, Central Coast Council crews collected 87 tonnes of seagrass wrack from around 1.6kms of Tuggerah Lakes foreshore.

Acting CEO, Rik Hart, said he was appreciative to see how

the community had come together to support Council’s clean-up.

“We all know that natural materials, especially seagrass and seaweed, wash up on our foreshores after these events,” Hart said.

“Over the weekend we received many reports from community groups and members who had noticed debris washing up on our beaches, in some cases they have worked together to safely move these items up away from the water, ready for us to collect.

“In other cases, the items were too large or dangerous to move and the community alerted us to the location of these objects.

“By doing this, they have made it much easier for us to know where the hot spots are.”

Beaches are still closed until at least Wednesday, March 31, and while Council continues to

Re-settling alligators a tricky task

monitor water quality, it is recommended not to swim in the lakes, estuarine waterways or the beaches.

Boaters are warned to be on the lookout for floating debris.

“The damage to our local roads has been much worse than we have seen before and our crews have been hard at work.

“Since last Saturday, we have repaired more than 2,600 potholes,” Hart said.

“We understand that there are many residents still cleaning up as well.

“Residents can place seagrass and vegetation debris in a safe location next to access roads or pathways within foreshore reserves, or on the kerbside outside their property and we will come and collect it,” Hart said.

Once placed on the kerbside, phone Council on 1300 463 954 for a Tuggerah Lakes Continued page 12

Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed an announcement that the NSW Government is slashing red tape and removing barriers for tradies...

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Sport

A 1–1 draw against Melbourne Victory has split the Central Coast Mariners’ safety net at its seams, with the heavy momentum...

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The Australian Reptile Park said hello to 10 huge, adult male alligators, when they arrived from Australia Zoo on March 30.

It was all hands on deck as keepers took on the physical task of introducing the alligators into their new home.

Zookeepers had to open each box carefully, releasing the alligators into the lagoon, which is already home to 45 other adult alligators.

Australian Reptile Park Director, Tim Faulkner, said it was a crazy morning with a few close calls.

“The ground is still wet and slippery from recent rainy weather, which added an extra element of danger,” Faulkner said.

“We all were kept on edge all morning but are happy to report all of the gators are safe in their new home.

Head of Reptiles, Daniel Rumsey and keepers, releasing 10 alligators at the Australian Reptile Park

“We didn’t know what sort of alligator was going to come out of each box as we opened

them.

“Was this one going to be nice or was it going to come

charging out with us being the first thing it sees?

“We were kept on our toes,

that’s for sure.”

Head of Reptiles, Daniel Rumsey, said the keepers would keep a close eye on the new arrivals, ensuring they settle in nicely.

“One slight step out of place can cost you, so we are very careful to follow a wellthought-out plan and ensure the safety of all staff in such a mammoth task,” Rumsey said.

“We’re so glad to see it was a success, and all of the gators have begun to settle in and are swimming around happily.”

Most of the new alligators have been named after famous rappers, with Notorious B.I.G, Flavor Flav and Tupac being just a few of the new arrivals.

The Park now 55 American alligators, the largest population living in Australia.

The NSW Government’s first JobTrainer Skilling for Recovery program has kicked off at Baker Street in Gosford, educating and teaching young people the skills of hospitality.

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Sport

The Central Coast Over 34 Years Masters’ Division One hockey team have won the NSW State Championships at Central Coast Hockey Park over the weekend from March 27–28..

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Jacinta Counihan

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Bay to Bay on again

Federal Minister for Housing and Homelessness, was on the Central Coast on March 29 to hear first hand from locals about the crisis of housing affordability and homelessness.

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Photo: Bill Hignett

Reprieve for Status of Women Advisory Committee

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The Marine Rescue Base at Norah Head has been closed following a landslip along the foreshore of Cabbage Tree Bay following the severe weather and prolonged torrential rain between March 18 and 23.

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We sing for yellow

Members at Woy Woy CWA have been busy knitting blankets and quilts for the grand opening of Elsie’s Retreat.

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Out&About

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Peninsula holds up well under deluge

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Central Coast Commuters Association’s newly elected President, Eddie Ellis, outlines his priorities.

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The clean-up is underway as the Central Coast recovers from almost a week of torrential rain which saw Premier Gladys Berejiklian declare a state of natural disaster for the region on March 21.

This driver hit strife on Narara Valley Dr

A crowd of over 400 attended the march at Gosford waterfront

Rubbish washed up on Patonga Beach

Gosford Regional Gallery will hold a range of School Holiday Workshops this Easter between April 5 and 17.

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Clean-up continues

The Status of Women’s Advisory Committee has been saved, thanks in part to a conversation that the Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson...

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Pearl Beach Progress Association will host a range of events on April 3 to help celebrate over the Easter long weekend.

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Due to recent heavy rains, followed by a future forecast of sun, the Australian Reptile Park is issuing a warning to the public predicting an influx of funnel-web spiders.

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Landslip closes Marine Rescue Base at Norah Head

Out&About

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Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, says the Federal Government has “let down” the people of the Peninsula...

‘Watch us roar’ was the cry of Mingaletta community group representative, Aunty Robyn Reid, at last week’s March4Justice event on Gosford Waterfront.

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State of natural disaster declared

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Flavours by the Sea is returning to The Entrance on April 17, bringing with it the tastes, sights and sounds from all corners of the world.

In the eerie silence of Central Coast Stadium, deep in the second half, a faint sound could be heard.

A sound that has not been heard in these lands for many years, coming from somewhere behind the northern goal.

Slowly, it grew in volume.

“Who do we sing for?” it asked of the die-hards in the eastern stand.

“We sing for yellow.”

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A national prime-time TV news program has been criticised for its coverage of an important social message in which it portrayed a group of Wyong neighbours as turning a deaf ear to domestic violence.

to speak to the person inside the house.

The film clip then shows a different scenario when loud abusive yelling between a man and woman was broadcast to the neighbourhood, the actor inside the house waiting for police to arrive after expected complaints, neither of which

The “Davistown Dungeon Boys”, who sometimes masquerade as the Coast Community News distribution team, were sighted again on the weekend...

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Education

Historic table returned to owners after impromptu river voyage

Wyong locals offended by A Current Affair coverage

Sterling, who delivered a message about the dire domestic violence situation on the Central Coast.

The set-up video firstly shows a scenario of neighbours going to the door of a residence and others making phone calls to complain about loud music, followed by the arrival of police

See page 33 The Brisbane Waters Private Hospital team who are participating in the Healthe Care 5km Walk/Run

“Why call the police when they’re clearly already there?”

On March 16, A Current Affair aired its story about a campaign

by Central Coast Council called, Domestic Abuse – It’s Your Business, conducted in partnership with local Police, Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Waters Liquor Accords and the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee.

Filming for the video took place on November 9, 2020, as a scripted drama involving paid actors and commentary by former rugby league player, turned TV personality, Peter

The staff at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital are putting on their running shoes and raising money for local charities at the Bay to Bay Running Festival on June 20.

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occurred, followed by a message on screen “Don’t you think that’s worth complaining about?”

This original important domestic violence message was posted to Council’s website on March 2, followed by written information on March 15.

Yet, A Current Affair’s portrayal lashed out at the Wyong neighbours, that the residents ignored the scripted domestic violence incident they heard.

Commander at Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Superintendent John Gralton, told A Current Affair that no one called the police and the experiment was done in a way that there was an opportunity for people to ring police.

“You’d call police for a noise complaint, so call police if you hear what you think is a domestic violence incident … we were surprised in some ways to find that no one did call.”

All in all, the neighbours did not come out looking good.

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But for one item which washed up on Umina Beach there was a happy ending.

Resident Tina Vella was walking along the beach at around 5pm on March 31 when she noticed the hardwood table sitting at the water’s edge, alongside much debris which had been carried from the Hawkesbury area.

Vella took a photo and posted

Planning is well underway for the Softball NSW Under-10 State Softball Championships to be held in May at Central Coast Regional Sporting.

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it on Facebook with the quirky tagline “used table, going cheap”.

“A friend of mine, Maree Langburn, saw my post and then shared it to the Facebook page Hawkesbury Floods Lost and Found,” Vella said.

“Maree messaged me to say the owners of the table had been thrilled to see the post and had collected the table a day or so later.

“It came all the way from Lower Portland and was made of hardwood from the old wharf at Port Kembla.”

Vella said the owner of the table had posted a thank you for the happy ending.

“I have it back at Lower Portland where it was washed away off our caravan deck,” he wrote.

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Fridges, pontoons, furniture, pumpkins and even a cow were some of the strange things which washed up on Central Coast beaches following huge storms which savaged the region from March 18-23 as Central Coast Council conducted a major clean-up effort to restore roads, waterways and foreshores.

The NSW Government will accelerate the delivery of a suite of proposed reforms to planning rules and complying development.

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The Peninsula Women’s Health Centre celebrated Harmony Day 2021 on March 25, focusing on inclusion and cultural diversity in the community.

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Sport

Back on March 8, Woy Woy local, Matt Hatch, set the A-League alight when he scored the fastest debut goal in Australian National League history...

See page 40

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Woy Woy CWA members knit ‘Angel Rugs’ for Elsie’s Retreat

Barb Galvin, 4th from left, and Woy Woy CWA members, including President Jane Bowtell 5th from left.

Members at Woy Woy CWA have been busy knitting blankets and quilts for the grand opening of Elsie’s Retreat, the new Palliative Care Unit at Gosford Hospital, with their huge second batch of ‘Angel Rugs’ delivered on February 24.

In July 2020, Woy Woy CWA responded to an appeal run by the Lions Club of Wyoming East Gosford Centennial called Elsie’s Retreat Project,

requesting donations of bed size quilts and rugs for the new unit.

Since then, the club has been one of Elsie’s Retreat Project’s largest donors with at least 16 single bed sized patchwork quilts, 200 knitted and crocheted lap rugs, and 20 single bed size crocheted blankets donated to the unit.

Woy Woy CWA President Jane Bowtell said the blankets were crafted over a few months and made by some dedicated members,

volunteers, and community members.

“It’s an honour and absolute privilege to be able to make single bed quilts and rugs,” Bowtell said.

“The love sewn into each quilt is indicative of the strength, commitment and support that Woy Woy CWA has been contributing to the local community for almost 90 years.

“This will be an ongoing project now and well into the future.”

Bowtell said they had donated another ten single bed knitted blankets for March and expected to donate another batch after the grand opening in late April.

Elsie’s Retreat Project committee member Barb Galvin was thankful to receive the club’s donations knowing the patients would appreciate them at the unit.

“These works of art are for each patient, and then for their relatives to be taken home at a later time,” Galvin said.

“We are also assisting Gosford Hospital by providing hand-made ‘Bereavement Bags’ to replace plastic bags presently used when a patient’s property is returned to a relative.”

Galvin was one of five applicants chosen to work as a volunteer at the new unit and is also the founder of Shirley Shuttle Cancer Outpatient Transport which helps transport clients to and from treatments.

Chair of Elsie’s Retreat

Project Margaret Pearce said the Angel Rugs would be a lasting gift for the family to keep.

“We are so grateful for the generosity of the local community for supporting this much-needed unit for Central Coast residents,” Pearce said.

For more information or inquiries about Angel Rugs or Bereavement Bags, contact Barb Galvin on 0418286192.

Hayley McMahon

ANZAC DAY Service P R O U D LY P R E S E N T E D B Y

The Palmdale Group will host ANZAC Day Ceremonies at both Palmdale and Greenway on 25th April, to pay respect to the memory of our service men and women. Due to COVID Restrictions within the chapels, extra seating outside the chapels at Palmdale and Greenway will be available, with accompanying screens to watch the services.

Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park

The ANZAC Day Services will be live-streamed online through the Palmdale Website for those that cannot attend.

460 Avoca Drive, Green Point Commencing at 11am in the Greenway Chapel, with complementary live-streaming available online.

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Visit palmdalegroup.com.au Click ‘Community & Events’ on the Top of the Page Click ‘ANZAC Day Services’ Access the livestreams for both Greenway and Palmdale’s ANZAC Day services live on this page.

57 Palmdale Road, Palmdale Commencing at 9am, services will be held in the Hillside chapel and Rose chapel, live-streaming available online.

Greenway Chapel & Memorial Gardens

Palmdale Phone: 4362 1203 Greenway Phone: 4369 2013

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Housing program sets homeless on new pathways A Umina Beach local has found himself at the centre of a new NSW Government program that aims to break the cycle of homelessness.

The ‘Together Home’ program provides the option of securing homes from the private rental market for rough sleepers along with an intensive tailored support package.

Mark from Umina Beach was

found living on the streets after a string of unfortunate events.

The compounding nature of health issues, tragic family deaths, and unemployment due to COVID-19, left Mark facing the stark reality of homelessness.

And now with a roof over his head, Mark said the program has helped put him on a new pathway.

“I never thought I would

survive but I have,” Mark said.

“Whatever I need, the team are there - whether it is a lift to an appointment or linking me to health supports, they are there 24/7.

“I am getting the chance to reinvent the wheel at 56 and I am so grateful.”

Ever since joining the program, Mark has improved his health, volunteered at a local group home, received

training support, and is actively looking for work in mining and construction-based fields.

In a media release this week, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the program had helped to achieve a 53 per cent reduction in people sleeping rough across the Central Coast in the last year.

“In June 2020, I announced the Central Coast would benefit

from $2.1 million in Together Home funding, and rough sleepers like Mark from Umina Beach are already receiving housing and support through this program,” Crouch said.

“Rough sleeping is often a symptom of other complex challenges in life, which is why it is critical to provide housing as well as wrap-around support to help people rebuild their lives and improve their health

and wellbeing.”

Throughout its partnership with Pacific Link Housing, the program has successfully transitioned 26 clients who were previously sleeping rough into safe, secure and stable housing.

A further 12 participants are expected to be housed in the coming months.

Maisy Rae

Historic table returned to owners after impromptu river voyage From page 1 “My wife had contacted the Umina Surf Club whilst I was on my way up, and they kept an eye on it until I got there.

“Harry the lifeguard took me down the beach in their 4x4 and helped me get it out to my trailer in the car park.

“The table was made from recycled hard wood that was from the port Kembla shipping

wharf.

“The old timber was re-milled down to new and made into the table 10 years ago and has sat on the caravan deck since. “(I) cannot believe it survived and where it ended up.

“Thanks again to you and your friend for all that you do for the community.”

Vella said she was thrilled at the result.

“It’s a beautiful story about communities working together,” she said.

Meanwhile, Council Acting Chief Executive Officer, Rik Hart, praised the Coast community for coming together to support the clean-up.

“We all know that natural materials – especially seagrass and seaweed – wash up on our foreshores after these events,” Hart said.

“We received many reports from community groups and members who had noticed debris washing up on our beaches; in some cases, they have worked together to safely move these items up away from the water, ready for us to collect.

“In other cases, the items were too large or dangerous to move and the community alerted us to the location of

these objects.

“This made it much easier for us to know where the hot spots are, and I want to thank them for taking the time to alert us to these issues.”

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Council forges ahead with paid parking at beaches Central Coast Council is forging ahead with plans to introduce paid visitor parking at select beaches on the Peninsula and elsewhere, but the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is urging caution.

Ocean Beach, Patonga Beach, Killcare Beach, Putty Beach and Ettalong Beach are on the list of suggested sites, while lakeside and other foreshore areas could include the Brisbane Water.

The Council is looking for an external business to partner with it in developing and delivering a visitor-based paid parking scheme at no cost to Council and is soon to call for expressions of interest.

Council estimates the collective cost of planning, to the point of implementation, at about $411,120, but said the figure would fluctuate based on the number of foreshore areas included in the scheme.

Administrator, Dick Persson, said ratepayers would get passes for free parking and there would also be the opportunity to buy passes from Council.

He said people renting could buy the passes or get them free from their landlords.

However, the details are yet to be worked out.

Additional investigations and studies are required to determine the most suitable areas to be included in a visitor-based paid parking scheme as well as the sequence of introducing the scheme to these areas.

Factors to be considered include the existing parking infrastructure, line marking, suitability for installing parking sensors/CCTV cameras, parking meters, enforcement measures, and the management of the flow-on effect to neighbouring streets.

In a report adopted at its March 23 meeting, Council used the Terrigal foreshore area as a base model to forecast the potential revenue.

Council reckons the project could be financially feasible with a payback period of just over eight years.

But Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President, Matthew Wales, called for caution over the proposal in the midst of Council’s current financial crisis.

“Whilst we acknowledge that Council is endeavouring to find ways to increase revenue, it should be mindful that paid parking is a highly contentious

issue that needs to be carefully considered,” Wales said.

“In principle, paid parking is not something that the Chamber supports and we have strongly resisted previous suggestions that metered parking be applied to our local town centres.

“However, if paid parking were to be implemented in some beach locations, then they must ensure that residents (especially ratepayers) have exempt stickers so that parking fees only apply to visitors.

“Residents should not be slugged yet again for the privilege of going to their local beach on top of a 15 per cent general rate rise that is currently been advocated by the Council Administrator. “(Council) should also be mindful that paid parking may also deter visitors to our area at a time when we desperately need them to come and spend in our local town and village centres.”

Other beaches in the region slated for inclusion are Terrigal Beach, Avoca Beach, North Avoca, Macmasters Beach, Copacabana, Forresters Beach, Wamberal, Soldiers Beach, The Entrance Beach, Shelly Beach, Toowoon Bay, Lakes Beach/

Budgewoi, Norah Head and The Entrance North Beach.

Lakeside and other foreshore areas could include the Gosford Waterfront, Tuggerah Lake and Lake Munmorah.

Persson said ratepayers currently carry the financial burden of visitors and, in the present financial climate, it was necessary to explore alternative revenue options.

“The Central Coast economy relies heavily on visitors and presently this group make no direct financial contribution towards foreshore infrastructure and services,” Persson said.

“Council staff have scoped the administrative cost of establishing a beach parking system that provides protection to ratepayers; estimated a potential projected revenue stream and timeline for implementation; and determined potential foreshore areas to be considered for this scheme.

“The next step now is to determine willingness for an external supplier to partner with Council so we can progress the scheme at no cost to Council.”

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CEN calls for Council to put mountain bike study on ice The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called on Central Coast Council to stop spending money on “unnecessary ventures” like the development of mountain bike facilities, with its own discussion paper saying Blackwall Mountain and Brisbane Water National Park have illegal tracks of unknown length.

CEN Executive Member, Gary Chestnut, said at a time when Council was making workers redundant, cutting services and increasing rates and charges, a mountain bike feasibility study should not be a priority.

“Developing local or regional mountain bike tracks is not a core activity for Central Coast Council,” Chestnut said.

“It should put on ice for better times.”

Chestnut said the Council’s Mountain Bike Feasibility Study Discussion Paper, for which public comment recently closed, reveals that Council is not keeping up with its current responsibilities as a local government or landowner.

“It does not have the

The extent of illegal mountain bike trails on Blackwall Mountain is unknown

resources or the money to pursue using its land for local or regional mountain bike facilities,” he said.

“Even if state or federal funding was made available, Central Coast Council could not afford to operate or maintain such facilities.

“The discussion paper says the extent of illegal mountain bike trails on the Central Coast is 38km but lists 11 other locations known to have illegal mountain bike tracks of unknown length, including Blackwall Mountain and Brisbane Water National Park.

“Every 20km of mountain bike trail represents one

football field of cleared bushland but Council doesn’t even know the extent of illegal trails on the land it owns,” Chestnut said.

“The solution put forward in the discussion paper is that mountain bikers –the people who build and use this everexpanding network of illegal trails –will take responsibility for any track or facility built on Council land and suddenly stop building new tracks.

“How is that for leaving the kids in charge of the lolly shop?

“The NSW Local Government Act states ‘Councils should consider the long term and cumulative effects of its actions

on future generations and should consider the principles of ecologically sustainable development’.

“The protection of COSS lands, now and into the future, is of paramount importance to sustaining the Central Coast’s biodiversity.”

Chestnut said Section 2.4 of the Biodiversity Conservation Act of 2016 clearly states that a person who damages the habitat of a threatened species or threatened ecological community who knows that it is the habitat of any such species or community is guilty of an offence that carries a maximum penalty of $330,000

for an individual (plus a per-day or per-animal penalty) or two years’ imprisonment.

“Those who damage habitat in the carrying out of an illegal activity (such as building or using unsanctioned bike tracks) are taken as knowing that it is habitat,” he said.

“It is not good enough for Central Coast Council to throw its hands in the air and say it is too difficult to catch the people damaging endangered habitat.

“Allowing damage to such habitat is arguably a dereliction of the Council’s responsibilities.

“If Council is going to spend money on mountain biking that money should be spent on

signs about the penalties for the destruction of habitat, CCTV cameras and/or drones to catch the culprits, education and enforcement to stop the building and use of illegal trails and bush regeneration to repair the extensive damage already caused.

“We are urging the community to send a clear message to Central Coast Council that COSS land is not the appropriate location for mountain bike facilities.

“Having just zoned all Council-owned COSS land E2, the community wants to see Council’s ongoing commitment to COSS and the community values it represents.

“Last year Council Administrator Mr Dick Persson referred to ‘guerrilla’ mountain bikers and said it was his experience that the creation of sanctioned trails did not stop the building of illegal ones.

“We are urging the community to … reinforce their desire for COSS land to be kept intact for environmental protection and passive recreation.”

Source: Media release, Mar 18 Community Environment Network

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Independent ...working for our community Impacts of Council restructure The changes being implemented to Council’s structure and operations are becoming more apparent with information being publicly released.

I am deeply saddened to see many good people leaving and the pressure and uncertainty for those that continue with Council.

Councils are difficult places to work. As with all government bodies, there is a hierarchy with politicians at the top. This means that every four years (for Councils) the priorities and culture of the organisation can shift, either a little or a lot.

Some 20 years ago, I worked for a Sydney council as an Education Officer. I was at the bottom of the hierarchy but dedicated to my work. I was lucky to have managers that cushioned staff from the vagaries of politics whilst being mindful of the need to be responsive. On top of this, it can be difficult to meet the community’s expectations there is often more negative than positive feedback.

That experience increased my respect and admiration for the work of our Council staff.

Although there will continue to be anger and conversations about who is to blame for Council’s current problems, Council staff are feeling the impact.

Councils exist to serve our community. I want to express my appreciation to those staff that are leaving - for the work that they have done for our Council and our community.

I also acknowledge those staff that continue with Council. This will continue to be a challenging time. Your public service and good work is needed and appreciated.

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I was pleased to attend an open day at Springfield Pond wetland on 28 March. This was organised by local residents, Glenys and Peter Ray, who have advocated with their community for the protection and improved management of this special place for a number of years.

There has been some public commentary about Council discussing matters in confidential sessions. Under the legislation that governs Councils, (Local Government Act 1993) a Council meeting can be closed to the public in certain circumstances.

Springfield Pond Wetland (SPW) was an old farm dam that was part of the orange orchards in that area. It has now evolved into a precious pocket of wetland in Springfield. The wetland has been severely impacted by noxious aquatic weeds and the local community has come together to help save this highly valuable wetland and restore its beauty and ecological function.

One of the challenges is that the wetland includes both public and private land. Whilst locals have been successful in securing funding and support to manage weed infestation on the public portion, encouraging improved management of weeds on the private land has been more difficult.

The adjacent lands include Council’s COSS (Coastal Open Space System) and lands identified for COSS. These lands are heavily vegetated and part of a significant wildlife corridor. Although they have been identified in the COSS Strategy for over 10 years, they continue to be under threat from development.

This highlights the importance of the COSS Advisory Committee in having a strong role in advising Council on COSS management—now and into the future.

It also highlights the importance of local community groups and local heroes. As Council moves into a period of limited resources, it is even more important that communities become custodians of their patch and their neighbourhoods throughout the Central Coast - not just on environmental issues but also planning, social wellbeing and community connectedness.

To find out more, and support the protection of Springfield Pond visit: https://springfieldpondwetland. community

In general terms, these include discussing: • Personnel matters • Personal hardship of a resident or ratepayer • Commercial matters that might prejudice or provide a commercial advantage • Matters regarding maintenance of law • Matters regarding security of council, councillors, staff or property • Legal advice • Information regarding places of Aboriginal significance • Alleged contraventions of council’s code of conduct From September 2017 to November, 2020, there were over 1300 agenda items considered by Council. During that same period, there were only 44 matters (approximately) considered in confidential sessions - although some of these matters were considered at more than one meeting.

Although the goal is to have all discussions open to the public, in some cases, this is not appropriate due to the nature of the information.

Matters discussed in closed sessions have included legal advice, appointment of senior staff, tenders and contracts, acquisition of land, security of Council chambers, Gosford Regional Library, Performing Arts Centre and Code of Conduct complaints. In all cases, the decision of Council is made public and recorded in the minutes of Council.

With Peter and Glenys Ray at Springfield Pond”

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Community clean-up – Ward’s Hill to Wagstaffe

Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association members rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty for Clean-up Australia Day, collecting two tonnes of rubbish on March 6.

Coordinator Mike Chitty said they a great team on the day and a team from the community church led by Reverend Stephen Hinks.

“The day dawned fine and

bright, good weather for cleaning up Australia,” Chitty said.

“We had a number of regular collectors on duty—Dave and Helen Reid and Chris Bird.

“This team was ably assisted at the service centre admin desk by Helen Clauser, Ann Chitty and Helen Morgan; these good ladies kept the tea and coffee flowing for the collectors.

“We collected enough rubbish to fill two small trucks,

approximately two tonnes in all.

“We collected seven tyres, corrugated iron sheeting, approximately twelve bags of bottles and cans, roadside rubbish, ceramic garden pots, scrap iron and general timber rubbish.”

The team’s main collection areas were Wards Hill Rd, Scenic Rd between the Maitland Bay Information Centre and MacMasters Beach,

and Araluen Dr between the fire station and the boat ramp at Pretty Beach Public School.

Chitty said the collection team’s main concern was the lack of numbers of people participating and collecting rubbish on the day.

“We would desperately seek local residents to join our team of collectors since our team members are growing older,” Chitty said.

“We collect from 9:00am, and

generally, we are ready to go home at noon; all of us are now in the over seventies bracket.

“Dave Reid has a trailer, and without this facility, we would not have been able to collect the amount of rubbish that we did; more trailers would be most welcome.”

Vice President Robyn Warburton said Clean Up Australia Day used to be a much bigger event on the Peninsula and hoped they’d get

a better turn out next year.

“Much appreciation needs to go to Mike Chitty, who took on the coordinator’s job quite a few years ago and Dave Reid, whose muscles and work ethic have resulted in the successful outcome this year,” Warburton said.

Source: Newsletter, Mar 26 Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association

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Exciting prelude to Words on the Waves

The festival was attended by over 60 keen readers and volunteers

A one-day writers festival to support local authors was held at Wagstaffe Hall on Saturday, March 27.

The Bouddi Society’s inaugural event was held in support of the upcoming Words on the Waves Writers Festival in June.

Over 60 booklovers and volunteers attended the soldout Words at Wagstaffe festival which hosted a range of talks on the sunny banks of the Brisbane Water.

The morning sessions focused on memoirs, with talks from writers Vicki Hastrich and Charlotte Wood, and then author Andrew Kwong with Walkley Award winning journalist Chris Masters.

After the attendees broke for lunch, the afternoon sessions became centred around historical fiction and family as Killcare’s Lily Cameron took to the stage.

Cameron was joined on stage by the Chairman of Allen & Unwin Publishing, Patrick Gallagher, to discuss her experiences as an up-andcoming author.

Cameron said she will continue to write through her Masters’ in Creative Writing program, before sharing a

sample with the audience.

“I’ve always been a big reader since I was very little - I always wrote stories and poems, before I became more serious in my later years of high school,” Cameron said.

“There are so many books that have had a huge impact on me, including ‘Saving Francesca’ by Melina Marchetta as Francesca travels to Woy Woy in the story.

“I continue to learn the more that I read.”

Lily Cameron was the recipient of the inaugural Allen & Unwin Creative Writing grant

As the recipient of the inaugural Allen & Unwin Creative Writing grant from the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts, Cameron said she was very grateful to receive the grant.

It is hugely important that we’re recognising local talent here today – it brings to light the talent already here,” Cameron added.

“It’s an extraordinary opportunity to be here to showcase arts and culture and stories.”

Author Meg Keneally was then welcomed on stage to discuss her writing process, along with family and her obsession with Australian history.

Keneally was originally scheduled to be joined by her father and famed author, Tom Keneally, however he was unable to attend due to medical reasons.

She was instead joined by MC Graeme Blundell for the talk.

Keneally discussed the

process of working with her father on their collection of novels, The Monsarrat Series.

“It is an extraordinary honour to be writing with him, it’s exciting … I thought, ‘why wouldn’t I jump at this and see where it goes’,” Keneally said.

“I was really keen to join this hair brain scheme of his and get an insight into how he is as an artist, an author, as well as a dad.

“He’s given me lots of constructive criticism over the

years and is massively encouraging.

“I used to stand back in awe – it was an amazing apprenticeship for me.”

An interview between actress and author Judy Nunn, and publisher Jane Palfreyman concluded the festival, as they discussed a wide range of other historical fiction novels.

Umina’s Book Bazaar was also at the festival, showcasing a range of books from the attending authors which were available for purchase.

Allen & Unwin’s Patrick Gallagher credited the pandemic for a resurgence in interest of books.

“Surprisingly, COVID-19 has been wonderful for books as a lot of people have returned to books,” Gallagher said.

Hopefully, they stay.

Organisers will now look to plan the Words on the Waves Writers Festival which will be held across the June Long Weekend at Umina Beach.

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Young locals invited to attend skateboard building workshop

A free skateboard building workshop will be held at Woy Woy over the next six weeks as part of Council’s celebration of #NSWYouthWeek.

The workshop will run every Wednesday from April 7 to May 12 and will only be available to locals aged between 12 and

18.

Over the six-week program, attendees will be guided on how to build a skateboard and create artwork for a new custom deck that they get to keep.

Once the skateboards are built, participants will take part in a free skills development

workshop with Slam Factory at Umina Skate Park on May 12, to test run their new boards and develop their riding skills.

Participants must be available to attend each of the workshops in order to complete the program.

For those more creatively or musically inclined, a range of

other events are available throughout April in celebration of Youth Week.

In a media release issued in early April, Council Director of Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said Council had collaborated with local young people and youth service providers to help create the range of events.

“Youth Week is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on the contribution young people make to our community and allow for their voices to be heard,” Vaughan said.

“What makes Youth Week unique is events are organised for young people, by young people, which helps build lifelong skills that assist with

future employment opportunities, while simultaneously ensuring events on offer are what young people want and need.”

More information about the skateboarding program and Youth Week can be found on the Council’s website.

Workshops will be held on April 20 from 9.30am-noon at Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre and on April 30 from 9.30am-noon at Patonga Hall.

If you or someone you know could benefit from attending,

search ‘are you ready’ at www. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ events and book a place.

Alternatively, you can contact Anni Griffiths on 0419 400 283.

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The workshops aim to empower seniors by giving them information on how to best prepare for emergencies.

A Central Coast Council spokesperson said with storms, heatwaves, bushfires, destructive winds, floods and

other weather emergencies becoming more frequent and more severe, being prepared is more important than ever.

“These workshops will help our senior community members be ready in an emergency event and help to build

strategies to stay safe during extreme weather and natural disasters,” the spokesperson said.

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Beaches remain closed

Tyres, chairs, bags and litter was found to have washed up between Umina and Ettalong Beach

Beaches at Umina, Killcare and Pearl Beach will remain closed due to water quality concerns following the deluge of flooding experienced by the Coast over the last several weeks.

The closure was put in place before the Easter Long Weekend due to concerns of storm water pollution in many of the swimming sites.

As of April 6, swimmers were

advised to avoid these areas that contained discoloured water and floating debris.

A Council spokesperson said Killcare and Umina beaches will remain closed until at least late this week.

“Council advises residents to make informed decisions around swimming by checking the NSW Government’s daily pollution predictions, listen to lifeguard and lifesavers instructions and keep an eye on Council’s Central Coast

beaches update webpage for more information,” the spokesperson said.

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marsupial in a towel before taking it to the Animal Referral Hospital in Gosford where it was treated for shock, warmed up and checked for injuries before being given a clean bill of health.

Local, Treveen Brown, said she had initially saw the wallaby when a photo was posted to a local Facebook page.

“Wally was out on the mudflats and the tide was coming in [so] we didn’t know

if he was injured or stuck in the mud or just having a rest but the ducks and birds were getting a bit agro,” Brown said.

“After searching for some time, he was finally located hiding in the mangroves - what a clever Wally.

“I must admit, I never thought I’d see a wallaby bounding across the bay!”

A bloated cow was also found to have washed up on Umina Beach but was sadly unable to be saved.

Wildlife ARC are also asking locals to call 02 4325 0666 if they spot any vulnerable or injured animals washed up from the floods.

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left out of a Will - or if you want to leave someone out of your Will - alerting you to the pitfalls and procedures in dealing with Challenging Wills and how you should best deal with challenges.

Mr Geoff Brazel, Solicitor will present the seminar on Challenging Wills to help you through the maze of legal regulation

The seminar will be presenting in a friendly relaxed atmosphere and there will be plenty of time for your questions.

You’ll be helped a lot in understanding the system and will then be able to confidently consider what steps you need to take to properly consider challenges to Wills.

WHEN: 20 April 2021 TIME: 6.45pm to 8.00pm WHERE: Breakers Country Club HOW: Call 4324 7699 to reserve your spot now!

Calling for a

PUBLIC INQUIRY Into Central Coast Council

The Councillors were removed by the Local Government Minister last October, and unless a Public Inquiry begins, the Councillors will be allowed to return to their positions on 29 April.

I support the petition which is being presented to the NSW Parliament in May, but I am going one step further by directly petitioning the Local Government Minister for a Public Inquiry.

A Public Inquiry would expose who was responsible and ensure these terrible mistakes and failings are never repeated.

Please support my petition for a Public Inquiry by using the QR code.

I will be presenting this to the Local Government Minister in mid-April.

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Wagstaffe books-only bazaar a success

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Locals were asked to ‘clean up and clean out’ their bookshelves last weekend at a Bouddi Book Bazaar held on Easter Saturday at Wagstaffe Hall.

The Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association decided to replace their annual Trash and Treasure event this year following a limit on numbers due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The smaller event instead focused on selling books, pictures, records, DVDs and art.

Event co-coordinator, Robyn Warbuton, said organisers were pleased at the turn out

with a huge amount of books sold.

“We were really pleased to raise around $2,000 for a minor event – we usually raise $5,000 with Trash and Treasure,” Warbuton said.

“Funds raised will go towards our current project which is supplying a BBQ and shelter nearby Killcare Surf Life Saving club.

“We do feel like we’re doing a service to the community.”

The Association is hoping to host the traditional Trash and Treasure event next year.

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Call for ideas on The Esplanade shared zone

With works anticipated to start next month, locals are being invited to contribute their thoughts on a proposed road share zone at The Esplanade, Umina Beach.

To ensure the new zone reflects what current and future users want to see,

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residents are being asked to submit their ideas via an interactive concept plan by April 26.

Council received a $327,528 grant from the NSW Government to implement a shared zone after receiving requests to slow traffic and improve pedestrian safety in the area.

As The Esplanade between Ocean Beach Road and Trafalgar Avenue is currently widely used by pedestrians and motorists, a key aim is to remove non-essential vehicle travel through the laneway to increase safety for users.

Access for vehicles is said to be still on the table, however a

lower speed limit of 10km/h will be introduced when travelling through this area.

Council has developed seven concept designs for this project which includes traffic easing measures and streetscape improvements such as, pavement stenciling and artwork, seating, landscaping,

and signage.

Construction is expected to start in May and be completed by the start of September, with works to be fully funded under the Streets as Shared Spaces program.

Initial ideas raised by locals include the removal of overhead power lines to instead place

underground, an increase of more streetlights, the planting of trees in the available green space, and the prospect of engaging local Aboriginal artists to create graphics.

Community members can have their say by visiting the Your Voice Our Coast website.

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HAVE YOUR SAY!

Readers are invited to vote on the following two questions:

1. Should the 13 suspended councillors be allowed to return to duties at the end of April until the September election?

2. Should the two Liberal councillors that resigned be allowed to return to duties at the end of April until the September election?

A simple yes or no to each question is all that is required.

WEB - Go to coastcommunitynews.com.au or use the QR HOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE! Code to the right

BY MAIL – send to: Councillor Return Survey, PO Box 1056 Gosford NSW 2250 and on the back of the envelope write Voting closes COB Monday, April 19 ,and the results will yes or no twice be announced in the three papers published that week

BY EMAIL – Send to survey@centralcoastnews.net simply prior to the end of the present term of administration. saying yes or no twice

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Please don’t feed the paper boys

The “Davistown Dungeon Boys”, who sometimes masquerade as the Coast Community News distribution team, were sighted again on the weekend, this time on the banks of an unidentified (but very swish) Davistown

wetland county club.

Going under the alias of Ants, Rico, Shano and the VB Slayer, the quartet were reported to have upset attendees with poor singing and offensive flamingoHawaiian shirts.

Some latitude was given to

Ants and Rico,both brainwashed as children into following Manly – Neither counselling, nor shock therapy seemed to have worked.

But the alarm was raised when unsuspecting guests were lured into the Billiards

Room and forced to watched re-runs of the 1973 and 1978 Rugby League grand finals and sift through endless displays of Sea Eagles memorabilia.

To be fair, they may well be the last surviving team of paper boys in the country and we

believe the VB Slayer may even be the longest-serving paper boy ever in the history of print, having done his first newspaper run in 1977 – there has to be a Walkley for that!

Nevertheless, we advise that if you come across the DDB’s,

don’t approach them and, please Mrs Robinson, don’t give them any more of that carrot cake – you can see what too much sugar can do.

Australian stories in song at Everglades Club There’s some news for lovers of Australian historical traditions and guitars alike, with guitarist Michael Fix and songwriter Mark Cryle set to headline The Auditorium at Everglades Club on April 21.

The Troubadour Folk Club will kick off ‘Time Lines: Australian Stories in Song’ at 7pm, with the musical duo expected to rock out the venue.

Folk Club president Michael

Fine said the gig would be the only chance for locals to capture the duo live. “[It’s] an appropriate theme for these times in which we are now able to explore Australian history and its landscapes but may not leave its shores,” Fine said.

“Both Mark and Michael are multi-instrumentalists and seasoned performers, passionate about keeping Australia’s chequered history alive - the good, the bad and the ugly.

“Fix and Cryle are bringing this unique new body of work to the Central Coast as part of a live tour of NSW. “This is a unique opportunity to see and heart two of Australia’s best contemporary folk and country musicians at the top of their game, together.”

More information about the gig can be found at the Troubadour Folk Club’s Facebook page.

CCN Michael Fix and Mark Cryle will perform at the Everglades Club on April 21

CCN NB. Thanks team, you’re our rock.

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Ettalong Beach Arts and Craft Centre up and running again After a long period of suspended classes, Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre (EBACC) is finally back up and running with an exhibition planned, a new committee, and many classes scheduled.

President Peter Mullholland said operations were suspended in March 2020 due to COVID-19 and was excited to reintroduce classes now that restrictions had eased.

“We look forward to seeing some beautiful creations being made in readiness for our annual exhibition near the end of the year,” Mullholland said.

Sarah Vaughn and Helen Cobb in patchwork class

“We have the Peninsula Community Centre booked for our exhibition and sale in October 2021 – let’s make it a great one.”

A new EBACC committee was elected at the club’s Annual General Meeting, with Mullholland elected as President, Jim O’Mara as Vice President, Keith Weir as Treasurer, and Jenny Knibb as Secretary.

“Many thanks to all who helped keep the ship afloat during this torrid year,” Mulholland added.

“The new EBACC committee will succeed because of stable foundations laid by many past

dedicated people.”

Students and tutors have also continued to enter local and regional exhibitions and have excelled in winning many prizes and commendations.

Classes and tutorials on offer at EBACC include craft classes, jewellery making, patchwork, stitching, and pottery, with some new members already intrigued by the art.

“Our pottery group has been pleased to welcome some brand new members who have taken that first step to becoming fascinated with the magic of watching clay take shape— once enchanted by this experience; there is no looking

back,” Mullholland said.

“Our intrepid potters have, at last, also had a shelter installed that will provide a little relief from the summer sun; this shelter also allows the roller door to be open and let a breeze through that is very welcome under the heat of a tin roof.”

EBACC has also received support from Central Coast Council with maintenance around the centre, including the new roundabout, new paved parking bays, and improved access to the centre.

Source: Newsletter, Mar 17 Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre

Scouts pay tribute to Bob Seal Peninsula Villages resident Robert ‘Bob’ Seal was recognised for his dedication to community service at a local district Founders’ Day celebration on February 21.

Seal was escorted by youth members and was the honorary guest of the Kariong Scouts parade, after having a huge scouting past as District Commissioner for many years.

Seal said to be recognised at

the event was a ‘very special moment in his life’.

“I felt very happy, honoured and proud that everyone thought so much of me to have me at the Founders Day celebrations,” Seal said.

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“My time with the Scouts has spanned over many years and it is those years that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”

After joining the Cubs in 1939 at the age of six, Seal has continued to be a member of the Scout movement, taking on a variety of roles over the 80year period.

From Cub and Scout leader, to camp warden, Scout band master and District Commissioner, Seal has broadened his reach within the program and is now known as an honorary commissioner.

He also launched and directed 138 Robina Town Centre Drive Robina the Cumberland Gang show in Qld 4226 1970, a Town show which hosts PO Box 3275 Robina Centre Qld 4230 performances for NSW Tel: 1300 36 0867 Fax: 1300 81 8962 audiences to this day. email: artwork@localdirectories.com.au Seal said his fondest www.localdirectories.com.au memories of his time with the Scouts include teaching children life skills and watching them develop and launching inexpensive projects including reproducing Umina Scout Hall.

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Seniors festival kicks off April 12 A range of free activities will be available to seniors on the Peninsula with the annual Seniors Festival set to kick off across the Coast on April 12.

From Monday, April 12 to Friday, April 30, Council will offer a variety of events to seniors, in order to provide locals an opportunity to participate in and contribute to community life.

Peninsula Leisure Centre will host a range of fitness classes over the 18 days, including aqua fitness on April 15 and April 22, 7:30am to 8:30am, and Tai Chi on April 16 and April 23, 11:15am to 12:15pm.

Strength training classes will also be available every day from April 12 to April 16, and then April 19 to April 23, 7:30am to 8:30am.

Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said the festival will

Aqua fitness classes will be held at Peninsula Leisure Centre Photo: Central Coast Council

help connect seniors with a range of local services and leisure activities across the area.

“With a growing ageing population on the Central

Coast, Council is committed to celebrating our older residents by promoting inclusion, independence and quality of life for all community members,” Vaughan said.

“We have put together a diverse calendar of events which seniors can access and enjoy throughout the month of April, including educational workshops, fitness programs and entertainment that will

enrich their lives and support them to age positively as they grow older.”

The Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre on Broken Bay Rd will present a range of free

IT information courses for seniors from April 13 to May 4.

Sessions will include information about Apple products, Windows laptops, and Androids.

Places are expected to be limited so bookings are essential and can be made by calling 4304 7065.

From Monday, April 19 to Friday, April 23, the Centre will also host an Open Week with crafts, bowls, darts and other activities available for locals to attend.

The Centre will host an emergency planning session for seniors on April 20 and April 30, between 9:30am till 12pm, to discuss emergency plans in the case of extreme weather events.

The full program can be viewed online at: centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/seniorsfestival Maisy Rae

Chance for rough sleepers to look good A free weekly haircutting service is being provided at Woy Woy’s CWA branch in a bid to ‘restore dignity, one haircut a time’ to people experiencing homelessness.

The Community Hair Project meets at the CWA building on 30 The Boulevard each Thursday night between 6pm and 8pm.

The project also aims to bring locals together, with local hairdressers giving up their time to make people sleeping rough look and feel great.

Founder, Christine Mastello, said since its inception four years ago, the project has been running from strength to strength.

“I started the project in 2017 when a mum came into one of

my foodbanks and said she could not afford to get her three sons’ haircut for their school photos,” Mastello said.

“We paid for the haircuts and formed community hair project the next day… we are now in 135 locations around Australia.

“Across all our services per month we do around 200 haircuts [and] we give each person that sits in one of our chairs a gift as well... just so we can make them feel really special.

“A woman receives a bag with toiletries, a man receives a toiletry and food pack that is supplied by local group, Shoebox Revolution - we also take out new shoes and clothing to give away dependent on the location.”

The Project also offers the service every Monday and

every second Wednesday at Kibble Park, and a monthly event at the Dooralong Transformation Centre, Coast Shelter, and Toukley Neighbourhood Centre.

Mastello said it’s a very rewarding program but one that’s also invaluable.

“The fact that we go back so regularly allows us to form solid relationships - they trust us, and we are then able to assist them with more than a haircut,” Mastello added.

“We also support three local groups that work with the homeless on the Coast - Knight MC, Coast Hands and Central Coast Disaster Relief, providing them with non-perishable foods, sleeping bags and toiletries.”

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5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:15 Watergate: Blowback (M s) 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are?: Jack Whitehall (PG) 4:15 The Kennedys: Brothers In Arms (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The World’s Busiest Stations: Melbourne (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor (M) 9:30 Shadowplay (M) (In English/ German) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 Baghdad Central (MA15+) (In English/ Arabic) 11:50 The Good Fight (M l,s) 12:40 Bosch (MA15+) 4:30 Cruising With Jane McDonald (PG) 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 Watergate: Endgame (M s) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Interviewer 3:40 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:20 The Kennedys: Family Secrets (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Egypt’s Apocalypse: Volcano (M) 8:30 Secrets Of The Royal Servants 8:20 The Blitz - Britain On Fire (PG) 10:15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo: The Coorong (PG) 10:45 SBS World News Late 11:15 The Last Waltz (M s) 1:20 Mr Mercedes (M) 5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Small Business Secrets 2:30 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating World Championships 4:10 Travel Man: Copenhagen (PG) 4:35 My Second Restaurant In India (PG) 5:35 The Secret History Of World War II (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Sri Lanka (M) 8:30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Roman Chester 9:25 Movie: “Their Finest” (M l,s) (’16) Stars: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy 11:30 Movie: “West Side Story” (PG) (’61) Stars: Natalie Wood 2:15 Movie: “No Country For Old Men” (MA15+) (’07) Stars: Javier Bardem (In English/ Spanish)

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

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6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 10:00 The Morning Show 11:00 Weekend (PG) [s] 1:00 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 2:00 1:00 Movie: “Jersey Boys” (M l) (’14) Stars: John Lloyd Young, 2:30 3:00 Vincent Piazza, Steve Schirripa, Christopher Walken, Kathrine Narducci, Lou Volpe 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 6:00 7:00 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Program To Be Advised 8:30 Crime Investigation 8:30 Australia: Most Infamous: A Killer Amongst Us - The Norfolk 9:30 10:00 Island Murder (M v) [s] 9:50 Declassified - The Royal Scandals: Queen Elizabeth: 11:10 Love, Honour And Crown (PG) 12:00 10:55 Autopsy USA: Elizabeth Taylor (M d) [s] 1:00 12:00 The Guardian: Believe [s] 1:30 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Landline [s] 11:00 Grand Designs New Zealand 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Australian Story (PG) [s] 8:30 Four Corners (PG) [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:30 Invisible Wars (PG) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] 12:05 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 12:55 rage (MA15+) [s] 3:40 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 4:30 The Drum [s]

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 10:30 Gardening Australia [s] 11:00 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:35 Media Watch [s] 1:55 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s] 9:05 Fisk: Ladies In Black (PG) [s] 9:30 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2021 [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Four Corners (PG) [s] 11:50 Media Watch (PG) [s]

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

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

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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Brilliant Brassicas

CHERALYN DARCEY

It’s time!

Time to get those cabbages and cauliflowers planted for a winter harvest.

I am addicted to broccoli fresh from the garden, alright, anything fresh from the garden, but it is impossible to beat that immediate crispy crunch and sweet earthy flavour of a quickly snapped stalk of broccoli.

So, let’s get you growing the brassica family of plants for cooler weather treats.

What are Brassicas?

These are the mustard family of plants and also part of the Cruciferae family.

They are all incredibly good for you as they contain high levels of fibre and vitamins and depending on their type, many other beneficial elements.

All of these vegetables are also often referred to as ‘super’ foods because they contain substances known as glucosinolates.

These are what give them their stronger flavour and aroma, but it is these that also help inhibit the development of many cancer types as well as reduce inflammation and balance our stress responses.

The Big Four The list of vegetables belonging to the Brassica family is very long, but these are probably the most common vegetables that most of us consume regularly along with gardening and cooking tips.

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) Although there are lots of varieties, most really do best when cultivated now, in the autumn.

Sow into seed trays and then transplant when around 8 to 10cm high.

Water the trays well for a few days before transplanting and then ensure they are kept moist after moving into place.

Bury the first two leaves when planting out as this will ensure greater stability of the growing plant.

They need a sunny position in very deep, rich soil that is free draining.

Watering needs to be regular to avoid loose heads and a nitrogen-rich general fertiliser is recommended.

To harvest, cut the head from the plant and then score the stump of the plant twice in a cross about 1.5cm deep as this can encourage a supplementary growth of smaller cabbages.

No matter the type, all can be used by shredding their raw leaves for salads, as an addition to stir fries that can also replace noodles for a lower carb option and are the base for most coleslaws and sauerkraut.

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) Like many vegetables, Broccoli has lots of varieties these days and this means you can pretty much ensure yearround crops in our temperate area.

In saying that, now is the time for planting most, and you can get those seeds into trays so they are

ready for the garden once they reach the size recommended by the variety.

They all love a warm position and lots of sun and though free-draining soil is best, they do like to be kept a tad on the moist side.

Feeding should be regular and keep the nitrogen levels low in your selected feed as you want more florets not more leaves.

Harvest as per variety by cutting the head and leaving as much stem as possible so that additional supplementary heads can form.

Keep feeding so this can occur.

So many ways and so many delicious outcomes.

The stems can be chopped up and roasted, added to stir fries or soups and the delicious heads chopped into salads raw or used in stir fries or even steamed.

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Most varieties can be planted from mid to late autumn.

On the Coast, they are best raised in seed trays and then transplanted once about 10cm in height.

Make sure that watering is steady and even throughout growth until harvest as this will give you nicely formed heads.

Keep nitrogen feeding low as you want the plant to focus on development of the head, not the leaves.

They do like a liquid feed every fortnight as well.

Once the heads are reaching maturity, bend over the leaves and tie at the top to enclose.

This will keep them white, clean and deter pests.

Harvest by cutting head from plant once the size for variety has been achieved or if you notice separation of florets occurring.

Keep up feed and watering of plant after harvest as this can encourage additional smaller heads.

Use in the same way as Broccoli but also try grating as a low carb substitute to rice or slicing through entire firm heads to create Cauliflower steaks which cook up wonderfully on the BBQ. Brussel Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) Look out for varieties that can be planted in autumn, (which is the majority) and sow into seed trays.

They are not fond of root disturbance so you might like to chance sowing into their final destination, if not, water well the days before popping them out of their trays.

You will need a sheltered position that is sunny and a very rich, free-draining soil for these lovelies.

While your seeds are germinating, let’s check the soil quality in their final position.

It needs to be rich in organic matter, so add if needed and requires a pH of around 7.

If lower, then add lime as per instructions.

Once you have planted out your brussels sprouts, feed with a nitrogen rich fertiliser, but once sprouts have begun to form, back off on the nitrogen.

They love steady watering so don’t let them dry out.

To harvest, cut off mature sprouts with a sharp small knife. I was never a fan until I had these little beauties roasted.

Just superb! You can also steam, sauté or finely slice or even grate raw for salads.

Pests love Brassicas

Having healthy soil and plants are the best defence against pests and disease but you might try also some clever companion planting.

For brassicas, plant in some anise, thyme, pennyroyal and letting a healthy tomato plant or two stay in the plot can also help deter pests.

Don’t water the actual plants but rather the soil and that goes for fertilisers as well as this will help keep diseases at bay.

If you do have an infestation of insects, look for an organic preparation but perhaps one of the best ways is to simply sacrifice a few plants in a plot grown near the edge of your garden.

Plant a couple of each in a small plot for the pests.

Leave them undisturbed and you should see pests preferring to set up home there rather than your busy garden area.

We love them and so do pests and this is one reason that I have suggested bringing up your seedlings in seed trays rather than planting them straight into the garden bed.

This gives them a bit of a chance to develop.

Autumn Online Native Plant Sale until 15th March, Australian Plant Society NSW Central Coast Branch. Purchase now and pick up Sunday 18th April Kariong. Sales and details: www.austplants.com.au/ Central-Coast-Plant-sales SWAMP School Holiday Program: Nature Day for Girls Wednesday 7th April 9am - 12pm. A day for young women 10-16 years, spending time learning about the importance of connection to nature. www. eventbrite.com.au/e/swamp-school-holidaysnature-day-for-girls-tickets-145574450099 SWAMP School Holiday Program: Propagating Plants Thursday 8th April 9am - 12pm Children 6 to 12yrs. Come join Cheralyn and learn how to create your own indoor house plants. www.eventbrite.com. au/e/swamp-school-holidays-propogating-indoorplants-tickets-145575142169 Warm Farming for Kids. 6 to 14yrs Thursday 8th April 9am to 10am Central Coast Council, Gosford Regional Gallery. www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ whats-on.

Brassica Pest Buster This is my recipe for your brilliant brassicas. Use to send them elsewhere.

7 whole unpeeled cloves of garlic 2 whole chillies ¼ cup chopped dill ¼ cup of tansy or mint ¼ cup chopped tomato leaves or rosemary ½ teaspoon organic liquid dishwashing liquid Throw all in a blender, cover with water and process until liquid.

Strain and then use on your plants by spray directly on all parts of the plant in the evening once a fortnight or as required.

Test on a small area first to ensure your plants can tolerate it.

There are so many brilliant brassicas to explore and discover other than ‘the big four’ and some you might consider for your garden include: bok choy (Brassica rapa, variety chinensis), brown mustard (Brassica juncea), collards (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala), kale (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala), kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea, variety gongylodes), turnip (Brassica rapa, variety rapa), horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), wasabi (Eutrema japonicum), watercress (Nasturtium officinale), white mustard (Sinapis alba), radish (Raphanus sativus), rock cress (genus Arabis), rocket (genus Sisymbrium) and even wasabi (Eutrema japonicum).

TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY This week you could plant: broad beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, cress, leeks, mustard, onions, spring onions, peas, radishes, spinach, turnips, chives, coriander, dill, endive, garlic, rocket, calendula, carnation, cornflower, delphinium, everlasting daisies, foxgloves, honesty, lobelia, nigella, primula, snapdragon, statice, wallflower.

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Launch of local unicycle club Saturday mornings will be off to a fresh start with the launch of a new unicycle club at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Community Centre.

The Club will meet and train on Saturday’s between 9:30am and 10:45am with all ages and abilities encouraged to come along.

Unicycles of all sizes will be

available for participants to use.

Coach, Andy Long, said he has been riding unicycles for many years and is excited by the club’s launch.

“It’s been my dream to start a local unicycle club, and this is the perfect location,” Long said.

“We started with a few people and now get quite a crowd coming to have a go!”

The Club will meet with the Central Coast Lions Unicycle Hockey team – one of only a few unicycle hockey teams in Australia – to help support the riders.

Team sponsor, Jody Weir from Next Level Agility, said the team is growing and will soon be competing at the national level.

“We started with lots of keen people who had unicycles but only a handful knew how to ride

them,” Weir said.

“We are making great progress every week … the only current qualification to join the team is a willingness to give it a go.”

More details about the program are available on the Roundabout Circus website.

Source: Media release, Mar 14 Woy Woy Unicycle Hockey Club

Local author showcases new novel Woy Woy Antiques & Collectables have brought stories to souvenirs with a book signing day on April 3 at their Deepwater Plaza stall.

Author Peter J Fisher showcased his new novel, Tales from the Rainforest: History and Heritage on the

NSW Central Coast, at the signing, with copies of the book on sale for a discounted $35.

Store manager, Mitchell Gordon, said it was a successful day with over 30 people in attendance.

“The day went really well – we sold a lot of books,” Gordon said.

“There was a lot of interest from people about another event so we’re looking to put one on in the next month or so.”

Fisher’s 230-page book details the various rainforest patches and gullies found in the region, including their history and heritage.

Other topics in the book include the Henry Kendall engravings at West Gosford, plans to build Roman-inspired gardens next to Capper’s Gully at East Gosford, and the current working Patonga farm which stands on the site of an extinct volcano.

Store manager, Mitchell Gordon, with author Peter J Fisher

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Auditions open for latest Little Theatre production Woy Woy Little Theatre is calling on budding actors to audition for an upcoming comedy play on Monday, April 19.

Pam Valentine’s show, Spirit

Level, will open its doors on Friday, August 6 and run through till August 22.

But roles still need to be filled.

With seven roles on offer, the open audition sessions will

begin at 7:30pm on April 19.

The production calls for middle-aged men and women to play Jack and Susie Cameron, and Flic Willis, a middle aged to elderly man for

Mark Webster, and an elderly woman for Marcia Bradshaw.

‘Spirit Level’ centres around the Cameron’s, who are spirits who have returned to the country cottage where they

once lived.

The couple returns because Jack, an atheist, has been refused entry into heaven and then begin to interact with the cottage’s newest residents.

More information including the audition scripts can be found on Woy Woy Little Theatre’s website.

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If I Had Your Face Author: Frances Cha Publisher: Penguin

If I Had Your Face is the debut novel from Frances Cha about a group of young women who live in Seoul.

There is Ara, who for some reason has lost her ability to speak.

She is a hairdresser who is obsessed with Taein from the K-pop band Crown.

She lives with Sujin.

The two met while when they were going to school in Cheongju.

Sujin was at the Loring Center, which was housing for an orphanage as well “as a home for the disabled and deformed.”

Sujin works in a nail salon but dreams of becoming a salon girl (a salon is where men go to drink and are supplied with young, surgically beautiful women to keep them

company).

South Korea is said to have the highest rates of plastic surgery in the world with as many as one-third of all women going under the knife.

It is seen as a critical step in career advancement.

Right now, Sujin is not pretty enough to be a salon girl, but she has been saving hard to have the plastic surgery required to become pretty enough.

Kyuri lives across the hall from Ara and Sujin and works at Ajax.

Ajax is a ten-percent salon, which “employs the prettiest 10 percent of girls in the industry.”

Kyuri can guide Sujin on the best beauty enhancing procedures because she has had most of them, “stitches on her double eyelids look naturally faint, while her nose is raised, her cheekbones tapered, and her entire jaw realigned and shaved into a slim v-line.”

Bruce is one of Kyuri’s favourite customers at Ajax, he showers her with expensive handbags as he is ultra-rich.

She has grown to be a little bit in love

with him.

Miho lives with Kyuri and is a talented artist who studied in New York.

There she met Ruby who was dating Hanbin (both of them unbelievably wealthy).

Miho and Hanbin are now back in Korea and dating each other.

Wonna lives downstairs and is married.

She lived with her grandmother until she was eight.

Her grandmother wasn’t the touchy feely type, “But I grew up not knowing the difference between a bearable life and an unbearable life, and by the time I discovered there was such a thing, it was too late.”

There was a terrible accident involving her cousin.

She desperately wants a child but has had a few miscarriages.

There were a lot of Korean references in this story, which I completely understand as the book is set there, however for an ignoramus like me, it would have been handy to have footnotes explaining what the words referred to (such as office-tel, salon girl).

There seems to be a lot of focus on going to good schools and getting a job in a top tier firm. Jobs in second and third tier conglomerates are frowned upon.

Men don’t come out of this book looking so good.

Both rich and poor (but particularly the rich) men seem to have little consideration for women.

Actually, the women of authority

(rich mothers, bosses) also don’t come out of it looking so good.

Come to think of it there is a lot of meanness all around.

Seems like this group of women needed to stick together because it was them against the rest of the world.

It was an eye opening book about life in Korea for young women.

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Peninsula dance extravaganza sells out in 48 hours

Photo: Chris Sanderson

Dancing on the Peninsula is back with a bang with Naughty Noodle Fun Haus hosting their first dance extravaganza on Saturday, April 3.

Ettalong’s own arts and entertainment ‘Haus’ launched its ‘Everybody Dance Now’ event on Saturday for a jam-

packed five-hour danceathon.

Creative director, Glitta Supernova, said the event was a roaring success, selling out in just 48 hours, and bringing people from all over the country to the small beachside suburb.

“It was all about dancing and the joy of us finally being able to gather and celebrate together after so long in the ‘no

fun zone’,” Supernova said.

“We wanted to create an immersive lighting and sound extravaganza featuring light shows, performance art and installations.

“We had our emerging artists dancing [and] vibing on the dancefloor, whipping us into a collective storm - everyone danced the roof off!”

DJs Seymore Butz and Delinquent Disposition stepped up to the decks and were accompanied by shows from burlesque star Alyssa Kitt and local queen Khandi K Loudly.

The event was originally scheduled to go ahead in January when COVID-19 restrictions initially eased, before locking back down

again.

Supernova said the event was built on community engagement with hopes to expand in future.

“We all jumped at the opportunity to move our bodies to our favourite tunes – it’s the ultimate feel-good exercise and has some surprising effects on both the body and mind!”

The Haus will continue to keep the party going with the recent announcement of a partnership with Girrakool Blues Fest.

A series of blues music evenings will be hosted at the Broken Bay Rd venue with the first show to be held on May 1.

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Full house for Troubadour Folk Club

Lindsey Martin and Victoria Vigenser performing at the Woy Woy Everglades Country Club on March 27

The Troubadour Folk Club sold out yet another concert at the Woy Woy Everglades Club, with the New Zealand folk duo, ‘We Mavericks’ impressing the crowd with their instrument playing and creative song lyrics.

The musical duo, which features fiddle and mandolin player Lindsey Martin and singer Victoria Vigenser sang to a crowd of 60 people on Saturday, March 27.

Troubadour Folk Club president Michael Fine said the performance was an impressive

and inspiring show of talent and a memorable night for all.

“Victoria Vigenser’s beautiful voice and powerful guitar playing were matched by Lindsay Martin’s fabulous harmonies and his strong mandolin, fiddle and guitar accompaniments,” Fine said.

“The duo is emerging as truly impressive creative songwriters—many of their songs really cut through, such as ‘Loose screw’ and ‘Not gonna be’ dealing in a deeply personal way with issues such as domestic abuse.

The performance was also

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supported by the Troubalukers, Sweet Songs and Soft Guitar, Mick Kelso, Miguel Heatwolle, Mary O’Mahony and Michael Fine.

The club’s next concert will see acoustic guitarist and three-time Golden Guitar winner Michael Fix perform at

the Woy Woy Everglades Club on Wednesday, April 21.

With only a limited number of seats, Fine said booking was essential and encouraged those who were interested to purchase tickets at http:// troubadour.org.au/.

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Business & Property Subdivision proposal for Mrs Wilson’s shop

The site being redeveloped A mixed-use development currently under construction at Woy Woy will be subdivided into three strata lots if a proposal to be considered by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel on April 8 gets the green light.

The site, on the corner of Railway and Charlton Sts, includes a heritage listed building formerly known as Mrs Wilson’s shop and was approved in May 2016 for redevelopement as retail/ commercial premises and two residential units.

Applicant Bruce Kerr P/L ‘s application for Stratum Torrens Subdivision of the site into three lots comes with a recommendation for approval from Central Coast Council.

It had been referred to the Local Planning Panel as there is proposed variation to the minimum subdivision lot size development standard of Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014.

Documents lodged with the application say the new subdivided site would bear a “close relationship” to the approved development and would still see the restoration

of the heritage listed building.

But the strata subdivision would allow for better identification of responsibilities for the future management of the site, the documents say.

It would not change the density, layout or external appearance of the redevelopment, but would mean that the heritage designation would apply only to Mrs Wilson’s shop and not to the two new residential units.

The subject site has an area of 472.8sqm and is located on the southern corner of the intersection of Railway and Charlton Sts.

Map shows the subject site

The documents say it is on flat land and subject to flooding, but is not identified as being “bushfire prone land” on Council’s bushfire maps.

The two-storey heritage building is currently being restored and converted for retail and commercial use, with a veranda and two attached side-by-side two-storey residential units as per the 2016 approval.

Vehicular access to the site is provided from Charlton St to car parking via a driveway behind the heritage building and residential units.

The development is

considered to be in the public interest and in keeping with the local area, with commercial development to the north-east and south-east and Deepwater Plaza Shopping Centre immediately opposite in Charlton St. Adjoining land to the southwest is residential and has recently been developed for a five-unit, two-storey multi dwelling housing development, the documents say.

The proposed subdivision also seeks approval for two separate sewer connections for the residential units to the local sewer line in Railway St,

in lieu of the shared connection already approved.

The documents say the proposal maintains the same approved building height and overall floor space ratio.

“Torrens subdivision of the land will be consistent with the approved development on the site and will not impact on the character of the approved development or the character of the surrounding area,” the documents say.

Source: Central Coast Local Planning Panel agenda, Apr 8

New addressing system for Patonga riverfront homes Homes along Patonga Creek which have only water access will be interested in a new system to give them addresses.

The Coast has about 550 homes located on the Hawkesbury River and its tributaries that only have water access - and so no street addresses – including at Patonga.

That’s a problem if you live there and want to apply for a passport or a licence or get a

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telephone connection.

Without a street address, you can’t do any of those things.

A new system adopted by Central Coast Council on March 23 will now go out for a 28-day public consultation period.

The current address system for these properties is problematic for owners, residents, service providers and emergency services.

Properties are numbered lot # Hawkesbury River but that doesn’t help anyone find you.

That could be good sometimes but not so good during an emergency.

Properties at Patonga are among those affected.

Over time, the locals have developed their own terminology for property identification.

Council says this is valuable for preserving the history and maintaining uniqueness of these areas, but it is noncompliant and can cause confusion.

“Council has received requests and complaints from residents who are unable to complete business transactions that require a complete address,” Council says.

How the new system will work: • Water based addressing is applied to properties accessible by water only • The river/creek name is adopted in lieu of a road name • Properties accessible by water and a named road are

addressed to the named road • The gazetted suburb is adopted as the locality • Each property is allocated a unique house number based on its distance from the zero datum point of the respective river/creek • Zero datum point is established at the centre of the river/creek mouth with numbering increasing upstream from that point • Formula for the house number is derived by dividing

the distance (metres) by 10 and rounding to the nearest number.

A sample address: 600 Hawkesbury River, Patonga, NSW, 2256, means that the property is 6,000m (6km) from the zero datum point at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River.

Distance calculations have been based on the river/creek centrelines as opposed to the shoreline.

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Julia NEWBOULD Editor-at-large • Money magazine A key reason for a business merger is to find efficiencies that come with scale, but that can mean job losses and restructuring.

We asked some recruiters what people should do first (aside from updating their CV) when they learn their company is facing a merger or acquisition.

Don’t panic The first response that came back from everyone we talked to was to keep a level head and not act rashly. In many cases, there are contingencies in place to retain staff for a set period of time, so you won’t necessarily be out of a job right away - or perhaps ever.

Fabian Ruggieri, the director of RIVA Recruitment, says that having a positive mindset is

important from the perspective of both management and staff.

Regardless of what happens with the merger or acquisition, things will change. They may be small cultural shifts; however, there will be differences.

Building on his point about staying positive, Ruggieri says this is a good chance for you to establish relationships with key decision-makers in the acquiring company.

“It’s important to show your worth to the new company. This will help to ensure you are not seen as just another number.”

Richard Norey, the managing director of Lighthouse Search and Selection, agrees.

“When approaching your internal options, try and have an open and honest conversation with your line manager, who may be in the dark as much

as you regarding the impending change. Put across your eagerness and openness to welcoming new opportunities and positions.”

Matt McGilton, the managing director of Kaizen Recruitment, says this is a good chance to refresh and reinvigorate your network, including chatting with your favourite recruiter.

“Over 50% of all Kaizen’s

placements are with candidates we know and almost 50% of all jobs are never advertised. As always, it is about your reputation and who you know.

“In my opinion, you should never stop staying connected to your market and network, both external and internal.”

Sometimes when a change comes, it’s time to move on. It might be your choice to look for

something new, or it might be out of your hands. It’s essential to keep your options open.

One way to do that, says Ruggieri, is to update your LinkedIn profile to help promote your personal brand.

Likewise, Norey says this is the chance to consider something new. “Putting your hat in the ring for new roles within the new company may allow

While there are many money management apps available, neobanks offer the same, if not better, tools to track your spending and saving. And because they are connected to your savings or transaction account, you get a real-time picture of where your money goes. Over time, the underlying program gives you more personalised recommendations for when and where to save.

2. You can easily open accounts for your children.

While linking accounts is not unique to neobanks, they have certainly made it easier. For example, one neobank allows banking customers to create up to five junior accounts (age seven to 17), set up a weekly allowance on each account and create tasks for them within the bank’s app to get extra pocket money. Parents (or grandparents) can also nominate savings goals under these accounts.

3. In a few years, mortgage or

you to broaden your horizons around opportunities you hadn’t considered prior.

“Change is constant in the corporate landscape and isn’t relenting anytime soon; adapt with it to give yourself options.”

Kaizen’s McGilton says that a lot of professionals wait until after they need to do something to get their house in order. A bit of prep work, he says, can help you make a move more quickly.

Regardless of your status, the assembled experts agree that there are a few things you can do right now to put yourself in a better position to make a move before the need should arise.

As well as updating LinkedIn, review the types of positions and companies you would like to work for; update your network to ensure you have a good list of connections; consider yourself a product and determine your key value proposition and selling point and be direct: consider who you want to work for and why. M JUSTIN CLEVELAND

Neobanks put more fun into finance Last summer, a local neobank launched an ad campaign that struck a chord with many millennials.

Called “Ditch Dad Banking”, the idea was that if you don’t dance like your dad, greet friends like your dad or exercise like your dad, then why do you bank like him?

In less than a year, whether or not it was due to the provocative ad or not, the neobank signed up more than 45,000 ac-

counts, mainly from its intended younger customer base.

The best way to understand the benefits of a neobank is to open an account. It’s free, it can take less than five minutes provided you have proof of identity at hand, and if you change your mind halfway through the process you can close it.

I opened a neobank account to go through the process and, much to my surprise, the experience was as good as they said on the label. With all the money management tools bundled into

the account, it does have the potential to radically change the way you save, spend and borrow money.

Sure, there are many savings and budget apps available, but to have it inside your bank account makes the activity less of a chore and, in many ways, more like an enjoyable game for grown-ups.

So, given it’s early days, why should you consider opening a neobank account?

1. Budget and savings tools are bundled into your account.

small business loans will be available too.

Local neobanks have launched savings accounts and are gearing up to offer term deposits, home loans and other products. Once these become regular offerings, there should be shorter approval times and lower costs. Under the open banking regime that kicked off last July, it will be much easier to switch banks or move home loans, ensuring both big banks and neobanks stay competitive.

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$1,500 rebate for small business Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed a new $1,500 rebate scheme designed to help tens of thousands of small businesses pay for NSW and local government fees and charges, such as licences, council rates, and registration fees.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the rebate, which will be available from early April, is targeted at small businesses, sole traders and non-profit organisations.

“Helping our small businesses not just keep their doors open, but also grow, is a critical part of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Crouch said.

“The NSW Government is helping to reduce the cost of running a business, which will encourage them to grow and employ more people.

“Almost $500M has been committed for these $1,500 rebates and I want to ensure every single eligible business benefits from this.”

Minister for Finance and Small Business, Damien Tudehope, said a small pilot program had started in March before being rolled out statewide, with businesses able to

access the scheme through Service NSW. “Many licence fee waivers are about to expire and I encourage small businesses below the new 2020-21 payroll tax threshold of $1.2M to apply for this new rebate scheme,” Tudehope said.

The $1,500 rebate can be

used for food authority licences, liquor licences, tradesperson licences, event fees, council rates and business vehicle registration fees.

It will be available via Service NSW until June 30.

Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said the process had been made as streamlined as possible.

“We want small businesses to be spending as much time as possible serving customers and the minimum possible time dealing with government bureaucracy,” he said.

The scheme cannot be used for fees and charges specifically excluded under policy guidelines, such as fines and penalties, and will only be available for those charges and fees that are due and paid after March 1, 2021.

Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, encouraged all eligible businesses to apply.

“We still have many businesses, particularly in hospitality and tourism that are suffering,” she said.

“A rebate to help them continue the provision of food and liquor not only helps them stay in business but the savings can be invested in much needed operational upgrades.

“We also have 10,000 sole traders who have suffered deeply throughout the pandemic.

“This $1,500 credit gives them some red tape relief.

“I encourage all businesses below the tax threshold of $1.2million to go on to Service NSW and apply.

“Whilst the Central Coast is enjoying an increase in business confidence thanks to a bumper summer, the costs of doing business continue to weigh down on their ability to create more jobs.”

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Autumnal seasonal eating guide

GEORGIA LIENEMANN This is the final instalment of our guide to Autumnal eating and we’re hearing from Jenna Logan from local business Meals 4 Mummas – an Ayurvedic postpartum meal delivery service for newborn mothers, servicing Sydney to Newcastle.

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian health science with over 5000 years of practice. It is a system of health and wellness that matches diet, lifestyle and herbs to the individual using our very own unique biocharacteristics – which refer to your body shape, size, appetite, cravings and bone structure.

The Ayurvedic system describes all people, the climate and foods through the lens of the ‘doshas’: vata (wind), pitta (fire), and kapha (water). Whilst this concept, which is foundational to the system of Ayurveda, seems poetic, it provides remarkable insight into how best to eat for our individual type.

They view the ratio of vata, pitta, and kapha characteristics similarly to how we view a person’s constitution and believe it determines our physical, mental, and emotional character traits – as well as our

unique strengths and weaknesses.

This ratio is unique to us and therefore we need to make changes or adjustments to our lifestyle based on them, rather than it being one-diet-fits-all scenario.

This allows you to tune in to what your body needs and you can begin eliminating foods that quite simply do not agree with you and be more curious to try new foods and see how you respond.

The first principle of Ayurveda is ‘you are what you digest’, not merely what you eat. Simply put, you can eat the most nutritious diet but if your body is unable to break those foods down and digest them it’s all for naught.

This concept is a great way to introduce seasonal eating from an Ayuvedic perspective.

Rather than Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn, Ayurveda divides the year into three seasons: vata season, which goes from late Autumn into early Winter; kapha season, from the coldest, darkest part of Winter into Spring; and pitta season, the hottest time of year from late Spring to early Autumn.

On the Central Coast, we have

wonderful access to fresh, locally grown produce. Eating foods that are grown in season means you are consuming food that has not been sitting in storage just so that you can have year-round access to certain fruits and vegetables.

Eating what is in season supports your system in what it needs to meet the demands of the season. Eating light salads in winter just isn’t going to cut it.

Autumn is the time to put the building blocks in place ahead of Winter, to support your body, come the colder months. It’s the time to focus on more nourishing foods, referred to as ‘Ojas’ in the Ayurvedic system, which for Autumn are root vegetables and warming, slow-cooked meals.

Cooling temperatures pull blood inward to the core as the body scrambles to protect itself from heat loss. The extremities lose access to blood and warmth, drying out the skin on the arms, legs and eventually the colon. The core of the body rich with blood, conversely, improves appetite just in time to nourish and insulate the skin with a fresh layer of fat.

It’s especially important for ‘vata’ constitutional types, to ensure they are well nourished coming into this vata season of

the year as they are the most vulnerable to the detrimental effects of overlooking warming foods.

Food to Eat 1. Healthy fats. Ghee is every Vata’s best friend, especially during windy and cool Vata season. Consume as many healthy fats as possible. This can include: raw milk, olive oil, nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts), seeds (sunflower, pumpkin), avocado, and of course the golden elixir of life, ghee.

2.

Warm, cooked and heavy foods. Stick to warm and easily digestible meals such as stews, soups, basmati or brown or wild rice, dahl, and cooked root vegetables.

3.

Hot, nourishing beverages.

Spiced teas such as ginger, licorice, and cinnamon are balancing for light and airy Vata. To make a wonderful turmeric milk: melt 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder with 1/2 teaspoon of cardamon powder in one cup of warm milk, on the stove.

When the spices have assimilated into the milk, add 1 tsp of raw honey. This delicious beverage helps with immunity and calms the nerves. It will also help with sound sleep.

4. Spices.

These exotic Ayurvedic spices not only

taste amazing, they are also energetically warming and grounding and Vatapacifying. Additionally, they help with digestion, which Vata may struggle with. Try: turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, black pepper, or saffron.

5.

Broths. Sip on homemade vegetable broth, chicken broth, bone broth, as the weather cools. It is also a good idea to drink warm water throughout the day.

Foods to Avoid 1. Raw foods and salads. These are difficult to digest in Vata season and will unbalance you during this time. Summer (Pitta season) is the best time to eat raw vegetables.

2. Bitter, astringent and pungent foods. Indulge instead in sweet, salty and sour tastes, which will balance Vata.

3. Leftovers, raw foods, canned foods, processed foods these will aggravate Vata.

Eating fresh, homemade, sattvic meals is best for Vata types.

4. Coffee and caffeinated tea.

Especially for Vata-dominant types, these are too stimulating. Consume in moderation.

5.

Dry snack foods. This includes chips, popcorn, crackers, and dry, cold cereal

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Peninsula women celebrate Harmony Day The Peninsula Women’s Health Centre celebrated Harmony Day 2021 on March 25, focusing on inclusion and cultural diversity in the community.

Harmony Day is a celebration held every year for cultural diversity and a day of cultural respect for anyone who calls Australia home, coinciding with the United Nations International Day for Eliminating Racial Discrimination.

Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Coordinator Rhonda Richardson said it was a perfect day with 25 women from around the community who participated.

“We have been getting a lot of people from multi-cultural backgrounds using our centre, so I wanted to host a fun, culturally inclusive day and portray that we are a compassionate and safe place to visit,” Richardson said.

“The theme of this year’s Harmony Day was ‘everyone belongs’, and that is what we are trying to achieve; we want

The participating women gathered out the front of the Peninsula Women’s Health centre for Harmony Day 2021

to show the community that everyone does belong and are supported, especially at the centre.

“It was a perfect day to meet new people, have fun, dance and link to local community supports.”

The centre’s Harmony Day was also partnered by national organisation IDEAS, and Northern Settlement Services, a Bateau Bay organisation that

helps people with visas, counselling, and casework support.

Richardson said the day began with a presentation covering the different services and support they provided and then finished with an afternoon of fun activities.

“There was a recipe swap where everyone exchanged and shared their favourite recipes from their different

cultures, and then we also had a Rainbow Chakradance session hosted by one of our group facilitators, Nadine,” she said.

“We all just danced and moved together, which was full of relaxation and meditation— it was really empowering and connecting.”

The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre expands over three locations,

including Woy Woy, Wyoming, and Wyong, offering free and low-cost councillors, educational classes, social and therapeutic sessions, and opportunities for women to build relationships.

“Our centres are underpinned by women supporting women; it’s a safe place to come and look after yourself, get recharged, and meet likeminded people,” Richardson

said.

“They can come to feel empowered and concentrate on themselves, where barriers are broken down, and they are getting support, empathy and insight straight away.

“It’s about building relationships and that connection to community, where they have an opportunity to look at support services and get the help they need.”

The Peninsula Women’s Health Centre has also partnered with Area Health and reopening a clinic for women’s health issues, offering pap smears, breast checks, and contraception to women in the community.

For more information on the women’s health centre and the services offered, visit the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Facebook page or @ cccwomenshealthcentre on Instagram.

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Killy Cares broadens focus to support locals living with Dementia The Killy Cares Committee has recently taken stock of its community needs, agreeing that it is time to expand its focus and provide more opportunities.

The Committee is now in the process of developing a business plan with some activities underway already.

Information sessions on

aspects of ageing, including health and legal arrangements, are currently being discussed.

The Mens’ Shed committee is also working towards a May/ June launch with extra funding needed to cover set up costs.

A dinner is planned for May 14 at Killcare Surf Club to help raise the required funds.

President Cathy Baker said it

was important to address the Committee’s priorities especially in integrating new residents into the community.

“We all agreed that its timely for us to expand our focus beyond the initial remit of the organisation when it was first incorporated,” Baker said.

The ladies’ ‘Sips and Dips’ monthly gathering continued to meet, with the next event to be

hold on April 16 on the Hardy’s Bay foreshore.

The group also plans to provide support to locals living with Dementia and those who care for them through a monthly social program.

Baker said the Coffee & Chat catchups will provide Carers an opportunity to meet up with others and share support, experience and knowledge.

“There is a significant opportunity within the Bouddi Peninsula to make our community more dementia friendly by improving awareness and support of this group,” Baker said.

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Bay to Bay on again The staff at Brisbane Waters Private Hospital are putting on their running shoes and raising money for local charities at the Bay to Bay Running Festival on June 20.

The running festival is one of the Central Coast’s most significant community events with over 3,000 runners and hundreds of volunteers participating in various running activities across the day.

Organised by Terrigal Trotters running club, the festival includes a Half Marathon, 12 km Fun Run, 5km Walk/Run, and the 2km Kids’ Run, all of which follow the waterfront recreation path between Woy Woy and Gosford.

Brisbane Waters Private Hospital and other Healthe Care Central Coast hospitals, including Gosford and Tuggerah Lakes, are participating and sponsoring the event.

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The Brisbane Waters Private Hospital team who are participating in the Healthe Care 5km Walk/Run

Regional Manager Matt Kelly said it was the seventh year Healthe Care had supported the important community event.

“If the last year has taught us anything, it is that finding ways to look after our own health as well as the health of our loved

ones is more important than ever,” Kelly said.

“Encouraging our community to get active alongside our staff and their families has the potential to generate innumerable benefits, and I’m looking forward to hitting the pavement alongside our staff

from all our Central Coast sites to support this event.”

Race Director Neil Prosser was looking forward to the upcoming event in June, which was previously cancelled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“The organisers of the event, Terrigal Trotters running club, have developed a COVID safe plan that will see race starts spread out to ensure social distancing,” Prosser said.

“In 2019, the event raised more than $130,000 to donate to local community groups and

charities.

“In 2021, the festival charity partners are the Aspire program for supporting high school girls and Camp Breakaway, an organisation that provides respite services for adults and children with disabilities.

“Entries for the event have been open since March 1, and it’s clear that many runners and walkers are excited at the chance to participate in such an iconic event.”

The Bay to Bay Running Festival started as the Bay to Breakers in 1989 that ran from Gosford to Terrigal; as the event grew, the course was updated in 2003, following the current waterfront route, with all races ending in the Central Coast Stadium for a grandstand finish.

For more information or to register for the running festival, visit baytobay.org.au.

Hayley McMahon

Reliance Health introduces consultation fee The super clinic advised that from April 1 all four of its Central Coast practices, including Umina, will charge a $20 gap for consultations.

A spokesperson from Reliance Health said they have tried to keep the gap as low as possible as they understand it is not easy for many people financially.

“Private patients (anyone that is not on a pension card, health care card or aged 15 and

under) will need to pay for their consultation and will receive all except $20 back from Medicare,” the spokesperson said.

“If the Central Coast didn’t have such a hard time attracting GPs, or if the Department of Health allowed more GPs that haven’t yet attained their full FRACGP to practise on the Central Coast, it would be a different story.”

It is the first time the Federally funded super clinic which usually bulk bills will be charging for appointments.

One resident has expressed concern about the fee, saying it

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may be the start of bulk billing and free health care ending on the Central Coast.

“I’m concerned about having to pay a gap payment of $20 whilst still not able to access a permanent doctor,” the resident said.

“I am also concerned that people not willing or wanting to pay may go to the hospital ED (Emergency Department) instead, adding further pressure to an already overstressed public hospital system.”

The Primary Health Network (PHN) recently sent a discussion paper to the Department of

Health indicating that since the Commonwealth Government introduced the Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification system - replacing the existing Districts of Workforce Shortage (DWS) Assessment Areas for General Practitioners (GPs) and Bonded Doctors - 149 practices have lost DWS/DPA status, representing approximately 38 per cent of practices in the region.

A spokesperson for the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) said they had seen an increase in non-urgent cases submitted into the Emergency Department at Gosford Hospital.

“In the past year, there has been an average increase of two to three patients per day within the Triage 5 non-urgent category of Emergency Department (ED) presentations at Gosford Hospital, compared with the previous year,” CCLHD Spokesperson said.

“This could be attributed to many factors, including possible increases in the number of residents and tourists on the Central Coast.”

The Telehealth service introduced by Minister for Health and Medical Research, Brad Hazzard, aims to combat the GP shortage across rural

regions in NSW, but a spokesperson from the PHN for Central Coast and Hunter said it is not enough.

“We agree with comments put forward by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) that while Telehealth has become a vital component of the mix of services GPs offer because of its flexibility, convenience and efficiency, not everything can be done via Telehealth and GPs will still always need to offer face-to-face consultations,” the spokesperson said.

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Over 100 students helped the clean up around Patonga and Umina Beach

Homeschooled students around the Peninsula teamed up with Take 3 for the Sea on March 25 to remove over 1.96 tonnes of waste following the recent floods.

Over 100 students from Simply Homeschool gathered

around Patonga Beach and Umina Beach on Thursday morning to help clean up the areas and learn about the importance of keeping waterways clean.

Take 3 were joined by Clean4Shore for the second time in March, with founder

Graham Johnston filling an entire barge with objects swept out to sea.

Students also found a motorcycle tank, a fridge, tyres, and a large industrial light head among the cleanup At just eight years old, Austin, was one of the youngest

students in attendance.

“I thought there was a bottle cap stuck in the sand, but it was actually a whole bottle,” Austin said.

“I’m glad a bird didn’t find it first.”

Take 3 CEO, Sarah Beard, said their work was more important

than ever following the recent floods.

“Empowering young people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution is so important,” Beard said.

“These children want to look after their environment and seeing their disgust at the

amount of litter we found but also hearing them share stories about saving wildlife and the ocean is so rewarding.

“It’s why we do what we do.”

Source: Media release, Mar 26 Take 3 for the Sea

Asbestos removal completed at Woy Woy PS Works were completed at Woy Woy Public School on March 27 to remove asbestos containing material following damage to a window in a demountable building.

After testing conducted by an independent hygienist confirmed that the material was bonded asbestos, meaning it had attached to other material such as cement or vinyl, works were scheduled to be

completed under the the Department of Education’s Asbestos Management Plan.

A spokesperson for the NSW Department of Education said the works involved the removal and replacement of asbestos

grey putty on one window.

“There are no additional works currently scheduled to be carried out - the vast majority of materials containing asbestos are safe,” the spokesperson said.

“Studies show that if the material is left undisturbed and is in sound condition it poses no risk to health.

“A clearance certificate [was] provided.”

All works were completed outside of school hours with testing finalised to ensure the area had been fully remediated.

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Woy Woy PS students attend National Young Leaders Day Eight students from Woy Woy Public School attended a conference in Sydney on March 24 to celebrate National Young Leaders Day. The event was hosted at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour and featured a range of sessions with speakers, learning exercises, student involvement and music.

Speakers on the day include Australian Memory Champion, Anastasia Woolmer, NSW Police Commissioner Michael Fuller, and pilot Lachie Smart, who discussed his experience of becoming the youngest pilot to

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Stage 3 Assistant Principal, Louise Rayner, said it was a ‘pleasure’ to accompany the school leaders to the event.

“The students exhibited exemplary behaviour and cooperation throughout the day,” Rayner said.

“The day is organised around guest speakers that are invited to share their remarkable journeys through their chosen careers and aspirations.

“I was very proud of how our students conducted themselves and engaged in the conference.

“It was amazing.”

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Peninsula Touch referee honoured TOUCH RUGBY Woy Woy local, Mason Colwell, has won the Young Coach/Official of the Year Award with Sport Central Coast for his efforts over the past 12 months with the Peninsula Touch Association.

The young referee received the award at the annual Central Coast Sports Awards night at Gosford RSL on March 25.

Fulfilling the role of Director of Referee’s with theAssociation at only 20 years of age, Colwell is responsible for appointing referees for each match, ensuring numbers for each game and representing the Peninsula at regional and state tournaments.

To maximise his ability in this role, Colwell recently earned his Level Six referee badge in touch football, the highest level badge available, allowing him to now officiate at the regional, state, national and international levels.

Over the past 12 months, Colwell has also represented his regional team, the Hunter Western Hornets, as a referee and been selected in the NSW

Award winner, Mason Colwell in between his fellow Peninsula Touch Association members, Matt Sawyer (left) and Rod Dillon (right).

Sport Central Coast came as a surprise.

“It was an honour to be named the recipient of the award for this year,” he said.

“I wasn’t expecting it and it was a surprise to even get nominated, so you can imagine how it felt when I was then named the winner.

“No one competes in sports

emerging referee squad.

Most recently, he has been selected in an officiating position for the NSW State of Origin Touch Football squad to play against Queensland in Coffs Harbour from June 1819.

Despite the strong forward strides Colwell has made in his field, winning this award with

as an official for big prizes and awards, so it’s great to see that someone (or some few) in the community is noticing what I am doing, believing in my abilities and supporting my development.

“I love it when you read the exact play a team is going to run, get to the right position in time and seeing the ball getting put down for the try - there’s no

better feeling or view in the game.

“My playing background has always assisted me to understand the game better and read the play, [you have] to be composed and in control of the game - without those two things there’s no point being there.”

Mason said his experience of transitioning from player to

referee was one that involved mixed emotions.

“When you receive your level four badge in touch you aren’t allowed to play anymore ... the next day I was in tears and considering handing back my badge because I wouldn’t be able to play at a representative level,” Mason added.

“I let some time go by and had a few conversations, obviously I ended up sticking with it.”

“The bank account definitely is in support of that decision now.”

Looking forward, Colwell is preparing for the commencement of the Winter Season with Peninsula Touch, for which registration is currently open.

“Our club has over 1,000 members from juniors up to seniors and all community members are welcome to come and participate,” concluded Colwell.

Registration details for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Women’s and Mixed teams can be sought on the Association’s website, with the season set to commence on May 5.

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Grants to support clubs encourage women into sport and leadership Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, is encouraging Peninsula sporting clubs to apply for the Her Sport Her Way Grant Program, with applications set to close on April 12.

The program, designed to increase the number of women in sport and leadership and improve the sporting culture, provides grants from $10,000 to $50,000 for NSW sporting organisations.

“I know that many of our fantastic local sporting groups

struggled to keep their sponsors and go on throughout the pandemic,” Tesch said.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to progress your women’s sporting programs and ensure they are up and running to expand for years to come.”

There are three funding categories to apply for including: Participation (which includes projects aimed at reducing barriers to participation for women in sports); Leadership (which

includes projects focused on attracting, developing and retaining female leaders in sport); and Capability (directed to projects building the sporting organisations ability to increase women’s participation on and off the field).

Tesch said supporting more women in sport was extremely important.

“Growing up I had to play wheelchair basketball in the men’s team because there were no women’s teams,” the Paralympian medallist said.

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“Sport is so much more than a game; not only does it give us fitness but it instils confidence in ourselves, helps us build networks, shows us how to work as a team and pushes us one more step closer to equality.

“Earlier this year, the Southern

Ettalong and Umina Football Club had new female changerooms built meaning that women’s teams will no longer have to change in tents - a huge win for these clubs and the wonderful women who compete in them.”

Tesch says this is exactly what Her Sport Her Way is all about.

“I’m so passionate about breaking down the barriers for women in sport,” she said, “I know first-hand the barriers presented having experienced

this years ago and unfortunately it’s still something so many women experience today.

“It’s now 2021 and I think we can all agree that we need to do better when it comes to gender equality and women in sport.”

For more information about Her Sport, Her Way go to https:// www.sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/ grants/her-sport-her-way.

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CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING RATES Classified advertising is the cheapest form of newspaper advertising.

This newspaper is also published on line on the publication date, and is also read that way by hundreds of people. All advertisements, including these classified advertising pages, appear in full on-line as an additional benefit for free.

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Central Coast Newspapers’ classified advertising rates are relatively much lower than in other newspapers and at the same time much larger than in other newspapers, with the minimum size being 50mm X 42mm.

Approximately 15,000 copies of this newspaper are printed and distributed every week.

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As Central Coast Newspapers are community newspapers, the cost of advertising not for profit organisations’ events is subsidised. This makes them the same rate as non business advertisements.

A mono 5cm advertisement only costs $33. Each additional cm costs $6.60 as does colour, and/or a photograph or a logo. Private advertisements need to be paid for at the time of booking.

Business and In Memorium rates The minimum size of 5cm X a single column only costs $50 + GST in mono and an extra $10 + GST for colour, a logo or a photograph.

Classified advertisements in all 3 papers are only $40+GST each.

Most businesses choose to advertise on an ongoing basis and discounts apply for multiple bookings, if they are paid for in full, in advance.

Having a prepaid classified advertisement run for 6 editions only costs $250 + GST and $50 + GST more for colour. For 12 editions, it is $495 + GST and $100+ GST more for colour. For 24 editions, it is only $950 + GST and $200 + GST for colour, a saving of $290 + GST. Artwork is free and advertisers are encouraged to change their advertisements frequently

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Hedge Trimming.

High Pressure Cleaning inc Gutters, Tree services.

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All types of rubbish, including asbestos, removed.

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Car Boot Sale Business FOR SALE! Curves Morisset is looking for a new passionate owner to continue the successful legacy.

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7am to 1pm

Great variety of stalls ~ BBQ, Tea & Coffee.

Vendors Welcome ~ $20 per car Now at Dunban Road Car Park NB stall sites not open until 6.30am Cnr. Ocean Beach Road Woy Woy

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Dear neighbours, Greater Sydney Local Land Services will be leading a wild dog and fox control program in the Central Coast.

As a result of strong support from local landholders, National Parks, Central Coast Council and the Forestry Corporation we have been able to develop and lead a broad, integrated pest animal control program. The high number of properties involved has been critical to achieving optimal outcomes and is crucial to the success of the program’s implementation.

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

The below landholders are participating in the current program and will be laying 1080 wild dog and fox ground baits and Canid Pest Ejectors on the listed properties. The program will commence on the 8 April and run until 14 May 2021. Please restrain all domestic pets and working dogs during this time. In the unlikely event of accidental poisoning of domestic pets seek immediate veterinary assistance.

60 Hitchcocks Lane Dooralong 625 Ravensdale Rd Ravensdale 847 Hue Hue Road Jilliby 33 Dunks Lane Jilliby 893 Hue Hue Road Jilliby 916 Settlers Road Central McDonald 1700 Peats Ridge Rd, Peats Ridge 707 Settlers Road Lower McDonald 365 Oystershell Road Lower Mangrove 1 Beans Place Somersby 13 Springs Road Kulnura 84 Phil Tunks Lane Lemon Tree 3653 Wisemans Ferry Road Greengrove 270 Grants Road Somersby 1310 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby 945 settlers Road Central McDonald 1396 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby 267 Grants Road Somersby 1395 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby 109 Stinsons Lane Wyong Creek 1398 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby 15 MurrabaRoad Kulnura 1260 Wisemans Ferry Road Somersby Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre, Little Patonga Beach 64 Yarramalong Road Wyong Creek

304 Ravensdale Road Ravensdale Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy, 1897 South Tacoma Road, Tuggerah 276 Ravensdale Road Ravensdale 186 Little Jilliby Road Little Jilliby Hanson Construction Materials, George Downs Drive Kulnura 205 Cullens Rd, Kincumber McPherson State Forest, Kulnura 324 Brush Creek Rd Cedar Brush Creek Mangrove Creek Catchment Dam 52 Meriki Road Mangrove Mountain Moony Creek Catchment Dam 29 Vittasalo Road Somersby Mangrove Creek Weir (Dubbo Gully) 59 Chandlers Lane Wyong Creek 380 Somersby falls Road Somersby 277 Ravensdale Road Ravensdale 2964 Wisemans Ferry Rd Mangrove Mountain Wyrrabalong National Park (northern section of Reserve at Magenta on both sides of Wilfred Barrett Drive) Tuggerah Nature Reserve (Lot 32 DP 1096069) Tuggerah State Conservation Area (Lot 2 DP 1093922)

If you would like to participate in a future program or have any questions please contact Gareth Cleal Phone – 0417 235 366, 02) 4724 2100 Email –gareth.cleal@lls.nsw.gov.au

COASTAL DIARY EVENTS ON THE CENTRAL COAST

THURSDAY, APR 8 Brass Monkeys (Family Fun - Acrobats - Music - Tricks), Laycock Street Theatre, Ticketed, 10am

FRIDAY, APR 9 Mirusia: A salute to the seekers and the classics, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

SATURDAY, APR 10

Glen: Open House, 105 Karalta Road, Erina, 10am - 12pm 4365 6800

The Entertainment Grounds Gosford, Ticketed, 12:15pm

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Woy Woy Waterfront Markets, Alliance Française Central Brick Wharf Road, Woy Coast Meeting, Diggers Club Ettalong, Woy, 9am - 2pm RSVP required, 10am - 12pm

2021 Paddle NSW Marathon, Illoura Reserve Davistown, 7am - 2pm

SUNDAY, APR 11

Roady4roadies 2021, The Entrance Leagues Club, 11am

centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ seniorsfestival

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The Midnight Gang: A CDP Kids Production, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 10am & 12pm

THURSDAY, APR 15

My Kids Market, Breakers indoor sports stadium, entry fee, 9am - 12pm

GEBC April Luncheon Event,

Erina, 10am - 12pm 4365 6800

Peter Byrne Presents: Forever Diamond, SATURDAY, APR 17 Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 11am

Seniors Expo,

Charity Vintage & Garage Sale, Cnr. Ocean Beach Rd & Birdwood Av, 8am - 2pm

43251674 www.csgosford.com.au Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC, Central Coast Stadium Ticketed, 5pm

SUNDAY, APR 25

SATURDAY, APR 24 Flavours by the Sea, Memorial Park The Entrance, 11am - 3pm Free - book tickets visit CENTRALCOAST.NSW.GOV. AU/FLAVOURSBYTHESEA

WEDNESDAY, APR 14 The Rise at Wood

Wyong Race Club, 10am - 2pm

The Rise at Wood Glen: Open House, 105 Karalta Road,

Heike Arnefh Redefining miracles: overcoming crises and finding security, free live talk, 7pm

460 Avoca Drive, Green Point, 11am THURSDAY, APR 29 Rhonda Burchmore is GLAMAZONIA, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

SUNDAY, MAY 2

ANZAC day service, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park - 57 Palmdale Road, Palmdale, 9am.

Greenway Chapel & Memorial Gardens -

The 4 Villages Shipbuilders’ Heritage Walk, Via Kincumber, Yattalunga, Saratoga,

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Art & Culture

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

Central Coast Art Society Weekly paint-outs enquiries Tuesday.

Phone: 0428 439 180 Workshops: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, at Gosford Regional Gallery & Art Centre.

Phone: 0409 666 709 Social Meetings 1.30 pm on 4th Wednesday for demonstration 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult classes in Pottery Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Silvercraft, Patchwork & Quilting 0412 155 391 www.ebacc.com.au ebacc.email@gmail.com

Community Centres Empire Bay Probus Club Friendship, fellowship, and fun in retirement.

Very active club, outings, excursions, dining - 3 times a month 1st Thur 1.30pm Empire Bay Progress Hall Visitors Welcome.

0414 280 375 Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre The revamped CCMDC is open. Schools and Group bookings welcome by appointment.

Building has special needs access and toilets Open 7 days 9am – 3pm.

Terrigal.

4385 5027 ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au

Peninsula men’s shed Open Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm 117 Memorial ave, Ettalong Cnr koolabah.

Come along and join us for coffee and biscuits 0411 242 242 Community Groups

ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public

Broadcaster.

Aims: Safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards.

Meetings through the year + social mornings Well-known guest speakers 0400 213 514 www.fabcnsw.org.au

Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded folk Details from Geoff 0447 882 150 Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199 Peninsula School for Seniors Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, rumikin, craft, history, walks, & coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 or 4341 0800

The Krait Club Community Centre - Cooinda Central Coast Village, Neptune St, Umina Community 10.30am For seniors. Gentle Legal Centre Not for profit service providing exercises, quizzes, games, free legal advice. social activities, guest Monday to Friday speakers, entertainment and 9am to 5pm bus trips - 4344 3277

Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Supports both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers.

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Protect and preserve the environment & residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula and to strengthen community bonds 2nd Mon, 7.30pm Wagstaffe Hall 4360 2945

2nd Tue - 1.30pm 1800 644 189 Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free - Join us for a midday meal - Help with shopping and cooking classes 4341 6699 Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins.

Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm 0412 756 446 www.oa.org

S.A Is Internet porn destroying your life.

We may be able to help.

We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details 0473 631 439 newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

Music and Spoken Word Concerts, Ukulele meets, and Sessions 4342 6716 troubadourfolkclub@gmail.com

Political Groups Central Coast Greens Active regarding ecological sustainability, social & economic justice, peace & non-violence, grassroots democracy & getting Greens elected 3rd Thur

Schizophrenia & centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Bipolar Fellowship centralcoastgreens@gmail.com For Schizophrenia Bipolar & Mental Health sufferers.

Family carers & friends.are Australian Labor Party welcome.

Political discussions, national, Meetings 1st Thursday state and local government info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au Inquires re-venue please ring issues 4344-7989 or 4368-2214 Peninsula Village Entertainment Peninsula Day Branch Wellness Centre Central Coast Asbestos 1pm 2nd Mon LEARN TO DANCE Offering holistic and Diseases Support CWA Hall Woy Woy Social ballroom dancing for all complementary therapies 4341 9946 Group ages, all you need is a desire including aromatherapy, Support for those suffering to learn and dance, massage and music therapy with asbestos diseases and Service Groups no partner required.

4344 9199 others interested in asbestos meet every Wed at 15 Lions Club of Woy Woy issues. You are not alone, Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale, Everglades Country Club meet with others who can Peninsula Village Meals 2:00pm 3rd Monday of each month share their experiences.

Bring Delivered daily to your door Anne - 0409 938 345 Make new friends and Nutritious, great for the elderly a family member or friend. anneglazier@y7mail.com have fun while serving your 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on 4344 9199 community.

Health Groups fourth Wed of each month.

0478 959 895 Maree 0419 418 190 Al-Anon Peninsula Village If someone’s drinking is Carer’s Support Group Music Rotary Clubs causing you problems...

For carers of loved ones with International service club Brisbane Water Brass Al-Anon can help dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to improves lives of communities Brass Band entertainment 1300 252 666 11.30am in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled for the community playing all Meetings Sat 2pm Paula 4344 9199 activities, fellowship and types of popular music.

Woy Woy Hospital friendship.

Rehearsal every Wed Ocean Beach Road Prostate Cancer Rotary Club of Woy Woy 8pm -10pm Tues 6pm Everglades Support Group 0419 274 012 Alcoholics Anonymous Country Club.

(Gosford) - Someone cares.

Don Tee 0428 438 535 Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Coastal a Cappella Thurs - 12.30pm, Progress Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Award winning women’s a Hall Henry Parry & Wells Terrigal cappella chorus.

Special Interest Street East Gosford 9.30am to 12 noon Music education provided.

Bridge 4367 9600 Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ www.pcfa.org.au Central Coast Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah.

Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm Parkinson’s Performance opportunities. & Wed 9.15am Woy Woy Stroke Support Group Hire us for your next event.

Brisbane Water Bridge Club, We aim to help individuals Recovery Club 0412 948 450 Peninsula Community Centre and their families better Everglades Country Club coastalacappella@gmail.com 93 McMasters Rd. manage living with 2nd Tues 11am Woy Woy Parkinson’s Disease Company, up-to-date info, Troubadour Central www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org Guest speakers are a regular hydrotherapy, bus trips Coast Folk, feature of our meetings.

1300 650 594 Traditional & Acoustic Central Coast

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here call us on 4325 7369

Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Help with issues with landlords & real estate agents? Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks.

4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Peninsula Environment Group Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

Veterans Veterans’ Help Centre’ Assist all veterans & families with pension & welfare issues.

Mon & Wed 9am-1pm 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay Rd & Beach St Ettalong. centralcoastveterans@bigpond.com.

Women’s Groups Blackwall Girl Guides Girl Guides meets near you!

Blackwall Girl Guides Unit For girls 7-13 years old Mondays 5:30 – 7:30pm Blackwall Guide Hall, 120 Memorial Ave, Ettalong Beach (Cnr Lurline) 0414 863 183 blackwallgirlguides@gmail.com

Country Women’s Association Woy Woy 30 The Boulevarde, Woy Woy Craft & Friendship: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wed 9AM Meetings: 4th Wed 9.30 Ph: 0411 434785 woywoycwa@gmail.com

Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services by women for women 4342 5905 www.cccwhc.com.au

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FORT DENISON

Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.

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APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

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Southern Spirit players honoured in CCCA Awards nights CRICKET Two batters from Southern Spirit Cricket Club have taken out multiple honours at the Central Coast Cricket Association’s (CCCA) Awards night on March 25.

Jaylen Johnston received a number of awards on the night

Liam O’Farrell received an award for the CCCA’s 1st Grade Highest Score of the Year with 111 runs over the season.

Club president, Anthony Clarke, said it was a ‘well deserved’ accolade for Liam.

“It’s a big achievement for him – he contributed massively to the team this season,” Clarke said.

“The award just shows how well Liam did considering the team unfortunately came last

this year.”

Jaylen Johnston also received recognition on the night, going home with both hands full of awards.

Jaylen was recognised with the U14 Central Coast representative team’s batting award for most runs, their bowling award for most wickets, the U16 competition batting award, and the U16 overall champion player.

Clarke said it was a big night for the club.

“Jaylen really is the star of the future, he’s a very special player,” Clarke added.

“The Club is really proud of the both of them.”

Maisy Rae

Liam O’Farrell took out the CCCA’s 1st Grade Highest Score of the Year

Ettalong bowls event raises another $2,400 for Kids in Need BOWLS Over two thousand dollars have been raised at a charity bowls event held at Ettalong Bowling Club on March 21.

Over 50 bowlers attended the Central Coast Kids in Need event and helped raise $2,400 for the charity which raises money to assist families with seriously ill children.

The total funds include a $1,300 donation from the Woy Woy Leagues Social Club.

Event coordinator Ken Dixon

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said he’d like to thank the ‘loyal supporters’ from the Social Club.

“They have been with us for many years, and they continue their support for our charity,” Dixon said.

“It was a great day as usual with plenty of new bowlers on the greens.”

Funds raised at Sunday’s event has brought their yearto-date total to $4,400, along with a $5,000 donation from each of the Bendigo Community Banks on the Coast - Ettalong, East Gosford and Wyong.

All up, a total of $19,400 has been raised for the charity so far this year.

Central Coast Kids in Need helps support children who have terminal or lifethreatening illnesses, with the money raised going towards travel, accommodation and pharmaceutical costs faced by their families.

Ettalong Bowling Club will host its next charity day on Sunday, April 18.

Source: Media release, Mar 29 Event coordinator, Ken Dixon

Left to right: John Orme, Steve Smith and Bob Willis received a $1300 cheque from Woy Woy Leagues Social Club

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Around the Grounds: Matt Hatch Woy Woy local, Matt Hatch, in his second match for the Mariners last week against Adelaide United

FOOTBALL Back on March 8, Woy Woy local, Matt Hatch, set the A-League alight when he scored the fastest debut goal in Australian National League history for the Central Coast Mariners, after only 25 seconds on the pitch.

Recently, Central Coast News caught up with Hatch to ask him about the experience and to ascertain what role his Peninsula upbringing has played in helping him reach the top level of football in Australia.

Early in the morning on Tuesday, March 30, at the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence training facility in Tuggerah, squeezed in between a dawn training and a consecutive game video review session, I was afforded the opportunity to put these questions to the young footballer.

Hatch was open about the valuable role the football club has played in his development, as well as his commitment to the club in more ways than one.

Having lived in Woy Woy all his life and attending Woy Woy South Public School, Hatch started his soccer career at the age of five with the Woy Woy Roosters.

At ten years of age, Hatch moved to the Kincumber Roos before joining the Central Coast Academy – back then known as Central Coast FC – where he has been ever since.

Throughout this time, Hatch was from the very first an impassioned supporter of the club.

“I used to drag mum to all the Mariners home games we could attend,” he said.

“I used to sit with the yellow army, and it was always fun seeing how much support the club got from their fans.”

After starting off in the Academy, it took many years before he was singed in the first team squad in November 2020, a process that involved many challenges to Hatch and his family.

“It took a lot of hard work and dedication to get me to this point, as well as a lot of sacrifices, especially from my mum and my pa.

“It involved driving me to trainings four times a week as well as a lot of travelling for matches – I remember once in the first year I joined we had to go to Dubbo for a game.”

After being signed, Hatch spent three matches on the bench and seven not selected in the playing squad, all the while training with the team and biding his time.

“Manager, Alen Stajcic and the coaching staff try to pick the team they think best suits the opposition we’re playing,” continued Hatch.

“I just tried to put my head down, work hard in training and wait for my opportunity to come.

“I was lucky enough that after a good week in training the coaching staff were happy with how I was going and I think that is why they decided to put me in the team, and also because I think they knew that my pace could hurt them late on in the game.”

This moment came on Match Day 11, at Central Coast Stadium against Macarthur FC. In the 81st minute and with the Mariners ahead one goal to zero, Daniel Bouman left the field to make room for Hatch’s debut run.

“Although I am a defender, the coaches told me I was coming on in an attacking role.

“They said use your pace, make runs in behind, work hard, defend well and most importantly, enjoy the game.”

On the very next passage of play, Michal Janota stole the ball for the Mariners from a throw-in high up the pitch and launched a through ball ahead of Alou Kuol in the box on a slight angle.

With Macarthur’s Mark Milligan racing across to prevent Kuol’s shot, the highest scoring Mariner of 2021 surprise everyone when he feinted the shot, cut the ball infield to Hatch who found himself unmarked in front of Adam Federici in goal.

With his first touch of the ball, Hatch side-footed the ball to the left of Federici, who dove right in his misgiven anticipation.

With that composed finish, Matt Hatch entered himself into the history books, splitting the previous record for fastest debut goal in half.

“I thought Kuol was going to shoot,” replied Hatch upon my asking as to how the moment

felt.

“It was a beautiful ball from him – he put me on a platter.

“I just swung at the ball and didn’t realise what happened.

“I just couldn’t believe it, that it actually went in.

“I found out a few hours later that I had broken that record and it was a crazy feeling.

“After the game, we went back in the changeroom and the boys all got around me.

“I feel like the comradery and culture in this team is like no other, the way we fight for each other.

With more games to come this season and a long career ahead of him, Mariners fans are left to wait and see what the young product of the club’s local development will do next.

The full interview can be found on our website.

Haakon Barry.